Newbie and Frustrated

[PegasusStar]

Hey guys, I actually registered last year to research Clenbuterol.

Im trying to get off 25 pounds but I want to be lean and tone.
I have tried this on my own for years, and nothing is happening.

Last week I got a personal trainer who will hopefully kick my butt into shape.

Im 5'0, 150 lbs, Female, 30 yrs old.

I normally jog 2-3 times a week about 3-4 miles and now Im adding weights...problem is im really sore 3-5 days after training that I cant even get my cardio in now.


Im hoping this is just the case from starting out.

Oh as far as diet, I eat lots of protein, fish, chicken, steak, turkey, roast beef. But I also eat a ton of Lean Cuisine and meals like that. Very little Veggies, and I eat Lean Cuisine for breakfast too. I do not eat anything fried, or from a fast food place or pizza unless it is grilled chicken or subway.

Any advice? Im just tired of being at 150 and have tried and tried on my own. I decided to get back into the forum to keep me motivated.

Thanks

 

[vixensghost]

Sorry, I can't help with any clen question. Why was the interest there 3 years ago in clen, if I may ask?

Good for you in hiring a PT. Does he/she have a solid client base? Have you talked with their clients to see if he/she knows their "stuff". Are they happy with their results? I shake my head at some of the PT's I've seen thru the years at my gym. Oy Vey( shakes head).

Are you keeping a solid journal of what you're eating daily? The ladies around here use a website called fitday.com. Perhaps you should consider trying it out since they all use it to track their diets. I'm old school ;and really should check that site out myself too.

Also, I steer clear of the frozen "foods" you mentioned above. I tend to think they are full of frozen "crap". I'd rather take any spare time and cook ahead than go the frozen "diet" food route. Just my humble 2 cents.

Sore? Silly question on this end: Are you being sure to warm up and stretch before, during and after you are pumping the iron? Hey, I had to ask..I see so many who do not do this and it freaks me out! You are prolly hitting muscle groups you've NOT hit in awhile so you are feeling those worked muscles. It hurts sooo goood. Fine line 'tween a good burnand improper form/over training too.Your new PT SHOULD be able to help in this area.

GOOD LUCK AND WELCOME BACK!

 

[needtogetaas]

Hey guys, I actually registered last year to research Clenbuterol.

Im trying to get off 25 pounds but I want to be lean and tone.
I have tried this on my own for years, and nothing is happening.

Last week I got a personal trainer who will hopefully kick my butt into shape.

Im 5'0, 150 lbs, Female, 30 yrs old.

I normally jog 2-3 times a week about 3-4 miles and now Im adding weights...problem is im really sore 3-5 days after training that I cant even get my cardio in now.


Im hoping this is just the case from starting out.

Oh as far as diet, I eat lots of protein, fish, chicken, steak, turkey, roast beef. But I also eat a ton of Lean Cuisine and meals like that. Very little Veggies, and I eat Lean Cuisine for breakfast too. I do not eat anything fried, or from a fast food place or pizza unless it is grilled chicken or subway.

Any advice? Im just tired of being at 150 and have tried and tried on my own. I decided to get back into the forum to keep me motivated.

Thanks

The user 'PegasusStar' has been gifted a platinum membership!
Welcome to the family. We will give you all the tools for a better you. Take the advice of some of these fine ladies who have over come so much. They know the path.

 

[needtogetaas]

The Lean Cuisine is going to kill you.

 

[PegasusStar]

Hey guys,

As for the Clen, I was looking into taking it to get rid of the weight, then chickened out.

The PT comes highly recommended and there is a nutritionist on staff. When I went back she really stretched me out well b/c I was so sore and couldnt squat after 5 days, Im really hoping your right that it is just using muscles I never used before.

Needto...you know, someone else told me to give up the Lean Cuisine...I see you have a cookbook...got a link to it?

Also I just bought Whey Protein and Glucosamine...anything else I should be taking?

