Weekly Post 01/02/ - 07/02/15
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@Jknight001 - nice job on the fast and the workout!
There were two manly things in that rebounder video....plank pushups with one raised leg (was a first, but went well) and he kept adressing me with gentleman the whole time ;-) The rest was similar to what I do on another unisex video.
Oh and weigh ins....definitely mornings, empty and naked is the only way ;-) Scale is always in the same place.0 -
Good job JJA14! Looks like you have some workouts to look forward to! I love the variety. Is fun and uses all different aspects of the body.0
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Hope your fast day is going well, jknight, thanks for your kind comments. My fd is just coming to an end...One more pot of camomile tea and then I'll head off to bed before I get tempted to nibble.
Successful day - over!0 -
@Jknight001 - nice job on the fast and the workout!
There were two manly things in that rebounder video....plank pushups with one raised leg (was a first, but went well) and he kept adressing me with gentleman the whole time ;-) The rest was similar to what I do on another unisex video.
Oh and weigh ins....definitely mornings, empty and naked is the only way ;-) Scale is always in the same place.
I am definitely impressed! Plank pushups with one leg raised? I am still working on doing a plank, period. I think I was born without any ab muscles. Haha.
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Hope your fast day is going well, jknight, thanks for your kind comments. My fd is just coming to an end...One more pot of camomile tea and then I'll head off to bed before I get tempted to nibble.
Successful day - over!
You have one FD in the bank for the week. No one can take it from you. WTG!
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@jknight001 - When he said, what was coming, I was like, hmm can I do that?? They were at an incline hands on the rebounder, so less weight on the arms, but more need for balancing do to the trampoline. 5 in a row, both sides were good. Don't think, I could have done many more in the same series. But my form was good, abs tight, back and legs on line. So I was happy.
I was introduced to the 'real' push ups in an Aikido seminar for riders because they strengthen the core. At the time I was about 1/2 way on my weightloss and already fitter, but had only done strength on the strength machines at the gym. Well needless to say I collapsed after 3.5 ;-)
I did them every day for a few months and at the end of the first month I was up to 3 series of 20-25 plus hollow rock situps and squats. That and a fitness fb group I'm in were a bit of a revelation and an inspiration to try something new. I didn't need those machines at the gym and 20-30min a day of a cardio / strength mix are much more effective for me than two long sessions at the gym. I didn't go to the gym much last year. Didn't renew last month and for the last 1.5 yrs I have done most of my training at home or outside. I have my small dumbbells, my mat, a resistance band (still new), a foam roller (needs to get used more often), my rebounder and YouTube.
Nothing wrong with the gym. It helped to have a membership to get me there and I got my back trained enough that my ribs were more stable (had problems with them blocking) and the treadmill helped me pace myself, when I started running. But I outgrew it (its a small gym). I started with the routine above, then some fitness blender stuff, then Jillian Michaels 30 day shred (lots of different push ups in there), even did some P90x core work (uff), then a friend here got a rebounder....... And all of a sudden I sold my Sofabed, that hardly got any use and not 3/4 of my spare bedroom is my own personal gym.
Anyway long story short....If you want to start with plank pushups and find them too hard on the floor, put your arms on a stair step or a wall if need be. Do them daily, just a few. Form is more important than speed or number, so stop before you collapse. You will be surprised, how quickly your hands will land on the floor in a full plank push up and how many you can do in a row. The Aikido trainer said, he finds it more effective to do full planks from the beginning, than starting with 'lady' push ups. That's his opinion, but it worked for me.0 -
Bought this sugar yesterday that says its half the calories than normal sugar, but...is it just me or are they not exactly the same??
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NORMAL
Typical Values Per 100g = 400kcal
Per Serving 1 Teaspoon (4g) =16kcal
LOW CALORIE???
