T-Cake's 2006 Log

[T-Cake]

Thank you for bumping those pics b/c I've been so busy I missed them ...

T CAKE AWESOME JOB on posting those pics ... truly ... do NOT yank them .. they empower & help more than you know, and I cannot say that enough ...

Not only are you kicking some ass, but you are shrinking ... literally ... and your skin is tightening so nicely as well ... it REALLY is .. keep up the great work

Love the fighter in you

WOW! Guess it's my turn to be on Cloud 9 now, eh? Thanks Bun-a-licious. That is awesome coming from you especially. And thanks for the support a few weeks ago when I was even considering putting those pictures up. I was so scared to... but now I'm glad I did. I really do love to help people -- and even if it takes me an hour to write out all my food logs and how I think when I eat -- I think SOMEONE will at least know how and what to order and ask for when they're out and about. I just want to help!

OMG, Fantabulous!! You are definitely rawking!! :wink:
And congrats on the weight loss and the marathon entry and trying so many new things, and, and .... Well you know all those good things!

Thanks sweetness! I can just see you sitting on the edge of your chair when you typed that! It made me feel AWESOME to know someone is so excited for me and supportive. Thanks a bunch for the kudos -- and you know, I think changing it up and trying new things is turning out to be the BEST thing I can do for myself right now. Keeps life interesting! x12 to you!

Just so I don't get credit I don't deserve...

T-Cake only gets advice on changing her lifting routines and supplements from me. Her diet and everything else she does is all her doing. Originally she needed my help but now she's way past needing me.

you. And you know -- he's right, girls! Although, I'm constantly saying, "Well what if I... can I have the..." and explaining what I eat. He just looks at me and says, "Hey, you PROVED yourself, hun. I don't question how you eat anymore... you're on your own." Talk about a boost in confidence for me!!!

Sounds great living with someone who helps support you and assists you in your diet and training!!! AWESOME girl, Now are you not glad you moved?!?!? I got it figured I'm going to marry a personal trainer/nutritionist one day.. then they can put it all together and I will just follow it,

HILARIOUS! You're too cute, girlfriend.

Actually... I never thought I'd ever be friends with, let alone DATE, anyone like Ulter. He's just such a pro and brilliant about all the fitness and training stuff... I mean, I feel like I'd pale in comparison! But obviously I was wrong... and funny how what I needed in someone wasn't what I was looking for... isn't that how it goes? But yeah -- no subconscious desires on my part in finding someone who'll watch my every move -- but he's absolutely great about it! Just trusts that I'll follow the plan and lets me off on my own -- even when I lived in MI (which, you're right, I DO NOT regret leaving) he just gave me the rules and the plan... and I was on my own. It's great to have help and support -- but ultimately it's up to ME to make it happen, right?

I love reading your mega updates....you always put enough personality into 'em to make it cute & funny!

I saw a Panera today and my first thought was "T-CAKE!!".

I'll have to watch Mad Hot Ballroom now based on your recommendation. I liked Strictly Ballroom a lot from a long time ago. Btw, if you haven't already seen Devil Wears Prada, go ASAP. I'm quite sure you'll like it.

TOO FUNNY about seeing Panera and thinking of me! Yeah, man, I eat there a LOT and it doesn't bother me one bit! It's fast and reasonably priced and SUPER tasty -- splurge meal or not!

And thanks for the tip on the movie -- it was CUTE!!! Did you see the dance movie that came out awhile ago with Antonio Banderas? I don't know what it was called -- but I wanted to see that. I love ballroom stuff -- had a roommate in college who did it and I was fascinated.

And I'm glad you like how I write! So funny because I think I write like I talk... ask Ulter or gymgurl -- they'd know for sure.

GREAT update!! Way to go!! I love morning walks too - 'cept it won't stop raining here so I can't seem to get them in....I'll have to come visit!! LOL

Anytime, girlfriend!!! I'm always up for visitors and company!!!

And hey -- I know I can't be at treil's show -- but if anyone wants to do the Disney Half Marathon with me Jan. 6th -- sounds like a plan to me!!! Or you can just watch me sweat my butt off and cheer me on. Who WOULDN'T want to just hang at that race??? Oh my, I'm getting all excited again!!!

 

[T-Cake]

T-Cake's MEGA UPDATE: SuperSets​

Monday, July 3, 2006 -- SuperSet Day #3: Lower Body

SuperSet #1: V-Squats (VS) with Seated Calve Raises(SCR)
VS 50 # x 10
SCR 90# x 10
VS 50# x 10
SCR 90# x 10
VS 50# x 10 Um... I hate these? Owwwwwww.
SCR 90# x 10 Yet... these aren't so bad... wth?
Going to stick with the same weights. V-Squats are my HELL.

SuperSet #2: Lying Leg Press (LLP) with Straight Leg Deads (SLD)
LLP 90# x 10
SLD = bar + 50# x 10
LLP 90# x 10
SLD = bar + 50# x 10
LLP 90# x 10
SLD = bar +50# x 10 Making REALLY funny girly grunts at this point...
OK, these are just hysterical to me because I'm running back and forth between these two things... grunting and sweating like a mad-woman... and I just got this GRIN from a couple people as if to say, "GURL -- YOU CRAZY!!!"

SuperSet #3: Seated Leg Curl (LC) with Seated Leg Extension (LE)
LC 30# each leg x 10
LE 35# each leg x 10
LC 30# each leg x 10
LE 35# each leg x 10
LC 30# each leg x 10
LE 35# each leg x 10
Wayyyy too easy... thought I should ease up on it since it was the last SuperSet and they were back-to-back... but I am going to boost LC to 35# next time... and LE to 40# next time.

BEST NEWS: My knees felt AWESOME! No pain!!!

Ab Work
25 declined situps
10 declined situps/oblique twists
20 declined situps w/ 1 kg medicine ball
30 crunches on the floor

Then... because I'm crazy... 30 minutes on the rowing machine. Burn, baby, burn!

Wednesday, July 5, 2006 -- SuperSet Day #4: Biceps & Triceps

SuperSet #1: Bar Curl (BC) with French Curl (FC)
BC = Curl bar + 30# x 10
FC = Curl bar + 20# x 10
Rather than type it over and over... did each of these three times switching between the two. Next time I will keep the Bar Curl at 30#... but I'll also use that bar for the French too.

SuperSet #2: Standing DB Curls (DBC) with Rope Tricep Pushdown (RP)
DBC 15dbs = x 10
RP 35# x 10
DBC 15 dbs = x 10
RP 40# x 10
DBC 15 dbs = x 10
RP 40# x 10
Will stick with 15 dbs... and will do 40 or 45# for tri pushes all three sets next time.

SuperSet #3: DB Hammer Curls (DBH) with DB Kickbacks (DBK)
DBH = 15dbs x 10
DBK = 12 dbs x 10
Did both 10 reps for 3 sets, alternating. Will leave dbs increments the same... need to just work on maintaing form all the way through set three especially on the kickbacks.

Ab Work
26 declined oblique twist situps
40 situps on exercise ball holding 10 lb plate
15 declined situps with 10 lb plate
15 declined situps, no weight
40 crunches on the floor

30 minutes of rowing... again. I rule!

I am C A U G H T U P F I N A L L Y!!!!!

 

[*Bunny*]

TOO FUNNY about seeing Panera and thinking of me!

I cannot even go near Panera ...

You are very welcome for the support.. great to have ... ever need more just ask

 

[T-Cake]

I cannot even go near Panera ...

You are very welcome for the support.. great to have ... ever need more just ask

Like it a little TOO much, Buns? Or hate it? I'm guessing you and Panera have an "ANPB" kind of relationship?

Actually, when I walk in the morning, part of the path is around the local outdoor mall, which includes a Panera... and you just SMELL the cinnamon rolls and breads and bagels sifting out of the building... it's TORTURE -- especially since I'm doin' cardio on an empty belly! *sigh*

 

[*Bunny*]

Like it a little TOO much, Buns? Or hate it? I'm guessing you and Panera have an "ANPB" kind of relationship?

Actually, when I walk in the morning, part of the path is around the local outdoor mall, which includes a Panera... and you just SMELL the cinnamon rolls and breads and bagels sifting out of the building... it's TORTURE -- especially since I'm doin' cardio on an empty belly! *sigh*

YUP

and for the last comment ... I 'hat' you right now ... lol








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You wanna know .. just ask Ulter about my PB fits lol



at least I 'fat load' well ... or did ...


uncontrollable ... 2 jars in fridge I hear them talking about me ... with the walnuts ... & the sweet taters ... bastards

 

[T-Cake]

Log for Thursday, July 6, 2006
OMG, could I POST more logs today? *sigh* I need to keep up to date on these things to avoid the 30-posts days!!!

CARDIO: 60 minutes outdoor walk, first thing in the day, empty stomach.

LIFTING: No lifting today! I mean...

