*SlimmerMe's Progress Log*

[oatmeal69]

I can entertain the idea that one's ability to gain LBM is hampered by cardio, but I'm a convert to the idea that one can gain LBM and lose BF simultaneously. Before this forum , I was doing either/or.
My weight hasn't changed more than a few pounds either way over the last few months - but my BF/ratio has greatly improved. It can only mean that I'm gaining LBM while losing BF - right?

[oatmeal69]

Know what else is really cool? It used to be that I couldn't fit into my favorite pair of jeans when I gained weight because of my waist and butt. Now, I have plenty of room in the waist and butt, but I'm starting to have trouble fitting my thighs in there!

[Papiriqui]

Know what else is really cool? It used to be that I couldn't fit into my favorite pair of jeans when I gained weight because of my waist and butt. Now, I have plenty of room in the waist and butt, but I'm starting to have trouble fitting my thighs in there!

That right there is a great feeling isnt?? I rather be in a position where i have to buy new clothes becase im too big or too skinny rather than be cause i am fat. Thats money you feel going to waste.

Good job Oatmeal, keep up the good work bud!

[tbody66]

Most of what I have presented was an exaggerated opinion for the purpose of generating actual thought provoking conversation. I have said accurately and repeateadly that I have performed very limited cardio over the course of thirty years of relatively consistent weight lifting. Every persons goals and objectives are different and I may very well be a unique body-type that responds contrary to most. I can not argue the results of several members on this board who are making progress in transforming their bodies by incorporating cardio. My issue is with the use of cardio and exclusion of weight training. The more I read and study the more I believe that the muscle loss from cardio would only occur from a severely imbalanced ratio of cardio to weight training, provided nutritional intake is sufficient.

Consider this a full blown admission to being wrong (not the first time, I assure you) about my understanding of the subject matter and it's affects!

[SlimmerMe]

I can entertain the idea that one's ability to gain LBM is hampered by cardio, but I'm a convert to the idea that one can gain LBM and lose BF simultaneously. Before this forum , I was doing either/or.
My weight hasn't changed more than a few pounds either way over the last few months - but my BF/ratio has greatly improved. It can only mean that I'm gaining LBM while losing BF - right?

Sounds good to me Oatmeal~

Know what else is really cool? It used to be that I couldn't fit into my favorite pair of jeans when I gained weight because of my waist and butt. Now, I have plenty of room in the waist and butt, but I'm starting to have trouble fitting my thighs in there!

Even better....

That right there is a great feeling isnt?? I rather be in a position where i have to buy new clothes becase im too big or too skinny rather than be cause i am fat. Thats money you feel going to waste.
Good job Oatmeal, keep up the good work bud!

Agree Papi~ Sure is a great feeling...

Most of what I have presented was an exaggerated opinion for the purpose of generating actual thought provoking conversation. I have said accurately and repeateadly that I have performed very limited cardio over the course of thirty years of relatively consistent weight lifting. Every persons goals and objectives are different and I may very well be a unique body-type that responds contrary to most. I can not argue the results of several members on this board who are making progress in transforming their bodies by incorporating cardio. My issue is with the use of cardio and exclusion of weight training. The more I read and study the more I believe that the muscle loss from cardio would only occur from a severely imbalanced ratio of cardio to weight training, provided nutritional intake is sufficient.

Consider this a full blown admission to being wrong (not the first time, I assure you) about my understanding of the subject matter and it's affects!

MY GOODNESS TBODY! YOU HAVE BECOME A CONVERT? I HOPE SO! REALLY HOPE SO. Your heart will thank you~

[SlimmerMe]

TODAY:

Keeping off 29 point 2 and pleased since......'tis the season....

[tbody66]

grrrrrr....

[Sgt. Hartman]

TODAY:

Keeping off 29 point 2 and pleased since......'tis the season....

Congrats Slim! Haven't stopped by in a while and didn't realize you had lost 30lbs, wow, you must feel fantastic.

I'm guessing that you had to replace your entire wardrobe? I'm sure you really enjoyed that and going shopping for that new slimmerme size must have made it all worth it. Nice job and good luck.

[tbody66]

Slimmer, did you go shopping??? I want pictures.

[SlimmerMe]

grrrrrr....

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr it is.....

Congrats Slim! Haven't stopped by in a while and didn't realize you had lost 30lbs, wow, you must feel fantastic.

I'm guessing that you had to replace your entire wardrobe? I'm sure you really enjoyed that and going shopping for that new slimmerme size must have made it all worth it. Nice job and good luck.

THANKS so much Sgt! Appreciate it and YES to new clothes.

Slimmer, did you go shopping??? I want pictures.

You bet! Been shopping.......and pics? you just have to believe......'tis the season to believe....

[tbody66]

My grrrrr.... was from you making such a public fuss over my semi-acceptance of cardio exercise as somewhat of a necessary evil part of a body transformation program.

You could show pics of the wardrobe without you in it or have a friend or 13 come over for a modeling shoot!

I am so proud of you today, I have done nothing but try to post after you and am developing a little burn in the forearms from the typing

[SlimmerMe]

My grrrrr.... was from you making such a public fuss over my semi-acceptance of cardio exercise as somewhat of a necessary evil part of a body transformation program. OH NO!

You could show pics of the wardrobe without you in it or have a friend or 13 come over for a modeling shoot! OH NO AGAIN!

I am so proud of you today, I have done nothing but try to post after you and am developing a little burn in the forearms from the typing

THANKS TBODY! Appreciate it. I am just so happy you are back with us. We need you here.

