Don't stop pushing

I love pushing myself to my limits! I keep doing it to the best of my ability and I'm loving the results. Struggling with being over weight made me very negative and it was hard for me to overcome that, but once I got into the gym, everything changed. I love how it makes me feel and the amazing things that come with it. It's not all about appearance, that is just a plus 

Today's Workout:

Conventional dead lift: 4 sets 15 reps 50 lbs

Leg extension: 4 sets 12 reps 40 lbs

Leg curls: 4 sets 10 reps 50 lbs

Walking dumb bell lunges: 4 sets 10 reps per leg 2X15 lb Dumbbells

Sit down squats: 4 sets 20 reps 50 lb barbell

Jump squats: 4 sets 20 reps

Cable squats: 4 sets 20 reps 42.5 lbs

Cable kick backs: 4 sets

Sets1-3: 10 reps 27.5 lbs

Set4: 12 reps 22.5 lbs

Squats: 4 sets 20 reps 50 lb barbell

Split squats: 4 sets 20 reps

Killing it!

So I love being in the gym! I don't know if I've said that enough, but the more I'm there the more I love it!! It's the best feeling ever. It's truly an addiction

Today's workout:

Cable row: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Lat pulldown: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Flat barbell chest press: 4 sets 20 reps 20 lbs 

Bent over row: 4 sets 20 reps 30 lb barbell

Rear delt flys: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lbs 

Single arm diverging row: 4 sets 35 lbs 12 reps

Abs:

Planks 2 sets 1 min

Leg raises: 3 sets 12 reps

Cardio: 20 mins elliptical 

Can not walk

So today was leg day and I can't walk like a normal human being. It's terrible in the best of ways. I can feel it through every inch of my legs and honestly, I love it! That is leg day don't right

Today's workout:

Squats: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell

Box jumps: 4 sets 14 reps

Goblet squats: 4 sets 20 reps 27.5 dumbbell

Hip thrusts: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell 

Hyper extension: 4 sets 20 reps 25 lb plate

Jump squats: 4 sets 20 reps

Leg press: 4 sets 20 reps 100 lbs

Leg extension: 4 sets 15 reps 35 lbs

Leg curl: 4 sets 15 reps 40 lbs

Calf raises: 4 sets 20 reps 55 lbs

So I'm changing it up

So I've decided to change it up in the gym. When I first started working out, I had bought these workout books, which for a beginner, were heaven. I did not know where to begin and these books were my guide to figuring it out. I had a routine going and I think, this will help me change it up, which will be nice. But of course I'll be adding my own twist to things

Today's workout: 

Cable row: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Lat pull down: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Barbell chest pres: 4 sets 15 reps 30 lbs

Skull crushers: 4 sets 12 reps 30 lb barbell

Bentover row: 4 sets 20 reps 30 lb barbell

Barbell curls: 4 sets 25 reps 20 lbs

Dumbbell side raises: 4 sets 12 reps 12.5 lbs

Dumbbell shoulder press: 4 sets 15 reps 12.5 lbs

Cardio: 20 mins treadmill with running and power walking 

Back at it

So yesterday I took a day off from the gym to be with my family, which was nice, but today, I was back in it! I love being in the gym and focusing on myself and reaching my goals

Today's workout:

Squats: 

4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell

Bulgarian squats: 4 sets 15 reps 40 lb barbell

Box jumps: 4 sets 14 reps

Step ups: 4 sets 8 reps per leg 2x10 lb plates

Pistol squats: 4 sets 10 reps per leg

Cable kick backs: set1-2 27.5 lbs 8 reps

Set3-4 22.5 lbs 12 reps

Hip thrust: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell 

Jump squats: 4 set 20 reps

Leg press: 4 sets 12 reps starting resistance is 167lbs and I threw on 2x25 plates

Smith machine squats: set1-2: 10 reps 100lbs

Set3-4: 6 reps 120 lbs

Ab plank: 1 min per set 

No excuses

I'm not the kind of person to make excuses. I honestly will be out till 3 am and be at the gym at 5 am. I don't need to be there, but I am. I love being there. And just because my head is spinning from the night before doesn't mean I'm not gonna hit my workout twice as hard as I normally would. Basically, don't find a way out of it, if you want it, push yourself for it 

