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You know whats so sad - your post made think I should use that as a signature, then I looked down at the one I already have and that number 3 I want to see is going ever FURTHER away!! I hate myself!
 
shellsy21 said:
You know whats so sad - your post made think I should use that as a signature, then I looked down at the one I already have and that number 3 I want to see is going ever FURTHER away!! I hate myself!
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The same principle applies - just take little steps, but take them often and you'll turn around one day and see how far you've come. It might take a while but it will be so worth it. Remember this isn't a quick fix, but a total lifestyle makeover - I know, because I'm in the process of remaking mine.

Also, hating yourself doesn't really get you anywhere, does it? It certainly doesn't make you feel any better and it even more certainly doesn't fix the problem. That said - concentrate on fixing the problem and not the blame. You'll be a lot better off, as well as happier.
 
Workout 4/2

Chest Press (on bench) 2x8@65, 1x8@70
Squat and Overhead Press 1x12@30
Bent Row 1x12@50
Touchdowns 1x12
Dips from the Bench 1x12
Cross Chop with Squat 1x12@40
Reverse Fly 1x12@25

Step Up (on bench) 1x12 supersetted with...
Bicep Curl (2 sec up, 4 sec down) 2x10@25

Oblique Twists on Stability Ball 1x20
Ball Bridge (One Leg)
Crunches on Ball 1x12@10 (weight overhead this time)
Hip Raise and Leg Curl (Feet on Stability Ball) 1x10 both legs +
Leg Curl 1x5 each leg
 
Nice Job, Tom! :D

Oh, and Shel - I agree with Tom. Makes a lot of sense....now if I can follow the same advice, I would be a lot better off! LOL Seriously, we have to stop complaining and blaming and start DOING. Where you are today, is where your mind put you. I hear you though. I am at 130 now and sooo not happy with that. Not to mention, I lost a lot of the toned muscle I once had. Back to the drawing board I go. So today, I am trying to kick butt and really eat right. WE CAN DO IT! We just have to stop complaining about what we have done wrong and DO SOMETHING about it. :p ((HUGS))
 
Thanks Wendy.

You didn't lose any muscle - they're just being covered up. Generally speaking, working out will keep the muscle you have. Eating well will make the muscles more visible. I do however agree that doing something to make your situation better is the best thing to do. You'll have to fight against the momentum of your previous life/habits, but you can do it, take control and start in a new direction.
 
2hott4u said:
Thanks Tom for the correction. That distinction is a rather big difference, so I appreciate it. :)
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I tend to think of it like a car - working out is like working on the engine, upgrading parts with newer and better versions, and eating well is the fuel that the car runs on. You could have the best parts in the world, but they'll never operate as efficiently as they ought if they're given crap fuel to work with. The fact that you've been working out diligently means your parts (muscles) are pretty much ok, but they're being covered over/clogged by dirt/residue (fat) from the less than healthy foods. Which is why you may be feeling sluggish while working out after having had junk food.

Toning in this sense is ensuring you're working with the best possible parts (having muscles to see) and giving them the most efficient fuel to run on (eliminating fat so you can see the muscles underneath).
 
Tom, you really should consider being a motivational speaker. I could make a compilation of what you wrote, your insights and your suggestions, your advice and make a book :) Gotta love you, man. You rock! :D
 
kiria said:
Tom, you really should consider being a motivational speaker. I could make a compilation of what you wrote, your insights and your suggestions, your advice and make a book :) Gotta love you, man. You rock! :D
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Thanks. :) But I think I need more motivation myself - my trainer thinks that I psych myself out when I go to lift, so I don't do as well as I'd ought.
 
