WonderWomans '2007 IN TEXAS' Log

[WonderWoman26]

DAY: Wednesday 2/28

WORKOUT: Full Body Circuit (below x 2)
Biceps Barbell Curl- 40 lbs x 24
Wide grip lat pulldowns- 75 lbs x 16
Cable Tri Exts w/bar: 70 lbs x 16
DB Shrugs- 30 lbs x 20
Standing calf raises- body weight x 40, x 50
Lower back extension- body weight x 20
One leg Lunges- body weight, each leg x 20
Leg extensions- 70 lbs x 16
Step ups- body weight, each leg x 24
Squats- 135 lbs x 16

15 minutes cardio - elliptical alternating resistance of 8 and of 16


FOOD:
6 AM- Coffee w/ mm and creamer
9 AM- instant oats and 25 gram whey shake w/water and ice
1 PM- 25 gram whey shake w/water and ice and medium banana
5 PM- lettuce, cucumber, peppers, 4 oz chix breast
7 PM- sandwich sized ziplock full of carrots and green pepper and celery
10 PM- 4 oz turkey burger, sleepytime tea

MOOD: Reflective
I can distincly remember the day -time and place- I first heard the phrase "learn something new every day and die a happy man" or woman. I was young - but 15 years later I remember like it was yesterday. I remember because the message is so powerful. Learn something new about someone, something... or about yourself. Self-exploration and self-discovery are so important. At one time I considered it selfish but it's crucial to listen to and learn from YOURSELF... from not only others life experiences but your own. Don't ever let ANYONE tell you that you over-think things or that you think too much. It's not possible - thinking is learning! And I'm thinking of y'all...

 

[the-short-one]

In.

 

[*Bunny*]

When the time is right, I will marry a man who compliments me, challenges and stimulates me, who walks the fine line of letting me maintain my independence while taking care of me. And if I were to venture into the superficial side of things, he will also be devastatingly handsome, well-muscled, and a great fuck. Brownie points if he cooks

lmao I all you wrote but this, made me wanna say amen, you know that superifical alter ego of mine somewhere (*echo*)

 

[sbt2082]

DAY: Wednesday 2/28

WORKOUT: Full Body Circuit (below x 2)
Biceps Barbell Curl- 40 lbs x 24
Wide grip lat pulldowns- 75 lbs x 16
Cable Tri Exts w/bar: 70 lbs x 16
DB Shrugs- 30 lbs x 20
Standing calf raises- body weight x 40, x 50
Lower back extension- body weight x 20
One leg Lunges- body weight, each leg x 20
Leg extensions- 70 lbs x 16
Step ups- body weight, each leg x 24
Squats- 135 lbs x 16

15 minutes cardio - elliptical alternating resistance of 8 and of 16

MOOD: Reflective
I can distincly remember the day -time and place- I first heard the phrase "learn something new every day and die a happy man" or woman. I was young - but 15 years later I remember like it was yesterday. I remember because the message is so powerful. Learn something new about someone, something... or about yourself. Self-exploration and self-discovery are so important. At one time I considered it selfish but it's crucial to listen to and learn from YOURSELF... from not only others life experiences but your own. Don't ever let ANYONE tell you that you over-think things or that you think too much. It's not possible - thinking is learning! And I'm thinking of y'all...

In TX about a short little while and already picked up that YA'LL huh

Nice workout girlie!!!

 

[*Bunny*]

Well hello! I'm baaaaaacck! For some reason my old log-in doesn't work, so I'm WW26 now.

I have been in Texas for about six weeks now. I've spent the last five weeks lifting REALLY HEAVY for me and need to switch things up. Work has been so demanding - six days a week, 60+ hours. Other issues and obligations have made the gym almost out of the question but I do have a decent 'gym' in my complex here with great cardio machines and free weights up to 50 lbs and even a squat rack w/plates!!

My plan is to workout in the very early mornings five times a week. Lifting only two days a week and doing 60 mins of cardio the other three.

Questions:
~ Should do I do a Full Body Circuit on the two days I lift? If I don't, I guess I would split into 1) Legs & Arms and 2) Chest, Shoulders, Back. Suggestions? I'm not worried about the BF dropping - and strength shouldn't be an issue, but what about losing lean mass? I like my muscle.

~ Diet is going to have to be 100% 'on'. I want eat reeeeaal clean or even plan to cut for the next 8 weeks or so... just to see if I have it in me. Calories should equal body weight x 10-12? And should I stay with the normal 40/30/30 or go with fewer carbs? I don't know if carb cycling makes sense right now or if it will work into my schedule. If I do cycle carbs, will my high carb day fall the day before I lift, or the day of?

