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Lumina20

01-03-2003, 08:45 PM

Okay, so far it appears I am the only female that is bulking: what's up with that???

My general plan is to do a microcycle routine for 8 weeks, then assess from there. I'll be taking in around 2100 calories and 188 P, 250 C, 61 F. I'll also be adjusting those numbers as I see fit.

What makes this bulk extra special and possibly perplexing is that I'll be starting running again, so I'll be doing cardio 3-4 times a week. It's not too much of a big deal for me, because it's generally hard for me to lose weight and for the beginning of the bulk, my intensity will be rather low.

Other conditions that afflict me are that I'm in school F/T and working P/T (beginning 1/13) so I'm going to try to get a short break during worktime (5 hrs. 4 times a week) so I can guzzle down something.

I'm using the 9 pt. bodyfat test. Supplements: Creatine (1st 4 weeks), ZMA, protein powder(of course), MRPs, bars, Animal M-Stak (weeks 5-8).

Good luck to all!

 **CALIPER MEASUREMENTS CAN BE FOUND AT BOTTOM OF EACH WEEKS POST**

Lumina20

01-03-2003, 09:23 PM

STATS (as of Sunday Jan. 5th)
Age: 23
Sex: F
Weight: 140 lbs.
BF%: 26 (woah baby! but, nope i don't wanna cut. i'll be preparing for a 1/2 marathon afterwards so i don't mind the excess)
Chest: 34 1/4"
Arms: 12 3/8" (both)
Wrists: 6 1/2" (both)
Waist: 29 3/4"
Hips: 40 5/8"
Thighs: 22 5/8" (L) 22 1/2" (R)
Calves: 15 3/8" (L) 15 1/4" (R)

Notes: This weeks exercise plan provided courtesy of www.freetrainers.com (http://www.freetrainers.com)
The running plan can be found at www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml)
The police officer training info can be found at http://www.ci.chi.il.us/caps/Challenge/power.pdf

 Monday, January 6th 
At the Gym
Squats: 9 reps @ 45, 9 reps @ 45, 10 reps @ 45
Machine Squats: 16 reps @ 0, 12 reps @ 30, 10 reps @ 40, 8 reps @ 45
Machine Leg Curls: 16 reps @ 30, 12 reps @ 75, 10 reps @ 90, 8 reps @ 105
Meal Plan
(I have an Excel spreadsheet that I track my food on and unfortunately one of the rows was not included in the final calculations so I discovered that I went over.)
Pre-Workout: 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1/2 cup milk, 4 oz turkey sausage, 1 scrambled egg, another 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup grape juice w/5g creatine
Post-Workout: 1 cup grape juice w/5 g creatine, shake (2 scoops choc protein, 1/2 cup sugar free fat free frozen yogurt, 1 tbsp PB, 1 cup milk, 1/2 banana)
Meal: 1 serv. turkey breast, 2 slices bread, 1 slice Swiss cheese
Meal: Meso-Tech Choc Mint bar
Meal: Salad (I realized I'd eaten not one veggie the entire day!)
Meal: 5/6 serv. turkey breast, 1 cup broccoli, 1/2 cup cottage cheese mixed with Lucrene Fat Free Yogurt, 2 tbsp. PB (A large meal I know, but my day was condensed)
TOTAL CALS:2494
P/C/F: 33/45/23
At Home (preparation for possible police officer testing)
Sit and Stretch (Ouch!, 10 sets regular, 5 w/towel)
Sit-ups as many as possible in 1 minute for 3 sets (16)
MONDAY'S COMMENTS: My shoulders hurt when I do squats, thus the abyssmal squat numbers, but I only just started being able to actually do one not too long ago, so here's to future improvements! I will be going up in weight on the Machine Squats. I will also be going up in weight on the middle repitions of the Machine Leg Curl.
MONDAY'S GENERAL COMMENTS: I finally got into a previously closed class at my school! I got my teeth cleaned at the dentists! I also spent too much money at the mall. I have an interview tomorrow, so I needed something to wear, but ended up getting other extraneous stuff. /forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif 
 Tuesday, January 7th 
At the Gym
Behind the Neck Barbell Presses: 20 reps @ 15, 12 reps @ 45, 10 reps @ 50, 8 reps @ 55
Seated Lateral Raises: 20 reps @ 3, 14 reps @ 5, 12 reps @ 8, 10 reps @ 10
Bent Over Laterals: 12 reps @ 3, 10 reps @ 5, 8 reps @ 8
Seated Calf Raises: 20 reps @ 15, 15 reps @ 35, 15 reps @ 35, 15 reps @ 45
Calf Raises: 4 sets of 15 reps using BW
Reverse Calf Raises: 4 sets of 15 reps using BW

