The HYPERplasia Challange - Amy's cut

[mama2Six]

So Sept 1 it is huh? OK - i am ready. Well, i will be by then anyways! Taking the rest of the week off to rest and be ready. Lots going on at home anyways so I could use a break.

I am clueless on the diet to be honest but will get it figured out soon.

I think I will try the 13 week workout but I remember not being able to do someo fthe exercises so you guys can help right????

It will be a few days until I post back, got a kid having surgery tomorrow.
Amy <font color="green"> </font>

[ZachE84]

Good luck with your kid's surgery.

[akufadum]

Good luck!

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[a-folov]

What's the surgery for? /forum/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Tuf]

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Taking the rest of the week off to rest and be ready. <font color="red">The necessity of breaks is something I have learned about the hard way! /forum/images/graemlins/crazy.gif I think you are wise to do that!</font>

I am clueless on the diet to be honest but will get it figured out soon.<font color="red">I'm sure many people would be happy to offer critiques if you'd like! /forum/images/graemlins/cool.gif</font>

I think I will try the 13 week workout but I remember not being able to do someo fthe exercises so you guys can help right???? <font color="red">Hardcore program!!! /forum/images/graemlins/shocked.gif </font>

It will be a few days until I post back, got a kid having surgery tomorrow.<font color="red">I hope all goes well!</font>

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[mama2Six]

Thanks everyone. My son is fine, home already and resting on the couch. He had tubes put in his ears this morning and Praise God everything went well. He can hear me again :-)
Amy

[a-folov]

Then the Lord is smiling upon your family /forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[mama2Six]

Any suggestion on diet would be great here!

I do have some limitations. I am still nursing my 8 month old so for her and my (while nursing her) health reasons I don't want to cut out ANY food group. I wonder what would happen if I did the 13 week diet plan but kept in fruit and some dairy in the mornings? I also do NOT do well on a low fat diet. It disturbs my digestive system and I can't have that. With me nursing I know my body will require me to hold more fat than normal so getting to my dream of 14-15% most likely won't happen while she is nursing (at least 4 more months). I am SURE I can get it down lower than it is now (around 22-23 I think)
Any ideas would be great!! I have figured out my maintenace calories finally :-) 2500 if I am doing 3 cardio's for 20 minutes and weights 4x a week for about 40 minutes.
Amy

[mama2Six]

So here come the questions on the 13 week workout plan.

My PT said I have a short range of motion on my shoulders and shouldn't do bench dips or anything behind the neck (I had rotor cuff tendonitis). So what can I use to replace the behind the neck pulldown and parallel dips?

I have a small tear in my ACL and had a scope done in November. The leg extension makes my knee hurt. What can I use to replace it? Also - I have never done sissy squats before. It looks like the knees come over the toes? Am I correct? If so - this would scare me with my ACL tear - what can I do instead?
THANKS!!
Amy

[mama2Six]

Forgot a question. why only one day of cardio? I really like cardio. I had cut down to 3 sessions of 20 minutes during my bulk knowing I could add it when I cut.
Can I add more? When should I?
Amy

[mama2Six]

I am doing the 13 week workout but not on the days they suggest. I have to have some sort of set schedule that revolves around when I have childcare at my gym. Saturday and Sunday there is nobody to watch my baby :-(

I still am confused on what to replace those few exercises with. I did print out the plan to take so I don't get confused. I guess I will just find something to replace what I cannot do. I am scared of how long these workouts will take. I am also scared of how sore I will be! LOL!!

So my plan is this -

Monday - chest/back/shoulders
Tuesday - arms/cardio
Wednesday - Cardio/abs
Thursday - Legs
Saturday - REST
Sunday - cardio/abs (still weak from the last baby, gotta get them stronger!)

Any thoughts?
Amy

[Tuf]

Amy,

I did a search in the training forum yesterday to try to help you find some replacements, but I was not able to find what I was looking for. I suggest posting these questions in the training forum--you'll probably get a lot more responses in there. /forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[soccerchick]

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My PT said I have a short range of motion on my shoulders and shouldn't do bench dips or anything behind the neck (I had rotor cuff tendonitis). So what can I use to replace the behind the neck pulldown and parallel dips?

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i would just do pulldowns to the front instead of behind the neck. for the dips... did your dr say anything about machine dips (assuming your gym as one)? maybe just substitute any tricep exercise for it (tricep pushdowns maybe).

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I have a small tear in my ACL and had a scope done in November. The leg extension makes my knee hurt. What can I use to replace it? Also - I have never done sissy squats before. It looks like the knees come over the toes? Am I correct? If so - this would scare me with my ACL tear - what can I do instead?


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i would do some leg press variations in place of the leg extension (wide stance, narrow stance). i'm not sure about the sissy squats though...

as far as the food... make the program work for YOU! if you need to eat the fruits and dairy because your nursing then by all means have it. you know what's more important right now /forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif

have you ever done that split before? i'm just wondering how your biceps/triceps fare after a chest/back day?

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[mama2Six]

Well, just did the numbers and I got 20.42% BF but I think it's higher. I look and feel fat. All my pants are tight and I can't see my muskles that were just there a few weeks ago :-(

Weight - 152
LBM - 120
Fat -32

Pectoral - 9,9,9
Abdominal - 15,16,15
Thigh - 22,20,22
tricep - 9,10,9
subscapular - 17,18,18
suprailiac - 11,11,11
axilla - 15,12,15

Weight today was 152 but I am holding water (BAD, BAD diet - not enough water). Things are nuts at home, I start diet Thursday. When this water weight comes off - will it show I lost LBM or fat???

My training will be all strange now as will my diet. I have flipped on my goals - I am training for another marathon (flying Pig in May)!! So, now just trying to hold onto the muscles I have built! Weights wll be 3 days a week, running will be 4-5.

Monday - REST
Tuesday - short (semi-fast) run/chest/shoulders/triceps
Wednesday - longish run
Thursday - short (semi-fast) run/legs
Friday - back/bi's
Saturday - abs/run or make-up whatever I missed
Sunday - long run

Right now I am just building my base before my long runs start. By the end of 3 months I will be averaging 20-25 miles per week.


Today was running this morning - 1.5 miles in 14:58 and then weights tonight.

