Que's Journey begins

[que_66]

Wednesday's food:

Breakfast
1 pk low sugar maple and brown sugar oatmeal
48 oz coffee w/splenda & fat free creamer

Snack
13 celery sticks

Lunch
6 oz cottage cheese
12 oz tuna, water-packed, drained

Snack
24 oz coffee w/splenda & ff creamer
(Didn't have a food snack because some retard forgot to pack enough celery for the day.)

Dinner
6 oz chicken breast
2 cups green beans, drained
*1 tbsp butter
*1 c corn flakes
(*butter in green beans & chicken coated w/crushed corn flakes.....my daughter forgot I was back on my diet.)

Late Snack
8 oz chocolate whey shake.

Target Calorie range: 1600 - 1920
Target Protein range: 160-240

Daily totals:
totals for today: Fat: 24%, Carbs: 32%, Protein: 44%
Calories: 1817, Fat (g): 45, Carbs (g): 144, Protein (g): 187

Is it just me or did "tard-mart" purposely put the juices, sport drinks & koolaid in the same aisle as the cookies?

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[que_66]

Help needed from the ladies......

I don't belong to a gym but a new gym in town is running a special rate for new members - $12 per month with no requirement to sign up for any specified length of time. I told my kids that I wanted a membership for my birthday but I don't think I want to wait till June. I'm considering purchasing the membership and letting the kids pay for additional months. I know that if I pay money for it I will make myself go and workout.

Here's the question(s):

I know they have bikes and treadmills (you can see them thru the window) but if weight training is what I want - what type of equipment should I be looking for when I go and tour the facility?

What other questions should I be asking?

Do you design your workout routine based on your goals or based on what equipment is available at the gym you go to?


Here's the list of amenities from their website:
Kids' Room: The Kids' Room is available at a nominal fee and may be purchased at the front desk. Prices and hours vary so please check with the front desk for current pricing and hours. There is no minimum time usage; however, there is a two-hour maximum. Mon.- Fri. 8:45 AM - 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Sunday - No Kids Room
Tanning: Prices vary slightly with each location. Pre-paid cards are available for greater savings.
Equipment Training : Our equipment trainers are available by appointment only at no extra charge. Please stop by the front desk or call to schedule your free 30-minute session.
Showers: Showers and lockers are available during your visit and are handicap accessible. Please remember to bring a towel and lock with you on each visit.
Personal Trainers: Available on an individually contracted basis. Contact information can be found at the front desk.

Other features available:
• No long term contracts
• No cancellation fees
• Free equipment instruction
• Great family plans
• Access to all locations at no additional charge
• Clean, friendly, comfortable atmosphere
• Picture ID secure entry
• TV and Sound Systems
• Plenty of equipment provides no waiting on cardio, strength or free weights.
• Stretching area with mats, exercise balls and medicine balls
• Open long hours - 7 days a week
• Vending Machines
• Handicap access

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 5 AM to 10 PM
Friday: 5 AM to 9 PM
Saturday: 7 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 8AM to 6 PM


I'm also considering posting "before pics" but I'm afraid people might start power puking when they view it and then I'd get in trouble by EF and get banned or something ......

I'm kinda freakin out about this whole situation......

 

[que_66]

I just feel like going to that gym now and checking things out......

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Help needed from the ladies......

I'm also considering posting "before pics" but I'm afraid people might start power puking when they view it and then I'd get in trouble by EF and get banned or something ......

You've got to be kiddin me lol

This will only motivate you more to stay on track.. No one knows who you are, block off your face and your golden ...

Join the transformation crew on here, we are many

 

[que_66]

Thursday's food:

Breakfast
1 pk low sugar maple and brown sugar oatmeal
48 oz coffee w/splenda & fat free creamer

Snack
13 celery sticks

Lunch
8 oz cottage cheese
12 oz tuna, water-packed, drained

Snack
12 celery sticks

Dinner
5 oz chicken breast
1/4 c. green beans, drained
1/2 c. brown rice

Late Snack
16 oz chocolate whey shake.

Target Calorie range: 1600 - 1920
Target Protein range: 160-240

Daily totals:
totals for today: Fat: 20%, Carbs: 32%, Protein: 48%
Calories: 1856, Fat (g): 39, Carbs (g): 147, Protein (g): 211

I stayed within my ranges!
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Friday Morning:
I weighed myself this morning before my shower and I'm back down to 158 lbs from 162.5 lbs from Monday's weigh in. I figure it's just the extra water weight from all the junk I ate last week. (Damn those honey buns!)

Gym update:
I went to the gym that was offering such a special rate to see what the catch is. (Yes, I read the fine print) It seems that as the monthly fee goes down the joining fee goes up. Imagine that.

Regular fees are:
Joining fee: $99 (one time fee)
Processing fee: $20 (one time fee)
Monthly dues: $19.95
Total for 1 year: $358.40

Special Rate from sales flyer:
Joining fee: $188 (one time fee)
Processing fee: $20 (one time fee)
Monthly dues: $12
Total for 1 year: $352.00​

Is it just me or does that seem a little underhanded? I would only save $6.40 over the "regular" price. I'm very disappointed.

 

[*Bunny*]

I'm not going to even say how much my gyms cost ... both of them

lol



Great job for staying in you cals Q!

 

[Roonytunes]

I'm not going to even say how much my gyms cost ... both of them

lol

Yeah, I don't want to talk about how much I spend on my gym and trainers either. But I figure I no longer eat or drink out like I used to, so it all evens out!

Que, I don't know what rates are like in your neck of the woods, but that does seem extremely reasonable for an entire year. I would not be able to find anything at all in that price range where I live!

 

[Lady Viking]

Re: Help needed from the ladies......

I know they have bikes and treadmills (you can see them thru the window) but if weight training is what I want - what type of equipment should I be looking for when I go and tour the facility?

Free weights, plates, barbells, place to squat & bench, multifaceted range of machines. That´s what first came into my mind.

 

[que_66]

Thank you ladies!

I just found out that our company DOES have a corporate rate with a local gym (the nicest one in town according to my ex) for a rate of $25 per month and the only other fee is a $50 joining fee if you want to go month to month but that fee is waived if you want to sign up for a year.

25 x 12 = 300.00 w/contract
or
25 x 12 = 300.00 + 50.00 = 350.00 for 1 yr month to month.

Looks like the rates are very close among the gyms in town. Here is the link for this gym http://site.mawebcenters.com/totalfitness/index.html

 

[que_66]

Well I think I might just HAVE to go check out this gym and see what they have and probably sign up.......

I'm so excited and I feel totally stupid for being so excited about actually WANTING to workout repeatedly and probably to the point that even my eyelashes will be hurting. I'm 39, not 12.

I just hope I'm not dissapointed with my visit and of course I'll let you know.

 

[que_66]

Friday's food: 3/17/06

Breakfast
1 pk low sugar maple and brown sugar oatmeal
48 oz coffee w/splenda & fat free creamer

Snack
9 celery sticks
24 oz coffee w/splenda & fat free creamer

Lunch
8 oz cottage cheese
12 oz tuna, water-packed, drained
2 c. green beans, drained
24 oz coffee w/splenda & fat free creamer

Snack
9 celery sticks

Dinner
6 oz Tyson fully cooked seasoned steak strips (OMG I ate the whole bag!)

Late Snack will be
16 oz chocolate whey shake.

Target Calorie range: 1600 - 1920
Target Protein range: 160-240

Daily totals:
totals for today: Fat: 20%, Carbs: 34%, Protein: 46%
Calories: 1894, Fat (g): 39, Carbs (g): 155, Protein (g): 203

I stayed within my ranges and tomorrow I will re-weigh and adjust my ranges as needed.

 

[que_66]

I DID IT!!! I BOUGHT A GYM MEMBERSHIP THIS EVENING!!!​

MY VERY FIRST ONE - SINCE I PAID FOR IT I *HAVE* TO GO WORK OUT BECAUSE NOW THERE IS MONEY INVOLVED!!!

I'm big enough to admit that I'm absolutely terrified.
I'm afraid I'll let myself down.
I'm afraid I won't work the right parts at the right times.
I'm afraid I won't pack the right stuff for the gym.


The gym owner is Mark Perry - he placed 5th in the Men's North American Bodybuilding Champoinships in September of 2005.

 

[que_66]

I get up with the grandbaby every morning and she's spending the weekend with papaw so I got to sleep in this morning - - it felt soooooooooo good!

I weighed myself and I'm back down to 158 lbs so I need to adjust my calorie/protein ranges on fitday. This weight was the weight I was at just before the crap fairy emptied his load in my life. I had plateau'd.

I have my official gym orientation on Wednesday where they show me how to use the machines and discuss my nutritional needs and fitness goals. I'm excited, anxious, scared & happy all at the same time. It's weird.

On today's agenda: clean house, do laundry, take body measurements and finish putting the embossing leveler on the kitchen floor so that I can lay the new tile.
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Here's a pic of my grandbaby that was taken last nite.
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[que_66]

Saturday's food: 3/18/06

Breakfast (I slept in)
1 pk low sugar maple and brown sugar oatmeal
48 oz coffee w/splenda & fat free creamer

Snack/Lunch
6 oz Tyson precooked Buffalo chicken strips
24 oz coffee w/splenda & fat free creamer

Dinner (around 4pm)
Sbway Veggie salad w/ff italian dressing

Snack
4 tbsp Skppy Natural PnutButter. (I'm not in love w/pb but this was really good)

Late Snack will be
16 oz chocolate whey shake.

