T-Cake's 2006 Log

[T-Cake]

Thank you for bumping those pics b/c I've been so busy I missed them ...

T CAKE AWESOME JOB on posting those pics ... truly ... do NOT yank them .. they empower & help more than you know, and I cannot say that enough ...

Not only are you kicking some ass, but you are shrinking ... literally ... and your skin is tightening so nicely as well ... it REALLY is .. keep up the great work

Love the fighter in you

WOW! Guess it's my turn to be on Cloud 9 now, eh? Thanks Bun-a-licious. That is awesome coming from you especially. And thanks for the support a few weeks ago when I was even considering putting those pictures up. I was so scared to... but now I'm glad I did. I really do love to help people -- and even if it takes me an hour to write out all my food logs and how I think when I eat -- I think SOMEONE will at least know how and what to order and ask for when they're out and about. I just want to help!

OMG, Fantabulous!! You are definitely rawking!! :wink:
And congrats on the weight loss and the marathon entry and trying so many new things, and, and .... Well you know all those good things!

Thanks sweetness! I can just see you sitting on the edge of your chair when you typed that! It made me feel AWESOME to know someone is so excited for me and supportive. Thanks a bunch for the kudos -- and you know, I think changing it up and trying new things is turning out to be the BEST thing I can do for myself right now. Keeps life interesting! x12 to you!

Just so I don't get credit I don't deserve...

T-Cake only gets advice on changing her lifting routines and supplements from me. Her diet and everything else she does is all her doing. Originally she needed my help but now she's way past needing me.

you. And you know -- he's right, girls! Although, I'm constantly saying, "Well what if I... can I have the..." and explaining what I eat. He just looks at me and says, "Hey, you PROVED yourself, hun. I don't question how you eat anymore... you're on your own." Talk about a boost in confidence for me!!!

Sounds great living with someone who helps support you and assists you in your diet and training!!! AWESOME girl, Now are you not glad you moved?!?!? I got it figured I'm going to marry a personal trainer/nutritionist one day.. then they can put it all together and I will just follow it,

HILARIOUS! You're too cute, girlfriend.

Actually... I never thought I'd ever be friends with, let alone DATE, anyone like Ulter. He's just such a pro and brilliant about all the fitness and training stuff... I mean, I feel like I'd pale in comparison! But obviously I was wrong... and funny how what I needed in someone wasn't what I was looking for... isn't that how it goes? But yeah -- no subconscious desires on my part in finding someone who'll watch my every move -- but he's absolutely great about it! Just trusts that I'll follow the plan and lets me off on my own -- even when I lived in MI (which, you're right, I DO NOT regret leaving) he just gave me the rules and the plan... and I was on my own. It's great to have help and support -- but ultimately it's up to ME to make it happen, right?

I love reading your mega updates....you always put enough personality into 'em to make it cute & funny!

I saw a Panera today and my first thought was "T-CAKE!!".

I'll have to watch Mad Hot Ballroom now based on your recommendation. I liked Strictly Ballroom a lot from a long time ago. Btw, if you haven't already seen Devil Wears Prada, go ASAP. I'm quite sure you'll like it.

TOO FUNNY about seeing Panera and thinking of me! Yeah, man, I eat there a LOT and it doesn't bother me one bit! It's fast and reasonably priced and SUPER tasty -- splurge meal or not!

And thanks for the tip on the movie -- it was CUTE!!! Did you see the dance movie that came out awhile ago with Antonio Banderas? I don't know what it was called -- but I wanted to see that. I love ballroom stuff -- had a roommate in college who did it and I was fascinated.

And I'm glad you like how I write! So funny because I think I write like I talk... ask Ulter or gymgurl -- they'd know for sure.

GREAT update!! Way to go!! I love morning walks too - 'cept it won't stop raining here so I can't seem to get them in....I'll have to come visit!! LOL

Anytime, girlfriend!!! I'm always up for visitors and company!!!

And hey -- I know I can't be at treil's show -- but if anyone wants to do the Disney Half Marathon with me Jan. 6th -- sounds like a plan to me!!! Or you can just watch me sweat my butt off and cheer me on. Who WOULDN'T want to just hang at that race??? Oh my, I'm getting all excited again!!!