Also I was told to only use the protein shake right after working out and not on days that Im not lifting, is this true?

Thanks

Oh, forgot to tell you above that Im 29% BMI and I would like to get to 18-20% for now.

Thanks

 

[vixensghost]

I've taken my protein shakes on days I don't train. Who told you not too? Interesting...

 

[needtogetaas]

Hey guys,

As for the Clen, I was looking into taking it to get rid of the weight, then chickened out.

The PT comes highly recommended and there is a nutritionist on staff. When I went back she really stretched me out well b/c I was so sore and couldnt squat after 5 days, Im really hoping your right that it is just using muscles I never used before.

Needto...you know, someone else told me to give up the Lean Cuisine...I see you have a cookbook...got a link to it?

Also I just bought Whey Protein and Glucosamine...anything else I should be taking?

Also I was told to only use the protein shake right after working out and not on days that Im not lifting, is this true?

Thanks

Oh, forgot to tell you above that Im 29% BMI and I would like to get to 18-20% for now.

Thanks

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/c...-like-reach-new-goals-more-anabol-595937.html

Frozen meals is just one of the many reasons I wrote the book. Btw vixen is a pretty good cook to. I been thinking about steeling some of her recipes for my book. If she don't mind

 

[PegasusStar]

Oh, another thing, here is what I ate last 12 hours (did an overnight shift in the ER)

6p- NY steak fat removed 5ox
Mac and cheese made with 1% milk and low fat cheese- 0.5 cup

12 midnight- Grilled Chicken 1oz
Pasta with marinara sauce 0.5 cup

3am- Grilled chicken from El Pollo Loco 1 breast
Steamed Veggies

I will likely get off work and go to bed at 7am so I may finish the grilled chicken first (I ate 3/4 of it)

Also drank 5 glasses of water

What do you think? Too much pasta?


The guy that told me not to drink the protein shake was just someone at the health store who said something like I would get more protein by eating it (like a chicken breast) than it would be absorbed if I drank it other than post workout????? does this make sense?

 

[vixensghost]

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/c...-like-reach-new-goals-more-anabol-595937.html

Frozen meals is just one of the many reasons I wrote the book. Btw vixen is a pretty good cook to. I been thinking about steeling some of her recipes for my book. If she don't mind

I bet you could make my recipes even better if you tweaked 'em too.

I'll share.

 

[needtogetaas]

Oh, another thing, here is what I ate last 12 hours (did an overnight shift in the ER)

6p- NY steak fat removed 5ox
Mac and cheese made with 1% milk and low fat cheese- 0.5 cup

12 midnight- Grilled Chicken 1oz
Pasta with marinara sauce 0.5 cup

3am- Grilled chicken from El Pollo Loco 1 breast
Steamed Veggies

I will likely get off work and go to bed at 7am so I may finish the grilled chicken first (I ate 3/4 of it)

Also drank 5 glasses of water

What do you think? Too much pasta?

Pasta is the devil. Also A simple carb which many people still think is a complex card. Its no good for you.
brown rice
yams
oatmeal
whole wheat
This and some other things should be where you get your carbs from.

 

[the_alcatraz]

Welcome to EF.

Use the platinum membership to search pretty much anything that you need. You'll find a lot of info on here.

 

[PegasusStar]

Thanks guys. Ill definately have to tweek my diet around...take out the pasta.

I also forgot to mention that I have always been athletic in HS played varsity soccer, was 95 lbs, then up to 120 in college. But when I turned 26, I became hypothyroid, gained from 120 lbs to over 160 (not sure what the max was)...finally when I was diagnosed a year later, started feeling much better.

Thanks
Ill read all the sticky topics and take advantage of the platinum membership.

 

[the_alcatraz]

If you need anything, just ask

Thanks guys. Ill definately have to tweek my diet around...take out the pasta.