Typical Values Per 100g = 400kcal
Per average serving Half Spoon 1/2 tsp (2g) =8kcal
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I did it! I did the whole Zumba class. I'm sure I didn't work half as hard as I used to but I was sweating and red faced so I've definitely done something. Very proud of myself to have finally started back at the gym. I'm booked in for Aquafit on Thursday and Spinning/cycling the following Tuesday!
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OK just googled it. http://www.silverspoon.co.uk/products/healthier-choices/low-calorie-sugars/half-spoon-granulated-sugar
It is mixed with a wee bit of sweetener, but the tesco page also shows 400cals/100g. Because it's mixed with a sweetener, I would assume, you only need half the amount to attain the same sweetness, thus the name - Half Spoon.0 -
@jknight001-joke this morning is that Pete Carroll finally brought home a Super Bowl win to the Patriots (he was their head coach from '97-99)!
BTW-here was his explanation (from ESPN):
"I was so confident we were going to get it done," Carroll said. "Making the call we made was just part of the sequence. We were very confident in the sequence. We had a very clear thought about what was going on.
"We thought about our personnel who were coming in the game after the first play [a 4-yard run to the 1 by Lynch on first down] when we came up short, with three wide receivers in the game [on second down]. We had thought about throwing the ball there. That was part of the reason we sent that group in. When [the Patriots] sent their goal-line guys in, I know we have the advantage on the matchups in the passing game."
How did your FD go. Mine was yesterday as well-a little over (700 cal), but still lost, so I'm happy. Hope you all have a great day0 -
Thanks @Flumi_f...I guess that makes sense... you don't need as much. It's just when you see the labels and they are exactly the same except one says 1/2 serving, it makes you think they are taking the... you know what! Anyway, I was so angry when I saw it yesterday I chucked it out
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Mid-way through my fast today (trying to make up for yesterday)...needless to say I went on a 'goodie run' and ended with way too many calories consumed, wont say anything more
(Doritos, Pepsi & M&M's...oh my). 0 -
Oh Snaps....yeah goodie runs on fast days often turn bad. Eat normally today and try again tomorrow?? Which is why I'm contemplating going shopping this evening instead of tomorrow....
One more fast planned tomorrow before I leave for four days with the possibility of breaking into a new kilo bracket on Thursday morning. Don't want too much temptation tomorrow!0 -
Fasted yesterday, and ended at 499 calories. Didn't get out to the gym.. 50 MPH wind gusts and 5 degrees... whew. Nope! I stayed at home and cuddled my 7 month old! I'll get there this week, just not last night!
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Bought this sugar yesterday that says its half the calories than normal sugar, but...is it just me or are they not exactly the same??
NORMAL
Typical Values Per 100g = 400kcal
Per Serving 1 Teaspoon (4g) =16kcal
LOW CALORIE???
Typical Values Per 100g = 400kcal
Per average serving Half Spoon 1/2 tsp (2g) =8kcal
I use a natural sweetener called sukrin made from erythritol. It's 157 kcal for 100 gram. I only use smaller amounts, like in sushi rice or in berries or when making keto chocolates, so I don't know about any laxative effects.
It is NOT 1:1 in sweetness and is slightly tart compared to sugar. So you need to use more than normal sugar.
Check it out at sukrin.com and it looks like it's retailed in the UK. I don't like Stevia powder, but for many that works too.
Oh, btw be very careful about candy that says "sugar-free". Although I love stuff like the swiss Ricola, they have substituted the sugar with sugar ALCOHOL. Ie, although it's now technically free of sugar, there's still lots of kcal... I would guess they are metabolized much the same like alcohol...goes directly to the liver.
So guys, read the nutrition labels. I learnt the hard way...
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I'm 3 kg (ca 7 lbs) from goal. But it's the stubborn kind. In the weeks to come I'll research what is necessary for that to melt away. I'm almost back to old measurements in hips and chest, plus 1 inch. But the midriff definitely has a long way to go, about 14 cm (4 inches) away from the skinny waist I used to be.
Not sure if it's worth it to even get there. I've had some noob muscle gains in arms, core and legs, so maybe my goal should be +2 kg from original plan. I'm not gonna stress about a time schedule to reach goal. It'll take until summer if needed to chip away.
