Lovlee's ... Transformation

[Alwayslovlee]

So happy to have found this forum... I'm pretty new to body building but I'm inlove...I use to be 297lbs and I lost most of my weight doing weight watcher and cardio... I hit a wall and could not get pass 160... I started weight training with a guy-friend ... And my body started transforming ... For the first time in my life I felt muscle in my arms and legs... I couldn't stop touching myself...lol.. who know eating clean and lifting heavy could do such a thing ...

So that was right be before the new year... First week on the new year I was still on point with my WO's ... Then I fell off the wagon and the I let the wagon roll me over... But reading these ladies journals, watching YouTube, reading magazines (especially the dude ones) and following every IFBB, NPC, and WBFF on FB I'm re-motivated and ready to take my body to the next level...

Current Stats: 158 lbs (ugh) body fat @27%

I don't have my WO partner anymore (bf was getting jealous) so I'm on my own..

My plan is the continue my clean diet and WO 5-6 times a week...I'm open to any suggestions you guys might have... Competing is not a goal of mine... But I would love to work in the industry ..

[Alwayslovlee]

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[The Prodigy]

Welcome to RX Girl! Stroll around in other girls journals...you will find a wealth of information! Do you work with a diet coach right now?

[Alwayslovlee]

Thanks! No I read a lot and learn about the eating clean through Tosca Reno's book... I eat about 1200-1500 calories... High protein/low carb / and healthy fats ...

[Sunnyday]

Welcome to RX! Awesome transformation!

[Alwayslovlee]

Thanks!

[Alwayslovlee]

HIT A WALL 3 WEEKS AGO!!


Yes, I finish strong the year 2011 down 148 lbs... I saw the numbers 149 on the scale for the first time in my life.... I was so happy with the results... then the new year came and I fell off... so off I decided to put focus on my finances... "shape up" my wallet... Having 2 gym memberships (one close to home and one close to work) was costly.. and buy all these supplements, workout stuffs, magazines, books was not helping either.. So I cut back, decided I was going to workout at home... I had the basics, jump rope, ball, mat, dumb bells.. and I had enough supplements to get me through the next few months...
But the workout at home never happen... so many distractions (food, booze and TV) Slowly I got the f^&* it's... couldn't sleep and instead of taking some melatonin .... i decided a glass a wine would do the trick which turn into a bottle or more.. stress over bills and how I was going to get my head out of water... and how I hate my job but can't make a move (just yet) ...
Everyday I would say starting back tomorrow but would never come.. Yesterday I weight myself 158...WTF!!! I wanted to cry... I started feeling all the weight I ever lost back on (at least in my mind) my pants felt tighter, my gut look bigger, no more muscle in my arms...
Then I read something a friend on facebook wrote "We make plans and god laughs" It hit me like a tone of bricks (but I ducked and it hit that wall standing in my way) and on the other side of that wall was Gold Gym's... That place is like therapy for the former mobitly obese chick... I can't quit the gym.. I can cut back on a lot of things... but this is not worth giving up... So I went to "church aka Gold's" today and the results were awesome..
Today's Workout
Upperbody Assault
Dumb bells
Shoulder Press 3 x 15-20(7.5, 10)
Rear Delt ext 3x 10-15 (7.5,10)
Tricep Ext 3x20 (10, 15)
Bar bells
21's 3x 15 (20,30)
overhead press 3x15 (20,30)
bend over row 3x15 (20,30)
Cable
Chest pull down 4x15 (20,30,45)
Tricep ext (rope) 4x15 (20,25,30)
Bicep curl (rope) 4x15 (20,25,20) *went backdown the 20's for proper form
HIIT 1-2 minute sprints @ 5.5 for 20 minutes (I HATE RUNNING!!!):drool:

[Alwayslovlee]

picture progress is much better then scale
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[The Prodigy]

Sometimes I have found when you have the pressures of the world on your back nothing helps get your head right but actually going to the gym and going back to what you love! Learning to deal with stress is the hardest part!

[Alwayslovlee]

Yes .....I'm learning if it ain't broke...don't fix it... Plus I loving reading everyones journals..very inspiring :)

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[katt981]

I go first thing in the morning for weights, but the after work cardio - ugh. I have to pack my gym bag and stop on the way home, because once I get home - like you said distractions and I don't want to go back.

You can do it! Look what you've accomplished already!! It's awesome!

[Sunnyday]

I did the "train at home" thing for a while between gym memberships and found the same results you did - distractions in the form of food, computer, housework, etc. all caused me to fall away from my goals instead of bring me closer to them. I also noticed I train much harder AND more efficiently if I go to the gym to get it done. So for me, the gym expense, the supplement expense...they are must-haves and I have to find a way to do without other things.

