Girly’s Journal from Fat to Fit

[GirlyGymRat]

Keep it up GGR. Things happen but looking at this on a yearly basis you are probably doing excellent!

Stay strong!

~T

Well that's the problem. I had to takeover a year off....but all things considered, yes. Could be worst

[GirlyGymRat]

Legs Done
Abs for warmup
All @ 15 reps for 3 sets (except last)

Seated leg press 130
Hip adduction. 130 Squats in smith. 90 too much for proper form.
Lunges in smith 70
Seated calf 55 felt the last set
Hack squat 50 x 10 rep. Exhausted. Didn't seem like much
20 min stair stepper

Abs and shoulders tomorrow and 1 hr cycle.

[Reiid13]

Head up GGR !!

[GirlyGymRat]

Head up GGR !!

Hey!

[GirlyGymRat]

Just for the record. My legs are sore. (I can hear you guys giggling. LoL). so are my lower abs. Apparently I didn't work the uppers enough. Hahahahaha.

[GirlyGymRat]

i couldn't squeeze in shoulders and abs. defer to tomorrow. i did get to do cardio - trying to squeeze the lactic acid out of my legs with a cycle class. it was painful for the first 40 minutes; oh, the whole class was 45 min

[Reiid13]

icardio - trying to squeeze the lactic acid out of my legs with a cycle class. it was painful for the first 40 minutes; oh, the whole class was 45 min

Lmfao , bubble bath always does the trick!

[tarmyg]

I have had huge success with cold baths right after workout to minimize sore legs.

~T

[JOJO77]

I am definitely no stranger to sore muscles. epson salts bath and BCAA's cut my healing time in 1/2... keep up the hard work GYM Girl your an inspiration...

Jo

[GirlyGymRat]

Lmfao , bubble bath always does the trick!

Well I did soak in tub with Dead Sea salts last nite but no bubbles. I am still sore today. But better

[GirlyGymRat]

I have had huge success with cold baths right after workout to minimize sore legs.

~T

the trainer in high school would make us soak shins in ice cold water. Bless u for tolerating cold baths. I am a baby. Need hot bubble baths!!!

[GirlyGymRat]

I am definitely no stranger to sore muscles. epson salts bath and BCAA's cut my healing time in 1/2... keep up the hard work GYM Girl your an inspiration...

Jo

I have bcaa but having been taking. Will have to correct.
I traded in my Epson salts for Dead Sea salts on recommendation of massage therapist. San Francisco salt company.

[GirlyGymRat]

Worked 16 hrs . No time for workout . Nite nite

[RaginCajun]

Worked 16 hrs . No time for workout . Nite nite

We are in the same boat with regards to work!

I feel ya!

[JOJO77]

Worked 16 hrs . No time for workout . Nite nite

well you inspired me to go to the gym last night. Even know I was extremely sore from my trainer kicking my ass Monday.... I ran 4km in 30 mins a new record for me
and then went on to fall off of the spinbike. LOL note to self make sure straps are on tight LOL

[Giggle]

Hi there Girly! Just stopping by to see how you're doing.
Looks great - and keep up your hard work!!

[GirlyGymRat]

We are in the same boat with regards to work!

I feel ya!

I worked 3 double shifts. If I had a change of clothes and makeup I would have been better off sleeping on the floor.

2 workouts this week and can barely keep eye we open. I want my life back.

[GirlyGymRat]

well you inspired me to go to the gym last night. Even know I was extremely sore from my trainer kicking my ass Monday.... I ran 4km in 30 mins a new record for me
and then went on to fall off of the spinbike. LOL note to self make sure straps are on tight LOL

Good job!!! I switched to clips on cycle shoes!!

[GirlyGymRat]

Hi there Girly! Just stopping by to see how you're doing.
Looks great - and keep up your hard work!!

I wish giggle. Probably another week and half of this crazy schedule.

But diet has been much better and Eating the smaller meals more frequently seems better suited to my busy schedule. I grilled a bunch of chicken tenderloins and ate them everyday. I notice less bloating.

If I can ever get my food and workout schedule working together at same time....

[Giggle]

YOU WILL!
It will all come together.
I read above you got promoted to clip on shoes. Woo hoo - that's great. Did you notice a big difference? My husband loves them.

I wish giggle. Probably another week and half of this crazy schedule.

But diet has been much better and Eating the smaller meals more frequently seems better suited to my busy schedule. I grilled a bunch of chicken tenderloins and ate them everyday. I notice less bloating.

If I can ever get my food and workout schedule working together at same time....

[GirlyGymRat]

YOU WILL!
It will all come together.
I read above you got promoted to clip on shoes. Woo hoo - that's great. Did you notice a big difference? My husband loves them.

I do like the all way clips. Easier to clip out and in during class. I do one legged and cheat if I don't unclip. Unfortunately haven't been able to hit gym bc of my work schedule. I am trying to find balance bc I can't catchup on time (sleep) lost. Working thru it.

[GirlyGymRat]

Stats. Down just shy of 4# in 8 days. I am eating very clean. The small meals fits crazy schedule. My stomach is noticeably flatter and clothes fitting better thru waist. At this rate I will hit goal weight of 130 in another 20 days. I know that's not going to happen bc can't sustain 4# every 8 days. I am prolly not eating enuff. Can't be stressing about that now.

