Hi there ^_^

[nangiggles]

That could be a number of things. Water retention, you decreased your meals, snacking too much, your menses. Give yourself some time and stay consistent. I know is hard to stay consistent at first, but you'll get there..

Water retention I really don't know.... have been same weight for months now, not a pound less or mode varies , my meals actually increased to 5 a day (versus 2 a day I used to make), snacking I've drecreased around 70-50% and my new snacks instead of brownies and bread are Special K bars, 100 calorie diet bars, banana or watermellon.... so I am a little disapointed with the fact that I started eating better both in quantity and quality, started excersizing pretty strong and am exactly were it started at.... must admit it saddens me but I will of course continue in the same track, I want this to be my life style not just a way to be thin....

 

[Thandie]

Water retention I really don't know.... have been same weight for months now, not a pound less or mode varies , my meals actually increased to 5 a day (versus 2 a day I used to make), snacking I've drecreased around 70-50% and my new snacks instead of brownies and bread are Special K bars, 100 calorie diet bars, banana or watermellon.... so I am a little disapointed with the fact that I started eating better both in quantity and quality, started excersizing pretty strong and am exactly were it started at.... must admit it saddens me but I will of course continue in the same track, I want this to be my life style not just a way to be thin....

This is about calories in and calories out. If you're eating more calories then you're burning, then that's the reason why you're on the same weight. If you have increased your meals from 2 to 5 a day that doesn't mean you should have 5 full meals. They should consist of smaller meals. Most women don't have enough calories, but when you we tell someone to eat more, what happens is that they go wild. I'm not saying you are, but you have to count calories as well. If you have a snack you have to take into consideration that there are calories there as well.

If you're having 5 meals, you don't need spacial K, bananas and watermelons.
GET RID of the special K bar. Don't snack for a while.
Can you tell me what those 5 meals consist of?

That said, don't worry; you're still going the right direction. Just be aware of what you put into your system.

 

[nangiggles]

My meals mainly go like this

6 a.m. I eat either multigrain cereal (sweetened with splenda and has 75% less sugar than others) or have a shake (kind of like a slim fast type)

9-10 a.m. I eat either a banana, watermellon, an apple or a special K bar,

12 p.m. I eat some sort or protein (meat, chicken, fish, etc) with rice, vegetable(bolied not buttery) or black beans,

2 p.m. I have the same as the one from 10a.m.

7-8p.m. I eat something similar to what I had for lunch but with brocolli or any vegetable


I do not "sneak" anything in, this and water is literally all that goes in me.... Am I doing it wrong?

 

[Tatyana]

My meals mainly go like this

6 a.m. I eat either multigrain cereal (sweetened with splenda and has 75% less sugar than others) or have a shake (kind of like a slim fast type)

I would recommend you read the ingredients on the cereal.
These are a few of my fav brekkies:

40-50 g oatmeal (or buckwheat/rye/spelt flakes)
20-40 g whey protein (plain or vanilla)

2-3 shredded wheat biscuits
20-40 g of whey protein


Above with small piece of fruit or berries, typically 100 g

OR

100 g of chicken breast with 4 oatcakes

Milk is ok in oats/shredded wheat, organic is preferable



9-10 a.m. I eat either a banana, watermellon, an apple or a special K bar,

I would recommend you eat protein here. You can make your own snack bars/oatmeal protein flapjacks, protein cookies etc.

12 p.m. I eat some sort or protein (meat, chicken, fish, etc) with rice, vegetable(bolied not buttery) or black beans,

I find rice puts me to sleep, so I would have something similar but with baby new potatoes or sweet potatoe, swede/rutabaga or turnips for my carb, or this red lentil bolognese thing I love.

Just check the quantities and the calories/protein/etc.

2 p.m. I have the same as the one from 10a.m.

7-8p.m. I eat something similar to what I had for lunch but with brocolli or any vegetable

When are you training?


I do not "sneak" anything in, this and water is literally all that goes in me.... Am I doing it wrong?

