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Lulu's Journey on The Shadow Project

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LuluDeren

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I just looked through the sticky on The Shadow Project, read through Treilin, Florencia, and ~Enuf~'s threads and decided to start The Shadow Project.

As ~Enuf~ mentioned, I can't access the Spreadsheet, nor Parts 1-3, either.

I am planning on starting it this Sunday after I get everything organized. I have a question regarding the supplements...I can only afford the protein powder and a fat burner...what would the best choice be for the fat burner? Because I don't have the other supplements, should I expect depreciated results?

My stats:
5'6"
130 pounds
BF%....I don't know yet, I call it spongey, though. I will have to invest in some calipers (does Walmart have 'em? LOL)

Thanks everyone!
 
LuluDeren said:
I just looked through the sticky on The Shadow Project, read through Treilin, Florencia, and ~Enuf~'s threads and decided to start The Shadow Project.

As ~Enuf~ mentioned, I can't access the Spreadsheet, nor Parts 1-3, either.

I am planning on starting it this Sunday after I get everything organized. I have a question regarding the supplements...I can only afford the protein powder and a fat burner...what would the best choice be for the fat burner? Because I don't have the other supplements, should I expect depreciated results?

My stats:
5'6"
130 pounds
BF%....I don't know yet, I call it spongey, though. I will have to invest in some calipers (does Walmart have 'em? LOL)

Thanks everyone!
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Train hard.....forget about the fat burners at this point.

You need a baseline diet with protein supplementation - this will give an idea of what the diet and training are accomplishing - then add the fat burners etc
 
Welcome and IF you are faithful...You will see results...
Food is always around, it won't go anywhere, change your habits , it's a lifestyle, and be proud to be different, (because you will get hell from some people about diet change).
Be proud for being brave enough, to change what you do not like and train hard.
Pain is only temporary and will go away...
If you are tempted to not workout, do not give in...GO GO GO...
It's only a matter of time and dedication, You will love yourself more, you will be happier, you will be looking at yourself in the mirror, and saying..."O la la...LOOK at that!!!"
Be brave and train hard! Mostly eat right...
It can be so much fun as you want it to be!
:QT:
 
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florencia said:
Welcome and IF you are faithful...You will see results...
Food is always around, it won't go anywhere, chnge your habits , it's a lifestyle, and be proud to be different, (because you will get hell from some people about diet change).
Be proud for being brave enough, to change what you do not like and train hard.
Pain is only temporary and will go away...
If you are tempted to not workout, do not give in...GO GO GO...
It's only a matter of time and dedication, You will love yourself more, you will be happier, you will be looking at yourself in the mirroe, and saying..."O la la...LOOK at that!!!"
Be brave and train hard! Mostly eat right...
It can be so much fun as you want it to be!
:QT:
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Nicely put Flor!!!! :heart:
 
Thank you very much for the welcome and well wishes, Velvet, Bunny, Ilk, and Sassy!!

I'll take your excellent advice, The Shadow and defer the fat burners so I can concentrate on diet and exercise. Thank you.

florencia said:
Welcome and IF you are faithful...You will see results...
Food is always around, it won't go anywhere, change your habits , it's a lifestyle, and be proud to be different, (because you will get hell from some people about diet change).
Be proud for being brave enough, to change what you do not like and train hard.
Pain is only temporary and will go away...
If you are tempted to not workout, do not give in...GO GO GO...
It's only a matter of time and dedication, You will love yourself more, you will be happier, you will be looking at yourself in the mirror, and saying..."O la la...LOOK at that!!!"
Be brave and train hard! Mostly eat right...
It can be so much fun as you want it to be!
:QT:
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What an inspirational post, Florencia! Beautifully put, and if I can have half the result you did, I will be a very happy girl:).
 
Good Morning!
I hope you are doing good! Today I am resting, trying really hard not to beat myself up.
I am enjoying the rest, and will ho HITT again tommorrow.
You keep at it GF...Even if it hurts, or you are tired think..."Am I really tired? Or is it just impatience?I want it to finish?" You will get over the workout soon, You will enjoy your day..Ohhhh and endorphins will be rising and you will miss them the day you do not train...LOL...
Check up on you soon...I am a mortal!!!:lmao:
 
florencia said:
Welcome and IF you are faithful...You will see results...
Food is always around, it won't go anywhere, change your habits , it's a lifestyle, and be proud to be different, (because you will get hell from some people about diet change).
Be proud for being brave enough, to change what you do not like and train hard.
Pain is only temporary and will go away...
If you are tempted to not workout, do not give in...GO GO GO...
It's only a matter of time and dedication, You will love yourself more, you will be happier, you will be looking at yourself in the mirror, and saying..."O la la...LOOK at that!!!"
Be brave and train hard! Mostly eat right...
It can be so much fun as you want it to be!
:QT:
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:heart:
 
florencia said:
Good Morning!
I hope you are doing good! Today I am resting, trying really hard not to beat myself up.
I am enjoying the rest, and will ho HITT again tommorrow.
You keep at it GF...Even if it hurts, or you are tired think..."Am I really tired? Or is it just impatience?I want it to finish?" You will get over the workout soon, You will enjoy your day..Ohhhh and endorphins will be rising and you will miss them the day you do not train...LOL...
Check up on you soon...I am a mortal!!!:lmao:
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I hope you're doing wonderful as well, Florencia! Another inspirational post from you!!! (I'm gonna start printing these out and posting 'em up:))


jenscats5 said:
Welcome to EF!! Check your email.........
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Thank you very much, Jenscats! I got all 4 files....Woo-Hoo!:D
 
