Blossom's Action Plan

[islandblossom]

Training sessions #4 Emphasis on Legs

1. Hack Squat 3 reps (the weights I did, unknown, my trainer didn't tell me)

2. Leg extension 3 reps

3. Seated Calf raises

4. Dead lifts 3 reps

5. Jumping Lunges 3 reps of 20


I'm beat.

 

[islandblossom]

my core area HURTS a lot. =(

 

[islandblossom]

When I first started posting here (april) I was 130 lbs. and it's been 3 months so far and I've lost a lot of inches but in terms of lbs...I've only lost 5 lbs. What's up with that? Is 120 lbs. unrealistic for me? Is my body just comfortable at this weight? =/ I don't mind if it is comfy at 125 lbs but I just wanna know so that way I don't keep agonozing over 120 lbs.

BTW, before I started posting here in April...in March I was 138 lbs so did I just plateau?

Any suggestions would help.... I'm really hoping that my personal trainer will push me to lose those last few lbs.

and tighten up more.

 

[islandblossom]

B: 1 cup of coffee + granola bar
S: handful of almonds
L: 2 spicy tuna rolls + 1 crazy boy roll
S: coffee
D: 2 slices of sausage and pepperoni pizza =(

Exercise: 35 min on elliptical trainer, burned 351 calories

post snack: cliff protein bar

 

[hyperRealGurl]

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Originally Posted by islandblossom B: 1 cup of coffee + granola bar S: handful of almonds L: 2 spicy tuna rolls + 1 crazy boy roll S: coffee D: 2 slices of sausage and pepperoni pizza =( Exercise: 35 min on elliptical trainer, burned 351 calories post snack: cliff protein bar

Those spicy tuna rolls sounds yummers

dont give the sad face on the pizza. U have been doing great and im sure those 2 slices isnt going to do to much harm on ur diet.

keep up the good work u have been making so much progress

 

[islandblossom]

Thanks hyperReal. I didn't think the 2 slices would've been that bad either but on my way home from work I felt all disgusting inside.

Great FOTD by the way.

 

[hyperRealGurl]

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Originally Posted by islandblossom Thanks hyperReal. I didn't think the 2 slices would've been that bad either but on my way home from work I felt all disgusting inside. Great FOTD by the way.

hmmmm maybe ur body isnt use to food like that anymore???? i dunno
but i do know how u felt b/c i ate ice cream this past weekend and about an hour after i ate the ice cream i threw it all up.

 

[islandblossom]

actually, my body loved it but my head kept saying, "this isn't good!". i guess i psyched myself out after eating the pizza and felt guilty.

yesterday, I met with my PT and we worked on shoulder, chest, and triceps. unfortunately, i still don't know the names of the exercises that we did and couldn't find pics from shapefit. =/

i want to ask my trainer to write down my workouts for me so i can keep track but i'm so shyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.

 

[Shimmer]

are you paying this person? If so, do NOT be shy!!!

 

[islandblossom]

you're right, i shouldn't be shy. :deal: (i'm paying you), hehehe.

yesterday we concentrated on legs....

1. Leg Press 3 reps 110 lbs

2. One legged leg presses 20 lbs / 3 reps

3. Seated leg curls 3 reps 55 lbs

a. all the way down
b. half up and half down

4. Dumbell Rows

 

[islandblossom]

It's been really hot and humid where I live so I haven't had quite the motivation to hit the gym and be as active as I normally am.

Yesterday I did some cardio on the crossramp for about 45 mins and burned about 320 cals. I told my trainer that I wanted to lose 2 lbs a wk and he suggested that I try burning 600 cals a day while using the cardio machines. That doesn't sound right to me...if it takes me 45 mins on the crossramp to burn 1/2 of what I'm supposed to then that makes me lose motivation...I don't want to be on the cross ramp for an hour and a half or worse, even longer. boo to that.

Right now I weighed in at 127 and I'm thinking that that pretty much has to deal with the fact that I'm retaining water (just got done with my cycle). I hate the fact that it's damn near august and i'm not even 120 yet. =/

Today I'll most likely hit the gym again and prolly job on the treadmill. I have PT on Weds & Thurs.

