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2007/02/26, 08:17 AM
This will be a thread for you all to discuss how you are feeling, how it is going, how badly you are going to beat the pants off each other in the challenge :), etc!
Have at it!
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If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can\'t accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.
Rosalyn Carter
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2007/02/26, 08:40 AM
How am I feeling? Quite full of myself :laugh: (until the pain settles in........lol) I actually managed to drag my butt out of bed at 5:30, choke down some breakfast and get my workout done before my boys got up. Who's a good girl? hmmmm? The hardest part for me is shoving food down my throat as soon as I get up....ewwww
Okay, now I need some coffee!!!
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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
- Anatole France
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2007/02/26, 10:08 AM
Know what you mean Deni. Cant get my workout in until this afternoon, but I am looking forward to it! Meals are the biggest challenge for me. With my job it will be interesting to figure out when I can stop to eat, but I am gonna do it.
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My Catahoula did it.
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2007/02/26, 10:15 AM
Deni -
You may find it easier to get up and have just some protein powder in crystal lite or water and a little fruit (Meal 2), then eat breakfast after your workout. Basically just switch Meal 1 and Meal 2 around.
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If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can\'t accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.
Rosalyn Carter
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2007/02/26, 10:23 AM
I had a heck of a time getting that oatmeal down I managed to eat half of it. But I was full so I couldn't finish it.....So not bad. Had my chicken at snack and so far have drank 30 oz of water......Feeling good. Ready to kick some booty tonight at the gym.....:dumbbell:
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A** kissing only works if you know which one to kiss.
If your dog is fat, you\\'re not getting enough exercise. ~Author Unknown
\"Insanity is doing the same thing you\'ve always done and expecting different results.\"Roger Milliken
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2007/02/26, 10:24 AM
I feel that I had rather eat dirty socks than eggs first thing in the morning. However, I will do so for the sake of winning this challenge. :dumbbell:
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2007/02/26, 10:37 AM
OK....I got you ALLLLLLL beat....after having a NASTY stomach bug this weekend...throwing up ALL over the bathroom at work even...IIIIIIII got up...and ate my oats and eggs...and did my workout...
why?????
you already know why...
cause I f'in ROCK!!!!!!!!
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OK...trash talk over with...
good luck y'all...
(you'll need it)
ok...that was it...promise....:love:
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2007/02/26, 10:39 AM
Thats the way I felt about the Oatmeal!!!! BLAH..... But I got most of it down....and tried to drown myself in water..at least I wasn't still hungry.:)When This 3 months is over I plan to have size 10 jeans in my closet. So I will suffer the oatmeal.
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A** kissing only works if you know which one to kiss.
If your dog is fat, you\\'re not getting enough exercise. ~Author Unknown
\"Insanity is doing the same thing you\'ve always done and expecting different results.\"Roger Milliken
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2007/02/26, 10:39 AM
Thanks Amy - I'll try that instead. Guess I've just had too many years of poor eating habits and my stomach doesn't know what to do with something besides coffee when I first get up..........lol
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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
- Anatole France
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2007/02/26, 11:01 AM
FF....I really had a dislike for oats when I started this the last time...I ate it for a week plain....the I added SF maple syrup,equal and cinnamon...after eating it plain...that wasnt so bad...now I actually like it....
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2007/02/26, 11:24 AM
After my pre-contest binge on chocolate covered macadamia nuts, chocolate chip cookies and pizza, I felt ready to start the challenge.
This morning I rolled out of bed and headed outdoors for a walk- the 5 degree weather was refreshing.I'm about to head out to the pool to take the kids swimming .Later this after I will do my weights and cardio. Then, after my hundreth meal- and thankfully last meal of the day, do my evening walk.
I don't know If I'm going to be able eat as much as this challenge requires. That's the only concern that I have. I could do something small every three hours, but chicken breast, veggies, starches, fruit yugh. Don't get me wrong, I see the logic behind this plan, I just might have to force feed myself for the first few weeks :surprised:
Anyways, good luck everyone. It's on like donky kong!
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2007/02/26, 12:00 PM
Was everyone else as excited as I was to get started? I went to bed at ten focused on getting to sleep asap, and trying NOT to think about the workout. Then I immediately started dreaming...when my bf came to bed at 11:30 I was waking up from a nightmare. He said, "Awww, what was your nightmare about." I said, "I missed my workout." He didn't think that qualified as nightmare material...but it really was. Everybody from the forum was waiting for me and I could not make my way to the gym no matter how hard I tried. Needless to say, I was at the gym by 5:10 this morning and working my little arms off.
BTW, my training partner, Maricela,joined up last night (you should have received an IM, Amy). She said she also had trouble sleeping last night.