LuluDeren said:
I hope you're doing wonderful as well, Florencia! Another inspirational post from you!!! (I'm gonna start printing these out and posting 'em up:))




Thank you very much, Jenscats! I got all 4 files....Woo-Hoo!:D
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GOOD MORNING! Have a great day LuluDeren!

Everyone is here to help you achieve your goal!! U GO GIRL!

You're at the right place! Enjoy your weekend!! :dance2:
 
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Hello LuLu!
I am here trying to get away from the board and trying really hard to go to park and do HITT, It's hazy outside, a little cool for me, I am still sleppy coffee is hot, Kids are ZZzzzzz, I can hear an owl, no cars...perfect scenario to go back to bed, and forget workout....
Well NOOOOOOOOOOOO, I will be getting up, and enjoying the 20 minute warm up jog, doing the HITT, even if I huff and puff, but IT will be over in an hour....and diet will be clean, because my mind works that way...You worked now keep it goal oriented...
If I do not go, I'd probably bread, or junk...PLUS the whole day I'd be calling myself a loser...
Ay ay ay...mejor me voy...(better leave)
I hope you have a nice day and do not by any means stray away from your goal!
If you do...you come back and grab it! :wink:
 
Hi Ilk and Florencia! I hope you gals are enjoying the weekend, as well :). Your posts are great motivators!!!


I started The Shadow Project this morning by doing 45 minutes on the treadmill. I will post my diet tonight after I get it logged in on FitDay.

I live in the mountains, so access to a gym is prohibitive. I do have my TotalGym and a barbell with weights. Right now I'm going down the list of leg exercises (for Monday) to see what Total Gym exercises would be comparable. I'm not sure what a 'hack' is but I'll get on the search for it:D.

I am posting three pics (back, side, legs). I couldn't bring myself to post my abs as they are a mess and I think it's too early in our relationship to have the forum crying for deliverance from the image. I will save it for the future and post it alongside my progress pic.

So far, so good...I can hardly wait to see if there is any difference at the end of week one:).

You guys are great company!
 
Mountains?? Where, if I may ask?

Good hiking thru mountains....good workout!
 
LuluDeren said:
Hi Ilk and Florencia! I hope you gals are enjoying the weekend, as well :). Your posts are great motivators!!!


I started The Shadow Project this morning by doing 45 minutes on the treadmill. I will post my diet tonight after I get it logged in on FitDay.

I live in the mountains, so access to a gym is prohibitive. I do have my TotalGym and a barbell with weights. Right now I'm going down the list of leg exercises (for Monday) to see what Total Gym exercises would be comparable. I'm not sure what a 'hack' is but I'll get on the search for it:D.

I am posting three pics (back, side, legs). I couldn't bring myself to post my abs as they are a mess and I think it's too early in our relationship to have the forum crying for deliverance from the image. I will save it for the future and post it alongside my progress pic.

So far, so good...I can hardly wait to see if there is any difference at the end of week one:).

You guys are great company!
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HAPPY MONDAY LULU!!! :twirl:

As long as you're doing the day to day plan with the project.. You're already on your way to success.. Don't be embarrassed to send pics.. We can give you feedback on what to work on and give you workout ideas for specific areas..

Have a happy, positive attitude with every workout.. Happy people plan actions, They don't plan results.. ;)
 
jenscats said:
Mountains?? Where, if I may ask?

Good hiking thru mountains....good workout
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The Black Hills of South Dakota.:) We have loads of trails out here, infact, I just did my HIIT on one of the trails this morning.

The Shadow said:
Good job girl
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Thank you, sir.:)

ILK said:
HAPPY MONDAY LULU!!!

As long as you're doing the day to day plan with the project.. You're already on your way to success.. Don't be embarrassed to send pics.. We can give you feedback on what to work on and give you workout ideas for specific areas..

Have a happy, positive attitude with every workout.. Happy people plan actions, They don't plan results..
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Thanks ILK! I'll try to post them again, I tried to load them yesterday and my pc crashed. I posted later and the same thing. It's great to get advice on improvement...and that's a praise-worthy motto!
 
Food Log for yesterday and today...