Target Calorie range: 1580 - 1896
Target Protein range: 158-237

Daily totals:
totals for today: Fat: 28%, Carbs: 32%, Protein: 40%
Calories: 1840, Fat (g): 53, Carbs (g): 156, Protein (g): 173

I stayed within my ranges again today even though my food was a little dorked up due to sleeping in and working on the kitchen floor.

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I took my body measurements today. Very scary. I had the tape measure taught but not tight. I did it myself so the numbers may not be exact but they're close. No point in lying to myself by fudging the numbers.

Here are my stats before ever hitting a gym. All body measurements are in inches with .5 = 1/2", .75 = 3/4":
Age: 39
H: 5' 4"
W: 158
Bra sz: 36DD
Jean sz: 10
wrist: 5.5
mid-forearm: 8.0
bicep: 10.5
neck: 12.75
chest: 33.75 (just under the boobs)
natural waistline: 34.5
hips: 39
mid-thigh: 21
mid-calf: 12.75
ankle: 8.5 (just above the bone)
Genetics: not in my favor, most family members are "farm stock" (thick, big-boned, heavy frames)

As soon as I can get some before pics of myself I'll get them posted, HOWEVER, I will not be held responsible for any gastrointestinal condition(s) irratated or created by the viewing of said pics.

 

[mermaid]

YOU GO GIRL!!!

Don't be embarrassed or terrified, you are here making huge steps to improve yourself, there is nothing at all wrong with that no matter where you start from.

Cute granbaby!

 

[que_66]

I just picked up my gym pass and I feel like a teenager who's parents just handed the keys to the family vehicle over for the first time and said have fun!

Silly huh?

 

[que_66]

Sunday's food: 3/19/06

Breakfast
1 pk low sugar maple and brown sugar oatmeal
48 oz coffee w/splenda & ff creamer

Snack
8 oz cottage cheese
3 oz pink salmon

Lunch
6 oz Tyson cooked steak strips.
20 oz coffee w/plenda & ff creamer

Snack
1/2 c Skppy Natural PnutButter. (I wasn't paying attn, I zoned while eating it so I'm not really sure of the amount. )

Dinner and late snack - not sure since I woofed the peanut butter.

I haven't had a cheat meal since last Sunday...maybe my pnutbutter overload was it.....hahahahaha

 

[getnfit06]

Good for you on the gym membership!! Hope you reach your goals ASAP!!!

 

[que_66]

Sunday's food: 3/19/06

Breakfast
1 pk low sugar maple and brown sugar oatmeal
48 oz coffee w/splenda & ff creamer

Snack
8 oz cottage cheese
3 oz pink salmon

Lunch
6 oz Tyson cooked steak strips.
20 oz coffee w/plenda & ff creamer

Snack
1/2 c Skppy Natural PnutButter. (I wasn't paying attn, I zoned while eating it so I'm not really sure of the amount. )

Dinner and late snack - not sure since I woofed the peanut butter.

I haven't had a cheat meal since last Sunday...maybe my pnutbutter overload was it.....hahahahaha

Dinner
6 oz Tyson Steak strips

Snack
Skppy Natural PnutButter (thank goodness the jar is empty now)

So today was my cheat day or my "Oh look I found $1.47 under the wagon" day.

 

[que_66]

My employer "forgot" they had a corporate discount at the gym..... SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, being the wonderful person that I am I sent an email requesting that they announce it in the company meeting.

Maybe if some of the "fluffier" employees joined the gym and lost a few pounds they wouldn't keep cranking the freaking A/C to the sub-artic range and giving me frostbit nips! I should not have to wear a parka and electric socks just to work INSIDE a building. If they crank it any lower I'll be P***ing ice cubes!

 

[que_66]

Monday: 3/20/06

I had stopped supps completely but I added some back today.
My current supplements are:
*Flintstone Complete multi vitamin. (Go ahead & laugh it’s all I have at the moment.)
*Calcium w/D - 600mg/125IU
*Vitamin C – 1000 mg
*Gentle Iron – 28 mg (Iron glycinate) I tend to run anemic & most iron supps irritate my stomach.
*ON Whey – chocolate w/2% milk. Between 8-16oz per day, usually in the evening because evening is when I can work out.
**Acetyl L-Carnitine w/Alpha Lipoic Acid – 400mg / 200mg (Won’t start this till ALA is gone)
***Alpha Lipoic Acid - 200 mg (trying to use this one up)
**** Acetyl L-Carnitine - ??mg (I was taking this and ran out. I’m switching to the combo pill)


Breakfast
1 pk low sugar maple and brown sugar oatmeal
48 oz coffee w/splenda & fat free creamer

Snack
13 celery sticks

Lunch
12 oz cottage cheese
6 oz tuna, water-packed, drained
20 oz coffee w/splenda & half & half

Snack
16 celery sticks

Dinner
6 oz Steak strips cooked in water w/garlic powder & MsDash
1 hard boiled egg white (the dog usually gets the yolk)

Late Snack will be
16 oz ON chocolate whey shake. This satifies my constant desire for chocolate.

Target Calorie range: 1580 - 1896
Target Protein range: 158 - 237

Daily totals: (if I don't change the food plan)
totals for today: Fat: 27%, Carbs: 25%, Protein: 48%
Calories: 1756, Fat (g): 51, Carbs (g): 111, Protein (g): 201

I will have stayed within my ranges!

If the scale is right I have lost about 5lbs. this last week since re-starting my diet. I know that most of that was water, honey bun, french fry & soda weight and that it probably won't be that drastic every week.

Now I will be changing my diet up a bit cuz I need to add some protein to my snack times and switch out my veggies & meats so I don't get food-bored.

I also get to start going to the gym this week and kickin my own a** into shape. I'm soooooooooo excited about that!

Being the anal-retentive person that I am (most IT people are like that) I printed up my list of fitness goals, what I was doing and where I wanted to go sort of thing and dropped it off at the gym for the trainer to review, hopefully before my orientation on Wednesday. Since we only get 1 hour of his time free.....I'm gonna squeeze every minute out of it! I also have printed the info that the fan-tabulous Jenscat5 ( ) sent me and I'll have it on hand as well.

I'm so freakin ready! muahhhhhh it's gonna be like bootcamp (USMC) all over again! (I liked bootcamp.....except for the candy-a** sissy's in my platoon buncha pansies shoulda stayed home.)

 

[que_66]

I woke up to about 3" of snow and it's still snowing.

 

[que_66]

I woke up to about 3" of snow and it's still snowing.

/rant
It's still snowing and it's 10:20 am & was supposed to have stopped by now.

All the systems are acting up because of the weather & I knew what my day was going to be like before I ever left the house.

Users keep calling me about the system issues that I can't fix but haven't said thanks for the ones that ARE fixed and then complain because I was actually at my desk and not in the server room fixing stuff. If you'd quit calling me I might actually be able to leave my desk, it's not like this hasn't happened before.

Half the IT department is out on vacation because it's Spring Break week here and the others that are missing live out in the middle of BFE and can't get here because of the snow.

/rant over- thanks for e-listening

 

[*Bunny*]

LOL

Sowwy ... the finger made me laugh

Hope your day gets better

 

[que_66]

The day is calming down....slightly.

(yes, I made this post to see if my sig works and yes, I AM a dork. )

 

[que_66]

It turns out that I don't have to babysit tonight ( ) but the good part of that is that the trainer had a cancellation and I get my gym orientation tonight at 6:00pm instead of tomorrow night!

OMG that's 45 min from now !!!!!

 

[*Bunny*]

LOL Plat

 

[que_66]

It turns out that I don't have to babysit tonight ( ) but the good part of that is that the trainer had a cancellation and I get my gym orientation tonight at 6:00pm instead of tomorrow night!

OMG that's 45 min from now !!!!!

Well I got there and we started the orientation. I explained my diet, goals, timeframe, etc.. About 15 minutes into it the appointment that cancelled showed up and was angry because they said they didn't cancel. I get to finish my orientation tomorrow.

Here are some things he said and they are making me question my choices and goals, however, part of me is now questioning what he said. I honestly think he believes what he said to me and I think he's used to dealing with prissy women or teenagers who really don't know what they want or have a personal trainer for status. I don't know, he's kinda young and still in college. I just don't think it was a situation of reverse psycology.

1*He said my goals are not attainable in the time frame specified (timeframe is @90 days & this was the first thing out of his mouth.) finger: ) I politely responded "Yes I can..." and before I could finish my sentence he said "ya ok then." finger: puk u jr.) (I was gonna say: Yes I can but it's going to be really tough and I'm gonna have to work my ascii off but it can be done.")

2*He said it will take me YEARS of training to reach them and that I should be setting smaller more realistic goals (ie:building up to 30 min cardio 3x wk) for a woman of my age. (Yep, he said that. puk u jr.)

3*He advised me that there might be some muscle soreness for the first few days and then asked if I thought I could handle a little bit of pain? ( )

4*He also said that I wouldn't be able to reach these goals w/o a personal trainer and a nutrionist to guide me and re-itterated that it would take YEARS...... ( puk u jr.)