[tbody66]

And I need to be here, thanks!

[RaginCajun]

slim, are you still working with a PT? if so, how are your workouts going?

[SlimmerMe]

And I need to be here, thanks!

that makes two of us...

slim, are you still working with a PT? if so, how are your workouts going?

Yep. Still have a PT and she is great since she has a wonderful disposition which goes a long way for me plus she pushes me with heavier weights. I normally do about 45 minutes of lifting and then cardio afterwards...
thanks for asking~

[tbody66]

So what are some weights you are currently using that you feel good about and what are some areas where you would like to pick it up a bit?

[oatmeal69]

That is one cute new avatar. Do you think if I keep sculpting, I can get a girl who looks like that??

[oatmeal69]

That is one cute new avatar. Do you think if I keep sculpting, I can get a girl who looks like that??

[Patrickthecool]

Wow you kept a log for 33 something weeks and had great support. looks like you are achieving your goals. Im inspired to keep my own log. Great job!

[SlimmerMe]

So what are some weights you are currently using that you feel good about and what are some areas where you would like to pick it up a bit?

Like your questions Tbody. Mostly my PT adds the weights without my knowing exactly how much because it I did I might buck so I purposely try not to know. I know this might sound silly to you but I rather push instead of wince over the thought of how heavy they are. I could care less the number. More interested in making sure I am on the edge so I keep pushing. And area needed? Maybe shoulders could be stronger.

That is one cute new avatar. Do you think if I keep sculpting, I can get a girl who looks like that??

Thanks Oatmeal. Keep sculpting and you might just find out.....ya just never know who is around the corner....

Wow you kept a log for 33 something weeks and had great support. looks like you are achieving your goals. Im inspired to keep my own log. Great job!

Thanks Pcool~ Appreciate you stopping by. And yes I have had lots of GREAT support here hence why I think I am where I am today. Hope you start a log if not already.....

[--->>405<<---]

hey slim just wanted to drop by and say hey good work on ur maintenance...

[SlimmerMe]

hey slim just wanted to drop by and say hey good work on ur maintenance...

Thanks 405. Appreciate it~

[SlimmerMe]

WOW!

'tis the season is all I can say. And keeping fingers crossed.....and cardio.

CARDIO
CARDIO
CARDIO
CARDIO
CARDIO
CARDIO
CARDIO

[tbody66]

Slim, as always you are doing great and I'm glad to hear it. It absolutely makes sense for you to train the way you do, I've had clients like that myself. Of course I am the kind of "trainer" that wants to impart knowledge during our sessions to eventually release educated mini-trainers back into the wild. I actually try to work myself out of a job and then just get together every other month for an assessment and new programs and tips.

[oatmeal69]

Yay Cardio. I've started doing interval instead of straight out for 30 minutes... We'll see if that works any better.

[GirlyGymRat]

Slimmer,,,,have you noticed a difference in muscle tone with the PT working your out?

[Patrickthecool]

I did start a log with your advice! aptly called Patrick the cools progress log. Thanks!

[SlimmerMe]

Slim, as always you are doing great and I'm glad to hear it. It absolutely makes sense for you to train the way you do, I've had clients like that myself. Of course I am the kind of "trainer" that wants to impart knowledge during our sessions to eventually release educated mini-trainers back into the wild. I actually try to work myself out of a job and then just get together every other month for an assessment and new programs and tips.

Appreciate recognizing this works for me Tbody. My PT does impart a lot of knowledge. I am the one who doesn't want to know what all she is adding on since sometimes if I do know it plays a mind game with me. I am better off taking it to the edge no matter what the weight. Hope this makes sense. And I am thinking here on this BB forum probably not so much so since so much is surrounded by how much someone can lift. I go by "feel." And push when rep number 7-8 feels when I am about to scream to lower the weight.

Yay Cardio. I've started doing interval instead of straight out for 30 minutes... We'll see if that works any better.

Changing things up work. I like to switch up things too. Hope it works for you Oatmeal.

Slimmer,,,,have you noticed a difference in muscle tone with the PT working your out?

I notice that I do more with her than on my own. She pushes me and my muscle tone is much better because of her doing so. Thanks for asking GGR.

I did start a log with your advice! aptly called Patrick the cools progress log. Thanks!

Yep you sure did! Good for you. Now the question is: do you want to start a log here in this forum too? for your food?

[Patrickthecool]

Yes I do! I will

[tbody66]

I know that you know that we know that you will do what will work for you

[SlimmerMe]

Yes I do! I will

Great! and you did just that. Started a log.

I know that you know that we know that you will do what will work for you

I know that you know that I know what I know will work since you know what works is what works. Plain and simple.

[RaginCajun]

i know, that yall know, that yall are bunch of clowns!!!!!

[GirlyGymRat]

^^^ so true!

[Papiriqui]

Good job Slim, keep up the good work!

[tbody66]

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard!

[Papiriqui]

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard!

^^ x2

[SlimmerMe]

i know, that yall know, that yall are bunch of clowns!!!!!

Yep....suppose we are....

^^^ so true!

you think so too huh?

Good job Slim, keep up the good work!

Thanks Papi~

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard!

Love this Tbody! So true~

^^ x2

Agree x 2

[SlimmerMe]

FASTED CARDIO~ DONE!

name of the game

[Papiriqui]

FASTED CARDIO~ DONE!

name of the game

Good job Slim!! Merry Christmas to you as well

[BrownGirl]

Awesome! Hope we all make it through the holidays without being too bad!