Florencia Begins THE SHADOW PROJECT

[florencia]

Hello Everyone!
I originally posted on May 18th, and have learned so much!
I was guided by Bunny, Sassy, Ulter, Shadow...I have come to the forum looking for a better way fo life, and of course a better physique.
I have always been active and into sports, may have not been the best of Sports Billy, but always on the go.
Started lifting 8 years ago and have tried to eat clean most fo the time.
I spent alot of time in the gym, trying to hit all muscle groups thinking more was better, and it seems I may have been over doing it.
I was tired and yes, not eating the right amounts of protein, carbs and fat.
I admit and declare myself a CARB & FAT paranoic.
I was doing so much trying to get rid of the excess fat, and doing it the wrong way.
Main problems hips and thighs, Estrogen areas it seems.
Well now things have changed...

I have made the comitment of training by Shadows program.
I am 39 years old.
I weigh 116.6 lbs
I am 5´5.
I do not have a BF index yet, sorry...
I am eating 1300 calories 40/30/30 (thanks Shadow) opposed to the 1132 calories 60/22/18, I was consuming before I wrote Shadow.
Since June 1 to June 6 I have lost 3.5 lbs. which I assume were fat.

I started Shadows program today and feel good about it.

Meal 1
4 egg whites
1/2 cup 3 minute oats raw w/sweet and low and water.
1 large cup coffee.
Meal 2
4 egg whites
1.5 oz 3 minute oats raw w/sweet and low and water.
10 almonds
Meal 3
8 oz. grilled chicken breast
1.5 c vegetable mix
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil.
Sugar Free Jello
Meal 4
1 medium apple
1 tbsp peanut butter (JIF reduced fat)
Meal 5
Zone Perfect bar
Meal 6
2 egg whites
2 oz. low queso fresco
1/2 c sliced mushrooms.

Todays Macros are 1298 calories
41/29/29.
Fitday is pretty slow now, so I will post calories for meals later.
Fitday is my official calorie counter.
I have ordered from Anafit, Thermorexin (?) and Yohimburn.
I will star using them in late June, they are in Texas I am In Mexico.

Must go pick them up...

In the meantime Diet is key and workouts the steel that will keep me up!
Yahooooooooooo! I feel like a poet! LOL

 

[Sassy69]

Pictures from 6/5/06:

Go get 'em girl!

 

[Shades McCool]

Good luck with the journey!

 

[florencia]

Thanks I hope I don´t do it wrong!

 

[treilin]

Looking good already!!!
Good luck and just ask away if you need any help... Many of us including myself followed the plan

 

[florencia]

Looking good already!!!
Good luck and just ask away if you need any help... Many of us including myself followed the plan

Thanks Treilin!
I have been following your posts!
Did you feel like I, that previous workouts were way more exhausting and you were not achieving results as quick or as you wanted?

 

[Sassy69]

Thanks I hope I don´t do it wrong!

There's no "wrong" -- just finding what is RIGHT FOR YOU!

 

[treilin]

Thanks Treilin!
I have been following your posts!
Did you feel like I, that previous workouts were way more exhausting and you were not achieving results as quick or as you wanted?

Partly that, but partly is I get bored putting together my own routines and sticking with them. If I have someone even just write up a plan I can follow it no problem... Just a harder time following my own steps.

 

[velvett]

BRILLIANT!!!

Welcome to the board, it's a great program.

As a side note I love your avatar - something about it - it's so friendly and upbeat.


Good Luck!!!

 

[Miss24k]

Good luck Bella

 

[florencia]

Good Morning everyone!
Thanks Velvet for the note on the avatar.
Miss 24 K, thanks for the luck wish, I hope you are well too!
Sassy...As always you put a smile on my face!
Treilin...I like your honesty.

I am a happy cookie this morning.
It's great to feel support and to share thoughts and emotions with persons seeking the same goals.
I believe greatness in character comes from accepting own mistakes.
So as dumb as it may seem here is my personal confession.

I must admit that yesterday day 1 in Shadows project, I actually did 4 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8, 6 four times! I misunderstood and of course being used to pretty heavy loads, thought ah what the heck, that's what I came for....lose body fat!
LOL so I did 204 leg press, and 204 stiff deads!
Of course I did break out in a sweat like never before!

Today was a good morning!
I enjoyed the TUT experience much more than yesterday LOL.
In fact I loved it!
There is so much difference in really doing it slow.

Here is the meal diary:
Meal 1 7:00 am
calories protein carb fat
4 egg whites 66 14 1 0
1/2 C raw oats 156 6 27 3
Total cals. 221

Meal 2 10:15 am calories protein carb fat

4 egg whites 66 14 1 0
2 oz. raw oats 62 3 11 1
3 almonds 21 1 1 2
Total Cals. 149

Meal two was after workout.
I did vary in the ab exercises just a bit, last two supesets I did leg lifts on bench, because quads are really sore form yesterday and could not keep them up in the sissors.

Gotta go now will post later.
Oh another thing...I have no idea what the Karmas are and how can I get rid of those google tc ads under my posts?
Thanks...
Have a great day

 

[nikkita]

Great to see you begin on the Shadows project!!

I'm glad to see that Anafit is already shipping to Mexico, be sure to share your experiences with customs.

 

[florencia]

Great to see you begin on the Shadows project!!

I'm glad to see that Anafit is already shipping to Mexico, be sure to share your experiences with customs.

Hi Nikkita...
Nope ANAFIT would ship to Mexico, but I did not want to risk losing the merchandise...I had it shipped to SAT, and I am going to pick it up.
Thanks for the cheers! Hope you are doing good too!
All I can say about customs is that Bf had a bike sproket shipped here and it was fine FEDEX Over night, of course invoice had to be altered for taxing purposes.

 

[playmatesky]

Good luck Florencia! U have a beautiful body to begin with and you are gonna be so extremely fit sine you are on the right track!

 

[florencia]

Meal 3 cals fat carbs protein
Zone Perfect Bar 210 7 21 16

So far 3 liters water & cristal light.

 

[*Bunny*]

There's no "wrong" -- just finding what is RIGHT FOR YOU!

^^

Good Luck girl

 

[florencia]

Good luck Florencia! U have a beautiful body to begin with and you are gonna be so extremely fit sine you are on the right track!

Thanks,
I am so happy for finding the forum, and best of all making it real....
¨The teacher comes, when the student is ready¨They are wise words!
Incredible but I heard them in Legend of El Zorro....
So true!

