Posts Tagged DH
Is it FRIDAY yet??
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on February 12th, 2010
Is it FRIDAY YET?? Seriously this has been a LONG week for me…I can’t wait for life to settle down a bit. The kids go back to school on Monday and actually have school for an entire 5 weeks in a row…YEAR ROUND SCHOOL is not my friend, lol!
Anyhow…i missed my MMA class again today becuase of the kids, so….~ I told my instructor that I feel like a WUSS for skipping class both days this week and most likely next TUES too. Tuesday is my DH’s 40th b-day and the first day he’s back home from his hunting trip to MN. I MISS HIM! WE all miss him!
I did get in a workout this morning~ and I actually did quite a bit of legs. I KNOW I’ll be sore tomorrow because of it~~!
So…here’s the run down of what I did:
Warm up- tanning and elliptical 8mins
Squats (butt) on Smith 50#x10×4sets
paired with Smith Lunges 50#x10×4sets
Squats
45×15
dead lifts
45×20
Squats
45×15
dead lifts
45×20
Squats
95×10x2sets
115×10x3sets
paired with no weight bulgarians 10 each legx3sets
and Hip abductions 35#x15×3sets
Dead lifts
65×10x2sets
hack squats- no weight (machine gives good resisitance)
butt focus- lots of reps with intense focus on butt x2sets
knee extensions- on leg at time
3sets
Leg adductions- 2sets
I expect to be sore from this since it’s been a while since I’ve actually squattted.
My weight this morning was up a little to 127 due to ovulation (today is cycle day 12) and Ibuprofin consumption. I expect it to be down to 125 in 3-4 days…just in time for DH to be home and for boosting, lol!
I have to take a shower and a bunch of work to do on the computer….so I’d better get to it!!
Toodles,
Michelle
SuperStar Success 2009 ~ Finalist Dayle S.
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on February 9th, 2010
Name: Dayle S
Number of children and ages: 4 and 9
Age: 36
Today’s Date: 9/14/09…11/22/09
Height: 62 inches…same
weight: 131…129
Today’s cycle day-CD 29…CD37
Bust (around breasts the biggest part): 37…36.5
Chest- relaxed (just under armpits above breasts with arms down at your sides): 36…35
Waist- relaxed (the smallest part): 29…28.5
Hips (the largest part of your butt): 37.5…36
Shoulders (around the outside of your shoulders with your arms at sides): 39.5…38.5
Biceps (relaxed at midpoint of upper arm): 11…11.25
Biceps (flexed at midpoint of upper arm): 11.5…11.75
Thigh-mid (about 8” above knee cap): 20…19.5
Thigh- upper (about 12” above knee cap): 22…21.75
Calf (about 7” below knee joint): 13.5…13.75
Why did you enter the SSS contest by BuffMother?
To get back on track…I had been getting the workouts in but not as consistent or as INTENSE as I used to and it shows!! Not only was I feeling sluggish and non-motivated but my lack of BUFFNESS had resulted in a loss of muscle tone and a gain of about 10 lbs. since December ‘08!! I joined the contest because I needed the committment to accountability and the support of the RR to achieve my goals. This was also my first challenge BC *FREE* and I was excited to see what changes were ahead of me…good or bad.
What tactics did you use to stay focused and engaged for the entire 70 days?
KathyK and I either texted or emailed our POA’s to each other daily. I returned to more consistent blogging and changed the tone of my blogs to document more of my eating plans. I had my DH join me for the first half of the SSS and I loved the support and the togetherness. I also fed off of the new energy! There are many new RR members that are in their BuffMother “honeymoon” phase and it was energizing!
How do you feel about your success? I feel great! I did not make much physical change (and actually suprised that I did actually go down a few inches) but I am super excited about the other changes…my consistency was back and my eats had a major shift! I went from working out off and on to scheduling it into my daily life again. It also seemed like all of a sudden the eating part just clicked! I was choosing foods because I wanted to, not because I felt like I had to buckle down because of a contest. For several weeks I ate 90% clean every day with only 1 big cheat meal for the week! That is *HUGE* for me. The eats clicked mentally for me this time! WOOHOO!
