T-Cake's 2006 Log

[Sassy69]

She's using the var under my supervision. Thank you both. You're great moderators.
She has a family history of thyroid problems and is therefore using some T3, thus the var. It's only 5mg and only as long as the T3 is in use.

OK kewl. Same comment on the acidophilus tho... ugh....

 

[The Shadow]

She's using the var under my supervision. Thank you both. You're great moderators.
She has a family history of thyroid problems and is therefore using some T3, thus the var. It's only 5mg and only as long as the T3 is in use.

Makes sense.....hard to split 5 mg into workable amounts - especially if they are caps

 

[curgeo]

Hey there. Damn, I leave and a million posts later......

You didn't tell me about the job and teach of the year Polack! I am sure I will hear about it on Saturday.

Awesome work T. I am very proud of you. My man Ulter needed this in his life. I love him to death and I think this is great for both of you. Who is going to help me with my homework though?

I will have more time this weekend to look through your journal so I can see how you have been doing. I really do want to change a couple of things and make things a little harder on you. You are exceeding yours and my own expectations. I am really proud of you.

Maybe now you can take the tshirt to Ulter????????

 

[Ulter]

Makes sense.....hard to split 5 mg into workable amounts - especially if they are caps

Actually it's 2.5 BTG's. She has script oxandrolone. I'll have her split them AM PM. My thinking was that the T3 is more catabolic during the day so her blood levels of oxandrolone should be higher then. On the other hand the AM PM would prevent roller coastering blood levels.

Hey CG! I'll see you in Michigan soon

 

[The Shadow]

Actually it's 2.5 BTG's. She has script oxandrolone. I'll have her split them AM PM. My thinking was that the T3 is more catabolic during the day so her blood levels of oxandrolone should be higher then. On the other hand the AM PM would prevent roller coastering blood levels.

Good man.


I see the validity either way.

 

[curgeo]

Hopefully you will be able to catch some sleep before you come out. I was worried about you last time.

I couldn't call yesterday due to school and work. I will catch up with you tomorrow.

 

[T-Cake]

OK kewl. Same comment on the acidophilus tho... ugh....

Hey lady! Thanks for the warning, seriously! That was the first time I'd heard that from anyone about the 'var, so good information to know and watch out for. I'm on week 4 of the cycle, though, so I should be okay. Everything has been a-okay so far.

Hey there. Damn, I leave and a million posts later......

You didn't tell me about the job and teach of the year Polack! I am sure I will hear about it on Saturday.

Awesome work T. I am very proud of you. My man Ulter needed this in his life. I love him to death and I think this is great for both of you. Who is going to help me with my homework though?

I will have more time this weekend to look through your journal so I can see how you have been doing. I really do want to change a couple of things and make things a little harder on you. You are exceeding yours and my own expectations. I am really proud of you.

Maybe now you can take the tshirt to Ulter????????

YES, I can FINALLY take the damn t-shirt to Ulter! I think I need to bring you one back too? I'm at the office with him now, so I will be sure to ask in a minute. I can hook ya' up!

Just wanted to add here that I TOTALLY appreciate you, curgeo. Tons and tons! And yes, I will miss being able to work with you side by side since I'll be in FL! You got me started and made me into the very brave, plate-toting, bad-ass gym bunny that I am, so THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. You are a great friend and wonderful funny person. I appreciate you, and so does Ulter. I can see why you two are so close. Hugs all around!

So where have I been the last two days? In FL... looking for a place to live... looking at furniture... and ducking indoors between rainstorms. Wanted to update all my stuff this morning, but no luck since internet was down.

T-Cake's MEGA UPDATE

Exercise Updates:

Monday, June 12 through Wednesday, June 14
Cardio: Managed 60 minutes of outside walking first thing empty stomach each day. CAKE. No problems. Knees feel great -- shin splints are GONE. Just need to find a good water bottle to keep myself hydrated in FL heat now -- that is a new adjustment.

Lower Body Lift -- Monday, June 12, 2006
Don't have my lifting book with me right now. Did it at a different gym since I'm visiting FL... so lifts will look different. I'll post this later, but YES, I did go and get it done.

Nutrition Updates:

Monday, June 12, 2006
B @ 10am or so:
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Orange Crystal Light

L @ 1pm = Panera Bread
1/2 California Mission Salad with Chicken
1 bowl French Onion soup (all toppings on)
1/2 sourdough roll
Diet Coke

S @ 3pm
Peanut butter Clif Bar

D @ 6pm = Smokey Bones
9 oz chicken breast
5 large BBQ shrimp
1 c. broccoli flowerets (fat added in cooking)
1/4 of medium toasted pita bread

S @ 9:30pm (post-workout)
1 T ANPB
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light

TOTALS
1549 calories
49% p / 25% c / 26% f
GOES TO SHOW THAT... even when out of town and going OUT to eat at nearly ALL MEALS -- it is TOTALLY possible to eat right!!!