Meal 4 cals fat carb protein
7 oz. grilled chicken breast 206 4 0 39

1 C steamed spinach 41 0 7 5

1.5 C mixed vegetables 37 0 8 2

sugar free jell-o 8 0 0 1


Meal 5 cals fat carb protein

1 medium apple 81 0 21 0

1 Tbsp peanut butter 47 4 2 2

8 oz. fat free plain yogurth 137 0 19 14


Meal 6 cals fat carb protein

1 0z queso fresco 41 2 2 3

1 C Mushrooms 18 0 3 2

2 slices avocado 32 3 1 0

4 egg whites 66 0 1 14


Todays total cals. 1289 41g 116g 122g
30% 30% 40%
Have good night.

 

[The Shadow]

Great job chica...got your pm.

Remember - the earlier workouts will get your body ready for the more difficult sessions to come.

GREAT JOB

 

[florencia]

Great job chica...got your pm.

Remember - the earlier workouts will get your body ready for the more difficult sessions to come.

GREAT JOB

Thanks Shadow,
So you think diet is good?

 

[florencia]

Hi there,
I as you know started the program Tuesday and have done good! Actually eating more than I used to, and that has me a bit scared, I really don't know why since I am starting to feel leaner and see some veins on my torso. My shoulders are a bit leaner too, the tricep area, is bit leaner too...The HIPS ...oh they are writing their tombstone!

I think the diet has been the main reason I am seeing results.
I'm on a 24 hr. trip...(As in paranoid) Crazy Flower here...LOL
So many years of watching carbs, thinking they were created to make my life miserable...LOL..Seriously had a big problem with them in whatever form they came in.
Now I am coming to the conclusion that as much as I tried to stay away from them because they would glue themselves to my adipose tissue, the body was trying to cling on to any carb income, since it got so little of it.
I hope this all makes sense to someone and can give me some feedback about it.
I cannot lie and pretend I am not afraid of gaining fat.
Yet LOGICALLY, it does not make sense how eating clean 40/30/30 and following THE SHADOWS plan could not work.
It has worked for so many, and his wise words...¨Ive been training for more than a decade......and I can say that 40 minutes of HIIT cardio 3x per week with a tight diet will melt fat faster than you could possiby imagine....add in the sups recommended, and you cant HELP but lose fat.¨

Here is my caloric intake for today

6:00 am
4 Egg, white
3 Almonds, unroasted
1/2 C raw oats

large coffee
3 liters water

10:20
1 Zone perfect bar
750 ml. water

13:00
4 egg whites
1 oz. raw oats sweet & low water
7 almonds

14:30
sugar free jello (small)

15:00
7 oz. grilled chicken breast
1.5 C carrots & peas.
Cristal light

18:00
8oz fat/sugar free yogurth
1/2 medium apple 3 large strawberries
1/2 tsp. peanut butter.

coffee

 

[The Shadow]

GOOD JOB Chica

 

[*Bunny*]

Flor - trust yourself deep down ... you are in good hands, this WILL work, be honest, don't cheat (one meal once a meal NOT HORRENDOUS), you WILL succeed & see results!

 

[jenscats5]

Looking good so far Flor!! Good job!

 

[florencia]

Flor - trust yourself deep down ... you are in good hands, this WILL work, be honest, don't cheat (one meal once a meal NOT HORRENDOUS), you WILL succeed & see results!

Buns...(Now I get it..Buns for derriere too! I read about a picture)
Thanks for your words.
I know I am in good hands! I am doing so good that -ja ja ja ja- I forgot to add the morning oats and man oh man...I was trying to fix the caloric balance with my last meal...kind of made it workout...had to reduce it to 2 egg whites 1 oz raw mushrooms and pam cooking spray to stii be over by 36 cals....Total for today will be 1336 39/33/28 P/C/F
Ay ay ay!

My main problem over the years was not too much cheating...
It was like I said before, CARB FAT PARANOIC and disbalanced diet for that matter...
But now...Oo la la...

Now I have come to the right place...
When the student is ready...The TEACHER will come

Cheers to all!

 

[florencia]

Looking good so far Flor!! Good job!

Jenscats5
¡Eres una Muchachona!
That is spanish for You ARE a GIRL! With an accentuation of awe!
Thanks for looking in, and posting your thoughts.

 

[jenscats5]

Jenscats5
¡Eres una Muchachona!
That is spanish for You ARE a GIRL! With an accentuation of awe!
Thanks for looking in, and posting your thoughts.

Bueno!! Mucho gracias!!

And for the only other spanish I know: Donde esta su bano? Yo pido quatro cervesa!

 

[florencia]

Bueno!! Mucho gracias!!

And for the only other spanish I know: Donde esta su bano? Yo pido quatro cervesa!

LOL...good one with the cervezas!
Now you must learn...¨Que guapo! Hasta la pared de enfrente!¨
How handsome, all the way across the street, would be the closest definition...

 

[jenscats5]

LOL...good one with the cervezas!
Now you must learn...¨Que guapo! Hasta la pared de enfrente!¨
How handsome, all the way across the street, would be the closest definition...

It's funny I always got guapo & gordito confused.....don't want to mix them up!!

 

[florencia]

Good Morning Jens...An easy way to remember Guapo (Handsome) can be relatint it to WOW..Gu...kind of similar....the w sound...phonetics...LOL.

Today I do my 1st. shoulder workout I am sure it will be good!
I love to work shoulders.
Then I will sunbathe like a princess, and out to lunch with BF.
Aren't Fridays fun in Mexico!
Todays meals
7:30 am
4 egg whites
1/2 C raw oats sweet & low water
Large coffee.
planning ahead...
9:30 am
4 egg whites
4 almonds
1 apple
2 Liters Water during workout and then some...
during sunbathing session...
2 more liters H2O

12:00
1 zone perfect bar
coffee

15:00
8 oz. steak
2 0z baked potato
1 C zucchini
3 diet cokes
coffee

Shoulder workout was good, a little sore from yesterdays chest, only when I touch it, otherwise its fine.

Note:On shoulder it said front laterals with disk...
I imagine it was frontal with disk...am i right?
Thanks

 

[florencia]

19:05
Today I have been oh so thirsty!
My hamstrings are sore from Tuesdays Mistake 200+ leg press reps, and stiff deads.
I am seeing results from diet and program...I notice I am a bit irritable,and have some mood swings.
I don't know if it's diet related or just life.
I am also looking foward to tomorrows HIIT session.
Hope to take progress pictures this weekend.

I think has fluctuated...maybe 1 lb. higher...Could it be water? or muscle related?

