nycgirl's Food & Training Log

[nycgirl]

so....tell me:


1 - How is the 5x5 working for you?

2 - How is bodyweight?

3 - Strength?

It is working out really well. I'm glad I doing it. I don't think I ever pushed myself this hard in the gym. I'm amazed at how fast the amount of weight I use for my squats, deadlifts and bench press excercises are increasing. I'm seeing great improvements re: strength, especially in my upper body. I'm definitely gaining muscle in my back and chest.

I'm going to weigh myself on Sat., so I will have to get back to you on my weight. I don't think my weight has changed much, however, I can tell I'm losing body fat. I need to get back to doing the HIIT on a regular basis.

 

[The Shadow]

Perfect......I have ALWAYS believed in hitting the gym...hitting it HARD...and then recovering...


WELL DONE

 

[Miss24k]

Good job girl, keep it up

 

[nycgirl]

Good Morning everyone!

Slept late and did some chores this morning. Will do the HIIT this evening (I have my gym clothes already laid out - no excuses for me to not get it done).

6:30am - 1 ALA

6:45am - 2 scoops of PP mixed with water

9:30am - 20 almonds and 1 mug of green tea

12:45 - 1 large salad (5 cups of romaine lettuce; 1 cup of grilled chicken breast, 1/2 cup of chopped tomato, 1/2 cup of chopped cucumber, 2T of black beans, 5 broccoli flowerets, 2T of chopped green bell pepper and 2T of low cal. ranch dressing)

Totals (for my reference) - Calories: 721; Carbs - 35; Fats - 25; Protein - 93
Water: Just started my 3rd liter

I must say, I thought I would be starving following Shadow's diet. I'm actually quite full. When I lift, I will add in more carbs (that 5x5 program causes my muscles to beg for food). But this diet will be perfect for my cardio days.

 

[nycgirl]

12:45 - 1 large salad (5 cups of romaine lettuce; 1 cup of grilled chicken breast, 1/2 cup of chopped tomato, 1/2 cup of chopped cucumber, 2T of black beans, 5 broccoli flowerets, 2T of chopped green bell pepper and 2T of low cal. ranch dressing)

Totals (for my reference) - Calories: 721; Carbs - 35; Fats - 25; Protein - 93
Water: Just started my 3rd liter

I must say, I thought I would be starving following Shadow's diet. I'm actually quite full. When I lift, I will add in more carbs (that 5x5 program causes my muscles to beg for food). But this diet will be perfect for my cardio days.

3:35 - 2 scoops of PP mixed w/ water

7:50 - HIIT Cardio(Arc Trainer): 10 minute warm-up @ resistance level 30; 30 seconds @ Resistance 45; 60 seconds @ resistance 35 - 8 cycles; 3 minute cool down (Max Heart Rate - 179)

9:00 - 1 cup of chicken breast w/ 1 cup of sweet potato and 1 cup of whole leaf spinach

Totals (for my reference) - Calories: 1367; Carbs - 86 (24%); Fats - 35 (20%); Protein - 181 (56%)
Water: 4.5 liters

 

[nycgirl]

March 31, 2005

Good morning everyone!

4:45am - 1/4 cup of oatmeal w/ 2 egg whites

5:30am - Workout: Weights & Cardio
Bench Press - 5x5: 20lbs added on
(This was difficult; had to stop after 3 rep of 4th & 5th set to rest and than get the final 2 reps done; Did all of the sets & reps - will go up 5lbs, however, will not be shocked if I have to drop the weight.)
Barbell Rows - 5x5: 20lbs added on (3 sets palms up/2 sets palms down)
(Not hard at all; will increase weight 5lbs)
Deadlifts - 1x20: 30lbs added on
(Easier than the set on Tues.; will increase weight 5lbs next week)
Standing Calf Raises (machine) - 2x20: 80lbs
Hammer Strength Ab Curl Machine - 2x20: 30lbs

Light Cardio (Arc Trainer) - 20 minutes
6:50 - 1 ALA

7:15 - 2 scoops of PP and 2T of oats mixed w/ water

9:15 - 1 cup of sweet potato, 1/3 cup of string beans and 2T of chicken (I wanted this meal to be more carb dense; will definitely get the required amount of protein by the end of the day)

Totals - TBA
Water: 2 liters so far

 

[The Shadow]

Nice Job

 

[*Bunny*]

Dont you just love the arc trainer??... I will own one some day.... our gym Just got 3 more WOO HOO!!!

 

[nycgirl]

Dont you just love the arc trainer??... I will own one some day.... our gym Just got 3 more WOO HOO!!!

I do love it. It is now my favorite cardio machine. It makes HIIT more enjoyable. I don't think I will have a problem getting the HIIT done any more. Thanks to you, I rediscovered this machine. I would love to get own one.

 

[*Bunny*]

Thanks to you, I rediscovered this machine. I would love to get own one.

AWWWWWW

Keep up the awesome job pretty lady