Mermaid 2006

[FlyBrownChick]

Happy Friday, Mermiad!

Any weekend plans other than shopping?

 

[badgergrl]

MMMM I love my coffee

It was hard dropping the yummy coffee house drinks for me too. Just finding out the nutritional info is a bit motivating, though. I had no idea what was in one of those things for a long time.....it's like a candy bar in a cup!!

Now I just stick to regular coffee in the morning w/ splenda and fat free creamer.....although that will have to go at some point, I'm sure

 

[ck2006]

Hope you had a fun day shopping and you day!

 

[que_66]

whatchaupto?

 

[sbt2082]

MOrning sunshine

 

[scorpiogirl]

Hey, Mermie! How's it going? Mad at me about my "power talk"? You never responded

Hope the body's feeling better!

 

[*Bunny*]

SG .... did you spear the Merm???

 

[mermaid]

Morning ladies

Yesterday, I had a completely self indulgent day and even though my credit card took a hit, it was fabulous. Had the hair done (no more grey), eyebrow wax, eyelash tint (pointless for someone like me so not doing that again), pedicure. Went to the movies and then had a steak dinner. No shopping though - still can't stand the thought of buying clothes yet. Didn't train but ate clean apart from the fries.

Day 32 Friday 19 May 2006
Meal 1 - 1 large oatmeal banana pancake, 1 tbsp almond butter, drizzle maple syrup
Meal 2 - 1 apple, 1oz almonds
Meal 3 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato
Meal 4 - 2 slices rye bread, ½ cup tuna, ½ tbsp mayonnaise
Meal 5 - 6oz beef filet, about 1 cup shoestring fries

No cardio – except for dancing round the room to fave tunes for 20 mins

No weights

Calories - No totals

 

[ck2006]

Morning ladies

Yesterday, I had a completely self indulgent day and even though my credit card took a hit, it was fabulous. Had the hair done (no more grey), eyebrow wax, eyelash tint (pointless for someone like me so not doing that again), pedicure. Went to the movies and then had a steak dinner. No shopping though - still can't stand the thought of buying clothes yet. Didn't train but ate clean apart from the fries.

Day 32 Friday 19 May 2006
Meal 1 - 1 large oatmeal banana pancake, 1 tbsp almond butter, drizzle maple syrup
Meal 2 - 1 apple, 1oz almonds
Meal 3 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato
Meal 4 - 2 slices rye bread, ½ cup tuna, ½ tbsp mayonnaise
Meal 5 - 6oz beef filet, about 1 cup shoestring fries

No cardio – except for dancing round the room to fave tunes for 20 mins

No weights

Calories - No totals

I love it that is awesome! Sounds Like a great day! What movie did ya see?

 

[*Bunny*]

Day of self-indulgence.. soon .. SOON for me.. I hope

Happy Friday & best wishes for a wonderful weekend ...

 

[mermaid]

Hey, Mermie! How's it going? Mad at me about my "power talk"? You never responded

Hell no! Just didn't have time on Thursday at work and then yesterday I was a princess! It was very well received I will be catching up on everyone's log and PMs tomorrow.

Your words have actually set off a whole new thinking pattern and I'm reviewing my diet/training over the past month to try and work out what's going wrong. Or not as the case may be.

Bunny - SG was straight to the point and I love her for it

CK - I went to see The Da Vinci Code. I had read the book so knew what to expect, P hadn't so we had some quite interesting conversations over dinner. I think whether you like it or not depends upon your viewpoint and that's not something I'm willing to go into in this log!

Fly, Tre, SBT, Que, Badger - thanks for stopping by . I'm behavin' - unfortunately If I can't have a real coffee with the works, then I just can't have coffee. Some things have no substitution.

Day 33 Saturday 20 May 2006
Meal 1 - 1 cup whites, 1 yolk, 1 apple
Meal 2 - 5oz chicken breast, 4oz sweet potato
Meal 3 - 2 slices rye bread, 1 tbsp almond butter, 1 tbsp fig spread
Meal 4 - 3 scoop whey, 1 banana
Meal 5 - 4oz baked salmon, 1 cup spinach

AM Cardio – 1 hour circuit, 15 mins each; bike, step mill, treadmill, elliptical
PW Cardio – 20 mins treadmill 5.5kph @ 5.5% incline

Lying hack squats 5x7 (40, 50, 60, 65, 70)
Seated leg press 5x8, (60, 70, 80, 85, 90)
Seated calf raises 4x20x20
V ups 3x12
Lying pikes w/ hip raise 3x10

Calories - 1439
Protein - 148g 42%
Carbs - 126g 32%
Fat - 42g 26%
Fibre - 24g

Did some serious work in the gym today. Body is feeling stronger. Very very hungry. I'm seeing very subtle improvements - P says there is less to grab so I guess that's a good thing!!

 

[nelmsjer]

NICE activity and food today! Very proud of you.

Have a GREAT weekend!

 

[sbt2082]

Diet looks good girl!!! Glad to hear about the improvements in the gym and the compliments!!! Have a great weekend! (here ya go LOL)

 

[ck2006]

Awesome job at the gym
GO MERMAID GO

 

[scorpiogirl]

Nice workout, Mermaid! WTG!!!!!!!

 

[que_66]

Just in case..........

 

[mermaid]

Just in case..........

Always welcome , always needed

So, I have been looking over my log. It's been nearly 5 weeks since I turned up the heat on my attitude to this and I'm disappointed by the result so far. Subtle changes. Shape is improving, clothes slighter looser but I thought it would be faster than this.

I weighed myself again today - still 156.

