Daily Chat Thread
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Sue, your dedication is paying off!
Good choice, Mary. But now you've got me wanting pecan pie.
Sam, way to lift! Nice weights!
Breeze, I'm amazed at the difference in my body between now and last time I weighed this much. I wear the same size I wore when I was 10lbs lighter. You're doing something right if your shape is changing even if the scale isn't!
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My friends have already seen it, but my profile pic is my 1 year comparison.0 -
Wow, samn - that's an AWESOME work-out! good for you!
manic - so awesome to read you let the "craving" pass and moved on with your day. Like you, I'm actually not really wanting to wear a "bikini", at all. But, I'm glad I have changed my bottoms to something that suits my figure....and I can still pee really often, which is my standard "rule".
chubby - AWESOME picture! thank you so much for sharing it! You look AWESOME!0 -
chubby - AWESOME picture! thank you so much for sharing it! You look AWESOME!
DITTO!0 -
Yesterday I was slightly over my cut - less than 100 clas, but I made macros.
Mike's best buddy was here overnight, they headed up to Laconia Bike week today ahead of the rain. He said to me "Sue is lloking GREAT, I mean really GREAT" I was :blushing: I rewarded his compliment with a yummy steak grilled to perfection, sweet potato and fresh mixed veggies. He was grateful!
As Cowgirl said, the differences to me are too subtle to see, but I am sticking with the big picture. Of course I want immediate gratification, but honestly, I didn't start this lifting program becuase I expected huge immediate results. I started it as a way of life, a way to get fit again and continue being healthy, so I can walk when I'm 80 (my dad at 86 takes daily walk, rain or shine) and so I have a healthy body to sustain me in my "golden" years.
Mary, I am basically a low carber. I eat fats, I eat nearly any fat wish I (including butter and mayo) but mostly I choose "healthy" fats - you can't low carb and low fat and quite frankly, I am much more successful if I remain low carb. I have no resistence if I start eating potatos (except sweet potatos) or breads or pasta. Even when I carb cycle, I choose carbs carefully - brown rices, gluten free cereals - non that are overly processed, beans, and fresh veggies.
Sam, how to push those weights!! I would love to wear something more revealing and hope I can get to that point. But I won't cry if I only get strong and healthy and don't feel comfy in a bikini
Yesterday I was over my cut cals by less than 100 and made my protein macros.0 -
Sue, I think that's an awesome goal. And it's always nice when people notice your hard work.
My macros have been really good this week (37/33/30)but I've eaten too many processed carbs. Really need to work out that.
Tomorrow I will lift and then we are camping out tomorrow night. There will be S'mores and other unhealthy snacks that I can hopefully avoid.0 -
My protein was 93g yesterday. I'm okay with that. Not the 100g I'm aiming for, but pretty close!
sue - I don't think I could do low-carb and low-fat, either. I'm high-protein, medium-fat and low-carb, I figure. But, when I *do* ingest (bad) carbs, they aren't the kind you're listing....they are bread, (white) pasta, popcorn - LOTS O' POPCORN!.
chubby - omg, I'd totally PLAN for those s'mores!!! I don't like camping, but if I *did* camp, I'd be, FOR SURE, wanting some S'MORES!!! Maybe cut back on calories, today, so you can have that TREAT tomorrow??0 -
I agree with Beeps. Plan for S'Mores!
With that said, my pants that had lots of wiggle room two weeks ago fit snug today :frown: WTH0 -
I have to smack my own hand to avoid buying s'more fixings in the store. We make them in the microwave any given day in the summer. I think they come out to about 150 cals each, but I'll have to double check that. It's ALL sugar though.
I felt ravenous today and yet I've still got 350 left for snacks today. We went out for pancakes for dinner and we ate early so I spent my hunger on real food instead of snacks. IHOP simple and fit meal, two whole wheat pancakes, three eggs and 2 pieces of turkey bacon for under 500 cals and plenty of protein. I've been so craving it the past two weeks.
I'm still high carb (50%) but my protein is getting better every day. 120 today
Rest Day!0 -
That dinner sounds AWESOME, samntha - 3 eggs and turkey bacon HAS to up your protein quotient somewhat?!?!?!? Awesome!!
I haven't had my supper, but it will have to be pure protein, I guess. And, it has to be a "to go" meal. Maybe just chicken mcnuggets? I can fit 6 of them into my alotted calories. Maybe 7. 10 and I'd be over calories for the day, lol.
Off to son's baseball game....although it's raining just now. Sky looks clear beyond and game is supposed to start in 1 hour, so we shall see!0 -
Oh, I'm definitely planning on s'mores. Just hoping to not eat too many of them, LOL. I've got about 500 extra cals from earlier in the week, plus I'll try to save some during the day tomorrow. Sam, I made the mistake of buying the stuff for them several weeks ago and I could not stay out of them! 150 cals is about right.
Beeps, you can order a plain grilled chicken fillet at McDs. 90 cals and 20 grams protein.
Runzalot, TOM?0 -
Too early for TOM. I think. I'm feeling paranoid and insecure :sick: hmmm
My protein powder can in today so maybe I'll hit my protein goals! Does anyone make those goals without powder? I find it impossible.0 -
It's taken me a long time to realize that I can't successfully eat carbs with impunity. I over-eat them. Rice and beans, sweet potatos, those I can eat and not go overboard, but put pasta in front of me and I eat 5x more than I should be eating. And it always knocks my sugar/insulin out of wack. I have borderline low blood sugar (hence the issue with insulin load). If I eat something too carb-y in the morning I get light-headed and shaky. Whole oats don't bother me as much as sugar, but most of the time I eat them with at least 1 egg for balance.
Runz, I bet it's just water retention. Push more water and see if it helps.
Cowgirl, I'm going away this weekend with my high school gfs. Most are quite svelte and seem to eat whatever they want all the time. It'll be a real struggle for me not to go overboard. I will look for a farm stand and pick up some veggies for munching. I plan to have some snacks but I'm going to resist the stuff I can't control.
Beeps, I agree - you can get grilled chicken at most fast food places - certainly at McDs and BK and I'm pretty sure Arby's has a healthy alternative too.
Ok, I have to go pack and then hit the bed. Catch you all tomorrow!0 -
You might be right, Sue. I run outside in this godforsaken heat (Houston) and probably underestimate my water needs... Let's hope.
I love McD's grilled chicken :blushing:0 -
Ohhhh, the heat will do it for me too. My whole entire body gets swollen by the end of the day in this heat (just north of you in Oklahoma).
Sue, enjoy your weekend! Sounds so fun!0 -
hi all!
I love a big ole hot roll SLATHERED in butter. But I don't make rolls and I keep stick butter in the fridge because it doesn't spread :laugh: I try to keep fats in the 20-30 category which is easy to do I guess when I don't eat much protein. I guess I need to find a protein powder that I can drink but I don't like drinking my calories. I want TO EAT!
I am so sick of logging and watching what I eat. Wish I could have the gastric bypass and be done. I don't fit the criteria though. 25 pounds of fat is not part of it.0 -
Sorry you're feeling frustrated, manic4titans :flowerforyou: I haven't been here as long as you have but logging is like part of my daily hygiene :laugh:
Need to get my workout in before a playdate this morning.
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Breeze, I'm amazed at the difference in my body between now and last time I weighed this much. I wear the same size I wore when I was 10lbs lighter. You're doing something right if your shape is changing even if the scale isn't!
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My friends have already seen it, but my profile pic is my 1 year comparison.
Last year I was the same weight in July that I am now. I had taken some photos as I was trying to slim down. At that point I was not lifting as my kids were home from school so I started doing Insanity at home. So these are my before insanity photos but after losing weight with mostly cardio and a tad of strength plus a trainer...what I am noticing is this...I have more shape now and less flab hanging over stuff even though I weigh the same, my body is "smoother" and at 46(then) I expected to have a certain amount of gravitational droop...I have been lifting now for..six weeks? Dropped the cardio except for 20 minutes HIIT after lifting and my walking/bike riding for amusement and the dog etc. It's a completely different looking body...but it weighs the same....I took photos today...in 4 weeks(after staqe 7) I will post comparisons here from the same angles in the same suit..I have a feeling it'll be interesting...here is the thing...while I'm nowhere near bikini model at all...I actually love the shape of my body..broader shoulders, narrower waist, rounder lifted butt...defined arms and legs...and my tummy pooch...from 4 kids is shrinking as well..it's like muscles fills out the skin..nicely..0 -
I quoted you to say that your photos show an amazing improvement! Not to go on and on about my own self...geesh0
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I personally think you should change your username to nolongerchubbycowgirl 0
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That dinner sounds AWESOME, samntha - 3 eggs and turkey bacon HAS to up your protein quotient somewhat?!?!?!? Awesome!!
I haven't had my supper, but it will have to be pure protein, I guess. And, it has to be a "to go" meal. Maybe just chicken mcnuggets? I can fit 6 of them into my alotted calories. Maybe 7. 10 and I'd be over calories for the day, lol.
Off to son's baseball game....although it's raining just now. Sky looks clear beyond and game is supposed to start in 1 hour, so we shall see!
Get the premium wrap! Almost as many carbs as the nuggets and it's more protein and just plain healthier. Ok I'm biased. I'm addicted, but they're under 400 cals. just for future reference ha ha.0 -
100% agree!!I personally think you should change your username to nolongerchubbycowgirl
Breeze your assessment is so true for so many of us. It is about body recomposition more than weight loss. The scale barely phases me any more. I know I'm all loud and proud with my bikini and all, but a year ago that bikini would have been hiding under a surfer shirt, and some shorts. We were watching a movie last night and there was this woman that looked a lot like me before the body recomp. Brown hair, little boobies, and this huge butt and thighs. Now big can be beautiful. Just look at Jennifer Lopez or Serena Williams. They have back ends to be proud of for sure, but this was a a big FAT celulite rippled behind. I freaked! I said, "OMG! is that what my *kitten* used to look like." My huband being the smart man he is said, "Baby you have a great butt." Yeah, NOW! lol.
Sue, Like you I had to learn to avoid too many early morning carbs. That blood sugar will get you. teh Doctor said I'm self-medicating with protein
You do such a phenomenal job with your diet.
Doing a pretty good job today avoid all of the goodies at work. Only one donut so far. Pray for me.0 -
Looking forward to this! breeze, your tummy pooch shrinkage is giving me hope. The sag is so depressing, and I only have 2!I will post comparisons here from the same angles in the same suit..I have a feeling it'll be interesting...here is the thing...while I'm nowhere near bikini model at all...I actually love the shape of my body..broader shoulders, narrower waist, rounder lifted butt...defined arms and legs...and my tummy pooch...from 4 kids is shrinking as well..it's like muscles fills out the skin..nicely..
It's been a bad week for lifting - too many lunch meetings, too much going on in the evenings. I *really* should have gone and lifted one morning when DH was home. Oh well. Going to try to make it up with half at lunch and half tomorrow (though I'll probably just do a full tomorrow.)0 -
I did lots of lifting in the past...but never really paid attention to results...I also at that time didn't have excess body fat like I have now...and yes..my body is totally changing and I am dropping fat that's for sure but it's like..the fat is going but the skin is being filled in at the same time by muscle..also..my skin looks better which I think is due to my diet for this(lots of protein and I added fish back in after years of not eating it as it would make me sick. I live near the ocean and get fresh seafood which doesn't make me ill.)
But overall...I feel straighter and taller and rounder in the right places...let's see what the next 4 weeks brings.