I also forgot to mention that I have always been athletic in HS played varsity soccer, was 95 lbs, then up to 120 in college. But when I turned 26, I became hypothyroid, gained from 120 lbs to over 160 (not sure what the max was)...finally when I was diagnosed a year later, started feeling much better.

Thanks
Ill read all the sticky topics and take advantage of the platinum membership.

 

[vixensghost]

Side note on the " whole wheat" issue: Be warned if "enriched flour" is listed anywhere as an ingred. on something labeled as "whole wheat"! Tricky bastard's.

 

[velvett]

Are you taking meds for hypothyroid?

As everyone said definitely loose the pasta and boxed foods (fillers, soy, hydrogenate mystery sludge and sodium galore).

You should stay away from sugar, caffeine, dairy and wheat with hypothyroidism and watch the spinach, broccoli, cauliflower and beans you eat as well. (there are more veggies to avoid but I can't think of them off the top of my head)

Actually you really shouldn't eat anything out of box or anything that needed to be processed before you could eat it.

And instead of Whey protein you might want to use an egg white protein powder instead.

 

[PegasusStar]

I actually am taking Synthroid...I can tell a huge difference in how I feel. I used to sleep all the time, very hard to concentrate, now much better but I havent had my level checked in a while..guess that would be an idea hu?..hehe

So, you guys rec staying away from Wheat....so any other choices if I want a turkey sandwich, should I just use a wrap instead? I usually get them from Subway with no cheese, but im sure there are a ton of carbs in there.

Im definately giving up the box food..finished my first day with no Lean Cuisine!!


Are there certain veggies that you recommend..Im really trying to increase these.

Also just curious, why the egg based instead of the Designer Whey? Im very new to protein powder


Thanks so much!!

 

[Thandie]

I actually am taking Synthroid...I can tell a huge difference in how I feel. I used to sleep all the time, very hard to concentrate, now much better but I havent had my level checked in a while..guess that would be an idea hu?..hehe

So, you guys rec staying away from Wheat....so any other choices if I want a turkey sandwich, should I just use a wrap instead? I usually get them from Subway with no cheese, but im sure there are a ton of carbs in there.

Im definately giving up the box food..finished my first day with no Lean Cuisine!!


Are there certain veggies that you recommend..Im really trying to increase these.


Also just curious, why the egg based instead of the Designer Whey? Im very new to protein powder


Thanks so much!!

What about salad instead of bread?

Whey protein is much better..

Any vegetables you like. You can eat just about any veggies. I personally stay away from carrots (too much sugar) other then that any..
However, broccoli, asparagus, brussels sprouts (love bb; some people hate them).

 

[vixensghost]

I actually am taking Synthroid...I can tell a huge difference in how I feel. I used to sleep all the time, very hard to concentrate, now much better but I havent had my level checked in a while..guess that would be an idea hu?..hehe

What were your iodine levels at when last checked?

I'm thinking, although not familiar enough with your condition, that your iodine levels are going to be a key factor here???!!!

 

[GUARDIAN]

What would u like to know about clen?

 

[PegasusStar]

Vixensghost...it has been a while since they were checked...I know that this is probably the first thing I should do, I do have plans to get the blood test soon, hopefully everything will be corrected with the meds

Guardian, I was very interested in Clen last year when I was wanting to buy some but I think if I get any Ill wait till I get my BMI % a bit lower...Im at 29% right now..and Im a bit worried about the side effects, so I never took it.

Im really ready for a new start here...ready to get the diet strait, and more lifting, This is my first week, and Im keeping logs of everything I eat/drink

thanks again everyone for all the great advice.

 

[needtogetaas]

Vixensghost...it has been a while since they were checked...I know that this is probably the first thing I should do, I do have plans to get the blood test soon, hopefully everything will be corrected with the meds

Guardian, I was very interested in Clen last year when I was wanting to buy some but I think if I get any Ill wait till I get my BMI % a bit lower...Im at 29% right now..and Im a bit worried about the side effects, so I never took it.