B @ 10:30am PWO
3 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light

S @ Noon
1 c. blueberries
1 oz. cashews

L @ 2:30pm @ Crisper's
Southwest Salad
Ate about 2/3 of it but finished off the chicken breast on it -- the dressing was FF but SPICY... I just couldn't finish it.
2.5 c. salad greens
5 oz grilled chicken breast
1/4 c. crushed tortilla chips
2 T shredded cheese
2 T corn kernals
2 T black beans
2 T oil free, fat free chipotle lime dressing
4 crackers

S @ 4:30pm/5pm
1 c. red seedless grapes

D @ 6pm @ Smokey Bones BBQ
8 oz grilled chicken breast
5 large shrimp
1 c. broccoli, chopped, fresh
1/3 medium pita bread, grilled

S @ Evening
1 T ANPB

TOTALS
1653 calories
47% p / 24% c / 29% f

'Nuf said! Go me!

 

[T-Cake]

YUP

and for the last comment ... I 'hat' you right now ... lol








j
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k





You wanna know .. just ask Ulter about my PB fits lol



at least I 'fat load' well ... or did ...


uncontrollable ... 2 jars in fridge I hear them talking about me ... with the walnuts ... & the sweet taters ... bastards

Too cute!!! Actually, I had ANPB issues as I was saying a long time ago... so I can't keep it in my OWN place -- and I think when I told him long ago that *I* struggle with it... he told me you did too and lots of girls on EF do. *sigh*

I'm scared to try almond butter... but I realllly want some! Theory is it's more satiating... hmmm...

 

[takniteasy]

Morning, Sunshine!

 

[treilin]

HILARIOUS! You're too cute, girlfriend.

Actually... I never thought I'd ever be friends with, let alone DATE, anyone like Ulter. He's just such a pro and brilliant about all the fitness and training stuff... I mean, I feel like I'd pale in comparison! But obviously I was wrong... and funny how what I needed in someone wasn't what I was looking for... isn't that how it goes? But yeah -- no subconscious desires on my part in finding someone who'll watch my every move -- but he's absolutely great about it! Just trusts that I'll follow the plan and lets me off on my own -- even when I lived in MI (which, you're right, I DO NOT regret leaving) he just gave me the rules and the plan... and I was on my own. It's great to have help and support -- but ultimately it's up to ME to make it happen, right?

Yeah I don't actually have that as a set guideline... It just would be neat, but I would rather do it myself then to be with a guy that was an @ss and a trainer/nutritionist.
Glad you seem so happy now

 

[T-Cake]

Morning, Sunshine!

Hello gorgeous!!!

Yeah I don't actually have that as a set guideline... It just would be neat, but I would rather do it myself then to be with a guy that was an @ss and a trainer/nutritionist.
Glad you seem so happy now

I didn't think you did, but still, it's a cute prospect right? I have to say, I like telling the story of, "So -- how did you end up meeting that guy in Orlando?" I just tell people through a girl pal in Minnesota... then the looks get funny!!!

Alright busy day ahead of me... about to go pick up my keys to my new apartment... then find some lunch, hit the bank up (yeah... that's right... not like that! ), and get to my new place hopefully before BellSouth shows up.

Seriously -- between noon and 6pm? That is a LONG time! What am I supposed to do in an empty apartment (no, my stuff isn't in FL yet... being delivered today or tomorrow...) for 6 hours???

Love y'all.

 

[T-Cake]

Girls -- I did it. I have now lost 100.2 lbs.
Weight this morning: 160.0 lbs

Lost since 1999 when I joined WeightWatchers and started taking control of my health and my life: 100.2 lbs

Lost since Feb. 2nd, 2006 upon "training" with Ulter and EF's help: 25.0 lbs​

Anything is possible. Thank you to everyone for your love and support. and x12 to you all!​

 

[sbt2082]

Girls -- I did it. I have now lost 100.2 lbs.
Weight this morning: 160.0 lbs

Lost since 1999 when I joined WeightWatchers and started taking control of my health and my life: 100.2 lbs

Lost since Feb. 2nd, 2006 upon "training" with Ulter and EF's help: 25.0 lbs​

Anything is possible. Thank you to everyone for your love and support. and x12 to you all!​

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[T-Cake]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hooray! TY

 

[jenscats5]

Girls -- I did it. I have now lost 100.2 lbs.
Weight this morning: 160.0 lbs

Lost since 1999 when I joined WeightWatchers and started taking control of my health and my life: 100.2 lbs

Lost since Feb. 2nd, 2006 upon "training" with Ulter and EF's help: 25.0 lbs​

Anything is possible. Thank you to everyone for your love and support. and x12 to you all!​

 

[T-Cake]

Food & Nutrition Log for Friday, July 7, 2006​

Cardio & Lifting:
* Cardio = 60 min. outdoor walk; timed it today -- 62.5 minutes... need to measure the distance but I think it's between 4.3 and 4.5 miles. We'll see.

* Lifting = No lifting today.

Food Log

B @ 9:30am PWO
3 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light

L @ 12:30pm @ Panera Bread
Asian Sesame Chicken Salad
3/4 sourdough roll

D @ 7pm @ Amigo's Tex-Mex Waited too long to eat... but it was a rough day... *sigh*
Chicken Fajitas eaten w/o tortillas
8 oz grilled chicken breast
3/4 c. peppers and onions cooked, fat added in cooking
1/3 c. shredded cheese
1/2 c. (lard-free) refried beans
1.5 servings tortilla chips
1/2 c. homemade made-at-the-table guacamole

S @ Night
Didn't have one tonight even though I was hungry -- made a decision to enjoy the good fats in the guac at dinner and sacrifice my nightly ANPB instead. I was hungry, but a decision is a decision.

TOTALS
1692 calories
42% p / 25% c / 34% f
Not too shabby... a little high in calories for my liking... but it was a ROUGH day. Long story short -- I got into my new place and the movers came (WAYYY later than I thought) and delivered all my stuff in smashed boxes... and then I saw my apartment and it's SMALL. I thought it was the same square footage as my old place -- it's not. It's 100 sq feet SMALLER. I am so frustrated and sad... and so I'm still hangin' at Ulter's til I can find a new place to go.

So now I have all this stuff to think about -- do I really need/want a patio? I moved to FL -- wanted a screened in porch I thought... maybe I don't. I really wanted an office... with a solarium I could have one... *sigh* Why don't I trust myself to make these decisions?

I don't like this stress. I'm supposed to be FURNISHING my place now... but instead I need to set it all up, move it all on my own now again... and STILL furnish it all before work start.

End rant.

 

[*Bunny*]

 

[takniteasy]

Girls -- I did it. I have now lost 100.2 lbs.
Weight this morning: 160.0 lbs

Lost since 1999 when I joined WeightWatchers and started taking control of my health and my life: 100.2 lbs

Lost since Feb. 2nd, 2006 upon "training" with Ulter and EF's help: 25.0 lbs​

Anything is possible. Thank you to everyone for your love and support. and x12 to you all!​

WOOOOHOOOO!!!! You, my friend are rawking!! Props to you!!
x12 to you, too!

Don't worry too much 'bout the new place. Everything will fall into place for you.

 

[Gymgurl]

I'm so Happy for you! I know how hard you have worked for that! ((((HUGS))))

 

[takniteasy]

Hey T-cake! How's your day going so far?

 

[Gymgurl]

She is still doing the happy dance I bet

 

[T-Cake]

Hey all.

I'm not dead... just feelin' a little strange the last couple of days, thus no posts other than what I threw up in here Saturday. *sigh*

I think something I was taking was messing with my head and I was overcaffeinated... so I'm switching some dosages and coming down from that. However, I think I have a head cold of some sort... and that's the real reason I just feel foggy and not right.

Just the last couple days I've had a really dry throat regardless of how much I drink or eat... and I've been keeping up with my workouts and getting plenty of sleep... but I just feel so damn lethargic. *sigh*

Food has been fine all in all. Had my cheat dinner Saturday night again at Cheesecake Factory. Damn, it was good! Sunday went great 50/25/25... I RAWKED it.

And then today... I ate a SANDWICH at Panera. I was shaky and thought I needed the carbs -- well it was huge freakin' dosage. The sandwich alone was around 800 calories and 100 grams of carbs! I about DIED when I got home and read that online.

And of course, I read it AFTER I had my mid-afternoon snack of almonds (another 200 cals) and some cherries. Grrrrrrrrrr.

So basically today I ate. I had minestrone soup for dinner -- again, huge mistake because it turns out it was LOADED with calories... and I ended up eating around 2,000 calories today. I suppose that's a normal "maintenance" day calorically... but it still pisses me off because now I have 5 fat burning days this week instead of the normal 6. Why do I care so much about ONE DAY?!

Not happy about it. But I was genuinely hungry... and I've been over-heating the last few days so Ulter thinks I'm genuinely sick with something and my body is needing the food/fuel to fix me. I think he's right -- it would explain how I can nap midday on the couch 2 days in a row even when I'm getting 8 hours of sleep a night AND while on stims. *sigh*

Goodnight all. Tomorrow is a new day; I hope to feel better then.

 

[Gymgurl]

Feel better T.....all the food won't kill ya once..pick up amd move on. How have you adjusted to that humidity and heat down there? Maybe that might be part of the no energy feeling!

 

[florencia]

Hello GG...
I hope you're feeling good! I am trying...