Today's Workout:

Squats: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell

Sit down squats: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell

Pistol squats: 4 sets 5 squats per leg

Cable squats: 4 sets 20 reps 37.5 lbs

Jump squats: 4 sets 20 reps

Goblet squats: 4 sets 20 reps 27.5 lb dumbbell

Hyperextension: 4 sets 20 reps 25 lbs plate

Donkey kicks: 4 sets 20 reps per leg

Ahhhh!

I can never get over this feeling. I love the way it feels to be in the gym and the high I get after the gym, it's amazing!! I love feeling my heart rate peak, my muscles burn, and everything else that comes with it. Some may not understand that, but I promise you, once you dedicate yourself to it; you'll never go back. You will constantly push yourself and it will become a lifestyle 

Today's workout: 

Cable row: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Lat pulldown: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Barbell curls: 4 sets 20 reps 20 lb barbell

Pull ups: 4 sets 6 reps

Rear delt fly: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lbs

Spider curls: 4 sets 15 reps 20 lbs 

Dumbbell drop set: 4 sets 15 lbs 10 reps--> 10 lbs 12 reps

Chest press: 4 sets 15 reps 15 lbs

Leg raises: 3 sets 12 reps 

Cardio: 22 mins HIIT elliptical 

2 mins warm up

30 secs of high intensity work

30 sec low intensity

Best workout ever!

So today would have to be one of my best workouts I've had in a long ass time. Why? I don't know. But it was killer and amazing! It's workouts like this that make me realize why I'm doing it and what I love about it. 

Today's workout:

Box jumps: 4 sets 14 reps

Step ups: 4 sets 8 reps per leg 2 10 lb plates

Then at the end off both I did 8 more box jumps and 4 more step ups per leg

Super set:

Squats: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell 

Jump squats: 4 sets 20 reps

Next superset:

Goblet squats: 4 sets 20 reps 27.5 lbs

Split squats: 4 sets 20 reps 

Cable kick backs: 4 sets 12 reps 22.5 lbs

Hip thrust: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell

Leg press: 4 sets 12 reps 100 lbs

Squats: 

Set 1: 50 lbs 20 reps

Set2-4: 100 lbs 8 reps

Sers5: 50 lbs 20 reps

Idk why

So lately, I've a loss of appetite. I don't understand why, because I love food. And I find myself forcing meals instead of being hungry or anything like that. It's kinda frustrating because I love to eat and I don't find myself as hungry as before. 

Today's workout: 

Cable row: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Lat pulldown: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Diverging row: 4 sets 15 reps per arm 30 lbs

Delt flys: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lbs

Bent over row: 4 sets 20 reps 30 lb barbell

Pull ups: 4 sets 6 reps

Standing cable row: 4 sets 20 reps 32.5 lbs

Face pulls: 4 sets 20 reps 27.5 lbs

Cardio:

22 mins elliptical 

First time

So since today I didn't get to go to the gym, I decided to do an at home leg workout and it was killer. I loved it. Sometimes you can't make it to the gym but that should never be an excuse to miss a workout. 

I did supper sets:

4 sets each of:

50 jumping jacks 

30 squats

20 jump squats

20 jump lunges

15 Bulgarian squats 

20 split squats

25 hip thrusts with 24 lbs of weight

20 pulsating squats

Wonder

Sometimes my wondering gets me and I think about slowing down. It's like I've been putting my all into this for two years and I have seen results, but I thought I would have reached my ultimate goal by now. I'm stumped. Then I look back and think about how far I've come and I know I can push through the doubt. It's never the doubt if others that slows me down, but the doubt of myself. I can and will finish this journey stronger than ever. 

