Sunday, February 28, 2010

February 28th, 2010

AM Shoulders and Triceps
BB seated press 3x6-8 45lbs
Seated lat raise  machine 3x8-10 25lbs
DB front raises 3x10-12 15,20,15lbs
Db 1 arm kickbacks 3x10-12 12.5lbs
Cable standing rope ohead ext 3x8-10 30,25,25lbs (I did these today instead of rope pressdowns like I was supposed to do because I just felt like it lol)
stretching 5 minutes

PM Cardio 45 minutes moderate intensity

8 weeks out Updates

Updates

Weight: 132.5 lbs (same as last week)
Waist: 28 inches (same as last week)
Hips: 38 inches (same as last week)

Saturday, February 27, 2010

February 27th, 2010

Cardio Hiit intervals on arc trainer:
5 min warm up
15 intervals
5 min. cool down
Abs 5 minutes
stretching 5 minutes

Pole dancing class today...of course incredible - and today we did this upside down thing and it was so fun!

I was at the spa yesterday for 2 1/2 hours after getting my waxing done I went into the steam room, then the sauna, then the awesome showers they have and just enjoyed every moment of it.  Bliss Spa rocks my world!!

Friday, February 26, 2010

February 26th, 2010

Back and Hamstrings
WG assisted pullups 4xfailure 13p (10), 12p (7,6,7)
Bent over BB row 3x6-8 70lbs
BB SLDL 3x6-8 135lbs
Cable rope pullover lying down 3x10-12 45,40,40lbs
Seated leg curl 3x10-12 50lbs

stretching 5 minutes. I was able to actually do a split on my left leg today when I was stretching. so thrilled with that!
I loved that I got to get up, eat my first meal, drink my coffee and leisurely go to the gym today.  I had off from work today because of the snow, so I am very grateful for the time I have to do what I desire.  I am also going to the spa today to get waxing done and relax in the steam roomsmile I think I might also buy myself some roses today - ahhh what a great day this is!smile

Thursday, February 25, 2010

February 25th, 2010

Cardio only today
35 minutes moderate intensity

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

February 24th, 2010

Chest and Biceps
Flat DB press 3x6-8 40,45,45lbs
Inc DB press 3x8-10 30lbs
Inc DB fly 3x10-12 15,20,20lbs
Preacher curl bar 3x5-6 12 1/2lbs,15lbs,12 1/2lbs (added to the bar)
DB Hammer curl 3x8-10 20lbs

I had a great workout this evening, had an AWESOME spot on the flat db presses...I am so grateful for this guy -sometimes I get a spotter and I'm like..."what do these people not understand about don't touch the weight unless I don't move it at all?"...i am very appreciative to have had a great spotter on the flat db presses. Also, I really am proud of myself for how I broke up my meals today, because I had a busy afternoon after work, so the balancing of food was important and I did a great job! yeayyyyysmile it's the small things in life that make me so happy - but life is really about the small things anyway!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Februrary 23rd, 2010

Cardio only today.....35 minutes moderate intensity.
  I'm writing in black instead of a color so Joe can see my workout today :)

Monday, February 22, 2010

February 22nd, 2010

  

AM Shoulders and triceps
DB shoulder press 3x6-8 30lbs
Db external rotation (supposed to be upright row but i noticed some pinching in my shoulders so I stopped the exercise and did the ext. rot) 3x10-12 2.5lbs
DB rear lat raises 3x10-12 10lbs
BB tricep press 3x8-10 30lbs
Db kickbacks 3x10-12 10,12.5,12.5lbs

PM Cardio
35 minutes moderate intensity

I took notice while I was off work that the mornings were really great for me in producing good workouts with clarity and a a focused energy level.  Today I decided to switch my training program to do lifting in the AM and cardio in the afternoon after work.  I felt really good about the workout this morning, and I think this will be a great change for me both mentally and physically.  A nice cup of coffee before the workout with my 1st meal also probably helped as wellwink

Sunday, February 21, 2010

9 weeks out Updates

Updates

Weight 132.5 (lost 1lb from last week)
Waist 28 inches (same as last week)
Hips 38 inches (same as last week)