 

[Gymgurl]

Iam...just a little sluggish LOL

 

[Roonytunes]

I hope you're feeling better, T! And please cut yourself a break if you're feeling run-down and not be hard on yourself.

Yesterday, I had to eat dinner out and what did I do, but ask myself what T-Cake would do in this situation. I played with my macro numbers, looked for the menu online and pre-decided that I was going to get the grilled chicken salad. Sure when I got there and looked at the actual menu, I started salivating at all the descriptions for the other yummy entrees. But I went ahead and asked for my salad with balsamic vinegar on the side, and voila, I was able to eat out and still have a good day. So thank you....I'm slowly learning from you!

 

[T-Cake]

I hope you're feeling better, T! And please cut yourself a break if you're feeling run-down and not be hard on yourself.

Yesterday, I had to eat dinner out and what did I do, but ask myself what T-Cake would do in this situation. I played with my macro numbers, looked for the menu online and pre-decided that I was going to get the grilled chicken salad. Sure when I got there and looked at the actual menu, I started salivating at all the descriptions for the other yummy entrees. But I went ahead and asked for my salad with balsamic vinegar on the side, and voila, I was able to eat out and still have a good day. So thank you....I'm slowly learning from you!

Aww, hooray! Yay, Roons, I'm glad that helped you out! I love you girlie-poo.

And again -- where the F*%$ have I been?

I actually posted last night... then clicked "submit" when EF was shut down for maintenance. Lovely. Anyway... I saved what I wrote... it's pretty down-trodden and horrible of me... but I thought I'd be honest and post it anyway... here it is:

From Tuesday, July 11, 2006 ~11pm
Ok so amongst other things... today I've called myself the following:
Fat
As*hole
Dumbas*
Idiot
Pig
Hog

I am so frustrated with myself. I should be cutting down to 1500 cals now... and today I landed at 1779. Why?

I had it all planned out... but then midafternoon before my lift I was starving so I ate a pint of blueberries. Had a decent dinner, took away my ANPB snack and landed at 1609.

I get home and Ulter has the cashews out... I have some. He's like "Have some, have some". 'Course he was trusting my better judgment to step in and say, "NO, it doesn't go in my Fitday."

But I didn't. And I ate them. And I was happy. And I landed at 1779... third day this week I am over calories... and I am disappointed in myself.

I'm stressed and repressed in general. I just want to focus on getting my stuff to school, getting stuff into my new apartment, shopping, decorating... but now that it's all on delay... I'm losing motivation to do much of anything.

Sure, I get my walks done... sure, I lift hard and when I'm done I'm still forcing myself to do another 30 minutes on the rowing machine.

But this week I just hate cutting -- hate it. I don't want to. I eat the same things all the time and I enjoy what I eat... it's not like I'm tempted to eat JUNK.

I don't even have a good excuse... it gets to be 9pm and I'm using all my calories too early in the day, have bad planning, and keep screwing up. So now in addition to the disappointment in myself... I feel like I'm letting Ulter down too... and I feel like I'm letting YOU all down.

I just feel like a poser all over again... and it's only Tuesday and I just imagine seeing the scale go up on Saturday... I will blow my 100 lbs lost and be back at 162 or something... cry and be upset and call myself more names... and have to fight it off again... and I'll just lose my bragging rights.

I just feel rotten. Why do I do this to myself? It's like I want to sabotage myself all over again...

So that's the truth behind me, ladies... I was being soooo hard on myself (Roons, you totally had me caught on that one...). I went to bed last night just feeling awful... and after talking with Ulter some more, I came up with my game plan to get my ass back in gear. It's not even that I was OUT of gear... I was just getting sloppy.

Here are my goals for now:
1. Stick to 1550 calories and below ONLY. This must start NOW. I can't dick around with this anymore... it's time.

2. Every day, I MUST journal on fitday FIRST my ISO shakes for the day... AND my evening snack (read: ANPB). THESE MAY NOT BE CHANGED AT ANY TIME DURING THE DAY OR SWAPPED OUT. They are my life-saving foods. I need them -- it's necessary.

3. I will be more cautious about going out to eat and I will JOURNAL MY MEALS OUT AT RESTAURANTS BEFORE I LEAVE THIS APARTMENT. I haven't been able to keep myself in the right with this lately -- I will do just as Roons did! Decide first, journal first, count first -- EAT LAST.

With that being said... today I am focussed on cleaning up my act. Sure, it was "only" 200 calories over 2 days in a row... but you know -- that's NOT what T-Cake does... I am BETTER than that!!! I am NOT sloppy!

Food & Exercise Log for Wednesday, July 12, 2006​

Cardio & Lifting:
* 60 minutes outdoor walk first thing a.m., empty stomach (I have not missed this in... well... a month? Longer?)
* No lifting today -- day off. Will post my last 3 days of SuperSet lifting in my next thread I do tonight...

B @ 10:30am PWO
3 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light (Ruby Red Grapefruit)

L @ Noon @ Panera Bread
Asian Sesame Chicken Salad
1/2 sourdough roll

S @ 2:30pm
1/2 of an ISO shake (see breakfast ingredients)
1 c. sliced strawberries with Splenda

D @ 6:30pm I was HUNGRY!!!
1/6 of White Lasagna
Made this at home... it came out too soupy for my liking, so I'll refrain from posting the recipe... it was okay.
1 c. sliced strawberries with Splenda

S @ 9:30pm & 10:30pm
2 T ANPB as I planned for and stuck to
2nd 1/2 of ISO shake from afternoon snack

TOTALS
1542 calories
43% p / 25% c / 31% f
Felt really good about my choices today and I really stuck to my guns about the 1500. I was sitting at the dinner table with my food staring at me as I plugged in my fitday BEFORE eating dinner. Hey -- I promised myself I would be a stickler about it... and so I was.

ON A FUN NOTE... I bought new bedding from Pottery Barn today... and I found the bed I'm going to buy at Bombay!!! I'm so indecisive... so that's a big deal for me!

 

[jenscats5]

But this week I just hate cutting -- hate it. I don't want to. I eat the same things all the time and I enjoy what I eat... it's not like I'm tempted to eat JUNK.

Well I know how you feel here - I'm just sick of it at this point too....bleh!!

Hang in there girlie!! We'll get thru it!!

 

[T-Cake]

Hi girls.

I miss you all terribly. But I'm back!

I managed to turn things around since my last post and landed at 1575 or lower Wed., Thurs. and Fri. of last week.

With my hard work at the gym and the continuation of my SuperSets... I managed to weigh in at Saturday at...

158.8 lbs!!! I MADE THE 150s!!!

I seriously can't stress enough just how freeing it is to be able to be at this weight, in this size (nearly an 8 now... the 10s are starting to get too big after I wear them once out the dryer...). I never imagined I would be free of the mental aches and stresses I went through, worrying about what everyone thinks of me.

It's nice to finally blend in with society.

Anyway, with that said, I had a great day yesterday. Did my 4 miles in the morning and lifted back and chest in the afternoon. Managed to get abs and 30 more minutes of rowing in as well. Last night was my cheat meal at Cheesecake Factory so bets are that a lot of us from the Women's Board were chowin' down in happiness at the same time!

I did 8.5 miles on the pavement this morning!!! It was a last-minute push from Ulter -- well... a challenge because he said it'd be tough for a girl. That managed to push me through it. And it wasn't bad at all! Made it in 2 hours time, so I will have zero problems finishing the 1/2 Marathon come January.

Just wanted to say hi. I'm so far behind on all my boards and threads and posts, it's been ridiculous. I'm getting email after email saying "WHERE ARE YOU?" :

 

[T-Cake]

T-Cake's MEGA Food Log UPDATE​

As I was sayin' a longggg time ago... I still want to post my food logs so people can see a) what I cook and b) what I order when I go out. Plus, I need to prove that I've stuck to my goals as stated on Wednesday of last week.​

Thursday, July 13, 2006

B @ 10:30am PWO
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light

L @ TGI Friday's @ 12:30pm
Bruchetta Tilapia
1.5 fillets tilapia
1 c. cooked, steamed broccoli
1/3 c. rice pilaf
1/2 c. chopped tomato topping

Pre-Gym Snack @ 3pm
20 Bing Cherries

PWO @ 5:30pm
3 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light

D @ 6pm @ Amigo's Tex-Mex
Chicken Fajita w/o Tortillas
5 oz grilled chicken breast
3/4 c. peppers and onions, fat added in cooking
3 T guacamole
1/2 c. cooked broccoli
1/2 c. lard-free "refried" beans
1 T shredded cheese
1 serving tortilla chips
1/2 c. fresh salsa

NO EVENING SNACK
And let me just say... this is where I started to die. I tried and tried to get onto fitday in the restaurant and plug my food in BEFORE eating to assure I'd get a night snack... but I couldn't. So I ate... then plugged at home... and then realized I had ZERO room for a snack.

I literally laid on the floor and whined because I was STARVING. Hahahaha.

TOTALS
1579 calories
49% p / 23% c / 28% f

Friday, July 14, 2006

B @ 9-10am... throughout morning
5 scoops ISO-AGB in 1.5 L Crystal Light Hungry girl on the go...

