Roonytunes 2006

[FlyBrownChick]

Fly, what did you end up getting instead? My last 2 cars have both been bmws and I've liked 'em.

I ended up getting an Acura. When I compared the specs, I think I fared very well. It all depends on what you want. Beemers tend to have a rougher ride, too...I didn't like that. Taking into account upkeep and repairs, I am glad that I made the decision that I did.

The Lexus IS is nice though. The 2006(I think) body is awesome.

Then again...I guess it all depends on what you want in a car.

 

[ck2006]

I ended up getting an Acura. When I compared the specs, I think I fared very well. It all depends on what you want. Beemers tend to have a rougher ride, too...I didn't like that. Taking into account upkeep and repairs, I am glad that I made the decision that I did.

The Lexus IS is nice though. The 2006(I think) body is awesome.

Then again...I guess it all depends on what you want in a car.

JACK... BMW'S!!! I am soo jealous, I drive a MINI van!

 

[Roonytunes]

JACK... BMW'S!!! I am soo jealous, I drive a MINI van!

You have your pretty lil' daughters to go with it though. I'm jealous of that. As they say, it's all perspective

 

[Roonytunes]

Thurs, 6/1

Scale weight: 116.5lbs

6:40am: Cardio

20 mins elliptical – valley/hill/valley profile

4 sets of Plyo circuit with rest in between:

Walking lunges – 10/12/15/15
Squat Jumps – 10/10/20/20
Push-ups – 10/10/10/10
Plie Squats with 35lb db – 15/15/15/15
Overhead toss alternated with front toss with 6lb med ball – 4 sets of 2 x 12 each motion
Jumping Jacks – 20/20/20/20

9am:
Grilled cheese sandwich
- 2 slices Ezeikal bread
- 1.5 ounces Jarlsberg lite swiss cheese
1 tbsp almond butter

Noon:
Grilled chicken wrap
- ½ Flat Out whole wheat tortilla
- 4 oz diced grilled chicken
- spinach, onions, eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms hot peppers
½ cup strawberries

2:15pm:
Grilled chicken wrap
- ½ Flat Out whole wheat tortilla
- 2 oz diced grilled chicken
- spinach, onions, eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, hot peppers
½ cup strawberries

4:15pm:
1 apple
5 almonds

6:30pm:
2 oz TJs pre-marinated chicken breast
¼ cup kidney beans

7 pm: Lower Body Workout

Free standing squats:
4 x 15 with bar + 40lbs

45 degree seated leg press:
5 x 12 of quarter rep at bottom + full rep with sled + 140lbs

Step ups (6 risers on each side):
3 sets of (10 on each leg followed by 5 more reps on each leg) with 12lb dbs

Lying one leg curls:
2 sets of (12 on each leg followed by 6 reps on each leg) with 20lbs

Hypers:
3 x 12 with 5lb plate

8:10pm:
PWO shake – 1 scoop ON whey mixed with water

10pm:
2 oz TJs pre-marinated chicken breast
¼ cup garbanzo beans
small salad (greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber and onion bits & hot banana peppers seasoned with lemon juice and black pepper)

Totals: ~1285 cals (139g carbs, 141g protein, 30g fat)
Macros: 40c/41p/19f

 

[ck2006]

You have your pretty lil' daughters to go with it though. I'm jealous of that. As they say, it's all perspective

and my two sons!, true, true perspective taken, thank you

 

[sbt2082]

Hey girl Your diet is always kick @$$ and many meals look yummy! I love almond butter

 

[Roonytunes]

Hey girl Your diet is always kick @$$ and many meals look yummy! I love almond butter

Thanks....all my meals only take 15mins to prepare. I pre-weigh and pre-bag all my lean protein and I also pre-plan all my meals for the day the night before. That makes me so not very spontaneous

Almond butter is great and for me, less addictive than peanut butter. I can stop at 1 tbsp whereas I need at least 2 tbsp of peanut butter - don't ask why!

ps - I got your PM

 

[sbt2082]

Well they sure look good I do the same thing though cook them all the night before that way I am not tempted to cheat at all ... Hope your having a great Friday!!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Fri, 6/2

Scale weight: 116lbs

6:45am: Cardio

25 mins elliptical – hill/valley/hill profile

4 sets of Plyo circuit with rest in between:

Side Straddle Box Jumps: 10/0/10/10
Side Straddle Box Squats 0/10/10/10
Walking Lunges: 10/12/15/15
Squat Jumps: 10/0/0/0
Jumping Jacks: 20/20/20/20
Side leg lifts holding onto bar: 10/10/10/10 (on each leg)
Back leg lifts holding onto bar : 10/10/10/10 (on each leg)
Pull-ups (assisted): 10/10/10/10

9am:
1 cup Kashi Go Lean cereal
½ cup liquid egg whites mixed with ½ cup vanilla soymilk
1 large strawberry diced up
½ packet Splenda

Noon:
Grilled chicken wrap
- ½ Flat Out whole wheat tortilla
- 4 oz diced grilled chicken
- spinach, onions, eggplant, zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, hot peppers
¼ apple

2:15pm:
Grilled chicken wrap
- ½ Flat Out whole wheat tortilla
- 2 oz diced grilled chicken
- spinach, onions, eggplant, zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, hot peppers
¼ apple

4:15pm:
15 almonds
½ apple

6:30pm:
1 toasted whole wheat muffin with 1 tbsp almond butter
6 oz lite tofu with 1 tbsp Walden Farms chocolate syrup

9:30pm:
Chicken stir fry
- 4 oz TJ’s pre-marinated chicken
- onions, bean sprouts and mushrooms
- curry and turmeric powder & cayenne pepper to season

Totals: ~1255 cals (137g carbs, 133g protein, 31g fat)
Macros: 40c/39p/21f

 

[mermaid]

Glad you're feeling a little better

 

[iceprincess]

Workout looks awesome Roony!! Glad to hear that you are feeling better TOO!!

 

[sbt2082]

Ughhh... I gotta stay away from your journal it makes me wanna bust my almond butter out of hiding and eat it all just kidding! Hope you have a GREAAAAAAAAAT weekend!!!

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Looking good!

Any fun weekend plans?

 

[jenscats5]

Fri, 6/2

6:30pm:
1 toasted whole wheat muffin with 1 tbsp almond butter
6 oz lite tofu with 1 tbsp Walden Farms chocolate syrup

Hmmmmm, interesting.....how's that taste??

 

[Roonytunes]

Glad you're feeling a little better

Workout looks awesome Roony!! Glad to hear that you are feeling better TOO!!

I am feeling lots better! How could I not after all the wonderful support I get from all you ladies? I let myself wallow in self-pity for 2-3 days and then I just snapped out of it. As they say, living well is the best revenge. And that’s what I plan to do!!

Ughhh... I gotta stay away from your journal it makes me wanna bust my almond butter out of hiding and eat it all just kidding! Hope you have a GREAAAAAAAAAT weekend!!!

You too, duckie! And guess what I just had a tablespoon of…..yum, yum Got to get some of that good fat in!

Looking good! Any fun weekend plans?

I’m going to get some ME time in this weekend. I got a manicure/pedicure last night, just got back from a yoga class and plan to get a massage this afternoon. If the weather holds up, I’m going on a hike tomorrow afternoon. Hope you have a GREAT weekend and have lots of fun with your honey!!

Hmmmmm, interesting.....how's that taste??

I really like it. I think it’s important to get the right tofu though for this to work. I buy the boxed lite tofu from Whole Foods that’s meant for desserts, so it has the right texture. And the Walden Farms chocolate syrup in itself is very good as long as you can just stick to 1-2 tblspoons and not go crazy.

 

[*Bunny*]

How long did you wait to start back training after your K.I. ?

Just curious, as it seems you are back you kickin some butt & diet & training looking better than ever

 

[Roonytunes]

How long did you wait to start back training after your K.I. ?

Just curious, as it seems you are back you kickin some butt & diet & training looking better than ever

I took 3 full weeks off. And then I started back slow for about 10 days till I felt comfortable and then I was good to go

Post K.I, I made a conscious effort to include a little fruit and dairy, increase my fiber grams and try to keep my protein intake in check (for me, around 130-150g per day). I can't say any of this helps for sure, but I like my diet better than ever now, and at least feel like I'm giving my kidneys some consideration

I hope you're feelin' better! Those antibiotics usually kick in fast rose:

 

[jenscats5]

I really like it. I think it’s important to get the right tofu though for this to work. I buy the boxed lite tofu from Whole Foods that’s meant for desserts, so it has the right texture. And the Walden Farms chocolate syrup in itself is very good as long as you can just stick to 1-2 tblspoons and not go crazy.

Is the tofu firm, extra-firm?? We don't have a Whole Foods down here - the closest to me is the one on South Street.....

Know what you mean about the correct tofu - tried to make "egg salad" with it once and bought the wrong type....Blech!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Is the tofu firm, extra-firm?? We don't have a Whole Foods down here - the closest to me is the one on South Street.....

Know what you mean about the correct tofu - tried to make "egg salad" with it once and bought the wrong type....Blech!!

