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Thanks for the kudos.*Bunny* said:^^ Ain't that the truth ... hang in there Cake .. you're kicking some major booty girl
Great job with the updates ...
Always awesome coming from the best!LY tooUlter said:
You're so right.Saturday, June 3, 2006
Today was so off-kilter because I had to be at work ALL DAY, which is something that never happens in teaching. On my way home from work, I had this raging bitchiness that was just awful... I ended up sleeping on my couch for 2.5 hours. I think my body and mind are just exhausted.
I am tempted to slip up this week -- way more than usual -- and it's really frustrating me. I had my run-in with the chocolate fondue yesterday... and today it was 2 marshmallows and a graham cracker. Total processed sugar that I had to 'confess' to Ulter... and I just felt horrible about it. Then I got home all depressed, feeling like a failure... and I wanted to binge on a Clif bar. Yeah -- totally stupid. I don't know what has come over me as of late -- but something is wanting me to sabotage myself. I keep thinking it's deprivation... but it's more like rebellion, but I don't know against what.
That being said, after my nap I had some grapes... then went to the gym to lift lower body, even though I didn't want to at all. I was going to skip my walk afterward... but ended up saying I'd do 30 minutes. I made it the whole hour It was great, and I really thought long and hard about how I just need to GET REAL about my addiction to food and sugar. It's really not a light matter.
I felt empowered by my lift and cardio, as well as my all-protein 4th meal at 9:30pm when I finally got home.
If you have any words of encouragement for me on food addiction and how to get this nagging 'I'm deprived and I want junk' feeling to go away... please help me. I need encouragement SO BADLY right now.Finally -- at my WW weigh-in this morning I was 166.8 lbs -- I have lost 18.2 lbs since Feb. 2 now and I have lost a total of 93.2 lbs since I was 19.
It was awesome to see the scale DOWN significantly; I just wish it had brightened my spirits some. 6.5 to go until the 100 LBS LOST MARK. So damn cool Nutrition for Today
B @ 7:30am
1/2 c. egg substitute, ff
2 slices ff cheese
4 turkey sausage links
S @ 11:45am
1 c. red seedless grapes
L @ 12:30pm
Quizno's -- 4 c. salad greens with 1/2 c. tomatoes, 8 oz. chicken breast, 2 T cheddar, and 1/2 c. red onion (ordered the Honey Mustard CHicken salad w/o bacon, btw, and changed the dressing b/c HM is too high in carbs)
Dressing -- 2 T red wine vinegrette
3/4 portion of low-carb flat bread
"S"/cheat @ 2:30pm
1 graham cracker rectangle
2 large marshmallows
S @ 7pm - post nap
0.5 c. red seedless grapes
D @ 9:30pm
0.5 c. egg substitute
2 slices ff cheese
2 turkey sausage links
TOTALS
1600 calories
47% p / 25% c / 27% f (Nice work considering my sugar issue)
Training Log
Lower Body + Abs
Leg Press
w120 2 sets x 25
w140 1 set x 20
Hamstring Curls
w82.5 3 sets x 15
Leg Extensions NEW SINCE MY INJURY
w30 1 set x 25
w45 2 sets x 25 (will do 3 sets on 45 next time)
Hamstring Dead Lifts
30 dbs 1 set x 15 (too easy; not enough strain on hams)
35 dbs 1 set x 15, 1 set x 5 (KILLS my hands; my hands are just too tiny and can't grip and hold 35s for that long -- I need to give up HDLs all together and only do good mornings; just need to kick some stupid 'use-squat-rack-as-curl-bar' asses out of the way)
Ab Work
Declined sit-ups 2 sets x 25, 1 set x 20
Crunches on ball 2 sets x 30
Obliques on mat 1 set x 20 per side I need a new oblique workout!!! Suggestions, please!
Then, like I said, I walked 60 minutes outside (4.3 mph pace). Tomorrow is upper body and then more cardio.
Goodnight all
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Awww, thanks for the compliments!nelmsjer said:
Super nice of you. 
