Bring IT! Part III: Team No Excuses in March

MyaPapaya75

but wait I can't today.............. an old friend is in from out of town.......... I got work late.... I'm tired........... I don't have time............ you don't understand

Oh JB,

You really are a comedian, aren't you? :laugh: :laugh:

I'm sure you didn't get that physique by eating 100 calorie pack oreos...I could be wrong though.

Come on M u know he only eats the center...

neeterskeeter

Neeter you look gorgeous! I can see your nice collarbone in the second pic. Way to go! I bet you knocked their socks off...

Thanks M! I like my collarbone too. Here are some "before" photos, for comparison's sake. I am pretty embarrassed of these, but they show how far I've come.

MyaPapaya75

Neeter you look gorgeous! I can see your nice collarbone in the second pic. Way to go! I bet you knocked their socks off...

Thanks M! I like my collarbone too. Here are some "before" photos, for comparison's sake. I am pretty embarrassed of these, but they show how far I've come.

WOW what a great job!!! now you got me hoping to see my collarbone one day hahah...brb going to look in the mirror so I have something to compare to. You look like a totally diff person

johnblake

but wait I can't today.............. an old friend is in from out of town.......... I got work late.... I'm tired........... I don't have time............ you don't understand

Oh JB,

You really are a comedian, aren't you? :laugh: :laugh:

I'm sure you didn't get that physique by eating 100 calorie pack oreos...I could be wrong though.

No 100 calorie packs just full out ice cream and cupcakes.
I have heared of this place called a gym?

mgullette

Well, I don't think your before pics are tragic by any means, but I can see a HUGE difference in your face especially. And you just look happier in your new pics. That's the whole goal anyway! WTG! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: (Of course, not real alcohol. Maybe a seltzer on the rocks with lime wedges?)

I hope you feel better soon Neeter. We'll be waiting for your triumphant return!

neeterskeeter

Yeah make sure you take some before, during and after pics of your collarbone ha ha ha

mgullette

but wait I can't today.............. an old friend is in from out of town.......... I got work late.... I'm tired........... I don't have time............ you don't understand

Oh JB,

You really are a comedian, aren't you? :laugh: :laugh:

I'm sure you didn't get that physique by eating 100 calorie pack oreos...I could be wrong though.

No 100 calorie packs just full out ice cream and cupcakes.
I have heared of this place called a gym?

Ahh yes, that evil word. Hmm, I think most people have heard of it. And they might even sign up for one! But then...nothing. I'm glad you actually make it in there and DO something on top of that. WTG!

johnblake

i'm liking the little black dress...............dare I say you are hot.

johnblake

but wait I can't today.............. an old friend is in from out of town.......... I got work late.... I'm tired........... I don't have time............ you don't understand

Oh JB,

You really are a comedian, aren't you? :laugh: :laugh:

I'm sure you didn't get that physique by eating 100 calorie pack oreos...I could be wrong though.

No 100 calorie packs just full out ice cream and cupcakes.
I have heared of this place called a gym?

Ahh yes, that evil word. Hmm, I think most people have heard of it. And they might even sign up for one! But then...nothing. I'm glad you actually make it in there and DO something on top of that. WTG!

ok I've been to the gym once before. Don't run away........... it's fun in there

neeterskeeter

i'm liking the little black dress...............dare I say you are hot.

Who, moi?

Thanks!

mgullette

John,

Since you are a bodybuilder (lookin' good!), what brand of whey protein do you use? How often do you take it? Carb/fat/protein ratios? Do you cycle carbs for cutting/gaining mass? I'm not a bodybuilder, but the concepts that bodybuilders use could really help us all out...

johnblake

John,

Since you are a bodybuilder (lookin' good!), what brand of whey protein do you use? How often do you take it? Carb/fat/protein ratios? Do you cycle carbs for cutting/gaining mass? I'm not a bodybuilder, but the concepts that bodybuilders use could really help us all out...

most of the time the protien I use depends on how much money I have and how long I'm going to be at sea. Cheap stuff like eas is just as good as anything I have found but gnc have some really good stuff.
I have only done one show it's really hard to stay in contest shape when I'm going to sea.
the thing I do is 3 and 1. 3 days low carb high protien, I keep the carbs to 200 or less the 1 day I eat anything I want I do mean anything Ice cream burgers ff you get the Idea. hope that helps.
you can ask me anything.

mgullette

What? I see no answers. did the post get messed up?