February 21st, 2010

AM Cardio....Spinning class 45 minutes

PM Legs
Squat 4x10 85,95,95,95lbs
Db walking lunges 3x12 each 25lbs
Leg press 3x8-10 280lbs
Leg extensions 3x6-8 95,110,110lbs
Seated calf raises 5x20 55,70,70,70,70lbs
Stretching - 5 minutes

Felt really solid and strong about this workout today. smile

Saturday, February 20, 2010

February 20th, 2010

Rest day today.
Pole dancing class today - we did lap dances today.....so fun and hot! smile

Friday, February 19, 2010

February 19th, 2010

AM Back and Hamstrings
WG asst lat pulldown 4xfailure 13p (7), 13p (6),12p (6),12p (6)
Bent over bb row 3x6-8 65lbs
SLDL 3x6-8 135lbs
DB pullover 3x10-12 35lbs (the cable is what I was supposed to do in the program, but there was some chick on there and she had like 4 sets left to do and I didn't want to wait)
Seated leg curl 3x10-12 50lbs
stretching 5 minutes


I was totally thrilled with the sldl today....also just felt super energized for my workout.  Also, while I was stretching I was able to get alot of flexibility in my lower back today and got my head down to the floor when I was doing this center split stretch.  So, not only am I getting stronger but I'm getting more flexible too. 

PM Cardio 35 minutes on the spin bike moderate intensity.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

February 18th, 2010

Spinning class 45 minutes
damn I'm sweaty lol.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

February 17th, 2010

Chest and Biceps
Flat DB press 3x6-8 35,40,45lbs
DB inc press 3x8-10 35,35,35lbs
DB inc fly 3x10-12 15,20,20lbs
Preacher curl 3x5-6 10lbs each,12.5lbs each,12.5each
DB hammer curl 3x8-10 20,25,20lbs
Abs 5 minutes

I felt really solid with this workout.  Having this time off is showing me that I am much better working out in the morning before a day filled with work where I am expending energy.  I felt super focused and strong.  Also I was drinking alot more water DURING the workout than I usually do.  I always drink water, but today I made a point to drink at alot more in between sets.  I felt that it did really help with my recovery to go into the next set.  I had a great spotter for the flat db presses..so glad I got those 45lbs up today! yeayysmile

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

February 16th, 2010

Cardio only today.
HIIT on bike
5 minute warm up
15 intervals
5 minute cooldown

Just listened to Sheryl Crow on pandora.com - "If it makes you happy"...dancing around my apartment to the song lol. I don't know why I felt like posting this comment about my craziness, but I'm off from work this week and feel the need to entertain myself with silliness! :)

Monday, February 15, 2010

February 15th, 2010

I had off from work during the day, so I got to break my workout up....so nice!

AM Cardio 35 minutes moderate intensity treadmill incline walk 3.5-3.6 speed, 11.5-12.0 incline

PM Legs
Squats 4x10 85lbs (everytime I write the weight for the squats I feel like a loser because all I can do is desire to get better at them....but I'll get there with time - I'm really focusing on my form and depth in the squats and getting at least to parallel)
Leg Press 3x8-10 270,270,280
DB walking lunges 3x12ea. 25lbs
Leg ext. 3x6-8 95lbs
Calf raises on seated machine 3x20 50lbs
Stretching 5 minutes

I felt really solid with this workout.  I know I'm not as strong in the leg department as alot of other women are that compete, and I'll totally admit that. However, I feel solid about the improvements I'm making and the intensity and form that I bring to each and every workout.smile

Sunday, February 14, 2010

February 14th, 2010


AM Cardio - Spinning class 45 minutes

PM Shoulders and Triceps
DB shoulder press 3x6-8 30,35,30lbs
BB upright rows 3x8-10 45lbs
Bent over rear DB fly 3x10-12 10lbs
BB lying tricep press 35lbs 3x8-10
DB kickbacks 3x10-12 12.5lbs

My shoulders felt really weak today.  My left shoulder specifically felt weak and tired.  I love the progress my shoulders and triceps are making - and the vascularity in my arms continues to make me smile.smile

10 weeks out updates

Weight: 133.5lbs (dropped 2lbs from last week)
Waist: 28 inches (same as last week)
Hips: 38 inches (dropped 1/2 inch from last week)

Saturday, February 13, 2010

February 13th, 2010

Rest day today.
Pole dancing class in the am...fun as always!