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2007/02/26, 02:48 PM
:)funny, msmogreen, and yes, I got her IM. She is in like Flynn.
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If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can\'t accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.
Rosalyn Carter
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2007/02/26, 03:48 PM
i felt like it was hard to constantly be eating too it felt weird i usually have two big meals a day and now eating 6 lil ones feeling like i constantly have food in my mouth hehe, i couldn't do the cardio because i had a stomach bug and was throwing up but i still managed to lift weights. though it probably undid all my hard work for the day :(
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2007/02/26, 04:47 PM
Asimmer,
I tried yesterday to send you my stats, but it kept saying asimmer@freetrainers.com does not exist,
do i have to be a professional on this site to send im's or emails? I did not think so?
but any ways, i would love to join as well, where should i send my stats?
and could we make the WSSC stuff stickies?
thanks
j2048b
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2007/02/26, 04:47 PM
Don't know if I will be posting to this every day but I am checking in. This mornings workout went great! I did most if it at home. I will complete my cardio this evening after dinner.
I'll tell you one thing, those warm up push ups were awesome! Especially the incline ones.:dumbbell::dumbbell::dumbbell:
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\"Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open.\" - Lord Thomas Dewar
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2007/02/26, 06:55 PM
Doing lifting tonight, will let eveyone know if I live through it:big_smile:
Diet going well, hard without the grains tho.
Cardio went well. Am going to try to get up early am to do lifting from now on.
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2007/02/26, 07:14 PM
Lifting went GREAT! But i was so hungry when I got home I ate a hard boiled egg white and some beef. Dinner will be soon Hopefully I can make it till then :)Did good diet wise today stuck with it even though it was hard. So I know I can do this. But I miss my flavors. But I definitely will not miss the weight I lose. So I am sticking with it.For me to win this I need to do it right...Im gonna kick ya'lls BOOTIES hehehe!!!!!!:big_smile: Well i am definitely gonna try my hardest
By the way what do i get when I win asimmer!!!!:love:
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A** kissing only works if you know which one to kiss.
If your dog is fat, you\\'re not getting enough exercise. ~Author Unknown
\"Insanity is doing the same thing you\'ve always done and expecting different results.\"Roger Milliken
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2007/02/26, 08:08 PM
For one who generally ate VERY sporadically at best, I was surprised when I tried out the eating plan last week and discovered that although I could barely move after eating a huge breakfast of oatmeal and eggs, that I was hungry again a couple of hours later. The rest of the day was the same. Go figure.......lol Amazing what happens when you eat properly and give your metabolism a chance to kick in. (and it only took me almost 50 years to figure it out! lol)
Thanks Amy!
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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
- Anatole France
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2007/02/26, 10:11 PM
same thing happened to me except it kept telling me error and to sign in even though i was signed in....i thoight maybe to send amy a msg we had to be ft pro's or something so i just left them for her in her comments part hehe wonder why this is happening good to know it wasn't just me though.
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Quoting from j2048b:
Asimmer,
I tried yesterday to send you my stats, but it kept saying asimmer@freetrainers.com does not exist,
do i have to be a professional on this site to send im's or emails? I did not think so?
but any ways, i would love to join as well, where should i send my stats?
and could we make the WSSC stuff stickies?
thanks
j2048b
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2007/02/27, 12:03 AM
ok wanna KNOW HOW I FEEL?
ONE WORD- FABULOUS!
TODAYS DIET I STUCK HARD CORE TO IT!
TOTAL CALS 2574 FAT 68g CARB 166g PROTIEN 282g
which for percentage peoples is 48% protien 26% carb 26% FAT
which is great for me
workout i have new elliptical and it kicks my butt:
did HIIT for total of 8 mins: 1.5 miles it read so that great
inc DB press 16x15, 26x12, 56x10, 66x8
inc flyes 16x15, 26x12, 36x10, 36x8
BOR 95x15, 115x12, 135x10, 155x8
DB overhead presses 16x15, 26x12, 36x10, 56x6
side lat raises 5x15, 10x12, 16x10, 26x8
:surprised:SO TAKE THAT THIS FAT BOY IS GOING WIPE THE FLOOR WITH YOU GUYS AND GALS!:surprised::cool::laugh:
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Jason Fox 6'1" 380lbs Weight Goal 300 by april 2007, 365 11/14, 12/7/06-358
Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.
Henry J. Kaiser
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2007/02/27, 04:05 AM
chrystal086,
I am glad i was not alone either!
but Asimmer sent me an email so i will send her mystats tonight!!!
happy liftin' and tuff runnin' to everyone!