johnblake

What? I see no answers. did the post get messed up?

my bad:smokin:

cynn

thks once again I am trying to catch up on what was writen after I left lol !!! but what a great job with the before and after picture you really did a great from where you were and where you are today !!
I have to lose 47 pounds ! I wanna have it gone and toned up for Oct 10 soo its awhile and i know i can do it I lost alot of weight before to get where I am now I got comfortable with myself :ohwell: and stuck here :noway: which cant happen no more !
I had a gym pass to a local gym and just let it go ! i knew when I was paying for it I use to go everyday !!! I have to do that again , as of the last while I just walk everyday for 45 minutes and do small weights with my arms three times a week as well and excerise I the ball 3 times a week so I need to boost it up !
Tomorrow I am going re sign in my gym and try the elliptical as well , and start over with my circuit training I did before , I found recording my meals was a huge help soo i need to kick my @ ** for that one because i really suck for not doing that :grumble:
SO tomorrow is the first day to finding me !!! again
thanks for the welcome once again hope you all have a great night

neeterskeeter

You can do it cynn!! Just stay determined, dedicated and disciplined!

mgullette

John,

Since you are a bodybuilder (lookin' good!), what brand of whey protein do you use? How often do you take it? Carb/fat/protein ratios? Do you cycle carbs for cutting/gaining mass? I'm not a bodybuilder, but the concepts that bodybuilders use could really help us all out...

most of the time the protien I use depends on how much money I have and how long I'm going to be at sea. Cheap stuff like eas is just as good as anything I have found but gnc have some really good stuff.
I have only done one show it's really hard to stay in contest shape when I'm going to sea.
the thing I do is 3 and 1. 3 days low carb high protien, I keep the carbs to 200 or less the 1 day I eat anything I want I do mean anything Ice cream burgers ff you get the Idea. hope that helps.
you can ask me anything.

Alright thanks! We have had some people inquiring about protein shakes. GNC is a little $$$ for me but I can afford EAS.

I've heard much about the 3 and 1....if you don't mind me asking, how much body fat did you cut? From % to %? How long did it take you? I have quite a bit of fat to get down. I probably want to get to 20% and see how I look before I decide to cut more or not. Obviously, I'm not wanting to get huge, but a little ripped No female body builder look for me.

cynn

thank you neeter I hope soo I know I will feel better health wise I would die for the little blk dress in your pic lol and those collar bones once again lol great job

johnblake

John,

Since you are a bodybuilder (lookin' good!), what brand of whey protein do you use? How often do you take it? Carb/fat/protein ratios? Do you cycle carbs for cutting/gaining mass? I'm not a bodybuilder, but the concepts that bodybuilders use could really help us all out...

most of the time the protien I use depends on how much money I have and how long I'm going to be at sea. Cheap stuff like eas is just as good as anything I have found but gnc have some really good stuff.
I have only done one show it's really hard to stay in contest shape when I'm going to sea.
the thing I do is 3 and 1. 3 days low carb high protien, I keep the carbs to 200 or less the 1 day I eat anything I want I do mean anything Ice cream burgers ff you get the Idea. hope that helps.
you can ask me anything.

Alright thanks! We have had some people inquiring about protein shakes. GNC is a little $$$ for me but I can afford EAS.

I've heard much about the 3 and 1....if you don't mind me asking, how much body fat did you cut? From % to %? How long did it take you? I have quite a bit of fat to get down. I probably want to get to 20% and see how I look before I decide to cut more or not. Obviously, I'm not wanting to get huge, but a little ripped No female body builder look for me.

I started at 19% or 20% and by the time of the show I was under or right at 10% it took 12 weeks I'm right know at about 15% but for that 12 weeks I was not on the 3 and 1 I was slowly cutting down on the carbs down to 50cals a day.
I down want to hurt your feels but the bodybuilder look male or female is not easy to get too I only been trying to get in this kind of shape for 10 year and I sure you know I don't look that great.
from what I see from your pics you look great, if you want to cut bodyfat % watch what your eating and lots of cardo

sweetapplepi

oh my wth happened here? Welcome everyone :flowerforyou:
I've only had one round with the elliptical today thus far, my hubby and I went out on a date.
Anyways, I still have plenty of time tonight to finish my workout. =]

mgullette

oh my wth happened here? Welcome everyone :flowerforyou:
I've only had one round with the elliptical today thus far, my hubby and I went out on a date.
Anyways, I still have plenty of time tonight to finish my workout. =]

Haha I know! Gone and we have 6 new members or something like that. Well folks, no hiding now. I am coming up on Day 60 for my P90X progress pics. Still kind of scary but improvements though minor have been made...posted in the profile. Not sure how to post in threads.

neeterskeeter

Nice progress pics, M!!! You have such lean and slim arms, I'm jealous. My arms are very bulky. I like the muscle in them but I want them to be trimmer!!

myastme showed me how to post photos, it's:



Except the "IMG" has to be all lowercase, not uppercase.

