IcePrincess Journal

[scorpiogirl]

Yes, I started a new program this week and I am SUPER excited about it. My husband and I just got finished with madcow's DF5x5, and now we are starting Waterbury's ABBH1 from T-nation. (for more info:http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=459341) I wanted to compare the difference between a higher volume workout and DF5x5 and figure out which one my body responds to the best. So far, I am absolutely LOVING it.

I have NOT taken new measurements yet. That reminds me that I really should do that within the next few days - thanks! I might try and get some pictures done too, if I have time.

HA! It's my turn.....I WANT PICS, I WANT PICS!!!

 

[iceprincess]

Thanks RT!

SG, I am working on getting some photos!! AND I am very much looking forward to Monday -

January 19
7:45 AM
5 egg whites
¾ cup Honeydew
½ cup oatmeal

11:30 AM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with water

1:45 PM – GYM
Weight: 124.4 lbs
Ok so today’s workout was brutal!!
5 sets of 10 on dips and chin-ups.
The two exercises are alternated, with a 1 minute rest in between.
I got finished and my arms felt like lead weights, but I LOVED it!!

2:45 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with Creatine and ¾ cup apple juice

3:30 PM
1/3 cup tuna
1 sm white potato
¼ cup spaghetti sauce
¼ cup onions

5:15 PM
2 Tbls Natural PB

8:00 PM
½ cup pork
½ cup spaghetti noodles
¼ cup mushrooms
¼ cup onions
¼ cup sweet and sour sauce

Total Calories = 1389
Protein 125g (37%)
Carbs 157g (43%)
Fat 33g (21%)
Fiber 17g

 

[iceprincess]

Originally Posted by Bunny
I am glad to hear that New things are fun Look forward to your progress

If you wanted to incorporate supps during the bulk, you really can't go wrong with SesaPURE & Glucorell. SesaPURE wastes excess calories. When you overeat, it voids the excess calories rather than having your body store them as fat. No matter what kind of macro the calories come from, or so they claim . With Glucorell, the supp aids in the glucose uptake into your muscle cells. So they are better fed. But maybe more importantly, since your body stops burning fat in the prescence of insulin you don't want the insulin to be in your blood for a long periods of time. Glucorell helps by increasing glucose uptake to keep the insulin levels down so your body can continue burning fat for a longer period throughout the day.

Simply put, bulking is to add muscle not fat. Insulin adds fat. Glucorell limits insulin.

PureCEE is way more potent without causing stomach or water bloat like monohydrate is rumored to do. I really didn't have the problem, but I do know other women have mentioned it in the past. When I started the CEE, I really didn't notice too much of a difference at first, but I went off it, I did notice a drop in my strength. Everything is individualistic anyway, but I prefer the CEE.

Thank you so much for the input. I just started implementing SesaPURE into my diet last week...not sure if I can tell a difference yet, but is there any particular time of the day that is better then another to take it? I haven't experienced too much bloating yet from the creatine I am currently on so, I may stick with it until I finish the bottle. Though, I am really interested in trying the PureCEE as well!! How much of the creatine do you usually take a day?

 

[Gymgurl]

The UTI must have been due to the hubby being off!!!! Take a cranberry supplement everyday and tha should prevent you from getting them...I take more on the day I mess around with my hubby just to be safe lol

 

[nelmsjer]

I don't know whether to be embarrassed or laugh. So, I'm laughing!!! GymGurl, you rock!

Wait until IP reads this!!! LOL!

 

[*Bunny*]

Thank you so much for the input. I just started implementing SesaPURE into my diet last week...not sure if I can tell a difference yet, but is there any particular time of the day that is better then another to take it? I haven't experienced too much bloating yet from the creatine I am currently on so, I may stick with it until I finish the bottle. Though, I am really interested in trying the PureCEE as well!! How much of the creatine do you usually take a day?

You are very welcome. I didn't bloat from powder, and to the best of my knowledge Skittles didn't either.

PureCEE (Creatine Ethyl Ester HCL) comes in 500mg per capsule. The label states to take one cap per 40 lbs of body weight, so I'm taking 4 right now, which would amount to 2 grams. I would be fine at 3 caps, so I may decrease dose within the next few weeks.

 

[iceprincess]

The UTI must have been due to the hubby being off!!!! Take a cranberry supplement everyday and tha should prevent you from getting them...I take more on the day I mess around with my hubby just to be safe lol

HAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! You crack ME UP Gymgurl...You are so right though, my husband didn't know what hit him when he got back and walked in the door. I think he is STILL recovering.

 

[Gymgurl]

Hey being 40 does have its advantages well so does being married for almost 14 yrs lol

 

[scorpiogirl]

The UTI must have been due to the hubby being off!!!! Take a cranberry supplement everyday and tha should prevent you from getting them...I take more on the day I mess around with my hubby just to be safe lol

I hear ya', Sista'!!!!!!!!

 

[*Bunny*]

Thank you so much for the input. I just started implementing SesaPURE into my diet last week...not sure if I can tell a difference yet, but is there any particular time of the day that is better then another to take it? I haven't experienced too much bloating yet from the creatine I am currently on so, I may stick with it until I finish the bottle. Though, I am really interested in trying the PureCEE as well!! How much of the creatine do you usually take a day?

EXCELLENT reading for you ***Click Me***

 

[iceprincess]

GG and SG - not sure if I can keep up with the two of you...you both spell TROUBLE!! LOL

Thanks so much for that information Bunny - that link has a TON of great information!


January 20
7:45 AM
5 egg whites
½ cup oatmeal
20 grapes

11:30 AM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O

1:45 PM GYM!!!
Today's workout: All exercises done circuit fashion. Deadlift, 60 seconds, decline situps, 60 seconds, calf raises, 60 seconds. Repeat x 10.

Deadlifts: 10 sets of 3 at (5x140lbs and 5x135lbs)
Decline situps: 10 sets of 3 with 25 lb. plate behind head
Calf Raises: 10 sets of 3, single leg, with 65 lb. dumbbell strapped onto dip belt (this was the best we could do with the equipment we have access to!)

3:10 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with Creatine and ¾ cup apple juice

4:15 PM
1.5 grilled chicken breast
1 sm. white potato
½ cup green beans
¼ cup mushrooms
1/8 cup onions

6:15 PM
2 Tbls Natural PB

8:15 PM
¼ cup tuna
1/5 cup beef
1/5 spaghetti sauce
1/5 cup onions
2 oatmeal raisin cookies

Total Calories = 1655
Protein 152g (38%)
Carbs 168g (39%)
Fat 46g (23%)
Fiber 20g

I will try and get new measurements tonight (I was just WAY too tired last night!)

 

[Afgrl]

Aww, your hubby's comment was so sweet.........I haven't been to your journal in a while so was just "playing catch up" on the reading. Things are looking good for you, awesome!

 

[scorpiogirl]

GG and SG - not sure if I can keep up with the two of you...you both spell TROUBLE!! LOL

You're not foolin' me, Girl!!!! I bet you'd fit right in!!!

 

[iceprincess]

January 21
Scheduled day off! (Which is a good thing because man I am SORE!!)
7:30 AM
5 egg whites
½ cup oatmeal
¾ cup Honeydew

10:30 AM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal

1:00 PM
¼ cup tuna
½ cup spaghetti noodles
1 sm. potato
¼ cup corn
1/5 cup onions

4:30 PM
2 Tbls Natural PB
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with water

8:15 PM
¼ cup Tuna
1 Tbls. Sour cream
1 slice of Swiss Cheese
1/5 cup onions
½ cup pinto beans
1/8 cup salsa

Total Calories = 1332
Protein 121g (37%)
Carbs 141g (41%)
Fat 37g (25%)
Fiber 25g

Ok...below are my New Measurements (pictures to come in a few days hopefully ):


Biceps: 11.5 inches (increased 1 inch)
Forearm: 9.25 inches (increased .25 inch)
Chest: 36 inches (stayed the same)
Hips: 36.25 inches (1.25 inches )
Waist: 26.25 inches (increased .25 inch)
Thighs: 20.25 inches (increased .25 inch)
Calf: 13.5 inches (increased .50 inch)

Over a one month period, are these pretty normal increases, or am I a little behind the power curve?

