Girly’s Journal from Fat to Fit

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Hi Giggle. returned from a long weekend getaway which was awesome but the food was not 'diet' friendly. Little protein high glycemic carbs. candy, chocolate, mousse cake for snacks. And too much wine and champaign....

I realized I am a different person then I once was. I used to eat that way all the time. Now I find it almost disgusting.

So I have entered a detox phase and back to healthy living and exercise. May take a few days to work out of my systemI feel like poo

I thought I'd jump in here and get me a girlie fix....

Hey Girlie!

[GirlyGymRat]

I thought I'd jump in here and get me a girlie fix....

Hey Girlie!

Girly on one of those bumpy roads but working thru it. Lots of stress and little sleep . I need a workout.

[GirlyGymRat]

Good news. Down 2 pounds I gained last weekend. Body is Feeling better. Ate super clean but Less calories then should be eating - i have fat reserves so not concerned.

sadly only time for one workout. Too much work. :Cry: Glad to have a job. I really need my workouts.

[Reiid13]

Hi guys , just wondering : I watched a episode from elliot hulse's 'strengthcamp' on youtube , and he talked about a way to reset your metabolism . I cant remember how it goes but it was something like :

Drink loads water and eat like just turkey breast/ tuna and brocoli for a few days , then have a clean carb fueled day .

Just wondering if any sort of detox / metabolism boost thing like this works ?

[GirlyGymRat]

Hi guys , just wondering : I watched a episode from elliot hulse's 'strengthcamp' on youtube , and he talked about a way to reset your metabolism . I cant remember how it goes but it was something like :

Drink loads water and eat like just turkey breast/ tuna and brocoli for a few days , then have a clean carb fueled day .

Just wondering if any sort of detox / metabolism boost thing like this works ?

Consistently eating clean over period of time is one way!

Gaining muscle another.

Thermogenics

Out of ideas...

[bikeral]

Hi GGR! Looking good.

[GirlyGymRat]

Hi GGR! Looking good.

So was the bar burger I just ate....against my will.

run 4 miles on treadmill and opted for a side salad over the fries/sweet potato fries. I figure I am better person cuz I ate the salad. LMBO

Abs and Cardio yesterday. 75 min on stair master for 775 cal and just under 8 miles. Hurts to cough today. The good kind of hurt.

[RaginCajun]

So was the bar burger I just ate....against my will. run 4 miles on treadmill and opted for a side salad over the fries/sweet potato fries. I figure I am better person cuz I ate the salad. LMBO Abs and Cardio yesterday. 75 min on stair master for 775 cal and just under 8 miles. Hurts to cough today. The good kind of hurt.

75 min on the stair climber!!

Who were you trying to chase?

[bikeral]

So was the bar burger I just ate....against my will.

run 4 miles on treadmill and opted for a side salad over the fries/sweet potato fries. I figure I am better person cuz I ate the salad. LMBO

Abs and Cardio yesterday. 75 min on stair master for 775 cal and just under 8 miles. Hurts to cough today. The good kind of hurt.

So glad you are back at it. Must be happy.

[GirlyGymRat]

So glad you are back at it. Must be happy.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-sUYtM&feature=kp

[Giggle]

WOW!
I struggle with 25 minutes on the stairmaster. You are now the Queen! Way to go.

So was the bar burger I just ate....against my will.

run 4 miles on treadmill and opted for a side salad over the fries/sweet potato fries. I figure I am better person cuz I ate the salad. LMBO

Abs and Cardio yesterday. 75 min on stair master for 775 cal and just under 8 miles. Hurts to cough today. The good kind of hurt.

[GirlyGymRat]

WOW!
I struggle with 25 minutes on the stairmaster. You are now the Queen! Way to go.

Every once and again I enjoy inflicting my own cardio pain. Legs and ab are sore. Very sore....and I like it. Giggle I secretly read another girl's log for lifting advice . She's into power lifting. and she knows what she is doing with weights.

[Giggle]

You're so funny!
And I'm really glad you are doing better.

[GirlyGymRat]

You're so funny!
And I'm really glad you are doing better.

Thx Giggle. Now it gets interesting.

[RaginCajun]

Happy Valentine's Day!

[GirlyGymRat]

Happy Valentine's Day!

Thx RC! U2!!

[GirlyGymRat]

Seems I am ready to start lifting and running. Nothing holding me back! Time to get serious! Bikini season on its way!

[Giggle]

Yea!!!
That's wonderful and I know you are glad to feel like your old self!

[GirlyGymRat]

Yea!!!
That's wonderful and I know you are glad to feel like your old self!

[GirlyGymRat]

Catching up.
Sunday abs and back and 20 min on treadmill 10 min mile pace

Monday. Abs and 1 hr cycle class

Tuesday light weights arms, chest, tri, hitt interval cycle class 30 sec steep hill climbs/ 30 sec rest x5 the. 30 sec moderate hit seated / 30 sec rest x5 repeat total of 40 min. Killer leg workout. All power no endurance.

Food is Not perfect. Not eating enuff. Need to improve water also.

Wed rest. Going away luncheon. The organizer is a foodie. Big time foodie (code for likes to eat.) I am considering straying from the pack, passing on the pizza and ordering a salad with grilled chicken because I need fuel for my body.

Thursday is gonna have to be leg day. :P

Friday is abs and shoulders. And hour of cycle class.

Saturday rest

Sunday is too far away but certain to so abs and ...

[tarmyg]

One thing I will start when I move is classes. I think this will be the perfect way to get my cardio in!

~T

[GirlyGymRat]

One thing I will start when I move is classes. I think this will be the perfect way to get my cardio in!

~T

I luv cycle/spin. Never had a "bad" experience!!!

[GirlyGymRat]

Life is getting in the way. So I was not able to complete my week on a high note with legs/arm/ab.

Also my diet sux. Not eating enough throughout day, working out with no fuel and then binging the calories too late in day. Upset tummy, don't feel like eating until lunch. Basically my food cycle is off.

Water is better. not perfecto.

I am tired of putting energy into this cut and not getting results so something has to change. Starting TODAY.

Mini meals (for some u would call a snack) through out the day every 2 or 2.5 hours. Protein with most every mini meal @ most 3/4 oz of lean protein source from chic/egg white/fish. Limit carb and fat together, basic cutting 101 technique. Most meals will not be re-heated since finding time and finding time to microwave anything is difficult. The only exception to above is breakfast. I rather like my egg whites piping hot and oatmeal cooked I am not so concerned with hitting a certain split or cal until I see negative results.

I am probably going to eat the same food everyday just to simplify my otherwise $@#¥% life at the moment. Measure and weigh once for a day and repeat.

For a training, going to hit the major muscle groups every week at least once and round off with as much cardio as I can squeeze in through the week. Focus is cutting so incorporate hitt style training. Since my gym is crowded I may have to improvise since ppl hog the equipment while resting/talking on phone/playing words with friends.

The other option is to give up. I was grocery shopping and running errands. While standing in the long line at ULTA and taking in the view, I can't succumb to the dark side. It's not a pretty.

Time for legs.

[tarmyg]

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

Stay strong!

~T

[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!

[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

[tarmyg]

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

~T

[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!!!

[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]

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!

[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.

[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