Spacedoll's Exercise Log

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Well, I decided to start an exercise log to keep track of my workouts and to keep me motivated on my weight loss journey. Sometimes I get pretty lazy so hopefully this will help!

Rebounding:20 min
Aerobics:25 min
Weights: 15 min

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Didn't get much sleep last night (my toddler was crying and talking in his sleep!). BUT, I decided not to make that an excuse to not work out! And I'm glad I did because I feel so good now, physically and mentally. :thup: Today was my lower body workout day.

Cardio: 30 min
LBWO w/ankle weights:25 min

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No exercise yesterday. But that's ok cuz I do only 4 days a week. Didn't feel good yesterday and I'm guessing it was cuz I was getting into ketosis. I had headaches and nausea 2 days in a row. Feel fantastic today though. Had a great workout. I decided to do my Jillian Michaels Cardio Kickboxing dvd for a change. She rocks! Have to get all her dvds. I was also able to do some push ups and sit ups! YES! :agree:

Cardio Kickboxing:30 min
Rebounding:25 min
Weights (ubwo):15 min

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Did my lower body workout today. It kicked my butt good!!! Man, it was tough. I warm up for 10 min, do some cardio, then strap on my ankle weights for leg lifts and other leg exercises. Really felt the burn. So happy that I made my 4 days of exercise for this week :D Thinking about adding a 5th day of just weights, no cardio. Let's see how I feel next week.

warm up & cardio:20 min
LBWO w/ankle weights:40 min

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Back for another week of feirce workouts! ;)
Today I did 70 minutes! Somedays I feel I could keep going, but my toddler needs me :baby: and I have to stop. I was really tired this morning and hated the thought of working out. I asked myself, should I take off today or just get it over with? I just put on my workout clothes and read a fitness magazine to get my butt motivated. I always feel so amazing and energized afterwards, so why can't I be more excited to start it? I guess it was the tiredness, but I can't let that cheat me form getting my workouts in. Yeah! Good job Spacedoll! :thup:

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UBWO:25 min
Cardio & Abs:45 min

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Cardio:20 min
LBWO w/ankle weights:40 min

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No exercise yesterday, off day. Today was upper body with weights. Worked up a nice sweat. Feel great. Diet wise I need to get srtict, cut down on cheese, diet Pepsi, salt, and just get more water in. Hopefully this will get my weight moving down again.

UBWO w/weights:20 min
Cardio: 50 min.
(with abs and pushups at the end)

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Billy Blanks rocks!!! He kicked my butt good today. I did some of the leg workout from the Bootcamp DVD. Awesome. My favorite workout from Billy was one of the first Taebo ones that came out, I had it on a vhs tape that my hubby destroyed by recording a basketball game on top of it!!! I can't find that same workout anywhere. So I bought this new one. It's ok, but still like the old one alot. Anyway, today I did 60 min. Felt really good.

LBWO w/ankle weights:45 min
Cardio:15 min
& abs

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Did my UBWO with Gilad on tv this morning. I decided since I only do workouts 4 days a week, to step it up to 75 min. each! That's 15 min. more than I usually do, but it wasn't hard. So today was successful. Hopefully the rest of the week will be too.

UBWO w/weights: 35 min
Cardio: 40 min

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Well, looks like I"ll be in pms hell all this week. Didn't sleep well last night, I'm bloated, my bad knee is bothering me and my legs are sore. SO....taking today off and no matter what, I'm back on tomorrow.

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Yesterday, I felt yucky. Today thank God I feel good. Did my LBWO and cardio and even a little arm toning, for total of 75 min. I ROCK! (LOL)

toning: 10 min
LBWO w/ankle weights: 40 min
Cardio: 15 min

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UBWO: 30 min
Cardio: 45 min
75 min of fat blasting moves!

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Today I did my Jillian Michaels Cardio Kickboxing dvd and some butt kicking Billy Blanks!!

Cardio: 35 min
LBWO w/ankle weights: 40 min
Total: 75 min.
My 4 days are done for this week. YEAH!

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Had Sunday & Monday off.
Today I did Upper Body & Cardio, both with light weights.
Total 75 min.

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Yesterday had 0 energy and feeling very yucky thanks to TOM, so no exercise. Today I felt just a tiny bit better but forced myself to workout anyway. Was very unsatisfied with the workout cuz my toddler kept interrupting and I'm still not feeling 100% but hey, better than nothing right?