Below are my old numbers from December:

Chest: 36 inches
Biceps: 10.5 inches
Forearm: 9 inches
Waist: 26 inches
Hips: 35 inches
Thigh: 20 inches
Calf: 13 inches

 

[iceprincess]

You're not foolin' me, Girl!!!! I bet you'd fit right in!!!

HAAAA Are you calling me out SG?

 

[scorpiogirl]

HAAAA Are you calling me out SG?

You bet your sweet patootie!

 

[iceprincess]

SG - HAAAA

WOW - I was a little eating machine today!! This new program is kicking my metabolism into HIGH gear!!

January 22
Sheduled day off!!
8:30 AM
8 egg whites
½ cup cantaloupe

11:00 AM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
5 cashew nuts

1:15 PM
2 grilled chicken breast
½ cup noodles
¼ cup spaghetti sauce
1/5 cup onions

3:45 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with water

5:00 PM
2 Tbls Natural PB

8:00 PM
2 grilled chicken breasts
1 slice of swiss cheese
1/5 cup onions
½ cup pinto beans
½ cup beef (eye of round)

Total Calories = 1751
Protein 194g (45%)
Carbs 129g (29%)
Fat 52g (27%)
Fiber 22g

 

[iceprincess]

Good Mornings Girls!!

Below is what I have so far for today. I will post tonight's dinner up tomorrow morning! Hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Monday!!

January 23
8:30 AM
9 egg whites
¾ cup Honeydew
1/8 cup salsa

12:00 PM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O

2:00 PM
Weight = 124.6 lbs (movin on up!)
Incline Press 10x3 (70 lbs)
Bent Rows 10x3 (90 lbs)
(Circuit between the two exercises with 60sec rests)

3:00 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ¾ cup Apple Juice and water

4:30 PM
¼ cup tuna fish
1 sm. potato
¼ cup noodles
1/5 cup spaghetti sauce
1/5 cup onions

6:30 PM
2 Tbls of Natural PB

Total Calories = 1144 ( )
Protein 111g (40%)
Carbs 131g (45%)
Fat 23g (18%)
Fiber 16g

 

[*Bunny*]

Have a great week IP! Happy training

 

[nelmsjer]

You bet your sweet patootie!

Confirmed.

 

[scorpiogirl]

Confirmed.

Uh huh!!!! That's what I THOUGHT!!!!! lol

 

[iceprincess]

Originally Posted by scorpiogirl
You bet your sweet patootie!

Originally Posted by nelmsjer
Confirmed.

Uh huh!!!! That's what I THOUGHT!!!!! lol

Y'all THINK you know!!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Y'all THINK you know!!

LOL! You know we love ya'!!!!! Yes, you are a very good girl!

 

[iceprincess]

HAA - I love you guys too!

January 23
8:30 AM
9 egg whites
¾ cup Honeydew
1/8 cup salsa

12:00 PM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O

2:00 PM
Incline Press 10x3 (70 lbs)
Bent Rows 10x3 (90 lbs)
(Circuit between the two exercises with 60sec rests)

3:00 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ¾ cup Apple Juice and water

4:30 PM
¼ cup tuna fish
1 sm. potato
¼ cup noodles
1/5 cup spaghetti sauce
1/5 cup onions

6:30 PM
2 Tbls of Natural PB

8:15 PM
¾ cup beef stroganoff
1/5 cup onions
2 white chocolate chip cookies

Total Calories = 1430
Protein 145g (42%)
Carbs 142g (39%)
Fat 34g (21%)
Fiber 16g

 

[iceprincess]

January 24
8:00 AM
9 egg whites
20 grapes
1/8 cup salsa

10:45 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with water
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal

1:50 PM – GYM!!
Weight: 127 lbs (can we say EXTREME water weight?)
Front Squats: 5 sets of 10 (75lbs)
Hanging Pikes: 5 sets of 10
Calf Raises: 5 sets of 10 w/ 280 lb.
Everything was done in giant set fashion with 1 minute between exercises. Front squat, 1 minute rest, Hanging Pikes, 1 minute, etc. Total workout time was right around 25 minutes.
Wow, the workout was AWESOME today!!

3:00 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ¾ cup apple juice

4:00 PM
1 grilled chicken breast
1 sm. white potato
1/5 cup onion
1/8 cup mushrooms
½ cup steamed broccoli

8:15 PM
2 grilled chicken breasts
½ cup pinto beans
1/5 cup onions
1 slice swiss cheese
10 Almonds

Total Calories = 1558
Protein 178g (46%)
Carbs 148g (37%)
Fat 31g (17%)
Fiber 24g

 

[iceprincess]

January 2 Ok...below are my New Measurements (pictures to come in a few days hopefully ):


Biceps: 11.5 inches (increased 1 inch)
Forearm: 9.25 inches (increased .25 inch)
Chest: 36 inches (stayed the same)
Hips: 36.25 inches (1.25 inches )
Waist: 26.25 inches (increased .25 inch)
Thighs: 20.25 inches (increased .25 inch)
Calf: 13.5 inches (increased .50 inch)

Over a one month period, are these pretty normal increases, or am I a little behind the power curve?

Below are my old numbers from December:

Chest: 36 inches
Biceps: 10.5 inches
Forearm: 9 inches
Waist: 26 inches
Hips: 35 inches
Thigh: 20 inches
Calf: 13 inches

Any Comments are VERY welcomed!!

 

[buffalogal]

No comments IP (mainly because I don't know if that's normal or not).

All I can say is, we want PICS!!! Your cals are looking awesome girl! Great job.

 

[iceprincess]

No comments IP (mainly because I don't know if that's normal or not).

All I can say is, we want PICS!!! Your cals are looking awesome girl! Great job.

Thanks BG for noticing my higher calories...I have REALLY been working hard on trying to get these higher AND keeping them high. I am SOOOO ready to get this bulking stage over with!! heehee

We might have to wait about a week on the pics though. As you can see by my weight above, I am experiencing major water retention right now!!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Thanks BG for noticing my higher calories...I have REALLY been working hard on trying to get these higher AND keeping them high. I am SOOOO ready to get this bulking stage over with!! heehee

We might have to wait about a week on the pics though. As you can see by my weight above, I am experiencing major water retention right now!!

Try dropping your carbs down *just a little bit* for a day or two. It'll come off....on the other hand....that's part of bulking. Sucks, huh?!?!?!

As far as gaining size, it's hard to know if it's muscle, water or fat because we don't have any bf stats for you. I would say though that you're gains are pretty normal - going by calf & bi increases. Just keep those calories up! Doin' a GREAT job, IP!!!!!