5*He said he could give me a basic workout routine that could get me headed in the right fitness direction but anything tailored would require hiring him as a personal trainer and his rate is currently $30 per hour. ( puk u jr. u get $0 dinero from me.)

6*He said that even if I worked really hard and my diet was "like totally tight" I would never be able to look like some of the figure models I showed him. (I showed him some pics of various competitors and said "I don't wanna look like that one, too manly......this one has nice curves......this one is defined but feminine.....I don't want to compete I just want to feel good when I look in the mirror...blah blah blah......." His response was that I should have started this earlier in life because at my age (yep, he said it again) it really just isn't something I should kid myself about. ( puk u & the horse u rode in on jr.)

Maybe he should read my sig:
It's not what you are that holds you back, it's what you think you are not. ~Denis Waitley

Are my goals so far from reality that I'm just kidding myself? Years just to get in a bathing suit?

Am I really that fat and out of shape? I wear a freakin size 10 and I have room in them! If I wore a size 22 and sat on my ascii all day eatin ice cream and suckin down coke then I could see the goals being unattainable.

Am I living in a dream world to think that I might actually be able to wear a bathing suit in public this year?

And WTF is this "at your age" bullspit? I'm 39 and it's not like I need a walker.

I'm going to go back tomorrow for the rest of my orientation so I can be shown how to use the machines and make sure I'm using proper form while lifting. I'm going to listen and remain calm during his bouts of condescention.

I'm goin to concentrate on my form for the first full rotation to make sure it's correct before I start adding any real weight. I hope it doesn't take more than one rotation to get it down.

I know that there will be more soreness than normal because I'll be working some areas that I haven't worked in a while, I'm ok with that. Once the initial soreness wears off - BRING IT THE PUK ON and let's get busy cuz I got chit to do and a goal to keep.

(Sorry, I'm a little pissy at the moment and I know there are some typos in there)

 

[wlmcrae]

I suspect that Sassy will wade in on this, but it sounds to me like the trainer has been trained in the book world, not the body building world, and, like you mentioned, is used to making up programs and dealing with the 'cardio bunnies' and 'pink weight' crowd. (NO relation to Bunny, of course!)

For example, as long as you can 'handle the pain' (and I think you can!) and have no heart issues, 30 minutes of cardio 3x a week will HURT for awhile, but can be done. Same with all the rest.

And, as far as a program, maybe try Shadow's Program from the stickies? Bunny was the test case, I think, and could give some feedback.

Anyway, yah, I think you can do it - maybe you won't get EVERYTHING you want in one challenge (12 weeks) but you'll be starting and you'll DEFINITELY get what you want if you keep at it! Google 'ageless fitness' - it is the website of a mother/daughter bodybuilding duo - MAMA was 58 when she started (not into fitness before that) and over 70 now and won Masters female bodybuilding not very long ago.

Go Que!

 

[mermaid]

Oh dear God.

The pipsqueak is wanting your money, honey. You know what he's saying is BS.

Smile sweetly, don't get mad, get even.

And you know how to do that.

 

[que_66]

I fully intend on using Shadow's plan. I'm going to bide my time until the orientation has been completed. Smile, listen and mentally flip him off with every smartass comment he makes.

When the owner gets back from vacation I might just have a little chat regarding his college student trainer. Maybe not immediately upon his return....but that conversation will happen.

He may THINK he's young and superior but I KNOW I'm old, clever & stubborn as hell.

 

[treilin]

/rant
It's still snowing and it's 10:20 am & was supposed to have stopped by now.

All the systems are acting up because of the weather & I knew what my day was going to be like before I ever left the house.

Users keep calling me about the system issues that I can't fix but haven't said thanks for the ones that ARE fixed and then complain because I was actually at my desk and not in the server room fixing stuff. If you'd quit calling me I might actually be able to leave my desk, it's not like this hasn't happened before.

Half the IT department is out on vacation because it's Spring Break week here and the others that are missing live out in the middle of BFE and can't get here because of the snow.

/rant over- thanks for e-listening

O.k. I am dying laughing at this because I know how you feel!!!!!! I deal with this BS on a daily basis which is why I'm switching careers!

As far as your trainer that guy is just young minded maybe you could knock some sense into him. Most guys I see that start out as trainers in the gym are high on cocaine (not literally), but they all seem to act like they are on a higher pedestal. The guys in their 30's seem to have figured out how to talk to women and to say the things they want to hear, althought they just have tweaked the game to still benefit them... Just a tad bit smarter.
If he starts talking down to you in public just let him know that afterall you are paying him and if you wanted a smart ass you would have went to a donkey agility training course, not the gym.

 

[momsgettinfit]

Good morning hun, I hope your day gets better!!!!!

 

[scorpiogirl]

What a little piss ant!!! Make him eat his words, Que! Ahhhh, little boys who think they're men! He still thinks he's invincible. He's got a lot of learning to do.

Get thru orientation and then use US as a sounding board. You only need to be shown instruction on the equipment. After you've got that, your good.

Go get 'em, Tiger!!!!!

 

[wlmcrae]

. . if you wanted a smart ass you would have went to a donkey agility training course, not the gym.

Dang! There goes the keyboard again! I've got to quit drinking while on the boards!

Que, I didn't realize you were already researching the Shadow Plan until I saw your comments on the summary. My bad!

Have a good day!

 

[*Bunny*]

What a little piss ant!!! Make him eat his words, Que! Ahhhh, little boys who think they're men! He still thinks he's invincible. He's got a lot of learning to do.

Get thru orientation and then use US as a sounding board. You only need to be shown instruction on the equipment. After you've got that, your good.

Go get 'em, Tiger!!!!!

^^ word for word...

 

[que_66]

This is a modified Version of Shadow's plan. (Thank you Shadow & Jenscat5 )

How does this look?

Are there too many sets?

Are there too many reps?

What's a "triple drop set?"

I know that getting the right amount of weight will be the key so I will be starting out light until I have a solid grasp of the proper form for each exercise. I have no intention of getting hurt & proper form is a must.

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Plan for Week of ___________________

Monday: Legs
All exercises: Sets: 4, Reps: 15, 12, 8, 6, Weight: TBD
Leg Press
Stiff Deads
Leg Extenstions
Stndng Calf Raises

Tuesday: Back
Top 2 exercises: Sets: 4, Reps: 8-10, Weight: TBD
Btm 2 exercises: Sets: 3, Reps: 8-10, Weight: TBD
Seated Rows w/Straight Bar
Narrow Grip Pulldown
Pullovers
Reverse Pec Deck

Wednesday: Chest
Btm 3 exercises: Sets: 3, Reps: 8-10, Weight: TBD
Incline DB Press - Triple Drop Set
Incline Flyes
Chest Press Mach
Cable Crossovers

Thursday: Shoulders
All exercises: Sets: 3, Reps: 8-10, Weight: TBD
Machine Press
Side Laterals
Front Laterals
Shrugs

Friday: Arms
All exercises: Sets: 3, Reps: 8-10, Weight: TBD
Cable Curls
Pushdowns
Dip Machine
Kickbacks
Incline Curls

Cardio Plan: **I'm not sure I could handle this right off jump street**
3 Days HIIT Cardio - Run on Incline Tread
Recovery: Bump the speed down, not incline.
10 cycles - 90 seconds Full Tilt - 90 seconds Recovery


Abs: Pick 3 Days Per Week
Day 1:
Superset, Bicycles & Scissors - 5 sets - Hold each for 75 seconds

Day 2: Sets: 3, Reps: 6-8, (TUT=Time Under Tension)
Incline Sit Ups - (6 TUT)
Hanging Leg Raises - (6 TUT)

Day 3: Sets: 3 - Till Failure
Pass the ball - Start on back…arms above head holding a stability ball or med ball Sit up as you raise legs….pass ball to between feet, then vice versa
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As for the snot-nosed f*ktard posing as a trainer - I have more time in a chowhall lookin for dirty spoons than that boy has shaving. I assure you that his time will come.

 

[scorpiogirl]

I don't have time to respond to the whole post right now, but the main thing that is jumping out at me is:

on leg day - do the deadlifts FIRST.

 

[que_66]

Well I'm off to the gym to finish my orientation............

 

[que_66]

I was so upset yesterday that I forgot to post my food:

Tuesday 03/21/06

*Flintstone Complete multi vitamin. (Go ahead & laugh.)
*Calcium w/D - 600mg/125IU
*Vitamin C – 1000 mg
*Gentle Iron – 28 mg (Iron glycinate)
*ON Whey – chocolate w/2% milk. Between 8-16oz per day, usually in the evening because evening is when I can work out.
**Acetyl L-Carnitine w/Alpha Lipoic Acid – 400mg / 200mg (Won’t start this till ALA is gone)
***Alpha Lipoic Acid - 200 mg (trying to use this one up)
**** Acetyl L-Carnitine - ??mg (I was taking this and ran out. I’m switching to the combo pill)


Breakfast
1 pk low sugar maple and brown sugar oatmeal
48 oz coffee w/splenda & fat free creamer

Snack- Didn't get one due to system issues.

