Posts Tagged "weight lifting"
Week 4 Day 1 (LiveFit)
Sooo….I woke up at the time I was supposed to leave my house today to get to the gym which is no bueno so I was planning on going after school. Luckily since I woke up super early I was able to get all my reading done and get to the gym in between classes. Today was the same leg workout as last week and I have had a few people as about weights so I am going to start posting last week’s weights and the current day’s weights. Unfortunately on the second set of single leg dead lifts my left hamstring had a really bad pain. Like I was about to pull something because it was too tight. So I just kept the weight at 30 but did the 2nd and 3rd set as regular dead...
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Day 1 of Jamie Eason’s Live Fit Trainer (and goal of waking up at 6:30) Well….I failed at waking up at 6:30 (I got up at 7) but there is always tomorrow. This is what Day One of the trainer looks like. I like it because after the holidays (and not working out) it is nice to sort of ease into this program. I am probably going to add an extra leg day as well because I want to work out 5-6 days to make sure it’s part of my routine during school from the get go. Wide Pushups 3 sets of 12 reps 1 min rest Dumbbell Bench Press 3 sets of 12 reps 1 min rest Flat Bench Cable Flyes 3 sets of 12 reps 1 min rest Narrow Pushups 3 sets of 12 reps 1...
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A little fitspo (fitness inspiration) for your morning Juliana Daniell Ok – so I finally got my workout schedule written down for the next four weeks. After this my schedule with school will change so I may change this up as well but here you go!! I am going to do all lifting except abs/calves in sets of 4 with 8-12 reps in each depending on the exercise. I lift the part I am trying to build up (hams/shoulders) with heavier weights for less reps and the ones I am just trying to maintain (biceps/quads) a lighter weight and higher reps. I didn’t have enough time to get pictures for each of these but you can search Bodybuilding.com for the...
Read Moregive yourself some credit
It’s never to late to be what you might have been. – George Elliot. I love this quote and it is a reminder that each day is a new one and you can always make a change if you want to. It is never too late. I decided in January to make our lifestyle habits healthier by cooking better foods, exercising, and keeping short and long term goals. I have been working really hard but as usual I am my biggest critic and I have a hard time sharing successful goals with those around me. The fatkid reminded me today that it’s okay to be proud of the hard work I have been putting in after I got upset about a goal (almost reached) I shared with him – that he...
Read Morelow carb protein pancake
So I skipped writing about yesterday (day 2 of no grains) but I felt good all day – pretty much the same energy – had a great workout, and a quick headache in the early evening but I ate an apple and it went away. Yesterday and today I made protein pancakes without oatmeal (you can find the original under tummy treats). Ingredients: 1scoop IsoPure all natural un-flavored 1 tbsp ground flaxseed cinnamon (to taste) 1 egg white almond milk 1/2 banana strawberries Directions: Mis together dry ingredients. Whisk in egg white. Add almond milk slowly (I did a tbsp at a time) until you get a pancake batter consistency, mine was probably 2-3 tbsp. Mix in half...
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One final down, three to go…this is my break from studying. A few random things….I discovered last time I made an oatmeal bake and forgot to share that a great way to keep it from getting dry during the week is to store it in a large plastic bag with a paper towel in it when you first put it in the fridge. That way as the bake cools the paper absorbs the moisture and keeps the bake soft without it getting the condensation on it directly. I also tried some new ab exercises from this guy on simply shredded I have to say I am of fan of how he explains which moves properly work the muscles and which ones are less efficient. How To Workout Your Lower Abs from...
Read Morelegs for summer shorts
Day 25 Good thing I start my day out with this! I did an 1/8 of my bake again and to get the extra protein I had 1/2 cup of non fat greek yogurt with it. Soooooo good – basically a muffin with cream cheese – but way better for you As I mentioned yesterday my friend Kate and I have a plan we are going to stick to while studying for finals. AM: will be cardio of our choice, or yoga. PM: Monday Legs/Abs Tuesday Shoulders/Tris Wednesday Back/Bis/Abs Thursday Legs Friday Abs/Cardio Saturday Cardio/Day Off Sunday Legs This is the new leg workout for the next three weeks. I did it today and my butt is definitely going to be sore(r)...
Read Morebetter at home burrito bowl
I have a love/hate relationship with Chipotle burrito bowls. I used to hate Chipotle in high school and college and then in the last year or so I loved it. Now, to save money and be healthier I try to recreate it at home. Using my “clean” slower cooker chicken for the meat I added black beans (made at home), brown rice, melted some cheddar cheese and then added in tomato and avocado. Just add good as Chipotle but with less calories and cheaper! Quick update on my goals for the week: USE MY FITNESS/DIET JOURNAL – So far so good, I’ve used it every day since Monday do my kick butt routine at least twice Done!! I did my second one...
Read Moreclean eating and back to school
First day back at school after spring break and I made it through. I am really sticking to my Eat Clean Diet* from here on out so I started my day out with my every day oatmeal and added chia seeds this time. Then I packed my cooler for the day: Morning Snack: Apple and 1 tbsp of peanut butter Lunch: Turkey chili and 1/2 flaxseed flatbread Afternoon Snack: 2 tbsp roasted tomato hummus and cucumber slices - I didn’t end up needing the banana or grapes And once I got home after my first kick butt workout of the week (twice this week is one of my goals) I made dinner. Dinner: Baked tilapia with fresh squeezed orange and lemon juice, brown rice,...
Read Moreprotein berry smoothie
I have to say – I kicked my own butt at the gym this morning! Here is my workout below: I do three sets of 15 unless otherwise noted Dead lifts 21 bicep curls Standing oblique crunch Wide step-out squats Single tri-cep extensions 1 minute plank Plie squats Hammer curls Tri-cep kick back Hip abduction machine Hip adduction machine Cable calf raises 100 each of: Stability ball crunch with weighted ball Reverse crunch with stability ball and weighted ball Side twist with weighted ball Intervals on a treadmill with an incline: 0-2:00: incline 2 speed 3.6 2:00-2:30 incline 4 speed 3.6 2:30-4:00 inline 4 speed 6.3 4:00-4:30 incline 6 speed 3.6 4:30-6:00 incline 6 speed...
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