2 week challenge
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As for body rock, I love their site. I did one for the first time in a while. Zuzana from the site has moved on to do her own on youtube if you search ZWOW workouts she uploads regularly too. Both are short and concise and can be modified usually to do it without the actual equipment. Good burns in short amount of time too!
Thanks, I had no idea. I remember reading about how Zuzanna and Freddie were separating and that made me sad. At that time, she said she was focusing on the recipes, and not doing the workouts anymore, but then I saw links to the new girl's facebook page and pic of Freddie accompanying her to her boob job surgery and I thought, I am not sure I want to be a part of this new bodyrocks. I will check out zwow! zuzanna has such an incredible figure...0 -
I know how you feel Shander. I live with my mom and brother and its difficult to make these big nutritional changes unless everyone is one board. I have to continually request brown rice instead of white. I also don't have the time to do my own groceries, keep them separate, and prepare them. I don't have the bandwidth to make sure everything I put in my mouth is clean. Its just not in the cards for me right now.
That said, I know I can do better. I am all about making incremental changes. Eating clean all the time is hard! So good on you ashief for making it happen! That said, I am not competition training, I am just trying to get fitter and there are some thing that aren't worth it to me. I will not stop drinking (though I will limit it). I will not give up pizza forever (though I can eat it less). I go out to eat, and I enjoy it and I don't want to give up that part of my life. But I can improve it. Michael Pollan, one of the biggest proponents of the movement and the first person I ever heard bring up the ingredient pronouncing rule, continually says "whenever you can." So I am going to work on that part.
Part of my incremental change is paying more attention to my refined grains, so I am doing that for the next two weeks. Maybe I can take up the challenge in a few months when things slow down and I don't have class + work + travel.0 -
I totally agree with Ascheif I began taking seriously all of her recommendations on Feb 6. So today is the beginning of 4th week of transforming into a "clean eater". I started 3 weeks ago at 148 and ended up this past Friday weighing in at 144.8. I have not seen the scale budge below 146 in I can't even tell you how long. I have been logging all my food and exercise if anyone would like to check out my diary. But, my days are pretty repetitive for now, just so I can really get into the routine. And I do indulge in drinks on the weekends and usually one or two cheat meals.
Shander- your mom would definitely not think you were anorexic if you were following this diet. I am eating constantly, I rarely ever feel hungry.
Mamareese- I bet that this would really help you see some changes on the scale
I understand what you are all saying about people you live with having an effect on your eating habits. And fortunately I only live with my husband, and he actually really likes the clean dinners I have been making. And he has a super fast metabolism and is constantly trying to gain weight. I won't tell him this, but he looks like he has lost some since I started this :laugh:0 -
Everybody on this board is trying SO HARD to do "all the right things"....so, congrats to everyone because I really KNOW you are trying really hard. And, it is NOT EASY.
Congrats!
Oh, Amy, I *love* your new avatar photo - please tell me all the details about your vacation and tell me you had a REALLY GOOD TIME??!!??
That's pretty sad to read about zuzana. I really like her figure, too. Although, I'm never really partial to the 'boob job' mentality - and I apologize in advance, for my opinion, if some readers here have had boob jobs (and are therefore offended that I'm not a fan). My boobs are sooooooooooo flat, and they'll be even more pancake when I'm further along in my weight-training. BUT, I just cannot imagine telling my daughter that I'm getting a boob job. Everyday I tell her how beautiful she is and that she looks EXACTLY the way she is supposed to look and then I go off and get a boob job?? What the hell message does that send to her??
Anyway, that's my mini-rant....I'm not getting a boob job and I'll keep what I have and deal with it.
For others who make the choice, I admit that it is certainly their choice to make and more power to them....I just wonder what they tell their pre-pubescent daugthers about the subject-matter??? ("Oh, darling, if your boobies don't come in at a perfect 36C, you can always have surgery!! That should help your self-esteem issues....")0 -
Okay, so I'm looking ahead to tomorrow and this challenge. My typical breakfast is my post workout breakfast shake with protein, almond milk, spinach and a banana or kashi go lean cereal with almond milk. My lunches are usually either ground turkey on romaine lettuce with shredded cheese and a fruit or arnold's thin with miracle whip, deli meat and romaine and some broccoli. I'll have a chicken breast or turkey for dinner with asparagus or broccoli and brown rice or wheat rotini. My snacks are typically yogurt with granola, fruit, or something like a Nature Valley Granola thin or pita chips and hummus. With those as my standard cleaner go to meals...what should I clean up?
I went through my diary and I've had some indulgences of Aunt Annie's pretzels and a couple slices of pizza over the last few weeks...though fitting in my calories, I'll be glad to subtract hem for the challenge to see if the addition of their macros effects the end results.0 -
Okay, so I'm looking ahead to tomorrow and this challenge. My typical breakfast is my post workout breakfast shake with protein, almond milk, spinach and a banana or kashi go lean cereal with almond milk. My lunches are usually either ground turkey on romaine lettuce with shredded cheese and a fruit or arnold's thin with miracle whip, deli meat and romaine and some broccoli. I'll have a chicken breast or turkey for dinner with asparagus or broccoli and brown rice or wheat rotini. My snacks are typically yogurt with granola, fruit, or something like a Nature Valley Granola thin or pita chips and hummus. With those as my standard cleaner go to meals...what should I clean up?
I went through my diary and I've had some indulgences of Aunt Annie's pretzels and a couple slices of pizza over the last few weeks...though fitting in my calories, I'll be glad to subtract hem for the challenge to see if the addition of their macros effects the end results.
I am so excited that you have accepted my challenge! This will be great!! I don't typically update my diary because I am not tracking calories, however I will spend some serious time tomorrow uploading a bit to give you some ideas... in the mean time check out my clean eating recipes topic I posted in this group - and visit Tosca Reno's Eat Clean Website... also Oxygen magazine (the publisher is Tosca's husband) has a lot of clean eating recipes!
In terms of your plan for tomorrow - scrap the deli meat and miracle whip - both of these are processed - use mustard instead, or straight balsamic vinegar and buy a whole roasted chicken, remove the skin, and use that...or just use a chicken breast. Yogurt is a good protein, but you have no veggies in that one...and scrap granola bars - unless they are homemade...read the ingredients...not clean.
In terms of portions - your protein should be 3 ounces (which is usually less than a whole chicken breast), (remember you are eating 5 or 6 times a day), in terms of veggies, make sure its at least 1 to 2 cups - this will seem like a lot, because it is....and carbs no more than 1/2 a cup in each meal.
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Thanks Ascheif! That makes it easier to visual with those guidelines. Beautiful! Thanks for all your help!! And I'll check those websites so don't feel the need to upload for my sake. I'm sure you have enough going on with all your work outs and cooking!!0
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Beeps, we had a great time, the weather was great, the water was warm. We did the all-inclusive but the resort was pretty small, only one restaurant, one pool, and it was on the water but it was like a reef, there was a dock and a ramp for snorkeling instead of sand and waves. We went to a Mardi Gras parade on Fat Tuesday, got a couples massage one the beach, went snorkeling, went to the eco preserve which had a sea lion show (so cute) and rented a car one day to drive around the island and play in the waves were it was a little sandier. I didn't really exercise in any organized fashion. Enjoyed the food and drinks. Ready to get back to things here and glad to see a lot of people working their programs. I have some decisions to make about whether to wrap up with the Eason plan or start something new. I like to finish what I start, but I am excited about the prospect of starting something new.0
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You're ROCKING that bikini, Amy!!!!!!!
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Amy- So glad you had a great time! And I missed the 2012 in your picture until it was pointed out...such a cute idea!!0
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yeah, the "2012" is kind of cropped out of the avatar, you can see it on my profile. My niece is a little neat freak and she started cleaning up the beach, then my sister, the artsy type formed it into the year. usually she just writes in the sand and then we use the pic in Christmas cards.
Aschief, I got the b-vitamins, a sub-lingual.
also, I got on the scale even though I said I wasn't going to, and I haven't gained any weight, so that was a pleasant surprise-maybe I have the detox tea to thank, I drank that all day yesterday!0 -
I was told before that multivitamins aren't great to take... what are your opinions on this?? I'm currently taking a multi and b12 since I'm vegetarian.... should I look for just the vitamins I need or stick with the multi? This whole thing confuses me!!0
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Everything I have read says take a multi and flax or fish oil.0
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Hello ladies!!! I tried to get on last night and add my two cents but ended up having to go to the hospital to visit a friend who had to have emergency surgery. If she got there 10 minutes later, we would've lost her. Thank goodness, she is ok and she is now home and all is good
So I read through the threads and man alive...I am with you ladies!! I am having a hard time eating as good on the weekend the last 2 weeks (and I had been doing so good), I feel like I've lost my drive and I feel like I"m getting soft again. I'm not as diligent in my logging. The scale is up and at this point I'm just like "ehe". I have got to reign it in and get back at it.
