Lu's Workout Journal

[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!!

[ldematto]

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!

[ldematto]

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.

[ldematto]

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.

At first I didn't think I could drink water first thing, but now I crave it! And I have no desire for coffee after wards, it's really weird!

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.

I don't know how those Mocha Drinks are not hurting you, but it looks like it works for you! I wouldn't change a thing! Since I'm not losing (well I am a little, but not mentioning it yet) I need to tweak anything I can think of that might be holding me back.

Tonight I jumped on the Treadmill again, just a steady pace for 45 minutes. I thought that IDOL was on tonight (see what happens when you are not working, your days get all screwed up!) and thought why watch it sitting on the couch when I could be active. Oh well, tomorrow night I'll try to do the same - can't hurt!

[Bonnie]

They were hurting me, is why I replaced two of them with tea

[Noosk]

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!!

I always worry about what my butt looks like so i always face the wall. at least only I can see the stomach fat lmao!!
keep going - they are great for you and soon the stomach fat won't be an issue! Every rev crunch you do is one less looking at your stomach fat.
nOOSK

[ldematto]

Up early, had my bottle of water - then plain yogurt with fresh blueberries, flax, 2 tbls of sunflower seeds (unsalted) 2 tbls walnuts fir breakfast.

Warmed up with 50 Windmills

SLD - 3 x 10 - 90 lbs
Single Arm Rows - 3 x 10 - 30 lb DB's
Post Delts - 3 x 25 - 5 lb DB's
Incline Flyes - 3 x 15 - 5 lb DB's
Curls - 1 x 15 - 5 lb DB x 2 - 2 x 15 -8lb DB x 2
Lat Pull downs - 3 x 10 - 70 lbs.
Modified Push ups with Swiss Ball - 3 x 15 - Have to start somewhere!
Standing DB Oblique Crunch - 3 x 12 - 15 lb DB

Finished with some Calf raises - stretches......then had a protein shake and a home made protein Bar.

It's almost time for another meal - will prob make some egg/egg white omelet, then out on the deck in that bikini - the weather is just perfect! I love it!

[Nokie173]

SLD - 3 x 10 - 90 lbs
Single Arm Rows - 3 x 10 - 30 lb DB's
Post Delts - 3 x 25 - 5 lb DB's
Incline Flyes - 3 x 15 - 5 lb DB's
Curls - 1 x 15 - 5 lb DB x 2 - 2 x 15 -8lb DB x 2
Lat Pull downs - 3 x 10 - 70 lbs.
Modified Push ups with Swiss Ball - 3 x 15 - Have to start somewhere!
Standing DB Oblique Crunch - 3 x 12 - 15 lb DB

Finished with some Calf raises - stretches......then had a protein shake and a home made protein Bar.

Looks like some good workout Lu!!! KEEP IT UP

[ldematto]

Thanks Nokie~! I'm doing the best I can.....hope all is well by you! Are you keeping a food or workout journal?

[Nokie173]

Thanks Nokie~! I'm doing the best I can.....hope all is well by you! Are you keeping a food or workout journal?

Yes, DIET JOURNAL section.. I keep both food & workout journal there... I actually took a break and just came back