I am finally feeling a bit better and I hope I feel all better tomorrow because I'm ready to get back to bringing it!! I'm going to post my meals. My goal is to watch my sugar intake.

See ya tomorrow everyone.

mgullette

Aww thanks neeter. I still have a LONG way to go though from where I want to be. 158 lbs on a 5'5" frame? :noway: Trying to get that body fat % down too.

The thing that made a huge difference for me was weight training. Weights really can change the shape of your body. Or should I say, weight bearing exercises. Push-ups are pretty much the greatest thing ever. As are lunges, plank, and squats. My biggest problem (literally) are my legs. I have incredibly strong legs, and quite muscular, but to get them smaller, it's just going to be a matter of dropping body fat %. On top of that, they're short so any gains become obvious right away. :grumble: Oh well, I'll work with what I have. No use complaining about it, as life is far too short! I'm just doing it...:bigsmile:

Good night everyone!

osmium

Hi i am exciting to be shown this post. I am really in need of someone to be accountable to, more than just myself.Is there a certain day we put in our weigh ins, or is it just to talk, is there certain goals each week, i read through some of the posts but not all of them.

Hiya and welcome!! the best way to start would probably be just share your goals with us and your daily plan of attack..all of us have different goals and the way we achieve them but the end outcome is usually the same ...eating healthier and getting physical activity...
my plan has been 2hrs+ of excercise daily mainly cardio..I drink 6-8 glasses of water a day and take a daily vitamin...I am on a strict 1200 calories and I do not eat back any of my excercise calories...I do watch my carbs,sodium and fat as well......my workouts of choice are Walk away the pounds,hip hop abs and Jillian Michaels cardio kickbox and the biggest loser workouts....My goal is to join the rest of the bunch eventually and start jogging and doing P90X....thats what motivates me hearing everyone doing so well at such a HARD workout....so as u can see we are all pretty different i have shed a lot BUT i am not nowhere as fit as some of the other members..so being here on the thread with them is true inspiration.:drinker:

Mya - With the amount of exercise you do you could definitely do the jogging. I'm 206lbs and I am making my way through the Couch 2 5K at the moment. I'm up to week 5 and still managing to complete each run on schedule. It's really incredible and so motivating.

Welcome all the newbies :-)

I am sitting down after finishing off an hour on the exercise bike trying to keep my heart rate above 130bpm. I had a great dinner of fresh fish and salad. I am going to try to avoid carbs in the evening this week and see how that goes. As a family we eat lots of rice, noodles and pasta though so it's going to be a bit of a challenge.

Neeter - Your before photos are where I'm aiming for You really look great and I agree with JB, your black dress is hot.

M - I'm starting to try and get my push-ups happening. I was trying this evening and I'm just incredibly pathetic. I can't decide whether to only complete a couple of knee ones, or to move my knees up so I can do more. I guess my arms rebel over the amount of weight I'm asking them to lift.

meisje

whoa! welcome everyone!!
well, as you all know i had some gynormous setbacks this weekend, but it is monday and mondays are fantastic 'get your butt back in gear' days! my wretched cold is all but gone and so there are no more excuses to hold me back!!!
this morning, i had my usual breakfast of special k, raisins, 1/2 banana and light soy milk. lunch will most likely be an open sandwhich with cukes and tomatos and dinner? who knows - something with brown rice though, because i am trying to incorperate more into my diet.
i am super-psyched to get back out on the road - last week i was walking/jogging 2-3 miles at a stretch. i'm going to keep it pretty low key today, but i am happy to just be able to get out!
i also have some light weights here that i will work tonight and maybe throw in some pilates for good measure.
my biggest goal is to keep myself on track with eating healthily - i did so well last week with so much progress! back in the game - stay strong today, everyone!

MyaPapaya75

Hi i am exciting to be shown this post. I am really in need of someone to be accountable to, more than just myself.Is there a certain day we put in our weigh ins, or is it just to talk, is there certain goals each week, i read through some of the posts but not all of them.