I am not going to be able to start this until next monday, but i will make up for the days lost!!!
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2007/02/27, 10:58 AM
For flavors use seasoning mixes like Mrs dash - lots of different flavors, hot sauce, hot salt, gralic salt, pepper blends, Also look for Walden Farms brand dips and dressings - no cal no sugar actaully taste good. The ranch dip is my favoprite with veggies, and the bleu cheese dressing is good for dipping spicy chicken strips, mmm.
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Quoting from frnchfry81:
Lifting went GREAT! But i was so hungry when I got home I ate a hard boiled egg white and some beef. Dinner will be soon Hopefully I can make it till then :)Did good diet wise today stuck with it even though it was hard. So I know I can do this. But I miss my flavors. But I definitely will not miss the weight I lose. So I am sticking with it.For me to win this I need to do it right...Im gonna kick ya'lls BOOTIES hehehe!!!!!!:big_smile: Well i am definitely gonna try my hardest
By the way what do i get when I win asimmer!!!!:love:
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2007/02/27, 11:06 AM
Day two, and I am suffering the most horrible of headaches (which I am assuming is coffee / caffine withdrawl) I am feeling very irritable as well.
I had to give a tongue lashing to one of the trainers at the gym this morning for her snide remarks concerning today's workout. "That's an awful lot of squats" and "Where are you getting THIS stuff from?" I was like, just show me how to do this damn sissy squat and shut up.
Amy, I swear I wish that I had your picture in my wallet so that I could have showed it to her non-muscular-overly- aerobicized self. I would have loved to have slapped in on her forehead and said, "from this chick, you little atypical, cardio worshiping know-it-all bitch.
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2007/02/27, 11:07 AM
My apologies for the non-technical use of the last word of my last post.
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2007/02/27, 11:13 AM
:) Why quit your coffee?
An awful lot of squats will give you an awful good leg workout :)
Download my profile pic and print it out!:)
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If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can\'t accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.
Rosalyn Carter
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2007/02/27, 11:18 AM
I didn't quit, but I went from a pot to two cups...it's the only reason I can think of for the headache.
Yes, I agree that that it is a good workout. There is a good possibiity that I am not going to be able to walk by the end of the day. It's a shame...I think my balance issues kept me from getting the absolute full effect though...might be a good thing as noodle-ly as my lower half feels right now, lol.
BTW, I picked up some of the isopure yesterday, opted for the strawberry..it's not too bad.
How about I have it screen printed onto a t-shirt and wear it to the gym? :big_smile:
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2007/02/27, 01:56 PM
I feel sluggish today. Not sure why. I think I need my coffee back. But my version of coffee is probably not allowed so I will have to fix it....
I love it can I have one too! had the same problem at my gym when I asked how to do something.
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How about I have it screen printed onto a t-shirt and wear it to the gym? :big_smile:
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A** kissing only works if you know which one to kiss.
If your dog is fat, you\\'re not getting enough exercise. ~Author Unknown
\"Insanity is doing the same thing you\'ve always done and expecting different results.\"Roger Milliken
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2007/02/27, 02:53 PM
I figured out that I can NOT drink Nectar Lemon Ice Tea Flavor. Drank it twice and puked both times. Outside of that I feel wonderful. It's 81 here today so I think I am takeing the dogs for a run on the beach.
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My Catahoula did it.
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2007/02/27, 07:58 PM
i am very sore today after doin my legs in the morning yesterday and netball last night.... but atleast i know i have muscle in those places hehe i have a head ache today too maybe from the coca cola withdrawals i know its so bad for me and bloats me so once i am over this craving stage everything will be so much easier.:surprised:
:dumbbell: kicking butt:dumbbell:
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2007/02/27, 08:56 PM
I want a t-shirt too! LOVE IT!!!
Quoting from dfly411:
How about I have it screen printed onto a t-shirt and wear it to the gym?
I'm feeling my muscles in my legs...woohoo!!
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2007/02/27, 08:58 PM
I am having a hard time meeting my goals...ugh.
Target fat: 51...I got in 45 today
Target starchy carbs: 77...I only got in 54.
Target protein: 193...I got in 125
Target calories: 1550...1145 is what it all adds up to
Anybody else struggling with this? I'm trying to adhere to the carb percentage for the meal times as instructed...then life happens and I don't get it in at that time frame and so I skip it. I know I can make up the protein and fat at other times...Should I be doing the same with my carbs or is the timing extremely important?
Who'd a thunk eating more would be harder than not eating much at all? :surprised:
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2007/02/27, 09:14 PM
Hi dfly....I had that SAME problem when I did the last challenge...it took a good couple weeks of writing everything down before I got the kinks out...my cal and fat always ended up low...and carbs high...it can be frustrating at first...