So my new goals are to keep healthy and extending exercise level. I'm also a bit uncertain if I'm willing to do all it takes to get a 25 yo body, lol. Not to mention keeping that...
Coming clean. I'm having a hard time getting in real FDs (without eating and exercising to create larger deficit) I know I should, due to the health benefits. Someone talked to me about fasting for days recently. I might try it, just to test my boundaries. I still do 16:8 leangains and LCHF. And I still believe that IF in some kind of fashion is good for both health and weight loss.
Congrats everyone who have losses, whether big or small. A win is a win! Congrats also to all of you who have hopped back on the train AGAIN. Being here is better than giving up. Show yourself that you care. And know that whenever you start seeing weight loss as a black and white situation, it's easier to give up. Real life are shades of grey...nope not THAT kind of greys I think I'm one of the few people left that haven't read it, haha.
Cheers
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Oh Snaps....yeah goodie runs on fast days often turn bad. Eat normally today and try again tomorrow??!
Actually I went crazy on Monday (not a fast day) today is my fast day and ended at around 600. Going to try and fit one more in on Thursday and then Saturday. Wish me luck cause I don't know what the scale with new batteries will say.
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Life is not black and white, and I also haven't read the book ;-)
Will you sell me the secrets, Foami, when you find the answer? I'm on the exact same 3 last kg....since May 2014. OK, I just ate more than my share on non fast days, I'm not kidding myself on that. I hadn't had a proper fast in a very long time either. I think sometimes, you just have to go with it. You could try the 2 days B2B at 800, like the BBC diet series propagated. Especially as you are already doing LCHF anyway.
As for your spaghetti and water release - just too many variables over the weekend. Seems since my period came back last month after 7-8months without, I'm losing better. And it was TOM time over the weekend together with the spagetti. With TOM, I usually have 1-2 good losing weeks followed by 2 weeks without losses. Will be interesting to see, if this weight cycle reconvines too. Always interesting to see how one change effects the rest of the system. I was definitely less bloated though. I always thought it was the carbs, but gluten seems to play it's role in that one. I wasn't missing TOM, but if it helps with the last 3kg, I guess it can stop by once a month.
The ultimate gluten free spaghetti test will be, pizza on one day (usually leads to a 1kg water gain) and your pasta on the next. Will do that sometime soon ;-)
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Just wanted to share something that I am focusing on this week on my non-fast days and wonder if you guys had any thoughts:
How much is "full" or "satisfied" dictated by your mind, emotions, feelings, or even habit, vs your physical state?
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Will be interesting to hear your findings. I'm practicing eating without distractions (TV, Internet). I do notice my mouthfuls are smaller and I actually realize, what I've eaten, if the computer or the TV are off......0
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flumi - I'm trying that too. trying to enjoy my food, rather than shoveling quickly and guiltily. I have never enjoyed nice restaurants - maybe because I equate eating with something bad. My aim is to get to my goal weight - five pounds would be nice, fifteen would be wonderful, and then be one of those people who stays the same weight forever. But for that I'll need to stop acting like a bear in a campsite. Wow - this is cathartic - apologies for spilling quite so honestly!0
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Anyway long story short....If you want to start with plank pushups and find them too hard on the floor, put your arms on a stair step or a wall if need be. Do them daily, just a few. Form is more important than speed or number, so stop before you collapse. You will be surprised, how quickly your hands will land on the floor in a full plank push up and how many you can do in a row. The Aikido trainer said, he finds it more effective to do full planks from the beginning, than starting with 'lady' push ups. That's his opinion, but it worked for me.
That is my issue, I think. It is being consistent to work on my core everyday (or even once a week). Haven't been able to get there yet. You inspire me to make it a priority!
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Bought this sugar yesterday that says its half the calories than normal sugar, but...is it just me or are they not exactly the same??
