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I don't think there's any amount of working out that can make up for the junk I'm eating today. I even went on a 18 minute (to be exact - lol) walk/run at lunchtime. After the brownie I mentioned earlier, I MIGHT have had a cupcake and some halloween candy. :blushing:
BEEPS - I'm excited to see your stats. Sounds like you definitley prevailed in October! And yeah, 35 min? I better check my book. I feel like I missed an exercise or something.
Jennie - the ONE good thing about the move was it was a great time to purge! I used to be packrat, but I'm really trying to do better with getting rid of stuff (I want to keep EVERYTHING for sentimental reasons normally).
Megan - I just cannot imagine deadlifting 135 lbs!!! I actually consider myself a pretty strong person natually, but OMG. The thought of trying to lift that scares me. Maybe that'll be my long term goal for this program. I did 90 the other day and it was tough. I think it's because my upper body is stronger than my lower and deadlifts require serious lower body strength!
What is involved with intermittent fasting? I'm curious, but afraid I might binge (hm, kind of like I'm doing TODAY).0 -
Megan - I just cannot imagine deadlifting 135 lbs!!!
What is involved with intermittent fasting? I'm curious, but afraid I might binge (hm, kind of like I'm doing TODAY).
Isn't weird how we progress differently? I have a lot of trouble with my shoulders/back and single leg moves (the Bulgarian SS kills me) I feel the deadlifts in my legs, but even more so in my core.
There are different types of IF, but I do the leangains style (leangains.com, rippedbody.jp) where I fast for 14 hours (half of this is while I'm asleep) and eat during a 10 hour window. It actually has helped with my night binging. When I eat 5-6 small meals a day I'm constantly hungry and I end up going over cals at night. With IF, you have a shorter window to eat your daily target so you naturally get to eat much larger meals. When I go to bed at night I'm really full, and I like that and I don't wake up and eat.
So for me, I break fast at 1pm and can eat up until 11pm (I usually stop at 10 when I go to bed) I'm naturally not a morning eater so this works well for me. I also calorie/carb cycle. So on my rest days I eat 1437 calories (-30 TDEE) and workout days I eat 1847 (-10 TDEE) On rest days I eat more fat, less carbs. Training days, more carbs less fat. Protein stays the same. The idea is that the carbs you eat post workout go directly into glycogen stores for muscle building.
So far I've been doing it 3 weeks and it's helped be bust through my plateau and drop 5 pounds. It really isn't magical, but it makes being on a cut much easier due to the shortened feeding time frame.
Sorry, long explanation there!! The rippedbody.jp is a great site with explanations on everything.0 -
I'm wrapping up Stage 1 this week, and I've definitely gotten stronger! I'm pretty proud of myself, but I want to see more muscle definition! I thought I'd see more by now!0
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So THIS made my day
: I was waiting for the squat rack to do my deadlifts and this guy was taking forever with his (he was DLing 135, which is what I lift)
So I asked him if I could work in and he looks at the bar and says, "With these??" Haha, "yes." So I do my deadlifts, then he comes back and adds on two small plates. I know he had lifted 135 for at least two sets. Could be his warmup weight, but I'd like to think I pushed him to up his # since a "girl" was doing the same weight!
This is awesome! My DLs aren't as good as my squats. I'm squatting 115 (but will up it tonight b/c it's the last Stage 1/A workout!), but I'm only doing 95 with my DLs. Weird, I know. Most people are better with DLs.0 -
Wow, merm, dropping 5 lbs is no joke - your IF is eerily similar to mine. Skipping breakfast has been my (new) salvation! After YEARS of being told to "eat breakfast" (which began with my last 2 pregnancies...), I am SO glad to be working more in line with my natural inclinations - which has ALWAYS been to "skip breakfast".
Well, I am not at 155 lbs. Poop. But, I did hit 157.0 today. I am shoveling in as many potato chips, into my mouth, as I can just now!
Photos are done. Measurements are done. Scale is done. I haven't had a single potato chip in 5 weeks and, given that there are halloween treats EVERYWHERe, I grabbed every salty/crunchy snack that existed.
I'm in HEAVEN right now!0 -
I know that on Sept. 23 I was 164.8 lbs....UP in weight from my January 1, 2012 start! (For me, I completely blame it on the "Eat more to weigh less" racket - which does not suit my body-type, at all....)
Now, I am 157.0 lbs. So, that's >7lbs. down in 5 weeks? 6 weeks?
