IcePrincess Journal

[iceprincess]

GOOD Morning everyone!!

December 19
7:30 AM
4 egg whites
1 whole egg
½ cup oatmeal
½ cup apple juice
¾ cup pineapple

10:30 AM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O

1:00 PM GYM TIME
Weight: 122.0 lbs
Squat 3x3 (120lbs)
Bench 3x3 (90lbs)
Bent Row 3x3 (90lbs)

2:25 PM
Protein shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine, ½ cup apple juice and water

3:30 PM
1 grilled chicken breast
½ cup green beans
½ cup noodles
1/3 cup onions

6:40 PM
1/2 Tbls Fish Oil

Total Calories (before dinner) = 1125
Protein 105g (37%)
Carbs 135g (48%)
Fat 21g (17%)

 

[Miss24k]

Hey Princess, just checking up on your log

Question how much weight have you gained?

When you began your bulking phase, did you set a particular goal, like an aount of muscle you wanted to gain, or a certain body part you wanted to work on?

Nice job on sticking with it, and on others days that you aren't hungry, eat anyway. lol

 

[scorpiogirl]

Just an FYI.....sent your goodies out today!!!! YEAY! I have no idea how long it'll take it to get there. Let me know when you receive it!!!!

 

[iceprincess]

Hey Princess, just checking up on your log

Question how much weight have you gained?

When you began your bulking phase, did you set a particular goal, like an aount of muscle you wanted to gain, or a certain body part you wanted to work on?

Nice job on sticking with it, and on others days that you aren't hungry, eat anyway. lol

Thanks so much for dropping in on my log!! I have definitely admired your enthusiasm as I read through your posts - they are definitely inspirational!!

Since I started 8 weeks ago, I have only gained about 4 lbs (though It feels like 10). I have read through your gaining journal and was VERY impressed...how did you do that mentally? I have found the mental side of the gaining is MUCH harder then anything else.

My goal is to gain 5-10lbs of lean muscle mass on my upper body. Do you by chance have any thoughts or suggestions on how much weight I should gain before going into the cutting phase with that goal in mind? Thanks again and hope you have a wonderful week!

 

[iceprincess]

GOOD Morning everyone!!

December 19
7:30 AM
4 egg whites
1 whole egg
½ cup oatmeal
½ cup apple juice
¾ cup pineapple

10:30 AM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O

1:00 PM GYM TIME
Weight: 122.0 lbs
Squat 3x3 (120lbs)
Bench 3x3 (90lbs)
Bent Row 3x3 (90lbs)

2:25 PM
Protein shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine, ½ cup apple juice and water

3:30 PM
1 grilled chicken breast
½ cup green beans
½ cup noodles
1/3 cup onions

6:40 PM
1/2 Tbls Fish Oil

8:15 PM
2 chicken breasts
1 slice of swiss cheese
½ cup noodles
¾ cup pork loin (lean only) w/ BBQ sauce

Total Calories = 1798
Protein 184g (42%)
Carbs 164g (36%)
Fat 45g (23%)

WOW - I think this is a NEW record for me!!

 

[iceprincess]

Just an FYI.....sent your goodies out today!!!! YEAY! I have no idea how long it'll take it to get there. Let me know when you receive it!!!!

YEA!!! It usually takes between 10-18 days to receive packages here, but I will definitely let you know when it receive it! Thanks again, you are TOO sweet!!

 

[buffalogal]

My goal is to gain 5-10lbs of lean muscle mass on my upper body. Do you by chance have any thoughts or suggestions on how much weight I should gain before going into the cutting phase with that goal in mind? Thanks again and hope you have a wonderful week!

I'm so glad you and Miss24K are keeping these logs. I have a feeling I'll have to bulk up and then go through a cutting phase when I start competing. I expect to learn a lot from your log (no pressure ).

 

[iceprincess]

I'm so glad you and Miss24K are keeping these logs. I have a feeling I'll have to bulk up and then go through a cutting phase when I start competing. I expect to learn a lot from your log (no pressure ).

LOL! Too late...now I feel pressure!!!

Wow, I really appreciate that. Just know that this is the first time I'm bulking. It's been difficult for me to feel my jeans get tighter and not look as lean as I'm accustomed to. But, it's all part of the process, so I'll just have to get tough and deal with it! LOL!

I'm excited for you, and hopefully I'll have LOTS of wisdom and experience to share after putting on 5-10 lbs. of PURE, ROCK HARD MUSCLE. LOL!

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Just know that this is the first time I'm bulking. It's been difficult for me to feel my jeans get tighter and not look as lean as I'm accustomed to. But, it's all part of the process, so I'll just have to get tough and deal with it! LOL!

I can only imagine how hard that can be ... considering we spend so much time and effort trying to get LEANER, that growing can bve scary mentally.

You are doing a great job!

 

[scorpiogirl]

2 chicken breasts

Wow!!! Look at you go!!!! lol

Good job!

 

[Miss24k]

Thanks so much for dropping in on my log!! I have definitely admired your enthusiasm as I read through your posts - they are definitely inspirational!!

Since I started 8 weeks ago, I have only gained about 4 lbs (though It feels like 10). I have read through your gaining journal and was VERY impressed...how did you do that mentally? I have found the mental side of the gaining is MUCH harder then anything else.

My goal is to gain 5-10lbs of lean muscle mass on my upper body. Do you by chance have any thoughts or suggestions on how much weight I should gain before going into the cutting phase with that goal in mind? Thanks again and hope you have a wonderful week!

You're welcome Glad I could be apart of your inspiration.

Mentally I'm not going to lie, it's hard, because we spend some much time and effort on being lean, that when it's time to gain weight, it's hard on the mind. I tell myself that I'm going this so I can be better than last year, and I avoid the mirror and scale. lol What I mean by that is I don't look at myself everyday, or check my weight everyday, sometimes I'll check it once a week, or sometimes once every 2 weeks.

Do you get your bodyfat checked? You should watch your progress by that way, then once you've reached your set goal (5-10 pounds of lean muscle mass) then start cutting slowly. While gaining just make sure your bf% doesn't get out of control, which I doubt it is I can see what what you've been eating.

Just keep it up, I know believe I know how hard it is on your mind, I've played with my mind a few times while putting my body through some things lol. You're going a great job.

 

[scorpiogirl]

As women, we're so "programed" to be small or thin. Even though we, here at EF, are against the stereotype of what a woman should look like to society, it's still hard to force yourself to GAIN. Even though in the end, the fat will come off and you'll be left with a lean athletic physique - which is what most women would LOVE to have in the first place. I think the mainstreem woman is just unwilling to put all the work into it to get it, so they settle for the skinny-fat syndrome and settle into society's acceptable shape.

What you're doing takes some rearranging of the brain. As Miss24k said, you're doing a great job!

 

[amore]

As women, we're so "programed" to be small or thin. Even though we, here at EF, are against the stereotype of what a woman should look like to society, it's still hard to force yourself to GAIN. Even though in the end, the fat will come off and you'll be left with a lean athletic physique - which is what most women would LOVE to have in the first place. I think the mainstreem woman is just unwilling to put all the work into it to get it, so they settle for the skinny-fat syndrome and settle into society's acceptable shape.

Def!! I see all these super skinny girls all over the place and I think about bulking up in a few months LOL... Hmm... But it's all in good taste! We'll all look 100x better than those skinny chicks when we're done!! Keep up all the tasty eating iceprincess!!