It's firm. Actually, it's just the Silken brand which I think I've seen at Acme before. I get the Silken Lite Tofu - 120 cals with 20g protein for all 12 oz. I think any tofu that's labeled as "good for smoothies" should work to beat up into pudding.

 

[Roonytunes]

Sat, 6/3

Scale weight: 116lbs

9:10am: 40 mins spinning class

10am:
1 south beach meal replacement bar – chocolate peanut butter
12 oz hazelnut coffee with ¼ cup soy vanilla milk and 2 packets splenda

10:30am: 30 mins boot camp class
-2 sets of 25 jumping jacks with 3lb dbs
-2 sets of push-up/plank routines
-2 sets of 15 squat thrusts
-2 sets of ( 5 x 15 squat jumps alternated with 5 x5 shoulder press with 5lb dbs)
-2 sets of bicep curl hold and at various angles with 5lb dbs
-4 plank holds (15 sec, 30 sec, 45 sec and 60 sec) with rest

11am: 60 mins yoga class

12:30pm:
Toasted whole wheat muffin with 1 tbsp almond butter

2:30pm:
Grilled cheese sandwich
- 2 slices Ezeikal bread
- 1.5 ounces Jarlsberg Lite Swiss Cheese

5:20pm:
Spicy chicken stir fry
- 5 oz TJ’s pre-seasoned chicken breast
- onions, mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, bean sprouts, jalapeno peppers
- turmeric and curry powder with cayenne pepper, chili pepper paste & red wine vinegar to season

7:30pm & 10pm:
Turkey chilli (split into two portions)
- 8 oz ground turkey breast
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup garbanzo beans
- onions, celery, mushrooms, tri-color peppers, jalapeno peppers and tomatoes
- cumin, curry powder and chill pepper paste to season

I saw the Breakup today and surprisingly liked it despite the lackluster reviews the movie has got. Jen A looks fab and I want all her clothes from the movie.

Totals: ~1245 cals (140g carbs, 140g protein, 30g fat)
Macros: 40c/40p/20f

 

[T-Cake]

I just read the tailend here of your log and I really need to go back and read read read more of it! I think someone suggested via karma donations that I read your log, and now I can totally see why! Very cool, and I think I'll gain lots of inspiration from you.

And why -- may I ask -- do you think it is that you can stop earlier with the almond butter and not the peanut butter? I have issues with ANPB now that I am just too afraid to even keep it in my apartment, especially in my tempting stage I'm currently fighting.

 

[Roonytunes]

I just read the tailend here of your log and I really need to go back and read read read more of it! I think someone suggested via karma donations that I read your log, and now I can totally see why! Very cool, and I think I'll gain lots of inspiration from you. .

I just skimmed through your log and way to go on reaching that almost 100lb mark. You've also made some really great progress since just Feb this year. I know what you mean about wanting to take the athletic route now since I used to eat "healthy", but it took staying on this forum for a while to eat clean and take my workouts to another level.

I'm happy (and always surprised) to be anyone's inspiration. I am a large work-in-progress myself, but since I started logging here more than a year ago, I've learned a lot about myself. I have slowly stumbled on a daily regime that seems to work pretty well for my current lifestyle (that I enjoy and don't find restrictive) If you have any questions, please feel free to ask either here or via PM.

And why -- may I ask -- do you think it is that you can stop earlier with the almond butter and not the peanut butter? I have issues with ANPB now that I am just too afraid to even keep it in my apartment, especially in my tempting stage I'm currently fighting.

No deep reasoning....just that while I like almond butter, I don't like it THAT much. I think with nuts and nut butter, it helps to stick with your second or third choice and not go with your favorite to keep at home. For example, if you like crunchy, buy creamy instead and while it's still good, you don't want to gulp it all down.

 

[Roonytunes]

Sun, 6/4

Scale weight: 116lbs

9:45am: 25 mins - Firm Lower Body Sculpt video with 10lb dbs and 6 inch & 14 inch box
(continuous series of variety of lunges, squats, step-ups, side leg raises, toe taps etc.)

10:30am:
1 south beach meal replacement bar – chocolate peanut butter
12 oz hazelnut coffee with ¼ cup soy vanilla milk and 2 packets splenda

12:30pm:
Blackberry protein waffles
- ½ cup blended oats
- 1 scoop vanilla whey
- ½ cup egg whites
- ¼ cup blackberries

1:45pm:
75 min hike (park terrain: ~3 to 4 miles)

3:30pm:
Grilled cheese sandwich
- 2 slices Ezeikal bread
- 1.5 ounces Jarlsberg Lite Cheese
- sliced mushrooms
15 almonds

7:15pm:
Tofu pudding
- 12 oz lite tofu
- 1.5 tbsp Walden Farms chocolate syrup

9:35pm:
Grilled chicken salad
- 5z TJs pre-seasoned grilled chicken breast
- large salad (salad greens, grape tomatoes, bean sprouts, tri-color peppers, onions, celery, mushrooms, jalapeno peppers)
- red wine vinegar mixed with black/cayenne pepper as dressing

Totals: ~1240 cals (131g carbs, 134g protein, 32g fat)
Macros: 39c/40p/21f

 

[*Bunny*]

No deep reasoning....just that while I like almond butter, I don't like it THAT much. I think with nuts and nut butter, it helps to stick with your second or third choice and not go with your favorite to keep at home. For example, if you like crunchy, buy creamy instead and while it's still good, you don't want to gulp it all down.

Great suggestions Roony ... You almost forgot, for extreme cases, before the banning all together ... have a friend spoon feed you, then take it away & lock it up away from your house for the evening ..

Wishing you a great week to come Roon

 

[T-Cake]

I just skimmed through your log and way to go on reaching that almost 100lb mark. You've also made some really great progress since just Feb this year. I know what you mean about wanting to take the athletic route now since I used to eat "healthy", but it took staying on this forum for a while to eat clean and take my workouts to another level.

I'm happy (and always surprised) to be anyone's inspiration. I am a large work-in-progress myself, but since I started logging here more than a year ago, I've learned a lot about myself. I have slowly stumbled on a daily regime that seems to work pretty well for my current lifestyle (that I enjoy and don't find restrictive) If you have any questions, please feel free to ask either here or via PM.

You definitely shouldn't be surprised at being idolized! Goodness gracious, your menus alone make me (as a food/cooking/culinary person) have me saying "WOW". Blackberry Protein Waffles?! You're my new here.

*Passes the crown to Roony:

You're so right about the ANPB and keeping second choice foods in the house. It's really hard to break those old sneak-eating habits that still sick around... so for now, it's just easier to not keep it in the house, but once I gain strength back with those foods, it's all good. It only tends to be 'easy-access' foods, and in my land of no-process-carbs-snacks... the easiest thing to grab w/o thinking is ANPB and almonds. SO I have to really careful.

Thanks again for being an inspiration and THANK YOU for the compliments. Very cool of you. You are someone to aspire to.

 

[que_66]

Diva-Roo honey you're too fabulous to be getting sick. Stop that!

I know you said the workouts are painful and not fun but isn't that part of the reason for them? Your workouts vary, you're not always doing the same thing all the time and they are obviously working because you look amazing.

I also agree with T-cake in regard to your menus, but you already knew I was a dietary fan of yours

and as always, big hugs & lots of luv for Diva-Roo

 

[*Bunny*]

Princess Roony .. are we ever gonna get some updated pics ?

~ Fan Club member
*Bunny*

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks again for being an inspiration and THANK YOU for the compliments. Very cool of you. You are someone to aspire to.

I also agree with T-cake in regard to your menus, but you already knew I was a dietary fan of yours

and as always, big hugs & lots of luv for Diva-Roo

Awww, you ladies just made my day!! Thank you for the incredibly kind words.

Princess Roony .. are we ever gonna get some updated pics ?

I broke my digital camera and it has been sent away for repair. So hopefully in a few weeks when I get it back or maybe I’ll just have you take them for me in Detroit while I pose?