Diet has improved greatly since I've been dry - it is very apparent that alcohol leads to big cheat days that sabotage progress. Food choices have become a lot more simple as there are just 10 or so foods that I'm willing to eat and eating is more like a clockwork regimen now. Only cravings are for sugar/chocolate. And I'm sticking to a regular macro split and calorie range which I don't want to change yet as I'm getting more hungry and lowering calories might make me want to binge.

I find it easy to keep muscle as long as I eat protein and train at least 3 times per week. So I think I have to up the cardio to increase the fat burn - that's what I'm going to try for the next couple weeks and see what happens. Stick with the AM cardio (increase to 30 mins) and then add another 20/30 mins after training in the evenings.

Not easy, is it.

 

[sbt2082]

Hey there girlie!!! Just droppin in to say hi

 

[que_66]

Always welcome , always needed

So, I have been looking over my log. It's been nearly 5 weeks since I turned up the heat on my attitude to this and I'm disappointed by the result so far. Subtle changes. Shape is improving, clothes slighter looser but I thought it would be faster than this.

Me Too (for me that is)​

I weighed myself again today - still 156.

I'm stuck at 155 ​

Diet has improved greatly since I've been dry - it is very apparent that alcohol leads to big cheat days that sabotage progress. Food choices have become a lot more simple as there are just 10 or so foods that I'm willing to eat and eating is more like a clockwork regimen now. Only cravings are for sugar/chocolate. And I'm sticking to a regular macro split and calorie range which I don't want to change yet as I'm getting more hungry and lowering calories might make me want to binge.

I have very similar worries. ​

I find it easy to keep muscle as long as I eat protein and train at least 3 times per week. So I think I have to up the cardio to increase the fat burn - that's what I'm going to try for the next couple weeks and see what happens. Stick with the AM cardio (increase to 30 mins) and then add another 20/30 mins after training in the evenings.

I've been trying to up my cardio also. then I wonder if I'm burning fat or building muscle. Then I get confused and come back to EF and research, then I get more confused....... ​

Not easy, is it.

Hell no! Getting fat was the easy part.​

Sometimes its nice to know I'm not the only one thinking some of these things.

 

[*Bunny*]

Not easy, is it.

No, but it doesn't have to be so 'hard' either.. ya know?

It should be fun & enjoyable as well ... ...

 

[ck2006]

Going to try two cardio too, we will do it together!

 

[nelmsjer]

Good analysis, conclusion, and decision.

And *B* is right: make sure to ENJOY it.

 

[mermaid]

[/B]
Sometimes its nice to know I'm not the only one thinking some of these things.

I've told you that you're not alone. Not ever. Not while we have the

 

[mermaid]

Hey SBT, will get the message tomorrow

*B*, trying to enjoy it, really I am. Just hard sometimes.

Nelms - Thankyou kindly, sir

CK - OK, definitely with you on this girl, I'll push you if you push me, deal?

Que - please help me release the Fat Liberation Fairy We need her.


Day 34 Sunday 21 May 2006
Meal 1 - 2 oatmeal banana protein pancakes, 1 tbsp almond butter, ½ cup blueberries
Meal 2 - 2 slices rye bread, 2 poached eggs
Meal 3 - 2oz turkey, 3oz sweet potato
Meal 4 - 3 scoop whey
Meal 5 - 4oz turkey, ½ avocado

AM Cardio – 25 mins treadmill 15% incline @ 5.5kph
20 mins bike – hill profile level 6 90rpm
PW Cardio – 30 mins treadmill varying speed/incline to music

Stiff legged dead lifts 5x7 (30, 40, 50, 55, 60 PR – woo hoo )
DB Incline Press 5x7 (7 ½ , 10, 12 ½, 12 ½, 15)
One arm rows 5x7 (10, 10, 12 ½, 12 ½, 15)
Bench 4x7 (30, 32 ½, 35, 40 for 5)

Calories - 1535 cals
Protein - 172g 46%
Carbs - 118g 28%
Fat - 46g 26%
Fibre - 19g

Had to eat two pancakes after cardio this morning as I was so hungry. Another PR on the deadlift, go me, though overall increases are limited now. Really need those ankle weights. Weekend over already, but it was fun while it lasted

 

[nelmsjer]

SWEET stiff-leg deadlift!!!! CONGRATS!!!

Nice food intake and cardio, too. Chalk up a good day for Mermaid!

 

[iceprincess]

Congrats on the deadlift PR!! That is AWESOME!!

Time to go buy some ankle weights huh?

You are doing amazing Mermaid - keep it up!

 

[Lady Viking]

[/B]
Sometimes its nice to know I'm not the only one thinking some of these things.

agreed

 

[sbt2082]

Hey SBT, will get the message tomorrow

*B*, trying to enjoy it, really I am. Just hard sometimes.

Nelms - Thankyou kindly, sir

CK - OK, definitely with you on this girl, I'll push you if you push me, deal?

Que - please help me release the Fat Liberation Fairy We need her.


