Yes I Can Workout!
Time for a gym log.
I started BFL challenge 1 on 11/10/02. First day: UBW-Made a 9 a couple of times. *work on increasing weight-dumb-bells* Second Day: Aerobics: Made a 10! Third day (today): Made a 9 a few times. *work on getting a 10 & getting exercises down pat* Feeling great! The endorphins are racing through my body! I think the Glutamine 3 times a day is really helping me. |
BFL
CH1, Week 1, Day 4. I am not sore anymore. I wonder if it's the Glutamine or the fact that it has been days since my UBW? Maybe a bit of both. Anywho, I am grateful for feeling so good. My workout today was 20 minutes of aerobics & I made about a 9. I just didn't quite have the mind-set for a 10 today. That's ok...Next time. :) |
BFL CH1, Week 1, Day 5.
UBW: I hit a 10!!!! On my biceps! And, pretty close on my triceps. Things to work on: Shoulder strength. Still taking glutamine. Keeping my BFL logs in a binder. Loving BFL! |
BFL CH 1, Week 1, Day #6...
Aerobics today. 20 minutes. I was sore this morning when I got up but did my 20 minutes & got close to a 10 a few times. I am anxious to try out our elliptical glider. I am hoping my next cardio (Monday) will be on that glider. Feeling good & a bit sore but the hot tub & glutamine help. |
BFL CH1, W2, D1.
Second week of BFL! Today...LBW. I felt close to a 10 on abdominal crunches & calves & hamstrings. Great work-out. I need to increase my dumb-bell weight to 20's from 15's. Love the free weight exercises. I have started to think about how to mix it up after week #4. I will be searching on other exercises to do in place of the BFL book exercises...Or, a mixture of the two. Still taking glutamine. I really think it helps. My husband started taking it too & he notices lesss soreness now. |
BFL CH1, W2, D2.
20 minutes of aerobics. I used the elliptical glider! I was exhausted after 20 minutes. Good workout. |
BFL CH1, Week 2, Day 3
UBW. Oh my. I feel it! Something extraordinary happened today...I was in front of a mirror & lifted my arm & saw something happen! It wasn't just the underarm jigglies I know so well...I think it was a hint of a muscle?! I finally got past using only 8 pound weights for my fly exercises. I did a 10 for standing & then managed 15 pounds while bent over. Progress to be sure. Glutamine in two protein shakes a day has really helped me! I also take it once more before bed with water. I read that eating cottage cheese (a slower metabolizing protein) before bed is a good thing. I am trying this. Feeling good! :) |
BFL CH1, Week 2, Day 4.
Aerobics today. On Monday, I went 2.3 miles in 20 minutes on the elliptical glider. My husband came home & did 3.3 miles. Sooooo...I went all out today to try & get to 3 miles in 20 minutes & made it to 2.8. My goal is to make 3 miles by the end of next week. Sore today from yesterday's UBW but feeling GREAT! I ordered ALA & a new Protein Shake mix... Whey Protein Isolate. Still taking the powdered glutamine 3 times a day. Trying to get those 6 meals in! |
BFL CH1, Week 2, Day 5.
LBW: My calves were burning! I upped my weight on the leg extensions to 60 pounds from 40. Ouch. My hips are staying the same size after 2 weeks of doing BFL...What's up with that? BUT...My waist is shrinking & I see arm muscles! These hips. What can I say except they are old friends and hesitant to leave me. :D |
BFL CH1, Week 2, Day 6.
Aerobcs today. 20 minutes. Made a 9...Maybe. I am going a bit easy on myself while I fight not getting this "thing" that my family is still passing around. I've never bought so much kleenex. |
BFL CH1, Week 3, Day 1.
Week 3 already! WOW! Today was my UBW. I am struggling with my shoulder exercises. I had a shoulder injury years ago while nursing & I think this is why I really cannot do much weight (yet) for my shoulders. I was barely able to finish my sets; A lot going on here at home...I was a bit distracted but got through it. Protein intake could be better. I really need to work on getting 190 grams a day. Right now, I average about 150. I have no problem getting in 120 oz water a day...I just need more protein. |
BFL CH1, Week 3, Day 2.
Aerobics today. I got through it. No 10's but I was happy with an 8! |
Hey there Toots :) Watch out for that shoulder, those injuries can take a while to heal and they can re-occur pretty easily. If you get the chance, pick up the latest edition of muscle fitness hers, they have a 'complete body makeover' workout and there's a great exercise for shoulders / rotator cuffs called the Y, T & I designed to strengthen and stabilize.
Cheers, Nat |
Hey Nat!
Thanks for the suggestion...I will do that. :) How I have missed my gym log! The last in-law left today so I have more time to type...Hurray! I have been on track with all BFL exercises/eating since I last logged in. It was harder to get my workouts in with people here (especially with my elliptcal glider in the TV room) but I did it! So...Today...BFL CH1, Week 4, Day 4. Aerobic day. Did 20 minutes on the glider. I made 3 miles in 20 minutes! I was feeling it! I will measure again at the end of this 4 week time-frame. I saw my daughters teacher in the supermarket last Sunday & she said, "You've lost weight since our conference." That was 3 weeks ago! :thup: |
BFL CH1, Week 4, Days 5 & 6:
Day #5: LBW: Did not make 10's. Did feel it. Especially my calves & abs! Day #6 (today) Aerobic day. 20 minutes on elliptical glider. Totally made 10's! I went 3.1 miles! I was sweating & feeling gooooood. I will measure tomorrow or Sunday. End of Week #4. :) |
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