The Chronicles of a Lean N' Meaner Me...

**lizzyb** · May 28th, 2008, 03:38 PM

Hi everyone!! New here, and am just starting the Lean N' Mean program. Have worked out and dieted solo for many years, but decided I needed some help with accountability, diet and keeping things interesting to be able to achieve my goals.

The workouts won't be my challenge, it'll actually be diet consistency as I am the only one in my household who wants or wishes to eat properly

I know Linda will be able to help with that, lol!

[color="Magenta"]my current weight: 123lbs
age:40 almost 41
height 5'2"
Goal: lean down without changing the number on the scale. Have a bodyfat of 15%.

As for when I would like to achieve all this? Well I guess it would be better put this way.....I'd like to be able to maintain my goals for as long as I am able to...forever? Once I get there who knows, but for now it's all about the journey!

Gunslinger77 · May 28th, 2008, 04:41 PM

I know exactly where you're coming from. I'm not a disciplined eater by nature, but I want to change my eating habits to a clean diet. But, that can be hard in a family of four when no one else wants to eat better. My wife is on board with the diet...for now.

Good luck.

**mooshue** · May 28th, 2008, 05:04 PM

Is much easier to change everyone in the fam than you think. Just stop buying the shit!!!!

They will stop craving it after a few weeks of bitching and moaning. You can either toss everything out or just let it run out gradually and not purchase it again.
Eating clean doesnt mean it taste bad. Spice it up, we make awesome tasting food with spices and herbs, just takes a bit of experimenting.

**lizzyb** · May 28th, 2008, 06:47 PM

Gunslinger77, thanks for checking in, nice to know I'm not alone in my plight...

Mooshue: You are quite right and that does work for the most part at home as I am the cheif cook and bottle washer here. However, my hubby who will eat anything I cook for him without any complaint whatsoever does love to eat in restaurants alot.....that is where I have the most difficulty.....trying to find something near clean enough to eat. No it'snot my cooking either, ha ha..it's been his lifestyle since b4 me or our family.

Anyhoo.....on with the games...

Since I wasn't sure when exactly I was going to recieve my new program, yesterday I did do a full body circuit type w/o...since this isn't what I will be doing I won't bother posting that workout. However, because I did do full body yesterday, I opted to just do cardio today in prep for tomorrow's fun

Cardio today was
5mins side shuffle (treadmill) Left side
5mins side shuffle Right side
5mins backward jog
5mins forward jog
Did this 2x over, next time will try it 3x. Great routine...no time to get bored!

Eats:
M1) 4 eggwhites, 1 grapefruit, 6almonds....oh and coffee
S1) 4 ants on a log
M2)4oz turkey, 1/2c salad,1/2c vegetable soup (tomatoe broth base),1 slice whole grain bread
S2) protein shake and 1/2 banana (PWO)
M4) turkey meatloaf (1slice), broccoli.
S3) 1/2c non-fat cottage cheese, 1/4c chopped broccoli and 5-8 raw almonds.

Not exactly according to meal plan, but close. I've not been to the grocery store yet to pick up items for this month's plan. If I'm way off, somebody let me know plz.

spldbtch · May 28th, 2008, 07:18 PM

Hi lizzyb,

I feel your pain as hubby is the same way. I just signed up too and can't wait to see what the program entails.

Here's to a great summer,
Y

**Italianangel** · May 29th, 2008, 01:05 AM

wow, great start!!!! Keep it comin'!
Linda

**lizzyb** · May 29th, 2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by spldbtch

Hi lizzyb,

I feel your pain as hubby is the same way. I just signed up too and can't wait to see what the program entails.

Here's to a great summer,
Y

Hi spldbtch! I'll be watching for your journal as well! I do hope you will be journalling here.....we can maybe cheer one another on

**lizzyb** · May 29th, 2008, 09:26 AM

Hi Linda! Thanks for the encouragement..........I'm getting the feeling that I'm just gonna love this! I

**Italianangel** · May 29th, 2008, 04:35 PM

question, curious.....your id, whats it stand for and reason for choice??
I always find it interesting to find out peoples reason for choosing their handle...or nickname on forums etc. some are more obvious, like mine is based on part of my nationality and part from a nick name.......I could have put portugueseangel but I like the ring of Italianangel better.

