**Crazy, Strong & Loving It for 6/10

[Fitnessfreakk366]

Where's Belinda???

Todays workout was Chest and Triceps. Had a great workout but I pulled that damn muscle in my upper right shoulder blade area again. It was hurting yesterday so I used the tennis ball on it but it still hurts today. I need to take some Aleve.

8 minute warmup on treadmill.

1 minute rest between each set.

**Denotes drop set exercise.

CHEST
Pushups: 2 sets/20 reps
***Just for a warmup.

Incline Barbell Press:
75# - 8/8/8
***Probably could have used 80# here. This felt pretty light.

Dumbbell Press:
35's - 10/10/10
***Good weight here. Last two reps of each set was tough.

**Incline Dumbbell Flyes:
25's - 12/12/12
20's - 12
15's - 12
12's - 15
***Shoulder was clicking here a bit. I might switch and do the DB presses as the drop set next time. Flyes are dangerous for me, I think. After 3rd set of 12 I did the drop sets without any rest.

TRICEPS
Close Grip Barbell Press:
80# - 8/8/8
***Good weight for this.

Overhead Dumbbell Extension:
35# - 10/10/10

**Double-Arm Kickbacks:
12's - 12/12/12
10's - 9
8's - 9
5's - 10
***These always get me. Was struggling with the drop sets. Again, after 3rd set of 12 I did the drop sets with no rest.

That is all....

 

[orphylea]

Morning! I dragged my butt out of bed and did Disc 2 STS, back and tris- good workout. I could tell I had been slacking off the past two weeks- really struggled with the pullups. DH uses an actual bar he installed and I have a woody band for it- had moved up from most resistance to middle but today I could have used the heaviest band. But anyway...

Saw Cathe on QVC- Jai and Lorraine did squats and lunges the ENTIRE segment, with the 10# vest. Talk about an endurance workout.

Debbie: Good workout! I'm always impressed by your close grip barbell press weight. I'm sorry about the shoulder- I know that's a pain.

 

[fitvix]

This morning I did cardio.

Rhythmic Step - 427 Calories burned

My body is super, super sore from the Power Hour workout I did last night. I can't believe I never did that one before - it was hard! Well, I made it hard by going heavier then Cathe and then having to switch to lighter weights quickly!

Whats this QVC thing? I thought I remember reading something about it on the main page?

 

[Roxie 1965]

Good Morning,

Today is DH and I's anniversary so I don't know if I will get my workout in but it is suppose to be Lean Circuit 2. I will try to get it done.

 

[orphylea]

Roxie: Happy anniversary!

Karen: LOL about Power Hour- saw your post last night. I haven't done it in a loooong time but it is evil how long those sets are! You're making me want to do Debbie's rotation!

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

Roxie - Happy anniversary! Have fun!

 

[fitvix]

Roxie - Happy anniversary!! How many years has it been? My DH and I are coming up on our second next week!

Patti - Sorry for making you want to do Debbie's rotation! I might just be in pain because I'm a wimp! (or maybe its cuz Debbie has super hard workouts one right after another in her rotation!)

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

Alright my workout is done! I think that Debbie is trying to torture everyone with her new rotation! I did Power Hour a hour ago. I have never done this workout before so I had no idea what I was getting into. There were a few exercises where I was like "Oh, I can go way heavier then Cathe!" and then it caught up with me almost instantly. I was in so much pain and I kept swearing at the television. There is no way that I will be able to do BM2 tomorrow. I will probably opt instead for the Kickmax or Rhythmic Step....decisions, decisions....

Power Hour - 289 Calories burned
15-20 min walk - 50 Calories burned

I'm dead - see all of you tomorrow!

Karen, I seen you wrote that you have to do BM2 after Power Hour the day before. You have to do Kick Max, not BM2. I never have you do two weight-type workouts in a row. So I hope you read this before you workout.

Nice going with Power Hour!

 

[Roxie 1965]

Thanks everyone for the anniversary wishes. It has been 26 years. We are going to Carlos O'Kelleys for supper. Here are my other meals for today:

Brkfst-hard boiled egg, grapefruit and toast
Am snack-almonds and peach
Lunch-southwest chicken salad
Pm snack-gala apple and cheese stick.

 

[fitvix]

Hey Debbie - Yeah, I saw that. My week is just all messed up because I did a cardio workout on Sunday and took a rest day on Monday. So technically for Wednesday it would have been BM2 - but since I started my week a day late I should have done kickmax. I opted for Rhythmic step though instead because I didn't feel like doing kickmax. So yeah - this week is messed up. I need to weed out one of the cardio workouts so that I can get my rest day on Sunday.

Power Hour now has a dread factor for me. I can't believe how in pain I am. lol BTW, when I said you were trying to torture us I meant that in a good way, and was referring to my weak feeling after doing power hour. lol

 

[Boingo1]

Hey Everyone!

I did the Weights & Cardio Premix from SJP/SB this morning. It was "fun" (minus those damn endless SQUAT and LUNGE sequences!! ACK!).

Hey, I made the Cashew Butter Chicken Stew yesterday... WOW! It was YUMMO!!! Thanks for that recipe! Though I can see the cashew butter might be a problem (I LOVE it out of the jar! )

I wonder if Belinda is at her doctor's appt today? Hope things are ok!

Debbie: Hope your shoulder works it out!! Keep stretching...otherwise, killer weight work today! the 80#'s on the triceps always blows me away to read!!