LBWO w/ankle weights and Cardio
Total: 75 min.

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Did my UBWO & cardio yesterday, total of 75 minutes. I pulled a muscle on my upper back near my shoulder. Told hubby to give me a vigorous massage there and I was pretty sore this morning.
Didn't feel like doing my workout today so I skipped it. I was thinking next week I'll switch to 60 min. workouts and rotate the following week back to 75 min. Don't know what happened to me this week, pretty tired. I guess I need more sleep, or maybe it was just TOM.

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Did 30 min of my kickboxing dvd with ankle weights on and the rest was leg work, abs, some arm toning and cardio. My upper back is all better so I'm ready for this weeks workouts!

LBWO & Cardio: 65 min.

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Was really fighting the lazy/tired monster today. Wasn't going to exercise but in the afternoon got some energy and decided to go for it. Lots of interruptions by my toddler, but whatcha gonna do, right?

Total body workout: 60 min

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Off today! :yawn:

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Did I mention before that I love Gin Miller of Step Reebok? She always kicks my butt!!! That was my workout today. I dusted off my stepper and did 60 min of it. I should do it more often.

Step Aerobics & LBWO w/ankle weights: 70 min total

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Didn't exercise on the weekend. Was feeling weak and blah so I didn't force myself. But I'm back in for this week and I'm striving for 5 days of workouts this week!
Today's workout was Step aerobics w/weights and running. It was an awesome workout, feeling good and relaxed now!

Step Aerobics w/weights, upper body toning, running: 65 min total

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Cardio Kickboxing, w/ankle weights, leg work, abs: 60 min

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Step Aerobics w/ankle weights, LBWO with lots of leg work!: 60 min.

Was seriously considering skipping my workout because I'm bloated and feeling very FAT and slow. But I reminded myself that my goal this week is to make 5 days of workouts. So I turned on Fit Tv to get inspired by the fit and trim people working out, and it worked cuz I had an awesome workout! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

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Only did 25 min of weights for upper body. But I did some walking while shopping for 3 hrs or so. (walked to & from my house to the shopping area nearby which is a 40 min walk)

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I was supposed to workout today, but....BIG PMS SLUMP. Feeling so tired and out of it, so decided t chill today. But tomorrow I'll rock it out!

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Didn't get the chance to workout yesterday, but I went shopping and walked alot, if that counts for anything.
Made it through to today's workout but still not feeling my best this week because of the bloatedness and all the other stuff that pms brings. Partly my fault for not watching my salt intake this month!

Step aerobics and leg work w/ankle weights: 60 min

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Yesterday's Workout:
Step aerobics & UBWO w/weights: 50 min

I had company stay over last night so I didn't workout but we took the kids to the park and walked, walked, walked. I'm pooped.

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Workout: NONE
Busy running around preparing for vacation. Leaving Thursday morning. I'm going to keep track of my activities and workouts (that should keep me from getting lazy) and write them down and when I get back I'll post them here. Have a great July everyone!!!!!

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Managed to get a workout in this morning!
Total body workout w/weights, step aerobics & rebounder: 60 min

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Well, got back from vacation on Tuesday. Vacation was great. Didn't get to exercise at all cuz we went out everyday from morning, rushed home in the afternoon. then went back out in the evening! LOL! Can you say exhausted??? Gained 2 pounds because I fell off the wagon. But thank God I'm back and I'm ready to kick butt again! Well, almost ready. TOM has finally arrived, so I'm thinking I'll start fresh Monday morning.

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OK so I started today.
Total body workout w/weights & aerobics. 60 min.

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60 min step aerobics & some arm work w/light weights.
It kicked my butt, and I'm feeling good. Missed that feeling!

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50 min. cardio kickboxing and leg work w/ankle weights

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60 min Step Aerobics & some arm work with weights.
YES! I made my 4 days for the week. :thup: And I had more energy than yesterday.
I really enjoy step aerobics. Specifically the ones with Gin Miller from Step Reebok. Have to get some more dvd's!
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Ok my lazy butt had 3 days off. Back to melting off some fat!
60 min Total body workout (step, rebounder, weights, arms & legs)

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skipped yesterday. just sooo not in the mood to exercise lately. Have to watch that!
60 min cardio & rebounder

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50 min step aerobics and weights (Karen Voight's Ultimate step circuit)
Still feeling blue, but I don't want that to get in the way of my workouts.