I started preplanning what I was going to eat...so I knew going IN what I needed to add where...I would add olive oil...if I was low in fat...or tuna if I was low in protien...where I needed it...the night BEFORE...so I wasn't playing catchup if I found I fell short in a meal..plus...already knowing what I was going to eat that day...gives me less to have to worry about...I get it all done in one shot...
anyway...not sure if that helps...just stick with it...and it all will fall into place soon enough!!!!
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2007/02/27, 09:49 PM
Oh oh oh...I want to do this....but I've been sooo stressed and today was a horrible day. I didn't eat anything but had a wine cooler with dinner and now I'm buzzed. :cool: So I'll have to wait iuntil I can focus on the direction, diet, and excersizze before I start! (AKA tomorrow)hehe Playboy model body here I come!
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2007/02/27, 10:33 PM
Well ladies another night down another day in the books:
cals 2245 fat 62 carbs 145 protien 234
WHich is 46% protien, 27% fat and carbs pretty splendid
front squats 45x15, 75x12, 115x10, 135x6(fatigue)
Squats standard(box) 45x15, 95x12, 135x10, 185x8
Sumo Squats (taller so I love these) 65x15, 135x12, 165x10, 205x9(PR REPS)
Sissy squats quit after first set didnt feel right so i will research and try these later 25x15
POST WORK OUT did 3 mins lvl 5 cardio on eliptical .8 miles
ONE WORD FOR THE DAY IS ACTUALLY TWO: DEAD SEXY
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Jason Fox 6'1" 380lbs Weight Goal 300 by april 2007, 365 11/14, 12/7/06-358
Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.
Henry J. Kaiser
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2007/02/28, 12:55 AM
I see what you mean now. Before I didn't really follow the diet to a great degree because I already had another diet that was working well for me. So, last night and today I find myself going to extremes to get my protein and fat up. I have a bunch of avocados in the kitchen...and soon as they are ripe they should take care of fat deficits.
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Quoting from KC_72:
Hi dfly....I had that SAME problem when I did the last challenge...it took a good couple weeks of writing everything down before I got the kinks out...my cal and fat always ended up low...and carbs high...it can be frustrating at first...
I started preplanning what I was going to eat...so I knew going IN what I needed to add where...I would add olive oil...if I was low in fat...or tuna if I was low in protien...where I needed it...the night BEFORE...so I wasn't playing catchup if I found I fell short in a meal..plus...already knowing what I was going to eat that day...gives me less to have to worry about...I get it all done in one shot...
anyway...not sure if that helps...just stick with it...and it all will fall into place soon enough!!!!
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2007/02/28, 06:48 AM
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I am having a hard time meeting my goals...ugh.
Anybody else struggling with this?
Who'd a thunk eating more would be harder than not eating much at all?
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Me too! I'm finding myself not hungry for all the food....the past two days I've been down 600 calories, but my percentages of 50%protein, 30%fat and 20% carbs is pretty close.
First day: 57% P, 26% Fat and 17% carb
Second day: 38% P, 29% Fat and 33% carbs (but that includes all carbs)
Love FITDAY!:love:
I have discovered that crystal lite is a definite plus! Mix it with 2 scoops of protein powder and it's a lot easier to get down! Thanks for that tip AMY!
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2007/02/28, 08:08 AM
Yes, I've been having the same problems with the diet aspect of it, but that's mostly because I've been on the run from morning 'til night with work this week. arggggh......Got home at 8 last night (with more work....lol), but thanks to precooked chicken (already cut up), precooked rice in the freezer and precut veggies, I just threw them all in my wok, added some curry sauce and voila! supper in less than 10 mins! Now I just have to work on the rest of the meals. Thanks to Amy, at least now I don't have to worry about trying to eat breakfast as soon as I wake up. Yay Amy! :big_smile:
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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
- Anatole France
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2007/02/28, 09:56 AM
You all are just having some adjustment issues - the key is to keep focused on improving from one meal to the next, and from one day to the next - it will get better!
About those sissy squats - if they a re uncomfortable - drop them! Do stationary lunges or step-back lunges instead - 3 sets of 12. I will add this note to the workout thread, as well.
Ignore the trainers at the gym - most trainers still train people with programs like the ones in magazines - a lot of isoltaion work, light weights for women...etc. You are doing great compound-move based workouts and the results will speak for themselves = don't second-guess it or doubt it. The squats all hit your legs from differetn angles and burn mega-calories. I am all for having my picture on a t-shirt :) Anyone have the screen=printing capabilities? :laugh:
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If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can\'t accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.
