Getting back to it (pics)

[blueta2]

Yep, I'm going to do it. Putting up a thread to help motivate me.
I've only been back to the gym twice in the last 3 months (went today) and prob only worked out 5 times since last nov. Though I still swim and walk frequently.

Now that I have the time, between studying I thought I would try to work out 4 days a week seeing as working out needs to become a part of my recovery for my health as well as my vanity ;-)

God Willing, I'll have the strength to keep this up

My diet today was not stellar but getiing better. I need to eat more, but it's tough when sick. I won't post my diet until it gets much better.
I've had maybe about 1200 cals so far today.

So here are some pics of what I look like now. They are not the super clear since it's hard to take pics of oneself.


Any input would be awesome. Go easy! thanks

http://i27.tinypic.com/1059kl1.jpg
http://i29.tinypic.com/eqoumu.jpg
http://i32.tinypic.com/2jdnuh2.jpg

yes I know I have the "over 40" muffin top

http://i29.tinypic.com/6ibmfl.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/2v0jznb.jpg
http://i26.tinypic.com/ilb139.jpg

 

[blueta2]

oh, and I will put my work out I did today

BENCH PRESS
BAR X 12
65 LBS X 10
75 X 8 x 2 REPS

BACK ROW
45 LB BAR X 12
65 LB X 3 SETS OF 10

DL'S
BAR X 12
85 LB X 2 SETS OF 10
95 X 1 SET OF 8

LEG CURLS 40 LB X 3 SETS OF 8

BICEP CURL (BAR) 40 LB X 3 SETS OF 10
SUPER SET THESE WITH 15 LBS DB'S TO FAILURE

LAT PULL DOWN
60 LBS X 3 SETS OF 8

MILITARY PRESS 20 LB DB'S X 3 SETS OF 8

TRI PULL DOWN

40 X 3 SETS OF 10


yeah I know, wimpy work out, but I needed to go slow since I've not worked out for a while.

 

[Tatyana]

What a super cute work-out top in the first pic!

You have a great base to work with, and still have some awesome upper pecs and biceps.

BTW, what bloody muffin top?

If you are just getting back into it, there is no point in hammering yourself, it will take awhile to get used to it.

If you are still using that excuse in a month though, I am sure one of us will be kicking your small buns.

How many calories are you planning on eating every day?

I have been doing quite a bit of reading, and a quick way to work out maintainance is to multipy your weight in pounds by 14.

Then for dieting, take off 10-20 % of your maintainance.

Weekly re-feeds as well to make sure that your metabolism does not slow down.

 

[localgirl]

You look good for someone who hasnt hit the gym in 3 months!!

 

[squatmonkey]

It looks like you have a good foundation to work with, low body-fat and a good build. So we're are going to expect a lot out of you, Im just trying to get you motivated. When you take some more progression pics loose the shorts, Im just sayin, We need to see some booty. Good luck with your goals.

 

[blueta2]

What a super cute work-out top in the first pic!

You have a great base to work with, and still have some awesome upper pecs and biceps.

BTW, what bloody muffin top?

If you are just getting back into it, there is no point in hammering yourself, it will take awhile to get used to it.

If you are still using that excuse in a month though, I am sure one of us will be kicking your small buns.

How many calories are you planning on eating every day?

I have been doing quite a bit of reading, and a quick way to work out maintainance is to multipy your weight in pounds by 14.

Then for dieting, take off 10-20 % of your maintainance.

Weekly re-feeds as well to make sure that your metabolism does not slow down.

thanks, the tank is so comfy also. I need to look cute in the gym to avert everyone's attention away from the bags under my eyes ;-)

Cals a day?! hmmm, well my eating habits are parallel to my health. On days where I'm strong, I can eat about 1500 cals a day (shooting for 1800 a day) and on the days where my illness gets the best of me, I may get 1000 cals in.
Once my health stabilizes, I'll be able to focus on my diet much more. Right now, there are some days I'm lucky to get toast and eggs in me.

Oh I have a muffin top, it's just that my shorts are loose. In jeans, you can see it much more....yuck!

thanks for the inspiration. I'm going to try to work hard in this next month and hopefully see some good results.

 

[blueta2]

You look good for someone who hasnt hit the gym in 3 months!!

Thanks
I had a good base since I've been working out for over 9 yrs. Well 8 really since this last yr I was sporatic because I have some health issues.

 

[blueta2]

It looks like you have a good foundation to work with, low body-fat and a good build. So we're are going to expect a lot out of you, Im just trying to get you motivated. When you take some more progression pics loose the shorts, Im just sayin, We need to see some booty. Good luck with your goals.

When my butt looks like Tat's, I promise i will take a ton of pics and put them ALL OVER EF ;-)
Thanks a lot......

 

[squatmonkey]

Since your taking request, Will you wear the heels in your avi when you take those pics?

 

[blueta2]

Since your taking request, Will you wear the heels in your avi when you take those pics?

Promise. I actually have the heels in my avi. I just got them last week
They are beautiful