Hardcore Fitness Maniacs for March 2016

Oh yes getting older, boo!! I turned 51 in November. All I read lifting is so important for older women to grow muscle and burn fat. I am following Body Beast again, with some added cardio, and I know my nutrition has to be tightened up. I really think that is what is keeping me from the muscle growth I want. Some days I don't eat enough, some days I eat no carbs (which in research and from seeing a nutritionist from my eating disorder I know they are needed) so my goal is to start eating better. If you guys want to share meal plans or what we eat daily and help each out I am in

So with that said yesterday I did chest/tris, today was build legs.
 
Great workout Roselyn! I don't eat enough half the time to have enough energy to really get a good workout in. Todays workout was a fast walk outside, the weather has been so nice lately.

Walk- 5.38 miles
10,018 steps
1 hour 40 minutes

Eliptical run- 2 miles
3254 steps
20 minutes
Interval run
237 calories

I am going to get a Fitbit. I want to have a heart rate monitor for when I work out. I have a nice one with my elliptical which is a Precor but I need one for my other workouts. Debbie, I think you have one. What model do you have? Do you like it.

Have a great Sunday!
 
Today starts week 8, the last week of Full body. Had a great workout but it was with dreaded 18 reps done in superset form.

Warmup with GS Chest & Tris

3 sets/18 reps with 2 minutes rest between each superset.

SS #1
Incline Dumbbell Flyes:
25's
Reverse Flyes: 12's

SS #2
Calf Raises:
30's
Lateral Raise: 10's

SS #3
Hammer Curls:
15's
Lying Tricep Dumbbell Extensions: 12's

I also walked 1 mile on my treadmill.

Jolie - I have the Fitbit Surge and it keeps track of my HR, calorie burns during workouts (weights and running) and I love it. No strap around my chest, just the watch. Look into it, it's worth the price. I want to get the new Fitbit Blaze but I'm not sure if it's released yet.

Hope you all have fantastic workouts!!!
 
Today was Back and Abs. I woke up tired today from my workout yesterday so I went a little lighter with higher reps. Also, my right shoulder is sore for some reason??? My last set in each exercise was to failure.

Lat Pull downs wide grip
50 pds x 15 reps, x 12 reps
60pds x 12, x 12, 13

1 arm rows
30 pds x 12 reps, x 12, x 12, x 13 TF

Barbell rows underhand grip
55 pds (60 pds with the bar) x 12 reps, x 11, x 10, x 12 TF

Pullovers
25 pds x 16 reps, x 13, x 10
these really hurt my shoulder so I didn't do the last set

Rear Flys
12 pds x 15 reps, x 13, x 12

Abs from Les Mills Extreme Cardio Fighter.

Debbie, I like that fitbit model because it looks like a watch. I am going to check them all out. There is another one that I like as well but it is $249! I'm not sure which one I will go with.

I hope you all have a great day!
 
Today did Cathe Live Totally Toned Legs 56 minutes, 294 calories. I followed this wit live For the Love of Cardio, 44 minutes, 367 calories avg HR 136/ max 162. I was only going to do part of the cardio but was enjoying the variety of cardio so I just kept going :) Total workout time was 1 hr 40 minutes and calories burned 664. For the Love of Cardio had w/u, kickboxing moves like kicks, speed bags, boxing moves and jacks, then it goes on to 80's style cardio, jacks, skipping, jog in place, high knee runs etc., then it moves to cardio legs at 24 minutes and a slower tempo, at 35 minutes it is the last section using the mat with some moves like she uses in RWH low impact and some wide burpee tucks, popsquats, at 40 minutes it is cooldown and stretch.
Totally toned legs
8 minute extended warm up ending with last move using a 10# dumbbell
calf raises with 15#each hand
Step with 3 risers
no weight
on step reverse lunge pulse reverse lunge kick 20 reps
gliding disc
hands on step slide in and out right
stand up slide back lunge, add pulses and arm moves
warrior slide back lunge
back to hands on step slide in and out
repeat on left side
side lunge with disc 24 reps right then repeat on left
back to step
drop squats alternating sides 7 reps 15# dumbbell
static lunge 15# 32 reps,16,7.3.1 right then all on left
step ups 15# pair 16 reps 8 tempo 8 slow right then do same on left
elevated lunge (Cathe uses 10) 12# 24 reps on each side
cross back lunge standing on step, 12#, 15,7,7,7,7,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3 all on right then same left
move step away at 34 minutes some isolations
chair position hold feet together, repeat feet wider, standing with front leg pulses 48 reps each side then repeat 32 reps each side
Mat
inner thigh 48 reps each side
outer thigh lift, pull in push out, circle back repeat on other side
platform glute raise 64 reps each side