 

[Roonytunes]

Mon, 6/5

Scale weight: 115.5lbs

7am:
50 mins Winsor Pilates – Accelerated Body Sculpting

9am:
1 cup Kashi Go Lean cereal
½ cup vanilla soy milk mixed with ½ cup liquid egg whites
1 large strawberry sliced up
1 tbsp almond butter
1 packet Splenda

Noon:
Grilled chicken wrap
- ½ Flat Out Lite whole wheat tortilla
- 3 oz diced chicken breast
- broccoli, green beans, eggplant, onions, mushrooms, spinach, hot peppers
2 Granny Smith apple slices

2:15pm:
Grilled chicken wrap
- ½ Flat Out Lite whole wheat tortilla
- 3 oz diced chicken breast
- broccoli, green beans, eggplant, onions, mushrooms, spinach, hot peppers
2 Granny Smith apple slices

4:15pm:
15 almonds
4 Granny Smith apple slices

6:15pm:
Spicy ground turkey stir fry
- 2 oz ground turkey
- zucchini, tomatoes, onions, celery, tri-color pepper, mushrooms, bean sprouts
- curry powder, cayenne pepper and chilli pepper paste to season

7pm: Upper Body workout (high rep curveball day)

Chest Press:
3 x 50 with 12lb dbs

Lat Pulldown with v-grip:
1 x 50 with 40lbs
30 reps, 15 sec rest, 10 reps, 10 sec rest, 10 reps with 40lbs
1 x 50 with 30lbs

Shoulder Press:
1 x 50 with 10lb dbs
30 reps, 15 sec rest, 10 reps, 10 sec rest, 10 reps with 10lb dbs
25 reps, 15 sec rest, 10 reps, 15 sec rest, 10 reps, 10 sec rest, 5 reps with 10lb dbs

Tricep pull-downs (cable machine):
3 x 50 with 20lbs

10 min incline intervals on treadmill @ 4mph

8:35pm:
PWO shake – 1 scoop ON whey mixed with water

10pm:
Same meal as 6:15pm

Totals: ~1265 cals (144g carbs, 147g protein, 30g fat)
Macros: 40c/41p/19f

 

[jenscats5]

I also agree with T-cake in regard to your menus, but you already knew I was a dietary fan of yours

and as always, big hugs & lots of luv for Diva-Roo

And I 3rd the Ladies on the menus...... You're "Cool Whip" fer shure (always on top, get it??) when it comes to figuring out what to eat.....*I'm* checking out your log now when I get stuck.....

 

[*Bunny*]

I broke my digital camera and it has been sent away for repair. So hopefully in a few weeks when I get it back or maybe I’ll just have you take them for me in Detroit while I pose?

You got it We're gonna have a little spot in the room for Progress pics LOL ...

Nelms & boys on the door "Come on ladies we're late for dinner"
Roar for the ladies "Back off we're takin' progress pics ova hea...."

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks, Jen...I am always looking in your log for new recipes and grocery items as well. And Bunns, you *think* you're joking about the progress pics but I can totally see it happening

Tues, 6/6

Scale weight: 116.5lbs

7am:
10 mins incline walking on treadmill @ 4mph (3% to 10% intervals)
10 mins stairmill on fat burn profile at level 8
5 mins rowing machine – steady state

3 sets of lower body shaping circuit with rest in between:
10 walking lunges with 12lb body bar
10 squat jumps with 12lb body bar
15 jumping jacks
Standing side leg raises – 15 on each side
Standing glute leg raises – 15 on each leg
Donkey kicks (on mat) – 15 on each leg
Hip-Out Side Lifts (on mat) – 15 on each leg

9am:
1 cup Kashi Go Lean cereal
½ cup vanilla soy milk mixed with ½ cup liquid egg whites
¼ cup sliced strawberries
1 tbsp almond butter
1 packet Splenda

Noon:
Grilled chicken wrap
- ½ Flat Out Lite whole wheat tortilla
- 3 oz diced chicken breast
- broccoli, green beans, eggplant, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, hot peppers
1 cup sliced strawberries

2:15pm:
Grilled chicken wrap
- ½ Flat Out Lite whole wheat tortilla
- 3 oz diced chicken breast
- broccoli, green beans, eggplant, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, hot peppers
½ cup sliced strawberries

4:15pm:
15 almonds
1 apple

6:35pm:
Tofu pudding
- 6 oz firm lite tofu
- ¼ cup sliced strawberries
- 1 tbsp Walden Farms chocolate syrup

7pm: Ab work

3 sets of 20 v crunches, 30 lying scissors, 30 bicycles

8:35pm: (had dinner with friend at restaurant)
~3 oz seared ahi tuna
side of steamed broccoli florets & scoop of greens salad with light vinaigrette dressing

10:35pm:
Tofu pudding
- 6 oz firm lite tofu
- 1 tbsp Walden Farms chocolate syrup

Totals: ~1275 cals (141g carbs, 138g protein, 32g fat)
Macros: 40c/39p/21f

 

[Roonytunes]

Wed, 6/7

Scale weight: 116.5lbs

6:20am: 55mins spinning class

9am:
1 cup Kashi Go Lean cereal
½ cup vanilla soy milk mixed with ½ cup liquid egg whites
¼ cup sliced strawberries
1 tbsp almond butter
1 packet Splenda

Noon:
Grilled chicken wrap
- ½ Flat Out Lite whole wheat tortilla
- 3 oz diced chicken breast
- broccoli, green beans, spinach, eggplant, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, hot peppers
¼ apple

2:15pm:
Grilled chicken wrap
- ½ Flat Out Lite whole wheat tortilla
- 3 oz diced chicken breast
- broccoli, green beans, spinach, eggplant, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, hot peppers
¼ apple

4:15pm:
15 almonds
¾ cup strawberries

7pm:
Spicy ground turkey stir fry
- 2 oz ground turkey
- ½ cup no salt crushed tomatoes
- onions, celery, bean sprouts, zucchini, mushrooms
- curry powder, cayenne pepper and chili pepper paste to season

7:30pm: Lower Body Workout

5 sets of lower body shaping circuit with rest in between:
-15 reps leg extension: 70lbs/70lbs/70lbs/75lbs/80lbs
-12 Assisted Lean Back Squats (trainer sat on ground and held my straightened arms as I stood, leaned back and squatted to the ground )
-45 sec wall squat hold
-15 reps lying leg curls: 40lbs for all 5 sets

Smith Machine:
5 x 12 normal stance squats with bar + 70lbs

Hyper Extensions:
3 x 12 with 5lb plate

8:45pm:
PWO shake – 1 scoop ON whey mixed with water

10:15pm:
Same as 7pm meal

Totals: ~1250 cals (142g carbs, 147g protein, 30g fat)
Macros: 40c/41p/19c

 

[sbt2082]

Nice workouts I love spin class!!!

 

[treilin]

Nice workouts I love spin class!!!

You can have it!!!!

 

[sbt2082]

Good Morning Roony!!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Good Morning Roony!!!

Just booked my tickets for Detroit!!! Thanks for your help in figuring out arrival and departure times....Tre, here we come

 

[scorpiogirl]

Nice leg work, Girlie!!!!

YEY for tickets!!!!!!!

 

[jenscats5]

Nice workouts I love spin class!!!

Ohhh me too!! Hope I can find one once I'm allowed to spin again....

And LOVE your meals there Roony!!

Check out TJs grilled veggie tapenade next time you go...YUM!! 2 tblsp = 2 cals

 

[Roonytunes]

Check out TJs grilled veggie tapenade next time you go...YUM!! 2 tblsp = 2 cals

Ooh, thanks for the TJ's tip. Is this in the refrigerated section?

 

[jenscats5]

Ooh, thanks for the TJ's tip. Is this in the refrigerated section?

No it's in a jar in the "jarred stuff" section.....it's GOOD!!

 

[Roonytunes]

No it's in a jar in the "jarred stuff" section.....it's GOOD!!

You have me sold! I'll pick it up during my next visit to Trader Joes

 

[Roonytunes]

Thurs, 6/8

Scale weight: 116lbs

6:45am: Cardio/Plyos

15 mins incline interval walking on treadmill @ 4mph (3.5% to 10%)
10 mins stairmill in fat burn mode, level 8
5 mins rowing machine – steady state

3 sets of (with rest in between sets):
-10 box jumps (step with 3 risers)
-10 side straddle box jumps (step with 3 risers)
-15 step ups with knee lift on each leg
-25 walking lunges
-15 standing leg raises on each leg
-10 sec hold: hanging leg extension position
-10 hanging leg extensions
-10 hanging knee raises
-10 assisted pull-ups (trainer holding legs)
-15 plie squats with 20lb db
-10 pushups

9am:
½ cup oats mixed with:
- ½ cup vanilla soy milk mixed with ½ cup liquid egg whites
- ¼ cup sliced strawberries
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 packet Splenda

Noon:
Grilled chicken wrap
- ½ Flat Out Lite whole wheat tortilla
- 3 oz diced chicken breast
- broccoli, spinach, eggplant, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, hot peppers
½ apple

2:15pm:
Grilled chicken wrap
- ½ Flat Out Lite whole wheat tortilla
- 3 oz diced chicken breast
- broccoli, spinach, eggplant, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, hot peppers
3/4cup strawberries

4:15pm:
Tofu pumpkin pudding
- 6 oz lite firm tofu
- ½ cup pumpkin (canned pure pumpkin)
- pumpkin pie spice and 1 packet splenda
10 almonds

6:45pm: Upper Body Workout

Chest Superset
1 x (10 pushups + 12 chest press with 20lb dbs)
3 x (10 pushups + 12 chest press with 25lb dbs)

Back
Lat Pull Down (underhand, narrow grip)
4 x 12 with 70lbs

Shoulders
One armed Arnold presses
5 x 12 with 12lb dbs

Tri/Bi Supersets
3 sets of:
2 continuous sets of 15 seated bicep curls (half extension) & 15 skull crushers with 12lb dbs

8 pm:
PWO shake – 1 scoop ON whey mixed with water

10 pm:
4 oz broiled flounder seasoned with paprika and cayenne pepper
large salad (salad greens, grape tomatoes, onions, celery, mushrooms, bean sprouts, jalapeno peppers with lemon juice and black pepper as dressing)

Totals: ~1270 cals (139g carbs, 144g protein, 31g fat)
Macros: 39c/41p/20f

 

[Roonytunes]

I found out today that I’ll be ending my current client assignment at the end of the month. The news came unexpectedly since my project goes on for another year, but they decided to supposedly switch employees into certain roles and remove consultants (that would be me). So as of July, my schedule and routine will change but I won’t know details for a while. I am very surprised and the news hit me like out of the blue, but can’t say I'm too sad…I will just miss my one really good coworker buddy and my grilled chicken wraps from the cafeteria. But I know I can pack my lunches if it comes down to it!!

