Live, from The Factory, a Muscle Girl progress report…

Okay, it’s not really live – that just sounds so much more dramatic. It is a progress report, though. Of sorts… It’s been quite a while since I announced that “Muscle Girl” was back in action, and yet I haven’t posted once since that earth-shattering proclamation! Kind of makes you think I’ve been slacking, doesn’t [...]

No HIIT, No Run… Just an Error.

Monday, I missed my HIIT session, I didn’t run, and in fact, the complete lack of cardio of any kind, especially on an interval day, is my first real error in this current cut. Frankly, not only was I swamped with obligations, but I was also in a state somewhere just this side of exhaustion. [...]

Tuesday. Wherein “Back Day” meets “Low-Carb Day”… and “HIIT”. Sigh.

Today in the gym, my nano quit. But even though I couldn’t clean a 45 pound bar, I didn’t. I have been cleaning 55 pounds fairly routinely lately, with the odd miss here and there, and one day recently, I even managed 60 pounds. But not today. I was working back and biceps, one of [...]

Where I’m heading. And a primer on body fat percentages…

Over the past ten months, I have gained almost fifteen pounds and while I don’t think most people would actually describe me as fat, I am, nonetheless, uncomfortable in my own skin. Not to mention, my clothes… those that I can still get into, that is. So the goal of my new program is to [...]

Diet 101, the professional version. Oh, and Leg Day.

I don’t normally weight train two days in a row, even for different body parts, but I made an exception today. And for a very good reason. Those of you who have been reading for a while know that since January, I have made three attempts at cutting on my own. And you will have [...]

Back Again. And “Back and Chest”. Tuesday @ Ultimate Fitness.

(Hey Mike: read the note at the end re: the elliptical. I’m in need of some advice.) I’m back in my native land once more – but you would never know it from the heat. We broke records today, hitting a high of 32.3 degrees Celsius (90 F). And tomorrow promises to be hotter still. [...]

Having it… and bringing it. Friday, cardio and core.

For the past couple of weeks, I have been easy on myself in the gym, recognizing that my stress level, my poor sleeping habits and my overall adjustment to life in Canada have taken a toll on me.  But this week, I have been feeling a little better with each passing day, and my workouts [...]

It’s been a long time since I rock and rolled…

… and almost as long since I worked out. Recent events have made it impossible for me to hit the gym since last Wednesday. Those same events have left me on the verge of exhaustion, but I decided that for my emotional health alone, I really needed to look past my tiredness and try to [...]

The Adventures of… Cranky Girl. Friday January 22 Workout.

After today’s session, I won’t be training with my cohorts for a while. Monday, I head to Canada and while there, my weight training will be done on my own. So I was doubly pleased that Jae made it in for a rare late-week workout – she doesn’t usually make our Friday sessions. My regular [...]

Wednesday Change-Up. January 20 Workout.

Today is traditionally leg day – but partner Jae was just a little bit stiff in the umm, hind section. The cause -  a prolonged scholastic session of serving the ball for both teams in kickball. And as I had a little bit of tummy trouble, the ever adaptable Michael changed up our workout and [...]