Roselyn, I don't eat enough some days and others I seem like I am eating constantly. My goal is to lower my fat intake a bit and not to eat too close to bed time. I usually do not start eating till around 1 though. I like going fasted through my workout.

Jolie, I am in for sharing nutrition and eats. I generally stick with Paleo but I do have cheat days here and there. I hope that you didn't injure your shoulder. Good workout today.

Debbie, I don't care for the high reps and it seems I am doing a lot of that right now while avoiding to much for my shoulder and neck area.
 
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My meals today: Notes are here on the protein powders. I do not care for either one. I like some other grass fed ones like Reversage, Terra's whey
Pre-workout
coffee with 3 T organic half in half
Amazing Grass Green Superfood lemon lime energy 1/2 serving and because I ran out
Melaleuca Amino Boost BCAA which I drank throughout my workout this really doesn't have calories and is lemon lime an tastes decent
Lunch
Wild Diet Cookbook Bison Taco Salad
snack
Garden of Life Organic Plant Protein smooth coffee (put cocoa in this and the honey because of taste)
dark cocoa powder
almond coconut milk
unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tsp raw honey
eaten like a pudding
Dinner
Elaine Goodlads Chicken Curry edited a bit
steamed broccoli
iced coffee with almond coconut milk , coconut water and a bit of full fat organic premium coconut milk
snack Melaleuca ultra-performance protein powder ( I am not a fan of this protein powder because they put sucralose in it. I forgot when I ordered it.
1541 calories: 18% carb; 41% fat; 41% protein
 
Today I did Run Fit and had a great workout. Really love this one. My quads are really tight, though. I had to stop and stretch after the first challenge. I really need to do stretching. Next week is my recovery week and I'm hoping to do some yoga and stretching.

Workout was 52 minutes, ran 3.5 miles, burned 342 calories and went 6911 steps.

Jolie - Excellent workout, you definitely belong on this check-in! Kick @ss!!

Diane Sue - You had an excellent workout as well and nice eats I should start listing my foods again but barely have time to type in my workouts. Your breakdown is great!!

Roselyn - Where you at girl??
 
Good day all! I did a 6 mile walk outside through the hills today. My iPhone said I walked 11,262 steps. I love getting my steps in for the day before 11am. My food yesterday was not good. I have one son out of school this week and we went out to lunch and I had two chicken tacos with chips and salsa! :( I always start my workouts with my EXTEND BCAA drink with electrolytes. I like the flavor green apple. After my workout out I have a Whey protein shake, Ice Tea flavor. I add additional ice tea with lemon to it and it is like having a refreshing drink instead of a shake. Also, I take a lot of supplements too, I am taking things to stimulate Human Growth Hormone to help my aging bod retain its muscle. I fool around a lot with supplements, my father owned his own business for 20 years and we produced every kind of nutritional supplement out there and as well as sports nutritional supplments. A couple of years ago he sold the company and I was out of a job as well as out of my custom made supplements. I guess at 80 years old your allowed to take a break! Dinner was a spinach salad with avocado, carrots, cucumber and chicken. (FYI, I hate to eat. I would much rather drink something :() I have to cook so many meals for my family that I am done when it comes to me. My two sons have to eat over 10,000 calories a day for football so I do not partake in their meals.
Today I had my Extend and an egg with some ham. I feel better when I workout if I eat some actual protein before hand. I am drinking my protein shake now and I am not sure what I will have the rest of the day. Flying by the seat of my pants today!