 

[iceprincess]

Thanks SG!! I think that I am going to keep my calories up for now since it has taken me this long to finially get them up where they should be!! I think that the MAIN reason for the bloat is that lovely "time of the month"!! So I am not too worried about it yet!! heehee

January 25
Scheduled day off!
7:00 AM
9 egg whites
20 green seedless grapes (this was the best fruit they had today)

9:45 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with water

11:00 AM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal

12:30 PM
¼ cup tuna
¼ cup mixed veggies (cauliflower, broccoli and carrots)
1/5 cup onions
1 Sm. white potato

4:10 PM
2 Tbls Natural PB

7:45 PM
1 grilled chicken breast
¼ cup tuna
1 sm. potato
1/5 onions
¼ spaghetti sauce
½ cup green beans
18 Almonds

Total Calories = 1401
Protein 125g (36%)
Carbs 144g (40%)
Fat 41g (26%)
Fiber 23g

 

[iceprincess]

GOOD MORNING!!

January 26
7:45 AM
9 egg whites
¾ cup cantaloupe

10:30 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with water

11:45 AM
2.2 oz Heat to Heart Cereal

2:00 PM - GYM TIME!
Weight: 125.4 lbs
5 sets of 10 on dips and chin-ups.

The two exercises are alternated, with a 1 minute rest in between. I got all of the dips except for about 12-15 of them at the end (my husband helped me push through them). The chin-ups were a different story. My first set wasn’t bad and then every set after that was a struggle – Can I tell you how brutal this workout is on the arms!! It took everything in me, when I was changing back into my work clothes, to pull my pants up after this workout much less tuck my shirt in.

I felt really weak today for some reason. I don’t know if it is lack of sleep or the time of month or the fact that I ate 2 hours before hand instead of my usual 1 hour OR if it was just flat out a bad day.???

3:00 PM
PWO Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ¾ cup apple juice

4:00 PM
6 oz grilled chicken
1 sm. white potato
½ cup cauliflower
1/5 cup onions

Total Calories (before dinner) = 1090
Protein 137g (51%)
Carbs 111g (40%)
Fat 12g (10%)
Fiber 13g

* I will post dinner and final macro's tomorrow!

 

[scorpiogirl]

GOOD MORNING!!

January 26
7:45 AM
9 egg whites
¾ cup cantaloupe

10:30 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with water

11:45 AM
2.2 oz Heat to Heart Cereal

2:00 PM - GYM TIME!
Weight: 125.4 lbs
5 sets of 10 on dips and chin-ups.

The two exercises are alternated, with a 1 minute rest in between. I got all of the dips except for about 12-15 of them at the end (my husband helped me push through them). The chin-ups were a different story. My first set wasn’t bad and then every set after that was a struggle – Can I tell you how brutal this workout is on the arms!! It took everything in me, when I was changing back into my work clothes, to pull my pants up after this workout much less tuck my shirt in.

I felt really weak today for some reason. I don’t know if it is lack of sleep or the time of month or the fact that I ate 2 hours before hand instead of my usual 1 hour OR if it was just flat out a bad day.???

3:00 PM
PWO Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ¾ cup apple juice

4:00 PM
6 oz grilled chicken
1 sm. white potato
½ cup cauliflower
1/5 cup onions

Total Calories (before dinner) = 1090
Protein 137g (51%)
Carbs 111g (40%)
Fat 12g (10%)
Fiber 13g

* I will post dinner and final macro's tomorrow!

Well, it sounds like you had quite the workout!!!! Hope you had a LARGE dinner looking at those calories!!!

 

[iceprincess]

Hope you had a LARGE dinner looking at those calories!!!

OHHH I will...tonight is Mongolian!!! YUMMY

 

[*Bunny*]

lookin good IP

 

[iceprincess]

GOOD MORNING!!

January 26
7:45 AM
9 egg whites
¾ cup cantaloupe

10:30 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with water

11:45 AM
2.2 oz Heat to Heart Cereal

2:00 PM - GYM TIME!
Weight: 125.4 lbs
5 sets of 10 on dips and chin-ups.

The two exercises are alternated, with a 1 minute rest in between. I got all of the dips except for about 12-15 of them at the end (my husband helped me push through them). The chin-ups were a different story. My first set wasn’t bad and then every set after that was a struggle – Can I tell you how brutal this workout is on the arms!! It took everything in me, when I was changing back into my work clothes, to pull my pants up after this workout much less tuck my shirt in.

I felt really weak today for some reason. I don’t know if it is lack of sleep or the time of month or the fact that I ate 2 hours before hand instead of my usual 1 hour OR if it was just flat out a bad day.???

3:00 PM
PWO Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ¾ cup apple juice

4:00 PM
6 oz grilled chicken
1 sm. white potato
½ cup cauliflower
1/5 cup onions

8:30 PM - MONGOLIAN!!! OH yeah
3 oz pork loin
¼ cup mushroom
¼ cup onion
¼ cup sweet and sour sauce
1/5 cup teriyaki sauce
½ cup spaghetti noodles
1 white chocolate chip cookie

Total Calories = 1568
Protein 169g (44%)
Carbs 156g (39%)
Fat 31g (18%)
Fiber 15g

Good Night Everyone! Sleep tight and I will see you guys in the morning!!

 

[mermaid]

2:00 PM - GYM TIME!
Weight: 125.4 lbs5 sets of 10 on dips and chin-ups

OMG.

Just wait til you see my pathetic effort at weight assisted pull ups tomorrow.

 

[iceprincess]

OMG.

Just wait til you see my pathetic effort at weight assisted pull ups tomorrow.

heehee - you will do great!! Just try and focus on the negative of the pull-up while doing them weighted.

With a little work, we will have you doing them in no time!

 

[scorpiogirl]

8:30 PM - MONGOLIAN!!! OH yeah
3 oz pork loin
¼ cup mushroom
¼ cup onion
¼ cup sweet and sour sauce
1/5 cup teriyaki sauce
½ cup spaghetti noodles
1 white chocolate chip cookie

Total Calories = 1568
Protein 169g (44%)
Carbs 156g (39%)
Fat 31g (18%)
Fiber 15g

Good Night Everyone! Sleep tight and I will see you guys in the morning!!

Mmmmmm, that meal sounds YUMMY!!!!!!

 

[iceprincess]

Oh I am sooo excited!! I just heard from my Uncle and he told me that my grandma is able to walk by herself again (a complete miracle!!). And she is actually getting into and enjoying the exercise program that the PT's have her on. Which, you have to understand that my grandma grew up in the era where exercise was not a good thing!! I am SOOO happy!!

January 27
7:30 AM
9 egg whites
20 grapes

11:00 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with water
2.2 oz heart to heart cereal

1:30 PM – GYM
Deadlifts: 10 sets of 4 (135lbs)
Decline situps: 10 sets of 4 with 25 lb. plate behind head
Calf Raises: 10 sets of 4 (used the leg press today with 435lbs)
All exercises done circuit fashion. Deadlift, 60 seconds, decline situps, 60 seconds, calf raises, 60 seconds. Repeat x 10

2:50 PM
PWO Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ¾ cup apple juice and water

4:30 PM
1/3 cup tuna
¼ cup guacamole
½ cup pinto beans
¼ cup cauliflower, raw
1/5 cup onions
1/8 cup salsa

7:00 PM
½ Tbls. Fish Oil

8:15 PM
¼ cup tuna
¼ cup spaghetti sauce
1/5 cup onions
½ cup cauliflower, raw
½ cup yams

Total Calories = 1307
Protein 127g (40%)
Carbs 154g (46%)
Fat 24g (16%)
Fiber 27g

 

[mermaid]

Oh I am sooo excited!! I just heard from my Uncle and he told me that my grandma is able to walk by herself again (a complete miracle!!). And she is actually getting into and enjoying the exercise program that the PT's have her on. Which, you have to understand that my grandma grew up in the era where exercise was not a good thing!! I am SOOO happy!!

Awesome news, so pleased for you and your grandma!

 

[Roonytunes]

Awesome news, so pleased for you and your grandma!

