LG's *first* Journal

[Thandie]

Thanks Than- we'll talk when the time is right.
As for sup's I use Glutamine- added to my protien powder & I do use CLA already, along w/ a multi & milk thistle. So, yah, I do have that covered

I will go get some real green tea ( any brand you prefer, that I should check out?)

Ok, so I am weighing myself at the right time I do the same, after the washroom!!

I do have a long time to lean out, but the sooner the better, obviously! lol
Would it be useful to do an am & pm cardio session 2x a week? I wake up much too early for work to do it during the week, unfortunately.

You do look amazin' Than! Im so gratful to have you be my guidence

Any green tea you like. I get 'flavored tea' I don't like green tea like Japanese have; that's too hardcore for me. Now I buy The Republic of Tea, Apple Blossom flavor. I add stevia and cloves for added flavor.
Two days of double is good. But don't workout 7 days a week. If you do workout on the weekends, then take a day off during the week.

Thank you for the compliments!!

 

[OneBreath]

stevia is good stuff. I just started adding it to my shakes/oatmeal/etc. Whenever you need a little taste or extra sweetness its great. Also i think its natural, not like equal.

 

[localgirl]

stevia is the sh*t!! I add half a packet to my tea & I mix a bit in w/ some almond butter & spread it on rice cakes for a lil sweet treat.
It is all natural, derived from rice.

Ok Thandie, I wouldnt ever workout 7 days a week. I usually take the day after a big muscle group day. Especially legs, they still kill 2 days after

 

[*ebony*]

stevia is good stuff. I just started adding it to my shakes/oatmeal/etc. Whenever you need a little taste or extra sweetness its great. Also i think its natural, not like equal.

hmm..i do use equal, i'll look for stevia when i reload. thanks for the input.


LG-about the l-carnitine i haven't tried it. but planning on it. i still have a fair amount of fat haning around my body and i think the more fat you have the better they work.

i know you said you don't have time for AM cardio, but it really works and if you'll be trying the l-carnitine i read its super effective when take before am cardio for fat loss...if you can find a way and do it you'll lean out faster i think. i havn't been consistent with my cardio in the last 2 weeks because it been a bit hectic here, but i did it when i could and i'm still leaning out nicely. i guess just try to incorperate it whenever you can.

 

[localgirl]

Your right EB- anytime you can squeeze in a good cardio sess.
I would looove to be able to start getting up early & bustin' a good session but that would require waking up @ 430am! And you know.. sleep is important to muscle growth! haha

Let me know how the L- carnintine works out. Im def. interested in knowing about it!
Keep up the good work EB!

 

[Thandie]

Hey, LG! How are you coming along? just checking on you and hoping is all going smooth..

 

[localgirl]

Hey Than-
Things are going really good.
I havent been eating as good as I shouldve ( the weekend was too good to me..lol) but Im back on the horse, and man, its hard to get back on after vacations.
Ive got my meal plan down pat for the week.
Still not doing cardio in the am, but have been staying cosistant at the gym & even jacked my weights a bit
100lbs squats My goal is 200lbs. by the end of the year.

weight: 135
10lbs to go...

 

[Thandie]

Hey Than-
Things are going really good.
I havent been eating as good as I shouldve ( the weekend was too good to me..lol) but Im back on the horse, and man, its hard to get back on after vacations.
Ive got my meal plan down pat for the week.
Still not doing cardio in the am, but have been staying cosistant at the gym & even jacked my weights a bit
100lbs squats My goal is 200lbs. by the end of the year.

weight: 135
10lbs to go...

Good; welcome back!

no worries! just go back on the saddle and you'll be fine. 10lbs is attainable....

 

[localgirl]

Thanks Than

Im back on the horse & feel amazing.. Its all coming back to me how great it feels when you've just finished lunch & would love a lil something sweet-- and I just pour myself a cup of green tea & voila! satisfaction! And NO guilts!

I'll keep ya'll in the loop.

How do you feel about carb/ fat blockers?

 

[Thandie]

Thanks Than

Im back on the horse & feel amazing.. Its all coming back to me how great it feels when you've just finished lunch & would love a lil something sweet-- and I just pour myself a cup of green tea & voila! satisfaction! And NO guilts!

I'll keep ya'll in the loop.

How do you feel about carb/ fat blockers?

Great! I'm glad the green tea is working for you. It works for me everytime!
I personally don't believe in carb blockers. I try to attain all my dieting goals by manipulating my diet. I use fat burners, but I feel they work temporarily, not long term. I used them 1 month to 1.5 months before comp. If I used them for a longer period, they stop doing anything and I get a headache. But, I believe you used ephadrine, which I heard it really works....?