L @ California Pizza Kitchen @ 12:30pm
Original BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad
3 cups salad greens
2 T yellow corn
2 T black beans
1/4 c. tortilla strips
1 c. diced grilled chicken
1/2 c. barbecue sauce (used as dressing)
1/2 avocado, diced
1/4 c. shredded mozzarella
1/2 c. diced tomatoes
1 regular slice white bread

Snack @ 4pm
30 Bing Cherries

D @ Bennigan's
Rosemary Grilled Chicken
Only ate 1/2 the entree...
5 oz grilled chicken breast
1/4 c. mashed potatoes made with whole milk
1/3 c. pearl onions, cooked
1/4 c. red peppers cooked
2 T sliced zuchini

"S" @ Night
1/2 glass red wine
1 slice Muenster cheese

TOTALS
1647 calories
45% p / 25% c / 27% f
Let me say it was NOT my fault that I was over today!!! I was told the cheese was 12 calories per slice *coughUlter* but when I looked again it was really 100!!! So I only drank HALF my glass of wine. Oh well...

Saturday, July 15, 2006

B @ 9am til Noontime or so...
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light
1 T ANPB
1.5 slice Muenster cheese
1 egg + 2 egg whites scrambled

L @ California Pizza Kitchen
Lettuce Wraps, chicken & shrimp
3 slices iceburg lettuce
1 c. ground chicken
2 oz shrimp
6 water chestnuts, chopped
1/3 c. rice noodles
Tomato-chili sauce, 3 T

S @ 4pm
1/2 leftover turkey/cheddar/onion BBQ calzone I made last week
20 Bing Cherries

Cheat Meal @ Cheesecake Factory
1 glass red wine
2/3 entree: Stuffed Chicken Tortillas
Dessert, 3/4 of it: Chocolate Layer Cake a la' mode

TOTALS
1493 calories before dinner... I don't really care what I had after that.

Sunday, July 16, 2006

B @ Noon
1 scoop ISO-AGB in 1 c. Crystal Light

L @ 1pm @ Smokey Bones
BBQ Chicken and Shrimp
8 oz chicken breast
5 large shrimp
1/4 c. BBQ sauce
1 c. broccoli, cooked
1/3 c. "fastfood" coleslaw
1/4 small toasted pita bread

D @ 6pm @ Sweet Tomatoes (salad bar buffet place)
3 c. salad greens
1 c. red cabbage
4 oz grilled chicken
1/3 c. diced beets
2 T diced cucumbers
3 T fat free honey mustard dressing
1/2 c. penne with tomato sauce (meatless)

S/Dessert @ Night
30 Bing Cherries
2 T ANPB
2 oz red wine

TOTALS
1538 calories
42% p / 30% c / 26% f
Great day!

 

[florencia]

NO EVENING SNACK
And let me just say... this is where I started to die. I tried and tried to get onto fitday in the restaurant and plug my food in BEFORE eating to assure I'd get a night snack... but I couldn't. So I ate... then plugged at home... and then realized I had ZERO room for a snack.

I literally laid on the floor and whined because I was STARVING. Hahahaha.

I know what you mean! That happeend to me with a Met-Rx bar...came home pwo...post workout...not prioner of war...LOL...whatever...and ate a bar...and had no room for snack...too many carbs...
So.....what I have doone is type three meals from fiday...so whenever I am away or with no internet access...I know what to order...Not that the ingredients change much...
Hope you're good!

 

[T-Cake]

NO EVENING SNACK
And let me just say... this is where I started to die. I tried and tried to get onto fitday in the restaurant and plug my food in BEFORE eating to assure I'd get a night snack... but I couldn't. So I ate... then plugged at home... and then realized I had ZERO room for a snack.

I literally laid on the floor and whined because I was STARVING. Hahahaha.

I know what you mean! That happeend to me with a Met-Rx bar...came home pwo...post workout...not prioner of war...LOL...whatever...and ate a bar...and had no room for snack...too many carbs...
So.....what I have doone is type three meals from fiday...so whenever I am away or with no internet access...I know what to order...Not that the ingredients change much...
Hope you're good!

Yeah, I'm getting better! Got through yesterday in the low-1500 range and was just fine. It's all about finding the way to cut those 100 calories without feeling starved.

I think the biggest key for me now is to change my ISO shakes from 3 scoops back down to 2 scoops a piece. Originally I needed the 3 scoops to assure I was making 50% protein (or close to it) every day... but now I eat so much more carefully that I don't need powder insurance. Doin' just fine with the food I'm eating.

Really frustrated today. Did my walk, 4 miles, and it was cooler out so I would have liked to do more, but I was up super early to get it done before a doctor's appointment.

I got so lost on the way there... and my Magellan wasn't working... that I missed the appointment... and now I have to wait to go back. It's the girlie dr -- so as most of you know, it's all about the right timing... and it looks like I waited 3 weeks for today for nothin'... and now I have to wait another couple weeks (b/c next week... er... won't be allowed).

And did I tell you guys I'm not getting into my apartment til August 7th now? Yeah, starting a new job and moving all on a Monday. That'll be fun.

Why doesn't anything go right for me the first time? I'm cursed.

 

[*Bunny*]

looks like you just had a good ole time hitting all the restaurants...

I better go back & read your goals from wed. ...

Missed you in MI this weekend

 

[T-Cake]

looks like you just had a good ole time hitting all the restaurants...

I better go back & read your goals from wed. ...

Missed you in MI this weekend

Yeah we go out to eat A LOT... not typical for me during the school year because I need to cook at night for dinner in order to have something to take to work for lunch the next day. It's definitely been a huge adjustment figuring out what to eat at restaurant all the time... but I don't feel settled enough yet to be cooking all the time again.

However, with Ulter's bicep surgery tomorrow, looks like I'll be spending more time indoors and I'll be coooooooking. Poor guy will be so doped up on Vicadin and painkillers he won't be eating anyway... Have to say... that is the plus side to my apartment not being ready until August 7th now... though it's far away... at least I can help him a bit easier if I'm still staying with him. But... I do miss my belongings.

 

[jenscats5]

Yeah we go out to eat A LOT... not typical for me during the school year because I need to cook at night for dinner in order to have something to take to work for lunch the next day. It's definitely been a huge adjustment figuring out what to eat at restaurant all the time... but I don't feel settled enough yet to be cooking all the time again.

However, with Ulter's bicep surgery tomorrow, looks like I'll be spending more time indoors and I'll be coooooooking. Poor guy will be so doped up on Vicadin and painkillers he won't be eating anyway... Have to say... that is the plus side to my apartment not being ready until August 7th now... though it's far away... at least I can help him a bit easier if I'm still staying with him. But... I do miss my belongings.

Well, for one, I love hearing about your restaurant meals....lots of good ideas!! Although we don't have all those yummy restaurants here....

What happened to Ulter?? Hope he'll be ok!! Tell him I said to get well soon!!

 

[takniteasy]

Hey hun!

How ya doing? How is Mr. Ulter? Miss seeing your updates!

 

[*Bunny*]

Hey hun!

How ya doing? How is Mr. Ulter? Miss seeing your updates!

^^ bump ...

 

[T-Cake]

I'm not dead... just not a ton of down-time for me lately.

I'll try and get on here tonight. Ulter is doing well; we go to the doctor tomorrow to get the wrapping on the arm removed and the brace put on instead. I wouldn't have known Buns bumped me 'til he mentioned it... he just said, "You'd better get on there..."

Been a busy week... I'll fill you in later. Promise I've been keepin' at it though...

One thing's for sure... I ain't no quitter. Ever.

 

[treilin]

I'm not dead... just not a ton of down-time for me lately.

I'll try and get on here tonight. Ulter is doing well; we go to the doctor tomorrow to get the wrapping on the arm removed and the brace put on instead. I wouldn't have known Buns bumped me 'til he mentioned it... he just said, "You'd better get on there..."

Been a busy week... I'll fill you in later. Promise I've been keepin' at it though...

One thing's for sure... I ain't no quitter. Ever.

Waiting...

 

[Roonytunes]

Waitin' patiently for one of your mega updates that I love reading.......

 

[T-Cake]

Waitin' patiently for one of your mega updates that I love reading.......

Someday there will be enough time in the day.

It's midnight now... I just caught up on 2-weeks worth of threads and emails I follow on the WWer board.

Basically, on that board... I'M their leader. I'M their answer. I'M their "it-girl" hero. I feel a moral obligation.

Here -- I just you all to pieces, and see you all as who I want to become.

Here -- YOU all are my leaders, my inspirations, my "it-girls". I aspire to become YOU.

So for now... this follower is going to bed. I have a job seminar in the morning til lunchtime... then I need to hit the gym to lift and to my bonus cardio.

Did I mention I need to be on the pavement by 5:30am to make it on time and have enough time to get ready?

It'll be better for me to post all my SuperSets tomorrow anyway because it ends week 4 of SuperSets officially for all 4 of the 4-day splits, so I'll have a FULL report instead of 3/4

Goodnight my lovelies.

 

[ck2006]

Someday there will be enough time in the day.

It's midnight now... I just caught up on 2-weeks worth of threads and emails I follow on the WWer board.

