WW's New SUMMER Log ...

[WoNderWoMan25]

Okie dokie, we're back in business! Here are a few shots of me- Goal is to get serious this winter and try some shows next spring!

Below are pictures with about ten weeks in between. Six weeks of strict dieting.

Side Before
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b...SIDE_BEFORE.jpg

Front Before
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b...RONT_BEFORE.jpg

Front After
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b...NT2-AFTER_4.jpg

Front After 2
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b...FRONT-AFTER.jpg

Back After
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b...BACK2_AFTER.jpg

 

[badgergrl]

Can't see the pics woman!!

I'm glad you've decided to stick with it!! Yay for you!
good luck

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Finally done with all the water weight and bloating from the cruise. The food was plentyful, super rich, and full of sodium. When I have s'more cruise pictures, I'm hoping to post a few of those as well. The water was so blue and so pretty!

Leg workout tonight with 30 mins cardio - didn't get up this morning and do it before work.

Food is getting back on track too-

7 A.M. –
Meal # 1 :
• whey p. shake with ice and 8 oz skim milk
• two slices ekezial toast with low fat cream cheese

10:30 A.M.
Meal # 2 :
• 1 teaspoon anpb
• 1 teaspoon sugar free jam
• 100 calorie whole wheat wrap

1:30 P.M. –
Meal # 3 :
• can tuna
• salad greens, cukes, celery
• lite dressing

4:30 P.M. –
Meal # 4 :
• cottage cheese (1/2 c)
• medium apple

WORKOUT- LEGS & CARDIO

7 or 8 P.M. -
Meal # 5 :
• 5-8 oz chicken breast
• unlimited veggies or another salad
• 1/4 or 1/3 cup carbs - rice or oats

 

[*Bunny*]

I posted them in her other thread

BEFORE- MARCH 1st
Side Before & Front Before

AFTER- MAY 27th
Front After & Back After

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Oh jeesh! I'm a big dork and can't post them myself... Thanks again.

 

[jenscats5]

Nice pics!! When are the befores from & when are the afters from??

Looking good there in the pics & with the meal plan....

 

[Roonytunes]

Nice transformation, WW! Your shoulders and abs really pop out in the after pics. I look forward to seeing your progress in this summer log!

 

[Aries13]

wow u look amazing!!! I think it was you who was mentioning the "friend" who was giving your trouble, wanted to use aas i think??. Hows the little biatch now? ---->Jealous cuz you looked amazing in your bathing suit or what?

*(sorry if i got it all mixed up. but i think it was you...)

Diet looks good...

 

[ck2006]

Again, looking AMAZING!

 

[*Bunny*]

Nice pics!! When are the befores from & when are the afters from??

Looking good there in the pics & with the meal plan....

I'm waiting for the dates to post next to pics, but this is all I have so far...
"10 weeks between before and after pictures - with approx six weeks of strict diet."



Great job GF ...


***edit*** fixed

 

[sbt2082]

Looking good girl! Nice job

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Nice pics!! When are the befores from & when are the afters from??

Looking good there in the pics & with the meal plan....

Thank you! My goal is to have tummy like the one in your avatar!

Bunny has my dates. Before is March 1st. After is May 26 or May 27... With about six weeks of really sticking to a good, clean diet.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Nice transformation, WW! Your shoulders and abs really pop out in the after pics. I look forward to seeing your progress in this summer log!

You ladies are all so supportive and encouraging. I was a little afraid, only because my AFTERS look like some of your BEFORES!!

Getting around to giving Karma to all.

I am def. happy with my upper body and abs and even triceps... There is seperation.

This summer is all about LEGS. They are strong, and I don't care if they stay big - just want them to be defined.

 

[jenscats5]

Thank you! My goal is to have tummy like the one in your avatar!

Bunny has my dates. Before is March 1st. After is May 26 or May 27... With about six weeks of really sticking to a good, clean diet.

Yeah, I'd like to have one like that too!!

GREAT JOB on the transformation.....looking VERY good!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

wow u look amazing!!! I think it was you who was mentioning the "friend" who was giving your trouble, wanted to use aas i think??. Hows the little biatch now? ---->Jealous cuz you looked amazing in your bathing suit or what?

*(sorry if i got it all mixed up. but i think it was you...)

Diet looks good...

Good memory!! That was me with the ex-training buddy taking var. Our progress is similar, but I went all-natural baby!!!

Question- with my pictures, there is almost no weight change between the two. 3-5 pounds at most. Is this normal?

Again, thank you for being so supportive and encouraging!

Re- the bathing suit. I found it in the old ladies section of Macy's, along with those once pieces with the skirts attached. I think it's soooo hot, like a Bond Girl suit or something. And no one else has it!

 

[Aries13]

its good that you didnt lose a lot of weight... MUSCLE BABY!!!! You want that...its a good thing. Remember-muscle weighs more than fat

 

[*Bunny*]

Good memory!! That was me with the ex-training buddy taking var. Our progress is similar, but I went all-natural baby!!!

Question- with my pictures, there is almost no weight change between the two. 3-5 pounds at most. Is this normal?

Again, thank you for being so supportive and encouraging!

