Daily Chat Thread
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What's up with labeling things "good" and "bad", lol? That definition completely changes according to who you speak to. I consider it "bad" when my macros are out of whack, but not any particular food bad:)
Manic, sorry to hear about your daughter. I can't imagine your stress right now. I do think increasing healthy fats, sticking to oats, veggies, sweet potatoes, etc is always a good idea for satiety reasons. Add butter to those veggies and use olive or coconut oil to your foods.
DNA, welcome! If you can do pull-ups, I'm already impressed!
I did a Zumba session tonight. It was fun, but I just can't do it in the evenings. It triggers ravenous hunger about 2 hours post-workout regardless of me eating immediately after. Of course, I didn't plan for it tonight and found myself eating DOUGHNUTS that were left over from the kids treat day(yesterday). Seriously, what is wrong with me? This has got to stop or I will be maintaining at 146lbs for the rest of my life!0 -
So let's do a "pick your own" challenge. Shall we wait until April 1st or start this Monday? Should we actually score it(I can keep a running tally) or just report weekly?0
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I am going to need a challenge.
I have been working out a lot and not getting enough sleep. I have only workout of stage 7, and I will be done0 -
I've been lurking on this thread for a while I hope you don't mind if I jump in. I'm starting stage 1 on Monday and while excited about eating more I'm also terrified that I won't lose anything and never have the body I want. It's silly because this will actually be the second weight training program I do and I was seeing results with the first one I just got bored doing the same two work outs 4 days a week for two and a half months. But this guy wants me to eat a LOT of food. I want to follow the program as closely as possible so that if it doesn't work I know it won't be anything I did. Have you guys followed the calorie portions of the program and been satisfied with your results?
I'd love to be able to join in on the challenge as it's going to be hard for me to eat that much food and meet my protein requirements and I want to walk on the weekends but since I hate any type of cardio.....0 -
dnamouse - what's the PLP?? Tell me more....sounds interesting to me, too!
BBCowgirl - I don't label food "good" or "bad" for anybody else....and, I am all about "everything in moderation". BUT, when I am seriously trying to create an ongoing and consistent calorie-deficit, it is easier, FOR ME, if I AVOID some foods. I also realize that, FOR ME, it isn;t "avoiding them forever", it is simply a way to avoid binge-triggers I have, or bloat-triggers I have. I do really enjoy carbs....however, when I am trying to shed bodyfat, sticking to protein and veggies is a MUCH better recipe for success, FOR ME, alone.
I can do an "April challenge". You run it, and I'm in!
redlipstickly - I did follow the calorie portions of NROL4W when I was doing NROL4W the first time....and, nope, I was NOT satisfied with the results. For me, it was TOO MANY calories and I gained 5 lbs on NROL4W.0 -
...we could do a "jeans challenge"....i did this on another thread a couple years back.
Pick out a pair of jeans from your closet that doesn't fit and aim to fit into it - or buy a pair of jeans that you want to fit into!
When I did it last time, though, it was an 8-weeks challenge (not 4).0 -
Bepeejay, I love the belly dancing belts, I wear mine in zumba classes too! Since I'm shaking it might as well go all the waaay!
I going to lift now, still in phase 1 of the life edition. I am taking a food diary break for awhile and planning my meals by portions and food groups with a macro goal in mind. Just been logging pretty consistently for a while and I just want a break.
My DD had stomach issues the last few days so that threw off my week with doctor appts etc. yesterday ate alright but we split a Costco swirl after her doctor appt and I finished the day with an Irish whiskey. Hey I gotta live a little.
Beeps I like the jean challenge as my closet is storing a few pairs I should be able to get back into with a little more reduction. I don't like mine too tight but snugish and an 8 is fitting pretty decently right now. But I have some smaller fitting eights I could work toward. If I could get a into asix that be great, but I am booty gifted so don't know if that will ever happen.0 -
yes, im doing nrol4w, i swear my butt & thighs feel bigger but the tape says they arent. i just feel sloshy for lack of a better word.