Lunch
12 oz cottage cheese
6 oz Tyson steak strips (these are addicting)
20 oz coffee w/splenda & half & half

Snack
22 celery sticks
2 egg white

Dinner
8 oz Steak strips cooked in water w/garlic powder & MsDash
1 hard boiled egg white (the dog gets the yolk)

Late Snack:
16 oz ON chocolate whey shake.

Target Calorie range: 1580 - 1896
Target Protein range: 158 - 237

Daily totals:
totals for today: Fat: 34%, Carbs: 16%, Protein: 50%
Calories: 1798, Fat (g): 64, Carbs (g): 73, Protein (g): 217

I will have stayed within my ranges!

(I really need to get to the grocery store)

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Wednesday 3/22/06

*Flintstone Complete multi vitamin. (Go ahead & laugh.)
*Calcium w/D - 600mg/125IU
*Vitamin C – 1000 mg
*Gentle Iron – 28 mg (Iron glycinate)
**Acetyl L-Carnitine w/Alpha Lipoic Acid – 400mg / 200mg (Won’t start this till ALA is gone)
***Alpha Lipoic Acid - 200 mg (trying to use this one up)
**** Acetyl L-Carnitine - ??mg (I was taking this and ran out. I’m switching to the combo pill)

Breakfast
1 pk low sugar maple and brown sugar oatmeal
48 oz coffee w/splenda & fat free creamer

Snack
2 egg whites
1 tbsp pnut butter

Lunch
12 oz cottage cheese
6 oz tuna
20 oz coffee w/splenda & half & half

Snack
2 egg whites
1 tbsp pnut butter

**Finished the Gym orientation***
1-17oz container of Muscle Milk, Chocolate (1st time trying this-toooo sweet)

Dinner
4 oz Salmon fillet baked w/seasoning
2 cups green beans (I love green beans.....)

Late Snack:
I have no idea. Usually I have any workout after dinner so the whey shake is consumed at this point.

I really need to go shopping.........

Depending on what I have for a late snack,(if any) here are the numbers for today:

Target Calorie range: 1580 - 1896
Target Protein range: 158 - 237

Daily totals:
totals for today: Fat: 38%, Carbs: 22%, Protein: 40%
Calories: 1645, Fat (g): 68, Carbs (g): 95, Protein (g): 158

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Now, on to the trainer. I showed up 15 min early for my appt.. He came out from wherever he was and said

TR: "Hey you ready to get started?"

ME: "Yes but I want you to show me how the machines work instead of the free weights. I have free weights in the basement and I'd rather start out on the machines so I can concentrate on form and get through the initial soreness phase."

TR: "But I have your routine all mapped out w/free weights."

ME: "So change it. Same body parts just different methods."

TR: "Uh ok" (He was extremely nice, polite and very helpful. Hmmm something is up.)

After he had taken me through all of the machines for his "proposed workout" I went to the locker room and gathered my things to leave. As I was passing the desk I said:

ME: "Thank you very much for all the information, I appreciate your time."

TR: "Hey did I say something last nite that made you mad? Someone told me I did and that you were really upset so I wanted to ask."

ME: "Yes you did."

TR: "I'm sorry what did I say that upset you?"

I told him what he said that upset me, then I said:
ME: "If I hadn't already had it set in my mind to join a gym and do this I would have curled up my fist, remembered not to tuck my thumb and I would have punched you right in your condescending mouth. Don't you ever speak to me in such a disrespectful manner again because I will not be as tolerant next time. I'm not one of your little gym bunnies who's here to be seen. I'm here to loose fat and get in shape by working my ass off and sweating like a pig until I reach my goals. There are 2 ladies that I work with that I almost had convinced that they should come back to the gym and start working out because we could all help each other and when they heard what you said to me they both said there's no way in hell they're gonna walk thru those doors. If the owners would have been in town I would have called every number in the phone book until I reached them, just to let them know how upset and angry I was at your attitude and the way you treated me.

TR: "I am sooooooo sorry, OMG I'm sooooo sorry...."

The 2 ladies behind the counter heard the entire conversation and neither one of them said a word.

I don't think he'll be giving me any crap anytime soon.

 

[wlmcrae]

Note to self: Don't tick off Que . .

 

[que_66]

Note to self: Don't tick off Que . .

Hahahaha ^^

I never even raised my voice while talking to him. Not once.

 

[scorpiogirl]

OMG!! Flinstone's!!!! I was snickering and then read "go ahead and laugh" - TOO FUNNY!!!

WTG on telling the little f*ckhead how it is!

 

[que_66]

This is a modified Version of Shadow's plan. (Thank you Shadow & Jenscat5 )

How does this look?

Are there too many sets?
Are there too many reps?
What's a "triple drop set?"

I know that getting the right amount of weight will be the key so I will be starting out light until I have a solid grasp of the proper form for each exercise. I have no intention of getting hurt & proper form is a must.

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Plan for Week of ___________________

Monday: Legs
All exercises: Sets: 4, Reps: 15, 12, 8, 6, Weight: TBD
Stiff Deads (moved per Scorpio's recommendation)
Leg Press
Leg Extenstions
Stndng Calf Raises

Tuesday: Back
Top 2 exercises: Sets: 4, Reps: 8-10, Weight: TBD
Btm 2 exercises: Sets: 3, Reps: 8-10, Weight: TBD
Seated Rows w/Straight Bar
Narrow Grip Pulldown
Pullovers
Reverse Pec Deck

Wednesday: Chest
Btm 3 exercises: Sets: 3, Reps: 8-10, Weight: TBD
Incline DB Press - Triple Drop Set
Incline Flyes
Chest Press Mach
Cable Crossovers

Thursday: Shoulders
All exercises: Sets: 3, Reps: 8-10, Weight: TBD
Machine Press
Side Laterals
Front Laterals
Shrugs

Friday: Arms
All exercises: Sets: 3, Reps: 8-10, Weight: TBD
Cable Curls
Pushdowns
Dip Machine
Kickbacks
Incline Curls

Cardio Plan: **I'm not sure I could handle this right off jump street**
3 Days HIIT Cardio - Run on Incline Tread
Recovery: Bump the speed down, not incline.
10 cycles - 90 seconds Full Tilt - 90 seconds Recovery


Abs: Pick 3 Days Per Week
Day 1:
Superset, Bicycles & Scissors - 5 sets - Hold each for 75 seconds

Day 2: Sets: 3, Reps: 6-8, (TUT=Time Under Tension)
Incline Sit Ups - (6 TUT)
Hanging Leg Raises - (6 TUT)

Day 3: Sets: 3 - Till Failure
Pass the ball - Start on back…arms above head holding a stability ball or med ball Sit up as you raise legs….pass ball to between feet, then vice versa
***************************************************

OK ladies I need some of your wisdom and guidance on the proposed plan because I'm really nervous about starting this...... .
Are there too many sets?
Are there too many reps?
What's a triple drop set?
Should I drop the number of sets to 2 and just lift heavier?

 

[*Bunny*]

I would keep the sets & reps as suggested by the original plan , not sure what was edited, Im sorry im out of it today. He created it as such with room for progression in the weeks to come.

Love the location & sig btw

 

[que_66]

TY Buns!

LOL@Scorp & "The Flintstone Chuckle"


Thursday Food 03/23/06

Tuesday 03/21/06

*Flintstone Complete multi vitamin. (Go ahead & laugh it's all I have atm.)
*Calcium w/D - 600mg/125IU
*Vitamin C – 1000 mg
*Gentle Iron – 28 mg (Iron glycinate)
*ON Whey – chocolate w/2% milk. Between 8-16oz per day, usually in the evening.
*Alpha Lipoic Acid - 200 mg (trying to use this one up b4 changing to the combo pill of ALA/ALC)


Breakfast
1 pk low sugar maple and brown sugar oatmeal
48 oz coffee w/splenda & fat free creamer

Snack
2 hard-bioled egg whites
1 tbspn pnbutter

Lunch
12 oz cottage cheese
6 oz tuna

Snack - didn't get to have one.

Dinner
8oz Salmon fillet baked w/seasoning
4 slices HlthyLife White bread (the Hlthylfe Flax bread went bad! I don't eat much bread, the white bread is my daughters.)
8 oz decaf green tea

Late Snack:
16 oz ON chocolate whey shake made w/2% milk

Target Calorie range: 1580 - 1896
Target Protein range: 158 - 237

Totals for today:
Fat: 34%, Carbs: 23%, Protein: 42%
Calories: 1692, Fat (g): 63, Carbs (g): 107, Protein (g): 173

Tomorrow is weigh in day so I'll see how I did this week.

I was dressed and ready for the gym when I hear ".....mom can u watch the baby for about 20 min while I run get my haircut?....."

I said sure. (Was supposed to be 20 min.....more like 2 hrs....I didn't mind cuz the grandbaby is my lil punkin...we snuggled and she patted my face like she always does. I almost cry everytime she does that.

I'm not sore from the "couple of reps of everything" that I did yesterday during the orientation. That's a good sign. I guess that must mean that there really IS muscle hibernating somewhere underneath all that flab. I guess it's trying to keep warm.

 

[que_66]

Good Morning Everyone & Woohoooooooooo it's Friday!

I forgot to weigh myself this morning so I'll have to do that tomorrow morning.

Told my daughter that we needed to coordinate our personal time schedules so that I can try to go to the gym around the same time every day. When she has her personal time I watch the baby. My personal time will be gym time. Personal time = time to do things for ourselves.

I have my gym bag packed and in the car, that way if I don't have to pick the baby up from the sitter I can go straight to the gym. Let the fun begin!

I tried to take some before pics with the webcam last night but they weren't very good, even with every light in the room on. I'll have to wait till I can get my daughter to break out her digital camera and snap the pics for me.

 

[getnfit06]

Good morning lady!!!!!!

 

[que_66]

Getnfit06 - sorry for the delay: Good evening sunshine!

Today was the first actual work-out day all by me onesy!

I made it "BACK DAY" instead of Arm day because I have to babysit tonite and I don't wanna drop my punkin

It is ok to rearrange the days as long as all the days are done in a week isn't it?

Here's how BACK DAY went and yes you can all laugh as much as you want when you see the sets/reps/weight.

I gotta start somewhere and at least I started:

BACK
Roman Chair - 3 sets - 12 reps - last half of 3rd set was a killer. Felt it in my butt and legs too.

Seated rows - 4 sets- 10 reps - weight: ?? I have no idea I could barely see the screen and I couldn't locate any kind of a contrast button.

Gravitron (assisted chinups?)- 3 sets - 12 reps - resistance wght: 115/115/130# I like this machine for some reason. 3rd set was a killer so I up'd it from 115 to 130#.

Lower back machine - 3 sets - 12 reps - weight: 40#

They've moved some machines around and I couldnt find the one they said was the equivelant of the "reverse pec deck" and there was a whole crew of guys hogging the pulldown machine (1 machine with 4-6 pulldown type stations all in use)

ABS
Torso machine (obliques) - 2 sets - 15 reps - 30#. Each side.
Ab machine - 2 sets - 15 reps - 40#

5 Minutes on the Crosstrainer in cardio mode.

I'm sure I'm gonna feel it all over later but it felt good to get there and actually do it!

 

[*Bunny*]

Great Job Q!

P.S. I can eat a bottle of flinstones in 5 minutes lol ... CANDY

 

[que_66]

Great Job Q!

P.S. I can eat a bottle of flinstones in 5 minutes lol ... CANDY

Touch the grape ones &

 

[que_66]

Getnfit06 - sorry for the delay: Good evening sunshine!

Today was the first actual work-out day all by me onesy!

I made it "BACK DAY" instead of Arm day because I have to babysit tonite and I don't wanna drop my punkin

It is ok to rearrange the days as long as all the days are done in a week isn't it?

Here's how BACK DAY went and yes you can all laugh as much as you want when you see the sets/reps/weight.

I gotta start somewhere and at least I started:

BACK
Roman Chair - 3 sets - 12 reps - last half of 3rd set was a killer. Felt it in my butt and legs too.

Seated rows - 4 sets- 10 reps - weight: ?? I have no idea I could barely see the screen and I couldn't locate any kind of a contrast button.

Gravitron (assisted chinups?)- 3 sets - 12 reps - resistance wght: 115/115/130# I like this machine for some reason. 3rd set was a killer so I up'd it from 115 to 130#.

Lower back machine - 3 sets - 12 reps - weight: 40#

They've moved some machines around and I couldnt find the one they said was the equivelant of the "reverse pec deck" and there was a whole crew of guys hogging the pulldown machine (1 machine with 4-6 pulldown type stations all in use)

ABS
Torso machine (obliques) - 2 sets - 15 reps - 30#. Each side.
Ab machine - 2 sets - 15 reps - 40#

5 Minutes on the Crosstrainer in cardio mode.

I'm sure I'm gonna feel it all over later but it felt good to get there and actually do it!

Forgot to add my food for the day:

Friday 03/24/06
*Flintstone Complete multi vitamin. (Go ahead & laugh it's all I have atm.)
*Calcium w/D - 600mg/125IU
*Vitamin C – 1000 mg
*Gentle Iron – 28 mg (Iron glycinate)
*ON Whey – chocolate w/2% milk. Between 8-16oz per day, usually in the evening.
*Alpha Lipoic Acid - 200 mg (trying to use this one up b4 changing to the combo pill of ALA/ALC)

Breakfast
1 pk low sugar maple and brown sugar oatmeal
48 oz coffee w/splenda & fat free creamer

Snack
2 hard-bioled egg whites
1 tbspn pnbutter

Lunch
1 c tuna salad on
3 c shredded lettuce
1/4 c diced tomatoes
1/4 c croutons
8 oz blackk tea

Snack
2 egg whites

**workout**

PWO: 8 oz choc whey shake

Late Dinner
12 oz tuna
1/4 dill relish
1/2 light miracle whip
2 hardboiled eggs



Target Calorie range: 1580 - 1896
Target Protein range: 158 - 237

Totals for today:
Fat: 33%, Carbs: 29%, Protein: 38%
Calories: 1833, Fat (g): 65, Carbs (g): 141, Protein (g): 167

 

[que_66]

Good morning EF!!

Well my back isn't sore today but it does feel tight all over. That includes the back of my legs, my butt and my biceps.

I'm not sure what my daughters schedule is but I think today might be cardio day so that Monday I can start the full set of daily workouts.

I figure the crosstrainer would be a good start for the cardio. I kinda enjoyed it yesterday.

 

[scorpiogirl]

BACK
Roman Chair - 3 sets - 12 reps - last half of 3rd set was a killer. Felt it in my butt and legs too.

Roman Chair for back? I've never heard that one. Were you on this?
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2002/kneeraisefront2.jpg

or the hyperextension (which can also be called Roman Chair)- I'm assuming it's this one?
http://backtrainer.com/image-files/roman-chair-hyperextension-wrch322.jpg

 

[que_66]

Roman Chair for back? I've never heard that one. Were you on this?
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2002/kneeraisefront2.jpg

or the hyperextension (which can also be called Roman Chair)- I'm assuming it's this one?
http://backtrainer.com/image-files/roman-chair-hyperextension-wrch322.jpg

It's an older version of the 2nd one & they called it a roman chair. Most of their stuff is Hammer Strength.

 

[*Bunny*]

Good morning EF!!

Well my back isn't sore today but it does feel tight all over. That includes the back of my legs, my butt and my biceps.

I'm not sure what my daughters schedule is but I think today might be cardio day so that Monday I can start the full set of daily workouts.

I figure the crosstrainer would be a good start for the cardio. I kinda enjoyed it yesterday.

Morning Q! It's good to get some blood flowing through those muscles, I think some cardio will be a good thing

Happy crosstraining

 

[que_66]

It's freakin snowing!!

Well the kiddoes stopped by to pick up some of their dad's stuff but they don't have room for everything on this trip. He'll be gone a month tomorrow and it still doesn't feel real.

I may not get to the gym because of the unexpected visit as I had promised to babysit this evening while daughter goes to get her hair done.

I need to go more now than I did earlier today as the gym seems to provide "Stress Reducing Therapautic Properties."

 

[Aries13]

Awww it seems like things are a little bit 'shaky' for you. JUst wanted to say HELLO ...Hang in there . I hope the DARN snow just freaking melts away...I HATE SNOW!!!!!

 

[que_66]

I didn't get to go to the gym because I was babysitting. I'm going to try to sneak out tomorrow morning before she and the baby get up.

I WANT MY GYM TIME!!!

Saturday food: 03/25/2006
*Flintstone Complete multi vitamin. (Go ahead & laugh it's all I have atm.)
*Calcium w/D - 600mg/125IU
*Vitamin C – 1000 mg
*Gentle Iron – 28 mg (Iron glycinate)
*ON Whey – chocolate w/2% milk. Between 8-16oz per day, usually in the evening.
*Alpha Lipoic Acid - 200 mg (trying to use this one up b4 changing to the combo pill of ALA/ALC)

Breakfast
1 pk low sugar maple and brown sugar oatmeal
48 oz coffee w/splenda & fat free creamer

Lunch
12 oz cottage cheese
12 oz tuna

Dinner
9 oz beef
1 c brown rice


Target Calorie range: 1580 - 1896
Target Protein range: 158 - 237

Totals for today:
Fat: 22%, Carbs: 33%, Protein: 45%
Calories: 1773, Fat (g): 41, Carbs (g): 143, Protein (g): 187

 

[que_66]

I didn't get to go to the gym because I was babysitting. I'm going to try to sneak out tomorrow morning before she and the baby get up.

I WANT MY GYM TIME!!!

A certain little someone was up at 6am and wasn't wanting mommy...she wanted grammy. I have to go to work for a bit and also babysit today.

My weekend workout plan isn't working out very well. Gonna have to fix that. (My daughter has forbidden me from taking the baby to the gym's daycare because she doesn't know who would be watching her. I tend to agree, I didn't leave my kids with strangers either.)

 

[que_66]

Has anyone ever had to deal with someone constantly trying to sabatoge you workout routine, schedule or diet?

I'm having that problem and finding it very hard to deal with because it's a family member.

When I told this person I joined the gym and was going to start taking time for myself each day they got upset because they feel I'm being selfish and wasting money.

They continue to throw roadblocks in my way and make snide comments about what I'm trying to do for myself. I asked this person to help take some before pics and they said yes. Since then their camera has been unavailable, has dead batteries or they can't find it, etc. etc..

I've earned my gym time & I deserve it.

 

[scorpiogirl]

Has anyone ever had to deal with someone constantly trying to sabatoge you workout routine, schedule or diet?

I'm having that problem and finding it very hard to deal with because it's a family member.

When I told this person I joined the gym and was going to start taking time for myself each day they got upset because they feel I'm being selfish and wasting money.

They continue to throw roadblocks in my way and make snide comments about what I'm trying to do for myself. I asked this person to help take some before pics and they said yes. Since then their camera has been unavailable, has dead batteries or they can't find it, etc. etc..

I've earned my gym time & I deserve it.

Don't you DARE start believing your selfish. Almost EVERY post, you're talking about taking care of someone else! Don't waste your time listenening - OR TALKING about training with this person anymore. OR maybe you should have one of those little "trainer" talks with this person!!!

 

[que_66]

Don't you DARE start believing your selfish. Almost EVERY post, you're talking about taking care of someone else! Don't waste your time listenening - OR TALKING about training with this person anymore. OR maybe you should have one of those little "trainer" talks with this person!!!

It's my 18 yr old daughter.

(She and her daughter live here with me. Neither one ever has to do without things they need. She "punishes" me for whatever it is she feels like blaming me for by taking the baby and spending a few days at her dad's house w/o letting me see the baby. I love my daughter but I don't like her very much right now.)

 

[scorpiogirl]

It's my 18 yr old daughter.

(She and her daughter live here with me. Neither one ever has to do without things they need. She "punishes" me for whatever it is she feels like blaming me for by taking the baby and spending a few days at her dad's house w/o letting me see the baby. I love my daughter but I don't like her very much right now.)

As I was clicking the submit button to post that, I remembered you saying your daughter was going to take your pics. I find it extremely interesting that she expects so much of you taking care of HER daughter (yes, I know you love your grandbaby) and obviously CAN'T make it on her own, but she is calling the shots. Que, you CANNOT let ANYONE control what makes you HAPPY!!!!! Why is it that she thinks your selfish when all you do is watch your grandchild so she doesn't have to PAY someone to do it for her?!?!?!?! You sacrifice YOUR life because you love that child so much. How is that selfish?

 

[mermaid]

It's my 18 yr old daughter.

(She and her daughter live here with me. Neither one ever has to do without things they need. She "punishes" me for whatever it is she feels like blaming me for by taking the baby and spending a few days at her dad's house w/o letting me see the baby. I love my daughter but I don't like her very much right now.)

Oh Que, this must be hard for you.

I obviously don't know the background to your situation but from the outside it appears that your daughter is scared shitless about being a new mother and needs you more than anyone to help her. Plus you're the grandmother, so it's your right is it not? (so she thinks). By spending some time on yourself, there's less time for her - also, if you get fit, in shape, have higher self esteem etc. you might increase your social circle, go see your honey more often and then what? She's left on her own.

She's afraid of losing you, Que. And she's being bitchy to try and keep you.

Tell her what you think, in as loving a way as you can. Assure her that you're not going anywhere, tell her you need your own time as much as she needs hers. And if she throws a tantrum and disappears for a couple of days, take out your aggression in the gym, talk to us girls on EF and wait. She'll be back.

K to you, Que If I'm off base with any of the above, you can tell me to STFU, LOL.

 

[que_66]

Thanks ladies I love this place!

I have my gear in the car and I plan on hitting the gym right after work it's Leg day!

......oh darn, I think I forgot to tell her I was going to the gym after work. "Oopsie."

 

[que_66]

Has anyone tried the "Fuze Healthy Infuzions" drinks?

They have Tangerine/Grapefruit, Cranberry/Apple & Cranberry/Rasberry in the "Slenderize" version. I think this stuff is pretty good.

Here's the nutritional info for the Tangerine/Grapefruit:
Chromium - 40mcg
Vitamin C - 120mg
Citrimax - 400mg
L-Carnitine - 40mg

2 servings per jar and a serving size is 8 oz:.
Calories - 10
Total Fat - 0
Sodium - 10mg
Carb - 2g
Sugars - 1g
Protein - 0

I don't get anything from recommending this product but I like it and I thought others might like it to. They also have Green Tea, White Tea and a few others I don't remember at the moment.

It kind of satisfies that need for something fruity w/o all the sugar and carbs. I can only find them at 1 grocery store ($1.49 each) but I'm sure they have them elsewhere in this town.

 

[momsgettinfit]

Good morning!!!!!

 

[que_66]

Good morning!!!!!

Morning sunshine!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Has anyone tried the "Fuze Healthy Infuzions" drinks?

They have Tangerine/Grapefruit, Cranberry/Apple & Cranberry/Rasberry in the "Slenderize" version. I think this stuff is pretty good.

Here's the nutritional info for the Tangerine/Grapefruit:
Chromium - 40mcg
Vitamin C - 120mg
Citrimax - 400mg
L-Carnitine - 40mg

2 servings per jar and a serving size is 8 oz:.
Calories - 10
Total Fat - 0
Sodium - 10mg
Carb - 2g
Sugars - 1g
Protein - 0

I don't get anything from recommending this product but I like it and I thought others might like it to. They also have Green Tea, White Tea and a few others I don't remember at the moment.

It kind of satisfies that need for something fruity w/o all the sugar and carbs. I can only find them at 1 grocery store ($1.49 each) but I'm sure they have them elsewhere in this town.

Haven't tried them, but they sound pretty good. Are there a lot of chemicals in them?

LOL at the "Oopsie"!!!

 

[*Bunny*]

Has anyone tried the "Fuze Healthy Infuzions" drinks?

Yes, it's pretty good .. I'd keep it to a minimum though, just something OTHER than water to consume if you want to treat yourself ... they have those crystal light no/low cals/ no carbs powders too , just dilute the crap outta them

 

[que_66]

Haven't tried them, but they sound pretty good. Are there a lot of chemicals in them?

LOL at the "Oopsie"!!!

Tangerine/Grapefurit Ingredients:
Filtered water
apple juice concentrate*
malic acid
natural tangerine grapefruit flavor with other natural flavors, garcinia camogia rind extract
ascorbic acid (Vitamin c)
Pectin
Acesulfame Potassium
L-Carnitine
Sucralose
beta-apo-8 carotenal (color)
chromium polynicotinate

* trivial source of sugar

no preservatives
no artificial color
no aspertame (that gives me a migraine)

the other flavors are relatively the same.

 

[que_66]

Monday 03/27/06:

Supplements:
*Flintstone Complete multi vitamin. (1x per day) (Go ahead & laugh it's all I have atm.)
*Calcium w/D - 600mg/125IU (1x per day)
*Vitamin C – 1000 mg (1x per day)
*Gentle Iron – 28 mg (Iron glycinate) (1x per day)
*Acetyl L-Carnitine w/Alpha Lipoic Acid – 400mg / 200mg (2x per day)
*Lethitin - 1200mg (2x per day)
*B Complex - (1x per day)
*ON Whey – chocolate w/2% milk. Between 8-16oz per day, usually in the evening.

Breakfast
1 packet instant oatmeal, reduced sugar, maple & brwnsgr flavor.
48 oz coffee w/splenda & FF creamer

Snack
1 Hardboiled egg whites
1 Tbsp Skpy Natty PnutButter
8 oz Fuze drink Tangerine/Grapefruit

Lunch
8 oz Cottage Cheese, LC, 4% mf
6 oz Tuna, water packed, drained (mixed in CC w/Mrs. Dash & pepper)
8 oz Decaf Green Tea

Snack
1 Hardboiled egg whites
1 Tbsp Skpy Natty PnutButter
8 oz Fuze drink Tangerine/Grapefuit

*****WORKOUT - LEG DAY*****

Dinner
5 oz chicken breast w/seasonings
3 c vveggie mix, cooked.
20 oz water

Late Snack
16 oz ON Choc whey w/2% milk

Target Calorie range: 1580 - 1896
Target Protein range: 158 - 237

Totals for today:
Fat: 28%, Carbs: 24%, Protein: 48%
Calories: 1701, Fat (g): 50, Carbs (g): 107, Protein (g): 195

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Leg day felt great but going to the gym at 5pm is a no-no. Lots of sports teams from the local schools are there until about 5:30'ish. They weren't there last week because it was spring break here. At 5pm all of the cardio machines were full except the broken one.

I also experienced the presence of a few gym bunnies. Latest fashions, hair done, makeup done, enough perfume to choke a Clydsedale. (Hint: IT'S NOT A MARINADE!) and I just had to watch for a few minutes......go to a machine, lowest weight, making sure that their thong peeks through their pants, pick a machine close to the guys, lowest weight, 10 reps, next machine, making sure it's one where the guys are. (OK honey if that's workin for you-you run with it!) I was obvious that they weren't there to break a sweat. LOL

I'm sure that tomorrow morning will bring the realization that I have stuff hurting that belongs to other people. LOL

It felt good to go and do something just for me. I miss my bike rides.

Workout was:

Stiff deads - freeweight area was full of teens.
Leg press - 4 sets 15/12/8/6 #40
Leg ext - 4 sets 15/12/8/6 #55/40/40/25
Leg curls - 4 sets 15/12/8/6 #40
Standing calf raises - 15 each leg - #10 - I couldn't seem to get this adjusted right.
Glute Machine - 1 set each leg- 10 reps #15 (just to get used to the machine.)

 

[que_66]

Good morning everyone!

My legs are "tight and tired" but they aren't sore and I'm not limping. This means 2 things.

1. The physical condition of my legs isn't as bad as I had anticipated.

2. The physical condition of my legs isn't as good as I had hoped for.


Tuesday is "BACK DAY!" (I like back day )

Still no before pics taken, but that's another story.

 

[iceprincess]

erk: Morning que!! erk:

 

[que_66]

erk: Morning que!! erk:

 

[*Bunny*]

... get um up girl ... you can dooooooo it!!!

 

[que_66]

... get um up girl ... you can dooooooo it!!!

Thanks HardBunny!








.....now stay away from my Flintstones!

 

[*Bunny*]

Thanks HardBunny!

.....now stay away from my Flintstones!

... you know when they say You just can't eat one ...

 

[scorpiogirl]

Good morning everyone!

My legs are "tight and tired" but they aren't sore and I'm not limping. This means 2 things.

1. The physical condition of my legs isn't as bad as I had anticipated.

2. The physical condition of my legs isn't as good as I had hoped for.


Tuesday is "BACK DAY!" (I like back day )

Still no before pics taken, but that's another story.

Sometimes you don't feel the full "pain" of your training for 24 hours or so. I trained legs/glutes on Sunday and I REALLY feel them today. I especiall like when I lay on my stomach and my quads feel like hunks of meat on the bone....sounds strange but when you get there, you'll understand- lol

Pics, pics, pics!!!!!!!

 

[que_66]

Sometimes you don't feel the full "pain" of your training for 24 hours or so. I trained legs/glutes on Sunday and I REALLY feel them today. I especiall like when I lay on my stomach and my quads feel like hunks of meat on the bone....sounds strange but when you get there, you'll understand- lol

Pics, pics, pics!!!!!!!

I know I'll be more sore tomorrow than I am today. I remember going through this after my first 20 mile bike ride last summer. The day after was tight and tired, day 2 & 3 I think I could feel the blood actually flowing through them and even that hurt! Thought I was going to have to install one of those handicap bars by the commode.....

Pics will have to wait till I find a digital camera and someone to take the pics for me.

Well my daughter is mad at me again so I don't get to babysit tonite. That means I can take my time at the gym and terrorize the trainer...he's there Tue, Wed & Thur.

 

[scorpiogirl]

Well my daughter is mad at me again so I don't get to babysit tonite. That means I can take my time at the gym and terrorize the trainer...he's there Tue, Wed & Thur.

Sounds to me like you need to piss her off a little more often so you can get YOUR stuff done!!! lol

 

[iceprincess]

Pics will have to wait till I find a digital camera and someone to take the pics for me.

Well my daughter is mad at me again so I don't get to babysit tonite. That means I can take my time at the gym and terrorize the trainer...he's there Tue, Wed & Thur. [/B]

YEAH pics - we will be waiting eagerly!! heehee

GOOD for YOU, you had some time to yourself!! FREEDOM!!

 

[que_66]

Thanks ladies!!

***Week 1, Day 2, Physical Assessment Week***

Tuesday 03/28/06 - BACK DAY !!

Supplements: (I missed the PM set of supps for today)
*Flintstone Complete multi vitamin. (1x per day) (Go ahead & laugh it's all I have atm.)
*Calcium w/D - 600mg/125IU (1x per day)
*Vitamin C – 1000 mg (1x per day)
*Gentle Iron – 28 mg (Iron glycinate) (1x per day)
*Acetyl L-Carnitine w/Alpha Lipoic Acid – 400mg / 200mg (2x per day)
*Lethitin - 1200mg (2x per day)
*B Complex - (1x per day)
*ON Whey – chocolate w/2% milk. Between 8-16oz per day, usually in the evening.

Breakfast
1 packet instant oatmeal, reduced sugar, maple & brwnsgr flavor.
48 oz coffee w/splenda & FF creamer

Snack
1 Hardboiled egg whites
2 Tbsp Skpy Natty PnutButter
8 oz Fuze drink Cranberry/Apple

Lunch
8 oz Cottage Cheese, LC, 4% mf
6 oz Tuna, water packed, drained (mixed in CC w/Pepper)
?? oz water

Snack
1 Hardboiled egg whites
1 Tbsp Skpy Natty PnutButter
8 oz Fuze drink Cranberry/Apple

Dinner
5 oz chicken breast w/seasonings ( I got interrupted and didn't get to eat any veggies)
?? oz water

*****WORKOUT - BACK DAY - I LOVE BACK DAY!!*****

Late Snack
17 oz Choc Muscle Milk (forgot to make my whey shake b4 going to the gym)

******************************************************
Target Calorie range: 1580 - 1896
Target Protein range: 158 - 237

Totals for today:
Fat: 37%, Carbs: 19%, Protein: 44%
Calories: 1704, Fat (g): 67, Carbs (g): 91, Protein (g): 182
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Workout was:
Hyperextension - 3s - 12r

High row - 4s - 15/12/8/6 #25 (probably need to go a little heavier, didn't really get to a point of failure)

Seated row - 4s - 15/12/8/6 #??

lower back - 4s - 15/12/8/6 #50 (probably need to go a little heavier, didn't really feel it much but don't want to injure myself be being stupid.)

assisted chin up - 4s - 15/12/8/6 #115 (my favorite machine )

NG pulldown - 4s - 15/12/8/6 #50

I finally found the reverse pec deck machine & the pullover machine . Yes, I'm gym-tarded & still learning what machines are used for what.

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Legs don't feel bad today. Quads are they only thing that has any kind of soreness today.

Back feels tight but not sore, feels good too.

******************************************************
Ran into the trainer on my way out:
Me: "Hiya sparky!"
He looked like he had swallowed his tongue but then said
T: "Uh hi how are you?"
Me:I'm just peachy, you?
T: "Uh good you have a great night." ...and off he went.

Hahahahahahahaha

 

[treilin]

Supplements: (I missed the PM set of supps for today
*Flintstone Complete multi vitamin. (1x per day) (Go ahead & laugh it's all I have atm.)
*Calcium w/D - 600mg/125IU (1x per day)
*Vitamin C – 1000 mg (1x per day)
*Gentle Iron – 28 mg (Iron glycinate) (1x per day)
*Acetyl L-Carnitine w/Alpha Lipoic Acid – 400mg / 200mg (2x per day)
*Lethitin - 1200mg (2x per day)
*B Complex - (1x per day)
*ON Whey – chocolate w/2% milk. Between 8-16oz per day, usually in the evening.

I'm assuming you are taking some magnesium with the calcium or the calcium has magnesium in the supplement. They should be taken at a 2:1 ratio.
Calcium = 1,000mg, then Magnesium 500mg
It's smart to take a combination that includes different forms of the key minerals (such as calcium citrate, carbonate, and malate; and magnesium citrate, aspartate, and glycinate) as insurance that at least one will get absorbed into your system and do its work. To build strong bones it is essential to balance calcium with magnesium which promotes maximum calcium absorption.
I found this on the web:
"Magnesium is a nutrient needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body and is fundamental to a number of important physical processes, including converting carbohydrates and protein into ATP (the body’s energy source), blood clotting, activating B vitamins and relaxing muscles. Magnesium boosts the activity of several enzyme systems needed for neurochemical communication, and is needed to transport electrolytes like potassium and sodium in and out of cells for optimal cell health and functioning. Furthermore, magnesium assists in calcium and potassium absorption. "

Ran into the trainer on my way out:
Me: "Hiya sparky!"
He looked like he had swallowed his tongue but then said
T: "Uh hi how are you?"
Me:I'm just peachy, you?
T: "Uh good you have a great night." ...and off he went.

Hahahahahahahaha

I don't know if I caught all the details on this one... I think you were having issues with this young trainer calling you old? Is that the guy?

 

[que_66]

I'm assuming you are taking some magnesium with the calcium or the calcium has magnesium in the supplement. They should be taken at a 2:1 ratio.
Calcium = 1,000mg, then Magnesium 500mg
It's smart to take a combination that includes different forms of the key minerals (such as calcium citrate, carbonate, and malate; and magnesium citrate, aspartate, and glycinate) as insurance that at least one will get absorbed into your system and do its work. To build strong bones it is essential to balance calcium with magnesium which promotes maximum calcium absorption.
I found this on the web:
"Magnesium is a nutrient needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body and is fundamental to a number of important physical processes, including converting carbohydrates and protein into ATP (the body’s energy source), blood clotting, activating B vitamins and relaxing muscles. Magnesium boosts the activity of several enzyme systems needed for neurochemical communication, and is needed to transport electrolytes like potassium and sodium in and out of cells for optimal cell health and functioning. Furthermore, magnesium assists in calcium and potassium absorption. "

I don't know if I caught all the details on this one... I think you were having issues with this young trainer calling you old? Is that the guy?

Calcium/Magnesium issue - I'll check everything and see how much mag I'm getting. I take my calium at night. Thanks bunches for the info.

Trainer: Yes, he's the college student that said I was too old to attain any of my fitness goals. I think he's a little scared of me.

 

[que_66]

Tonite is "CHEST NITE" at the gym. I know this is a weak area....this is gonna hurt.