Re- the bathing suit. I found it in the old ladies section of Macy's, along with those once pieces with the skirts attached. I think it's soooo hot, like a Bond Girl suit or something. And no one else has it!

*enter bunny*

DO you know I am the same scale weight from this pic

&

to this pic

if not weighing MORE in the 3rd pic .. i think 174 (i have a pic of the scale too b/c my dear friend Hick could NOT believe it )

all natural? ALWAYS ...

Sorry to jack your log ...

so YES it IS normal ...

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

you didn't jack my log - i'm glad you gave me the pictures so see the difference in physique @ the same weight... i've really stopped weighing myself because i feel like i should weigh less and it's not motivating. the pictures are motivating - they really do speak a thousand words!

all natural, definitely. but i think i owe some of my ab definition to the YES application. minty but that stuff rocks!!

 

[*Bunny*]

you didn't jack my log - i'm glad you gave me the pictures so see the difference in physique @ the same weight... i've really stopped weighing myself because i feel like i should weigh less and it's not motivating. the pictures are motivating - they really do speak a thousand words!

all natural, definitely. but i think i owe some of my ab definition to the YES application. minty but that stuff rocks!!

Nutraceutical is far different than Pharmaceutical (Supps vs. AAS etc)

YES is awesome, no doubt GF ...

 

[scorpiogirl]

You look great WW!!!! Can def see the progress. Keep up the good work!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Nutraceutical is far different than Pharmaceutical (Supps vs. AAS etc)

YES is awesome, no doubt GF ...

Check my bags - I look like a suppliment junkie with all the stuff I carry around with me daily.

AAS - I've seen women use and make great gains. I can't say it's not tempting, but the sides scare the hell outta me ... so no disrespect for those who use. They are just for for me.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

You look great WW!!!! Can def see the progress. Keep up the good work!

Thanks - I'm getting there! It was a hard trek uphill for awhile, but I feel like I'm at a point where I'm coasting a little bit more. Seems easier, because I'm in the groove. It's ENJOYABLE at this point.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Beans, beans, good for your heart... The Archives of Internal Medicine report that you are 22 percent less likely to get heart disease if your diet consists of beans, peas or legumes at least four times per week. An average serving of cooked dry beans contains about 10 grams of fiber. Eating a high-fiber diet can significantly lower our risk of heart attack, stroke and colon cancer.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Workout last night - no cardio. Had a headache and picked working legs over cardio. Decent- superset leg extensions and plate loaded leg press, hack squats, sumo squats, stiff leg dead lifts and the hamstring plate loaded machine. And calves.

Jogging this AM - about 40 minutes. Back to the gym tonight for shoulders and triceps. I am doing dips on both chest day and shoulder/tri day. At 6-7 unassisted dips currently. My goal is 12

Diet-
1/3 cup oats, whey shake with skim
carb control yogurt with sliced almonds
big salad with can of tuna
1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese and apple
Then workout
Then dinner - Grillin' up something!! Steak or chicken with veggies again.

 

[Gymgurl]

Morning!! have a great one

 

[mermaid]

Hey hawtie,how's it going?

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Morning!! have a great one

Took the entire weekend off from the gym. Nice!!

Saturday was a local untested all natural bodybuilding show. They had this 19 year old kid, who's uncle owns a local suppliment store. Apparently, they've been 'working' him since he was 13. He looked so amazing at such a young age - w/the potential to be super-amazing in another 5-8 years. I think he placed 2 or 3rd overall in opens. And, my trainer - who is 52 and has always been 100% natural took 1st in the masters and 1st in the open lightweights. Woot!!

 

[sbt2082]

Good morning! Congrats to taking a weekend off and getting some rest in there Now back to kickin some butt

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

5:45 AM
2 levorex, 2 cardio breeze
0.5 liter water

6 AM
15 mins HIIT, bike
15 mins HIIT, treadmill
15 mins abs

7:30 AM
two slices low carb bread with low fat cream cheese
whey shake with 6 oz skim and 1/2 banana

10:30 AM
three egg whites with
another slice low carb bread

1:30 PM
steamed broccoli
5 oz chix breast

3:30 PM
0.5 cup low fat cottage cheese
medium apple

6:30 PM
cooking dinner for grams!
1/2 dinner before PM working out
(should be chix, veggies, 1/4 cup potato)

8:00 PM
Workout, legs

9:30 PM
second 1/2 of dinner after
(should be chix, veggies, 1/4 cup potato)

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Good morning! Congrats to taking a weekend off and getting some rest in there Now back to kickin some butt

Thanks! After vacation, working out last week was tough! I really felt it - like continuous DOMS for each body part every day last week!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

going to make dinner for grandma tonight. she had knee replacement surgery about 2.5 weeks ago - at age 77, bless her heart!

She's up and around w/a walker, but cooking for her and my grandpa gets tough - it's at least an hour continously on her feet.

Menu- chix breast, corn on the cob, asparagus, baked potato - grilling up everything

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

...and watermelon for dessert. was yummy.

...went back to the gym last night for calves and abs.

...got up and went for a two mile run this morning. it was really nice! lots of hills though.

