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I'm so irritated this morning. I hate having my food diary open. It goes against everything in my privacy-loving nature. And last night, someone makes a comment about how crazy high my lunch was. Well, yes, it was. Is that all you can say? Nothing encouraging or constructive? Then SHUT UP! I am also of the mind, that a high meal once in a while is not the end of the frigging world.
And while I'm venting, just because you lost a chunk of weight doing cardio and eating 1200 calories, doesn't make you a health and fitness expert. Grrr.
Okay, obviously going off my morning coffee is making me a little cranky.
Going to get ready to lift. Maybe I can sweat myself happy.
Maybe it's time to lose a little weight from your MFP friend list?
But seriously, it doesn't sound like you have the same fitness goals and priorities as this person. I'm sure they just think they are being supportive and they would probably beat themselves up over a big meal, but if that isn't the type of feedback that is helpful to you, then you might want to re-evaluate who is on your friend list.0 -
I'm so irritated this morning. I hate having my food diary open. It goes against everything in my privacy-loving nature. And last night, someone makes a comment about how crazy high my lunch was. Well, yes, it was. Is that all you can say? Nothing encouraging or constructive? Then SHUT UP! I am also of the mind, that a high meal once in a while is not the end of the frigging world.
And while I'm venting, just because you lost a chunk of weight doing cardio and eating 1200 calories, doesn't make you a health and fitness expert. Grrr.
Okay, obviously going off my morning coffee is making me a little cranky.
Going to get ready to lift. Maybe I can sweat myself happy.
Maybe it's time to lose a little weight from your MFP friend list?
But seriously, it doesn't sound like you have the same fitness goals and priorities as this person. I'm sure they just think they are being supportive and they would probably just beat themselves up over a big meal, but if that isn't the type of feedback that is helpful to you, then you might want to re-evaluate who is on your friend list.
I totally agree. It gets sticky, because it is someone I know from other places and IRL. That's not to say I'd never delete her, just that I need to avoid it if I can.
So... I'm venting here to you all. ;-)0 -
I'm so irritated this morning. I hate having my food diary open. It goes against everything in my privacy-loving nature. And last night, someone makes a comment about how crazy high my lunch was. Well, yes, it was. Is that all you can say? Nothing encouraging or constructive? Then SHUT UP! I am also of the mind, that a high meal once in a while is not the end of the frigging world.
And while I'm venting, just because you lost a chunk of weight doing cardio and eating 1200 calories, doesn't make you a health and fitness expert. Grrr.
Okay, obviously going off my morning coffee is making me a little cranky.
Going to get ready to lift. Maybe I can sweat myself happy.
I was going to look at your diary but it isn't available for viewing. I'm frequently "calorie heavy" on one meal or another, usually dinner, but don't think that's a big deal. I still lost weight and have been maintaining since March 2011.
Don't let someone else get you down. If they do this on a habitual basis, then it'll be time to "de-friend".
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I totally agree. It gets sticky, because it is someone I know from other places and IRL. That's not to say I'd never delete her, just that I need to avoid it if I can.
So... I'm venting here to you all. ;-)
lol.. I NEVER friend anyone from IRL. I would be too worried about that person and NOT me. I'm selfish that way. I want to be able to tell the whole truth and not worry that I'm being judged... I have a S-I-L on MFP that I would not friend for a million dollars.. That's my rule and I'm sticking to it!0 -
I took a GOOD HARD LOOK AT MYSELF IN THE MIRROR LAST NIGHT.
I recognize that 20 years from now, 30 years from now, I'm going to look back at myself and say, "Gawd, woman, your body was in EXCEPTIONAL shape....what the HELL were you fretting for??"
And, I just need to bring that attitude into my present life. I really want to stop "obsessing" about the things that are "wrong" and start focusing on all the things that are "right" - that are 'good". great advice Beeps.
I looked at pictures from 15-20 years ago, and think "What the HELL was I complaining about?!!" (I hate typos!!)0 -
Kikat- I have set to friends only.
Mama- that's a really good policy! Wish I'd thought of it BEFORE!0 -
I took a GOOD HARD LOOK AT MYSELF IN THE MIRROR LAST NIGHT.
I recognize that 20 years from now, 30 years from now, I'm going to look back at myself and say, "Gawd, woman, your body was in EXCEPTIONAL shape....what the HELL were you fretting for??"