 

[iceprincess]

December 20
7:30 AM
4 egg whites
1 whole egg
½ cup apple juice
½ cup oatmeal
20 red seedless grapes

11:00 AM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O

1:00 PM – GYM TIME!!!!!!!!
3x15 hyperextensions (25lbs weight)
3x10 roman chair sit-ups with 11lbs medicine ball
2x 2min drill

2:00 PM
Protein shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ½ cup apple juice and H2O

3:30 PM
1/3 cup tuna
1 small white potato (plain)
½ cup honeydew melon
1/8 cup onion
1/8 cup broccoli, raw

7:00 PM
½ Tbls Fish Oil

8:15 PM
2 grilled chicken breasts
1 slice of swiss cheese
½ cup cantaloupe
1/3 cup of onions
2 oatmeal raisin cookies
(I was HUNGRY tonight!! My metabolism must be rising again - can’t say I had the best choices but I worked with what I had access to)

Total Calories = 1532
Protein 141g (37%)
Carbs 170g (42%)
Fat 35g (21%)

 

[iceprincess]

Daisy Girl, Miss24, SG and Amore thank you so much for all of your words of encouragement as well as your support! I can not believe how many wonderful people there are here who take time out of their busy days to help out! Thanks again...your comments really pushed me to get even more motivated!!

PS. Miss 24k, I have not yet found the means to test my body fat out here, but I am working on finding a way to get it done. I am having a hard time trying to figure out when to start cutting...

 

[mermaid]

Don't worry about the macros; you have enough good stuff coming from a few of us here to help you out!

Is it true that you have access to Pizza Hut and Subway? AND therefore, you avoid those home comforts!?

 

[iceprincess]

Is it true that you have access to Pizza Hut and Subway? AND therefore, you avoid those home comforts!?

HAAA!! Yes, we do in fact have a Popeye's Chicken, Subway, Burger King and a Pizza Hut! It really isn't that hard for me since I don't eat at any of these places, other then Subway, back in the states - I guess I am weird, but I have never been a fast food kinda gal!! heehee

 

[mermaid]

HAAA!! Yes, we do in fact have a Popeye's Chicken, Subway, Burger King and a Pizza Hut! It really isn't that hard for me since I don't eat at any of these places, other then Subway, back in the states - I guess I am weird, but I have never been a fast food kinda gal!! heehee

Honey, you're my hero In more ways than one.

 

[iceprincess]

Hey guys...I hope that everyone is having a fantastic week and are ready for the holidays. I know that I am just about as ready as I am going to get!!

Mermaid: You are TOO sweet!!

December 21
7:30 AM
3 egg whites
1 whole egg
20 red seedless grapes
½ cup oatmeal

11:00 AM
1 small apple

11:30 AM
Protein shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ½ cup apple juice

1:00 PM
1 Grilled Chicken Breast
½ baked potato (plain)
¼ cup onions
1/8 cup potato salad (stole off of husband’s plate because I was STILL hungry)

3:45 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with water

6:15 PM
1 grilled chicken breast

8:00 PM
5oz of grilled chicken breast
½ cup green beans
¼ cup onions
½ cup potato salad
¼ cup noodles

Total Calories = 1360
Protein 156g (48%)
Carbs 116g (33%)
Fat 29g (19%)

 

[iceprincess]

Good THURSDAY Morning to everyone!!

I am for some reason losing weight this week instead of gaining it - ahhhhh
I think that I am going to TRY and increase my caloric intake by about 100-200 calories and see what that does. Though, I can not make any promises...I have had a hard enough time trying to keep my calories where they are now, but I am determined to try my best !! hehee


December 22
7:30 AM
4 egg whites
1 whole egg
¾ cup honeydew melon
½ cup oatmeal

11:00 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O
2.2 oz Heart to Heart cereal

1:00 PM – Watch OUT Gym…Here I COME!!
Weight: 121.2 lbs (grrrrr – it went back down again!)
Squat 3x3 (95 lbs)
Deadlift 3x3 (135 lbs)
Military Press 3x3 (70 lbs)
Pull-Ups 3x3 (with 5lbs added weight)

2:30 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ½ cup apple juice

6:00 PM
½ Tbls. Fish Oil

Total Calories (before dinner) = 979
Protein 94g (40%)
Carbs 118g (44%)
Fat 18g (16%)

 

[iceprincess]

Good THURSDAY Morning to everyone!!

I am for some reason losing weight this week instead of gaining it - ahhhhh
I think that I am going to TRY and increase my caloric intake by about 100-200 calories and see what that does. Though, I can not make any promises...I have had a hard enough time trying to keep my calories where they are now, but I am determined to try my best !! hehee


December 22
7:30 AM
4 egg whites
1 whole egg
¾ cup honeydew melon
½ cup oatmeal

11:00 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O
2.2 oz Heart to Heart cereal

1:00 PM – Watch OUT Gym…Here I COME!!
Weight: 121.2 lbs (grrrrr – it went back down again!)
Squat 3x3 (95 lbs)
Deadlift 3x3 (135 lbs)
Military Press 3x3 (70 lbs)
Pull-Ups 3x3 (with 5lbs added weight)

2:30 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ½ cup apple juice

6:00 PM
½ Tbls. Fish Oil

8:30 PM
1 cup of turkey (white meat only)
½ cup noodles
¼ cup teriyaki sauce
¼ cup sweet and sour sauce
¼ cup onions
¼ cup mushrooms

Total Calories = 1464
Protein 140g (40%)
Carbs 163g (44%)
Fat 30g (18%)

Ok...so I didn't quite make my calories yesterday!!

 

[iceprincess]

December 23
7:30 AM
4 egg whites
1 whole egg
¾ cup honeydew melon
1/3 cup oatmeal

10:30 AM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal

11:15 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O

1:15 PM – GYM
3x15 hyperextensions with 25lbs weight
3x10 roman chair sit-ups with 10lbs ball
20-18-16-14-12-10-10 each of squats, pushups, and situps. 20 squats, 20 pushups, 20 situps, 18 squats, 18 pushups, 18 situps, etc. Done as fast as possible for time, which was 5:27. I beat my husband by 56 seconds. Granted, he's got 75 more lbs of muscle to move around.

2:15 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ½ cup apple juice

3:15 PM
1 grilled chicken breast
½ white potato (plain)
½ cup broccoli
½ avocado
¼ cup onions

5:45 PM
½ Tbls. Fish Oil

8:30 AM
1 cup Pork
¼ cup BBQ sauce
½ cup spaghetti
½ cup green beans
1/3 cup onions

Total Calories = 1639
Protein 161g (40%)
Carbs 140g (33%)
Fat 51g (27%)

Ok so today I made my calories, I feel like a pig, but I made my goal!!! LOL

 

[scorpiogirl]

5:45 PM
½ Tbls. Fish Oil

Oh joy!!! Yum, yum!!! lol I use to get flax oil and take it by the tsp. Had to stop that. It was repulsive and I nearly lost all my food a couple of times!!

Lookin' good!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Hey, IP! I know there's been some nasty stuff going on over there - you and hubby OK?!?!?!?!?!

 

[iceprincess]

Hey, IP! I know there's been some nasty stuff going on over there - you and hubby OK?!?!?!?!?!

Yes, we are doing fine!! Thank you so much for your care and concern you are TOO sweet!! Hope you had a FANTASTIC Christmas!