Meal Plan 
Running workout 1 
TUESDAYS COMMENTS: Ow! My shoulders ache! No shoulders today, I will have to do them tomorrow. /forum/images/graemlins/frown.gif My shoulders still hurt tonight, this sucks, let's hope tomorrow is better. In happier news, my run was the best, I forgot how much I love running! /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif
TUESDAY'S GENERAL COMMENTS: Well I got all spiffy for a five minute informal "interview." I guess it's always best to dress above what you need to than below and I'm hoping that made a good impression that will land me the job above the other two people vying for it. I soooo need a job! 

 Wednesday, January 8th 
Meal Plan 
At Home (preparation for possible police officer testing)
Sit and Stretch
Sit-ups as many as possible in 1 minute for 3 sets (32, 12, 16)
WEDNESDAY COMMENTS: I got my shoulder workout in today so that is very exciting and the Behind the Neck Presses went better than I expected. 
WEDNEDAY GENERAL COMMENTS: I got the job!!! Woo hoo! I won't be broke...well not quite as broke. 

 Thursday, January 9th 
At the Gym
Bent Over Barbell Rows: 20 reps @ 35, 12 reps @ 45, 10 reps @ 50, 8 reps @ 55
Seated Cable Rows: 20 reps @ 30, 12 reps @ 50, 10 reps @ 60, 8 reps @ 70
Wide Grip Pulldowns: 12 reps @ 52, 10 reps @ 60, 8 reps @ 68
Reverse Barbell Curls: 12 reps @ 35, 10 reps @ 45, 10 reps @ 45
Thors Hammer: 12 reps @ 3, 10 reps @ 5, 10 reps @ 5
Meal Plan 
At Home
Crunches: 3 sets of 15 reps
Seated Leg Tucks: 3 sets of 15 reps (actual 15, 12, 12)
Exercise Ball Oblique Crunches: 3 sets of 15 reps
THURSDAY COMMENTS: Today's workout was okay. The bent over rows were killing me on that last set, same goes for the seated rows as well as the wide grip pull downs (for some reason on that exercise the first and second sets seem pretty easy, but the third one I am unable to bring it down to my chest near the end). My ab workout was so-so, I really hate doing abs. It was my first time using an exercise ball. Looking forward to the run tomorrow! 

 Friday, January 10th 
At the Gym
Incline DB Flyes: 16 reps @ 5, 12 reps @ 10, 10 reps @ 12, 8 reps @ 15
Machine Flat Bench Presses: 16 reps @ 15, 12 reps @ 67.5, 10 reps @ 75, 8 reps @ 82.5
Decline Bbell Presses: 12 reps @ 55, 10 reps @ 65, 8 reps @ 70
Meal Plan 
 Running workout 2 
At Home (preparation for possible police officer testing)
Sit and Stretch
Sit-ups as many as possible in 1 minute for 3 sets
FRIDAY'S COMMENTS: My shoulder was hurting when I went too low on the flyes, but tried to get through it anyway. 

