The Silver Jeans Predicament (Training Journal)

[Syddles]

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I think splitting my delts and arms workout into two separate days will help.

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That just might. I noticed a lot of improvement in my arms awhile back when I did that.

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There haven't been huge changes on the scale, but the mirror tells me I'm losing weight. I guess I should be happy that I'm gaining muscle and losing fat ... ooohhhh, I hope I can get back into my favorite jeans soon!

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That is fantastic! Remember, it's not what the scale says. [img]/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[BarBelle]

Hi Syd ... yeah, I keep trying to remember that. [img]/forum/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] But it doesn't mean I don't have the occasional *gasp* when I step on the scale. My weight is steadily going up so there's been a lot of *gasps* lately. [img]/forum/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] [img]/forum/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

I'm not going to update my workouts of late (a gal's got to have a little mystery, right? [img]/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] ), but I have been working on integrating squats back into my legs day. It's not easy. [img]/forum/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] My left hip is still much weaker and, as a result, I'm still overcompensating with my right leg. Even the 20kg bar is a challenge ... [img]/forum/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] At least it's a new goal ...

So if I'm feeling ambitious I'll update todays workout ... if not, stay tuned!

[BarBelle]

Workout - April 15th, 2004

Back

Seated Cable row:
2x12x30 kg
10x35
2x10x40
9x42.5
8x45

DB Row:
10x16 kg
3x8x18

Wide-grip Lat Pulls:
12x30 kg
3x12x32.5
Cadence -> 2:1:3

Wide-grip Seated Cable Rows (to Chest):
3x10x25 kg

BB Rows:
12x30 kg
3x10x40

Reverse Grip Lat Pulls:
10x35 kg
3x10x37.5

Good Mornings:
15x20 kg
15x25
2x10x27.5

HIIT (Stepper):
2 min warmup
15 min 30sec intervals
3 min cooldown

Whew! [img]/forum/images/graemlins/ooo.gif[/img]

The gym was kinda quiet today ... the bikini bandit and testosterone man were MIA so it wasn't a very entertaining people-watching workout. There were a few other people I recognize but their entertainment value is limited. [img]/forum/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[BarBelle]

My diet is being majorly overhauled ... my IBS is acting up something fierce. My poor tummy, talk about bloat! I've even gone so far as to change my brand of protein. Now I'm only taking protein immediately after my workouts. It is helping a little bit with my energy levels but I still feel really drained.

Just finished an hour of low-intensity cardio. My bf told me tonight that my legs are improving ... he also thinks they look bigger. Guess that weight gain **is** muscle stuck to my booty and thighs! [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] Just gotta lose the residual chub ...

[BarBelle]

Workout - April 12th, 2004

Shoulders

Cable Laterals:
5x10x3.75kg

DB Press
wt per db
2x12x10kg
4x8x14

Military Presses:
10x30kg
2x8x32.5
8x32.5 + 6x22.5 + 8x17.5

Front Raises
10x5kg
3x12x5kg
<font color="blue">The 6kg db were AWOL </font> [img]/forum/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

Machine Shrug
15x40kg
15x45
2x15x50

Cable Up. Row
10x15kg
2x8x17.5

Cardio:
HIIT (stepper)
2min warmup
30sec intervals 4 - 9 (6 cycles)
2 min cooldown


Hmmmm ... forgot to do my Rev. flyes [img]/forum/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]. Energy levels pretty good for this workout, but still not back to 100%.

I've read about people yakking on their cell-phones in other journals, and I'm disappointed to report that breed of gym rats is multiplying quickly in my gym. It's a bit frustrating when you're waiting for DB's and some dude gets a call.

Almost time to move up in the DB presses, methinks. I'll need a spotter for sure ...