Monday Sept. 10

Milled flax seed
Protein Shake w/water

1.5 ounces Almonds
20 ounces water

Green Tea Total, 3 cups

3 Crackers
1 Can of Lite Tuna
6 Strawberries
20 Ounces water

4 ounces Chicken Breast
Red Potato w 1/4 cup moz cheese
2 cups Green Beans
20 ounces water

Protein Shake

Total Cal: 1192
Fat-40%
Carbs-19%
Protein-41%


Tuesday Sept. 11

Protein Shake

1.5 ounces Almonds
20 Ounces Water

3 Crackers
1 can of Lite Tuna
6 Strawberries
20 Ounces of Water

Protein Shake

Hamburger Patty
2 cups Green Beans
Red Potato w/ 1/4 cup cheese
20 Ounces Water

Protein Shake

3 Cups Green Tea

Total Cal 1246
Fat-45%
Carbs-17%
Protein-39%

Did legs today and discovered the simple horror of what a 'hack squat' is. :D

See ya all tommorrow! :)
 
Cals don't look bad, but carbs are a bit low......

Ah Hack Squats.....you'll learn to love them.....
 
jenscats5 said:
Well Shadow's Project IS 40/30/30.........P/C/F...... :chomp:
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YIPPIE-KI-YAY, I'm gonna sub in some raspberries and more strawberries!


Monday Sept 11

HIIT
15 minute warmup
8 cycles
18 min fast walk (to finish a section of trail)

Legs
Squats 3 sets of 15
Hacks-could only manage 2 sets of 12 :(
Walking Lunges 3 sets of 10 per leg
Leg Curls (on Total Gym) 3 sets of 15
Seated calf Raise with my barbell 4 sets of 12
Did 100 reps each (on the Total Gym) of inner and outer
Couldn't figure out how to do stiff dead lifts w/o a small set of barbells, so
will see to purchase some. (d'oh, I guess I could have used two, filled milk cartons!!)



Tuesday Sept 12
Morning-45 min treadmill
 
LuluDeren said:
YIPPIE-KI-YAY, I'm gonna sub in some raspberries and more strawberries!


Monday Sept 11

HIIT
15 minute warmup
8 cycles
18 min fast walk (to finish a section of trail)

Legs
Squats 3 sets of 15
Hacks-could only manage 2 sets of 12 :(
Walking Lunges 3 sets of 10 per leg
Leg Curls (on Total Gym) 3 sets of 15
Seated calf Raise with my barbell 4 sets of 12
Did 100 reps each (on the Total Gym) of inner and outer
Couldn't figure out how to do stiff dead lifts w/o a small set of barbells, so
will see to purchase some. (d'oh, I guess I could have used two, filled milk cartons!!)



Tuesday Sept 12
Morning-45 min treadmill
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MORNING!! :wavey:

Filled milk cartons!! Good idea.. ;) Keep up the good work!! Strawberries.. Raspberries YUM!! ;)
 
I think that if you are going to buy soemthing it should be a bar that way you can use it for multiple purposes...21's, military press, stiff deads, walking lunges, any one correct me if I am wrong.
 
Ilk said:
MORNING!! :wavey:

Filled milk cartons!! Good idea.. ;) Keep up the good work!! Strawberries.. Raspberries YUM!! ;)
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And a very good morning to you, Ilk!

florencia said:
I think that if you are going to buy soemthing it should be a bar that way you can use it for multiple purposes...21's, military press, stiff deads, walking lunges, any one correct me if I am wrong.
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I think I was referencing the wrong gif when I looked up 'stiff-dead lifts'...I was thinking I needed some little dumbells for it. I'll take another lookie so I execute them right. Thanks Florencia! :)


My log for Tuesday September 12

Protein Shake w/water

1.5 ounces Almonds
20 ounces Water

1 Can of Lite Tuna
7 Rice Crackers
1 cup of mixed Berries
20 ounces Water

Protein Shake w/water

1 Beef Rib
1 Medium Potato
1/4 cup cheese
20 ounces water

3 cups Green Tea


Back
Stiff Arm Pulldowns 4 sets of 10
Seated Rows 4 sets of 15
Pulldowns 3 sets of 10
Hyperextensions 3 sets of 10

Abs
Crunches 4 sets of 15
Vertical leg crunches 4 sets of 15
Bicycles 4 sets of 15

AM-45 minutes on treadmill

I'm sure I don't *look* much different in three days, but I feel a little lighter on my feet...LOL.

I hope you all have a great day, today! :)
 
GOOD AFTERNOON LULU!!!

Have an amazing day today make the most of it!!!!!!!!!!
 
Thanks Ilk! Thank you for being a great motivator. You brighten many member's days here:)


Wednesday September 13

Protein Shake w/water

1 ounce Almonds
20 ounces water

7 Rice Crackers
1 Can of Lite Tuna
1 cup of mixed berries
20 ounces water

Protein Shake

1/4 cup cheese
2 cup String beans
Med Chicken breast
20 ounces water

3 cups of Green Tea

Total Cal-1300
Protein-45%
Carbs-21%
Fat-345


AM-HIIT
30/60 8 cycles
15 min warmup and 18 min to finish up trail

Chest
Cable Crossovers 4 Sets of 10
Incline Flies 4 Sets of 15
Incline DB Press 4 Sets of 10
Decline Barbell Press 3 Sets of 15

ABS
45 Sec cycle of Bicycle
45 Sec cycle of Scissors
Crunches 4 Sets of 15
Vertical Leg Crunches 4 sets of 15


I don't know exactly *how* much weight I was lifting as I was using the Total Gym for three of the Chest exercises. You're lifting a percentage of your bodyweight based on the placement of the pin in the machine (I have it on the 3rd from the bottom) I don't have a reference sheet but am waiting for an email from their website with the approriate chart so I can figure it out.