Im really ready for a new start here...ready to get the diet strait, and more lifting, This is my first week, and Im keeping logs of everything I eat/drink

thanks again everyone for all the great advice.

Have you made a log here on ef? I would like to see it.

 

[vixensghost]

Pegasus- I was curious what your thyroid hormone levels were.

Yes, get it checked out doll..CALLLLL TODAY and set up an appointment.

 

[Thandie]

Oh, another thing, here is what I ate last 12 hours (did an overnight shift in the ER)

6p- NY steak fat removed 5ox
Mac and cheese made with 1% milk and low fat cheese- 0.5 cup

12 midnight- Grilled Chicken 1oz
Pasta with marinara sauce 0.5 cup

3am- Grilled chicken from El Pollo Loco 1 breast
Steamed Veggies

I will likely get off work and go to bed at 7am so I may finish the grilled chicken first (I ate 3/4 of it)

Also drank 5 glasses of water



What do you think? Too much pasta?


The guy that told me not to drink the protein shake was just someone at the health store who said something like I would get more protein by eating it (like a chicken breast) than it would be absorbed if I drank it other than post workout????? does this make sense?

Welcome!

Ok, You have to get rid of the mac & cheese and the pasta. Those items are VERY fattening!!!!

Keep it simple: 5 to 6 meals per day consisting of
Scrambled egg whites, oatmeal
Grilled chicken, salads, Yams, brown rice
Fish, lean steak, turkey, vegetables, WATER, lots of it.
Now, make 5-6 meals out of those items and you'll be on your way in addition to your weight training, cardio workouts.
Yes, you can have protein drink. I usually, I have it after working out when is best to have just protein.
Skip the pro bars (they have fillers)

Did I misses anything? hmmm...

 

[velvett]

Also just curious, why the egg based instead of the Designer Whey? Im very new to protein powder

It's a better choice for someone with hypothyroid or milk allergy - IMHO.

People prefer whey over egg white because you digest it faster which is good for muscle synthesis ( and it tastes better)

Designer Whey has lecithin in it which is a form of soy - also bad for hypothyroid. (that said look at all labels regardless of what protein you choose, even some of the egg powders have soy).

Some people will tell you to only eat real food and not to eat protein powders period.

Experiment and take notes on your progess and how you feel - that's the only true way to know what is best for you.

 

[PegasusStar]

Vigensghost-

Yes, I am also curious too...honestly my thyroid hormone has not been checked in 3 years!!...why *shame and embarrased* I was actually a resident in Emergency Medicine...I wrote myself for my own Synthroid, and I can feel if I miss a week of meds that I start to get tired and dazed, and so now I take it every day, the same dose as before...I havent had it checked b/c I hate needles..hehe..and I was just going by how I felt..i know this is REALLY stupid!! I now have insurance and I can do this now. You make a great point and thanks for that...I need to get this done NOW.

Velvett-
Thanks for the added info on the protein shake..not sure why is it better, but Im willing to change the protein powder....Im really sad that Soy is bad for hypothyroid...what if I take it and my hormone levels are normal, can I still take it...??
Heart disease runs in my family...my mother died at 46 yrs old and 2 of her brothers in their mid 40s and her dad at 45...Im totally freeked about it, but I can say, im more fit than any of them every where..still it is a family trait..and im terrified..im only 31, but if I had a kid now and died when my mother did, my child would be only14-15 yrs old...so heart health is very impt to me.


Needtogetaas-
I have not made a log, but I would LOVE to!!! Where do I do that at, I would LOVE all of you to review it...see where my flaws are...OMG that would be awesome...where do I do this at? Ive been doing it on SparkPeople.com..Used to use Fitday, but Spark is a weight loss place that you can actually put in a Name brand, and they seem more comprehensive, b/c/ if you eat at Subway, they have all the meals there, ect....but I would def post here if you could tell me where.


