So I really don't like sets of 15. It is murderous torture. My body feels completely DEAD after this week. My shoulders are exceptionally tired and I hope they will be back in action come Tuesday.
This week has been a battle after cravings too. I made my sushi fit my macros, and the mochi was the only thing that didn't fit. But guess what? I didn't care. It was so scrumptious! Yesterday I had a brownie and it fit all my macros, but blew my sugar. Today I also blew my sugar by my 3oz of frozen yogurt. It was worth it. It was also free because I had an expiring coupon thing from previous times I had been at Yogurtland. So I just had to!
This coming week is going to be a super busy week. I'm already tired thinking about it. I've got something going on every night this week, but the Good Lord will give me strength to get up and workout and perservere during the week.
I had to weigh in on Saturday this week which had me so nervous. I only lost one pound! That must mean that I'm eating exactly how I'm supposed to! I'm excited!! This week is my last week for high carbs. I drop down by 38g next Monday and 5g of sugar also goes bye bye. I'm going to miss them both. LOL
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Week 2 (techinically 3) in the books!
Okay, week 2 (or 3) is in the books and done with! I was super stoked that the week was dropped down to 4 sets of 15 reps. I was only minorly sore on both leg days and one back day. I think my order of the aminos is helping with the muscle recovery process. I took an entire day off from my diet yesterday because of my woman's retreat and I woke up feeling a little bit leaner. This makes me feel even less guilty about it. But I didn't track because you have to find a balance in your life, and I wasn't going to be able to have access to a micowave or a fridge while I was in the mountain. Not to mention my phone was basically out of service because I could not connect to the wifi and I had zero cell reception. It was pretty nice.
I noticed this week that I was a little achy during some exercises with my knee and elbow joints. I've marked it in my workout logs and I'll just have to keep an eye on it. I am also a little concerned that the sets of 12 didn't really take any less time than the sets of 15 which come back into play this coming week.
I just signed up for the Still In It bodybuilding.com challenge. I figured I'm going to be eating right and hitting the gym anyway, why not try to win some cash out of it? Last but not least, due to feeling tired from allergies/a cold I didn't want to go to the gym on Wednesday, and then I got pulled over on the way to the gym on Thursday which kind of ruined my mood for the gym also. So this week was definitely a I'm just happy I got here and did what I was supposed to kind of week. Oh, and I also realized that I should have tweaked my macros a little because I'm 152 pounds, which was pretty exciting because that lowers my protein intake and increases my number of carbs I can have per day. YIPPEE!!
Here's to a week of 4 sets, 15 reps coming on up!
I noticed this week that I was a little achy during some exercises with my knee and elbow joints. I've marked it in my workout logs and I'll just have to keep an eye on it. I am also a little concerned that the sets of 12 didn't really take any less time than the sets of 15 which come back into play this coming week.
I just signed up for the Still In It bodybuilding.com challenge. I figured I'm going to be eating right and hitting the gym anyway, why not try to win some cash out of it? Last but not least, due to feeling tired from allergies/a cold I didn't want to go to the gym on Wednesday, and then I got pulled over on the way to the gym on Thursday which kind of ruined my mood for the gym also. So this week was definitely a I'm just happy I got here and did what I was supposed to kind of week. Oh, and I also realized that I should have tweaked my macros a little because I'm 152 pounds, which was pretty exciting because that lowers my protein intake and increases my number of carbs I can have per day. YIPPEE!!
Here's to a week of 4 sets, 15 reps coming on up!
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Week 1 (technically 2 according to the book) complete!!
Okay, so I'm going to break down my blog into week by week editions of a summary of my week since I am hand writing before, during, and after feelings in my little journal.
Let me start off with the statement that I am ALL IN! I have created an excel spreadsheet which I plug my sets and reps and weight into. I have all of the workouts logged up on bodyspace to see how much I lifted. Which, now that I am thinking about it, I think I'll note that on my color coordinated calendar I made for my lifts. LOL, crazy, I know. But I am fully enjoying and embracing all of this. It doesn't take much time out of my day to do it.
Anywho, here goes:
Legs 1: Couldn't complete all the exercises and reps. Went to body weight for bulgarian split squats because I didn't feel stable enough. I was sore until Friday. KILLED IT!
Shoulders: Basically an epic failure on swiss pikes for abs, but I'll get there. I HATE training abs. My left shoulder flared up during an incline bench. I also didn't know what the 45 degree lift was, but now that I know I'll adjust for next week. Did a decline press instead. HIIT with Phase 1 was primariliy legs.. wanted to DIE!
Back 1: Woke up sincerely confused about the time and day. Ithought Imissed the workout. HA! Fought a lot with my hooks, but I anicipated it getting better with practice. I really want to grow my back.
Arms: Not a whole lot of bicep work, but I'm not disappointed because Ithink Ihave decent biceps. Need to check lateral flyes. Is it the same as lateral rasies? Dreaded leg day number two because I was still sore. HIIT with Phase 1 was mostly upper body.. I'm not sure if that's what caused my back to be so sore or DOMS from my own back day. Either way I was pleased.