7:30 AM 4 egg whites, one egg, one slice toast
10:30 AM cottage cheese and apple
1:30 PM salad with tuna
4:30 PM more egg whites and veggie sticks and/or sugar free jello
5:30 PM workout - chest or back/bis
7:30 PM dinner - salad and turkey burgers
10 PM whey shake

 

[treilin]

...and watermelon for dessert. was yummy.

...went back to the gym last night for calves and abs.

...got up and went for a two mile run this morning. it was really nice! lots of hills though.

7:30 AM 4 egg whites, one egg, one slice toast
10:30 AM cottage cheese and apple
1:30 PM salad with tuna
4:30 PM more egg whites and veggie sticks and/or sugar free jello
5:30 PM workout - chest or back/bis
7:30 PM dinner - salad and turkey burgers
10 PM whey shake

Way to get back on track lady

 

[jenscats5]

going to make dinner for grandma tonight. she had knee replacement surgery about 2.5 weeks ago - at age 77, bless her heart!

She's up and around w/a walker, but cooking for her and my grandpa gets tough - it's at least an hour continously on her feet.

Menu- chix breast, corn on the cob, asparagus, baked potato - grilling up everything

That's really sweet of you to do that!! She get both knees done?? There's quite a few people in PT at the same time I am with new knees....

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Way to get back on track lady

Well thanks. I didn't want to waste any time. I want my avatar to look like that <--------

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

That's really sweet of you to do that!! She get both knees done?? There's quite a few people in PT at the same time I am with new knees....

She is very stubborn. She had other knee surgeries, but didn't want help this time. So I couldn't just drop off some meals to her... I had to disguise my help as a VISIT. I just made some leftovers

She just got one knee done. As I said, she's had other sugeries. I can remember her first one. It was after she was playing with me at school and fell on the playground. Off the monkey bars I think!!

She had done some PT before dinner and it was a little swollen, but ok to walk on. She's getting there. I am so proud of her!

 

[BiggT]

I've been meaning to post on here so I am subscribed......that is excellent dipping, and I am not just saying that.....10 reps at bodyweight and unassisted is very good. I also feel that everyone should train to their potential......I never believed in workouts for 'guys' and workouts for 'girls'...lifting weights is lifting weights.

Did you get that 135 close-grip?

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

T- no close grip. But I might have passed out if I tried. We did...

incline dumb bell

dips (PR!!)

flat bench dumb bell

this exercise holding one dumb bell with two hands, shoulders on bench (making a 'T') with your body and the bench, extending the dumb bell up over head and towards the floor, then raising it back up to chest level. bad description, but I don't know what this is called.

flat bench (bar)
incline bench (bar)
flys on peck deck (or whatever it's called)

Then I went home, ate, and was asleep by 10 PM.

 

[scorpiogirl]

She is very stubborn. She had other knee surgeries, but didn't want help this time. So I couldn't just drop off some meals to her... I had to disguise my help as a VISIT. I just made some leftovers

She just got one knee done. As I said, she's had other sugeries. I can remember her first one. It was after she was playing with me at school and fell on the playground. Off the monkey bars I think!!

She had done some PT before dinner and it was a little swollen, but ok to walk on. She's getting there. I am so proud of her!

LOL - I can relate to the grandma thing! Mine just had one of hers done last spring (she was 73). She's addicted to surgery. I think she just has them done for the fun of it. She's always finding a reason to go under the knife. Last time I told her - YOU'RE DONE!!!!!! lol

Now she's out playing in her flower beds etc., etc., again. Stubborn old fart, she is!!!!!

Nice workouts, Girl! I agree with BT on the dips!

 

[treilin]

LOL - I can relate to the grandma thing! Mine just had one of hers done last spring (she was 73). She's addicted to surgery. I think she just has them done for the fun of it. She's always finding a reason to go under the knife. Last time I told her - YOU'RE DONE!!!!!! lol

Now she's out playing in her flower beds etc., etc., again. Stubborn old fart, she is!!!!!

Nice workouts, Girl! I agree with BT on the dips!

Yeah well my mom has probably had more surgeries then your grandma's and mom's combined... It's ridiculous... Seriously I think she could win the award for most surgeries ever done on one person.. I Should look that one up!!! Not that that would be a goal to shoot for!!

 

[BiggT]

T- no close grip. But I might have passed out if I tried. We did...

incline dumb bell

dips (PR!!)

flat bench dumb bell

this exercise holding one dumb bell with two hands, shoulders on bench (making a 'T') with your body and the bench, extending the dumb bell up over head and towards the floor, then raising it back up to chest level. bad description, but I don't know what this is called.

flat bench (bar)
incline bench (bar)
flys on peck deck (or whatever it's called)

Then I went home, ate, and was asleep by 10 PM.

Pullovers!! Very old-school and effective. You sound like me, I can't remember the last time I made it past 11 PM, weekends included, lol.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

SG, Trel- as long as it's not a PLASTIC surgery addiction. Those women scare the bejesus outta me!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

(she was 73).
Now she's out playing in her flower beds etc., etc., again. Stubborn old fart, she is!!!!!

... and don't you want to 'grow up' and be just like her? I think it's so great, so amazing!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Pullovers!! Very old-school and effective. You sound like me, I can't remember the last time I made it past 11 PM, weekends included, lol.

