OK, you've convinced me, I'll add some serious lunges to the mix! I don't think I can handle 20 lb in each hand, but I'll try 15

Wouldn't measuring yourself with a tape measure be a "true" way to find out if you've lost fat and are toning up? Obviously, if you measure in the same spot each time? Like the biggest part of your hips, thighs, button? I was just thinking of an alternative since the scale can be deceiving...

4/10 Tues 1. Egg whites, 2 C coffee 2. 1/2 C Oatmeal, flaxseed, splenda, cinn salad w/sliced turkey breast, diet iced tea 3. protein bar 4. almonds 5. lasagna & cauliflower 6. 1/3 C almonds, 1 sourdough pretzel, 1 C Sugarfree/Fatfree pudding, 2 chocolate balls from Easter, I wasn't feeling good ...

I am bummed with them but I will still do them on Saturdays... I'd like to find some alternatives to do on other legs/bottom half day. How about BB deadlifts, burpees? I work out at home and don't have the machnes to do alot of stuff. I just have hand weights. On the weekend, I am able to go to fian...

Tues 4/10

Back -
4 sets of 15 - name? military pullsdowns?
4 set of 15 - name? latt pulldowns?
4 sets 12 - 10lb each barbell rows

treadmill 30 min

yes, I go all the way down (thanks to ex-marine fiance who taught me how)

...that's probably why I hate them so much, they suck!

I looked up "barbell rows" online because I wasn't sure what they were and - Yes, I can definitely do those at home as well. Thanks!

Sat 4/7 - went to gym w/fiance (I normally workout at home)

Legs

-Seated leg extension
4 sets 15 - 90 lbs

-Hamstring curl (machine)
4 sets 15 - 90 lbs

-Barbel Squats
4 sets 15 - 20 lbs

-Seated leg press
4 sets 15 - 50 lbs

Treadmill - 15 min jogging

The weekend was a bust.... especially with the Easter holiday so I'm not even going to bother posting terrible eating habits.

It's Monday and I'm getting back on track today!

Thurs 4/5


Treadmill - 25 min

Arms
4 sets 15 - bicep curls - 15 lb each hand
4 sets 15 - tricep - 10 lb each hand

Weds 4/4

Shoulders
4 sets 15 - arnolds? 15 lb weights each hand
4 sets 15 - raises? (front) 10 lb weights each hand

Weds 4/4 1. 2 egg whites, 1/2 pear, 1/3 Cup Oatmeal w/TBL ground flaxseed, cinnamon & splenda 2. 1/2 pear, salad w/chicken breast, LF dressing, 2 cups coffee w/splenda 3. Protein bar - 20 g protein, 1 g sugar 4. BBQ Pork chop, 2 cups brussel sprouts, 1 Cup cheerios dry 5. 1/2 C almonds Drank cl...

Tues 4/3

Back -
4 sets of 15 - name? military pullsdowns?
4 set of 15 - name? latt pulldowns?

Ran/walk 4 miles outside

I'm guessing at the names of these exercises, I still don't have the strength training lingo down yet...

Tues 4/3 - not best day 6am - Protein Shake WEIGHTS - back 9am - 2 egg whites, 1/3 C oatmeal w/1 TBL ground flaxseed, cinnamon & splenda 11:30 am - Soy burger/no bun 2 pm - 2 cups Cheddar Chex mix (sigh) I know, protein! I threw the rest of the bag in garbage, I love that stuff. RAN/WALKED OUTS...

I live in a pretty hilly area and I have been riding bike outside since the weather has been awesome. What does this "count" as? I'm assuming - cardio, however, I really get a good leg workout going up those hills. I can really feel it in quads. How much is this working legs and butt? Can ...