Patti: Great STS work today. ARe you liking it better doing it this way? I watched Cathe on QVC too. Seemed kind of weird to me, maybe because the interviewer didn't seem to know too much about her. And her pitch was towards beginners/walkers too. I was in awe that Jai and Lorainne were constantly in sync doing all those lunges/squats!!!

Karen: LOVE RS!!! .... It goes by so quickly it's so fun! Power Hour IS tough!!

Nora: WAY tough workout yesterday!! You are neverending!! You motivate me always!

Roxie: Happy Anniversary to YOU both today!! Enjoy your dinner out!!

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

Hey Debbie - Yeah, I saw that. My week is just all messed up because I did a cardio workout on Sunday and took a rest day on Monday. So technically for Wednesday it would have been BM2 - but since I started my week a day late I should have done kickmax. I opted for Rhythmic step though instead because I didn't feel like doing kickmax. So yeah - this week is messed up. I need to weed out one of the cardio workouts so that I can get my rest day on Sunday.

Power Hour now has a dread factor for me. I can't believe how in pain I am. lol BTW, when I said you were trying to torture us I meant that in a good way, and was referring to my weak feeling after doing power hour. lol

Ok, glad you did a cardio. I need to pull out RS again. I wonder if I'll remember the steps??? It's been so long. LOL on the torture. That's what I'm hear for!!! Power Hour is one evil workout.

Debbie: Hope your shoulder works it out!! Keep stretching...otherwise, killer weight work today! the 80#'s on the triceps always blows me away to read!!

My shoulder is ok, it's been a lot worse then it is right now. I just wish I knew what triggers this. It's so annoying. Thanks on my tricep work. My tri's are freakishly strong. Glad you liked the Cashew Butter chicken. It is good and I know what you mean about the cashew butter! YUMMY!!!!

 

[HotPants]

Checking in -

Today I did HIIT on the TM and walking lunges. 26min/179cal.
Yesterday the dentist office called just before I left to cancel my appt. So I ended up grocery shopping and then doing other errands before work. So today I'm taking the stuff over to my mom (she lives close to my dentist).
Happy anniversary, Roxie!!! Enjoy your evening!
Have a great day, ladies...

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

MEALS FOR TODAY:

M1: ON whey protein shake w/strawberries (pre workout)
M2: Cinnamon pancake (post workout)
M3: Whipped Vanilla BSN w/ 1/2 c. oats & 1 tbsp. Naturally More PB
M4: Turkey patty w/1 thin slice provolone & avacado on whole wheat bread; Kiwi
M5: 1/2 c. LF cottage cheese w/ 2 tbsp. Low Sugar Strawberry jam (I'm starting to like this stuff...)
M6: Teriyaki Talapia; cukes, tomatoes & onions w/lite Northern Italian dressing
M7: Chocolate protein pancake

1447 calories
47 g. fat - 29%
138 g. protein - 38%
122 g. carbs - 34%

 

[Boingo1]

Wendy: WOO HOO on HIIT and lunges!! it's fun to do something other than a DVD sometimes... I'd have been slightly happy to have a dentist appt canceled to free up my day!

Debbie: You know what I love doing with my cottage cheese? I take about 1/2 C thawed blueberries (they get a tiny juicy when you thaw them) and mix it in and then put a DRIZZLE of Agave Nectar on it, sweetens it up nice. AND tastes really good. Just an alternative to the Low Sugar Jam if you wanted to try...

 

[Roxie 1965]

Wendy: WOO HOO on HIIT and lunges!! it's fun to do something other than a DVD sometimes... I'd have been slightly happy to have a dentist appt canceled to free up my day!

Debbie: You know what I love doing with my cottage cheese? I take about 1/2 C thawed blueberries (they get a tiny juicy when you thaw them) and mix it in and then put a DRIZZLE of Agave Nectar on it, sweetens it up nice. AND tastes really good. Just an alternative to the Low Sugar Jam if you wanted to try...

Do you think that would help with the texture and the curdeled milk factor.

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

Debbie: You know what I love doing with my cottage cheese? I take about 1/2 C thawed blueberries (they get a tiny juicy when you thaw them) and mix it in and then put a DRIZZLE of Agave Nectar on it, sweetens it up nice. AND tastes really good. Just an alternative to the Low Sugar Jam if you wanted to try...

I might try that. I've tried fresh fruit in cottage cheese before but didn't care for it. Love Agave Nectar, though!

Do you think that would help with the texture and the curdeled milk factor.

LMAO! I doubt it, Roxie. That's my biggest problem with CC - the nasty lumps.

 

[orphylea]

I usually put my CC in the blender with some fruit and then freeze it for about 20 minutes- no lumps! But I guess that isn't a good take to work alternative. Hmm, sorry.

 

[Czechfan]

Evening girls~

I know, I'm late with my check in.

Here's what I did workout wise today:

Cardio Coach Vol 4 plus 5 min jog= 57 minutes
Distance= 4.09 miles
Calories burned= 700
My Heart rate was in zone approx. 43 minutes of 57 minute workout. HR's were 80-85% of Max HR.

Stretch Max- Stability Ball Stretching= 20 Minutes
Calories burned= 68

I'm exhausted I've had to do this on about 5 or so hours sleep, its been a crazy day.


I'll see ya at tomorrow's check in.

Hugs!

Nora