Upright row - 80x8 for 3 sets
pec deck - 70x8 for 3 sets
BD chest press - 15x8,20x8,30x8 for 2 sets
tri-pressdown - 60x8 for 3 sets
push ups - 5 regular,7 girlie for 3 sets
tricep machine thingie - 40x8 for 2 sets
machine chest press - 70x8 for 3 sets

Went easy on weights as I had no spotter. I missed my hubby and this workout SUCKED!!
Tomorrow is 3 miles. No walking, aiming for under 10 minute pace. YIKES!!!!
Amy

whats your diet like?

[mama2Six]

Right now it is going to be a split of 30/40/30. Calories will be maintance for 2 weeks but CLEAN, then if nothing happens I will cut by 200 a week. As my miles increase my ratios will be much different on a weekly average. My big running days will be more like 20/55/25 and my non-running days will be back to normal. Can't run 20 milers on low carbs :-) I will do lots of foods that are both protein and carbs like dairy and beans. I will keep my post workout shake for weight days and after my long runs so I make sure I will get at least 1 gr of protein for every pound of weight. I know it goes against everything here but it worked for me before.
Amy

[mama2Six]

My husband started a new job and the training is 15 hour days. that means me and six kids with no help :-( Soccer season just started and i have 3 playing and one is a ref so I am always in the car driving them places. Between that and 2 Dr appointments and 2 dentist appointments - my life has been NUTS this week!

Diet is still iffy but getting better. No ice cream this week. LOL!! Haven't had time to plan and if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Will work on that this weekend when he is home to help me.

Let's see, I did a 3 mile run Wednesday and 1.5 miles yesturday. My legs are not bugging me at all, just my knees. They both feel warm (not to the touch, inside) and the left (had a knee scope last November) feels like someone is pushing on it lightly). This morning I did back and bi's.

*DB pullovers (FIRSt time and I LOVE them!) 20x8,25x8 for 3 sets
*seated row - 60x8,70x8,80x5,70x8
*buddy curls - we took an olympic curl bar with 20 pounds added and I curled until I couldn't no more and then passed it and hubby did the same. We did this maybe for 6 times each. I started at 14 curls and it went down quick! LOL!!
shrugs - used the hex bar and added 50 pounds 6repsx3 sets
negative chins - 4 and I was DONE! NEVER try these last. I was just plain tired and wore out.

Weight is down to 146. I lost 6 pounds since Sunday. Can we say bloated? LOL!! I feel better already.
Amy

[Debbie9999]

Maybe I can answer some questions. I read in another web site that sqauts are less impact on the knees than extentions because of the "angle" of the weight force. With extensions, your legs are working "back and forth", which places a direct force perpendicular to your knee. With squats, the weight is more "gravitational" and the legs are working "up and down". This suttle difference is supposed to make a big difference in how the knee handles the excersize.

Since you are doing a cut, maybe the extra cardio that you would like to do would be OK because it would help burn fat.

And, I agree with Soccerchick with respect to the other exersize replacements. Also, would the rotator cuff exercises help you recover your shoulder problem? See what the doc says.

Lastly, I wish your whole family the best of health. I have a (only one but I am thankful for that much) young one at home and when he is sick, it can be stressful.

I can't wait to hear about your progress!

[mama2Six]

That nakes sence about the extensions. Since my ACL tear the Doc told me to avoid anything that could make the knee go sideways like basketball or volleyball.

It is hard when kids are sick. When I picked out my marathon training program I had to add an extra 4 weeks since I know that times will come when a long run in scheduled and I have sick kids. I gave myself some cushion in my schedule. Now watch, nobody will get sick and I will end up doing three 20 mile runs instead of two! LOL!!

I got a training partner for my marathon! YEAH!! He is a guy that was in a group I lead last year training for a big 10 mile run here. He is fast but has never done a marathon so he doesn't care that he will have to slow down for me. It's neat hearing him talk about his fears and remembering how that felt. The neatest thing is hearing him talk about how he isn't sure his bodyw ill GO for 26.2 miles and KNOWING it's not his body that he needs to worry about as long as he does the training.

Todays plan is a 3 mile run outside with my training partner and abs at home.
Amy

[mama2Six]

I forgot to add that I am seeing some real progress from my bulk. I can see my chest now from the side and it feels so hard! COOL!! I do need to find a way to target my lower pecs though as it is lagging (and sagging! HAHA!) My bicep is visiable from the inside when I flex - OK it's just the outline but it's a FULL outline :-) My lower back is nice and big too. I have these 2 bumps on either side of my spine. Gotta work on my middle back.

Lats are still non-existant, tricep cut is deeper but still no horseshow or even ponyshoe! LOL!! No outer quad sweep but the teardrop is looking better.
Amy

[Tuf]

Amy,

It sounds like you are seeing tremendous progress! I am thrilled to hear that! /forum/images/graemlins/cool.gif

For your lower chest, you can concentrate on decline movements.

LOL at your "ponyshoe." You'll have that horseshoe in no time! /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[mama2Six]

My husband gave notice today at his NEW job after his OLD job begged him to come back. Today is the last day! YEAH!! No more 7am until midnight for him OR me and the kids.

I decided to take the week off weights. My eating is like crap until payday (TOMORROW YEAH!) and I am being pulled in every direction possible with the kids in soccer and school stuff and having no help :-(

Not even sure when I last updated but I ran 2 miles on Monday and will do 3 tonight, with HILLS! YUCK! I have some SERIOUS issues with hills and the marathon I am doing is hilly. I will have to learn to do hills and like them!
Amy

[MaxC]

When is your marathon? How are you handling the possibly opposing goals of marathon training and bodybuilding?

Cure for Stress--Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. -- Philippians 4:6-7

[mama2Six]

Max,
My Marathon is in May. I am not sure how I am doing both this time around. Last time I did a marathon I didn't really lift. I am just hoping to maintaine what I have and not loose too much. One thing is I am not like most marathoners - I am not real picky on my time so my mileage isn't/won't be what most marathoners is. My average during the peak training will be 30-40 miles per week. Many marathoners do MUCH more so this load is light compared.

