Roxy's Offseason Experience

[Roxy722]

Just be careful on those leg extensions. They are not the best thing for knee longevity my gurl. Im watching you...LOL

What would be a good replacement? I don't particularly like the extension either.

I'm glad you're watching!! Keep me on track!

 

[Roxy722]

Yes, they're ridiculous. Do they really actually do much? I don't use them because i am not entirely sure how useful they are???
In my gym they are in the regular area, but facing an unmirrored wall- heh heh.
Spread em missy!

LOL..exactly! Would feel like advertising out in the big boys area.

I don't know about the usefulness. I haven't ever done them before except for years and years ago when I didn't know any better. I kind of think of them as "girlie" machines. The coach I have says they will help with the inner/ outer leg development which I am lacking. I have to crank the weight up to really feel it but I am sore (not that that means anything). lol We'll see how the process goes. It's something I'll be watching and will report back.

 

[Roxy722]

Great job on quads! Looks pretty intense! How is your nutrition going?

Thanks!

Nutrition....LOL....such a challenge. I feel like I'm always complaining on here! But I'll be honest...I'm struggling already with the diet I have. It's very different from what I'm used to. It's the first time I haven't been given calories or macros and just given a set meal plan with no substitutions. There is a training day plan and non training day plan. I'm not a big one for shakes if I can eat the real food and this uses 2-3 shakes/ day.

I'm going to give it one more week and trying to trust the process and then if it's not working will have a discussion about changing a few things. I'm going to put the food into fitday too and get the numbers...just to see.

Anyway....that's where I'm at nutrition wise. Probably pms because I feel particularly discouraged about it today but I'm absolutely determined to get through it and break my weight plateau!!

 

[zedhed]

Front squats and Zercher squats, both much better anatomically for you and you get added benefit of the compound lift.
The zercher squats are more optinal cuz they gonna hurt your arms, but fo sho di the front squats and get away from those dam leg extensions. Learn to do your front squats deep-as far down as you can go with proper form of course. Start out with 1/3rd of your reg squat weight.

 

[Roxy722]

Front squats and Zercher squats, both much better anatomically for you and you get added benefit of the compound lift.
The zercher squats are more optinal cuz they gonna hurt your arms, but fo sho di the front squats and get away from those dam leg extensions. Learn to do your front squats deep-as far down as you can go with proper form of course. Start out with 1/3rd of your reg squat weight.

Thanks my man! I will try this for my next leg workout and report back.

 

[Roxy722]

I have misplaced my workout sheet. I'm thinking they're at my office. However...I'll give a quick summary.

Tuesday I trained shoulders and abs, followed by 30 mins on the elliptical.

Yesterday was arms and I was really short on time so did supersets for bis/ tris but only completed half the workout. I did 30 mins on the treadmill with my jogging/ walking combo. The jogging is getting easier and I increased the speed a little bit. I usually think I'm going to die after 2 mins of jogging so definitely making some progress!

I plugged my food into fitday today to see what the calorie count was. I'm at 1950 calories with a breakdown of 42/36/22% p/c/f. It's similar to what I was doing before but with different food choices. I'm going to come up with a few substitutions and see what the man thinks.

Today and tomorrow are my rest days. I have my staff Christmas party tomorrow night and I had already decided to allow myself to eat and enjoy. They posted the menu for the restaurant today and turns out I don't recognize most of the dishes on it....it's very exotic! I need to get out more! LOL My cheating may have to be in the form of liquid then.

 

[Island_Girl]

Thanks!

Nutrition....LOL....such a challenge. I feel like I'm always complaining on here! But I'll be honest...I'm struggling already with the diet I have. It's very different from what I'm used to. It's the first time I haven't been given calories or macros and just given a set meal plan with no substitutions. There is a training day plan and non training day plan. I'm not a big one for shakes if I can eat the real food and this uses 2-3 shakes/ day.

I'm going to give it one more week and trying to trust the process and then if it's not working will have a discussion about changing a few things. I'm going to put the food into fitday too and get the numbers...just to see.

Anyway....that's where I'm at nutrition wise. Probably pms because I feel particularly discouraged about it today but I'm absolutely determined to get through it and break my weight plateau!!

Ahhhh I see. Yeah, I would stick to the plan for a couple of weeks at least. 2 shakes is good, 3 may be too much and I'd much rather "eat" my meal than drink it too, unless I'm pressed for time then the shakes are convenient.

Enjoy your Christmas party!

 

[Roxy722]

Ahhhh I see. Yeah, I would stick to the plan for a couple of weeks at least. 2 shakes is good, 3 may be too much and I'd much rather "eat" my meal than drink it too, unless I'm pressed for time then the shakes are convenient.

Enjoy your Christmas party!

Thanks! I'm looking forward to it. I don't dress up and go out very often so it should be fun.

Yes...it's the shakes and the 5 rice cakes a day that I'm not liking. But...we'll see how it goes. One day at a time! Have a great weekend!

 

[zedhed]

Pictures of you dressed t ogo out plz!.

 

[Roxy722]

Pictures of you dressed t ogo out plz!.

LOL...okay