You Lift Like a Girl

Since beginning Depoprovera in January 2013, I have be unable to drop a single pound. My weekly workouts consist of 5-6 days of weight lifting (split muscle groups) and 4-5 days of cardio (30-40 min sessions). Although I struggle daily with getting all my meals in, my macro-nutrients remain consistent. Yesterday I began taking Lo Loestren (low hormone dosage). Today I begin a more consistent diet & increased weekly cardio sessions. I will also be incorporating steam sauna sessions into my weekly regimen along with daily Apple Cider Vinegar tonics. Outside of my normal BCAA's and pre-workout thermogenic, I will be including a multivitamin and OMEGA3's.  GOALS : Purge body of toxins Increase metabolism Drop body fat by 5lbs Decrease body fat percentage by 2% This is my personal challenge. #JoinTheMovement and put yourself to the challenge. You're worth it and your body will thank you! #HealthierHappierStrongerYOU #HarmoniousMindAndBody Weekly progress pictures ...

JUST FOR MY LADIES... I think I have identified the culprit to my constantly stubborn body weight. It seems no matter how regimented my nutrition and cardio/training, I can't shake the weight! Until a few weeks past when I missed my 3 month Depo appt. I let it lapse about two weeks before rescheduling my appt. Sure enough, within that short time frame, I dropped almost immediately. Although, I thought it was the fruit of my own labor...until now. I've had the Depo in my system for a week and a half and guess what else is back? Ugh! The few pounds I had dropped. I'm sure "non-Hormonal" is the answer, just kinda creeped out by forgein objects (if you catch my drift). I've only been on BC for 6 months since the birth of my daughter. Prior to that, I had been 5 years BC-free. Looking for advise, opinions, personal experiences. DISCLAIMER: HOPE THIS DOESN'T REACH A VIEWER WHO FINDS THE CONTENT INAPPROPRIATE. :)

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We all struggle with temptation. Its just our nature. The key to beating the urge is faith, strong will, and the outside support and encouragement from others. CONFESSION: I have a mad sweet tooth! How do I control it? My morning French vanilla coffee and the occasional visit to Swirll. :) Moderation is key; not deprivation! There is no magic pill, wrap or potion. Quick weight loss and temporary diet plans, prepackaged meals are all just a gimmick. To transform your body, you must transform your lifestyle. This is a journey; a trying process that begins from within. So many lose weight quickly and then decide to "take a break" from whatever "program" catapulted them to success. Well, NEWS FLASH, you can't "take a break" from a healthy way of living; eating clean and exercising regularly, and expect not to regress! If you have been on a mission to revamp the reflection in the mirror and aren't seeing results, chances are, you may be missing a cr...

It's not about being better than any other person. It's about being better than you were yesterday. We have but one life, one body. Cherish today. Take care of yourself. Mental, physical, spiritual, and financial health all go hand in hand. Start today with what is within your grasp. #FaithHonorObedience  I may not be all they want me to be, but I am all HE wants me to be. And though I stumble and, at times, fall flat on my face; I will always get up and push past my shortcomings. I must lead by following. "For [HE] has overcome the world." ~John 16:33

Today begins Week Two of my new training regimen. Designed to help me achieve a leaner look, I have reduced the weight I have been accustomed to lifting over the last year. Incorporating a greater rep range with less resting between sets, the increased intensity will help me to slightly reduce the muscle mass I've gained from lifting heavy while adding more definition. My exercises and muscle group splits remain unchanged. It's simply a change in the manner by which each is performed. I must admit, the intensity left me with serious DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)...without much "delay"! That soreness is proof that your workouts are working! Push yourself beyond your breaking point!  Whatever your personal goal may be, there is a plan, that if followed, will get you to where you want to be. Just gotta be a "B.E.A.R." ... Believe. Enthusiasm. Action. Results. 

Gotta lift some weight, ladies, if you wanna lose the jiggle! We underestimate our leg strength. Lets face it...if your legs carry YOU around all day, every day; you CAN squat more than 50 pounds on the Smith Machine!! So put on your big girl panties and LIFT SOME REAL WEIGHT!! I've mentioned how I typically split my leg workouts between two days (Hamstrings on one day and Glutes & Quads on another). Lately I've been doing hamstrings one day and plyo the next. Well, I have had to modify my workouts this week due to scheduling but I got it in! Today's Workout Muscles Focused: Glutes, Quads & Hamstrings 10 min. Warm-up Compound Set: •Leg Extensions •Lying Hamstring Curls Compound Set: •Vertical Leg Press:  Foot positioning: Shoulder Width + Toes Out + High & Narrow •Seated Calve Raises Compound Set: •Sumo Squats •Jumping Lunges Compound Set: •Barbell Squats with stepper (breaking the plane!) •Bulgarian Split Squats with stepper •Single-leg Elevated Bridge (glute/...