What got you cut/ripped?

[Lynn M.]

For me, its heavy weight training and staying consistent w/ healthy eating.

I follow a diet regimen that is higher protein and high fiber ( which basically means eating lots of fruits, veggies and whole grain/complex carbs). I don't really care about my fat intake, bec. most of my fat sources are from good fats.. peanut butter, nuts, etc. I found that if I don't eat enough fat, I'm starving.
I try get at least 100 gms of protein in per day ( sources include lean meats, egg whites, and low fat dairy) and 25-35 gms of fiber/ day.

I will use protein bars/drinks if I need to if my eating hasn't been so stellar that day. I also travel for my job, so quite often I rely on those to get nourishment in so I don't have to eat the junk in airports or restaurants.

I also drink a ton of water...probably a gallon a day.

The mainstay of my workout program is one bodypart/day and 20-40 minutes of cardio 5-6 days/week. I lift heavy... ( usually 6-10 reps per set) as I found that works best for me.
My cardio is varied... running, kickboxing, step, ARC trainer.. some days its interval, some days its steady state.

I've experimented for years on what the formula is for my body type and this is what hands down has worked best for me.

My results? I'm down about 11 lbs ( 2 sizes in clothing) over the last year. Would probably be more but unfortunately, I am not always so consistent on diet... I LOVE all kinds of food and work for a food company where I travel around the country calling on chefs and
food manufacturers, so my vocation gets in the way a bit. However that being said, I feel pretty satisfied with how I look and feel when I'm on track..

Take care, Lynn M.

 

[kariev]

for those who had success with the slim series, what did you guys do after you did this rotation to keep your results????i'm thinking about pulling this out of the closet and doing 20-30min of cardio after it about 3-4 times per week.

 

[Fit_mommy]

Karie,

I just finished a 4 week SS rotation about a week ago and haven't truly settled on what I will do next so I can't answer that question. Originally I was going to take a recovery week and then see out 2 more weeks of SS but I got Insanity in the meantime and well, you know how it is when you get a new work out series (LOL) so that is what I am playing around with currently.

I like your idea of doing SS with the short cardios each day. I did that when I had time and it was a good match. SS is tough but not exhausting in the same way that heavy lifting can be so having the energy to do some cardio before or after it wasn't difficult so long as I had the time.

Good luck with it! I'd love to hear about your results!

 

[kariev]

thanks, i may give this a try. i've never done more than a week of the workouts but in that week my body became more streamlined and toned. would you recommend that the cardio be intervals or steady state or a combo of both?

 

[Fit_mommy]

I preferred doing mostly intervals since all but one of the cardios I did were short (20-30 mins). If I felt like doing steady state it was done on my one cardio only day when I could spend more time on it.

 

[ellesan]

Diet is huge, eating close to zone (no more than 40% carbs, 30-40% protein and 20-30% fat is where my body does best). Any carbs I try to get from whole grains/fruits/veggies. Fat is avocado, almonds, olive oil, fatty fish, occasional chocolate and peanut butter, etc. Lots of lean protein from turkey, tuna, chicken, fish, eggs (mostly whites w/1-2 yolks or egg beaters), beans (carbs, protein and fiber!), protein shakes/smoothies. Love cottage cheese, Fage yogurt and Go Lean cereals.

I'm constantly mixing up workouts to keep my body guessing. example for this week:
KCM kickboxing
Lauren Brooks kettlebells
run/walk on track during son's football practice (3-5 miles depending on heat, lots of arm work with this)
whole body strength (Muscle Max)
elliptical intervals
JM No more trouble zones

 

[kariev]

Diet is huge, eating close to zone (no more than 40% carbs, 30-40% protein and 20-30% fat is where my body does best). Any carbs I try to get from whole grains/fruits/veggies. Fat is avocado, almonds, olive oil, fatty fish, occasional chocolate and peanut butter, etc. Lots of lean protein from turkey, tuna, chicken, fish, eggs (mostly whites w/1-2 yolks or egg beaters), beans (carbs, protein and fiber!), protein shakes/smoothies. Love cottage cheese, Fage yogurt and Go Lean cereals.

I'm constantly mixing up workouts to keep my body guessing. example for this week:
KCM kickboxing
Lauren Brooks kettlebells
run/walk on track during son's football practice (3-5 miles depending on heat, lots of arm work with this)
whole body strength (Muscle Max)
elliptical intervals
JM No more trouble zones

damn sandra, look at your abs in your avatar!!!! amazing!

 

[moni_stout]

What gets me ripped and cut

If this question were posed on a non-fitness forum the title of the thread sure would sound funny wouldn't it?

I suppose that red wine gets me ripped and I get cut when I use the weedeater while wearing shorts.

Sorry - I know it's cheesy, just couldn't resist.

Monica

 

[fit_fairy]

If this question were posed on a non-fitness forum the title of the thread sure would sound funny wouldn't it?

I suppose that red wine gets me ripped and I get cut when I use the weedeater while wearing shorts.

Sorry - I know it's cheesy, just couldn't resist.

Monica

ROTFLMAO!!!!

 

[exer_cited]

I would love nothing more than to have an answer to this question. However, I'm still struggling to find out what works for me...

^^^^^5's to all you ladies that have found your secret formula!!!

ETA: Sandra (ellesan) - SMOKIN' avatar!!!! You go girl!!!!

 

[Jennifit]

If this question were posed on a non-fitness forum the title of the thread sure would sound funny wouldn't it?

I suppose that red wine gets me ripped and I get cut when I use the weedeater while wearing shorts.

Sorry - I know it's cheesy, just couldn't resist.

Monica

Now, THAT is hilarious!!!

 

[ellesan]

Kariev and Melissa, thank you!!

I just took that pic this past week and was so proud I had to put it up as my avatar...I have come back strong from my thyroid illness and surgery. I was really out of serious exercise from mid March to the middle of June. Although I did not put on any weight, I could really feel that I was getting soft and that my body comp was changing. I had surgery (thyroid removed) May 26th and started exercising again mid June. I plan to be better than ever.
ETA: still a work in progress!

damn sandra, look at your abs in your avatar!!!! amazing!

 

[Beavs]

If this question were posed on a non-fitness forum the title of the thread sure would sound funny wouldn't it?

I suppose that red wine gets me ripped and I get cut when I use the weedeater while wearing shorts.

Sorry - I know it's cheesy, just couldn't resist.

Monica

I like the way you think Monica. I first read this thread and though "Hmmmm I've been known to get ripped on a few good Cosmos loaded with Grey Goose vodka"

 

[JodelleFitzh20]

Monica!!!!!! So funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Fit_mommy]

I like the way you think Monica. I first read this thread and though "Hmmmm I've been known to get ripped on a few good Cosmos loaded with Grey Goose vodka"

Oh yum, Beavs! That's my kinda drink right there!!!