Yes, I've definitely had my fair share of hard times and I've had to bust my butt to get where I'm at today with ALL three of those things, especially #3. I have 6.5 lbs to do until the 100 lb mark... I want it real bad now.Sunday, June 4, 2006
Today went real well with both training and food. I managed to have breakfast out at a family-owned restaurant that doesn't serve ANYTHING healthy and I wasn't afraid of slipping up anymore. I was avoiding that place like the plague for awhile, but I'm much more in control now than I was a couple months ago.
During my walk, I realized just how much clarity I get during that hour. It makes it so much easier to get goin' with it, and usually I don't even want to stop.
Below are my stats for my nutrition, my training today, AND MY MEASURMENTS which I have never posted before. To keep it short, I will only post where I was on Feb 2. when I started training with Ulter's help... and today's measurements. Side-by-side comparison.
Nutrition
B @ 9am
0.75 c. egg substitute
1 c. grilled chicken breast
4 tomato slices
4 turkey sausage links
32 oz. water
L @ 1:30 @ Papa Vino's (with my brother)
1 grilled salmon fillet (7 oz)
0.75 c. linguine
2" square of bread
1 tablespoon of olive oil (in pasta)
S @ 4pm
1.5 c. strawberries
D @ 6pm
2 Don Marco "healthy torillas"
1/2 c. red onion
1 T garlic, shopped
1 c. raw spinach
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c. fat free cheese (1/2 mozzarella, 1/2 cheddar)
Made quesadillas after I sauteed all the veggies together -- SUPER good! Also great if you do spinach with tomatoes, feta, and mashed chickpeas/garbanzo beans and garlic. Just an idea!
10 small strawberries
S @ 10pm
SF orange Jell-o
TOTALS
1588 calories
49% p / 23% c / 28% f
Training Log
UPPER BODY + ABs
Inclined Bench Press
15dbs 2 sets x 25
20dbs 1 set x 12
*All incline 5; great sets.
Upright Rows
15dbs 2 sets x 25
20dbs 1 set x 10
*REALLY CRAZY DIFFICULT, but felt very effective. Still aimin' for 12 reps with 20s...
Lat Pulldowns
w75 black bar 2 sets x 15 (BARELY made it to 15 on set 2)
w80 black bar 1 set x 10 (Journal reads, "HOLY F*CK")
*These KILLED -- silver bar is a wider grip than the black one so it's always easier... any thoughts on whether one grip is better than the other? Should I rotate them?
Horizontal Lat Rows
w35 3 sets x 15
*Felt AWESOME! Closed my eyes and grunted my way through it; awesome.
Tricep Cable Pushdown
w35 2 sets x 15
1 set x 13
*REALLY close to 15s for all three sets! These were killer! Lots of grunting and throwin' it down again.
Bicep Work
Switched back to the "girl" dbs with the smaller, more manageable grips
20 dbs wrist rotation curls 1 set x 20
hammer curls 1 set x 15
straight curls 1 set x 8
15 dbs straight curls 1 set x 20 (Again, compensating for weakness...)
At this point, my upper body was BURNT OUT. I know I had a great workout, but again, it was mentally exhausting because every set I'd tell myself "You can do one more rep..." I don't know what got into me.
Ab Work
1 set declined sit-ups of 25
2 sets x 20 each side -- oblique dips/leans with 25 lb plate
I really wanted today to see how I'd do with these today; nothing crazy with ab work because I did it yesterday, but I wanted to try something for obliques since I feel they need more of a workout.
CARDIO: 1:05 walk outside -- 4.4 miles around the city block where my gym is.
MEASURMENT SIDE-BY-SIDE
March 7, '06 June 4, '06 TOTAL Loss
Weight: 178 Weight: 166 Weight: -12 lbs
Chest: 37.5" Chest: 35" Chest: -2.5"
Waist: 38" Waist: 35" Waist: -3"
Hips: 45" Hips: 41.5" Hips: -3.5"
Thigh: 27.5" Thigh: 24.5" Thigh: -3"
TOTAL INCHES LOST: 24 INCHES
That is INSANE!!!Nice note to end this on.
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*Bunny* said:Hope to meet you at Treil's show if you're still in town.
