Que's Journey begins

[WoNderWoMan25]

Did you try the DVD yet? What did you think?

 

[que_66]

Did you try the DVD yet? What did you think?

Not yet. It's on the agenda for this evening. I have the grandbaby tonite so no gym time is scheduled. I might be able to improvise with the yoga dvd....she can be my 18lb weight but my focus for the evening will be lovin on her.

 

[que_66]

I added 2000 mg of CLA to my supps today and I am wide awake and I have some energy. I sure hope the CLA is why.

 

[que_66]

Did you try the DVD yet? What did you think?

Not yet. It's on the agenda for this evening. I have the grandbaby tonite so no gym time is scheduled. I might be able to improvise with the yoga dvd....she can be my 18lb weight but my focus for the evening will be lovin on her.

Grandbaby is taking a short nap and I just can't make myself put her down.

 

[mermaid]

We had our corporate weigh in today for a voluntary "get healthy" program and they used a scale that measures bmi and mine was 27.4. When I had my bmi tested at the beginning of April it was 29.1. If the scale is correct my bmi has dropped 1.70

29.1
27.4
-1.70

WAY TO GO, GIRLFRIEND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!











Now:

 

[que_66]

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***Transformation Week 6, Day 1***

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Cardio Goal: 5 days per wk, this is week 2.
Workout Goal: Work each body part 2x per wk
Work abs 3 days per week

Monday 05/01/06

Supplements:
AM:
PM:
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Breakfast
48 oz coffee w/ff creamer & splenda
1 med banana
1 pkt oatmeal maple/brwn sugar

Snack
3 egg whites
1 cup carb control danon blueberry creme yogurt
16 oz Crystal Light - Raspberry Ice

Lunch
12 oz 1% cottage cheese
6 oz tuna drained
8 oz green tea

Snack
3 egg whites
1 cup carb control danon blueberry creme yogurt
16 oz Crystal Light - Sunrise

***NO GYM TONITE - GRANDBABY TIME***

Dinner
2 whole wheat wrap
1 tbsp FF Miracle whip
1 tbsp dill relish
7 oz chicken

Late Snack
8 oz choc whey shake w/skim milk
1 tbsp Skippy NPB

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Target Calorie range: 1570 - 1884
Target Protein range: 157 - 235

Totals for Sunday:
Calories: 1867
Fat (g): 43, 22%
Carbs (g): 147, 29%
Protein (g): 217, 49%
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Workout: 30 Minute Yoga DVD

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[BiggT]

How is the dannon?? I eat Danimals, lol, but 4 at a time.

 

[que_66]

How is the dannon?? I eat Danimals, lol, but 4 at a time.

pffffft! You just need to buy your own

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Congrats on the progress, Que! Very nice...

 

[treilin]

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***Transformation Week 6, Day 1***

Congrats on week 6 lady!!!!

 

[que_66]

Congrats on week 6 lady!!!!

Thanks T!


It's Leg night!

 

[scorpiogirl]

I added 2000 mg of CLA to my supps today and I am wide awake and I have some energy. I sure hope the CLA is why.

Don't know what the ingredients are on the bottle you've got there, but I don't think CLA has any stimulant effects, it's just a sticky fat burner......at least the one I took didn't. What's in it?

 

[que_66]

Don't know what the ingredients are on the bottle you've got there, but I don't think CLA has any stimulant effects, it's just a sticky fat burner......at least the one I took didn't. What's in it?

I didn't think it had any stimulant ingredients either but I sure have been awake the last 2 days after I take that & the L-Arginine that I added starting Monday. Maybe I just "rested up" over the weekend.

I added 2000mg CLA & 500mg L-Arginine to the AM & PM supps

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Helllo! Dropping in to say good afternoon!

Here's to another great 6 weeks! 48 oz coffee?!?!? Whoa!!

 

[que_66]

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***Transformation Week 6, Day 2***

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Cardio Goal: 5 days per wk, this is week 2.
Workout Goal: Work each body part 2x per wk
Work abs 3 days per week

Tuesday 05/02/06

Supplements:
Multi vitamin
B Complex
Gentle Iron
CLA
L-Arginine
Lecthin
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Breakfast
48 oz coffee w/ff creamer & splenda
2 pkt cream of wheat w/1 pkt splenda

Snack
1 egg whites
1 cup carb control danon blueberry creme yogurt
16 oz Crystal Light - Raspberry Ice

Lunch
12 oz 1% cottage cheese
6 oz tuna drained
8 oz green tea

Snack
1 egg whites
1 cup carb control danon blueberry creme yogurt
16 oz Crystal Light - Sunrise

Dinner
2 pcs Ezekiael Bread
2 eggs

***LEG NITE***

Late Snack
16 oz choc whey shake w/skim milk
2 tbsp Skippy NPB

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Target Calorie range: 1570 - 1884
Target Protein range: 157 - 235

Totals for Tuesday:
Calories: 1824
Fat (g): 42, 22%
Carbs (g): 148, 33%
Protein (g): 192, 45%
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Workout:

Leg
-----Squats.............4x15 #30
-----Leg Press..........4x15 #70
-----Leg Curls..........4x15 #55
-----Leg Adduction....2x20 #50
-----Leg Abduction....2x20 #50
-----St calf raises.....4x15 #30
-----Horz. calf raise...4x15 #50 each side

Stepmill
-----5 min - level 5

Treadmill
-----5 min - incline 15 - 3.0 mph
-----5 min - no incline - 3.5 mph
-----5 min - incline 15 - 3.0 mph
-----5 min - no incline - 3.5 mph

Stationary Bike
-----5 min - level 3

Yoga DVD - 30 minutes

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[que_66]

My legs are tired this morning but so far, no soreness. I'm sure that will come tomorrow. My shoulders are a little sore where the pads from the standing calf raise machine sit.