I didn't get to the Pilates. I looked up a website of free exercise guides http://www.easyvigour.net.nz/fitness/h_Free_Pilates_Exercises.htm. There were so many Beginner Exercises that I wasn't sure what I needed to do, so I'll quiry The Shadow.

It's supposed to be in the ninties here today but there's a possibility of ****SNOW***** late Sunday night (that's the Black Hills for ya)

Happy health to you all and have some fun today!
 
Good Morning everyone!

Thursday September 14

Protein Shake w/water

Almonds
20 ounces water

7 rice crackers
1 can lite Tuna
1 cup mixed berries
20 ounces water

Protein Shake w/water

1 med Chicken breast
Potato
1/4 cheese
20 ounces water

3 cups Green tea

Total Cal-1160
Protein-48%
Carbs-25%
Fat-27%

AM Cardio-45 min on Treadmill

Was unable to get to Shoulders today, so did them on Friday. I will be doing arms tonight (sat). Had a flat on the freeway then discovered my spare was flat (ughhhh) so spent the afternoon in salvage yards looking for retreads (yippie!).


September 15

Protein Shake w/water

Almonds
20 ounces water

7 rice crackers
1 can of lite Tuna
1 cup of mixed berries
20 ounces water

Protein Shake w/water

Beef patty
1 cup of Peas
Potato
1/4 cheese
20 ounces water

3 cups of Green Tea

Total: 1207
Fat-37%
Carbs-27%
Protein-36%


Am HIIT
8 cycles 15 min warmup 18 min to finish trail

Shoulders
Lateral Raises 3 sets of 10
Dumbell Press 3 sets of 10
Front Lats 3 sets of 10
Upright Rows 3 sets of 10
Shrugs 3 sets of 10

ABS
Crunches 3 sets of 15
Vertical leg crunches 3 sets of 15
Bicycle/scissors superset 3 cycles

Cheat meal today....YAY! :)
 
Monday September 18

AM-HIIT
8 cycles 30/60
15 min warmup, 18 min to finish trail


Protein Shake w/water

1 ounce almonds
20 ounces water

4 regular crackers
1 cup mixed berries

Protein shake w/water

Chicken breast
1 cup string beans
Red potato
2 (sm)pieces garlic bread

3 cups of Green tea

Total Cal-1335
Fat-32%
Carbs-32%
Protein-36%

Legs
SUTs
Leg Ext 3 sets of 10
Walking Lunges 3 sets of 10(each leg)
Hack squats 3 sets of 10
Leg Curls 3 sets of 10
Calf raises 4 sets of 20
 
Good Morning, Florencia! I do like legs day, too...now, I have to force myself to LOVE abs days :D

I've been having probs loading the pages here with a slew of errors so didn't get my schedule posted:(

Anywho, just finished up the second week of Shadow's program. I'm thinking of adding an extra cardio (moderate) session a few times per week, at night. I have noticed a dif in my back..a little more defined (yay). I actually think I lost some fat on my butt because there's a little saggy skin, which is worrisome. (hope it tightens up)

I think I may be able to afford some Yohimburn in the next month. I heard there was a coupon, could someone link me to the thread, please?. Thanks :)

I hope everyone's Sunday is relaxing and enjoyable!
 
LuluDeren said:
Good Morning, Florencia! I do like legs day, too...now, I have to force myself to LOVE abs days :D

I've been having probs loading the pages here with a slew of errors so didn't get my schedule posted:(

Anywho, just finished up the second week of Shadow's program. I'm thinking of adding an extra cardio (moderate) session a few times per week, at night. I have noticed a dif in my back..a little more defined (yay). I actually think I lost some fat on my butt because there's a little saggy skin, which is worrisome. (hope it tightens up)

I think I may be able to afford some Yohimburn in the next month. I heard there was a coupon, could someone link me to the thread, please?. Thanks :)

I hope everyone's Sunday is relaxing and enjoyable!
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HELLO LULU!!! well done for the great back! YAY!!!!!!!!!!

Use Yohimburn on the butt area.. I use it allover everyday 2/3 times a day.. AMAZING it will really tighten it up! ;)

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!! :heart:
 
Ilk said:
HELLO LULU!!! well done for the great back! YAY!!!!!!!!!!

Use Yohimburn on the butt area.. I use it allover everyday 2/3 times a day.. AMAZING it will really tighten it up! ;)

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!! :heart:
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Ditto ^^ :heart: Sorry so short but I am tired today!
 
Good Morning Ilk and Florencia!

I'm definitely going to try some Yohimburn...sounds like a great product, thanks Ilk!

Howdy Florencia! *waves*.

