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Lower Body Workout

Warm-up 1 mile run

Hack Squats 15-20 reps
Lunge Jumps 30 reps
Dead Lift w/straight bar 20 reps
Kettlebell Glute Swings 30 res
Leg Ext 12-15 reps

I did 3 rounds back to back with a minute rest.

Finished up with a 4 mile run.

Jill Purvis – i-Supplements.com

Day 73, January 26, 2012

Good morning everyone!   Today is going to be a great day.  I get to spend time with my Dad again.  I’ve got a staff meeting this afternoon and I’m going to take my Dad to visit my Uncle Raymond and Aunt Lavern.  It’s been a while since we have seen them and I think this is just what my Dad needs.  My brother called my Mom last night and told her that Dad was feeling so bad that he thought he was dying.  I have to tell you it gave me a GIANT wakeup call.  If you all will remember my father is disabled due to his out of control diabetes, obesity, and Congestive Heart Failure.  I know that part of my weight gain was in part because of my stress level concerning my father’s health.  You all know what I’m talking about.  We, as women, try to be and do everything.  I am definately that person.  I am the one that fixes the boo boos in the family.  I stressed and had all kinds of negative behavior, ie: drinking, overeating, and laying around the house.  Until one day I woke up and guess what I saw in the mirror.  It wasn’t that strong person I was used to fixing all the problems.  It was an overweight, stressed out, 39 year old blob!  I knew I had hit rock bottom.  I’ve said in several of my logs that until you are ready to take control of your life and begin your journey to a healthy body and lifestyle there is nothing anyone can say to change your mind.  Let me tell you on the day that I finally opened my eyes to what I had become and what I wanted to be it was like I was reborn.  I’ve been given a second chance to change the things I had done wrong with my health.  It is one of the best decisions of my life.  I promise you once you do set your mind to the task of becoming healthy you too will feel like you’ve been given a second chance.  It’s never too late.  One phrase come to mind and that is “Carpe diem”, which means seize the day!  Make the leap!  It is so worth it!  Ok that is enough of all this serious stuff now it’s time to begin my day..

7:00 am:  1/2 grapefruit with splenda, 3 SlimQuick Extreme, 1 L-Carnitine and water.

7:45 am:  1.5 scoops of Cookies and Cream Ultimate Muscle Potein with 3 TBR Labs Colostrum and 1 L-Carnitine with water.

11:00 am:  1.5 scoops of Chocolate UMP protein shake with 1 L-Carnitine and water.  I’m getting ready to leave with my Dad.  I’m so grateful for the time I get to spend with him.  Make sure you spend all the time you can with your loved ones because you never know when they will be taken from you.  I am looking forward to making as many happy memories as I can. 

3:00 pm:  1.5 scoops of Cookies and Cream Ultimate Muscle Protein by Beverly with  1 L-Carnitine.   I’m past a 1/2 gallon of water now.   I have to get ready for my meeting.  I haven’t excercised yet but I will hopefully get it in later.  I feel a lot better after I excercise.  Remember when you excercise your mood improves.  Your body releases all this great stuff to make you feel good, endorphines, adrenaline, dopamine and seratonin.  It is a great way to help you to relax after a stressful day.

I had to stop and pick up a few things from Kroger and once I got back into the car my Dad laughed and said, “That guy that is walking into the store right now just checked out your butt.”  My first reaction was, “No he didn’t”.  But then I thought, “Why wouldn’t he?”  I dressed nice and had my hair done and my makeup on, I looked really good.  So then I thought to myself, “This is soo cool!”

6:45 pm:  Dinner time.  I’m having Baked chicken with garlic, steamed broccoli, and a fruit salad.  I had my 1 L-Carnitine with 2 glasses of water.

I want to say how excited I am to say that as soon as I opened the kitchen door at my Aunt Lavern’s house I was so happy when she said, “Wow, you have lost a lot of weight!”  Yay!  Yay!  Yay!  It is just what I needed to hear.  I am so happy!  Remember everyone positive feedback goes a long way to help motivate us.  In our world today, at least in my life, I am sad to say that I do not hear a lot of positive things said to me.  No one seems to understand how uplifting it is if you just smile at someone you see in the market and say hello.  I will tell you this, at first they look surprised but every time I can honestly say they smile back and say hello back to me.   You never know, maybe you just singlehandedly saved that persons life.  Isn’t that food for thought?