Friday, February 12, 2010

February 12, 2010

  

AM Cardmio HIIT 5 minutes warm up, 15 intervals, 10 minute cooldown

PM Back and Hamstrings
WG asst pullups 4xfailure 12p,13p,13p,13p (5,6,6,5)
Bent over bb row 3x6-8 55lbs
BB sldl 3x6-8 105,115,115lbs
Cable pullover 3x10-12 40,45,45lbs
Leg curl (supposed to be db but i did seated)3x8-10 50lbs

Good workout today, I just get so annoyed with the pullups that I am just not so good at.  I really do love the cable pullovers though, the movement feels really good, and I totally love feeling the contraction of my lats during the exercise.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

February 11th, 2010

Cardio only today 35 minutes moderate intensity arc trainer L 6 incline L27 resistance.
Stretching 5 minutes

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

February 10th, 2010




Just got back from the gym...again lol.  I went to the gym twice today.  I did my lifting (see previous post) in the AM and did cardio just now.

PM Cardio 35 minutes moderate intensity treadmill incline walking incline 11.5-12.0 speed 3.5-3.6
Abs 5 minutes
Stretching 5 minutes

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February 10th, 2010

Chest and Biceps
Flat DB press 4x6-8 35,35,40,40lbs
Inc DB press 3x8-10 30lbs
Inc DB fly 3x10-12 15lbs
Preacher curl 3x5-6 10lbs each side
DB Hammer curl 3x8-10 20lbs

I had 2 cups of coffee this morning, because I usually lift in the afternoon, and I wanted to make sure I had enough energy.  Also, the gym said if it continues to get worse, they may close the gym early today...so I wanted to make sure I got a workout in. I got a great spot by a trainer at my gym today on the flat db presses, and he asked me that question, you know..."so what are your goals?" I am really private about my life in the gym, because of "naysayers"...so I don't really tell anyone I compete.  I just said "well by goal is to improve everyday, and do better than I did the last workout." he said "well do you want to just get stronger?" i said "of course, I want to improve with every workout and progress."  I left him totally confused and curious hahahha.  He was a really good spotter though, which I am very appreciative of.  Very happy with this workout today - oh and my arms look great!smile

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

February 9th, 2010

AM Cardio 35 minutes moderate intensity treadmill incline walk 11.5 inc. 3.5-3.6 speed

PM Legs
Squats 4x10 85lbs
DB walking lunges 3x10-12 ea. 25lbs
Leg press 3x8-10 270,270,280lbs
Leg ext. 3x6-8 80lbs
Seated calf raises (plate loaded first then machine) 5x25-30 15lbs,10lbs,5lbs.....50lbs,50lbs
Foam rolled 5 minutes

I felt really great about this workout.  I'll be honest, I took time off in the fall where I did absolutely nothing for a couple of months, and it shows in the weight that I can squat.  I've never been really strong in my legs, but I'm getting there.  I am proud of the hard work I did today. smile

February 8th, 2010

Rest day.

Took Pole dancing class...lots of fun!

Sunday, February 7, 2010

February 6th and 7th, 2010

Saturday: Rest day




Sunday:
AM Cardio - Spinning class 45 minutes

PM Shoulders and Triceps
DB shoulder presses 3x6-8 30,35,30lbs
BB upright row 3x8-10 45lbs
DB bent over lat raises 3x10-12 7.5,10,10lbs
BB tricep ext. 3x8-10 35,30,30lbs
DB 1 arm kickbacks 3x10-12 7.5,10,10lbs
stretching 5 minutes

I was really happy that I was able to get a good spot on the shoulder presses today at the gym.  A guy that shares the same passion for lifting that I do at the gym was luckily there to spot me today, so I went to the 35's and was able to get 6 reps and I felt really good.  I'm so loving the progress I'm seeing in my arms....my lower body is definitely slower as far as progress is concerned, but I know it will happen.  My goal is to win and be my best - whether there needs to be a little more time for that than 11 weeks is yet to be determined.  I just keep myself focused and determined and train like a warrior everyday no matter what. 

