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catfive1
catfive1 Posts: 529 Member
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I've been impressed with the help you have provided to others on this sit. Hoping you can help me out.

Provide your stats (height/weight/age/bodyfat% if you know it/etc)
5'7" / 159 lbs / 53 / 35.8% body fat per Military Formula on Fat 2 Fit

What's your current gross intake of calories, on average?
1650 calories

What's your current average intake of protein, carbs, and fats, in grams? (GRAMS, not percent!)
107 grams protein / 160 grams carbs / 63 grams fats

Do you use a food scale and measure everything?
scale and measuring cups 75% of the time (used to eyeballing frequent items)

Do you track all of your intake, daily? (Everything?)
yes

Do you take cheat days or days off?
yes

How much weight have you lost so far and over what time period?
lost 60 lbs between June 2011 and June 2012 / by Feb. 2013 had gained back 30 lbs / Since Feb. 2013 lost 20 lbs.

Describe your activity (exercise and non exercise) and did you change that activity withing the last couple of months?
Monday back / biceps / abs
Tues pilates / cardio
Wed legs / abs
Thurs pilates / cardio
Friday chest / triceps
Weekend rest but try to walk or bike ride

A months ago I changed from doing weights & cardio 4-5 days a week and upped my calories from 1400.

How long have you been stalled and if it is not a complete stall please be very specific as to how much you have lost over the stalled period.
The month of July I have been stuck at 159 lbs. Would love to get my body fat % down.

Are you breastfeeding?
ha ha............I'm 53

Do you have thyroid issues/risks or PCOS?
no

Your input will be greatly appreciated. I've committed myself to becoming healthy and staying that way.
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  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
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    Tagging
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    Please open your diary. Thanks
  • catfive1
    catfive1 Posts: 529 Member
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    Changed it so it is open to everyone. Hope you can see it now.
  • catfive1
    catfive1 Posts: 529 Member
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    Bumping back to the first page.

    Sara........your ticker is making me hungry for ice cream. :tongue:
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
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    Bumping back to the first page.

    Sara........your ticker is making me hungry for ice cream. :tongue:

    We should get to this tomorrow afternoon, thanks for your patience.
  • catfive1
    catfive1 Posts: 529 Member
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    Below is my weight over the last 8 weeks.

    6/14 162
    6/21 159
    6/28 158
    7/5 161
    7/12 159
    7/19 159
    7/26 159
    8/2 159

    Measurements have been the same.

    Chest 38 1/2"
    Waist 36 " ( at belly button)
    Hips 40"

    Was getting bored with weight training so decided to start Stronglifts 5X5 today. My weights are low but a start (squat 20lbs, Chest Press 40lbs and Row 45lbs). I'm hoping this will be a more challenging routine.

    Cheers
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    Thanks. ^^That is useful.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    Rebumping this - sorry for the delay.
  • catfive1
    catfive1 Posts: 529 Member
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    No problem. I'll wait in line. :happy:
  • mpf1
    mpf1 Posts: 1,437 Member
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    I a bumping to follow- I have some similarities, thanks for letting me learn with you!
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
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    Moving this up again, sorry for the delays.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
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    Ok Catfive!

    Here is what we are observing based on your data:

    Your weight loss seems to correlate rather well with your increase in calories.

    So for example when I pull your data and run an average from July to current, I show the following intake:

    Beginning of June to last week of June:
    1430 kcals
    140 c
    50 f
    95p


    And when we look at your averages from end of June to current, we see:

    1630 kcals
    158 c
    65f
    98p

    This change in average energy intake correlates identically with your weight gain and then stall.


    We would like to set your intake as follows for the next two weeks:

    1500 kcals
    125 c
    55f
    125p

    I also think it is in your best interest, at least short term (next two weeks) to minimize the "eyeballing" of portions and rely on your food scale whenever possible so that we can make more accurate assessments.

    See here for some concepts/to reinforce why:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think


    Please follow up in 2 weeks, sooner if you experience issues.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    Locking so we can track active threads better. When you are ready to update, or if you have questions/concerns in the mean time, please PM one of us, including a link to this thread, and we will open so you can post.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    Unlocked at OPs request.
  • catfive1
    catfive1 Posts: 529 Member
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    It's been 2 weeks since my last confession......

    Weight Aug. 9 th 157.2
    Aug. 16 th 155.2 (woosh)
    Aug. 24 th 156.7
    Measurements are pretty much the same although the muffin top seems to be getting smaller. Abs are getting stronger.

    Aug. 12 - 18th (average)
    Calories 1500
    Carbs 125
    Fat 56
    Protein 124

    Aug. 19 - 24th (average)
    Calories 1502
    Carbs 119
    Fat 60
    Protein 115 (Today was a slow day for protein, most days I reached at least 125)

    I will be starting Week 4 of Stonglifts on Monday. So far I am at - Squats 80 lbs, DL 135 lbs, OHP 45 lbs, Rows 80 lbs and Chest Press 60 lbs. I do these workouts at home Monday / Wednesday / Friday (scored a Weider Pro PC3 at a garage sale for $130). On Tuesday and Thursday I do pilates (just because I enjoy it).

    I felt more tired this past week. The last few workouts have become increasing difficult (good thing) but, may be stalling soon (I'm going to fight this).

    I'm happy with the results of the last 2 weeks. Feeling stonger (with the weights) and lighter.

    All and any feedback will be appreciated. Until I hear further I will stick with the 1500 calories.

    Cheers

    p.s. I'm logging everything and using a digital scale.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    Hi! That is great!

    Please stick with the current intake for another 2 weeks. However, let us know if your progress re lifting starts to stall out or you have other energy issues.
  • catfive1
    catfive1 Posts: 529 Member
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    Thank you for all your help so far. :flowerforyou:

    Lifts were much harder today. Could only get 4 reps on my last set of chest press (65 lbs).
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    Upper body is hard to progress, especially for women - although you have added weight which is good. You may want to look into using fractionals so you only add 2.5lb for upper. If you do not get the reps for a lift, try again at the same weight the next session until you do.
  • catfive1
    catfive1 Posts: 529 Member
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    Thanks. This info makes me feel less like a wimp.

    I will be keeping the weight the same for the next session. I'll look into using fractionals also.
  • aspalmer3
    aspalmer3 Posts: 28 Member
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    Thanks. This info makes me feel less like a wimp.

    I will be keeping the weight the same for the next session. I'll look into using fractionals also.

    I did this and it has helped me alot!

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