Phase 1
FlTGlRL
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DAY 1
Okay, I finished day 1 today. I can't believe how full I've been all day and I think I still have almost 300 calories left (not on purpose). It is so crazy how filling all of this protein is! Who knew....
As for the work out- wow! It felt good but I can not do push ups for the life of me....I did end up doing all of the required sets but in girl push up form and that still killed me lol... Hopefully by the end of this 12 weeks I will be able to do normal push ups with no problem...
Okay, I finished day 1 today. I can't believe how full I've been all day and I think I still have almost 300 calories left (not on purpose). It is so crazy how filling all of this protein is! Who knew....
As for the work out- wow! It felt good but I can not do push ups for the life of me....I did end up doing all of the required sets but in girl push up form and that still killed me lol... Hopefully by the end of this 12 weeks I will be able to do normal push ups with no problem...
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Starting this on Sunday when I can go to the gym early and have my hubby show me how to use the equipment. So how are you feeling today? I'm preparing myself for a lot of soreness.
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That's awesome you are new at this too! When you do start, please post your progress as much as possible for me and other people interested to look at.
Your hubby is nice, that will help to have him there, it was a little awkward trying to figure out the new equipment and weights I'm not used to using haha...but I just acted like I do it all the time
This is day 2 for me, I will do the second work out tonight. I feel great though! The 1st day you are basically doing push ups and arms....I definitely feel a little sore but its a good feeling.0 -
Only reason I'm having him come with me is I feel pretty intimidated going to the weights side of our gym. I know, it's all in my head. . .
Yeah, I'll definitely post my progress. I really *need* to take before pics. I'll put that on my list of things to do tomorrow. . .0 -
I was intimidated by the weights side of things too and made my husband go with me so I totally understand. You will get to feeling more comfortable, I bet!0
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Haha...yes, there are nothing but guys over there but like I said, I just acted like I do it all the time.0
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Day 1 -- okay, feeling pretty darn good. Got my workout done early, so it's out of the way. The workout so far wasn't too terribly difficult; some of the exercises I've done using the Chalean Extreme videos, so I didn't have to worry a lot about what I was doing or if I did it right. The only thing I really *can't* do are pushups, but if I keep at it, they'll get easier. I tried and that's a start.
Only other thing is, man, I'm stuffed because I ate a Luna bar before my workout (wasn't ready for breakfast yet) my protein shake and then breakfast immediately after working out. It's going to take a little getting used to eating more than I normally do, I think.![:\](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
It's also going to take some getting used to only burning a little over 100 calories per workout. I'm used to burning a ton more w/ cardio, but I guess that's the point, isn't it?
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stenochick041
I feel stuffed too girl...I'm still trying to adjust myself.
Also, I definitely can't to a push up yet either lol, hopefully we will be able to do those eventually. How do you know how many calories you are burning with the work outs?0 -
Okay, I completed week 1 of the exercises!! I feel good. I feel like a yo yo with the food still though, I haven't adjusted to that yet. As far as the work outs, the biggest thing I can say about that is that you feel like it really isn't much when you are doing it but than several hours later or the next day you are SOO sore! At least that's how it's been for me....The worst were the legs so far because I can lift a lot with my legs so I think I was being macho or something...lol but I should have only lifted the 60% of my total weight as she recommends. Also, you can't rest the legs as well because you obviously have to walk on them, so they hurt for a while. Overall though I feel fantastic. I hope everyone is doing good.
Please post thoughts/ideas on the nutrition food because I need all the feedback I can get on that!0 -
Hey everyone! Just finished my first day of phase 1. I can tell you that my arms are killing me which to me seems weird because I have been liftin weights for several months. It's nice to know that this routine is going to take me places I haven't been before.
I have talked to me husband who has been an athlete all his life and he thinks the nutrition plan is a little hard to maintain for me. We live in a very rural community and getting some of the products is not going to be possible.He figures as long as I take the supplements and get in as much protein as I can handle and eat clean as much as I can, I should see the results I am looking for. But he also says that if you fall off the wagon for day it isn't gonna set you back, just know that you shouldn't be falling off the wagon all the time. ( he also told me that if I ever make the turkey muffins that I am to be sleeping in the spare room cause he says they look gross haha ) I am going to be making a bunch of protein bars though. They look really good and my mind might think that some of them are even little cakes I make sure to drink plenty of water and not eat to close to bed time. ( I will let you ladies know if the future if the protein bars are worth it )
Let keep our heads up and push through this. Keep supporting each other and make this the first phase fly by!