9:00 pm:  I am just getting home.  It’s been a lot of fun spending time with Dad again but I am behind.  I have to do dishes and get brownies on for a party I’m going to tomorrow.  It’s nice to smell them but remember we need to be strong and just say “NO!”  I have to get the kids ready for bed and make some dinner for my husband.  The poor guy doesn’t get home until after 10:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays because he went back to school to get his Master’s in Business.  It makes for pretty long days for him and a lot of extra things for me to pick up but it’s going to be worth it in the end. 

9:45 pm:  I’m finally drinking my Chocolate UMP protein shake with 1 L-Carnitine, 3 Colostrum by Total Body Research Labs, and water.  I didn’t get my workout in.  I’m going to get up and run in the morning.  My new goal is 1 mile in 15 minutes.  I know if I set my mind to it I can accomplish anything.  I hope you all have a great night and sweet dreams…..

Laura Meyer

Chest – Bi’s -Abs Couples Workout 1-26-12

All exercises done back to back for 3 sets

Chest & Abs

1. Low Incline D.Bell Presses 12-10-8
2. Low Incline D.Bell Flyes 12-10-8
3. TRX Deep Pushups 10-10-10
4. Hanging Knee Raises 30-30

1 dropset of High Incline D.Bell Presses 20-20-20

Biceps & Abs

1. Standing Weighted Cable Crunches 20 -20
2. Incline D.Bell Curls 20-10-8
3. Standing D.Bell Hammer Curls 12-10-8
4. TRX Bicep Curls from Flat on back to ceiling curls 10-8-8

2 sets Hanging Side Knee Rasies 20-20

2 sets Lying leg extentions into a crunch 20-20

Jill Ran 1 mile

Bryce Immediately drink 4 scoops of XTEND by Scivation

Bryce Purvis – CEO i-Supplements.com

Day 72, January 25, 2012

Good morning everyone!   I am soooo excited.  I get to spend time with my Dad.  We are going shopping.  Both of us need to get out.  I’m definately needing the change of scenery.  I’m thinking I’m going to take a break from trying to keep up with this messy house.  I’m going to have a me day!  This is my third and final day of my 3 Day Fruit Detox.  It’s help kickstart me to losing weight again.  It’s difficult to get used to but it does work.  Any of you out there that are trying to kickstart your weight loss should try the 3 day fruit detox for 4 weeks.  Remember it really works.  I am proof positive of that!

8:00 am:    This morning I am going to have a banana.  I’m also taking my 3 SlimQuick Extreme, 3 TBR Labs Colostrum, and 1 L-Carnitine.    I am going to accomplish drinking my gallon of water today.  Go Me!

10:00 am:  It’s time for my pear.  It seems to fill me up better so that is a good choice for me.  I’m on my third bottle of water so still going strong.  More later!

12:00 pm:  I’m having my apple now.  I’m going strong drinking my water again today. 

2:00 pm:  Banana time.  I’m taking my 1 L-Carnitine.   I’m past a 1/2 gallon of water now.  I have to go so I can go to the store with Dad.  We haven’t had any “us” time for over a month now.  This is long overdue! 

4:00 pm:  Last fruit until my dinner.  I’m going to have a banana on the go.  It’s easy and filling.  Dylan decided to go with us to the Amish Store. I’m pretty excited.  Mom said she could really tell that I’ve lost weight.  Finally!  It’s driving me crazy that no one is saying anything.  I can’t decide if it’s because the woman want to be catty or I’m just unnoticeable!  No wait, that is definately not it!  There is  no way I’m not noticed.  I not only have a big booty, I also have a big personality!  I guess to be fair most of my friends tell me that they just see me and they don’t see a “fat person”.    Who knows.  I guess that is how you tell who your true friends are.  They see what is inside and not the outer package.  I guess that is something to think about…

6:00 pm:  I am having  5 oz of chicken cut up and mixed in with garlic powder.  For my veggies I’m having grape tomatoes with lettuce, cucumber, carrots, celery and  green peppers, and the juice of 1/2 lemon.  My husband bought another  bag so now I’m going to put the lemon in my water.  Yum!  It’s a nice change of pace.

