VC in 2011

[VampireChick]

Oooh that sounds hardcore. Perhaps I'll 'graduate' to that technique after a couple weeks of the one I did today. Think I'll do it three times per week for the next month and see how it goes (Plus 1 x casual jog, 2 x leg days).

Can't wait to see if this is my plateau buster (on top of the diet).

[VampireChick]

TODAYS EATS

Right, according to fitday today's cals will equal 1946 (give or take) with protein/carb/fat ratio of 52/21/27.

M1: Pre-workout shake

M2: 1/2C Oats, 4 egg whites

M3: Orange, 50g chicken

M4: 185g tuna, 1C peas, 1C lettuce

M5: 85g tuna

M6: 200g chicken, 2C peas, 1C lettuce, olive oil

M7: Pre-sleep protein shake, 1t peanut butter

I know I should be ditching the sugar (orange) but I love my fruit and can't give it up. So I'll limit to one per day.

I know people are generally anti-supps or thermos, but I'm gonna give some a go (to help maintain my energy levels for my workouts). I've found with low carb I struggle to get a decent cardio session.

[ThePman]

I know I should be ditching the sugar (orange) but I love my fruit and can't give it up. So I'll limit to one per day.

Dude. It's an orange.

C'mon.

I know people are generally anti-supps or thermos, but I'm gonna give some a go (to help maintain my energy levels for my workouts). I've found with low carb I struggle to get a decent cardio session.

I'm not gonna bitch at you about that. If it weren't for stimulants I couldn't pass a day on low-carb eating.

On the other hand, low-carbing makes stimulants work that much better, so it's extra fun!

[VampireChick]

Dude. It's an orange.

C'mon.

Yeah I don't know what it is about fruit that makes me feel so damn guilty!

On the other hand, low-carbing makes stimulants work that much better, so it's extra fun!

Woohoo! \:D/ Yeah I experimented with my bfs this morning - I was buzzing all morning.

[Chillicat]

I've tried a couple of thermos and bits and pieces, and I find that I get all buzzy the first time I take them, then I barely notice it. I've been on Cytolean the last few weeks, and that made me buzzy as hell the first day, but now there's literally no difference - I realised last night that I'd forgotten to take my Sunday dose, but didn't realise til I went to bed and saw them on the bedside table. No difference to mood, appetite, general wellbeing or anything.

Not entirely sure NO Shotgun does much as a pre-workout supp either. I do like Superpump 250 though.

[Ordy]

I've found morph to work quite well(liquid and pills). Not a buzz thing, but keeps me more motivated during the workout and i perform better. You get used to it and think its doing nothing. Once you stop you notice the lack of it.

Will retry RPM on its own, had it with 2 other AP supplements and they worked great, but i dont know what did what.

[VampireChick]

Yep I've stolen my man's RPMs on a number of occasions and they kept me pumped, esp with cardio.

Had Superpump a few times when I was weight training - it was AMAZING.

[VampireChick]

So I'm a big fan of fitday.com, as its real easy to track my cals. But does anyone know how to replicate a days food? I can't be arsed typing them out again - otherwise I'll just stick to the same day or something.

[ThePman]

Yep I've stolen my man's RPMs on a number of occasions and they kept me pumped, esp with cardio.

Had Superpump a few times when I was weight training - it was AMAZING.

Oh but for teh days of ephedrine. That was and always will be the king (before getting into real hard amphetamines anyway).

I've found geranamine to be a nice if milder replacement.

I don't really go for the mass-marketed stuff since it seems to be "caffeine".

[steak]

So I'm a big fan of fitday.com, as its real easy to track my cals. But does anyone know how to replicate a days food? I can't be arsed typing them out again - otherwise I'll just stick to the same day or something.

cut n paste?

[VampireChick]

TODAYS TRAINING AND EATS

20m HIIT, 10m x-trainer (Warm down). Followed by abs.

M1: 1/2C oats, 4 egg whites, 1 yolk (Yolk bloody fell in and I couldn't be arsed fishing it out)

M2: P.S, orange

M3: 185g tuna, 2C veg

M4: 20 almonds

M5: 200g chicken, 3C veg

M6: Will be a protein shake + 1t PB

Don't have massive food rage today thank god although my workout was a bit ave since I left it to the afternoon. I seem to have a 'bloat' problem and can't seem to identify what foods set me off.

[VampireChick]

TODAY'S EATS AND TRAINING

AM 35m jog

SM Squats - 4 sets, 10 reps

Hamstring Curl - 4 x 10

s/s Lunges

Leg Extensions - 4 x 10

SB Leg Curls - 4 x 15

Abs

M1: Almonds

M2: 3/4C Oats, 4 egg whites, 1t cocoa

M3: Orange, 85g tuna

M4: 185g tuna, 150g kumara, 2C veg

M5: 85g tuna

M6: Dinner with mates

Went out to dinner with some friends (Wagamama on Queens Wharf). Pretty shit service but the food was ok. Thai Beef Salad with Asian Greens. 1 x glass of wine (oh yes I did!).