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60 min step aerobics. Another awesome workout thanks to Gin Miller of Step Reebok.
Yesterday I ordered 2 Step Reebok dvd's with Gin Miller. She rocks! One of the dvd's is the very first one that came out and I use to have it on vhs (early 90's) until DH "accidentally" recorded a basketball game over it! I was so upset cuz it's only the best workout ever! At least for me it was, and still is. I was so happy to find it on dvd! Can't wait to get it!!!!!!

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45 min cardio and rebounder.
It's a miracle I did anything because I'm holding so much water in my breasts and it's not fun with the jumping. *ouch* And that's with extra support on too.

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60 min step aerobics.
When are my new dvd's gonna get here????

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55 min kickboxing and arm & leg work w/weights

going away tomorrow so can't do my workout, but there will be a pool so I'll try to be active there.

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70 min step cardio & arm work

I had to do my workout this evening because I had errands to run during the day. I really don't like doing it in the evening because that's when my energy is the lowest. But I told myself no matter what, I have to do it cuz I challenged myself for this month. Took a nice hot shower afterwards and now I feel soooo good and relaxed!

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50 min cardio kickboxing & additional leg work and abs

Yay! My dvd finally arrived this afternoon. I'm going to rock it out tomorrow :)

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55 min step cardio (my dvd's finally came!!!) and arms, abs

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took off today

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Yesterday: 60 min step and leg work w/weights
today: off, but lots of walking planned for today

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65 min Step aerobics, upper body workout, abs

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75 min step aerobics (the Power Workout was killer!) then did some hip hop dancing (don't know where I got the energy from)

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Took yesterday off cuz muscles were sore from the day before.
Today was 65 min Total Body Wokout.

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60 min Step Power Workout and arms

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Yesterday: 40 min lower body workout, no cardio. Wanted to try something different, so this week will be cardio one day, next day weights only. Usually I combine them in one workout. It was hard! I will try to work it up to 60 min.
Today: off

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65 min Step and Upper body.

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Wow 5 days no workouts cuz I was sick. But I'm back baby! And I'm gonna work this fat off!
Step & UBWO 65 min.

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60 min Step & LBWO
Worked out my legs w/weights and it felt awesome!

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60 min Step & UBWO

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Yesterday off.
Today: 70 min step and LBWO

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took off today, don't feel like working out :p

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1 hr, 20 min Step and UBWO

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60 min cardio kickboxing, abs, LBWO

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75 min Step & UBWO

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Today I'm off and resting my muscles. :)

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70 min. Step Cardio & LBWO
Today I stepped up my leg exercises by doing more reps. OMG! Awesome workout and nice burn in my buns and legs.

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65 min Power Step & UBWO
Let me just say, I enjoy the Lower body workouts better!
But I have to shape these arms.

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70 min Step & LBWO
I'm starting to add some plyometrics to my workouts

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65 min Power Step & UBWO

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Rest day. yay!

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65 min. Step & LBWO
Ok, getting a little bored with my step. I'm looking into getting some Turbo Jam dvds. I'll still do some step cuz it is my fave exercise, but I just need to mix it up a little now.

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ZERO energy today. Feeling so tired. PMS? Not getting enough sleep? So today I'm just listening to my body and taking off today.

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65 min. Step & UBWO

[JJ_Sungirl]

65 min. Step Girl, you crazy! hahaha Are you doing this at home with a video or going to a class? What sorta stuff are you doing with your UBWO? Way to go, girl! You're an inspiration :D

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Girl, you crazy! hahaha Are you doing this at home with a video or going to a class? What sorta stuff are you doing with your UBWO? Way to go, girl! You're an inspiration :D

Hey, you're my inspiration! You kick butt!
I do this at home with my collection of Step Reebok dvd's (with Gin Miller, she's the innovator of step aerobics, she rocks!). It's my favorite workout because it works your whole body and your fat starts melting. I used to love running (outside) but I have a bum knee and can't do it anymore. My upper body cardio is basically with my dumbells. I get my ubwo exercises from fittv (http://http://fittv.discovery.com/) and my magazines. Right now I only have 3lbs and 5 lbs but I convinced hubby to take me shopping for some new fitness stuff! He sees I'm doing good so he agreed! I'm getting heavier dumbells, a new stepper (I've had this stepper for more than 12 years and it's starting to crack! :lol: ), & some sports bras. Of course, my list is longer (I also want to get the weighted vest, and more dvd's!!! guess I'll have to wait for xmas) but for now it'll have to do. I love my "home gym" beacause it's convenient, less expensive, comfortable, and no waiting for any equipment! :)