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I didn't go to mcd's after all - but if I had, would have ordered the mcnuggets. (I feel more satiated with some fat along with my protein - so "grilled chicken" doesn't cut it, for me.) Baseball was canceled, so I just went home where nanny had prepared a solid meal (chicken breast, roasted veggies).
Today, I lift! It's also "hop on the scale" time - I've had a low-calorie week, so I'm actually expecting a decent number.0 -
I worked out like a fiend..felt sick after...holy moly...stage 7 is HARD but such a feeling of satisfaction now that it's done....I do actually enjoy it in a weird masochistic way...
I was so wiped that I only did a fast 20 minute walk on the treadmill at a 3.0 incline...my heart beat was way high and I just felt it was for the best.
Tonight I'm going to a show...gonna be omelette and toast for supper...but I love breakfast for dinner
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Happy Friday all! I think I may have overdid it a little on Wednesdays workout. My legs are still wrecked today, and I'm not sure my scheduled workout tonight will be all that fruitful. With that being said, do you guys usually push through and get it done, or give it an extra day to recover?0
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breezedaze - I really like 'breakfast for dinner', too - I've been having many cheese, ham omelettes!
ramalem - I do try to push-through "soreness" and get another work-out in. Pain - NO. But, "soreness" - YES!
There is just SO much LOWER-BODY work in these circuits....makes sense, since "circuits" is supposed to mean "heart-rate up". But, I have to keep taking all these extra "rests" to get my heart-rate back DOWN, lol.
I dumped the bulgarian split squats from the work-out, today (with all the other lower body work, I just didn't think I needed 'em, particularly since my quads would just take over, anyway!), and I also dumped side planks - my left shoulder still doesn't like 'em.
I'm pooped. Going to try for zero calories this afternoon, getting ready for a gf's birthday supper out and I want to make sure I can have some drinks!0 -
This is how I was last Friday for S1 WO3, I was sooo sore from Wed I wasn't sure I should do WO3, but I decided to do a good warm-up and push through and midway through set 1 of squats, I was feeling awesome, and had increases on almost every lift! As one of the gals told me last Friday, push through and you will probably feel better, plus you'll have the whole weekend to recover! I just finished S1 WO6 (my second week) and I am feeling great, can't wait for Monday to start week 3!Happy Friday all! I think I may have overdid it a little on Wednesdays workout. My legs are still wrecked today, and I'm not sure my scheduled workout tonight will be all that fruitful. With that being said, do you guys usually push through and get it done, or give it an extra day to recover?
and yes, like beeps said: Pain = NO! Soresness = YES! :happy:
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Thanks guys! I'll give it a go
Have a great weekend everyone.0 -
Ram, I'd say it depends. are you really painfully sore? Do you think you could do damage if you workout, is it that kind of sore? If it's just DOMs, then I push through, it actually helps ease the stiffness and soreness.
Beeps, hope you have a fun evening. I went out to lunch with a friend, former attorney here - sushi/sashimi. That's nearly my favorite of all lunches.
So I tried on my older bath suits last night, since I know we'll be swimming tomorrow and Beeps totally right about recomposition. No, it's not where I want it to be but wow is it better! I fit all the size 12s and I'm not embarrassed or uncomfortable to put on the 1 piece suits. No skirts this year. Yes my legs are still large and I still have cellulite, but there's some serious muscle tone underneath all the fat and they are definetly less jiggly! I'm such the happy camper!!
Brreeze, I know what you're saying!! My body is really changing, and finally I am seeing it myself.
Mary, I'm like Breeze, I don't look at logging as diet punishment, it's just a way of life. I like it because I see where i need to improve and what are my triggers etc.
Pearl, we all have weeks like that. Better not to sweat about it and just get back to it when you can!
I'm leaving a few minutes early today and I won't be back here on the boards until Monday, since I won't have a l;aptop. Hope you all have a great weekend!0
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