Clean Eating Club ~ January 2009

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  • cherapple
    cherapple Posts: 670 Member
    If you want to try some different ways to use Cathe workouts, let me know. Lift heavy, try to fail between 8-10 reps where you can't do one more rep. You can do it, get ripped! :bigsmile:

    I've been realizing that if I don't follow Cathe's videos and do my strength training on my own, I *will* lift heavier! She goes crazy with high reps, so it makes me use lighter weights than I would if I'm shooting for just 8-12 reps. So that's my new tactic -- to do my own lifting without the videos, shoot for failure at 8-12 reps and see how it affects my physique. It feels so good to have a change in routine.

    Today I did chest, shoulders, triceps, and abs.
  • cherapple
    cherapple Posts: 670 Member
    Today's meals:

    1) Oatmeal, apple, egg whites, skim milk, flax, cashews
    2) Yogurt, cottage cheese, banana, almonds
    3) Whole wheat spaghetti, sauce with veggies and tempeh
    4) Skim milk, egg whites, cocoa powder, an orange, grapes
    5) Turkey burger, English muffin, baked fries, homemade ketchup

    It's time to start being accountable for my water. I got my 8 cups in today! :drinker: (I know that's peanuts for some of you, but it's a success for me. :tongue: )

    I went a little over in my calories, but I got all my nutrients in, almost on the nose.

    Cals: 1882
    Protein: 107
    Carbs: 306
    Fat: 43
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    I've been realizing that if I don't follow Cathe's videos and do my strength training on my own, I *will* lift heavier! She goes crazy with high reps, so it makes me use lighter weights than I would if I'm shooting for just 8-12 reps. So that's my new tactic -- to do my own lifting without the videos, shoot for failure at 8-12 reps and see how it affects my physique. It feels so good to have a change in routine.

    Today I did chest, shoulders, triceps, and abs.
    Did you do the Gym Styles?? I like the premix of the Supersets for that one and just do 8 reps. A change in your routine is always good too! :bigsmile:
  • cherapple
    cherapple Posts: 670 Member
    Did you do the Gym Styles?? I like the premix of the Supersets for that one and just do 8 reps. A change in your routine is always good too! :bigsmile:

    No, I started to do Gym Styles, but i knew she was going to do more reps and sets than I wanted to do, which would cause me to grab lighter weights, so I turned her off and put on some of my own music and followed the intermediate routine suggested in BFFM. (I'm going to start there for a week or two, and then I may move to advanced.)

    I used to have her Pyramid Upper and Lower DVD, but it wasn't one of my favorites, so I got rid of it. Now I'm kind of kicking myself because she did higher weights, lower reps, and sets of three in that one! Oh well. I don't really need her to tell me what to do anymore. :bigsmile: But I still have hope for STS.
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    No, I started to do Gym Styles, but i knew she was going to do more reps and sets than I wanted to do, which would cause me to grab lighter weights, so I turned her off and put on some of my own music and followed the intermediate routine suggested in BFFM. (I'm going to start there for a week or two, and then I may move to advanced.)

    I used to have her Pyramid Upper and Lower DVD, but it wasn't one of my favorites, so I got rid of it. Now I'm kind of kicking myself because she did higher weights, lower reps, and sets of three in that one! Oh well. I don't really need her to tell me what to do anymore. :bigsmile: But I still have hope for STS.

    Yeah, I was doing the Gym Styles heavy before I started P90X. I couldn't believe the difference in the weight training and how much heavier I could lift after a round of P90X!! I'm a firm believer in lower reps/ heavier weights now! :bigsmile: I do have PUB, and it's a good one, but I honestly don't do it much anymore. I am sure STS will be great for you!
  • ivykivy
    ivykivy Posts: 2,970 Member
    I'm butting in for a minute to ask a question about weight training.