 

[T-Cake]

T-Cake's MEGA UPDATE: SuperSets​

Monday, July 3, 2006 -- SuperSet Day #3: Lower Body

SuperSet #1: V-Squats (VS) with Seated Calve Raises(SCR)
VS 50 # x 10
SCR 90# x 10
VS 50# x 10
SCR 90# x 10
VS 50# x 10 Um... I hate these? Owwwwwww.
SCR 90# x 10 Yet... these aren't so bad... wth?
Going to stick with the same weights. V-Squats are my HELL.

SuperSet #2: Lying Leg Press (LLP) with Straight Leg Deads (SLD)
LLP 90# x 10
SLD = bar + 50# x 10
LLP 90# x 10
SLD = bar + 50# x 10
LLP 90# x 10
SLD = bar +50# x 10 Making REALLY funny girly grunts at this point...
OK, these are just hysterical to me because I'm running back and forth between these two things... grunting and sweating like a mad-woman... and I just got this GRIN from a couple people as if to say, "GURL -- YOU CRAZY!!!"

SuperSet #3: Seated Leg Curl (LC) with Seated Leg Extension (LE)
LC 30# each leg x 10
LE 35# each leg x 10
LC 30# each leg x 10
LE 35# each leg x 10
LC 30# each leg x 10
LE 35# each leg x 10
Wayyyy too easy... thought I should ease up on it since it was the last SuperSet and they were back-to-back... but I am going to boost LC to 35# next time... and LE to 40# next time.

BEST NEWS: My knees felt AWESOME! No pain!!!

Ab Work
25 declined situps
10 declined situps/oblique twists
20 declined situps w/ 1 kg medicine ball
30 crunches on the floor

Then... because I'm crazy... 30 minutes on the rowing machine. Burn, baby, burn!

Wednesday, July 5, 2006 -- SuperSet Day #4: Biceps & Triceps

SuperSet #1: Bar Curl (BC) with French Curl (FC)
BC = Curl bar + 30# x 10
FC = Curl bar + 20# x 10
Rather than type it over and over... did each of these three times switching between the two. Next time I will keep the Bar Curl at 30#... but I'll also use that bar for the French too.

SuperSet #2: Standing DB Curls (DBC) with Rope Tricep Pushdown (RP)
DBC 15dbs = x 10
RP 35# x 10
DBC 15 dbs = x 10
RP 40# x 10
DBC 15 dbs = x 10
RP 40# x 10
Will stick with 15 dbs... and will do 40 or 45# for tri pushes all three sets next time.

SuperSet #3: DB Hammer Curls (DBH) with DB Kickbacks (DBK)
DBH = 15dbs x 10
DBK = 12 dbs x 10
Did both 10 reps for 3 sets, alternating. Will leave dbs increments the same... need to just work on maintaing form all the way through set three especially on the kickbacks.

Ab Work
26 declined oblique twist situps
40 situps on exercise ball holding 10 lb plate
15 declined situps with 10 lb plate
15 declined situps, no weight
40 crunches on the floor

30 minutes of rowing... again. I rule!

I am C A U G H T U P F I N A L L Y!!!!!

 

[*Bunny*]

TOO FUNNY about seeing Panera and thinking of me!

I cannot even go near Panera ...

You are very welcome for the support.. great to have ... ever need more just ask

 

[T-Cake]

I cannot even go near Panera ...

You are very welcome for the support.. great to have ... ever need more just ask

Like it a little TOO much, Buns? Or hate it? I'm guessing you and Panera have an "ANPB" kind of relationship?

Actually, when I walk in the morning, part of the path is around the local outdoor mall, which includes a Panera... and you just SMELL the cinnamon rolls and breads and bagels sifting out of the building... it's TORTURE -- especially since I'm doin' cardio on an empty belly! *sigh*

 

[*Bunny*]

Like it a little TOO much, Buns? Or hate it? I'm guessing you and Panera have an "ANPB" kind of relationship?