Today was my first hill run. OMG I HATE HILLS!!!! I did 3 miles and it was so hard! Husband finally got his new job organized so he will be home EVERYNIGHT! YEAH!! Life will go back to normal. I NEVER want to be a single Mom to 6 kids.
Amy

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[mama2Six]

Yu -
I am hoping my weight training will make this one easier on me. It is reassuring to hear of people who do both. I enjoy both but heart is/was/maybe always will be in running (OK, waddling!). Running was the first step I took toward a new me and I think I am partial now. LOL!!

Today's plan is a 2 miler. After those hills yesturday I was scared I would be sore but so far so good. Looking foreword to hitting the iron again, may hit it as soon as I get some decent food in me tomorrow. I had a dream about squatting last night! LOL!!
Amy

[Tuf]

I have those dreams too, Amy. /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Somehow I am always much tuf-er in my dreams though. /forum/images/graemlins/mad.gif /forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[nozzle]

Hi Amy,

Just reading your journal...a couple of my friends ran a marathon earlier this year. You probably already know this, but you might want to tell your running partner to put bandaids over his nipples during long runs and especially the marathon. Apparently, clothing can rub them raw and make them bleed.

Makes me hurt just thinking about it, but I just saw their marathon pictures and I thought, why does my friend have blood all over his shirt. They explained what happened.

Good job on your progress! And good luck with your marathon and training. You'll learn to love those hills!!

[soccerchick]

good luck with the marathon training and weight training at the same time! i know a lady who does both and she is not having any problems or sacrifices in either.

i'm glad your schedule is back to normal again /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

ponyshoe... LMBO!!!

[mama2Six]

Nozzle,
I saw a guy like that at my first marathon. I didn't get why he didn't take his shirt off, we were at mile 20 and he was walking the rest of the way. YIKES he looked bad. They passed out vasaline on sticks, he didn't think he needed it. Guess he was wrong.

I am really surprised to have support for thsi on here. I was scared everyone would think I was stupid training for a marathon. Good to know I can still hang out here and get support!

I did my 2 miles today but it STUNK! First my left foot went numb, then my left calf cramped up, then I had shooting pains in my left butt cheek/hip. Time to see the chiro I think. I finished the run but it was SLOW!! Oh well, ground covered is ground covered. I did kick it in at the end like I always do. No matter how slow I go I just *HAVE* to run hard at the end. Makes me feel fast! LOL!!
Amy

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[mama2Six]

YU -
That's what I am thinking as well. Gotta call the chiropractor soon. I have had problems before and he fixes me good :-)

Today is a rest day and a sad day. My Lab Clyde had to go get meds for his hip dysplasia. Poor thing is in pain and I didn't know it. He was taking a long time to get up when he was lying down and started limping this past few weeks. I thought he was stiff and stubborn. He is 9 and we knew he had this problem when we got him. He was in the Paws for a cause program but the hip thing disqualified him. He is SUCH a good dog. Realizing we will have to put him down eventually breaks my heart :-(
Amy

[mama2Six]

On October 19th I am doing my first Duathalon! YIKES!!! It is a short one and the run is first thank goodness! LOL!! It's a 5K run and then a 12 mile bike. I know I can do the run as I am running that distance now but the bike is not something I have trained on much. I have rode my sons mountain bike (I don't even own my own bike! LOL!!) for 6 miles as my cardio a few times this summer. Time to hit the road I guess huh?

Today is a food planning/cooking day. Got as much clean eats as I could, money is short this paycheck :-( So I have no excuse to not eat clean, it just won't be all good stuff.

I was sick over the weekend and did nothing! Today's plan is still up in the air, gotta re-design my schedule to fit in the biking. I am pretty sure it will be a long, slow run as I missed mine this weekend. I may take the girls out (I have a cart thingie I can push them in) this afternoon and hits weights this evening.
Amy

[a-folov]

Good luck on the duathalon! You'll do great, with just a bit of specialized training.

[MaxC]

I think duathlons are a lot of fun. You have more than a month to get ready, so you'll be in great shape. You probably should really focus on cycling since you have the running down. Plus, you really won't lose cardio fitness for running if you are riding enough. Try a few bricks. The hardest thing is running after the bike, but you don't have to do that in your race. I think you'll find biking after the run will be a fairly easy transition. And keep on lifting!

[MuscleRunner]

Hi Amy! I just wanted to say hello! I'm a 'newbie'...also a runner. (Check out my introduction post). I'm glad to see another runner/lifter on the site! Just wanted to say 'Hi!' &amp; send some encouragement your way for this week's training!

[mama2Six]

Kimbpatt - thanks for stopping by! Welcome to ABC - GREAT place!! How long have you been running/lifting?

MaxC - I am most scared of the transition of the Du. I have NO idea what to expect! I went and looked at some tri shorts and am thinking I will just wear the same clothes for both so all I should have to do is put on my helmet and shades after the run.


I can usually turn lemons into lemonaide but NOT today! I had *SO* much planned and then my life got in my way. No clean foods cooked but I WILL work around that tomorrow! My 7 YO had this issue at school I had to go fix. They have a track that the kids walk/run. I told him SOMEDAY I would come run with him. He calls me as I am getting ready to cook my chicken HYSTERICAL that I forgot to come - it's MONDAY after all! Poor kid misunderstood me. So, me and the girls head out to the school to walk the track with him.
Then at the gym tonight I was SO into my weight day after a weeks rest. I got my bench and BB upright rows done and the tot watch girl comes to get me. I left my diaper bag at home and my daughter needed to be changed. AARRGG! I had to go home! So I thought I would do dinner, get the kids to bed and head back but somehow I looked up and it was 9:30 already, the gym closes at 10:00! AARRGGG!!
Tomorrow is another day right? So the PLAN is to meet a friend at the gym in the morning and finish my weights from today and then run an easy 2 miler. When hubby gets home I think I will try for 6-7 on the bike.
Here is my PATHETIC workout!
Bench - barx10
70x6
80x5
70x6 for 2 sets
BB upright rows - this felt MUCH harder than the cable rows!
barx8
55x8 for 3 sets
Amy

[MaxC]

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MaxC - I am most scared of the transition of the Du. I have NO idea what to expect! I went and looked at some tri shorts and am thinking I will just wear the same clothes for both so all I should have to do is put on my helmet and shades after the run.