You are doing great so far, just more protein and a few tweaks.

I would limit fruit to mornings and/or before and/or after training.

You will have to experiment a bit to see what works best for you.

I also have coffee and all sorts of teas everyday.

 

[Thandie]

My meals mainly go like this

6 a.m. I eat either multigrain cereal (sweetened with splenda and has 75% less sugar than others) or have a shake (kind of like a slim fast type) Here, have 1/3 cup of oatmeal and 3 egg whites instead. DO NOT have a slim fast type of shake.

9-10 a.m. I eat either a banana, watermellon, an apple or a special K bar, (If you must have a shake, have a protein shake like Beverly internationals or Lean body for hers)

12 p.m. I eat some sort or protein (meat, chicken, fish, etc) with rice, vegetable(bolied not buttery) or black beans. (Have the protein with vegetables and 1/2 cup of rice)

2 p.m. I have the same as the one from 10a.m. Ok!

7-8p.m. I eat something similar to what I had for lunch but with brocolli or any vegetable. Great!


I do not "sneak" anything in, this and water is literally all that goes in me.... Am I doing it wrong?

You're not doing anything wrong, you're just learning.
In fact, you're doing great for the most part. I'll highlight how you should make some changes.

 

[slat1]

Don't worry. As Thandie said you are already heading in the right direction. I have a feeling she will give you a sample meal plan that will supercharge your results.
You will find out real quick that eating the right foods, at the right time, in the right portions is everything. Its pretty awesome when you get to watch your body make the changes you have always wanted.

 

[ironwings]

This is about calories in and calories out. If you're eating more calories then you're burning, then that's the reason why you're on the same weight. If you have increased your meals from 2 to 5 a day that doesn't mean you should have 5 full meals. They should consist of smaller meals. Most women don't have enough calories, but when you we tell someone to eat more, what happens is that they go wild. I'm not saying you are, but you have to count calories as well. If you have a snack you have to take into consideration that there are calories there as well.

If you're having 5 meals, you don't need spacial K, bananas and watermelons.
GET RID of the special K bar. Don't snack for a while.
Can you tell me what those 5 meals consist of?

That said, don't worry; you're still going the right direction. Just be aware of what you put into your system.

Just to add a quick note - you may want to try caloris cycling. Keep your weekly calorie consumption the same but eat more calories on your strength training days then your other days.

So glad your here! You'll break through this!!

 

[ironwings]

Can we talk about your workouts again? Remind me how long you have been doing that routine you outlined earlier. Are you working with a trainer at your gym for every session? I'd like to help you.

Also, can you remind me how many calories you are consuming per day? Do you wear a heart rate monitor so that you know the intensity of your workouts? If so, how many calories do you burn per workout?

 

[nangiggles]

Can we talk about your workouts again? Remind me how long you have been doing that routine you outlined earlier. Are you working with a trainer at your gym for every session? I'd like to help you.

Also, can you remind me how many calories you are consuming per day? Do you wear a heart rate monitor so that you know the intensity of your workouts? If so, how many calories do you burn per workout?

I've been on that routine for a month, the gym trainer helps me out (breaths down my throat and makes sure I do it all right , every week or so adds more weight) honestly don't know my calorie intake I dont wear a heart monitor, may have to buy one online (very expensive here in CR, all health related stuff is pricey here I have to buy it on ebay, amazon. etc) I do know I'm kinda doing it right because my trainer is a psycho, my heart feels pretty "pumpy" and I sweat a LOT....

 

[nangiggles]

Interesting.... yesterday I was at the pharmacy and just out of curiosity I asked for Clenbuterol since I wanted to know if it's sold over the counter or with prescription here in CR... it seems to be over the counter.... Clenbuterol 20mcg 20 tabs about $9.50 for the box.... I'm a bit too afraid of pills to use it... that and my very high bf....

This is the box I saw.... It's probably a Generic since says NOVEGAM in big letters and Clenbuterol below it, I couldn't see the dosage, I believe it's 20mcg 20 tabs