~Fit N Fun Sized~ Week Three!!!

Chocolickkyss

So I reached my first mini goal of 135 today!!!! I am now shooting for 130!! I am so excited I have lost over 5 lbs already!!!

Congratulations on a job well done. If you remained this focus you'll be at your ultimate goal right on schedule. By the way, you have a nice approach to reaching your ultimate goal. Reaching your mini goals should keep you motivated and focused. Good luck.

I have been so caught up on this 30 day challenge that I can barely remember what day I'm in. I think this is day 23 or 24, all I know is that next week it's over and while i've been going strong I am SUPER EXCITED to have accomplished it and moved on.

Anyway, the workout is complete for today. My boot camp instructor worked us so hard today that I didn't have the strength nor the desire to head to the gym afterwards. Since it's suppose to be a warm day I am considering heading to the park later and walking/jogging a little. All the posts I read about running has inspired me to try it out although I will admit I'm VERY SCARED. I don't like jogging at all but I suck it up and do it while at the gym but interested to see how well I could do outside. I've only done it once and surprising did alright. I'll see how my work day progresses before making a definitive decision.

I burned at least 500 alories already this morning so anything else I do is just a bonus.

Have a great day ladies.

supermom1114

Yea, not gonna lie, I'm kind of nervous about the pain, especially since I'm going by myself but I want to go this week since its the mid-week of my cycle so I don't have the added bonus of hormones flowing through my system making me extra emotional and sensitive. I'm getting mine on my wrist or a little lower on the forearm so I'm pretty sure it'll hurt but I've been wanting this for a while! So Excited!!

Don't be nervous about the pain....I have 3 tattoos and I intend to get a 4th and Final one on my 30th birthday! If they were all that painful I wouldn't have continued getting them! Best of luck to you though...you'll have to post pics of it when it's complete


Sorry I've been MIA this last week! Things are getting super crazy at work (i'm a teacher) and the kids are getting all worked up about the upcoming Holiday Break...so little time for me as I've been staying after school to get things prepared and then trying to Christmas shop! AHHHH!

I have been continuing to do well on my workouts except for this past weekend. I missed Fri-Sun! Friday I had a migraine that my medicine would not even take care of...then I was shopping ALL DAY with my aunts and cousins for an overnight get together...SO FUN! and Sunday I recovered...slept the day away!

I'm back on track though and last night I completed 30 day shred Level 2 and P90x Shoulders & Arms and Ab Ripper! It felt so good It's nice now that school is done for the semester I'm able to do extra workouts

I'm hoping for a Snow Day tomorrow so I can do some extra workouts too!!! I can always be hopeful...right?!?!?!?

I hope everyone has a great day...eat healthy...and feel great

Thanks for the encouragement. I'm an adrenaline junkie so I know once I get there and they get me all prepped I'll be pumped. My husband has tribal w/ the filipino sun and stars in it up his arm that hes had to get in two parts plus some chinese characters on his forearm, our sons name on his forearm on the side, and a tribal-ish crucifix he drew himself lol so I know it can't be so bad if people keep going back to get more. hubby says it gets addicting lol but it took me years to finally decide what I wanted so I don't know if I'll be getting anymore. I'm getting the word Mind written over the word Matter on my forearm so yea.. "Mind over Matter" I'm still not sure about the font and I'd like a few stars or something so it doesnt look like someone just stamped me lol I'm stopping by the shop today to talk to the guys there and set up an appointment for tomorrow. Hopefully they can draw something up and help me out, its a really great shop and the people are really cool. I'm excited! Oh and yes I WILL post pics!

Sounds like you had a good weekend, its nice to take a few days off from working out and really let your body recover! I know how you feel about school being over. I only have a food science final and my anatomy and physiology final to go, both classes I love and have been acing the whole year so I'm not too worried. I love being able to spend more time working out. I'm starting Level 2 of Shred on Friday, I can really tell after 8 days on level 1 that it feels a LOT easier than day 1!

supermom1114

So I reached my first mini goal of 135 today!!!! I am now shooting for 130!! I am so excited I have lost over 5 lbs already!!!

Yay ! Way to go! Just stick to it and you'll hit all your goals for sure!!

supermom1114

So I reached my first mini goal of 135 today!!!! I am now shooting for 130!! I am so excited I have lost over 5 lbs already!!!