What obstacles did you have to overcome in order to attain your goals?
Can you say FT job, 2 kids and a husband? I am not special in any way…I am not unlike any other woman, but I do have a lot to juggle and the inconsistency with balance, lack of energy and overscheduling myself contributed to why I lost the muscle and gained the 10 lbs. over the past year. Jeff worked out with me for the first few weeks of the SSS. I used to always workout on my own so this gave me a different kind of motivation. After about 5 weeks Jeff got really sick and had to take some time off…he never really got back in. I never realized how much I depended on his presence during workouts until he was gone. Honestly, I think that was when my workouts got a little sluggish.
What would you like to tell the world about BuffMother?
I would like for women to know that HT is the key to unlocking their potential! You ARE different and that is alright! With HT you learn to listen to your body and respect your hormones! Stop looking for quick fixes, the pills and the surgeries. YOU can do this! YOU can make these changes and you want to tell people that YOU did this! Earn this! This is why I love BuffMother. It is something you can put hard work into and earn all on your own!
Ahh, the Peace!
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on February 3rd, 2010
I love PEACE! It’s been crazy around our house the past 4 days due to the snow and snow days. Thankfully the kids are back in school today~ Awww….the PEACE!!
Cycle day 3 was yesterday and I’ve come to realize that it’s typically a “tired” almost “sick” feeling day for me. I think the hormone levels coupled with blood loss can make me feel pretty ICK! Anyhow…today is better, my MOJO is rising and I have a bit of focus again! I did get a workout done yesterday at the gym…it was a good escape!
Here’s the workout:
Warm up elliptical- I actually did intervals for 9 mins
Bench
45×20
25push ups
95×10
20 push ups
ABS
9×10x4 or 5 more sets
15 push ups
ABS
Incline flys
30’sx10×3sets
paired with
tricep push downs
80×10
95×10
80×10
Posedown bicep curls
30×15
40×10
40×10
paired with
2sets cable flys and stretching
Cardio- boxing drills in aerobics room, approx 20 mins
I am still struggling with my butt, but I’ve decided with the prodding of my DH, to try and just “leave it alone” for a week or so…meaning- NO STRETCHING, RUBBING, POKING, TESTING etc… I have a tendency to constantly fiddle with my injuries- which may lead to them not being allowed to “rest” and heal. So that’s my new idea for the week on it :hehe:
Today’s focus is Balance, so my plan is to do several balance type exercises during my leg workout. My MMA class got canceled for today, so I’ll be doing a small leg workout and running at the gym instead. I plan to go this afternoon.
I also plan on catching us up with our Just Do it posts:
Day 15 Diet
Day 16 Balance
Keep workin’ it and stay focused!!
PEACE OUT,
Michelle
p.s. today’s workout:
warm up 8 mins r bike
run intevals- most off mins at 7mph on mins @8 or 9 at about 8 mins into it
i did an entire 1/2 mile at 9mph= 3:20
25mins of running total- total distance 3.1miles
Lower back extensions 2 sets
Abs on extension machine 2 sets
Leg extensions 4 sets with stretching to the side (hip/obliques) and standing quad stretch
Leg curls- these were crazy weak on my left leg (did single legs on these) really light 4 sets
Single leg press 3 sets- these felt good…I’ll have to do more of these while my butt is being stupid
one set walking lunges no weight and some walking calves
No more seafood for this gal!
Posted by buffmother in Back workouts (bis & shoulders), Fitness, contests on January 13th, 2010
Last night I got to go out on a wonderful date with my hubby, we ate at bonefish and I had the Ahi Tuna appetizer for my meal…That was not a good idea! I woke up this morning early feeling very nauseous and in retrospect have realized almost every time I eat seafood (shrimp, crablegs, ahi tuna) I get ILL! So, no more seafood for me!
It’s now 2pm and I just ate my first real food of the day and am finally able to get something done. I think I’m feeling well enough to do a workout after the kids get home on the bus. My plan is to lift chest, tris and run.