^^^^
What she said....By the time you get back to the States, your grandma should be in great shape to welcome you back, IP!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Oh I am sooo excited!! I just heard from my Uncle and he told me that my grandma is able to walk by herself again (a complete miracle!!). And she is actually getting into and enjoying the exercise program that the PT's have her on. Which, you have to understand that my grandma grew up in the era where exercise was not a good thing!! I am SOOO happy!!

WTG, Grandma!!!!!

 

[iceprincess]

Thank you guys so much for your support and kind words about my grandma!! You guys are AWESOME!! Thank YOU

January 28
8:00 AM
9 egg whites
20 grapes

11:30 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with water
1.1 oz Heat to Heart Cereal

1:30 PM
6 oz grilled chicken breast
½ cup mixed veggies, steamed (cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots)
1/5 cup onions

4:30 PM
2 Tbls Natural PB

8:00 PM
6 oz grilled chicken breast
½ cup noodles
¼ cup spaghetti sauce
1 slice of Swiss cheese
1/5 cup onions

Total Calories = 1468
Protein 174g (48%)
Carbs 94g (24%)
Fat 44g (27%)
Fiber 12g

 

[wlmcrae]

IP, glad your grandma is doing better. Here's some good thoughts for her! (and you!)

 

[iceprincess]

IP, glad your grandma is doing better. Here's some good thoughts for her! (and you!)

Thanks so much wlm!!

 

[iceprincess]

Good Morning Girls!!

January 29
Scheduled day off!
9:00 AM
(Freaking BUSY morning at work, could barely find time to scarf down my food)
9 egg whites
½ cup pineapples
½ cup oatmeal

12:00 PM
¼ cup tuna
1 sm. white potato
¼ cup spaghetti sauce (to get the tuna down)
1/5 cup onions
1.5 white chocolate chip cookies
(I was reaching for ANYTHING with calories since the selections at lunch SUCKED today. I knew that I was already really low for the day as far as calories go so I found my best option and went for it! Have I told you how much I am looking forward to CUTTING!! )

5:00 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with water
½ Tbls. Fish Oil
(I have been feeling kind of nauseous all day, I had to force this shake and oil down )

8:15 PM
3 oz beef (eye of round)
¼ cup tuna
1/5 cup onions
½ cup steamed broccoli

Total Calories = 910
Protein 106g (48%)
Carbs 64g (28%)
Fat 24g (24%)
Fiber 8g

 

[treilin]

WTG, Grandma!!!!!

AWESOME!! I hope you had a good day off yesterday!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Have I told you how much I am looking forward to CUTTING!! )

Total Calories = 910
Protein 106g (48%)
Carbs 64g (28%)
Fat 24g (24%)
Fiber 8g

lol about the cutting thing! I'm happy to be EATING!!!!

Macro's look good.....just a trite low on the calories. Question: Is the shake hard to choke down because of the fish oil?....or just hard to choke down - period?

 

[iceprincess]

lol about the cutting thing! I'm happy to be EATING!!!!

Macro's look good.....just a trite low on the calories. Question: Is the shake hard to choke down because of the fish oil?....or just hard to choke down - period?

HAAA - the fish oil and shake were taken separately. I actually don't mind the fish oil, don't get me wrong it is really gross, but I usually am pretty good at getting it down! The problem was that I had no appetite and just felt extremely nauseous.

 

[iceprincess]

January 30
8:00 AM
9 egg whites
20 grapes
½ cup oatmeal

12:00 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop ON Cookies and Cream) mixed with water
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal

1:30 PM – GYM
Weight: 127 lbs (I can say that this has to be one of the heaviest weights I have EVER been at!! )
Incline 10x5 (70lbs)
Bent Row 10x5 (90lbs)
(Circuit between the two exercises with 60sec rests)

2:30 PM
PWO Shake (1 scoop ON Strawberry) mixed with creatine and ¾ cup Fruit Punch Gatorade and water

3:30 PM
3 oz grilled chicken breast
½ cup green beans
1/5 cup onions
1 sm. potato

6:15 PM
2 Tbls Natural PB

8:15 PM
6 oz grilled chicken breast
1 sm. white potato
1/5 cup onions

Total Calories = 1567
Protein 173g (44%)
Carbs 148g (37%)
Fat 35g (20%)
Fiber 19g

 

[Gymgurl]

LOOKING good...keep those calories coming!!

 

[iceprincess]

Thanks Gymgurl...I am trying to keep them up!!

January 31
7:30 AM
9 egg whites
½ cup oatmeal
½ sliced peaches

11:30 AM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal

12:30 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop – ON Cookies and Cream) mixed with water

2:00 PM – GYM
Front Squats: 5 sets of 10 (80lbs)
Hanging Pikes: 5 sets of 10
Calf Raises: 5 sets of 10 w/ 290 lb.
Everything was done in giant set fashion with 1 minute between exercises. Front squat, 1 minute rest, Hanging Pikes, 1 minute, etc. Total workout time was right around 25 minutes.

3:00 PM
PWO Shake (1 scoop - ON Strawberry.) mixed with creatine and 14 oz Gatorade

4:00 PM
2 oz beef (eye of round)
½ cup pinto beans
1/5 cup onions

7:00 PM
18 Cashews

Total Calories (before dinner) = 1161
Protein 115g (40%)
Carbs 137g (44%)
Fat 22g (16%)
Fiber 21g

It was a VERY long day today...I am so glad to be going home, AND I can't wait for our next vacation I have been really tired the last two weeks, I can't seem to catch up metally or physically. Anyways, I will post my the rest of my day tomorrow morning. Hope everyone has a WONDERFUL day!!

 

[scorpiogirl]

It was a VERY long day today...I am so glad to be going home, AND I can't wait for our next vacation I have been really tired the last two weeks, I can't seem to catch up metally or physically. Anyways, I will post my the rest of my day tomorrow morning. Hope everyone has a WONDERFUL day!!

Hang in there! G'night, IP!

 

[*Bunny*]

^^ Feel better

try to eat some more nuts before bed to get those cals up!

 

[nelmsjer]

^^ Feel better

try to eat some more nust before bed to get those cals up!

Look, IP, a new food group!

 

[iceprincess]

Thanks Gymgurl...I am trying to keep them up!!

January 31
7:30 AM
9 egg whites
½ cup oatmeal
½ sliced peaches

11:30 AM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal

12:30 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop – ON Cookies and Cream) mixed with water

2:00 PM – GYM
Front Squats: 5 sets of 10 (80lbs)
Hanging Pikes: 5 sets of 10
Calf Raises: 5 sets of 10 w/ 290 lb.
Everything was done in giant set fashion with 1 minute between exercises. Front squat, 1 minute rest, Hanging Pikes, 1 minute, etc. Total workout time was right around 25 minutes.

3:00 PM
PWO Shake (1 scoop - ON Strawberry.) mixed with creatine and 14 oz Gatorade

4:00 PM
2 oz beef (eye of round)
½ cup pinto beans
1/5 cup onions

7:00 PM
18 Cashews

Thanks SG and Bunny!! You guys are too sweet I am feeling a little more rested today, but we shall see as the day goes on

8:15 PM
3 oz beef (eye of round)
1/5 cup onions
1/8 cup broccoli
1 oatmeal raisin cookies

Total Calories = 1381
Protein 138g (41%)
Carbs 147g (42%)
Fat 31g (20%)
Fiber 22g

 

[mermaid]

"Hanging pikes 5 sets of 10"

I would love to see that in action

I'm back on to the lying pikes tomorrow - my abs are still sore from last week!!

 

[treilin]

HAAA - the fish oil and shake were taken separately. I actually don't mind the fish oil, don't get me wrong it is really gross, but I usually am pretty good at getting it down! The problem was that I had no appetite and just felt extremely nauseous.