Pullovers, thanks for that. Very descriptive of the movement... Now I feel kind of silly for not knowing.

I am always proud if I stay out past midnight on a weekend!!! I have a friend who will joke with me, saying "It's dark out, shouldn't you be in bed?!" Haha..

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

06/14/06 Flag Day!

Speaking of plastic surgery, I am going for a consultation today. I have no idea where it will lead, but I am curious and this will be part of my research.

After my appointment, I am hitting legs at the gym.

• 6:30 AM- 1/3 cup oats and whey shake with ice, skim, ½ banana
• 9:45 AM- three egg whites and some carrot cake (couldn’t resist AND it was made with Splenda)

• 1:00 PM- salad with cottage cheese
• 4:00 PM- some kinda protein
• 5:00 PM- appointment
• 7:00 PM- workout

• 9:00 PM- boneless skinless chix thighs w/green beans, ¼ cup leftover ww pasta

 

[treilin]

06/14/06 Flag Day!

Speaking of plastic surgery, I am going for a consultation today. I have no idea where it will lead, but I am curious and this will be part of my research.

After my appointment, I am hitting legs at the gym.

• 6:30 AM- 1/3 cup oats and whey shake with ice, skim, ½ banana
• 9:45 AM- three egg whites and some carrot cake (couldn’t resist AND it was made with Splenda)

• 1:00 PM- salad with cottage cheese
• 4:00 PM- some kinda protein
• 5:00 PM- appointment
• 7:00 PM- workout

• 9:00 PM- boneless skinless chix thighs w/green beans, ¼ cup leftover ww pasta

Hmmm what do you want to change? I want breast implants... Already went and had a consultation.... We'll see.....

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Hmmm what do you want to change? I want breast implants... Already went and had a consultation.... We'll see.....

Yes, same here. At one time, I was very heavy - I maxed out around 200 lbs. Weight loss has left me unhappy in only one area - the boobs! So I am looking at implants and possibly some skin tightening.

The consultation went well last night. I now work in the town I grew up in - so the plastic surgeon is the father of an old high school friend. Best in the area though, from what I hear. I spent about 1.5 hours with him and it went well. Now to decide on size, width, medium or high profile... and if I go with skin tightening, I can choose silicone.

 

[jenscats5]

Yes, same here. At one time, I was very heavy - I maxed out around 200 lbs. Weight loss has left me unhappy in only one area - the boobs! So I am looking at implants and possibly some skin tightening.

The consultation went well last night. I now work in the town I grew up in - so the plastic surgeon is the father of an old high school friend. Best in the area though, from what I hear. I spent about 1.5 hours with him and it went well. Now to decide on size, width, medium or high profile... and if I go with skin tightening, I can choose silicone.

Congrats on the weight loss!!! Glad to hear the consultation went well.....

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Congrats on the weight loss!!! Glad to hear the consultation went well.....

thanks. only about 10 lbs overall loss since i've been logging on the site, but definite drop in dress sizes, body fat. not really weighing myself anymore so....

The consultation was pretty cool! I was a little nervous, but the best part about it was that the doctor - and all support staff - wasn't trying to sell himself. At the end, he just said to figure it out and to 'come back and see me'.

 

[Aries13]

Heya girlfriend!!!!

Great job on the weight...wait no stratch that out.. i should say DROP IN DRESS size. I dont weigh my self either... I found that whenever I do I get upset b/c i cant get through my head that its ok to weigh more that 120lbs ...so now I go with pictures and clothes!!! So yea, good job!!!

Also, just a quick opinion in reference to the boobie size.. go with NATURAL... no PAm anderson lol

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Nope, with you on that girl! No porn star boobies, just bigger (and more even) than I have now!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

trying hard to stick to diet, doing ok today-
7:30 AM - two slices low carb ww toast with cream cheese, whey shake with skim, 1/2 banana - FULL
11 AM - green pepper and celery sticks, 1/2 cup cottage cheese - FULL
1:30 PM - greens beans and 5 oz chicken breast - NOT FULL, HUNNNGGGRRY
4:40 PM - whey shake with soy milk, med apple
5:30 PM - headed to the gym
7:30 or 8 PM - 5 oz chicken breast with broccoli and a little carbs - rice??
10 PM - snack - sugar free jello, anpb, something.....

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

POSITIVE- Stuck to diet 100% yesterday! Had about 8 oz of chicken for dinner, not 5 and had some anpb before bed.

POSTIVE- The NY STATE NBI Championships are tomorrow. Going to pre-judging only.

POSTIVE- Pedicure scheduled, butt hurts from last leg workout, Father's Day gifts 1/2 done.

TODAY-
7:30 AM, whey shake with skim and blueberries, toast
10:30 AM, cottage cheese and two rice cakes (glucorell before)
1:30 PM, 5 oz chix breast with broccoli
4:30 PM, apple and whey shake with water
5:30 PM, gym
7:30 PM, weekend officially begins!

 

[BiggT]

POSITIVE- Stuck to diet 100% yesterday! Had about 8 oz of chicken for dinner, not 5 and had some anpb before bed.