Rosalyn Carter
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2007/02/28, 09:34 PM
Totals cals 2530 fat 88 carb 152 prot 254
I EVEN ATE OUT TONIGHT! good job for me! eating out did result in higher fats but oh well did do 7 mins on the elliptical 1.7 miles really sucks wind outta me
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2007/02/28, 07:53 PM
I agree with you Amy - I know that MY biggest problem food-wise, is organization. I do at least have pre-cooked chicken, rice and veggies already cut up, which is a huge help. I just need to get things organized the night before when I know I'm going to have a busy day, so I can just grab what I need before I run out the door. I'm getting better though! :big_smile:
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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
- Anatole France
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2007/02/28, 10:58 PM
i'm eating out tonight too for my MIL birthday i am kinda worried about the extra fat and kjs it may set me back so i cut out my usuall afternoon snack to account for any extra is that a good idea or not? i cant really avoid going out for dinner wish i could though.:surprised:
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2007/03/01, 02:34 PM
Christal - don't cut out snacks to compensate for later meals - eat your snack on time - meal timing is imprtant.
You have to learn to eat out and still eat right - nearly every restaurant has chicken breasts - as for baked or grilled - same with fish - ask for baked or grilled - no cream sauces . You can usually get a plain or lightly buttered baked potato (Outback is my favorite - a creamy baked sweet potato, MMM).
You could also oreder steak. If your order is a six ounce steak, cut it in half and take half home.
Order a big, green salad, minus the cheese and croutons, then ask for dressing on the side and just lightly dip the times of your fork in the dressing before spearing veggies - you get flavor without a lot of calories that way.
Many restaurants have a 'diet' menu, check it out and see if it fits, sometimes it is cheaper to order something off the regular menu.
Often you can get an omelette - ask for no cheese and extra veggies (like the Denver omelet) skip the hashbrowns, and bacon/sausage.
You have to learn to eat anywhere, anytime by knowing what and how to order - that will help make your lifestyle healthier when the challenge is over.
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If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can\'t accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.
Rosalyn Carter
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2007/03/01, 05:20 PM
i had fish of the day wityh salad and because i dont like there toppings i didn't have any so i guess it wasnt to bad, the one thing that made everyone look at me weird was asking for water when everyone else was having alcohol but i think hey i didn't touch a drop for 9 months so why do i need it now? why does everyone get on your back when you say your on a diet, why cant they just be happy for you?
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2007/03/01, 07:45 PM
I'm sick....ugh - I could hardly lift my head off the pillow this entire day.....so I missed my workout and my eating was not challange worthy....
How do I make up for missed workouts? Should I just jump back onto the schedule when I feel human again?
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2007/03/01, 07:59 PM
yes, bopuncerboo - get back on track when you are better - rest up!
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If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can\'t accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.
Rosalyn Carter
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2007/03/01, 10:59 PM
christal everyone does they feel its their duty to break your diet lol makes them feel better about themselves stay on track and smile back and just say in your head: JEALOUS
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2007/03/01, 11:20 PM
BTW TODAYS WORD IS A TERM: DOMS-delyaed onset muscle soreness LOL GET USED TO IT
feeling great about challenge had real challenge today for cals it was weird had right ratio for foods but only had 1200 by lunch which is wierd (trying for 2300-2500)but i made it: Totals cals 2436 fat 56 carbs 150 protien 315
55/24/22 had hard time with carbs ate alot of free stuff today both lunch and dinner had cabbage at din and broc and cauli at lunch.....
workout was great got 185x7 on bench KEEP IT COMING I WILL BE STREAKING SOON ENOUGH!
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2007/03/02, 08:27 AM
jay is right, christal - it makes other people uncomfortable when you try to improve yourself because it shines a spotlight on their own unhealthy habits or lack of motivation/dedication. Get used to it - my whole family went through a phase where they constantly questioned if I was eating enough, if I was overexercising, if i was being healthy...when they came to my show, I think they finally understood. Now I am training some of them and the others ask questions on how to get healthier all the time.:)
When those people make you uncomfortable just think about how you will be running circles around them with your newfound healthy energy levels!
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If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can\'t accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.
Rosalyn Carter
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2007/03/02, 11:39 AM
A WARNING!!!!!!!
The first weekend...is the hardest...if you can get through the FIRST weekend without a cheat...the rest arent so bad...you can DO IT....
I took those jeans I want to get into(I am actually in them now...but tighter than I like)and hung them on my armoire...a constant reminder...of what I want to do...
NOTHING tastes as good as reclaiming your clothes FEELS....
GOOD LUCK everybody!!!!!!!!
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