Today's Workout:

Cable row: 4 sets 25 reps 45lbs

Lat pulldown: 4 sets 25 reps 45 lbs

Bent over row: 4 sets 20 reps 30 lb barbell

Tricep dips: 4 sets 8 reps

Single arm dumbbell row: 4 sets 20 reps 15 lbs dumbbell

Tricep extension: 4 sets 20 reps 15 lb dumbbell

Rear delt fly: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lbs

Single arm divergent row: 4 sets 15 reps 

Set 1 20 lbs

Set 2-4: 25 lbs

Cardio: 15 min elliptical 

Pain

Sometimes we need to take our emotional pain and turn it into energy to destroy our workouts! The past few days I've been doing that and I love the way it feels! 

Today's workout:

Squats: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lbs barbell

Overhead squats: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell

Box jumps: 4 sets 14 reps

Bulgarian squat: 4 sets 15 reps per leg 40 lb barbell

Jump squats: 4 sets 20 reps

Toe taps: 4 sets 30 reps

Hyper extension: 4 sets 20 reps 25 lb plate 

Split squats: 4 sets 20 reps

Hack squats: 4 sets

Set 1-2: 125 lbs 15 reps

Set 3-4: 145 lbs 10 reps

Rest days

I know what I'm about to say is kinda different, but honestly rest days are so important. Especially for women. If you are a women and are reading this, don't make the mistakes I made, give your body the rest it needs and deserves. It can do damage to your reproductive system and no one truly wants that to happen. Stay focused, stay consistent, eat healthy, but listen to what your body is telling you.

Today's workout:

Cable row: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Lat pulldown: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Barbell curls: 4 sets 15 reps 30 lbs 

Pull ups: 4 sets 6 reps

Seated delt fly: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lbs

Spider curls: 4 sets 

Set1 20 reps sets 2-4 15 reps 20 lbs

Reverse cable curk: 4 sets 12 reps per arm 12.5 lbs

Face pulls: 4 sets 20 reps 22.5 lbs

Dumbbell curl drop set into a push up:

15 lbs 8 reps --> 12.5lbs 12 reps --> 8 push ups

Cardio:

20 min elliptical elvated to level 15 resistance 12 

Feels so good!

I love waking up knowing there is an amazing workout waiting for me! I love the burn and the pain. I love being sore. But mostly I love seeing my body progress!! I'm loving the changes and I am so excited to have finally decided to let myself do something so good for me! 

Today's workout:

Cable kick back: 4 sets 

Set 1-2: 27.5 lbs 8 reps each leg 

Sets 3-4: 22.5 lbs 12 reps each leg

Cable squats: 4 sets 20 reps 37.5 lbs

Hip thrust: 4 sets 15 reps 50 lbs

Donkey kicks: 4 sets 20 reps

Hyper extension: 4 sets 20 reps 25 lb plate

Split squats: 4 sets 20 reps

Jump squats: 4 sets 20 reps

Goblet squats: 4 sets 20 reps 27.5 lbs

Box jumps: 4 sets 14 reps

Step ups: 4 sets 8 reps per leg 2x10lb dumbbells

 Squats:

Sets 1-2: 50 lbs 20 reps

Sets 3-4: 100 lbs 10 reps

Switching it up

So I'm not sure how familiar most of you are with calisthenics, but it's something I am following in love with. It's amazing how just ones body weight can push the body to grow. And the fact that it's the coolest thing ever just adds a bit to it. So I'm going to slowly but surely move some, not all, off my workouts to be more body weight type of stuff. 

Today's workout:

Cable row: 4 sets 25 reps 40 lbs

Lat pulldown: 4 sets 25 reps 40 lbs

Bent over row: 4 sets 20 reps 30 lb barbell 

Pull ups: 4 sets 6 reps

Seated back flys: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lbs

Diverging row: 4 sets 15 reps per arm 20 lbs

Push ups: 3 sets of 12 reps, 1 set till faliure 

chest press: 4 sets 15 reps 15 lbs

Destroyed!

So all those jokes about people not being able to walk after leg day, those are true. I felt like my legs were giving in on me today, but I love it! I know I'll hate myself so much tomorrow, but honestly oh well. I love doing this and I love feeling this. It's painful, but it's a pain of accomplishment. 