Saturday, February 6, 2010

11 weeks out Updates



11 Weeks out updates:

Weight: 135.5lbs (lost 1 1/2 lbs from last week)
Waist: 28 inches (up 1/2 inch from last week)
Hips 38.5 inches (same as last week)

Friday, February 5, 2010

February 5th, 2010

  

AM CARDIO 35 minutes bike moderate intensity L5
watched grey's anatomy that i dvr'd last night.  wow - good episode!  I am really liking Christina and Owen together...that make-out session in that cave place that they go to is SOOO HOT!

PM Back and Hamstrings
WG asst pullups 4xfailure 12p,11p,11p,13p (5,6,6,5)
BB bent over row 3x6-8 55lbs,60lbs,60lbs
Cable rope pullover 3x10-12 45lbs
BB sldl 3x6-8 105lbs
DB leg curl 3x10-12 12.5lbs
Abs 5 minutes
Stretching 5 minutes

I like this new leg program I started today.  My favorite frame of this is the sldl....just a favorite exercise of mine in general.  Also, I find it interesting that I make sure I am getting my Ab exercises in and think of all you guys on here when I go to start the abs...because I find them tedious lol.  Today was a high carb day, so I was extra happy smile

Thursday, February 4, 2010

February 4th, 2010

AM
Cardio HIIT on arc trainer
5 min warm up
15 intervals
10 min cool sown
NO dancing on here because of intervals lol.....

PM
Shoulders and Triceps
DB press 3x6-8 30lbs
Upright bb row 3x8-10 35lbs
BB ext 3x8-10 30lbs
DB rear raises 3x10-12 7.5 lbs
DB 1 arm kickbacks 3x10-12 7.5lbs
stretching 5 minutes

Doing the cardio in the am was nice to not do after the lifting, but I was really tired after it, and more tired than usual at work today.
I was really happy to see that my arms are looking leaner in the mirror today while I was working out.  Also, looking more vascular in the forearms, which I noticed at work today as I was putting hand lotion on smile

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

February 2nd, 2010

Cardio only today 35 minutes moderate intensity arc trainer L6 incline L24-26 speed

Fun videos playing the whole time during my workout.  A great ending to my cardio (after it was done) was that "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls came on - one of my favorites.  I have a small crush on Johnny Resnik - lead singer of the goo goo dolls.  I'm  such a sucker for men that play music or can relate to my passion for music in any way.

Monday, February 1, 2010

February 1st, 2010

Thank Goddess for coffee today!  I got done with work, and literally wanted to fall asleep and I had to get to the gym, so I had a nice cup of coffee  (with splenda and cinammon as I always do) and I got psyched up for my Leg workout today.

Legs:
Leg Press 3x8-10 230lbs
DB walking lunges 3x10-12 25lbs
Leg extensions 3x6-8 50lbs
Squats 4x10 75lbs
Calf raises 5x20 35lbs,30lbs,25lbs,20lbs,20lbs

Cardio 35 minutes treadmill incline walk L11.5 incline, L 3.5-3.6 speed

I have been doing squats on the smith for a while, because I used to have alot of tightness in my lower back from doing free bar squats.  I went back to them today for the first time in about 9 months...I was glad that I felt good doing them.  I know the progression of the weight will happen, but right now I feel kind of silly with such a small amount of weight I'm squatting.  However, my form is excellent!smile 
On the cardio one of my favorite videos was on (Taking Chances by Celine Dion) at the last 5 minutes of the cardio....very inspirational and deep - perfect for the end of the cardio workout. Oh, also at the end of my  workout comes "Picture" by Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow - so I stayed on the treadmill and stretched while I watched it...such a pretty song.  Ok, damn I'm gonna get made fun of for that lol.