Tuesday, June 13, 2006

B @ 10am
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Ruby Red Grapefruit Crystal Light

L @ 12:30pm = TGI Friday's
Shanghai Chicken Salad (500 calories, about 10 grams of fat -- from low-fat menu)
Diet Coke and WATER WATER WATER

S @ 3pm
Peanut Butter Clif Bar

D @ 7pm (kinda late for me) = Amigo's (Tex-Mex restaurant)
1.5 servings tortilla chips with FRESH salsa This is why I have excess calories for the day, but it was worth it and pre-approved by Ulter!
1/2 c. pinto beans (NOT mashed with lard)
1 c. broccoli flowerets
2 T sour cream
4 oz lean steak
4 oz chicken breast
0.75 c. onions and peppers (fat added in cooking)

S @ Night -- NONE TODAY!

TOTALS
1796 calories
45% p / 25% c / 30% f

All I got for now...

 

[T-Cake]

This might help with the cravings:

I see myself in this picture. I get sad when I look at it. I use my own before pictures as inspiration sometimes, but I think athletes are far more inspiring nowadays. But those fat rolls -- huge ones -- 4 of them... are ALL too familiar to me. It makes me want to cry.

Que, I TOTALLY know you meant well and you always have great, wonderful things to say. I just had to be honest about how I viewed this photo... it's wayyyy too close to how I used to look back at 260 lbs. I never want to look like that again, so yes, it's a motivation in that way...

... but honestly, I feel really bad for those women who subjected themselves to that photo shoot just for a laugh. Please note I'm saying this as an opportunity to make a personal platform statement and in NO WAY am I mad at Que for posting this -- if anything, I'm glad she did because it finally gives me a chance to explain WHY coming to Elite was/is so hard for me to do

It's sad that people who are larger don't respect themselves enough anymore to take care of themselves -- these women just did that photo shoot to encourage the world to make fun of them more. I see postcards like this ALL OVER THE PLACE here in FL now. *sigh* And then people like me -- walking around large and in charge but trying to get healthy -- STILL get ridiculed because people perceive "fat" as "not trying". And yes, I know that I'm now 164 and not morbidly obese like I used to be... but I still have the same brain and the same feelings.

I feel like it's my mission in life to bridge the fit people and the overweight community so we can help each other out, not alienate or judge.

Thank you to everyone on here who has made me feel welcome. It's taken more bravery and courage to be here than you'll ever know -- I've even shed tears over my fear, trust me. You are helping to make my transition to greatness a lot easier.

 

[*Bunny*]

I feel like it's my mission in life to bridge the fit people and the overweight community so we can help each other out, not alienate or judge.

Thank you to everyone on here who has made me feel welcome. It's taken more bravery and courage to be here than you'll ever know -- I've even shed tears over my fear, trust me. You are helping to make my transition to greatness a lot easier.

Ahhh this sounds familiar ... trying to change the world one person at a time ... I'm right there with you. My mission will NEVER end though.

You must understand and accept this is a total lifestyle change that does not over happen overnight, and some people spend the rest of her/his life ADJUSTING ... and may NEVER make the complete transition.

Like I told IP ... "... IT'S THE JOURNEY & MANY DIFFERENT PATHS YOU CAN TAKE THAT MAKE IT ALL WORTH WHILE B/C YOU ARE ACTUALLY LEARNING WHAT YOUR BODY IS CAPABLE OF & WHAT A MAGNIFICENT MACHINE IT CAN BE WHEN TAKEN CARE OF PROPERLY"

Ulter told me you were afraid to come here & post ... I was in your shoes once, and look at you now ... it gets easier but I cannot promise the tears will ever go away ... they just may be a litttle less 'salty' if you know what I mean

The feeling of having someone there who 'gets you' is indescribable … it’s one I will forever long for



You are so welcome here T-Cake … I am glad you can too share your success & real life with us ... you are helping more than you know

 

[que_66]

I hope you know that I would never in a million years have ever posted that picture if I thought it would have hurt you in any way.

I've tipped the 200 lb mark myself. So I just stopped getting on the scale. Just getting out of the car exhausted me. I avoided being in any pictures and I was always hiding. I see that pic as motivation to NOT go back there. The one on the right has my hair color, the same pasty white skin and looks a lot like me at my heaviest. I still have days when I just want to hide because I feel so big. The days when I truelly feel like I did at my heaviest. Letting go of the emotional pain that accompanied my obesity hasn't been easy, especially when it's been my companion for what seems like eternity.

You have accomplished something that very very very few people in this life will ever have the right to claim. You have lost 100+ pounds one drop of sweat at a time. No quick fix, just literally blood sweat, tears and dedication, not to mention a few dump-truck loads of courage.

I cannot even begin to explain how much of an inspiration you are, there just are not enough words.

I am so very very sorry that I've posted something that had caused so much pain and if I've posted anything on any thread that caused anyone hurt in any way please know that it was not intentional.