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You can practice your transition. You aren't changing shoes like some will do, so it will be a breeze.

[mama2Six]

First of all my idea of clean eats may be just like some's bulking foods :-) I am doing more cardio than most and still nursing my daughter. I am weaning myself back off the junk this week.

Granola bar (homemade, no sugar)/few almonds
turkey on WW bread/cheese stick/carrots/orange
cottage cheese/plums
chicken/tater/veggies
same
steak/mushrooms/brown rice/veggies

Went to the gym this morning and met a friend. I was planning to finish chest/shoulders and tri's but her tricep has been hurting her so we skipped it.

Arnold -
15x8
20x8 for 3 sets
SS with
Side lateral raise -
8x8
9 1/4x8 for 3 sets

chest press -
70x8
80x8
90x6 for 2 sets
SS with
machine fly -
60x8
70x7
70x6 for 2 sets

Rotator cuff thingie -
6x8 for 3 sets

Cardio - ran 2 easy miles in 22 minutes. My allergies are still making the breathing thing hard :-( I took a 1 minute walk break every 5 minutes. Tonight is bike, hoping for 6 miles.

Weight holding steady at 150. I haven't done callipers as not much has changed since my diet didn't change! Next week for sure :-) Cleanish eats should make SOME slight changes and then I am going to kick Elle's butt!!!

Tomorrow morning is my 3 mile hilly run after I do my triceps. At night is my first swimming lesson. FUN!
Amy

[mama2Six]

Did my first bike ride today. I LOVED IT!!!!! I didn't struggle to find my pace, right away I knew that 12 MPH was right. Yes, I am also a turtle when I ride, not just run! LOL!! I got my 6 miles in but the last mile was hard. I threw in some faster spots at first and was TIRED at the end.

When I got home my legs just about gave out on me as I TRIED to walk. And I want to do a triathalon someday?? THAT'S FUNNY!! I am pleased with my ride until tomorrow mornings run! LOL!!

Oh and my chest is already sore!
Diet was as planned!
Amy

[soccerchick]

homemade granola bar with no sugar... recipe?? /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[mama2Six]

I just found out the du I was planning is a mountain bike ride - hills, rocks, mud, sand - NOT something I can do! So I found another one that is a 5K run, 20K bike, 5K run but not sure I would be ready by Oct. 12th for that :-( I could easily do them seperate but strung together - I am not sure.

I woke up this morning with some female issues. Man - I hate this! My belly hurt, my back hurt and I had a headache! I canceled my morning run and watched Barney all morning with my 3 wee ones. After I took my youngest son to Kindergarten I took the dogs for walks, about 45 minutes total and felt better. So we decided to go up to a small lake. It has a 1 mile track and some playground stuff. Loaded up the 3 little one's bikes and my hubby took the girls to the playground, my oldest two went fishing and me and the two little boys went on the trail. They rode, I ran. My 7 YO ran my last mile with me and wants to go tomorrow. COOL! 3 miles, no idea on time, left my watch at home. Legs feel good, knees feel good, I am liking this training plan. I am SO prone to injury I have to be carefull!
Cancelled the swim lessons for now. Gonna get used to biking while it's still nice out, then will add swimming when it's cold. Tomorrows plan is a 2 mile run, tricpes and abs at home.
Diet was fine today. I did have a pepsi this morning though :-( I wish I liked coffee! My 3 YO had me up very late and I had to get the boys ready for school. Oh well, tomorrow is another day!
Amy

[Tuf]

I bet that is fun for you to have your son run with you! /forum/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Good job on getting your cardio done even though you didn't feel the best!

[mama2Six]

I did my first brick today - a tiny 3 mile ride followed by a 2 mil erun. NO WAY can I be ready for the race next month. So, no pressure, just train and enjoy!

SO tired, gotta get some chlorophyll in me, I think my iron is low. Didn't get my tri's or abs done but the night isn't over yet. Who knows! Tomorrow is back/bi's in the morning and - NO CARDIO!!!
Diet was still good. Not GREAT but I am happy with it :-) We ate the rest of my chicken today for dinner! HELP!!!! Anyone care to fed-ex me some chicken?? LOL!!
Amy

[mama2Six]

Met a friend at the gym this morning for back and bi's. Still feeling crummy but I figured something was better than nothing right? Forgot my clothes to take a shower, forgot my notebook so I don't even know what I did last time. AARRGG!!
Here is what I remember -

Seated row -
60x8
70x8
80x6
70x10

Lat pulldown - this FINALLY went up!!
60x8
70x8
80x5
70x8

hyperextensions -
10x8 for 4 sets

Negative pull ups -
4 reps, 3 sets

2 arm cable curl -
50x8
50x6 for 2 sets
60x5

Hammer curls -
15x8
20x7 for 3 sets
SUPERSET with behind the head extensions-
10x8
12x7 for 3 sets

21's with olympic curl bar -
4 sets
SUPERSET with tri-pressdown -
60x8
70x8
80x4
70x6

negative chines -
3
partail chins -
4

Weight is up 2 pounds and it isn't muscle! It had better be water retention - this TOM stuff SUCKS!!!
Diet is well, BLAND! hubby needs to get a 3rd job so I stop running out of MY food! LOL!!
Amy

[mama2Six]

Thanks for stopping by! It is fun to have my kids go with me. I have 3 runners already. My 11 YO wants to do a 10 mile race with me next year :-) I am so glad they benefit from me being active. I was a couch potatoe as a child.
Amy

[kiwi girl 1]

That was a pretty good recollection of your workout for someone who didn't take a notebook to the gym !

I guess with 6 kids, having good memory skills is something you need ! (ie remembering their names, where they are all at, things to do etc)

Good on you for keeping up your goals, even even the face of all these minor set backs. It must be really hard work but you are sticking with it ! You are such an inspiration.

[Venom]

Great job mama2Six, your work ethic is very inspiring. /forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[mama2Six]

Kiwigirl -
It's funny you mentioned this. On weekends when I go to the gym, I usually go all alone since there is no daycare for my wee one. TWICE in 3 years I have taken some of the older kids (they have seperate rooms for the big kids that ARE open on weekends) and FORGOT them at the gym! LOL!! The first time it was my 2 oldest and I got half way home before I realized it. I felt SO BAD but yet was laughing SO HARD! Last time was my middle 2 boys, I got to the parking lot only this time. THAT's what you call getting in the zone. I am so focused when I leave I forget my kids! LOL!!!