Linda

**lizzyb** · May 29th, 2008, 07:24 PM

Hey there Linda! My nickname is based upon my middle name...Elizabeth...hence lizzyb. On another forum it is Libby2, basically same thing and the 2 is because 'Libby' was already taken.

So here's today's stuff:

Eats:
M1) same as yesterday
S1) same as yesterday
M2) turkey meatloaf and 1c spinach drizzled w/ 1tbsp olive oil and balsamic vinegar
S2) PWO shake....time crunched today
M3) Chicken kabobs and 1/4c brown rice
S3) hasn't happened yet, but if it does it'll be cottage cheese and broccoli

Workout today: Chest and Hamstrings
Close grip b.b chest press: 3x10@20, 20, 25#
Standing leg curls on my HOIST V3: 3x10@ 4.5 (plate number, as I don't know weight)
Incline d.b presses: 3x10@20lbs
Single leg d.b deadlift: 15lbs/side
Pullover on ball: 3x10@25lbs
Single leg sumo squat 3x10@20lbs/side

Note: I'll use bench for pullovers next time, as I don't feel I have the stability in lower back yet.

Cardio:

elliptical set to rolling 30mins
Was actually supposed to go for 45mins, but today was just one of them days. My preferred time of day to workout is early afternoon.....but it also my preferred time of day to do groceries and this is what needed doing today...so workout got done around 4:30ish...not my best time for working out, but hey...it got done!

Also, if anyone is familliar with the HOIST V3 and knows what the weight conversions are please let me know, I'd greatly appreciate it

**gYmgIrL** · May 30th, 2008, 06:25 AM

Nice work! i know what you mean about 'those days', i dont usually make it to 30 minutes though! you rule for doing it anyway

**lizzyb** · May 30th, 2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gYmgIrL

Nice work! i know what you mean about 'those days', i dont usually make it to 30 minutes though! you rule for doing it anyway

Hi gYmgIrL! Well if that's you in your avi, I'd say it's working for ya

Ya, I'm jealous....o.k well envious.....(as I build more determination to go the course!)

**lizzyb** · May 30th, 2008, 06:56 PM

Hey all! Today was a little better time wise. Hubby's off so we slept in and went out for breakfast and...ooooh shopping! Came home fed kids and played outside in backyard with them for about an hour then came in to do .....workout#2!!!
arms,abs and calves

Tricep pushdown 3x10@ #4.5 (Hoist V3)
Preacher single arm curls on body ball: 3x10@15lbs
Lying d.b tricep extension on ball: 3x10@10lbs
Standing hammer d.b curls: 3x10@15lbs
V-sits; 3x10
Knee raises: 3x10

There wasn't any calf work to speak of...I'll have to ask about that, lol! As well, 10 reps doesn't seem like enough for abs.

As for cardio did the treadmill side shuffle as I like to call it. Did it twice for a total of 40mins

[b]Today's Eats

M1) Poached egg, 1/2c cottage cheese, mixed fruit (cantaloupe, melon, berries) 1/2 peice whole wheat toast......coffee w/ skim milk and splenda
S1)2 rice cakes w 1tsp peanut butter on each, with small apple
M2) 50grams extra lean smoked meat ( blah, I know..salt nitrates), 1c spinach, 1 whole wheat tortilla and 1 stripe of dijon rolled together. 5 almonds and 10 blueberries.
S2)PWO shake and 1/2 banana
M3) 1 tilapia fillet prepared w/ lemon and olive oil,red pepper mushrooms, onion and garlic (all done in a foil packet). 1c greens w/ olive oil and balsamic
S3) if it happens will be 1/2c cottage cheese and 1/4c of unsweetened apple sauce (not sure if apple sauce is o.k at this hour)

And that was today! So far energy is good, and I'm not starving to death either!

Oh I almost forgot....this morning's breakfast was eaten at a restaurant...we go out as a family . Restaurant was Cora's if anyone is familliar with that.

