Tracking Change

So I've decided that everyday for the next 2-3 weeks, however long I decide to keep my little waist trainer experiment going, I'm going to take a picture after I use it. Once I decide my trial period is done, I will compile a video of the changes if there are any. I'm kind of excited to actually for this because I haven't done anything like this before. Hopefully I get the results I'm expecting. Here's an update on my second training session with it on, it's amazing. I love the tightness I feel from the waist trainer itself. Also, here are some things I'm noticing about it, 1. I'm short (5'1"), I should have purchased the one for a short torso as it sits right on the line of my sports bra. 2. Wear a long shirt as, for me at least, my leggings tend to slip down a bit. 3. It gets HOT, especially during cardio. 

Today's workout:

Smith machine shoulder press:

45 lbs 2 X 12 reps

55 lbs 2 X 10 reps

Superset:

Barbell curls:

40 lbs 4 X 8 reps

 Face pulls:

50 lbs 1 X 15 reps

55 lbs 1 X 12 reps

60 lbs 1 X 12 reps

65 lbs 1 X 10 reps

Cable curls:

70 lbs 8 reps 

Drop set:

60 lbs 5 reps X 3 sets

75 lbs 1 X 6 reps 

Cable shoulder raise:

70 lbs 4 X 15 reps

Seated hammer curl:

22.5 lbs 4 X 5 reps an arm

Super set

Seated single arm dumbbell press:

15 lbs 4 X 8-10 reps per arm

Cardio:

Stairs intervals 30 mins

 

Waist Trainer

If you've followed my blog for any length of time, you know I'm an experimenter. You know one of my favorite aspects of fitness is trying new things and that's what I'm doing. I bought a waist trainer. I know, not really something new, but I'm taking it for a spin. Today was my first day wearing it and honestly, so far it's killer. One thing I really loved about it is that it kept my core tight through my entire workout, bettered my posture, which improved my form while lifting. I thought it would be COMPLETELY uncomfortable, but honestly it wasn't. The worst part about wearing it was that my pants were a little bigger and slipping down, but other than that it was amazing. So I'm going to track my progress for about two weeks to start with and then go from there if I wanna extend my little project. I'm going to take pictures everyday after I use it. 

Today's workout:

Barbell bench press

30 lbs 4 X 12 reps

Incline dumbbell press

2 X's 20 lbs 4 X 12 reps

Flat bench fly

2 X's 17.5 lbs 4 X 12 reps

Seated dumbbell tricep extension 

22.5 lbs 4 X 15 reps

Reverse cable curl:

50 lbs 3 X 15 reps

60 lbs 1 X 12 reps

Cable tricep push down:

35 lbs 2 X 12 reps

40 lbs 1 X 10 reps

45 lbs 1 X 8 reps

Cardio:

HIIT elliptical 25 mins 

40 seconds on 15 seconds off

Elevated to the max and max resistance

Back Again

Ok, I know I've taken a break from my blog for TOO long! I've been working on a blog series, but because I have some other things going on in my life, I'm going to be pushing that back another month, for a few reasons. I really want this blog series to be amazing.  I want to be able to look back on this and say that I truly poured my heart into it. I've been tracking things for a few months and adding another month won't be too bad. Ok enough about that, I've been playing with my weight he past few months. I'm trying to get down to about 130 by the end of this month, I'm steady at 136. I've REALLY tried to control myself on the weekends, but I can't. I feel like I don't have any will power anymore. I'm going to make my blog my accountability. Because I'm writing it down and saying I will lose another couple pounds by the end of the month, I'm actually going to do it. Now, I don't think I can do the full 6 lbs by march 31st, I'm going to be realistic and say I'll be at 133, and by the end of April I'm aiming for 128 lbs. I want to maintain between 125-128. I don't want to get too skinny and look sick again. So let's do this! If you want to make this a team effort, send me a DM on Instagram and let's get it together. Just as motivation! 

Today's workout:

Heavier weight

Squats:

4X4-12 reps

75 lbs

115 lbs 

125 lbs 

145 lbs 

Leg press:

130 lbs plus starting resistance 4X10-12 reps

Barbell lunges:

40 lbs X 10 reps per leg

Sled push:

75 lbs 

85 lbs

105 lbs

115 lbs 

Leg extensions:

85 lbs 3X8 reps

90 lbs 1X6 reps

Cardio:

Jump rope 

32 rounds 40 second on 15 seconds off