Todays plan is a 4-5 mile run with my running partner. Tomorrow is a 10 mile bike ride on a road bike. YIPPEE!! My son's mountain bike is slow! Eats, well, I don't want to talk about it. What I can will be clean but if my choices are bad or nothing - I will eat bad :-(
Amy

[mama2Six]

Got my 5 miles in today, felt pretty good minus the usual aches and pains. My feet hurt though :-( I feel great though, like I really earned that ice cream I am going to have tonight! LOL!! My arm workout was weak yesturday but I am sore! SCARED to death of tomorrow!
Amy

[kiwi girl 1]

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Kiwigirl -
It's funny you mentioned this. On weekends when I go to the gym, I usually go all alone since there is no daycare for my wee one. TWICE in 3 years I have taken some of the older kids (they have seperate rooms for the big kids that ARE open on weekends) and FORGOT them at the gym! LOL!! The first time it was my 2 oldest and I got half way home before I realized it. I felt SO BAD but yet was laughing SO HARD! Last time was my middle 2 boys, I got to the parking lot only this time. THAT's what you call getting in the zone. I am so focused when I leave I forget my kids! LOL!!!


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LOL Didn't they have some kind of movie ....."Home Alone?".....is this the next one ...."Gym Alone"????? /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[mama2Six]

YIPPEE!! I got my ride done!
I borrowed a friend's husband's bike and that thing was COOL! Got to try clipless pedals - HAHA!! That was funny to watch :-) So once I got it all figured out, my plan was 10 miles. I'm cruising along, averaging about 18 MPH on the flat parts thinking this is so cool. Lots of downhills (I hit 24 MPH on the hills - YIKES that was scarey!). So then I hit mile 5 and think, I can easily do another for 12 total miles. So I turn around and head back at mile 6. Only problem was now it was mostly UPHILL and now the wind was in my face. So I was flying the first 6 miles with the wind at my back and didn't realize it. By about mile 8 I wondered if I would finish. I asked myself WHY I was doing this and hated every second of it, seeing "speeds" of 7 MPH at the top of every hill. PATHETIC! I finished though and the last mile or so I finshed strong since it was flat. Avegared 15 MPH and felt good when I got off. Strangly I wasn't as trashed finding my legs as I was after the 6 mile ride last week. Now I want a real bike :-(
Tomorrow is REST day and I NEED it!
Amy

[mama2Six]

Yesturday was an off day and I NEEDED it. I was just SO tired today, my sinus' are bugging me now. I was inches from NOT going in tonight. I just had NO energy! I dragged my sorry butt to the gym and DID IT! My plan was 5 miles on the bike, 3 mile run. I got to 5 miles on the bike and it felt like I just started so I did 10. BIG difference between 10 outside and 10 inside. I could DO this inside stuff easily. So I get to my run and decided after about a mile that 2 would have to work for today. I was TIRED! I'm not going to beat myself up for changing my plan though since I am not sure how the stationary will affect me and I have to run the next 3 days in a row!
Diet sucks! NOT eating enough and what I have isn't good. Well, the roast beef sandwhich (REAL roast beef)tastes good but is a bad choice. Got my last batch of chicken thawing out for tomorrow to cook. Did I tell you guys my dog ate my food? I'm serious! I have made a bunch of tuna (I mix in celery, onion and a TOUCH of mayo) and turkey for the week and left it on my table while I went down to wash clothes. STUPID! She hops up on the chair and ATE MY FOOD! How far away is payday????
Amy

[MuscleRunner]

hey amy..just wanted to offer some encouragement! my dog used to eat my food from time to time...GRRR!!! it just made me so mad, but since animals dont really understand, i had to just let go of that anger &amp; frustration..not easy! sounds like you do a better job than i did.

congrats on your indoor miles...personally, i cannot cycle or run indoors at all, so i'm encouraged at your success! it may not have been what you were hoping for in your workout, but its something. it still counts /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

take a deep breath &amp; grin! you're doing a great job...adversity pops up from time to time. you're an overcomer /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif k

[Tuf]

Hang in there, Amy! Like Kimbpatt said, you are doing a great job! You really inspire me, as you work hard on your bodybuilding WHILE taking care of your six children!!!

Once your diet is back in check, your energy should pick up again. You should also be sure that you are getting enough rest--as much as you are able, as I am sure family life keeps you very busy.

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[President Wilson]

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Hang in there, Amy! Like Kimbpatt said, you are doing a great job! You really inspire me, as you work hard on your bodybuilding WHILE taking care of your six children!!!

Once your diet is back in check, your energy should pick up again. You should also be sure that you are getting enough rest--as much as you are able, as I am sure family life keeps you very busy.

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Exactly, you are doing great Amy /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[mama2Six]

Thanks for the encouragement all
!
Kim - I can't get mad at the dog, well I get mad but what can I do? It's my own fault! I *KNOW* better! I don't like indoor miles usually but it's easier on my family (gym has free daycare the kids LOVE) and my allergies have been SO bad lately! I don't usually like takes meds but I may go see a Doctor next season. It's now in my sinus'. I could feel my head swell up when doing decline stuff today. YUCK!
Tuf - I sure hope you are right that my enegry will come back :-)

YIPPEE! Clean food and it's ALL MINE! I am NOT sharing with my kids or dogs these next few days! LOL!!

Todays plan went haywire AGAIN! &lt;SIGH&gt; I got a good chest/tricep workout in but tried to run and my left ankle hurt. So I quit. I am SUCH a wimp now - I quit early as I am SO scared of getting injured. I am upping my mieage and I know this is when I am most vulnerable for an injury so I listen (maybe too close) to my aches and pains. I have been injured SO much and I SO love my running - I won't chance another injury to keep me couch bound.

