Skychick's Log

[skychick]

ScorpioGirl, just 3 grams. My protein intake has dropped off a lot. I feel fine, though. In a couple months I'll probably concentrate on adding more protein back in.

Week 8

I weighed in at 151 today, which is a 5 pound loss since last week. Certainly some of that is likely from water and muscle. Last week I changed my diet quite a bit. I don't think my calories are too low. I'm eating 1600-1700 cals every day. I'll see what kind of weight loss I get over the next couple weeks. It's possible I'll have to add more food.

Day 50...
Meal 1: 1 banana, 2 tbsp low-fat sour cream, 1 packet splenda, 1 tbsp slivered almonds
Meal 2: 2 celery stalks, 4 tsp peanut butter
Meal 3: spinach salad with 2 oz chicken and 3 oz feta cheese, plus oil and vinegar, 2 diet Jello cups
Meal 4: 1 string cheese
Meal 5: 1 tortilla, 3 ozs chicken, veggies, dollop low ft sour cream, salad w/ 2 tbsp low-fat dressing, 1 orange, 1 candy bar
Meal 6: 1 apple with 2 tbsp low-fat cream cheese

Exercise:
lower body weights and abs. Per exercise, 2 sets of 12-15 reps.

 

[scorpiogirl]

Just keep in mind that if your protien is low, weight gain IS NOT muscle.

I don't want to seem as if I'm picking on you, I just think you're diet is slowly falling off. Keep it tight, girl!

 

[skychick]

It's not as tight as it was before, true. But it's much, much more satisfying psychologically, so I believe I'll stay with it longer instead of burning out and giving up completely. And even though some of that 5 pound loss was water and muscle, it's still 5 pounds gone. Once I get to my goal--140 lbs and 18% body fat, I'll re-evaluate my diet, but for now I feel great. This was a good change for me.

 

[skychick]

Day 51...

Food:
Meal 1: 2 pieces french toast w/ 2 tbsp low cal syrup
Meal 2: 2 celery stalks, 4 tsp peanut butter
Meal 3: 16 mini carrots, 1 pita, 1.5 oz mozz cheese, marinara sauce, veggies
Meal 4: apple
Meal 5: 1 can vegetarian chili, 1 baked potato w/ 1 tbsp low fat sour cream, 2 mini bags gummy bears

Exercise: planned day off

 

[iceprincess]

I'm going to suggest a couple of things for you....use them if you like. First, I would start logging EVERY MEAL in fitday, second, stay between 1500-1700 calories and third, increase the number of sets you're doing per exercise.

1) Fitday will hold you TOTALLY ACCOUNTABL for EVERYTHING that goes in your mouth. It can be very humbling and it keeps you honest. We would all like to say "oh, well, I won't count that piece of cake today" or "that candy bar was right after a workout, so it doesn't count". Can't do that with fitday because it is what it is.

2) You're still at a high enough bf% where you should be seeing weekly changes if you stick to 1500-1700 calories. I wouldn't start zig zagging until you get to a lower bf%.

3) 2 sets per exercise is just getting your muscles warmed up - do 3-4 sets.Try staying to 10-12 reps at the most. Make sure your last couple of reps are difficult; and do at least 2 different exercises per muscle. Three would be better.

Bodybuilder's diets consist of more carbs than someone who wants to lean out. The amount of carbs that works for you will be different than what works for me, but I'm guessing you shouldn't need more than 150 per day. Center your meals with the correct amount of protein, then add in the carbs and fats to equal the correct amount of calories you need per meal.

Be sure to re-read these suggestions by scorpiogirl...they will really help you out a lot as you try and reach your goals.

*Fitday is a wonderful program that will help you to see where your calories are coming from, as well as hold you accountable.
*If you are able to do so many reps in a single set then move the weight up...do higher weight with less reps. Also, like SG said, increase your sets to about 3-5 sets in order to get your muscles really working!!

I think that if you are consistant with these minor changes, you will soon see some results - Good luck and know that we are behind you and here for you!!

Good luck with your goals and know that we are behind you 100% and are here for you...supporting and encouraging!!

 

[skychick]

Day 52...

Food:
Meal 1: 2 pieces french toast w/ 2 tbsp low-cal syrup
Meal 2: 10 low fat wheat thins and 2 tbsp low fat cream cheese
Meal 3: 1 pita, 1.5 oz mozz cheese, marinara sauce, veggies, 16 baby carrots
Meal 4: 2 celery stalks, 4 tsp peanut butter
Meal 5: 1 can vegetarian chili, 1 baked potato w 1 tbsp low-fat sour cream, 1 big Reeses peanut butter cup

Exercise: 60 minute step class

 

[skychick]

Day 53...

Food:
Meal 1: 2 pieces french toast w/ 2 tbsp low cal syrup
Meal 2: 20 almonds
Meal 3: spinach salad w/ 2 oz chicken and 2 oz feta, 2 tsp olive oil and vingear, 2 cups diet jello
Meal 4: 1 apple, 1 Lifesaver
Meal 5: 1 tortilla, 5 oz chicken, veggies, salad, 2 tbsp low fat dressing, 1 orange, 1 small bag M and Ms

Exercise: upper body weights. Per exercise, 2 sets of 12-15 reps.

 

[skychick]

Day 54...

Food:
Meal 1: 5 oz tofu, 1 english muffin, 2 tbsp catsup
Meal 2: 10 low fat wheat thins, 2 tbsp low fat cream cheese
Meal 3: 1 pita bread, 1.5 oz cheese, marinara sauce, broccoli and onions, 16 baby carrots
Meal 4: 20 almonds, 1 hard candy
Meal 5: 1 tortilla, 5 oz chicken, dollop low fat sour cream, salad, 2 tbsp low fat dressing, 1 orange, 1 Nestle Crunch bar

Exercise: 60 minute step class

 

[skychick]

Day 55...

Food:
Meal 1: 5 oz tofu with spices, 2 tbsp catsup, 1 english muffin
Meal 2: 1 packet oatmeal
Meal 3: 1 tortilla, 4 oz veggies, 1 oz cheese, 4 tbsp salsa, lettuce, 1 large York peppermint patty
Meal 4: 1 can vegetarian chili, 1 baked potato with 1 tbsp low fat sour cream
Meal 5: 1 slice bread with 1 tsp peanut butter, 2 hard candies

Exercise: walk through my neighborhood; lower body weights, 2 sets of 12-15 reps

 

[mermaid]

Skychick, can I be honest about something?

Are you still progressing towards your goal, even with the added processed sugar everyday? Sugar is addictive and no one understands that better than me - I was the queen of candy consumption. The more you eat, the more you want. It is hard to go cold turkey, especially when you use it for improving mood or rewarding yourself but by cutting it out (and it's hard I know), after a peiod of time, you just don't want it anymore and that's only good for your body.

I've been logging since September and I've only lost 7 pounds and a few inches. But since I've allowed myself some time off over the past few days, I've added more sugar into my diet and you know what - it made me feel sick! It tasted like poison almost. And though I haven't progressed so far aesthetically, my God, I know that I've made a positive change in my diet to not be addicted to sugar any more. My body will be thankful.

Again, I know that's just me - please don't think that I'm picking on you! LOL!! Just think about it