 

[jenscats5]

Note:On shoulder it said front laterals with disk...
I imagine it was frontal with disk...am i right?
Thanks

Buenas noches!!

It's front lateral raises holding a plate.....so, standing up, lift your arm holdng it straight up in the air while holding a plate (I use a dumbbell).....

 

[florencia]

Buenas noches!!

It's front lateral raises holding a plate.....so, standing up, lift your arm holdng it straight up in the air while holding a plate (I use a dumbbell).....

I did it with a 10 lb. plate but I did it with both hands holding the plate with both hands.....standing up....no wall support...

 

[Sassy69]

That's pretty much how you do it


BTW .. Friday in Mexico sounds wonderful! Friday in Atlanta just means 93 degrees and stuck in traffic earlier than usual....

I would expect your are feeling some difference from the diet w/ your moods. Otherwise, might be near that time of the month (as my mother is always able to pick out for me.... ) I'm sure in a week or so you will become more comfortable w/ the soreness.

Can hardly wait for progress pix!

 

[florencia]

That's pretty much how you do it


BTW .. Friday in Mexico sounds wonderful! Friday in Atlanta just means 93 degrees and stuck in traffic earlier than usual....

I would expect your are feeling some difference from the diet w/ your moods. Otherwise, might be near that time of the month (as my mother is always able to pick out for me.... ) I'm sure in a week or so you will become more comfortable w/ the soreness.

Can hardly wait for progress pix!

Thanks for checking in! The soreness is not a killer...just when I touch it....And honestly its a lovely feeling!
It amy be hormonal, the thing is I have no freaking idea if I would be near my period...I had an hysterectomy 7 years ago after my last baby.
So....no periods...no idea.
I am a bit confused with the weight....I weigh more but am leaner!
Ana Sofia asked...What is THAT on your lower chest...
LOL...A vein...she was grossed out and looked at her tummy and just rolled her eyes!

 

[florencia]

Thanks for checking in! The soreness is not a killer...just when I touch it....And honestly its a lovely feeling!
It amy be hormonal, the thing is I have no freaking idea if I would be near my period...I had an hysterectomy 7 years ago after my last baby.
So....no periods...no idea.
I am a bit confused with the weight....I weigh more but am leaner!
Ana Sofia asked...What is THAT on your lower chest...
LOL...A vein...she was grossed out and looked at her tummy and just rolled her eyes!

last meal
3 egg whites
6 almonds
750 ml. cristal light

 

[Sassy69]

Thanks for checking in! The soreness is not a killer...just when I touch it....And honestly its a lovely feeling!
It amy be hormonal, the thing is I have no freaking idea if I would be near my period...I had an hysterectomy 7 years ago after my last baby.
So....no periods...no idea.
I am a bit confused with the weight....I weigh more but am leaner!
Ana Sofia asked...What is THAT on your lower chest...
LOL...A vein...she was grossed out and looked at her tummy and just rolled her eyes!

Ah -- ok. Its probably the diet then.

LOL --- muscle weighs more than fat does -- that's why the scale isnt' a good measure of your progress. My weight hasn't changed but 2 lb, however I almost sit in my size 4 pants again.

LOL congrats on the vein! Kids are soo cute!

 

[*Bunny*]

Checkin up on ya

Do NOT .. get hung up .. on the scale ...

 

[florencia]

Ah -- ok. Its probably the diet then.

LOL --- muscle weighs more than fat does -- that's why the scale isnt' a good measure of your progress. My weight hasn't changed but 2 lb, however I almost sit in my size 4 pants again.

LOL congrats on the vein! Kids are soo cute!

Great to hear you´re almost in your size 4 pants!
It's a greta day today! Going in to do arms, and then HIIT!
I will do it on the threadmill...
What do you think if I do it on the spinner bike? Or just take a class and ignore the teacher! Ja ja ja...The already know I don´t follow thier programs, Before EF I would do 2 hard days 2 active recovery, either there or at the park.
I need to say I am so happy with the leaner me!
And it will be 9 days of diet today.

How are you doing?
I read about the 21´s for bicep curl....I love those!

 

[Gymgurl]

Happy Weekend!

 

[florencia]

Happy Weekend!

Happy weekend to you too!
I had arm workout today, tricep kickback was a tough one!
Had a good time on the treadmill speed 14, good sweat!
I am liking myself better each day.
Will hace a tough time tonight, having dinner party...
I am almost to the limit on my caloric intake, so I will only have an 8oz. plain yogurth and 3 almonds for my last meal. ond will be over my limit by 86 calories.
Am I just too obsesed? Do not want to let progress stop.

 

[jenscats5]

Happy weekend to you too!
I had arm workout today, tricep kickback was a tough one!
Had a good time on the treadmill speed 14, good sweat!
I am liking myself better each day.
Will hace a tough time tonight, having dinner party...
I am almost to the limit on my caloric intake, so I will only have an 8oz. plain yogurth and 3 almonds for my last meal. ond will be over my limit by 86 calories.
Am I just too obsesed? Do not want to let progress stop.

I'm sooo glad to hear this statement!!

I wouldn't worry about it too much....enjoy your dinner party!!

 

[*Bunny*]

Happy weekend to you too!
I had arm workout today, tricep kickback was a tough one!
Had a good time on the treadmill speed 14, good sweat!
I am liking myself better each day.
Will hace a tough time tonight, having dinner party...
I am almost to the limit on my caloric intake, so I will only have an 8oz. plain yogurth and 3 almonds for my last meal. ond will be over my limit by 86 calories.
Am I just too obsesed? Do not want to let progress stop.

Why don't you use this evening as your 'cheat meal', you are allowed that ...

There comes a bit of obsession when you are 1st starting to learn how to eat right, eye mesurementments, weigh things ... it gets easier as this becomes a lifestyle chanes and to teach yourself to make better choices.

Have fun this evening

When you say over your limit by 86 cals, what is your limit? Around 1350-1400 right now as your max?

 

[mermaid]

I like your quotes and how you express how you feel about yourself. This is very good to read. Good luck

 

[que_66]

You look great already and I'm glad to hear that Shadow's plan is working for you - You're doing great!

 

[florencia]

I'm sooo glad to hear this statement!!

I wouldn't worry about it too much....enjoy your dinner party!!

Jens;
I think you are so positive, and I did enjoy the dinner party...LOL..
Mixed emotions, I ate veggies, and did have 3 red wine glasses...
The worst part and must admit it can be my only weakness...
Dark bitter chocolate cake...had a slice.
Sigh! I went to bed around 2:00 am, and today have been in bed all day!
Its like a truck ran over me...I did not take the plates!