Yeah I know that feeling... Especially when you feel the onset of nausea thinking about having to consume something you really don't like for the benefit of your diet... Ie. egg whites for me! Although they are not to bad these days thanks to my mom's creative ideas

 

[buffalogal]

Morning from the states IP!! (you too nelms... )

 

[iceprincess]

Good EVENING BG!! (from the Middle East)

Treillin, I couldn't agree more, sometimes we have to force stuff down just becuase we know our body needs it!! Not always fun though

Mermaid, you will get there, one step at a time!! Have fun and enjoy the process


February 1
Scheduled day off!
8:00 AM
9 egg whites
½ cup oatmeal
½ cup canned peaches

11:00 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop ON strawberry) with creatine and 8 oz of Gatorade

12:30 (was feeling a little nauseous)
10 cashew nuts

3:30 PM
6 oz grilled chicken breast
½ cup pinto beans
1/5 cup onions

8:15 PM
6oz grilled chicken breast
½ cup green beans
½ cup pork and beans
1/5 cup onions
2 white chocolate chip cookies

Total Calories = 1571
Protein 174g (44%)
Carbs 119g (29%)
Fat 46g (25%)
Fiber 20g

 

[iceprincess]

February 2
7:45 AM
9 egg whites
½ cup oatmeal
20 grapes

10:45 AM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with water

1:30 PM
¼ cup tuna
¼ cup spaghetti sauce
½ cup pinto beans
½ cup noodles
1/5 cup onions

4:30 PM – GYM!!
5 sets of 10 on dips and chin-ups.
The two exercises are alternated, with a 1 minute rest in between.

5:30 PM
PWO Shake (1 scoop ON strawberry) mixed with creatine and 10 oz Gatorade

8:30 PM
3 oz Pork Loin
½ cup spaghetti noodles
¼ cup onions
¼ cup sweet and sour
¼ cup teriyaki
¼ cup mushrooms

Total Calories = 1495
Protein 143g (40%)
Carbs 197g (50%)
Fat 19g (10%)
Fiber 23g

 

[iceprincess]

WOW - My internet was down ALL day at work yesterday, do to bad weather conditions...I really wasn't sure what to do with myself without EF all day!!

Mr. IP and I decided to take yesterday off from the gym. We were both pretty drained physically and I believe that it was a smart choice for us. We only have one more day left on our current program and then next week we will begin a new one as well as adding a little more cardio back into it.

I haven't set a date on when I will begin cutting, but I will definitely let you gals know when I do. For now, I will continue to keep my cals high while adding some light cardio back in.

February 3
7:30 AM
9 egg whites
½ cup Oatmeal
20 grapes

11:30 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop of ON Cookies and Cream) mixed with water
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal

2:30 PM
6oz grilled chicken breast
½ cup cauliflower, raw
1/5 cup onions

5:00 PM
18 Cashew Nuts

8:00 PM
6oz grilled chicken breast
½ cup cauliflower
½ cup green beans
1/5 cup onions

9:00 PM
22 almonds

Total Calories = 1530
Protein 173g (45%)
Carbs 107g (27%)
Fat 49g (28%)
Fiber 20g

 

[buffalogal]

I definitely feel for you in your bulking phase. I am not in a bulking phase, but due to life circumstances it's been hard to keep my cals down at my standard 1600.

It is so draining mentally to feel those pants getting tighter! Bet you can't wait to start cutting. I'm looking forward to doing it again before this possible comp...

Let us know when you begin. We definitely want to see your progress! Seems like you have a wonderful support system over there, lucky gal...

 

[iceprincess]

February 4
7:30 AM
9 egg whites
½ cup Honeydew
½ cup oatmeal

12:00 PM
¼ cup tuna
½ cup beans
½ cup corn
1/5 cup onions
2 white chocolate chip cookies

3:15 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop ON cookies and cream) mixed with water

5:30 PM
18 cashew nuts

For some reason, I wasn’t feeling well and had a KILLER headache. The kind that makes you nauseous and your eyes hurt every time you move them…Major pressure issues going on. So…I ate a pretty hefty carb loaded meal for dinner, thinking that it might help the pain go away…it did for the most part, but I also went straight to bed (probably NOT the smartest thing to do after a meal like that but I was desperate!!)

8:00 PM
¼ cup tuna
¼ cup roast beef
2 slices of bread ( )
½ slice swiss cheese
½ cup noodles
¼ cup spaghetti sauce
½ cup pinto beans

Total Calories = 1515
Protein 121g (32%)
Carbs 157g (40%)
Fat 47g (27%)
Fiber 21g

 

[mermaid]

Hope you're feeling better today

New program tomorrow - what's it all about?

 

[iceprincess]

February 5
7:30 AM
9 egg whites
½ cup oatmeal
¾ cup honeydew melon

11:30 PM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
Protein Shake (1 scoop ON cookies and cream) mixed with water

1:30 PM
6 oz grilled chicken breast
½ cup green beans
1/5 cup onions

3:30 PM
18 Cashew Nuts
4.5 egg whites

8:30 PM
6oz grilled chicken breast
½ cup pinto beans
1/5 cup onions
1/3 cup guacamole

Total Calories = 1627
Protein 189g (47%)
Carbs 120g (29%)
Fat 46g (24%)
Fiber 25g

 

[iceprincess]

GOOD MORNING GIRLS!!!!

Mermaid - I am doing much better today (still not 100%) but a ton better. Thank you so much for asking AND stopping in (heehe).

February 6
8:00 AM
9 egg whites
¾ cup honeydew
½ cup oatmeal

11:30 PM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
¾ Protein Shake (1 scoop ON cookies and cream) mixed with water

12:45 PM – GYM
Weight: 129 lbs (ahhhhhhhhh )
OK, I am now switching gears and have started a new SF 5x5.

Mr. IP and I still have some work to do on getting the new program together because of the quick change, so I'll provide more information on it within the next few days.

Today’s Workout:
Squat (all for 7 reps): 55/70/85/95/110
Bench (all for 7 reps): 45/50/60/70/78 – it felt so wonderful to be back on the bench!!
Power cleans (all for 7 reps): 45/45/50/60/68 - these felt SOOO good!!

Mr. IP and I REALLY enjoyed this workout. We're considering overhead squats on Wednesday, in place of the squats. We're also considering adding straight sets (no ramp up) of pullups on Wednesday.

We will be adding in a small amount of cardio in on 2-3 of the off days. I am very excited about adding in this cardio since I have now gained a little over TEN pounds over the past 3 months PLUS we head out on a 3-week vacation approximately March 1st. (ahhhhh)

2:10 PM
PWO Shake (1 scoop ON strawberry) mixed with creatine and Gatorade

4:00 PM
¼ cup tuna
1/5 cup onions
½ cup white potato (plain)
¼ cup spaghetti sauce

6:00 PM
10 cashew nuts
3 egg whites

Total Calories (before dinner) = 1032
Protein 102g (41%)
Carbs 135g (52%)
Fat 14g (12%)
Fiber 14g

I will post dinner up tomorrow morning!! Hope everyone has a GREAT day

 

[treilin]

GOOD MORNING GIRLS!!!!

Mermaid - I am doing much better today (still not 100%) but a ton better. Thank you so much for asking AND stopping in (heehe).

February 6
8:00 AM
9 egg whites
¾ cup honeydew
½ cup oatmeal

11:30 PM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
¾ Protein Shake (1 scoop ON cookies and cream) mixed with water

12:45 PM – GYM
Weight: 129 lbs (ahhhhhhhhh )
OK, I am now switching gears and have started a new SF 5x5.

