Skychick's Log

[skychick]

Ok, I hope I'm doing this correctly...

I'm a newbie to these boards and am finding myself increasingly motivated the more I read. I'd really like to start a diet/training log so I hope this is the right way to do it. I've got some sad, sad before picks to post. Just have to get 'em scanned and uploaded.

Basically, my situation is this: I'm in good shape--no problem exercising, actually enjoy it--but my nurition is pathetic. I have a fair amount of knowledge in the matters of food and fitness and have been in awesome shape before so it's simply a matter of putting my nose to grindstone and day in/day out getting it done. I'm psyched and motivated to get lean again and am grateful I'm already pretty fit so that should make things easier. I have added motivation: my boyfriend lives across country and I haven't seen him in several months. I'll be flying out to see him late January/early February so I've got three months to get my body back. Plus, of course, I want this for me.

Current stats:
Weight: 160
Height: 5'5"
BF: guessing around 26%. Just ordered some calipers so I'll measure myself within the week.
Chest: 39.5
Waist: 31.5
Hips: 38.5

I'll post my daily diet/exercise details starting tonight.

Here she goes! Woohoo!

 

[mermaid]

Welcome to EF, skychick! This is a great place to share your goals - lots of educated ladies on this site. Good luck

 

[nikkita]

Welcome to the board!
we'll wait for the details of your diet and exercise

 

[jenscats5]

Welcome!!

 

[slat1]

Glad to have you on the board.
Listen to the ladies and you will not only meet your goals but exceed them!
Best of luck!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Welcome !

 

[skychick]

First day...

Thanks a lot to all of you who said hi/wished me luck. What a supportive group.

Well I had a bit of a wake up call today. I had assumed my BF was around 26% because, well, it sounded good. So instead of waiting to get my calipers in the mail I just had one of the trainers measure me at the gym this morning. 32%, folks. 32%. So, OK. I'm just that much more determined. I'm giving myself three months to reach my goals. By the beginning of February I want to be back down to 140 (that's the lowest I've ever been as an adult and I'm happy with myself there. Currently at 160). And I'd like to drop my BF to 18%. Not sure if that's realistic in three months but I'll do what I can to get close. Here's the details on my first day...

Supplements I plan to take over the next three months:
Basic multi; 1000 mg calcium; 1000 mg Vit C; 400 IU Vit E; Lipo 6 prior to workouts (a fat burner and I'll take 1 or 2); Glucorell 6 prior to weekly cheat meal.

Today's Food: This is what I plan to eat with minor variations for the next 7 days and then I'll vary it a bit.
According to Fitday this was around 1550 calories, 16% fat, 35% carbs, 49% protein.
Meal 1: 6 egg whites with 1/2 cup mushrooms; 1 packet Quaker instant Weight Loss oatmeal (banana bread flavor)
Meal 2: 6 oz. turkey; 4 oz. yam
Meal 3: 4 oz. tuna; large salad; 2 TBS fat-free salad dressing
Meal 4: 2 scoops whey protein shake; 1 apple
Meal 5: 6 oz. chicken breast; 4 oz potato; 1 cup broccoli

Exercise:
AM: weights. 3 sets of 10-12 reps. Worked back, chest, shoulders, biceps, triceps, quads, hams
PM: 60 minute turbo kick box class

I'll check back in tomorrow.

 

[skittles]

Hi Skychick.

Good luck with your goals!

 

[buffalogal]

Good luck Skychick!

Getting your body fat tested is always an eye-opener. And definitely a motivator! Just keep going and you'll be amazed how quick you see results.

 

[skychick]

Day 2...

Big shout out to those of you offering words of encouragement. Thanks!

This is going to be brief.

Food: exact same as yesterday except no apple at meal #4
I should also mention that I take a tablespoon of flax seed oil each morning with my oatmeal, which ups my calories and fat intake a bit.

Exercise: Planned day off.

Alrighty...'til tomorrow.