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Lulu's Journey on The Shadow Project
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*Bunny* said:I KNOW, i have the same prob... but I blame the flash & tooth paste spatter
LOL, they be tools of the devil. I don't usually subscribe to thread bleedover, but I would just like to address the topic of Shadow's project. First, you ladies are my inspiration, all your logs, practical advice, and spirits keep this the best women's forum on the net. The extraordinary part is you guys tell it like it is without sugar coating, but on a silver platter, for free.
I for one, KNOW I've been remiss in following Shadow's plan to a 't', therefore my progress hasn't been as projected, but I believe I'm doing well. When I did follow it as prescribed, I was stronger, more energetic, looked better all around, and was in a much happier mood. (BTW, I still have retained a good amount of the muscle I put on...and it surprises me, absolutely... To discover, on a lean day
that hell bells, I've still got some potent biceps, or quads, or... there!)The guidance and knowledge Shadow has provided through his plan is priceless and my ladies who've allowed me to wander through their journals to see it's practical implementation is beyond generous.
The tools are ALL here.
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Ilk
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Hey Lulu!!
Aww... Thankyou for you know what!
Have a great sunshine!!!
Aww... Thankyou for you know what!
Have a great sunshine!!!
Okay, so I've been very negligent in keeping my log, as well as my training program, on course. This will all change starting today...My Cheat Meal Day-LOL, so what 
I will get some cardio in later today and have my one cheat meal, but I will start my official re-entry into journaling tommorrow.
Here are my current status pics which are the same as those I posted in the pics forum. They are only a few weeks old and there's been no extreme changes so I'll just use these for a reference point.
I will get some cardio in later today and have my one cheat meal, but I will start my official re-entry into journaling tommorrow.
Here are my current status pics which are the same as those I posted in the pics forum. They are only a few weeks old and there's been no extreme changes so I'll just use these for a reference point.
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Without going through the entire thread, I am thinking you want to firm up a bit?
From your pics at 5'6" at 130# I am thinking your bf can't be too far above 22%. Normal healthy bf for a female is anywhere between 19 to 24%.
Hello - your ass is SWEET!
Honestly, I wouldn't worry too much about cardio at all. Walking briskly on a treadmill 3 x's p/week 20 minutes at a clip is more than enough for a heart-healthy cardio workout. As you progress you can either up the incline or do intervals.
I would focus more on clean diet and weight-training with some intensity.
Back in the day when I was competing/modeling I only did cardio when I was preparing for a shoot or competition. Aside from that.... nadda. I kept my diet clean with cheats here and there. I never let my bf get too outta control so I wouldn't have to kill myself for weeks to get where I needed to be for a shoot or for competition.
From your pics at 5'6" at 130# I am thinking your bf can't be too far above 22%. Normal healthy bf for a female is anywhere between 19 to 24%.
Hello - your ass is SWEET!
Honestly, I wouldn't worry too much about cardio at all. Walking briskly on a treadmill 3 x's p/week 20 minutes at a clip is more than enough for a heart-healthy cardio workout. As you progress you can either up the incline or do intervals.
I would focus more on clean diet and weight-training with some intensity.
Back in the day when I was competing/modeling I only did cardio when I was preparing for a shoot or competition. Aside from that.... nadda. I kept my diet clean with cheats here and there. I never let my bf get too outta control so I wouldn't have to kill myself for weeks to get where I needed to be for a shoot or for competition.
BIKINIMOM said:Without going through the entire thread, I am thinking you want to firm up a bit?
From your pics at 5'6" at 130# I am thinking your bf can't be too far above 22%. Normal healthy bf for a female is anywhere between 19 to 24%.
Hello - your ass is SWEET!
Thanks for posting, BM
Yes, I need to firm up, lots. But my ultimate goal is to do an amateur Figure Competition.
I've been doing 30 min sessions 6 x's per week. I alternate with HIIT. I'm not a big fan of cardio, but I find if I back off that schedule, I feel 'bloated'.
My biggest obstacle seems to be diet.
I can do fine for a couple weeks then there's always a trigger food which pops up and I'm back to where I started.Thank you very much for your invaluable input, Bikinimom. I appreciate it greatly.
Incidentally, I think I'm may try this fast/jumpstart juice (lemon, cranberry, orange plus the cinnamon/nutmeg) for a couple days. I had tried it before and it seemed to motivate me back.
LuluDeren said:Thanks for posting, BM
Yes, I need to firm up, lots. But my ultimate goal is to do an amateur Figure Competition.
I've been doing 30 min sessions 6 x's per week. I alternate with HIIT. I'm not a big fan of cardio, but I find if I back off that schedule, I feel 'bloated'.
My biggest obstacle seems to be diet.
Thank you very much for your invaluable input, Bikinimom. I appreciate it greatly.
Incidentally, I think I'm may try this fast/jumpstart juice (lemon, cranberry, orange plus the cinnamon/nutmeg) for a couple days. I had tried it before and it seemed to motivate me back.
I find it easier to follow a strict diet if I have scheduled cheat meals (days). That way when I get a craving, I can avoid temptation because I know I do not have to give it up forever.
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LuluDeren said:Thanks for posting, BM
My biggest obstacle seems to be diet.
Thank you very much for your invaluable input, Bikinimom. I appreciate it greatly.
Incidentally, I think I'm may try this fast/jumpstart juice (lemon, cranberry, orange plus the cinnamon/nutmeg) for a couple days. I had tried it before and it seemed to motivate me back.
LuLu....when I started working out, I lost weight, bf and gained great muscle. I did not alter my diet very much at all. I still ate what I wanted. All I did was change my portion sizes.
I think the trick that worked for me was being consistant with working out and eating in moderation. I also never ate after sups.
I was not looking to be too muscular though. Depends on what your goal is.
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