MUSCLE BUSTERS (closed group)

mszSHOGAN

Fellow Muscle Busters: we'll use this thread to check in with each other, and motivate when needed, and ensure our victory in the competition! :smokin:

Ok peoples, let's get ready to bust out our muscles and bust the fat away! I'm pumped, are you? :drinker:

Any specific plans you have for remaining in the competition? I'm working towards only consuming whole grains, and getting back to at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies a day for the eating aspect. As for exercise, my goal is *at least* 30 minutes of exercise a day - but would like to get in closer to an hour. This week marks my last week for the semester so I'm optimistic I can do this now that I'll have more free time to work with.

Best of luck in tomorrow's weigh-in! :flowerforyou:

runner915

We're teammates again. Hope we do better than we did last time! I think the Wednesday weigh-ins are going to go much better.

I started a marathon training plan so that is what basically all of my exercise is going to consist of.

I need to watch my sodium intake so I am going to try to stay under sodium even on the weekends.

mszSHOGAN

Are you still in the other comp? I finally got my sodium in check and don't have too many issues with it any more. My biggest problem is FAT! BLAH! Working on it though... Good luck with the training.

nisijam5

We're teammates again. Hope we do better than we did last time! I think the Wednesday weigh-ins are going to go much better.

I started a marathon training plan so that is what basically all of my exercise is going to consist of.

I need to watch my sodium intake so I am going to try to stay under sodium even on the weekends.

It's good to do some strength training at least twice a week if you can squeeze it in...it kind of boosts the metabolism

IsMollyReallyHungry

Hello Katie,

I do OK with eating M-Thu, but F-Sun are aweful. So I am hoping this contest gives me to motivation to eat better and more cleaner on the weekends also. I already exercise enough. Eating is my downfall right now and what I have been struggling with. I am hoping that know I will be eliminated if I slack will motivate me to stay on point F-Sun.

Have a good day all!

nisijam5

Mollie...that is the most motivating part of the contest...but as you continue and lose weight, it feels even better:drinker:

mamaturner

bump

faithikins

Yay back to my normal weigh in day. BRING IT ON!! Time to lose more fat!

brit1329

I'm getting ready to start month 2 of Insanity and apparently that's when a lot of people have seen the most results (here's hoping) I also am really going to try concentrating more on my diet and adding in more protein each day.

runner915

I love Insanity! I only made it through about 4 weeks of it though and then I hurt my back, so I never made it to the last like 4 DVDs.

and Mollie I hear you about the eating, the weekends are so awful for me. I end up eating out so much and drinking... :drinker: which is definitely a problem.

healthymomwannabe

Bump

Let's do this, team!!

mszSHOGAN

I have heard GREAT things about the Insanity workout, I'd to try it once I get through P90. I heard it's better than P90X, but I'm determined to finish this before I start something else....

nisijam5

Katie, there's a reason they call it insanity if you think about it....We have P90X, maybe I'll have to give that a try. It's just that I don't have the luxury of doing it everyday. I've heard the first 2 weeks are so hard to get through because every muscle is totally fatigued.:yawn:

I just realized there are 3 lushes on our team. Dang, I should have rigged it better:grumble:

mszSHOGAN

Yeah when you start your muscles are NOT used to it so it's difficult. I tend to not do it every day (it gets boring), but I do it more when it fits in to my schedule. Now that the sun comes up earlier I'd like to resume morning runs ~3 days/week.

mamaturner

Kim admittedly we have 4 (I don't think you included me in that count) I've been very bad since my health issues arose... even though I shouldn't....

I just finished the baileys in my coffee this morning.... gonna try and stay away from the kahlua.... but the damned absolut is in there and it's so nice out and stupid brisk now makes a arnold palmer type drink.. aaaaaahhhhhh

WILL POWER WILL POWER WILL POWER

mszSHOGAN

Kim admittedly we have 4 (I don't think you included me in that count) I've been very bad since my health issues arose... even though I shouldn't....

I just finished the baileys in my coffee this morning.... gonna try and stay away from the kahlua.... but the damned absolut is in there and it's so nice out and stupid brisk now makes a arnold palmer type drink.. aaaaaahhhhhh

WILL POWER WILL POWER WILL POWER

I'm surprised someone so far away knows what an Arnold Palmer is! :laugh: He's from right outside of Pittsburgh (in Latrobe). Brisk makes all sorts of yummy drinks now. Hubby buys them, I try to stay away.....:frown:

mamaturner

I love me a good arnold palmer n vodka with a lemon lol.... :ohwell: :blushing: I hadn't learned of them but a few years ago but they are pretty popular all the way out here lol. Otherwise I've heard 'em called a California Tea It's hard not to pour one now while I'm cooking/baking, nothing better than doin it with the music on and a drink to pull ya thru, lol

So far instead I've had half a banana and a 1/4 banana and lots of aqua! but ooooooooh it's callin!

nisijam5

Uh oh, the lush count is climbing....:bigsmile:

Jessica, if you are near Niles, IL...stone's throw from Chicago...you need to go to Minneli Bros. deli...the Italian sausage is to DIE for...also, great deli sandwiches with all the Italian meats...I can't wait to go back just for that....Gyros, go to Central gyros on Belmont and Central...I still have to get you the fondue place, the name eludes me

Oh, Molly is from Chicago as well...she may know of some places...I think I remember she's from Forest Lake or Forest Park

I bought some Carnation Esstentials breakfast drink that I think I might use as a base for smoothies...lots of fiber and vitamins...doesn't tatse too bad, high in carbs.