 

[iceprincess]

OK Everyone, I am back!! I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and are ready for the NEW Year!!

December 26
7:30 AM
4 egg whites
1 whole egg
½ cup oatmeal
½ cup grapes

11:00 AM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O

1:00 GYM time BABY!!
Weight: 123.4 lbs worried:...But, at least I am FINALLY gaining again)
Squat 4x3 (125 lbs)
Bench 4x3 (95, 90, 85, 85 lbs)
Bent Row 4x3 (95 lbs)

2:10 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and 1 cup apple juice

3:15 PM
½ cup tuna
½ cup pinto beans
½ cup noodles
¼ cup onions

8:00 PM
1 cup beef cubes
¼ BBQ sauce
½ cup macaroni noodles
1/8 cup red/yellow peppers
¼ cup onions

Total Calories = 1615
Protein 150g (38%)
Carbs 190g (47%)
Fat 32g (17%)

Carbs were a little high today, even for my bulking diet - oops!!

 

[scorpiogirl]

So glad you're OK. I worry about you two.....and all the others US or not!

Weight: 123.4 lbs (...But, at least I am FINALLY gaining again)

Awesome job!

 

[iceprincess]

Scorpiogirl, I got your package!!! Check your PM, girl! You are AMAZING!!!

THANK YOU!!

 

[nelmsjer]

So glad you're OK. I worry about you two.....and all the others US or not!

Scorpiogirl, I got your package!!! Check your PM, girl! You are AMAZING!!!

THANK YOU!!

You must spread some Karma around before giving it to scorpiogirl again.

 

[scorpiogirl]

IP & Nelm....you are welcome ANYTIME!!!! Glad I could do something to help you out while you're over there!

 

[iceprincess]

December 27
*Scheduled day off from the Gym
8:00 AM
4 egg whites
1 whole egg
½ cup oatmeal
1 cup grapes

11:10 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with Creatine and ½ cup apple juice

2:00 PM
6 oz grilled chicken breast
¼ cup onions
(w/ a little raw broccoli and a few red/yellow pepper slices – not enough to be measurable)

5:45 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O
10 Almonds

8:00 PM
6 oz grilled chicken breast
½ cup pinto beans
½ cup macaroni
1/3 cup spaghetti sauce
1/3 cup onions

Total Calories = 1462
Protein 177g (48%)
Carbs 118g (32%)
Fat 30g (18%)

 

[iceprincess]

December 28
7:30 AM
4 egg whites
1 egg whole
1 cup seeded grapes
½ cup oatmeal

10:30
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O

1:00 PM – GYM
Weight: 125.4 lbs(I am going to assume that this is mostly water weight…a mixture of that time of the month and the creatine as well)
Squats 4x3 (95lbs)
Deadlifts 4x3 (140lbs)
Military Press 4x3 (70lbs)
Pull-ups 4x3 (with 7.5lbs)

2:15 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and 1 cup apple juice

3:15 PM
3 oz roast beef (that is the only thing they had! )
½ baked potato (plain)
¼ cup onions

6:00 PM
½ Tbls fish oil

8:00 PM
1 grilled chicken breast
½ cup noodles
2 slices of swiss cheese
¼ cup onions
1/8 cup tuna
½ cup green beans
¼ cup raisins

Total Calories = 1691
Protein 144g (35%)
Carbs 188g (42%)
Fat 44g (23%)

 

[mermaid]

Hi IP

How is your grandma?

Also, I notice on your leg day you show 3 x 3 in your exercises. Is that literally 3 sets by 3 reps? Just checking out your gym time for tips

 

[iceprincess]

December 29
Scheduled day off from the Gym.
7:30 AM
4 egg whites
1 whole egg
20 red seedless grapes
½ cup oatmeal

11:30 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ½ cup apple juice

1:30 PM
½ cup cauliflower
¼ cup noodles
1/8 cup tuna
1/8 cup spaghetti sauce

5:30 PM
½ Tbls fish oil

7:30 PM
5 oz pork loin
½ cup spaghetti
¼ cup sweat and sour sauce
1/8 cup teriyaki
¼ cup mushrooms
¼ cup onions

Total Calories = 1000
Protein 89g (37%)
Carbs 105g (41%)
Fat 25g (22%)

* I just want to let everyone know that I will be out of touch for a few days, but know that everything is fine and I will be back early next year!! Hope everyone has a very safe and happy NEW YEAR!!

 

[mermaid]

Happy New Year to you and Mr IP too

See my previous post - just want to know about your grandma before you go.

And where are the nuts??!!!!! LOL

 

[iceprincess]

Hi IP

How is your grandma?

Also, I notice on your leg day you show 3 x 3 in your exercises. Is that literally 3 sets by 3 reps? Just checking out your gym time for tips

HI MERMAID!!

My grandma is doing better, she was released from the hospital a few days ago and is now living in a Physical Therapy home. For a time we were worried about how negative she was and how down she was on herself and everyone else, but she seems to be through that now and is ready to get started with her PT and hopefully WALK again! So please continue to keep her in your thoughts and thanks so much for asking.

As far as the 3x3 goes: Yes, it is 3 sets of 3 reps each. I am doing madcow's 5x5 program (on EF), and there are a few weeks where the loads are a lot heavier, so the volume is decreased. I really enjoyed the the 5x5 program, but I am going to test out another program with slightly higher volume when I get back from my trip, to see how my body responds to a higher volume. Depending on the results of that, I will probably end up back into the 5x5 program, but turning it into a 5x7 program, instead.

 

[iceprincess]

And where are the nuts??!!!!! LOL

haaa - My monthy visitor came yesterday and wow I was sick to my stomach all day...I had to force myself to eat what I did!! blah

HAPPY NEW YEAR Mermaid!!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Hopefully, you'll see this before you go....Happy New Year to you and the other half! Be safe!

Glad Grandma's doing better!

YAH! WHERE ARE THE NUTS GIRL!?!?!?!?!?! lol

 

[Miss24k]

Happy New Year IP, glad your grandma is ok!

 

[scorpiogirl]

HAPPY NEW YEAR, IP!!

 

[iceprincess]

Happy NEW YEAR to you too Miss 24k and SG!! I am finally back from my trip and I am ready to hit the journaling again. My Husband surprised me with a trip to Dubai (UAE) for New Years!! It was so wonderful to get off base and to get a little break from work and the best part of all was getting to sleep in!! We weren't able to make it to a weight room but we were pretty active everyday and we walked a TON. We went to the movies, bowling, snow skiing, and then the last day we were there, we went to the zoo AND walked 17 miles from the beach to the other side of Dubai - VERY cool!