Bench - I am going DOWN on this! YIKES! Maybe I should change? Any ideas?
65x8,60x7 for 3 sets
Decline DB chest press - 20x12,25x10,25x8
DB flyes - 15x12,20x8,20x8,15x15
Skull crusher - 25x10,35x8 for 3 sets
DB kickbacks with both arms at once, standing but bent over - 12x10,15x10 for 3 sets
AMy

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[mama2Six]

I am bothered by my bench. It is going DOWN! My other lifts are the same, some even better (even on chest day) so it's not that I think I am loosing muscle. Any ideas on what I should do? I have been doing that first for a while now. Should I take it out or rearrange it or something maybe?
Amy

[W8lifter2]

Try taking it out and just doing inclines, declines and fly movements for a couple weeks. That's worked for me in the past. Journal looks great!

[MuscleRunner]

I don't like indoor miles usually but it's easier on my family (gym has free daycare the kids LOVE)


i'm impressed that you can DO good distance on a TM...it adds verstility as you said! good for you. &amp; what a gift that you have good, free daycare that your kids love! for so many fit moms i know, this is a major obstacle!!

hope you can get your allergies figured out! keep on keepin' on!!

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[Venom]

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Try taking it out and just doing inclines, declines and fly movements for a couple weeks. That's worked for me in the past. Journal looks great!

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Agreed. Or temporarily switch to dumbbells!

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Definitely switch it up. Dumbbell bench work is great choice. /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Venom]

Hey Amy,

Have any recent diets posted for a critique? /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[mama2Six]

Venom/YU -
So I should do just a plain old bench but with DB's? I had been doing the bench first - should I do the DB bench first as well or switch things around? Also - Is it OK to do 2 declines and one flat exercise? I am seeing BIG changes in my chest by my arm pits and up high but not in the middle and was told to do decline. I added in decline flyes and have yet to be sore there. My top of my chest is KILLING me though! LOL!!

NOw that I have clean foods I guess I should huh? I feel bad, not organized - don't count calories even. If I am hungry, I eat. If not, I don't eat.

Here is today -
*6 whites, one yolk, 2 apples
*about 6-8 oz chicken,baked tater w/a canola oil based "butter" no trans or hyrdogonated oils/broccoli/carrots
*1/2 cup tuna/ 1/2 sprouted grain bagel/cucumber/tomatoe
*same as #2
*organic,vegetarian burrito amy's brand :-)/large salad with newmans ranch (just a tad)
* 3/4 cup cottage cheese/orange

This is a typical rest day diet. Weight days are more protein, cardio days are more carbs. I go by what sounds good. Insticts baby!

No workouts the last few days, I now have a HORRIBLE sinus infection. I HATE MEDS!!
Amy

[MS LADY]

I can not believe your dog ate your food.
HAHAHA I know htat you did not think it was funny at the time.

[Venom]

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but not in the middle and was told to do decline.

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For this I would recommend you do a lot of dumbbell work, static contraction, partial reps and fascia stretching. This will really help your middle pecs/separation. You can read about these methods in the workout, and anatomy section.

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So I should do just a plain old bench but with DB's?

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I would do dumbbell bench, it’s a huge difference from barbell. But you can change the angle, and go incline as well.

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Is it OK to do 2 declines and one flat exercise?

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Depends on your goals, but that is fine.

[Venom]

Try this out Amy, and watch your inner pecs explode! Just did this sunday:

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Exercise one: Flat Bench Dumbbell Press



You’ll be doing 4 total sets. With the rep scheme (a rep scheme just means a plan that you will use to dictate the general range of reps you want to hit with each set)



To better illustrate what a rep scheme (plan) is I’ll lay the rep scheme out for this first exercise.



Set one – 10 reps

Set two – 8 reps

Set three – 6 reps

Set four – 6 reps



Here are the special instructions for this exercise. You will follow this protocol for the first and last set of this exercise.



We will be utilizing the partial reps principal and the static hold principle for the 1st and 4th set.



So, after you reach failure on your last rep, keep your arms at the top of the range of motion on your last rep. From there, lower the dumbbells a few inches and press back up. Continue in this manner until you can no longer move your arms even 1/16th of an inch! I mean keep doing these partial reps until your arms won’t budge! This is going to burn on your chest like crazy, but you have to keep it going until your arms will absolutely not move at all. This should feel similar to the pain of doing partial reps on your calves!



Now hold the last partial rep in the fully contracted position at the top of the range of motion for 10-30 seconds.



You will feel a monstrous burn in your middle chest when you do this! Remember the longer you can hold the static hold the more muscle growth it will induce! Aim for at least a 10 second hold. If you can’t get that high that’s OK, but make sure you drop the weights because of true failure and not just the pain. There is a HUGE difference between these two. This static hold is going to feel like someone lit a match and set it on your chest, especially after the partial reps. Your job is to hold it until your arms give out and not because of the pain!


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24 Weeks To Battering Ram Pushin Strength Part II ( 8 Weeks To Bigger Pecs 2). (http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/magazine/8weekstobiggerpecs2.htm)

[Venom]

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NOw that I have clean foods I guess I should huh? I feel bad, not organized - don't count calories even. If I am hungry, I eat. If not, I don't eat.

<font color="red"> Yes, you should count calories, and have everything down to a science. You will see much better results, and be able to make proper adjustments if you do so. </font>

Here is today -
*6 whites, one yolk, 2 apples

<font color="red"> Replace the apples with oatmeal. </font>

*about 6-8 oz chicken,baked tater w/a canola oil based "butter" no trans or hyrdogonated oils/broccoli/carrots

<font color="red">Ok. </font>

*1/2 cup tuna/ 1/2 sprouted grain bagel/cucumber/tomatoe

<font color="red"> Bagel is not optimal. I would go with wheat bread. </font>

*same as #2
*organic,vegetarian burrito amy's brand :-)/large salad with newmans ranch (just a tad)
3/4 cup cottage cheese/orange

<font color="red">What’s in this burrito? </font>

This is a typical rest day diet. Weight days are more protein, cardio days are more carbs. I go by what sounds good. Insticts baby!

No workouts the last few days, I now have a HORRIBLE sinus infection. I HATE MEDS!!