Day 34 Sunday 21 May 2006
Meal 1 - 2 oatmeal banana protein pancakes, 1 tbsp almond butter, ½ cup blueberries
Meal 2 - 2 slices rye bread, 2 poached eggs
Meal 3 - 2oz turkey, 3oz sweet potato
Meal 4 - 3 scoop whey
Meal 5 - 4oz turkey, ½ avocado

AM Cardio – 25 mins treadmill 15% incline @ 5.5kph
20 mins bike – hill profile level 6 90rpm
PW Cardio – 30 mins treadmill varying speed/incline to music

Stiff legged dead lifts 5x7 (30, 40, 50, 55, 60 PR – woo hoo )
DB Incline Press 5x7 (7 ½ , 10, 12 ½, 12 ½, 15)
One arm rows 5x7 (10, 10, 12 ½, 12 ½, 15)
Bench 4x7 (30, 32 ½, 35, 40 for 5)

Calories - 1535 cals
Protein - 172g 46%
Carbs - 118g 28%
Fat - 46g 26%
Fibre - 19g

Had to eat two pancakes after cardio this morning as I was so hungry. Another PR on the deadlift, go me, though overall increases are limited now. Really need those ankle weights. Weekend over already, but it was fun while it lasted

And those pancakes sure sounds delicious which recipe is it that you follow for them??? One of my fav breakfasts for sure


***edit*** GOOOD MORNING sunshine

 

[mermaid]

And those pancakes sure sounds delicious which recipe is it that you follow for them??? One of my fav breakfasts for sure


***edit*** GOOOD MORNING sunshine

GOOD MORNING TO YOU TOO, er, well, you know, tomorrow, LOL

Pancake recipe - taken from Miss24ks original:

1/4 cup raw oats
1/2 cup egg whites
1/2 serving Pure Protein (whey powder)
1 extra small banana (they're called "ladyfingers" in Australia)

273 cals P:32g C:34g F:2g Fiber:4g

Blend and cook like a regular pancake

 

[sbt2082]

GOOD MORNING TO YOU TOO, er, well, you know, tomorrow, LOL

Pancake recipe - taken from Miss24ks original:

1/4 cup raw oats
1/2 cup egg whites
1/2 serving Pure Protein (whey powder)
1 extra small banana (they're called "ladyfingers" in Australia)

273 cals P:32g C:34g F:2g Fiber:4g

Blend and cook like a regular pancake

Thanks dear Those are very similiar to mine... I guess they just looked better reading it then when sittin there makein them

 

[que_66]

Mermy I told ya that the Fat Liberation Fairy has been detained by the authorities for terrorist type activities. Apparently freeing us from fat is illegal or sumthin. It's a conspiracy I tell ya! Hurry hide all blue dresses!

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Excellent analysis. The process is not easy, but what is even harder is knowing our bodies enough to know what it takes to do. You know that...just gott put that plan in action. And on that note...



I've been wanting to do that to you for SO long.

Have a great week, Mermaid!

 

[mermaid]

Que -

Fly - Right back at ya girl

Day 35 Monday 22 May 2006
Meal 1 - 1 cup whites, 1 yolk; 1 banana
Meal 2 - 1 apple, 1oz almonds
Meal 3 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato, ¼ avocado
Meal 4 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato, ¼ avocado
Meal 5 - 4oz turkey, 1 cup spinach

No cardio

No training

Calories - 1535
Protein - 151g 41%
Carbs - 135g 34%
Fat - 46g 26%
Fibre - 29g

Gotta love turkey. Funny, but today I was too bored to eat so I wanted it as easy and as thoughtless as possible. I ache like hell from the weekend workouts and feel pretty bloated because I'm lacking some agua. One day nearer to the weekend

Happy Monday everyone!

 

[sbt2082]

Que -

Fly - Right back at ya girl

Day 35 Monday 22 May 2006
Meal 1 - 1 cup whites, 1 yolk; 1 banana
Meal 2 - 1 apple, 1oz almonds
Meal 3 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato, ¼ avocado
Meal 4 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato, ¼ avocado
Meal 5 - 4oz turkey, 1 cup spinach

No cardio

No training

Calories - 1535
Protein - 151g 41%
Carbs - 135g 34%
Fat - 46g 26%
Fibre - 29g

Gotta love turkey. Funny, but today I was too bored to eat so I wanted it as easy and as thoughtless as possible. I ache like hell from the weekend workouts and feel pretty bloated because I'm lacking some agua. One day nearer to the weekend

Happy Monday everyone!

Oooh Yummy... diet is looking good Mermaid Congrats on the soreness... at least its a good kinda sore, right. Hope you had a great day (as I think its almost night time there ) Let the weekend countdown begin

 

[que_66]

c'mon get goin.....mooky mooky!

 

[Gymgurl]

Wakey wakey Merm!!

 

[*Bunny*]

Saw those comparison pics... I am h3lla proud of you woman

 

[Roonytunes]

Lookin' good, Merm! Congrats on the PR and it seems like you have got the diet in order. I remember people would ask me why I ate the same meals every day when I first started logging but as you've discovered, when you have only a handful of choices, it just makes it so much easier to not get distracted and stay on track.

ps - SO EXCITED that you've booked your tickets for July!!

 

[ck2006]

I just saw your before and now pics, motivation, motivation, motivation is what you just gave me to keep on going. I LOVE IT, your doing awesome!

 

[sbt2082]

Wow... I was just stopping by to say (well basically the same as CK) I went over to that thread like you told me too and you look great girl! Keep up the great work thats for sure

 

[mermaid]

Bunny, CK, Roony, SBT - *must spread karma etc...*

You have no idea how much your compliments have made my day! Being so down on myself for not making progress it was only when I looked back to last September that I realised that, OK, it's coming off albeit very very slowly.

Thank you

But it's all about the journey, right?

[see, learning to accept compliments graciously - trying anyway]

 

[iceprincess]

You are doing great girl - keep up the great work and you are absolutely right...it is all about the journey...enjoy it and learn from it!!

Keep your head up girl and keep pressing forward, you have made so much progress from when you started. I don't think you realize to what extent, but you have, both mentally and physically.

 

[alltheway123]

I just saw your pictures and WOW, you've made progress!!!
Im still new at fitness and BB but threads like this one, make me wanna try more, give me motivation.

