VERY late start today

Woke up late..didnt get to the gym until after 6:30!
Today was a cardio only day on the new plan and just barely had time for that.

35 minutes on elliptical trainer-fast pace
10 minutes of cool down on treadmill.

Planning on doing alternating ab exercise w/ each gym visit, but was just too short on time today.

Muscles sore today from yesterday's workout...it feels good though! Psyched for tomorrow's workout.

Jen, don't you just love those tricep kickbacks? I discovered this morning that if I do them with my thumb tucked next to my fingers, instead of around the dumbbell, you isolate more of the inner tricep area - you can *really* feel the burn.

Keep up the good work
Nat

Nat,
Thanks for checking in on me!
Yeah, I'll tell you what...my triceps were screaming at me today!!!!!! I will give what you said a try. I look forward to reading your journal everyday..you are an animal!
Tommorrow is back and biceps! I can't wait!
I was actually wondering if now that i am lifting regularly, if i should switch over to BFL. What do you think?

Talk to you soon!

LOL, what do you think I'm going to think, Jen? NO! Of course I think it would be a great idea. I love the structure of BFL - knowing just what I'll be doing the next day and the day after that. I also think that the eating plan would benefit you, too. Eating 6 times a day takes planning - and planning means you're thinking about what you're going to eat - always a good thing.

What do YOU think?
Nat

LOL!
I'll tell you what Nat, I have been doing this plan for over a month now and seeing no results whatsoever..in pounds..in inches..nothing. I have actually read BFL on several occasions. I wasn't lifting before but liked reading it because i think he is a very motivating writer, so whenever i would need a boost, i would pull out the book. Anyway, i just took it off the old bookshelf and am going to start re-reading it tonight. In the past, the lifting part scared me. Although, I go to the gym on a very regular basis, the whole lifting thing intimidated me. Now that I have that out of the way, I am ready for the challenge. I feel kind of pissed though. Before I started Atkins, I would basically just have a protein bar or shake and maybe some grilled chicken w/ veggies...now i have gotten myself used to eating too much again and am going to have to transition back to where i used to be. anyway...i have been reading my bodybuilding for beginners book and am gung ho on the whole thing. It will be good to be on the same plan as you since I respect what you say and that way i can check out what your doing and follow along so to speak.
I have to wait to pay day to make the change so i can get the necessary things i need.
Thanks for helping me out Nat, I appreciate it.

Gym-5:15am

abs-crunches on ab ball - 3 sets of fifty
laying leg lifts - 3 sets of twenty five

biceps - 3 types
3 sets of twenty - 18 pounds-bodybar-barbell curl
3 sets of eight - 8 pound dumbells

shoulders-shrugs-8 pound dumbells each hand-3 sets-12 reps
presses behind neck-18 pounds-bodybar-3 sets-12 reps

back-upright rows-18 pounds-bodybar-3 sets of fifteen

25 minutes-casual walk on treadmill

Nah, you don't have to go back to eating less, Jen. You just eat more often. It helps if you think "What do I need to eat to get me through the next 3 hours" Sure the meals are smaller - but at the end of the day the calories are the same

When you get the chance spend some time going through Marlaine, Bsayne and LisaF's gym logs - they're all very good about what they lift and (Lisa in particular). Check out the food logs too - you'll get some great ideas, not to mention a whole load of inspiration!

Nat

Thanks Nat, I jotted down the names and will definitely check them out, as well as keeping up on yours.

Gym - 5:15am

abs
cruches-3 sets of 50
hanging leg lifts-3 sets of 12
side crunches-3 sets of 20

cardio-elliptical-maniac intensity-51 minutes
25 minutes on treadmill--cooling down

Holy sweat today....like days of old...THATS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT! Some people hate to sweat...For me, my sweat is embraced, showing me that I have done what I set out to do. I don't towel dry...I just let it come....I LOVE IT! (crazy, i know!)

Although I havent posted in the past few days, I have still been exercising daily, just taking off on Sunday to rest.

Today-
Gym 5:15am

Abs-
Exercise ball-crunches 50X3
crunches (Legs up) 30X3
Laying leg lifts 3 x 20

Leg extensions - 20 pounds 3x20
Butt Blaster - 15 pounds 3x12

Upright Rows - 18 pounds 3x15

Bench Press - 20 pounds 3x12
Incline Press - 20 pounds 3x12
Behind neck military press - 18 pounds 3x15

Dumbell Press - 8 pounds 3x12
Barbell Curls - 18 pounds 3x12
Flat tricep extension 30 pounds 3x20
Flies - 20 pounds 3x15
Side Laterals - 8 pounds 3x12
Bent Laterals - 8 pounds 3x12
Seated Twisting - 18 pounds 3x12

WooHoo! Arms were burning today! Need to make sure I am at the gym exactly at opening time on my lifting days. Need more time to ensure that I complete all exercised. No time for cardio today. That will be tommorrow. I can't wait.
I am totally into my workouts. It feels great. I look forward to the next morning so I can be back at the gym. Can't wait to see the changes begin to take place due to increased weight training.

Feeling great!

Forgot to include

hip abductors

inner thigh - 40 pounds 3x20
outer thigh - 30 pounds 3x20

LATE start today!

Cardio-elliptical trainer-35 minutes-very fast pace..decent sweat.

Cool down on treadmill-15 minutes 3.0 incline and speed and below.

Can't wait to lift again tomorrow..plan on being at the gym when it opens!

Yeeha!

Good luck with the early morning! I used to jog by Nat's house every morning around 5:30 and think about her inside on her NordicTrack! I won't be getting up that early again until spring finally gets here...its taking its sweet time!

Lisa

Lisa,
Thanks for popping in to my exercise journal!
I love the early morning workouts. I find too many excuses not to go it I dont do it first thing, plus it starts my day off right. Another bonus is the gym isnt soo packed..i hate that!
Talk to u soon.

Gym 5:10 am

Abs-exercise ball-crunches-3x50
laying leg raises 3x20

Hip inductors
inner thigh-40 pounds-3x30
outer thigh-40 pounds-3x30
laying side lifts-outer thighs-3x25
laying side lifts-inner thighs-3x25

Seated Twists-18 pound bodybar-3x12

Standing calf machine toe raises-20 pounds-3x12

Barbell curls-18 pounds-2x12--1x15
Dumbbell presses-8 pounds each arm-3x12

Side laterals-8 pounds each arm-3x12

Presses behind neck-18 pounds-2x12--1x15

Incline Press-20 pounds-3x12
Decline Press-20 pounds-3x12
Barbell bench press-18 pounds-2x12--1x15

Upright Rowing-18 pounds-2x12--1x15

Leg extensions-2 types-20 pounds-3x12 each

Leg curls-20 pounds-3x12
Reverse leg curls-20 pounds-3x12

Flat tricep extension-35 pounds-3x20

Butt Blaster-15 pounds-3x12

Overhead Reverse curls (back)-20 pounds-3x15

Didnt have time for even light cardio today...will bust a move on that tommorrow. Feeling great...love lifting!