Posts by morganbclaw

Original Post by eddiepotter:

I feel a little weird when people say squats for abs…I’ve been working out for years, and I know I do tighten my abs for squats, but it is by far not the best workout for abs, and usually I have much better abs than the people who argue that squats and deadlifts are the  “it” thing for abs.  

 

My ab routine is quite simple, and I do this about 4 times a week.

I get on the little v shaped oblique bench, and I do oblique’s with a 35-45lb weight in hand. Only 3 sets of 13

Then I do cable crunches…I get on my knees, and hold the ropes, and pull down in a reverse crunching motion…4 sets of 14 @ 150LB

In between each cable crunch set, I get on the stability ball, and I hold a 45lb plate on my stomach, and bang out about 15 crunches

After this, I get a 15lb medicine ball, and hold it in my hand while I rotate side to side.

Then I get on the stability ball once more, and bang out as much as I can till I can’t do anymore.

Then stretch my abs…..everything that I do here for my abs is to get the pop effect – bigger abs!!!

like u said, this is good for bigger abs but most women don't want that look, they want tight flat abs.. for that I think exercises where you hold the abs in are more effective and also diet is key, more so than the workouts.

I don't think you are supposed to pack down anything when you measure it.. it def gives you more than a serving if you do it that way.

Original Post by sealion311:

these. are. the. worst. food. ever.

in my opinion that is lol

agreed!  These are nasty and they smell sooooo bad when cooked.  Ew.  They sound too good to be true and they are, lol.  To each their own though, enjoy :)

omg I just made this martha stewart recepie for my roomates and they loved it, it was really good and healthy.  I made a few alterations.. I used whole wheat barilla pasta, cottage cheese instead of ricotta, non fat cheddar.. and I added sauted spinach, onions, green onions and bell pepper.  You could add any veggies you want really.  The butternut squash makes this so creamy and good for you!   enjoy :)

http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/macaroni- and-cheese-with-butternut-squash?rsc=also_try

I am 5'8, 130 lbs, size 2... if they stop carrying my size I'll be pissed.

Its supply and demand, stores want to make money so they wouldn't carry clothes that didn't sell.  

you said you live in a dorm.. do you/can you go to the dining hall in the morning?

Do you have a microwave/fridge?

I eat egg whites and whole wheat english muffins every day for bfast.. u can cook the egg white in the microwave.

Dried fruit and nuts are something easy to munch on on the way to class

apple and peanut butter would be convenient too

You said you don't like dairy, how about one of those soy yogurts with some fruit and cereal mixed in?

At least switch the cereal up for some variety... I love kashi go lean, tons of protein and fiber keeps you full forever.  

this is why I don't bake, lol.  Have to know your own limits :)

I eat baked sweet potato fries all the time instead of french fries... yum-o

I agree with GI jane and have had similar experiences.   When I eat whole, clean, low GI foods I feel much more satisfied off of less calories.  Think about  it, 1800 cals of cookies for the day v. 1800 cals of lean protiens, veggies and whole grains.  You get a lot more "bang for your buck" so to speak when you eat these kinds of foods.

omg 700 cals is a huge dinner!  I WISH I could eat that much, lol.  I would probably do brown rice black beans and cheddar cheese.. a huge bowl of it.  Yum.