 

[florencia]

Why don't you use this evening as your 'cheat meal', you are allowed that ...

There comes a bit of obsession when you are 1st starting to learn how to eat right, eye mesurementments, weigh things ... it gets easier as this becomes a lifestyle chanes and to teach yourself to make better choices.

Have fun this evening

When you say over your limit by 86 cals, what is your limit? Around 1350-1400 right now as your max?

Hi Bunny Are you counting down the hours, minutes for your workout tomorrow?
Hope you have a gerat time lifting!
As for my caloric intake I am on 1300...I was 118 ls.when I started the project and Shadow suggested 11-12 cals X weight, for cutting BF.
Should I change it now that I am 116 lbs? and everytime it fluctuates?

And about last night had raw veggies and 3 glasses of red wine, and dark bitter chocolate cake.
I know it was oh so bad....

Have been in bed all day, eating clean of course, may be too low on calories today, have only had
jell-o
4 egg whites 1/2 C raw oatmeal coffee
8 oz.plain yogurth granny apple 1TBSP peanut butter
1 zone perfect bar
day began at 7:00 and 12 hrs have passed...ony 3 meals.

I was wondering about taking brisk walks on off days is it ok?
They would be in park with slight hilly tracks.
Thanks...
I do not want cheat meal every week I feel lke I have been unfaithful...maybe even worse than an ilicit rendezvous...LOL

Anyone watching soccer world cup?
Mexico had its first game and victory today.

 

[*Bunny*]

Hi Bunny Are you counting down the hours, minutes for your workout tomorrow?
Hope you have a gerat time lifting!
As for my caloric intake I am on 1300...I was 118 ls.when I started the project and Shadow suggested 11-12 cals X weight, for cutting BF.
Should I change it now that I am 116 lbs? and everytime it fluctuates?

And about last night had raw veggies and 3 glasses of red wine, and dark bitter chocolate cake.
I know it was oh so bad....

Have been in bed all day, eating clean of course, may be too low on calories today, have only had
jell-o
4 egg whites 1/2 C raw oatmeal coffee
8 oz.plain yogurth granny apple 1TBSP peanut butter
1 zone perfect bar
day began at 7:00 and 12 hrs have passed...ony 3 meals.

I was wondering about taking brisk walks on off days is it ok?
They would be in park with slight hilly tracks.
Thanks...
I do not want cheat meal every week I feel lke I have been unfaithful...maybe even worse than an ilicit rendezvous...LOL

Anyone watching soccer world cup?
Mexico had its first game and victory today.

On the project I believe it is suggested on sat & sun light cardio if anything, and I see nothing wrong with a brisk walk, but I do think a whole day off of recovery would be good for you, and as you will it as you get further along into the projects It’s hard trying to NOT doing anything but you need to learn to let yourself relax, trust your will power, and look forward to that dinner or treat you’ve been wanting or evening out with the BF .. breakfast in bed, something you enjoy … this needs to be fun and not a death sentence.

It is important to allow yourself one TREAT/cheat meal once a meal so you do not binge, overindulge, cheat or blow the diet during the week .. Think of it as your reward for a week well done & ENJOY & SAVOR every bite.

I want to go to bed right now actually .. we'll see how that goes

Have a great evening

 

[The Shadow]

REMEMBER - A cheat meal is planned for and should be enjoyed as a reward for work well done.

Buns s correct...light cardio - walk, roller blading biking etc.

I feel its very important to get outside in the sun as much as possible

 

[florencia]

Hi everyone...
Had pictures taken today and ugh! I know it sounds so awful and I may just my worst critic...I will post them because I must conquer my fears and my oh so big vanity.
I actually feel leaner in some parts of my body.
Fat has lowered in bust,and some in abdomen. It is so strange I see myself as less curvier in waist to hip ratio, yet skin seems so loose. I see my legs with that horrible fat on quads, and it's like the balloon is deflating, and the fat is softer, not alot of muscle to fill in skin.
I want to imagine this is a transition....
Can anyone who las been on the large side of the BF%, tell me a bit on how the change happens? I do not know if it's me that just expects to have a magic wand and have the skin not be so loose.
Bunny if you read this can you tell me how you saw changes in yourself from when you started the project after your illness,and how the BF% looked when you were going from one stage to the other?
Should I just take the pictures with the same attire and same pose so we can see the difference? It's funny but in my everyday life if I look at myself in the mirror, I can see more cuts in my abs or my back for example, but as soon as the camera show up...DANG! They just Freakin' hide....
Another thing...LOL...Does it only happen to me? or does anyone else have the same Damn problem?

Today's food so far
8:00 am
4 egg whites
1/2 C raw oatmeal
5 almonds
Large coffee.
had a 45 minute brisk walk, some hilly terrain.
11:00 am
4 egg whites
2 oz. raw oatmeal
5 almonds.

Shadow I just read your reply thanks..
Tomorrow I do leg workout week two...(I begin on Tuesdays and finish on Saturdays)
How heavy can I go? Say are lunges walking lunges? I usually do the with a 40-50 lb bar on shoulders is that ok? Or should I do it heavier?
On the TUT reps, I have like you said find the weight by the TUT.
Hope it makes sense!

 

[The Shadow]

you look great...

the skin will tighten..focus on building muscle in those areas that YOU think look "flat"

 

[florencia]

Ok So I try to focus on those areas that look ¨flat¨...
I do this with the most weight I can handle and follow the project as is...
Right?

 

[The Shadow]

Ok So I try to focus on those areas that look ¨flat¨...
I do this with the most weight I can handle and follow the project as is...
Right?

CORRECT

 

[treilin]

Hi everyone...
Had pictures taken today and ugh! I know it sounds so awful and I may just my worst critic...I will post them because I must conquer my fears and my oh so big vanity.
I actually feel leaner in some parts of my body.
Fat has lowered in bust,and some in abdomen. It is so strange I see myself as less curvier in waist to hip ratio, yet skin seems so loose. I see my legs with that horrible fat on quads, and it's like the balloon is deflating, and the fat is softer, not alot of muscle to fill in skin.
I want to imagine this is a transition....
Can anyone who las been on the large side of the BF%, tell me a bit on how the change happens? I do not know if it's me that just expects to have a magic wand and have the skin not be so loose.
Bunny if you read this can you tell me how you saw changes in yourself from when you started the project after your illness,and how the BF% looked when you were going from one stage to the other?
Should I just take the pictures with the same attire and same pose so we can see the difference? It's funny but in my everyday life if I look at myself in the mirror, I can see more cuts in my abs or my back for example, but as soon as the camera show up...DANG! They just Freakin' hide....
Another thing...LOL...Does it only happen to me? or does anyone else have the same Damn problem?

