REDuction + GreenMAG Log

[kimlin85]

I've had it before. It is sooo good. Kinda reminds me of blueberry cheesecake. I thought about getting it but it's pretty high in fat and carbs isn't it?

yeah it is. i see nothing wrong w/carbs, especially when you first wake up in the morning. high glycemic carbs are good when u get up and after you work out so the carbs arent a big deal. also as far as the fat goes, its supposed to be some different kind of fat, where i think it says 80% isn't stored.

i think if you took two scoops at a time more than once a day it could be bad. i only have one scoop first thing in the morning, and barely a half scoop mixed into my cottage cheese for added flavor/protein. i would not recommend it for post workout or before bed.

[bull.dogz]

That's what I was thinking of doing, just having it first thing in the morning. Right now I'm liking the Golden Finish for pwo.

[headinahole]

workout:
bench, 85 lbs, 5x4
weighted dips, 25 lbs, 3x6 (PR)
incline DB press, 30s, 3x8

chest/tricep day was awesome. my bench felt great, next week i should finally be able to hit 5x5. the dips felt suprisingly good, im confident i can do more next week as well. i've also never hit 3x8 on incline after doing flat bench and dips beforehand, so that was kick ass as well. i need to buy 35 lb DBs this week. bulldogz im coming after your benching numbers!!

food may or may not be great today... im going to the casino to watch my brother's boxing match. ill do my best not to eat anything horrific, but no promises!

i weighed in at 115 today, but when i look in the mirror i can visably see more definition. my arms look a lot better, and i can see more cuts on the sides of my abs. the bottom of my abs still have fat on them, but it looks like its gone down quite a bit. i have a week and a half left of reduction, i dont give a crap about my weight as long as i lose bodyfat. fingers crossed.

Good to see things picked up for you! Physical results>scale anyday of the week, put that scale under your car at night so when you leave for work in the morning you'll forget and run it over.

[kimlin85]

That's what I was thinking of doing, just having it first thing in the morning. Right now I'm liking the Golden Finish for pwo.

GFH seems very well put together, i just wasn't a fan of the taste. i also didn't like the taste of the lemonade PW, but my workout was pretty awesome that day. i could feel more energy after taking it.

[kimlin85]

workout:
jogged/ran 2 miles

food:
AM reduction w/coffee
oatmeal + 1 scoop MM
1/2 scoop GM
whole grain english muffin w/natty pb
leftover 5oz chicken, zucchini, tomato, onion, mrs dash marinade
1/2 cup cottage cheese w/ 1/3 scoop MM, blueberries
5oz grilled chicken, salad, unsalted sunflower seeds, organic light dressing
3/4 scoop ON casein, water
PM reduction

maybe a few almonds if i get hungry between meals.

i sweated my ass off running today, felt pretty nice. theres a pretty big difference in when you time reduction and eating.

[kimlin85]

Weekly stats update:
weight: 115.5 lbs
bodyfat %: 19%
noticeable differences: i can clearly see/feel changes. pictures don't quite show the change, i wish i took measurements before i started. i think you can kinda see better definition in my stomach (my problem area). anyways i took a progress picture one week early because when i finish this cycle of reduction i may be holding onto extra water weight from that "time of the month." once that subsides i'll add final pictures. you tell me if you can see it working:

[bull.dogz]

I think your waist looks slimmer.

[kimlin85]

workout:
chin-ups, 3x9
decline crunches, 5x12
decline russian twists, 10 lb plate, 3x10
hanging leg raises, 3x8

food:
am reduction
oatmeal and mm
pwo shake
1/2 scoop gm
muffin and natty pb
cheat lunch, half chicken wrap w/some ranch dressing, bacon, pecans, peppers, some chips & salsa, small salad w/white beans, tomato, goat cheese, basamic. 2 thin ass bread stick things. i know, terrible.
8oz lean beef, 1/2 cup cooked spinach
PM reduction

overall i ate bad today. my lunch made me full so it screwed up the rest of the day's meal timing. no excuses.

[kimlin85]

workout:
squats, 125 lbs, 4x4 (PR)
DB lunges, 30s, 3x7
calf raises, 110 lbs, 3x10

legs are destroyed today.

food:
AM reduction
oatmeal and mm
usual pwo shake
1/2 scoop gm
small ww bagel w/natty almond butter
8oz lean beef, 1/2 cup black rice
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese, 1/2 scoop mm, blueberries
5oz grilled chicken breast, 2/3 cup frozen veggies
1 scoop ON casein
PM reduction

[kimlin85]

workout:
2-3 mile walk outside (legs are kinda sore)

food:
AM reduction
coffee w/skim, oatmeal and MM
1/2 scoop GM
1 boca patty and 4 egg whites, hot sauce on top
1/2 can of tuna w/light balsamic dressing, 1/2 cup black rice
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese w/ 1/2 scoop mm, blueberries
cheat dinner, chicken & broccoli w/brown sauce and brown rice,maybe wonton soup (nice chinese restaurant, i'll try to keep the portions small)
1 scoop ON casein in water
PM reduction

measured my bf% today, its down to 18.4%. i measured it about 20 times on both sides of my stomach, consistently read 9mm on the calipers. im pretty shocked, im retaining water right now so i figured it wouldn't have gone down. another thing i've been noticing is increased vascularity. i see veins that i've never seen before on my hands and arms. only 5 days left of reduction, but if it was over now i'd be satisfied with the results ive seen.

[kimlin85]

i got a new bikini yesterday, tried it on this morning. i must say in the past month my body has changed quite a bit, in a good way. im pretty shocked at how i look. this is probably the first time since 2005 where im truly comfortable showing myself by the pool in a bikini. also i never thought i'd be in the 18%s for bodyfat in such a short time. so far im happy with 3 out of the 3 CL products i've bought. when i finalize my next order im going to give something else a shot, most likely GG.

[bull.dogz]

Too Cool!!

[kimlin85]

workout:
bench, 85 lbs, 5x5 YESSS
weighted dips, 25 lb plate, 3x7,7,6
incline db press, 30s, 3x8
one handed overhead tricep extension, 10 lbs, 3x8

maybe a 2 mile walk tonight if it doesn't storm again...

lifting kicked ass today. FINALLY hit 5x5 on bench w/85 lbs. felt good, i like taking GM pre-workout. im going to start doing that but w/only 6-8oz of water.

food:
AM reduction
oatmeal and MM
1/2 scoop GM
pwo shake
lunch at bertuccis, 1/2 roll w/olive oil, salad w/balsamic & chicken breast, tomato, mozzarella (i didn't eat most of the cheese)
1/2 cup rice w/ 4 egg whites scrambled, hot sauce
4oz salmon w/dill, salad w/ unsalted sunflower seeds & light organic dressing
1 scoop ON casein
PM reduction

[kimlin85]

workout:
deadlifts, 130 lbs, 5x5
wide grip pullups, 3x6
bent rows, 65 lbs, 3x7
hammer DB curls, 25 lbs, 3x4

food:
AM reduction
oats & mm
1/2 scoop gm
pwo shake
small whole grain bagel w/almond butter
salad w/grilled chicken breast, balsamic, tomatos, fresh mozzarella, onion
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese, 1/2 scoop mm, blueberries
4oz salmon, salad w/unsalted sunflower seeds & organic light dressing
1 scoop ON casein
PM reduction

[bull.dogz]

hammer DB curls, 25 lbs, 3x4

Dang girl!!