Sunday September 24th

45 min AM treadmill

Protein Shake w/water

Almonds
20 ounces water

7 rice crackers
1 can of lite Tuna
1 cup of mixed berries
20 ounces water

Protein Shake w/water

Beef patty
1 cup of Peas
Potato
1/4 cheese
20 ounces water

3 cups of Green Tea

Total: 1207
Fat-37%
Carbs-27%
Protein-36%


Monday September 25th

AM HIIT 30/60 8 cycles
15 min warmup 15 min to finish trail (kind of happy about that because I seemed to have gotten faster during my 30 sec cycles:))

AhhhhhhhhIIIIIIII can't believe it's already the end of September. I'm going fight to be in the best shape of my life by the end of the year...uh-huh.
 
Good Saturday Morning to you all!


September 29
AM Cardio
HIIT
10 minute warmup
45/60 6 cycles
10 min to finish trail

Protein Shake w/water

1 1/2 ounces almonds
20 ounces water

7 Rice crackers
1 can Lite Tuna
1 cup of mixed berries

Protein Shake w/water

1 Medium Chicken breast
1 red potato
1/4 cup cheese

3 cups Green tea

Total Cal-1240
Protein-47%
Carbs-23%
Fat-30%


I did shoulders on Friday and will do Arms tonight (bit of a time problem of Thursday:()

Press 3 sets of 10
Side lats 3 sets of 10
Front lat 3 sets of 10
Shrugs 3 sets of 10

Abs
Bicycle/scissors 6 cycles
Crunches 4 sets of 10
Vertical leg crunches 4 sets of 10

The weight routine has been taking about 45 minutes for me to complete...does this sound about right? I'm trying to do the 6 sec TUT for these.

:) Have a bright weekend, everyone!
 
Hi Lulu!
I think the 45 minutes is good I try not to do over 45, that means I am doing something wrong...taking too much rest maybe, but that's for me...
I am glad you are doing good...It's a great way of life isn't it?
I pigged out yesterday..4 enchiladas...as I was eating the first one it was good...second was ok...third...i wanted to barf, fourth...thought t was my last chance and ate 3/4 of it wishing I had not ordered it...
I did HITT yesterday and will not do cardio today, because I can see, @ss losing the muscle....
BUT I had to eat like if I had was held at gun point...Who undestands thissss???
 
Hey Flor!

It is amazing the way you feel after a good, and hopefully, well executed routine.

I saw your HIIT pace on your thread..wonderful! Sorry about the third and fourth enchilada :D. I get what you're saying about having to force yourself to eat. You know, intellectually, what your body needs in order to do what you want it to do. Me, I tend to scarf up whatever's in front of me...LOL

Have a great, relaxing day!!!!
 
I'm a happy girl today!:)

I scraped some cash together and ordered some Yohimburn!!!! I also found out that my dermatologist's microdermabrasion and v-beam treatment is going to be almost HALF the cost I was budgeting for. Happy, happy, happy, LOL
 
YAY!!!!!! You will love Yohimburn!!!! :heart:

I love microdermabrasin too.. But it shouldn't be long term.. Only do it as a treatment for only 6/7 weeks.. It really thins the skin and you need SPF30 or higher to keep your skin protected! Do not leave the house without SPF.. You wouldn't leave the house without underwear would you?? (well depends on the situation.. LOL)

Anyway HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!!!!!!! :heart:
 
Ilk said:
YAY!!!!!! You will love Yohimburn!!!! :heart:

I love microdermabrasin too.. But it shouldn't be long term.. Only do it as a treatment for only 6/7 weeks.. It really thins the skin and you need SPF30 or higher to keep your skin protected! Do not leave the house without SPF.. You wouldn't leave the house without underwear would you?? (well depends on the situation.. LOL)

Anyway HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!!!!!!! :heart:
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LOL, Ilk!

Thanks for the advice on duration. I was wondering that myself, I assume there's is a minimum recovery time before the next session...I saw an episode on someone's breast surgery and an, almost, fatal mistake of too many surgeries without enough recovery time between, left her deformed.

Yep, I always wear sunblock. Thanks so much, again, for the great advice, Ilk!:)
 
Hello LuLu!!!
I see you've got it togeher just great! I hope you do not fall into arut like I just did...layed off a bit, not leaving all exercise...but off weights fpr a while.
i am happy to report to you, that I am back in training and with a definite goal in mind...
LOL..same old one but now even more...LOL...
I hope you have agreat weekend too!
 
*Bunny* said:
Updates?
:wavey:
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Hi Bunny! Thank you for asking. I will attach some pics to this post (even an ab shot-you gave me the courage to do that- :) I'm using the Yohimburn ES (since Tuesday) and I can feel a difference.

florencia said:
Hello LuLu!!!
I see you've got it togeher just great! I hope you do not fall into arut like I just did...layed off a bit, not leaving all exercise...but off weights fpr a while.
i am happy to report to you, that I am back in training and with a definite goal in mind...
LOL..same old one but now even more...LOL...
I hope you have agreat weekend too!
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I have to confess, I wasn't 100% on the Shadow Project, but, like you, I'm going to approach it with a new head of steam :)




EDIT: I couldn't seem to load the pics, so here they are from photobucket:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/bluedelaney/progresspic1020.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/bluedelaney/progresspicside.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/bluedelaney/back.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/bluedelaney/progresspicabs-1.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/bluedelaney/progresspiclegs.jpg
 
Looking like a hottie! :qt: Your abs really look great. I'm doing a modified version of the Shadow P. too. You are doing great, I look forward to following your progress!
 