 Saturday, January 11th 
At the Gym
Triceps Cable Pushdowns: 16 reps @ 25, 12 reps @ 45, 10 reps @ 55, 8 reps @ 65
One Arm Triceps Extensions: 16 reps @ 3, 12 reps @ 5, 10 reps @ 8, 8 reps @ 10
Two Hand Cable Curls: 16 reps @ 15, 12 reps @ 35, 10 reps @ 40, 8 reps @ 45
Seated Dbell Curls: 16 reps @ 5, 12 reps @ 10, 10 reps @ 12, 8 reps @ 15
Meal Plan 
At Home
Ab routine (TBD)

 Sunday, January 12th 
Meal Plan 
 Running workout 3 

Closing Comments: Guess I forgot those caliper measurements...


 Caliper Measurements!
Chest 10 mm
Ab 14 mm
Thigh 30 mm
Subscap 20 mm
Tri 14 mm
Midax 10 mm
Supra 16 mm
Bi 12 mm
Calf 20 mm

Lumina20

01-03-2003, 09:36 PM

STATS (as of 1/12/03)
Age: 23
Sex: F
Weight: 141 +1 
BF%: 24.3 -1.7% 
Chest: 34.5" +.25" 
Arms: 12 5/8" (L) +2/8" 12 1/4" (R) -1/8" 
Wrists: 6 7/8" (L) +3.8" 6 1/2" (R)
Waist: 31" +1 1/4" 
Hips: 40" -5/8" 
Thighs: 23 1/8" (L) +1/2" 23 3/4" (R) +1 1/4" 
Calves: 15 1/4" (L) -1/4" 15 3/4" (R) +1/4" 

Notes: The running plan can be found at www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml)
The police officer training info can be found at www.ci.chi.il.us/caps/Challenge/power.pdf (http://www.ci.chi.il.us/caps/Challenge/power.pdf)

 Monday, January 13th 
At the Gym
Sissy Squats: 16 @ BW, 8 @ 10, 5 @ 25, 5 @ 25
Machine Squats: 16 @ 0, 8 @ 50, 5 @ 60, 5 @ 70
Str8 Leg Deadlifts: 16 @ 45, 8 @ 60, 5 @ 70, 5 @ 70
Twisting Crunches: 15, 15, 15
Vertical Bench Crunches: 12, 10, 12
Meal Plan 
At Home (preparation for possible police officer testing)
Sit and Stretch
Sit-ups as many as possible in 1 minute for 3 sets

 Tuesday, January 14th 
At the Gym
Close Grip Pulldowns: 20 @ 30, 8 @ 75, 5 @ 90, 5 @ 97.5
Seated Rows: 20 @ 30, 8 @ 70, 5 @ 80, 5 @ 80
Bent Over One Arm Rows: 20 @ 10, 8 @ 20, 5 @ 35, 5 @ 35
French Presses: 16 @ 5, 8 @ 15, 5 @ 30, 5 @ 35
Skull Crushers: 16 @ 15, 8 @ 25, 5 @ 35, 5 @ 35
Tricep Cable Pushdowns: 16 @ 25, 8 @ 65, 5 @ 75, 5 @ 80
Meal Plan 
Running workout 1 

 Wednesday, January 15th 
Meal Plan 
At Home (preparation for possible police officer testing)
Sit and Stretch
Sit-ups as many as possible in 1 minute for 3 sets

 Thursday, January 16th
Calves and abs
Meal Plan 

 Friday, January 17th 
At the Gym
Incline Barbell Bench Press: 16 @ 45, 8 @ 55, 5 @ 65, 5 @ 65
Dumbbell Flat Bench Press: 16 @ 8, 8 @ 20, 5 @ 30, 5 @ 30
Decline Barbell Bench Press: 8 @ 70, 5 @ 80, 5 @ 80
Machine Presses: 20 @ 15, 8 @ 45, 5 @ 55, 4 @ 55
Arnold Presses: 16 @ 3, 8 @ 10, 5 @ 15, 5 @ 20
Standing Side Lateral Raises: 16 @ 5, 8 @ 12, 5 @ 15, 5 @ 15
Seated Dumbbell Curls: 16 @ 5, 8 @ 15, 5 @ 20, 5 @ 20
Preacher Dumbbell Curls: 8 @ 10, 5 @ 15, 3 @ 20
Meal Plan 

