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frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/06, 12:22 PM I am gonna start my own as it is too late to join on the other one I will print off all the plans and start Monday Wish me luck any body else wanna join feel free. Its a new year for a new me. I can do this. Will keep you posted as to progress . # 1 my goals- To lose 1-2 lbs per week and slowly skim out the bad foods Reward myself only on certain days To go to gym regularly to get rid of excuses and to live by the KISS motto ( keep it simple stupid)
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/01/06, 01:31 PM good deal french fry unofficially i will join ot be a part of yours I will measure myself tomorrow (sunday) and weigh myself first thing sunday morning (normally what i do) since I've already been on my routine I will go with you My Goals are a little different: 1.weight loss of 3-4 lbs a weeks maybe 2 if lifting goes up 2.Increase my upper body lifting by 5-10 every 2 weeks (depending on lift) 3. Keep sticking to my diet (high protien, low cal) 4. Keep up the cardio 3-4x a week -------------- Jason Fox 6'1" 380lbs Weight Goal 300 by april 2007, 365 11/14, 12/7/06-358
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/06, 01:35 PM Hey Jay where ya been buddy haven't seen much from you lately how ya doing
freedomfound Posts: 81 Joined: 2005/05/13	2007/01/06, 01:39 PM Way to go Frnch. Maybe cut out your coffee! hehehe You know I'm joking. Have fun.
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/01/06, 01:42 PM I was on vacation 2 weeks had a broken toe so not much cardio just really started full guns blazing on the new year.....Coffee....mostly all caffiene is cut out of my diet, all sodas for sure
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/06, 01:43 PM Guys the coffee stays ok no can not let go must have coffee oh please don't take my coffee
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/06, 02:18 PM Oh yeah broken toe I remember Glad to hear your back at it
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/06, 06:47 PM Alright frenchy!!!!...be sure to check in so we can cheer you on...having to check in with other people on your progress helps. -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/06, 06:57 PM definitely will do. Im excited to get started but I really just wanna leave work right now
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/06, 06:57 PM but i cant help:love:
Vedakathryn Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2004/05/28	2007/01/07, 09:19 AM Sounds like a great plan and extremely realistic!! Good luck to you!! :) -------------- Veda It is more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly. - Mabel Newcomber Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. - Napoleon Hill
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/07, 03:57 PM Thanks for the encouragement I am on my way to wal mart to purchase A measuring device I am still going to weigh myself but would like to focus more on the inches lost I printed off a lot of stuff yesterday. I will post measurements later. I will also keep you up to date on routine and diet I am looking into fish oil supplements and possibly protein shakes as I think I am lacking a lot of that in my diet we are not big fish eaters to put it plainly we eat a lot of COWS lol, My goal is to eat 5 meals I will also be keeping a food diary and tracking that as well Thanks ahead of time for everything also. Please keep in mind I know im a newbe but im hear to stay there will be days I will whine and you will be there to tell me to suck it up shut up and do it. I look forward to that :big_smile: KISS my new Motto Jay good luck buddy we can do this. You all are my motivation and inspiration.
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/07, 09:13 PM Measurements in inches Upper arms 12 1/2 Chest 40 & 34 1/2 (Did i do this right 2 measurements) Waist 37 hips 41 1/2 upper thigh 24 1/2 Upper calf 15 I will weigh myself tomorrow morning first thing Not looking forward to that.:( Hitting the gym tomorrow after work Post work out tomorrow
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/07, 09:14 PM Measurements in inches Upper arms 12 1/2 Chest 40 & 34 1/2 (Did i do this right 2 measurements) Waist 37 hips 41 1/2 upper thigh 24 1/2 Upper calf 15 I will weigh myself tomorrow morning first thing Not looking forward to that.:( Hitting the gym tomorrow after work Post work out tomorrow
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/01/07, 11:31 PM 31 each thigh 20 calves 20.5 neck 13 left forearm 13.75 right forearm 60 navel height around love handles 59 chest nipple 18 inch right arm held down to side 18 inch left right arm weight also to follow in morning
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/08, 08:57 AM Alright frenchy and jay...I'm so excited for you guys!!!! This is gonna be fun!!!!:):dumbbell: -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/01/08, 08:45 AM frnchfry - you measured right, one measuremnet over the bust and one at your bra line, under. You are very motivated, maybe when the guided fat loss challenge is over, the guys will swing over and join your challenge for further motivation! The less cow you eat and the more fish, the better for weight loss. Baby steps... -------------- Until you value yourself you will not value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it. M. Scott Peck
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/01/08, 09:13 AM PS Whats wrong with coffee? It is a great supplement to give you the extra 'oomph' you need for your workouts! I LOVE COFFEE!!!!!!!!!!:) -------------- Until you value yourself you will not value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it. M. Scott Peck
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/08, 09:26 AM Simmer thanks I love my coffee Gotta have it or I m not so nice:love: But im sure its not so good to load it up with sugar and cream. By the I cut back to 2 sugar packets and a touch of cream. I used to use 5 and a whole lot of cream. Okay I weighed Myself are you ready 169lbs I am extremely amazed I think something is wrong with scale Im gonna double check tonight when I go to gym. I just cant think that after all I ate on my 2 week vacation and 3 weeks of no gym that I didn't gain 1 lb doesnt seem right I was looking for an extra ten. Tonight is gym night, Yes I can honestly say that i am excited to go I have missed it weird I use to hate it Now i want to go. More goals: Not to weigh myself as often, once a week to eat less cows more fish:big_smile: :love: Trish
freedomfound Posts: 81 Joined: 2005/05/13	2007/01/08, 09:44 AM Way to go Fry and Jay. Like Asimmer said maybe we will have to join you in March.
