Newer lady member needing diet & workout guidance

**tbody66** · 01-16-2012, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by girlgymrat

^^^true cuz today I am cranky, bloated and tired!

I hate it when this happens! ;(

**SlimmerMe** · 01-17-2012, 12:22 PM

^^ no kidding.

**SexySweetheart** · 01-17-2012, 03:23 PM

lol Tbody...goof

agree! tired and bloated = no fun

**tbody66** · 01-18-2012, 08:49 PM

weight lifting is good at alleviating the side affects of this time of the month, even for cramps!

**SlimmerMe** · 01-19-2012, 09:32 AM

Update please GGR~

**GirlyGymRat** · 01-19-2012, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by tbody66

weight lifting is good at alleviating the side affects of this time of the month, even for cramps!

i think all movement helps....including cardio....but i am an addict...esp that spinning!!! LOL

Originally Posted by SlimmerMe

Update please GGR~

awhhh...you are a sweetie!! I haven't weighed myself in the past week because I don't think I have lost or gained anymore by feel of pants.
BTW, those extra pounds went right to my tummy roll area!
been exhausted so pulled back on workout routine this week.
tracking my daily intake on livestrong myplate and 50% of diet is in fat...ugh.

In about 6 weeks, I am told I will have problems keeping weight on....gosh - that will be a first for me. (AND I AM LOOKING FOR TO IT

, but don't tell anybody else)

**Ms.Magoo** · 01-19-2012, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by girlgymrat

i think all movement helps....including cardio....but i am an addict...esp that spinning!!!

Good for you GGR, spin class is awesome for you!!! Wish I was addicted to cardio lol!!!

**GirlyGymRat** · 01-19-2012, 05:43 PM

^^^i have the opposite problem on the weights....would never touch em if I could find a way to keep the triceps tight doing spinning with my arms on the pedals....hahahaha

**Ms.Magoo** · 01-19-2012, 06:11 PM

^Bahaha!!! I just totally imagined someone trying to do that....hysterical!!!

Still laughing!!!

**tbody66** · 01-19-2012, 06:56 PM

never touch weights????? I can't breath!!!!!!

**GirlyGymRat** · 01-19-2012, 07:03 PM

i called 911 for you! did they show up yet????

**GirlyGymRat** · 01-19-2012, 07:04 PM

BTW after i get thru this "season" i am gonna look to incorporate more weights...i really do want a bigger booty.....

**RaginCajun** · 01-20-2012, 08:54 AM

glad to read that you are still spinning! that is one thing that i haven't done yet and may have to try once i find a gym i like. GGR, are you still doing the TRX? i have a friend who is doing and said that it whoops him, and he is in top notch shape. keep that chin of yours up and only good things will follow!

**GirlyGymRat** · 01-21-2012, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by 00ragincajun00

glad to read that you are still spinning! that is one thing that i haven't done yet and may have to try once i find a gym i like. GGR, are you still doing the TRX? i have a friend who is doing and said that it whoops him, and he is in top notch shape. keep that chin of yours up and only good things will follow!

I put my straps away after the girl surgery, but I need to pull them back out. I am at a new gym and need to scope out a place to use them. I really liked the workout. can make it cardio with limited rest in between. unlike your friend, I am not in top notch shape.

spinning....OMGosh...I think you would love it and believe it the reason I was able to get into running. really improves my endurance. I still get sore from it by putting on the resistance. I went to the Friday night class I renamed "Happy Spin Hour". One of my workout gf was there and whenever we r, the entire class is much more relaxed...we whoop it up...at some points, the class sings the chorus with us. The instructor is cool with it...thanked us for making her class more spirited...you have GOT TO TRY IT...I think you would never go back...maybe you can get Tbody to take a class with you..HA!

**GirlyGymRat** · 01-21-2012, 05:05 PM

because of SM, I weighed in on Friday

I was the same from previous week, so that is the best I could hope for considering my circumstances!

**BrownGirl** · 01-21-2012, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by girlgymrat

because of SM, I weighed in on Friday

I was the same from previous week, so that is the best I could hope for considering my circumstances!

Your perseverence is awesome! And great job on not gaining any weight!

I've never tried spinning either. Should try it one day.

Need a bigger booty huh? Me too! If you find out any awesome workouts to do that, let me know!

**GirlyGymRat** · 01-21-2012, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by BrownGirl

I've never tried spinning either. Should try it one day.

Need a bigger booty huh? Me too! If you find out any awesome workouts to do that, let me know!

If you get the chance to spin, it is the best cardio I have come across...and knee friendly!!