Anyway, I got my new SELF magazine and that really motivates me as well...lots of ideas in there...plus, exercise tips for the exercise ball....I can roll around on those while I watch TV

mszSHOGAN

Kim - I keep those Carnation Essentials on hand for when I get in a good workout and I'm not that hungry but have too many cals left over. I agree they're not bad. No chocolate milkshake, but they'll do. Never thought of using that as a smoothie base, good thought! :drinker:

nisijam5

Kim - I keep those Carnation Essentials on hand for when I get in a good workout and I'm not that hungry but have too many cals left over. I agree they're not bad. No chocolate milkshake, but they'll do. Never thought of using that as a smoothie base, good thought! :drinker:

They had a "recipe" for milk, ice and a banana....but, I am thinking raspberries would be really good, greek yogurt...IDK what else

faithikins

Ok let's do this. Adjusted settings to lower cals again to 1.5 lb loss a week :sad: Drinking only once a week is the plan for this lush. :grumble: This is going to be tough esp now it's getting into winter here and it's so hard to get out of bed to exercise. Switching it up to nights. Good luck everyone! :flowerforyou:

nisijam5

Ok let's do this. Adjusted settings to lower cals again to 1.5 lb loss a week :sad: Drinking only once a week is the plan for this lush. :grumble: This is going to be tough esp now it's getting into winter here and it's so hard to get out of bed to exercise. Switching it up to nights. Good luck everyone! :flowerforyou:

Don't go too low or you'll want to binge...maybe switch up weeks to "fool" the metabolism

I hear ya with the booze, I'm already regretting this competition...but, we're gonna kick the fatty's butts and then I'm coming after yours:bigsmile:

faithikins

:laugh: Where is 31 May in this comp? It will be my birthday and super lushy. I need immunity that week. :smokin:

nisijam5

:laugh: Where is 31 May in this comp? It will be my birthday and super lushy. I need immunity that week. :smokin:

Looks like it falls on a Wednesday....I think I have immunity set up for week 2...you might be OK since hopefully you will party after the weigh in

runner915

I may be getting a little lushy tonight.... There is a margarita tasting here. yum. At least today is only Thursday, I will have plenty of time to make up for it before next week's weigh-in.

But I checked the scale this morning and I know I shouldn't have because it drives me crazy when I check everyday, but I was down quite a bit. It kind of makes me want to not go out tonight because I want to stay at that number, and I'm going to be very annoyed if my weight goes back up next week. I need to practice some serious moderation tonight and over the weekend. That is the hardest thing to me. I feel like once I go out to eat, or to a cookout or something, I have zero control and will just eat like I haven't eaten in weeks. I can hardly even tell when I'm full these days. I just need to be more mindful this weekend about how much food I'm eating, and I need to slooow down at all of our family get togethers so that I'm not eliminated next week! So at the two mothers' day brunches I'm going to, and the baby shower I have on saturday day I am going to try to fill my plates up with veggies and fruit, and of course drink a lot of water.

Does anyone have exciting plans for the weekend?

nisijam5

I am working the whole weekend; so, nothing exciting for me.

Runner, don't know what to say about the all the outings...just do one plate with 1/2 veggies/fruit, 1/4 protein and 1/4 startch...2 to 3 bites of dessert and walk away...I say, enjoy the lushy night:drinker:

I just came down with horrible "cold" symptoms...might be good for weigh loss, bad for feeling like crap...you know how you lose so much from being sick and then start eating, I would hate to be eliminated for that in week 2. A weight gain would be terrible.

faithikins

I only have sat off so no exciting plans here, but that makes my cals easier to stay under if I am working. My biggest challenge will be being mindful of what I eat tomorrow. I should promise to do 30 mins of exercise once my hangover clears.

nisijam5

Faith, just burn the alcohol off....you've been sucessful losing weigh even while having some indulgences.

Team, you will be happy to know that I feel like cr@p today with this virus. So, I have decided not to celebrate the holiday with vast quantities of drinking and fun. I will stay home and recoup. Go team:drinker:

So, my weigh-in on next Wednesday will be post-virus, post-menstral, post-air travel and post-Chicago vacation. :sad: All I can say is that I better be able to drop at least 4 lbs. :grumble: Well, that's the goal anyway.

IsMollyReallyHungry

Hope you feel better Kim!

mamaturner

Wow Kim you must not be feeling well to not celebrate with tacos and margaritas! Hope you feel better, get lots of rest! And by the sounds of all the "post" everything I'm sure you'll have a loss! Lots of aqua!

Meanwhile I'm having a prob controlling the night time eating! I was a little better today which means tomorrow will be even better. Once I'm done working look out, it's getting nice out and hubs works nights which means all day long him, baby girl and I will be out and about!

Already started our grocery list for next week, LOTS of fruits and veggies and lean meats!

Oh and nothing super for the weekend... last day of work is Saturday, which will make an extra special sleeping in late Sunday!

nisijam5

Jessica, you know me too well...I bet your excited about the farmer's markets and all the goodies there