<font color="red"> Sorry to hear that:(, I will pray for you. /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif</font>

Amy

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And it would help if you wrote down the cals/ratios. /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[mama2Six]

<font color="red"> Replace the apples with oatmeal. </font>


Will I be banned if I say I don't like oatmeal? I have treid many different ways and I only like it in a muffin recipe I have. Also I have a hard time eating heavy in the morning. If I do oatmeal and eggs I can't even finish half of what i SHOULD be eating. This is the HARDEST meal for me.

<font color="red"> Bagel is not optimal. I would go with wheat bread. </font>

Have you ever seen the sprouted grain products? They are actually less processed than bread. I do have the sprouted grain bread. If both read the same basically - why would the bread be better?

<font color="red">What’s in this burrito? </font>

All organic, NO GMO's - pinto beans, whole wheat and whole wheat flour,filtered water,brown rice,tomatoes,cheddar and jack cheeses,safflower oil,onions,bell peppers,sweet rice flour,se salt, spices,garlic.
280 calories/8g fat (2.5 sat),43 carbs,6 fiber,10 protein


And it would help if you wrote down the cals/ratios. /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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I will do that this weekend. I know I typically eat around 2500 calories and that was my mainatance before I changed my workout schedule. I haven't tried lowering it because to be honest just eating CLEAN has been a struggle. Getting there now though :-) I know from past that this alone will help me drop the fat.
Thanks!
Amy

[mama2Six]

"So, after you reach failure on your last rep, keep your arms at the top of the range of motion on your last rep.
Now hold the last partial rep in the fully contracted position at the top of the range of motion for 10-30 seconds. "

I'm confused! If I reach failure and cannot move my arms anymore, how do I hold the last rep? I thought failure would be when I was trying to get the DB's up but COULDN'T do it. So if I can't do it, how do I hold the contraction?? CONFUSED! DO I go to ALMOST, REALLY close to failure and then hold it? Like when they are shaking and it seems to be my MIND moving them?

My husband told me he isn't coming with me next chest day :-) Sounds too painfull! LOL!!

Maybe you guys can help me target another area. I have pretty good calves from my marathon training but you cannot see them from the front, even when I flex. So the inside of my leg part is lacking. I don't really train calves but I would if I could see them from the front!

Also - I have some leg questions. My hamstrings are WAY bigger and stronger than my quads - I assume from the running (I avoided hills like the plague!). Would it be bad to just do quads for a while to help even it out? My hammies get a workout during all my runs. I have suffered a few injuries the imabalances are so bad.
Amy

[MuscleRunner]

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Will I be banned if I say I don't like oatmeal? I have treid many different ways and I only like it in a muffin recipe I have. Also I have a hard time eating heavy in the morning.
<font color="red"> Bagel is not optimal. I would go with wheat bread. </font>

Have you ever seen the sprouted grain products? They are actually less processed than bread. I do have the sprouted grain bread. If both read the same basically - why would the bread be better?

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<font color="blue"> i think the sprouted grain products are far superior to 'bread', too &amp; i'm guessing others would too, if they knew the nutrition info. i use ezekiel products by food for life (tortillas &amp; bread). what sprouted products to you use? this is the food for life page...http://www.food-for-life.com/about.asp
probably will shed some light for others on the 'type' of carb this is... </font>

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<font color="red">What's in this burrito? </font>

All organic, NO GMO's - pinto beans, whole wheat and whole wheat flour,filtered water,brown rice,tomatoes,cheddar and jack cheeses,safflower oil,onions,bell peppers,sweet rice flour,se salt, spices,garlic.
280 calories/8g fat (2.5 sat),43 carbs,6 fiber,10 protein

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<font color="blue">sounds good--who makes it? </font>

take care amy! enjoy your weekend /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif k

[mama2Six]

Kim,
The bread I have is Ezekial, the bagels are gone and I can't remember who made them. The burrito is made by AMY'S. YUMMY! I don't eat anything artificial and it's hard to find "fast" foods for me. These are all natural.

I did a cool workout with baby today. Not sure exactly what or how many of each but my abs were ON FIRE! I layed with her on the floor and did all kinds of regular ab exercises with her on my legs or chest. OMG she is getting heavy! LOL!!

Tomorrow I will be gone, so posting tomorrows planned food today. A 6 mile run in the morning is the plan, we shall see how that goes! Oh and I won't do today's diet - I would REALLY get yelled at. It involved pizza, ice cream, cheeseburger and pepsi just to name a few!
Today was high carb,high calorie and high fat, thats why tomorrows looks so screwey! Tomorrows numbers look like this
Calories 2014
43/39/17


cheerios/milk (I know, BAD but I need light, carb rich foods before my run)
cottage cheese/cantalope
chicken/basmati rice/veggies
cottage cheese/plums
lean beef/tater/veggies
chicken/basmati rice/veggies
Amy

[Venom]

Good job Amy, diet is improved. /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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[mama2Six]

Finding your food triggers is the first step and I cannot seem to get past this step to FIXING them! I ate great yestrurday, woke up in the middle of the night after going to bed WAY too late (teething baby) and grabbed a P,B&amp;J sandwhich and orange juice. While taking her for a car ride I bought a pepsi. This is one of my BIGGEST downfalls. So, poor pittifull me had no sleep and TREATED myself to a pepsi. AARRGG!! Now, the one good thing is I didn't say my day was shot and eat like crap all day, I got back on plan. So, I guess I am making baby steps toward getting this!

Meals for the day -
OJ/P,B&amp;J sandwhich on wheat/pepsi
chicken/green beans/basmati rice/tomatoe
chicken/green beans/tater with spectrum
cottage cheese/cantalope
PWO shake
lean beef/brown rice/salsa/green beans

Calories - 2434
37/42/21 &lt;- AARRGGG!!

Trying the 13 week workout tonight. Chest/Back/Shoulders/traps planned. Got it all printed out, ready to go and SCARED :-)Today is the first day since last week my chest doesn't hurt. Not for long I assume!
Amy

[Patyal68]

Good luck with your first day of the '13 week' program. Not meaning to add salt to the wound but the first day is sick /forum/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forum/images/graemlins/crazy.gif You are gonna love it. /forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[MuscleRunner]

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Now, the one good thing is I didn't say my day was shot and eat like crap all day, I got back on plan. So, I guess I am making baby steps toward getting this!