[GirlyGymRat]

[38onTRT]

Nutrients your body needs, make sure you are getting enough or all the hard work you put in is for nada..

[GirlyGymRat]

Nutrients your body needs, make sure you are getting enough or all the hard work you put in is for nada..

That's probably an issue. I am anemic. Just read an interesting thread on vegan lifestyle. I am probably not getting enough essential amino acids. I should probably take a daily vitamin and skip the occasional cupcake.

I am healthier then most but not as much as I could be.

[38onTRT]

My wife is anemic also, she takes an iron pill daily which helps however takes a few months for her to get back into the normal range.. I have been trying to get her to get an Ablasion for a few years now.. She is done having kids and as the older she gets(42) her monthly periods are getting worse along with her anemia.. It is tough for her to come to the realization that she is no longer able to have children and the ablasion is just the last nail in the coffin...

Don't sweat the cupcakes, they help you mentally after a week of great eating and working out, your reward!

[GirlyGymRat]

My wife is anemic also, she takes an iron pill daily which helps however takes a few months for her to get back into the normal range.. I have been trying to get her to get an Ablasion for a few years now.. She is done having kids and as the older she gets(42) her monthly periods are getting worse along with her anemia.. It is tough for her to come to the realization that she is no longer able to have children and the ablasion is just the last nail in the coffin...

Don't sweat the cupcakes, they help you mentally after a week of great eating and working out, your reward!

I should do iron as well. Probably feel better. When I track intake with myfitnesspal, iron is very low every day.

Re wife. I couldn't have children and alto it was upsetting initially, I realize now it doesn't complete me as a woman - altho society defines differently. My mom was more upset. I am thrilled now - no periods no mood swings.

One of my gf Needs an Abrasion. She too is reluctant but getting closer to scheduling. Maybe your wife will come to accept in time.

[GirlyGymRat]

[Giggle]

Hi there GGR and also 38onTRT...
I had an ablation a while back and it changed my so much for the better. I know what you mean about children and it's hard to reconcile to being "done" with that phase of my life. But after I had it done things were SO much better in that department...no more week-to-two periods make you feel like a million bucks!
Just something to think about -
Good luck

[GirlyGymRat]

Hi there GGR and also 38onTRT...
I had an ablation a while back and it changed my so much for the better. I know what you mean about children and it's hard to reconcile to being "done" with that phase of my life. But after I had it done things were SO much better in that department...no more week-to-two periods make you feel like a million bucks!
Just something to think about -
Good luck

I don't miss a period one bit, other then the onset of menopause. That's been no joy. Lol

[GirlyGymRat]

Status update. Weighed in midweek and down another lb. satisfied with this knowing that I only got 2 workouts in bc of my rotten yob is trying to consume all my time.

Not an attractive topic to discuss (at least not comfortable in mixed company) is following:
Eating clean, small meals has been working however also notice less frequency in the poo department. Almost a whole week and nothing. Seems excessive time to wait on the poo. Gi tract works better when I workout. More workout more poo. Less workout less poo. Miss my workouts.

[GirlyGymRat]

Forgot to mention. Stomach is not as bloated. More aware of water but not enuff since been thirsty. Legs looking cut. Seems I need to work the other parts of my body as much as I do legs. Might be the winning combo.

[energizer bunny]

Status update. Weighed in midweek and down another lb. satisfied with this knowing that I only got 2 workouts in bc of my rotten yob is trying to consume all my time.

Not an attractive topic to discuss (at least not comfortable in mixed company) is following:
Eating clean, small meals has been working however also notice less frequency in the poo department. Almost a whole week and nothing. Seems excessive time to wait on the poo. Gi tract works better when I workout. More workout more poo. Less workout less poo. Miss my workouts.

lol GGR, dont feel uncomfortable we all gota poo

good stuff keeping up your progress and im glad to see you are heading in the right direction, i know the feeling with work consuming your life, good that you are sticking at it.

[GirlyGymRat]

lol GGR, dont feel uncomfortable we all gota poo

good stuff keeping up your progress and im glad to see you are heading in the right direction, i know the feeling with work consuming your life, good that you are sticking at it.

Thx bunny. I can't go back. The more toned and cut I am, the more I want (within reason). Met up with a gf hadn't seen in about a year. (Other then fb). Says I look thinner. I don't know. Maybe it was bc I just poo.

[GirlyGymRat]

Leg day 12 rep , 3 sets unless noted
20 min stair master warmup
45 lb stair leg dead lift
45 clean and press x 6
Angled leg press. 1 set 110 2/3 at 130. Maybe more if well rested.
Glute machine. 50# need to work on this. Calve. 60#
Biceps 12 #
Assisted pull up 105. Down from 120. (I always finish with this). Like to do one chin up come September. good to have goals.

[scotty51312]

Get it Girly!

[GirlyGymRat]

Get it Girly!

Alittle sore today in places I hadn't expected. All good. All good.

[GirlyGymRat]

50 min cardio (that's code for an hour of spin class )

[RaginCajun]

Looks like you are getting after it missy!

[GirlyGymRat]

Looks like you are getting after it missy!

: D

Taking a run at it this week.

I had planned to so shoulders and arms prior to 50 min cycle class. Couldn't break away so opted for the cardio. Wednesday is rest. Thursday I am shooting for arms and shoulders.

Legs still alittle sore from Sunday but the worst is behind me figuratively and literally!