Fri, 6/9

Scale weight: 116lbs

7 am:
Firm Body Sculpt Lower Body workout – 25 mins with 10lb dbs and 14 inch box
(continuous series of variety of lunges, squats, step-ups and leg raises)

8:30am:
Pumpkin protein waffles
- ½ cup blended oats
- ½ cup canned pure pumpkin
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 scoop vanilla whey
- ½ cup liquid egg whites
- pumpkin pie spice and 1 packet Stevia

Noon:
Grilled chicken wrap
- ½ Flat Out Lite whole wheat tortilla
- 3 oz diced chicken breast
- broccoli, spinach, eggplant, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, hot peppers
1/4 apple

2:30pm:
Grilled chicken wrap
- ½ Flat Out Lite whole wheat tortilla
- 3 oz diced chicken breast
- broccoli, spinach, eggplant, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, hot peppers
¼ apple

4:30pm:
1 cup sliced strawberries
15 almonds

7:30pm & 9:45pm:
Spicy Turkey stir-fry (split into two portions)
- 4 oz ground turkey
- ½ cup low sodium crushed tomatoes
- onions, celery, bean sprouts, mushrooms, zucchini
- curry powder, turmeric powder & cayenne pepper to season

Totals: ~1250 cals (139g carbs, 139g protein, 31g fat)
Macros: 40c/40p/20f

 

[*Bunny*]

Aww sorry to hear that roony

How are the workouts coming along? Are you seeing more physical changes? Happy with everything?

We all LOVE your diet ... so hows the training & physique looking?

 

[Roonytunes]

Aww sorry to hear that roony

Eh, I'm probably better off for it. The work has stopped being interesting or challenging and I'm not learning anything new. I also suspect that it's because my project lead may have some issues with me. And a big part of me feels equally relieved I don't have to work for someone who is so disorganized and scatterbrained.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed my new project will be eons better.....please send good vibes my way!

How are the workouts coming along? Are you seeing more physical changes? Happy with everything?

We all LOVE your diet ... so hows the training & physique looking?

I'm slowly getting there. I can say though I'm prob in the best shape I've ever been before. My upper body is tighter and my lower body is smaller. However, with the lower body, I need to work on shaping now and dropping a little bit more fat. If I were to guess, I'm prob in the 14% bf range now. I think for that last layer to peel off, I need to go down another 2-3% given how my body carries fat. I'll definitely be taking training tips from everyone in Detroit. It will be awesome to show you guys my problem areas in person and get advice. Can't wait!

And thanks always, MsBunns, for checking in on me

 

[Jamie Lynn]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed my new project will be eons better.....please send good vibes my way!

Good Vibes on their way!



I have to agree with Buns on the diet: love it and wish I could have it.

 

[sbt2082]

You got ALLLL the good vibes I can find coming your way sweetie!!! Good Morning and I hope you have a great day!!!

 

[Gymgurl]

Morning Rooney! You sexy thing you

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks for the good vibes, JL & SBT….you ladies are the best!!

GymGirl….check out your sexy legs in your avi

Sat, 6/10

Scale weight: 115.5lbs

9am: 40 mins spinning class
(one-on-one since I was the only one who showed)

10am:
1 pumpkin protein waffle
- ½ cup blended oats
- ½ cup canned pure pumpkin
- 1 scoop vanilla whey
- ½ cup liquid egg whites
- pumpkin pie spice and 1 packet Splenda
(makes 3 waffles)

10:30am: 30 mins Boot Camp Class
circuits of
- jumping jacks, squat thrusts, mountain climbers, push-ups
- push-up routines
- squats, lunges, jumping lunges, squat jumps

11am: 55 mins yoga

12:15pm:
2 pumpkin pie waffles (remainder from 10am meal)

2:45 pm:
Ground turkey melt
- 4 oz ground turkey
- mushrooms with onions and jalapeno peppers
- ½ cup low sodium crushed tomatoes
- 0.75 oz Jarlsberg lite swiss cheese melted on top

5 pm:
15 almonds
½ apple

<4 Sesapure & cheat meal period begins for the rest of the night!!>

I’m spending the rest of the weekend in NYC. I have a wine tasting to go to, dinner with friends and then a birthday party at a rooftop bar. I SO badly need this night out and am keeping my fingers crossed that I have a good time.


Have a great Saturday everyone!! I’ll be back home tomorrow evening.

 

[scorpiogirl]

I don't know if I've ever said this to you, Roony. If I haven't already, I was thinking it. I'm really proud of you! You got stuck around 125, switched it up and BAM, you hit it! You really ARE an inspiration!

 

[*Bunny*]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed my new project will be eons better.....please send good vibes my way!
...

And thanks always, MsBunns, for checking in on me

Did ya get the good vibes???

You're welcome GF ... always have an eye out

 

[jenscats5]

Sat, 6/10

Scale weight: 115.5lbs

9am: 40 mins spinning class
(one-on-one since I was the only one who showed)

10am:
1 pumpkin protein waffle
- ½ cup blended oats
- ½ cup canned pure pumpkin
- 1 scoop vanilla whey
- ½ cup liquid egg whites
- pumpkin pie spice and 1 packet Splenda
(makes 3 waffles)

I’m spending the rest of the weekend in NYC. I have a wine tasting to go to, dinner with friends and then a birthday party at a rooftop bar. I SO badly need this night out and am keeping my fingers crossed that I have a good time.


Have a great Saturday everyone!! I’ll be back home tomorrow evening.

Heyyy Roony!! I see you're under 116 now!! Wow!! *ahem* new pics maybe??

LOVE the idea on the pumpkin waffles!! Do you use a waffle maker??

And have a GREAT time in NYC!! You deserve it!!

 

[mermaid]

Wow, I second Jen's comment on the <116!!! Congrats Roony, you deserve it, you've worked so hard!!! Consistency and dedication - I must learn from you

 

[Roonytunes]

Did ya get the good vibes???

You're welcome GF ... always have an eye out

<catches good vibes> Thanks, Bunns! You da best

I don't know if I've ever said this to you, Roony. If I haven't already, I was thinking it. I'm really proud of you! You got stuck around 125, switched it up and BAM, you hit it! You really ARE an inspiration!

Heyyy Roony!! I see you're under 116 now!! Wow!! *ahem* new pics maybe??

Wow, I second Jen's comment on the <116!!! Congrats Roony, you deserve it, you've worked so hard!!! Consistency and dedication - I must learn from you

Awww, thanks ladies! Well, I just had a cheat weekend, so I probably won’t see <116 again for a bit, but I definitely could not be where I’m at without all the wonderful support, love and tips I get from here.

SG, your progress is MY inspiration, especially since we started at similar stats.

Jenns, Bunns is in charge of my progress pics. She’s our official photographer in Detroit. So I will post those up after our meet-up

Merm, consistency and dedication is key but so is finding out what works for YOU. I know I had to struggle for a while to figure that out. For me, I couldn’t handle a weekly cheat meal. It deterred my progress big time. I seem to do better eating at the low end of my calorie range and despite always having thought I was carb sensitive and starting with 50p/20c/30f, I seem to be doing well with 40c/40p/20f instead right now. It took a lot of trial and error to get here and I probably have to make more tweaks as time goes by.

LOVE the idea on the pumpkin waffles!! Do you use a waffle maker??

Yes, I use a waffle maker. I just spray it with Pam and throw the oatmeal mix in. The pumpkin is a great add-in and makes the consistency a ton better. Very easy breakfast to make….I definitely recommend giving it a try.

 

[jenscats5]

Roony - Hope you had a GREAT weekend!!

I can't wait to see the pics....will be looking forward to them!! And *inspired by you* I made sweet potato pancakes yesterday....I don't have a waffle maker, but may buy one now.....and for someone who doesn't cook like you've said - you're doing very well!! I really love your meals & steal them from time to time...

 

[treilin]

Roony - Hope you had a GREAT weekend!!

I can't wait to see the pics....will be looking forward to them!! And *inspired by you* I made sweet potato pancakes yesterday....I don't have a waffle maker, but may buy one now.....and for someone who doesn't cook like you've said - you're doing very well!! I really love your meals & steal them from time to time...

These sound awesome!!! Hmmmmm Another meal to add on after comp date!

 

[Roonytunes]

I'm back from NYC and had a great time!

I had meant to only have my cheat period on Sat evening/night, but it ended up going all through the weekend. It consisted of:

white wine @ wine tasting, thai food for Sat dinner (pad thai and red snapper), @ b'day party, 2 Cliff Bars (one post drinking and one for Sun morning breakfast), thai food for Sun lunch (more pad thai), all through Sunday @ outdoor bar, mexican for Sun dinner, asian bakery (pastries and bubble tea) for Sun dessert.

