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I also work full time and have a family to look after so time and getting to a gym was very restricted and I love that I can do my weights at home (sometimes in my PJ’s in the morning!!!!)- that has worked so well for me…to the point my hubby is considering converting the garage to a mini gym!!!

So…..I extend my gratitude and thanks for your excellent product and service provided by idealbodiesonline. I have not only completed a 12 week programme with wonderful results but have gained a new lifestyle that I intend to continue forever.

Thank you MM, you did a splendid job!  (I will keep you anonymous!)

Thanks so much to Kimmy and Stefanie (what  lovely messages you both wrote me).  Stef, maybe you need your plan tweaked.  Adrenals and thryoid are closely linked so I’m sure it has something to do with those.  Damien is going well thank you for asking.

Kimmy, the Gold Coast trip is weekend of October 18 if you want to come!  I hope things are ok, yes you are superwoman but maybe it’s time you slowed down a litte   Things can wait you know

Now let’s see, today, what did I get up to.  I had a very flat feeling day yesterday, I didn’t train or do cardio.  I slept in until 8am today, that has been unheard of for me recently – it’s more like 4am, on a regular basis.  So by the time I had my beloved morning coffee and sat down and checked and answered emails, had breakfast, etc, it was nearly lunchtime by the time I got to the gym.  How much do I love this program I am doing!  I’m up to week 3 so the sets are increasing and it’s getting tough.  Hamstrings/glutes/lower back today – this is my workout – try it, guarantee you will be sore for days.

Alternating back/forward lunge with DB – 6 sets of 5 reps (5 reps back/forward each leg) – 12.5kg and 10kg

Single Leg Romanian Deadlift – 5 sets of 6 reps – 17.5kg for 3 sets, 15kg for 2 sets (I am getting so good at these, my core strength has increased out of sight)

Then, the next 3 exercises are set up as a tri set, with a rest after the 3rd exercise:

BB Seated Good Morning - 15 reps

Bridge into Hamstring Curl and 3 second hold, on Swiss Ball (might sound easy, try it).  As many reps as possible.  The trick is lifting your hips and holding at the top portion of the movement.

DB Swing – you squat explosively while swinging (controlled) a (12.5kg) DB, for 30 seconds.  Great ham/glute (and core) exercise.

You do this tri set 3 x through.

Followed with my ab routine:

Ab wheel rollouts on knees, up in standing

Plank hold – feet on bench, forearms on ball

Hanging knee raise (knees only slightly bent)

Cable chop

Side Plank

Mountain Climbers

Normally I do two circuits but was buggered and just did the one.  I was going to do some cardio as well this afternoon but instead I wrote a program, and got caught up on some work instead.  I think it is a good idea to get in front this week, as I will be off Friday, Saturday and part of Sunday.

We are going to watch North Melbourne spank Port Adelaide on Saturday at the G.  Haven’t been to the footy for ages!

Now, I’m due for a new program on Monday – Carter is writing me something to fit with my more ‘balanced’ lifestyle!  I am happy to keep going with this training program though as I love it.  Going to train tomorrow as well, as I want to get this workout in before the new one comes:

Bodyweight Triceps Dips (real ones, not on a bench)

DB Alternating Biceps Curls

Then a giant set:

BB Corner Press

BB Corner Row

Thrusters – squat with shoulder press

DB Iron Cross – squat with rear delt fly

DB Renegade Row

T Push Up

Carter actually states in my notes that it’s quite likely I’ll want to VOMIT during/after this workout.  I haven’t gone that far but let me say I end up sprawled out on the floor, my heart rate getting up to about 160, after failing on my last couple of T Push Ups.

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Who says it’s not for older people’!  We had a 69 years young lady join up this week.  I look forward to helping Barbara on the road to better health and fitness over the next 12 weeks.

We’ve had Dee, a world masters competitor, breaking swimming records left right and centre since she started incorporating resistance training into her regime.

We have Liz finishing very soon who has lost a remarkable amount of weight in 12 weeks.  We actually had to check with her to see if it wasn’t a typo.  I can’t wait to see her photos.

Tanya and Micaela just completed 12 weeks, both looking like they could definitely continue on and get up on stage if they so desired!  I’ve put these photos up in our Gallery.

Ok, well I think I might jump into bed and start reading one of my novels.  I hope everyone is having a sensational weekend!  It’s good to see the days are getting longer but I’m hanging out for a warm day…soon, surely!