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2004/04/03, 11:05 AM
Hi, all! Thanks to asimmer, I've come back to the boards!! I've been in a bit of deep blue funk lately, but that's a long story. Anyway, I haven't really lost any of the ground I've gained since I started the 8 week workout (I'm in week 4). However, I think I really want to kick things into high gear. April 24 is my boyfriend's college reunion. He's flying here (he live 900 mi. away and I live in his home city) for the reunion, then we're going on a few days vacation together. I want to really look my best (and feel like I've earned a few days off). Right now, I weigh 148, but I know a lot of that weight comes from muscle. I'm still however not comfortable fitting into my size 8 clothes (wearing a size 10). I want to shed those 2-3 inched off my waist and hips and loose some of the back fat I keep seeing in the mirror (damned mirrors!!).
What I need from you all is two things: 1)motivation to work as hard as I can (everything from inspirational stories to workouts, diet plans, etc. that have worked for you personally) and 2)to keep my head on straight about this. I have a bad tendency to overfill my plate when it comes to workouts and diets and then I get frustrated and overwhelmed and give up way too soon.
Any sort of input from you all is much appreciated.
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2004/04/03, 12:51 PM
Motivation we can give you plenty of. Whenever you feel the lapse, jump on here right quick and we will be at your service. One note, keep the end goal in front of you at all times. Always look ahead to where you want to go, and stay focused on it. With every rep, every set, you are one step closer.
Now, if you would post your diet, we will be happy to critique it for you and help you on your way. Diet is the crucial factor in what you get out of all those hard days spent in the gym, so don't waste them. How many people have you seen in gyms who work out like crazy, but never ever change? The variable you do not see is their diet. This is the key.:big_smile:
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Quoting from cafenervosa:
Hi, all! Thanks to asimmer, I've come back to the boards!! I've been in a bit of deep blue funk lately, but that's a long story. Anyway, I haven't really lost any of the ground I've gained since I started the 8 week workout (I'm in week 4). However, I think I really want to kick things into high gear. April 24 is my boyfriend's college reunion. He's flying here (he live 900 mi. away and I live in his home city) for the reunion, then we're going on a few days vacation together. I want to really look my best (and feel like I've earned a few days off). Right now, I weigh 148, but I know a lot of that weight comes from muscle. I'm still however not comfortable fitting into my size 8 clothes (wearing a size 10). I want to shed those 2-3 inched off my waist and hips and loose some of the back fat I keep seeing in the mirror (damned mirrors!!).
What I need from you all is two things: 1)motivation to work as hard as I can (everything from inspirational stories to workouts, diet plans, etc. that have worked for you personally) and 2)to keep my head on straight about this. I have a bad tendency to overfill my plate when it comes to workouts and diets and then I get frustrated and overwhelmed and give up way too soon.
Any sort of input from you all is much appreciated.
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2004/04/03, 01:11 PM
Well, my diet for today goes as follows:
Breakfast-2 whole wheat waffles, sugar free stawberry preserves and a handful of strawberries. And lots of coffee. 1 multivitamin and 1 calcium/mag./vit.D
Went to the gym, walked/ran on treadmill 25 min. then lifted: tri./bi./legs/abs for about 45min.-1 hr.
Lunch: smoothie with protine powder, strawberries, wheat germ and skim milk. And more coffee. 1 calcium/mag./vit.D
I have to work tonight so I made dinner ahead of time:
1 lg chicken breast, brussles sprouts, carrots, celery w/blue cheese
I'm also taking a protine drink and protine bar w/me since I work 3-mid. tonight and this is my only source of food for the evening.
My downfall right now is beer. I've been pretty good about it so far. I've only had a total of 4 for the entire month of April. Tough part is, I start jonesing for a beer when I get home from work (stress reliever and helps me relax enough to sleep and no, tea just won't cut it, I've tried!!!) I only drink 1 or 2 at time ever and always light (currently Amstel light), but I know it's not doing me any good diet-wise. However, with the undue stress in my life right now (long story) I'm often finding it harder and harder to resist the occasional beer or two.
On the plus side, I used to be really bad about drinking a while back. Now I've cut way back and hardly drink much at all now. But sometimes, I just can't help it....:(
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2004/04/04, 09:25 AM
hey cafenervosa, check out my diet in the bodybuilding forum Someone To Watch Over me,
You need some more protein at breakfast.
Eat every 2-3 hours.
Hey, beer is my downfall as well. Putting my diet online has really kept me on track. Instead of a beer for stress relief try a hot bath or some yoga or stretching.
Write down your goals and some positive statements about your plan ("I stay on track on the weekend" is my current one) and read them when temptation strikes.
Remeber, everything you do either takes you one step closer to your goals or one step further away, it really is up to you.:big_smile:
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