Reason for Sunday cheat extension:
I met a guy at the wine tasting on Sat evening who invited me to Sun brunch. We clicked and so ended up spending the rest of the day together - it was a perfect day to sit outside, sip on cocktails and bond over life. So even if I am bloated today, it was worth it. I woke up with a on my face.

 

[treilin]

I'm back from NYC and had a great time!

I had meant to only have my cheat period on Sat evening/night, but it ended up going all through the weekend. It consisted of:

white wine @ wine tasting, thai food for Sat dinner (pad thai and red snapper), @ b'day party, 2 Cliff Bars (one post drinking and one for Sun morning breakfast), thai food for Sun lunch (more pad thai), all through Sunday @ outdoor bar, mexican for Sun dinner, asian bakery (pastries and bubble tea) for Sun dessert.

Reason for Sunday cheat extension:
I met a guy at the wine tasting on Sat evening who invited me to Sun brunch. We clicked and so ended up spending the rest of the day together - it was a perfect day to sit outside, sip on cocktails and bond over life. So even if I am bloated today, it was worth it. I woke up with a on my face.

SWEETTTTTT Sounds like an awesome time Rooney

 

[scorpiogirl]

Bye bye Mr. Miami you have officially been KICKED TO THE CURB!!!!

Nice you hear you had a good time. I've said it before.....I want your life! lol

 

[Roonytunes]

And *inspired by you* I made sweet potato pancakes yesterday....I don't have a waffle maker, but may buy one now.....

Oooh, now that’s a good idea! Yeah, a waffle maker isn’t too pricy. I actually have a t-fal one that cost under $30 and it has interchangeable plates where you can make sandwich pockets or waffles. Kinda nifty actually!

SWEETTTTTT Sounds like an awesome time Rooney

It was an awesome time, Tre! I remember thinking last night while lying in bed if the day really happened.

Bye bye Mr. Miami you have officially been KICKED TO THE CURB!!!!

This totally had me Thanks for the laugh, SG!!! Yes, this is what I have to tell Mr Miami now:

 

[T-Cake]

Yes, this is what I have to tell Mr Miami now:

HILARIOUS! Love it!

Roony, you are seriously still my hero, woman!

Your stats are awesome, your menus are KILLER, and holy cow -- your variety in workouts is just OUTSTANDING! I'm seriously blown away by how many different things you do. It actually sounds FUN to me, even though I manage to make progress on my repetitive things.

I just know I'm going to get so many ideas for lifts from you. I have a really easy time understanding what you're doing and talking about too in your worktouts, so I don't know if you had that in mind when you started logging, but THANK YOU because it makes me feel less stupid.

Keep it up, lady! I'm seriously blown away.

 

[jenscats5]

Hey Roons!! I'm definitely going to look for a waffle maker somewhere.......

Went to Trader Joe's today.....got something called Pinju sauce which is a spicy, red sauce - figured it'd be good on chicken......But MY TJ's doesn't have the Carne Asada style chicken - only beef....

 

[Roonytunes]

I just know I'm going to get so many ideas for lifts from you. I have a really easy time understanding what you're doing and talking about too in your worktouts, so I don't know if you had that in mind when you started logging, but THANK YOU because it makes me feel less stupid.

Keep it up, lady! I'm seriously blown away.

T-Cake, I so appreciate your kind words!! It’s good to hear you actually have an easy time understanding my workouts because I do put some effort to try to describe them accurately. I want to be able to understand what the heck I was doing if I go back and read my log. I love being able to have a forum like this to record all this stuff and if it helps someone else, hey, even better!! And you seriously made my day with all the nice stuff you said!!

Hey Roons!! I'm definitely going to look for a waffle maker somewhere.......

Went to Trader Joe's today.....got something called Pinju sauce which is a spicy, red sauce - figured it'd be good on chicken......But MY TJ's doesn't have the Carne Asada style chicken - only beef....

Jens, you should be able to find a waffle make at Kohls or Target. I actually bought mine via Amazon. It was free shipping since it was over $25 and it showed up at my doorstep without me having to make much of an effort. This is the model I have:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...4507-7374525?_encoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=284507

Let me know how the Pinjur sauce is. I bought some a while back, but I can’t friggin’ open the jar. I haven’t had the patience to run the lid under water or whatever trick it takes to pop the stupid jar. That’s too bad that you couldn’t get the Carne Asada chicken. Does your TJs not carry it at all or was it just out of stock? Their southwestern seasoned chicken isn’t a bad alternative.

 

[Roonytunes]

Mon, 6/12/06

Scale weight: n/a

Post cheat recovery day – lower carbs & lower cals

9am:
½ cup oats mixed with:
½ cup vanilla soy milk
½ cup liquid egg whites
1 tbsp almond butter

Noon:
Grilled chicken and veggies
- 3 oz grilled chicken breast
- broccoli, spinach, portabella mushrooms, onions, eggplant, hot peppers

2:30pm:
Grilled chicken and veggies
- 3 oz grilled chicken breast
- broccoli, spinach, portabella mushrooms, onions, eggplant, hot peppers

4:30pm:
15 almonds
½ apple

7pm: Upper Body Workout

Flat V-chest press machine:
1 x 12 with bar + 20lbs
3 x 12 with bar + 30lbs

Assisted Pull-Ups on Gravitron (wide grip, arched back):
1 x 12 with 100lbs
2 x 12 with 85lbs
1 x 10 with 85lbs

Standing shoulder level rear delt row (cable machine):
4 x 12 with 45lbs with 2 sec hold

DB Bicep Curls:
2 continuous sets of 21s with 10lb dbs
2 sets of (2 continuous sets of 21s with 8lb dbs)

8pm: Cardio
30 mins elliptical – hill/valley/hill profile

8:45pm:
PWO shake – 1 scoop ON whey mixed with water

10:30pm:
Chicken curry
- 5 oz TJs carne asada seasoned chicken breast
- onions, tri-color peppers and portabella mushrooms
- 1/3 cup TJs simmering curry sauce & curry powder

Totals: ~1185 cals (103g carbs, 135g protein, 33g fat)
Macros: 33c/43p/24f

 

[jenscats5]

Jens, you should be able to find a waffle make at Kohls or Target. I actually bought mine via Amazon. It was free shipping since it was over $25 and it showed up at my doorstep without me having to make much of an effort. This is the model I have:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...4507-7374525?_encoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=284507

Let me know how the Pinjur sauce is. I bought some a while back, but I can’t friggin’ open the jar. I haven’t had the patience to run the lid under water or whatever trick it takes to pop the stupid jar. That’s too bad that you couldn’t get the Carne Asada chicken. Does your TJs not carry it at all or was it just out of stock? Their southwestern seasoned chicken isn’t a bad alternative.

We have a couple of kitchen stores around here - I need a pedicure on Wednesday & one is right there, so I may check it out for the waffle maker.....

And on not being able to get the jar open.......either 1) run the jar under hot water or 2) bang the handle of a butter knife against the sides of the lid (NOT the glass) OR both....

TJs didn't even have a spot for it, like marked on the shelf but empty....got some frozen seasoned fish tho....Turbado or something like that...

 

[Roonytunes]

Tues, 6/13

Scale weight: 116.5lbs

7am:
15 mins incline walking on treadmill @ 4mph (5 min warm-up @ 3.5% incline, 10 min intervals between 6% and 10% incline)
10 mins stairmill – fat burn mode, level 8

4 circuits (rest in between):
10 deep squats with arms out
10 lunges on each leg
10 squat jumps
15 standing leg raises on each leg
15 plie squats with 25lb db
10 hanging knee raises with leg thrust out
10 alternating lunges on each leg with 12lb body bar

9am:
½ cup oats mixed with:
½ cup vanilla soy milk
½ cup liquid egg whites
½ cup strawberries

*I didn’t realize the work cafeteria was closed today. So I made a dash to the grocery store to see what I could find to make do for meal 2 & meal 3*

12:15pm:
4 oz Starkist lightly marinated tuna fillet in pouch
(dropped 1oz on the floor because I didn’t realize how it was packed )
~1/2 cup garbanzo beans
spinach and cherry tomatoes with red vinegar

2:30pm:
5 oz Starkist lightly marinated tuna fillet in pouch
~1/2 cup kidney beans
6 cucumber slices

I was officially tuna-ed and sodium-ed out after this

4:30pm:
15 almonds
1 small peach

7pm:
Chicken curry
- 4 oz TJs carne asada seasoned chicken breast
- onions, tri-color peppers, zucchini slices and portabella mushrooms
- 1/3 cup TJs simmering curry sauce & curry powder
Salad (greens, cucumbers, celery, onions, tri-color peppers, grape tomatoes and jalapeno peppers with lemon juice/black pepper)

10pm:
3 oz TJ’s southwest marinated broiled salmon
Salad (greens, cucumbers, celery, onions, tri-color peppers and jalapeno peppers with lemon juice/black pepper)

Totals: ~1240cals (127g carbs, 128g protein, 26g fat)
Macros: 41c/41p/18f

 

[sbt2082]

Awww sorry to hear about being tuna'd out Hopefully tomorrow you can have lots of chicken again hehe!!! How are ya hun?