And, I just need to bring that attitude into my present life. I really want to stop "obsessing" about the things that are "wrong" and start focusing on all the things that are "right" - that are 'good". great advice Beeps.
I looked at pictures from 15-20 years ago, and think "What the HELL was I complaining about?!!" (I hate typos!!)
I always thought I was fat in high school. I would LOVE to have a body like that again. I was 130-135 pounds. Not really lean but not as fatty as I am now.0 -
I think my diary is open, but i set my notifications so it doesn't announce when i'm under or over cals. Anyone looking at mine when i'm on night shifts will have a laugh when it looks like i'm eating curry for breakfast and being 500 under one day and 500 over the next day depending on whether i eat 'lunch' before or after midnight!!!
Anyone that judged me about one big lunch would not be popular. At least you're logging, being honest, and it's your business! You have your own goals.0 -
Damn, this makes me wonder how I sound. I know I've been inclined to say something like, "Hells yes, that's a huge lunch" - but I'm really grunting and pleased with the hugeness of it. I also do it for specific items I approve of like, "yeehaw reuben sandwich". I'll have to make sure I get the "I am really jealous of your meal and would like to come dine with you for a week" part across. I'd hate to make someone self conscious with my enthusiasm.0
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I have no mfp friends who I know "in real life".
I think posters who say "insensitive" things are few-and-far-between - and YES, you (still) should be able to VENT about them here (in the safe haven!).
I actually like my body much more now, than I did in high school....I was WAY too thin back then - and I like my muscles. But, heck, what I wouldn't give to have my 18-year-old METABOLISM. Um, french fries?? Check. Mayonnaise?? Check. Booze??? Check. Check. Check.
Soooooooooooooo, yes, to be able to eat whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, and think NOTHING about it - now THAT was a pleasure I didn't even KNOW I was experiencing!!0 -
Okay, I'm feeling less sensitive now.
Beeps, I SO wish I could have my 18 yo metabolism again! I was too skinny, also. If I could have my 18yo weight and metabolism, with my muscles now, I'd be smokin'! LOL!0 -
Someone on the fitness boards just suggested I might be too turned in. Suggested turning my feet out slightly. Did it in the loo at work and it seems that was the issue. See how deadlifts go tomorrow.
Do you ever use a foam roller? Sometimes tightness in hamstrings can cause knee pain. Rolling out the muscle (or, if you can swing a massage) can help that. A good sports massage with a a knowledgeable professional can help you know where you're holding too much tightness to avoid pain. I get pain in my feet if I don't stretch my calves.0 -
No lifting yesterday - but I did end up doing about a 7 km hill-walk last night. Yay!
And, today isn't a scheduled lifting day, so I think I'll go to the gym and do some HIIT on the bike, my abs, and LOTS of stretching.
Back to lifting tomorrow - only 4 more sessions and Stage 5 is OVER!0 -
Yeah, I didn't lift yesterday either, too tired after getting home from camping all weekend. Going to the gym at lunch for intervals and back to lifting tomorrow. I have 4 weeks to lose some fat so that I feel better about my bathing suit and can go in the hot springs when we go on vacation. Final Stage 2 workout tomorrow, then straight on to Stage 3. I need to get some more dumbbells since mine only go up to 10 lbs.
Beeps - I totally agree about the attitude toward one's self. Gotta appreciate what you already have!
Jessica - I would so totally go off on that comment, even if it was someone I knew IRL. I do have my hubby and my sister as friends on MFP, but they are never on here so it doesn't really matter.0 -
I'm finally back home.
I missed a few days because of a convention, where I walked FOREVER and hopefully didn't kill myself with food too bad. I did B6 today, felt much stronger so maybe a few days or rest worked out. Totally ready for stage one to be over, but I don't think I've lost any weight or inches so a bit bummed. But feeling stronger is cool too
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Walked and hiked a lot this weekend, ate bad ta-boot. Unplanned rest day today, but planning to make it up on my usual rest day Thursday. Hope everyone had a great weekend. I'll try to post some pics later.0
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OK how do I post Pics? THey are on my profile.0
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Great progress Samantha!
