Jacque's Journ(ey)(al)

[Jacqueline747]

Okay measurements.. here we go.. This is almost just as embarrasing...

Biceps flexed: 14inches
Forearm flexed: 11.75inches
Wrist: 7 inches
Upper Belly: 31inches
Belly button: 33inches
Hips: 36
Thigh: 24
Above knee: 17
Knee: 15.75
Calf: 16.75
Ankle: 9.5

 

[*Bunny*]

Well I took more pictures and they are awfully embarrassing.. but I have to keep telling myself I WILL NOT NOT LOOK LIKE THIS FOREVER!!! So here goes nothing...

I wasn't flexing in any of the pictures... I don't know if I should or not. Maybe I will in the next batch of pictures.
Any help and/or comments appreciated!! Thanks a bunch!!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
i'm scared to hit the submit reply button...

First of all, Great job on posting those pics... GREAT JOB!!! You look awesome in red btw

Since we are often our own worst critics, you just have empowered yourself more than you realize ... YOU HIT REPLY ...

For best results or side by sides, try to keep the same poses, outfits, lightening etc, even with measurements (by the way ARE JUST #'s!!!) so you can see/track your progress when you don't SEE it, but we might, the scale may not, but the clothesmay start fitting differently etc ... but hell I post up a ton of pics either way .. post whatever you want

I think a clean diet is going to work wonders for your body type & skin tightening, along with lifting some heavy weight to build some muscle & fill you out a bit more .. IMO I think you have GREAT shape to your legs and obviously an awesome back ...

I will say, I am NOT a fan of CDK for #1 goal Fat loss, I've seen it backfire too many times, but if it works for you, then by all means, I hope you can be the example of what happens when done properly ...

 

[Jacqueline747]

Oh Bunny!!!! Thank you soo much for your reply. I still feel sick to my stomach with those pictures but your reply has really helped me.
I have been working soo hard for the past couple of months and I feel like.. OH GAWD... all this work and look where I am at!!
I really feel like I am losing muscle. I think I should probably change my diet up. I just find this one so easy to stick to.. and well.. I am losing weight and my arms and back are more defined.. but those damn thighs!! I have absolutely NO CRAVINGS on this diet and I feel totally satisfied with it. I used to really suffer with NASTY cravings all the time. On my cheat day I actually don't even feel like eating. It's weird.
But again THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR YOUR POST I know your really busy and I really appreciate you taking time to look my log over.

 

[jenscats5]

First of all, Great job on posting those pics... GREAT JOB!!! You look awesome in red btw

Since we are often our own worst critics, you just have empowered yourself more than you realize ... YOU HIT REPLY ...

For best results or side by sides, try to keep the same poses, outfits, lightening etc, even with measurements (by the way ARE JUST #'s!!!) so you can see/track your progress when you don't SEE it, but we might, the scale may not, but the clothesmay start fitting differently etc ... but hell I post up a ton of pics either way .. post whatever you want

I think a clean diet is going to work wonders for your body type & skin tightening, along with lifting some heavy weight to build some muscle & fill you out a bit more .. IMO I think you have GREAT shape to your legs and obviously an awesome back ...

I will say, I am NOT a fan of CDK for #1 goal Fat loss, I've seen it backfire too many times, but if it works for you, then by all means, I hope you can be the example of what happens when done properly ...

I agree with Bunny - half the battle is getting the courage to post the pics in the 1st place and you WON that battle!! Yayyyy!! And also like she said, by posting the pics - we will most likely see the changes before you......

Good job hun!!

 

[Jacqueline747]

Thanks Jens!!
Now I think I really need to re-evaluate my diet and stuff. I think if my cheat days didn't get so out of hand it wouldn't be so bad. I don't think I am reaching ketosis quick enough during the week.
I would really like to get back to the basics of just raw fruits and vegetables and fish. I think I may start back on that on Monday. I miss my fruits and veggies.

 

[*Bunny*]

Thanks Jens!!
Now I think I really need to re-evaluate my diet and stuff. I think if my cheat days didn't get so out of hand it wouldn't be so bad. I don't think I am reaching ketosis quick enough during the week.
I would really like to get back to the basics of just raw fruits and vegetables and fish. I think I may start back on that on Monday. I miss my fruits and veggies.

^^ see bold...

Have you tris a regular Base 40/30/30 to start? Then as the week is over (or btter yet two) assess your cravings .. One meal once a week, a DECENT cheat, Not the entire day b/c then the next 3 days you'll be all sad & in tears b/c the scale is 5-6 lbs heavier than it should be ... (water) .... if you can look PAST those #'s, and are training HARD throughout the week .. it really shouldn't matter too much ... you're body will rip right through thoese cals eventually...

My cheat were VERY healthy, but after I got to where I wanted to be, I got a little more adventurous ... and the feeling of "should I eat that & feel bad" syndrome, faded, still there, but NOT SOOOO bad ...

For me these days ... if there is one ounce of guilt, I try NOT to eat it ... Took me a year & 6 months (on July 25th) to get to that step though, doesn't happen overnight

 

[Jacqueline747]

I have tried a 40-30-30. For about 3 weeks. I was sooo constipated that by Saturday I was in soo much pain I could barely handle it. I don't think my body can handle that many carbs. I also had a real hard time being conservative with my carbs.
BUT this diet I am on is really screwing with my period. I have had it 3 times this month already... getting pretty sick of that!!! (JUNE..not july)
I might try cycling my carbs. MWF No Carb; T,Sat: High Carb; Th, Sun: Low Carb.
I really do think that a lower carb diet is best for me. My energy levels are really up and down on it but I really feel in control!! And usually 2 days after my cheat day I feel absolutely amazing and sexy and skinny!! I loff feeling that way!!

 

[Jacqueline747]

Sunday

Okay I am going to do a little cleanse today and see how I feel tomorrow.

#1 Hot Water with a couple slices of ginger, 1 med. banana and 10 cherries.
#2 Nectarine and cherries
#3 0.5oz almonds
#4 4.9oz avocado
#5 Protein shake: unsweetened soy milk, cranberries, banana, mixed berries and 2 scoops whey isolate.

Cals: 1487 Protein: 89g (25%) Carbs: 219g (50%) Fat: 39g (25%)

Is there any reason I couldn't stick to something like this and see fat loss? or would I lose to much muscle cause of the lower protein?

 

[Jacqueline747]

I feel really off today. Emotional wreckage happening. Maybe I should have got back on track with my CKD today. I don't know.. I am soo confused.
If I eat healthy and keep my calories below maintenance shouldn't I see results?
My stomach is soo bloated today.. I AM a FAT COW!!

 

[florencia]

First of all, Great job on posting those pics... GREAT JOB!!! You look awesome in red btw

Since we are often our own worst critics, you just have empowered yourself more than you realize ... YOU HIT REPLY ...

For best results or side by sides, try to keep the same poses, outfits, lightening etc, even with measurements (by the way ARE JUST #'s!!!) so you can see/track your progress when you don't SEE it, but we might, the scale may not, but the clothesmay start fitting differently etc ... but hell I post up a ton of pics either way .. post whatever you want

I think a clean diet is going to work wonders for your body type & skin tightening, along with lifting some heavy weight to build some muscle & fill you out a bit more .. IMO I think you have GREAT shape to your legs and obviously an awesome back ...

I will say, I am NOT a fan of CDK for #1 goal Fat loss, I've seen it backfire too many times, but if it works for you, then by all means, I hope you can be the example of what happens when done properly ...

Hi! forgive my ignorance what is CKD?