Lu's Workout Journal

[Bonnie]

Are you doing some kind of split routine ? Or did your new trainer make this..anyway though good to see the motivation still strong

[ldematto]

Are you doing some kind of split routine ? Or did your new trainer make this..anyway though good to see the motivation still strong

The trainer worked me on *machines* using most of muscles - curls, presses, leg extensions etc.....he used weights but placed additional pressure, very hands on, I think trying to get a feel for where I was...did stretching after for each muscle (I really liked that!) - the routine I did today was not prescribed by him, but I tried to work various muscles.....frankly I am still so sore from Tuesday I'm lucky I did anything today - I really need to learn how to make the Functional Trainer work for me......because once I get some direction I'll be on own and need to work with what I have....not a fan of machines anyway.

I'm motivated - really am determined to get the extra weight off and be more fit.....I really love working arms - they really look so much better, but I still have that shoulder problem I feel so much better when I exercise

[Bonnie]

Great

[ldematto]

I plan on jumping on the elliptical this morning for 30 minutes....just waiting for breakfast to settle.

I posted a pic of me in profile when I was 34 - VERY thin! I was skinny like that whole life until I hit about 42...I have no aspirations of ever looking like that again - I like a little meat on body, just not as much. I thought you might get a chuckle out of it Those are 3 brothers surrounding me....

[ldematto]

I think I was even born fatter than that.

Laughing so hard~! I was pretty thin - and I was NOT anorexic or bulimic Looked like I needed to pony up to a buffet! LOL

[ldematto]

husband was on the elliptical so I used the treadmill, first time in a long time. I did the Sprint 8 program, level 5. Felt good while I did it, but knees are already feeling it

Back to the elliptical for me

[Boss Man]

You look like one of those people, that just gets more unrecognisable with age. If you had told me that was a relative of yours, I could have believed it.

You looked like a hosepipe. Good thing you're not like that now. You must be one of the few people I've known, who looks back at their "thinner" days and doesn't lament them .

[ldematto]

You looked like a hosepipe.

LOL~! No one has EVER said that to me before

You must be one of the few people I've known, who looks back at their "thinner" days and doesn't lament them .

No way would I want to be like that now, I must've weighed 100 lbs in that picture... like I said, I like a little meat on me When I was a pre teen and teenager mother would give me ice cream whenever I wanted, just trying to fatten me up! LOL

So, 150-160 is AOK with me

[ldematto]

Went to the Football Game yesterday, had a blast! As you can see by the photo I've gone to the dogs - once again! LOL We had great seats, somewhere between the 30-40 yard line, 14 rows up - and we won 45-21!

[fitoverforty]

Lu, you look absolutely FABULOUS!!

[ldematto]

Awwww, thanks but I really need to remove some more clothing, it's hard to tell where I'm at in this pic

[ldematto]

Today's Workout

Started with major stretching, I'm making it a staple of workouts before and after just to make sure I don't hurt myself. I feel more comfortable on what I need to do now. Then did 50 Windmills.

Squats - 1 x 10, 25 lbs, 2 x 10- 45 lbs. Finally bought a bar cushion and am starting slow with weight - love weighted squats and have missed them!
Incline Flyes - 3 x 15, 8 lb DB's
Front Raises - 3 x 10, 8 lb DB's
Side Raises - 3 x 10, 8 lb DB's
Low to high Press w/rotation - FT - 3 x 10 x 2 , 30 lbs. (start in squat position)
Single Arm Rows - 3 x 10 x 2, 25 lb DB
Curls - 1 x 10, 10 lb DB, 1 x 10, 12 lb DB, 1 x 10, 15 lb DB
Leg Extensions - 2 x 10, 40 lbs. (Forgot them for 1 set! )

Hula Hoop in between 2nd and 3rd set - 5 minutes.
Did 1 set of 10 push ups, 45 degree angle on bar - need to start somewhere!? Trainer to provide me with technique that should help.
Finished with stretching.

Have a great day!

[Bonnie]

Not trying to be a party pooper, though I notice you are missing two muscle groups..the spine & the lats.From experience & asking weights instructor about own shoulder injury..doing rows in a 2 to 1 ratio to chest work is advised, as we use our chest a lot already during the day.So in addition the the incline flys..you could do the one arm rows & one other type ? This will go a long way to supporting the rotator cuff issue.Keep up the good work

[ldematto]

Thanks Bonnie - I also need to add back deads - body just might be back to *normal* without any real strains - the exception being rotator cuff...so slowly but surely I hope to get them back.

[Bonnie]

Well testament, I have a rotator cuff tear, so yes it is possible to achieve most of your goals even with one If you are unable to do deadlifts, do back extensions on the ball.