Keep it going girl, your doing GREAT

 

[mermaid]

IP, you sweet girl, thank you so much

Alltheway!!! WOW, I can't imagine myself motivating anyone and to think that I have is such an awesome feeling! You have made my week

Thank you so much ladies. ALL of you

Day 36 Tuesday 23 May 2006
Meal 1 - 5oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato
Meal 2 - 1 apple, 1oz almonds
Meal 3 - 5oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato
Meal 4 - 1 apple, 1oz almonds
Meal 5 - 1 cup whites, 1 yolk; 1 cup spinach

PM Cardio – 30mins elliptical w/ arms random profile level 5 80rpm
Then 30 mins treadmill 5.5kph @ 5.5% incline

No weights

Calories - 1450 cals
Protein - 139g 39%
Carbs - 131g 34%
Fat - 46g 27%
Fibre - 28g

Well, screwed up this morning. Slept like crap and missed the alarm for AM cardio. Amazingly I had energy all day. Worked a bit late and just needed to let off some steam in the gym so did an hour of cardio, practically on an empty stomach. It felt very good. Check out the diet though - 8 months ago I would have laughed like hell if you told me I would eat like that. Now it just seems, well, normal.

 

[nelmsjer]

Great cardio and diet! You are doing SWEET!

For the record, 16 days have passed since you have posted pics. Just thought you would be interested in that random fact.

 

[Gymgurl]

Post away Merm

 

[que_66]

IP, you sweet girl, thank you so much

Alltheway!!! WOW, I can't imagine myself motivating anyone and to think that I have is such an awesome feeling! You have made my week

Stop that!
Listen you little sexy mer-beast, You are tracking your progress for the whole world to see, you put yourself out there and that takes courage. You DO help motivate & inspire people so I don't wanna hear anymore of that down talking

 

[treilin]

IP, you sweet girl, thank you so much

Alltheway!!! WOW, I can't imagine myself motivating anyone and to think that I have is such an awesome feeling! You have made my week

Everyone here is a motivator!!! We all rely on each other through hard days, those days when we just don't think we can take another step (doing that lately myself), days when our feelings get hurt and there are many friend's on here to help type away the tears. When we are full of joy when we compete, or buy a house, have a baby.... We all motivate each other to live life to the fullest and not give up when life makes you fall down. We are all here to help pick each other back up! You are one of us

 

[que_66]

 

[mermaid]

Thanks Tre, Nelms, GG, Que

Day 37 Wednesday 24 May 2006
Meal 1 - 1 cup whites, 1 yolk
Meal 2 - 1 apple, 1oz almonds
Meal 3 - 5oz chicken, 1 medium baked white potato, 1 cup mixed greens
Meal 4 - Missed meal
Meal 5 - 2 oatmeal blueberry pancakes, 1 tbsp almond butter

AM Cardio – 30 mins treadmill 3.8kph @ 15% incline


No weights

Calories - 1446
Protein - 148g 42%
Carbs - 120g 32%
Fat - 43g 26%
Fibre - 20g

A blah day really. Days are getting shorter and colder and that wintry feeling is coming over everything. Getting up for cardio is hard when it's so dark.

Couldn't get off the board long enough to do any work this morning then spent all afternoon in a meeting so missed a meal.

I don't recommend blending blueberries in with the pancake mix, it cooks into purple goo. But I ate it anyway because I was so hungry.

morning everyone. Have a coffee for me!

 

[badgergrl]

This one's for you Merme!

Where do u live that it is winter??

 

[mm107]

Hey Merm!! just got done re-reading all the good stuff, just incase i missed something! Great work over here! and the pics, look great! Thanks for being there for me too!

And i seen a post where u didnt think u inspired people!!!! B.S. you inspire tons of people who read this and think if she can do it so can i!

Good work at trying your best!!

Again you look great! Keep up the hard work!

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Doing great, Mermaid!

Winter tends to have that effect on people. Colder...darker...shorter days. You've just go to keep plugging. Winter won't last long and you're going to be ready to peel off those clothes come summer!

Sending you warm vibes from TX
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Have a good Thursday!

 

[Aries13]

Thanks Tre, Nelms, GG, Que

Day 37 Wednesday 24 May 2006
Meal 1 - 1 cup whites, 1 yolk
Meal 2 - 1 apple, 1oz almonds
Meal 3 - 5oz chicken, 1 medium baked white potato, 1 cup mixed greens
Meal 4 - Missed meal
Meal 5 - 2 oatmeal blueberry pancakes, 1 tbsp almond butter

AM Cardio – 30 mins treadmill 3.8kph @ 15% incline


No weights

Calories - 1446
Protein - 148g 42%
Carbs - 120g 32%
Fat - 43g 26%
Fibre - 20g

A blah day really. Days are getting shorter and colder and that wintry feeling is coming over everything. Getting up for cardio is hard when it's so dark.

Couldn't get off the board long enough to do any work this morning then spent all afternoon in a meeting so missed a meal.

I don't recommend blending blueberries in with the pancake mix, it cooks into purple goo. But I ate it anyway because I was so hungry.

morning everyone. Have a coffee for me!

I put them in before and it came out fine...hmmmm>>?? I add ff cottage cheese though

 

[sbt2082]

Good Morning sunshine

 

[mermaid]

This one's for you Merme!

Where do u live that it is winter??