6:30 pm:  Ok, it’s workout time.  Down the stairs I go to excercise.  I have to do better at running than yesterday.  I ran/walked it in 18:23 yesterday and I have to beat it today.  I am going to run and lose weight.  My mind is set and now let’s watch it happen! Then I’m going to tan.  It’s going to be ME hour!

7:30 pm:  I DID IT!  I ran/walked 1  mile in 16:58 min.  I’m just going to get faster and better.  I’m on a mission!

8:00 pm:  This is going to be my last meal of day 3 of  my fruit flush.  1 scoop of Cookies and Cream Ultimate Muscle Protein Powder by Beverly International with 1 L-Carnitine, 3 Colostrum by Total Body Research Labs and water.  I made it to my gallon.  The rest of the week I’m going back to eating from my original nutrition plan.

I have had a great day today! I wanted to share something with all of you.  It’s ironic how it pertains to this log.  I had an old friend email me today on Facebook and tell me how much she has enjoyed ready my posts in the last few weeks.  She said that I am beautiful inside and out now matter what size I am and that I am an inspiration to her.  That has made this entire experience totally worth it!  I am going to think about what Jeni said each time I begin to struggle and I know she will be the one inspiring me when I need an extra boost.  So I want to thank you Jeni!  You have always been a wonderful person and although we lost touch I can see you are still the same amazing person you have always been.  Thanks for just being you!!   I hope all of you have a GREAT night and the sweetest of dreams!

Laura Meyer

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 Legs

My mood seems to be improving. I accredit this to having a great support system from friends and family. Knowing that I will not be dieting like this forever helps me see things clearer. When I reach my goal I can go back to a maintenance calorie count and eventually a slightly higher than maintenance and return to a clean bulking phase!

meal one: 8am : 4 slices Ezekiel toast, 2 whole egg.
meal two: 11am : whole can chunk light tuna in water, 1 cup dry oatmeal with truvia and honey. Natural Peanut Butter
meal three: 2pm : whole can chunk light tuna in water, Natural Peanut Butter
meal four: 5pm : Preworkout : whole can chunk light tuna in water, seasoned sliced red potatoes on foreman grille, Natural Peanut Butter
meal five: 8pm : Postworkout : 1 scoop Myofusion from I-SUPPLEMENTS, seasoned sliced red potatoes on foreman grille, Natural Peanut Butter
meal six: Bedtime : 1 scoop Myofusion, Natural Peanut Butter

*ON DAYS THAT I TRAIN LEGS OR BACK, I HAVE EXTRA CARBS BECAUSE I NEED THE ENERGY BECAUSE THEY ARE MY LEAST FAVORITE BODYPARTS TO TRAIN*

Supplements:

Gaspari Myofusion Protein – Chocolate
Roxylean – BPI Sports
Solid – BPI Sports
Anavite – Gaspari Nutrition
Fish Oil
Superpump Max – Grape – Gaspari Nutrition
Vasotropin – Gaspari Nutrition

Training:

legs: 4 sets, 12-15 reps (sometimes higher if I misjudged the weight and need more reps to get the pump. Also it should be mentioned that I already have really thick legs so I dont use alot of weight since im not trying to gain much mass in my legs, mainly just shaping and cuts. No matter what pants I buy they are always loose on my waist and tight on my thighs)

leg extensions
duck stance squats
light weight leg extensions (fst7 set)
flat bench laying leg curls
hack squats
light weight laying leg curls (fst7 set)

cardio: 30 minutes morning and cool down after workout

Joshua Marzec – i-Supplements.com

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Bryce Purvis – CEO i-Supplements.com

Day 71, January 24, 2012

Hello Day #2 of my 3-Day Fruit Flush.  I’m going to have a great day today.  I’m looking forward to the scale moving down, down, down.  It seems as though each and every time I get stuck in a funk something new happens and it gives me just the motivation I need to get to the next level!  I love my life!

8:00 am:  Fresh pear with 1 L-Carnitine, 3 SlimQuick Extreme, and 3 TBR Labs Colostrum.  I started drinking my water today and I am so going to make it to a gallon. 

10:00 am:  1/2 apple and ten grapes.  I’m still going strong on my water intake.  Yay Me!

12:00 pm:  Tangelo and guess what?  Water!  Lol!  I am almost to 1/2 gallon. 