[Alwayslovlee]

Thanks....katt I hear ya...now that I'm only going to the gym close to home..no more packing gym bag and forgeting things like flip flops and lock.....

[Alwayslovlee]

Sunny....today was one of those great days .. So much more focus...looking forward to a leg day

[Sunnyday]

Rock on, girl! Glad you're back on track. :)

[GirlyMuscle]

I can't work out at home either. My last roommate had pretty much all the basics, treadmill, dumbbells, olympic barbells, squats rack, etc. I might have used it once or twice but never with any intensity. I NEED to be in a gym and out of the house to get anything done.

[Alwayslovlee]

I'm glad to see I am not alone on this .... I'm glad I came to my senses before I canceled my membership at Gold's...

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[Alwayslovlee]

Had an amazing day!! First work was fun (for a change) had some great clients.. (I'm a Boutique Mgr/Makeup artist).. For the first time in a long time I actually enjoyed my job.. I was sad that i miss my son Wrestling tournament... It was the League Championships and he made it to the finals.. Which makes him a 3X Champ.. WHoot Whoot!!

I packed my bag early this morning and made dinner so I would have no excuse to hit the gym after work... And which I did and IT FREAKING ROCK!! Who rather hit the gym for a leg workout on a Saturday Night rather then hit the club and be hit on by some loser dudes??? (thumbs pointing at me) THIS CHICK RIGHT HERE!! lol ... Hope everybody else is having a kick-(Hams, Quads, Glutes)ass weekend!!

LEG/ABS SESSION
Leg ext 4x20
Incline Leg Press 4X15-20 *pretty heavy (geez)
Hamstring Curl 4X20
Kettle Bell (sumo) squats 4X15-20

Weighted crunches 4x 15-20
Cable (rope) Crunches 4X20

= sweaty mess :byeg:

[Alwayslovlee]

My son....so proud...3x champ!
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[Alwayslovlee]

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[Sunnyday]

Nice job on legs, mama! ;)

[Alwayslovlee]

Thanks....

[Alwayslovlee]

I've been in such a funk... I haven't been consistant with my workouts or diet since the new year... I've learned so much in the last year .. All my friends tell me how they are inspired by me and ask me for advice ... Mean while I feel like I'm living a lie... I'll hit the gym on Monday have great workout ... Feel some muscle soreness and skip it the next day.. Ugh .. During the holiday season I was getting 2 workouts in a day .. 4-5 times a week..

I could use many excuses (work, family, boyfriend , money) But things haven't truly changed ... The issues were there when I was on my A-game.. I got to get it together!

(sorry I had to vent)

[katt981]

I get it! Its so hard to get back into the groove once you've had some non-consistancy... good gravy I know that well! You'll get it, just push yourself to 'get there' and it'll be better!!!
:)

[Sunnyday]

x2! I dread missing a day now because I know it could lead me to inconsistency and getting it consistent again is an uphill battle. I get a lot of motivation from reading other people's training journals...those who train hard whether or not they are competitors. Sometimes it just takes me reading about an exercise someone else is doing that I've never tried before. Helps keep me from slacking.

[Alwayslovlee]

Thanks ladies ... Great advice and I will after today I'm off for 5 days and I'm going to use that time to focus on me and get back into my routine... I enjoy reading everyone's journals and I watch alot of YouTube (more then regular tv) ... And even through I fell off the wagon... I'm not gonna let the wagon run me over ....

[katt981]

YUP - Push that dang wagon over and run over it!! ;)

[Alwayslovlee]

Today's workout

Super sets biceps and triceps plus cardio
4 sets (10-12)
21's with db 10-10-10
Overhead tri ext 12.5- 15-15

Preacher curls 10-20-20
Cable tri ext 10-10-20

Cable rope bicep curl
Cable rope tricep ext

Bike 20 min

Energy level was pretty crappy but I had to get that one in ... I tomorrow will be better... I always start with db... Tomorrow I'm going to switch it up... Maybe I will start with abs :)

Diet was better today but I need to start being consented with my supplement... They sitting on my kitchen table collecting dust ...not good... Tonight grill fish and asparagus ... Chest and back in the AM...

[Alwayslovlee]

Today's Workout...

Chest and Back

4 sets (low-mid wt)10-15
Smith bench press
lat pull down
one arm row
seated chest press
cable rope row

Bike 30 mins

* my arm are burning from yesterdays workout... the last 2 days I didn't have my usual pre-workout drink... and I can feel my energy level isn't 100%... but I'm determine to keep it up... 2 days in a row... still staying focus on diet and I think I might go back this evening for some more cardio...