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Right now I only have 3lbs and 5 lbs but I convinced hubby to take me shopping for some new fitness stuff! He sees I'm doing good so he agreed! I'm getting heavier dumbells, a new stepper (I've had this stepper for more than 12 years and it's starting to crack! :lol: ), & some sports bras. Of course, my list is longer (I also want to get the weighted vest, and more dvd's!!! guess I'll have to wait for xmas) but for now it'll have to do. I love my "home gym" beacause it's convenient, less expensive, comfortable, and no waiting for any equipment! :) Excellent! Yes, definitely get some 8, 10, & 12lb dumbbells to start. You'll be surprised at how strong you can get. In the past, when I have been strength building, I have curled 25lb dumbbells. It was a feat of strength for 4 reps! HA! I'm sure you could get to that within 6 months! :D

There is no better investment you can make in your body than getting a home gym. I have one too...some DB's, bars with weight plates to go on the ends, bands, a ball, an elliptical and a recumbent bike. I bought all that stuff before I became a trainer and had access to free gym memberships. Now hubby uses the equipment.

You're on your way, babe! Let me know what you end up getting and I can help you out with some exercise resources...there's a ton of good sites that trainers use for advice and new exercises!

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65 min Step & LBWO
I'm supposed to do a longer workout but pms is robbing me of my energy. I think I should've had some protein before the workout as well as after. I'll do this tomorrow and see how I feel.

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70 min Power Step & UBWO (with heavier weights starting today)

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TOM is here....need I say more?

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70 min Step & LBWO
Yay! Got my workout done today! :cheer: Let's just say it was a crazy morning!
Now to get my exercise for tomorrow so at least I'll have 4 days done this week!

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70 min Total Body Workout (w/step and lower & upper body).

[JJ_Sungirl]

Girl, you are a steppin' machine! Way to knock out those workouts :D Keep up the awesome work!

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Girl, you are a steppin' machine! Way to knock out those workouts :D Keep up the awesome work!

Thanks JJ! :) Love your support! Keep it coming! http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m39/Seadoll/sm0.gif

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Today is my day off. This week I'm going to work my butt off cuz I ate that damn pizza today.

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Today is my day off. This week I'm going to work my butt off cuz I ate that damn pizza today. hahaha, but I'm sure it will be well worth it it! *salivates over the thought of pizza* :yum:

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Step & Weights (upper & lower body) 70 min

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Steps & UBWO 60 min

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Step & LBWO 70 min.
3 days down, 2 to go!

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Step & LBWO 70 min.
3 days down, 2 to go! Awesome work in here, babe! How are the new weights treating you? Are you feeling challenged with the heavier weights?

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Awesome work in here, babe! How are the new weights treating you? Are you feeling challenged with the heavier weights?

OMG, JJ, the heavier weights are murder on my shoulders! When will I get used to them? I keep telling DH to give my shoulders massage. Maybe I started to much, too soon? Do you think I should do less reps?

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OMG, JJ, the heavier weights are murder on my shoulders! When will I get used to them? I keep telling DH to give my shoulders massage. Maybe I started to much, too soon? Do you think I should do less reps?

How many reps/sets are you doing per shoulder exercise? Are you having DOMS=delayed onset muscle soreness or pain, like "ouch" pain? DOMS is okay and will go away within a few days...ouch may mean too much too soon...depends on the sort of soreness you have as to whether or not you should reduce the workload. Let me know :)

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How many reps/sets are you doing per shoulder exercise? Are you having DOMS=delayed onset muscle soreness or pain, like "ouch" pain? DOMS is okay and will go away within a few days...ouch may mean too much too soon...depends on the sort of soreness you have as to whether or not you should reduce the workload. Let me know :)

So that's what DOMS is! I kept seeing that word in your journal and was wondering what it stood for :lol: I think that's what I had. I don't have any pain today cuz DH gave my shoulders a nice massage yesterday and yesterday was my lower body workout so my shoulders had a rest. I usually do 3 sets of 10 with my 5#, and 3 sets of 8 with my new 8#. There wasn't any injury, just muscle soreness. Probably have to get used to lifting the heavier weights?