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/08, 09:59 AM 9 am pre workout walk at work 1 mile
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/08, 10:46 AM heres my plan :dumbbell: Monday - wednesday -friday -Weights + 20 min cardio(my husband refuses to not do cardio when we go to the gym) lol Tuesday and thursday - Abs and 40 min cardio My question for now is I am using to pre made workout from Ft this should be good for both of us to do for now as we both want to lose weight right? Or should he be doing different workout Heres what workout consist for tonight Back chest calves Hyperextensions Will have to do these with a ball 20x 12x 10x 8x close grip chins Will use that weird machine 12x 10x 8x Incline cable cross overe Might do dumb bells instead 16x 12x 10x 8x seated machine flyes 12x 10x 8x Incline seated calf raises 20x 16x 16x 16x This is the work out i have printed Any ideas on this or is this a good start will post on ho9w progress at gym went later
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2007/01/08, 10:48 AM I think the FT workouts will work fine for both of you, you'll just be adjusting the wt used, depending on your levels of strength. It's great that you are working out together, it'll be good motivation!
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/08, 12:02 PM Im trying to track my food but I cant find raisan bran what am i doing wrong how do I get it in there? help
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/08, 02:35 PM Well Duh if you spell Raisin correctly it would be helpful. Its okay you can laugh at me I dont mind I laugh :big_smile:at myself alll the time.
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/08, 04:30 PM yeah....now I'm not the only one they can laugh at... :big_smile::love: -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/08, 06:43 PM Thanks KC glad to help you out:big_smile: Ok just got home from gym and I am so sore my legs and arms are shaking like crazy. But I feel good. Its weird I weighed myself before workout weighed 166 not sure how that worked after my 3 weeks off thats 2 lbs less. Not gonna complain though i'll take it. Okay heres work out. Little different then planned 5 min eliptical Deadlifts 16x30 12x30 10x30 8x30 close grip chins 8x41 5x41 4x41 incline flyes 16x10 12x10 10x10 8x15 seatted mach flyes 12x40 10x60 8x60 25 min eliptical I have to say the dead lifts left a soreness in my inner thigh plus this my first time doing them so im trying to stay with form and the close grip chins were extremely difficult and that was done on a machine that subtracts the weight from body weight otherwise all is good thanks for the encouragement post more tomorrow. Trish
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/08, 06:47 PM BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! Those DL's always get me in the inner thigh too!!!! GREAT JOB Trish!!!!!! -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/01/08, 09:52 PM good luck french!!! We are rooting for you! -------------- Bettia To be motivated, motivate others!
