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takniteasy
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I have thought about this for a very long time and figured it was about time to begin my own log in order to become more accountable and hopefully accomplish the weight/bodyfat loss that is necessary to (1) ensure good health as I age, (2) help me regain my self esteem regarding my physical appearance and, (3) fit back into my clothes!
My stats are as follows:
Age: 42
Wt: 137 lbs
Ht: 5’1”
BF%: Unknown at this time – would guess around 29% if not higher
My goals are to drop 10-15 lbs body weight and/or decrease BF% to below 22% within the next 3-4 months.
Here is my history:
I have been working out for at least the last 20 years & have been from the “Cardio Bunny” phase to bodybuilding to powerlifting to just maintaining overall fitness and health. About 2 ½ years ago, I started having what I thought were perimenopausal symptoms. The hot flashes, mood swings, foggy thinking, forgetfulness, night sweats, weight gain especially in mid section, hips and butt. The list is much longer but I won’t go into that here. After going to several doctors and being told that I am just “depressed” and given RX for antidepressants, I finally found an angel of a doc who prescribed a saliva test. Long story short, my progesterone levels are at 15 pg/ml. Normal range is 100-600. So, having begun Progesterone replacement therapy ~7 weeks ago (transdermal), I am regaining some normalcy to my life: hot flashes are gone, night sweats are dissipating, I am more like the old me and I am losing some weight. Have dropped about 6 lbs in last 2 months.
My eating habits are, well, not too terrible. I will try to post daily after posting in FitDay. I think my timing of carbs is off. I welcome any comments or suggestions to my eating plan. My supplements at this time are: 2-CB in a.m. before workout, T-rex on leg day, multi-vitamin, Udo’s Choice EFA’s.
Workout routines vary from week to week as I get bored easily. I try to get to the gym @ least 4 mornings a week. My time in the gym is 45-60 minutes tops. I am old school meaning I try to do 12-16 sets for any given muscle group. I like to go heavy at times but cannot go heavy on legs as I can pack on mass easily. I try to fit in 2-3 HIIT cardio sessions per week (treadmill or elliptical). I will post workouts as they occur. Again, I welcome any comments or suggestions to my training routines as well.
My thanks go to T-Cake, Bunny and all loggers for inspiration and courage to begin “loggin”!
My stats are as follows:
Age: 42
Wt: 137 lbs
Ht: 5’1”
BF%: Unknown at this time – would guess around 29% if not higher
My goals are to drop 10-15 lbs body weight and/or decrease BF% to below 22% within the next 3-4 months.
Here is my history:
I have been working out for at least the last 20 years & have been from the “Cardio Bunny” phase to bodybuilding to powerlifting to just maintaining overall fitness and health. About 2 ½ years ago, I started having what I thought were perimenopausal symptoms. The hot flashes, mood swings, foggy thinking, forgetfulness, night sweats, weight gain especially in mid section, hips and butt. The list is much longer but I won’t go into that here. After going to several doctors and being told that I am just “depressed” and given RX for antidepressants, I finally found an angel of a doc who prescribed a saliva test. Long story short, my progesterone levels are at 15 pg/ml. Normal range is 100-600. So, having begun Progesterone replacement therapy ~7 weeks ago (transdermal), I am regaining some normalcy to my life: hot flashes are gone, night sweats are dissipating, I am more like the old me and I am losing some weight. Have dropped about 6 lbs in last 2 months.
My eating habits are, well, not too terrible. I will try to post daily after posting in FitDay. I think my timing of carbs is off. I welcome any comments or suggestions to my eating plan. My supplements at this time are: 2-CB in a.m. before workout, T-rex on leg day, multi-vitamin, Udo’s Choice EFA’s.
Workout routines vary from week to week as I get bored easily. I try to get to the gym @ least 4 mornings a week. My time in the gym is 45-60 minutes tops. I am old school meaning I try to do 12-16 sets for any given muscle group. I like to go heavy at times but cannot go heavy on legs as I can pack on mass easily. I try to fit in 2-3 HIIT cardio sessions per week (treadmill or elliptical). I will post workouts as they occur. Again, I welcome any comments or suggestions to my training routines as well.
My thanks go to T-Cake, Bunny and all loggers for inspiration and courage to begin “loggin”!
look forward to following along 
I don't remember those being so difficult!