Some of you probably caught the whole SNOW SKIING and are wondering how one accomplishes that in the middle of the DESERT! Well, they have built a skiing facility in the middle of a MALL (the 2nd largest mall in the world!). My husband had been skiing ONCE a REALLY long time ago and I had NEVER been so, we were like why not! We were supposed to sign up for a ski class since we were beginners but my husband and I, being so athletic and so adventurous, thought to ourselves that we could handle it ourselves. So, we choose to pass on the class...which later I was REALLY glad that we did. We first got our gear (jacket, pants and ski's...which, I don't think they even looked at what size clothes they gave me, I was SWIMMING in them - LOL). Then we trekked over to the bottom of the "mountain" and just stood there for a minute, watching everyone and taking it all in. The sides of the building were painted with a mural of mountains and the top of the facility was light blue thus giving you a "sense" of being in the mountains and the snow was very much like real snow - very neat!! Now, I have been told that since I was an ice skater, that I would have no problem learning to ski, but at this point I was a little nervous...some of you will laugh, but I wasn't even sure how to put the ski's onto my boots!! (I would have figured it out, but my husband QUICKLY showed me - heehee ) So we were off to the bunny hill...we did extremely well on this one and were ready for more of a challenge so we hopped on the ski lift and headed up to the middle of this man built mountain. Once we were at the top we just stared down and started analyzing the mountain...we looked at each other and said let's hit it and wow I had a BLAST. Wow you get going fast...there were times were I thought that there was NO way I was going to stop at the bottom, but surprisingly enough I DID!! Yea!! So, to make a long story short, we had so much fun and what a workout! We are now actually thinking about going skiing on our next R&R...Does anyone know of a good place to ski (outside of the US) that still has snow in March?

I will start my Journal back up and will hopefully post starting tomorrow. Hope everyone had a fun and safe New Year!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Welcome back, IP!! You've been missed

Dubai is a wonderful city and how sweet of your husband to surprise you with a visit there. Sounds like you both had a great time and I loved reading about your skiing experience. I have yet to give ever it a shot myself and don't seem to have the nerve for it, so I admire your courage to just go for it without even a lesson!

 

[Sassy69]

IP That sound soo hawt & soo kewl! (LMAO --- pun intended!)

Welcome back & happy new yr!

 

[mermaid]

Welcome back!!! You've been missed.

It's easy to get the skiing bug. I love it (I'm crap but I like the fact that you literally clear your mind of everything while doing it, it is a true stress reliever). I guess Europe would be closer for you if travelling from the Middle East? I skied Les Trois Vallees (Meribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens) in France in March one year. It was getting warmer so a bit slushy in the afternoon. Expensive but a huge resort, great mountains.

I've had some friends go to Bulgaria, cheap, not so well set up but still good skiing.

Maybe Jens has some ideas too?

 

[iceprincess]

Thanks everyone for the welcome back and thanks Mermaid for the skiing suggestions! It was sweet of everyone, and it looks like I need to start researching Bulgaria! LOL! I will definitely have to ask Jens as well.

I will get back in the gym tomorrow (today for me)!

January 6
9:15 AM
4 egg whites

11:15 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with ½ cup apple juice and H2O

2:15 PM
¼ cup tuna
½ cup pinto beans
¼ cup onions
¼ cup honeydew melon

4:30 PM
20 cashew nuts

7:30 PM
¼ cup tuna
1/3 cup noodles
¼ cup onions
¼ cup rasins

Total Calories = 913
Protein 96g (42%)
Carbs 95g (41%)
Fat 18g (16%)

 

[iceprincess]

Hey Guys!! I hope everyone had a fabulous week and are ready for the weekend.

As soon as my husband gets back from a business trip we are going to starting a new workout program!! YEA...I am super excited! I will explain more about it in the next couple of days

January 7
8:30 AM
4 egg whites
½ egg yolk
20 red seeded grapes

11:30 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O
1.1 oz Heart to Heart Cereal

1:45 PM – FINALLY GYM TIME!
Squats - 2x10 (115, 105 lbs)
Stiff Leg DL - 2x10 (100 lbs)
Pull-ups – 5,3,3 (bodyweight)
DB Rows – 3x10 each arm (25 lbs)

2:45 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ¾ cup apple juice and H2O

3:30 PM
1 grilled chicken breast
½ cup noodles
¼ cup onions

5:30 PM
18 Cashew Nuts

8:00 PM
2 grilled chicken breasts
½ cup noodles
¼ cup broccoli
¼ cup onions

Total Calories = 1501
Protein 173g (46%)
Carbs 123g (32%)
Fat 35g (20%)

 

[Afgrl]

great job! keep it up, girl....can't wait to read about your new workout regimine. Take care & hope you're having a great weekend.

 

[mermaid]

As soon as my husband gets back from a business trip we are going to starting a new workout program!! YEA...I am super excited! I will explain more about it in the next couple of days

Looking forward to it! Still bulking?

 

[iceprincess]

Looking forward to it! Still bulking?

Yes, I am still Bulking...at least for 2-4 more weeks!! (that is, if I can stay sane that long!)

 

[scorpiogirl]

Happy NEW YEAR to you too Miss 24k and SG!! I am finally back from my trip and I am ready to hit the journaling again. My Husband surprised me with a trip to Dubai (UAE) for New Years!! It was so wonderful to get off base and to get a little break from work and the best part of all was getting to sleep in!! We weren't able to make it to a weight room but we were pretty active everyday and we walked a TON. We went to the movies, bowling, snow skiing, and then the last day we were there, we went to the zoo AND walked 17 miles from the beach to the other side of Dubai - VERY cool!

Some of you probably caught the whole SNOW SKIING and are wondering how one accomplishes that in the middle of the DESERT! Well, they have built a skiing facility in the middle of a MALL (the 2nd largest mall in the world!). My husband had been skiing ONCE a REALLY long time ago and I had NEVER been so, we were like why not! We were supposed to sign up for a ski class since we were beginners but my husband and I, being so athletic and so adventurous, thought to ourselves that we could handle it ourselves. So, we choose to pass on the class...which later I was REALLY glad that we did. We first got our gear (jacket, pants and ski's...which, I don't think they even looked at what size clothes they gave me, I was SWIMMING in them - LOL). Then we trekked over to the bottom of the "mountain" and just stood there for a minute, watching everyone and taking it all in. The sides of the building were painted with a mural of mountains and the top of the facility was light blue thus giving you a "sense" of being in the mountains and the snow was very much like real snow - very neat!! Now, I have been told that since I was an ice skater, that I would have no problem learning to ski, but at this point I was a little nervous...some of you will laugh, but I wasn't even sure how to put the ski's onto my boots!! (I would have figured it out, but my husband QUICKLY showed me - heehee ) So we were off to the bunny hill...we did extremely well on this one and were ready for more of a challenge so we hopped on the ski lift and headed up to the middle of this man built mountain. Once we were at the top we just stared down and started analyzing the mountain...we looked at each other and said let's hit it and wow I had a BLAST. Wow you get going fast...there were times were I thought that there was NO way I was going to stop at the bottom, but surprisingly enough I DID!! Yea!! So, to make a long story short, we had so much fun and what a workout! We are now actually thinking about going skiing on our next R&R...Does anyone know of a good place to ski (outside of the US) that still has snow in March?

I will start my Journal back up and will hopefully post starting tomorrow. Hope everyone had a fun and safe New Year!!

Wow! Sounds like lots of fun! I've never been snow skiing either. Glad you got some R&R and to live as a Civilian for a minute. I'm sure it was a needed break!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Yes, I am still Bulking...at least for 2-4 more weeks!! (that is, if I can stay sane that long!)

I'm ordering my supps this week to start! I'm thinking a week for them to get here and I'll be scarfin' down with ya'!

 

[Afgrl]

Sounds like you had fun!

I'm not sure where outside of the US you're looking into going for your next R&R trip but Piancavallo, Italy is nice & lots of shops and other things within walking distance to do around there as well.

 

[iceprincess]

SG - Yes, I definitely needed a break and wow to be a civilian "woman" again was very nice!! I was even able to treat myself by going to the hair salon and let me tell you how wonderful that was!! I look forward to bulking with you SOON (heheee) Once you get your supplements, it will be ON!!! Oh yea, be afraid What supplements are you ordering for bulking?

