Lu's Workout Journal

[Bonnie]

So was the guy who came to wash the house so good looking u didnt workout ?..wheres ur post ?

[ldematto]

So was the guy who came to wash the house so good looking u didnt workout ?..wheres ur post ?

Ha!!! He was kinda cute but VERY young!

I must admit workout suffered wtih everything going on at the house including setting up all the Christmas stuff, tree as well, but this is what I did do:

Roam Roller - glutes, hams, calves, hips, shoulders/upper back
Front steps over BB 30 inches high - 2 x 10
Side Steps 2 x 10
Back Steps 2 x 10 - These steps sound lightweight but they sure get me going. I see a world of improvement from when I started doing them. At first when I would step over with one foot I would then bring the other over and use both to steady myself before stepping over again. I now balance on the one foot, do not require steadying myself -and then step over again. Clearly core is more stable.

Bosu Ball - Squats 2 x 10 - another one where I've improved tremendously - a year ago I couldn't stand on a Bosu ball for a second (sorry if I'm repeating myself!)
Lat Pulldowns 70 lbs. 2 x 10
Shoulder Press 15 lb DB's 2 x 10

I had to stop - BUT I went to the Mohegan Sun Wolfs Den last night and danced like crazy to the sound of "Sugar" a local band that was really good! You can google them and listen to some of the tunes Anyway, I got a workout!!!!

Food has been good. Yesterday I had whole grain cereal for breakfast with scoop of protein powder (vanilla). then yogurt and almonds, then 1/2 of fairly thick boneless pork chop with spinach and salad. I worked out, then scoop of protein powder mixed with water. Went out so dinner was delayed - brought some almonds with me, and ate them with a couple of drinks Then had some shrimp cocktail 5-6 of them, with some veal parmesean, visited VIP section for food(not because of me!) Drank lots of water.

I'm sore today!!

[fitoverforty]

BUT I went to the Mohegan Sun Wolfs Den last night and danced like crazy to the sound of "Sugar" a local band that was really good!

Then had some shrimp cocktail 5-6 of them, with some veal parmesean, visited VIP section for food(not because of me!)

I love your life, Lu!! Always interesting, full of zest and fun, but still time to concentrate on your health and fitness. Everyday is an adventure, that is so cool!
Good job on the core strength improvement! Keep it up girl! sent you a reply PM

[Nokie173]

I'm sore today!!

Don't you just LOVE that feeling

[ldematto]

Don't you just LOVE that feeling

Not right now But YES!!!! Sick aren't we? The other reason legs might be sore is I did (purposely) walk up and down 15 steps 10 times! Just going up to gym is an exercise in itself - anyway that's step ups! I completely forgot

Today was not a good day (other than health and fitness) just a bunch of annoying things that will pass for sure.....but I ate good, and it's Cardio tonight - not sure what I'll do, it'll depend on legs - but I'm due for some HIIT! I should be at 5 intervals this week even though Tuesday I did steady Cardio.


Have a good evening - I'm still doing Christmas stuff....and I'm not anywhere near where I should be and we don't go ALL out with presents (cept grandkids of course )... it's a great family time.

[Bonnie]

OMG veal parmesan, made me drool : ( One of most fav dishs in the entire world ! Btw nothin wrong with younger men ; ) Is all I seem to meet...Keep up the great work u r doing

[ldematto]

Today

Foam Roller - hips, glutes, hams, quads, shoulder and upper back - shins and calves.
Side Steps (over BB 30 inches high) 1 x 10, Front steps 1 x 10, Back Steps 1 x 10
Bosu Ball - Squats 2 x 10
Cradle Walk 1 x 10
Leg Pull Kick Backs 1 x 10
Planks 1 front, 2 sides 30 secs.
Lat Pulls - 70 lbs. 2 x 10
Shoulder Press 2 x 10 (15 DB's left side only)
Good Mornings 2 x 10 45 lb Bar Only
Single Arm Rows - 35 lbs. 2 x 10

Had some Raisin Bran for breakfast with scoop of protein and 1/2 cup Vanilla Soy Milk

Worked out

Protein powder and water (Love Strawberry!)

2 eggs, 1/2 boneless pork chop with 1 slice Dark Brown German Bread with a little Natural PB

100 cal pack of almonds (was out longer than expected)

Came home had more almonds and yogurt (low sugar stuff)


Realized I didn't eat much today and am going out tonight to dinner at a very good restaurant - the one we go to on our anniversary every year, but it's not our anniversary I hope to be able to eat the right things - I'm friends with the restaurant maanger so maybe he can help me! As a matter of fact he will be joining me at home gym 4-5 days a week, so he KNOWS the deal Hope he does come that often, it will help keep me on track - when I'm home alone and have all day, it's easy to say, not now, maybe later

EDIT UPDATE********** Dinner didn't turn out as well as I would have liked ( fault of course!) I had pea soup (yummy!) and chose the chicken Margharita (only chicken dish on the menu) but the dessert was a Sticky Toffee Custard of some sort - light and fluffy was what sold me, it was to die for!!! Shared a bottle of white wine with husband - all in all wasn't THAT bad, but I need to stay home - no dinners out!! Tomorrow restaurant manager has confirmed he will be here for his workout - we will have to work especially hard (I know it doesn't work that way, but what the hey?)