Checked myself out in the mirror this morning ( ) and I can actually see changes in my midsection, legs, butt & calves. It's gratifying, depressing and exciting at the same time. I want it to happen faster but I know it takes time.

 

[FlyBrownChick]

The fact that you are making changes is what matters. Be proud of yourself for that! And you're making progress where most women WISH they could make progress first.

Have a good one, Que!

 

[ck2006]

My legs are tired this morning but so far, no soreness. I'm sure that will come tomorrow. My shoulders are a little sore where the pads from the standing calf raise machine sit.

Checked myself out in the mirror this morning ( ) and I can actually see changes in my midsection, legs, butt & calves. It's gratifying, depressing and exciting at the same time. I want it to happen faster but I know it takes time.

Your doing awesome just keep on going!

 

[scorpiogirl]

My legs are tired this morning but so far, no soreness. I'm sure that will come tomorrow. My shoulders are a little sore where the pads from the standing calf raise machine sit.

Checked myself out in the mirror this morning ( ) and I can actually see changes in my midsection, legs, butt & calves. It's gratifying, depressing and exciting at the same time. I want it to happen faster but I know it takes time.

Yes, you're right. It took a while to put on, and it will take a while to take off. You are def moving in the right direction. You're kicking butt getting in the gym and doing what you need to while your there. Keep on truckin' - it gets BETTER AND BETTER!!!!!!

 

[*Bunny*]

What they said It's a marathon ... not a sprint .. those come later

 

[que_66]

I've had the day from hell. I NEED to go to the gym because the stupid people were out in full force today and every one of them decided they needed to stop by my desk or call me. RTFM

My neck and shoulders are so tight right now.....good thing it's upper body day.

 

[ck2006]

I've had the day from hell. I NEED to go to the gym because the stupid people were out in full force today and every one of them decided they needed to stop by my desk or call me. RTFM

My neck and shoulders are so tight right now.....good thing it's upper body day.

You GO GIRL, take out that anger on a barbell and run off some steam on the treadmill!

 

[que_66]

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***Transformation Week 6, Day 3***

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Cardio Goal: 5 days per wk, this is week 2.
Workout Goal: Work each body part 2x per wk
Work abs 3 days per week

Wednesday 05/03/06

Supplements:
Multi vitamin
B Complex
Gentle Iron
CLA
L-Arginine
Lecithin
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Breakfast
48 oz coffee w/ff creamer & splenda
2 pkt low sugar oatmeal maple/brown sugar

Snack
3 egg whites
1 cup carb control danon blueberry creme yogurt
16 oz Crystal Light - Sunrise

Lunch
12 oz 1% cottage cheese
6 oz tuna drained
8 oz green tea

Snack
3 egg whites
1 cup carb control danon blueberry creme yogurt
8 oz can of Sugar Free red bull

***WORKOUT***

Dinner
10 oz shredded lettuce
5 oz chicken
3 tbsp FF italian dressing

Late Snack
8 oz choc whey shake w/skim milk
2 tbsp Skippy NPB

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Target Calorie range: 1570 - 1884
Target Protein range: 157 - 235

Totals for Wednesday:
Calories: 1772
Fat (g): 44, 23%
Carbs (g): 134, 29%
Protein (g): 201, 48%
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Workout:

-----Bent over row............4x15 #40
-----Tricep Ext.................5x10 #40
-----Pullovers...................4x15 #28
-----Lateral Row...............4x15 #35
-----V-Crunch Machine......4x20
-----Gravitron..................4x15 #115 resistance
-----Incline Flyes.............2x15 #10 - got a shooting pain in my shoulder and I stopped. It still hurts, gonna have to see how it feels tomorrow.

Treadmill
-----30 min - alternating incline - 3-3.7 mph


No am cardio cuz the duct tape came off my "STFU & TRAIN" button....I musta drooled all over it or something.

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[sbt2082]

Hey girl!!! Just came by to say hello Diet looks really good so don't worry too much about the morning cardio... just NO more droolin on the "STFU and train" button

 

[iceprincess]

Nice job yesterday!! Don't get down on yourself about missing the morning cardio, the key here is that you MADE it to the gym last night and you worked your butt off!! GREAT JOB que - keep it up girl!!

 

[que_66]

I'm outta bed but awake is yet to be determined. Shoulder is a little sore today but no shooting pain like last night. That's a good sign. I have a bit of DOMS in the legs today.

OK, it's pilates time for me. Someone go tap on the glass of the Mer-tank and get her shells outta bed.

 

[mermaid]

No am cardio cuz the duct tape came off my "STFU & TRAIN" button....I musta drooled all over it or something.

Ahem, these girls are too darn nice...


NO DROOLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!