    I'm doing Denise Austin and it says the recommended weights are 5 & 7. I was wondering how high can you go with certain exercises for example when you are working your triceps with overhead extentions? Also can I jump from 8 lb to 15 or should I go in increments of two lbs?
  • Sexythighz
    Sexythighz Posts: 159 Member
    My Goal is to get to 15% Body fat! Im Currently at 19% body Fat!!! The scale is moving finally So I am really happy about that.:smile:

    Steph

    Good for you!! You will hit that goal, I know you will! :bigsmile:

    Thanks Jess!! I am keeping positive thoughts!!!
  • Sexythighz
    Sexythighz Posts: 159 Member
    My Goal is to get to 15% Body fat! Im Currently at 19% body Fat!!! The scale is moving finally So I am really happy about that.:smile:

    Steph

    Steph, how are you measuring your BF? I have a scale that measures it and it's way off. It says 27.2% today!!! I *know* I'm not that high. Over a year ago I had my BF measured at a running race. They also used a scale and it said 18%, so for now I am taking an average of those two and using it to calculate my calories, but I really think I am even lover than that figure (22%). I need to get myself some calipers. I'd love to shoot for 15%! We can do it!

    I can't believe I waited so long to buy BFFM. I just didn't realize that I was ready for it, and now the fact that I'm ready is practically hitting me over the head, LOL! :laugh:

    Cheryl. i have a scale made by Taylor. It measures not only your weight but Body fat and also water weight. I also have the calipers. Both are saying similar readings. My calipers say 18 % the scale says 19 %. I am still high in pounds on the scale but at least I know I have mostly lean muscle. I know that muscle burns fat so therfore I am gonna start lifiting heavier. That should burn off the balance of fat left on my legs.:bigsmile:
  • cherapple
    cherapple Posts: 670 Member
    I'm butting in for a minute to ask a question about weight training.

    I'm doing Denise Austin and it says the recommended weights are 5 & 7. I was wondering how high can you go with certain exercises for example when you are working your triceps with overhead extentions? Also can I jump from 8 lb to 15 or should I go in increments of two lbs?

    I don't know where you are in your weight lifting experience, but Denise Austin videos are geared toward beginners. A lot of people believe that women need to lift weights differently than men -- lighter weights and higher reps -- but it's just not true. You won't add muscle that way, and when you DO add muscle, most women don't need to worry about bulking up too much. We don't have enough testosterone to look like men. Weight lifting will make your body smaller and tighter in most areas, not bigger.

    If you really want to add muscle and increase your metabolism, you need to lift the heaviest weight with which you can complete 8-12 reps in good form. You should always be working toward muscle failure, the point at which you can't do any more reps. But don't hurt yourself by jumping to too heavy weights too quickly! (I've done that!)

    All that being said, the triceps are small muscles, so you will use lighter weights there than you would on larger muscle groups like legs -- and I'm a tricep wimp! :laugh: I've always tended to use lower weights on my triceps, but that's going to change now, I think! :wink:
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    I don't know where you are in your weight lifting experience, but Denise Austin videos are geared toward beginners. A lot of people believe that women need to lift weights differently than men -- lighter weights and higher reps -- but it's just not true. You won't add muscle that way, and when you DO add muscle, most women don't need to worry about bulking up too much. We don't have enough testosterone to look like men. Weight lifting will make your body smaller and tighter in most areas, not bigger.

    If you really want to add muscle and increase your metabolism, you need to lift the heaviest weight with which you can complete 8-12 reps in good form. You should always be working toward muscle failure, the point at which you can't do any more reps. But don't hurt yourself by jumping to too heavy weights too quickly! (I've done that!)

    All that being said, the triceps are small muscles, so you will use lighter weights there than you would on larger muscle groups like legs -- and I'm a tricep wimp! :laugh: I've always tended to use lower weights on my triceps, but that's going to change now, I think! :wink:

    Great response, Cheryl!! I think Denise is great for starting out, but she does a lot of reps with lighter weight which really won't help you build muscle. And yes, as Cheryl said you will NOT bulk up or look like a man. I can lift very heavy but do not look manly. :laugh: But work your way up to it to prevent injuries. And I LOVE to work the triceps now! (I used to hate it before too!)

