Lu's Workout Journal

[ldematto]

That turkey burger sounds really good...but what's an oatmeal bun? never heard of it, but it sounds yummy!

Arnold Select - Sandwich Thins - they have Multi Grain, Wheat etc...only 100 calories - it's all I use anymore when I have a burger. I think I've gotten Pepperidge Farms too. They are about the same. Anyway the ones I used said "Oatmeal" had flakes of oats in the bun.

While watching IDOL last night I walked on the Treadmill for 25 minutes - steady at 3.7 mph. - made sense to walk instead of sitting or lying on the couch watching TV - :) I was surprised that Kate was eliminated (our CT gal!) but at this point we're going to start losing some talented people as they can't all win. I'm still not clear on my absolute favorite - there are some that have improved and have surprised me! Tim and Aaron have shown great promise! I'm really interested in what they do from now on - but Mike and Crystal have been my faves for some time now...Casey isn't my style, but I loved the way he did "Jealous Guy" THAT I could listen to all day!

Finishing my morning oatmeal, then hitting the treadmill again, maybe something else, not sure - but it's Cardio Day - should probably do some ab work.

Tosca Reno Quote of the Day

"Unused fuel is stored as Fat"

Have a great day!

[ldematto]

Very strange recipe - I'll try it! I made some pancakes made with protein powder, cottage cheese and flax (can't remember what else) - hubby didn't like them but I thought they were ok. If anyone is interested I'll get the recipe and post it.

Didn't workout yesterday (Cardio Day) My legs and knees were worn out from the day before. Today is weight training - will not skip it!

Have a great day!

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Ok - had my Oatmeal for breakfast with flax, cinnamon and a dab of soy milk. Then worked out.

Warmed up with 50 Windmills
Deads - 2 x 10 - 90 lbs
Bosu Ball Balancing between all exercises.
Low Hurdle Step Overs - Front/Side/Back 2 x 30
Single Arm Row's - 2 x 10 - 35 lb DB's
Incline Flyes - 3 x 15 - 5 lb DB's
Posterior Delts - 3 x 25 - 5 lb DB's
Lat Pull Downs 2 x 10 - 70 lbs.
Shoulder Press - 2 x 10 - 10 lb DB's
Reverse Lunges - 2 x 10

Legs are sore today.

Tosca Reno Tidbit "Drink 16 oz of water when you wake up before you put anything else in your mouth" She may have said it a little differently so I probably shouldn't put quotes around it..and she may have said 8 oz but I've started to drink 16 oz and voila! I don't want or need coffee in the morning anymore....Now what am I going to do with my new Keurig Machine - LOL

[fitoverforty]

That recipe sounds interesting, I'll have to try it.
Do you guys have to refrigerate your flax meal? Mine has to be refrigerated.

should probably do some ab work.

planks anyone? I had been skimping on my planks, and this past week I could really tell it...I was shaking like crazy in the last 20 seconds!! I've been trying to do rev. crunches...but i gotta tell ya, it just doesn't feel right to be bending my body over like that, with my stomach fat all scrunched up in my face!!
Have a great weekend Lu!!

[ldematto]

Yes - Flax is refrigerated.

Ut oh - thanks Lynne for the reminder to do planks - I just can't seem to get into them - next workout

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Need some advice - once again my hams and the back of my left knee is bothering me. When I do my dead lifts I think when I make sure my trunk is tight I'm locking my knees when I pull up and stand straight with my shoulders back...straight - maybe putting too much stretch into the hams....BTW-I'm doing Stiffed legged Dead Lifts - I know your legs are not suppose to be stiff/locked - at least not when you start - could this be my problem?

[ldematto]

Today's Workout

Cardio Day so did 30 minutes on the Treadmill "Fat Burn" program. Wanted to do some more so:

50 windmills

Standing DB Obliques Crunch - 3 x 25 x 2
Stability Ball Crunch w/Medicine Ball (4 lb.) 2 x 10 - had to stop, bothered my back.....need to check form or maybe I'm just worn out from yesterday
Hip Thrusts - 3 x 12

Am going to try to incorporate the three above to work on my ABS....need to reduce that area for bikini time!

Have a great day everyone!

[ldematto]

Weight day BUT my whole body hurt, especially my lower back and ABS - Gut area.....so limited workout in the morning, then Cardio in the afternoon:

50 Windmills - new in the last week or so probably the culprit for my sore mid section.
Lat Pull downs 3 x 10 - 70 LBS
Single Arm Row's - 2 x 12 - 30 lb DB's
Standing DB Oblique Crunch - 2 x 15 - 8 lb DB's - another new one for me, new muscles aching...