All of your challenges sound great!! You ladies are motivating me to buckle down and get my *kitten* in gear. I'm only hurting myself and nobody else. I can't use the excuse that I'm busy and stressed trying to figure out what I'm going to do with my life career wise. I've seen 3 guidance counselors and I still don't know what I'm doing. Mamareese...I think it was you who mentioned you saw a Health Coach. That's actually one of my interests/jobs I'm looking at. Is she at a clinic or her home or where??
Ok, my 2 week challenge:
1. log EVERYTHING EVERYDAY
2. stick to cleaner eating
3. no emotional binging/eating
Beeps, have fun on your trip!!
Shannon, nice to see you, don't be down on yourself!!
Chloe, you go girl!!!
Amy, Enjoy restaurant week!
Aschief, damn girl, keep up the good work!
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nice to see you, Jen! I hope your friend is ok! that is scary.
I did workout tonight. felt good.
I have been thinking, how to explain that a week of over-eating and drinking and no change on the scale?!
And also, I am thinking about intermittent fasting, maybe tying to eat in an 8 hour window. Has anyone tried this? Do you think it would be helpful to offset the bad food or excessive calories consumed? I am guessing no, no magic bullets, right?
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asjerven...nope, no magic bullets. Too bad that there isn't one. Just have to stick with the healthy eating.0
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Jen- Yep, I've been meeting with a PHC a few times. She works as a contracted person through our local hospital. She had a program approved through the main insurance company here (Blue Cross Blue Shield) that most of the bigger business utilize and with that she's able to provide consults at local doctor's offices who allow her to utilize an empty office to meet with clients. She also runs a KIDSHAPE program multiple times a year that is like a fitness/health clinic for kids in middle school to combat childhood obesity.
Amy- I tried Intermittent fasting for a few months back in the summer, I believe. I did an eating window of 12pm to 8pm and then no eating from 8pm on. I actually liked it because I've never been a big breakfast person but stopped because I couldn't handle the BCAAs the recommend if you are heavy lifting (which at that time I was utilizing our local gym to lift). I did see a change in scale which I can't say was that or the lifting. It is something I would do again because it fits with how I prefer to eat.0 -
Jenn - glad to see you back! So happy your friend is okay. Those sorts of avoided tragedies making us so thankful! And hey, don't be too hard on yourself. Its natural for our motivation to come and go and for to get better and then lose progress. We are all at the point that it would be difficult to make constant forward progress so cut yourself a little slack...you are still in fantastic shape and look amazing! I have complete faith you'll get back on it
Amy - love the vacation pic! Did you feel like all your hard work paid off on the trip?? Also this is a while back but I hear you on the guy requests...having a man in your profile picture does wonders though Also, I am going to wait a while but I might do leangains later in the NROL program (in April/May/closer to summer when I am super motivated to get bikini ready. That said, I have no idea about it so I would be interested to see what you find on it!
Mama - that's cool about the health coach! We have a trainer come in twice a week for lunchtime classes and I ask her about things but it would nice to have more structured time!
So far this week I am doing well! I am doing my second lifting day tomorrow and got a great cardio/circuit workout in yesterday. I am PMSing so I am hoping when that's over that the scale will reward me. I want to see the 130s again! Even if its just high!
Oh last night I made some awesome tomato olive chicken with sweet potato fries and green beans. YUM. Doing that again!0 -
Hey there Ladies!!
Jen Glad to see you back! I agree, dont be so hard on yourself you were and still are doing great! Sometimes other things in life become a priority, and your friends health is definitely one of them! good for you for getting yourself back on track and I am sure you will do just fine!
Amy - I am so jealous of your vacation! Looksl ike you had a great time!
Mama - hows my challenge going so far?!
Things have been good with me - only have 1 more day of lifting this week which will be tonight, kicked my butt hard at my leg workout last night and am definitely feeling it this morning!
I have another posing workshop this weekend so I am hoping I will start to break in my heels!
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Thanks for all the support and kind words ladies!!
Mama- sorry, I thought Chloe was doing the Aschief's challenge!! But it's you!! I am in awe
Thanks for the info on the Health Coach.
Kate- your chicken sounds delish!! I may have to try that!
Amy - different things work for different people. Personally, I couldn't do the IF thing. I like to eat ALL DAY, lol!!! I know there are a lot of people on here that do it. You're good at doing your research, but true, no magic bullet
Aschief- I never got to hear how your first posing class went...did I miss it in the thread?!
I made a Curried Turkey, Quinoa and Pea dish last night...so yummy! I LOVE Pinterest, lol!! I also like adapting the recipes to meet my personal taste and healthify them :bigsmile: I have so many recipes pinned but can't decide what to make...I've already made 2 recipes twice because I've like them so much!! I need to branch out, lol!! Oh, I have a spaghetti squash I still need to use...maybe I'll make that!!
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Jen- so happy your friend it alright!!! what a blessing!
Amy- I was just reading about the fasting recently on another thread (cant remember which one) it sounds like it could work, although I could never do it. I have my last snack at 8 PM and I am starving by 8 AM. But, more power to ya.
Looks like everybody is working so hard to stay on track! Did P90X Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps last night, it was my first time doing strength training since I hurt my neck/back last week and I still feel really good today, so hopefully I am all better!0 -
Jen- Yes! I'm attempt to eat as clean as possible for Ashceif's little challenge she suggested! I need to research more recipes when I get home. Oxygenmag is blocked at work for swimsuits. LoL. I am glad your friend is okay too. I do apologize for not saying that in my first post! I'd love to hear your recipe for turkey & quinoa, I just bought some for the first time. It isn't easy to find these things with only a Tops Market and Walmart!
Chloe- Glad the workout went well, I hope it continues to feel okay! It can be scary jumping back in! Take it slow and listen to your body!!
Ascheif- I think it's going pretty well! I've got my meals planned today, and just realized I should be eating some egg whites with veggies right now so I've got to get on that. And I have my dinners planned for the next 2 days. The kids have a bday party this weekend but I WILL not eat a piece of cake because I really want to give this thing 100%! I'm going to check oxygenmag website for some ideas and grab Tosco's book too. I have no problem eating the same things over and over, I just want to see if I can make one family meal that meets my needs and still satisfies the family!! I'm sure there is something that will work!! Good luck with your workshop. Hows it going with those new heels?!
Kate-Your workout updates have been awesome! And your dinner sounds delish! Hopefully you'll see a good #, regardless thought you are doing a great job getting back into a good routine!!0 -
Kate - I'm glad your workouts are going well!! you'll see the 130's soon
ASchief - I'd love to hear about the posing classes as well! A friend I went to a bachelorette party with this past weekend is going to a competition in May as well in Boston She was showing us some of the poses she has to do!
Jen - I'm so with you with Pinterest!! I'm obsessed! (as you probably can see from my pins haha) I have well over 100 recipes... not all healthy.. but I agree, I love finding ways to make them healthier!
Amy - I tried IF, it wasn't too bad, but I personally prefer to have a breakfast... there wasn't enough of a noticeable difference to me after doing it for 3 weeks to continue... I usually eat in a 12 hour window though... not really IF, but it works
Chloe - Glad to hear you're feeling better!! Don't push it too hard until you're sure everything is ok!
Mama - That's awesome that you're doing the challege, you have more will power than I do for sure!!
I am trying my hardest to get back on track! I am flushing my system out with lots of water (over 14 glasses yesterday without realizing it!) and I'm watching my portions more. Mom made some pretty healthy recipes this week (sweet potato burritos.. YUM!) But I am trying harder for my protein and I'm having a little snack between my meals. I've been eating almonds between breakfast and lunch and then almonds and a clementine between lunch and dinner. I'm still not eating snacks after dinner and that seems to be working well! We're having a girls night in for the soon to be bride this weekend and we're having picky foods... I'm a little nervous about that! I'm making a veggie tray though, and taco cups that should be pretty healthy. For a dessert I'm making the cheesecake filled strawberries so I can feel like I'm indulging, but it won't be insanely high in calories (thanks Amy for reminding me of that recipe!) Hopefully I can stay on track better this weekend and keep the snack monster away!
Happy Leap Day
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Did you see my progress pics? well, I was a little disappointed, I felt like there was absolutely no change in the way I look and it was discouraging because I had been spending a lot of time at the gym and made a lot of effort to stick to the meal plan. But it was a lesson in managing expectations, so I am trying to stay the course and understand it might take some time to see the kinds of changes I hope for and remind myself that abs are made in the kitchen, and maybe in the genomes!Amy - love the vacation pic! Did you feel like all your hard work paid off on the trip?? Also this is a while back but I hear you on the guy requests...having a man in your profile picture does wonders though Also, I am going to wait a while but I might do leangains later in the NROL program (in April/May/closer to summer when I am super motivated to get bikini ready. That said, I have no idea about it so I would be interested to see what you find on it!0 -
As far as the clean eating discussion, I had bookmarked this awhile back and was looking at it, I think it's a good site:
http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/what-is-clean-eating/
but if you have a chance, take a look. It has whole wheat pasta. Do you do whole wheat at all, Aschief? I like the occassional slice of bread, or a little pasta.0 -
Hi all,
It's been a busy week, so I have some catching up to do.
Chloe—I like your idea about preplanning for the weekend. Some weekdays I have my whole day’s food logged by 10 am because I have it all planned out, but for some reason I don’t do the same on the weekends.
Amy—Welcome back to the States!
Shander—Welcome back to the board! I’m sorry hear you have the blues, I’m sure you’re just in a funk right now and will find your motiviation. Summer clothes always motivate me
Mamareese—I’m excited to see how ASchief’s challenge! I don’t know if I’m quite ready for it, I’m with chuisle, I like pizza too much. But I do try to eat clean when I can. I’ll try to pick up some good tips from this.
Beeps—Have a fabulous time in Hawaii!
Jenomaha—glad to hear your friend is ok!
Well I weighed in today at 123--back to what I weighed when I got married a year and a half ago. This thread has made all the difference, hearing about what you ladies are up to keeps me motivated, and switching up some of my cardio workouts for weight lifting seems to be helping me break through the plateau. I still would like to get a little more toned, but I wanted to thank everyone for the motivation!0 -
Amy - No, somehow I missed your progress pics : / But I think you (and lot of other people!) are right. Its about the kitchen, sadly. Also, I had seen that website before! I like it. When I finally move off to grad school (and keep my own kitchen) I am going to work on her pantry guidelines.
In the meantime, I've made the resolution to start cooking more! There are so many yummy recipes out there and it gives you so much more control over your diet. Hopefully things are finally calming down so I want to take some of that extra time and make it for making yummy, healthy stuff for me to eat!
As some of you might have seen yesterday I just found out there is a bod pod right by me! At the same time I was going back through my food diary and found that I really really need to do better with logging and finishing my days. A lot of times my lack of logging is because I am not paying attention/eating crap! So basically, even on my good weeks I was only really adherent about 4 of 7 days. So as a reward, if I can do 4 weeks at 6+ of being adherent then my reward is doing the bod pod and getting my body composition and BMR.
Also...more confusion for me on measurements!! I got my body fat done with calipers (same woman as before in January) and I went from 26% to 21%! Which is great...only I am bigger (measurements etc) which is not what I want. So it looks like I have gained muscle and lost fat even if the first measurement was high and the second measurement was low. BUT I want to be smaller and leaner so what now? Probably what I'm doing - focusing on eating well at a lower calorie level and adding a bit more cardio.
NROL is definitely making me stronger! I squatted 120 lbs today and did all of my sets of push up regular style. Now I just need to work on getting rid of the layer of fat still covering my abs and the depressing deposit of cellulite that is the back of my legs. Thigh gap would be nice too.
Now that you all have a novel from me, have a nice day!0 -
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Congrats, Ris, on being at your wedding weight! That is exciting! You're welcome for the motivation but it was you who did the work and that's impressive!
Kate, I am curious to see what you find out at the bod pod. Your results do seem contradictory, though. Maybe I don't see how you could lose body fat and gain muscle and be bigger, if everything we hear is true. But the female body is baffling!0 -
I only have a quick minute right now...mama here is the recipe I used, but I cleaned it up...
I used fresh tomatoes instead of canned, ground turkey in stead of the chicken thighs, and Progresso unsalted chicken stock I think the rest is the same!!
Ris, congrats!! You're hard work has paid off!!
Shannon, I went to my boards on Pinterest to get the recipe for Mama...20 minutes later!!! I'm back here giving the recipe, lol!!
Kate - I don't know what to tell ya on your measurements, but yay for reduced bodyfat, heavy squats and pushups, woohoo!!
Amy - thanks for those links...I will check them out when I get a chance.
Busy day..worked this morning, trained at lunch, have laundry to do and dinner to prepare for fam, practice new chore for class today and tomorrow morning, then go teach class...ahhhh!!! Ok, hugs to you all!! Have a fabulous day!0
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