 Saturday, January 18th 
 Running workout 2 
Meal Plan 

 Sunday, January 19th 
Meal Plan 
 Running workout 3 

Closing Comments: I'm PMSing this week, I dunno what kind of affect it is having on the measurements. Also, I don't know how much could be due to creatine. On Tuesday and Friday I will probably end up only doing 2 exercises for bis and two for tris. UPDATED: I changed the routine around some, I did do 3 exercises for triceps and I don't think my triceps have ever been soooo sore, it was great! Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time to do 3 for my biceps: I overslept that day. My Thursday workout was half-*** at best, couldn't get into it. Fridays workout was really good though, I had to get help on the last two decline press sets (I couldn't get the bar off of the holder things w/o assist), and my shoulders are very sore today.

Lumina20

01-03-2003, 09:47 PM

STATS
Age: 23
Sex: F
Weight: 142 +1 
BF%: 21.3 -3.1 
Chest: 34.5"
Arms: 12 3/8" (L) -2/8 12 3/8" (R) +1/8 
Wrists: 6 1/2" (L) -3/8 6 3/8" -1/8 
Waist: 31"
Hips: 40"
Thighs: 22 1/2" -5/8 22 1/4" -1 1/2 
Calves: 15 3/4" (L) +1/2 15 7/8" (R) +1/8 

Notes: The running plan can be found at www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml)
The police officer training info can be found at www.ci.chi.il.us/caps/Challenge/power.pdf (http://www.ci.chi.il.us/caps/Challenge/power.pdf)

 Monday, January 20th 
At the Gym
Squats: 16, 5, 5, 3, 3, 3
Leg Press: 16, 5, 5, 3, 3, 3
Straight Leg Deadlift: 16, 5, 5, 3, 3, 3
Deadlift: 16, 5, 5, 3, 3, 3
Meal Plan 
At Home (preparation for possible police officer testing)
Sit and Stretch
Sit-ups as many as possible in 1 minute for 3 sets

 Tuesday, January 21st 
Meal Plan 
 Running workout 1 

 Wednesday, January 22nd 
At the Gym
Cable Rows: 16, 5, 5, 3, 3, 3
Close Grip Chins: as many as possible for 5 sets
Bent-Over Row: 16, 5, 5, 3, 3, 3
Meal Plan 
At Home (preparation for possible police officer testing)
Sit and Stretch
Sit-ups as many as possible in 1 minute for 3 sets

 Thursday, January 23rd 
 Meal Plan 

 Friday, January 23rd 
At the Gym
Bench Press: 16, 5, 5, 3, 3, 3
Incline Bench Press: 16, 5, 5, 3, 3, 3
Military Press: 16, 5, 5, 3, 3, 3
 Meal Plan 
 Running workout 2 
At Home (preparation for possible police officer testing)
Sit and Stretch
Sit-ups as many as possible in 1 minute for 3 sets

 Saturday, January 24th 
 Meal Plan 

 Sunday, January 25th 
 Meal Plan 
 Running workout 3 

Closing Comments:

Lumina20

01-03-2003, 09:48 PM

STATS
Age: 23
Sex: F
Weight:
BF%:
Chest:
Arms:
Wrists:
Waist:
Hips:
Thighs:
Calves:

Notes: The running plan can be found at www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml)
The police officer training info can be found at www.ci.chi.il.us/caps/Challenge/power.pdf (http://www.ci.chi.il.us/caps/Challenge/power.pdf)