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i dont know about you, but i think that's a big one. for me, anyway. previously, when i'd 'mess up' nutritionally, i'd feel like it wasn't worth it to get back on track for that day....thereby, really heaping up the negative feelings (physically &amp; emotionally). don't overlook this little victory /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

enjoy your workout tonight!!

[Venom]

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Good luck with your first day of the '13 week' program. Not meaning to add salt to the wound but the first day is sick /forum/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forum/images/graemlins/crazy.gif You are gonna love it. /forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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Yeah, tell us how it goes. /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[mama2Six]

I will be gone for a few days. My husband's best friend passed away today. He was only 50, having his gallbladder removed when he died. This man was like a brother to my husband, my heart just aches for him tonight.
I did the workout, you know what though - it seems so trivial now :-( We were having fun in the gym while his best friend was dying.
Please keep my husband and his friend's family in your prayers.
Amy

[Venom]

I will be praying Amy. /forum/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Debbie9999]

My deepest condolences.

Maybe this will help. I think that your friend would be happy to know that you and hubby are happy, having fun, and getting on with life. Although a sad thing happened, I am sure that this person does not wish you sadness in your life. Do him a favor and STAY HAPPY and do not feel guilty for this!!

[MuscleRunner]

yes, amy. i'll be praying also. we are to enjoy our lives without feeling bad for that, but such a sad event does help give perspective...

much love &amp; prayers...k /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[mama2Six]

Thank you for the prayers everyone. They have not made arrangements yet as they are having an autopsy done. We should know something today. Such a strange thing death is. On the one hand I have NO desire to hit the gym tonight yet I have a desire to be healthy so I don't leave before my time. It's hitting my husband hard but I see positive changes as a result. He wants to go to church with us on Sunday! This is *BIG*. He believes in God and has gone to church with me in the past (for the good of the family, to make me happy) but he has not committed his life to The Lord yet. He has talked about changing his lifestyle and even has an insurance lady coming to give us a quote. He has no life insurance and as a stay at home Mama with 6 kids, that scares me and always has.

Back to training - That workout was HARD! I don't have my book with me so I cannot do the numbers but I was just so tired by the time it was all done. I didn't go as heavy as I could have on several exercises since the gym only has one set of 20 lb DB's and they seem to have dissapeared! Those contractions at the end about killed me! The latpulldown one and the front lateral raise had my arms just SHAKING! I'm not as sore as I thought I would be but I feel a different spot in my chest and middle back. Tonight is biceps/tricpes/forearms/run

I don't have time to plug in my numbers to fitday but food will be as follows -

eggs/ww toast w/ spectrum
chicken/basmati rice/tomatoes/green beans
cottage cheese/nectarine
tuna/tater/broccoli/carrots/cauliflower/cucmber
PWO shake
chicken/sweet tater/broccoli/carrots/cauliflower/almonds

Amy

[Tuf]

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It's hitting my husband hard but I see positive changes as a result. He wants to go to church with us on Sunday! This is *BIG*. He believes in God and has gone to church with me in the past (for the good of the family, to make me happy) but he has not committed his life to The Lord yet. He has talked about changing his lifestyle and even has an insurance lady coming to give us a quote.

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Amy, I have been praying about this situation and it is a blessing to hear that God is using the situation for His glory! I will pray that God will continue to incline your husband's heart toward Him and that he will surrender completely to Him.

[Elle]

Hey Amy! How are things?

....just want to let you know that we are thinking of you! /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[mama2Six]

Thanks for thinking of me Elle!

I just got back in the gym yesturday. Time was short(house FULL of sick kids!), had a choice of weights or running and my mind NEEDED to run. I don't get stress relief from lifting like I do running. So, after almost 2 weeks off I ran 3.25 miles in a horrible time (35 minutes counting cool down) but it felt so good! Meeting my running buddy tonight at the gym. Not sure how long he plans to go. 4-5 miles would be nice. He will go farther than me as I am slow! I am so glad this is just the base building part or I would be freaking about the missed miles. Speaking of the marathon, I need to go check my calandar and see just when the official training starts. I am not freaking out so much now as I remember how you get used to the longer running. 3 miles 2 months ago would have killed me. NOw I can do it with ease.
Amy

[soccerchick]

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had a choice of weights or running and my mind NEEDED to run. I don't get stress relief from lifting like I do running.

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i'm the same way with soccer. soccer is what relieves my stress, not lifting. /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[mama2Six]

soccerchick - glad I'm not the only one! If I am having a REALLY bad day, my husband would often hand me my running shoes. I come home ALL BETTER :-)

So today was another run day. I got 4 miles in and it wasn't too bad! If I had been alone I would not have gotten all 4 in though, I would have talked myself into 3 being enough. Tomorrow is bi/tri and NO RUNNING! I am SORE! My feet,shins,calves and quads hurt!

Had a little lecture with my training partner. He is trying to loose weight and has no energy. I had him write a diet diary and I was right on track - he was only eating 800-1200 calories a DAY! The guy weighs 190 pounds! I yelled at him but good!

No time to track my diet today but it was MUCH better!!! NO JUNK FOOD!! YIPPEE!
Amy

[soccerchick]

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he was only eating 800-1200 calories a DAY! The guy weighs 190 pounds! I yelled at him but good!



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luckily he has you there to help him /forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

~good job on the no junk food~

[mama2Six]

OK - I fell off the face of the earth but I finish what I start so I have numbers! NOT a cut - a bulk I guess :-) A very, very dirty one at that! I still think the numbers are off. I was a comfy size 8 when I started and am now a tight size 8 yet my BF% didn't change?? I am not sure on that. My fat seems to have shifted. Go figure!

weight - 153 (152 start)
bf - 20.42 % (stayed same)
lbm - 122 (up 2 pounds)
fat mass - 31 (down one pound)

pec - 8 (down 1)
ab-16 (up 1/2)
thigh - 17 (down 3)
tri - 7 (down 1.5)
subscapular-19 (up 2)
suprailiac - 18 (up 7 YIKES!)
axilla - 13 (up 3)

Some things can't be measured and those are the things I am proud of. I QUIT SMOKING (again!) and started running again! So, goals changed but goals got met anyways!
Amy

[schless]

Congratulations on the quitting smoking! Good for you! Stick with it - the rewards are immeasureable! /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif