Skychick's Log

[mermaid]

Well, I'm mildly disappointed. I began this whole transformation project a month ago, starting at 32% body fat. I felt I could lose 1% BF a week if I kept my diet reasonably clean and did enough exercise. So, I went to the gym today and had my body fat measured. I'm down to 29%, not 28% like I had hoped.

But remember:

Oh yeah, I have to share. I was cleaning my apartment today and happened to come across my "skinny" jeans (size 6 Gap stretch jeans). I haven't been able to fit in these babies since last Spring. Well, I figured, what the hell, I'll try 'em on and see how close they are to fitting. And they fit!!!!!! Now, I wouldn't wear them out in public yet--they're too tight in the thighs and I have some stomach fat that hangs over the top, BUT I could zip them up and button them. So, HELL YEAH for me!

Weight, bodyfat; these measurements are just numbers - a good way to measure progress but fitting into those jeans and getting positive comments from others is an extremely SATISFYING way to validate that what you are doing is succeeding.

Way to go, lady. You'll make it

 

[skychick]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Mermaid, you're right, I know. Thanks.

Day 32...

I ate so flippin' much today. Damn.

Food:
Meal 1: 1 packet oatmeal, 2 scoops whey protein powder
Meal 2: 6 egg whites, broccoli, onions
Meal 3: 6 oz turkey, 1/2 red pepper
Meal 4: OK, here goes...3 rolls with butter, 1 turkey drumstick, green beans with slivered almonds, a handful of mixed nuts, 2 servings mashed potatoes w/gravy, 2 servings stuffing, 1 piece apple pie, 2 pieces chocolate pumpkin pie. That's it. I think.

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

 

[skychick]

Day 33...

Food:
Meal 1: 1 packet oatmeal, 2 scoops whey protein powder
Meal 2: 6 egg whites, broccoli, onions
Meal 3: 6 oz turkey, small yam, 1 cup cauliflower
Meal 4: 6 oz chicken, 1/2 red pepper, 1 Fudgesicle
Meal 5: 6 oz cod, 8 asparagus spears, salad, 2 Tbsp. low-fat salad dressing

Exercise: 35 minutes HIIT cardio--combo of treadmill and exercise bike

 

[scorpiogirl]

Thanks for the support. You ladies are truly awesome. Seriously, I owe MUCH of my motivation to these boards. Even though I'm bad about posting on other people's logs, I do read them and you all have my support too, and man do you all inspire me.

But don't forget - YOU inspire others too!!!! Awesome Job!

 

[skychick]

Thanks Scorpiogirl! I sure hope I inspire others. This board is a great forum to do that.

Day 34...

Food:
Meal 1: 1 packet oatmeal with 2 scoops whey protein powder
Meal 2: 6 egg whites, broccoli, onions
Meal 3: 6 oz chicken, 1 cup cauliflower, 5 oz yam
Meal 4: 6 oz turkey, 1/2 red pepper
Meal 5: 6 oz cod, 8 asparagus spears, salad w/ 2 Tbsp low-fat dressing
Meal 6: 1 packet oatmeal, 1 scoop protein powder

Exercise:
AM: 40 minutes HIIT cardio--combo of elliptical machine and treadmill
PM: upper body weights. Per exercise, 2 sets of 12-15 reps.

 

[skychick]

Day 35...

Food:
Meal 1: 1 packet oatmeal w/ 1.5 scoops whey protein powder
Meal 2: 6 egg whites, broccoli, onions
Meal 3: 6 oz turkey, 4 oz yam, 1 cup cauliflower, 1 Fudgesicle
Meal 4: 6 oz chicken breast, 1/2 red pepper
Meal 5: 6 oz cod, 8 asparagus spears, salad w/ 2 tbsp. low-fat salad dressing

Exercise:
40 minutes HIIT cardio--combo of treadmill and stepmill

 

[skychick]

Week 6

Weight is down to 153, which means a 1/2 pound loss since last week.

Day 36...

Food:
Meal 1: MRP shake
Meal 2: 4 oz yam, 6 oz turkey
Meal 3: salad w/ 2 tbsp low-fat dressing, 6 oz chicken, 1 cup sugar-free jello
Meal 4: 6 oz tuna, 1 cup steamed zucchini, 2 mini ears frozen corn
Meal 5: MRP shake
Meal 6: a couple ounces turkey, 2 Tbsp peanut butter, 1 pear

Exercise:
AM: lower body weights. Per exercise, 2 sets of 12-15 reps.
PM: 60 minute turbo kickbox class (included abs and push-ups)

 

[skychick]

Day 37...

Food:
Meal 1: MRP shake, 1 tbsp peanut butter
Meal 2: 5 oz turkey, 4 oz yam
Meal 3: 6 oz chicken, salad, 2 tbsp low-fat dressing, 1 pear, 1 tbsp peanut butter
Meal 4: MRP shake
Meal 5: CHEAT MEAL: saffron rice (lots of it), peanut butter chicken, cooked veggies, 2 pieces naan (Indian bread), 1 medium-size chocolate chip cookie

Hmm, the cheat meal came kinda early this week. I think that's a sign I'm getting burned out on my regular diet. I'm going to mix things up next week (probably up my calories a bit, reduce protein and up my carbs. It will be interesting for me to see how my body responds).

Exercise: planned day off. I've grown to hate these. I'm sick, yes, but I truly wish I could work out every day.

 

[skychick]

Day 38...

Food:
Meal 1: MRP shake
Meal 2: 5 oz turkey, 4 oz yam
Meal 3: 6 oz chicken, salad, 2 tbsp low-fat salad dressing, 1 pear, 2 tbsp peanut butter
Meal 4: MRP shake
Meal 5: 6 oz cod, 1 cup zucchini, 2 mini ears frozen corn, 1 Fudgesicle

Exercise:
AM: upper body weights. Per exercise, 2 sets of 12-15 reps.
PM: 60 minute step class (included abs)

 

[scorpiogirl]

I'm going to mix things up next week (probably up my calories a bit, reduce protein and up my carbs.

What are your macros currently.....or how many grams of proten and carbs are you getting daily?