**Italianangel** · June 1st, 2008, 02:50 AM

Aaaah, what happened to the calves, let me check it out......back atcha tomorrow.....good eye!
Linda

**lizzyb** · June 1st, 2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Italianangel

Aaaah, what happened to the calves, let me check it out......back atcha tomorrow.....good eye!
Linda

Lol!! I was going to e-mail ya about it, but just haven't gotten that far yet.
Don't worry, those side shuffle drills on the treadmill that day seem to beat my calves pretty good too

Yesterday was well, a crappy day. It was raining, and we were hoping to get out of town to our "happy place". Mother nature had other plans.....(sigh) Instead we went on a road trip to Merrickville (little rustic shopping village). My eats were mostly clean all day, except for that bagel and lox at lunchtime (unfortunately it wasn't even all that great...so much for a great cheat). As for workout yesterday, I also deemd it a 'rest day'. Not sure if I was supposed to or not, but it just sort went with the weather as well....sucky day all around.

On with today:

M1) 1/2 Tim Horton's ham and cheese on whole wheat bun...no sauce,butter etc, Lg steeped tea, 1 milk 2 sweetner
S1) 2tbsp almonds and 1/2 large banana
M2) 1/2can tuna w 1c greens and 1tbsp olive oil and balsamic vinegar
S2) PWO shake and 1 rice cake w/ 1tsp peanut butter
M3) Grilled chicken w/ mango salsa, 1c broccoli 1/4c brown rice
S3) Don't know yet....

Today's workout:

Quads and shoulders (super shaping)

Ankle touches 3x10@15lbs
Sissy squats 3x10 @bw
OH bb shoulder press 3x10@35
Side delt raise seated on ball 3x10@ 8lbs
Rear lateral d.b flye 3x10 @ 8lbs

Cardio was treadmill shuffle 2x for a total of 40 mins

Overall good feeling workout.....However 40mins of cardio right after weights seems to be my limit. Rather I should say, my children's limit, lol! I train at home. My kids play downstairs while I workout and after 90mins of not having my undivided attention my children 3 and 2 are either at each other, or after the dog or whining that they are bored/hungry/want to play outside etc etc ect....The great thing is that they do see 'mommy' working out and that this is 'normal'. It is also why they are such busy little bodies themselves

**lizzyb** · June 2nd, 2008, 07:31 PM

Today was business as usual. Got a bit of a strange surprise upon opening a new cannister of protein though. My usual brand, so nothing new there, but when I opened the cannister there was what appears to be whole wheat flour inside (????)! All I can say is that it did not appear at first to be tampered with, but upon closer inspection I could smell something that smells almost like model glue. I'm assuming someone figured out how to open a cannister somehow without needing to rip the plastic pull thingy and stole the protein and replaced it with flour.....I purchase my protien in a grocery store (Loblaws). Not sure what to do about it either....I'm afraid the store is going to think I'm the one trying to rip them off as it is about $43C......I'll have to go and see tomorrow about that. Luckily I have back up protein, but it's not my fave.

On with today's stuff:

Back, Inner/Outer thigh

D.B mid back row 3x10@20
Cable inner thigh 3x10@2.5(HoistV3)
Cable outer thigh 3x10@1.5(HoistV3).....thought about SS those two, should I?
Barbell goodmornings 3x10 @bar
Prone rhomboid squeeze combo with lower back extension 3x10 b.w
Fire hydrant dog 3x10 @b.w (will get ankle weights tomorrow)

Today's eats:
1)(poached egg, 1/4c ff cottage cheese, berries and 1/4slice of toast(just enough for my egg to sit on, slurp!)
2)2tbsp almonds and half a banana
3)5oz lean beef with spinach and salsa rolled in a whole grain wrap
4)PWO shake and blueberries
5)5oz turkey breast in salad w/ olive oil and apple cider dressing (1tbsp olive oil)
6) If I have it (if I'm awake, lol) kashi Go Lean and skim milk and 1/2scoop of whey powder

Overall, after applying this plan for a week I don't feel too bad at all.....if I hurt, it's a good kind of hurt. I've not been eating exactly according to the meal plan choices, but am trying to keep within those macros at those specific meal times, if that makes sense. I trust that if I am straying too far, that somebody will reel me in!