Thanks, Badger! I live in Australia - still not used to the seasons being topsy turvy

 

[mermaid]

Day 38 Thursday 25 May 2006
Meal 1 - 1 cup whites, 1 yolk; 2 slices rye bread, 1 tbsp almond butter
Meal 2 - 1 apple
Meal 3 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato
Meal 4 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato, ½ avocado
Meal 5 - 3 scoop whey

AM Cardio – 25 mins treadmill 4kph @ 15% incline

Lying hack squats 5x7 (40, 50, 60, 65, 70, dropset 40 for 15)
Seated leg press 5x8, (60, 70, 80, 85, 90, dropset 40 for 15)
Standing calf raises 3x15x20
V ups 3x12
Lying pikes w/ hip raise 3x10

Calories - 1431
Protein - 145g 42%
Carbs - 125g 33%
Fat - 42g 25%
Fibre - 24g

Not so blah today, just counting down to the weekend. Great work out day but then I love doing legs. Got to be careful not to leave the arms behind Got a compliment about losing some weight, took a deep breath, smiled and said thank you, yes I've been working at it. Very very cool I'm getting better at this

 

[Jamie Lynn]

Keep up the good work Mermi, you are doing awesome.

 

[Gymgurl]

Looking good Merm!!

 

[Lady Viking]

I just read through your log (well, it took three days). Congrats on your progress and keep up the good work!

 

[treilin]

Not so blah today, just counting down to the weekend. Great work out day but then I love doing legs. Got to be careful not to leave the arms behind Got a compliment about losing some weight, took a deep breath, smiled and said thank you, yes I've been working at it. Very very cool I'm getting better at this

GREAT JOB!!!!!!

 

[thuggie]

Hi there
I'm new and have just started journaling, just wanted to say Hi, and that your photos are fab! great improvement.
xxx

 

[sbt2082]

Mornin sunshine

 

[que_66]

Not so blah today, just counting down to the weekend. Great work out day but then I love doing legs. Got to be careful not to leave the arms behind Got a compliment about losing some weight, took a deep breath, smiled and said thank you, yes I've been working at it. Very very cool I'm getting better at this

You sexy Mer-Beast!!






now back to work mooky mooky

 

[scorpiogirl]

Hey there, lovely! Looks like things are pickin' up for ya', huh? Great job!!!!

 

[nelmsjer]

 

[mermaid]

Thank you to everyone for posting such positive things. It really means so much (and well done LV for getting through it, LOL)

Well, get the whips out for me, now please......

Day 39 Friday 26 May 2006
Meal 1 - 1 cup whites, 1 yolk, 2 slices rye bread, 1 tbsp almond butter
Meal 2 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato
Meal 3 - 1 apple, 1oz almonds
Meal 4 - 1 KFC Twister
Meal 5 - 2 poached eggs, 2 slices rye bread, ½ cup vegetarian beans

AM Cardio – 30 mins HIIT treadmill 15% incline 4kph/7kph

Smith machine shoulder press 5x7 (5, 10, 15, 20, 20, drop set 10x10)
DB Incline curl 3x10 (5,6,6)
Skull crushers w/ close grip press 5x7 (10, 12 ½, 15, 17 ½, 17 ½, )
DB Lateral raises 3x10 (5,5,6)
Preacher curls 3x10, didn’t recall weight
Push down 5x7 (20, 25, 30, 30, 30, drop set 10x20)

Calories - No totals – just not the best day


So, I'm at work, TGIF and all that. Very pleased with myself as the new pants I bought two weeks ago were much looser on me this morning. Ate meal 2 and almost gagged as the muvvafukkin turkey is really really getting old. So, I thought, OK, a little cheat won't hurt as I'm doing so well and I get a KFC Twister wrap. Did you know that one of those things are 600 cals, 50% fat, only 22g protein, 55g carbs Plus wheat based, dairy sauce etc.

So I punished myself by doing an arm workout (they were like noodles at the end) and then at home, the fridge was almost bare except for, you guessed it, muvvafukkin turkey breast. So I carbed up, lots of fibre, putting today down as a bad day.

And Nelms is reading this, shaking his head saying "I told you so". (Nelms, you should have seen my face when I read your email and that was after the damn KFC, classic timing, LOL)

Tomorrow is another day. Happy Friday for you guys!!!!!!

 

[treilin]

So, I'm at work, TGIF and all that. Very pleased with myself as the new pants I bought two weeks ago were much looser on me this morning. Ate meal 2 and almost gagged as the muvvafukkin turkey is really really getting old. So, I thought, OK, a little cheat won't hurt as I'm doing so well and I get a KFC Twister wrap. Did you know that one of those things are 600 cals, 50% fat, only 22g protein, 55g carbs Plus wheat based, dairy sauce etc.

So I punished myself by doing an arm workout (they were like noodles at the end) and then at home, the fridge was almost bare except for, you guessed it, muvvafukkin turkey breast. So I carbed up, lots of fibre, putting today down as a bad day.

And Nelms is reading this, shaking his head saying "I told you so". (Nelms, you should have seen my face when I read your email and that was after the damn KFC, classic timing, LOL)

Tomorrow is another day. Happy Friday for you guys!!!!!!

How R u cooking the turkey???? Try getting lean turkey cutlets, you can get lean ground turkey and some italian spices and make meat balls throw those on some whole wheat pasta, you can make turkey burgers all different flavors by adding Mrs. Dash put that on top of a whole wheat bun, add taco seasoning (watch salt) and put it in whole wheat wraps with some veggies and salsa.
Hope that helps!

 

[sbt2082]

Thank you to everyone for posting such positive things. It really means so much (and well done LV for getting through it, LOL)

Well, get the whips out for me, now please......