Debbie, I checked out the Fitbits yesterday and I will probably get the one you are looking at. It has a color touch display and looks like it does everything except cook me dinner! The cost is $199. The one you have now is the top of the line...

Have a great day!
 
The Whey protein Isolate that I drink is by Syntrax. It is Lemon Ice Tea flavor. Like I said before, I like to add additional home brewed ice tea and fresh lemon juice to it and it becomes a great beverage instead of a protein shake. I am so sick of chocolate and vanilla I could just scream! They also have a new coffee flavor that I might try, I am thinking about putting a shot of expresso in it just for fun. I also make homemade protein bars that are pretty tasty. If anyone wants to recipe, I will post it. It has rolled oats, rice krispies, honey, vanilla protein powder, natural peanut butter, almond milk and some chocolate chips just to sweeten it up a bit.

Diane Sue, great eating program you have. I am not that disciplined at the moment. I am just about fed up enough to make the change. I think for lunch today I will order some sushi and I will get two veggie rolls.
 
Today I did Cathe live Rock it Sock It, 53 minutes, 380 calories. Ripped With Hiit Abs 1, 10 minute Ab Chisel, 11 minutes, and Turbo Fire 10 minute abs and 10 minute stretch, 45 minutes, 171 calories. Total time was 1 hr 40 minutes again and 551 calories. I also threw in some foam rolling and shoulder stretches while loading workouts. I think more than half of Rock it Sock it is boxing and upper focused. The shoulder and neck are a lot better and I have not had to take anything for it the last two days :D Thinking of eating, I pulled out a wild salmon filet and the package says about 4 oz each. I thought it looked awfully small and it was 2.7 oz. That is a bit irritating. Anyway I had that for my lunch with salad. I will post meals later.

Debbie, I know what you mean about putting everything in being time consuming. I figured I would do the workouts in the am and do the meals in the evening. I log them on My Fitness Pal so at least it is all down before I type it. Good job on the steps this morning.

Jolie, you got in plenty of steps this morning :) I am the opposite. I never feel satisfied with liquid nutrition. I like to eat. I like to cook too. I do have to plan it out though because my husband does not generally like to eat what I eat. Today I have a roast in the slow cooker so that will be incorporated into dinner. My husband is working on some remodel work in the kitchen so I thought a roast would be easy..I did find when I made a large green smoothie with veggies and a little fruit in them that I could not eat as much when I sat down to dinner. I haven't done that in awhile. I had been feeling very fatiqued and exhausted for quite awhile. So much so that I went to the doctor. Anyway, I finally just cut out all supplements for awhile and have been putting some back in a bit at a time. Some supplements can cause problems if taken long term. Anyway, I have added something for energy in the morning and two weeks ago the BCAA powder. I am feeling so much better. For awhile I tried red maca powder in my protein shake. I have to use that early or I won't be able to sleep. I buy Kimera Koffee Nootropics for in the mornings a lot. It helps with the energy without the crash. I won't use just any nootropics because it worries me a bit on the pill forms as smart drugs. The Theanine, Taurine, DMAE Choline, and Alpha GPC natural Choline compound in the coffee does not worry me.
Those chips and salsa are just about impossible to resist and hard to stop eating. My husband takes me out to eat at Interurban and orders fried mozzarella all of the time. I told him he needs to ask for a half order because I end up eating them and it really messes things up. I don't do much dairy because I try to avoid too many inflammatory foods. Mostly ghee and cream or half and half.
 
Here I am sorry I had some teeth issues, had a root canal, and an unexpected infection in another that will need a root canal do over from years ago:(

So, today I did Insanity Power Max

Food today was not that great because of numbness, so I will probably eat some casein pudding tonight. I will post some eats tomorrow, do you guys eat a lot of carbs, I read so much about that, isn't Paleo no carbs except veggies and is it good to cut out grains? I do use BCAAs and a preworkout, I just tried a new protein(well new for me) by EVL and Dymatize they were pretty good.