I have been able to maintain lowest weight - no gain at this point - definitely need to firm up and lose the excess baggage around the tummy and hips! I AM WORTH IT and I WILL DO IT!! (Just a little Self Inspiration!)

[ldematto]

I did Cardio today (Elliptical) and Hula Hooped (3 lbs hoop) for 5 minutes as well as the WU routine, Front Steps, Side Steps, Back Steps, leg pull kick backs, Bosu Squats and Foam Roller for quads, hams, shoulders/back - hips, glutes, shins and calves.

friend came over this morning and he will be here next week everyday but 1 at 9 AM - yes! A set schedule, that will help me a bunch! Always good to have a workout buddy! Because of me he won't sleep in - because of him I won't procrastinate.

Food today

Raisin Bran Cereal with scoop of protein and 1/2 c of soy milk

Worked Out

4 oz LFCC & Almonds

2 Chicken and Apple Sausages, with Spinach and salad

Home made Protein Bar - these are just too good to be good for you! Brentyboy?

Went Xmas shopping - came home around 5:30 PM but didn't eat dinner until 8:30 - for some reason I wasn't hungry at all but I should've been

1 Chicken and apple sausage (left over from lunch) with Spinach and 4 oz LF

Blackberry Sherbet - scoop

Exhausted - going to bed! Goodnight!

[PandorasVise]

I workout best with friends. It sometimes, with the right people, turns into a competition, and makes me do more than I thought I could. Have fun!

[ldematto]

I'm really looking forward to working out with him - I'm off to the treadmill now - Cardio day! Have a great day!

[fitoverforty]

2 Chicken and Apple Sausages

what the heck is a chicken apple sausage? I dont think we have such a thing down here in the south, must be an East Coast - northern thang....

[ldematto]

what the heck is a chicken apple sausage?

Sounds good huh? Aidells make 'em - they are soooo good!

Brentyboy - I drool when I just think about those protein bars - I'm going to have to workout (weights) EVERY day! LOL

Today ended up on the treadmill - did the 4 interval at 6.3 mph, 5 minutes slow then 3.9 mph for 20. I'll start the 5 intervals on Tuesday next normal Cardio day.

Have a great evening!

[Bonnie]

Well yeah they do sound good .. nice to see uve a good cardio routine on the go, keep at it !

[ldematto]

Well yeah they do sound good .. nice to see uve a good cardio routine on the go, keep at it !

I have a long way to go to keep up with you and Lynne - but I really need to get more focused on Cardio - especially with some limitations with weights due to shoulder - throws me off

Went shopping today (can't believe it's only 19 days to Xmas!) and while I was checking out I had this crazy urge for ice cream, almost the same feeling I had when I use to drive past Dunkin Donuts in the morning when I was driving to work and the bagels and coffee were calling to me - you know what I mean?? When I got home I pulled some celery out of the fridge and spread a bit of PB on it and ate that instead! And I do have ice cream (light & sherbet) in the house - I will get through the holidays, I will get through the holidays, I WILL! :)

[ldematto]

Today

Started with WU's - Foam Rollers for glutes, shins, calves, hams, quads, hips, upper back/shoulders.

Low Hurdle Steps - using BB 30 inches high
1) Front Steps 3 x 10
2) Side Steps 3 x 10
3) Back Steps 3 x 10

Bosu Ball Squats 3 x 10

Step Ups - didn't count how many - variety of steps for 5-10 minutes - not sure - did them alone and in between other exercises - music driven
Lunges 2 x 10 BW
Lunges 2 x 10 15 lb DB's

FOOD

Oatmeal for Breakfast with protein powder, flax, a bit of cinnamon and soy milk

Worked out

Protein Drink and 1/2 Homemade Protein Bar

Lunch will be Salad with HB egg, LF and Tuna

Snack - Yogurt and almonds

Dinner - Cod or other fish (depends on what the fish market has) with veggie and salad, maybe a little brown rice

Snack - Might have some sherbet - otherwise and almonds

Dead Lifts - using Bar Bell plus 10 - 55lbs - 3 x 10 <---starting slowly until PT gives go ahead
Single Arm Rows 35 lb DB - 3 x 10 x 2 (did them with right arm, never had any pain doing these so we'll see)
Shoulder Press 15 lb DB (left side only) paired with
Lat Pull Downs 70 lbs 3 x 10

Plan to do steady Cardio later today - need to wrap presents and go shopping some more! Also, 20K generator being delivered this afternoon - we're thinking we're going to have a tough winter (we've alredy lost electricity twice) so want to be prepared. After all I wouldn't want any excuses not to use treadmill

Have a great day!