    Jess
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    G'morning! I did my ChaLean Push Circuit #2- lifting heavy for 6-8 reps. Felt great! :bigsmile: Really worked the shoulders well!

    Breakfast:
    The usual oatmeal (460)

    Kiddos home due to -20* temps!! BRRRR, we won't be going anywhere today! :huh: Must stay out of the kitchen when it's not meal time! :laugh:
  • Hey guys!! I just noticed this post now - i'm a little late i guess but would love to join! I recently gave up refined sugars, cigarettes, processed foods, and replaced them with food that's medium or low on the GI scale. Trying to be really mindful of how long i've fueled my body for based on the foods I put into my mouth.

    How does this work? I noticed people are posting what they ate in the day? Exercise things? How often do people here post? (the 7 pages of posts were daunting so i just skimmed the first few!)

    Thanks guys!
  • Sexythighz
    Sexythighz Posts: 159 Member
    Hello Everybody!

    All is well on this end! I woke up HUNGRY! All through my workout I was thinking about the nice BIG breakfast I was going to have. I went to bed thinking about Breakfast in the morning. What is that about? Anyway I did Taebo for 60 mins this morning along with Ab work!

    I made a slamming breakfast:
    4 egg whites 1 yolk, 2 sl whole wheat toast, 1 Morning Start Veggie Sausage, 1 Veggie Cheese Slice, tsp Ketchup for taste. WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! I Devoured it! I feel great.

    Snack:
    1 Cheese stick and 1 pear.

    Lunch:
    1 Lean Cusine Mushroom & Spinach Pizza w. 1 cup steamed Spinach

    Dinner:
    1 Morning Star Garden Burger w. 1 cup Spinach

    Additional PM meal:
    1 cup Fiber One Honey Cluster Cereal w. 1 bananna, 1 cup FF milk.

    Additional Snack
    Low Fat Quaker Oats Granola

    PM workout: 40 mins Airclimber or 30 Min Cardio Express & 10 Min Pilates.

    Steph
  • Sexythighz
    Sexythighz Posts: 159 Member
    Hey guys!! I just noticed this post now - i'm a little late i guess but would love to join! I recently gave up refined sugars, cigarettes, processed foods, and replaced them with food that's medium or low on the GI scale. Trying to be really mindful of how long i've fueled my body for based on the foods I put into my mouth.

    How does this work? I noticed people are posting what they ate in the day? Exercise things? How often do people here post? (the 7 pages of posts were daunting so i just skimmed the first few!)

    Thanks guys!

    Hello and welcome! I have been posting my meals and workouts. Helps to keep me acountable. I try to come here daily.

    Steph
  • ivykivy
    ivykivy Posts: 2,970 Member
    Thank you!:smile:
    I don't know where you are in your weight lifting experience, but Denise Austin videos are geared toward beginners. A lot of people believe that women need to lift weights differently than men -- lighter weights and higher reps -- but it's just not true. You won't add muscle that way, and when you DO add muscle, most women don't need to worry about bulking up too much. We don't have enough testosterone to look like men. Weight lifting will make your body smaller and tighter in most areas, not bigger.

    If you really want to add muscle and increase your metabolism, you need to lift the heaviest weight with which you can complete 8-12 reps in good form. You should always be working toward muscle failure, the point at which you can't do any more reps. But don't hurt yourself by jumping to too heavy weights too quickly! (I've done that!)

    All that being said, the triceps are small muscles, so you will use lighter weights there than you would on larger muscle groups like legs -- and I'm a tricep wimp! :laugh: I've always tended to use lower weights on my triceps, but that's going to change now, I think! :wink:

    Great response, Cheryl!! I think Denise is great for starting out, but she does a lot of reps with lighter weight which really won't help you build muscle. And yes, as Cheryl said you will NOT bulk up or look like a man. I can lift very heavy but do not look manly. :laugh: But work your way up to it to prevent injuries. And I LOVE to work the triceps now! (I used to hate it before too!)