Here was a recommendation from trainer on this forum...I haven't tried it yet.

Leg crank:
4 sets. 1 set consists of 24 consecutive weightless squats followed by 24 consecutive alternating leg lunges, and then box stepups to failure. Most people, even the very fit get to about the 12th lunge and fail. Do these for 4-6 weeks, you'll have a butt - promise

**SlimmerMe** · 01-21-2012, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by girlgymrat

because of SM, I weighed in on Friday

I was the same from previous week, so that is the best I could hope for considering my circumstances!

Hey. Staying the same is better than.......you.....know....what.

**GirlyGymRat** · 02-08-2012, 09:38 AM

Status update. About 2 weeks ago I re injured my rotator cuff from about a year ago. I can barely hold my purse. Hurts to adjust the covers on bed. Yeah its a bummer. Will have to just focus on cardio for now. Haven't weighed in. Pants still fit but I am feeling the xtra on my tummy. Not liking it!

**BrownGirl** · 02-08-2012, 01:55 PM

Oh no!

Hang in there girl....It's great that you're ding the cardio though!

**SexySweetheart** · 02-08-2012, 02:11 PM

hope your feeling 100% again soon chika!

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**SlimmerMe** · 02-08-2012, 06:04 PM

Sorry to hear you are not up to snuff but pants still fitting? sounds pretty dang good to me!

GET WELL SOON GGR!

**RaginCajun** · 02-09-2012, 07:58 AM

damn girl, sorry to hear about the injury. i know how ya feel, my left shoulder is still all banged up. be sure to be stricter when it comes down to your food choices and focus on the cardio. hope ya heal fast!

**GirlyGymRat** · 02-11-2012, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by 00ragincajun00

damn girl, sorry to hear about the injury. i know how ya feel, my left shoulder is still all banged up. be sure to be stricter when it comes down to your food choices and focus on the cardio. hope ya heal fast!

At least tis only my shoulder! LOL. I am still babying it, tried weights, can't lift much. Been putting heat on it now - doesn't seem to be helping. I cant barely lift 3 lbs on that side. ugh!

**GirlyGymRat** · 02-11-2012, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by BrownGirl

Oh no!

Hang in there girl....It's great that you're ding the cardio though!

yes...but i do like the weights too ; )

Originally Posted by Sexy4mySweetheart

hope your feeling 100% again soon chika!

thx dear!!! rotators take a long time to heal.....

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Originally Posted by SlimmerMe

Sorry to hear you are not up to snuff but pants still fitting? sounds pretty dang good to me!

GET WELL SOON GGR!

SM...I am still squeezing into my pants...only 4 more weeks and then I can get back to my killer diet!

**BrownGirl** · 02-11-2012, 04:00 PM

[QUOTE=girlgymrat;5896202]yes...but i do like the weights too ; )

SM...I am still squeezing into my pants...only 4 more weeks and then I can get back to my killer diet![/QUOTE]

Yay!!!

**GirlyGymRat** · 02-11-2012, 04:36 PM

so I weighed in yesterday and another half of pound is now mine

But in 4 weeks I can take back my diet and get back on track!

I was at a CAbi (designer clothing line) "in home" demo last night. I still slipped into a size 2 pants even with those 6 xtra pounds. Bumped into a lady hadn't seen in 6 years. She must have said 6 times "you look amazing" after she realized who I was. I too only recognized her by voice cuz she had gained some 50 pounds.

My heart feels for her cuz I know what it feels like to not like the way I looked and felt. She seems shocked when I shared My secret was diet and exercise.

Its healthy to acknowledge our struggles...but equally important to see that at least we are in the GAME!

**GirlyGymRat** · 02-18-2012, 03:04 PM

another week down...only 3 more to go....starting to see the light at the end of this dark tunnel!

**BrownGirl** · 02-18-2012, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by girlgymrat

another week down...only 3 more to go....starting to see the light at the end of this dark tunnel!

**SlimmerMe** · 02-21-2012, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by girlgymrat

another week down...only 3 more to go....starting to see the light at the end of this dark tunnel!

YIPPY! Glad to hear this.

**RaginCajun** · 02-21-2012, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by girlgymrat

so I weighed in yesterday and another half of pound is now mine

But in 4 weeks I can take back my diet and get back on track!

I was at a CAbi (designer clothing line) "in home" demo last night. I still slipped into a size 2 pants even with those 6 xtra pounds. Bumped into a lady hadn't seen in 6 years. She must have said 6 times "you look amazing" after she realized who I was. I too only recognized her by voice cuz she had gained some 50 pounds.