Basically, on that board... I'M their leader. I'M their answer. I'M their "it-girl" hero. I feel a moral obligation.

Here -- I just you all to pieces, and see you all as who I want to become.

Here -- YOU all are my leaders, my inspirations, my "it-girls". I aspire to become YOU.

So for now... this follower is going to bed. I have a job seminar in the morning til lunchtime... then I need to hit the gym to lift and to my bonus cardio.

Did I mention I need to be on the pavement by 5:30am to make it on time and have enough time to get ready?

It'll be better for me to post all my SuperSets tomorrow anyway because it ends week 4 of SuperSets officially for all 4 of the 4-day splits, so I'll have a FULL report instead of 3/4

Goodnight my lovelies.

you hit the nail on the head, there are so many woman on here that are so knowledgeable and motivating, could not of said it better!!!!

have a great sleep

 

[*Bunny*]

You are NOT a follower .. just think of yourself as a student sweetie ...

Happy Sunday

 

[jenscats5]

Hi T-Cake!! There's always a learning process, so as Buns said - you're not a follower but a student.....

 

[Gymgurl]

Hi T...just checking in in ya!

 

[takniteasy]

Hey T-Cake! Just catchin' up with ya. I know you are busy with starting job, moving and being Nurse to Ulter, so how's it going?

 

[scorpiogirl]

Hey, T-Cake! Great job breaking the 150's, Girl!!!!!! WTG

 

[T-Cake]

Hey girls. Thanks for the warm reception in the last few days.

Takiniteasy really summed up what my life's been like as of late, but I think, on the whole, starting work at my new school (Read: but making me ) is what's taken over my life for the time being. When the apartment is ready on Monday, I'll get the keys that afternoon when I'm home from work and then move some stuff next Tuesday after work.

Just trying not to put myself into the looney bin.

T-Cake's "It's-About-Freakin'-Time" MEGA UPDATE​

I know... this is longggggg overdue.​

SO let's just recap for now where I stand:

Current weight as of last Friday morning: 160.0 lbs

Last set of measurements taken same day:
WAIST: 33" (down 2 inches from 7 weeks ago)

CHEST: 34" (NOT BUDGING!!! Hooray! )

HIPS: 39" (down 2.5" from 7 weeks ago -- good to be under 40"!)

THIGH(S): 24" each (down 1/2 inch each from 7 weeks ago)

Overall, very pleased with my progress. Have been on 10 mg of 'var/oxandrolone for about... hmm... a month now... starting on week 5 this week. So I'm FRUSTRATED with seeing the scale go up... but hey, at least I've still lost 100.2 lbs grand total... and at least all my LIFTS are going up as well.

SUPER SET LOG, end of WEEK FOUR​

CHEST & BACK​

DB Incline Bench Press (IBP) + Standing Bent-over Row(SBR)
IBP = 20# dbs, 3 sets of 10 each
SBR = Curl bar + 50#, 3 sets of 10 each
Will go up to 60# bar next time for SBR; remember, these are nonstop sets, no rest in between -- just crank all the sets out back to back, switching between the moves. Whole set time is approximately 2 to 3 minutes.

Seated Row (SR) + Lat Pulldowns (LP)
SR = 67.5#, 3 sets x 10
LP = 75# single or double cable pull; 3 sets x 10
Increasing the row weight next time around.

Inclined DB Flyes (DBF) + DB Pullovers (DBP)
DBF = 20# dbs, 3 sets x 10
DBP = single 20# db, 3 sets x 10
20# on flyes are killer; it! Will go to single 25# db for DBP next.

Lower Body​

V-Squats (VS) + Seated Calve Raises (SCR)
VS = 60#, 3 sets x 10
SCR = 90#, 3 sets x 10
Will go to 100# for SCR next; will stay @ 60 for VS.

Squat/Leg Press (LP) + Straight Leg Dead Lifts (SLD)
LP = 110#, 3 sets x 10
SLD = Squat bar + 50#, 3 sets x 10
Will stay at 110 for LP; bumping up to SLD bar + 60# next time.

Leg Curls (LC) + Leg Extensions (LE)
LC = 45# each leg, 3 sets x 10
LE = 45# each leg, 3 sets x 10
LC ready to go to 50# on each leg; keeping LE lighter til I'm sure my knee is perfect with it; so far so good.

Shoulders​

Seated Military Press on Smith Machine (SMP) + Arnold Press (AP)
SMP = Smith + 20#, 1 set x 10... then 9.5... then 5-9 depending on the day
AP = 12# dbs, 3 sets x 10
The SMPs kill me... last time I did them two arm days back to back and it totally killed my initiative... but I have hit all 10 reps for the whole super set before... I'm just waiting til I can do it consecutively, no excuses, before I change anything.

Seated DB Side Lateral Raises (SLR) + Bent-Over Rear DB Laterals (BRL)
SLR = 8# dbs, 3 sets x 10
BRL = 12# dbs, 3 sets x 10
Will bump SLR to 10# dbs... maybe 12... next time.

Biceps & Triceps​

Bar Curl (BC) + French Curl (FC)
BC = curl bar + 30, 3 sets x 10
FC = curl bar + 30, 3 sets x 10
Bump to 40# curl bar on BC next... leave FC alone because when I keep it slowwwwww... it's grrrrrreat.

Standing DB Curl (DBC) + Cable Tricep Rope Push/Pulldown (TP)
DBC = 15# dbs, 3 sets x 10
TP = 1 set x 40#, 1 set x 50#
Started doing TP from the knees; get more out of it and it's a compound movement then. DBC will use 20# dbs next time.

DB Hammer Curls (HC) + DB Kickbacks (DK)
HC = 15# dbs, 3 sets x 10
DK = 15# dbs, 3 sets x 10
Hesitantly have decided to "TRY" 20# dbs for HC next time... I might only get 5 to 8 reps, esp on the 2nd and 3rd set... but I need to grow and my gym doesn't have 17.5# dbs.

THIS CONCLUDES T-Cake's "It's-About-Freakin'-Time" MEGA UPDATE​

Love you girls. I feel like I'm vanishing from all my boards... but life calls. When things get back to normal for me in a month, I'll hopefully be able to get to you all more frequently like I used to. Just wanted to let you all know that I'm still going strong... I do a slew of ab work on all of those SuperSet days... AND I'm still doing my additional 30 minutes of cardio post-lift as well in addition to my 4.5 mile walk every morning... and 9 miles on Sunday. I've also tried a Bikram Yoga class once in the last 2 weeks... have managed to beat up my feet horrendously, and I've had a minor excuse ONE DAY where I took it off from it all because I couldn't walk anymore. Tonight -- my hip is throbbing in pain from God knows what this time... but I'm still trying to find SOMETHING that works. Currently, Stairmill (levels 7-9 intervals for 30 minutes post-lift) is my friend... but we'll see how long my body will hold up to that. ​

 

[*Bunny*]

Overall, very pleased with my progress. Have been on 10 mg of 'var/oxandrolone for about... hmm... a month now... starting on week 5 this week. So I'm FRUSTRATED with seeing the scale go up... but hey, at least I've still lost 100.2 lbs grand total... and at least all my LIFTS are going up as well.

This is the hard part ... well, one of the many ... where you will use the scale as a different type of tool, more than just measuring your daily water fluctuations ... which at this point is going to change now that you're cutting fat will begin to slow and eventually taper off ...

You lift, you gain muscle, to retain muscle that # WILL Increase ... and do NOT fear it ...

breath deep T_Cake ...

 

[Ulter]

I agree with Bunny. The scale is not where you measure your progress at this point, losing 2 inches off of your waist and 2.5 off your hips is. Especially when your lifts are going up so fast.

 

[*Bunny*]

I agree with Bunny. The scale is not where you measure your progress at this point, losing 2 inches off of your waist and 2.5 off your hips is. Especially when your lifts are going up so fast.

On a nice breezy evening, you should take her to a secluded beach, just the three of you, and hurl that thing in the water ...

*be sure to bring a 40 for the homies*

lol

 

[Ulter]

HAHAHAHAHAHA Robocop!

 

[jenscats5]

Nice job on the lifts T-Cake!!!! Very nice!! Good job all around!

 

[T-Cake]

On a nice breezy evening, you should take her to a secluded beach, just the three of you, and hurl that thing in the water ...

*be sure to bring a 40 for the homies*

lol

LOVE IT!

Ok, Robocop is over my shoulder saying, "GO TO BED!!!"

Thanks Bunny for the feedback -- you're right, and I believe you because you've been there (not that I don't believe Ulter but... ok, so I don't believe Ulter ALL the time... )

Jens, you rock. Thanks for the support and encouragement.

 

[T-Cake]

Shoulders -- Tuesday, August 1, 2006​

Front DB Raises + Arnold Press
Switched up the Raises for the Smit machine because I didn't want to lift at my gym; just wanted to use the apartment clubhouse dbs instead.
DB Raises = 10# dbs, 3 sets x 10
AP = 10# dbs, 3 sets x 10
Usually use the 12# for Arnold Press but not available, however, I managed to wear myself out entirely because 1) I did my chest and back yesterday so I'm sore from that... and 2) because I was using 10s for the raises, which is TOUGH.