Nelms is right.. you have so many things to be proud of .. and yet another ... Great job on the 24 inches
Thanks, girl.
Not sure about the show in July; all depends on when I have new job orientation and how close it is to the start of school.I'm finishing up at my current school this week, flying down to Fl again on Saturday to find an apartment and get furniture, and then hopefully I'll be moved down by the 30th of June. School starts in FL July 31st -- so really my "summer" this year is only 5 to 6 weeks.
No stress or anything
Awkward moment of the day by the way:
Me: Instructs class on what to do during the hour today, how to study for finals tomorrow, etc. "Any questions?"
Student Raises hand, I call on him. 10th grade boy.
Student: "Miss T., you're the hottest teacher in this school ever, you know that?"
Me: "Um... okay. What do you want?" <Note sarcasm -- Flattery gets them nowhere>
Yeah -- STRANGE.
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Absolutely, of course. It all comes down to the two universal issues: Time and money.Gymgurl said:
I've already flown to FL twice in the last month and still have to pay for my move, which is going to be a HUGE expense. If I can fly to Detroit again for it, I will... but I just can't make any promises.
Of course, you have to know I'd be there if I were staying in Detroit.By the way -- can I just say that I just told a kid in the cafeteria that I'd throw him? Yeah -- last day of school with a full schedule, and these two 9th graders (a boy and a girl) are, like, fake wrestling and throwing against the wall... so I walked over, told them I'd throw them so far their heads would spin, to shut the hell up and grow up already because -- hellooooo -- it's been a year and it's time.
God that felt good. A-holes. So glad I don't have to do that duty anymore ever... way too tempting to hurt someone now that I know I have the physical capability to do so.
Ulter is my best friend .. I couldn't be more happy for him. You really have no idea the way a room lights up when he smiles .. I'm glad T-Cake gets to share that with him , Makes me want to cry happy tearsUlter said:Yes we're "a couple"
The second question isn't mine to answer.
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LOLUlter said:Yes we're "a couple"
The second question isn't mine to answer.
Dork. YES, GG, I'm moving to FL, and YES, Ulter, you damn well know I'm going there, in part, because of you. I'm kind of putting this at 60/40 split... I'm leaving MI because there are TONS of teaching job opportunities in FL that just aren't available to me here. I say that's 60% of it... because the other 40% is that I'm going to Orlando (and not Tampa, like I'd originally thought) because that is where Ulter is.
I'll admit he is really good at the art of persuasion. Very excited that I have him already there for me. In general, life is just nicer and lovelier with Ulter in it. Ok... I'd better stop before I embarass him more. Thanks, hun, for saying that. He thinks so highly of you, as do I, for all that you've accomplished and all that you do for others, including him. Means a lot to me that you're just as protective of him as I am. And yes, his smile makes me*Bunny* said:Ulter is my best friend .. I couldn't be more happy for him. You really have no idea the way a room lights up when he smiles .. I'm glad T-Cake gets to share that with him , Makes me want to cry happy tears
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T-Cake's MEGA UPDATE Time
Nutrition and Exercise Logs
Monday, June 5, 2006
WORKOUT: 60 minutes outhide hilly walk at 5:30am. No lifting today.
B @ 7am -- Same as usual
L @ 11:30am (little later than usual)
Dole Asian Salad Kit
1.25 c. grilled chicken breast (tossed in salad)
1 c. strawberries
S @ 3pm
Peanut Butter Clif Bar
D @ 5pm (I was SUPER hungry)
Large Greek salad with oil-free dressing
(ate 3/4 of it, so that's probably 3 c. of veggies and 1/3 c. feta cheese)
S @ night
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese
1 Scoop ISO-AGB in Crystal Light (all the ISO I had left on me)
TOTALS
1622 calories
41% p / 28% c / 31% f
Overall, I was happy with my totals, but I have to admit that it's been SO HARD not slip up this week BIG TIME. Between these HUGE stresses (moving my apartment stuff, moving my SCHOOL to another building, starting a new job, having my period, etc.) I have to cope and WITHOUT the foods I used to just sit and binge on. I am happy with 40% instead of 50% because of the circumstances... but I know that this is only temporary.