Congratulations on a job well done. If you remained this focus you'll be at your ultimate goal right on schedule. By the way, you have a nice approach to reaching your ultimate goal. Reaching your mini goals should keep you motivated and focused. Good luck.

I have been so caught up on this 30 day challenge that I can barely remember what day I'm in. I think this is day 23 or 24, all I know is that next week it's over and while i've been going strong I am SUPER EXCITED to have accomplished it and moved on.

Anyway, the workout is complete for today. My boot camp instructor worked us so hard today that I didn't have the strength nor the desire to head to the gym afterwards. Since it's suppose to be a warm day I am considering heading to the park later and walking/jogging a little. All the posts I read about running has inspired me to try it out although I will admit I'm VERY SCARED. I don't like jogging at all but I suck it up and do it while at the gym but interested to see how well I could do outside. I've only done it once and surprising did alright. I'll see how my work day progresses before making a definitive decision.

I burned at least 500 alories already this morning so anything else I do is just a bonus.

Have a great day ladies.

I'd definitely suggest doing the Couch to 5k running program. It helps you easy into running which allows your bones and muscles to strengthen over time instead of just trying to run and push yourself and be in pain and hate it. For me at least running has to be fun or else I'd hate it, so I go to different parks and I don't worry about time. My goal is just finishing. I used to hate running and always thought I sucked. But now as long as I finish my workout I can feel proud and accomplished which has kept me going. I hope you learn to love and enjoy it!

SherryRueter

Yesterdays goals
- Eat Clean - 1300 calories total (met), No Diet Soda (met) - Interval x(met) - 12 days of fitness(met) - walk after work(just a little. my tummy hurt --crampy... so I didn't do too much, but ate clean).

Wed (today) - Snowday from school, so the kids are at home(12 and 10yrs). I wonder if today will be challenging or not. At least I get to work remote. The challenge could be me focusing on working for work, and not playing or whatever.

congrats to everyoone who is loosing weight and reaching their goals and exercising. Just a little focus and we can do anything. Nobody said it would be easy but man, the results are amazing!

Todays goals:
- Eat clean - Strive for 1300 calories total today ... Clean eating ...no matter what the kids have!
- 8 - 8oz waters
- Exercise Cardio X and 45min Elliptical
- Scoop snow ...The driveway is impassible!

I think I'm really doing good. The scale this morning weighed me in the 99.x range (WOW) I was amazed...Just eating right and exercising, a little more focus than what I was doing and BINGO. I hope I can maintain this until weigh in on Sunday morning and, that I can maintain it until Christmas.

Do your best, forget the rest!
Have a good Wed. FNF.
-Sherry

savvystephy

So I reached my first mini goal of 135 today!!!! I am now shooting for 130!! I am so excited I have lost over 5 lbs already!!!

Congratulations on a job well done. If you remained this focus you'll be at your ultimate goal right on schedule. By the way, you have a nice approach to reaching your ultimate goal. Reaching your mini goals should keep you motivated and focused. Good luck.

I have been so caught up on this 30 day challenge that I can barely remember what day I'm in. I think this is day 23 or 24, all I know is that next week it's over and while i've been going strong I am SUPER EXCITED to have accomplished it and moved on.

Anyway, the workout is complete for today. My boot camp instructor worked us so hard today that I didn't have the strength nor the desire to head to the gym afterwards. Since it's suppose to be a warm day I am considering heading to the park later and walking/jogging a little. All the posts I read about running has inspired me to try it out although I will admit I'm VERY SCARED. I don't like jogging at all but I suck it up and do it while at the gym but interested to see how well I could do outside. I've only done it once and surprising did alright. I'll see how my work day progresses before making a definitive decision.

I burned at least 500 alories already this morning so anything else I do is just a bonus.

Have a great day ladies.

I'd definitely suggest doing the Couch to 5k running program. It helps you easy into running which allows your bones and muscles to strengthen over time instead of just trying to run and push yourself and be in pain and hate it. For me at least running has to be fun or else I'd hate it, so I go to different parks and I don't worry about time. My goal is just finishing. I used to hate running and always thought I sucked. But now as long as I finish my workout I can feel proud and accomplished which has kept me going. I hope you learn to love and enjoy it!

