Body Assessment #7: Lindsey
August 15, 2008 by Valerie Waters
Name: Lindsey
Age: 25
Goals: Reduce body fat, look more lean
Exercise/diet history: I played soccer in college and continue to play on 2 teams (Monday’s and Sunday’s). I also do circuit training with my trainer twice per week (Tues, Thurs) and take my dogs for 45 minute walks at least 4 days per week. In terms of diet, I used to only eat 3 meals per day, but now I eat 5-6 small meals per day and tried to cut carbs for dinner at least a few times per week. I’m trying to eat more protein and I’m also taking CUUR because I think I retain a lot of water.
Other info: When I travel for work, I find it hard to get in my exercise because I am tired or crunched on time. I want to stay strong so I can play soccer but I want to look lean so I can feel better in business suits and dresses at social events
i think you look amazing!!!!!!
Lindsey, wow you look great! Kudos to you for wanting to continue and ‘fine tune’…lots of great tips Val–learning a lot just from listening to all these assessments. Thx.
Knowledge is Power!
Val - These assessments are great! I have a question though: I am currently doing your RCR program and I am about to start phase 2 (weeks 4-6). In Lindsey’s assessment, you recommend avoiding weighted abdominal exercises to avoid bulking. Similarly, you recommended avoiding weighted step-ups to avoid lower body bulking. I noticed that phase 2 includes some of these exercises so I am wondering when one should add weight versus performing the exercises without weight.
Thanks!
P.S. I love, love, love RCR!!
Lindsay, you look awesome!
Lindsay - Like everyone else, I think you look great already!
Anybody else noticing the common theme - all of us have these supersonic legs, and Valerie’s the first to come out , that I’ve noticed, on the fitness scente and state that women CAN over bulk…I for one, feel relieved of the self imposed pressure and PAIN of always upping the poundage!
I second the question - should we substitute the lunges, squats, plie’s in RCR for different exercises?
But Lindsay, you look awesome, but congrats to you at wanting to preserve your beautiful fitness and leanness as you get older.
Blessings,
Michelle
She’ll be back in town tonight.. I”ll make sure she gets to your questions
Hi Yannik,
If you are trying to reduce the muscle in your thign then I would not add the weights to the step ups in phase 2 of RCR. It is kind of hard to write a book for every person. I was going with the assumption the most people would benefit from adding some weight. You do still want to progress and add shape. However, I will repeat this, if you have a lot of muscle from your previous training or from sports when you were young then you might want to back off with adding weight. Now some people like a more athletic leg and that is good too (I actually fall in this catagory). In that case they could go a little heavier. Val
Val - Thank you so much for answering my question! I decided to use the weights for the lower body exercises to challenge myself and add shape. I have done both workouts in phase 2 now and they are amazing!