I will start checking in again regularly I promise:)
 
Roselyn, Dymatize Elite is pretty good. There is one that always tasted yummy that I purchased and looked forward to having. I need to go back and see what that one is. Other than cost I don't have a real reason for not using it anymore. My daughter hates the taste of protein powder but when I gave her some of it she really liked it. Paleo is not no carbs. Many people think that for some reason. Generally it is all fresh and as close to nature foods as you can get. Moderate protein lots of vegetables some fruit and good fats. Some eliminate regular potatoes and some eat them a little. The reason for no grains is because they are genetically modified and Paleo is all about improving your health. Most do not use dairy other than maybe grassfed butter and ghee. Some use some greek yogurt. That I because dairy does not digest well for most people. I use a little dairy here and there but try to find organic. Also no sugar and they generally will use dates or figs like Turkish figs along with honey or pure maple syrup. At first I made a lot of the paleo baked goods that use almond flour and coconut flout. I found that I was zhaving a hard time keeping the weight down so I don't do that like I did. The main emphasis is on vegetables, mainly the leafy ones. Sweet potatoes are used a lot and suggested if a person is needing more calories or energy for hard workouts. It really is not that restrictive. The protein powder that I love is Myofusion Delicious Vanilla is my favorite. It is made by Gaspari Nutrition.
Root canals are not fun. I had one that was really painful. The second one wasn't so bad though.
 
Todays meals
Pre workout coffee with 3 T organic half and half
Melaleuca Amino Boost BCAA with workout
lunch
wild salmon 2.7 oz cooked in 1/2 tsp ghee
super greens
1/2 serving Whole 30 Cookbook olive oil ranch dressing
snack
Only protein grass fed whey meal replacement
dark cocoa powder
unsweetened cashew milk
small amount of full fat organic coconut milk
Dinner
beef roast
organic super greens
lettuce
1 Tbs regular ranch dressing as I was out of homemade mixed with 1 Tbs bbq sauce over roast and greens I make my own bbq sauce most of the time
steamed broccoli
Fixate Cookbook Lemon Garlic Sauce 1/4 serving for broccoli
Strawberries
decaf coffee
1.5 Tbs coconut milk
unsweetened cashew milk
ultra-performance whey from Melaleuca.
I don't know why but the calories came out pretty low and I am not hungry at all. Calories 1,078 Carbs 19%; Fat 45%; Protein 36%
 
Full body today, same workout as last Wednesday but in Superset form. Had a good workout.

Warmup was GS Chest & Tri's

3 sets/8 reps with 1 minute rest between each Superset

SS #1
Stiff Leg Deadlifts:
60#
Dumbbell Military Press: 20's

SS #2
Barbell Curls:
40#
Double-Arm Row: 25's

SS #3
Barbell Chest Press:
70#
Close Grip Dumbbell Press: 25's

The last superset was hard, I really felt it in my tri's for that last set of close grips. :)

I walked on my treadmill for 1 mile.

Roselyn - Yes, I eat a lot of carbs. I try not to but I don't eat much meat and I eat chicken like twice a week. I need to eat that more but get sick of it.
 
I eat carbs because if I don't, I will drop dead after cardio sessions. I have to force myself to eat protein, but I do love carne asada tacos with a lot of fresh veggies on them. I think I will make that for dinner tonight.