C25K is the best way to go! I used to not be too fond of running. However, since doing C25K it has become very therapeutic. It is a great way to get outside and clear your mind.

Chocolickkyss

So I reached my first mini goal of 135 today!!!! I am now shooting for 130!! I am so excited I have lost over 5 lbs already!!!

Congratulations on a job well done. If you remained this focus you'll be at your ultimate goal right on schedule. By the way, you have a nice approach to reaching your ultimate goal. Reaching your mini goals should keep you motivated and focused. Good luck.

I have been so caught up on this 30 day challenge that I can barely remember what day I'm in. I think this is day 23 or 24, all I know is that next week it's over and while i've been going strong I am SUPER EXCITED to have accomplished it and moved on.

Anyway, the workout is complete for today. My boot camp instructor worked us so hard today that I didn't have the strength nor the desire to head to the gym afterwards. Since it's suppose to be a warm day I am considering heading to the park later and walking/jogging a little. All the posts I read about running has inspired me to try it out although I will admit I'm VERY SCARED. I don't like jogging at all but I suck it up and do it while at the gym but interested to see how well I could do outside. I've only done it once and surprising did alright. I'll see how my work day progresses before making a definitive decision.

I burned at least 500 alories already this morning so anything else I do is just a bonus.

Have a great day ladies.

I'd definitely suggest doing the Couch to 5k running program. It helps you easy into running which allows your bones and muscles to strengthen over time instead of just trying to run and push yourself and be in pain and hate it. For me at least running has to be fun or else I'd hate it, so I go to different parks and I don't worry about time. My goal is just finishing. I used to hate running and always thought I sucked. But now as long as I finish my workout I can feel proud and accomplished which has kept me going. I hope you learn to love and enjoy it!

I have briefly reviewed the c25k but need to check it out more thoroughly. Going to different parks is a good idea, a change of scenery is always good.

cherie2304

So I went jogging for 52 minutes last nite. Have a 5k on the 19th so getting ready for that. I think I will do fine. The HS track was closed due to a game but I was able to run around the park that is next to it. Did really good.

jacqueline0821

So I went jogging for 52 minutes last nite. Have a 5k on the 19th so getting ready for that. I think I will do fine. The HS track was closed due to a game but I was able to run around the park that is next to it. Did really good.

That is great!!!!

jzbaby626

Workout for today-40 mins of circuit training-DONE.
Do we have a challenge for this week? or are we not doing weekly challenges? just wondering.

supermom1114

Did the shred this morning, Day 9 Level 1, also went on my C25K run this morning and played my wii games. Having a good day. Getting my hair cut and then trying on some new clothes to see where I stand as far as size, yay!

I hope everyone has a great day!!

savvystephy

Did 30 Day Shred this morning. I am sore from my visit to the gym last night.. and 30 Day Shred just made more muscles sore.

Tomorrow is my run day.

breezy81

I am so proud, we had a nice winter storm here and currently have 9+inches of snow, so my boot camp was cancelled. I did a 545 calories workout on my own rather then slack off!!!

I also ate right, there is something about really cold days that makes me want to eat . On top of the snow shoveling I did this morning I think I'm sitting pretty today!

jzbaby626

PM workout- 1 hour of dancing and 10 min of abs-DONE hope everyone had a good day

supermom1114

Sounds like everyone had an awesome day!! Way to go!! I love my new haircut and as of this afternoon still range from a 6-8 depending on the store(Express-6 Charlotte Russe-7 American Eagle-6 w. a tad of muffin top spillage, or 8 perfection)

Anyways, I am glad I avoided getting a starbucks which I would normally do on the rare occasion I have time to get my hair done and shop. And I love the pair of jeans I got from American Eagle, the wash and fit are exactly what I was looking for!! Seeing myself in new jeans really motivates me to keep going. I also bought a little somethin something from Victoria Secret for when my hubby gets home, thats definitely going to keep me motivated

Keep up the hard work ladies!! Tomorrow I'm going on a run then doing Day 10 of Level 1 of the Shred, my LAST day on Level 1, woo-hoo!! Then my wii games, showering and going to get my tattoo. I probably won't be online much but Kick some *kitten* tomorrow ladies!!

