2 week challenge
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Aschief- I am curious do you eat yogurt or any dairy? I saw you said not cheese. Also you said brown rice and quiona are ok, but how about whole grain pasta? For your vegetables do you eat frozen occasionally? Sometimes it hard to get fresh produce all the time. And one final question
Do you consider any fruit a complex carb, or is it only certain fruits? I know some are high in sugar. Thanks!
Because I am on competition training I am not eating any dairy - but when I am not, and just Eatling Clean, I was eating yogurt once a day. Also you will notice in the Eat Clean cookbooks that they use "yogurt cheese" (they show you how to make it) or a small bit of goat cheese because it's not processed as well. Also yes I have a 1/2 cup of fruit with meals 1 & 2 - if I make oatmeal pancakes its usually banana, but I also like oranges, pineapple, etc. -some fruits are high in sugars, but that is why you only eat half a cup (which is like 1/2 a banana for example). In terms of pasta - I use brown rice pasta as its not processed - whole grain pasta still contains flour which is not a "clean" food. That being said there are recipes in the Clean Eating book that have whole grain pasta, or even wraps wtih whole grain tortillas - so its more just limiting your intake. And yes I also eat frozen veggies, if you look at a bag you will notice that the ingredients say just the vegetables therefore its still clean and you don't have to worry about them going bad
In terms of spices I use pretty much anything that isn't made with a lot of salt or chemicals - Mrs. Dash spices are good cause they are salt free, as well I order spices from Epicure which is all natural. and I use natural honey or pure maple syrup as a sweetener.0 -
I'm also curious, if only YOU are "eating clean" in your household, or if you are subjecting all of your family members to this plan?
Beeps - I don't have kids, but my fiance eats clean for the most part - If we are having pasta then i might make myself brown rice noodles and him whole grain - or he might use different sauces or spices than I do - and obviously he would eat more
The eating is definitely more strict while in competition training, but befor this past week when I was just Eating Clean, we both agreed that when we have kids this is the lifestyle we will bring them up in, yes it requires more planning, but its definitely doable and something we want to incorporate into our life longterm - yes there might be more "treat meals" when it comes to kids, but I still think its doable and to be honest, I wish my parents would have done something like this with me, then I would have been better educated, earlier on nutrition and fitness.0 -
Thanks Ascheif for your response
I think I really do pretty well with the cleaning eating, though obviously not completely. I think every week I am going to try to make a small change to get closer to being 90% clean....I mean a girl does need her wine a an chocolate occasionally
So next week I am going to try making your oatmeal pancakes and substituting them in for my breakfast instead of my usual protein bar and fruit. The next week I will substitute a hard-boiled egg and half an apple for my mid morning snack rather than my usual string cheese.0 -
for the two weeks before Mexico I am going to try carb cycling so I need ideas for low-carb meal days, if anyone has suggestions!
chloe, those sound like good, manageable goals, small changes are more manageable for most of us!0 -
Thanks, AScheif....your commitment is really admirable!
Amy - I'm not sure what "carb cycling" is....0 -
Well....drum roll, please....I stepped on the scale today!
YIKES!
Scary to do when weight-training....but, I am DOWN. That's right, I lost 2.8 lbs. this month.
Now, I know it isn't a whole lot. But, I said that I would be happy losing 0.5 lbs a week and, well, that's exactly about what I did! And, frankly, I was prepared for a weight GAIN because of all the weight-training ('cause that's what everyone says...).
So, that's good. I am smiling from ear-to-ear today....because, although I'm not "weighing" myself anymore, I was pretty nervous stepping on the scale today. My husband is gonna take the photos tonight and the measurements and then I've met my obligations for these fitness challenges for this month. The next time I have to do this is the day before I go to Hawaii and, hell ya, I'd better be down another 2 lbs and a gazillion more inches!!
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Congrats, Beeps, that is great, right on target and keep it up for Hawaii!
So carb cycling, on the Eason plan is three days of low-carb (65 grams) one day high-carbs (165 grams).
from the website:
Here's the theory: Because carbs are the body's preferred source of fuel, cycling those carbs - eating lower amounts some days, higher amounts other days - confuses the body by not giving it a constant and dependable fuel source. When we reduce the intake of carbs on lower carb days, we'll replace those calories with protein and healthy fats. That way you'll have an adequate number of calories and maintain as much muscle as possible as you continue to exercise.0 -
hmmmmm, so if you have chicken with a salad, does that amount to "low-carb"?? Or, because the salad is carbs, is that NOT low-carb??
When I'm trying to DECREASE my (bad) carbs, I just eliminate bread, rice, pasta from my nutrition. (kinda like right now, lol)
But, I don't think this is the Eason plan.
PS - I just reviewed the "what type of body would you like to have" thread here and, I have to say, I think Jamie Eason IS the type of body I want to have!!0 -
Beeps this awesome keep it up!!
Amy - I am not if these woud work, but I am on a big salad kick right now... my favorite is 3oz of flaked tuna, 1/4 avocado, 1 tomato, and 1-2 cups of lettuce with balsamic vinegar for dressing - the avocado gives you the healthy fats that you need for that meal too which is great! I also suggest taking salmon oil capsules wtih the meals that you may not be getting those healthy fats - I take 2 with every meal, unless I substitute it for Avocado or 1 tsp or more of olive oil.
Another things is a healthy take on spaghetti - ground turkey or chicken with tomato sauce (I make my own) and use spaghetti squash instead of noodles!0 -
I love fresh avocado! Love it! It isn't one of the toppings at my salad bar, unfortunately.
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chicken and salad is low carb. I am def. gonna try spaghetti squash-I have never tried it but I think it would be really good. I want to do chicken lettuce wraps too.0
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Amy let me know if you find a good recipe for lettuce wraps! That's such a good idea!!
Chloe- yours goals are amazing! short term and one thing at a time is the key to success! -which is why we have this 2 week thread I am also going to do hard boiled eggs as well - i will just not eat the yolk part
Well I am almost done Week 1 of competition training, (only 15 weeks left lol!) and although I am so sore i cam barely move and definitely looking forward to a reward meal Saturday, I am really happy about this week - I stuck to the plan 100% and I already notice the difference in my energy levels - despite getting up at 430 to work out!
Hope you all accomplished what you wanted to this week! - we have one more day then the weekend! Yay!!0 -
Ascheif- Do you not eat the yolk because its not clean? or the added cholesterol? or do you just not like the yolk? Just curious 0
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Good for you, AScheif....being "on-plan" is certainly key!
My tendon on the right side behind my right knee is sore, today. My husband thinks I'm overtraining on the HIIT. So, today I think I won't do any and will just warm-up and do stretching, instead.
In other "good" news, I became an aunty (again!), yesterday! My brother and his wife had their 2nd child, another boy. So, I know that, after our kids ice hockey and basketball on Family Day Weekend this month, we'll be traveling to meet the new baby (and to give their first child his birthday presents - he turns 2 Feb. 11!)0 -
congrats, Auntie Beeps (again:), your brother and his wife have something going on about 9 months before now
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I did not do the HIIT last night, either, there just wasn't time. Lots of jumping rope and active rest sets. My jump rope time improved quickly, it's probably the HIIT because jumping rope for one minute used to be hard but now it is ok, it does actually seem like rest compared to lifting!
My friend had a lettuce wrap recipe that tasted just like PF Chang's, she said it was from her mom's South beach diet cookbook but I can't find it. It was made with ground chicken breast.
Morning is not off to a great start, someone brought german chocolate cake and it's like, how I can refuse that?0 -
Hi All!
Beeps - congrats!! That is super exciting. No reason to push yourself if your body hurts like that. You are working hard and recovery is important too! (That's what Lou says, anyways). Did you get a chance to do measurements??
Amy - don't worry about one piece of cake. It's one piece of cake! Just make the rest of the day great. I have trouble remembering that sometimes, too. Like how can I possible have a good day if I eat this one thing??? When really, our diets are summations of choices, not defined by a single one. Example: you ate terribly all day then had some spinach would that make it a good day? no! So german chocolate cake does not a bad day make.
Chloe - I think your plan is great too! I should need about how I can do something similar...
Ashief - congrats on one week down!
As for me, eating is going well this week. One more day of training tomorrow. Already the weekend eating events begin with getting together with mom and aunts today after work, followed by a reception and BBQ tomorrow, a friends going away party over basketball at a bar Saturday, and the Superbowl Sunday. YIKE. I need to figure out how I am going to tackle these occasions. I am going to be in DC next Tuesday - Sunday so I already have a less than optimal week coming up and I need to try to have some semblance of discipline this weekend!
Also, I posted in group about doing a thermometer jeans challenge is anyone is interested...0 -
Amy, you look fantastic! Glad the photo shoot went well. I did boudouir pics last fall and gave them to hubby for Christmas. Although they looked nice I would like to do it again and show a little more skin. These were a little too tame
Anyways, I have struggled so far this year as I usually do in the winter. It's hard to get motivated in the cold, but I am reining in the diet and have been doing some running. Although I despise running and much prefer aerobics I can't beat the calorie burn I get from running. It always make me skinny. Now I just need to get back into lifting.0 -
Ascheif- Do you not eat the yolk because its not clean? or the added cholesterol? or do you just not like the yolk? Just curious
It's not good for you and doesnt provide any good nutrional value above the egg whites.0 -
I did take measurements, chu. The results are "mixed":
1. I lost off my natural waist. Well, okay, that's very nice. But I gained the same amount on my abdomen??? So, I'm trusting that, because I ate restaurant food the night before measuring that it was just water retention (due to salt intake), but, who knows??
2. I gained across the bust, but lost under the bust. Um....again, WEIRD! Because, my teeny-tiny boobies are quickly disappearing so, I can only chalk it up to gaining some breadth in my back. There ain't no cuppage increase happening, I'll tell you that!!!!! (dammit....)
3. I lost in the hips. Not much. But since hips/thighs are where I REALLY have the fat to lose, I'm MOST happy about this.
4. I lost at mid-thigh, but not at top of thigh. What-evah!
5. My bicep is biggah....LIKE.0 -
Well, Abigail, I wish I had more tame shots, but oh well, if you're going to do it, go big, right?
Beeps, sounds promising. When you are not very big to start you're going to gain some inches of muscle right?
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Soooooooooo, I just had a 30-minute conversation, today, with a colleague here at work that used to be a competitive bodybuilder (in New Brunswick)!
It was *enlightening*, to say the least.
I think I can *officially* scratch this OFF my 2012 list.
This sort of training is NO JOKE. So, even if I *think* I want it, in my brain, it isn't there for me in my heart. I cannot take (make?) the time to train. My career takes up about 11 hours a day and my family gets a whopping 2. My exercise takes up 2 and that leaves 9 for commuting and sleeping.
So, I'm a little bummed, but not too much. Reading all the "eating" stuff that AScheif posts (all of which was verified by my colleague, by the way!!) - I don't have the gumption to do that.
I need to replace this goal with something more achievable. Maybe I'll just aim for a 2-pack or a 4-pack and see how far that gets me.0 -
beeps, another lesson in managing expectations? I always need those, still, it's hard so I understand if you need to take a mourning period.
at the moment, I am lazy and good for nothing.
On a separate note, I live in Denver and they are predicting a snowstorm of the season, so, fingers crossed for a snow day tomorrow!0 -
Happy Friday!
Amy - did you get your snowday??? We just have buckets of rain here!