Today's workout:

Squats: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell

Overhead squats: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell

Box jumps: 4 sets 14 reps

Bulgarian squat: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell

Jump squats: 4 sets 20 reps 

Jumping lunges: 4 sets 20 reps

Hyper extension: 4 sets 20 reps 25 lb plate

Split squats: 4 sets 20 reps

Hack Squats: 

Sets 1-2: 15 reps 50 lbs

Sets 3-4: 10 reps 100 lbs 

I love the feeling!

I love the feeling that pushing myself to my limits in the gym gives me. I'm out of breath, sweating, and my muscles hurt but that's why I do it. I push myself to my very limit and then past it. I never give up until my body quits on me. I love it! I love this! I love the growth!! 

Today's Workout: 

Cable row: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Lat pulldown: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Bent over dumbbell row: 4 sets 20 reps 15 lbs

Tricep extension: 4 sets 20 reps 15 ln dumbbell

Tricep dips: 4 sets 15 reps

Standing barbell row: 4 sets 20 reps 30 lb barbell

Tricep push down: 4 sets 15 reps 27.5 lbs

Cable shoulder raise: 4 sets 12 reps an arm 12.5 lbs

Standing cable row: 4 sets 20 reps 32.5 lbs

Medicine ball chest press: 4 sets 20 reps 12.5 lb Dumbbells 

The gym!

Some people go to the gym, but the don't love it. I love it. It's all I want to do. I want to workout, get fit, and behealthy. Honestly to me, it's more than just that. It's the fact that I want something, I'm working hard for it, and I want to prove everyone wrong for telling me I can't do it. I can, and I am. 

Today's workout:

Superset:4 sets 

Box jumps:  14 reps

Squats: 20 reps 40 lb barbell

Superset: 4 sets

Sit down squats: 20 reps 40 lbs barbell

Deadlift: 20 reps 40 lbs barbell

Superset: 4 sets

Jump squats: 20 reps

Jump lunges: 12 reps

Hip thrust: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lbs barbell

Donkey kicks: 4 sets 20 reps

Goblet squats: 4 sets 20 reps 27.5 lb dumbbell

Split squats: 4 sets 20 reps 

Early Mornings!

Early mornings will be the death of me! I'm not sure if it's the fact that I'm up before the sun or if I'm just not sleeping well. Anywho, I'm still up and at it! Never giving up on my goals! 

Today's workout: 

Cable row: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Lat pulldown: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs 

Barbell curls: 4 sets 15 reps 30 lb barbell 

Pull ups: 4 sets 6 reps

Seated delt fly: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lbs

Spider curls: 4 sets 15 reps 20 lbs

Cable curls: 4 sets 12 reps per arm 12.5 lbs

Standing cable row: 4 sets 20 reps 32.5 lbs

Cardio sprints on the elliptical! 

Pushing my limits

I keep pushing myself as hard as I can. I want this so bad! I don't wanna give up or finish without reaching my goals. I'm learning that you have to want this so bad to actually get it. You have to push past the doubters, negative comments, and hate. Remember you aren't doing it for everyone, you're doing it for you! keep pushing and you will succeed! 

Today's workout: 

Bosu ball squats: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell

Goblet squats: 4 sets 20 reps 27.5 ln dumbbell 

Step ups: 4 sets 8 reps a leg 2X10 lb plates

Bulgarian squats: 4 sets 15 reps 40 lb dumbbell 

Plié squats: 4 sets 20 reps 27.5 lbs

Split squats: 4 sets 20 reps

Jump squats: 4 sets 20 reps

Hyperextensions: 4 sets 29 reps 25 lb plate 

Cable squats 

Cable kick backs

Feeling refreshed!

It amazes me how taking a day off can make your body so much stronger. Weird, right? Well your muscles need the break and to let them have a break is a way to avoid injury. As I was pushing it to hard, I truly notice the difference in my body now that I am taking time off again. 