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: supermom, did you lose all that weight while your hubby has been gone? when will he be back? what a fabulous surprise you'll have for him:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

supermom1114

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: supermom, did you lose all that weight while your hubby has been gone? when will he be back? what a fabulous surprise you'll have for him:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

I've been losing it while hes gone but hes been back twice, once after his predeployment training was done and we went to the Bahamas but I was probably still around 160-155. Then he actually left for Iraq and then came back in July for his two weeks leave, and I was probably around 150-145ish. The scale still says I'm hovering around 140 :explode: :mad: :grumble: But I can tell I've toned up quite a bit. He'll definitely be surprised and very pleased! I've sent him some pics but not since I've started doing the 30 Day Shred and I've seen most of my improvement since then! I've still got a bout a month maybe a little more until he gets home, I can't wait!!!!!!!!

songbyrdsweet

ARGGH I AM SO FRUSTRATED.:explode:

I haven't been seeing any appreciable changes in scale weight or inches in a couple weeks. I can tell a difference visually, and that counts for something, but it's still frustrating not to have something to check-in with (for my other group). I am stuck back up at 133.4 after re-introducing carbs, and while I don't mind that inevitable gain, I wish I would lost some weight again in the form of FAT. I have been eating 1400-1500 cal/day and working my tush off. It WAS working. Ugh.

boomersooner806

Sorry ladies!! I've been MIA for the past 2 1/2 weeks. Things have been extremely busy and I feel like I haven't been fully committed to this group and I apologize for that!

I've been doing pretty good until yesterday. My brother's fiancee graduated from nursing school last night, so my mom and I made a trip to go shopping and head to watch her get pinned for finishing her classes and clinicals. Anyways, I ate horribly. Not as far as sweets go, but I REALLY over-did it on the Mexican food I ate. I absolutely LOVE it and have a hard time stopping the chips and salsa (or even queso) from going into my mouth. I also had 2 grande gingerbread lattes from Starbucks. :grumble: I'm not complaining that it wasn't good, because it was good... just the fact that I hopped on the scale this morning and gained over 3 pounds from the food and coffee! I know I didn't eat that many calories in food to actually GAIN that weight, but still -- it was discouraging. I'm hoping it's just water weight from the salty stuff I had (salt on the chips, salt included in the flour tortillas, etc) AND it didn't help that I had Starbucks' coffee, ugh. I don't know. I was doing so good until yesterday.

I guess since I hopped on the scales and realized I bumped up from 122 to 125.6 was some motivation to keep myself in line. I wasn't able to work out yesterday either, so I'm really kicking it into gear today. I'm subbing at a junior high school today and then closing at our grocery/deli store, which is at 8pm, so my work out will be crammed into 1-hour at the Y since they close at 9pm... I just wish I could stay on track! These splurge days aren't just once a week either -- sometimes 2-3 times. I don't know what to do.

I'm pretty discouraged and disappointed in myself -- any advice to actually get my butt in gear??

SherryRueter

Yesterday - I worked from home with the kids there. It didn't work out very well for me. I overate at 10am...but it was healthy foods....naturally made peanut butter and whole wheat toast mostly...so nummy.....but way to much. So, just a little more focus today. As Tony Horton says "Nobody said it would be easy but man, the results are amazing!"

Yesterday's goals goals:
- Strive for 1300 calories total today (probably ate more than 1300 - Didn't meet
- Clean eating ...no matter what the kids have! (Met)
- 8 - 8oz waters (didn't count...whoops, that would have helped!)
- Exercise Cardio X and 45min Elliptical (Met...wanted to skip but felt better afterwards)
- Scoop snow ...The driveway is impassible! (Met)

Due most likely to yesterday, the scale this morning weighed me at 100.6
...So, I need to make sure I just eating right and exercising, a little more focus so I can weigh in nicely on Sunday.

I think I'll copy my goal into my Outlook calendar.
Todays Goal:
1) 1200 - 1300 calories
2) Eat Clean
3) Exercise Kenpo X (Met)
4) Exercise Elliptical - 30mn
5) Do the 5th day of fitness
6) Log my foods before I eat!

Do your best, forget the rest!

-Sherry

jandie

ARGGH I AM SO FRUSTRATED.:explode:

I haven't been seeing any appreciable changes in scale weight or inches in a couple weeks. I can tell a difference visually, and that counts for something, but it's still frustrating not to have something to check-in with (for my other group). I am stuck back up at 133.4 after re-introducing carbs, and while I don't mind that inevitable gain, I wish I would lost some weight again in the form of FAT. I have been eating 1400-1500 cal/day and working my tush off. It WAS working. Ugh.

