New member....gym rat but want to go further.....any advice?

[zedhed]

Hey jenni would like to see you put up your workout numbers too plz. I read back 3 pages or so and I gotta hand it to you sista, you be doin good on posting up.

 

[jennifer778]

Hey jenni would like to see you put up your workout numbers too plz. I read back 3 pages or so and I gotta hand it to you sista, you be doin good on posting up.

Thanks for reading Zed. I'll start posting up my workouts too. I'll take any advice I can get so keep it comin brotha. Thanks again. Start looking for workout posts.

 

[jennifer778]

Tbh Jen I think your diet looks though I'm no expert! ok if you stick with it and your training you should be seeing good results .
The hardest part is sticking to it with me will power is a must lol!!

Thanks!! You are right..I've just gotta stick with it!! Thanks for all the help.

 

[jennifer778]

Your diet looks fine to me, it must be cheats- hello- pasta? The only time you should be having pasta is the night before your next half marathon...
Your breakfast looks perfect- keep the cheese, you could even add in turkey bacon or some lean meat to change things up if you want.
Your protein shake is a little bit big, but if you have it post workout it should be fine. otherwise maybe keep the shakes to 30 or 40 grams protein. You could even split it in half, one in the a.m. one in the p.m.
Careful with raisins and dried fruit, it provokes an insulin response- dried fruit is more of a treat food. But a couple here and there should be OK.
Your dinner needs more vegetables- try steaming asparagus, grilling zucchini, or cooking spinach, chard, collard greens, broccoli, more "green vegetables" so you get enough vitamins. Lemon juice and pepper is nice on them.
Diet Dr. Pepper, yeah I like them too...
So basically I guess the best plan of attack for you is to brainstorm and think of some alternative foods you can have when you want to cheat. What I do is try to make the best of it and have fruit if I am craving sweet, and popcorn with only salt if I am craving salt.
If you are craving carbs/comfort food, well I can only suggest you come up with some healthier alternatives that are lower on the glycemic index than a big bowl of pasta. Spaghetti squash is a good substitute for pasta, you can put tomato meat sauce on it.

Great information!!! By posting up yesterday it felt good to feel like I was being accountable to you ladies, if that makes any sense. Felt like I didn't want to let y'all or myself down so I will definitely keep posting every night.

I do agree..I think I was cheating like a mo fo. . Again I think I didn't realize without keeping myself accountable how many times I would actually 'cheat'. No mas!! I will definitely add some more veggies to my dinner. And nix the dried fruit. I don't need it and there's no reason to even have it in my diet if it doesn't do any good. You guys have been (and are) the best!! I am so thankful!! It makes a world of difference to have knowledgeable people to talk to about this stuff. My family thinks (especially my husband) that eating 'clean' just means not eating it off the floor or only having 2 servings of mashed potatoes and gravy and half a roast!! Ha. Not really but you get the drift. They are not really interested and sometimes approaching strangers at the gym (which I have done) to ask for advice doesn't go over really well. So, thank you!!
Look for my post tonight on my meals.
Thanks again!!

 

[jennifer778]

Sorry to hear about your dog, it is horrible when your pet is in pain.
I remember last spring my dog had a HUGE stick in his mouth and ran between two trees. The stick broke off, and I laughed really hard for a minute until I realized his poor mouth was all cut and bleeding. It bled and bled for a couple hours- blood was everywhere, and finally iot stopped, but I felt so helpless. I really wanted to take him to the vet, but also wanted it to be OK by itself- thank goodness it was just shallow cuts.

Aw! That's so terrible!! Sometimes the things pets do are really funny (until you realize they're hurt). My pet is like my child (although I'm not too crazy with it...I still know she's a dog!!). Im glad your dog was ok. I typically try not to get all panicked and rush to the vet's but since it was her eye and it was bleeding I figured I'd be safe than sorry. I bet that was terrible with your dog bleeding so much!! I just hate it for them because you know they don't know what's going on...at least we can rationalize what happened. Sometimes my dog will fall or do something crazy and she looks back at me like I did it!