I'll take it!
Cut is going well. Today I celebrate. Friday is my birthday and I celebrate. Then, it's right back into "cut" land.
I hope to get to 150 lbs by end of November. And then down to 145 lbs. by end of December. Likely these are aggressive targets. But, even if Jan/Feb/2013 roll around, as long as I'm <145 lbs by then, I'll be where I believe ALL of my muscles are showing and my body fat is in the 20% range.0 -
Happy Halloween folks!
Stage 1 9A workout done today, just 3 more to go. Couldn't quite get my rhythm today and became obsessed with form so was a little frustrated not to up the weight this time around although I was tired afterwards. Must up my squat weight for the last one as I so want to lift over half my body weight!
So the protein challenge - had a great weekend with my friends from Germany, had lots of beer so no chance to hit my targets and didn't bother tracking. Monday was a shocker both for not eating properly and not eating enough - and on a workout day! Redeemed myself yesterday and today:
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Congrats! I got a little too excited about comparing pictures before and after stage 1 and was expecting to see some differences. But that's pretty unrealistic, it's just not enough time to see a major difference. I'm expecting to really SEE differences after stage 3. It was kind of funny when I put my pics from before and after stage 1 side by side and they looked exactly the same.I'm wrapping up Stage 1 this week, and I've definitely gotten stronger! I'm pretty proud of myself, but I want to see more muscle definition! I thought I'd see more by now!0 -
Wow Beeps, we are really similar. Are we twinsies? I weighed in at 158.8 today (at 5'8) so I'm thinking our numbers are pretty similar. What cut are you doing? I'm set to lose .88 per week. I had it set to lose 1 pound, but found that I was getting too hungry. I like that I have that higher calorie goal on the days I train.
Like you, I'm thinking I'll be exactly where I want to be at 20% body fat. My abs are already starting to show because I hold all my fat in my hips/thighs. 145 is also my goal (and where I'd be at 20%) I was there almost 10 years ago, but I had like zero muscle, so it'll be interesting how I look this time around
What's funny too, is that we had the same "woosh!" weight drop week before last, then nothing last week. Then we're dropping again.0 -
Gee, mermegan...maybe we are pretty close twins! I'm too old, for you, but my height is just under 5'9". I'm doing a Venus-Index cut. No set lbs per week to lose. It's just done on a weekly alottment of calories. I try and keep my calories the same day-in-and-day-out because otherwise I am too prone to (bad) "binges".
I don't even know what 20% body fat really means. I've got really skinny wrists and ankles and I'm unsure if 145 lb will be right, or whether I'll have to get to, say 140 lb.
My abs sure as heck aren't showing! I do carry all my fat in my hips/thighs....saddlebags - ugh. I don't have a muffin-top anymore - that's good!
I've been skinny-fat all my adult life. Last time I was at 140 was 3.5 years ago and I was skinny, for sure, but NO muscle tone, was doing 90 mins of cardio every single day, and it wasn't that great of a look, that's for sure!
I've been stuck at 157 for 2 weeks (well, I was 157.6 2 weeks ago, 157.8 last week and today 157.0). My body LOVES being at 160 - loves, loves, LOVES being there. Wants to romance 160 all day/night long.
So, yes, trying to get friggin' through the 150's and into the 140's is my ONLY determination for the remainder of 2012. Come hell or high-water, it's gonna happen!
Now, you have to tell me ALL the same sorts of data that I just divulged, merme....0 -
Beeps and Megan, I can't wait to be 15lbs away from my goal. I know "they" say it gets harder to lose the closer you get to your ideal weight, so it sounds like you ladies are doing fantastic. I need to be reading more about the cutting and bulking, etc. I guess I don't completely understand it. I need to lose so much fat, but I really don't want to lose any muscle.
So my final for the protein challenge is better than I thought it would be, but still not great.
Me: 21
NEP: 10
Trying to stay away from the HUGE stash of candy the kids brought home tonight.0 -
Cowgirl: In theory it's so little to lose, but I swear it's like pulling teeth. But I'm more determined than I've ever been (except for these past two days I've jumped ship on my diet) so we'll see.
Beeps: You are even more awesome because you have a few years on me. It only gets tougher. Losing weight when I was 23 is a whole different ballgame then in my 30's.