I know it's easy to get frustrated when you seem to be on a plateau, but have you checked your measurements lately? Don't lose hope and keep up the great work!


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songbyrdsweet

ARGGH I AM SO FRUSTRATED.:explode:

I haven't been seeing any appreciable changes in scale weight or inches in a couple weeks. I can tell a difference visually, and that counts for something, but it's still frustrating not to have something to check-in with (for my other group). I am stuck back up at 133.4 after re-introducing carbs, and while I don't mind that inevitable gain, I wish I would lost some weight again in the form of FAT. I have been eating 1400-1500 cal/day and working my tush off. It WAS working. Ugh.

I know it's easy to get frustrated when you seem to be on a plateau, but have you checked your measurements lately? Don't lose hope and keep up the great work!


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Yea, like I said, I haven't seen a change in inches or scale weight.
I stopped by the gym yesterday for bodyfat testing from 4-6, but there was no 'trainer on duty'--and although there were THREE people at the front desk, NONE of them knew how to administer a body fat test?!? That's just ludicrous. You should have more skills than towel-folding if you're going to work in a gym. Caliper tests aren't hard to administer, they just take a lot of practice. If I could do it to myself, I would. :grumble:

I'm considering dropping my calories really low for a week. It's going to suck because I'm already pretty hungry on 1400-1500/day, but I think a one-day refeed followed by a week of really low cal will force me to lose some more body fat.I may also add fasted cardio back in. Ugh.

jzbaby626

supermom- Thats so exciting your hubby is coming home soon! My bf was in the military. He didn't go to Iraq, but he was stationed in Alaska for a year & I live in PA. So I kinda know the feeling. :frown: And how freakin exciting it is when they finally get to come home!!! :happy: :smooched: Im sure you two will have a lot of fun when he gets back!

Today I did the Enviga Cardio Burn Bootcamp workout. I switch up my workouts and I haven't done this one for about 2 weeks. Before when I did it I had to take a break half way thru. Today I was able to the whole thing without stopping! yay me! And I walked for 20 mins when i was finished.

supermom1114

ARGGH I AM SO FRUSTRATED.:explode:

I haven't been seeing any appreciable changes in scale weight or inches in a couple weeks. I can tell a difference visually, and that counts for something, but it's still frustrating not to have something to check-in with (for my other group). I am stuck back up at 133.4 after re-introducing carbs, and while I don't mind that inevitable gain, I wish I would lost some weight again in the form of FAT. I have been eating 1400-1500 cal/day and working my tush off. It WAS working. Ugh.

I know it's easy to get frustrated when you seem to be on a plateau, but have you checked your measurements lately? Don't lose hope and keep up the great work!


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Yea, like I said, I haven't seen a change in inches or scale weight.
I stopped by the gym yesterday for bodyfat testing from 4-6, but there was no 'trainer on duty'--and although there were THREE people at the front desk, NONE of them knew how to administer a body fat test?!? That's just ludicrous. You should have more skills than towel-folding if you're going to work in a gym. Caliper tests aren't hard to administer, they just take a lot of practice. If I could do it to myself, I would. :grumble:

I'm considering dropping my calories really low for a week. It's going to suck because I'm already pretty hungry on 1400-1500/day, but I think a one-day refeed followed by a week of really low cal will force me to lose some more body fat.I may also add fasted cardio back in. Ugh.

'

I know what you mean, I can see a difference in my body but my scale weight is pretty much the same. and yesterday when I tried on jeans I was hoping to get into lower sizes but yea, didn't happen. I'm already keeping my calories at 1200 and then eating most of my exercise calories. What do you mean when you say a one day refeed and then how low of cals were you going to go? And fasted cardio?

songbyrdsweet

ARGGH I AM SO FRUSTRATED.:explode:

I haven't been seeing any appreciable changes in scale weight or inches in a couple weeks. I can tell a difference visually, and that counts for something, but it's still frustrating not to have something to check-in with (for my other group). I am stuck back up at 133.4 after re-introducing carbs, and while I don't mind that inevitable gain, I wish I would lost some weight again in the form of FAT. I have been eating 1400-1500 cal/day and working my tush off. It WAS working. Ugh.