So, I'm at work, TGIF and all that. Very pleased with myself as the new pants I bought two weeks ago were much looser on me this morning. Ate meal 2 and almost gagged as the muvvafukkin turkey is really really getting old. So, I thought, OK, a little cheat won't hurt as I'm doing so well and I get a KFC Twister wrap. Did you know that one of those things are 600 cals, 50% fat, only 22g protein, 55g carbs Plus wheat based, dairy sauce etc.

So I punished myself by doing an arm workout (they were like noodles at the end) and then at home, the fridge was almost bare except for, you guessed it, muvvafukkin turkey breast. So I carbed up, lots of fibre, putting today down as a bad day.

Tomorrow is another day. Happy Friday for you guys!!!!!!

Hey now! Stay positive there hun! I do believe it was just you who was getting onto me about not seeing any "cheats" in my diet plan... so I hardly doubt that one twister is gonna kill ya... and besides that your diet has been looking really good anyways. So keep your head up there mate Enjoy your weekend!!!

 

[nelmsjer]

What to say, what to say...

Looking back over your log, you've had ONE cheat meal over the last several days. One. Personally, I'm going to call that smart. You are eating healthy greater than 95% of the time. Think about it... 5 meals * 7 days = 35 meals per week. 90% compliance is 3 "indulgences" per week. You've had one.

You're doing just fine. In fact, I would consider it a quick metabolic booster. Guaranteed no harm.

Part 2: You had a great workout, both in the morning and the evening (although why in the heck you are doing that much arms after our discussion is beyond me ) Between the two, you burned off the cheat meal (guaranteed), and the rest of your meals went to keeping you functioning for the day.

In the end: not something to do everyday, but you did NOT make a huge, horrible mistake by doing it once. No negative allowed. Serious.

Move along, move along...nothing to see here.



P.S. Spend 10 extra minutes and come up with different protein sources. Eye of round, chicken breast, turkey breast, and MOST center cut pork loin all have the same amount of protein and fat content. If you don't believe me, throw it in FitDay. Use spices, like Treilin said, to give yourself some variety.

Take advantage of and appreciate your ability to cook and remember the few people here in Iraq that don't have that option. I'm NOT trying to say "poor me", and I'm NOT trying to make you feel guilty....I just want to throw that out there for perspective's sake. I know you can handle that concept.

Now mooky, mooky, wakey, wakey.
Let's get to no more shakey, shakey.

and

 

[Roonytunes]

In the end: not something to do everyday, but you did NOT make a huge, horrible mistake by doing it once. No negative allowed. Serious.

Move along, move along...nothing to see here.

EXACTLY!!! One cheat meal in a few meals is not going to undo all the hard work you've done. Nor does it call for a serious whipping or guilt trip of any sort. It probably reset your metabolism if nothing else as a few others have said...and now if you continue to eat well for 95% of the time, everything will continue to be just fine.

It does get tiring eating the same meals every day. Try to have a few options handy that you can substitute in for the week as your mood calls for. There are a lot of equivalent options to turkey. For me, poultry and meat require some pre-planning as they need to be defrosted, but when in a pinch, I make do with tofu, whey and egg whites. I know you are creative and have some in you so you should be able to come up with ways to cook this stuff up to make it .

We you, Mermie!!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Hey, Mermaid! When I REALLY need a break from the "traditional proteins" I make myself a big 'ol romaine salad with chicken from a can or packet, 3-5 HB egg whites and some LDR. It's filling and different than just chewing on a piece of meat. Wakes the mouth up!!!!!

 

[mm107]

1 cheat meal, dont sweat it girl!! your doing great!

Happy Friday!

 

[thuggie]

Happy Friday and happy holidays
No worries with you, your doing brilliantly
xxx

 

[sbt2082]

GOoOoOOOood MoRniNg SuNShiNe!!!! Have your self a great day!!! Its the weekend for you woooooooooo hooooooooooo

 

[que_66]

Beating up on yourself again?




STOP THAT!




That's my job

 

[scorpiogirl]

Now isn't Que sweet!?!?!?

ps....she told me to give you shyt in July!!!!!.....and I'm GONNA'!!!!!!

No'in but luv for ya, babe!!!!

 

[mermaid]

How R u cooking the turkey????

Just plain. I buy large turkey breasts and roast them. Meatballs sound good - I'll have to try them.

I do believe it was just you who was getting onto me about not seeing any "cheats" in my diet plan...

I know, I know, I also told you that I have a problem listening to my own advice!! I'll keep trying.

Take advantage of and appreciate your ability to cook and remember the few people here in Iraq that don't have that option. I'm NOT trying to say "poor me", and I'm NOT trying to make you feel guilty....I just want to throw that out there for perspective's sake. I know you can handle that concept.

Yes I can. I think I'm afraid to eat more interesting things because it reawakens the taste buds and I'll feel like cheating.

I know you are creative and have some in you

LOL, not as much as you might think!! I'm pretty lazy in the kitchen really.

Hey, Mermaid! When I REALLY need a break from the "traditional proteins" I make myself a big 'ol romaine salad with chicken from a can or packet, 3-5 HB egg whites and some LDR. It's filling and different than just chewing on a piece of meat. Wakes the mouth up!!!!!

Great idea, thanks!!

Happy Friday!

Hey MM, thanks for dropping by

No worries with you, your doing brilliantly

You're not British by any chance? Don't here the word "brilliantly" much any more!

Beating up on yourself again?


STOP THAT!


That's my job

You know I love it!!

ps....she told me to give you shyt in July!!!!!.....and I'm GONNA'!!!!!!

Haaaaaa!!! They're conspiring against me!! Bring it on girls!