2:00 pm:  Orange with 1 L-Carnitine and water.  I’m past 1/2 gallon.  I am so going to make it to my gallon today.  I have to begin the chore of cleaning my house for my daughter’s 13th birthday.  I have lots to do and I am trying to figure out what wouldn’t be LAME for the day.  I am so struggling with that.  LOL!

4:00 pm:  Pineapple and water.  I’m getting ready to make dinner for the rest of the family.  It doesn’t even bother me now.  I know that I have put myself where I am at and I know it’s going to take some real dedication to make sure I continue to lose this weight and become more healthy.  I have pictures of my black bikini up all over my house.  It’s just what I need for those difficult times when I may falter.  You need to make sure that you have some kind of visuals up wherever you go to keep you honest.  You may not think it will help but I am proof positive that it does indeed help!

6:00 pm:  Time for dinner.  I went to Kroger so I am better prepared for dinner tonight.  I am having grilled chicken with lettuce, cucumbers, green peppers, grape tomatoes, 1/2 avacado and topped with lemon juice from 1/2 a lemon.  I’m such a creature of habit.  Why mess with something if it’s working. Right? Ok now it’s time for me to excercise.  I’m going to run again today.  Let me be totally honest with you.  I am extremely embarrassed to run in front of anyone.  I am a 242 pound woman with a rather large chest and let me tell you it hurts if you aren’t wearing the right attire.  It is terrible running when you are a larger woman and yes you can close your eyes so you don’t see yourself, BUT there is absolutely NOTHING you can do about the sound of a larger woman running, especially on a treadmill.  It was pretty ugly!  Insert long sigh here!  I applauded myself in a whole nother way!  However I continued.  I plan on continuing to run.  It took me 18:23 minutes to run/walk a mile.  I know it’s awful.  I will be getting faster as I continue my running.  At least that is the plan.  I have overcome so much during my journey to a healthy life and so I will persevere with my running.  In the end I will applaud myself with my hands and not so much with my other areas.  It’s going to happen of that I am sure!

8:25 pm:  Time for my 1 scoop of Chocolate Ultimate Muscle Protein by Beverly International my 1 L-Carnitine and my 3 Colostrum by Total Body Research Labs.  I’m drinking my final bottle of water to make it to my gallon today.  My eyes are floating but I did it!   I want to you all to know that I understand how hard it is to to lose weight, take care of your family, work and the other 30 things we have to do as we we each go through our day.  It will pay off in the long run.  Each day I get stronger and healthier and that will make my life so much more rewarding!  I am doing this for myself but I am also doing this for my entire family.  I know it’s going to be so very rewarding when I reach my goal.  With every pound I lose I not only lighten my body but also my mind.  I am in a better mood and I have loads more energy.  That is only a few reasons why I am doing this.  I am happier so my family as a whole is happier.  I have more energy to do more things with my kids and husband.  With every pound I lose I not only get closer to my goal, I also get closer to my family.  That makes this all worth it!  Have a great night and sweet dreams…

Laura Meyer

Vasotropin by Gaspari

Monday, January 23rd, 2012 Biceps & Triceps

Today was one of the best days in awhile. Not only did my shipment from i-Supplements.com come in but it was actually sort of warm yesterday! Now back to the shipment. Im not going to disclose the extreme amount of EXTRAS that I was sent but I will say that instead of packing peanuts… I received samples lol. I will mention that I was given a full months supply of Vasotropin by Gaspari, If you have been under a rock for the past year, I will tell you that Vasotropin has been the most anticipated supplement the past year and for a good reason! Vasotropin is the replacement for the highly effective Plasma-Jet. With Plasma Jet you started to feel and see results on around the 10th day give or take as it builds in your system. And is effective in your system for about 8 hours. People liked it because you could take it before bed and still receive incredible pump when you workout in the morning! Imagine having that 10th day effective pump and having it on the first day… if you can imagine that, you can imagine having Vasotropin! Vasotropin is all that on day one. vasotropin increases pump. so for my first dose of 4 pills I made sure to keep my reps in the 12-15 range and if I wasnt feeling whipped by 12, I increased my weight the next set. that being said i made sure to also keep my ego in check if I need to drop to a lower weight to maintain proper form.

meal one: 8am :  2 slices Ezekiel toast, 2 whole egg.