 

[Roonytunes]

Awww sorry to hear about being tuna'd out Hopefully tomorrow you can have lots of chicken again hehe!!! How are ya hun?

I was definitely in a little bit of a fowl mood yesterday without my chicken I just don't like being unprepared and next time, I should just stick to light tuna packed in water. Otherwise, I'm doing well. Sounds like you're having a lot of fun with your pups!

 

[jenscats5]

I was definitely in a little bit of a fowl mood yesterday without my chicken I just don't like being unprepared and next time, I should just stick to light tuna packed in water. Otherwise, I'm doing well. Sounds like you're having a lot of fun with your pups!

Pun intended??

 

[Roonytunes]

Pun intended??

You betcha

 

[T-Cake]

I was definitely in a little bit of a fowl mood yesterday without my chicken I just don't like being unprepared and next time, I should just stick to light tuna packed in water. Otherwise, I'm doing well.

Hey Roons! I saw that your waffle maker is a sandwich maker too -- OMG, those things are ADDICTIVE! Can we say ANPB and jam in that bad boy? Holy cow, that was a fave snack of mine growing up b/c the peanut butter would get all melty... Mmmm!

And if I had a buck for every time I came home to find ALL my protein sources in the FREEZER unthawed ... Oh yes, been there, done that. SO annoying! I live for being prepared!

YES, you did do a great job describing your workouts, totally! Glad I could make your day!

Have a good one, pretty lady!

 

[jenscats5]

Hey Roons! I saw that your waffle maker is a sandwich maker too -- OMG, those things are ADDICTIVE! Can we say ANPB and jam in that bad boy? Holy cow, that was a fave snack of mine growing up b/c the peanut butter would get all melty... Mmmm!

OMG!! You just had to mention that.......wow that sounds good!!


Hey Roons - I bought at TJs their frozen "Very Cherry Berry Blend" - it's frozen cherries, blackberries, raspberries & blueberries & threw a 1/4-cup into a container of the Total Greek 0% Fage yogurt + 1/4 cup Kashi - good stuff!! It's almost like a treat....

 

[Roonytunes]

YES, you did do a great job describing your workouts, totally! Glad I could make your day!

Have a good one, pretty lady!

Thanks for stopping in, T! I get good use from my sandwich/waffle maker. It was a wise purchase for me.

I did some interesting cable leg work today and as I was doing them, I couldn’t help thinking how to describe them in my log

Hey Roons - I bought at TJs their frozen "Very Cherry Berry Blend" - it's frozen cherries, blackberries, raspberries & blueberries & threw a 1/4-cup into a container of the Total Greek 0% Fage yogurt + 1/4 cup Kashi - good stuff!! It's almost like a treat....

Ok, Jens, I'm totally stealing this recipe off you! Sounds delish I have been meaning to try the frozen berries at TJs for a while!

 

[Roonytunes]

Wed, 6/14

Scale weight: 116lbs

6:20am:
45 mins spinning class

5 sets of
20 reps on abductor – 100lbs
20 reps on adductor – 80lbs

8:30am:
½ cup oats mixed with:
½ cup vanilla soy milk
½ cup liquid egg whites
½ cup strawberries
2 tbsp milled flax

11am:
1 peach
7 almonds

1:15pm:
Grilled chicken wrap
- ½ Flat Out Lite whole wheat tortilla
- 3 oz diced chicken
- spinach, broccoli, eggplant, mushrooms, onions, hot peppers
½ cup strawberries

3:15pm:
Grilled chicken wrap
- ½ Flat Out Lite whole wheat tortilla
- 3 oz diced chicken
- spinach, broccoli, eggplant, mushrooms, onions, hot peppers
½ cup strawberries

4:30
1 peach
8 almonds

7:30pm: Lower Body Workout

Standing elevated kickback (one leg attached to cable machine with alternate leg elevated on low step)
3 sets of 15 on each leg with 20lbs

Standing front knee-up kicks (facing away from cable machine going from lunge position to front knee-up kick)
3 sets of 15 on each leg with 15lbs

Lying Abductor kicks (both legs attached to opposite cable machine emulating abductor machine)
1 set of 15 on each leg with 15lbs
2 sets of 15 on each leg with 10lbs

Glute Kickbacks (one leg attached to cable machine with other leg on bench in a lying position with arms holding front of bench)
3 sets of 15 on each with 15lbs

Seated 45 degree leg press – sled + 140lbs

15 reps with legs in lower position, normal stance

2 sets of 10 reps in lower position, normal stance, 10 reps in higher position, wider stance, 10 reps on outside of sled with toes pointed out

3 sets of 15 reps in higher position with closed feet

Hypers:
3 x 12 holding 5 lb plate

8:55pm:
PWO shake – 1 scoop ON whey mixed with water

10:45pm:
4 oz broiled tilapia seasoned with paprika and cayenne pepper
1/2 cup garbanzo beans
Salad (greens, cucumbers, celery, onions, tri-color peppers, grape tomatoes and jalapeno peppers with lemon juice/black pepper/cayenne pepper)

Totals: ~1255cals (133g carbs, 137g protein, 30g fat)
Macros: 40c/40p/20f

 

[Roonytunes]

Thurs, 6/15

Scale weight: 116.5/117lbs (scale kept oscillating)

6:50am:
15 mins Incline walking on treadmill @ 4mph (warm-up for 5 mins @ 3.5% incline, intervals for 10 mins @ 6-10% incline)
5 mins rowing machine - steady state

Upper Body Circuit <rest in between sets>

Set 1
Assisted Close Inside Grip Pull-ups on Gravitron with 85lbs -12 reps, hold for 5, 12 reps
Push-ups - 10 reps
Assisted Pull-ups (trainer holding legs) - 10 reps
On knees, Chest Pass/Throw with 6lb med ball alternated with 1 push-up - 10 reps
Tricep Pulldowns with 45lbs - 12 reps
Bicep Curls (full extension) with 25lbs on cable machine - 12 reps
Reverse Close Inside Grip Shoulder Raises on Shoulder Press Machine with 40lbs - 15 reps

Set 2
Assisted Close Inside Grip Pull-ups on Gravitron with 85lbs -12 reps
Push-ups - 10 reps
Assisted Pull-ups (trainer holding legs) - 10 reps
On knees, Chest Pass/Throw with 6lb med ball alternated with 1 push-up - 10 reps
Tricep Pulldowns with 45lbs - 12 reps
Bicep Curls (half extension) with 25lbs on cable machine - 12 reps
Reverse Close Inside Grip Shoulder Raises on Shoulder Press Machine with 40lbs - 15 reps

Set 3
Assisted Close Inside Grip Pull-ups on Gravitron with 85lbs -12 reps
Push-ups - 10 reps
Reverse Bent Over Flys with 5lb dbs - 30 reps
On knees, Chest Pass/Throw with 6lb med ball alternated with 1 push-up - 10 reps
Tricep Pulldowns with 47.5lbs - 15 reps
Bicep Curls (half extension) with 25lbs on cable machine - 12 reps
Reverse Close Inside Grip Shoulder Raises on Shoulder Press Machine with 40lbs - 15 reps

Set 4
10 straight leg throwdowns
10 oblique leg throwdowns on each side
10 straight leg throwdowns

10 mins Stairmill - fat burn mode, level 8
(I tried double stepping, but my legs seem to be on the short side to do that at higher speeds )

9am:
1/2 cup oats mixed with:
1/2 cup liquid egg whites
1/2 cup vanilla soy milk
1/2 cup strawberries

Noon:
(went to farewell lunch for a good coworker friend of mine & was able to hit up the full salad bar at the restaurant)
Salad consisting of:
~4 oz turkey breast strips
~1/2 cup garbanzo beans
greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, mushrooms, green peppers & hot peppers
red wine vinegar & black pepper as dressing
1/4 apple

2:30pm:
Grilled chicken & veggies
- 4 oz diced chicken breast
- green beans, spinach, portabella mushrooms, eggplant, onions & hot peppers
1/4 apple

4:30pm:
Grilled chicken & veggies
- 2 oz diced chicken breast
- green beans, spinach, onions & hot peppers
15 almonds

7pm:
1 TJ's toasted whole wheat British muffin
1 tbsp almond butter

8pm: Shoulders & Abs

Lat Shoulder Raises with 8lb dbs
3 x 12

Front Shoulder Raises with 8lb dbs
3 x 12

3 sets of ab work intercepted in between shoulder work:
20 crunches, 30 bicycle curls, 20 stability ball leg to arm overhead pass-overs

9:45pm:
4 oz broiled tilapia seasoned with paprika and cayenne pepper
salad (greens, cucumbers, celery, onions, grape tomatoes, hot peppers with lemon juice and black pepper)

Totals (approximating lunch that I ate out): ~ 1255 cals (131g carbs, 133g protein, 30g fat)
Macros: 40c/40p/20f

 

[mermaid]

SIlly question coming up:

What are leg throwdowns?