Today's workout: 

Cable row: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Lat pulldown: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Bent over row: 4 sets 22 reps 30 lb barbell

Pull ups: 4 sets 6 reps

Standing cable row: 4 sets 20 reps 32.5 lbs

Face pulls: 4 sets 20 reps 27.5 lbs

Standing dumbbell row: 4 sets 20 reps -5 lbs Dumbbells 

Chest press: 4 sets 20 reps 15 lb Dumbbells 

Cardio:

20 min elliptical intervals 

30 sec light intensity

30 sec high intensity

Busy busy

So I've been so busy today and I'm so sorry for not posting it up earlier, but here it is

Today's workout:

Squats: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell

Overhead squats: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbel

Box jumps: 4 sets 12 reps

Sit down squats: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbel

Cable squats: 4 sets 20 reps 37.5 lbs

Cable kick back: 4 sets 20 reps 22.5 lbs

Jump squats: 4 sets 20 reps

Jump lunges: 4 sets 12 reps

Hyperextension: 4 sets 20 reps 25 lb plate 

Split squats: 4 sets 20 reps

Dead!

I have been pushing it so hard that I'm so sore that I can barely walk! But honestly, I love it. I feel like I'm taking my workouts to the next level, especially my cardio. Don't give up, push through the good days, the bad days, and the days where you "can't even" because in the end you'll love the change. 

Oh, so I've decided not to take any pictures until the end of my second month for comparison. 

Today's workout: 

Cable row: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Lat pulldown: 4 sets 20 reps 45 lbs

Bent over single arm dumbbell row: 4 sets 20 reps 12.5 lb dumbbell 

Single arm dumbbell extension: 4 sets 15 reps 12.5 lbs

Bent over row: 4 sets 20 reps 30 lbs barbell

Tricep dips: 4 sets 8 reps 

Seated back fly: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lbs

Seated shoulder press: 4 sets 15 reps 20 lbs

Cardio: incline and power walked to help my legs recover

It's a choice

No, I don't have to have extra early mornings, but I choose to. It's something I love. Getting up early, working out, being healthy, is all something I truly love! 

Today's Workout:

Bulgarian squats: 4 sets 15 reps 40 lb barbell

Sit down squats: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell

Squats: 4 sets 25 reps 40 lbs barbell

Dead lift: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb dead lift

Split squats on box: 4 sets 20 reps 

Plié squats: 4 sets 20 reps 27.5 lbs dumbbell

Goblet squats: 4 sets 20 reps 27.5 lbs dumbbell

Jump squats: 4 sets 20 reps 

Donkey kicks: 4 set 20 reps 

Medicine ball hip thrust: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lbs barbell

One month down!

So today marks my one month of my two month challenge and I'm not gonna lie, I am seeing results, but I know if I was managing my diet more; id see more results. Since this is my half way mark, I'm going to clean up my diet just a little bit, since I'm on a flexible diet plan, I don't cut anything out but I will make sure to make healthier food choices.

Today's Workout:

Seated cable row: 4 sets 25 reps 45 lbs

Lat pulldown: 4 sets 25 reps 45 lbs

Barbell curls: 4 sets 15 reps 30 lb barbell

Pull-ups: 4 sets 6 reps

Spider curls: 4 sets 20 reps 20 lbs

Seated back fly machine: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lbs

Cable curls: 4 sets 10 reps an arm 12.5 Lbs 

Standing cable row: 4 sets 20 reps 32.5 lbs

Not myself

The past few days I wasn't feeling too good. I think I'm getting sick, but that won't stop me. I got into the gym today and it felt amazing. I killed my workout, my legs are DEAD. You have to remember sometimes you won't feel it, but you will always want it!

Today's Workout:

Superset:

Squats: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell

Overhead squat: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell

Box jumps: 4 sets 12 reps 

Step ups: 4 sets 10 reps a leg 2X10 lb plates

Kick backs: 4 sets 15 reps 22.5lbs

Cable squats: 4 sets 20 reps 37.5 lbs

Superset:

Goblet squats: 4 sets 20 reps 27.5 lb dumbbell

Jump squats: 4 sets 20 reps

Hip thrust: 4 sets 20 reps 40 lb barbell

Donkey kicks:4 sets 20 reps

Hyperextension: 4 sets 20 reps 25 lb plate

Split squats: 4 sets 20 reps