meal two: 11am : 4oz chicken, Natural Peanut Butter

meal three: 2pm : 40z chicken, Natural Peanut Butter

meal four: 5pm : Preworkout : 4oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup (measured dry) whole wheat oatmeal, 2 packets truvia

meal five: 8pm : Postworkout : 1 scoop Myofusion from Gaspari, seasoned sliced red potatoes on foreman grille, Natural Peanut Butter

meal six:  Bedtime : 4oz Chicken Breast – Sugar Free – Gluten Free – BBQ Sauce

Supplements:

Gaspari Myofusion Protein – Chocolate
Roxylean – BPI Sports
Solid – BPI Sports
Anavite – Gaspari Nutrition
Fish Oil
Superpump Max – Grape – Gaspari Nutrition
Vasotropin – Gaspari Nutrition
Gaspari Myofusion 

Training:

biceps: 4 sets, 12-15 reps

alternating incline dumbbell curls (5 reps each side then alternate)
alternating dumbbell hammer curls (5 reps each side then alternate)
ez-bar curls
one arm concentration curls

triceps: 4 sets, 12-15 reps

combination pullover with closegrip press
v-bar pressdowns
rope pressdowns
overhead ez-bar extensions
bodyweight dips

cardio: 30 minutes morning and after workout

Joshua Marzec – i-Supplements.com

Back – Triceps Monster Sets 1-24-12

All exercises done back to back for 3 total sets

1. Chins (bodyweight) 12-12-8 (sucked on last set)
2. V-Bar Pulldowns 12-10-8 (last set lighter for 3 second holds at bottom)
3. Hyperextensions (bodyweight) 20-20-20
4. Straight Bar Low Pulley (underhand grip) 12-10-8
5. V-Bar Tricep Pushdowns 20-15-15
6. 1-Arm D.Bell Overhead Ext 20-15-12
7. Reverse Grip EZ Bar Tricep Pushdown 20-15-15 (last set of 15 drop weight 5-5-5)

Run 1 mile on treadmill at 6.0

Immediately drink 1 serving BLOX by BPI Sports

Bryce Purvis – CEO i-Supplements.com

Day 71, January 23, 2012

This is Day 1 of my 4th week of 3 Day Fruit Detox.  It’s has helped a lot.  I’m down to 242 pounds.  I’m almost into the 230’s.  I cannot even tell you how excited I am about being this weight!  It’s been years since I’ve been this size!

8:00 am:  1 scoop of Choc. UMP protein shake with 3 SlimQuick Extreme, 3 Colostrum by TBR Labs, and 1 L-Carnitine. 

10:00 am:  1 scoop of Cookies and Cream Ultimate Muscle Protein.  On my second bottle of water.  So far so good.

12:00 pm:  1 scoop of Chocolater UMP protein shake by Beverly International and bottle of water. 

2:00 pm:  1 scoop of Cookies and Cream Ultimate Muscle Protein with water and my 1 L-Carnitine.

4:00 pm:  1 scoop of Chocolate UMP protein Shake by Beverlywith my fifth bottle of water.   

6:00 pm: I’m taking 1 L-Carnitine,  3 cups of raw carrots, green peppers, celery with 4 oz of baked chicken, and 1/2 avocado and lettuce.  Total I have 4  1/2 cups of veggies and I put 1/2 lemon juice on it.  YUCK!   This is still not my favorite.

7:00 pm:  I’m going downstairs to excercise.  I’m drinking another bottle of water.  I’m almost ready to chill for the evening.

9:00 pm:  It’s time for me to go to bed.  It’s been a productive day for me.  I excercised for an hour but I didn’t run.  I kept getting shin pain.  I’m going to drink more water tomorrow and try to stretch more then try this running thing again. 

I hope you are all doing alright with your healthy lifestyle change.  This has been so hard for me.  I keep looking at all of these thin fit women and I have to be honest with you, a part of me really hates them.  I wish I was born into a family that had a rocking metabolism.  Those were the girls in high school that I just wanted to smack!  And honestly I still do.  But the one thing that all of this has shown me is that nothing that is worth achieving  is easy!  Anything worth having is worth working for!  Remember this.  If you have an off day then begin again.  I have had a few of those of late and I am here to tell you that I will NOT give up on my dream of being healthy.  I want to look back when I am in my 70’s and 80’s and say to myself, “I won!  I went up againt the battle of the bulge and I came out on top!  I made the decision to live a long, and healthy life and I achieved my goal!”

Good night everyone.  Dream big…

Laura Meyer