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So, i've been reading through the forums for a few weeks now trying to get some info/ideas on my own personal endeavors in the gym and more so, how to reach all the goals...and though there is SOOO much knowledgeable info...i'm not sure i'm any less clueless than where i started. Pfft. So, I turn to you wise folks for some advice, guidance, help, perhaps a swift kick in the rear.
Let me break it down for ya: I'm a single mommy and am two months shy of 25...and though i carry my weight well...that's just it, i'm tired of carrying it. Three years ago I managed to gain 70lbs with pregnancy. (that's a 10 year old person people) :/ I did manage to lose most of the weight (seems it's easier to gain in 9 mos than to lose it...whew!) but never really got back to the pre-pregnancy stage. So my goal you ask, I want to be at 135...and rock hard. Abs, legs, arms, shoulders, toes, everything. I have great genetics but not 100% sure how to get where i want to be. I want my thighs trimmed down and toned up, same with the booty, want my abs cut and defined...i guess all in all i want to drop the weight and tone up to the max. (note: i don't want my gender questioned though, if you know what i mean...no hoss mode) Take a peek at my pics and any of you who have a keen eye...please please please share your knowledge with me. I want it all to be TIGHT and to do it right.
My stats:
5'7
150-ish (haven't weighed in about 2 weeks)
Waist: 33'
(not sure what other stats you need...i'd be more than willing to provide)
As of 02.20.05, I started a serious diet and workout schedule (for me of course). But I don't know if what i'm doing even makes sense for what i'm going for. Here's what it looks like:
6:30am: 30-35 minutes cardio (elyptical @ level 10). Back in the gym that night to train. So I'm doing two a days six days a week. One of my days I do a high intensity cardio class.
Day 1: legs, booty, calves, abs
Day 2: chest, tri's, bi's
Day 3: shoulders, back, abs
Cardio/Workout: 6 days a week
Pre-workout: 1 banana w/ 1/2 tsp peanut butter (the real nasty stuff)
Breakfast: 1 cup egg beaters or 4 egg whites, 2-3 slices turkey bacon, 1 glass water
Mid morn snack: Fat free yogurt w/2 tbsp granola or an apple 1 glass of water
Lunch: grilled chicken salad w/fat free balsamic vinegarette (sometimes a few almonds or sunflower seeds sprinkled on top) or tuna salad
Afternoon snack: EAS protein bar
Dinner: 1 grilled chicken breast w/ 1.5 cups green veggie or salad or salmon and veggies.
I'm up to inhaling a gallon of water a day. Some days a little more. Also, just recently began taking Hydroxycut...any good??
I want to drop 20lbs and really tighten up my body and want to know if I stick to it, is a major transformation feasible and a reasonable goal by May 1, 2005?? Is my routine any good? How about the food intake? Anything I should shift, change, add, or eliminate? I'm pretty strong for a chic, should I be doing low weight high rep or challenge myself with both weight and rep?
Can i possibly ask anymore questions in one sitting? (sorry!) Any advice, suggestions, guidance, constructive criticism is highly welcomed and greatly appreciated! Just be nice with the commentary on the pics.
I want to be one fly mommy and feel good about myself by the summer time and really committed to doing whatever it takes to reach my goals.
Can't wait for the feedback!! Thanks so much!!
Let me break it down for ya: I'm a single mommy and am two months shy of 25...and though i carry my weight well...that's just it, i'm tired of carrying it. Three years ago I managed to gain 70lbs with pregnancy. (that's a 10 year old person people) :/ I did manage to lose most of the weight (seems it's easier to gain in 9 mos than to lose it...whew!) but never really got back to the pre-pregnancy stage. So my goal you ask, I want to be at 135...and rock hard. Abs, legs, arms, shoulders, toes, everything. I have great genetics but not 100% sure how to get where i want to be. I want my thighs trimmed down and toned up, same with the booty, want my abs cut and defined...i guess all in all i want to drop the weight and tone up to the max. (note: i don't want my gender questioned though, if you know what i mean...no hoss mode) Take a peek at my pics and any of you who have a keen eye...please please please share your knowledge with me. I want it all to be TIGHT and to do it right.
My stats:
5'7
150-ish (haven't weighed in about 2 weeks)
Waist: 33'
(not sure what other stats you need...i'd be more than willing to provide)
As of 02.20.05, I started a serious diet and workout schedule (for me of course). But I don't know if what i'm doing even makes sense for what i'm going for. Here's what it looks like:
6:30am: 30-35 minutes cardio (elyptical @ level 10). Back in the gym that night to train. So I'm doing two a days six days a week. One of my days I do a high intensity cardio class.
Day 1: legs, booty, calves, abs
Day 2: chest, tri's, bi's
Day 3: shoulders, back, abs
Cardio/Workout: 6 days a week
Pre-workout: 1 banana w/ 1/2 tsp peanut butter (the real nasty stuff)
Breakfast: 1 cup egg beaters or 4 egg whites, 2-3 slices turkey bacon, 1 glass water
Mid morn snack: Fat free yogurt w/2 tbsp granola or an apple 1 glass of water
Lunch: grilled chicken salad w/fat free balsamic vinegarette (sometimes a few almonds or sunflower seeds sprinkled on top) or tuna salad
Afternoon snack: EAS protein bar
Dinner: 1 grilled chicken breast w/ 1.5 cups green veggie or salad or salmon and veggies.
I'm up to inhaling a gallon of water a day. Some days a little more. Also, just recently began taking Hydroxycut...any good??
I want to drop 20lbs and really tighten up my body and want to know if I stick to it, is a major transformation feasible and a reasonable goal by May 1, 2005?? Is my routine any good? How about the food intake? Anything I should shift, change, add, or eliminate? I'm pretty strong for a chic, should I be doing low weight high rep or challenge myself with both weight and rep?
Can i possibly ask anymore questions in one sitting? (sorry!) Any advice, suggestions, guidance, constructive criticism is highly welcomed and greatly appreciated! Just be nice with the commentary on the pics.
I want to be one fly mommy and feel good about myself by the summer time and really committed to doing whatever it takes to reach my goals.
Can't wait for the feedback!! Thanks so much!!
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heh. I really appreciate and need the encouragement. Thanks soooo much!! 