My stomach is rumbling & I think mother nature is on her way. (Well if she's going to be bugging me for a few days I hope she doesn't mind the smell of the gym. )

 

[que_66]

***Week 1, Day 3, Physical Assessment Week***

Wednesday 03/29/06

Supplements:
*Flintstone Complete multi vitamin. (1x per day) (Go ahead & laugh it's all I have atm.)
*Calcium w/D - 600mg/125IU (1x per day)
*Vitamin C – 1000 mg (1x per day)
*Gentle Iron – 28 mg (Iron glycinate) (1x per day)
*Acetyl L-Carnitine w/Alpha Lipoic Acid – 400mg / 200mg (2x per day)
*Lethitin - 1200mg (2x per day)
*B Complex - (1x per day)
*ON Whey – chocolate w/2% milk. Between 8-16oz per day, usually in the evening. Not having any tonite.

************************************************** ****

Breakfast
1 packet instant oatmeal, reduced sugar, maple & brwnsgr flavor.
48 oz coffee w/splenda & FF creamer

Snack
2 Hardboiled egg whites
2 Tbsp Skpy Natty PnutButter
8 oz Fuze drink Cranberry/Raspberry

Lunch
8 oz Cottage Cheese, LC, 4% mf
6 oz Tuna, water packed, drained (mixed in CC w/Pepper)
5 oz shredded lettuce

Snack
2 Hardboiled egg whites
2 Tbsp Skpy Natty PnutButter
8 oz Fuze drink Cranberry/Raspberry

*****WORKOUT - CHESTICLE DAY*****

Dinner
I was absolutely starving this evening.
12 oz chicken strips
1 c spinach
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar on spinach
?? oz water

Late Snack
1 tbsp Natty Peanut butter.
(It calls to me at all hours of the day & nite....I see peanut butter!! )

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Peanut butter is evil! I can just picture the peanut guy on the street corner, in a wheel chair, no legs and he's picketing with a sign that says "SAVE THE CHILDREN - EAT MORE CARROTS!!"

************************************************
Target Calorie range: 1580 - 1896
Target Protein range: 158 - 237

Totals for today:
Fat: 40%, Carbs: 12%, Protein: 48%
Calories: 1838, Fat (g): 78, Carbs (g): 65, Protein (g): 210

************************************************

Workout was:
Embarrasing to say the least.
This is OH-SO-OBVIOUSLY my weakest area.

Incline press - Triple drop set - 6/8/10r - #20/10/5
Chest press - 3s - 15/10/10 #22 (forgot it wasn't 15/12/8/6)
Incline flys - 3s - 8/5/5 - #25
Seated chest press - 3s - 10r - #50
Cable crossovers - 3s - 10r - #30

Abs:
Oblique crunches, 10 each side (4TUT each rep)
Crunches, 10 (4TUT each rep)

Stationary Bike
5 min - level 15
2 min - level 4 (cool down)


************************************************
Magnesium - only getting 20mg a day in the multi. Gonna have to supplement that.

Thanks Treilin for all that info!
************************************************

 

[que_66]

My chesticles hurt today - That's a good thing.

Mother nature arrived in full cramping force - this serves no freakin purpose.

 

[scorpiogirl]

Wow, Que! I'm really impressed with how you've come back FULL POWER on this! WTG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[*Bunny*]

Wow, Que! I'm really impressed with how you've come back FULL POWER on this! WTG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

^^^ Very color coded too! Me likey

You will get stronger .. remember it's a marathon not a sprint, although I do love me some sprints



Word to the wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiise ... ditch the PB now ... It will only get worse ... not kidding...

 

[que_66]

Wow, Que! I'm really impressed with how you've come back FULL POWER on this! WTG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

^^^ Very color coded too! Me likey
You will get stronger .. remember it's a marathon not a sprint, although I do love me some sprints

Word to the wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiise ... ditch the PB now ... It will only get worse ... not kidding...

Coming from you two ladies ^^^^ that means a lot.

Like I said before....SKIPPY NATTY PEANUT BUTTER IS EVIL!!

 

[wlmcrae]

Excellent full-on workouts and good looking food plan. Yay Que! (And the trainer is going to be SO surprised that women 'of a certain age' can get better results than HE can - dedication is a wonderful thing!)

 

[que_66]

Excellent full-on workouts and good looking food plan. Yay Que! (And the trainer is going to be SO surprised that women 'of a certain age' can get better results than HE can - dedication is a wonderful thing!)

Thanks!
There's no way I would ever pay this kid for his services. EF's women's forum is my professional training staff

I love this place.

 

[que_66]

***Week 1, Day 4, Physical Assessment Week***

Thursday 03/30/06

Supplements:
*Flintstone Complete multi vitamin. (1x per day) (Go ahead & laugh it's all I have atm.)
*Calcium w/D - 600mg/125IU (1x per day)
*Vitamin C – 1000 mg (1x per day)
*Gentle Iron – 28 mg (Iron glycinate) (2x per day for next few days)
*Acetyl L-Carnitine w/Alpha Lipoic Acid – 400mg / 200mg (3x per day)
*Lethitin - 1200mg (3x per day)
*B Complex - (1x per day)
*ON Whey – chocolate w/2% milk. Between 8-16oz per day, usually in the evening.

*********************************************************************

Breakfast
1 packet instant oatmeal, reduced sugar, maple & brwnsgr flavor.
48 oz coffee w/splenda & FF creamer

Snack
2 Hardboiled egg whites
1 Tbsp Skpy Natty PnutButter

Lunch
8 oz Cottage Cheese, LC, 4% mf
6 oz Tuna, water packed, drained (mixed in CC w/Pepper)
5 oz shredded lettuce

Snack
2 Hardboiled egg whites
1Tbsp Skpy Natty PnutButter

*****WORKOUT - SHOULDER DAY*****

Dinner
8 oz chicken strips
1 c spinach
.25 C apple cider vinegar on spinach

Late Snack
16 oz ON choc whey shake w/2% milk

***************************************************************
Target Calorie range: 1580 - 1896
Target Protein range: 158 - 237

Totals for today:
Fat: 29%, Carbs: 20%, Protein: 51%
Calories: 1920, Fat (g): 59, Carbs (g): 103, Protein (g): 233

I went over today by 24 points but I really wanted the whole 16oz whey shake - - it was either that or to the store for a chocolate chip cookie. Lesser of 2 evils. Mom nature is a ***ch.

***************************************************************

Workout was:
Again, embarrasing to say the least.
Upper body is SO weak. ('cept the biceps...hehe that tomorrow)

-Shoulder press machine - up - 3s - 10r #3 (it doesn't say lbs. just 1,2,3,4, etc.)
-Shoulder press machine - front - 3s - 10r - #3 ^^same machine, diff grip
-Side lat press - 3s - 10r #25
-Rotary machine - 4r #25 (can't seem to get the hang of this one and #25 is lowest weight. Off the list until I'm stronger.)
-Incline lat machine - 3s - 10r #10/0/0

I struggled on the last half of the 3rd set on almost all of these. I just took a deep breath and tried to concentrate on the muscles I was supposed to be working and repeating to myself: Puusssssshhhhhhhhhh 7, Puusssssshhhhhhhhhh 8, etc. etc.

Abs:
Machine Crunches, 2s - 20r/10r #40 (This machine is NOT made for short busty people.

Stationary Bike
1 min - level 15 (all out push)
10 min - level 7 (seat is uncomfortable due to mother nature's bs)
1 min - level 15 (all out last 30 seconds)

Walked the dog
.5 mile round trip, fast pace.
Only stopped 4,689 so he could p on everything

"Maxwell" my snoodle


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[scorpiogirl]

Ha ha ha....he looks a lot like my Sadie. But she's a Pom/Min. Schnauzer mix. Her face is more like the latter of the two.

Good job pushing those reps out. Sometimes it just takes a couple of deep breaths, a small pause, and re-focus. Once you get your head in the right place - you push 'em right out! Great job, Que!

 

[Aries13]

awww the dog looks so cute! I always wanted a dog (boxer) but could never get one. One of these days when Im all grown up (lol) I will.

*Props on a hard work out...keep up the good work.

 

[que_66]

Thanks ladies!

Well today the scale says I'm up 2 lbs but I know why and I know it's only temporary.

Shoulders don't hurt but they and my upper back are a little tight. I only really "feel it" when I put my hair up and had my hands above my head.

My whole body is tired and I'm just lethargic today. That's normal for me and it too shall pass. I doubled my iron supps for the next few days to help combat the problem.

Tonite is Biceps & Triceps night.
Biceps are in decent shape because I'm constantly moving computer equipment, doing home repairs, etc.. You could already see definition in my biceps area before I started at the gym so I think they will cut nicely once my body fat % drops.

Triceps on the other hand, those are saggy, weak and icky to look at. Gonna be hard to get rid of the fat I have there. I may have to invest in some Yohimburne DF at a later date. I won't get the YES because I'm sensitive to stimulants.

It's raining and icky here and all I want to do is take a nap while curled up with a heating pad.

 

[que_66]

I should probably call the crisis center and ask for a peanut butter intervention......I just can't bring myself to toss the jar.

 

[Aries13]

I should probably call the crisis center and ask for a peanut butter intervention......I just can't bring myself to toss the jar.

If you really cant throw it out...pour some bleach or detergant in the jar and then you wont have a choice! lol... a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do