Ended the day with some protein sludge + 1/2t PB. Delish! Legs are starting to hurt and I can feel an easy sleep coming on :nod:

My pre workout sups arrived - I'm about to try GAT Jet Fuel, which my bf suggested. Lets see how tweaked I am tomorrow :shock: :shock: :shock:

Have a long day on Fri and wondering how I should prepare my meals. Basically have to go to a course from 9-4 (so no fridge) then get straight on the bus and ride 5 hours to Taranaki. Hmmmmmm. Might have to be salads galore.

[VampireChick]

Just a 45m jog on the treadmill today (Level 9).

Eats were the same as usual although I eliminated salt. Man I feel like I'm still hungry because of it. I'm really hanging out for my protein shake! :snap: :snap:

Sups were great. I was full of energy for my workout and then nice and relaxed the rest of the day - I even fell asleep in my tanning bed :oops:

[drizzt]

Sups were great. I was full of energy for my workout and then nice and relaxed the rest of the day - I even fell asleep in my tanning bed :oops:

Vampires tan? :shifty:

I'm a bit late to recommend, but I use MRI BlackPowder when I'm feeling a bit lacking on the energy front. Doesn't give you the "buzz" of other stimulants (ala Superpump, NO-Xplode), but I find I get a really sharp focus out of it which is so much better than feeling wired IMHO

Know what you mean re: the low carb energy deficit though. Out of interest, how much sleep do you get on average?

[VampireChick]

Get a solid 8 hours per night. Although last night I couldn't sleep until about midnight so less than 6 this time.

[VampireChick]

Off to the Naki for a weekend with the olds (and a bikini photo shoot :shock: :shifty: ).

I always seem to gain weight when with my parents, as the LOVE feeding my typical Maori feeds (seafood and hangi =P~ ) but they know to hold back this year. Bless them.

[Chillicat]

mmmmmm seafod and hangi =P~

[VampireChick]

Back from a weekend with the olds, and stoked to say I didn't succumb to their traditional meals For my cheat meal I had a bok choy, chicken meatball and hoikken noodle soup, plus a small biscuit straight after.

Back for some cardio this morn to work it off.

[VampireChick]

TODAY'S EATS AND WORKOUT

45m Level 9.5 Treadmill

Plank 1m x 3

4 x 15 crunches

4 x 15 leg raises

M1: Oats, 4 egg whites

M2: Orange, 15 almonds and seeds

M3: 185g tuna, 2C green veg

M4: Apple, 10 almonds and seeds

M5: 250g minced beef, packet of bok choi (1t of soy, oyster sauce and chicken stock for soup)

M6: Protein shake and 1t peanut butter

My sups are going pretty well. I'm super energised for my workout, then really relaxed and calm by the time I get to work. Lovely.

[VampireChick]

Usual eats and cardio today. Ugh, there's this chick at my gym who I wouldn't mind giving a slap. Every single her day her workout consists of the following:

20m bike level 1 - look at reflection every two minutes

20m treadmill level 3 - look at reflection every two minutes, then bend over to stretch hamstrings in tiny shorts to reveal buttocks to everyone else in gym.

Seriously she is ridiculous. She wears a tiny crop top/sports bra every day but unfortunately she is sporting a bit if a tummy. She just spends her whole session posing in the mirror and trying to chat up the soccer teams at the gym

I like to refer to her as 'Phoenix Groupie'.

Ok rant over.

[drizzt]

Nice VC - how are the stats going? (can guys ask that on here? :-s )

What gym is this groupie at?

Don't get too many of them at Bodyworks unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it ). However there is one at my boxing class(es) - whenever it gets too hard for this guy, he stops and rests while everyone around him is gutsing it out, and when he is hitting the bag it's half-arsed with no technique. After a round on the heavy bags he'll then walk over and smack the floor-ceiling balls around a bit (often swinging and missing). My mate and I refer to him as "no heart". He also stretches/warms down in front of the tech mirrors, often taking his top off (he's chubby) while he stretches :roll:

Still, great to use these types of people for motivation, huh?

[VampireChick]

Phoenix Groupie belongs to Exodus. I guess they're good for a laugh

I'll post some stats and pics early next week

[teamfatboy]

What gym is this groupie at?

Don't get too many of them at Bodyworks unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it )

Except when it's Sevens week... amazing how many women magically find their Bodyworks cards that week :grin:

[drizzt]

I'll post some stats and pics early next week

Sweet

Except when it's Sevens week... amazing how many women magically find their Bodyworks cards that week :grin:

Really? *Plans 2-a-day workouts for 7s week :shifty:

[Chillicat]

What gym is this groupie at?

Don't get too many of them at Bodyworks unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it )

Except when it's Sevens week... amazing how many women magically find their Bodyworks cards that week :grin:

So true!