    Jess
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Hey guys!! I just noticed this post now - i'm a little late i guess but would love to join! I recently gave up refined sugars, cigarettes, processed foods, and replaced them with food that's medium or low on the GI scale. Trying to be really mindful of how long i've fueled my body for based on the foods I put into my mouth.

    How does this work? I noticed people are posting what they ate in the day? Exercise things? How often do people here post? (the 7 pages of posts were daunting so i just skimmed the first few!)

    Thanks guys!

    Welcome! We usually just post our workouts & food for the day. It works great to keep myself accountable and I love getting other ideas from everyone here! So just join in! Great job giving up cigarettes too!!! :flowerforyou:
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Snack:
    1 c. Meijer NF yogurt (140)
    1 T. NM PB (85)
    1/4 c. Nature's Path Pomegran Plus cereal (and I'm out!! -83)
    1/4 c. Kashi GoLean Crunch (48)
    Fuji Apple (80) = 436

    Lunch:
    La Tortilla Smart & Delicious Low Carb tortilla (80)
    Laughing Cow Light Cheese wedge (35)
    1 T. Hummus (35)
    6 slices shaved Chicken breast (50) = 200

    Snack:
    1/2 c. 4% cottage cheese (all out of fat free, I really need to go to the store!! - 110)
    Walnuts (90) = 200
  • MrsJ
    MrsJ Posts: 27
    Hey everyone. I am new started yesturday and I write down my food in a journal...here goes....

    Breakefast @ 9:00am
    toddler bowl of oatmeal with raisins
    2 hard boiled egg whites
    half an orange 2 tall glasses of water

    Snack @ 11:00
    3 slices deli sliced turkey with spinach and spicy mustard wrapped in low fat flour tortilla

    Lunch @ 1:00 (now)
    broccoli salad from Safeway
    another tortilla wrap
    handful wasabi peas 48 ounces of water
  • cherapple
    cherapple Posts: 670 Member
    Hey everyone. I am new started yesturday and I write down my food in a journal...here goes....

    Breakefast @ 9:00am
    toddler bowl of oatmeal with raisins
    2 hard boiled egg whites
    half an orange 2 tall glasses of water

    Snack @ 11:00
    3 slices deli sliced turkey with spinach and spicy mustard wrapped in low fat flour tortilla

    Lunch @ 1:00 (now)
    broccoli salad from Safeway
    another tortilla wrap
    handful wasabi peas 48 ounces of water

    Welcome, MrsJ!

    I had to laugh at the "toddler bowl of oatmeal" because you should see my bowl every morning! I eat a cup of cooked oatmeal, but then I put a whole apple in it, which really bulks it up, so it's huge! I love my giant bowl of oatmeal! :bigsmile:

    Your meals look great.
  • cherapple
    cherapple Posts: 670 Member
    Hey guys!! I just noticed this post now - i'm a little late i guess but would love to join! I recently gave up refined sugars, cigarettes, processed foods, and replaced them with food that's medium or low on the GI scale. Trying to be really mindful of how long i've fueled my body for based on the foods I put into my mouth.

    How does this work? I noticed people are posting what they ate in the day? Exercise things? How often do people here post? (the 7 pages of posts were daunting so i just skimmed the first few!)

    Thanks guys!

    We'll be starting a new thread every month to help keep the size down. I post every day, and I like to see what everyone else is eating and how their workouts are going. Clean eating and exercise go hand in hand because it's a diet that helps you lose fat while keeping or gaining muscle. You can post whatever and whenever you want -- questions, or tips for clean eating, frustrations, successes, etc.!

    Great to have you here, and great job on changing so many habits at once!!! :flowerforyou:
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Rest of my day...