LULU!!!! You posted some pics!!! Nice job all around girl! Abs looking good, cookie cuttin' it up! :)

You definitely have a nice shape to you. Keep up the great work!

I'm glad you ladies all realize it's about tweaking these programs to fit you, your goals, needs, schedules, lifestyles, etc. Nice job!

:D
 
GREAT pics!! :google: Looking very very good.....

And I agree with Buns - the Shadow plan has a lot of "wiggle room" IMO for food variety - so you don't have to get bored......
 
trimojo said:
Looking like a hottie! :qt: Your abs really look great. I'm doing a modified version of the Shadow P. too. You are doing great, I look forward to following your progress!
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Thank you so much, Trimojo! :)


*Bunny* said:
LULU!!!! You posted some pics!!! Nice job all around girl! Abs looking good, cookie cuttin' it up!

You definitely have a nice shape to you. Keep up the great work!

I'm glad you ladies all realize it's about tweaking these programs to fit you, your goals, needs, schedules, lifestyles, etc. Nice job!
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:heart: You're the best, Bunny! You're so right about tailoring a program, I was feeling a wee bit of a failure because I wasn't perfect on it, but this program allows for deference without feeling like ya need to 'start all over' .

jenscats5 said:
GREAT pics!! Looking very very good.....

And I agree with Buns - the Shadow plan has a lot of "wiggle room" IMO for food variety - so you don't have to get bored......
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Tanky Jenscats! :heart:

florencia said:
LuLu!!!!!You are doing great!!!
Keep it up!!!
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:rose: Will do, lovely Florencia!

The Shadow said:
umm....

GREAT BACK!!
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Thank you, sir. And I'm very thankful for your plan. :)

Like I said, I was feeling like I failed, but coming here inspires me, and I want to thank you guys for being my muses. (hope that wasn't too melodramatic :rolleyes: )
 
LuluDeren said:
:heart: You're the best, Bunny! You're so right about tailoring a program, I was feeling a wee bit of a failure because I wasn't perfect on it, but this program allows for deference without feeling like ya need to 'start all over' .
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Like I said, I was feeling like I failed, but coming here inspires me, and I want to thank you guys for being my muses. (hope that wasn't too melodramatic :rolleyes: )
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Always remember striving for perfection is not always a bad thing IMO, it's just WHOSE IDEA of perfection are you striving for... yours? others? etc...of course while being realistic... I’m going to flub up this quote but I heard on the radio the other day someone say Never compare your lawn to your neighbors… Never should the color of his grass determine the value of yours…

Does that make sense?

I think some people slam the quest for perfection b/c it takes a turn into an unhealthy form of body dysmorphia, obsessive behavior or even throwing in the towel b/c you feel you failed. I always have learned from these types of experiences because 9 times out of 10 I can recognize it & correct that behavior. Okay MAYBE 8 x out of 10, but I’m working on it. GUILTY! I wouldn’t have learned as much as I have in such a short period of time (about my body) if I didn’t experience these things, and I am more than willing to share my adventures with you all here. Sure I was forced to ‘pay attention’ in a way but ever before everything happened I always felt in tune with myself, a little TOO in tune it did make others worry. :D

Sassy always says 'everything is relative' ... It's important to remember what works for someone may be a little or a lot different than what works for you, but going through these self-test-trial-n-error phases only helps YOU figure out your body THAT much better.

/end thread jack...

Glad you're here Lulu..
 
Everthing Bunny says is amazing! I totally agree with you Lulu!!

Well done! great pics.. love them.. Love yr abs and what a sexy back girl!!
 
*Bunny* said:
Always remember striving for perfection is not always a bad thing IMO, it's just WHOSE IDEA of perfection are you striving for... yours? others? etc...of course while being realistic... I’m going to flub up this quote but I heard on the radio the other day someone say Never compare your lawn to your neighbors… Never should the color of his grass determine the value of yours…
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I had to laugh at that... My neighbor's wife comes over and says, "all my husband does it talk about your grass and how it makes our's look bad." She laughs..

I love having the dark green lawn...

I know totally not the point you were trying to make just thought it was funny.


Nice ab picture, and butt picture!!

Keep up the great work :heart:
 
treilin said:
I had to laugh at that... My neighbor's wife comes over and says, "all my husband does it talk about your grass and how it makes our's look bad." She laughs..

I love having the dark green lawn...

I know totally not the point you were trying to make just thought it was funny.
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LOL ...
 
Bunny, please add ANYTHING to my thread, ...yours and the other ladies replies give my log some real interest:).

Thank you Ilk, Treilin, and Florencia!:rose::rose::rose:
 
Good Morning beautiful ladies, Ilk and Treilin! Yep, Treil, I was reading all the great logs here and forgot to update.

I really need to get a more exciting life so I have some better ancedotes to post...:D.

