Very 1st log for Beauts!!

[*Bunny*]

Quick substitution:


For my 3:00pm meal instead of 1/2 cup cottage cheese & 1oz almonds I am having:

1/4 cup whole oats made with water & 1/2 scoop protein powder


I'll have my 1oz almonds about 45 minutes before I hit the gym tonight.



Is it ok to have something small like that 45 minutes before a workout??

SURE... carbs are good there too if you feel you need some energy ... it's up to you to see what works.

One other thing besides the question above:

This is the first day of my period (yay). Will that affect my workout at all?

B

WOO HOO!!! lol... um working out helps more than hurts my workout when the Evil Aunt is in town .. other times it can be crippling... You'll be fine

 

[Beauts]

Since I'm doing tri's tonight I have a question.

About 8 years back, I got REALLY heavy for about 1 year then lost about 75 pounds, then gained back about 25 which is where I am today. Anyway, the process left my triceps, well, how can I put this....FLAB CITY! I mean, if I extend my arms out to the side and don't flex or anything, I have this combo of skin and fat that kind of just hangs there. I'ts gross. If anyone has ever noticed Oprah's arms then you'll know what I mean (and she's IN shape!). Have any of you had this problem? Can it be fixed? If I build a bunch of muscle will it fill in the skin?? If so, what can I do for a tri routine, starting tonight??

B

 

[*Bunny*]

I suggest trying to add some muscle , Clean diet will work wonders for your skin, and NO may not happen in a few months, maybe longer .. and YES from the AF store could help ...

 

[velvett]

Since I'm doing tri's tonight I have a question.

About 8 years back, I got REALLY heavy for about 1 year then lost about 75 pounds, then gained back about 25 which is where I am today. Anyway, the process left my triceps, well, how can I put this....FLAB CITY! I mean, if I extend my arms out to the side and don't flex or anything, I have this combo of skin and fat that kind of just hangs there. I'ts gross. If anyone has ever noticed Oprah's arms then you'll know what I mean (and she's IN shape!). Have any of you had this problem? Can it be fixed? If I build a bunch of muscle will it fill in the skin?? If so, what can I do for a tri routine, starting tonight??

B

Wow, great job.
Skin elasticity varies from person to person but either way it will take some time for the skin to plump back. I guess a good solution might be to build more muscle.

Also consider looking into dry brushing - I'll see if I can find a link for you.


http://altmedicine.about.com/od/homeremedyhowtos/a/dry_brushing.htm

http://dragonflyherbals.com/dryskin.html

 

[mermaid]

Hey Beauts - welcome to the world of logging!

I hope we can help eachother stay motivated. EF is a great place to be

Good luck with your goals

 

[ck2006]

Welcome! The girls here are awesome and extremely knowledgeable. Just a little note on the triceps, I know everybody is different but if it is any encouragment, mine were the same and through diet and a lot of tricep dips , extensions, and overhead I have almost won the battle with that!

 

[Beauts]

Good Morning Girls!!

SO, my workout last night at the gym went well. I ended up getting a bit sore later in the day yesterday from Wednesday nights w/o, so I did 40 minutes of cardio, some tri's and abs. Went well but I was planning on doing weights again tonight and alothough I'm not SORE, I do still feel it in my muscles so I guess that means I shouldn't work them, am I right???

B

 

[Beauts]

Meal #1 - 8:30 am

Egg Beaters omlet (plain)
1/2 cup cottage cheese

Meal #2 - 11:30

1/2 can tuna
1/2 cup cottage cheese


Meal #3 - 2:00
1/2 can tuna
3-4 cup cottage cheese and 2 tbs walnuts

Meal#4 -4:30
1/4 cup oats with water and 1 scoop protein powder

Meal#5- 7:00pm
Egg Beaters omlet (plain)
1 slice of 100% whole grain toast

meal #6
Protein shake (mixed with water)

Have my monthly visitor so VERY hungry today!!



Please answer my question in previous post about lifting or not tonight if you don't mind. Thanks Girls!!

B

 

[*Bunny*]

Good Morning Girls!!

SO, my workout last night at the gym went well. I ended up getting a bit sore later in the day yesterday from Wednesday nights w/o, so I did 40 minutes of cardio, some tri's and abs. Went well but I was planning on doing weights again tonight and alothough I'm not SORE, I do still feel it in my muscles so I guess that means I shouldn't work them, am I right???

B

IMHO, if tonight is a scheduled training day, I think you should work out. It feels good, even when I AM sore, & do a light workout to get the blood flow back to the achy muscle. What do you plan to train tonight?

I scheduled day off is OK too, it won't hinder your progress, but help it by giving your body a rest for recovery ...

 

[Beauts]

Hey Bunny,

Tonight I was planning on doing 30 minutes of cardio, leg extensions, abductors (those aren't sore). I HAD planned on doing biceps and glutes but thats the part of me that's still sore. Should I wait until these are not sore AT ALL before training them again?
Also, are abs something you can do everyday??
thanks,

B