Side Lateral Raises + Bent-Over Rear DB Laterals
SLR = 10# dbs, 3 sets x 10
BOL = 10# dbs, 3 sets x 10
Again, went down on the db weight with BOL... but 10# on SLR is higher for me than usual, so it balanced out and challenged me.

No ab work tonight! Did it yesterday! I'm just making up for the "no-lifting-mini-vacation" weekend.

No extra cardio tonight... OR THIS MORNING. My right hip is effin' killin' me... but I think I can walk in the morning. Walking doesn't hurt it... only things that involve me LIFTING my hip socket do (e.g. going UP stairs... so stairmill is out).

What killed it this time? The rowing machine Monday morning. Lovely.

K, Night.

 

[*Bunny*]

LOVE IT!

Ok, Robocop is over my shoulder saying, "GO TO BED!!!"

Thanks Bunny for the feedback -- you're right, and I believe you because you've been there (not that I don't believe Ulter but... ok, so I don't believe Ulter ALL the time... )

And I've been there girlfriend ... LMAO at robocop

ANYTIME T-Cake ... You kinda have to experience it for yourself, go thru the self realization process, hear what others have to say, and it's not that you don't appreciate what those people are telling you (the ones right in front of you with a big heart & never the one to say "I told ya so" in a rude fashion, just let you learn for yourself after showing you the way, offering you guidance ... you know the type ) SO, YES, outside clarification is often needed & necessary ... ya know? I hope that makes sense

Happy Hump Day... Take it easy on the guy will ya?! No more handcuffs He dang near ripper his arm off


I'm so dead....

 

[Gymgurl]

Look at that workout! You go chicky......

 

[Ulter]

So this was Let's beat up on the injured guy Day huh?
I agree no one should listen to one source for training/diet information. That's why T-Cake went to Curgeo first and still contacts him when I change her workouts to make sure he approves. He's better at it than I am so why not?

 

[jenscats5]

So this was Let's beat up on the injured guy Day huh?I agree no one should listen to one source for training/diet information. That's why T-Cake went to Curgeo first and still contacts him when I change her workouts to make sure he approves. He's better at it than I am so why not?

Would you rather sit in the lawn chair under the umbrella & have everyone bring you cool drinks & fan you with a palm leaf??

 

[T-Cake]

Would you rather sit in the lawn chair under the umbrella & have everyone bring you cool drinks & fan you with a palm leaf??

Don't tempt him!

So this was Let's beat up on the injured guy Day huh?
I agree no one should listen to one source for training/diet information. That's why T-Cake went to Curgeo first and still contacts him when I change her workouts to make sure he approves. He's better at it than I am so why not?

Yes. And you're too modest, honey... wayyyy too modest. x 1,000

Look at that workout! You go chicky......

Thanks, pretty lady. Miss talking to you! Hell, I miss talking to everyone here! I hope that heat wave isn't killing you yet!

And I've been there girlfriend ... LMAO at robocop

ANYTIME T-Cake ... You kinda have to experience it for yourself, go thru the self realization process, hear what others have to say, and it's not that you don't appreciate what those people are telling you (the ones right in front of you with a big heart & never the one to say "I told ya so" in a rude fashion, just let you learn for yourself after showing you the way, offering you guidance ... you know the type ) SO, YES, outside clarification is often needed & necessary ... ya know? I hope that makes sense

Happy Hump Day... Take it easy on the guy will ya?! No more handcuffs He dang near ripper his arm off


I'm so dead....

I joke with him in public all the time about how I broke his arm and I'll break the other one too. It gets to be pretty comical... well for me at least.

I'm seriously exhausted -- didn't even get home from work tonight til 7pm, and then I cooked dinner which was WAYYY too spicy... and then it was 8... then I got some news I didn't like... so then I was upset. That and the exhaustion and stress of this week is just catching up with me. I wish I had time to really do things for myself right now... but my body is begging for rest.

Although, I did get home late tonight because I went to get a consult on my abdominoplasty that I plan to get next summer. I need to get to my goal weight first, another 30 lbs to lose... but I wanted to discuss the extra skin and what to expect. Looks like recovery will be about 2-3 days at home with help, one night in the hospital, and then 4 weeks til I can resume normal activity and 6 weeks til I can lift again.

Most important is that I will need to be in great shape when I go IN for the surgery so that my recovery will be speedy. I'm terrified about it... but you know -- I worked so damn hard to get this body and it is just not physically possible for me to have a flat stomach and hips because of that damn skin from when I was obese. Really saddens me that I have to go through such extreme measures... and embarassing too... but I'm learning to accept that I did my part... and some things just have to happen for me to look my ideal.

Night.

 

[Ulter]

Would you rather sit in the lawn chair under the umbrella & have everyone bring you cool drinks & fan you with a palm leaf??

Well... Yeah I would.

 

[Miss24k]

 

[Gymgurl]

Take care of yourself T....we are always here !!

 

[takniteasy]

T-Cake, how's it going? I know you must be super-uber busy with school starting and moving into your new place. Just checking up on ya

 

[*Bunny*]

T-Cake, how's it going? I know you must be super-uber busy with school starting and moving into your new place. Just checking up on ya

^^ Where are you ?

 

[T-Cake]

^^ Where are you ?

I'm alive, thank goodness. On my way out the door to the gym now. Just wanted to pop in and see the date for Bunny's show that we'll be at. Was afraid it might coincide with a school district training I have to be at that Saturday, but it's a week off, so hooray for that! I'm really excited to go now!!!

Go, Bunny, Go!

I'll try to pop back in later...
(LOL -- Ulter is in the background saying to me, "Are you posting on ELITE? OMG, is your account still active?!") *sigh*

 

[*Bunny*]

I'm alive, thank goodness. On my way out the door to the gym now. Just wanted to pop in and see the date for Bunny's show that we'll be at. Was afraid it might coincide with a school district training I have to be at that Saturday, but it's a week off, so hooray for that! I'm really excited to go now!!!

Go, Bunny, Go!

I'll try to pop back in later...
(LOL -- Ulter is in the background saying to me, "Are you posting on ELITE? OMG, is your account still active?!") *sigh*

YAY you're coming to my show!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!

 

[Roonytunes]

YAY you're coming to my show!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!

^^^^^^^^^
I plan to be there too, so I will FINALLY get to meet you, T!! I knew it would happen sooner or later!!

I'm glad to hear you're still alive and well. I still think of you immediately everytime I see a Panera. I miss you and your mega updates, girl!

 

[jenscats5]

I'm glad to hear you're still alive and well. I still think of you immediately everytime I see a Panera. I miss you and your mega updates, girl!

LOL Me too!! Miss you bunches T-Cake!!

 

[Gymgurl]

Hurry back we miss ya!!!

 

[*Bunny*]

^^^^^^^^^
I plan to be there too, so I will FINALLY get to meet you, T!! I knew it would happen sooner or later!!

I'm glad to hear you're still alive and well. I still think of you immediately everytime I see a Panera. I miss you and your mega updates, girl!

Yay!!! Thanks RT, now I want Panera ...

I can do some major damage there



Caker!!! Where you at woman ... update your !!!!

 

[florencia]

Glad to see you ARE around! Your posts are missed!

 

[T-Cake]

I'm here... I'm back... for a limited time only... or something like that.

T-Cake's MEGA SUPER DUPER WITH A CHERRY ON TOP UPDATE​

Alright, ladies -- so Ulter (my boyfriend) has pushed and pushed me (well, encouraged) me to come back to the boards. Now that my life is seemingly settling down just a LITTLE bit at work and I'm making it home earlier some days, I just might be able to post a little more often.

LOTS has happened. Let me get you all caught up on what's new since I posted wayyyyyy back in... oh... July? Haha!

1) Basic stats: I've exchanged 15 lbs of fat for 15 lbs of muscle. My weight in July was about 165 or so and I'd just reached the 100 lbs lost mark. I'm now about 160 lbs... but I have dropped 2 sizes. I'm now a size Medium shirt and a size 8 pants. My muscles are incredible (yes, I need new photos badly). I show my students my muscles and they are scared. It's hilarious.

2) My lifts: In one word, my lifts are just INSANE. Here is a rough list of what I am currently lifting. For all listed, I am lifting 3 sets of 10-15, depending on the move and if I'm working on transitioning to a higher weight.

Lower Body
I really had to cut back on this because my legs are so huge that I won't be proportional to my upper body when I'm done if I keep pushing it. I'm now lifting lower once every two weeks:
Isolated Leg Curls = 65# each leg
Isolated Leg Extension = 65# each leg
Good Mornings = Squat rack bar + 45#-50#
Dead Lifts = Squat rack back + 85#

Shoulders
Smith Shoulder Press = Smith machine + 35#, palms forward
Side Lateral Raises = 15# DBs, working on switching to 20#s
Upright Row = Squat rack bar + 25#
Bent Over DB Row on bench = 40# single DB

Chest and Back
DB Incline Bench Press = 30# DBs
Lat Pulldown = 105#
Seated Row = 97.5#
Pec Deck Fly = 67.5#

Triceps and Biceps
Bar Curl = 50# curl bar
French Curl = 40# Curl bar (working to 50#)
Straight DB Curl, standing = 25# DBs
Tricep Rope Pulldown (kneeling, taken to floor) = rope + 85# on "lighter" setting

Needless to say, I'm a lot stronger... my cuts are coming out everywhere... more people talk to me at the gym now more than ever... and it's just unbelieveable to me that I can do all this.