Sherri although my measurements have improved my butt is for sure more pronounced/higher too. But I've lost at least inch or so. I'd rather have that than a sagging caboose but I know what you are talking about.0 -
Morning all (6.30am here, I'm having a nice cup of tea lol)
Beeps, it's T-Nation's PLP 60 day challenge. I read about it on Nerd Fitness - http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/plp_the_60day_challenge
Basically, you add one rep of each exercise (pushup, lunges, pullup) every day for 60 days. Those that can do 10 pullups start at 10 reps, and those that can't do that start at 1 rep for each and work their way up to doing 60 reps on the last day. I worked out I will be doing 1830 pullups, lunges & pushups over the next 60 days starting at the 1 rep. At least I hope I will, I also remembered we are going on a road trip after Easter, so I'll have to wing it lol
I actually went through the food bit of NROL4W again yesterday because I'm not happy with the numbers I'm getting from TDEE calculators lol They came out at more than the calculators, so that only caused more confusion. I figure I'll work it out eventually. I don't actually log calories any more, but I can now look at something and mentally think... that has a good amount of protein, that would be x amount of calories approx etc. I run a few things through mfp to double check occasionally, but as long as I'm hitting my protein minimum, I'm happy.
I can cheer along a jeans challenge LOL I just had to go out and buy a new pair smaller than I've ever bought. From the children's section *sigh* But at least I don't have to roll up the bottoms on these ones
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rocky - logging breaks are AWESOME! I think they clear up mental-headspace for other pursuits...
dnamouse - Hmmmmmmmmmm, I will have to consider the T-Nation PLP challenge, but make it my own "PP" challenge (forget the f*cking lunges, for ME1). Mind you, I cannot even do 1 pull-up....so, I guess I would use the "assist" machine until I could??
Part of the PROBLEM with push-ups, though, is that going from 1 push-up, to 2 push-ups is SERIOUSLY way harder than going from 50- to 51-, ya know?!?!?!? So, usually, I can do 8 floor full-plank push-ups, but getting to 9- is HARD work and 10- seems impossible! (With my pinky injury, even getting to 8- is tough these days....who the H*LL knew that pinkys MATTER in a PUSH-UP??~? Well, THEY DO!)
Anyway, I LIKE that challenge. Will have to think when the optimum "60 days" would be, though....maybe May 20 - July 19 would work for me because I am NOT out of town there....0 -
Hi Dnamouse
I'm with Beeps as I'd have to do the assisted pull ups. Push ups could be modified with elevation maybe to get to sixty....(currently I can get 3 set of 12 regular PU completed).
BTW I started buying boys XL track pants, as they fit great and are the perfect length for my short legs. Women's track pants are alway too long.
I ended up not working out this afternoon, combination of events....including a little nap (up with DD the last few days with her tummy issue). So Now I am off the next 10 days (spring break) and plan to hit it pretty good after chalking today up as a rest day.0 -
I had grand plans to lift today but I'm so tired :yawn:
Manic, it seems I've missed a lot. Can I get the Cliff Notes?
I'm up for a challenge.0 -
I should point out re the pullups - I'm really, really tiny now. Perfect size for my 4'9 body at about 40kg (19-20BMI and bodyfat % somewhere between 18-20%). So I don't have so much to lift iykwim :bigsmile: I also used to do gymnastics at school. It may have been 20-odd years ago, but chin ups and pushups (handstand pushups in particular) were a standard, and being so, um, height-challenged, meant I couldn't cheat - ever. So my coach used to put me up against the boys. They were always miffed when a girl could out-pullup them :laugh:
Okay, I'm meant to be working. I have a client order to fill, and I'm procrastinating on MFP instead :ohwell:0 -
Hello I had a day off from the gym today, due to early physical therapy instead. So I will do my last nrolw workout tomorrow. Really this time I mean it. I feel like I've been in stage 7 forever... Because I have been. It's my favorite and I am not sure what to do next. But it is getting boring.
I need a challenge- but I don't think I am up for the jeans challenge. I am at a healthy weight and I can't seem to lose any fat on my midsection.
I could do the push-ups/ lunges but I don't have a chin-up bar at home and I can't go to the gym every day.