**Italianangel** · June 2nd, 2008, 08:37 PM

take it back, you do not look like a scammer, I would not worry, def they will replace it.

**lizzyb** · June 3rd, 2008, 05:39 PM

I didn't make it to Loblaws today, weather was rainy and my two yahoos get a little wrangy in the rain.....so tomorrow, I'll see what can be done about that.

Linda, you are right about that. Definately NOT a scammer. My fault can be that sometimes I am too damned honest....not everyone wants to hear the truth...but I'm sure you already know all about that stuff too, lol!

On with today's fun n' games....

Today marks week 2 of the program so reps and sets remain the same. This week will be a bit of a bear workout-wise because I am gonna be doing all my weight training one day after the other (4days in a row) so that I can be finished by Saturday...we will be disappearing this week-end coming for 3days, weather permitting. I'll be able do outdoor cardio there, but obviously not my strength training.

I like to weigh myself once a week anyways...just to keep tabs and the scale said 120.3. Not sure what to feel about that yet, as I believe it's just water lost and some fat too...I think my LBM is still intact, but the temptation is to increase my protein...as I said, I'll do nothing, unless Linda thinks I should adjust anything and wait and see.

Today's w/o: Chest and Hamstrings

1) Close grip b.b press: 3x10 @ 25
2) Standing Leg curls: 3x10@ 3.5(Hoist V3)
3) Incline d.b press: 3x10 @ 20
4) Single leg d.b deadlift: 3x10 @ 15lbs
5) Pullover on ball: 3x10 @ 25lb plate
6) Single leg sumo squat w/ball: 3x10 @ b.w, 20, 20

Cardio:
40 mins on elliptical on random setting

Today's eats:

M1) 4 eggwhites, 1 grapefruit, 6almonds, coffee
S1) 4 celery sticks w/ p.b and 4 raisins on each
M2) 1/2 can tuna, 1cup spinach, 4 small grape tomatoes, 1tbsp olive oil and apple cider vinegar and 1 wholewheat tortilla
S2) PWO shake 2 rice cakes w/ 1tsp p.b on each and 1 small apple
M3) 3/4c x-lean stewing beef, prepared with onion, green/yellow beans and spinach
S3) 1/2c f.f cottage cheese and 1/4c unsweetened applesauce

*did have the kashi last night as last snack, and the night b4 was the cottage cheese and broccoli

*did also do 60 mins of S.S cardio yesterday...40 outside speed walking and 20 inside on treadmill...walking at 3.8mph

**Belsicilia** · June 4th, 2008, 03:57 PM

Hey LIzzy

thanks for stopping by my journal! I appreciate the feedback and compliments :0

JUst had a look at your routines, and they are mighty fine too! Doesn't it feel awesome after a hard workout?? You are definitely on your way. Your incorporating an array of exercises which is fantastic. I love those sissy squats, really feel it in the glutes and legs!

just have to ask out of curiosity what are ants on a log, you mentioned them in your meals LOL. It just sounds soo cute .

take care and don't hesitate to ask me anything. ALL TH BEST, and KEEP KICKING ASS

**lizzyb** · June 4th, 2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Belsicilia

Hey LIzzy

thanks for stopping by my journal! I appreciate the feedback and compliments :0

JUst had a look at your routines, and they are mighty fine too! Doesn't it feel awesome after a hard workout?? You are definitely on your way. Your incorporating an array of exercises which is fantastic. I love those sissy squats, really feel it in the glutes and legs!

just have to ask out of curiosity what are ants on a log, you mentioned them in your meals LOL. It just sounds soo cute .

take care and don't hesitate to ask me anything. ALL TH BEST, and KEEP KICKING ASS

Hey, thanks for dropping in Belsicilia! And thanks for the encouragement too, will be watching your journal! As for 'ants on a log' it's quite simple actually, just celery sticks with 1/4tsp p.b on and a sprinkling of raisins (3-4).