To share photos you have to have them on site like photobucket. Then you copy the photobucket link here withat the end of the link.
edit: Oops! It tried to do it even without a link in the middle and you couldn't see the instructions! Follow the above instructions but change the IMG to img.0 -
Well, I still haven't taken the progress pictures yet but I did do my measurements. Nothing much changed from the end of February except my biceps did go up about 1/8 inch and my thighs went down 1/2 inch on the right and 3/4 inch on the left. I'm not really changing in size but my shape/ configuration is subtly shifting. It's slow but I can't really complain, my body IS changing.0
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Sam, you look great. I almost friend requested you but thought that might be kinda creepy stalkerish. So I'll wait until tomorrow. :laugh:0
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Great progress pics Sam!! Thanks for sharing. Jealous of your bicep groove there!0
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Excellent pics Sam! Thank you for posting them; I really needed a bit of inspiration.0
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I know it's a repeat... but GREAT PROGRESS SAM!
My slightly ADD-I-hate-lifting self has left NRoL (for now) in favor of 5x5. I made it through most of Stage 5. I know, I'm a quitter... but I needed a change. I haven't looked at Stage 7, but I've *heard* it's a doozy.
So I may go back and throw it in later.
I have decided to post progress photos on this board - there's not a huge difference, but I like seeing other's progress, and I don't want to post on the main forum. (Have to get photobucket working... what a PITA. You'd think MFP would have it's own internal system.)
Jessica - I have my diary open for people who are curious, but I don't have it post to the newsfeed because I really don't want the comments. 0 -
Birdy-- I just changed mine to not show up at the end of the day. I don't really want the comments either. I don't really want to comment on other's food anymore either. I prefer to encourage people's activity and interact on other comments. I'm sure some will end up unfriending me for not being supportive enough, but whatever. :-P
I downloaded the Stronglifts 5x5 yesterday. I haven't read through it yet. I also downloaded a program by Nia Shanks, who did the Beautiful Badass program. I'm going to look at it, too. I'm beginning to wonder if I'm going to be able to finish the whole NROL4W. I am really hating stage 2. I only have two more workouts left in it, so I guess I will give stage 3 a try.0 -
Oh Birdy - I've been thinking longingly of 5x5 while doing those long Stage 4 workouts, but have been trying to convince myself to see this programme through until the end. Now you've made me question myself again; I'm in turmoil!
I have my diary open too, but don't post it. Didn't appreciate some of the comments I got either, when people didn't really understand what I was doing.0 -
OH NO! I'm sorry guys. I didn't mean to cause chaos and confusion.
I wasn't getting sore on the NRoL anymore, and some of the moves are just bizarre. What a troublemaker I am...
Seriously, though, I think that if you are in that middle place - not a beginner, but not a fitness competitor - changing things up is not a big deal. Lifting hard and clean diet = good things.
BUT for those who are new to lifting, it's a great program to take you through lifting, and give you some way to measure progress at the start vs finish.0 -
samntha - PICS ARE GORGEOUS!! Look at how all of your efforts are paying off!! So awesome!
Birdy - I think it's okay to "change things up", too. The body NEEDS to be "confused" in order for it to work at its optimum - so good for you!
As for Stage 2, please move onto Stage 3 if you can - some of the balance work in Stage 3 is just soooooooooooo good for developing the "weaker" muscles on your body (i.e. your non-dominant side) that I think you'll be grateful. Stage 2 (and 4!) seem tough because of ALL THOSE LUNGES. But, I think the relief in Stage 3 and Stage 5 is with the one-legged stuff (and the BB row stuff, too!).
I'm going to finish NROL4W....I promised it 6 months and I'm only at 5. Even still, I'm too close now not to see it through - and I'm pretty excited to do Stage 6. One of my goals was to be able to do a pull-up - and it's supposed to be "on the horizon" with that stage, so YEAH!0 -
Gosh, I don't seem to have any problem with my open diary....nobody has been very "mean", that I can remember. But, I also haven't specifically asked anyone to comment on my diet. It is what it is....I know the areas that need some "attention" and could be "fixed".
I am glad that there *are* supportive threads (like this one) and mfp posters (like you) out there - it sure helps this "journey" I'm taking!0 -
Gosh, I don't seem to have any problem with my open diary....nobody has been very "mean", that I can remember. But, I also haven't specifically asked anyone to comment on my diet. It is what it is....I know the areas that need some "attention" and could be "fixed".
I am glad that there *are* supportive threads (like this one) and mfp posters (like you) out there - it sure helps this "journey" I'm taking!
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I can't remember if mine is open or not. I don't post too much on the regular board because I don't have the answers to all the questions. That's why I am here :bigsmile: I am struggling to find what works for me.0
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