If I chose my own challenge it would be to ride my bike to work once a week during April.0 -
Cowgirl, there is nothing wrong with you. You are just...human
When I indulge, I do so, but in moderation, but I do not deny myself the foods I love...like Kit Kat, Kahlua, zero-calorie flavored water, sesame sticks, or sugar free cookies etc...
Rocky....Zumba is fun, isn't it? I love the high!!
I am enjoying my new workout that I formulated! Even though am starting out with a set of each, I am trying to lift heavier....I am beginning to see just a miniscule of definition on my quads.....my arms are more pronounced...but I will keep at it.
Yesterday was Hip Hop Abs followed by Zumba class! Wohoo!
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I got in a quick workout today. Nothing special. Now it's almost midnight and I'm 8 hours in with a labouring woman with no sign of a baby any time soon..... me thinks tomorrow shall be a rest day! Yawn....... and I need my dinner! So hungry. Am raiding fridge for GF snacks.... so far all I've come up with is cheese and a custard pot :-/0
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Alright you chatty crew, you....
It is "FEEL GOOD FRIDAY"!! What is YOUR "go to" method for "feeling good"?!?!? When YOU need a "pick-me-up", what is YOUR sure-fire way to get there?!?!?!?
....and, don't answer "orgasm" because that is way too simple (and universal!)....0 -
I have the blahs. TOM anytime. I am sluggish, sleepy, exhausted, and still in my pjs.
I definitely need a pick me up.
ETA: TOM arrived. :ohwell:0 -
lol @ manic....and nobody is in here to "chat" with!
Okay, for me, it is getting up in the morning, without a RUSH, brewing that coffee, and taking the morning paper out onto the deck for some good ol' reading. PS - this only happens a verrrrryyyyy few days in the summer! My winter routine is likely to aim for a luxurious jacuzzi!0 -
*yawn* morning. Starting Saturdays at 5am is just wrong. Although I shouldn't be complaining because all I had to do was sit and crochet with a coffee - my girl was the one swimming laps at squad (she's slowly knocking time off her sprints, totally proud mumma
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hmmm... a sure-fire way to feel good... meeting with a friend for a coffee after dropping the kids off at school = bliss. I've got a permanent coffee date on Wednesdays LOL0 -
Food has always been my comfort and the "feel goods". (hence the never ending battle with the 20 pounds that I can never get off)
I managed to do a few things around the house . I did a quick wipe down of my bathroom and living room, mopped kitchen floor, and raked a 4x6 bare area in the yard and spread grass seed. That's it today. NO workout. No nothing. It seems like the older I get the worse the symptoms get. I am definitely leaning toward the hysterectomy the doctor mentioned last year.0 -
I have a lot of reading to do LOL
I finally got back to the gym today after over a week off, a very busy week.
6B WO2:
One arm reverse lunge 25db
DB Push press 20 dbs
Two point row 30db
reverse incline crush LEvel 3
Back extension 45lb plate (How do I make this harder?)0 -
So I got up at five am today and I did my last nrolw workout
My dls were at 6x 135, back squats 8x 125 bench press still at 8x55. I think I am pectoral ly challenged.I took some photos but I can't seem to download them from my phone never mind actually posting them. I gained 1 lb over the past year but I am pretty pleased with my back. I will eventually post my numbers but I am tired and tomorrow is a five am morning also....
Hope everyone has a good weekend
Sam I used a machine at the gym for back extensions0 -
So I ended up doing 4pm - 5am with my pregnant lady...... who eventually birthed two hours after I had to go home :-(
So I've had 4 hours sleep. And I am also suffering from heavy TOM. Bleurgghhh does not come close to how I feel. Hope everyone else has a better start to the weekend lol0 -
Dnamouse - a wednesday coffee date sounds like an awesome (and regular!) pick-me-up.
Manic - hysterectomies aren't all bad - my friends that had them have loved the changes!
Samntha - you make back extensions harder by doing them single leg style. Takes longer, but very effective.
Pmagnanlift - congratulations on finishing NROL4W! That's awesome! Your #'s are impressive and you are smart enough to figure out how to post pics....so, please do so!
Jo_marnes - ugh @ no sleep....
No work-out for me! I am visiting with my mom + dad and watching son's volleyball tournie all day/night!0
