Que's Journey begins

[que_66]

is it a plateau? can you increase or decrease your cals, switch things up a bit. I know ever since I stopped cardio arrrr even though I lowered my cals, nothing has been happening with me either.

I am sorry hun, I feel the frustration in your post arrrrrr.

It's just a week...be patient, Q-Tip! Just as you don't necessarily gain when you do cheat on your diet, you're not going to lose the minute you keep within your calorie range either. The body is still trying to figure out what's going on probably. It takes consistency over time to see results!

Hang in there

Easy Q-licious! Have you checked your BF %? Do you KNOW that the weight is not muscle or bone? You've switched from a sedentary to active job - it may be putting on more than you think.

SuperCK - Some days I eat toward the high end of the calorie range and other days I'm at the lower end.

Diva-Roo I haven't flucuated very much from the weight I started at when I started journaling.

Wlmcrae - I dropped gymtime in favor of a 2nd job that is physical, however, I've been doing this since summer so I don't think it's an issue of muscle gain.

I'm in plateau hell.
I'm sure there's something I'm doing or not doing - I just have to figure out what that is. Maybe my body has gotten used to my diet or maybe the 10-12x body weight isn't right for me since my activity level has increased, maybe my caloric deficit is too high now??

I have no idea. I just know that I've very very frustrated at the moment.




Ladies, thanks for checking in on me....

 

[que_66]

It's Saturday and I slept in a bit, it felt good. I just finished my morning oatmeal I'm getting ready to go make some coffee. Today is the usual laundry, clean the house and grocery shopping before I head off to work this evening.

Since my old bones are achin a bit more these days it's probably time that I look into a 'joint health' supplement, probably pick one up today sometime.

 

[Jamie Lynn]

It's Saturday and I slept in a bit, it felt good. I just finished my morning oatmeal I'm getting ready to go make some coffee. Today is the usual laundry, clean the house and grocery shopping before I head off to work this evening.

Since my old bones are achin a bit more these days it's probably time that I look into a 'joint health' supplement, probably pick one up today sometime.

Have a great weekend Que

 

[que_66]

Have a great weekend Que

Thanks dear only a couple more weeks for you......






today's lunch was 4 oz chicken & 6.5 oz broccoli & coffee.

 

[*Bunny*]

Hey Q jumping in

SuperCK - Some days I eat toward the high end of the calorie range and other days I'm at the lower end.
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ok so within the cal range... have your food choices changed? Been unclean, more processed? Not as often? Combinations different (eating carbs and or fats without Protein?)

 

[que_66]

Hey Q jumping in
ok so within the cal range... have your food choices changed? Been unclean, more processed? Not as often? Combinations different (eating carbs and or fats without Protein?)

I would have to say that "more processed" would be the biggest change. Pre-cooked meats & canned veggies vs. cooking my own meats and using frozen or fresh veggies. I pretty much have the same menu every day.......

1-oatmeal, coffee
2-meat & veggie
3-meat & veggie
4-meat & veggie
5-shake or protein bar or a PB sammich, sometimes w/sugar free preserves
6-PB before bed

skinless chicken or beef (mostly chicken but some fish on weekends)
green veggies,
sweet potatoes instead of white ones
brown rice occasionally
applesauce occasionally
flax & omega3 bread or I have the pre-split whole wheat pita w/flaxseed & honey
Skippy NPB
liquids are coffee in the morning, water, crystal light and every once in awhile I'll have a diet coke.

I try to buy low sodium meats because the processed meats generally taste like I'm licking a salt shaker.

You won't find eggs on the list because right now I can't stomach them....can't even bring myself to eat one.

I suck at figuring out the food part and I know it........

 

[*Bunny*]

You dont suck at anything ... you said you were frustrated & in plateau hell.

"I'm sure there's something I'm doing or not doing - I just have to figure out what that is. Maybe my body has gotten used to my diet or maybe the 10-12x body weight isn't right for me since my activity level has increased, maybe my caloric deficit is too high now??"

I am trying to help you figure out if the stimulus change from training to the heavy lifting at the 2nd job along with the dietary changes is the reason for this.

You already know I think you need Pro in that 1st meal and not carbs alone (& youre working on that)

Working two jobs is tough, I couldnt handle it so i give you props for doing all that you do with what you have available and taking the time to make your food choices as healthy as you can. Q, looks like you DONT suck at this. Give yourself more credit girl ... I know it's hard.

 

[jenscats5]

You dont suck at anything ... you said you were frustrated & in plateau hell.

"I'm sure there's something I'm doing or not doing - I just have to figure out what that is. Maybe my body has gotten used to my diet or maybe the 10-12x body weight isn't right for me since my activity level has increased, maybe my caloric deficit is too high now??"

I am trying to help you figure out if the stimulus change from training to the heavy lifting at the 2nd job along with the dietary changes is the reason for this.

You already know I think you need Pro in that 1st meal and not carbs alone (& youre working on that)

Working two jobs is tough, I couldnt handle it so i give you props for doing all that you do with what you have available and taking the time to make your food choices as healthy as you can. Q, looks like you DONT suck at this. Give yourself more credit girl ... I know it's hard.

Werd!! I agree Q-tip - working 2 jobs sucks ass.......I've done it - 7 days a week for 14 hours a day, so I feel ya on it......major PROPS to you for even planning meals and having a plan.....only thing I can suggest is to maybe change the cals around a bit by 100-200 cals a day & see what happens.....I'm not going to suggest adding any activity cuz I can't imagine you wanting to do anymore than you do.....

Hang in there girlie....it'll get better!

 

[que_66]

You dont suck at anything ... you said you were frustrated & in plateau hell.

"I'm sure there's something I'm doing or not doing - I just have to figure out what that is. Maybe my body has gotten used to my diet or maybe the 10-12x body weight isn't right for me since my activity level has increased, maybe my caloric deficit is too high now??"

I am trying to help you figure out if the stimulus change from training to the heavy lifting at the 2nd job along with the dietary changes is the reason for this.

You already know I think you need Pro in that 1st meal and not carbs alone (& youre working on that)

Working two jobs is tough, I couldnt handle it so i give you props for doing all that you do with what you have available and taking the time to make your food choices as healthy as you can. Q, looks like you DONT suck at this. Give yourself more credit girl ... I know it's hard.

Werd!! I agree Q-tip - working 2 jobs sucks ass.......I've done it - 7 days a week for 14 hours a day, so I feel ya on it......major PROPS to you for even planning meals and having a plan.....only thing I can suggest is to maybe change the cals around a bit by 100-200 cals a day & see what happens.....I'm not going to suggest adding any activity cuz I can't imagine you wanting to do anymore than you do.....

Hang in there girlie....it'll get better!

I just luv you two..... x millions



I'm tired & my arms and shoulders got a really good work out this evening as I spent 2 hours in the dairy case stocking 460+ gallons of bovine boob juice (milk)......... empty row after empty row after empty row became full

I wonder if Biggt was in the area ......... LOLOLOL


I still can't feel my thighs.......


G'nite everyone.

 

[jenscats5]

^^ Have a good nite Que.....rest up.....you deserve it!