Workout 4/4

Chest Press (on bench) 2x8@70, 1x5@70
Squat and Overhead Press 1x12@30
Bent Row 1x12@50
Touchdowns 1x12
Dips from the Bench 1x12
Cross Chop with Squat 1x12@40
Reverse Fly 1x12@25

Step Up (on bench) 1x12 supersetted with...
Bicep Curl (2 sec up, 4 sec down) 2x10@25

Oblique Twists on Stability Ball 1x20
Ball Bridge (One Leg)
Crunches on Ball 1x12@10 (weight overhead this time)
Hip Raise and Leg Curl (Feet on Stability Ball) 1x10 both legs +
Leg Curl 1x5 each leg
 
How exactly do you do the step up? For some reason I picture a thing on the floor that you step up on. I know that's probably not right, but inquiring minds want to know...:D
 
She47441 said:
How exactly do you do the step up? For some reason I picture a thing on the floor that you step up on. I know that's probably not right, but inquiring minds want to know...:D
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Actually you're right - I step up onto the weight bench, then come back down.
 
Tried a new recipe tonight - and it was delicious... baked turbot with wasabi mayonnaise with a cornflake crust. The name pretty much describes the technique - take nonstick aluminum foil and line a baking dish with it. Take the turbot filets and lay them on the foil. Now, if you can buy wasabi mayonnaise, just brush it on the tops of each filet. I ended up buying wasabi paste (Inglehoffer), and mixing it with the light mayo I usually use (in a ratio of 4:3 - for every 4 spoons of mayo I used 3 of the paste - ratio can be adjusted depending on how spicy you want yours to be). Then sprinkle cornflake crumbs on the mayo enough to cover it. Put it in the oven at 400 degrees for around 20 minutes. The cornflakes should be starting to brown by then. Take it out and it's ready to serve. I enjoyed mine with organic brown rice cooked in nonfat chicken broth (sorry Uncle Ben's just doesn't cut it anymore), and a blanched veggie, for a quick, tasty and nutritious midweek meal.

Heh now for the unhealthy portion of our program. Our spinning instructor is having her easter party/spin class tomorrow and is bringing in games and candy, so I figured I'd step up with some treats of my own. Readers of this journal know that I've had quite the time trying to make fudge - well, today I gave it another go. If the end product is anything like what I tasted from the bowl (licking the bowl clean is very, very bad for the body, but oh so good for the soul) this will be the best batch yet. :)
 
Workout 4/5

Spinning - the instructor brought in a basket of plastic eggs, and each of us picked one. Each egg contained 3 spinning moves (like climbing on a hill, running with resistance, and high performance) that we would do for 10 minutes per move. Then we got to pick another egg for the 2nd half hour. It was fun and made class go by a lot quicker.
 
Workout 4/6

Chest Press (on bench) 1x8@65, 2x8@70
Squat and Overhead Press 1x12@30
Bent Row 1x12@50
Touchdowns 1x12
Dips from the Bench 1x12
Cross Chop with Squat 1x12@40
Reverse Fly 1x12@25

Step Up (on bench) 1x12 supersetted with...
Bicep Curl (2 sec up, 4 sec down) 2x10@25

Oblique Twists on Stability Ball 1x20
Ball Bridge (One Leg)
Crunches on Ball 1x12@10 (weight overhead this time)
Hip Raise and Leg Curl (Feet on Stability Ball) 1x10 both legs +
Leg Curl 1x5 each leg
 
stingo said:
Spinning - the instructor brought in a basket of plastic eggs, and each of us picked one. Each egg contained 3 spinning moves (like climbing on a hill, running with resistance, and high performance) that we would do for 10 minutes per move. Then we got to pick another egg for the 2nd half hour. It was fun and made class go by a lot quicker.
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That is fun! What a cool idea :)

BTW, now that I got water, I think I will make some beef stew ala cat :p what ever I can find at home I guess. Still thinking either to make it similar to minestrone, or with coconut milk (indo style).
 
kiria said:
That is fun! What a cool idea :)

BTW, now that I got water, I think I will make some beef stew ala cat :p what ever I can find at home I guess. Still thinking either to make it similar to minestrone, or with coconut milk (indo style).
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That's generally how the best stews are made - just going by what's available at home. I'll be interested to see what you come up with. As for me, I'll be making a few one pot meals this weekend. The turkey chili, irish pub stew, and a roast chicken are what I have planned, plus a recipe to make real pistachio pudding.
 
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