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Step & UBWO 60 min.
One more day to go!

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I usually do 3 sets of 10 with my 5#, and 3 sets of 8 with my new 8#. There wasn't any injury, just muscle soreness. Probably have to get used to lifting the heavier weights? Yep, your body will adapt to the new weights, give it some time. Your rep and set scheme looks good! You'll be buff in no time at all! Keep up the good work, girl! WOOHOO! :agree:

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Yep, your body will adapt to the new weights, give it some time. Your rep and set scheme looks good! You'll be buff in no time at all! Keep up the good work, girl! WOOHOO! :agree:

Thanks JJ. I'm determined to get this fat & flab off my arms! :agree:

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Step & LBWO 65 min
YES!! Did my 5 days this week. :thup:

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Step & LBWO 65 min
YES!! Did my 5 days this week. :thup:
Way to go, girl! You're doing great! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: I'm right behind ya, getting into the new workout routine. It feels so good! Yessssssssss! Buffness, here we come :D

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Resting my knee so no workout.
Starting fresh tomorrow!

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Back to my workouts. Enough rest!
70 min step & ubwo.
This morning I finally ordered some Tae bo dvds! I can finally mix up my workouts. YAY! Can't wait to get them. I guess in a couple of weeks they should get here, if not earlier.

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60 min Step & LBWO

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60 min Step & UBWO

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You Rock! :dazzle:

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60 min Step & LBWO
Tomorrow is rest day.
Thanks JJ!

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60 min Step & UBWO

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I think I'm taking off today cuz guess what....it's that TOM again and I'm not feeling it today. Hopefully tomorrow will be a different story!

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Enjoy your day off! :rheart:

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Enjoy your day off! :rheart:
It's so weird, but I actually missed my workout! :lol:

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So I'm back today.
70 min. Step & LBWO...bloated and all!

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60 min dance/aerobics & UBWO
My new Tae bo dvd's will probably get here by Monday.
Can't wait!

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Way to go, you crazy girl! Keep going like this and you will look like Jillian Michaels..one kick ass bitch!

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Ha! I wish! Yeah, she rocks.
But I took today off too cuz of TOM. No energy.
Hopefully once he's gone, I can get back to some
awesome workouts next week!

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65 min step & LBWO

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oooops didn't post yesterdays workout:
60 min Step & UBWO

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70 min tae bo and LBWO

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70 min tae bo and LBWO You got 'em! Yay! How are the tapes (DVDs)? Is Billy Blanks hotness or what? I'm so proud of you. You are working so hard...you deserve to be muscle goddess!

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You got 'em! Yay! How are the tapes (DVDs)? Is Billy Blanks hotness or what? I'm so proud of you. You are working so hard...you deserve to be muscle goddess!

Girl, I LOVE Billy Blanks! He is such a great motivator and he works your buns off! I did the Tae Bo Fat Blaster yesterday and I am SO sore today! I really didn't expect that! But I guess with Tae Bo you're working other muscles you haven't been using. And I thought I was working all my leg muscles cuz of my step aerobics..HA! I'm so sore that I took today off.. :D

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HA! I'm so sore that I took today off.. :D You and me both..holy gawd..I have some crazy DOMS! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying your workouts. You seem very enthusiastic to have some new training routines to do! Good for you! WOOT! :D

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Step & UBWO 65 min

Yeah, I needed to mix things up a bit. So I'll be alternating with Step & Tae bo...my 2 fave workouts now!

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50 min step.
Just step aerobics today. Got interrupted with a phone call from my sister so I didn't get to do my leg work today. But I will make up for it tomorrow.

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Whats going on? Long time no see ..miss ya :rose:

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Whats going on? Long time no see ..miss ya :rose:
:wave: Hi girl!!!! I was running around doing some shopping. I needed some new clothes badly...like jeans and blouses. It's so refreshing to go into a fitting room and clothes finally fit good! Even some size 12's were big for me. I ended up buying a size 10 jeans! And I am now a medium in blouses :D
Also getting ready for Thanksgiving tomorrow....

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70 min Step aerobics & total body workout

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Way to go on the smaller sizes....slim thang...grrr jealous! hahaha You are too good! KUTGW!