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
WORKOUT: 60 minutes hilly outside walk at 5:30am. Lower Body + Abs lift at night, plust ANOTHER 60 minute walk outside at 8pm. More on that in a bit.
B @ 7am -- Same as usual
Lunch 1 @ 11am
2 whole wheat salad pocket halves
2 T oil-free greek dressing
1 c. leftover Greek salad in the pockets
Lunch 2 @ 12:30pm @ Subway
1 Carb-Conscious Wrap
1 serving Provolone cheese (1 slice)
3 oz chicken breast with 4 small pepper slices (grilled)
Lettuce, tomato, green pepper, no sauce.
"S" @ 3pm
TWELVE (yes, 12) bite-size (not mini bars... the bite size) Snickers or 3 Muskateers chocolate candies.
HERE is why I walked an extra hour last night -- Calories in, calories out. I had a moment of weakness -- and I decided to make myself PAY for it... although I will admit that when I left school... I was thinking of all the places I could go to binge eat and ruin my day and sabotage myself. HUGE PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT HERE, PEOPLE!
D @ 6pm and finishing it at 9pm
2 Scoops ISO-AGB in Crystal Light
4 oz. turkey burger
Notice I didn't eat a single carb after 3pm... I was in TROUBLE
TOTALS
1701 calories
36% p / 31% c / 33% f
Not the worst in the world considering what I did. By the way, I entered that chocolate as custom food on fitday called "Mistake Because I Hate Myself". Reading it today, it annoys me to see I did that... but at least I walked it off last night, and I busted my butt lifting too... so I should be okay. You play, you pay.
Lower Body + Abs on June 6
Ab Work
Crunches on exercise ball = 2 sets x 40
Crunches on mat = 1 set x 40
Declined situps = 2 sets x 20 (Wanted to do 3, but the squat rack opened up, so I had to make a run for it!)
Oblique leans/dips with 25 lbs plate = 2 sets x 25 for each side, no rest.
Leg Press
w120 = 2 sets x 25
w 140 = 1 set x 25
Felt awesome! I think I'll do all sets with 140 x 20 next time
Leg Extensions
w45 = 2 sets x 25
w50 = 1 set x 25
Hamstring Curls
w82.5 = 3 sets x 15
Ok, these were WAY harder than the other day, but I think it's because I did them later in the circuit than usual... OW.
Good Mornings
I am SO PROUD of myself because I just walked up to this dude and told him I had dibs on that bar when he was done with the squat rack. I finally just got sick and tired of waiting for these guys to stop fartin' around on that thing. Worked fine -- so now I know I have the guts to just SAY SOMETHING.
Bar + 10 lbs = 3 sets x 12
Had to focus on going SLOW on these, arch back, head up. So hard to get form right on these, but WELL worth it when done. Great soreness today.
That should do it for my MEGA UPDATE. Have a great one, people.
Nutrition and Exercise Logs
Monday, June 5, 2006
WORKOUT: 60 minutes outhide hilly walk at 5:30am. No lifting today.
B @ 7am -- Same as usual
L @ 11:30am (little later than usual)
Dole Asian Salad Kit
1.25 c. grilled chicken breast (tossed in salad)
1 c. strawberries
S @ 3pm
Peanut Butter Clif Bar
D @ 5pm (I was SUPER hungry)
Large Greek salad with oil-free dressing
(ate 3/4 of it, so that's probably 3 c. of veggies and 1/3 c. feta cheese)
S @ night
1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese
1 Scoop ISO-AGB in Crystal Light (all the ISO I had left on me)
TOTALS
1622 calories
41% p / 28% c / 31% f
Overall, I was happy with my totals, but I have to admit that it's been SO HARD not slip up this week BIG TIME. Between these HUGE stresses (moving my apartment stuff, moving my SCHOOL to another building, starting a new job, having my period, etc.) I have to cope and WITHOUT the foods I used to just sit and binge on. I am happy with 40% instead of 50% because of the circumstances... but I know that this is only temporary.
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
WORKOUT: 60 minutes hilly outside walk at 5:30am. Lower Body + Abs lift at night, plust ANOTHER 60 minute walk outside at 8pm. More on that in a bit.