Workout was my own, Shoulders all progressive sets with a 30 second rest in between sets. 1.5 minute rest in between working down in reps to working back up in reps ( body beast style)

Overhead press seated
15 pds x 15 reps
20 pds x 12 reps
25 pds x 8 reps
25 pds x 8 reps
20 pds x 12 reps
15 pds x 15 reps

Lat raise standing
8 pds x 15 reps
10 pds x 12 reps
12 pds x 8 reps
12 pds x 8 reps
10 pds x 12 reps
8 pds x 15 reps

Upright rows
12 pds x 15 reps
15 pds x 12 reps
20 pds x 8 reps
20pds x 8 reps
15 pds x 12 reps
12 pds x 15 reps

Rear Flys

8 pds x 15 reps
10 pds x 12 reps
12 pds x 8 reps
12 pds x 8 reps
10 pds x 12 reps
8 pds x 20 reps TF

Leg extention machine
40 pds x 20 reps
50 pds x 15 reps
60 pds x 12 reps
70 pds x 8 reps
70 pds x 8 reps
60 pds x 12 reps
50 pds x 15 reps
40 pds x 20 reps TF

Leg curl machine
20 pds x 16 reps, x 12 reps
30 pds x 8 reps, x 8 reps
20 pds x 12 reps, x 16 reps TF

High Rep Abs
I had a big workout today because I woke up feeling great and I had the time!
Roselyn, I hate going to the dentist! I have several things that need to be redone in my mouth but I have been putting it off due to the cost. I hope you are feeling better.
Diane Sue, great eats! Yesterday I had my egg and ham in the am. I also had my two veggie rolls and my protein shake along with my supps. I was not very hungry but today I am.
Debbie, great workout as always!!!!
 
This morning I did Build Chest/tris

my eats were crappy because my mouth hurts and I did not take a pain pill really don't want to so it went like this

i had a quest bar microwaved so it was soft about 8
then I laid down after work and ate something about 4 chicken and butternut squash
maybe a protein shake or pudding later

Diane Sue thank for the paleo info
Awesome workouts girls
 
I am checking in late today. I worked out and ran out to get some shopping done for Easter Sunday and family coming. I wanted to miss the crowds but am going to have to go back out tomorrow or Friday. I need to hit Hobby Lobby for some art needs. I am working on a painting for my granddaughter's birthday in May and oils take awhile to dry. I wanted to try some lighter upper work today to see how I do so I did Cathe Live Ice Chiseled Upper and Lower Body Blast, 52 minutes, 306 calories followed by part of Live Bun Burner Barre and Ball, barre, ball and stretch, 27 minutes, 127 calories. Total time 79 minutes, 433 calories. I also did Fitness Blender Lower Back Stretch fpr sore muscles with Daniel and some extra foam rolling but did not count that with the workout.
Ice Chiseled Upper and Lower Body Blast
8 rounds first 6 are blast, lower, upper and then it changes on last two rounds a bit as one is lower focus and one is upper
rnd 1 blast is jumps and jacks
lower body 12 # side step 4 and back 4 with weights in plie position
Upper 10# each hand 4 hammer curl to overhead m 3 triceps extensions
rnd 2 blast forward back attack
Lower pulsing static lunge 10# (I used 12#) done in 15, 7, 3 reps multiples of the 7 and 3 reps
Upper swing military press 5 or 8# I chose 5's16 reps and 8 reps
rnd 3 blast lifted addction
lower I seriously am forgetting this one I have toe touch it high reps written down and 15# one hand right then left( that's what I get for not logging sooner)
Upper hammer clutch 12# then second set is 15# each hand ending with 4 clutches
rnd 4 flying jack kick kick blast
lower Cathe says 10# to 12# I used 15# Step out squat 8 reps each side
upper 8# or 10# rear fly 3 rep, upright row 3 reps, 1 shrug I chose 8# 2nd set omit the shrug and add 1 more shrug
rnd 5 snow angel jack 10 reps 2 sets
cross back squat, crescent 8 reps 10#
Get out mat for upper through end
upper triceps push ups 16 reps 2 sets second at a slower pace
rnd 6 8# bunny hop 16 reps right then repeat starting left
lower heavy as you can 15's squat 8 reps to deadlift 4 reps ending with 4 deadlifts
upper decent pushup 10 ewpa
rnd 7 rope climb elbow strike 8 rest the 8
10 or 12 # reverse lunge pulses then 2nd set 16 rep singles alternating
side lunge with 8's toe touch alternating 2 then 4
rnd 8 Upper core no blast
8 to 10# chest fly to leg reach
pull over one leg out and in I used 8# instead of the 10 option repeat on other side
Unilateral 8 or 10# 1 arm pullover knee in and out then other side I sed 8#