Thandi-
Thanks for the info..i have long avoided protein bars, even zone and cliff and luna b/c I felt they first tasted horrible and then too sweet...everything seem to have Chocolate..and I hate sweets...much would rather have a REAL meal than any dessert...i swing the other way for women I guess.

The example menue you gave is very much what I can eat..im not picky (that is my problem..hehe) but my ? is...can I add spices...rosemary, paprika, garlic, onion, ect...will that be ok?....if it is dry or fresh?

The pasta and mac and cheese, yeah, I know..my FI makes this for me sometimes..like 2x a month, b/c we work overnights and we are both ER docs..so we have horrible schedules...but he used Whole grain pasta, low fat milk, and 2% cheese..he is really trying hard to help me, but do I just need to say NO WAY all together, although he is trying so hard?

It seems like it is all or nothing here...Give up the milk or cheese even if skim or no fat..right? All pasta gone, even if whole wheat...if so, Ill do it...I swear im mentally ready, which I think is a lot of problems with the "im going on a diet' B/C it WILL be a lifestyle change..I just need to know the limits..I need to know...

No milk, no cheese, no matter how non fat or low fat it is...
I will give it up, I can eat and will eat anything...almost.

This isnt about me being hungry, it is about me doing the best for my body.

Last night I ate chicken and veggies all night long, I craved for something to have still, so I ate 5 wheat thins..and I was happy, then I lifted for an hour..

Im feeking hungry like crazy...maybe it is "I need carbs" but Im fighting that so much right now and I know that will get easier.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU....you guys are awesome...Thanks for answering my ?s in an honest way and for even caring...Why didnt I come here earlier? I will def recomend you guys to all I know!

 

[dirty~d~]

Welcome back Pegasus.

It sounds like the gang has already helped lead you in the right direction. It gets easier faster than you realize. You'll stop craving those crap foods and your body will demand the good stuff. Veggies, brown rice and chicken/fish is the best way to go. It might sound boring, but you'll reach your goals faster. Water is your friend!!

Good luck and congrats!!

 

[Thandie]

Vigensghost-

Yes, I am also curious too...honestly my thyroid hormone has not been checked in 3 years!!...why *shame and embarrased* I was actually a resident in Emergency Medicine...I wrote myself for my own Synthroid, and I can feel if I miss a week of meds that I start to get tired and dazed, and so now I take it every day, the same dose as before...I havent had it checked b/c I hate needles..hehe..and I was just going by how I felt..i know this is REALLY stupid!! I now have insurance and I can do this now. You make a great point and thanks for that...I need to get this done NOW.

Velvett-
Thanks for the added info on the protein shake..not sure why is it better, but Im willing to change the protein powder....Im really sad that Soy is bad for hypothyroid...what if I take it and my hormone levels are normal, can I still take it...??



Heart disease runs in my family...my mother died at 46 yrs old and 2 of her brothers in their mid 40s and her dad at 45...Im totally freeked about it, but I can say, im more fit than any of them every where..still it is a family trait..and im terrified..im only 31, but if I had a kid now and died when my mother did, my child would be only14-15 yrs old...so heart health is very impt to me.


Needtogetaas-
I have not made a log, but I would LOVE to!!! Where do I do that at, I would LOVE all of you to review it...see where my flaws are...OMG that would be awesome...where do I do this at? Ive been doing it on SparkPeople.com..Used to use Fitday, but Spark is a weight loss place that you can actually put in a Name brand, and they seem more comprehensive, b/c/ if you eat at Subway, they have all the meals there, ect....but I would def post here if you could tell me where.


Thandi-
Thanks for the info..i have long avoided protein bars, even zone and cliff and luna b/c I felt they first tasted horrible and then too sweet...everything seem to have Chocolate..and I hate sweets...much would rather have a REAL meal than any dessert...i swing the other way for women I guess.