Mr. IP and I still have some work to do on getting the new program together because of the quick change, so I'll provide more information on it within the next few days.

Today’s Workout:
Squat (all for 7 reps): 55/70/85/95/110
Bench (all for 7 reps): 45/50/60/70/78 – it felt so wonderful to be back on the bench!!
Power cleans (all for 7 reps): 45/45/50/60/68 - these felt SOOO good!!

Mr. IP and I REALLY enjoyed this workout. We're considering overhead squats on Wednesday, in place of the squats. We're also considering adding straight sets (no ramp up) of pullups on Wednesday.

We will be adding in a small amount of cardio in on 2-3 of the off days. I am very excited about adding in this cardio since I have now gained a little over TEN pounds over the past 3 months PLUS we head out on a 3-week vacation approximately March 1st. (ahhhhh)

2:10 PM
PWO Shake (1 scoop ON strawberry) mixed with creatine and Gatorade

4:00 PM
¼ cup tuna
1/5 cup onions
½ cup white potato (plain)
¼ cup spaghetti sauce

6:00 PM
10 cashew nuts
3 egg whites

Total Calories (before dinner) = 1032
Protein 102g (41%)
Carbs 135g (52%)
Fat 14g (12%)
Fiber 14g

I will post dinner up tomorrow morning!! Hope everyone has a GREAT day

Good luck on the new weight routine... What's the reason for the immediate change in routines??

 

[scorpiogirl]

12:45 PM – GYM
Weight: 129 lbs (ahhhhhhhhh )
OK, I am now switching gears and have started a new SF 5x5.

Mr. IP and I still have some work to do on getting the new program together because of the quick change, so I'll provide more information on it within the next few days.

Today’s Workout:
Squat (all for 7 reps): 55/70/85/95/110
Bench (all for 7 reps): 45/50/60/70/78 – it felt so wonderful to be back on the bench!!
Power cleans (all for 7 reps): 45/45/50/60/68 - these felt SOOO good!!

Mr. IP and I REALLY enjoyed this workout. We're considering overhead squats on Wednesday, in place of the squats. We're also considering adding straight sets (no ramp up) of pullups on Wednesday.

We will be adding in a small amount of cardio in on 2-3 of the off days. I am very excited about adding in this cardio since I have now gained a little over TEN pounds over the past 3 months PLUS we head out on a 3-week vacation approximately March 1st. (ahhhhh)

Total Calories (before dinner) = 1032
Protein 102g (41%)
Carbs 135g (52%)
Fat 14g (12%)
Fiber 14g

I will post dinner up tomorrow morning!! Hope everyone has a GREAT day

LOL! I know how you feel about gaining that 10 lbs. I'm only up 5 and all my pants are closer to fitting me again. Not sure how to feel about that! lol

You two sure change things up a lot!

Ahhhh, another vaca!!! Sounds WONDERFUL!

 

[*Bunny*]

LOL! I know how you feel about gaining that 10 lbs. I'm only up 5 and all my pants are closer to fitting me again. Not sure how to feel about that! lol

You two sure change things up a lot!

Ahhhh, another vaca!!! Sounds WONDERFUL!

Ahh how to feel about that. Suck it up Or is that suck it in? Maybe invest in some comfy pants for the time period?

IMO, at this point in time the majority of that is still water, for the both of you, so try not to worry about and/or dwell on the scale weight too much ... if that is possible. I've been there ... I had my good days & bad days ... You can take comfort in the fact it is NOT fully 5 or 10 lbs of fat

 

[iceprincess]

GOOD MORNING GIRLS!!!!

Mermaid - I am doing much better today (still not 100%) but a ton better. Thank you so much for asking AND stopping in (heehe).

February 6
8:00 AM
9 egg whites
¾ cup honeydew
½ cup oatmeal

11:30 PM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
¾ Protein Shake (1 scoop ON cookies and cream) mixed with water

12:45 PM – GYM
Weight: 129 lbs (ahhhhhhhhh )
OK, I am now switching gears and have started a new SF 5x5.

Mr. IP and I still have some work to do on getting the new program together because of the quick change, so I'll provide more information on it within the next few days.

Today’s Workout:
Squat (all for 7 reps): 55/70/85/95/110
Bench (all for 7 reps): 45/50/60/70/78 – it felt so wonderful to be back on the bench!!
Power cleans (all for 7 reps): 45/45/50/60/68 - these felt SOOO good!!

Mr. IP and I REALLY enjoyed this workout. We're considering overhead squats on Wednesday, in place of the squats. We're also considering adding straight sets (no ramp up) of pullups on Wednesday.

We will be adding in a small amount of cardio in on 2-3 of the off days. I am very excited about adding in this cardio since I have now gained a little over TEN pounds over the past 3 months PLUS we head out on a 3-week vacation approximately March 1st. (ahhhhh)

2:10 PM
PWO Shake (1 scoop ON strawberry) mixed with creatine and Gatorade

4:00 PM
¼ cup tuna
1/5 cup onions
½ cup white potato (plain)
¼ cup spaghetti sauce

6:00 PM
10 cashew nuts
3 egg whites

8:30 PM
4 oz Beef (eye of round)
¼ cup BBQ sauce
1/5 cup onions
½ cup potato salad

Total Calories = 1438
Protein 143g (40%)
Carbs 152g (40%)
Fat 32g (20%)
Fiber 16g

 

[iceprincess]

Good luck on the new weight routine... What's the reason for the immediate change in routines??

Hey Treilin! Well, we have been experimenting the last three weeks with a new program from Chad Waterbury. We enjoyed the program and saw some nice results, but for the time that we have to spend in the gym here (45 minutes maximum!), we decided that the 5x5 is the best route to take. So, once we finished up a cycle of the new program we decided to go back to the 5x5, but this time try the SF 5x5!!

When we went through the 5x5 the first time, we really liked it, but we were curious about a higher volume program, so we changed mine to 5x7. I'll definitely keep everyone updated!

 

[iceprincess]

LOL! I know how you feel about gaining that 10 lbs. I'm only up 5 and all my pants are closer to fitting me again. Not sure how to feel about that! lol

You two sure change things up a lot!

Ahhhh, another vaca!!! Sounds WONDERFUL!

HAAA - Mr. IP keeps telling me and reassuring me that I don't look bad at all, but it is very uncomfortable when you KNOW you are heavier and larger then you normally are. PLUS, the whole jeans being too tight...I am not a fan! LOL

Yeah, we usually only get a vaccation every four months!!! AND we work 84+ hours a week soo...they are definitely well deserved The last one we took was an unpaid vacation that Mr. IP surprised me with , so that is why it seems like we get so many!

Ahh how to feel about that. Suck it up Or is that suck it in? Maybe invest in some comfy pants for the time period?

IMO, at this point in time the majority of that is still water, for the both of you, so try not to worry about and/or dwell on the scale weight too much ... if that is possible. I've been there ... I had my good days & bad days ... You can take comfort in the fact it is NOT fully 5 or 10 lbs of fat

HAAAAA!! Thanks Bunny - I needed that little pep talk right about now!!

You are so right, I have my great days, my good days and then I have my bad days and my really bad days!! Thank goodness it is NOT all fat (I would have to completly cry if that were the case)

 

[*Bunny*]

HAAA - Mr. IP keeps telling me and reassuring me that I don't look bad at all, but it is very uncomfortable when you KNOW you are heavier and larger then you normally are. PLUS, the whole jeans being too tight...I am not a fan! LOL

Yeah, we usually only get a vaccation every four months!!! AND we work 84+ hours a week soo...they are definitely well deserved The last one we took was an unpaid vacation that Mr. IP surprised me with , so that is why it seems like we get so many!