 Monday, January 27th 
 Running workout 1 
At Home (preparation for possible police officer testing)
Sit and Stretch
Sit-ups as many as possible in 1 minute for 3 sets

 Tuesday, January 28th 
At the Gym
Dumbbell Incline Flyes: 3x15 @ 8 lbs.
Machine Flat Bench Presses: 3x15 @ 30 lbs.
Decline Dumbbell Press: 3x15 @ 10 lbs.
Dumbbell Presses: 3x15 @ 8 lbs.
Standing Lat Raises: 3x15 @ 5 lbs.
Bent Over Lat Raises: 3x15 @ 3 lbs.
Barbell Preacher Curls: 3x15 @ 15 lbs.
Incline Dumbbell Curls: 3x15 @ 3 lbs.
1 arm tricep extension: 3x15 @ 3 lbs.
Dumbbell kickbacks: 3x15 @ 5 lbs.
Meal Plan 

 Wednesday, January 29th 
 Running workout 2 
At Home (preparation for possible police officer testing)
Sit and Stretch
Sit-ups as many as possible in 1 minute for 3 sets

 Thursday, January 30th 
Bent Over Dumbbell Rows: 3x15 @ 10 lbs.
Hyperextensions (machine): 3x15 @ 35 lbs.
Wide Grip Machine Pulldowns: 3x15 @ 30 lbs.
Lunges: 3x15 @ 5 lbs.
Machine Squats: 3x15 @ 20 lbs.
Machine Leg Curls: 3x15 @ 37.5 lbs.
Calf Raises: 3x15 @ BW
Seated Calf Raises: 3x15 @ 10 lbs.
Crunches: 3x15
Leg Raises: 3x15
Seated Twists: 3x15
 Meal Plan 

 Friday, January 31st 
 Running workout 2 
At Home (preparation for possible police officer testing)
Sit and Stretch
Sit-ups as many as possible in 1 minute for 3 sets

 Saturday, February 1st 
 Meal Plan 

 Sunday, February 2nd 
 Meal Plan 
 Running workout 3 

Closing Comments:

Lumina20

01-03-2003, 09:49 PM

Any changes to be posted.

Lumina20

01-03-2003, 09:49 PM

Any changes to be posted.

Lumina20

01-03-2003, 09:50 PM

Any changes to be posted.

Lumina20

01-03-2003, 09:50 PM

Any changes to be posted.

Lumina20

01-03-2003, 09:51 PM

TBD

Lumina20

01-03-2003, 09:51 PM

TBD

Lumina20

01-03-2003, 09:51 PM

TBD

Lumina20

01-03-2003, 09:52 PM

TBD

**DONOTDELETE**

01-06-2003, 05:39 PM

Lumina20

01-07-2003, 07:15 PM

just to let you know i posted the measurements

a-folov

01-07-2003, 07:31 PM

It would be a bit easier to read at this point if you posted your stats at the end of the journal (by that, I mean the latest entry); at least, it would for those following your journal (like me).
Let me take a liberty to quickly repost the basic stats:

STATS
 Age: 23
Sex: F
Weight: 140 lbs.
BF%: 26 Chest: 34 1/4"
Arms: 12 3/8" (both)
Wrists: 6 1/2" (both)
Waist: 29 3/4"
Hips: 40 5/8"
Thighs: 22 5/8" (L) 22 1/2" (R)
Calves: 15 3/8" (L) 15 1/4" (R)


Caliper Measurements 
Chest 10 mm
Ab 14 mm
Thigh 30 mm
Subscap 20 mm
Tri 14 mm
Midax 10 mm
Supra 16 mm
Bi 12 mm
Calf 20 mm


By the way, the 7-point equation has you at 22.4% bf, not 26. Happy days.

Lumina20

01-07-2003, 08:31 PM

Well thank you kindly for doing that! /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I didn't think anyone actually read my journal, I was feeling quite unpopular.
But the 9 point equation should be more accurate, right?