POSTIVE- The NY STATE NBI Championships are tomorrow. Going to pre-judging only.

POSTIVE- Pedicure scheduled, butt hurts from last leg workout, Father's Day gifts 1/2 done.

TODAY-
7:30 AM, whey shake with skim and blueberries, toast
10:30 AM, cottage cheese and two rice cakes (glucorell before)
1:30 PM, 5 oz chix breast with broccoli
4:30 PM, apple and whey shake with water
5:30 PM, gym
7:30 PM, weekend officially begins!

What are you training at the gym later?

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

What are you training at the gym later?

Let's see... I took Wednesday night off, so I worked legs last night (thurs). I did hack squats - lighter weight, but made the movement really deep, then smith machine one legged lunges, and step ups - onto a regular height bench with 20 lb dumbbells in each hand. Finished out with calves and plate loaded leg press. Does the carriage weight much on the leg press? I did them at the end of my workout, but still managed 10 reps @ 270 lbs. I was pretty proud of myself! Sore today though!!

Tonight will be biceps and triceps or biceps and back. Since you do have the bicep log/thread going on- I'll take any suggestions or recommendations on how to work this body part. I'd like to switch things up a bit... I was supersetting back and bis with things like a close grip seated cable row, right into some kind of dumb bell curl... things like that.

Thanks for asking! This is probably more of an answer than you were looking for... hehehe.

Have a great weekend. It's gonna be HOT here...

 

[BiggT]

WW,

With leg presses, nobody ever counts the carriage (although, I am sure it could be a factor depending on the machine). But, just count up the plates.

About my biceps log, lol, the title is all in good fun, I rarely train them, save for 4 sets of curls here and there (and even that is scoffed at in the strength and conditioning community, lol). They just always responded well to heavy pulling, that I don't bother with them too much. However, same thing goes for them as anything else, it is all about progression.

I would pick 2 good exercies like barbell curls and hammer curls, then pick a set/rep range, the sets and reps are not important in terms of "whats better? 3x10, 4x8, 3x12", the important thing is to use a constant set/rep range so that training is quantifiable and you have a guage to measure progress. So, for example, if you curl 3 sets of 12 with 55lbs on week 1, then on week 5 you curl 3 sets of 12 with 70lbs, you clearly made progress, and if you're eating according to whatever goals you have, then you'll obviously like what you see. I find when people get too crazy and complicated and just try to 'get sore', they do a bunch of stuff, but never really make much progress on any of it. When you stall/slow down/get stagnant, change something or make a tweak, do dumbell curls instead of barbell or reverse curls instead of hammer curls, or pick a new set/rep scheme to progress with.

You have a great weekend too, it is supposed to be in the 90's where I am as well.

 

[jenscats5]

If you're looking for something different for the biceps, based on something Sassy posted, I've started doing 21s......it's a bicep curl where you do 7 reps from the bottom to the middle, then 7 reps from the middle to the top, then 7 full range reps.....Killer!

 

[que_66]

Beans, beans, good for your heart... The Archives of Internal Medicine report that you are 22 percent less likely to get heart disease if your diet consists of beans, peas or legumes at least four times per week. An average serving of cooked dry beans contains about 10 grams of fiber. Eating a high-fiber diet can significantly lower our risk of heart attack, stroke and colon cancer.

The average person only consumes 12% of the RDA of fiber. 1 cup of All-Bran with extra fiber has 30g of fiber. I track my fiber and I shoot for at least 25g per day.


And you're looking fabulous too!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

WW,

With leg presses, nobody ever counts the carriage (although, I am sure it could be a factor depending on the machine). But, just count up the plates.

Right, but I was just curious if it weighed anything...

I would pick 2 good exercies like barbell curls and hammer curls, then pick a set/rep range, the sets and reps are not important in terms of "whats better? 3x10, 4x8, 3x12", the important thing is to use a constant set/rep range so that training is quantifiable and you have a guage to measure progress. So, for example, if you curl 3 sets of 12 with 55lbs on week 1, then on week 5 you curl 3 sets of 12 with 70lbs, you clearly made progress, and if you're eating according to whatever goals you have, then you'll obviously like what you see. I find when people get too crazy and complicated and just try to 'get sore', they do a bunch of stuff, but never really make much progress on any of it. When you stall/slow down/get stagnant, change something or make a tweak, do dumbell curls instead of barbell or reverse curls instead of hammer curls, or pick a new set/rep scheme to progress with.

You have a great weekend too, it is supposed to be in the 90's where I am as well.

that's a different way to look at things. i'll have to give it a try... later!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

If you're looking for something different for the biceps, based on something Sassy posted, I've started doing 21s......it's a bicep curl where you do 7 reps from the bottom to the middle, then 7 reps from the middle to the top, then 7 full range reps.....Killer!

I did these - good stuff!

 

[treilin]

WW,

With leg presses, nobody ever counts the carriage (although, I am sure it could be a factor depending on the machine). But, just count up the plates.

Some machines you can add another 45 pounds on because of the press... others' are a bit lighter it depends.... It's still added weight.

The triple 7's, alt. incline db curls, and preacher curls always have worked best for me on biceps.