Thanks so much Afgrl for the R&R suggestion- I will have to go check Piancavallo out!! Does it have the feel of a tourist trap or more of a small, quaint, little city in Italy? We were thinking about Europe quite a bit but we also liked the thought of saving money and going with somewhere in Asia...we aren't really sure right now though! lol

January 8
8:30 AM
4 egg whites
20 grapes

12:00 PM
.75 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O

1:30 PM – GYM
3x20 hyperextensions with 25lbs plate
3x15 roman chair sit-ups (w/ 20lbs weight)
2 min drill (jumping jacks, shuffle splits, squat thrusts, and mountain climbers)
10-8-6-4-2 each of squats, pushups and sit-ups. 10 squats, 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, 8 squats, 8 push-ups 8 sit-ups etc. Done as fast as possible.

2:45 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with ¾ cup apple juice and H2O

3:45 PM
¼ cup tuna
½ cup pinto beans
¼ cup onions
1/8 cup broccoli
½ cup honeydew melon

6:45 PM
18 Cashew Nuts

8:00 PM
¼ cup tuna
½ cup beef sirloin
¼ cup onions
¼ cup pinto beans
1 oatmeal raisin cookie

Total Calories = 1159
Protein 116g (40%)
Carbs 115g (39%)
Fat 29g (21%)

 

[scorpiogirl]

SG - Yes, I definitely needed a break and wow to be a civilian "woman" again was very nice!! I was even able to treat myself by going to the hair salon and let me tell you how wonderful that was!! I look forward to bulking with you SOON (heheee) Once you get your supplements, it will be ON!!! Oh yea, be afraid What supplements are you ordering for bulking?

For starters - SESAPURE!!! I'm going to look into more supps today too, and order them all (not sure how many....but when I figure it out, I'll let ya' know!

 

[Afgrl]

Small quaint little city, but it is right near Aviano AFB lots of military ppl go there since it's right "next door." I really enjoyed going though, there are lots of little towns around the area and the train station is in Pordenone, about 20-30minutes away, you could hop on a train and go sight-seeing, too.

 

[treilin]

I just ordered some of that Sesapure I get it in the mail today. I need to add a supplement like that in. Have either of you used it? I have read the other posts on it and read about it.

 

[buffalogal]

I just ordered some of that Sesapure I get it in the mail today. I need to add a supplement like that in. Have either of you used it? I have read the other posts on it and read about it.

I've just ordered some to and should get it tomorrow. I'm all ears if either you or SG have any advice/comments/etc. on it.

Good luck on continuing the bulking IP! It can't be easy mentally.

 

[treilin]

I've just ordered some to and should get it tomorrow. I'm all ears if either you or SG have any advice/comments/etc. on it.

Good luck on continuing the bulking IP! It can't be easy mentally.

I haven't started using it yet. I am not dieting down either so I will probably just use it on my cheat meal day. If I need one. Right now I don't have them built in.

 

[iceprincess]

I haven't started using it yet. I am not dieting down either so I will probably just use it on my cheat meal day. If I need one. Right now I don't have them built in.

To be honest, I ordered it and got it in the mail about a week ago, but I haven't used it at all yet. I am trying to do a little more research, in regards to how much to use and how to use it in the most efficient way while bulking. So, I am all ears as well, if anyone has any suggestions!

 

[iceprincess]

Good luck on continuing the bulking IP! It can't be easy mentally.

Thanks so much BG, I need it! Mentally, bulking has been very difficult. It is so nice to know that I have people like you on EF that are here, backing me up, and supporting me through it all! Thanks!

I have been hoping to start the cutting process in a few weeks, but I am afraid that my gains have not been enough for what I am trying to acheive yet! We shall see

 

[iceprincess]

Today was a Scheduled day off AND my husband got back safely!!

January 9
7:30 AM
4 egg whites
20 red seeded grapes

11:30 AM
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O

3:30 PM
2 slices of bread
2 oz of Turkey
1/8 cup onions
1/8 cup green peppers

6:15 PM
10 Almonds

8:30 PM
1.5 grilled chicken breast
2 oz pork sirloin
¼ cup BBQ sauce
¼ cup onions
1/8 cup green peppers

Total Calories = 1371
Protein 138g (41%)
Carbs 125g (36%)
Fat 37g (24%)

 

[iceprincess]

January 10
8:15 AM
5 egg whites
½ cup oatmeal
20 red seeded grapes

11:30 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal

1:30 PM
Weight: 123.6 lbs (blah)
Bench: Did a 1RM @100 lbs for the first time EVER!!
- 1x5 (90lbs)
- 2x5 (85lbs)
Squats:
- 2x10 overhead squats for warm up (45lbs)
- 2x8 (100 lbs)
- 1x1 (135 lbs)

2:30 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ¾ cup apple juice and H2O

4:00 PM
¼ cup tuna
1/3 cup noodles
1/3 cup pinto beans
1/8 cup onions
1/8 cup broccoli

6:00 PM
20 Cashew Nuts

8:00 PM
¾ cup beef
½ cup broccoli
¼ cup onions
½ cup pinto beans

Total Calories = 1351
Protein 128g (38%)
Carbs 149g (43%)
Fat 30g (19%)

* I am not eating enough AGAIN I need to add in some of SG's YUMMY PB!!!

 

[iceprincess]

January 11
8:00 AM
5 egg whites
10 grapes
½ cup pineapples
½ cup oatmeal

11:45 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O

1:45 PM – GYM
3x20 Hyperextensions
3x15 roman chair situps
Cleans 5x3 (70lbs) worked on form and technique
8 pull-up (WHOOA!!!)

2:45 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ¾ cup apple juice and H2O

3:45 PM
1 grilled chicken breast
½ cup cauliflower
¼ cup noodles
1/8 cup onions
1/8 cup mushrooms

6:15 PM
20 Cashew Nuts

8:00 PM
1 grilled chicken breast
½ cup cauliflower
1/8 cup onions
½ cup green beans
2 oatmeal raisin cookies

Total Calories = 1301
Protein 138g (42%)
Carbs 115g (34%)
Fat 33g (22%)

 

[scorpiogirl]

To be honest, I ordered it and got it in the mail about a week ago, but I haven't used it at all yet. I am trying to do a little more research, in regards to how much to use and how to use it in the most efficient way while bulking. So, I am all ears as well, if anyone has any suggestions!

I've been using Sesa for the last 3 months. I'm out at the moment, but I try to take 2 capsules 3x a day. I don't know how it works - but it DOES!!! I've used it the whole time I've been cutting and will continue to use it while bulking.

Hey....how ya' feelin' these days?

 

[iceprincess]

Today was a scheduled day off. My plan for the rest of the week will be to have some fun, find my 1RM on a few things and work on some of my technique and form on a few olympic lifts.

I start my new lifting plan on Monday!! YEA I am still working out some of the details on it, but will let you all know as soon as I finalize it! Hope everyone has a WONDERFUL weekend!

January 12
8:00 AM
5 egg whites
½ cup oatmeal
20 grapes

11:45 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O

1:45 PM
¼ cup tuna
½ baked potato (small and plain)
1/8 cup onions
½ cup noodles

8:00 PM
½ cup pork
½ cup spaghetti noodles
¼ cup mushrooms
¼ cup onions
¼ cup teriyaki sauce
¼ cup sweet and sour sauce

Total Calories = 1070
Protein 98g (38%)
Carbs 110g (41%)
Fat 27g (21%)

 

[nelmsjer]

More food, you sexy beast. That's four days in a row now.