Have a great day, all you EF girlies!
 
Good Morning, everyone!

I know there are no stupid questions, but I've got a borderline one:D. Is it normal for my cardio endurance to start lagging? I'm assuming it might be because I started weightlifting. I used to be able to do the treadmill, (on my off HIIT days) for 45 minutes, now I'm sweating up a storm after 30.

Thanks again for all your help!
 
LuluDeren said:
Good Morning, everyone!

I know there are no stupid questions, but I've got a borderline one:D. Is it normal for my cardio endurance to start lagging? I'm assuming it might be because I started weightlifting. I used to be able to do the treadmill, (on my off HIIT days) for 45 minutes, now I'm sweating up a storm after 30.

Thanks again for all your help!
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I beleive that is happening because you ARE doing it RIGHT!!! there is no way IMO, to do HITT for more than 30 minutes, you are running as if your life depended on it right? Great great job!
 
Hey Lulu sweetie!!!!!!!

Doing great!! keep it up....

I do think its normal for cardio to start lagging... yeah thats normal...
 
Great thread and i see great improvements for lulu.. Keep it up girl and from the last pics, i think you look great and dont think you need to do this anymore. But keep it up, and keep going. Only you know where you want to get!
Cheers
 
florencia said:
I beleive that is happening because you ARE doing it RIGHT!!! there is no way IMO, to do HITT for more than 30 minutes, you are running as if your life depended on it right? Great great job!
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Thanks Flor! :rose: I was hoping it was something like that. I've never been a very good runner, so hopefully I am improving and exerting more effort.

Ilk said:
Hey Lulu sweetie!!!!!!!

Doing great!! keep it up....

I do think its normal for cardio to start lagging... yeah thats normal...
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ILK!!!!! :heart: Tanky.

imraan47 said:
Great thread and i see great improvements for lulu.. Keep it up girl and from the last pics, i think you look great and dont think you need to do this anymore. But keep it up, and keep going. Only you know where you want to get!
Cheers
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Thank you kindly, Sir.:) I will continue towards my goals and I can thank this wonderful forum for the great access and encouragement.
 
Cardio lagging UGH I know that drill... I think mine was due to slow/fast twitch muscle fibers in the beginning.. From all the explosive training & sprinting I think my fast twitch took over.

These days it's from all the time off and lack of cardio. grr.
 
Thanks for the heads up, Bunny.:) I think I need to do some research on muscle use in relation to this explosive training.
 
Morning ladies!

I thought I'd post a little about my vocation. I am a visual artist (painter, stained glass, puppets, animation) currently working on my own old-school, cel animation, a re-interpretation of the Myth of Persephone.

I've also started to give live action script writing a shot. I have one script completed and registered and am working on a second. A film forum I belong to is having a 10 minute script competition and I thought I'd enter. I've got some loglines and wondered if you wouldn't mind reading them and forwarding an opinion on what would interest you as a viewer? They are written with a full length in mind, but I should be able to edit for a teaser feel.


Exiled heretic regrets altering L-fields to create the world of his dreams then tries to re-create 'home' through re-radiating the only visual reference left of that world, a set of 1939 encyclopedias.

A meek Indian boy discovers a vein of lignite set aflame by a wounded warrior from space for a ritualistic suicide, only to learn the fiery lode snakes under Las Vegas, he must not only stop the suicide but enlist the apathetic alien's help to save LV.

When a despairing artist recognizes a US Marshall as her mother's killer, she volunteers to illustrate his campaign to bring in an Indian Chief then realizes the most righteous retribution would be to set Crazy Horse free

Believing she's capturing spirits with a magic lantern, an ostracized, backwoods girl stumbles upon a portable transistor TV only to discover she can affect the broadcasted programming, including stopping a forecasted catastrophe approaching the area.

A stroke victim needs the help of Jack Pine Gypsies to herd his only friends, wild mustangs, from Statusphere Bowl before a methane mining company releases toxic water into the basin.

A winged waif saves the orphaned Bertrand Russell from suicide, inspiring the future Nobel Prize winner to formulate his concept of symbolic logic

Mourning mother commissions the re-creation of a Kepler celestial cup to hold her son's ashes, then discovers the vessel opens the highway to hell which she choses to travel with her damned child.

When a cash strapped town council claims to have a relic of Casey Jones, a timid train historian arrives to refute the claim but soon discovers, not only 'home', but the same fate as the fallen hero.


Thanks for reading:)
 
LuluDeren said:
Thanks for the heads up, Bunny.:) I think I need to do some research on muscle use in relation to this explosive training.
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Let me know



Believing she's capturing spirits with a magic lantern, an ostracized, backwoods girl stumbles upon a portable transistor TV only to discover she can affect the broadcasted programming, including stopping a forecasted catastrophe approaching the area.

I like this one

A stroke victim needs the help of Jack Pine Gypsies to herd his only friends, wild mustangs, from Statusphere Bowl before a methane mining company releases toxic water into the basin.
I think this one could be a bit more catchy written another way. I'm not a writer...