Then later in the afternoon I did 4 intervals, 5 minutes slow, then 20 minutes steady and strong.

All in all a good day. I'm swallowing Ibprophen every 4 hours (after food!) - hopefully the fat is going to fall off soon! :)

Have a great day/evening!

[fitoverforty]

50 Windmills - new in the last week or so probably the culprit for my sore mid section.
Lat Pull downs 3 x 10 - 70 LBS
Single Arm Row's - 2 x 12 - 30 lb DB's
Standing DB Oblique Crunch - 2 x 15 - 8 lb DB's - another new one for me, new muscles aching...

Then later in the afternoon I did 4 intervals, 5 minutes slow, then 20 minutes steady and strong.

All in all a good day. I'm swallowing Ibprophen every 4 hours (after food!) - hopefully the fat is going to fall off soon! :)

With workout days like that you can be sure it definitely will be!! Awesome job Lu.

[ldematto]

hey lu, glad to hear you are being severely punished by some rockin' workouts! How's the condo comin?

I am being punished!! But it feels good! Condo is done! Guess that took a lot out of me too (I almost forgot!)- it's on the market, was shown today for the first time - hope it sells quickly.....if not I guess we'll rent it, but I'd rather not

With workout days like that you can be sure it definitely will be!! Awesome job Lu.

Is it my *old* body or the new moves?!?!? Do you ache like i am? I'm committed though - the new slimmer, more muscular me is on it's way! I have to keep up with all you guys!

[fitoverforty]

Is it my *old* body or the new moves?!?!? Do you ache like i am?

I think for me it is a combo of the two! Yes, I noticed my abs were sore this week (darn rev. crunches - those things ain't natural ) and my back right side - not sure what muscles those are, but all the kickboxing I've been doing has taken a toll on my obliques, hamstrings and abs - but I love it!! As long as those inches keep lessening and the lbs. keep dropping - I'll gladly take a little pain and discomfort.
btw...your are not old! You are fabulous!!

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your are not old! You are fabulous!!

You know just the right things to say! BS but it works for me!!! LOL ...."older" is probably what I should've said...

Today started out when I was walking the dog outside - did 3 sets of 10 lunges, and 2 sets of 12 Sumo Squats.

50 Windmills - these are killers to the midsection but it is my understanding we can work ABS everyday, right?
Standing DB Oblique Crunches - only 1 set of 15 x 2

Treadmill - 4 Intervals, 5 minutes slow then 20 minutes strong and steady>

The sun was shining so I slipped on my little bikini and soaked up some Vitamin D!
I can do anything or be anyone in my own backyard!

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One thing that appears to have stuck with me and I'm hoping will make a difference in my weight - I haven't had a cup of coffee in days since I now drink a bottle of water first thing when I get up in the morning! I know coffee isn't good for you but even better in my case is I used 1 packet of Splenda AND a dab of Hazelnut Coffeemate - no question eliminating my 2 cups of coffee will help! I hope:)

The only other *sugar* I have is the chocolate chips in the Home Made Protein Bars.....of course I get my sugars in my fruit. I've addressed the sugars I get in my Yogurt and I believe the stuff I am eating, plain or fruit - has the same # of grams of sugar as Greek plain....I will not buy the stuff with double digit grams of sugar ever again, including the Greek Stuff. I do use salad dressing but Annie's Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette - least of evils, but I am going to try just plain oil and vinaigrette or lemon juice.

Eat-Clean Tidbit rephrased - Eating Clean you'll feel hungry fairly regularly at 3 hour intervals because your body demands it. Your system is not working overtime trying to digest garbage that hangs around in your digestive tract. Those smaller meals of course need to be complex carbs, lean protein and plenty of water!

[fitoverforty]

The sun was shining so I slipped on my little bikini and soaked up some Vitamin D!
I can do anything or be anyone in my own backyard!

You go girl!!!

I like your idea of drinking a bottle of water first thing in the a.m., instead of coffee. I need to drink more water.

[Bonnie]

I get hungry every 2 hours, glad to see you are back at it You think your coffee's were bad ?..My three mocha's consisted of 1/2 c of milk AND as if that is NOT enough carbs & sugar, there was also a tblsp of chocolate syrup, the kind they use in hot chocolate machines...I cut back the chocolate & still have one in the morning, I refuse to give that up.