I don't have set pounds to lose, but I use an IF calculator (1percentedge.com/ifcalc) and I set my calories so it comes to around .88 projected loss. But that's at eating -30/-10 TDEE. My #1 goal is to be 155 since I've had that goal both times after having kids and have yet to reach it. But now that I'm closer, I want to go lower. I'm the same weight I was last year at this time, but can fit in smaller close. A testament that lifting works!
Beeps, that' so funny you say that about being 160. My body LOOOOOVES being at 160 too. It's like I dip to 158/9 and my body is like "Wait, what? Excuse me, no I don't think so. Back to 160" I want to get low enough in the 50's I don't have to see that number again. At the time I loved my body at 147 but I was hungry and weak. I can only imagine what a fit 147 looks like, exciting! Most of my 20's I've stayed in the 150's.
OK, now I have to get rid of this Halloween candy! I've broken my IF two days in a row eating junk ugh.0 -
You would not BELIEVE how much junk food I ate yesterday! Simply mass quantities of potato chips, halloween chocolate bars and homemade popcorn. I was physically ill by bedtime.
Hell-bent on doing a FULL fast, today, because I was WAY full, WAY bloated, and, hell, sure didn't need the calories.
And then, surprise, surprise, my husband and kids got up EXTRA early and when I crawled out of bed to get ready for work, there they were, with BREAKFAST IN BED for me!!
That has NEVER happened, to me. In my life. Ever.
So, what could I do? I chugged down the bacon, the eggs, the chocolate-banana latte with a BIG SMILE on my face, but I was soooooooo full and ill AND sad because there, fast blown.
Anyway, this was a "surprise" HAPPY (EARLY) BIRTHDAY for me and while it was TOTALLY great, because it WAS a total surprise, I haven't eaten breakfast in about 6 weeks, now, and it was a HARD CHUG.
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BEEPS - How sweet of your family! (But sorry about your fast.) And I'm willing to wager I ate more candy than you yesterday. I actually tried to log all of it. TRIED. Check my diary.
I partly blame yesterday on TOM which hit today. Can't wait to get back to the gym tomorrow morning. Going for a walk with my daughter now...0 -
Megan, I hope you can post pictures of your results. Sounds like you're going to have a fantastic body in no time.
Awwww, Beeps, that's so thoughtful of them. I would've felt the same way, but in a few days you'll feel better and you'll have that sweet memory to look back at.
K, I know what you mean. I really like sweets, but I can control it most of the time. However, when TOM is close, I crave sugar so bad! It's ridiculous how much junk I can eat.
So I've had the Body Media for about 3 weeks now. According to it, my daily deficit has been 400+ calories. I haven't lost any weight, actually maybe gained a lb. I'm not sure what to think. Maybe I'm expecting results too quickly?0 -
IT'S MY BIRTHDAY, TODAY, DAMMIT! PAY ATTENTION TO ME!!0
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Oops! Um.... "Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Beeps, happy birthday to you!" :flowerforyou:0
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Happy Happy Birthday Beeps!!
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Happy Birthday, Beeps!!!! Hope you have a fabulous day!
cowgirl - I would give it a bit more time, but I think you'll really see a difference when you take a break.
I'm pretty sure I've been unintentionally bulking. I have been eating good, but just too much I think and not exercising like I should (even lifting) - 1. because I'm constantly tired, 2. because I was avoiding workouts that I didn't want to do. So, now it's time for a cut!!! Hoping I can get back to where I was this summer with weight (147) and lose some inches off the waist. Looking back at what I was doing, the intervals are really what helped with the weight loss, so I've added those back into my workouts. May do some of the metabollic style training instead of just doing it on the elliptical.0 -
k, you peeps are AWESOME, lol!!
I am sick with a cold. I have to work late. I had to skip my work-out, todayI have to work all weekend. My daughter has early morning ice hockey. NOT FUN.
But, my husband and kids are trying REALLY hard to make sure I'm having a "happy birthday". I LOVE to celebrate, so will do that, somewhere, somehow.
Oh, on the "good news" front, I managed a 20-hr fast today. On MY BIRTHDAY!! How AWESOME is THAT!!??
My nice dinner out will consist of a ceasar salad (no croutons, dressing on the side) and a steak. YUM!0 -
I'm back!! Woo Hoo!! Electricity is a beautiful thing, but some heat would be nice. I'm heart sick by the destruction.0
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Gosh, I'm glad you're reporting in, samntha....I've been worried about all the USA NE-coasters!