 

[mermaid]

Day 40 Saturday 27 May 2006
Meal 1 - 1 oatmeal banana protein pancake, 1 tbsp almond butter, ½ cup blueberries
Meal 2 - 4oz turkey, ½ avocado, 1 tbsp cranberry sauce
Meal 3 - 3 scoop whey, 1 apple
Meal 4 - 2oz tortilla chips
Meal 5 - 4oz chicken breast grilled, 1 cup spinach salad, 1 medium potato boiled

AM Cardio – 1 hour circuit, 15 mins each; bike, step mill, treadmill, elliptical
PM Cardio – 25 min treadmill 6kph @ 6% incline, 20 min bike 90rpm level 5

No weights

Calories - 1568
Protein - 153g 40%
Carbs - 132g 33%
Fat - 49g 27%
Fibre - 49g

Arms. DOMS. Ugh. Really overdid it. So hit the cardio hard and that felt good. Went to a BBQ tonight, met up with some old friends and the vodka calling was SO strong. I ate 2 handfuls of tortilla chips, then stuck to chicken and salad and still managed somehow to stay within my macros. Part of me was actually too afraid to drink anyway, I just don't want to feel ill the next day even though I love it at the time.

 

[Roonytunes]

Great job on resisting the call of the vodka. I totally know what you mean about being afraid to drink. I had a few martinis last weekend in Chicago and can barely remember most of the night. I came home with a broken cell phone, broken digital camera and lost credit card....was it worth it? That would be a big, fat NO!! (I have since replaced the cell phone, found someone to repair the camera and cancelled the credit card, but it was still an unneeded hassle).

 

[nelmsjer]

Mermaid, outstanding job, yesterday...on ALL accounts.

 

[iceprincess]

Dang girl, I leave for a little bit and then I come back and your kicking some major A$$...should I leave more often?

GREAT JOB girl on EVERYTHING!!

 

[mermaid]

I came home with a broken cell phone, broken digital camera and lost credit card....was it worth it? That would be a big, fat NO!!

Roony, OMG!! What did you get up to? LOL Sorry about that though, what a suck ass night. (Though in Detroit, I'm sure we can look after eachother )

Mermaid, outstanding job, yesterday...on ALL accounts

Cheers, mate

Dang girl, I leave for a little bit and then I come back and your kicking some major A$$...should I leave more often?

And the answer to that is, NO!!!!



I took the day off. No gym, slept a LOT, carbed up again, no serious cheat just more food. But I feel so much better, ready to hit cardio again in the morning. This week at work will be a killer so I'm glad for the R&R this weekend.

 

[sbt2082]

For you, my little aussie friend ....

 

[mermaid]

For you, my little aussie friend ....

SO CUTE!!!! Thank you

 

[mermaid]

Day 42 Monday 29 May 2006
Meal 1 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato
Meal 2 - 1 banana, 1oz almonds
Meal 3 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato
Meal 4 - 1 apple
Meal 5 - 4oz beef fillet, 1 cup broccoli, 1oz almonds

PW cardio – 20 mins elliptical level 4 80rpm

Stiff legged Deadlifts 5x7 (40, 50, 55, 57 ½, 60)
Incline DB press 5x7 (7 ½, 10, 12 ½, 15, 15 for 5 – PR – WOO HOO)
Pull down 5x7 (30, 35, 40, 42 ½, 45)
Hamstring curls 3x10 – machine – not sure of weight

Calories - 1518
Protein - 119g 32%
Carbs - 128g 32%
Fat - 63g 36%
Fibre - 27g

Missed AM cardio - took a sleeping pill last night as I slept so much during the day and then couldn't at night, duh. Made up for it tonight - great workout - PR on incline press, cool.

 

[Jamie Lynn]

Day 42 Monday 29 May 2006
Meal 1 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato
Meal 2 - 1 banana, 1oz almonds
Meal 3 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato
Meal 4 - 1 apple
Meal 5 - 4oz beef fillet, 1 cup broccoli, 1oz almonds

PW cardio – 20 mins elliptical level 4 80rpm

Stiff legged Deadlifts 5x7 (40, 50, 55, 57 ½, 60)
Incline DB press 5x7 (7 ½, 10, 12 ½, 15, 15 for 5 – PR – WOO HOO)
Pull down 5x7 (30, 35, 40, 42 ½, 45)
Hamstring curls 3x10 – machine – not sure of weight

Calories - 1518
Protein - 119g 32%
Carbs - 128g 32%
Fat - 63g 36%
Fibre - 27g

Missed AM cardio - took a sleeping pill last night as I slept so much during the day and then couldn't at night, duh. Made up for it tonight - great workout - PR on incline press, cool.

You sure this fat is right?? The only thing with fat in your diet I saw was the two oz of almonds. Just curious.

Keep up the awesome work!!

 

[iceprincess]

Great job on the PR Mermaid!!! You are out of CONTROL woman!!!

 

[nelmsjer]

Oh, yeah! Time to hand out some PR karma!!!

 

[mermaid]

You sure this fat is right?? The only thing with fat in your diet I saw was the two oz of almonds. Just curious.

Keep up the awesome work!!

Yup, made a mistake on the choice of beef I used in fitday. It said 23g of fat!! Should only be 11g and a bit more protein. Thanks for pointing it out - I'll adjust it in the morning

 

[Gymgurl]

Have a great day!