B @ 7am -- Same as usual
Lunch 1 @ 11am
2 whole wheat salad pocket halves
2 T oil-free greek dressing
1 c. leftover Greek salad in the pockets
Lunch 2 @ 12:30pm @ Subway
1 Carb-Conscious Wrap
1 serving Provolone cheese (1 slice)
3 oz chicken breast with 4 small pepper slices (grilled)
Lettuce, tomato, green pepper, no sauce.
"S" @ 3pm
TWELVE (yes, 12) bite-size (not mini bars... the bite size) Snickers or 3 Muskateers chocolate candies.
HERE is why I walked an extra hour last night -- Calories in, calories out. I had a moment of weakness -- and I decided to make myself PAY for it... although I will admit that when I left school... I was thinking of all the places I could go to binge eat and ruin my day and sabotage myself. HUGE PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT HERE, PEOPLE!
D @ 6pm and finishing it at 9pm
2 Scoops ISO-AGB in Crystal Light
4 oz. turkey burger
Notice I didn't eat a single carb after 3pm... I was in TROUBLE
TOTALS
1701 calories
36% p / 31% c / 33% f
Not the worst in the world considering what I did. By the way, I entered that chocolate as custom food on fitday called "Mistake Because I Hate Myself". Reading it today, it annoys me to see I did that... but at least I walked it off last night, and I busted my butt lifting too... so I should be okay. You play, you pay.
Lower Body + Abs on June 6
Ab Work
Crunches on exercise ball = 2 sets x 40
Crunches on mat = 1 set x 40
Declined situps = 2 sets x 20 (Wanted to do 3, but the squat rack opened up, so I had to make a run for it!)
Oblique leans/dips with 25 lbs plate = 2 sets x 25 for each side, no rest.
Leg Press
w120 = 2 sets x 25
w 140 = 1 set x 25
Felt awesome! I think I'll do all sets with 140 x 20 next time
Leg Extensions
w45 = 2 sets x 25
w50 = 1 set x 25
Hamstring Curls
w82.5 = 3 sets x 15
Ok, these were WAY harder than the other day, but I think it's because I did them later in the circuit than usual... OW.
Good Mornings
I am SO PROUD of myself because I just walked up to this dude and told him I had dibs on that bar when he was done with the squat rack. I finally just got sick and tired of waiting for these guys to stop fartin' around on that thing. Worked fine -- so now I know I have the guts to just SAY SOMETHING.
Bar + 10 lbs = 3 sets x 12
Had to focus on going SLOW on these, arch back, head up. So hard to get form right on these, but WELL worth it when done. Great soreness today.
That should do it for my MEGA UPDATE. Have a great one, people.
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Thank youck2006 said:Looks good, and with all that your going through and still working out all I have to say is...
WAY TO GET IT DONE!
I am so stressed to the max right now with all that's happening at work and home and in my personal life (Did I mention I haven't told my mother yet that I'm moving? *insert scandalous music here* Yeah -- that's going to be a fun situation... *not*), I can't even believe it myself that I'm doing what I CAN to just get BY.
I really need some love and kudos about now. :sad:
ck2006
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T-Cake said:Thank you
I am so stressed to the max right now with all that's happening at work and home and in my personal life (Did I mention I haven't told my mother yet that I'm moving? *insert scandalous music here* Yeah -- that's going to be a fun situation... *not*), I can't even believe it myself that I'm doing what I CAN to just get BY.
I really need some love and kudos about now. :sad:
Then the gym is a must for you! Work out all the stress there. The whole mother situation, you might be suprized, you might not be" Gotta do, whatcha gotta do! Are you moving far away?
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ck2006 said:
I live in Detroit now, and I'm moving to Orlando, so yes. Very far. Mom will be devastated -- I mentioned that I was thinking of moving back in, oh, early March, and she had some really horrific things to say about it and me.
Lovely. *sigh* Oh well.