HAAAAA!! Thanks Bunny - I needed that little pep talk right about now!!

You are so right, I have my great days, my good days and then I have my bad days and my really bad days!! Thank goodness it is NOT all fat (I would have to completly cry if that were the case)

If you want to get down the basics and look at the #'s (which aren't always reliable, but can help put things in perspective), you are not eating enough to cause 'fat gain' with the amount expended during your workouts + your daily BMR ... (i.e. An excess of 3500 Cal produces 1 lb of fat, which I'm sure you already know)

Minimal fat gain, lots of water and hopefully some nice slabs of muscle


*edit* wow I'm sig worthy Thank you that is a first for me

 

[Afgrl]

Hi, IP, just checking in to see how things are going for you..........don't worry, you're doing a great job. Happy to hear you're feeling a bit better now. Take care of yourself!

 

[iceprincess]

February 8
8:45 AM
9 egg whites
¾ cup honeydew
½ cup oatmeal

12:15 PM
1 small pear
Protein Shake (1 scoop ON cookies and cream) mixed with water

1:45 PM – GYM

We added light cardio back in today and man did it feel GOOD!! YEA!! Though, I can tell that I am 10-12 lbs heavier then I was about 4 months ago, I felt a little sluggish.

25 hyperextensions
12 roman chair situps
20 hyperextensions
12 roman chair situps
light jogging
8 x 20-second sprints at roughly 70-80% max
Stretched about 5 minutes

3:00 PM
PWO Shake (1 scoop ON strawberry) mixed with creatine and Gatorade

4:30 PM
6oz grilled chicken breast
½ cup cauliflower
½ cup yellow corn
¼ cup onions

6:30 PM
20 Cashew Nuts

8:30 PM
6oz grilled chicken breast
½ cup cauliflower, raw
½ cup potato salad
1/5 cup onions

Total Calories = 1525
Protein 186g (49%)
Carbs 113g (28%)
Fat 38g (22%)
Fiber 15g

 

[iceprincess]

If you want to get down the basics and look at the #'s (which aren't always reliable, but can help put things in perspective), you are not eating enough to cause 'fat gain' with the amount expended during your workouts + your daily BMR ... (i.e. An excess of 3500 Cal produces 1 lb of fat, which I'm sure you already know)

Minimal fat gain, lots of water and hopefully some nice slabs of muscle


*edit* wow I'm sig worthy Thank you that is a first for me

Thanks Bunny, sometimes we need little reminders to help keep us on track and focused on the final goal!

You are very much so sig worthy!!

Hi, IP, just checking in to see how things are going for you..........don't worry, you're doing a great job. Happy to hear you're feeling a bit better now. Take care of yourself!

Thanks for stopping in afgrl!! I am definitely feeling a TONS better, thank you so much!

 

[iceprincess]

February 8
7:45 AM
9 egg whites
¾ cup honeydew melon
½ cup oatmeal

11:45 AM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
Protein Shake (1 scoop ON cookies and cream) mixed with water

2:00 PM GYM
All exercises were done with 7 reps.

Overhead squats: 45/45/55/61 – I absolutely LOVED these. The stability involved in these is amazing and man they require A LOT of concentration just so you don’t fly forward with the bar and all!! heehee

Push Press: 45/45/55/61

Deadlift: 80/100/113/129

3:15 PM
PWO Shake (1 scoop ON strawberry) mixed with creatine and Gatorade

4:30 PM
¼ cup tuna
1 sm. white potato (plain)
¼ cup onions
¼ cup spaghetti sauce

6:30 PM
1 oz Almonds

8:30 PM
¼ cup tuna
¼ cup onions
½ cup green beans
½ cup pork and beans

Total Calories = 1170
Protein 116g (40%)
Carbs 132g (43%)
Fat 23g (17%)
Fiber 19g

*I took some progress pics last night... I will get them up as soon as I can!! (I still need to crop and resize them!)

 

[iceprincess]

YEA!!! PICTURE TIME
(the time that IP has been dreading for several weeks now!!)

 

[mermaid]

OK, and you were dreading this because?...........

Someone is being too hard on themselves, I think.

You look awesome It looks like there's MORE muscle AND LESS fat than your avi!!!

No wonder Nelms considers himself a very lucky man, LOL

 

[buffalogal]

You look DAYUM good girl! You do look like you've added quite a bit of muscle. Just gave me the inspiration to hit the gym for some HIIT. Thanks!

 

[treilin]

YEA!!! PICTURE TIME
(the time that IP has been dreading for several weeks now!!)

Great pictures!! You are looking good... I'm confused why you were dreading this?? You see my caption still says moose

 

[Roonytunes]

You look awesome It looks like there's MORE muscle AND LESS fat than your avi!!!

No wonder Nelms considers himself a very lucky man, LOL

^^^^^^^
What she said! I your abs in particular. You are a HOTTIE, IP!

 

[*Bunny*]

YEA!!! PICTURE TIME
(the time that IP has been dreading for several weeks now!!)

Nice IP!!! Compared to Gallery pics you have some nice fullness going on. I'll have to do more side by sides but dang girl. You are doing VERY well and no worries about the "blah" tight/bloaty/tight skin & pants feeling. You're carrying it very well, the avg person would have no clue

 

[scorpiogirl]

I agree with everyone else's comments! No worries, girl! Doin' AWESOME!!!!!

 

[iceprincess]

WOW - thanks so much everyone for you kind words and input, I feel much better now that I have heard what I have from you guys. You are right Bunny, the average person would never know. You guys know how to make a gal feel better about herself, that is for sure, though I know that we are all our own worst critic. I think my goal is now, to maintain my calorie intake and start adding some light cardio and sprints back into my workout routine. We will see how my body responds to that and take it from there!

February 9
Scheduled day off
7:30 AM
9 egg whites
¾ cup honeydew melon
½ cup oatmeal

11:30 PM
1 sm. pear
Protein Shake (1 scoop ON strawberry) mixed with creatine, Gatorade and water

1:45 PM
¼ cup tuna
½ cup spaghetti noodles
¼ cup spaghetti sauce
¼ cup onion
¼ cup potato salad

4:45 PM
4 egg whites
1oz almonds

8:30 PM
2 oz grilled chicken breast
1/5 cup noodles
1/5 cup mushrooms
1/5 cup broccoli
2 white chocolate chip cookies

Total Calories = 1229
Protein 113g (37%)
Carbs 123g (39%)
Fat 33g (23%)
Fiber 14g

 

[iceprincess]

GOOD MORNING!!

I thought that I would go ahead and post what I have so far today...then I will post the rest up later!

February 10
7:30 AM
9 egg whites
¾ cup honeydew melon

11:30 AM
3 oz grilled chicken
¼ cup noodles
1/5 cup mushrooms
1/5 cup onions

2:00 PM – GYM

Squats: reps of 7/7/7/7/5/11 with 55/70/83/97/113/83 – these felt really good and I felt strong today (although these are lighter weights then I am used to throwing around for squats). The last set was a little tough, it wasn’t that the load was heavy, but that I started to actually breath hard (lack of O2) guess that happens when you don’t do cardio for a couple of months! lol

Bench: reps of 7/7/7/7/5/11 with 45/50/58/68/80/58

Power cleans: reps of 7/7/7/7/5 with 45/45/50/60/70 - unfortunately, we ran out of time and there was no final set of 11  I was VERY upset…but, I was already 15 min over my allotted lunch time.

