You know what really chaps my ass everytime I think about it? How it takes us chicks three times longer than guys to burn the same amount of fat. Why do we get the short end of the stick on everything? Birth, periods and fat burning? That f'n EVE! If I ever meet her.....sorry, I'm a little hyper tonight.
Anyway- here is my workout-
Mondays and Thursdays- Chest/Back/Bi's
Tuesdays and Fridays- Shoulders/Legs/Tri's
Wednesdays- OFF (But 20 min. of cardio)
Saturday and Sunday- OFF (But at least 20 min. of cardio-sometimes more)
Everyday- Abs (I like the abs of steel tapes)
I read in Maxim that it doesn't matter how long your cardio workouts are, it's the intensity that counts. So, the chicks who ride the bikes for three hours at snail pace are getting just as good of workout as those of us who set the stair climber at level 18 for 20 minutes and look like we just got out of a pool afterwards.
Also, I haven't experienced much with the empty stomach method since I have to go to the gym around work, but the other day, I waited all day to eat because I wanted to do my cardio on an empty stomach and I noticed I sweat more than normal.
Also, I agree about the protein shakes before bed. Protein and sleep build muscle....so I always notice my abs looking a bit better when I have a protein shake and a lot of rest, instead of peanut butter fudge ice cream. Although, sometimes I do throw a tablespoon of peanut butter into my protein.
Have a great week ladies!