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Thank you, I really appreciate the support. I, and everyone else I know, know I'm doing the right thing for me and my career and my happiness -- but she just wants me all to herself for life... and I refuse to let her selfishness control what I do anymore. Sure, it hurts sometimes what she says to me or about me... but it's all a horrible, wicked game she plays... and I'm out.ck2006 said:I am sorry to hear that, but you are moving, she will say what she will say and hopefully get over it? I do hope things get better -
que_66
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T-Cake said:
"'Cause when push comes to shove
You taste what you’re made of
You might bend ‘til you break
‘Cause it’s all you can take
On your knees you look up
Decide you’ve had enough
You get mad, you get strong
Wipe your hands, shake it off
Then you stand, then you stand"
-- Rascal Flatts, "Stand"
You made the decision to move and I believe that means you've wiped your hands, shaken it off and the move is a way of standing. Good for you!
OOOOOHHH and congrats on you & your honey!
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Thank you so much for saying that. Amazing how smart we can be when we listen to our own advice (and listen closely the words we always say we admire). Oddly enough, Rascal Flatts is playing in Detroit tonight. No tickets for me, though.que_66 said:You made the decision to move and I believe that means you've wiped your hands, shaken it off and the move is a way of standing. Good for you!
OOOOOHHH and congrats on you & your honey!
Oh well -- just couldn't afford it this year. I missed this earlier! Thank you for the compliment. Very sweet of you.gymgurl said:
HA! You darn well know I've been bustin' my butt at work!Ulter said:
So let's sum up this week's events and accomplishments:
1) I am officially DONE with teaching and school for this year and permanently done in Michigan! HOORAY!
Seriously, this week was sooooo long between giving and grading exams... and then on top of that I've been packing boxes at work (1 huge classroom of stuff, 2 storage rooms, plus loading my car with my personal belongings) because this school is moving to a new building in a few weeks. *sigh* LOTS of stress... so...2) That being said, I am REALLY PROUD OF MYSELF because I held it together, still managed to get to the gym AND do my morning cardio AND avoid most of the junk food this week at work. Plus -- as you saw -- when I caved in... I paid it off with extra cardio.
3) And on the final note -- I had my weigh-in today instead of tomorrow because I'm doing Race for the Cure in Detroit in the morning prior to flying out to FL in the afternoon.
Weigh-in today: 164.6 lbs!
I am now down 20.4 lbs since Feb. 2nd... PLUS a grand total of 95.2 pounds lost!! I am SO CLOSE to hitting the 100 lb mark! My last WWer meeting will be in MI on June 24th -- so I would LOVE to hit that mark on that day. THAT would be AMAZING! *fingers crossed*
So there's my personal update. I'll get something put together here now to update my nutrition and fitness stuff.
GOD, I am SO GLAD I am off from work now! Woohoo!!!
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T-Cake's Nutrition and Exercise Log MEGA UPDATE
Wednesday, June 7, 2006
Exercise:
60 min. cardio walking outside at 5:30am, empty stomach; hilly terrain
***No lifting today***
Nutrition:
B @ 7:30am
1/2 c. Eggbeaters
4 turkey sausage links
2 slices ff cheese
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light
2 L of water w/ lemon juice (throughout morning)
L @ Noon
TACO BELL with my coworkers -- SO rare for us to go out!
3 hard shell tacos with grilled chicken instead of beef
3 T cheese, 1/2 c. lettuce, 1/2 c. tomatoes (added those), hot sauce
Diet Pepsi
S @ 3pm
Peanut Butter Clif Bar
D @ 7pm
Dinner at my dad's house; they cooked for me.
5 oz grilled chicken and basil
1/2 c. homemade applesauce
1 c. broccoli florets
1 serving Jell-o with 2 T lowfat Cool Whip
TOTALS
1617 calories
49% p / 25% c / 26% f
Thursday, June 8, 2006
Exercise:
60 min. cardio walking outside at 5:30am, empty stomach; hilly terrain
***No lifting today***
I was due to lift upper body today, but my left shoulder has been really bothering me lately and I think I hurt it further by moving boxes of textbooks and what nots at work all week long. Decided to rest it. However, I was busy packing and moving ALL DAY LONG, so I'm sure that helped with calorie burn.