 

[iceprincess]

I've been using Sesa for the last 3 months. I'm out at the moment, but I try to take 2 capsules 3x a day. I don't know how it works - but it DOES!!! I've used it the whole time I've been cutting and will continue to use it while bulking.

Hey....how ya' feelin' these days?

Thanks SG!! I will starting trying it out. Tell me how you know the Sesapure is working... what are you "seeing"?

I am feeling pretty good...MUCH stronger then I was two months ago, for sure, but I still need to work on gaining a little more LBM before I can start cutting though. I am afraid that I will not get the results that I am wanting if I start cutting now. I would like to hit 125 and stay there for a couple of weeks. The way I have been eating the last week though has not supported that goal!! Support and encouragement is very welcomed when it comes to gaining weight! heehe

 

[scorpiogirl]

Total Calories = 1070
Protein 98g (38%)
Carbs 110g (41%)
Fat 27g (21%)

Yah!......what's THIS all about?!?!?!? Just couldn't eat?

 

[scorpiogirl]

Thanks SG!! I will starting trying it out. Tell me how you know the Sesapure is working... what are you "seeing"?

When I eat meals loaded with carbs....french fries, for instance; I'll take a couple with my meal. Usually ff will cause water weight for me, but I don't have that problem with Sesapure.

 

[iceprincess]

Yah!......what's THIS all about?!?!?!? Just couldn't eat?

HAAA - You caught me! I was REALLY busy at work and then I wasn't very hungry. BAD Combination

I am already doing better today! WHOAA

 

[Roonytunes]

HAAA - You caught me! I was REALLY busy at work and then I wasn't very hungry. BAD Combination

I am already doing better today! WHOAA

I hope so! Here I am, trying my hardest to cut, and I am eating MORE than you. What's that about, IP?!

However, I am definitely impressed with those 7 pull-ups. Great gains in strength....I'm working on getting to do one full one on my own right now!

 

[iceprincess]

I hope so! Here I am, trying my hardest to cut, and I am eating MORE than you. What's that about, IP?!

LOL - I hear ya, I need to be eating A LOT more then I have the past week - grrrr I am so glad that I have people cracking the on me, I really NEED that right now.

However, I am definitely impressed with those 7 pull-ups. Great gains in strength....I'm working on getting to do one full one on my own right now!

Thanks, my goal is to get 10 in a row...I am ALMOST there! Best of luck to you on your pull-ups (they aren't an easy thing). I am always very impressed to see woman on this board doing them because they are quit an accomplishment!

 

[scorpiogirl]

LOL - I hear ya, I need to be eating A LOT more then I have the past week - grrrr I am so glad that I have people cracking the on me, I really NEED that right now.


Thanks, my goal is to get 10 in a row...I am ALMOST there! Best of luck to you on your pull-ups (they aren't an easy thing). I am always very impressed to see woman on this board doing them because they are quit an accomplishment!

I haven't tried doing pull ups since I first started training in '92. You're making me wonder if I can do them anymore. Hmmmmm, I'll have to try that tonight.

 

[buffalogal]

I haven't tried doing pull ups since I first started training in '92. You're making me wonder if I can do them anymore. Hmmmmm, I'll have to try that tonight

Definitely try it SG and RT! I didn't think I'd be able to even squeeze out 1, and when I hit 5 I couldn't believe it. I've been doing them about twice a week now, just to see if I can get my strength up.

It's definitely an ego booster, especially when the guy who saw me do them told me how impressed he was. You'll wow everyone at the gym just by trying them. Most women are so intimidated by the equipment in there that it helps just to be the one to try it! Good luck girls!

 

[mermaid]

Pull ups? OMG, I can't manage one. Tried the other night and it was rather embarrassing - glad the gym was almost empty. Need a lot of work on the upper body, LOL.

Apart from the lack of cals (tut tut), still looking good, lady. Is the 5x5 thing really working for you?

 

[iceprincess]

January 13
8:15 AM
5 egg whites
½ cup honeydew melon
¼ cup pineapple
½ cup oatmeal

11:15 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O
2.2 oz Heart to Heart Cereal

2:00 PM – GYM
Worked on 1 RM
Deadlift: 180 lbs
Military: 75 lbs

3:00 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ¾ cup apple juice and H2O

4:00 PM
1 grilled chicken breast
1 small baked potato
¼ cup onions
¼ cup broccoli

8:00 PM
1 grilled chicken breast
½ cup pork
¼ cup BBQ sauce
1/8 cup onions
1 slice of swiss cheese
1 oatmeal raisin cookie
(dinner was a rather interesting combo, but I was trying to make up for the lack of calories today. I really need to be up around 1600-1700 I will try to add more fat today)

Total Calories = 1480
Protein 160g (44%)
Carbs 140g (37%)
Fat 33g (20%)

I need to add in the PB I have, but still trying to figure out how to freaking mix it...all I have is plastic ware. I would REALLY like some so, I might try jabbing it with a plastic knife today and see what happens.

 

[iceprincess]

I haven't tried doing pull ups since I first started training in '92. You're making me wonder if I can do them anymore. Hmmmmm, I'll have to try that tonight.

WONDERFUL!! Let me know how it went!

Maybe I can start a pull-up trend with the ladies in here - how awesome would that be?

 

[iceprincess]

Pull ups? OMG, I can't manage one. Tried the other night and it was rather embarrassing - glad the gym was almost empty. Need a lot of work on the upper body, LOL.

With a little bit of training, you too will get one! Heck, I think it is awesome that you went over and tried them, nothing to be embarrassed about there!

Apart from the lack of cals (tut tut), still looking good, lady. Is the 5x5 thing really working for you?

I know calories have been way low, though they were a little better today! I need to get them up so I can reach my bulking goal and can finally start cutting, so that I can TRY to reach the final outcome by the date I have set for myself!!

The 5x5 DID work very well for me I finished it up about 2 weeks ago. I learned so much and I was VERY impressed with it. I definitely plan on doing it again down the road. It worked great for both my husband and I because we were able to get A LOT of training done in such a short period of time.

My results were as follows:

* 1 RM on bench increased from 90 to 100 lbs
* 1 RM on dead-lift increased from 165 to 180 lbs
* 1 RM on Military increased from 65 to 80 lbs
* Pull-ups increased from 2 to 8
* Squat max didn’t change, though I tested it after doing two sets (probably wasn’t the most accurate test). However, my range of motion with the same weight has increased dramatically. In other words, when I tried it a couple of months ago at 155 lbs, I didn't even get to parallel. Now, I am going well below parallel. I have probably added a good 12 inches or so to my range of motion. Also, I used to work heavy sets with 95lbs. Now I 95lbs is like a warm up!
* Weight increased from 117 – 124 lbs (with little fat gain)

So, Overall I am absolutely thrilled with it and very happy with what I have learned along the way. I am now going to test a higher volume method (which I start Monday) and see how my body handles it. After that, I will be most likely be running through the 5x5 again.

 

[Roonytunes]

I need to add in the PB I have, but still trying to figure out how to freaking mix it...all I have is plastic ware. I would REALLY like some so, I might try jabbing it with a plastic knife today and see what happens.