[Alwayslovlee]

Today's Workout


Cardio 20/20/20
Treadmill on incline intervals
Bike speed 2 mintute intervals
Crossramp 2 minute speed and resistance intervals

I felt amazing after this one.... I could visualize the fat coming off my legs ..lol ... my music had me pumped... looking forward to feeling that one tomorrow

[Sunnyday]

Some great, consistent work going on here, mama! Congrats and keep going! :D

[Alwayslovlee]

seated leg curls (alternating legs 4 sets 15 reps)
leg ext 4 x 15
superset
squat machine
hack squat machine 4x10-12
leg press 4x 12 (legs together)
lying leg curl 4x10-12
rotary turso 4x20
seated ab crunches 4x 20
*back started to hurt during squats .. tried not to left too heavy and not be able to finish my week... did get through the rest of my workout....I miss having my workout partner... form is everything...

[Sunnyday]

Sweet leg and abs day! Hope the back isn't bothering you tomorrow. :)

[Alwayslovlee]

Back is killing me:( ... I have to focus on diet... No set backs

[katt981]

Maybe its a good idea to concentrate on seated press rather than squats till your back gets better? just a thought :) nice leg workout! Yeah, I hear you on the workout partner - I don't seem to push myself as hard when I know there's not someone there that can grab the weights when I'm failing.

[Alwayslovlee]

Katt I was thinking the same thing ... Back isfeeling a little bit better ... but I'm not gonna push it tonight ... I'll workout tomorrow

[Sunnyday]

Good plan. Give the back a chance to get back to baseline. :)

[The Prodigy]

seated leg curls (alternating legs 4 sets 15 reps)
leg ext 4 x 15
superset
squat machine
hack squat machine 4x10-12
leg press 4x 12 (legs together)
lying leg curl 4x10-12
rotary turso 4x20
seated ab crunches 4x 20
*back started to hurt during squats .. tried not to left too heavy and not be able to finish my week... did get through the rest of my workout....I miss having my workout partner... form is everything...

You are right! Having good form is everything! Tons of girls sacrafice weight for correct form and eventually they end up hurt or with injuries. I think this focus of correct form has keep me pain and injury free all these years!

What is up with your back? Can you do anything before leg day to be proactive with it?

[Alwayslovlee]

My back is feeling 100% better but my legs are pretty sore .... I will try to stretch more... I don't think I do enough...

[Alwayslovlee]

Mon WO

warm up CARDIO BRISK WALK FOR 30 MINUTES

LAT CABLE PULL DOWN (WIDE GRIP)
30X 20
40X15
50X10
60X5

CLOSE GRIP
30X20
40X15
50X10
60X5

SEATED CABLE ROW (WIDE GRIP)
30 X20
45X 15
55 X 10

STANDING WIDE GRIP PULL DOWN (not sure of the technical name)
20x20
40x15
60x 10

BICEP CURL (WITH ROPE)
10X20
20X15
25X10
30X6

SEATED BARBELL CURL
4 SETS
30X10

ALTERNATING BICEP CURLS (DUMBELL)
10X20
10X20
15X6

CABLE CRUNCHES
4 SETS OF 25

SEATED CRUNCHES
4 SETS OF 25

WHOOT WHOOT! I SEE A BATHING SUIT MINUS THE COVERUP IN MY NEAR FUTURE

[Alwayslovlee]

YAHOO! I just know i'm not a pencilneck anymore ..lol

[Alwayslovlee]

Tri's and shoulders

Dumbbell let raise
5/20
5/20
10/12
10/12

Smith shoulder press
65/20
65/15
75/10

Front barbell raise
20/20
20/20
20/20 * struggle with this one no strength here

Reverse machine flyes
20/20
20/15
30/10
20/20

Seated dumbbell tricep ext
17.5/20
17.5/15
20/10

Barbell tricep ext (seated decline)
20/15
20/15
20/15
30/10

Tricep ext (cable rope)
20/25
30/20
35/15
20/25


Cable straight bar tricep push down
20/25
30/20
35/15* could have went heavier my partner caught me slipping lol

My partner working out with me these last 2 days was great motoviation .... If my bf knew he would kill me... Their is nothing other then hard work and sweat in the gym going on ... But he thinks if I workout with this dude (who I have known since jr high) I will eventually cheat... Oh well... I'm sorry but he is gonna have to get over it or come help me lift... I know I can get to the next level with him and this is so important to me ... I want to be in my best shape by summer and I'm focus...

[Alwayslovlee]

Wednesday
Cardio 20/20/20 Treadmill on incline/bike/crossramp
* i'm so nerves about a legs WO ... I don't want a repeat of last week I'm gonna try a total body WO tomorrow and some squats with out weights

[katt981]

Wow - nice WO yesterday! It's always good to workout with someone, makes you push just a little bit harder :)