3) Cardio: Last time I wrote, I was walking 3 to 3.5 miles a day because my knees were a mess. Well those times are long gone.
- I now run 3.5 to 5 miles 6 mornings a week (yes, before work still, which means I'm up by 5 or 5:30am before school)
- I ran the Disney World Race for the Taste 10K (6.2 miles) a few weeks back; it took me an hour and I didn't stop at all.
- I'm running the SeaWorld 10K on November 19th
- I'm co-coach of the Running Club at school, so Tuesdays and Thursday I run AFTER school too. Usually this adds another 2 miles of running to my day, easily, and it's more scenic and/or cross-country
- I'm signed up to run/walk the WDW Half Marathon on January 6, 2007. It looks like I'll be walking a lot more than running (keep reading) but that's okay. My endurance is incredible.
- Running is GREAT for me -- I can go and go and go... BUT... when my knees ache at all, I have to rest them and walk for a few minutes. That's ok with me... it heals pretty quick. I row at the gym for 10 minutes before I run in the mornings (when I do run indoors) to loosen up my knees and hips, so that really helps.

4) The bigger news (no pun intended) is that I'm scheduled for BREAST IMPLANTS on November 20th! Ahhh! I turn 27 on the 16th, and I'm just going to take that week off of work to have it done and recover.
- I'm having 400 ccs saline implants put under the muscle.
- Yes, I'm scared because I don't like pain... but I'm REALLY excited because I got the sizers last week and can't wait to look like a girl again!
- And for those of you that know me, you know this was NOT in my game plan! I knew that with a 110 lb weight loss I'd need surgery for extra skin on my stomach. When I had THAt consult in July, I was a B cup (down for a full 38C in February). I am now a 34A... IF that!! I can't wait to have my chest back! Talk about having femininity taken from me!
- But hear me on this -- if you are a woman who gets stuck on choices between "Should I bulk and have muscle and risk losing my boobs... or should I NOT get muscle and keep the boobs?" -- GO FOR THE MUSCLE!!! The outer strength is far more worth it and impressive and self-fulfilling than some sacks of fat. Trust me on this.
- Anyway, yes yes... excited for new boobies. Hooray! New toys!

5) Florida is good. No, my mom and I still don't talk much. Yes, I'm still in counseling to sort all that out with her, and I wrote her a letter a month ago about how she hurts me when we talk to each other. I never heard back from her about that... so she's just stewing in her misery, I guess. Anyway, no regrets in leaving Michigan -- my job is rough as hell some days, but it's still a major upgrade from where I was.

I made new friends real easily and have a social circle anytime I like. Ulter and I are still incredibly happy; he's just such a blessing to me and my life. Such a partner for me; I just get happy thinking about it and all the fun we have.

I FINALLY got into my own apartment and got new, beautiful furniture. It took FOREVER to get done, but it did. I'm not even home that much now -- but it's nice to know I established my own place and my own life.

So I think that about does it. I need new pictures, I know. The last ones I took were from... oh, about 6 weeks ago. And you wouldn't BELIEVE the major differences since then. My body just gave up the fight about a month ago and finally started shedding fat like crazy. It's been a sight to see... so even though I don't have new pics all the time, trust me -- there are MAJOR differences. I can't believe this is MY body with the butt that looks like a butt, the tinier waist, killer legs in a denim miniskirt, and crazy mammoth arms. It's fun -- I'll show you soon.

Much love to all.
T-Cake

 

[*Bunny*]

Nice job tcake!

 

[Gymgurl]

IM soooooo happy you are back!!! To bad it id for a short time LOL....We need pics! Your are doing great it sounds like!! I missed seeing ya and reading your journal!!!

 

[Roonytunes]

I am SO happy to see you stop by!! You've certainly been missed. Thanks for your signature mega update and can I just say what an inspiration you are?! You've not just changed your body, but also transformed your entire life!!! I can sense the happiness just from your posting. Way to go, girl!!

I still think of you everytime I see a Panera and I've also become a daily subscriber of the Hungrygirl emails now.

I would love to see pics at some point, but I hope you feel proud of all your accomplishments every single time you look in that mirror.

 

[T-Cake]

I am SO happy to see you stop by!! You've certainly been missed. Thanks for your signature mega update and can I just say what an inspiration you are?! You've not just changed your body, but also transformed your entire life!!! I can sense the happiness just from your posting. Way to go, girl!!

I still think of you everytime I see a Panera and I've also become a daily subscriber of the Hungrygirl emails now.

I would love to see pics at some point, but I hope you feel proud of all your accomplishments every single time you look in that mirror.

Thanks ladies for all the nice compliments. I was telling Ulter last night, "Oh come on, they'll barely remember me!"

Anyway, like I said, I am hangin' in there. Woke up this morning for work later than usual, so I missed my morning cardio. I ususally take Wed. mornings off, but today was my day off instead. Oh well -- no biggie. We have running club after school today so I'll make it up.

I just finished my lunch of two FlatOut turkey taco sandwiches. Yum-yum! I just used some leftover turkey meat that cooked on the weekend and made roll-up sandwiches with FlatOut light bread (it's low carb, high protien, so I love it).

In my lean ground turkey, I mixed one packet of taco seasoning, 1 package of sauteed mushrooms, 1/2 sauteed sliced red onion and about 1 cup of tequila lime salsa from the grocery store. Super good and made a TON.

I also discovered that the BEST brand of fat free cottage cheese is Light n' Lively. That stuff is AWESOME!!! Huge protein punch without the milk fat and it doesn't taste disgusting like the other ff ones do.

Ok now I'm just rambling.

 

[*Bunny*]

Thanks ladies for all the nice compliments. I was telling Ulter last night, "Oh come on, they'll barely remember me!"

Anyway, like I said, I am hangin' in there. Woke up this morning for work later than usual, so I missed my morning cardio. I ususally take Wed. mornings off, but today was my day off instead. Oh well -- no biggie. We have running club after school today so I'll make it up.

I just finished my lunch of two FlatOut turkey taco sandwiches. Yum-yum! I just used some leftover turkey meat that cooked on the weekend and made roll-up sandwiches with FlatOut light bread (it's low carb, high protien, so I love it).

In my lean ground turkey, I mixed one packet of taco seasoning, 1 package of sauteed mushrooms, 1/2 sauteed sliced red onion and about 1 cup of tequila lime salsa from the grocery store. Super good and made a TON.

I also discovered that the BEST brand of fat free cottage cheese is Light n' Lively. That stuff is AWESOME!!! Huge protein punch without the milk fat and it doesn't taste disgusting like the other ff ones do.

Ok now I'm just rambling.

You MUST be kidding .. we dont remember you? lol

I MAY have to try that cottage cheese, since I never eat the stuff, since well, I cant stand the taste of most.

You better run your ass off til your surgery girl, running will be very hard post op. Just ask WW

Of course we miss you.

 

[T-Cake]

You MUST be kidding .. we dont remember you? lol

I MAY have to try that cottage cheese, since I never eat the stuff, since well, I cant stand the taste of most.

You better run your ass off til your surgery girl, running will be very hard post op. Just ask WW

Of course we miss you.

Thanks, buns.

I am a little worried about running after surgey -- just putting those sizers in gave me a feel for how freakin' heavey those suckers are. I don't remember my REAL ones (back when I was a C cup) being that heavy... but then again, ALL of me was heavy too, so it went unnoticed.

I am SO scared of the pain! And I think I'm actually more sad/scared of the toll my lack of lifting will have on my body more so than my lack of running.

The running has DEFINITELY been the key to my sudden melting fat, Ulter and I agree on that. But something that totally change things for me too -- and I forgot to say this yesterday -- is that now I don't eat for two hours after cardio. Water only... so those 2 hours in the morning after I run are a little rough. When my stomach gets annoyed, I sometimes have a diet 7-up on the way to work or something just to settle it and shut it up. But I make it til 9am and then drink my ISO shake. I think THIS -- just as much as the running -- has been the key that finally is taking the fat off of me.

20 lbs to go! Ahhhh! That sounds like a LOT!!! *sigh*

 

[*Bunny*]

Thanks, buns.

I am a little worried about running after surgey -- just putting those sizers in gave me a feel for how freakin' heavey those suckers are. I don't remember my REAL ones (back when I was a C cup) being that heavy... but then again, ALL of me was heavy too, so it went unnoticed.

I am SO scared of the pain! And I think I'm actually more sad/scared of the toll my lack of lifting will have on my body more so than my lack of running.

The running has DEFINITELY been the key to my sudden melting fat, Ulter and I agree on that. But something that totally change things for me too -- and I forgot to say this yesterday -- is that now I don't eat for two hours after cardio. Water only... so those 2 hours in the morning after I run are a little rough. When my stomach gets annoyed, I sometimes have a diet 7-up on the way to work or something just to settle it and shut it up. But I make it til 9am and then drink my ISO shake. I think THIS -- just as much as the running -- has been the key that finally is taking the fat off of me.