I will post eats later. They are not going to be good. I will see what I can do tonight. I had a hand full of grapes when I went out the door post workout. I left Target with a box of Kind Dark Chocolate Almond Bars. Umm I ate two before Walmart and 1 on the way home. The last one when I was putting things away. They are yummy and now I know they are not good to have around when I am really hungry and lose control Could be worse though. Generally when I am looking for a quick Paleo friendly bar I get the Apple Lara bars. Not all Lara bars are Paleo friendly but some are. I don't think I could have ate a whole box of those though.

Jolie, good workout. I am tired today and did not sleep well. I think it is because we went to Braums and my husband got a banana split and I asked for coffee but decaf. The girl said she had to make a fresh pot of decaf. I am thinking it was not decaf. I slept about 30 minutes and was pretty much awake till 5 this morning.

Roselyn, I would have never thought of microwaving the quest bar to soften it. It might have been good mixed into some protein putting that way :) I used to buy those but only the ones with no sugar alcohols. They are good.

Debbie, that last superset would be hard. I could understand getting sick of chicken. I was disappointed in the Fixate cookbook because much of it was chicken and ground turkey recipes. Do you like fish? I love good fish. Some is just not too tasty. I just choose lean meats but sometimes I need some seasoning or something because of taste. Charbroiled is generally okay. But I rarely eat that.
 
Meals today were not so good but here goes
pre-workout
3 TBS Organic Half and Half
Coffee
Amino Boost BCAA drink with workout
post workout
1/2 cup grapes
lunch or while shopping spaced out
Kind Dark Chocolate Almond bars
Snack
Kind dark chocolate almond bar after I was home
while putting up things
Dinner
2 tilapia filets
super greens and kale with wishbone light Italian dressing (still haven't made dressing) I wanted to make an avocado cucumber dressing
Snack
2% Fage greek yogurt
Melaleuca Ultra Performance Protein 1/2 serving. I always forget that this is two scoops per serving. I like that it has casein in it when I use it late in the day
Raspberries
1375 calories Carbs 26%; Fat 47%; Pro 27%
 
Today I walked on my treadmill for about 2.8 miles. Weird thing is, my Fitbit said it was only 1.5. I wonder why, usually it's spot on with my treadmill. Not sure what happened there? I didn't feel like running today, I'm just burned out and need a rest. Looking forward to my recovery week next week.

Diane Sue - I don't care for fish at all. I try to eat tilapia every once in a while but not often. Just can't deal with the smell and texture of fish.

Nice workouts everyone!!!
 
Good morning! Today's workout was Chest only. I am tired today from my workout yesterday and I did not sleep well either.

Chest press DB
25pds x 12, x 12, x 15 TF

Chest Flys
20pds x 12, x 12, x 16 TF

Incline DB press
25pds x 12, x 12, x 16 TF

Incline flys
20pds x 12, x 12, x 16 TF

I am looking forward to a rest week! I have been terribly burned out lately and need to come up with something new for workouts. Know matter what I do I cant get my weight where I want it to be. The number on the scale is not the issue, its how my cloths fit that has me nuts! I get the hormones are playing a big factor in this but I workout so hard, you would think I could get my body to change??? I am going to get the Fitbit and see if that helps. I think I'm going to get the new Blaze, I am going to my local running store today to check it out. I ordered new running shoes but they do not fit so I will exchange them at the same time.

My eating was ok yesterday. small bowl of Kashi cereal pre work. BCAA drink during my workout and a protein drink post workout. Lunch was a grilled chicken taco on a corn tortilla, cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro, green cabbage, lime juice and guacamole. Dinner was the same. These were small tacos to say the least. Also, I had a small piece of my home made protein bar.

Have a nice day!
 

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