Lumina20

01-09-2003, 11:05 PM

So I got this rolling cooler thing that looks like a big-A bookbag from ebags.com. Now I just need to find someplace that sells those reusable ice pack things (the durable kind because I got some from Office Depot that began to leak). Hopefully, I don't look like too much of a dork lugging that thing around campus.

Lumina20

01-10-2003, 11:11 PM

I've basically got finished planning out what I'm going to be eating during school and work, so now I gotta go shopping. The only problem is that I'll be taking in around 2600 calories as opposed to the 2100-2300 I am taking in nowadays. I guess it should be okay. I will probably end up sticking to the 2100-2300 range on the weekends. I'll be posting my meals on Sunday as well as my measurements and such for the week.

oes

01-11-2003, 04:22 AM

Looks like you are really motivated, so go for it! Keep us informed on your progress. /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Lumina20

01-11-2003, 10:21 PM

Thanks for the well wishes oes!

I went to Sam's Club today and I got...
3 cartons of 18 large eggs
14 frozen chicken breasts
1 gallon skim milk
2 - 3 lb. containers of cottage cheese (4% milkfat)
Frozen Tilapia fillets
2 - 1 gallon bottles of grapefruit juice
79 servings worth of quick oats
15 - 1 liter bottles of water

I think about covers it. It was approx. $50. I also went to Kmart to get some of those freezer packs (that you use instead of ice) to put in my big-a cooler.

Meal plans and measurements tomorrow!

Lumina20

01-12-2003, 06:54 PM

Chest 10
Ab 18
Thigh 16.7
Subscap 16
Tri 14
Midax 10.7
Supra 14.7
Bi 11.7
Calf 15.3

9 point BF - 24.3%

I have my brother taking my measurements and he's still getting used to it, so I don't know how much error there may be. But, assuming that all is well I have LOST 1.7 lbs. of fat and GAINED 2.7 lbs. of muscle. And if that is true then I am a happy camper. /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

a-folov

01-12-2003, 07:26 PM

Are you going to try to reduce the bodyfat while bulking, or are you not going to worry about it until a cut? I know 24% on a female looks good, but I can't help wondering.

Lumina20

01-12-2003, 10:09 PM

<blockquote>Posted by: afolov:<hr> Are you going to try to reduce the bodyfat while bulking, or are you not going to worry about it until a cut? I know 24% on a female looks good, but I can't help wondering. <hr /></blockquote>

In a perfect world, I would say yes, but I think that my bodyfat will probably stop dropping after awhile because I was eating crappy for two weeks before the Challenge, so I think that's why I'm able to lose fat and gain muscle right now. But, I'm basically just seeing how it goes. I never posted a goal, but I'd like to gain 15-20 lbs. of muscle this year (not just these 12 weeks, I know that would be close to impossible).
Oh and about the 24% looking good...eh...I mean my aunt told me today that my legs were getting more muscular, but even at 18% my tummy is not quite how I want it (I can make out the 6 pack at times and it looks flat when I'm standing, but when I sit there are rolls, ack!).

Lumina20

01-12-2003, 10:12 PM

OK, today was my father's 60th b-day so I just had to cheat. I had about 2 slices (yes, 2 /forum/images/graemlins/frown.gif ) of ice cream cake. Now it is time to start planning for tomorrow: first day of classes, first day of new job. Meal plans can be found on page 1 of this thread under each week. They should be up there by 10 PM CST.

Lumina20

01-12-2003, 11:21 PM

Ok, I am too too lazy to write the meal plan for each day seperately, therefore I am writing a general Monday thru Friday meal plan here, any changes to be noted.