I couldn't get to the gym yesterday for lifting, nor today for cardio. It looks like an unplanned 5 or 6 day gym break, for me.
Am keeping my calories low.
I did fast, yesterday, and broke my fast with my birthday supper of ceasar salad, beef tenderloin in a red wine reduction, truffle mashed potatoes and roasted broccolini. NO alcohol. NO dessert. Came in under 1,200 calories. Yay!0 -
Whoa! Happy belated, Beeps!
Glad you're good, Sam! It's some terrible stuff y'all have happening over there.
Hey ladies! Miss everyone!
I have managed to gain ALL of my weight back and a few more lbs these past few weeks of not working out and eating carb, carb city. I haven't even been going over, but carb carb city. Anyways, not interested in starting fresh on the scale, but I know I will still have strength, so that's a plus!
Haven't made it to the gym still, but I've kept up with my sprints, thank goodness!0 -
It's going to take some time to get back into the swing of things. My gym is still closed due to ceiling damage and grocery stores have limited supplies. I realize for the rest of the country, and everywhere else, Sandy is old news already, but for us here in the tri-state, we who are relatively unscathed must continue to watch to suffering of our neighbors. Please don't forget them.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/incredible-pictures-of-hurricane-sandys-new-jerse
We are originally from Cliffwood Beach adjacent to Keyport. We still have friends and family in Union Beach, Keyport, Keansburg, and all down the shore. My aunt lost her house, it literally is only a foundation, in Ortley Beach. My cousin still doesn't know if her house stands at all because she can't get to it after the fall of the Mantolooking bridge. I have given to the Red Cross and other relief efforts my entire adulthood, but it is a surreal feeling when you KNOW the people you are giving to. We spent today and the last few days cleaning out closets, bagging clothes, Shopping for supplies, washing toys and other things for children.
http://www.globaltechnj.com/restore.php These t-shirts are for sale as part of the relief effort. It's not just New Jersey, but ALL of the tri-state, NYC, Philly, CT. Thousands are still in the dark. Don't mean to be a bummer right now, but for the time being, this is life for us here.0 -
Sam -- Wow, the destruction is unbelievable. I mean, I seriously cannot believe it. Seeing as how we just moved and I have LOTS of things to give away (purge), I love the idea of giving to the Red Cross. Sending out thoughts and prayers to all of the families affected by this storm.0
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Hi all!
Figured I'd chime in finally since I'll admit to being a lurker for the past few weeks! I'm currently in the middle of stage 1 and really enjoying it, and it's so nice and encouraging to read about other gals having so much success with the program!
I have a question for you all. What kind of shoes do you wear while lifting? I bought a cushy pair of Asics over the summer when I was still a cardio queen who was intimidated by barbie weights. But I'm finding when I'm doing lunges or squats or the like my feet are wobbling around in my shoes and it's difficult to complete the moves with the right form. I'm curious to hear what you all wear.
Sam- so sorry to hear about your family! I'm living in the midwest but originally from Long Island and I've been getting phone calls from family explaining that it essentially looks like the apocalypse in so many places. My parents house is still standing but today is day 7 without power for them. I'll be sending prayers your way!0 -
Sam - so glad to hear that you are OK!!! So sorry about all the devastation! I honestly cannot even imagine!
Was planning a fast for today since I went a bit overboard this weekend, but I'm so hungry this morning. Even with coffee and water.0 -
Hi All!
REALLY hoping to finish Stage 1 this week or early next week - things keep getting in the way!
Also, I will start carb-cycling on Wed. I have been AWFUL with my eating habits lately so this will be very telling re it's effectiveness for weight loss.
jrnapo - I have run and lifted in every type of foot wear you can think of from super cushy asics to minimalist running shoes to vibram five fingers. PERSONALLY I like to life in the five fingers - my balance is better, I don't wobble, and I am more comfortable. If you decide to try barefoot training (five fingers = the "barefoot" concept), please read about it first and how to get your feet, arches, and calves used to the new shoes. I started wearing them two years ago and worked my way up to running my first half marathon in them.0 -
Hi my friends. I'm just checking in with you all for a quick sec. I'm still not home. We have had no power since last Monday evening at 8:30. I'm very grateful for our friends who have given us shelter since then but I really want to go home. I haven't been to the gym since last Saturday and I miss lifting! Body weight just isn't the same.
Hope you all are ok?0
