sborton84’s BodyBlog

5 minute warmup on treadmill (6.5 mph, 12mph, brief walk) 

Yesterday - no weights, 5 miles fasted cardio (hilly run)

Meal 1: (I actually split this omelet into 2 separate meals) 1 egg, 3/4 cup whites, 0.7 oz cheddar, 1 serving lean ham

Meal 2: 4 oz chicken breast, 350 grams cucumber

Meal 3: other half of meal 1

Meal 4: 2 tbsp natty pb

Meal 5: 4 oz ground sirloin, 0.7 oz cheddar (small slice)

Meal 6: Large piece of homemade quiche (eggwhites and veggies)

Calories: 1288

Protein: 149 g
Fat: 56 g
Carbs: 39 g

Tried out a sample of N.O. Xplode before my leg workout this morning, felt a little bit of a difference but definitely not enough to spend $40.00 on a regular basis. I think I might invest in some quality aminos and just stick w/ BCAAs and fish oil as my primary supplements. I wish my body could handle fat burners/stimulants a little bit better - they’ve actually helped me lose substantial bodyfat (abs were starting to finally show) in the past on a VERY clean diet…but the side effects were not worth continuing use. I’m still loving Muscle Milk. The light version is not that much different than the regular, but honestly, the only difference is that Light is lower in fat - which I really don’t care about. It is an excellent recovery drink, brings my blood sugar back to normal, and makes me feel quite balanced after my workouts.
Today I worked my legs, started out with a brisk 20 minute climb on the stairclimber.

One legged lunges (rear leg on a bench…makes you feel very unstable thus utilizes the core more - love these) 3 sets of 10 each leg w/ 20 lb dumbbells

Plate-loaded press:  12×270, 12×270, 12×270, 12×270 (should probably start going heavier )

Hamstring curls: 7(failure)x160, 7(failure)x160, 10×140, 10×140

Squats w/ dumbbell shoulder press (20 lb dumbbells) 8×20s, 8×20s, 8×20s

Leg extensions: 8(failure)x130, 10×110, 10×110

I’m going to end the night with another 45-60 minutes cardio, abs, and some squats! I am going to start pushing myself harder now w/ heavier weights and more cardio. I just love that feeling of being strong. It’s weird because to look at me, you would really not think I had the strength - I’m 5′2 (short!), petite, and pretty small framed. At the gym, they call me "the Italian" and joke about my Roman strength lol. I can’t wait until I start to burn more body fat and my hard work shows!

Ah, well, my friends - I hope you’re all having a wonderful day! Take good care!