The example menue you gave is very much what I can eat..im not picky (that is my problem..hehe) but my ? is...can I add spices...rosemary, paprika, garlic, onion, ect...will that be ok?....if it is dry or fresh?

The pasta and mac and cheese, yeah, I know..my FI makes this for me sometimes..like 2x a month, b/c we work overnights and we are both ER docs..so we have horrible schedules...but he used Whole grain pasta, low fat milk, and 2% cheese..he is really trying hard to help me, but do I just need to say NO WAY all together, although he is trying so hard?

It seems like it is all or nothing here...Give up the milk or cheese even if skim or no fat..right? All pasta gone, even if whole wheat...if so, Ill do it...I swear im mentally ready, which I think is a lot of problems with the "im going on a diet' B/C it WILL be a lifestyle change..I just need to know the limits..I need to know...

No milk, no cheese, no matter how non fat or low fat it is...
I will give it up, I can eat and will eat anything...almost.

This isnt about me being hungry, it is about me doing the best for my body.

Last night I ate chicken and veggies all night long, I craved for something to have still, so I ate 5 wheat thins..and I was happy, then I lifted for an hour..

Im feeking hungry like crazy...maybe it is "I need carbs" but Im fighting that so much right now and I know that will get easier.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU....you guys are awesome...Thanks for answering my ?s in an honest way and for even caring...Why didnt I come here earlier? I will def recomend you guys to all I know!

Thandi-
Thanks for the info..i have long avoided protein bars, even zone and cliff and luna b/c I felt they first tasted horrible and then too sweet...everything seem to have Chocolate..and I hate sweets...much would rather have a REAL meal than any dessert...i swing the other way for women I guess.


The example menue you gave is very much what I can eat..im not picky (that is my problem..hehe) but my ? is...can I add spices...rosemary, paprika, garlic, onion, ect...will that be ok?....if it is dry or fresh?


Yes, you can add any spices; dry or fresh. The food will taste better. People are under the misscoception that to diet, food needs to be bland, but is not. Is when they add, fats, creams, breading, flour that it becomes fattening and unhealthy.
Log your food, it will become easier and it will give you a window of what you're eating.

 

[velvett]

Velvett-
Thanks for the added info on the protein shake..not sure why is it better, but Im willing to change the protein powder....Im really sad that Soy is bad for hypothyroid...what if I take it and my hormone levels are normal, can I still take it...??
Heart disease runs in my family...my mother died at 46 yrs old and 2 of her brothers in their mid 40s and her dad at 45...Im totally freeked about it, but I can say, im more fit than any of them every where..still it is a family trait..and im terrified..im only 31, but if I had a kid now and died when my mother did, my child would be only14-15 yrs old...so heart health is very impt to me.

Because whey is milk plasma, I would steer clear from it but we're all different experiment with it if you really don't like the idea of egg white protein and see if there's any effect in relation to your meds.

Soy is just a bad source of food period and it's a cheap filler and binder in so many foods now (even "olive oil" dressings are made with soybean oil) - I would stay clear of soy and all its by products as much as possible. When eat things that do not come in a box, jar or can it's pretty easy to eliminate the bad stuff.

As for heart disease keep up on your clean eating and lean meats/healthy fats, cardio, keep your body fat low and consistent (visceral fat around the organs is what you want to keep clear of), aside from your HT med management get your basis blood work done every 6 months and a full physical and of course make sure they know your family history so they fully test you.

 

[chazk]

I always suggest someone that is getting into excersize or weight lifting to take up a sport. For a women it could be tennis, racket ball ,swimming maybe basketball atleast 2 times a week something with alot of movement.This will allow you to get you're adrenaline pumping ,heat rate up, a great cardio workout along with body conditioning

This way you will be around other people that are into fitness or play sports, making a few new friends chances are one or two of them will be in the gym a few days a week.
Finding some one of them that is physically active to show you the ropes that will really help out in the gym by showing you excersizes , how the machines work . Maybe enroll in a step class? Or a kickboxing class?