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/08, 10:18 PM thanks for the support you guys are great
freedomfound Posts: 81 Joined: 2005/05/13	2007/01/09, 09:17 AM Wonderful fry keep it up. :-D
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/09, 09:20 AM Okay so weights going good. feeling it today definitly Food not so much I was under on my calorie intake which is suppose to be 2264 and over on my fat intake and under on protein and carbs by a lot. So I am obviously not eating the right foods. So I will work on this. But all in all I did not eat the junk I normally eat nor did I eat 2 helpings at dinner like normal. So progress is good. Day 2 bring it on. Gotta go walk my mile for this morning. :love: Trish
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/09, 12:01 PM Tonights work out will be abs about 15 - 20 minutes and cardio 30 - 45 minutes. Kinda glad its not weights im a weanie so sore. But its a good kinda sore lets me know i didnt slack. My husband is sore too. So this is a good thing until I have to move something heavy at work then:angry: but dealing with it. Let you know tonigh how it goes. :love:
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/09, 05:49 PM good job trish!!!!!Getting those food ratios down just right is hard...trust me...I KNOW...I had an especially hard time with the fat...mine was to low...it's not easy...but you get the hang of it... I love reading this!!!You know when I started I was about 175...The picture of me in the pink in my profile I weighed about 170...I found freetrainers the next day...that was 30 lbs ago...this place can be great...just keep truckin!!!!:) -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/09, 08:55 PM gym tonight still very sore seems to be a total body soreness. But coping 20 minutes stretching and abs 25 minutes eliptical Food did better today still way under on the protein better with carbs over not to much on fats closer to my calorie goal. was extremely tempted today with junk food but fought it off I think tomorrow will be a cheat day something small a few MM ( my fav) or something not many will keep count :big_smile: Thanks Kc I am looking forward to cheering you on soon too! We rock....:love: till tomorrow
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/09, 09:04 PM Thats right...girls rule!!!! boys...just suck...:big_smile: -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/09, 09:25 PM Well kc I agree and disagree with that statement depends on how you take it lol Taking mind out of gutter I definitely agree LMAO:laugh::big_smile:
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/09, 09:31 PM :big_smile::laugh: MAN...I like this girl...... -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
freedomfound Posts: 81 Joined: 2005/05/13	2007/01/09, 10:17 PM Great job fry. Yea take your mind out so mine can pass on by.
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/01/09, 10:32 PM what is it with gutter minds lately, mine seems to be heading in that direction....must be the weather. French this is great! You are doing great, keep up the good work. -------------- Bettia To be motivated, motivate others!
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/01/10, 12:07 AM WHAT ABOUT JAY? WHERE IS THE JAY LOVE? LOL I love all you guys and gals...non gutter like....had a great workout tonight via a mutt challenge i popped off on in chat lol...going to be sore next few days most definitely ============ Quoting from ravenbeauty: good luck french!!! We are rooting for you! =============
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/10, 08:02 AM Bet you boys are sore this morning. Okay good job jay just dont be challenging me to no squats. cause im a Baach baach chicken LOL Boys are so funny.:laugh:
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/01/10, 08:04 AM Gee thanks frenchy! -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! Warning:Deadlifting going on! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/01/10, 08:04 AM Message deleted by moderator due to unsuitable content for this board.
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/10, 08:47 AM Okay so my husband and I were talking and I know we are way under on our Protien intake by half. So i am reading up on protein shakes and wondering if we should start taking them then He mentions creatine and I had remembered reading something bad about so I fit buddied but i cant remember all that i read. ( im only on my first cup of coffee)any ways the situation is this. I want to lose weight and tone he wants to lose weight and build muscle mass. What i understood as i read was that in order to do either all we really need is right diet and exercise right or will supplements help. i know i read this answer but i want to know your guys opinion especially with the protien.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/01/10, 08:51 AM Start with getting your dietary info right and your workouts in, the most supplements you need right now is a good multi-vitamin and EFA's in the form of fish oil or flax oil. Or by eating fish and walnuts... you don't need creatine at this point. -------------- Until you value yourself you will not value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it. M. Scott Peck
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/10, 09:11 AM Thanks simmer that helps I will pass this on to my husband also. Thats what I thought just needed it confirmed.
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/10, 12:36 PM Okay for today we were going to do biceps triceps and shoulders, But, We are so sore from Monday that we feel that it would not be in our bodies best interest to over do it. By the way my body told me that if I try to lift weights it will not let me get up in the morning:angry:. I did not anticipate this much soreness. But am glad for it as it means i got a good work its not intolerable but my muscles need a rest since where we work is also physical. I did however walk my mile this morning and am keeping food to a healthy level. I will go home and take the dog for a walk that is a workout all by itself....:laugh: We will hit it tomorrow. You guys didnt warn me that deadlifting is an entire body workout......:big_smile: plus the freetrainer workout did have 2 rest days we just didnt want to workout on a saturday but will have to after all....:big_smile::dumbbell:
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/01/10, 12:42 PM I'll give you some advice in chat about soreness....thats one thing i know i can help you with lol
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/10, 08:52 PM keep up the momentum guys...you're doing great...don't be afraid to post when you aren't feeling so great too...not EVERY day can be amazing..but if you know they will come..it's easier to take...I'm proud of you both...:love: -------------- You put yourself in stupid places...yes I think you know its true...situations where its easy to look down on you...I think you like to be the victim,think you like to be in pain....I think you make yourself the victim almost every single day. Everclear Everything Are you he victim????

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