My heart feels for her cuz I know what it feels like to not like the way I looked and felt. She seems shocked when I shared My secret was diet and exercise.

Its healthy to acknowledge our struggles...but equally important to see that at least we are in the GAME!

sounds as if you are back on track with the compliments!

**GirlyGymRat** · 03-02-2012, 03:51 PM

one more week one more week and I will be back to GB eating plan! yay!!! so dang happy!!!! Sunday March 11th is when I can starting eating normal and healthy again!

I have been exercising (mostly cardio) and little weights since reinjured the rotator cuff. Did a boot camp conditioning class on Tuesday nite (after a body pump class) and my quads are still screaming. I can't believe after spining for 3/4 times a week that the quads could get that sore from such simple moves....

**BrownGirl** · 03-02-2012, 04:26 PM

:tu: The boot camp conditioning class sounds fun!

**BrownGirl** · 03-02-2012, 04:27 PM

Aaahh I was trying to put the thumbs up emoticon on there...

**RaginCajun** · 03-02-2012, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by girlgymrat

one more week one more week and I will be back to GB eating plan! yay!!! so dang happy!!!! Sunday March 11th is when I can starting eating normal and healthy again!

I have been exercising (mostly cardio) and little weights since reinjured the rotator cuff. Did a boot camp conditioning class on Tuesday nite (after a body pump class) and my quads are still screaming. I can't believe after spining for 3/4 times a week that the quads could get that sore from such simple moves....

woooooooo hooooooooooo! will you and are you still going to do the TRX stuff? i am thinking about buying some straps

**SexySweetheart** · 03-02-2012, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by girlgymrat

one more week one more week and i will be back to gb eating plan! Yay!!! So dang happy!!!! Sunday march 11th is when i can starting eating normal and healthy again!

I have been exercising (mostly cardio) and little weights since reinjured the rotator cuff. Did a boot camp conditioning class on tuesday nite (after a body pump class) and my quads are still screaming. I can't believe after spining for 3/4 times a week that the quads could get that sore from such simple moves....

happy for you!!!!!

**SlimmerMe** · 03-03-2012, 12:21 PM

Few days left for your countdown and back to business as usual! Good to hear~

Sounds like you are doing so much better.

**GirlyGymRat** · 03-09-2012, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by BrownGirl

:tu: The boot camp conditioning class sounds fun!

it was "fun" if you don't mind being "crippled" for two days...I had to take the elevator down 1 flight to get coffee on Thursday after the Tuesday class. I torn up my muslces...in a good way!!! I even think I would give up a spin class once a week to take the boot camp - and y'll know I am addicted to that cardio

**GirlyGymRat** · 03-09-2012, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by 00ragincajun00

woooooooo hooooooooooo! will you and are you still going to do the TRX stuff? i am thinking about buying some straps

I had to give up the TRX stuff after the girls. And thanks to you I have dug them out of the closet

You will need to find a place to use the straps. I preferred to use the big upside down U frame (I don't know what it is called...but I find it on the big boy side of the gym and normally has a chin up bar in the center, weight stacks on the side). The guys don't seem to mind that I "tie" up the equipment with my straps cuz I go to one side of the chin up bar and I don't mind if they want to do chin ups at the same....I mean we need to play nice in the gym.

Seriously, you can tie the straps to a tree branch (strong) or at the playground but in Texas it is just so dang hot and humid, I don't think it is practical for the better part of the year. I have seen people use a door frame but I am not a fan. I rather be directly under the straps for the ab workout. See if you can borrow someone's or a trainer might let you borrow. I think I paid about 130 with shipping...which I thought was worth it!!! can always use the straps to pull out tree stumps with your truck....hahaha!!!

**GirlyGymRat** · 03-09-2012, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by SlimmerMe

Few days left for your countdown and back to business as usual! Good to hear~

Sounds like you are doing so much better.

I am trying to just push thru the end of this week! I was stressing out about all the dang fat and decided I just needed to stop all that negative energy....I couldn't change it so I ate with gusto! I have gained about 7 pounds, but have been told that I will likely drop between 10 and 30 pounds in the next 3 months during the second phase of treatment. Even if it doesn't melt off me, I know that I can lose it again, just by getting back on my Gbrice eating plan.

I grocery shopped tonight and bought all my favorite foods...tipalia, 0% fat greek yoguart, asparagus, low fat cottage cheese, egg whites.....I am in heaven.....I can't hardly wait to cook tomorrow!