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Sorry -- I'm a little slow getting back to people on here. I wear a HRM because I was curious what I'd burn strength training. Look like not much that's worth even wearing the HRM for. But, burning calories isn't the point (well, not so much) with this program. 0
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I should get a HRM....because I was wondering the same thing, I know it's not the point but it would still be good to know, especially when it came to logging work outs.0
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Yeah, when I do cardio, I wear mine and use it religiously. It's a bit of a shock seeing such a low number there (weight lifting) than what I'm used to doing cardio. Oh well. It'll all come together and it's just a guideline anyway.0
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Yes, hopefully it will all come together.
Speaking of calories, it reminds me of something I read about most people not even losing weight until about 6 weeks in.
I think at about 6 weeks we should be the same weight but just more sculpted and strong.0 -
Do any of you have recipes on myfitnesspal for any of Jamie's recommended foods?0
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asjerven might, maybe send her a message asking. I know she's tried quite a few of her recipes. Other wise I think it's definitely listed under her foot/nutrition section of the bodybuilding website. I'll post a link soon.0
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I don't think I made them public, though, I entered my own for the pumpkin but the turkey muffins were already in there, based on her recipe and macros.
Nice new pic, Crystal!0 -
Thanks asjerven. I'll try and find a link or something tot he recipes or maybe post them under foods/nutrition. I'll let you know.0
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Okay I posted some info under recipes.0
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Hey ladies... I know im a day late cause i had some issues earlier in the week with my gym schedule but i finished week one tonight! Shoulders are like jelly and I feel great! Cant wait to start week 20
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ehsquared
That's cool, you are right behind me. I'm on week 2, day 3.
I think all of phase one is the same work outs and same intensity. I'm not sure, I haven't looked at it to closely but I'm pretty sure week 2 workouts are the same as week one.0 -
Phase 1, week 2
Did my first workout of this week this morning. The hubs came with me to show me the gym equipment. Last week, he slept in and I wussed out when I saw so many people there already -- it was kind of intimidating so I just came home and did the at-home versions. That being said, having done my workout today in the gym (with hubs's encouragement, bless his lil' heart) I sure felt it. Like I posted on my page earlier, now I KNOW why she designed this workout around a gym environment. I felt a huge difference by the end. My arms were wobbling so badly towards the end of my lat pushdowns -- I know I'm going to feel it tomorrow, for sure. OH and since I'm so stinkin' self-conscious, I didn't want to do my god-awful weenie pushups in the gym, I thought I'd just do them at home when we got back. Bad idea. I could only do maybe 5 tops. Those lat pushdowns really made my arms rubbery and useless. So. I'm guessing there is a reason for the different exercises being in the order that they are, and from here on out, I'll quit being stubborn. I mean, everyone has to start somewhere, right?0 -
Hey stenochick041,
Congrats on making it to week two. Yes, I am self conscious too. At least your boyfriend comes with you some times. I have to go it alone which was kind of awkward at first...lol :blushing:
One thing I do is, not look at other people. I know it sounds weird but it helps me stay focused on myself and why I'm there. The push ups were/are very hard and embarrassing to do in the gym but I personally know if I make it home, I prob won't do them. So I try and get them in. I've been posting all about those push ups in my blog though too and how I'm handling those, so please read if you get a chance!
Basically though I am just trying to start on my toes, do as real ones as I can, even if it's just 1 or 2, than I drop to my knees and do the rest in girly push up form.
Just keep at it though, that burn is a good feeling, that means you are building muscle. Just make sure you are eating enough and letting your body heal!!
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Hi Ladies!
Starting Phase 1, Workout 1 today! I meant to start this last week but can't get any of my friends to join me! So I am looking for support from you ladies! Excited to get started!!0 -
Congrats and keep us posted on your progress!0
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So glad to have received this invite to be in this group! I did go to the gym this morning and did my first workout...Phase 1, work out 1 and it wasn't easy either! I'm with you fitgirl on the pushups.....I started out doing regular ones but couldn't make it all the way through! And the narrow ones were even harder!!