Meal # Days Foods
1 All Oatmeal, scrambled eggs, grapefruit juice
2 All Protein shake (same one as usual), grapefruit juice
3 M, Tu, W Tuna sandwich
3 Th, F Chicken breast, apple
4 M Half tuna sandwich, yogurt
4 Tu, W, Th, F MRP
5 M MRP
5 Tu, W, Th, F Protein bar
6 M Protein bar
6 Tu, W, Th, F Half tuna sandwich, yogurt
7 All Cottage cheese, nuts OR natural PB
8 M Egg whites, boiled

I will adjust as necessary in the coming weeks.

Elle

01-13-2003, 12:20 AM

Ah yes...you share the same lazy food planning gene as me! I have my standard meals as well and then when I have time, I attempt to be creative. I swear I am turning into a sweet potato...luv it!

Looks like you're doing great! I'm curious to see what you bench press! /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Lumina20

01-14-2003, 12:11 AM

<blockquote>Posted by: Elle:<hr> Ah yes...you share the same lazy food planning gene as me! I have my standard meals as well and then when I have time, I attempt to be creative. I swear I am turning into a sweet potato...luv it!

Looks like you're doing great! I'm curious to see what you bench press! /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif <hr /></blockquote>

I don't really have the time to cook, and I don't really like to, so works for me! /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I did experiment with some protein pancakes on Sunday and boy were they dry! Maybe I need another egg or something...I dunno.
Anyhoo, as far as my benching ability, I think I am one of the weaker females on here. So, I really need to work on my strength I think. But, I just skated around the question didn't I? /forum/images/graemlins/smirk.gif But, seriously, my max bench (1 rep) is 95 pounds. I want to be able to lift at least 130 by the end of this year. Does that even sound possible, I am soooo weak!

Lumina20

01-14-2003, 12:13 AM

Don't have too much time before bed, but just wanted to say that I tried a different brand of MRP today for the first time (EAS Myoplex Dark Chocolate) and it was sooooooo good! I didn't know it could be so tasty. mmmmmmmm Only problem was that it was too thick, I'll have to use warmer water next time I think.

Lumina20

01-18-2003, 02:28 PM

Okay so I updated some of the stuff on page 1 a bit.
My job is going well.
School is going so far, so good.
I tried 3 other Myoplex MRP flavors:
Choc PB was NASTY!!! uck!
Choc Mocha was aiiiight
Choc Mint was delicioso.
My meals for the past week have been very rushed, I have to a better job of pre-packing and pre-preparing this coming week.
Measurements will be up after 2 PM tomorrow.
Today is cheat meal day and I'm going for Pizza Hut Hand Tossed with double chicken and onions (or green peppers). /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Lumina20

01-19-2003, 06:15 PM

Chest 8, 8, 8 [8]
Abs 16, 14, 14 [14.7]
Thigh 16, 18, 18 [17.3]
Subscap 18, 16, 16 [16.7]
Triceps 14, 14, 14 [14]
Midax 8, 8, 8 [8]
Supra 14, 14, 18 [15.3]
Bicep 12, 10, 8 [10]
Calf 8, 8, 8 [8]

BF% = 21.3
FAT: 30.24 lbs.
LBM: 111.76 lbs.

So, if all of the above is true, I have LOST 4.1 lbs. of fat, and GAINED 4.9 lbs. of muscle. /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

a-folov

01-19-2003, 06:24 PM

Wow, nice progress!
Keep on gaining /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

fluffy

01-19-2003, 08:49 PM

<blockquote>Posted by: Lumina20:<hr>
So, if all of the above is true, I have LOST 4.1 lbs. of fat, and GAINED 4.9 lbs. of muscle. /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif <hr /></blockquote>

**** /forum/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Lumina20

01-19-2003, 08:57 PM

Thanks afolov and fluff! I hope my brother is getting these measurements correct!!!! /forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif

oes

01-20-2003, 04:10 AM

<blockquote>Posted by: Lumina20:<hr>

So, if all of the above is true, I have LOST 4.1 lbs. of fat, and GAINED 4.9 lbs. of muscle. /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif <hr /></blockquote>

Great job Lumina20!!! And only in 2 weeks. /forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

soccerchick

01-20-2003, 02:26 PM

Lumina20

01-22-2003, 09:14 PM

<blockquote>Posted by: soccerchick:<hr> <blockquote>Posted by: Lumina20:<hr>
So, if all of the above is true, I have LOST 4.1 lbs. of fat, and GAINED 4.9 lbs. of muscle. /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif <hr /></blockquote>

awesome job /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif
keep it up girl! <hr /></blockquote>

Gracias!