This way you will have fun and burn calories at the same time during you're sport. Slowly as you advance in you're new sprort you will start to throw in some weight training or strenght training.

What you wil be doing is transforming from a secondary person thats spend alot of time non active , To a active person that just wants to get out and play some tennis or go to the gym, work out maybe a girl that loves to go to the gym and kickbox?. You are transforming you're entire " lifestyle" to be a healthy person that watches what they eat, likes to go for a walk/runs and really looks forward to excersize and has fun doing it

Once you get used to excersize or playing a sport a few times a week with a sensible diet I am sure the weight will melt right off.

 

[chazk]

Lots of stuff to learn about deit , I read a book that said when you enter grocery shop walk the outside lane of the store Never go in the middle.
This way you walk to the veggies and fruits pick up what you need , next stop dairy for some lowfat no sugar added natural flavor yogart , eggs, skim 2% milk , cottage cheese, Then off to the meat section for some chicken,fish, turkey.
This should be the bases of you're diet.


STAY OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF THE STORE you avoid all the prepackaed processed foods.Like pastas , canned salty foods, breads, chips, candy and other crap.

If you think about it , it all really makes sense to following a good diet .

 

[PegasusStar]

Chazk, I would love to pick soccer back up....I agree w/you, very good idea!!!

I love it, it kept me in awesome shape in HS!! Around my area, there are a lot of leagues, even for former players who havent played in 10 yrs (that'd be me)...Problem is they practice on certain days and have games on certain days...
.....I work alternating shifts in the ER sometimes days, sometimes overnights, all 12 hour shifts, and including weekends.

im looking for a no commitment soccer team when you just go and play for fun but you dont have to go every practice..there is one that happens on Sat am, about 30mins away that I may go to and maybe I can get info on other teams.

hehe...also when you mentioned about staying on the outside, that is great advice!!

Thanks

 

[needtogetaas]

Vigensghost-

Yes, I am also curious too...honestly my thyroid hormone has not been checked in 3 years!!...why *shame and embarrased* I was actually a resident in Emergency Medicine...I wrote myself for my own Synthroid, and I can feel if I miss a week of meds that I start to get tired and dazed, and so now I take it every day, the same dose as before...I havent had it checked b/c I hate needles..hehe..and I was just going by how I felt..i know this is REALLY stupid!! I now have insurance and I can do this now. You make a great point and thanks for that...I need to get this done NOW.

Velvett-
Thanks for the added info on the protein shake..not sure why is it better, but Im willing to change the protein powder....Im really sad that Soy is bad for hypothyroid...what if I take it and my hormone levels are normal, can I still take it...??
Heart disease runs in my family...my mother died at 46 yrs old and 2 of her brothers in their mid 40s and her dad at 45...Im totally freeked about it, but I can say, im more fit than any of them every where..still it is a family trait..and im terrified..im only 31, but if I had a kid now and died when my mother did, my child would be only14-15 yrs old...so heart health is very impt to me.


Needtogetaas-
I have not made a log, but I would LOVE to!!! Where do I do that at, I would LOVE all of you to review it...see where my flaws are...OMG that would be awesome...where do I do this at? Ive been doing it on SparkPeople.com..Used to use Fitday, but Spark is a weight loss place that you can actually put in a Name brand, and they seem more comprehensive, b/c/ if you eat at Subway, they have all the meals there, ect....but I would def post here if you could tell me where.


Thandi-
Thanks for the info..i have long avoided protein bars, even zone and cliff and luna b/c I felt they first tasted horrible and then too sweet...everything seem to have Chocolate..and I hate sweets...much would rather have a REAL meal than any dessert...i swing the other way for women I guess.

The example menue you gave is very much what I can eat..im not picky (that is my problem..hehe) but my ? is...can I add spices...rosemary, paprika, garlic, onion, ect...will that be ok?....if it is dry or fresh?