 

[hyperRealGurl]

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Originally Posted by islandblossom It's been really hot and humid where I live so I haven't had quite the motivation to hit the gym and be as active as I normally am. Yesterday I did some cardio on the crossramp for about 45 mins and burned about 320 cals. I told my trainer that I wanted to lose 2 lbs a wk and he suggested that I try burning 600 cals a day while using the cardio machines. That doesn't sound right to me...if it takes me 45 mins on the crossramp to burn 1/2 of what I'm supposed to then that makes me lose motivation...I don't want to be on the cross ramp for an hour and a half or worse, even longer. boo to that. Right now I weighed in at 127 and I'm thinking that that pretty much has to deal with the fact that I'm retaining water (just got done with my cycle). I hate the fact that it's damn near august and i'm not even 120 yet. =/ Today I'll most likely hit the gym again and prolly job on the treadmill. I have PT on Weds & Thurs.

dont worry im sure u will reach ur goal in no time.... u have been making so much progress. "im porud of u

" The heat will drain u and i feel ya on not hitting the gym b/c of the heat but try to do some workouts in the house just to keep ur body active. 127 is awsome and like i said 120 is right around the cornner. Im cheering for ya "HUGS"

 

[islandblossom]

thanks hyperReal, i definitely need that motivation right now!

 

[islandblossom]

B: protein bar, cup of coffee
S: edamame
S: protein bar

* didn't bring lunch so I might hit up the mall for a salad or even a burger, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, i don't know what's wrong with me! i keep craving burgers. =(

PT tonight.

 

[hyperRealGurl]

lol burger do a burger without the top bun/or no bun lol
and endamame is soooooo freaking good

Cravings... hmmmm u might want to ask wattage on that one. I heard that when u crave certain foods that ur body needs that certian vitiman.

hmmmm but then again i dunno b/c u had a protien bars for breakfast. Maybe red meat????? or u can try to eat egg white omlet for breakfast or 2 scrambled eggs cooked in a non-stick skillet. instead og the protein bars might help u cut the burger cravings??? just a sug.

anyhow stay strong gurl, and ask wattage she has the best adive on things like this.

 

[islandblossom]

it's interesting that you brought up "vitamins" because i haven't taken any for a week but wow, that's a huge revelation if it is true.

so after work i really tried to curb my craving of a burger by eating 2 brown rice rice crackers but it didn't work. so instead i went to jack in the box and got my jumbo jack (no fries, no drink). despite the fact that it was 600 cals it really did hit the spot and then an hr and a half later i went to personal training (PT) and had chicken soup for dinner and shrimp cocktail (i know, weird combo but i didn't want to eat anything heavy).

Exercise routine:
1. Leg Extensions, 3 reps 90 lbs.

2. Squats, 3 reps w/ two 20 lbs. dumbbells

3. Lunges, 3 reps (opposite foot resting on top of a step)

4. Toe touches, 3 reps on step

5. Side Lunges, 3 reps on step

6. Leg press, 3 reps 100 lbs

7. Inner thigh abductors, 3 reps 90 lbs, 1 rep 80 lbs

needless to say, i am sore this morning.

 

[hyperRealGurl]

well im letting u know that its okay.... lol i mean u seen my post i had cake of all things lol

 

[islandblossom]

boo. 127. *sigh*.

worked out w/ my trainer on thursday (7/28) took a break on friday and did 45 mins. cardio on saturday on the treadmill. break sunday and back to the gym today to do some more cardio.

wish me luck ladies...i'm starting to become discouraged. blah.

 

[islandblossom]

Did Cardio Kickboxing last night and it was actually fun. I really worked up a sweat and got my body moving...i wish i looked more "hard core" though throwing my jabs and crossovers, hahaha. i'm more of a woose (sp?) right now, hahaha.

Got PT tonight. Will edit this post later to discuss what exercises I did last week w/ my trainer. Current weight: 124.5 lbs. I hate the scale. it misleads me, boo.

 

[islandblossom]

8/1/06 Pt

1. Squats on the opposite side of a bosu ball; 3 reps of 15

2. Squats on the opposite side of a bosu ball: 3 reps of 15 w/ medicine ball

3. Lateral raises with two 5bls dumbells while standing on the opposite side of a bosu ball

4. Leg press, 3 reps of 15
1st rep: 90 lbs.
2nd rep: 90 lbs.
3rd rep: 100 lbs.

5. Overhead cable raises, 3 reps of 15 20 lbs. (Shoulders)

6. Cables...don't know the name of it but did 3 reps of 15 20 lbs ea.

7. Inner thigh machine
1 rep: 80 lbs.
2nd rep: 110 lbs
3rd rep: 105 lbs.