Great job on the PM routine though - much better than the Merm - see log for details

 

[que_66]

Morning weight:

155.5 - - down 1.5 lbs

 

[sbt2082]

Congrats on coming down 1.5 lbs !!! Have fun at pilates!!!

 

[BiggT]

Nice consistency making up the cardio at night.....How is Crystal Light Sunrise?? I am sick of pink lemonade and iced tea.

 

[scorpiogirl]

Morning weight:

155.5 - - down 1.5 lbs

WTG, Que!!!! It's working, it's working!!!!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Morning weight:

155.5 - - down 1.5 lbs

Way to go, girl! What a nice piece of news to start your day with

 

[*Bunny*]

Nice consistency making up the cardio at night.....How is Crystal Light Sunrise?? I am sick of pink lemonade and iced tea.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!

Tangerine Strawberry aight too

Q-TIP NICE !!!

Keep it up GF



slowly but surely, it will come off, scale will drop, clothes will get loose, you will be more awesome than you already are

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Morning weight:

155.5 - - down 1.5 lbs

NICE!

 

[que_66]

Took me 40 min to mow the yard.....now I'm off to the gym.

 

[msam76]

awesome!

 

[que_66]

Nice consistency making up the cardio at night.....How is Crystal Light Sunrise?? I am sick of pink lemonade and iced tea.

CL Sunrise is reallyyyyyyyyyyyyy good. Although, it might not taste good with the 5 pizza's you probably ate this evening.



Thanks ladies - your support is very uplifting and inspiring!!!!!

Pilates & yoga are becoming my friends. I can tell a difference in how far I can stretch now compared to a couple of weeks ago. Me likey.

 

[que_66]

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***Transformation Week 6, Day 4***

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Cardio Goal: 5 days per wk, this is week 2.
Workout Goal: Work each body part 2x per wk
Work abs 3 days per week

Thursday 05/04/06

Supplements:
Multi vitamin
B Complex
Gentle Iron
CLA
L-Arginine
Lecithin
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***Pilates - 20 min***

Breakfast
48 oz coffee w/ff creamer & splenda
2 pkt cream of wheat w/splenda

Snack
3 egg whites
1 cup carb control danon blueberry creme yogurt
16 oz Crystal Light - Sunrise

Lunch
12 oz 1% cottage cheese
6 oz tuna drained
water

Snack
1 cup carb control danon blueberry creme yogurt

***Mowed the lawn - 40 min***

PRE WORKOUT
16 oz choc whey shake

***Lower Body Workouts***

POST WORKOUT (aka: Dinner)
16 oz choc whey shake

Late Snack
1 tbsp Skippy NPB

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Target Calorie range: 1555 - 1866 <<reflects new #'s
Target Protein range: 155 - 233

Totals for Thursday:
Calories: 1781
Fat (g): 24, 13%
Carbs (g): 142, 33%
Protein (g): 235, 55%
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Workout:

AM - Pilates
PM - Lawn Mowing

PM Gym:
-----Stiff Legged deads.........4x15 #40
-----Leg Adduction...............4x20 #30 - O M G - OWWWW!!!
-----Leg Abduction...............4x20 #60
-----Leg press.....................4x15 #70
-----Leg Curl.......................4x15 #55
-----Standing Calf Raises.......4x15 #30, 1x5 #60 (had to try it)
-----Plie' Squats...................4x15 #15

Treadmill - 10 min
-----8 min - No incline - 3.5 mph
-----2 min - No incline - 2.0 mph cool down

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For the record my inner thighs HURT LIKE A BIOTCH!!!
It's only the second time I've specifically targeted the inner and outer thighs.
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I think I'm getting close to the crucial point at which the exercise actually begins to energize me. At least I hope that point is coming soon cuz I'm tired of being tired. I'm gettin chapped cheeks from all the a$$ draggin.
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Goodnite EF! I'm off to bed! Gonna throw the heating pad on the inner thighs and call it done for the day.
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[sbt2082]

HOpe you sleep good girl and get some rest to kick some butt at the gym tomorrow!!!

 

[que_66]

Slept wrong, woke up with a stiff neck & a headache. Been fighting them both all day. Then you throw in helpdesk duty: a crashing laptop with a spastic owner, some email issues and a person who doesn't like their wallpaper. I may need a nap when I get home.

Inner thighs HURTTTTTTTTTT! (That's what they get for getting flabby)

 

[mermaid]

Morning weight:

155.5 - - down 1.5 lbs

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!














and a cuz you know you like it

 

[msam76]

que~great job. my journey begins sunday. I hope i have half the determination you have!

 

[que_66]

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***Transformation Week 6, Day 5***

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Cardio Goal: 5 days per wk, this is week 2.
Workout Goal: Work each body part 2x per wk
Work abs 3 days per week

Friday 05/05/06

Supplements:
Multi vitamin
B Complex
Gentle Iron
CLA
L-Arginine
Lecithin
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Breakfast
32 oz coffee w/ff creamer & splenda
1 large grapefruit

Snack
2 egg whites
1 cup carb control danon blueberry creme yogurt

Lunch
1 SBD Sesame Chicken wrap meal
16 oz Crystal Light - Sunrise

Snack
1 egg white
1 cup carb control danon blueberry creme yogurt

Dinner
6 oz Tyson steak strips
1 lb brussel sprouts
1 pc Ezekiel Bread
1 tbsp NPB
.5 c FF Promise spread
16 oz Crystal Light - Raspberry Ice

***I fell asleep and didn't get up till around 9pm when the phone rang.... ***

Late Snack
16 oz choc whey shake
1 tbsp Skippy NPB

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Target Calorie range: 1555 - 1866 <<reflects new #'s
Target Protein range: 155 - 233

Totals for Friday:
Calories: 1779
Fat (g): 53, 28%
Carbs (g): 173, 31%
Protein (g): 174, 41%
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Workout:

None.....unless snoring counts.

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For the record my inner thighs STILL HURT LIKE A BIOTCH!!!
My neck is still stiff and the headache hasn't gone away either so I'm going back to bed w/heating pad on the neck.
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[buffalogal]

Looking awesome as usual sweet-thang!!

 

[Jamie Lynn]

Good morning!! What you up to today?

 

[ck2006]

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For the record my inner thighs STILL HURT LIKE A BIOTCH!!!
My neck is still stiff and the headache hasn't gone away either so I'm going back to bed w/heating pad on the neck.
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I hope your headache is better today

 

[que_66]

Thanks ladies!

I woke up about 9 this morning. I guess I was tired LOLOL

Headache is mostly gone, gonna take 2 tylenol and get a shower & I hope that will kick the rest of the headache.

Tonight is prom night here and my daughter is getting her hair done later. So between now and then I have several things to choose from:
1 - Gym time for cardio
2 - Dig my bike out of the garage for the 1st time this year.
3 - Clean house and do laundry.
4 - Go thru all my clothes because I'm down to 4 pair of pants for work.
5 - Mow the neighbors yard. (it's a rental house, the tenant recently moved & the yard looks aweful, makes my house look bad)
6 - Check the fluids in the car & wash the truck.


I will be getting the later for some grammy time

 

[que_66]

Thanks ladies!

I woke up about 9 this morning. I guess I was tired LOLOL

Headache is mostly gone, gonna take 2 tylenol and get a shower & I hope that will kick the rest of the headache.

Tonight is prom night here and my daughter is getting her hair done later. So between now and then I have several things to choose from:
1 - Gym time for cardio
2 - Dig my bike out of the garage for the 1st time this year.
3 - Clean house and do laundry.
4 - Go thru all my clothes because I'm down to 4 pair of pants for work.
5 - Mow the neighbors yard. (it's a rental house, the tenant recently moved & the yard looks aweful, makes my house look bad)
6 - Check the fluids in the car & wash the truck.

I will be getting the later for some grammy time

Well I got my gym time in, 30 min on the treadmill, and I took the grandbaby for about a 30 minute walk. That's pretty much all I accomplished today.

Food - I stayed within my ranges.

It's been a very depressing day.

 

[mermaid]

It's been a very depressing day.

That's not good. Can I ask why?

Sending loving Mermie vibes your way for a better day tomorrow

 

[FlyBrownChick]

That's not good. Can I ask why?

Sending loving Mermie vibes your way for a better day tomorrow

^^^^^

How are you doing over there now, Que?

Sending good vibes your way.

 

[iceprincess]

Sending you some love and happy karma your way!!

 

[*Bunny*]

 

[msam76]

Well I got my gym time in, 30 min on the treadmill, and I took the grandbaby for about a 30 minute walk. That's pretty much all I accomplished today.

Food - I stayed within my ranges.

It's been a very depressing day.

(((((HUGS))))) I sure hope things are better for you today! It's ok to have a down day, keeps us all grounded. We are here for you!

 

[que_66]

That's not good. Can I ask why?

Sending loving Mermie vibes your way for a better day tomorrow

There are so many things that I need to do or take care of and it's just me, noone else to share the load with. It gets overwhelming sometimes. I'm probably going to take a couple of vacation days just to catch up.






On a happier note:
Last night "M" told me he loved me for the 1st time. I know he means it because he's not one of those guys who just throws those words around.

My heart is still doing flips........can I count that as cardio?


Thanks Mermie, Fly IP, HBB & Sam

 

[que_66]

I had a bowl of AllBran w/Extra fiber for breakfast and it was like chewin on tree bark.

I'll probably be crappin toothpicks later....that stuff has no flavor, even w/Splenda.

 

[ck2006]

I had a bowl of AllBran w/Extra fiber for breakfast and it was like chewin on tree bark.

I'll probably be crappin toothpicks later....that stuff has no flavor, even w/Splenda.

I eat it every morning but instead of with milk I mix it with yogurt and sprinkle flaxseed on it. I love it and it is very filling!

 

[*Bunny*]

Last night "M" told me he loved me for the 1st time. I know he means it because he's not one of those guys who just throws those words around.

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.....





oh and No .. it doesn't but should give you something to smile about when doing cardio

 

[que_66]

I've been re-reading my log and I think I'm getting a bit off track.

Looks like I need to at myself

 

[FlyBrownChick]

On a happier note:
Last night "M" told me he loved me for the 1st time. I know he means it because he's not one of those guys who just throws those words around.

My heart is still doing flips........can I count that as cardio?

This made my day. I am so happy for you! That is too sweet...

 

[que_66]

If nothing sticks to teflon...........what does teflon stick to?

Questions on sprinting for beginners:

What distance to start with?

How many sprints?

How much rest inbetween?

I hate sprints, I was never any good at them, which is why I was a distance runner in high school.

The high school has their track & field fenced in and locked so I was thinking of marking the street and doing sprints there. (My gym doesn't have room for sprints.)

 

[*Bunny*]

On a happier note:
Last night "M" told me he loved me for the 1st time. I know he means it because he's not one of those guys who just throws those words around.

My heart is still doing flips........can I count that as cardio?

Do you feel the same way?

I DL'd this for you ..

***b/c you dont HAVE to say it to get those butterflies***

 

[que_66]

Do you feel the same way?

I DL'd this for you ..

***b/c you dont HAVE to say it to get those butterflies***

Yes, I do feel the same way.
Isn't it funny how love seems to find you when you aren't looking for it? He and I started as computer geek friends, strictly platonic, but it's obviously grown a lot in the last 2+ years.

....and that song just about sums it up. Thanks HBB

 

[que_66]

I just ordered Levorex for the 1st time & more YDF.

 

[que_66]

Well I made it through the long version of pilates - the 1 hour version.

And now I'm off to bed. G'nite EF!

 

[iceprincess]

Great Job on the ONE HOUR pilates!!

Hope you sleep well tonight and are ready to hit it hard this week!

 

[sbt2082]

Hey girl!!! COngrats on M and you realizing your feelings... thats great Way to go on sticking with the workouts too!!

 

[treilin]

Yes, I do feel the same way.
Isn't it funny how love seems to find you when you aren't looking for it? He and I started as computer geek friends, strictly platonic, but it's obviously grown a lot in the last 2+ years.

....and that song just about sums it up. Thanks HBB

Congrats!!!!!

 

[que_66]

Thanks Ladies!

 

[que_66]

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***Transformation Week 7, Day 1***

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Cardio Goal: 5 days per wk, this is week 2.
Workout Goal: Work each body part 2x per wk
Work abs 3 days per week

Monday 05/08/06

Supplements:
Multi vitamin
B Complex
Gentle Iron
CLA
L-Arginine
Lecithin
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Breakfast
24 oz coffee w/ff creamer & splenda
1 pkt oatmeal

Snack
2 egg whites
1 cup carb control danon blueberry creme yogurt
16 oz Crystal Light - Sunrise

Lunch
7 oz tuna
5 oz cottage cheese 1%MF
1 sugar free jello cup
water

Snack
2 egg whites
1 cup carb control danon peaches & creme yogurt

Dinner
1 SBD Sesame Chicken wrap meal
water

***UPPER BODY WORKOUT ***

PWO
16 oz choc whey shake w/glutamine

Late Snack
1 tbsp Skippy NPB

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Target Calorie range: 1555 - 1866 <<reflects new #'s
Target Protein range: 155 - 233

Totals for Friday:
Calories: 1783
Fat (g): 36, 19%
Carbs (g): 163, 32%
Protein (g): 203, 48%
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Workout:

-----Stiff Legged deadlifts.....4x15 #40
-----DB Rows.......................4x15 #40
-----Hypers.........................2x10, 2x5-5 count pulse. All reps slow & controlled.
-----Lat Row........................4x15 #50
-----Tricep Extensions..........4x15 #40
-----Lat Pulldowns................4x15 #50
-----Shrugs.........................4x15 #20

Stepmill - 15 min - fat burning mode - max level 4 (go ahead & laff)

Treadmill - 15 min - alternating between no incline and 15.0 incline, speed range 3.0-3.5mph

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[que_66]

uggggh I'm all bloaty & my neck is stiff this morning. Apparently I'm not getting enough fiber, looks like Milk of mag for breakfast.

I think the shrugs are the cause of the stiff neck so I'll see what a hot shower will do for them. I guess that means I'm doing them correctly.

...and it's lower body night tonight!! woot woot

 

[Roonytunes]

Good morning, Que-Dizzle! I'm also up early and trying to wake up for am cardio.

Sorry to hear about the back and neck...I totally sympathize since it's what I've been going through for the last two days. Hopefully a hot shower will help and also try to see if stretching and holding the stretch helps ease the discomfort.

As for fiber, how about throwing in some milled flax in your oatmeal in the mornings? Are you avoiding fruit? If not, a small apple everyday could also help. Or you could just take a fiber supplement daily too.

Hope your Tuesday gets better!

 

[iceprincess]

Morning que - you are up EARLY!!

Got to love the lower body workout!!! WHOOAAA

 

[mermaid]

then:

 

[treilin]

uggggh I'm all bloaty & my neck is stiff this morning. Apparently I'm not getting enough fiber, looks like Milk of mag for breakfast.

I think the shrugs are the cause of the stiff neck so I'll see what a hot shower will do for them. I guess that means I'm doing them correctly.

...and it's lower body night tonight!! woot woot

Hmmm I have to ask why shrugs??? I typically don't have women do them because I don't want them having huge upper traps/neck. Not to scare you just wondering....

 

[que_66]

Hmmm I have to ask why shrugs??? I typically don't have women do them because I don't want them having huge upper traps/neck. Not to scare you just wondering....