    Dinner:
    1 c. homemade chili (285)
    1/4 c. FF cheddar (45)
    Jello SF choc. pudding cup (60) = 390

    Snack:
    SF hot cocoa (144)

    Total: 1,831 Felt extra hungry today so I went with it. :wink: I know I burned more calories with the cold weather. :laugh:
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member

    I had to laugh at the "toddler bowl of oatmeal" because you should see my bowl every morning! I eat a cup of cooked oatmeal, but then I put a whole apple in it, which really bulks it up, so it's huge! I love my giant bowl of oatmeal! :bigsmile:

    Your meals look great.

    Me too! :laugh: My oatmeal breakfast is huge but it fills me up and keeps me going all morning! :bigsmile: Welcome, MrsJ!! :flowerforyou:
  • cherapple
    cherapple Posts: 670 Member
    Meals:

    1) Oatmeal, apple, skim milk, flax, cashews
    2) Yogurt, cottage cheese, almonds, banana
    3) Flatbread, turkey, hommus, spinach leaves, black coffee
    4) Turkey burger, whole grain bread, Drew's dressing, spinach leaves, scrambled eggs, cottage cheese
    5) Hot cocoa, 8 triscuits

    Almost forgot water!! 7 cups -- not the best, but I figured out that I've been drinking more water than I thought. The cups I've been using hold 12 oz., and I've been estimating 8! I also do better with small cups, rather than a large jug. I know I can always drink another small cup of water. It's the big ones that are overwhelming.

    Exercise: Legs, back, biceps, and calves

    I must get to the grocery store tomorrow. I'm running out of all my favorite foods, and that's a dangerous proposition! :laugh:
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    I must get to the grocery store tomorrow. I'm running out of all my favorite foods, and that's a dangerous proposition! :laugh:

    Me too!!! I've gotta get out of the house!! I'm going to head to the Y and then grocery shop, my hubby will be home from work! :bigsmile:
  • cherapple
    cherapple Posts: 670 Member
    Me too!!! I've gotta get out of the house!! I'm going to head to the Y and then grocery shop, my hubby will be home from work! :bigsmile:

    I think I'll do the exact same thing. I'm going to the gym first thing in the morning, and the grocery store is right next door. Who cares if I'm all sweaty? :bigsmile:
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    I think I'll do the exact same thing. I'm going to the gym first thing in the morning, and the grocery store is right next door. Who cares if I'm all sweaty? :bigsmile:

    Glad I could give you a plan. I just pack my shower stuff and clothes because I usually swim anyway. :wink: I'm dying to get out!! :huh:
  • cherapple
    cherapple Posts: 670 Member
    Glad I could give you a plan. I just pack my shower stuff and clothes because I usually swim anyway. :wink: I'm dying to get out!! :huh:

    Not me. I just go to the store sweaty and shower at home. I don't want to have to pack all that stuff. :bigsmile: I'm dying to get out today, too! I've been housebound with my sick kid for almost a week! Yesterday she said she was ready to get out today, though!! :smile:
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Not me. I just go to the store sweaty and shower at home. I don't want to have to pack all that stuff. :bigsmile: I'm dying to get out today, too! I've been housebound with my sick kid for almost a week! Yesterday she said she was ready to get out today, though!! :smile:

    Yeah, I do that if I'm not swimming. Gotta get that chlorine off of me if I swim! :wink:
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    I got out of the house!! :bigsmile: Went to the Y and then to Wal*mart, big day out! :laugh: My van said -16* when I left at 7AM! :huh:

    Pre-workout:
    Melaleuca Access bar (110)

    Ran a good hard 6 miles on the TM, watching the news story about the plane crash in the Hudson. AMAZING!! :noway:

    Post-workout:
    McD's NF SF latte (80)
    Quaker High fiber cinnamon swirl oatmeal to go bar (210, not the *cleanest* choice, but I was at the store and it sounded good!)

    Need to go eat something now, feeling yucky. :huh:
  • areay
    areay Posts: 463
    I heard about this thread. I'm joining to help myself become more aware and to get new ideas.

    Today's meal:
    Breakfast: Cereal
    Lunch: Chicken Pita Pocket (olives, lettuce, chicken, cucumbers), apple
    Dinner: ??
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