A little about me
I'm 50 yrs old and live in North Carolina for almost 3 years now, after living most of my entire life in Georgia! Back home in Ga, I had gotten very heavy and hired a personal trainer and with his help got to around 160 lbs...not where I wanted the scale to be but I had alot of muscle and looked pretty good! After breaking all 3 bones of my right ankle in Dec of 2006, needless to say my time at the gym came to screeching halt! After some time I was able to start back. Then just over 3 years ago, I was in a car accident and hurt my neck pretty bad. Then shortly after that, we moved here and everything changed! I was in the best shape I had been since high school weighing about 147, but the injuries to my neck left me pretty sedentary. I still have pain and some days are worse than others, but decided I had to do something about the weight that I've gained since moving away from my hometown, family and friends. So, back in the summer, I downloaded the MFP and used it some, but it was summer time, so vacations got in the way, family visits, friends coming for visits, days at the lake, etc.....So January 2012 rolled around and I decided its time to get my life back together and lose the weight for the last time! I started using MFP again and really watching my food intake, concentrating on eating plenty of protein and drinking lots of water. Gym time has been sporadic....I really wish I had friends here in NC. Only a few and they just aren't going to do what I'd decided I was determined to do!
Which let me to this group!! I knew from my time working with a personal trainer, that its lifting that truly burns the fat, so I looked here to find a group to hang out with!! To share my thoughts, support, ask questions, share recipes and who knows what else!! So I am not entirely right on with the nutrition part of it as this time, but I intend to make some of her protein bars and even bought the turkey to make the muffins! So girls, let's get to the gym and kick some butt and burn some fat!!!
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Tomorrow will be my last day on week two. I'll be starting week three!!
I just wanted to post my progress:
One thing I didn't realize is that in phase 1, all of the work outs, seem to be the same?? The amount of weight doesn't change, the repetitions don't change. I guess I just thought it would slowly get harder with each week. I'm not complaining though, it's nice and the workouts from week one seem to be getting a little easier too, so that was a pleasant surprise.
As far as weight goes, I actually lost about 2 lbs last week! I was so happy because I wanted to lose that by early Feb and that 2 lbs was just hanging around until last week, so it was a relief when finally fell off. I haven't measured myself yet which I definitely want to do by the end of phase 1 at the latest and I will post any additional progress on loss in inches/weight.
P.S. I do feel a little toner, nothing anyone else would notice but I can tell, not to get graphic but the cellulite on the back of my legs already seems to diminishing a lot and my arms don't seem to bulge out as much! :laugh:0 -
Tomorrow will be my last day on week two. I'll be starting week three!!
I just wanted to post my progress:
One thing I didn't realize is that in phase 1, all of the work outs, seem to be the same?? The amount of weight doesn't change, the repetitions don't change. I guess I just thought it would slowly get harder with each week. I'm not complaining though, it's nice and the workouts from week one seem to be getting a little easier too, so that was a pleasant surprise.
As far as weight goes, I actually lost about 2 lbs last week! I was so happy because I wanted to lose that by early Feb and that 2 lbs was just hanging around until last week, so it was a relief when finally fell off. I haven't measured myself yet which I definitely want to do by the end of phase 1 at the latest and I will post any additional progress on loss in inches/weight.
P.S. I do feel a little toner, nothing anyone else would notice but I can tell, not to get graphic but the cellulite on the back of my legs already seems to diminishing a lot and my arms don't seem to bulge out as much! :laugh:
Awesome, weigh to go on the 2 lbs!! I would think that if lifting the same weight is getting easy, then up it! I haven't plowed all the way through the workouts that are outlined but knew they were the same. Just with any program, if it's too easy, up it!! Good luck on the 3rd week!!0 -
I didn't think of that, thanks for the tip!0
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This was an interesting read! http://foodandfitness4real.com/2012/02/06/jamie-easons-live-fit-trainer-review-of-phase-1/0
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First leg work out done! I know I'm going to be sore because the rest of my body is still sore from the first workout!! Btw, I made the turkey muffins...wasn't to sure I'd like them, but they really aren't that bad!!0
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