When I get stressed my neck and shoulders are the first to tighten up, I'm also big busted so keeping the neck & shoulders in shape will hopefully help aleviate some of the stress in that area. I don't use a lot of weight when I do them (#20).

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

how do you like the south beach diet wraps? i've seen them but i've been making my own so far. they look pretty tasty *and* convenient.

have fun with legs tonight!! what exercises are on the agenda?

 

[que_66]

how do you like the south beach diet wraps? i've seen them but i've been making my own so far. they look pretty tasty *and* convenient.

have fun with legs tonight!! what exercises are on the agenda?

The SBD wraps are pretty good but there needs to be more cause I'm still hungry after I eat them. My favorite is the sesame chicken wraps and the convenient part is the best part.

Squats, presses, curls, extensions, calf killers, Abduction, adduction, plie's, cardio & I'm not sure what else. I love leg night - leg press is my favorite.

 

[BiggT]

The stiff neck is most likely from the shrugs, or you slept on it wrong, lol.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

The SBD wraps are pretty good but there needs to be more cause I'm still hungry after I eat them. My favorite is the sesame chicken wraps and the convenient part is the best part.

I hear you on the amount of food. If I'm doing a lean cuisine meal, I always add more of my own veggies (usually broccoli).

Squats, presses, curls, extensions, calf killers, Abduction, adduction, plie's, cardio & I'm not sure what else. I love leg night - leg press is my favorite.

I evny you.... Leg night for me is brutual. Have fun with the leg press - is it a plate loaded machine?

 

[que_66]

I hear you on the amount of food. If I'm doing a lean cuisine meal, I always add more of my own veggies (usually broccoli).


I evny you.... Leg night for me is brutual. Have fun with the leg press - is it a plate loaded machine?

I'm sure that if I were at the level that you're at - leg night would be far more brutal for me than it is. I like leg night because I actually feel like I've done something. Even if upper body work leaves me exhausted, somehow leg night just seems to be more gratifying.

I prefer the leg press machine with the cable stacked weights. The big guys usually have the plate loaded leg press machines loaded to the gills and they generally don't remove the plates. Right now I'm only pressing #70, if I were up to 200+ I've have to use the plate loaded machines.

 

[scorpiogirl]

Hi, Miss Que! Haven't gotten caught up on your log yet, but lettin' you know I'm planning on it!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

I prefer the leg press machine with the cable stacked weights. The big guys usually have the plate loaded leg press machines loaded to the gills and they generally don't remove the plates. Right now I'm only pressing #70, if I were up to 200+ I've have to use the plate loaded machines.

Have you tried dropsets on leg night yet?

 

[que_66]

Have you tried dropsets on leg night yet?

Nope.
I do my best to do 4x15 #70. The last set is a killer.
Recommendations for changing it up are always welcome.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Nope.
I do my best to do 4x15 #70. The last set is a killer.
Recommendations for changing it up are always welcome.

Make your last set a drop set! Killer!

Maybe #70 x 10 reps, then immediately drop to #30 or #40, for another 10, then finish out with #20 for as many reps as possible.

 

[que_66]

Make your last set a drop set! Killer!

Maybe #70 x 10 reps, then immediately drop to #30 or #40, for another 10, then finish out with #20 for as many reps as possible.

 

[que_66]

Saturday 3/18/06
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)

^^^^^The measurements above were taken almost 2 months ago.

Here are my current measurements as of today:
All body measurements are in inches with .5 = 1/2", .75 = 3/4":
Age: 39
H: 5' 4"
W: 155.5 (down)
Bra sz: 36DD
Jean sz: 10
wrist: 5.5
mid-forearm: 8.5 (up .5)
bicep: 11 (up .5)
neck: 12.75
chest: 33 (just under the boobs) (down .75)
natural waistline: 32 (down 2.5)
hips: 38.5 (down .5)
mid-thigh: 20 (down 1)
mid-calf: 13.25 (up .5)
ankle: 8 (just above the bone) (down .5)
Genetics: not in my favor, most family members are "farm stock" (thick, big-boned, heavy frames)[/I]


WTF? I'm supposed to be getting S M A L L E R and parts are getting bigger. All I've lost is 2 friggin inches in the waist - that's equal to one seriously healthy bm!

I ordered Levorex & more YDF and it should be here the 11th - not soon enough.

I gotta tell ya these numbers are very friggin depressing. I've double-checked all my numbers on Fitday because I'm anal & I didn't want to jepordize my progress with a stupid typo. I'm honest in my workouts & my food and this still just sucks. It just friggin sucks - stupid stubborn a$$ body of mine just won't give up the fat.

I need to hit the scale tomorrow morning and see what it says about my bmi. If there's a drastic difference I may schedule another electronic bmi test.

Do I need to cut the weight lifting in half and double the cardio or something?

To top it off my daughter called and wanted me to watch the baby for a couple of hours but she isn't here yet. If she's not coming she should call so I can go hammer on the leg press and/or stomp on the treadmill or stepmill & mumble moan & groan till I get it outta my system.

I am just livid at this point. I've made virtually no progress in 2 months.

 

[ck2006]

^^^^^The measurements above were taken almost 2 months ago.