Hope all is well with you double W

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Some machines you can add another 45 pounds on because of the press... others' are a bit lighter it depends.... It's still added weight.

The triple 7's, alt. incline db curls, and preacher curls always have worked best for me on biceps.

Hope all is well with you double W

Hi, thanks for that. With the leg press- I was tired and it felt a lot heavier than just six 45 pound plates.

Tonight is legs again - Focus - hamstrings.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

FOOD, MONDAY
Need to go shopping!

7:30 AM, whey shake with 8 oz skim.
11 AM, four egg whites, one whole egg, scrambled with salsa. two slices low carb ww bread, dry.
2 PM, salad with mixed greens, green beans, pepper, grape tomatos, 3-4 oz leftover london broil and lite balsamic vinigrette
4:30 PM, another whey shake with water and a tiny apple
5:30 PM, workout - legs - focus on hamstrings tonight. there is a great plate loaded machine that really isolates your hammys, plus stiff leg dead lifts.... not sure what else.
7:30 or 8 PM, boneless skinless chix thighs, with veggies or salad. no carbs
10 PM, sugar free jello with sugar free cool whip.

 

[sbt2082]

Hey girl!!! Diet is looking good... have fun with that leg workout tonight

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Hey girl!!! Diet is looking good... have fun with that leg workout tonight

Thanks. Trying to be strict-ish on the weekdays, letting it go on the weekends and just enjoying the summer.

Legs - Working 'em with the BF, so sure - It'll be FUN

 

[BiggT]

Legs - Working 'em with the BF, so sure - It'll be FUN

It's great when you meet someone with common interests who understands your lifestyle and whatnot.

How did the leg training go?

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

It's great when you meet someone with common interests who understands your lifestyle and whatnot.

How did the leg training go?

The lifestyle can come off as so many things... selfish, obnoxious, egotistic, obnoxious, plain ol' misunderstood. So when you have someone who not only lives the same lifestyle but supports your needs and motivates you to your goals - it's a rare thing.

Legs - wanna talk obnoxious! Hehehe. It was a long workout, followed by 30 mins of walking on incline treadmill.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Snacks got a little out of control last night. First a spoonful on anpb after dinner. Then it was a 40 calorie no-sugar added fudgcicle. Then around 10 PM I was having this major tummy-grumbling session so I downed another whey shake and went to bed.

Today's plan - Still need to grocery shop

6:30 AM - 2.5 mile run - hills!
7 AM- whey shake with skim, 1/3 cup steel cut oats, with spoonful of anpb mixed in. really good warm and gooey.
9 AM - coffee
10:30 AM - 4 hard boiled egg whites, 1 slice spelt bread
1:30 PM - salad with grape tomatoes, green beans, peppers, 3-4 oz leftover london broil
4 or 5 PM - tea, cardio breeze, small apple
6 PM - workout, shoulders, maybe triceps, maybe cardio
8 PM - dinner, more chix thighs as they were quite tasty last night. Also have some summer squash @ home... that's about it. Really need to shop
10 PM - snack

 

[treilin]

Snacks got a little out of control last night. First a spoonful on anpb after dinner. Then it was a 40 calorie no-sugar added fudgcicle. Then around 10 PM I was having this major tummy-grumbling session so I downed another whey shake and went to bed.

Today's plan - Still need to grocery shop

6:30 AM - 2.5 mile run - hills!
7 AM- whey shake with skim, 1/3 cup steel cut oats, with spoonful of anpb mixed in. really good warm and gooey.
9 AM - coffee
10:30 AM - 4 hard boiled egg whites, 1 slice spelt bread
1:30 PM - salad with grape tomatoes, green beans, peppers, 3-4 oz leftover london broil
4 or 5 PM - tea, cardio breeze, small apple
6 PM - workout, shoulders, maybe triceps, maybe cardio
8 PM - dinner, more chix thighs as they were quite tasty last night. Also have some summer squash @ home... that's about it. Really need to shop
10 PM - snack

I'm telling you freeze the PB... By the time you can chizel any amount off to eat you will be so frustrated that you will throw it back in the freezer... No cheating either by throwing it in the microwave!!! done that too

 

[mm107]

holy crap...
WW you look HOT

Congratz, you look so good in your after pics. That stomach is wonderfull. Screw all the haters WW, we know ur busting your ass over here, but damn still cant get over them pics. BIG Difference IMHO

 

[badgergrl]

I'm telling you freeze the PB... By the time you can chizel any amount off to eat you will be so frustrated that you will throw it back in the freezer... No cheating either by throwing it in the microwave!!! done that too

That's hilarious Treil. I've never tried the freezer tactic, but I have stuck my pb in the microwave.
Just throw that shit away girl.

 

[sbt2082]

I'm telling you freeze the PB... By the time you can chizel any amount off to eat you will be so frustrated that you will throw it back in the freezer... No cheating either by throwing it in the microwave!!! done that too

Still by far one of the funniest things I have heard

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

I think it's a great idea, I just don't know if I have the strength to do it....

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

holy crap...
WW you look HOT

Congratz, you look so good in your after pics. That stomach is wonderfull. Screw all the haters WW, we know ur busting your ass over here, but damn still cant get over them pics. BIG Difference IMHO

Like I said before - Miss Blushes-A-Lot over here says thanks - big thanks. Everyone on this site has been so supportive and encouraging... and informative (freeze the pb!).

I want all the info everyone has on legs. Mine are strong, but stubborn. I think it may come down to diet. I don't care if they stay big... and I love my booty, but I want more definition.

 

[treilin]

Like I said before - Miss Blushes-A-Lot over here says thanks - big thanks. Everyone on this site has been so supportive and encouraging... and informative (freeze the pb!).

I want all the info everyone has on legs. Mine are strong, but stubborn. I think it may come down to diet. I don't care if they stay big... and I love my booty, but I want more definition.

Believe me... Been there through all those food fits.... hence the salad...
I have a feeling though I'm getting ready for another one.... Chocolate has been calling my name the past 2 days stuff

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Snacks got a little out of control last night. First a spoonful on anpb after dinner. Then it was a 40 calorie no-sugar added fudgcicle. Then around 10 PM I was having this major tummy-grumbling session so I downed another whey shake and went to bed.

Today's plan - Still need to grocery shop

6:30 AM - 2.5 mile run - hills!
7 AM- whey shake with skim, 1/3 cup steel cut oats, with spoonful of anpb mixed in. really good warm and gooey.
9 AM - coffee
10:30 AM - 4 hard boiled egg whites, 1 slice spelt bread
1:30 PM - salad with grape tomatoes, green beans, peppers, 3-4 oz leftover london broil
4 or 5 PM - tea, cardio breeze, small apple
6 PM - workout, shoulders, maybe triceps, maybe cardio
8 PM - dinner, more chix thighs as they were quite tasty last night. Also have some summer squash @ home... that's about it. Really need to shop
10 PM - snack

So last night sucked - big time!! I had to stay way late at work, so my 4 PM - tea, cardio breeze, and small apple were long gone by the time I got to the gym @ 7:30 PM. Drank a 230 calorie muscle milk afterwards around 8:30 PM, then went to deal with a friends 'man drama'. Finally home around 9:30, I made myself a turkey burger, salad... and went to bed. ON A POSITIVE NOTE- I was too tired to even THINK about getting that peanut butter out of the fridge.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

6:00 AM - 20 mins abs, 30 mins cardio
7:30 AM- whey shake with 4 oz skim,
1/3 cup steel cut oats, with spoonful of anpb mixed in. again, warm and gooey and I am FULL!

9 AM - coffee

10:30 AM - 4 hard boiled egg whites, 1 slice spelt bread

1:30 PM - salad with grape tomatoes, green beans, peppers, can tuna

4 or 5 PM - tea, cardio breeze, small apple

6 PM - workout, back & bis OR bis & tris, maybe more cardio if I'm feeling it

8 PM - dinner, since I STILL have not shoppped - chix thighs & summer squash it is....

10 PM - snack

 

[mm107]

So last night sucked - big time!! I had to stay way late at work, so my 4 PM - tea, cardio breeze, and small apple were long gone by the time I got to the gym @ 7:30 PM. Drank a 230 calorie muscle milk afterwards around 8:30 PM, then went to deal with a friends 'man drama'. Finally home around 9:30, I made myself a turkey burger, salad... and went to bed. ON A POSITIVE NOTE- I was too tired to even THINK about getting that peanut butter out of the fridge.

Hey WW, are you having that muscle milk, post workout? You do know postwork, best is just pure h20+whey. And depending on goals, maltodextrin. Just seeing if maybe, if your cutting, maybe wanna drop that so late at night.

I LOVE MUSCLE MILK, but only have it before 4pm, and pre-workout only.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Hey WW, are you having that muscle milk, post workout? You do know postwork, best is just pure h20+whey. And depending on goals, maltodextrin. Just seeing if maybe, if your cutting, maybe wanna drop that so late at night.

I LOVE MUSCLE MILK, but only have it before 4pm, and pre-workout only.

Good questions, good advice - The muscle milk was during and towards the end of my workout.

I almost never have it. I try to stick to the water and why, or skim milk and whey, depending on the time of day. It was such a yummy treat - addicting - and why I don't often have them.

Why the 4 PM cutoff? I already do consume most of the carbs during the AM hours, but I am curious....

 

[jenscats5]

Yay for resisting the Siren Song of the PB....

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Jens- ha. A 'nice' lady at work just brought me freshly ground peanut butter STILL WARM from the health food store. A whole pound of it.

 

[jenscats5]

Jens- ha. A 'nice' lady at work just brought me freshly ground peanut butter STILL WARM from the health food store. A whole pound of it.

Don't torture yourself.......mail it to me....




Any energy from that CB yet??

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Yeah, the CB kicked in just in time for me to zooooom through the grocery store and Sam's Club. No gym. I went back to the apartment to clean, put food away, to make home-made pizza's!!

Gym tonight- Back, maybe biceps. And 30-60 mins cardio. No way I am going outside to run in this heat.

 

[jenscats5]

Yeah, the CB kicked in just in time for me to zooooom through the grocery store and Sam's Club. No gym. I went back to the apartment to clean, put food away, to make home-made pizza's!!

