Workouts 5/11 – 5/17/2014

May 24, 2014 — diet, weight loss, weight training, workouts

Sunday: Day Off

Monday: Chest/Ticeps

Pushups

Dumbbell Bench Press

Flat Bench Dumbbell Flyes

Pushups

Standing Dumbell Extensions

Triceps Pushdown

Cardio: 40 min walk on treadmill

Tuesday:  Back/Biceps

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown

One- Arm Dumbbell Row

Seated Cable Rows

Underhand Cable Pulldowns

One Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl

Standing Bicep Cable Curl

Cardio: None

Wednesday: Legs/Calves

Lunges

Leg Extensions

Wide Stance Dumbbell Squat

Leg Curls

Standing Calf Raises

Seated Calf Raises

Cardio: None

Thursday:  Shoulders/ABS

Seated Dumbbell Press

Dumbbell Front Arm Raises

Side Lateral Raise

Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise

Exercise Ball Crunch

Air Bike

Cardio: None

Friday:  Off Day

Saturday: Cardio (Long Day)

01:05:00  X9i Incline Trainer

Sunday the 18th was my weigh in date.  Down 1/2 lb.  I guess it’s better than nothing.  I have to learn to quit defining my journey in weight loss by the scale.  Such a bad habit and one that is hard to let go.  I’ve been told to judge my progress by how I feel, how my clothes fit and do body measurements.  The scale is the worst thing you can use because of body fluctuations.  Plus with all the weight training I have to remember I am gaining muscle and muscle weighs more than fat.  Also fluid intake, especially for women, can mess with your weigh ins on the scale.

When I am doing these exercises above, I usually go 3 sets x 10 – 15 repetitions.  I keep a journal of my workouts so when repeating the same exercise next week (if that is what the plan calls for), I have an idea of the weight to start with.  Sometimes I go up in weight, and other times I stay the same.  I’ve actually had to drop my weight down to finish off a set a couple of times.  Just depends on the muscle group (like my shoulders are weak).

My diet has remained the same.  1200-1500 calories is what I am shooting for in a day.  I take multi-vitamins, Calcium, Fish oil, baby aspirin (for my hear) and Osteo Biflex for my joints.  I also take EAS Betagen with Revigor to aid in muscle soreness and recovery.  I use Body Fortress Whey Protein, which is easily found in the grocery store, Wal-Mart, or health food stores.  This works for me.  I just started drinking coconut water and put Chia Seeds in most of what I eat.  I can’t tell a huge difference right now because I just started and will keep you posted on what I think about the products.

I can see by what I have posted that I need to increase my cardio.  I will try this next week and see if it helps at all.  Next week will be challenging as the workouts are 5 days a week instead of the 4 I have been doing.  Til then stay safe and stay strong!!