The pasta and mac and cheese, yeah, I know..my FI makes this for me sometimes..like 2x a month, b/c we work overnights and we are both ER docs..so we have horrible schedules...but he used Whole grain pasta, low fat milk, and 2% cheese..he is really trying hard to help me, but do I just need to say NO WAY all together, although he is trying so hard?

It seems like it is all or nothing here...Give up the milk or cheese even if skim or no fat..right? All pasta gone, even if whole wheat...if so, Ill do it...I swear im mentally ready, which I think is a lot of problems with the "im going on a diet' B/C it WILL be a lifestyle change..I just need to know the limits..I need to know...

No milk, no cheese, no matter how non fat or low fat it is...
I will give it up, I can eat and will eat anything...almost.

This isnt about me being hungry, it is about me doing the best for my body.

Last night I ate chicken and veggies all night long, I craved for something to have still, so I ate 5 wheat thins..and I was happy, then I lifted for an hour..

Im feeking hungry like crazy...maybe it is "I need carbs" but Im fighting that so much right now and I know that will get easier.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU....you guys are awesome...Thanks for answering my ?s in an honest way and for even caring...Why didnt I come here earlier? I will def recomend you guys to all I know!

well peg you could ether make a new thread in this forum called (my log thread) or we could just keep rolling with this thread and you can start logging her in this one.

Ether way we will all see it and keep track of you.

 

[vixensghost]

Did we get our levels checked yet?

 

[PegasusStar]

Did we get our levels checked yet?

I just posted an update....

As far as the level, I had to get at TB test 2 days ago, but Im trying to get a way to get my TSH checked w/o going to another doctor...they said they would let me know this week...

Thanks
Amanda

 

[needtogetaas]

I just posted an update....

As far as the level, I had to get at TB test 2 days ago, but Im trying to get a way to get my TSH checked w/o going to another doctor...they said they would let me know this week...

Thanks
Amanda

Nice I hate docs they all suck. I think we are all at the mercy of the hmo's and shit. Please keep in touch babe.

 

[PegasusStar]

They drew my thryoid level today!!!!! I should get the results back soon...Ill keep you guys posted.

 

[PegasusStar]

IT'S NORMAL...now I have no excuses of why I cant get fit and toned!!

 

[titeNtonedN08]

hi peg! just wanted to tell you i'm in the same boat as you.. i benefitted from reading this thread.. good luck!

 

[needtogetaas]

IT'S NORMAL...now I have no excuses of why I cant get fit and toned!!

At least its good news girl right?

 

[vixensghost]

IT'S NORMAL...now I have no excuses of why I cant get fit and toned!!

Now that's the spirit. You go lady!

 

[GUARDIAN]

IT'S NORMAL...now I have no excuses of why I cant get fit and toned!!

that is what drives me. we can make our bodies do just about anything.

 

[Tatyana]

IT'S NORMAL...now I have no excuses of why I cant get fit and toned!!

LOL!

This is the thing, really the whole concept is quite EASY, eat less move more, train with intensity (see my signature right now), but it isn't SIMPLE.

We have a whole host of psychological and physiological hurdles we have to overcome to be fit.

Our bodies are more geared to protect us from starvation rather than becoming fatties or even obese.

Mother Nature never thought we would have access to New York Cheese Steaks 24/7 and chunky monkey ice cream 24/7

Also, people expect to see results FAST. It isn't FAST, and you may not notice the changes yourself unless you log things like bodyfat, measurements, take progress pics.

 

[PegasusStar]

hehe...thanks guys..yeah it is great new that it is normal on my dose of Synthroid!!! Ill keep you guys updated on my progress...I need to do measurements...I keep putting it off, but I really need to get it done!!!

 

[bizofwords]

The Lean Cuisine is going to kill you.

and keep you from getting enough calories to burn fat and build muscle