LiveFit 12 Week Trainer - Jamie Eason

Week 2 Day 3 done! I managed to pop the pin out of the machine while I was doing the leg extensions this morning! :embarassed: Guess my legs are getting stronger!

Week 1 Day 3 yesterday. I wasn't really sure about the weight on the leg press, so guessed and then added. Wasn't really sore this morning when I woke up, but it's already getting starting. Shoulders & abs tonight - and a softball game at 9. Hopefully I can still move at game time!

I made the pumpkin protein bars the other night and they are DELISH! For 0.7 grams of fat per bar (without walnuts) and 4g protein? Can't beat it!

Where did you find the recipe for those?

I accidentally slept right through my alarm clock on Thursday morning, so I had to switch my 4th workout this week to Friday. I did get up this morning and do it though. Shoulders & abs, and 25 mins on the treadmill. What a great way to start Friday off! Can't wait for 4:00 and I am OUT of here!

Here is the recipe for the pumkin protein bars! Yum

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-recipes-pumpkin-protein-bars.html

O.M.G. Those single leg deadlifts KILLED me! Beware. My legs were wobbly and sore for about 3 days after that workout. Ew. Even though sometimes I like the soreness because it really makes me feel like I did something, it kind of deterred me from going to the gym since I could barely walk. Ha! I guess you gotta find a happy medium sometimes. Nice to have a little break though after and concentrate on arms for a few days.

Ha! I know EXACTLY how you feel. I can't pinpoint what exactly did it for me but it must have been the introduction of the new exercises (single-leg deadlifts, lunges, etc.). I did legs Friday, had a rest day Sunday and just started feeling more normal Monday afternoon. I am supposed to do legs AGAIN today but I haven't quite decided what I want to do. Ha! I may do shoulders/abs today, take a rest Wednesday, and then conquer the legs again Thursday. We'll see how I feel once I actually get to the gym and attempt those damn single-leg deadlifts

BTW, glad to see we are both around the same exercise! It is nice to chat and see how each other is reacting to the workout. Thus far, I haven't found the arms to be too difficult but I might not be doing enough weight. I still don't really know exactly how much is too much as I really don't want my arms to be hurting as much as my legs did! But, I don't know about you, but I am definitely starting to notice a little more definition in my biceps. It's nice to know there actually is a little bit of muscle hiding under the flab. :laugh:

So I ended up doing my legs Tuesday! It actually went a lot better than I expected. I was a little careful on the deadlifts and could definitely feel the burn by the 2nd set. I have been slowly trying to up my arm weight too. the gym I go to has increments of 5lb between dumbells though so it is kind of a big leap, at least for me! So sorry to hear about the kiddos!! Hopefully you don't catch any of the illness :sick: I had a rest day yesterday as I had to run some documents to our state capitol which was like 2 hours away so didn't leave much time for working out by the time I got home. Did hope on the elliptical though for 30 minutes while watching Modern Family! I always feel better doing at least SOMETHING. Plus had to burn off some of the Buffalo Wild Wings my brother made me go get. Ha! Oh well. Guess you gotta splurge a little here and there, right?!?

I have shoulders/abs tonight. How are the legs feeling today? Hopefully the aches and pains are starting to go away by now

Hope the lysol kills all those littlet pesty bugs! Ha! I absolutely hate being sick and especially with kids, it spreads like wild fires. Hope it isn't too serious :frown:

I have been pretty lucky with getting to the gym as much as possible--I work til 3:30 everyday and then go straight there to get a quick workout in before heading home to make dinner. I am right there with you though on the 10-15lb for arms. I think next week I am going to try and do as many as I can at a higher weight. Lately there has been all these beefy men at the gym and even though I am sometimes intimidated as hell while trying to lift my 12 lbs weights, I try to keep it cool and at least LOOK like I know what I am doing. Ha! I think that is why I love this program so much because before I would step into the weight room and just kind of wander around like a lost puppy :laugh:

Welcome!! I find this program to be super helpful because I am kind of the opposite--I love cardio (well, I don't mind it, Ha) but I've always known that if I want to get serious about getting in shape, I need to do weights. The weekly plans are so perfect because you can work out on your own schedule and everything is outlined perfectly. I am starting week 4 this week and have been slowly noticing progress. First and foremost, I feel so much more comfortable being surrounded by the weights and having confidence in what I am doing. I have been able to up my weight amounts a little every other week which means I am slowly getting STRONGER! As far as physical changes, I have noticed the most in my arms, back, and shoulders. I haven't measured since I started but I am guessing I have probably lost an inch on each arm (at least I am hoping!) and I can actually see muscle in my back and shoulders! As far as the legs, they are definitely getting tighter which feels great. I don't see much muscle definition yet but, it's a work in progress. I have actually decided to add a little ab work to each workout just because only once a week isn't quite cutting it for me. It's definitely a problem area that to me, kind of determines how I feel all-in-all. I am hoping by the end of the 12 weeks I can post results pics (dependent on the results, of course :laugh: ) ANYWAYS enought blabbering from me but can't wait to hear about how you are liking the program and come back here so we can share our results and experiences!

Hello all! I am on week 4!

Knight - I agree about the deadlifts! Those things kill me! My schedule was off too because of sick kids and I can't wait to be all back to normal. Hopefully by the end of this week I will be back on the right track! Are you doing the nutrition plan from Jamie Eason? If so, thats awesome. I can't do it! I am just staying in my range that MFP gives me.

Alyssamehus - You are keeping me going! I agree with the feeling more comfortable at the gym. And I can tell a difference, not really showing a lot right now, but I can tell I am getting stronger! I can't wait until the 12 weeks is up either, but I am with you on the not knowing about pics yet!

Losingitin11 - Welcome! I love this program too! I can tell I have had progress and have only completed 3 weeks! Can't wait to see what 12 is going to do!

Starting the 12 week trainer tonight, can't wait to see how it goes! I've made her carrot cake protein bars and LOVE them!!! I'm making the turkey muffins tonight, I'm thinking they will be delish!

So it's the day after the dreaded "leg day", and I have to say, I am not nearly as sore! I feel more like I just got done walking all day around an amusement park or something. Much better than last week when it felt more like someone had repeatedly hit me with a baseball bat in my butt and back of my thighs.
And I am really starting to see a difference in my biceps! I can actually flex and something pops up there! I am super excited about that!
How is everyone else doing?

Welcome to the madness jxbailey!!! Actually, I am right along with the rest of you, I LOVE this program! I am finishing up week 4 and beginning Phase 2 next Monday!! I was looking at the plan and trying to figure out my schedule and I am pretty excited to move into the next phase. The exercises look pretty challenging but, looking forward to it.

jamielr84: Oh how we know the dreaded leg day so well! I am right there with you though, ever since that first week 3 leg day, it has gotten ALOT better! I could definitely still feel it in the back of my hamstrings and butt but not nearly as terrible considering I could actually stand up from my chair without whining :laugh: You have been such a motivation to me too!! Hopefully we can all start following each others progress and let me tell you, it definitely helps knowing there is someway waiting for an update on how your workout went

jxbailey: How was your first day?!?! I am so glad to hear the carrot protein bars are delicious. I tried the pumpkin protein bars and loved them as well!! Interested to hear how the turkey muffins turn out..for some reason the sounds of them scare me a bit. Ha!

Thanks for that recipe! I have been looking over her meal plan, and I think I am going to give it a try. So far I have just been following MFP guidelines. I figured giving it a try for a week won't hurt any. Hopefully its something I can stick to. I still have quite a bit of weight to lose and I think this will help out.
I have been doing the treadmill or the elliptical a few times a week after my workouts. I hated it at first, but I think I am falling in love with the elliptical! I don't get the knee pains and such like I do on the treadmill. And I am still sweating buckets by the time I am finished, so I know I am working it. Anyone else have a preference? I am not giving up on my running though! I think I actually might start a half marathon training schedule after I finish this 12 week trainer. I really want to say I have done one in my life time!
Have a great weekend everyone!:drinker:

Congrats on finding a job so quickly!!! Hope it all goes well and good luck with restarting the program It takes a lot of determination to jump back on the bandwagon.

I start Phase 2 this afternoon and looking forward to it. The workout looks like some good back exercises and 30 minutes of medium intensity cardio. I will let you all know how it goes