I know it's easy to get frustrated when you seem to be on a plateau, but have you checked your measurements lately? Don't lose hope and keep up the great work!


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Yea, like I said, I haven't seen a change in inches or scale weight.
I stopped by the gym yesterday for bodyfat testing from 4-6, but there was no 'trainer on duty'--and although there were THREE people at the front desk, NONE of them knew how to administer a body fat test?!? That's just ludicrous. You should have more skills than towel-folding if you're going to work in a gym. Caliper tests aren't hard to administer, they just take a lot of practice. If I could do it to myself, I would. :grumble:

I'm considering dropping my calories really low for a week. It's going to suck because I'm already pretty hungry on 1400-1500/day, but I think a one-day refeed followed by a week of really low cal will force me to lose some more body fat.I may also add fasted cardio back in. Ugh.

'

I know what you mean, I can see a difference in my body but my scale weight is pretty much the same. and yesterday when I tried on jeans I was hoping to get into lower sizes but yea, didn't happen. I'm already keeping my calories at 1200 and then eating most of my exercise calories. What do you mean when you say a one day refeed and then how low of cals were you going to go? And fasted cardio?

A refeed is the term used to describe a period of time where you eat at maintenance or slightly above using healthy foods, usually high-carbohydrate, to replenish glycogen stores and influence hormone levels to be more supportive of body fat changes. I would do something like a 2000 calorie day or two, then for a week drop down to 1200 calories, no exercise calories. That's going to be reallllly low for me but there are times that you need to bite the bullet and force your body into things. Fasted cardio is just cardio done first thing in the morning on an empty stomach when insulin levels are the lowest.

Chocolickkyss

Good morning ladies, let me start by saying I really truly did not feel up to working out and completing today's boot camp assignment (jog/run 4 miles). I just did not want to leave the house, however, I struggled out the door and made it to the gym. I decided to do to interval training on the treadmill. I was able to jog/run 4.60 miles in 48 minutes and burn 444 calories. My intense speed alternated between 6.0 -6.5 mph and my recovery speed alternated between 5.0 - 5.2 mph. In order to ensure I met my 30 day challenge goal (burning 500 calories a day for 30 days) I jumped on the elliptical machine for an additional 12 minutes and was able to burn 115 calories. My total for today is 559, so, my goal was met. Thank you God b/c I am just exhausted. Oh, I forgot, my boot camp instructor also wanted us to bang out 30 push-ups. I was able to do 15 standard push ups, took a 90 second break and completed an additional 7 standard with the last 8 being done on my knees.

I'm glad to see so many of us are sticking to our goals, great job ladies.

supermom1114

ARGGH I AM SO FRUSTRATED.:explode:

I haven't been seeing any appreciable changes in scale weight or inches in a couple weeks. I can tell a difference visually, and that counts for something, but it's still frustrating not to have something to check-in with (for my other group). I am stuck back up at 133.4 after re-introducing carbs, and while I don't mind that inevitable gain, I wish I would lost some weight again in the form of FAT. I have been eating 1400-1500 cal/day and working my tush off. It WAS working. Ugh.

I know it's easy to get frustrated when you seem to be on a plateau, but have you checked your measurements lately? Don't lose hope and keep up the great work!


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Yea, like I said, I haven't seen a change in inches or scale weight.
I stopped by the gym yesterday for bodyfat testing from 4-6, but there was no 'trainer on duty'--and although there were THREE people at the front desk, NONE of them knew how to administer a body fat test?!? That's just ludicrous. You should have more skills than towel-folding if you're going to work in a gym. Caliper tests aren't hard to administer, they just take a lot of practice. If I could do it to myself, I would. :grumble:

I'm considering dropping my calories really low for a week. It's going to suck because I'm already pretty hungry on 1400-1500/day, but I think a one-day refeed followed by a week of really low cal will force me to lose some more body fat.I may also add fasted cardio back in. Ugh.

'

I know what you mean, I can see a difference in my body but my scale weight is pretty much the same. and yesterday when I tried on jeans I was hoping to get into lower sizes but yea, didn't happen. I'm already keeping my calories at 1200 and then eating most of my exercise calories. What do you mean when you say a one day refeed and then how low of cals were you going to go? And fasted cardio?