20 lbs to go! Ahhhh! That sounds like a LOT!!! *sigh*

If it works for you , milk it until it stops! That's for sure. Well Post Op youre going to have to really enjoy the new additions AND pay attention to your body. The one thing you will be able to do is cardio, just not heavy lifting, but remember muscle memory WILL come into play and you WILL be able to lift heavy again, just not right away.

My take is this, You will lose some strength & muscle Im sure, how much? That is up to you & what you're taking (if anything) to preserve it, how you are eating and keeping a close eye on the diet.

 

[Gymgurl]

And just double jog bra those babies for awhile......I had to do that when I was breast feeding lol

 

[takniteasy]

Thanks ladies for all the nice compliments. I was telling Ulter last night, "Oh come on, they'll barely remember me!" /QUOTE]

T-Cake? Who is that? J/K


Missed you and your log Mega Updates! I am glad you are doing good and that life is treating you well. KUdos to you for your gains! Seems to me that Florida does you well!

 

[jenscats5]

T-Cake!!!!!!!!!!! I was thinking about you the other day!! Miss you lots!!

Congrats on well, everything!! Wow!! So much has gone on and is yet to come......Ulter is awesome - he's a great guy - good for you!

As for the surgery -- yay!! Take - Chapstick, lifesavers and easy fit clothes (like soft button up shirt & slippers) - when you wake up from anesthesia your mouth may be DRYER than the Sahara desert and your lips could be chapped.....and afterwards - take the pain meds BEFORE the pain hits to manage it.....not to scare you, but plastic surgery can be very painful - but it may not last too long......Good luck!!

 

[Sassy69]

Great things accomplished & more to come! Fantastic!

 

[T-Cake]

Thanks girls. I'll try to write more tomorrow. I'd love to write each of you something back but I'm exhausted right now. Bedtime!!! *snore*

 

[Gymgurl]

Night T-cake.....Glad your back!!! Even if you post a tiny bit....your words always seem to help!

 

[Ulter]

Welcome back T-Cake. Your progress is amazing. I'm glad I get to watch it in person. Good luck in the SeaWorld 10k next weekend. I remember when you could only walk 3 miles and now you run 6 in under an hour.

I've learned so much working with you. I have never worked with someone who had a lifetime of being obese before. I am used to dealing with people who got overweight and want to drop 20 or 30 pounds. It is very different than someone like you. The things we normally do to lose weight, diet, exercise, Trex/SesaPure/Glucorell/YES are not enough to make your body quickly let go of that lifelong fat storage. It's taken 9 months to do what most people I work with do in 3 months. If I hadn't been there to watch nearly every meal, every workout, and see you taking the supps I wouldn't believe it. It is a monumental task for someone like you to lose the last 40-50 pounds. And I didn't know that. Now I do. Thanks for teaching me about what it's like on the other side and what it feels like to actually BE the fat kid. You're awesome.

 

[T-Cake]

Welcome back T-Cake. Your progress is amazing. I'm glad I get to watch it in person. Good luck in the SeaWorld 10k next weekend. I remember when you could only walk 3 miles and now you run 6 in under an hour.

I've learned so much working with you. I have never worked with someone who had a lifetime of being obese before. I am used to dealing with people who got overweight and want to drop 20 or 30 pounds. It is very different than someone like you. The things we normally do to lose weight, diet, exercise, Trex/SesaPure/Glucorell/YES are not enough to make your body quickly let go of that lifelong fat storage. It's taken 9 months to do what most people I work with do in 3 months. If I hadn't been there to watch nearly every meal, every workout, and see you taking the supps I wouldn't believe it. It is a monumental task for someone like you to lose the last 40-50 pounds. And I didn't know that. Now I do. Thanks for teaching me about what it's like on the other side and what it feels like to actually BE the fat kid. You're awesome.

LY

 

[*Bunny*]

Get a room

 

[ck2006]

in again, lost the subscription, I am soo happy that you have achieved all that you have, but it is you that has done all the work! YOU ROCK GIRL!

 

[Gymgurl]

Welcome back T-Cake. Your progress is amazing. I'm glad I get to watch it in person. Good luck in the SeaWorld 10k next weekend. I remember when you could only walk 3 miles and now you run 6 in under an hour.

I've learned so much working with you. I have never worked with someone who had a lifetime of being obese before. I am used to dealing with people who got overweight and want to drop 20 or 30 pounds. It is very different than someone like you. The things we normally do to lose weight, diet, exercise, Trex/SesaPure/Glucorell/YES are not enough to make your body quickly let go of that lifelong fat storage. It's taken 9 months to do what most people I work with do in 3 months. If I hadn't been there to watch nearly every meal, every workout, and see you taking the supps I wouldn't believe it. It is a monumental task for someone like you to lose the last 40-50 pounds. And I didn't know that. Now I do. Thanks for teaching me about what it's like on the other side and what it feels like to actually BE the fat kid. You're awesome.

Get married already

 

[T-Cake]

Heads up ladies:

Tomorrow is the big day!!!

I am getting my breast augmentation tomorrow around noon. I'm NERVOUS -- but had some red wine so right now I'm probably mellowed just a little bit.

I'm having 400cc saline implants placed under the muscle. With my frame, I should end up being a 34C.

This is a BIG DEAL to me, because in February of this year -- 75 lbs lost forever and kept off for years -- I was a 36C.

Then I lost another 30 lbs... and now I'm a 33A (but my nurse says I'm barely an A).

So -- I'm scared of tomorrow... I've never had surgery or tonsils out or wisdom teeth removed... so it will be interesting. I'd like to take some pictures before and after. I think I will do that tomorrow before I head out (not nude -- duh!)

Good thing Ulter is taking care of me. WW, I read your log and it really helped me to feel better because it didn't sound TOO BAD, and I bought myself 3 bags of frozen peas tonight, so I should be good to go.

Love y'all. Please hope I don't hurt too bad. I'm off work until next Monday, so hopefully by Thursday or Friday this week I'll be able to post something.

 

[velvett]

Best Wishes T-cake!

 

[Sassy69]

You'll be fine t-cake - I've read a number of BA posts lately & the process has much improved since I had mine done. Mostly just give yourself time for the drugs to wear off and dont' lift your arms above elbow level for a few days - each doc has their own list of do's & don'ts - follow them religiously. You'll be healed soon enough so don't do anythign too soon. The bafs of peas are God's gift.

 

[takniteasy]

Heads up ladies:

Tomorrow is the big day!!!

I am getting my breast augmentation tomorrow around noon. I'm NERVOUS -- but had some red wine so right now I'm probably mellowed just a little bit.

I'm having 400cc saline implants placed under the muscle. With my frame, I should end up being a 34C.

This is a BIG DEAL to me, because in February of this year -- 75 lbs lost forever and kept off for years -- I was a 36C.

Then I lost another 30 lbs... and now I'm a 33A (but my nurse says I'm barely an A).

So -- I'm scared of tomorrow... I've never had surgery or tonsils out or wisdom teeth removed... so it will be interesting. I'd like to take some pictures before and after. I think I will do that tomorrow before I head out (not nude -- duh!)

Good thing Ulter is taking care of me. WW, I read your log and it really helped me to feel better because it didn't sound TOO BAD, and I bought myself 3 bags of frozen peas tonight, so I should be good to go.

Love y'all. Please hope I don't hurt too bad. I'm off work until next Monday, so hopefully by Thursday or Friday this week I'll be able to post something.

Good luck and no worries! You will be fine and you have a good guy right there with you. Take care and I look forward to reading of your recovery and progress!

 

[curgeo]

Tcake....you are going to do fine.

Have I told you how proud I am of you? I have never met anybody more dedicated to making herself what she truely wants to be in my life. I draw great inspiration from you....you just don't realize it. When Ulter told me that you were dedicated and what type of a person you are, it was totally justified in knowing you.

I will call you this week because we have a lot of catching up to do.

You really are one of a kind and I am proud to be your friend.

 

[ck2006]

 

[T-Cake]

Tcake....you are going to do fine.

Have I told you how proud I am of you? I have never met anybody more dedicated to making herself what she truely wants to be in my life. I draw great inspiration from you....you just don't realize it. When Ulter told me that you were dedicated and what type of a person you are, it was totally justified in knowing you.

I will call you this week because we have a lot of catching up to do.

You really are one of a kind and I am proud to be your friend.

I couldn't have gotten this far without you and Ulter, hun, that's for sure. Major kudos right back at you and I'm equally proud!

And to everyone else -- thank you for the encouragement. Sassy, I laughed at the peas comment. I called my gf last night and she was saying the same thing, how she lived and died by those peas. I'm happy I remembered them.

Right now I'm just trying not to think of food.

 

[Roonytunes]

^^^^^^^^
Late to the party, but I'm definitely thinking of you and sending you positive healthy vibes today, girl!

 

[Ulter]

She's in there now. I'm in the waiting room. Waiting.

 

[Ulter]

Okay, she's home. Thanks to the Ulter Pain Management System of better living through chemistry, she's in no pain.