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Yesterday: 55 min of Step & UBWO

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60 min Step & LBWO

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60 min Taebo & UBWO

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60 min Step & LBWO

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took yesterday off, my shoulders were a bit sore.
Today... 60 min step & UBWO

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I feel like such a slacker, but just didn't feel like doing any exercise yesterday (pms week). But today I went running around the mall for some Christmas shopping. Hopefully I burned some calories!

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today I went running around the mall for some Christmas shopping. Hopefully I burned some calories! You know it!!! Every lil' bit counts :)

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60 min Step & LBWO

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60 min & UBWO
TOM can kiss my butt!

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50 min kickboxing & LBWO

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50 min kickboxing & LBWO
Just curious, leandoll, how long are your workouts in total, if you are doing almost an hour of kickboxing and then weights? :q: ;)

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Just curious, leandoll, how long are your workouts in total, if you are doing almost an hour of kickboxing and then weights? :q: ;)
when I do my exercise dvd's they're usually around 40-50 min (depending on which one) and the rest of the remaining time with weights. It's probably too little time with weights? But I think I'm doing ok with just toning up.

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when I do my exercise dvd's they're usually around 40-50 min (depending on which one) and the rest of the remaining time with weights. It's probably too little time with weights? But I think I'm doing ok with just toning up. Usually 30 minutes for a 1/2 body (upper or lower) workout is good enough, if you keep the weights heavy and the intensity of your lifts high. I usually only do 30 mins. weight, 30 minutes cardio. I have found this routine to work well in keeping me in good cardiovascular shape and my muscle intact. I think your workouts will do the same :)

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60 min Step & UBWO
Not feeling 100% yet, but it bothers me if I skip too many workouts. At least I don't have a fever or feel weak. I even got my pushups and tricep dips done! :thup:
JJ...one of my new year's resolutions is to do longer workouts with weights. :)

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60 min Step & LBWO

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60 min Step & UBWO
Not feeling 100% yet, but it bothers me if I skip too many workouts. At least I don't have a fever or feel weak. I even got my pushups and tricep dips done! :thup:
JJ...one of my new year's resolutions is to do longer workouts with weights. :)
You're doing awesome as usual! If you keep this level of activity, I can almost guarantee you will NOT gain weight over the holidays, even with your indulgences...you're burning off all the treats working out. I look forward to seeing your revised workouts in the New Year. Hit me up for some new exercises anytime, babe :)

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60 min Step & UBWO

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60 min Step & LBWO

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60 min Step & UBWO
Not feeling my best today but I got my workout done.

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Not feeling my best today but I got my workout done. Sounds like you need a rest. Are you going to take a break over the holidays...Christmas eve, day and boxing day?

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Sounds like you need a rest. Are you going to take a break over the holidays...Christmas eve, day and boxing day?
Hey JJ. I took a rest day yesterday and yes, I'm taking a break Sunday, Monday and Christmas Day. I just looked up boxing day, didn't know what that was since we don't celebrate it here. Interesting. Wish we had another day of gifts! LOL! Yes, I'm going to try to get at least 3 more days of workouts after the holidays, since I didn't do too many days this month. If I do these last 3 days it will be a total of only 12 days of workouts this month!
But at least it's better than 0 right?

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Hey JJ, you will be proud of me! I tried the circuit training exercises today and I loved it! I also had looked up circuit training in youtube.com and found some interesting moves.
Thanks so much for this tip. This is something I'll be doing in the new year.

40 min Circuit training
it's not easy!!!!
I did pushups, squat jumps, jump rope, jumping jacks, ski jumps on the step, lateral bound jumps, accelaration wall drill, mountain climbers, and my leg work with ankle weights. WHEW!

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Hey JJ, you will be proud of me! I tried the circuit training exercises today and I loved it! I also had looked up circuit training in youtube.com and found some interesting moves.
Thanks so much for this tip. This is something I'll be doing in the new year.
40 min Circuit training
it's not easy!!!!
I did pushups, squat jumps, jump rope, jumping jacks, ski jumps on the step, lateral bound jumps, accelaration wall drill, mountain climbers, and my leg work with ankle weights. WHEW!
Way to go, girl! I am SO proud that you pushed yourself to new limits. I hope you will be able to break your 2 month plateau in the new year and continue toward your inner buff Spacebabe! :thup: :cheer: :D YOU ROCK!