Hi IP! I'm trying to understand your above dilemma. If you refrigerate the PB (which you have to once you open the jar), it tends to solidify more. If the top layer is still too watery, can you try sticking a plastic spoon to the bottom of the jar or the layer below and start eating from the bottom?

Also, do you have access to nuts like walnuts, pecans or almonds? Just a quarter cup has 170cals. If not, drop me a PM and I'll be happy to send a package your way.

Thanks for posting your progress on the 5x5 and overall bulking cycle. It's really good to read a summary of your progress and learn from it. Now you have me motivated to grow strong enough for push-ups!

 

[iceprincess]

Hi IP! I'm trying to understand your above dilemma. If you refrigerate the PB (which you have to once you open the jar), it tends to solidify more. If the top layer is still too watery, can you try sticking a plastic spoon to the bottom of the jar or the layer below and start eating from the bottom?

I finally got it handled!! I took my plastic knife and jabbed the crap out of that PB (yes, I won)! I went in to finalize the mixing with a plastic spoon and it just completely broke in half. But, it is mixed now and I have already had my serving for the day!!

Also, do you have access to nuts like walnuts, pecans or almonds? Just a quarter cup has 170cals. If not, drop me a PM and I'll be happy to send a package your way.

Yes, thanks to SG, I have some cashews, almonds and pistachios which I have been eating pretty much on a daily basis. You guys are so wonderful and so giving on here - I don't think I could ever thank you guys enough!

Thanks for posting your progress on the 5x5 and overall bulking cycle. It's really good to read a summary of your progress and learn from it. Now you have me motivated to grow strong enough for push-ups!

No problem, that is what we are ALL here for, to learn from each other and try to increase our knowledge and experiences. I am thrilled to know that people are learning from mine! Best of luck to you on your pull-ups...I will be waiting to hear your results - you go GIRL!

 

[buffalogal]

It may help, in case the PB solidifies on you again, to pop it in the microwave (if you have access to one) for 15 sec or so. That way at least you'll be able to mix enough to get a couple of tbsps down. Lookin good girl! 'Cept for the cals...

 

[iceprincess]

Thank you for the suggestion Buffalogal!! I will definitely have to try that!! THANK YOU so much for pulling out the whip on me I NEED IT...though, I am going to REALLY need it after today

January 14
8:00 AM
5 egg whites
½ cup oatmeal
¾ cup honeydew melon

11:45 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with water

2:00 PM
1/3 cup tuna fish
½ cup spaghetti noodles
1/8 cup marinara sauce
1/3 cup corn
1/8 cup onions

5:00 PM
2 Tbls Natural PB

8:00 PM
¼ cup Tuna
½ cup spaghetti
1/8 cup marinara
1/8 cup onions

Total Calories = 925
Protein 81g (36%)
Carbs 99g (41%)
Fat 24g 23%)
Fiber 10g

 

[iceprincess]

Hey Guys,

I wasn't feeling good today, thus the reason for the low calories. I tried to down as many calories as I could for dinner, but still didn't make up for my lack of food throughout the day.

January 15
11:00 AM
5 egg whites
¾ cup pineapple

5:15 PM
2 Tbls Natural PB

8:00 PM
2 grilled chicken breasts
1 slice of swiss cheese
½ cup pinto beans
¼ cup guacamole
1/8 cup onions

Total Calories = 1082
Protein 104g (39%)
Carbs 68g (24%)
Fat 46g (37%)
Fiber 16g

 

[Gymgurl]

Looking great! Keep up the great work and stay safe!

 

[Roonytunes]

I hope you feel better soon, IP!!

 

[*Bunny*]

Hey Guys,

I wasn't feeling good today, thus the reason for the low calories. I tried to down as many calories as I could for dinner, but still didn't make up for my lack of food throughout the day.

Aww feel better! When I'm sick, flu, cold, or just feel like crap, I usually eat a pack (or two) of saltines, have way too much Ramen and drink too many Ginger Ales Calorie Fiesta spent on my couch watching some stupid movies ...
Blah!

Have a great week!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Hey Guys,

I wasn't feeling good today, thus the reason for the low calories. I tried to down as many calories as I could for dinner, but still didn't make up for my lack of food throughout the day.

January 15
11:00 AM
5 egg whites
¾ cup pineapple

5:15 PM
2 Tbls Natural PB

8:00 PM
2 grilled chicken breasts
1 slice of swiss cheese
½ cup pinto beans
¼ cup guacamole
1/8 cup onions

Total Calories = 1082
Protein 104g (39%)
Carbs 68g (24%)
Fat 46g (37%)
Fiber 16g

I'm a carb junkie when I feel bad. It's hard to get the protein down. Especially meat. Hope you're feeling better!

 

[treilin]

Well everyone has been catching colds and sickness... Just keep taking the Vit C and Hot tea!

 

[iceprincess]

Thank you everyone for ALL the get well wishes!! I am feeling A LOT better today...I had a UTI, and I was in so much pain yesterday that it made me very nauseous and I didn't want to eat. I went and got some meds at the clinic yesterday morning, and now I am feeling a whole lot better!

January 16
8:30 AM
4 egg whites
20 grapes

11:45 AM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with water
1 oz heart to heart cereal

2:00 PM – GYM
Incline 10x3 (70lbs)
Bent Row 10x3 (90lbs)
(Circuit between the two exercises with 60sec rests)

3:10 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ¾ apple juice and H2O

4:00 PM
¼ cup Tuna
½ cup noodles
1/8 cup spaghetti sauce
1/8 cup onions

6:00 PM
2 Tbls Natural PB

8:45 PM
¼ cup tuna
½ cup noodles
¼ cup spaghetti sauce
1/8 cup onion
½ cup green beans
2 white chocolate chip cookies

Total Calories = 1448
Protein 114g (32%)
Carbs 148g (39%)
Fat 49g (30%)
Fiber 15g

 

[scorpiogirl]

Thank you everyone for ALL the get well wishes!! I am feeling A LOT better today...I had a UTI, and I was in so much pain yesterday that it made me very nauseous and I didn't want to eat. I went and got some meds at the clinic yesterday morning, and now I am feeling a whole lot better!

Wow, UTI's are the big thing right now! I'm getting over one myself. Got any Cranberry Extract lying around?

 

[iceprincess]

Good Morning!!

Work has been crazy today and I am just now getting yesterday's information up! Hope everyone is having a WONDERFUL week!!

January 17
8:00 AM
5 egg whites
½ cup oatmeal
¾ cup Honeydew Melon
12:30 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with H2O

1:00 PM Gym
Front Squats: 5 sets of 10 (70lbs) - I love these, but man they are the rough!
Hanging Pikes: 5 sets of 10
Calf Raises: 5 sets of 10 w/ 30 lb. DB’s
Everything was done in giant set fashion with 1 minute between exercises. Front squat, 1 minute rest, Hanging Pikes, 1 minute, etc. Total workout time was right around 25 minutes. Wow, the workout was AWESOME today!!

2:15 PM
Protein Shake (1 scoop) mixed with creatine and ¾ cup Apple Juice and water

3:15 PM
1 grilled chicken breast
¼ cup spaghetti noodles
¼ cup corn
¼ cup spaghetti sauce
¼ cup onions

6:00 PM
2 Tbls Natural PB

9:00 PM
2 grilled chicken breasts
½ cup noodles
¼ cup spaghetti sauce
½ cup cauliflower, raw
1/8 cup onions

Total Calories = 1445
Protein 158g (44%)
Carbs 118g (32%)
Fat 38g (23%)
Fiber 11g

 

[Roonytunes]

IP, here's a cute story to make you feel better: You've become a hit at my office. I was reading EF and looking through your journal when one of my coworkers got sight of your Avi. He was impressed to say the least and now Ice Princess is the synonym for hot girl. Lol!