Today's food so far
8:00 am
4 egg whites
1/2 C raw oatmeal
5 almonds
Large coffee.
had a 45 minute brisk walk, some hilly terrain.
11:00 am
4 egg whites
2 oz. raw oatmeal
5 almonds.

Shadow I just read your reply thanks..
Tomorrow I do leg workout week two...(I begin on Tuesdays and finish on Saturdays)
How heavy can I go? Say are lunges walking lunges? I usually do the with a 40-50 lb bar on shoulders is that ok? Or should I do it heavier?
On the TUT reps, I have like you said find the weight by the TUT.
Hope it makes sense!

I'm going to slap you for being stupid about not wanting to post up your pictures
Are you kidding you think you look flabby??? Wowzers...
I know many women that would kill to look like you!
Keep up the great work, and yes you are your own worst critic

 

[florencia]

CORRECT

THANKS THANKS THANKS

 

[florencia]

I'm going to slap you for being stupid about not wanting to post up your pictures
Are you kidding you think you look flabby??? Wowzers...
I know many women that would kill to look like you!
Keep up the great work, and yes you are your own worst critic

YES TREILIN!
You can slap me, pank me...almost beat me and bruise me...LOL..
I am so looking foward to your competition!
It is in Altanta? right?

 

[The Shadow]

YES TREILIN!
You can slap me, pank me...almost beat me and bruise me...LOL..
I am so looking foward to your competition!
It is in Altanta? right?

Unfortunately no....otherwise I would be in the front row

 

[*Bunny*]

Hi everyone...
Had pictures taken today and ugh! I know it sounds so awful and I may just my worst critic...I will post them because I must conquer my fears and my oh so big vanity.
I actually feel leaner in some parts of my body.
Fat has lowered in bust,and some in abdomen. It is so strange I see myself as less curvier in waist to hip ratio, yet skin seems so loose. I see my legs with that horrible fat on quads, and it's like the balloon is deflating, and the fat is softer, not alot of muscle to fill in skin.
I want to imagine this is a transition....
Can anyone who las been on the large side of the BF%, tell me a bit on how the change happens? I do not know if it's me that just expects to have a magic wand and have the skin not be so loose.
Bunny if you read this can you tell me how you saw changes in yourself from when you started the project after your illness,and how the BF% looked when you were going from one stage to the other?
Should I just take the pictures with the same attire and same pose so we can see the difference? It's funny but in my everyday life if I look at myself in the mirror, I can see more cuts in my abs or my back for example, but as soon as the camera show up...DANG! They just Freakin' hide....
Another thing...LOL...Does it only happen to me? or does anyone else have the same Damn problem?

Nice pics

The camera & lighting does NOT do me justice even, unless when I had professional shots taken .. STILL, even ask those that met me in person, I LOOK different ... I am not saying better, just different

If you want to keep things on an even keel, the yes wear the same thing each time, each post similar so when you do side-byside comparisions you can SEE the difference better in the same attire, lighting, pose etc ...

It is weird, b.c at times your eyes do play tricks on you .. one week you looked ripped, but the pics don't show it .. the next week you feel like crap, post pics and we are all like "WOW" .. use these pics you just posted as an example ...
Some women think you as her ideal, yet you see all these imperfections & a workin progress ... it's not easy ... we are our own worst critic at times ...

Make sense? Of course not ... Then this would all be too easy and that just ain't any fun

 

[treilin]

Unfortunately no....otherwise I would be in the front row

 

[florencia]

Nice pics

The camera & lighting does NOT do me justice even, unless when I had professional shots taken .. STILL, even ask those that met me in person, I LOOK different ... I am not saying better, just different

If you want to keep things on an even keel, the yes wear the same thing each time, each post similar so when you do side-byside comparisions you can SEE the difference better in the same attire, lighting, pose etc ...

It is weird, b.c at times your eyes do play tricks on you .. one week you looked ripped, but the pics don't show it .. the next week you feel like crap, post pics and we are all like "WOW" .. use these pics you just posted as an example ...
Some women think you as her ideal, yet you see all these imperfections & a workin progress ... it's not easy ... we are our own worst critic at times ...

Make sense? Of course not ... Then this would all be too easy and that just ain't any fun

Hi Buns!
I see you have been lifting today! Great to know you are doing as you please.
I want to thank you for your post, and It does make sense! That is the worst part about this whole ordeal!
It makes so much sense that it is a bit painful.
It is striving to be best at what I have chosen, as many of us do...
We all have so many different goals in life, and so many ways to get there.
It may be a longer road for some and for some it may be shorter, yet I can see that in every road there are so many lessons to be learned.
So many new persons whom to learn from.
I believe that we meet persons for a reason, to learn from them and once the lesson has taken its toll, then we may just go different ways, yet full of new found wisdom.
I hope you and everyone at EF, has a short path to our own and unique conquest.
I for one, will keep on track with Shadows project, and be happy about it.
I will try and accept, I am doing my best, and cannot change anymore of it.
Body has to respond...As I will keep a tight diet and follow the program and as Shadow said...¨will melt fat faster than you could possiby imagine¨
So here is a cheer for everyone of you

 

[*Bunny*]

Don't you just love this girl??? lady , woman, our Flllllllllllllllllllor (rolls tongue)

 

[Miss24k]

Yes what Treil said you should be slapped for not wanting to post those pics, you look great woman, but I also understand that we are our own worst critics

Keep up the good work.

 

[florencia]

Yes what Treil said you should be slapped for not wanting to post those pics, you look great woman, but I also understand that we are our own worst critics

Keep up the good work.

Hello Miss 24 WITH DIAMONDS!
Good to have you back here, MIAMI must have been a good vacation!
I read all about you...don't you even think you are close to losing fans! LOL
are you doing better in all departments?

 

[florencia]

Meal 3
1 zone perfect bar water

Meal 4
4 oz. ground chicken breast with spices,
1.5 C mixed veggies
cristal light
jell-o

Meal 5
1 granny apple
1 TBSP peanut butter
1 sip fat free yogurth
cristal light.

 

[Miss24k]

Hello Miss 24 WITH DIAMONDS!
Good to have you back here, MIAMI must have been a good vacation!
I read all about you...don't you even think you are close to losing fans! LOL
are you doing better in all departments?

hehe I think I you

It's nice to hear I have fans, cause I adore them

Miami was relaxing I must say, I have my drive back, I just need to be careful and not jump to deep into things too fast, but I feel really good after today's workout. I think all of my departments are coming along thank you sweets.