Here are my current measurements as of today:
All body measurements are in inches with .5 = 1/2", .75 = 3/4":
Age: 39
H: 5' 4"
W: 155.5 (down)
Bra sz: 36DD
Jean sz: 10
wrist: 5.5
mid-forearm: 8.5 (up .5)
bicep: 11 (up .5)
neck: 12.75
chest: 33 (just under the boobs) (down .75)
natural waistline: 32 (down 2.5)
hips: 38.5 (down .5)
mid-thigh: 20 (down 1)
mid-calf: 13.25 (up .5)
ankle: 8 (just above the bone) (down .5)
Genetics: not in my favor, most family members are "farm stock" (thick, big-boned, heavy frames)[/I][/COLOR]


WTF? I'm supposed to be getting S M A L L E R and parts are getting bigger. All I've lost is 2 friggin inches in the waist - that's equal to one seriously healthy bm!

I ordered Levorex & more YDF and it should be here the 11th - not soon enough.

I gotta tell ya these numbers are very friggin depressing. I've double-checked all my numbers on Fitday because I'm anal & I didn't want to jepordize my progress with a stupid typo. I'm honest in my workouts & my food and this still just sucks. It just friggin sucks - stupid stubborn a$$ body of mine just won't give up the fat.

I need to hit the scale tomorrow morning and see what it says about my bmi. If there's a drastic difference I may schedule another electronic bmi test.

Do I need to cut the weight lifting in half and double the cardio or something?

To top it off my daughter called and wanted me to watch the baby for a couple of hours but she isn't here yet. If she's not coming she should call so I can go hammer on the leg press and/or stomp on the treadmill or stepmill & mumble moan & groan till I get it outta my system.

I am just livid at this point. I've made virtually no progress in 2 months.

I would honestly up the cardio, your body might have gotten used to it, I noticed 30 min, half and half. Maybe try doing one machine for even 40 min and you might see a diff. I find when I plateau I have to increase cardio, do less weight and more reps. Also switch the type of cardio I am doing.

But also going down takes time, I hate to say this but my calf have only gone down .5 since september! and my thighs only 2 inches, but remember muscle weighs more than fat. Are your clothes fitting any better?

I hope that may help a little, but I am sure the goru's here can help you a lot more! JUST DON'T GET FRUSTRATED, it just may be time to change things up!

 

[que_66]

I would honestly up the cardio, your body might have gotten used to it, I noticed 30 min, half and half. Maybe try doing one machine for even 40 min and you might see a diff. I find when I plateau I have to increase cardio, do less weight and more reps. Also switch the type of cardio I am doing.

But also going down takes time, I hate to say this but my calf have only gone down .5 since september! and my thighs only 2 inches, but remember muscle weighs more than fat. Are your clothes fitting any better?

I hope that may help a little, but I am sure the goru's here can help you a lot more! JUST DON'T GET FRUSTRATED, it just may be time to change things up!

Can your body get used to it that quickly?

How often should you change things up?

Clothes are looser but no drastic changes.

I'm already frustrated, I'm down less than 5 lbs since re-starting in March '06.

I'm a friggin plateau magnet.

 

[Roonytunes]

Que-dizzle, patience is key. It takes time to understand one's own body. It also takes time for the body to respond to the changes you are putting it through.

That said, I do think you can possibly look at either varying your cardio in terms of intensity or duration. I did notice that you seem to count pilates as cardio and while pilates is a fine activity for shaping and fine-tuning, I don't think it really gets the heart rate up to where you need to be for it to constitute as cardio. It may be worthwhile investing in a heart rate monitor (you can get a decent low end polar one for $50 or so) to gauge your level of effort.

Hang in there, girl. YOU CAN DO THIS!!

 

[mermaid]

Is it OK to throw a few things out there? This is what is helping ME so I'm not saying you should do it, just letting you know some tricks I play.

You stick to the mid/high end of your calorie range - try and reduce it if you can. Both SG and myself find that we can't lose at the higher versus lower calories.

You have a smaller first meal, 12oz of protein at lunch (which is a lot in one go) and a medium sized dinner. I have found it better to keep each meal to the same calories/macros so I get an even fuelling of the fire, so to speak.

I've only started to notice a difference since giving up wheat, coffee and dairy

Increase cardio or if you don't have time for extra - make sure it's HIIT. True HIIT really fires the metabolism. You know, the AM thing is a winner too.

I'd keep the weights as is, helping to increase metabolism.

I don't notice significant difference till after a couple of months of consistency and you know how hard that is for me.

How much water do you drink?

I don't use thermogenics either - maybe that's what we're missing? I hate them though.

Two inches off the waist is a great thing! Weight won't come down so quickly because of the muscle and building it is new for you. In all three sets of my pictures, I weighed 156.

Hang in there, my friend. You will do this!! Your body is just trying to catch up to your mind - they are very stubborn things (especially at our age).

 

[msam76]

Can your body get used to it that quickly?

How often should you change things up?

Clothes are looser but no drastic changes.

I'm already frustrated, I'm down less than 5 lbs since re-starting in March '06.

I'm a friggin plateau magnet.

when i was lifting and eating clean (way to long ago) i used to change things up every six weeks. your body will adjust to exercises. here is food for thought: ever start a new job that requires physical activity? notice how sore you are the first week or so then you don't feel it anymore. your body will "learn" new activities, it is a built in adaptive skill. i always liked to keep it guessing. i was in great shape, running lifting and all kinds of things. one day i decided to learn to play racquetball....oh hell did that hurt! I couldn't walk right for a week. i found muscles i didn't know i had!