Hiya and welcome!! the best way to start would probably be just share your goals with us and your daily plan of attack..all of us have different goals and the way we achieve them but the end outcome is usually the same ...eating healthier and getting physical activity...
my plan has been 2hrs+ of excercise daily mainly cardio..I drink 6-8 glasses of water a day and take a daily vitamin...I am on a strict 1200 calories and I do not eat back any of my excercise calories...I do watch my carbs,sodium and fat as well......my workouts of choice are Walk away the pounds,hip hop abs and Jillian Michaels cardio kickbox and the biggest loser workouts....My goal is to join the rest of the bunch eventually and start jogging and doing P90X....thats what motivates me hearing everyone doing so well at such a HARD workout....so as u can see we are all pretty different i have shed a lot BUT i am not nowhere as fit as some of the other members..so being here on the thread with them is true inspiration.:drinker:

Mya - With the amount of exercise you do you could definitely do the jogging. I'm 206lbs and I am making my way through the Couch 2 5K at the moment. I'm up to week 5 and still managing to complete each run on schedule. It's really incredible and so motivating.

Welcome all the newbies :-)

I am sitting down after finishing off an hour on the exercise bike trying to keep my heart rate above 130bpm. I had a great dinner of fresh fish and salad. I am going to try to avoid carbs in the evening this week and see how that goes. As a family we eat lots of rice, noodles and pasta though so it's going to be a bit of a challenge.

Neeter - Your before photos are where I'm aiming for You really look great and I agree with JB, your black dress is hot.

M - I'm starting to try and get my push-ups happening. I was trying this evening and I'm just incredibly pathetic. I can't decide whether to only complete a couple of knee ones, or to move my knees up so I can do more. I guess my arms rebel over the amount of weight I'm asking them to lift.

Morning all!! Im going to look p the couch 2 5k today M mentioned it before as well ...also dont get discouraged on the pushups start with reg ones not the girly ones even if u can only do 2 then the next day do 3 and so on to build up...I do about 20 male style ones on my toes daily which isnt a lot but it is when you take in account my weight ..my triceps are really getting defined..also another way to build upper body strength is to stand up with feet shoulder width apart and then bend over and lower yourself using only your hands *dont bend knees* lower into pushup position as if your going into downward dog..then bring yourself back up keeping knees straight and using only hands for support..I do this its on the biggest loser cardio max dvd...I would like to challenge everyone to some type of yoga or pilates this week..be sure to focus on your goals and if you feel your slipping just get back on the wagon and get in kick butt mode. Bring it!!! woot woot:drinker:

meisje

i second the yoga and pilates challenge! i am all over it tonight - at least 15 minutes, everyone?

mgullette

Good Morning everyone!

Osmium-personally I do many of my push-ups on my knees as they are still challenging and I like to knock out as many reps as possible on my Shoulders and Arms days. However, I am building up to regular push-ups and that will be my end goal. Once you get REALLY strong, you can use push-up bars and put your feet up on a chair for greater range of motion and just being a push-up bad*ss. If you are going to do your push-ups on just your toes and hands, be careful you keep proper form-abs tight, no bow in the back, otherwise you might get hurt. Just my thoughts.

Yoga and pilates! I third that! I usually do some Vinyasas 3 times a week, and if you do a lot of them, you really get the heart going (not something you normally associate with yoga). I think it's called Ashtanga yoga? Anyway, I like balance poses too, because they work those little muscles around the joints that you normally wouldn't hit with regular weights. And it's just calming.

I used to be really into pilates too, and I should get back into it. It's all about core strength there, and after a major back injury when I was 14 and 16, I never want that to happen again. Pilates is EXCELLENT for preventing back injuries. No more herniated discs!

I'll be off to class today, but when I get home I'll be bringing it like usual!

Welcome all.

M

jessmomof3

I can in no way keep up here lately! Welcome to the newbies and great new pics everyone! :flowerforyou: I have a sick dd home from school today so I got up early and did a fun cardio drill workout (Cathe's Drill Max). Will be doing Chest & Back (P90X) w/ my hubby tonight!! BRING IT!!! :bigsmile:

jessmomof3

i second the yoga and pilates challenge! i am all over it tonight - at least 15 minutes, everyone?

I missed the challenge but I do my yoga/ pilates/ stretching every night while watching tv. I'm a multi-tasker. :laugh: It really has helped me prevent running injuries and keeps me flexible! :bigsmile: