New Years Challenge?

[jmmc]

Who is in? I am starting today - why wait!
Goals will be to train and eat clean - as close to clean with out driving myself crazy! Want to get back to 110 or lower - sorry shadow - I know you hate scales(!) I have 2 pair of jeans that will be my yardstick!
I like to train am and pm. If I only train in the mornings I feel gross after work and head straight for the chardonnay! Doing something in the evening will get blood flowing after a long day at work.
Cardio will be running and stairmaster.
It is amazing how difficult it is to run now that I am fatter! I have to do cardio for body weight to move. I am lucky - according to others(!) to pack on muscle with out any problem.
Strenght now is good. I am benching just about 2x my body weight for a max. - Guess that is good - don't really know!
Realistically diet will consist of protein shakes, cottage cheese, tuna, loads of veg. and ----sorry to admit .....air popped popcorn! I know this food is nutritionally void but it is my drug of choice some evenings! If progress is really bad I will discontinue!
Should we post daily?

 

[Sassy69]

Congrats & good luck jm! I've already started a journal. lucidBlue has as well. Start a thread to keep it all together and let's see your progress!

 

[jmmc]

Congrats & good luck jm! I've already started a journal. lucidBlue has as well. Start a thread to keep it all together and let's see your progress!

Thanks!
Today:
4 mile run -pace was gross(!)
Chest workout
Protein shake post
2hrs later huge salad with 1/4cc mixed with a 3.3oz can of tuna and spicy mustard DELIC!
Probably do protein and veg for lunch
pm workout will be 30 min. stair master and a tri workout
Dinner with family will be veg/salad/protein
and then the dreaded tv snack time - either sfree jello or you know what!

 

[jenscats5]

Hey JM!! Good luck!!

While air-popped popcorn isn't the "clenest" food, you get to eat a lot of it for few calories & you get that "mouth-feel" that a lot of women crave... Try diff. seasonings for diff flavors -- parm cheese (if you use the real good stuff you only need a little bit for a lot of flavor), pepper, Cajun spice, etc....

Don't worry about your running pace for now -- it's more important that you're doing it!!

 

[PinkPanther]

I want to do this, too. However, my new year's resolutions are going to have to start the first of Feb. I am going to London/Dublin to study abroad, so there's no way I will be eating clean and working out as much as normal. Good luck with your goals jmmc!!
Keep us posted

PinkPanther

 

[toots13]

I am new to the group and say this and yeah, I'd like to be counted in. I would like to drop some fat I've managed to put on, as I usually am a little fitter and leaner.
So this morning did the Cycloops biketrainer for 1 hour 30 min. and will be lifting later today. Before cardio had 1/4 multigrain oatmeal, 1/4 scoop designer whey protien and 1/2 cup soy milk. It's about all I can ingest without getting sick. I will have a 1/2 scoop designer whey protien with mixed with water, soymilk and 2 tbsps sugar free chocolate Jello pudding. I have to admit that food is my drug of choice in the eveings lately and this how I have obatined my spare tire. I would like to participate in this challange and any feed back will be welcomed. Good luck to all.
Toots13

 

[jmmc]

I am new to the group and say this and yeah, I'd like to be counted in. I would like to drop some fat I've managed to put on, as I usually am a little fitter and leaner.
So this morning did the Cycloops biketrainer for 1 hour 30 min. and will be lifting later today. Before cardio had 1/4 multigrain oatmeal, 1/4 scoop designer whey protien and 1/2 cup soy milk. It's about all I can ingest without getting sick. I will have a 1/2 scoop designer whey protien with mixed with water, soymilk and 2 tbsps sugar free chocolate Jello pudding. I have to admit that food is my drug of choice in the eveings lately and this how I have obatined my spare tire. I would like to participate in this challange and any feed back will be welcomed. Good luck to all.
Toots13

Good for you! If we check in daily we can keep on track!

 

[jmmc]

Hey JM!! Good luck!!

While air-popped popcorn isn't the "clenest" food, you get to eat a lot of it for few calories & you get that "mouth-feel" that a lot of women crave... Try diff. seasonings for diff flavors -- parm cheese (if you use the real good stuff you only need a little bit for a lot of flavor), pepper, Cajun spice, etc....

Don't worry about your running pace for now -- it's more important that you're doing it!!

Jen you are music to my ears!! You don't know how bad I beat myself up for the fact that I eat this and it is not onn anyones list of foods!
Thanks again! - ps - vermont is toooo cold!!

 

[The Shadow]

Who is in? I am starting today - why wait!
Goals will be to train and eat clean - as close to clean with out driving myself crazy! Want to get back to 110 or lower - sorry shadow - I know you hate scales(!) I have 2 pair of jeans that will be my yardstick!
I like to train am and pm. If I only train in the mornings I feel gross after work and head straight for the chardonnay! Doing something in the evening will get blood flowing after a long day at work.
Cardio will be running and stairmaster.
It is amazing how difficult it is to run now that I am fatter! I have to do cardio for body weight to move. I am lucky - according to others(!) to pack on muscle with out any problem.
Strenght now is good. I am benching just about 2x my body weight for a max. - Guess that is good - don't really know!
Realistically diet will consist of protein shakes, cottage cheese, tuna, loads of veg. and ----sorry to admit .....air popped popcorn! I know this food is nutritionally void but it is my drug of choice some evenings! If progress is really bad I will discontinue!
Should we post daily?

did you say 2x bodyweight??



what do you weigh?

 

[*MissFit*]

hmm i cant bench my own weight.. well i dunno.. maybe is hould try

 

[Daisy_Girl]

hmm i cant bench my own weight.. well i dunno.. maybe is hould try

This may go without saying....BUT... make SURE you have a *reliable* spotter. DO NOT try benching (or lifting anything) considerably more weight without someone there to catch it if you need.

 

[The Shadow]

Im still stuck on the 2x bench for a woman.......that would win a LOT of pling comps

 

[jenscats5]

Im still stuck on the 2x bench for a woman.......that would win a LOT of pling comps

True dat...... I certainly can't bench my own bodyweight (~140).........

 

[Daisy_Girl]

True dat...... I certainly can't bench my own bodyweight (~140).........

lol, I can't bench 1/2 my own weight, but then again, I haven't benched in years......I hate benching.

 

[The Shadow]

wait.......she said she wants to get back to 110...so that means a 225 bench??


...thats only about 45 pounds off the world record.....

 

[Sassy69]

wait.......she said she wants to get back to 110...so that means a 225 bench??


...thats only about 45 pounds off the world record.....

BEEFFFFFFFFFFCAKE! I dunno. Need a recheck on that statement jmmc?

My best ever was just a little more than my body weight for a handful of reps and a vigilant spotter.

 

[jmmc]

Oh boy! Glad to see your responses! My strength is pretty good I guess! When training with a trainer at my gym - he was a 3 time gold medal winner - strength - he is now in his 60's and is a ball to work out with! He really pushes me. He concentrates on the basics - anyway, I maxed at 182 the last time I was with him. - So that is it -
My legs are weak and my diet stinks! Lots of room for improvement so do not be impressed!

 

[jmmc]

Started today with a protein shake and coffee on the way to work out.
Today is legs and biceps
Definately glad to see 2004 end! Have high hopes for 2005 - starting here!
Happy New Years all!

 

[The Shadow]

Oh boy! Glad to see your responses! My strength is pretty good I guess! When training with a trainer at my gym - he was a 3 time gold medal winner - strength - he is now in his 60's and is a ball to work out with! He really pushes me. He concentrates on the basics - anyway, I maxed at 182 the last time I was with him. - So that is it -
My legs are weak and my diet stinks! Lots of room for improvement so do not be impressed!

You benched 2x (182) at what weight??

90?

 

[believeNme]

I'm IN!!! =) I started my diet today, and am going to start the HEAVY lifting i've always been afraid of! I tried goin heavy today and i feel REALLY buky, but that prob. b/c i ate everything in sight yesteday (last horah!!!) Nervous about it, but its worth a shot! Im so serious about it, i want it bad!!! Lean that is

 

[miz L]

WOW, 2x bodyweight is amazing. jm, good shit. At my prime i was like 120 benching 130.

But anyways, i'd like to get in on this progress report thread. the diet and workout start Monday, the day i get back to school. My workouts rock but my diet could improve, so this should be the perfect motivation.

Arite so I'm 18 y.o., 5'3", 130-132 lbs. I'm a little softer than i would like, but i know i've got some good muscle underneath so I'm looking to cut about 10 or so lbs and look real lean.

u know what, screw Monday. I'm starting this sunday.. Man I love this peer motivational shit! thanks for starting this jm.

 

[ASU]

Count me in guys! Starting tomorrow morning!!!

 

[miz L]

Two days in. Going strong, feelin great!

 

[FigureSkater]

I'm in!!! I started back yesterday.

I was cutting July, Aug, mid-September and lost 20 pounds, then switched to just maintaining my weight for a few months when things got hectic. Now it's back to work!!! My goal is to lose 10-20 more pounds (I'll stop when I'm happy). I'd like to have at least 10 gone by the end of February.

 

[GiaDona]

I'm in! Guess it's been about a week or so that I'm back into my routine. (not counting new year's eve eating/drinking).

Current stats: Height 5'5, Weight 142 lbs, Body Fat: 19.5%

Workout:
Day 1 :
Chest and Back

Chest
Flat Barbell Bench Press : 2 x 8 reps
Low Incline Dumbbell Press : 2 x 8 reps
Dips : 2 x 8 reps

Back
Chin ups : 2 x 8 reps
Deadlifts : 2 x 8 reps
Barbell Rows : 2 x 8 reps

20 min cardio


Day 2 :
Cardio 40 min + abs

Day 3 :
Legs

Squats : 2 x 8 reps
Hack Squats : 2 x 8 reps
Leg Curls : 2 x 8 reps
Leg Abductor/Inductor: 2 x 8 reps each
Straight Legged Deadlifts : 2 x 8 reps
Standing Calve Raises : 4 x 10 reps
Leg kickbacks with weights (for butt) 2 x 8 per leg

Cardio 20 min

Day 4 :
Cardio 40 min + abs

Day 5 :
Shoulders, Triceps and Biceps

Shoulders
Military Press in Rack : 2 x 8 reps
Seated Dumbbell Press : 2 x 8 reps
Standing Lateral Raises : 2 x 10 reps

20 min cardio

Triceps :
Narrow Grip bench Press : 2 x 8 reps
French Press : 2 x 8 reps

Biceps :
Barbell Curls : 2 x 8 reps
Hammer Curls : 2 x 8 reps

Day 6 : OFF

Day 7 : OFF

Food: Try my BEST for clean eating at 40/30/30 (P/C/F) with about 5 meals per day. One cheat day over the weekend but try to keep that really at one cheat meal or one cheat item, rather than going crazy the whole day.