I meant to post more about our contest yesterday, but didn’t get it done, SORRY!! We had ATT U-verse install and that cause me to miss much of my work time… Plus DH and I couldn’t pass up a chance to have a DATE! Grandma Mary so kindly watched the kids so we could go out…she’s leaving next Monday, so this was one of our last chances to have a free sitter 
I’ll miss her when she goes back to MN!
Yesterday did turn out to be a great workout day, I had my MMA class and went to the gym for a Back, Shoulder and Biceps workout plus stairmill intervals!
Here’s sorta how the workout went:
MMA class- 10 mins jump rope, 20mins punching/kicking and some kneeing of the bags. Then grappling drilling and some free rolling.
Paired circuits- buffing
Lat pulls/shoulder press
One arm DB Rows/ T- bar rows
Bicep Curls/ lateral raises
Seated rows/upright rows/hammer bicep curls
I also did some lower back extensions and a bit of abs
20mins of Stair mill intervals- hard mins at level 8; easy at 6
I sure hope all of you are having a better start to your day than I have…nothing worse than nausea!
Love ya,
M
Great day! Heck it’s been a great YEAR!
Posted by buffmother in BUTT, Chest workout (triceps), Goal Setting (POA), Legs, hormonal timing on January 7th, 2010
Today has been a GREAT Day!! As a matter of fact it’s been a great year so far for me! I’ve just been HAPPY, Happy, HAPPY for the most part!
Jan 1-The year started on Friday with a great day spent with my DH~ we had spen NYE in a hotel and then the entire rest of the day together, thanks to Grandma Mary watching our little monkeys for us….
Jan 2- I went to workout and brought the girls shopping to target where I scored some much needed sweat pants and a few shirts!! Then we had another great day of family time and football and FIGHTS~ we ended up purchasing the UFC despite the card being really bad- Dana White needs to put together some better cards!! or he’s going to lose some of his fan base!
Jan 3- Super Football SUNDAY!!! I was so happy that the Vikinings played and KICKED tail!! then the Cowboys kicked the EAGLES tail so that the Vikings got a better playoff position- YAY!! (oh an it was cycle day 1)
Jan 4- I worked, got caught up on a lot of stuff, enjoyed it and even enjoyed the kids still being home from school due to the snow day- I went to the chiro and got my butt feeling better~ then I got in a good interval workout on the upright bike.
Jan 5- www.buffmother.com’s GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY!! It’s been 5 years of AWSOME! I’ve loved being able to give hope to women all over the world ~ God has really blessed my life through my website! I also went to my MMA class~ It was another BLAST!! I love it~ we actually did some semi-live rolling and I feel like I did very good! IT WAS FUN!!! Then to the gym to get in a run and lift with chest…I am still dealing with my butt being weird, but it’s definantly better than before I went to the chiro.
Jan 6 – It’s almost 9pm and I just got home from the gym…my workout was way later than planned, but that is better than not getting it done.
My weight is up to 135 ….crazy but I feel good! I am not fretting my weight right now because I know a bunch of it is water weight from all sorts of things: salt, carbs, carbonation, wheat, dairy, hormones, creatine, etc…
cday 1- 131
cday 2- 133
cday 3- 135 (weight up from STEAK dinner and CARBS)
Okay…On to my to do list issues. Yesterday I planned to write a to do list, well….it really didn’t happen. I got a start on it and then i got “paralyzed” by it. My list is way to long! I need help!!! I think for the rest of today I’ll focus hard on getting a bit more “caught Up” with my e-mails and by tomorrow I may be ready to focus on a to do list. My hormones should be cooperating better on cycle day 4~ my mental HIGH days are coming soon, I can feel it!!!!
here’s a quick POA for my workouts the remainder of the week:
Thurs- MMA class at noon
Fri-Chiro appt @10:30; Back,sh, bi and run intervals
Sat-chest, tris, abs
Sunday- run intervals
Hope all of you are having a GREAT 2010, I sure am!!
Love and THANKS!!
-Michelle
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