Badgergrl's Journal

[treilin]

(QUOTE=Badgergrl] I know it's been a hella long time since I posted. I've been peeping in from time to time. Life has really gotten to me lately. Mom's still in the hospital, but eventually will be OK even though she's been through hell.
It's been a struggle for me to find a balance in my diet since competition dieting is over. I'm really not good at moderation, so I either go totally strict or eat like a pig. Lately it's been like every other day I switch between the two. Training has been on though. I've been super strong...workouts have been intense.
Trying to get back on track......I'll try to get around to everyone's logs[/QUOTE]
I know all about the extra mom stress and the hospital BELIEVE me!!!
You're doing really good. Yeah I'm tight on the diet myself.. and just about every other day I'm eating something off the plan.. Just takes time...
My training has been on also. So you are doing it... Just be happy with what you are able to achieve at this point!!!

 

[badgergrl]

A way to gage if you're a meso.....hour glass! lol I've been playing with my cardio a little bit these days, but when I was cutting I would do 3-4 20 min. HIIT sessions a week and that was just dandy! Since you're not cutting, I would say 2-3x a week would probably work for you.....given that your diet and training are both in check too, of course.

How you doing with the post comp mental thing? ....oh yah, hide your blubber!!!! RIIIIGHT - I think NOT! lol

I don't know about hour glass ...I've always been pretty middle-heavy...apple shaped I guess it's called.
I'm a total mental case, but I don't know if I can blame that entirely on post comp. Getting fatter is messing with my head though. You know, it's hard when you're used to seeing yourself for months all cut...but it's just not realistic or doable to stay like that all the time. I feel like a total fat ass, but I know I'll get over that. Thanks for your input Scorp

 

[sbt2082]

And what about my input there little missey I added my own .02 cents too And I HARDLY doubt you're a fat @$$ hun!!! Especially not at 135... thats what I weigh too .......

****edit: OK BG statement retracted since I just got your PM Hope the reply made sense enough to ya ***

 

[badgergrl]

And what about my input there little missey I added my own .02 cents too And I HARDLY doubt you're a fat @$$ hun!!! Especially not at 135... thats what I weigh too .......

Well, if you check your pms you will see that I tried to respond to your .02, but I was having technical difficulties
I like your ideas of varying the kinds of cardio.....I'm sick to death of running on the treadmill. I don't want to overdo it w/ the cardio, though. I'm not trying to lose bf at this point, just maintaining, and since I'm doing a little mini bulk, I don't want to risk catabolism from too much cardio.

I know in my head I'm not really fat, but it's just hard adjusting. 135 may not seem like much weight, but I was 122 3 weeks ago

 

[treilin]

I don't know about hour glass ...I've always been pretty middle-heavy...apple shaped I guess it's called.
I'm a total mental case, but I don't know if I can blame that entirely on post comp. Getting fatter is messing with my head though. You know, it's hard when you're used to seeing yourself for months all cut...but it's just not realistic or doable to stay like that all the time. I feel like a total fat ass, but I know I'll get over that. Thanks for your input Scorp

I'm an apple too... We could make apple sauce if we run fast enough at each other and collide

 

[sbt2082]

Well, if you check your pms you will see that I tried to respond to your .02, but I was having technical difficulties
I like your ideas of varying the kinds of cardio.....I'm sick to death of running on the treadmill. I don't want to overdo it w/ the cardio, though. I'm not trying to lose bf at this point, just maintaining, and since I'm doing a little mini bulk, I don't want to risk catabolism from too much cardio.

I know in my head I'm not really fat, but it's just hard adjusting. 135 may not seem like much weight, but I was 122 3 weeks ago

I know girlie... Thats why I went back and edited my post Hope I explained it ok in the PM Good morning to ya

 

[ck2006]

Good morning! Have a good one!

 

[badgergrl]

I know girlie... Thats why I went back and edited my post Hope I explained it ok in the PM Good morning to ya

Looks like I got it now. Thanks for explaining it to me.

Good morning! Have a good one!

You too!

 

[jenscats5]

I know it's difficult, but it's not realistic or healthy to stay at competition weight all the time.....Just try & think of this as the next evolution in your journey.....

 

[*Bunny*]

I know it's difficult, but it's not realistic or healthy to stay at competition weight all the time.....Just try & think of this as the next evolution in your journey.....

Great point Jens. Badger ... hang in there girl If you are doing a mini bulk it may weigh heavy on that mind of yours, when the #'s increase, you feel 'fat' etc, stay focused on the goal & like Jens said "next evolution in your journey...."


Best wishes!