Gym tonight- Back, maybe biceps. And 30-60 mins cardio. No way I am going outside to run in this heat.

I don't blame you....it's HOT here...blech....Where are you?

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

I don't blame you....it's HOT here...blech....Where are you?

Upstate NY. Humidity is killing us!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Upstate NY. Humidity is killing us!

And it's raining... AGAIN!!!

 

[BiggT]

Raining in PA again too.....it kills a good mood real quick.

 

[mm107]

Raining in Queens, NY too!

Oh yea,

sucks that over the weekend some1 tried to steal my car radio. So my window is off track, off regulator.

Oh and they broke my good window, the pas window is alittle broken, so now 2 broken windows and rain in NY. my poor 300zx. =[

lol

P.S. Butttt i did get to see WW's pics again, so it lightened up my day =]

 

[jenscats5]

And it's raining... AGAIN!!!

It's been raining for days!! Ugh!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Woohoo! I had a great weekend ... Good thing because work is so rough these days! New management and the threat of layoffs hanging over everyone's heads. It's hard to reassure my staff and keep morale up... couple that with a slow week or two and that gives everyone even MORE time to gossip and spread rumors. Add some rain on top of THAT - and there's no wonder why I have a SPLITTING headache every week day around 3 or 4 PM. I did a lot of cardio this weekend - took advantage of my time outside when it wasn't raining. No weights since last Friday (legs tonight). Made excellent food choices over the weekend though. May not have been as frequent as I'd like, but I stayed clean. Just one glass of red wine!

Lost a few pounds if I compare to my weight pre-vacation. I don't feel thinner though....

Today, food-
7 AM, whey shake with 6 oz skim and 1/2 cup blueberries
10:30 AM, 100 calorie whole wheat wrap with 4 oz turkey, a few baby carrots
12:30 PM, 4 oz chicken breast, corn-on-the-cob, a few bites of fruit salad
4:45 PM, small apple, few more bites fruit salad, whey shake with water
5:15 PM, workout - legs (squats, leg press, smith machine one legged lunges, calves, hamstrings)
7 PM, 5-8 oz chicken, green beans or broccoli, big salad with romanine, peppers, cukes
9 or 10 PM, some kinda snack. i have to throw the tostidos out

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Raining in Queens, NY too!

Oh yea,

sucks that over the weekend some1 tried to steal my car radio. So my window is off track, off regulator.

Oh and they broke my good window, the pas window is alittle broken, so now 2 broken windows and rain in NY. my poor 300zx. =[

lol

P.S. Butttt i did get to see WW's pics again, so it lightened up my day =]

ah ha! i will send a little sympathy your way. and i understand. it doesn't sound so bad - i can share some stories of my own - i have had crappy cars my whole life! about 3 years ago i bought my first brand new car, but now i am back to a used - or do they call it 'certified preowned'????

the great thing about cadillac is their warranty, i must say they definitely take care of me!! my baby was a 2004 with 16000 miles on her when i bought last october. when the drivers seat leather was cracked, i complained. it's just my butt in workout clothes or work clothes - nothing that should crack the leather - so they gave me a whole new seat!!

 

[iceprincess]

I am sorry to hear about work girl...that sucks!!

On a high note though, you have lost a few pounds - that is GREAT, good job!! Keep up the good work

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

IP!! Hey stranger!! Good to hear from you. I woke up feeling skinny this morning! AND I FEEL THIS WAY AFTER some idiot last night complimented me for working out so hard, but in the same breath, said it's a shame that I'll never be skinny.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Ahhh, another day. I think the sun might actually be shinning at the moment. Ran about 2.5 miles this morning - all hills & humidity!

Right now, need coffee!!

Today, food-
7 AM, whey shake with 6 oz skim and 1/3 cup strawberries, two slices ezekial bread, toasted with a bit of sugar free jam
10 AM, 100 calorie whole wheat wrap with 4 oz turkey, a few baby carrots
1:00 PM, can tuna over salad
4:00 PM, small apple, cottage cheese
5:30 PM, workout - rollerblading or running/stairs at the stadium if it's not raining, otherwise to the gym for shoulders and triceps. legs are sore from last night!!
7 or 8 PM, dinner- 5-8 oz chicken, again green beans or broccoli again, big salad with romanine, peppers, cukes.... again
9 or 10 PM, some kinda snack. last night was semi-frozen sugar free jello. tostidos are still calling my name.

 

[sbt2082]

Hey hun DIet and workouts looking great as usual...get rid of the tostitos already then they can't torture ya

 

[jenscats5]

Crush up those Tostitos & feed 'em to the birds!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Good workouts always put me in a good mood ... but I've been so bored lately! The weather sucks, there's nothing on TV, and I'm not even socializing much, on the weekdays.

Just 20 mins of cardio last night after a rocking leg workout. Noticed my heart rate was more elevated than normal.......?

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Crush up those Tostitos & feed 'em to the birds!!

I live in a condo complex- not sure how the neighbors will react, but it's a good thought!

 

[sbt2082]

Hey you COngrats on the awesome leg workout

 

[iceprincess]

Tostitos MUST DIE!!!!!!!!!!