Hi everybody, I'm new!

[trex74]

Well, without being too nosy is everything uh, okay in the elimination department? Because with the foods you've listed (I would substitute the quick oats for something that's slower cooking, just because they'll stick with you longer) if you're actually having elimination problems, then it's probably insufficient water.

Also, if you're having the banana because breakfast isn't holding you until your next meal then consider trading that for a scoop of a protein powder in your oatmeal instead.

If you're just worried in terms of getting a certain gram of fiber but everything is alright, then that's a whole other ball of wax. Personally, I worry more about my protein/carb/fat/calorie numbers, if I started worrying about fiber, salt, calcium, etc. I'd lose what little mind I have left

HaHaHa!!! yeah, guess it's the water...When I started on a higher protein diet things became "different", and it's been driving me crazy.
You know, i was having the banana because i was maybe misguidedly thinking that the fruit made the meal more balanced??? I don't know...also I like bananas.
My macros are holding steady at P-40%, C-20-30%, and Fat 20-30%. Sometimes my Protein goes up to 50%...

 

[musclemom]

HaHaHa!!! yeah, guess it's the water...When I started on a higher protein diet things became "different", and it's been driving me crazy.
You know, i was having the banana because i was maybe misguidedly thinking that the fruit made the meal more balanced??? I don't know...also I like bananas.
My macros are holding steady at P-40%, C-20-30%, and Fat 20-30%. Sometimes my Protein goes up to 50%...

I could see that, the complete meal idea. Not really necessary. Me personally, I'd have the fruit as a separate snack, maybe with some nuts or even a bit of yogurt. I have a tendency to consume fruit as a separate meal by itself because my digestion is weird, the darndest things will give me indigestion if I eat the wrong combination.

And trust me, not enough water will uh, well, definitely will clog up the plumbing

 

[iggy]

welcome to EF! i invited you to my food group!

 

[trex74]

Thanks iggy!
So, I bought a nice big 32 oz "sippy cup", and I am drinking the water like its going out of style.

 

[musclemom]

Thanks iggy!
So, I bought a nice big 32 oz "sippy cup", and I am drinking the water like its going out of style.

You'll get used to it in about a week

You might want to not drink too much too close to bedtime but, well, as my husband points out, I don't need an alarm clock

 

[trex74]

Yeah, I'm glad I picked one up...thanks!
On another note, I am able to handle some heavier weights this week...yeah! Because my legs were pretty much moosh before, I had started on a leg press of 90 lbs, then 125, and now I am doing 180...I am really motivated when I feel like I am progressing...
Am starting to notice a general leaning up on my body too. The only thing which really bothers me is my saddlebag area, but I'll just concentrate on growing my muscle mass and overall strength, and not worry about that layer of fat quite yet. I am eating clean, sticking to the plan.
Who was it that said Marilyn Monroe's ass looked like two cats fighting in a pillowcase? LOL ok i got some jiggle

 

[musclemom]

Yeah, I'm glad I picked one up...thanks!
On another note, I am able to handle some heavier weights this week...yeah! Because my legs were pretty much moosh before, I had started on a leg press of 90 lbs, then 125, and now I am doing 180...I am really motivated when I feel like I am progressing...
Am starting to notice a general leaning up on my body too. The only thing which really bothers me is my saddlebag area, but I'll just concentrate on growing my muscle mass and overall strength, and not worry about that layer of fat quite yet. I am eating clean, sticking to the plan.
Who was it that said Marilyn Monroe's ass looked like two cats fighting in a pillowcase? LOL ok i got some jiggle

Seeing results is highly motivating, no doubt about that, and when you're new at weights, the progress is positively shocking Well done.

The funny thing is your body will change in it's own fashion at it's own pace. I have noticed it never seems to fail that the parts you want to change the most are usually the ones that are the last to give up the ghost On the plus side, there's always something to be striving toward (which is why so many people who lift weights consider themselves a work in progress).

 

[trex74]

Seeing results is highly motivating, no doubt about that, and when you're new at weights, the progress is positively shocking Well done.

The funny thing is your body will change in it's own fashion at it's own pace. I have noticed it never seems to fail that the parts you want to change the most are usually the ones that are the last to give up the ghost On the plus side, there's always something to be striving toward (which is why so many people who lift weights consider themselves a work in progress).

Thanks, i'll remember that. I'm excited to be a work in progress!

 

[trex74]

So some stuff to report...the water thing is great, i'm finding it easy to glug down 64 oz/day.
I can see my triceps now!
I am sticking to my 40/30/30 with a cheat meal on Saturdays, and I am liking what I am seeing. I am not weighing myself, but I am seeing definition where there was none before. Am adding in exercises as I get stronger,
my training looks like this week:
Mon: leg presses, calf raises,leg extensions
Tuesday: tris-rope pulldowns/pushdowns, chest-dumbell presses, pec-deck machine
Wednesday: off
Thursday: shoulders: seated shoulder presses, lateral raises, reverse flies, standing rows
Friday: back -seated cable rows, traps-shrugs, biceps- dumbbell curls, barbell curls, hammer curls

 

[slat1]

Kick ass! keep hammering away. Change is addictive.