Muscle Masters (closed group)

faithikins

Muscle Masters: here we are!
Rjadams
Healthymomma
Nisijam5
HeatherShrinking
Faithikins
McFatteron
Ronbo123

Ron and Kim I expect you two to kick each other's butts this week :laugh:

4 lushes? in one group oh my. Great to have you all back and welcome to Robin this round

What is everyone's plans for the week to move the scale. I have had a yucky first day due to being hungover, but I am determined to redeem myself for the rest of the week Sunday roast at my besties will be a challenge. Going out to lunch Monday with a friend as well. I will make healthy smart choices and try to exercise daily.

Let's do this! We do not want a disadvantage for next week! :smokin:

I am hoping I stay in this challenge long enough to hit my goal weight! :bigsmile:

McFatterton

Hey all! I'm glad to be back in this competition! I was in the 1st round, then dropped out of the 2nd......but I'm back! :bigsmile:

My current workouts are Turbo Fire and C25k - I start Week 2 of Turbo Fire today and I'm in week 3 of C25k. I'm running a Turkey Trot with my sister, SIL and some of my sis's friends in VA on Thanksgiving. I did it 2 years ago......this year I want to be able to jog the whole thing!

I've been having plateau issues for the past 2-3 months, but I'm finally making progress. I'm thisclose to weighing in the 160's. I've NEVER seen the 160's on the scale - I'm really hoping to see that in the next couple of weeks.

Now, let's kick some *kitten*! :laugh:

nisijam5

Sara, the 160's are my goal as well...it's been about 4 years since I have seen them....I'll be doing the C25K as well

Faith, I was in the same boat as you yesterday, I think we all got our drink on with the upcoming comp. I was very, very lazy yesterday. There will be very limited alcohol unless I have earned it somehow. I think that it's called moderation. :ohwell:

Ron, will not be on within the next few days as he is going on a golf trip with some friends. He did the elliptical last night as he states that he's pretty determined.

Challenges: Sept. 15 thru 17th, I will be with lushy family for WI warrior dash. 3 nights of potentially dangerous alcohol filled nights.
Sept. 30th, my birthday which falls on a Friday which is also my weekend off
I need consistency!!!! One good week, one bad week doesn't cut in this game

rjadams

So I have seriously cleaned up myb eating this week and noooo alcohol. I am going to roller skate this afternoon for a couple of hours and on Saturday I plan to bike for a really long ride.

I am traveling for work all next week so I am challenging myself to take advantage of the no hubby time and to utilize the fitiness capacity of the hotels I am staying in. Eating will be a bit of a challenge but I will try to make smart choices.

Longer term I plan to join a gym when I get back from travel and spend 2 hours a day there instead of planted in front of the computer or TV. As soon as it cools down a bit I can get back on my dreadmill (it doesn't like summer so it will only work for about 20 minutes at a time until it gets back to the 50 degreees outside again)

Last year at this time I was about 148 so I know I can do it. I just have to stay focused.

I am determined!!!!

McFatterton

I am going to roller skate this afternoon for a couple of hours

Oh my gosh that sounds like so much fun! I haven't roller skated in FOREVER!!!

nisijam5

Roller skating would be fun!!! Less threatening than rollerblading. Hmmm, would be a nice Christmas present for me!!!

Sara, I know that you were working on increasing your protein. Have you ever added protein powder (or, is it, whey powder) to smoothies? I was thinking of doing that but needed some feedback. I already add 2 Tbsp of ground flax see for the omegas & fiber.

HeatherShrinking

My biggest obstacle will be just getting back to calculating everything. I was doing really great - almost lost 40 pounds and then tragedy hit and I gained it ALL back... in less than 1 year I yo-yo'd. :grumble:

So I just got to get used to tracking everything again and then I'll take it from there.

Tonight and this weekend is going to be rough. Starting today and through the weekend is our annual bracelet sale at my second job and it gets psycho busy. They cater in lunch because no one gets time to have a break. Usually it is Subway, so it won't be that bad as long as I stay away from the cookies.

Oh yeah, and water. There is this thing called water I used to drink all the time. I'm going to start doing that again...:drinker:

So I think we should kick the Butt Busters this week. :devil: They look easy to take out. At this point, I don't even think they have a thread started. mwahahahah! They are going down! (have I mentioned I love the trash talk?)

rjadams

Roller skating would be fun!!! Less threatening than rollerblading. Hmmm, would be a nice Christmas present for me!!!

Sara, I know that you were working on increasing your protein. Have you ever added protein powder (or, is it, whey powder) to smoothies? I was thinking of doing that but needed some feedback. I already add 2 Tbsp of ground flax see for the omegas & fiber.

Roller Derby makes a great pair of outdoor quads (thats what you call skates that aren't inline) I love to go to the trail where all the bikes and joggers go along a river. Its nicely paved and I can skate for miles.

I have replaced my dinner with a 2 scoop whey protein shake. about 250 cals depending on what fruit I mix it with. (36g of protein and really yummy. I eat a big healthy lunch and a healthy afternoon snack so this is working for me.

nisijam5

Thanks Robin, I think I will check them out. I actually had my roller skates from 1980 and sadly parted with them a few years ago. They were like Starsky and Hutch ankle skates. God, am I old?

Also, will add the protein to the shake as well. I know the extra fiber is supposed to be filling; but, wanted a protein source to go with it.

Gosh, I've been up since 4A dealing with stress and detox...I miss my drunken slumbers--but, know there will be great sleep tonight.

Ronbo is golfing this weekend with a bunch of guys, I hope that he does well. However, I do not want to be eliminated before him. I am kind of sad that he's on this team. So much pressure!!

rjadams

I am kind of sad that he's on this team. So much pressure!!