Beeps - I totally know what you mean. I don't really have the heart to become a competitive figure athlete, even if I thought I wanted it (which I don't really...I tend to like the leaner/slightly less muscular look as a personal preference for myself). Either way, I don't have the time, discipline or energy to do it! So way to go Ascheif and others taking that journey!
Jen - it's vacation time, right?!?! ENJOY!!! Rock that amazing body!
As for me, got my work out in morning (even though I had pizza last night...Bad Kate, at least I limited intake). I was really happy with my progress. Once again progressed on every lift (included 12x95 lbs squats, going below parallel). I just need to watch my nutrition over the weekend 0 -
I hope you have a fabulous time, jeno - for SURE!!
chu, that's VERY NICE progression!! Good for you.
asjerven - I'll take my moment of mourning and then, move on. Life's too short not to like what you're doing and to aim for all sorts of personal developments!0 -
I'm not going to work-out today. That took SOME mental gymnastics to get to that decision. But, between my sore tendon and my gala tonight, I just don't think it's a good idea.
1. I got my hair done, last night, so I don't want to sweat away all the curls!
2. I have to leave work early, tonight, to have my make-up done, so I have to work through lunch-hour (when I normally work-out).
3. Resting my sore tendon is probably a good decision - I'll do cardio/stretching on Saturday and Sunday and then get back to heavy lifting on Monday.
4. NROL4W designs rest periods between the stages and I didn't take one between Stage 1 and Stage 2 - I'm taking it now, lol!!
So, tonight I get to throw on a long black velvet gown, wear 5" (purple!) heels and dance with my fabulous (tuxed out!) husband....no complaints from this happy gal!!0 -
Great job Kate on the improvements. Glad you are seeing progress with the new program! Keeps us motivated to keep pushing! And what would like be like without a little pizza now and again?
Beeps- I get ya! I read Jen and Asheif's posts and think "that would be awesome!" But I just don't have the determination/desire to go that far with this. Sometimes I wish I did! Either way, it'll be awesome watching them progress and see how they achieve their goals!
Amy- How's the weather? I live in PA where snow is usually in abundance (preaching to the choir, right?!) and we have had VERY little. Our average temps are around 20ish this time of year and it's 40 today. Can't complain about that. Hope you get to enjoy a snow day after all!
I dropped a pound which I was glad to see, but as I stepped on the scale- I thought "what does this even prove?!" I'm so over the scale. I've been eating well and working out consistently. I feel better about myself. So regardless of an up or down, I know I've got to keep moving in the right direction. Out the window with you scale (which I would gladly do if DH didn't use it for the opposite reason as he 'bulks' up) Jeans, mirror, how we feel- that's where I'm at right now!! :flowerforyou:0 -
I like your attitude, mamareese.
And, I'm VERY impressed with jen and AScheif, for sure. (And Amy, hell, she's a work-out MONSTER!) I think they have very good attitudes, too....which I'm attracted to.
I do wonder why this "not that heavy girls" group has ALL these "members", and yet, maybe only 10 regular posters on the thread.
Weird!
mama - that kid is CUTE (in your thumbnail photo!).0 -
We do have a lot of members, but only a small core regulars!
I got my snow day!! DH took my car to work, though, so I am stuck at home, shoveling is my workout today!
I made spaghetti squash, for the first time. I really like it. I had it with pasta sauce and chicken italian sausage, yum.
I like the squash, though, it would be good as a side for lots of thinks, it's roasted and tastes good. obviously it doesn't taste like spaghetti but I am glad it isn't gross!
This weekend will be a bit of a challenge because I have dinner tonight and I want pizza, we're going to Pasquinis if it's open...
Tomorrow maybe a hockey game and Sunday lunch at PF Chang's for my bday and then Super Bowl party. Hopefully I can work out Saturday and Sunday.0 -
I'd like this thread to flip over! So, it's time to get posting, people!!0
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