Nutrition:
B @ 7:30am
3/4 c. Eggbeaters
2 turkey sausage links
2 slices ff cheese
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light
2 L of water w/ lemon juice (throughout morning -- 1 after cardio)
L @ Noon
Work had a baby shower for a co-worker where they served PIZZA and CHIPS and CAKE and SODA. Yeah... I brought my lunch when I heard this news -- and I sat there and sulked... but I lived through it and I'm so glad I managed to stay strong and not cave.
1/2 c. whole wheat macaroni
1 c. grilled chicken breast, diced
1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
2 c. spinach (wilted into pasta)
1/2 c. onion
2 T parmesan cheese (grated)
MY treat in lieu of cake = CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CLIF BAR!
Hey, I was saving it for a special occasion!
D @ 6:30pm
Made BBQ chicken quesadillas at home
1 medium grapefruit
2 "Don Marco Healthy tortillas"
1 c. grilled diced chicken
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. chopped red onion
1 T barbecue sauce
1/2 c. ff cheddar cheese
TOTALS
1560 calories
53% p / 31% c / 16% f
Friday, June 9, 2006
Exercise:
No cardio today! I've gone for 9 days straight and my body is just TIRED and achy. Decided to rest, although I will lift lower body tonight and log that later.
Nutrition:
B @ 7:30am
1 Jennie-O turkey patty, 4 oz.
2 slices ff cheese
1/2 c. Eggbeaters
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light
L @ Noon
1 medium grapefruit
2 small slice pumpernickel bread
2 oz deli turkey slices
1 oz slice jalepeno jack cheese
1/4 c. shredded lettuce
3 tomato slices
1 tsp mayo
1 tsp mustard
3 pickle spears
Baby carrot and broccoli flowerets w/ 1 T raspberry vinagrette
S @ 4:30pm
Diet Pepsi Slurpee on the way home
D @ 6pm
2 Don Marco "Healthy" tortillas
5 oz. chicken breast
1/2 c. ff cheddar cheese
1/2 c. green pepper
1/2 c. onion
1 c. spinach
1 small tomato, diced
I guess I'm in a quesadilla kind of mode lately... trying to clean out my fridge!
1 Edy's NSA Whole Fruit Bar (30 calories)
S @ 10pm
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light
TOTALS
1560 calories
53% p / 24% c / 24% f
I have to say the last two days have been GREAT -- go me!
And that's all I have to say about that!
Wednesday, June 7, 2006
Exercise:
60 min. cardio walking outside at 5:30am, empty stomach; hilly terrain
***No lifting today***
Nutrition:
B @ 7:30am
1/2 c. Eggbeaters
4 turkey sausage links
2 slices ff cheese
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light
2 L of water w/ lemon juice (throughout morning)
L @ Noon
TACO BELL with my coworkers -- SO rare for us to go out!
3 hard shell tacos with grilled chicken instead of beef
3 T cheese, 1/2 c. lettuce, 1/2 c. tomatoes (added those), hot sauce
Diet Pepsi
S @ 3pm
Peanut Butter Clif Bar
D @ 7pm
Dinner at my dad's house; they cooked for me.
5 oz grilled chicken and basil
1/2 c. homemade applesauce
1 c. broccoli florets
1 serving Jell-o with 2 T lowfat Cool Whip
TOTALS
1617 calories
49% p / 25% c / 26% f
Thursday, June 8, 2006
Exercise:
60 min. cardio walking outside at 5:30am, empty stomach; hilly terrain
***No lifting today***
I was due to lift upper body today, but my left shoulder has been really bothering me lately and I think I hurt it further by moving boxes of textbooks and what nots at work all week long. Decided to rest it. However, I was busy packing and moving ALL DAY LONG, so I'm sure that helped with calorie burn.
Nutrition:
B @ 7:30am
3/4 c. Eggbeaters
2 turkey sausage links
2 slices ff cheese
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light
2 L of water w/ lemon juice (throughout morning -- 1 after cardio)
L @ Noon
Work had a baby shower for a co-worker where they served PIZZA and CHIPS and CAKE and SODA. Yeah... I brought my lunch when I heard this news -- and I sat there and sulked... but I lived through it and I'm so glad I managed to stay strong and not cave.