NORMAL
Typical Values Per 100g = 400kcal
Per Serving 1 Teaspoon (4g) =16kcal
LOW CALORIE???
Typical Values Per 100g = 400kcal
Per average serving Half Spoon 1/2 tsp (2g) =8kcal
It is like in the store when they say an item is 60% it's normal value. Depends on what the store is comparing it to. I wonder the same for the low calorie sugar as well?0 -
Woke up to snow this morning
. So fun seeing the kids faces!! They were shocked. Too fun. Not as beautiful as the snow were @Flumi_f is, but I will take it!
Sometimes I wish we would get a month of snow here in SoCal. My son would just love it! Then after a month the snow could quietly leave and the our normal warmer weather could return. 0 -
mwhite61451 wrote: »@jknight001-joke this morning is that Pete Carroll finally brought home a Super Bowl win to the Patriots (he was their head coach from '97-99)!
BTW-here was his explanation (from ESPN):
"I was so confident we were going to get it done," Carroll said. "Making the call we made was just part of the sequence. We were very confident in the sequence. We had a very clear thought about what was going on.
"We thought about our personnel who were coming in the game after the first play [a 4-yard run to the 1 by Lynch on first down] when we came up short, with three wide receivers in the game [on second down]. We had thought about throwing the ball there. That was part of the reason we sent that group in. When [the Patriots] sent their goal-line guys in, I know we have the advantage on the matchups in the passing game."
How did your FD go. Mine was yesterday as well-a little over (700 cal), but still lost, so I'm happy. Hope you all have a great day
Hahaha. Finally Mr. Carroll gets his SB win for the Patriots. Better late than never, right?
I still don't get his logic. I can see this on a 3rd or 4th down but to pass into the Patriot defense on a first down is just asking for trouble. Should have given Marshawn Lynch a first crack at it or, as Tony Dungee said, at least fake it to Marshawn then when the Patriot defense goes in for the bait, pass it to the outside. IMHO, since Mr. Lynch seemed to be able to advance at will, I would have a least let him try. I am sure the Patriots would be expecting that but,even so, they still might not been able to stop him. And if they could, the Seahawks would still have had 3 more tries. OK, enough arm-chair quarterbacking on my part!
Thanks for asking about the fast day. Went well. On FD #2 then back to TDEE!0 -
Fasted yesterday, and ended at 499 calories. Didn't get out to the gym.. 50 MPH wind gusts and 5 degrees... whew. Nope! I stayed at home and cuddled my 7 month old! I'll get there this week, just not last night!
I am sure you can chalk up some burned calories for cuddling. Just keeping up with a 7 month old is a cardio activity.
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jknight001 wrote: »Woke up to snow this morning. So fun seeing the kids faces!! They were shocked. Too fun. Not as beautiful as the snow were @Flumi_f is, but I will take it!
Sometimes I wish we would get a month of snow here in SoCal. My son would just love it! Then after a month the snow could quietly leave and the our normal warmer weather could return.
You can always go to Big Bear!
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Foamroller wrote: »I'm 3 kg (ca 7 lbs) from goal. But it's the stubborn kind. In the weeks to come I'll research what is necessary for that to melt away. I'm almost back to old measurements in hips and chest, plus 1 inch. But the midriff definitely has a long way to go, about 14 cm (4 inches) away from the skinny waist I used to be.
Not sure if it's worth it to even get there. I've had some noob muscle gains in arms, core and legs, so maybe my goal should be +2 kg from original plan. I'm not gonna stress about a time schedule to reach goal. It'll take until summer if needed to chip away.
So my new goals are to keep healthy and extending exercise level. I'm also a bit uncertain if I'm willing to do all it takes to get a 25 yo body, lol. Not to mention keeping that...
Well this is very good news. Considering where you came from, 3 kg away from goal is something to celebrate.
Perhaps in addition to keeping healthy, you could consider maintenance at this point? I assume you are within a normal % body fat and you are exercising well so maybe you are at "healthy" at that is good enough?0
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