Not pressure, Motivation!!!!!

nisijam5

I am kind of sad that he's on this team. So much pressure!!

Not pressure, Motivation!!!!!

Ha, ha....he's a gooooood guy!!!

McFatterton

Sara, I know that you were working on increasing your protein. Have you ever added protein powder (or, is it, whey powder) to smoothies? I was thinking of doing that but needed some feedback. I already add 2 Tbsp of ground flax see for the omegas & fiber.

Yeah, I make a protein shake after most of my workouts. I usually do 1 cup almond milk (sometimes chocolate, sometimes regular), 1-2 scoops protein powder (really depends on how much protein I'll be eating that day), a frozen banana (seriously, this is key - it makes the shake like a milkshake. AMAZING!), 2 tbsp ground flax seed, and sometimes 1 tbsp of natural pb.

Really, you have to try it with a frozen banana!

nisijam5

What's the benefit of almond milk vs regular milk?? Carbs?

McFatterton

What's the benefit of almond milk vs regular milk?? Carbs?

To be honest, I don't really know. I just wanted to try it and it's really good. It doesn't have the protein like regular milk has, but I do think it's lower in carbs. I also like it because it's a little thicker (I normally drink skim) so it gives the protein shakes a little more substance I think.

nisijam5

It is vegan? Do almonds really have milk?

McFatterton

It is vegan. It says it contains more calcium than regular milk and it's only 60 cals per 8 oz.

How you milk an almond though, I am unsure of. :huh:

nisijam5

Ya, vegan is what I was thinking...so it probably has less carbs/sugars as well...maybe I will give it a try

nisijam5

Talked to Ron this morning while on his golf trip. I guess the guys ordered tons of pizza last night and Ron only ate 3 squares and said he just walked away.

We are going to ROCK this weigh in!!!

faithikins

I need a kick in the *kitten*. I've been feeling stressed, no sleep and all I can think of is a bottle of wine after work. :sad:

rjadams

I really wanted a drink tonight but I got on the scale to see how I was doing (even with an afternoon weight) I am down almost 5 pounds. ( I told you I was bloated at the weigh in) That fact alone kept me from deviating from my plan so no drinking and sticking to the protein shake for dinner. I can do this. I may weigh in early and call it good since I will be traveling all week.

nisijam5

Faith, the lush monster is rearing it's ugly head here too...

Robin, I weighed in at 181 on Wednesday...today, I was 176.8....so happy!!! But, I don't know if it's enough to stop me.

faithikins

Wow you guys are kicking butt, keep it up! I am down about 3 pounds and not far off my final weigh in weight from last comp this morning. I need to make sure I'm working off any high cal meals I have, and keep it off for weigh in!

nisijam5

I think we will rock this week...the lushes are detoxing...well, kind of, in a way

faithikins

I think we will rock it this week too! Due to only having 1 bottle of wine last night I have no hangover, and plan to bust my butt on the treadmill in about half hr. Defs going to try a dry week next week I think. Or at least a lot less than this week. :laugh:

nisijam5

I was somewhat conservative last night...measured out the vodka with lots of ice, soda water and a splash of pomegranite & lime....hugh glass and very diluted....I am going to work at 7P soon and will return at midnight...so, I will probs not have anything.

This week will be very hard. Going to warrior dash in WI with my lushy sisters, lushy cousins and just plain lushy friends. 3 nights!!! However, I am going to meet Jessica (MamaTurner) from another team there. It should balance out the teams then!!!

McFatterton

This week will be very hard. Going to warrior dash in WI with my lushy sisters, lushy cousins and just plain lushy friends. 3 nights!!! However, I am going to meet Jessica (MamaTurner) from another team there. It should balance out the teams then!!!

SOOOO jealous! You guys are going to have so much fun!!!

nisijam5

Hey all,

I worked overnights last night which means that I was a good girl on a Saturday night. I am seriously slacking on exercise...just so exhausted and not really motivated to get out there. But, my lushhiness has been well under control, according to my standards.

McFatterton

Took yesterday as a much needed rest day from exercise....had my hubby's company picnic and ate pretty well. I'm a sucker for potato salad and had some of that.....and some fresh strawberry pie :bigsmile: BUT, according to my guesstimates, I was still (barely) under my calories for the day. Score! Got in a good workout today and we're headed to a friend's suprise b-day party tonight. I have plenty of calories, but I'm not too worried because I'm guessing that there won't be very many vegetarian options, so I won't be too tempted. I made an Israeli Couscous salad with lots of veggies to take with us so I know I'll have at least something to eat.

Starting tomorrow I'm going to try zig-zagging my calories. I've been in the 170's for far too long. I'll lose a pound or two and then be stuck for a month. I'm starting to get really frustrated so I need to try something. Have/do any of you zig-zag(ged)?

Hope you're having a great weekend!

nisijam5

This is not based on science; but, I believe in the concept of zigzaging calories...kind of like when you do the same exercise all the time and the body adapts to conserve energy.

Maybe cals are too low for you...I read in Self magazine that you should be at 1600 cals/day to lose weight....2000 to maintain...they stated that 1200 is too low...If I am at 1200 then I binge eat after a few days, it's just not enough...I've adjusted to 1550 for MFP

nisijam5

protein powder that my son had....DISGUSTING...plus, it was chock full of calories, his must be a body/weight gain powder which I obviously do not need. :grumble:

rjadams

I like Designer Whey. Lots of different flavors not a lot of calories and I think it tastes good. (Not to pricey either.)