 

[que_66]

 

[treilin]

Day 42 Monday 29 May 2006
Meal 1 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato
Meal 2 - 1 banana, 1oz almonds
Meal 3 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato
Meal 4 - 1 apple
Meal 5 - 4oz beef fillet, 1 cup broccoli, 1oz almonds

PW cardio – 20 mins elliptical level 4 80rpm

Stiff legged Deadlifts 5x7 (40, 50, 55, 57 ½, 60)
Incline DB press 5x7 (7 ½, 10, 12 ½, 15, 15 for 5 – PR – WOO HOO)
Pull down 5x7 (30, 35, 40, 42 ½, 45)
Hamstring curls 3x10 – machine – not sure of weight

Calories - 1518
Protein - 119g 32%
Carbs - 128g 32%
Fat - 63g 36%
Fibre - 27g

Missed AM cardio - took a sleeping pill last night as I slept so much during the day and then couldn't at night, duh. Made up for it tonight - great workout - PR on incline press, cool.

Good job on the diet and work-out! Looking good!

 

[sbt2082]

Hi ya there darlin These are for you........

 

[mermaid]

Day 43 Tuesday 30 May 2006
Meal 1 - 1 cup whites, 1 yolk, 1 banana
Meal 2 - 1 apple, 1oz almonds
Meal 3 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato
Meal 4 - 4oz sweet potato (had some cold beef from last night and just couldn't eat it)
Meal 5 - 5oz chicken, 2 slices rye bread, 1 tbsp cranberry sauce

No cardio

BB Squats 5x7 (30, 40, 50, 55, 60 for 3)
Seated leg press 3x10 (60, 70, 80)
Seated calf raises 3x16x20kg

Calories - 1343cals
Protein - 126g 39%
Carbs - 138g 38%
Fat - 36g 23%
Fibre - 24g

An all round crap day. Overslept (again), work sucked big time, I hate my boss and well, it was just one of those "ugly" days. I'm a moose. Pissed off that I'm eating all this clean plain food, working out and the weight is just not falling off. Weighed myself - I'm still frickin 156. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr. I'm obviously not 19 anymore. I know I sound whiny and not positive at all but it's just one of those days. But you know what? Today I'm gonna be whiny.

Bollocks. Faaaaarrrrrk. I want vodka, I want chocolate *stomps off sulking to bedroom like a teenager*

 

[que_66]

An all round crap day. Overslept (again), work sucked big time, I hate my boss and well, it was just one of those "ugly" days. I'm a moose. Pissed off that I'm eating all this clean plain food, working out and the weight is just not falling off. Weighed myself - I'm still frickin 156. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr. I'm obviously not 19 anymore. I know I sound whiny and not positive at all but it's just one of those days. But you know what? Today I'm gonna be whiny.

Bollocks. Faaaaarrrrrk. I want vodka, I want chocolate *stomps off sulking to bedroom like a teenager*

drinky winky won't make your waist shrinky dinky


teenager? OK - make your bed and clean your room

 

[treilin]

Day 43 Tuesday 30 May 2006
Meal 1 - 1 cup whites, 1 yolk, 1 banana
Meal 2 - 1 apple, 1oz almonds
Meal 3 - 4oz turkey, 4oz sweet potato
Meal 4 - 4oz sweet potato (had some cold beef from last night and just couldn't eat it)
Meal 5 - 5oz chicken, 2 slices rye bread, 1 tbsp cranberry sauce

No cardio

BB Squats 5x7 (30, 40, 50, 55, 60 for 3)
Seated leg press 3x10 (60, 70, 80)
Seated calf raises 3x16x20kg

Calories - 1343cals
Protein - 126g 39%
Carbs - 138g 38%
Fat - 36g 23%
Fibre - 24g

An all round crap day. Overslept (again), work sucked big time, I hate my boss and well, it was just one of those "ugly" days. I'm a moose. Pissed off that I'm eating all this clean plain food, working out and the weight is just not falling off. Weighed myself - I'm still frickin 156. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr. I'm obviously not 19 anymore. I know I sound whiny and not positive at all but it's just one of those days. But you know what? Today I'm gonna be whiny.

Bollocks. Faaaaarrrrrk. I want vodka, I want chocolate *stomps off sulking to bedroom like a teenager*

Girl I know what you mean.... Just another day to get through....
When was the last time your body fat was checked? When is that time of month going to hit you? How much sodium have you been taking in? How much water have you been drinking?

 

[mermaid]

Que, you're absolutely right!! No V or C for me.

Treilin - if I'm honest, I haven't been drinking enough water lately at all. And with the time of the month, I haven't been right since my procedure late last year, Aunt Flo is all over the show, irregular. All these things count, I guess.

Thanks Ladies.


I can't sleep at all. I'm still so agitated over the day I had (a bad work situation set me off and that always snowballs into the rest of my life). I wish I wasn't so sensitive over these things, you know, don't sweat the small stuff.

 

[ck2006]

Que, you're absolutely right!! No V or C for me.

Treilin - if I'm honest, I haven't been drinking enough water lately at all. And with the time of the month, I haven't been right since my procedure late last year, Aunt Flo is all over the show, irregular. All these things count, I guess.

Thanks Ladies.


I can't sleep at all. I'm still so agitated over the day I had (a bad work situation set me off and that always snowballs into the rest of my life). I wish I wasn't so sensitive over these things, you know, don't sweat the small stuff.

Everybody has those days, it is better to get it out then let it bottle up inside you! You have been doing great, keep on going. As for work, arrrrrr I hate those days to, but it is good sometimes to be sensitive about things, keeps you on your toes!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Well, you know when your hormones get all tangled up, it's hard to stay on an even keel. You've been doing a great job.....don't screw it up! (for lack of better words)

I had your V for you yesterday. Strawberry's soaked in it. Took them to my friends cookout. They went over VERY well! lol

Maybe we can have some of those in July!