-
How to Cope with Dad's HORRIBLE Diet
So my dad is 86 years old, and I recently had to place him in an Assisted Living facility. Since bringing him to live with me 2 years ago, I have put on 25 pounds! Caregiving takes an enormous toll on a person mentally and physically, and the burden of making multiple meals and trying to squeeze in time for the gym was too…
-
It's Official - The Scale is BROKEN!!
OK... maybe not, but ME NO LIKEY at this stage. I TRIED to will myself to stay off the scale, especially since I am getting back into weight training and lifting pretty heavy, but The. Scale.Is. Evil (was I the only one who heard the DUN! DUN!! DUN!!! music in my head?!?!?) I've been "back on the wagon since May 1st) and…
-
Getting Hung Up On Numbers
In a past life I walked a stage as a fitness model, and I think I'm just getting stuck in an unhealthy mindset. I currently have my macros set at a 40% protein / 30 carbs / 30% fat split, but I keep blowing the fat macro out of the water. The thing is, two whole eggs, 1/4 cup of almonds, a teaspoon of coconut oil and 1/2…
-
Trying to Get Back on the Wagon
It FINALLY happened. I was scrolling through the Easter pics in my phone and remember asking myself "Who's the chubby girl in the picture?" Sure, I'd noticed that some clothes didn't fit any more, but I'm turning 40... those are just extra sexy... Yeah... Changed that tune. So, I've been back on the saddle since May 1. The…
-
FINALLY SEEING RESULTS!!!
After the total meltdown a couple of weeks ago with the "scale shock" of gaining 4 pounds in 6 weeks on a bulk, I decided to re-evaluate my diet, and I determined that I'm not MENTALLY ready for a bulk. Besides, most people bulk during the winter so they can cover up the weight gain. I may try to revisit it later. I have…
-
Feeling Down... What am I Doing Wrong?
...and HUGE. I literally broke down in tears yesterday. I know that you can't "spot lose" but you can certainly spot gain. I have been working diligently for the past six weeks to reduce my saddlebags and lift my butt about one million inches and nothing is happening. My musclehead friends suggested that I try to build…
-
Bulking - MELTING DOWN!!!
First off, I am a member of another "fitness" forum, and lately I have been getting rather rude responses to my questions (i.e. READ THE STICKIES MORON!!). I'm not posting to get beat up, so I will try my question here... Short history... I used to be very fit (decided to put on muscle to stop the "Olive Oil" jokes). Of…