3:15 PM
PWO Shake (1 scoop ON strawberry) mixed with creatine and Gatorade

4:30 PM
3oz grilled chicken breast
1/5 cup onions
½ cup pork and beans

Total Calories = 824
Protein 110g (55%)
Carbs 76g (35%)
Fat 9g (10%)
Fiber 10g

 

[iceprincess]

GOOD MORNING!!

I thought that I would go ahead and post what I have so far today...then I will post the rest up later!

February 10
7:30 AM
9 egg whites
¾ cup honeydew melon

11:30 AM
3 oz grilled chicken
¼ cup noodles
1/5 cup mushrooms
1/5 cup onions

2:00 PM – GYM

Squats: reps of 7/7/7/7/5/11 with 55/70/83/97/113/83 – these felt really good and I felt strong today (although these are lighter weights then I am used to throwing around for squats). The last set was a little tough, it wasn’t that the load was heavy, but that I started to actually breath hard (lack of O2) guess that happens when you don’t do cardio for a couple of months! lol

Bench: reps of 7/7/7/7/5/11 with 45/50/58/68/80/58

Power cleans: reps of 7/7/7/7/5 with 45/45/50/60/70 - unfortunately, we ran out of time and there was no final set of 11  I was VERY upset…but, I was already 15 min over my allotted lunch time.

3:15 PM
PWO Shake (1 scoop ON strawberry) mixed with creatine and Gatorade

4:30 PM
3oz grilled chicken breast
1/5 cup onions
½ cup pork and beans

8:30 PM
6oz grilled chicken
1/5 cup onions
½ cup beans
1 slice swiss cheese

Total Calories = 1341
Protein 170g (52%)
Carbs 107g (30%)
Fat 26g (18%)
Fiber 14g

 

[mermaid]

Just checking in, missy.

 

[iceprincess]

Just checking in, missy.

Hey Girly!! How ya doing?

 

[iceprincess]

February 11
7:30 AM
9 egg whites
½ cup oatmeal
¾ cup honeydew melon

11:00 AM
1 sm. pear
Protein Shake (1 scoop ON cookies and cream) mixed with water

1:00 PM
3oz grilled chicken breast
½ cup corn
½ potato salad
1/5 cup onion

3:00 PM - GYM
Sprints!!
2x25 Hyperextensions
2x10 decline sit ups with 25lbs weight overhead

4:00 PM
PWO Shake (1 scoop) mixed with water

6:00 PM
1oz Almonds (28)

8:30 PM
¼ cup tuna
¼ cup onions
½ cup pinto beans
½ cup guacamole

Total Calories = 1470
Protein 123g (33%)
Carbs 138g (36%)
Fat 52g (30%)
Fiber 24g

 

[iceprincess]

February 12
Scheduled day off
8:00 AM
9 egg whites
½ cup oatmeal
¾ cup cantaloupe

12:30 PM
5 Almonds

1:45 PM
6oz grilled chicken breast
1/8 cup onions
½ cup pinto beans

6:00PM
1oz Almonds

8:30 PM
6oz grilled chicken breast
1 slice of provolone cheese
¼ cup onions
½ cup potato salad
1/3 cup spinach leaf

Total Calories = 1301
Protein 146g (45%)
Carbs 73g (22%)
Fat 46g (30%)
Fiber 16g

 

[treilin]

You get used to the bloated blah, full, tight skin, no clothes fitting thing after awhile. It's hard to really adjust your mind to make you see that your intentions on this is not to get 'fat', but that you are gaining muscle. That was the hardest adjustment in my head, but once I figured it out and quit stressing about it... it made it so much easier to understand it's a process that you have to go through to reap the benefits. Many times I was like you know... I could just totally stop eating and become thin and I wouldn't be under the stress of eating every so many hours and weight training like a loon... and I could still be thin. Well it's not 'thin' that I was nor you are looking for it's muscular and low body fat. Big difference, and a whole new perception on people who can be muscular and thin. Skinny fat is easy to obtain, and if muscular low body fat was easy everyone would be doing that also. It's a body and mind alteration... and a growing experience for us all in both areas.
Keep it up!

 

[scorpiogirl]

So you mentioned adding in some light cardio.....are you starting to turn back the other way?

Also...just curious....what's your cal. goal per day? Looks like for the most part, you're under 1500.

 

[treilin]

What happened to FEB 13th??

 

[Aries13]

Just wanna see how youre doin.....you look great by the way!!!! You know, I drove my self INSANE when I was bulking b.c slowly the clothes started to not fit..lol...in the end I realized that thinking that way is crazy and that its all good.

-----Your diet is great and youre working hard.....the fact that the "tightness" is there is a GOOD thing and it means that youre making good progress. Hang in there and good luck!!!

 

[iceprincess]

So you mentioned adding in some light cardio.....are you starting to turn back the other way?

Also...just curious....what's your cal. goal per day? Looks like for the most part, you're under 1500.

Well...I won't say that I am cutting just yet. I am currently trying to hold at my current weight with 1400-1500 calories, while continuing to lift heavy. (I want to try and drop some of this water weight before my vacation!)

 

[iceprincess]

You get used to the bloated blah, full, tight skin, no clothes fitting thing after awhile. It's hard to really adjust your mind to make you see that your intentions on this is not to get 'fat', but that you are gaining muscle. That was the hardest adjustment in my head, but once I figured it out and quit stressing about it... it made it so much easier to understand it's a process that you have to go through to reap the benefits. Many times I was like you know... I could just totally stop eating and become thin and I wouldn't be under the stress of eating every so many hours and weight training like a loon... and I could still be thin. Well it's not 'thin' that I was nor you are looking for it's muscular and low body fat. Big difference, and a whole new perception on people who can be muscular and thin. Skinny fat is easy to obtain, and if muscular low body fat was easy everyone would be doing that also. It's a body and mind alteration... and a growing experience for us all in both areas.
Keep it up!

Thanks SOOOO much Treilin!! I REALLY needed that motivational talk right about now. Mentally, it has been really difficult for me to see the process and concept of bulking. I have been trying to answer the question of why the heck am doing it, and what my end goal truly is. It doesn't helped that I am about to go on vacation!!!! Blah!! But, you have definitely helped my put it all back into perspective. Thanks again T - YOU ROCK!

PS - I didn't post Feb 13 or 14 up because I was off the 14th and the only internet access I have is at work. Plus I didn't write it all down!! (oops...you so caught me!)

 

[iceprincess]

Just wanna see how youre doin.....you look great by the way!!!! You know, I drove my self INSANE when I was bulking b.c slowly the clothes started to not fit..lol...in the end I realized that thinking that way is crazy and that its all good.

-----Your diet is great and youre working hard.....the fact that the "tightness" is there is a GOOD thing and it means that youre making good progress. Hang in there and good luck!!!

Thanks so much Aries - the motivation is much needed as I start wrapping up my bulking cycle within the next month. The last few weeks have been rough. I have kinda been a head case about it, heehee (ask Mr. IP). I just have to keep reminding myself that this is all a means to the end result

It is so great to have everyone's support on here as well, I definitely feel a TON better, you guys are awesome!

Again thanks, and best of luck to you TOO!!!

 

[treilin]

Thanks SOOOO much Treilin!! I REALLY needed that motivational talk right about now. Mentally, it has been really difficult for me to see the process and concept of bulking. I have been trying to answer the question of why the heck am doing it, and what my end goal truly is. It doesn't helped that I am about to go on vacation!!!! Blah!! But, you have definitely helped my put it all back into perspective. Thanks again T - YOU ROCK!

PS - I didn't post Feb 13 or 14 up because I was off the 14th and the only internet access I have is at work. Plus I didn't write it all down!! (oops...you so caught me!)

No problem we all need to slack once in a blue moon.
Glad I could help you out!