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40 min circuit training
w/upper & lower body

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You ROCK as always! ;)

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You ROCK as always! ;)
Thanks but, no I don't. I didn't get my 4 days in. Just 2. :yawn: Talk about lazy! LOL!

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Thanks but, no I don't. I didn't get my 4 days in. Just 2. :yawn: Talk about lazy! LOL! Well then, get on it, girl! LoL no excuses, right? :thup: I'm going to the gym right now. Gimme 30 jumping jacks! :hyper: You better have 'em done by the time I get back! :lol:

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LOL! Thanks for that kick in the butt that I needed, JJ!

60 min. step & LBWO w/some light UBWO

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45 min circuit training

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LOL! Thanks for that kick in the butt that I needed, JJ! This year I am kicking your butt and mine! :lol:

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This year I am kicking your butt and mine! :lol:
Good! It's exactly what I need to get to my goal this year! :thup:

60 min Power Step & UBWO
Today was one of those days where I didn't feel like exercising...but I'm glad I did!

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60 min (40 min circuit, 20 min dancing!)

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60 min step and LBWO

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50 min circuit & UBWO

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Do you realize you're only 16lbs from goal? How exciting!! You're SO close!!! :thup:

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Do you realize you're only 16lbs from goal? How exciting!! You're SO close!!! :thup:
No, I'm 20 lbs from goal. I gained! :tears: But I will pick myself up, and keep my eye on that goal. Hopefully I can make it happen this year.

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50 min Step, ab work, and arm toning

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50 min circuit w/upper & lower toning

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50 min circuit w/upper & lower toning Can I getta WOOT WOOT! :thup: You're doing great, babe!

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43 min Taebo. Did I mention before, that I love Billy Blanks? He rocks!


Can I getta WOOT WOOT! :thup: You're doing great, babe!
Thanks JJ! Girl, where have you been? missed ya!

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Yesterday's workout: 50 min step & ubwo

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Thanks JJ! Girl, where have you been? missed ya! In recovery...getting better day by day *see journal* I am still checking up on you..ready to kick your butt if you stop working out! hehehe :lol: Keep up the good work, sweetie!

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70 min step & rebounder

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60 min circuit, rebounder & dancing

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60 min circuit, rebounder & dancing **Going to google rebounder** only ever heard of it, haven't seen it...sounds fun :D

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**Going to google rebounder** only ever heard of it, haven't seen it...sounds fun :D

:lol: The Urban Rebounder (http://www.urbanrebounding.com/) is kind of a mini trampoline that you can do aerobics on. It is fun and it's really useful to break the boredom you sometimes feel with exercise. I just put on my fave music and jump away! Also I think it burns alot of calories. Dh got it for me 2 years ago when I needed to get motivated into exercising again and I've been working out ever since!

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60 min Power Step & UBWO

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45 min circuit, LBWO, rebounder

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60 min step & ubwo

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55 min circuit & lbwo

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60 min step & ubwo

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60 min step & total body toning

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60 min circuit & ubwo

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Yeah! :cheer: You're doing great, babe!

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40 min step

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Yeah! :cheer: You're doing great, babe!
Thanks JJ! Trying to make my goal of 5 days this week! :)

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60 min circuit

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60 min step & lbwo
YES! I made my goal of 5 days of workouts.
I think I'll do 5 days one week, then 4 days the next, 5 the next, and so on.

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60 min step & lbwo
I think I'll do 5 days one week, then 4 days the next, 5 the next, and so on. good plan, avoid over-training. AWESOME JOB!

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65 min step & ubwo

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60 min circuit & lbwo

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60 min step & ubwo

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55 min aerobics

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70 min step & ubwo

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55 min circuit w/ upper & lower toning

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60 min step & ubwo

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60 min step & ubwo

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50 min circuit w/l & ub toning

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60 min step w/u&lb toning

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55 min tae bo

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55 min tae bo WOOT! WOOT! I always wanted to do tae-bo, only I dont have enough room in living room to do the moves on the DVD...crappy lil' college apartment! LoL

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WOOT! WOOT! I always wanted to do tae-bo, only I dont have enough room in living room to do the moves on the DVD...crappy lil' college apartment! LoL
Yeah, I like taebo. I'm trying to mix things up now so my workouts include step, taebo, circuit, weights and some dancing. It keeps things interesting!