I hope you get better soon!

 

[*Bunny*]

IP, here's a cute story to make you feel better: You've become a hit at my office. I was reading EF and looking through your journal when one of my coworkers got sight of your Avi. He was impressed to say the least and now Ice Princess is the synonym for hot girl. Lol!

I hope you get better soon!

LOL, that is sooo cute... I'm stealin' it!

 

[*Bunny*]

Question ... well more like a few of them

Your journal reminds me of mine when I started for some reason I just reread all of it seeing that I havent BEEN AROUND. I cannot tell you how much I respect you girl. Your situation makes me appreciate 'life' so much more. Your hubby is awesome BTW.

Anywho, you started a new w/o program this week right? Whatcha gonna do?
Did you take new measurements? I think the last ones were from 12/12...
Are you taking any for of Creatine? I'll send you some PureCEE if you'd like.

 

[iceprincess]

Wow - work has been kicking my butt the past few days. I have put in overtime everyday this week and then yesterday, I almost pushed 16 hours NONSTOP!! Needless to say, I am draging a little today due to lack of sleep, and as you will soon see, lack of food!!

I am hoping that things will start to slow down towards the end of the month so that I can be a little more active on the boards again!! I MISS you guys

Today was a scheduled day off

January 18
7:30 AM
2 egg whites
1 small pear

1:30 PM
½ cup tuna
½ cup noodles
¼ cup spaghetti sauce
¼ cup onions
½ cup Honeydew melon

5:00 PM
2 oatmeal raisin cookies

8:30 PM
2 grilled chicken breasts
½ cup noodles
¼ cup spaghetti sauce
½ cup green beans

Total Calories = 879
Protein 82g (38%)
Carbs 96g (42%)
Fat 18g (18%)
Fiber 9g

 

[iceprincess]

IP, here's a cute story to make you feel better: You've become a hit at my office. I was reading EF and looking through your journal when one of my coworkers got sight of your Avi. He was impressed to say the least and now Ice Princess is the synonym for hot girl. Lol!

I hope you get better soon!

HAAAAA

That is TOO funny! Man, he is reaching...judging strictly on a midsection shot...he hasn't even seen the face! LOL! It is flattering to know that I am the office hottie, though - WOW!

By the way, thank you so much for the get well wish's. I am feeling much better now

 

[nelmsjer]

HA!

Trust me: if he had seen the face to go with the midsection shot, along with the gorgeous, hot ass and legs...well, I'd have to contend with stalker issues.

You should see when she does overhead squats, bent rows, pullups, or deadlifts in the weight room. I've actually had a friend comment that he always knows when we get there for workout because the weight room suddenly stops, slows down, or momentarily quiets down.

Heck, even worse (actually, FAR worse), you should see what happens when she walks through a cafeteria full of soldiers...

I just thank God everyday for blessing me!

 

[iceprincess]

Question ... well more like a few of them

I LOVE questions!! Bring them on

Your journal reminds me of mine when I started for some reason I just reread all of it seeing that I havent BEEN AROUND. I cannot tell you how much I respect you girl. Your situation makes me appreciate 'life' so much more. Your hubby is awesome BTW.

You know what is funny, I think it was SG who told me a while back, that you and I are a lot alike and suggested that I pick your brain for knowledge! heehee Thank you so much for going back and catching up on my journal. Thank you for all of your kind words, you're too sweet!! And yes, my husband is pretty awesome isn't he, I couldn't have asked for better!

Anywho, you started a new w/o program this week right? Whatcha gonna do?Did you take new measurements? I think the last ones were from 12/12...Are you taking any for of Creatine? I'll send you some PureCEE if you'd like.

Yes, I started a new program this week and I am SUPER excited about it. My husband and I just got finished with madcow's DF5x5, and now we are starting Waterbury's ABBH1 from T-nation. (for more info:http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=459341) I wanted to compare the difference between a higher volume workout and DF5x5 and figure out which one my body responds to the best. So far, I am absolutely LOVING it.

I have NOT taken new measurements yet. That reminds me that I really should do that within the next few days - thanks! I might try and get some pictures done too, if I have time.

As far as creatine goes...maybe I can see what your thoughts on it are and what worked best for you. I have been adding about 1 tsp. of Monohydrate Creatine powder to my PW shake. I can't say that I have really noticed a difference though...do you think that I should be taking more? Also, what other supplements would you recommend while bulking?

Thanks again for EVERYTHING and please keep adding any suggestions or input that you feel will further my goals!

 

[*Bunny*]

Yes, I started a new program this week and I am SUPER excited about it. My husband and I just got finished with madcow's DF5x5, and now we are starting Waterbury's ABBH1 from T-nation. (for more info:http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=459341) I wanted to compare the difference between a higher volume workout and DF5x5 and figure out which one my body responds to the best. So far, I am absolutely LOVING it. I am glad to hear that New things are fun Look forward to your progress

I have NOT taken new measurements yet. That reminds me that I really should do that within the next few days - thanks! I might try and get some pictures done too, if I have time.

As far as creatine goes...maybe I can see what your thoughts on it are and what worked best for you. I have been adding about 1 tsp. of Monohydrate Creatine powder to my PW shake. I can't say that I have really noticed a difference though...do you think that I should be taking more? Also, what other supplements would you recommend while bulking? I have been adding about 1 tsp. of Monohydrate Creatine powder to my PW shake. IMO, If you wanted to incorporate supps during the bulk, you really can't go wrong with SesaPURE & Glucorell. SesaPURE wastes excess calories. When you overeat, it voids the excess calories rather than having your body store them as fat. No matter what kind of macro the calories come from, or so they claim . With Glucorell, the supp aids in the glucose uptake into your muscle cells. So they are better fed. But maybe more importantly, since your body stops burning fat in the prescence of insulin you don't want the insulin to be in your blood for a long periods of time. Glucorell helps by increasing glucose uptake to keep the insulin levels down so your body can continue burning fat for a longer period throughout the day.

Simply put, bulking is to add muscle not fat. Insulin adds fat. Glucorell limits insulin.

PureCEE is way more potent without causing stomach or water bloat like monohydrate is rumored to do. I really didn't have the problem, but I do know other women have mentioned it in the past. When I started the CEE, I really didn't notice too much of a difference at first, but I went off it, I did notice a drop in my strength. Everything is individualistic anyway, but I prefer the CEE.

Thanks again for EVERYTHING and please keep adding any suggestions or input that you feel will further my goals!

see pink

 

[Roonytunes]

HA!

Trust me: if he had seen the face to go with the midsection shot, along with the gorgeous, hot ass and legs...well, I'd have to contend with stalker issues.

You should see when she does overhead squats, bent rows, pullups, or deadlifts in the weight room. I've actually had a friend comment that he always knows when we get there for workout because the weight room suddenly stops, slows down, or momentarily quiets down.

Heck, even worse (actually, FAR worse), you should see what happens when she walks through a cafeteria full of soldiers...

I just thank God everyday for blessing me!

AWWW, what a sweet message!!! You guys are such a cute couple