Legs 2: Still sore, but seriously thankful that the day is mostly posterior chain.
Back 2: Hooks cooperated much better. Steady State cardio was awesome because 70% of my heart rate was a brisk walk which allowed me to read while walking on the treadmill. WIN!
Diet: I am having a hard time getting all 190g of protein in. If I get between 150-170 I am satisfied because 150 is equal to 1g per pound of body weight. So my goal will be to get closer to that. I am getting the other macros without problem. I 100% cheated on Friday night and didn't feel too bad about it at all. I really thought it was going to be harder for me to get back on the wagon than it was. Normally I get off the train and it derails for days. I think because I was conscious of everything else throughout the day, Iwas able to feel okay on Friday night and really focusing on my end goal helped me hop back on in the morning. Woohoo!
I think this is totally achievable.. gaining muscle and changing my physique. I'm excited to see what happens. I think this week I need to lift heavier because I totally think I can. I just wanted to focus on getting the exercises and form right week one.
Until the next rest day...
Let me start off with the statement that I am ALL IN! I have created an excel spreadsheet which I plug my sets and reps and weight into. I have all of the workouts logged up on bodyspace to see how much I lifted. Which, now that I am thinking about it, I think I'll note that on my color coordinated calendar I made for my lifts. LOL, crazy, I know. But I am fully enjoying and embracing all of this. It doesn't take much time out of my day to do it.
Anywho, here goes:
Legs 1: Couldn't complete all the exercises and reps. Went to body weight for bulgarian split squats because I didn't feel stable enough. I was sore until Friday. KILLED IT!
Shoulders: Basically an epic failure on swiss pikes for abs, but I'll get there. I HATE training abs. My left shoulder flared up during an incline bench. I also didn't know what the 45 degree lift was, but now that I know I'll adjust for next week. Did a decline press instead. HIIT with Phase 1 was primariliy legs.. wanted to DIE!
Back 1: Woke up sincerely confused about the time and day. Ithought Imissed the workout. HA! Fought a lot with my hooks, but I anicipated it getting better with practice. I really want to grow my back.
Arms: Not a whole lot of bicep work, but I'm not disappointed because Ithink Ihave decent biceps. Need to check lateral flyes. Is it the same as lateral rasies? Dreaded leg day number two because I was still sore. HIIT with Phase 1 was mostly upper body.. I'm not sure if that's what caused my back to be so sore or DOMS from my own back day. Either way I was pleased.
Legs 2: Still sore, but seriously thankful that the day is mostly posterior chain.
Back 2: Hooks cooperated much better. Steady State cardio was awesome because 70% of my heart rate was a brisk walk which allowed me to read while walking on the treadmill. WIN!
Diet: I am having a hard time getting all 190g of protein in. If I get between 150-170 I am satisfied because 150 is equal to 1g per pound of body weight. So my goal will be to get closer to that. I am getting the other macros without problem. I 100% cheated on Friday night and didn't feel too bad about it at all. I really thought it was going to be harder for me to get back on the wagon than it was. Normally I get off the train and it derails for days. I think because I was conscious of everything else throughout the day, Iwas able to feel okay on Friday night and really focusing on my end goal helped me hop back on in the morning. Woohoo!
I think this is totally achievable.. gaining muscle and changing my physique. I'm excited to see what happens. I think this week I need to lift heavier because I totally think I can. I just wanted to focus on getting the exercises and form right week one.
Until the next rest day...
Saturday, April 4, 2015
What's the point?
What is the point of this blog?
I'm a very visual and word person. I can't write for crap, but I like to say how I feel and later reflect on it. I'm driven by words. Words can build me up or bring me down. I'm hoping that if someone stumbles onto this blog, they'll find someone that's also plugging along on this journey.
I want to record where I'm at each week. My goal for the Jessie's Girls Muscle Building program I'm about to start this coming week will be that I track my progress on paper and venture out to throwing my thoughts here. I want to track myself from start to finish and do it throughly. This place will be my place of weekly reflection. I'm making a spread sheet for the weights and keeping a lined notebook for daily thoughts of where I am. This blog? It's to combine all my thoughts in a summary each week.
Bring on the next 14 weeks of adventure. I am ready!
I'm a very visual and word person. I can't write for crap, but I like to say how I feel and later reflect on it. I'm driven by words. Words can build me up or bring me down. I'm hoping that if someone stumbles onto this blog, they'll find someone that's also plugging along on this journey.
I want to record where I'm at each week. My goal for the Jessie's Girls Muscle Building program I'm about to start this coming week will be that I track my progress on paper and venture out to throwing my thoughts here. I want to track myself from start to finish and do it throughly. This place will be my place of weekly reflection. I'm making a spread sheet for the weights and keeping a lined notebook for daily thoughts of where I am. This blog? It's to combine all my thoughts in a summary each week.
Bring on the next 14 weeks of adventure. I am ready!
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