 

[Roonytunes]

SIlly question coming up:

What are leg throwdowns?

Not a silly question at all....let's see if I can describe them properly:

Lie down on your back and hold on to something sturdy (a standing person's ankles or the legs of a bench) and then lift your legs straight up while another person forcefully pushes your legs down. You don't touch the ground and then bring them right back in the air again. So it's basically like lying leg lifts but with resistance. I hope that makes sense. For oblique throwdowns, the person pushes your legs in a 45 degree angle and you bring them back up in a 45 degree angle too. Fun ab work to do if you have a workout partner....

 

[sbt2082]

How ya been sweetie? Diet and workouts stil looking good I see

 

[Roonytunes]

How ya been sweetie? Diet and workouts stil looking good I see

Hey Duckie!! TGIF....so I'm definitely doing well. The 4 week countdown to our meet-up begins today. Yayy!! You won't be an after the and that we feed you after that weekend.

 

[T-Cake]

Lying Abductor kicks (both legs attached to opposite cable machine emulating abductor machine)
1 set of 15 on each leg with 15lbs
2 sets of 15 on each leg with 10lbs

OMG, I'd be SO shy and scared to do that at the gym! Might as well get a pap in front of all the boys! Eek!

Seriously, Roons, you are AWESOME at describing those moves. Where did you come up with most of them? A few of them (like the standing with the kick-up with the cable) sounds a lot like one I read about in Shape while on the plane yesterday.

I really wish my gym had a BOSU ball. Have you ever used one of those for yours lifts? I always see really good ideas for those, and I'm all about workin' the core (thanks to curgeo -- he hammered that into my brain!)

Awesome job, chica!!! I wish I could be at the meet-up for the !!! It's just too close to the move! *sigh*

 

[Roonytunes]

OMG, I'd be SO shy and scared to do that at the gym! Might as well get a pap in front of all the boys! Eek!

Seriously, Roons, you are AWESOME at describing those moves. Where did you come up with most of them? A few of them (like the standing with the kick-up with the cable) sounds a lot like one I read about in Shape while on the plane yesterday.

I really wish my gym had a BOSU ball. Have you ever used one of those for yours lifts? I always see really good ideas for those, and I'm all about workin' the core (thanks to curgeo -- he hammered that into my brain!)

Awesome job, chica!!! I wish I could be at the meet-up for the !!! It's just too close to the move! *sigh*

I wasn't thrilled about doing that move either. But my trainer had Red Bull that day...everytime he has Red Bull, he's a little nutty. Regardless, I'll say my inner thighs felt that move and they definitely need to be tightened up, so I can't complain too much.

I get some of my workout ideas from mags - Shape, Fitness, Women's Health - and also from watching other trainers at my gym. And yes, I use the BOSU ball from time to time. If you go through my log, you'll find a slew of moves that I've done on them. I actually just read that BOSU stands for Both Sides Up, but I'm like "why is there an O in there?" I actually like to do a lot of moves with the ball side on the floor so there's more balance involved.

I'm bummed that I won't get to meet you in Detroit....but we'll definitely be thinking of ya!



Those 4lbs will be off you soon and I can't wait to hear about it when they do! We'll to that

 

[Roonytunes]

Fri, 6/16

Scale weight: 117lbs

6:50am: Cardio/Circuits

*5 mins Incline Treadmill Walking @ 4mph & 3.5% incline
*5 mins Double Stepping on Stairmill – level 8, steady state
*15 mins Regular Stepping on Stairmill – level 8, fat burn mode

Circuits With Rest Between Sets (with emphasis on Chest)

Set 1:
10 reps box jump (step with 3 rises)
10 reps side straddle box deep squat jump (step with 3 rises)
15 reps flat v bench press machine – no weight
15 reps incline v bench press machine – no weight
15 reps incline flys – 10lb dbs
10 pushups
10 reps chest press with skull crusher motion – 15lb dbs
10 reps lunges on box (step with 3 risers) with 12lb body bar on each leg

Set 2:
10 reps box jump (step with 3 rises)
10 reps side straddle box deep squat jump (step with 3 rises)
15 reps flat v bench press machine one arm at a time – no weight
10 reps incline v bench press machine – no weight
15 reps incline flys – 15lb dbs
10 pushups
10 reps lunges on box (step with 3 risers) with 12lb body bar on each leg

Set 3:
10 reps box jump (step with 3 rises)
10 reps side straddle box deep squat jump (step with 3 rises)
20 reps flat v bench press machine – no weight
15 reps incline v bench press machine – no weight
15 reps incline flys – 15lb dbs
10 pushups
10 reps lunges on box (step with 3 risers) with 12lb body bar on each leg

*5 mins rowing machine – steady state

9am:
Grilled cheese sandwich
- 2 slices Ezeikal bread
- 1.5 oz Jarlsberg Lite Swiss Cheese

Noon:
Grilled chicken & veggies
- 3 oz diced chicken breast
- green beans, broccoli rabe, asparagus, portabella mushrooms, eggplant, onions & hot peppers
½ cup garbanzo beans
1/2 apple

2pm:
Grilled chicken & veggies
- 3 oz diced chicken breast
- green beans, broccoli rabe, asparagus, portabella mushrooms, eggplant, onions & hot peppers
1 cup strawberries

4pm:
1 cup strawberries
15 almonds

7pm:
Turkey curry
- 4 oz ground turkey
- onions, celery tri-color peppers, zucchini, mushrooms
- 1/3 cup TJ’s simmering curry sauce
- chili and curry powder

9:30pm:
3 oz TJ’s southwestern seasoned broiled salmon
salad (greens, tri-color peppers,celery, onions, grape tomatoes, hot peppers with lemon juice and black pepper)

Totals: ~1265 cals (129g carbs, 132g protein, 30g fat)
Macros: 40c/40p/20f

 

[sbt2082]

Again I see some kick @$$ workouts How the heck are ya hun??? Did I hear first round on you Just kidding!!!

 

[T-Cake]

I wasn't thrilled about doing that move either. But my trainer had Red Bull that day...everytime he has Red Bull, he's a little nutty. Regardless, I'll say my inner thighs felt that move and they definitely need to be tightened up, so I can't complain too much.

I get some of my workout ideas from mags - Shape, Fitness, Women's Health - and also from watching other trainers at my gym. And yes, I use the BOSU ball from time to time. If you go through my log, you'll find a slew of moves that I've done on them. I actually just read that BOSU stands for Both Sides Up, but I'm like "why is there an O in there?" I actually like to do a lot of moves with the ball side on the floor so there's more balance involved.

I'm bummed that I won't get to meet you in Detroit....but we'll definitely be thinking of ya!



Those 4lbs will be off you soon and I can't wait to hear about it when they do! We'll to that

Yeah, my gym doesn't have a BOSU, but I'd like to try one out someday.

And keep your fingers crossed for that 4! I'm so sore today that I'm worried I'll hold so much water weight on the scale tomorrow that nothing will show!

 

[Roonytunes]

Sat, 6/17

Scale weight: 117.5lbs
(observation: stomach is flatter at higher scale weight)

6:45am: HIIT cardio

Incline walking on Treadmill

5 mins warm-up @ 4mph (0 to 3.6 % incline)
10 cycles @ 4mph – 1 min @ 10% incline, 1 min @ 5% incline
5 mins cool-down @ 4mph (3.5% incline)

8 am:
2 pumpkin waffles
(1/2 cup pumpkin, ½ cup blended oats, 1 scoop whey, 3/4 cup liquid egg whites, pumpkin pie spice = 3 waffles)

10am:
1 pumpkin waffle (left-over from breakfast)

Noon:
Tofu Strawberry Blend
- ~12 oz Lite Tofu
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 packet splenda

I’m off to NYC again!! I actually am attending a meet-up this afternoon for another board that I post on so I’m excited about finally seeing these faces in person.

I’m going to try to officially start the cheat period from 6pm onward and be good till then. I’m having a much needed girl’s night out tonight: dinner at a trendy restaurant ( = fancy s ) followed by a party which hopefully will have a good crowd.

I’m taking oats, tuna pouches, almonds, apple slices, Zone bars, Muscle Milk with me. We’ll see how I do. I’ll be back home tomorrow. Have a great weekend everyone!

Confession: I feel a little guilty for doing two consecutive cheat Saturdays, but right now, I feel like I have to work on satisfying myself mentally and emotionally too. So I have to get out of the house!! Let’s see how my body reacts and I will figure out my priorities based on that.

 

[sbt2082]

MMMMMMM Breakfast sounds very yummy!!! Hi there Roony!

 

[Roonytunes]

Sun, 6/18

I'm posting from my hotel in NYC. Yesterday turned into a half cheat day. Partly, I attribute it to circumstances and partly to lack of will power on my part....

What I ate/drank: 2 zone bars, 15 almonds, 1 grilled chicken skewer, roast lamb sandwich on thick white bread, a huge indian meal for dinner (large lamb shank curry and 3-4 pieces of naan), 4 martinis (peach, passionfruit, guava and a cosmo ), 3-4 vodka/club soda cocktails

Did I have fun? Yes! But I am DONE and need to start tapering the cheats. Yes, life hasn't been kind to me the last few weeks but I'm done feeling sorry for myself and I'm snapping out of it. The really nice thing about last night is a lot of people complimented me on my body including a few 23 yr old young 'uns.