Thanks y'all. I've missed you!!

I KNOW what you mean here, I think the 2 days full body circuits would be fine starting off point ... or the other, I think it's up to you, but I'd prefer to split them up... circuits kinda annoy me lol... if you dont want to lose muscle Id say eat to keep as much as you can. 10-12xbw is good but if you are hungry I would pay attention to that, sometimes it's your body tissues says NEED FOOD HELP.... You can look into bcaa's aminos purecee etc but thats up to you. Did you get you BF done to track your LBM? I would, so you have something to go off of.

Also I wouldn't jump into carb cycling til you stall out.. see where 40/30/30 gets you first then adjust ya know?

 

[WonderWoman26]

CK - Yeehaw!!! What's up girlie?

And Gymgurl, Miss SBT -- I am so glad to be back. I've been lurking for awhile, too. I work in a call center here, so I am surrounded by the texas accent all day long. I'm FIXIN' to get me some lunch soon, too... LOL LOL!

Will2BLean -- Talk about 'welcome to texas' eh?? It is what it is. I need to figure out where my relationship is headed first, then I'll worry about the car situation. Being back on EF will help me out. Yall provide great guidance and structure!! And someone will crack the whip if my nasty ANPB gets out of control, right?

TSO, you are looking incredible!! I stop your log by daily for inspiration.

 

[WonderWoman26]

I KNOW what you mean here, I think the 2 days full body circuits would be fine starting off point ... or the other, I think it's up to you, but I'd prefer to split them up... circuits kinda annoy me lol... if you dont want to lose muscle Id say eat to keep as much as you can. 10-12xbw is good but if you are hungry I would pay attention to that, sometimes it's your body tissues says NEED FOOD HELP.... You can look into bcaa's aminos purecee etc but thats up to you. Did you get you BF done to track your LBM? I would, so you have something to go off of.

Also I wouldn't jump into carb cycling til you stall out.. see where 40/30/30 gets you first then adjust ya know?

Thanks Buns! You know I appreciate and respect all you have to say. I stopped by Jen's log and saw she was doing the circuit thing as well. Maybe I will make it three days instead of two? The circuit felt good this morning, so I guess I'll see where it goes.

I'll keep an eye on the food. Going to post for today shortly...

Body fat always scares me... I know I should. Actually, I should just tell myself I HAVE TO DO IT. I wanna start a 'biggest loser' pool at work, lol...

 

[*Bunny*]

Thanks Buns! You know I appreciate and respect all you have to say. I stopped by Jen's log and saw she was doing the circuit thing as well. Maybe I will make it three days instead of two? The circuit felt good this morning, so I guess I'll see where it goes.

I'll keep an eye on the food. Going to post for today shortly...

Body fat always scares me... I know I should. Actually, I should just tell myself I HAVE TO DO IT. I wanna start a 'biggest loser' pool at work, lol...

I would do 3 days min weights for sure.. for me I train in the am so a full body circuit + PWO cardio just doesnt work for my schedule, I def think it has it's place though

That's right! The # thing.... hmm, Well this is the way you have to think of it, how will you really KNOW if you are losing muscle... the mirror and pics and clothes can be deceiving, as WELL as #'s...
So those pinch sites, the mm's, THAT is what you look to decrease and the LBM will hopefully stay the same ...
I don't want you saying 6 weeks from now, I think I lost muscle, or I lost fat but how much?? so if you can handle it, NOT let it define you and focus on the progress you WILL make, then go for it, if not, it's all good too

 

[WonderWoman26]

DAY: Tues 3/1

WORKOUT: Cardio Day
20 Minutes Precor Stepper
20 Minutes Precor Elliptical
w/arm movements - jabs, hooks, uppercuts
20 Minutes LifeCycle


FOOD:
6 AM- Coffee w/ mm and creamer, 1/2 PB Zone Bar
9 AM- instant oats and 25 gram whey shake w/water and ice
1 PM- 25 gram whey shake w/water and ice and about a cup of strawberries
5 PM- 1/2 of a chicken burrito from Chiplote with black beans, tomotoes, queso, lettuce, onions, pepper
8 PM- The other 1/2... mmmmm....
10 PM- Sugar Free hot chocolate, 1/2 PB Zone Bar

MOOD:

 

[ck2006]

Hats off to you with the cardio!!!!

GO WW GO!!!