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60 min step & ubwo

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50 min circuit

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60 min step & ubwo

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60 min step & ub toning

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55 min kickboxing & rebounder

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taking today off cuz my right knee is bothering me today and TOM is here....blah

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65 min step & ubwo
I'm liking my arms!

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65 min step & ubwo
I'm liking my arms! Hey Doll, you look MAHVELOUS! *hugs* Hurray for more pics!!! Look at that tiny waistline and those GUNS! WOOT!

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Thanks JJ! I posted the picture to really see my progress because I feel like I'm finally shaping up, but it's driving me nuts that the weight is not moving down fast enough. Why is that??? Anyway, I'll continue to workout my GUNS which I'm finally getting happy about. You're the best!!!

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I feel like I'm finally shaping up.... I'll continue to workout my GUNS which I'm finally getting happy about. You're the best!!! To shape the guns a lil' more, I would go heavier on the weights, less reps, more sets...like 3-4 sets...with reps in the 6-8 range with good form, as heavy as you can manage. Doing the same rep/set regimen is bound to stall out the muscle sculpting process. Change it up a bit and those will be super firm, sculpted sexy guns in no time at all.
Be patient with those few remaining pounds...you're almost done losing all the bodyfat you will ever need to lose in your lifetime, whats a few more months compared to a lifetime of having a firm, sculpted physique ;) KUTGW!!!

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To shape the guns a lil' more, I would go heavier on the weights, less reps, more sets...like 3-4 sets...with reps in the 6-8 range with good form, as heavy as you can manage. Doing the same rep/set regimen is bound to stall out the muscle sculpting process. Change it up a bit and those will be super firm, sculpted sexy guns in no time at all.
Be patient with those few remaining pounds...you're almost done losing all the bodyfat you will ever need to lose in your lifetime, whats a few more months compared to a lifetime of having a firm, sculpted physique ;) KUTGW!!!
Thanks for the great advice JJ. That's what I'll start doing. I have to confess that I stopped doing my heavier weights. So I'll get back on that and hopefully the flab will be gone before summer! You're so right about having the rest of my life with firm, sculpted physique. *SIGH* It sounds like a dream. But I also know that I have to work hard to keep it that way.
Like always, I can't thank you enough for your support... You rock, girl!! Luv ya! :rose:

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65 min aerobic dance & lbwo

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65 min aerobic dance...picturing a scene from the movie "Flash Dance"... ! HOT STUFF! WOOT! :D

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...picturing a scene from the movie "Flash Dance"... ! HOT STUFF! WOOT! :D
LOL! That's one of my favorite movies!

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1 & 1/2 hour step & ubwo (with heavier weights)

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ubwo (with heavier weights) YAY! You go girl :thup:

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60 min circuit.

YAY! You go girl :thup:
Thanks JJ.
Today resting my arms. Did some circuit training. Back to heavy weights tomorrow. :)

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70 min step & ubwo

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yesterday's workout: 75 min step & ubwo

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yesterday's workout: 75 min step & ubwo WoW! Where do you get the energy to do so much cardio? You have OOomph! :D

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WoW! Where do you get the energy to do so much cardio? You have OOomph! :D
LOL! Some days I have to fake my energy! Other days I don't know where it comes from, but when I do have it, I feel I could keep on going. It helps sometimes to have pumping dance music to keep you going!

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60 min kickboxing (w/lbwo and jump rope)

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65 min step & ubwo

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60 min circuit (w/some sculpting)

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65 min step & ubwo
after 3 days of resting, today's workout felt awesome!

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60 min circuit w/lbwo

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60 min step & upper body toning

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...and all the hard work pays off...you are down another pound! :thup: Congratulations, sweetie! Any self rewards in the making for breaking the plateau?

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...and all the hard work pays off...you are down another pound! :thup: Congratulations, sweetie! Any self rewards in the making for breaking the plateau?
Thanks JJ! I haven't really rewarded myself for breaking the plateau, but I've been doing some shopping throughout my weight loss. My motivation is my summer vacation. I want to be able to wear some pretty dresses and cute jeans....not to mention bathing suit ;) .

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I want to be able to wear some pretty dresses and cute jeans....not to mention bathing suit ;) . Hells yeah! WOOT!

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70 min step & ubwo

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Wednesday's workout:
65 min kickboxing & LBWO

Today:
70 min step & UBWO

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60 min step & ubwo