A methane mining company is about to release toxic water into the basin of
Statusphere Bowl, will Jack Pine Gypsies help a stroke victim herd his only friends, wild mustangs, in time? Or will the lethal liquid devour them all?

I'm not sure if you are trying to make someone want to think they have to come see this play/read a book... but catchy lines and cliff hangers work well on me... ;)
 
Hi Gymgurl, Treilin, and Jenscats! :hug: x 3 :)


treilin said:
Let me know
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Thanks Treil, that would be greatly appreciated if you could post some links:)


treilin said:
Believing she's capturing spirits with a magic lantern, an ostracized, backwoods girl stumbles upon a portable transistor TV only to discover she can affect the broadcasted programming, including stopping a forecasted catastrophe approaching the area.

I like this one

A stroke victim needs the help of Jack Pine Gypsies to herd his only friends, wild mustangs, from Statusphere Bowl before a methane mining company releases toxic water into the basin.
I think this one could be a bit more catchy written another way. I'm not a writer...

A methane mining company is about to release toxic water into the basin of
Statusphere Bowl, will Jack Pine Gypsies help a stroke victim herd his only friends, wild mustangs, in time? Or will the lethal liquid devour them all?

I'm not sure if you are trying to make someone want to think they have to come see this play/read a book... but catchy lines and cliff hangers work well on me... ;)
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I really appreciate you reading my loglines, Treil.:rose: I'm glad you like the girl and transistor tv one, that's my favorite, too.

Also, great improvement you made on the mining company logline....I'm gonna change it. I am trying to submit something that the judges will forward into the filmmaking competition so you're right, it needs to be VERY catchy. Tankyyyyyyyyyyy:D
 
Well, I'm a big slob....and I blame it all on Thanksgiving and the trimmings, starting with a tin of sugared candy fruit slices.:D

On a good note, I just got my Marcy bench delivered....finally, I can do proper leg extensions and curls!
 
How did you come up with those ideas for the scripts? Pretty creative Lulu.

Glad you enjoyed Tday :) Yay new toys!!
 
*Bunny* said:
How did you come up with those ideas for the scripts? Pretty creative Lulu.

Glad you enjoyed Tday :) Yay new toys!!
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Thanks Bunny! :rose: That is what happens when I have too much sugar....and commit my semi-state ramblings to paper:lol:

Hey Florencia!!!:huggies: :heart:
 
Hi LuLu!!! Thanks for your coment on my log...As always well appreciated!
Are you freezing @ the mountains? keep layers of clothing and avoid that sugar...when you crave something sweet....JUST lick your finger...:wink: sugar!!!LOL
 
Great advice, Flor! Last week was pretty cold...some single digits fahrenheit, right now-a BALMY 38 degrees F:D.

On a sadder note...my mom just called to inform me that a distant cousin (third) has been killed in Iraq. He was only 22 years old and was, apparently, killed by a roadside bomb...we have no further news other than they think other Minnesotans were killed from his company. I had never meet Bryan but it's very sad to think his life was cut short. Please keep him, along with all our troops, in your prayers. Thank you, Ladies.
 
Sorry to hear that Lulu!!

Awww... Such a shame...

Thoughts are with you... :heart:
 
I am sorry to hear..So many lives hurt by war...Lets keep being friendly here...at least there will be one place free of violence..EF women's forum!!!:heart:
 
LuluDeren said:
Great advice, Flor! Last week was pretty cold...some single digits fahrenheit, right now-a BALMY 38 degrees F:D.

On a sadder note...my mom just called to inform me that a distant cousin (third) has been killed in Iraq. He was only 22 years old and was, apparently, killed by a roadside bomb...we have no further news other than they think other Minnesotans were killed from his company. I had never meet Bryan but it's very sad to think his life was cut short. Please keep him, along with all our troops, in your prayers. Thank you, Ladies.
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Lulu, I am so sorry for your loss. Even though you never met him he was still your family and that's all that matters. Too many young men and women have lost their lives over here and their families are left alone to put the pieces of their lives back together. I would like to ask all of you to just take a few minutes out of your day to please pray for all of the servicemembers serving here in Iraq. That simple act means more than anything.
 
I would have asked this in the shadow project sticky, but it's locked...and I didn't want to start a thread for this question: I have a friend who is vegan and I would like to know if Shadow's nutrition plan could be modified. I understand the protein requirement can be fulfilled with 'complete protein combos(?)' like beans and rice. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.:) Thanks again!
 
LuluDeren said:
Thank you so much for your sentiments, Bunny, Flor, and Jamie Lynn.
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If you don't know, any U.S. soldier over there is definitely a brother/sister to me and everyone is especially dear to keep our country the way it is. Just check my sig...
To another fallen soldier :rose:

Memories...

Sorry 4 your loss :heart:
 
LuluDeren said:
I would have asked this in the shadow project sticky, but it's locked...and I didn't want to start a thread for this question: I have a friend who is vegan and I would like to know if Shadow's nutrition plan could be modified. I understand the protein requirement can be fulfilled with 'complete protein combos(?)' like beans and rice. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.:) Thanks again!
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Sure....


what type of vegan??


Could milk egg protein be substitited??
 
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