This is my eating plan for today:

10am: 1/2 cup oats & 1 scoop chocolate whey mixed with water

11:30am: large starbucks unsweetened coffee mixed with 3/4 cup muscle milk

3pm: 1 apple, 15 apples

I bought 8 oz of marinated chicken breast, so I plan to find some salad to eat it with for meal 6 and meal 7.

I'm heading out shopping for the rest of the afternoon and should be back home by tonight.

Back on track tomorrow....have a happy Sunday everyone!

 

[Roonytunes]

Sun, 6/18

This is what I really ended up eating today:

10am: 1/2 cup oats & 1 scoop chocolate whey mixed with water

11:30am: large starbucks unsweetened coffee mixed with 3/4 cup muscle milk

1:45pm: brown rice tuna/avocado sushi from Whole Foods
(fyi, the whole foods at Union Square NYC is truly a mecca. it's 3 floors and looks like a department store. there's a coffee bar, juice bar, numerous hot and prepared food lines as well as a huge salad selection. if you're ever in the neighborhood, it's worth checking out. it's very different than the 2-3 stores I have around me in Philly)

5pm: 3 oz grilled chicken, 1/4 apple, 15 almonds

8pm: 4 oz grilled chicken, large salad (greens, tri-color peppers, onions and jalapeno peppers) with red wine vinegar/black pepper dressing

I don't have totals or macros, but am happy I was able to eat clean while entirely out of the house and on the road today.

 

[jenscats5]

Sun, 6/18

This is what I really ended up eating today:

10am: 1/2 cup oats & 1 scoop chocolate whey mixed with water

11:30am: large starbucks unsweetened coffee mixed with 3/4 cup muscle milk

1:45pm: brown rice tuna/avocado sushi from Whole Foods
(fyi, the whole foods at Union Square NYC is truly a mecca. it's 3 floors and looks like a department store. there's a coffee bar, juice bar, numerous hot and prepared food lines as well as a huge salad selection. if you're ever in the neighborhood, it's worth checking out. it's very different than the 2-3 stores I have around me in Philly)

5pm: 3 oz grilled chicken, 1/4 apple, 15 almonds

8pm: 4 oz grilled chicken, large salad (greens, tri-color peppers, onions and jalapeno peppers) with red wine vinegar/black pepper dressing

I don't have totals or macros, but am happy I was able to eat clean while entirely out of the house and on the road today.

I used to love the Gourmet Garage in NYC.....but this Whole Food market sounds better!! Wow! 3 floors.....

 

[treilin]

Sun, 6/18

This is what I really ended up eating today:

10am: 1/2 cup oats & 1 scoop chocolate whey mixed with water

11:30am: large starbucks unsweetened coffee mixed with 3/4 cup muscle milk

1:45pm: brown rice tuna/avocado sushi from Whole Foods
(fyi, the whole foods at Union Square NYC is truly a mecca. it's 3 floors and looks like a department store. there's a coffee bar, juice bar, numerous hot and prepared food lines as well as a huge salad selection. if you're ever in the neighborhood, it's worth checking out. it's very different than the 2-3 stores I have around me in Philly)

5pm: 3 oz grilled chicken, 1/4 apple, 15 almonds

8pm: 4 oz grilled chicken, large salad (greens, tri-color peppers, onions and jalapeno peppers) with red wine vinegar/black pepper dressing

I don't have totals or macros, but am happy I was able to eat clean while entirely out of the house and on the road today.

Geeshhhh 3 floors... I thought the one here was large!
I can't wait to try some new stuff from there... I stared at their dessert counter when I was in the first week of dieting down.... I just want some of that European Dark chocolate.... MMMmmmm

 

[Roonytunes]

I used to love the Gourmet Garage in NYC.....but this Whole Food market sounds better!! Wow! 3 floors.....

Where is Gourmet Garage, Jens? What I noticed about NYC is it is totally possible to eat clean - there are so many stores/delis/food marts that have a huge salad bar with chicken breast, plain tuna etc. There are even Myoplex shakes and RTD Muscle Milk in the regular corner stores. And sashimi seems to be everywhere because there is a ton of ethnic food to be found.

 

[jenscats5]

Where is Gourmet Garage, Jens? What I noticed about NYC is it is totally possible to eat clean - there are so many stores/delis/food marts that have a huge salad bar with chicken breast, plain tuna etc. There are even Myoplex shakes and RTD Muscle Milk in the regular corner stores. And sashimi seems to be everywhere because there is a ton of ethnic food to be found.

I forget TBH......but sashimi is good - no rice so it's just fish.....NYC is a mecca of food tho, I agree.....

 

[Roonytunes]

Mon, 6/18

Scale weight: 117.5lbs

9am:
½ cup oats mixed with:
½ cup liquid egg whites
½ cup vanilla soy milk
pumpkin pie spice & 1 packet Splenda

Noon:
Grilled chicken & veggies
- 3 oz sliced chicken breast
- green beans, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, portabella mushroom, onions and hot peppers
½ cup kidney beans
1 peach

2pm:
Grilled chicken & veggies
- 3 oz sliced chicken breast
- green beans, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, portabella mushroom, onions and hot peppers
1 peach

4:15pm:
½ apple
15 almonds

7pm: Upper Body Workout

Pec Dec:
1 x 10 with 40lbs
3 x 12 with 40lbs
1 x 10 with 45lbs

Stiff Arm Pull-down:
4 x 12 with 50lbs

Shoulder Press Machine (inside grip):
4 x 12 with 50lbs

Bicep Curls on Cable Machine (full extension):
4 x 12 with 20lbs

Triceps Pull-down on Cable Machine
1 x 12 with 47.5lbs
3 x 12 with 52.5lbs

8:30pm:
PWO shake – 1 scoop ON whey mixed with water

10:15pm:
3 oz TJ’s southwestern seasoned broiled salmon
Cucumber, tri-color peppers, celery, cherry pepper and onions mixed with red wine vinegar & black pepper

Totals: ~1230 cals (129g carbs, 132g protein, 28g fat)
Macros: 40c/41p/19f

 

[sbt2082]

Popping in to say hi Hope you had a great day!!!!!!

 

[T-Cake]

Hi, Roons! Hope you have a beautiful day!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

NYC is that kind of city - People wanna look good so they have to eat good - And the stores and resturants offer what sells... including Myoplex shakes and RTD Muscle Milk in the corner stores. Nice, huh?

S.h.i.t. - So happy it's Tuesday.

 

[Roonytunes]

Duckie & T-Cake...hope your Tuesday is going well too!

NYC is that kind of city - People wanna look good so they have to eat good - And the stores and resturants offer what sells... including Myoplex shakes and RTD Muscle Milk in the corner stores. Nice, huh?

S.h.i.t. - So happy it's Tuesday.

That must be it! It certainly is nice...wish it were that easy in every other city. I'm heading back in two weeks and this time I'm definitely less worried about packing snacks and meals.

I like your acronym for Tuesday

 

[sbt2082]

Hey I like that little acronym too its a good one Tuesday going good here hun... HOpefully yours is too

 

[Roonytunes]

Tues, 6/19

Scale weight: 117 lbs

6:50am: Cardio/Circuit Training

10 mins incline treadmill walking @ 4mph (5 mins @ 0-3.5% incline, 5 mins alternating between 6% & 10%)
15 mins Stairmill in Fat Burn mode – level 9
3 mins Rowing Machine – steady state

3 circuits of Lower Body Shaping with rest in between:
15 standing alternating deep lunges with 12lb body bar
10 squat jumps
15 Standing Kick Backs on Cable Machine – 15lbs
15 Standing Side Leg Lifts – no weight
15 Plie Squats holding 35lb plate
12 Step-Ups on 16” bench on each leg with knee lift

9am:
½ cup oats mixed with:
3/4 cup liquid egg whites
½ cup vanilla soy milk
1 slice apple diced
Apple pie spice & 1 packet Splenda

Noon:
Grilled chicken & veggies
- 3 oz sliced chicken breast
- green beans, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, portabella mushroom, onions and hot peppers
½ cup kidney beans
1 peach

2pm:
Grilled chicken & veggies
- 3 oz sliced chicken breast
- green beans, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, portabella mushroom, onions and hot peppers
1 peach

4:15pm:
3 slices apple
15 almonds

7pm:
Chicken Curry
- 4 oz TJs Carne Asada marinated chicken breast
- onions, celery, tri-color peppers, zucchini slices, mushrooms
- 1/6 cup TJ’s simmering curry sauce and chili powder to season

8pm: Shoulders/Abs

Lat Raises
3 x 12 with 8lbs

Front Raises
3 x 12 with 8lbs

3 sets of ab work intercepted with above:
20 pilates crunches with arms out, 30 bicycle curls, 20 stability ball pass-overs from legs to arms

9:30pm:
Same meal as 7 pm

Totals: ~1285 cals (138g carbs, 137g protein, 27g fat)
Macros: 41c/41p/18f