Actually, when I walk in the morning, part of the path is around the local outdoor mall, which includes a Panera... and you just SMELL the cinnamon rolls and breads and bagels sifting out of the building... it's TORTURE -- especially since I'm doin' cardio on an empty belly! *sigh*

YUP

and for the last comment ... I 'hat' you right now ... lol








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You wanna know .. just ask Ulter about my PB fits lol



at least I 'fat load' well ... or did ...


uncontrollable ... 2 jars in fridge I hear them talking about me ... with the walnuts ... & the sweet taters ... bastards

 

[T-Cake]

Log for Thursday, July 6, 2006
OMG, could I POST more logs today? *sigh* I need to keep up to date on these things to avoid the 30-posts days!!!

CARDIO: 60 minutes outdoor walk, first thing in the day, empty stomach.

LIFTING: No lifting today! I mean...

B @ 10:30am PWO
3 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light

S @ Noon
1 c. blueberries
1 oz. cashews

L @ 2:30pm @ Crisper's
Southwest Salad
Ate about 2/3 of it but finished off the chicken breast on it -- the dressing was FF but SPICY... I just couldn't finish it.
2.5 c. salad greens
5 oz grilled chicken breast
1/4 c. crushed tortilla chips
2 T shredded cheese
2 T corn kernals
2 T black beans
2 T oil free, fat free chipotle lime dressing
4 crackers

S @ 4:30pm/5pm
1 c. red seedless grapes

D @ 6pm @ Smokey Bones BBQ
8 oz grilled chicken breast
5 large shrimp
1 c. broccoli, chopped, fresh
1/3 medium pita bread, grilled

S @ Evening
1 T ANPB

TOTALS
1653 calories
47% p / 24% c / 29% f

'Nuf said! Go me!

 

[T-Cake]

YUP

and for the last comment ... I 'hat' you right now ... lol








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k





You wanna know .. just ask Ulter about my PB fits lol



at least I 'fat load' well ... or did ...


uncontrollable ... 2 jars in fridge I hear them talking about me ... with the walnuts ... & the sweet taters ... bastards

Too cute!!! Actually, I had ANPB issues as I was saying a long time ago... so I can't keep it in my OWN place -- and I think when I told him long ago that *I* struggle with it... he told me you did too and lots of girls on EF do. *sigh*

I'm scared to try almond butter... but I realllly want some! Theory is it's more satiating... hmmm...

 

[takniteasy]

Morning, Sunshine!

 

[treilin]

HILARIOUS! You're too cute, girlfriend.

Actually... I never thought I'd ever be friends with, let alone DATE, anyone like Ulter. He's just such a pro and brilliant about all the fitness and training stuff... I mean, I feel like I'd pale in comparison! But obviously I was wrong... and funny how what I needed in someone wasn't what I was looking for... isn't that how it goes? But yeah -- no subconscious desires on my part in finding someone who'll watch my every move -- but he's absolutely great about it! Just trusts that I'll follow the plan and lets me off on my own -- even when I lived in MI (which, you're right, I DO NOT regret leaving) he just gave me the rules and the plan... and I was on my own. It's great to have help and support -- but ultimately it's up to ME to make it happen, right?

Yeah I don't actually have that as a set guideline... It just would be neat, but I would rather do it myself then to be with a guy that was an @ss and a trainer/nutritionist.
Glad you seem so happy now

 

[T-Cake]

Morning, Sunshine!

Hello gorgeous!!!

Yeah I don't actually have that as a set guideline... It just would be neat, but I would rather do it myself then to be with a guy that was an @ss and a trainer/nutritionist.
Glad you seem so happy now

I didn't think you did, but still, it's a cute prospect right? I have to say, I like telling the story of, "So -- how did you end up meeting that guy in Orlando?" I just tell people through a girl pal in Minnesota... then the looks get funny!!!

Alright busy day ahead of me... about to go pick up my keys to my new apartment... then find some lunch, hit the bank up (yeah... that's right... not like that! ), and get to my new place hopefully before BellSouth shows up.

Seriously -- between noon and 6pm? That is a LONG time! What am I supposed to do in an empty apartment (no, my stuff isn't in FL yet... being delivered today or tomorrow...) for 6 hours???

Love y'all.