A refeed is the term used to describe a period of time where you eat at maintenance or slightly above using healthy foods, usually high-carbohydrate, to replenish glycogen stores and influence hormone levels to be more supportive of body fat changes. I would do something like a 2000 calorie day or two, then for a week drop down to 1200 calories, no exercise calories. That's going to be reallllly low for me but there are times that you need to bite the bullet and force your body into things. Fasted cardio is just cardio done first thing in the morning on an empty stomach when insulin levels are the lowest.

So i get the prinicples working behind the refeed and then low cal but whats the purpose/benefit of fasted cardio?? I always thought it was best to eat before working out so you have glucose in your system for your muscles to use, and if it wasnt there your muscles would tire more easily and start breaking down to make energy. I'm not an expert on kinesiology or exercise science, I'm only just starting my kinesiology classes for my minor so this sounds really interesting. Thanks for the info!!

songbyrdsweet

ARGGH I AM SO FRUSTRATED.:explode:

I haven't been seeing any appreciable changes in scale weight or inches in a couple weeks. I can tell a difference visually, and that counts for something, but it's still frustrating not to have something to check-in with (for my other group). I am stuck back up at 133.4 after re-introducing carbs, and while I don't mind that inevitable gain, I wish I would lost some weight again in the form of FAT. I have been eating 1400-1500 cal/day and working my tush off. It WAS working. Ugh.

I know it's easy to get frustrated when you seem to be on a plateau, but have you checked your measurements lately? Don't lose hope and keep up the great work!


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Yea, like I said, I haven't seen a change in inches or scale weight.
I stopped by the gym yesterday for bodyfat testing from 4-6, but there was no 'trainer on duty'--and although there were THREE people at the front desk, NONE of them knew how to administer a body fat test?!? That's just ludicrous. You should have more skills than towel-folding if you're going to work in a gym. Caliper tests aren't hard to administer, they just take a lot of practice. If I could do it to myself, I would. :grumble:

I'm considering dropping my calories really low for a week. It's going to suck because I'm already pretty hungry on 1400-1500/day, but I think a one-day refeed followed by a week of really low cal will force me to lose some more body fat.I may also add fasted cardio back in. Ugh.

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I know what you mean, I can see a difference in my body but my scale weight is pretty much the same. and yesterday when I tried on jeans I was hoping to get into lower sizes but yea, didn't happen. I'm already keeping my calories at 1200 and then eating most of my exercise calories. What do you mean when you say a one day refeed and then how low of cals were you going to go? And fasted cardio?

A refeed is the term used to describe a period of time where you eat at maintenance or slightly above using healthy foods, usually high-carbohydrate, to replenish glycogen stores and influence hormone levels to be more supportive of body fat changes. I would do something like a 2000 calorie day or two, then for a week drop down to 1200 calories, no exercise calories. That's going to be reallllly low for me but there are times that you need to bite the bullet and force your body into things. Fasted cardio is just cardio done first thing in the morning on an empty stomach when insulin levels are the lowest.

So i get the prinicples working behind the refeed and then low cal but whats the purpose/benefit of fasted cardio?? I always thought it was best to eat before working out so you have glucose in your system for your muscles to use, and if it wasnt there your muscles would tire more easily and start breaking down to make energy. I'm not an expert on kinesiology or exercise science, I'm only just starting my kinesiology classes for my minor so this sounds really interesting. Thanks for the info!!

You'll still have plenty of glycogen available for use. Between your liver and muscles, you have several hundred calories' worth of glycogen stored to maintain BG levels in a fasted state. Once those are used up, glucogenic amino acids and glycerol backbones from trigs are used to produce glucose. Plus at that point you're also producing ketones. Irreversible skeletal muscle breakdown doesn't occur until later stages of starvation. Also, the fasted cardio I perform is low-intensity, so it's more glycogen-sparing than actual running. I generally spend about 30 min. on the elliptical. When insulin levels are low like in the AM, more glucagon is present which allows for easier liberation of fatty acids from your fat cells. Kines won't get into this aspect as much as it's mostly structure.

supermom1114

Ah ok, sounds good. Thanks for the info!!!

jzbaby626

I do my cardio right after I wake up and before I eat because I tend to not want to work out after I already ate. So I'm glad it has a benefit to it.