My mom is my gym buddy this week because I'm going pretty heavy (well for me) and I need assistance at times. /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Elle

01-23-2003, 01:23 AM

Luv having a training partner...takes the fear out of lifting heavy, especially on chest day! Looks like you're doing great!

I averted a Betty Crocker whipped cream cheese icing incident yesterday...I had the container in my hand...I stopped, dropped it and got out the good old oatmeal! Was a close one...once those floodgates open...eek!

Lumina20

01-27-2003, 12:55 AM

Sigh...
Chest 8
Ab 16.7
Thigh 14.7
Subscap 18
Tri 18
Midax 10.7
Sup 22
Bi 12
Calf 14

BF: 24.8%
36.2 lbs. of nasty fat
109.8 lbs. lean mass

So, I have been very busy today and didn't do my measurements at the same time as usual. But, needless to say these numbers are painting an ugly picture: I have gained 6 lbs. of fat and lost 2 lbs. of muscle. How is this possible??? Someone please help me!!!!!!

a-folov

01-27-2003, 09:54 AM

It's probably just the because you measured at a different time. You'll see, when you take your measurements next time, it'll be much better.

Lumina20

01-27-2003, 05:15 PM

Thanks for the encouragement, hopefully you are right. I feel like warmed over crap today which is why I am at home and not at work...

**DONOTDELETE**

01-30-2003, 12:30 AM

Lumina20

01-30-2003, 11:48 PM

Well I suppose that made me feel better also. I must confess though that I haven't been sticking to my diet very well...no cheating, but it's not really really planned out like it used to be. I just kind of calculate the protein in my head and say to heck with the rest. If my readings for this week are just as bad though, I will try to buckle down some more. This has been a very restful rest week I suppose, but my sleep is crud because the power keeps going out and then my alarm clock is off and etc etc.

Lumina20

01-30-2003, 11:50 PM

Oh and I made some protein bars today...very chewy. I got the recipe off of www.freetrainers.com. (http://www.freetrainers.com.) I like them better than the store bought kind though and I am getting sooo tired of MRPs...agh!

oes

01-31-2003, 07:11 AM

Hey Lumina, WTG /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Lumina20

02-02-2003, 04:38 PM

Chest 8.7
Ab 22.7
Thigh 20.7
Subscap 18
Tricep 18
Midax 12
Supra 18
Bicep 11.3
Calf 10

37.6 lbs fat
105.4 lbs. muscle

Joy! I've lost even more muscle and gained even more fat!

fluffy

02-02-2003, 04:51 PM

These measures will go back and forth, especially if whoever is doing the measuring is inexperienced. Judge yourself more on how you look in the mirror and how you feel in the gym. Don't stress /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Lumina20

02-02-2003, 05:36 PM

thanks! To be completely honest it seems like my chest and back have been improving, but my abs...ugh...I haven't even't done one ab exercise in weeks which I knooooow is bad. I will have to start doing abs first thing in the morning on days when I'm not at the gym otherwise I think my measurements there will just keep getting worse and worse.
And, I don't know how I'll be getting along tomorrow because I hit my little toe on a metal stand and it is swollen and it hurts whenever I put my weight on it and tomorrow is supposed to be leg day, but how can I squat or do SLDLs or even leg presses in this condition???
I think I'm going to try to keep better track of what I'm eating this coming week and see what happens.