 

[ck2006]

I only lose a pound a month right now and I am good with that. The slower it comes off the better, now that being said a pound a month is reallllllly slow but that is me. I do a HITT twice a week and either the eliptical or treadmill (either running or on an incline for 40 minutes 5 times a week. When I first started in sept I could only do 20min cardio, trust me it is slow but it is worth the work. I also lower my calories on the days I don't work out to 1200.

 

[que_66]

2006 isn't turning out to be a good year.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Can your body get used to it that quickly?

How often should you change things up?

Clothes are looser but no drastic changes.

I'm already frustrated, I'm down less than 5 lbs since re-starting in March '06.

I'm a friggin plateau magnet.

TAKE PICTURES. Clean eating and working out may not make you lose a pound OR an inch. But you could look leaner, tighter.

I agree with changing things up. My lower body is tough and I NEVER do exactly the same leg workout twice.

 

[ck2006]

2006 isn't turning out to be a good year.

What is going on? Turn the frown upside down???

 

[scorpiogirl]

WTF? I'm supposed to be getting S M A L L E R and parts are getting bigger. All I've lost is 2 friggin inches in the waist - that's equal to one seriously healthy bm!

I ordered Levorex & more YDF and it should be here the 11th - not soon enough.

I gotta tell ya these numbers are very friggin depressing. I've double-checked all my numbers on Fitday because I'm anal & I didn't want to jepordize my progress with a stupid typo. I'm honest in my workouts & my food and this still just sucks. It just friggin sucks - stupid stubborn a$$ body of mine just won't give up the fat.

I need to hit the scale tomorrow morning and see what it says about my bmi. If there's a drastic difference I may schedule another electronic bmi test.

Do I need to cut the weight lifting in half and double the cardio or something?

To top it off my daughter called and wanted me to watch the baby for a couple of hours but she isn't here yet. If she's not coming she should call so I can go hammer on the leg press and/or stomp on the treadmill or stepmill & mumble moan & groan till I get it outta my system.

I am just livid at this point. I've made virtually no progress in 2 months.

Que!!!!! STOP IT!!!!! Those numbers are EXCELLENT!!!!!

The areas are growing due to MUSCLE growing - you're NOT gaining fat. Keep doing what you're doing! If all you did was drop fat everywhere and not gain any muscle, you would end up looking rediculous.

KEEP DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING!!!! GREAT JOB!!!

 

[wlmcrae]

Que, you may not be able to see your results due to body dysmorphia. It is the root of anorexia as well as 'I can't get big enough' bodybuilding.

To fix: Stand in front of a mirror with both eyes open. Keeping eyes open throughout, cover one completely (occlude all light). Look at yourself and notice. Then, again keeping both eyes open, cover the other. Are there any changes? Are you blurry, look further away or closer with one eye or the other, look fatter with one eye or the other, different color/shade, feel differently about yourself, etc? If there are any changes, keep switching eyes, noticing how you look, until both eyes show the same picture/feeling.

And, I agree with Scorpio. Unless you are matching ongoing body fat pinches with your weight measurements, you actually have no idea how much FAT you are dropping/not dropping. Remember that 1 lb of muscle will fit into 1/5th the space of a lb of fat. You can drop an awful lot of fat and gain quite a bit of muscle and never change your scale weight at all, though your overall looks will change hugely.

 

[mermaid]

You are a beautiful creation.
You are worth the effort.
You are worthy of being loved.
You are NOT alone.




This is true for ALL of us.


Now scroll down, you know what's coming.....






















Only tough love from the Merm today.

(The cuddles will come tomorrow )

 

[que_66]

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

***Week 7, Day 2***

***************************************************************
Cardio Goal: 5 days per wk, this is week 2.
Workout Goal: Work each body part 2x per wk
Work abs 3 days per week

Tuesday 05/09/06

Supplements:
Multi vitamin
B Complex
Gentle Iron
CLA
L-Arginine
Lecithin
**************************************************************

Breakfast
1 adult dose Milk of mag
24 oz coffee w/ff creamer & splenda
1 pkt oatmeal

Snack
3 egg whites
1 cup carb control danon blueberry creme yogurt

Lunch
7 oz tuna
7 oz cottage cheese 1%MF
1 sugar free jello cup
water

Snack
3 egg whites
1 cup carb control danon peaches & creme yogurt
16 oz Crystal Light - Raspberry

Dinner
7 oz sweet potatoe
6 oz chicken
1 tbsp Butter -FF Promise
water

***No workout - babysitting***

Late Snack
2 c Kellog "19" cereal
2 c skim milk
^^Tried to get a little more fiber in.

***************************************************************
Target Calorie range: 1555 - 1866
Target Protein range: 155 - 233

Totals for Tuesday:
Calories: 1596
Fat (g): 17, 10%
Carbs (g): 188, 46%
Protein (g): 169, 44%
***************************************************************[

 

[*Bunny*]

You can drop an awful lot of fat and gain quite a bit of muscle and never change your scale weight at all, though your overall looks will change hugely.

I cannot stress this enough ...

I am living proof of this ...

Q ...