Abxavier's journal

[abxavier]

(Folling ironwings journal inspired me to start my own. )
Stats;
5'6" , 127lbs, 23%bf
Highest weight was about 150lbs about a year ago.

Daily supps;
Multi-vitamin
Fish Oil softgels
Soon to be lipoflame before workouts
protein (found some that doesn't upset my tummy! BSN- Dessert. Not bad. Not bad at all.)

Nutrition;
40/30/30
Little to no sugar. Carbs based on energy levels.

I'm also still trying to get the nutrition thing down. But so far, so good! Cutting out all the junk food and soda and caffeine. Doing at least 4 meals a day now with snacks along the way to help tide me down. Healthy snacks, of course.

Goals;
Muscle gain, bf lowered. I would ultimately like to see 17-19%bf. And more noticeable muscle definition. Especially in the arms and abs.

More to come.

 

[abxavier]

Hey all..

I was wondering if you experienced women have any recommendations for any supps on helping to gain muscle mass... I want my arms to be noticeably cut and shaped. I work on them plenty, but they just aren't showing any cut results. I definitely feel stronger. And I have more bicep muscle. Just any tips on that would be fantastic.

BSN Dessert protein is fantastic, by the way! I just drank my last glass for the night and i'm not craving any chocolates anymore!

Didn't get to the gym today.. Had too much to do. Although i've already gone 5 days this week. Will be going tomorrow before work. Back day. . I love back day!

 

[abxavier]

I just posted my diet from yesterday on the "took measurements" forum I posted. Heh.

My work outs at the gym are usually with my boyfriend. Rarely do I ever go on my own unless I know exactly what i'm doing and doing it right. He's always there to help. I've been going to the gym since may of 07 but for the first like.... 5 or so months, I knew nothing so I only went and did cardio and abs. Then I met my bf. And started working in with him. I've seen strength improvements in my legs and arms, no doubt. And i'm seeing triceps when I flex! lol

monday- back and biceps(some days, just back) or added calves and cardio
tuesday- (didn't go today, have to work tonight, but was supposed to do shoulders) and abs
wednesday- will throw some shoulders in to make up for today and do biceps( maybe) and cardio
thursday- triceps and abs
friday- legs and calves and cardio
saturday- chest
sunday- if I go, I do strictly cardio and abs. No weight training.

These days mix up a lot, to accomodate for work.

I'm able to curl 30bs and pull 70lbs for back now. Started I think at curling 10lbs and pulling 40lbs.

Off to work.

More tonight!

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Nice girl a journal will really help you stay on track

 

[abxavier]

Thanks, ladies.

I appreciate everyone's help! Very much so.

Still learning this stuff and still waiting on my lipoflame to come in. lol

 

[abxavier]

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Where i'm at right now.

Tonights work out; shoulders, abs and cardio

I'll post up what I did tonight.

Does anyone do the sauna?

 

[ironwings]

Keep it up - I'm glad to see you posting!

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Does anyone do the sauna?

Looking good girl keep at it!

Once in a while I will use the sauna just remember any of the water weight you drop from it is going to come back. I do really enjoy the sauna in the winter very relaxing.

 

[abxavier]

Alright, Ladies. It's been a bit since i've posted up, so here I am.

I've purchased "The Body Fat Solution - 5 principles for burning fat, building lean muscle, ending emotional eating, and maintaining your perfect weight" by Tom Venuto. And I must say that, so far, I love it. I've really learned a lot from it and i'm not even near half way through it. (Just got it yesterday. On page 48. So far he's talking about myths of being in shape and what it takes to get there, and about a lot of other emotional things that go along with actually getting up to the point in fitness that you want to be at.

One myth; "Fat people's metobolism is a lot slower than that of a fit person." Ha. He made a very good point, and basically stating that it's actually quite the opposite.

And i've learned (always felt, though) that "diet" isn't the best word for it. When people hear "diet" they think of hunger, bland foods, a restrictive eating program that one goes on, suffers through, then comes off of.

Anyhow, just thought i'd post up and let you know that, so far, so good. Lipoflame is great so far. Though I am only taking 1 pill each for now. May go up to two here in a few days.

Thanks for all your help!

Hope everyone is well.

 

[ironwings]

Alright, Ladies. It's been a bit since i've posted up, so here I am.

I've purchased "The Body Fat Solution - 5 principles for burning fat, building lean muscle, ending emotional eating, and maintaining your perfect weight" by Tom Venuto. And I must say that, so far, I love it. I've really learned a lot from it and i'm not even near half way through it. (Just got it yesterday. On page 48. So far he's talking about myths of being in shape and what it takes to get there, and about a lot of other emotional things that go along with actually getting up to the point in fitness that you want to be at.

One myth; "Fat people's metobolism is a lot slower than that of a fit person." Ha. He made a very good point, and basically stating that it's actually quite the opposite.

And i've learned (always felt, though) that "diet" isn't the best word for it. When people hear "diet" they think of hunger, bland foods, a restrictive eating program that one goes on, suffers through, then comes off of.

Anyhow, just thought i'd post up and let you know that, so far, so good. Lipoflame is great so far. Though I am only taking 1 pill each for now. May go up to two here in a few days.

Thanks for all your help!

Hope everyone is well.

It is simply nutrition - not A diet. The word diet refers to anything you eat but unfortunately society has turned it into "rule" to follow. I'm sure you will learn as Tom is a big fan of this that a diet that works for one person may not work for another. Everyone metabolizes (or oxidizes) food differently and your nutrition should be based on such. If you can get a hold of a metabolic test (question, answer format) you can learn a lot about how you react to certain types of food and from there create a nutrition plan that is perfect for you. And, may absolutely not work for another person. There is NO RULE OF THUMB for macros. It completely depends on how you oxidize food - not your weight loss goals. For example:

Slow oxidizers require higher percentage of carbs than of fat and protein both to lose weight and to feel energized.
Balanced oxidizers require an equal percentage of carbs,fat, and protein and can typically have a wide variety of foods that they do well with.
Fast oxidizers require higher percentage of protein and fat then carbs - they should have protein in every meal, including snacks.

Nutrition is the farthest thing from being cookie cutter. The longer you work on a healthy lifestyle the more you will learn how your body reacts to nutrients!

I am so glad you are reading up and learning! It really is an individual thing and by gathering all the info you can and experimenting with your body - you will be able to create exactly what you want. No one can give it to you.

How are your workouts coming along? Is your body responding?