 

[dmk777]

Aw! That's so terrible!! Sometimes the things pets do are really funny (until you realize they're hurt). My pet is like my child (although I'm not too crazy with it...I still know she's a dog!!). Im glad your dog was ok. I typically try not to get all panicked and rush to the vet's but since it was her eye and it was bleeding I figured I'd be safe than sorry. I bet that was terrible with your dog bleeding so much!! I just hate it for them because you know they don't know what's going on...at least we can rationalize what happened. Sometimes my dog will fall or do something crazy and she looks back at me like I did it!

Ahhh the poor thing thank god nothing serious has happened to our lil pooch!!
I totally agree bout dogs been like kids haha kai's the closest I'll get to having children.

 

[jennifer778]

Ahhh the poor thing thank god nothing serious has happened to our lil pooch!!
I totally agree bout dogs been like kids haha kai's the closest I'll get to having children.

I'm glad nothing serious has happened to your pup too!!! I have a 10-year-old stepson and Lucy (the dog) and that's all I want! Well I'd take a few more dogs! . I like other people's kids but have never really had a desire to be a mom.

 

[dmk777]

I'm glad nothing serious has happened to your pup too!!! I have a 10-year-old stepson and Lucy (the dog) and that's all I want! Well I'd take a few more dogs! . I like other people's kids but have never really had a desire to be a mom.

Yeah we take my niece allover least when I've had enough I can just give her back lol.
Me and my partner talked bout adopting but decided against it for a number of reasons so we just settled with Kai lol

 

[jennifer778]

Sorry for the delay in posts about my diet...We have my stepson every other weekend and you've guessed it.....(drumroll) we have had him this weekend, so I've had a little less spare time. So here goes...

Friday: Protein meal replacement bar (Syntha-6...350 calories, 9 grams of fat and 30 grams protein...think this had 22 g carbs)

snack: wasn't hungry so no snack

lunch: chicken breast on greens with tomatoes, onions, and just a tad of ginger dressing

snack: protein shake: 230 calories, 50 g protein, 2 carbs

dinner: chicken breast with heinz 57 sauce (just a tad..maybe teaspoon)

I know I need to add some veggies. Quite frankly I'm out and need to go to the grocery store, which will happen tomorrow (Monday).

Saturday....

Breakfast: chicken breast with heinz 57 (yep outta eggs too!!)

no snack

Lunch: lean steak strips on greens with broccoli, tomatoes, onions and a tad of ginger dressing

snack: protein shake....Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein (120 calories, 24 g protein) and I mixed it with 8 oz of skin milk (is the skim milk ok? I've tried many times doing just water and I literally gag...would it be better to mix 1/2 water and 1/2 skim milk?)

several pieces of a granny smith apple with peanut butter (maybe 1 or 2 servings of PB). I think this was my dinner as I don't remember eating anything else.

Sunday:

Breakfast: 5 egg white omelet with broccoli, celery, onions and just a tad of cheese

snack: protein shake (optimum nutrition...120 calories, 24 g protein, ) with BCAA powder and several frozen strawberries

(I'll put the rest up later tonight...trying to do it I go now instead of waiting to do it all at night because I'm forgetting what I'm eating).

Let me know what you think ladies.. Again, any advice is good advice and I welcome it!! Hope yall are having a great weekend!!

 

[jennifer778]

Hey jenni would like to see you put up your workout numbers too plz. I read back 3 pages or so and I gotta hand it to you sista, you be doin good on posting up.

Btw..to add to my other response to you, just wanted to let you know I'd start posting up my workouts starting tomorrow (Monday). Revamping my schedule (again!!) today. Took a few days off this week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and sunday..). Had been training for a while for a half marathon and just felt tired and worn out. I typically only take 1 day a week for a rest day so I think this has been good for my body (and my mind). Anyways..(have a tendency to ramble)..I'll start posting workouts tomorrow. Guess I'll need to take me a pen and pad to the gym tomorrow.

Is that how everyone keeps up with their workouts? I mean I remember from last time what I did on certain exercises but I can't remember them all on my own for my whole routine. Will start logging ol' skool from
Now on.