 

[Sassy69]

Flor -- omg girl. You are beautiful! I'm so happy for you! Exactly like Shadow said -- when you are visibly dropping bodyfat, esp in the mid-section, your skin needs a little bit of time to catch up. It will tho. "Loose skin" is partially made up of water & little pockets of fat - not flab fat -but fat- and its just part of continuing the diet and getting past the "macro" level fat (the stuff that makes you look 'thicker' all around) and down to the micro level refinement. But I see a huge difference in your hips -- the "curvey" part you are talking about. Yea the ol' breast tissue does drop a bit -- just part of the "price" of droppign bodyfat.

Basically the whole thing is about getting rid of the excess and then reshapign what is left. The "curvey" you had before was due to excess bodyfat -- now you are shaving that off to the shape of your body and then adding in some muscle to the places where the curves look better

I think you will be amazed at what you see in the comign weeks. As you go thru the transition of dropping the bodyfat & buildign the muscle, you do spend some time looking a little flat or w/ the loose skin, but its just a matter of continuing w/ the program - it all takes time, but see can see the transition and it just keeps getting better. And whiel you are seeing it happen, you also can say "Yea, I did that! And NO I'm not 18yrs old and yes I'm a mom and I'm hot, tight and vibrant - keep up if you can...!"

 

[florencia]

Flor -- omg girl. You are beautiful! I'm so happy for you! Exactly like Shadow said -- when you are visibly dropping bodyfat, esp in the mid-section, your skin needs a little bit of time to catch up. It will tho. "Loose skin" is partially made up of water & little pockets of fat - not flab fat -but fat- and its just part of continuing the diet and getting past the "macro" level fat (the stuff that makes you look 'thicker' all around) and down to the micro level refinement. But I see a huge difference in your hips -- the "curvey" part you are talking about. Yea the ol' breast tissue does drop a bit -- just part of the "price" of droppign bodyfat.

Basically the whole thing is about getting rid of the excess and then reshaping what is left. The "curvey" you had before was due to excess bodyfat -- now you are shaving that off to the shape of your body and then adding in some muscle to the places where the curves look better

I think you will be amazed at what you see in the coming weeks. As you go thru the transition of dropping the bodyfat & building the muscle, you do spend some time looking a little flat or w/ the loose skin, but its just a matter of continuing w/ the program - it all takes time, but see can see the transition and it just keeps getting better. And while you are seeing it happen, you also can say "Yea, I did that! And NO I'm not 18yrs old and yes I'm a mom and I'm hot, tight and vibrant - keep up if you can...!"

GOOD MORNING AMERICA!
Oh Sass you are such a good sport! I understand perfectly what you mean when you say about getting past the macro level of fat to the micro level.
I would like to share my experience with everyone, in case it may be helpful.
Now that you remind me of how changing levels of BF% happen and show, I am once again at the point where it is so critical not to let my body try to induce me to eat things that will not allow it to get to the next lower level! And for that matter also the mind!
It's like there is a little switch that activates all the little ¨people¨cells, army like batallions...LOL....that just fight desperately to stay in my body, not wanting to go...
Not a set point really, I think that comes before, (in the curvier me) more of a survival method, (my recurring experiece at this point is...¨see that fat is still there just abandon it, give up, keep living the simple easy life¨...etc).

I have felt this way before and I am trying to encourage anyone who has felt it, to not let the negative part fo your body, or your mind conquer you!
I have felt this several times and I have not been succesful all the times! Some just for a couple of days, and then just plain give in.
And society does not help, on the contrary, they just go on about me being obsesed, or down right crazy.
(I don't understand why it can be ok to tell someone thay are too thin, or why they can give out opinions on thinness, and not feel intrusive...BUT if you even suggest someone is overweight..DANG IT...YOU are rude!)

Yesterday I said I had to conquer my vainty and posts the pictures, well I did have recurring thoughts during my brisk walk, about just not getting to the BF level I wanted, so why even diet!

I am now aware these thoughts are both a pshycological matter and I am truly believing that they are also FAT ARMY related.
I am posting these thoughts to help anyone or everyone who encounters these feelings!
Do not let your mind, body or even your concience (angel vs. devil in cartoons) play these tricks on you.
You are not doing any harm to your body, so do not let it win the battle!

A comparison comes to mind just now, I see it as if I were trying to leave an ugly habit behind, as if I were trying to get hooked off drugs, either I or a friend, and I or He/She knew of no other way of life, and were terrified to seek a better life....
How the cowardness of feeling pain, just paralized us, and we BY CHOICE decided to stay in a life that had so little, if any satisfaction.
And came to a steady slow death day by day.

I think we can all learn from each other, and do as we please.
Let's do what we are here for, and strive for perfection, because by gaining control of our fears we become stronger and able to shine in this oh so cloudy world!

Let our sunshine out and project ourselves as beautiful healthy persons.

There is no way we would harm what we love best, and what is our means of comunication and our transportation and our most cherished belonging...
OUR BODY, that without the blood that pumps through it would have no life, no passion, no strength.
There is no point in having it, if we are not using it to thank our creator and give him something in return!

Ooo la la..

I hope this read helps someone as much as it has helped me write it.
Have a nice day and remember, it is time to give back.

Lets give the world ONE MORE MASTERPIECE...
OURSELVES IN THE BEST CONTAINER EVER...

 

[scorpiogirl]

Florencia.....just took a peak at your gallery! I love that pic of you in the pink/peach. You're a beautiful woman!

Good job posting the pics! I remember I was scared to death the first time I posted some up! lol

......WTG!!!!

 

[Sassy69]

No one really teaches us how nutrition works so we somehow feel like we are supposed to make massive changes immediately. That sets the expectations and then when people don't "accomplish" that expectation in 2 days or less, they feel like failiures. People allow themselves to literally be victims of themselves w/ that mindset and won't even commit to 2 lousy weeks to try a "clean lifestyle".

Its amazing but it happens every day and I bet we've all got stories of spending years of our lives being "victimized".

LOL! FAT ARMY!

 

[florencia]

Florencia.....just took a peak at your gallery! I love that pic of you in the pink/peach. You're a beautiful woman!

Good job posting the pics! I remember I was scared to death the first time I posted some up! lol

......WTG!!!!

Wow took a look at your gallery Oo la la.
Like it! Love it! Great Job!
How long have you been lifting? It seems like you have everything on the right track!

 

[florencia]

No one really teaches us how nutrition works so we somehow feel like we are supposed to make massive changes immediately. That sets the expectations and then when people don't "accomplish" that expectation in 2 days or less, they feel like failiures. People allow themselves to literally be victims of themselves w/ that mindset and won't even commit to 2 lousy weeks to try a "clean lifestyle".

Its amazing but it happens every day and I bet we've all got stories of spending years of our lives being "victimized".

LOL! FAT ARMY!

Yes Darling Sassy, the FAT ARMY, has found its Waterloo!
How are you doing? Life has been good? i hope so, and if not...
I am here to make you smile! You have so many qualities!
Get'em girl!

 

[treilin]

Hello doll

 

[florencia]

Hello doll

Look who's talking!
Hello to you too!
Where will your competition be?
I was snooping around this morning on your cutting question...
About the soda/diet also seems to have alot of sodium...
And I know you are light years ahead of me, but I retain water alot! My nike tights hace the word nike stiched on the lower shin...and I crack up when I take them off, because it is carved on my leg! Is that retaention or what? LOL...
Yet it has helped me to drink more water, somehow the more I drink, the more that comes out...and it's cristal clear...LOL LOL LOL...now that's a gross way to use the name! I am so happy for you and all you are doing for yourself.
I by no means am suggesting anything about the water intake, because I know NOTHING about cutting...Daaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!

 

[treilin]

Look who's talking!
Hello to you too!
Where will your competition be?
I was snooping around this morning on your cutting question...
About the soda/diet also seems to have alot of sodium...
And I know you are light years ahead of me, but I retain water alot! My nike tights hace the word nike stiched on the lower shin...and I crack up when I take them off, because it is carved on my leg! Is that retaention or what? LOL...
Yet it has helped me to drink more water, somehow the more I drink, the more that comes out...and it's cristal clear...LOL LOL LOL...now that's a gross way to use the name! I am so happy for you and all you are doing for yourself.
I by no means am suggesting anything about the water intake, because I know NOTHING about cutting...Daaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!

Nope you are right.. I should be drinking more H2O, I just suck at it.... HAve a gallon still sitting here on my desk. I would do much better if I just had an IV hooked up!!!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Wow took a look at your gallery Oo la la.
Like it! Love it! Great Job!
How long have you been lifting? It seems like you have everything on the right track!

LOL - thank you! I've been training since '92, I'm 35 y/o - 36 in November.

Eh, I fall off the wagon just like everyone else....I just have to remember to jump back on!!!

Good luck with your goals!!!!

 

[florencia]

Nope you are right.. I should be drinking more H2O, I just suck at it.... HAve a gallon still sitting here on my desk. I would do much better if I just had an IV hooked up!!!

I know how you feel about water! I just look at it an ugh! But...I have found a way that is less unpleasant to drink it...In my bike water bottle.I don't know why but it's way easier to drink it...In a normal glass it's almost unbearable...This is the only way it works for me...Maybe I am ina BABY bottle stage! LOL.
I have to go pay some bills, MY DIVORCE IS FINAL AS OF YESTERDAY!
Had been waiting for 4 years...Finally got it...Yahoo!

 

[scorpiogirl]

I know how you feel about water! I just look at it an ugh! But...I have found a way that is less unpleasant to drink it...In my bike water bottle.I don't know why but it's way easier to drink it...In a normal glass it's almost unbearable...This is the only way it works for me...Maybe I am ina BABY bottle stage! LOL.
I have to go pay some bills, MY DIVORCE IS FINAL AS OF YESTERDAY!
Had been waiting for 4 years...Finally got it...Yahoo!

I can't do just regular water either. I put just enough Chrystal Lite in it to barely taste the flavoring and that seems to help. That and switching off to Green Tea here and there.

Congrats on the divorce!!!! uhhh, I hope that "yahoo" means congrats are in order!

 

[Sassy69]

I know how you feel about water! I just look at it an ugh! But...I have found a way that is less unpleasant to drink it...In my bike water bottle.I don't know why but it's way easier to drink it...In a normal glass it's almost unbearable...This is the only way it works for me...Maybe I am ina BABY bottle stage! LOL.
I have to go pay some bills, MY DIVORCE IS FINAL AS OF YESTERDAY!
Had been waiting for 4 years...Finally got it...Yahoo!

Congrats hun! That's a long time coming....

Water ... after a while you find that water is better than the nectar of the gods!

 

[*Bunny*]

Ok ladies, isn't she just adorable this one? Seriously ...NOT that all you aren't either .. but I LOVE the energy & excitement ... and new addition to our family ...

 

[jenscats5]

Aye carumba!! I just looked in your gallery.....Usted hottie mexicano!!

And CONGRATS on the divorce!! I danced around when I found out about mine!!

 

[florencia]

Yes girls the divorce was great news,besides you girls.
Thanks for all your comments!
Thank you enough for being so friendly!

 

[florencia]

Ok ladies, isn't she just adorable this one? Seriously ...NOT that all you aren't either .. but I LOVE the energy & excitement ... and new addition to our family ...

Hello There BUNS...je je je I read about your derriere somewhere!
I was good girl today! I did first day of week two (I begin week/workouts on Tuesdays) and I did my walking lunges with 70 lbs. bar on shoulders...
It was good, sometimes even felt shoulders even more tired than legs...LOL.
It was good I enjoyed it and the best part of the day, is that I finally got appointment for BF% test for tomorrow....
I hope I am not disappointed, I feel like if I am being tested by ¨Flor the wicked school principal¨LOL and I do not want to fail the test.
I am so hung up on perfection...Dang it! How was your lifting today?
Diet was good, not alot of water today maybe 4 liters max, two alrge starbucks mobile mugs...
Went Graduation dress shopping for Paulina eldest daughter...fianlly found my best seamstress to make it for her.
Reason I was away so much today,I jope you missed me like I missed you!

 

[sbt2082]

Hi hun!!! Just wanted to say that... and veryyyyyyyyy nice workout

 

[florencia]

Hi hun!!! Just wanted to say that... and veryyyyyyyyy nice workout

Hello there PRETTY DUCKLING!
How was your day?

 

[florencia]

Aye carumba!! I just looked in your gallery.....Usted hottie mexicano!!

And CONGRATS on the divorce!! I danced around when I found out about mine!!

Caramba is right GF! You are such a sweetheart! How was your workout? What do you usually do lunges with? tell me I want to know it all!

 

[florencia]

love you too!

 

[florencia]

Florencia.....just took a peak at your gallery! I love that pic of you in the pink/peach. You're a beautiful woman!

Good job posting the pics! I remember I was scared to death the first time I posted some up! lol

......WTG!!!!

Thanks for the compliment! I need to learn to pose like you! How was your lifting today?

 

[sbt2082]

Hello there PRETTY DUCKLING!
How was your day?

It was good sweetie!!! Had a great workout this morning where I set a few PR's (the weights keep increasing ) then it was off to work, and home to play with the puppies after that By the way I second and third what everyone said darlin' your pics are beautiful

 

[florencia]

It was good sweetie!!! Had a great workout this morning where I set a few PR's (the weights keep increasing ) then it was off to work, and home to play with the puppies after that By the way I second and third what everyone said darlin' your pics are beautiful

thanks

 

[Sassy69]

Your dancing chicken is so cute!

 

[mermaid]

Lets give the world ONE MORE MASTERPIECE...
OURSELVES IN THE BEST CONTAINER EVER...

That's a brilliant way of putting it.

Looked at your pics and it struck me how your starting point is my ending point of my first goal (visually speaking). I guess whatever stage we're at, we personally feel that there is always room for improvement, whether others think so or not.

Good luck with your goals Fllllllorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr (I can't roll my r's - lol @ Bunny - I love that movie)

 

[jenscats5]

Caramba is right GF! You are such a sweetheart! How was your workout? What do you usually do lunges with? tell me I want to know it all!

I hurt my knee in February, so I had knee surgery - thus I haven't done lunges in forever!! But I've used 25lb DBs before.....

Oh and did I mention that I loathe lunges??

 

[florencia]

I hurt my knee in February, so I had knee surgery - thus I haven't done lunges in forever!! But I've used 25lb DBs before.....

Oh and did I mention that I loathe lunges??

LOL what a way to start a morning SMILING!
I do not love lunges either...I do not dislike them either...They are in the mixed emotions department..LOL, since I do them with the bar on shoulders, it just gets stressed somehow.
I have a stress relieving desire in my imagination, when I'm down and beat, I imagine I have a zipper that runs from one shoulder to the other over my head, and i just unzip it and the skin just falls off like a dress would!
So on the lunges, I imagine that on the last of the 24 steps, and it relieves the tension there...
I am so descriptive..LOL...so it's a good weight 70 lbs.?

 

[florencia]

That's a brilliant way of putting it.

Looked at your pics and it struck me how your starting point is my ending point of my first goal (visually speaking). I guess whatever stage we're at, we personally feel that there is always room for improvement, whether others think so or not.

Good luck with your goals Fllllllorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr (I can't roll my r's - lol @ Bunny - I love that movie)

Good Morning Mermaid!
I think you are doing good and hell, I was there once. It's been a long journey after pregnacies, don't you stop girl...
Like I said before when I get negative, thoughts I jus load my CPU with Sassy & Bunny pictures (adding more EF girls)and I shift to 1st gear and take off!..

You keep going! It's the same struggle for all, it takes courage to stay in the fight against the FAT ARMY...and I repeat it many times during my workouts..¨Se valiente¨ ¨Be brave¨and just keep lifting.
It's only a matter of minutes then comes the reward for so many hours!
Mermaid...Smile! You are alive and have the PAN BY THE HANDLE!
HOPES IT TRANSLATES WELL!

 

[treilin]

I know how you feel about water! I just look at it an ugh! But...I have found a way that is less unpleasant to drink it...In my bike water bottle.I don't know why but it's way easier to drink it...In a normal glass it's almost unbearable...This is the only way it works for me...Maybe I am ina BABY bottle stage! LOL.
I have to go pay some bills, MY DIVORCE IS FINAL AS OF YESTERDAY!
Had been waiting for 4 years...Finally got it...Yahoo!

Been there done that...
Que Pasa?

 

[jenscats5]

LOL what a way to start a morning SMILING!
I do not love lunges either...I do not dislike them either...They are in the mixed emotions department..LOL, since I do them with the bar on shoulders, it just gets stressed somehow.
I have a stress releiving desire in my imagination, when I'm down and beat, I imagine I have a zipper that runs from one shoulder to the other over my head, and i just unzip it and the skin just falls off like a dress would!
So on the lunges, I imagine that on the last of the 24 steps, and it releives the tension there...
I am so descriptive..LOL...so it's a good weight 70 lbs.?

I think 70lbs is great!! Very good!!

And I like your descriptions..... Muy caliente!!

 

[que_66]

I hurt my knee in February, so I had knee surgery - thus I haven't done lunges in forever!! But I've used 25lb DBs before.....

Oh and did I mention that I loathe lunges??

I refer to Jens as "The Lunge Queen." She was always doing lunges, around the house, down the street.......

 

[jenscats5]

I refer to Jens as "The Lunge Queen." She was always doing lunges, around the house, down the street.......

I am?? Since when??

God I HATE lunges!!

 

[florencia]

¡Girls Girls Girls!
La casa pierde LOL...
That means the house is losing LOL...It's a supposed madam/pimp telling the ¨girls¨to stop chatting and start working...
There are enough lunges for all of us to do!
I am here to make you laugh because other wise I will start crying!
I finally went ot the nutritionist to get BF tested and check up on diet, She specializes in ¨the zone diet¨ and OMG! Did I want to die...
I am so upset at myself!
First of all because I did not hear what I wanted to hear! And also for being such a cry baby!
Before I begin to pout so more

...LOL...
You girls tell me if you are on a 40/30/30 diet do you try to have all meals in that 40/30/30 intake?
I try to have Protein, carbs, and fat in all meals, not always in that %, but at the end of the day they should be in those macros.
Anyway...I will get in the shower and try to melt away my frustration.
Damn it!
You all have permission to spank me for being so impatient/obsessive/perfectionist/freak!
I forgot to add the BF% is 18.
I hope name are right and areas too I am new to this
Suprailiac: 5 mm Abdomen
Thigh: 29 mm Iliac she said
Bicep:2 mm Only area I agree...sniff sniff
Tricep: 14 mm
Subscapular: 7 Back right?
So it is mixed emotions...
Here is a logo that describes well what I feel...LOL

 

[que_66]

I am?? Since when??

God I HATE lunges!!

When you were preppin for comp didn't you lunge walk around your yard?
and wasn't it you that lunge walked down the street?

 

[florencia]

I think 70lbs is great!! Very good!!

And I like your descriptions..... Muy caliente!!

I am a bit sore from the lunges but love the feeling!
How are you?