1/2 c. whole wheat macaroni
1 c. grilled chicken breast, diced
1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
2 c. spinach (wilted into pasta)
1/2 c. onion
2 T parmesan cheese (grated)
MY treat in lieu of cake = CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CLIF BAR!
Hey, I was saving it for a special occasion!
D @ 6:30pm
Made BBQ chicken quesadillas at home
1 medium grapefruit
2 "Don Marco Healthy tortillas"
1 c. grilled diced chicken
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. chopped red onion
1 T barbecue sauce
1/2 c. ff cheddar cheese
TOTALS
1560 calories
53% p / 31% c / 16% f
Friday, June 9, 2006
Exercise:
No cardio today! I've gone for 9 days straight and my body is just TIRED and achy. Decided to rest, although I will lift lower body tonight and log that later.
Nutrition:
B @ 7:30am
1 Jennie-O turkey patty, 4 oz.
2 slices ff cheese
1/2 c. Eggbeaters
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light
L @ Noon
1 medium grapefruit
2 small slice pumpernickel bread
2 oz deli turkey slices
1 oz slice jalepeno jack cheese
1/4 c. shredded lettuce
3 tomato slices
1 tsp mayo
1 tsp mustard
3 pickle spears
Baby carrot and broccoli flowerets w/ 1 T raspberry vinagrette
S @ 4:30pm
Diet Pepsi Slurpee on the way home
D @ 6pm
2 Don Marco "Healthy" tortillas
5 oz. chicken breast
1/2 c. ff cheddar cheese
1/2 c. green pepper
1/2 c. onion
1 c. spinach
1 small tomato, diced
I guess I'm in a quesadilla kind of mode lately... trying to clean out my fridge!
1 Edy's NSA Whole Fruit Bar (30 calories)
S @ 10pm
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light
TOTALS
1560 calories
53% p / 24% c / 24% f
I have to say the last two days have been GREAT -- go me!
And that's all I have to say about that!
T
T-Cake
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LOLque_66 said:You kicked some serious a$$!! Woohoooooooooooo!!!!
Don't forget to wave as you drive through Indiana on your way to Ulterville
That's so cute! Screw Mickey! Let's re-make the signs! "Ulterville" -- sounds like the home of a superhero. Coincidence? I think not!
Thank you for the kudos. Much appreciated. I can use a lot of that as of lately -- with only 4 lbs to go, I just need to go full throttle as much as possible keeping my injury in mind.
que_66
New member
T-Cake said:LOL
Screw Mickey! Let's re-make the signs! "Ulterville" -- sounds like the home of a superhero. Coincidence? I think not!
Thank you for the kudos. Much appreciated. I can use a lot of that as of lately -- with only 4 lbs to go, I just need to go full throttle as much as possible keeping my injury in mind.
T
T-Cake
Guest
Hilarious. I get to be the girl with the big boobs!
I got dibs!
ck2006
New member
T-Cake said:Thank you so much for saying that. Amazing how smart we can be when we listen to our own advice (and listen closely the words we always say we admire). Oddly enough, Rascal Flatts is playing in Detroit tonight. No tickets for me, though.
I missed this earlier! Thank you for the compliment. Very sweet of you.
HA! You darn well know I've been bustin' my butt at work!
So let's sum up this week's events and accomplishments:
1) I am officially DONE with teaching and school for this year and permanently done in Michigan! HOORAY!
2) That being said, I am REALLY PROUD OF MYSELF because I held it together, still managed to get to the gym AND do my morning cardio AND avoid most of the junk food this week at work. Plus -- as you saw -- when I caved in... I paid it off with extra cardio.
3) And on the final note -- I had my weigh-in today instead of tomorrow because I'm doing Race for the Cure in Detroit in the morning prior to flying out to FL in the afternoon.
Weigh-in today: 164.6 lbs!
I am now down 20.4 lbs since Feb. 2nd... PLUS a grand total of 95.2 pounds lost!! I am SO CLOSE to hitting the 100 lb mark! My last WWer meeting will be in MI on June 24th -- so I would LOVE to hit that mark on that day. THAT would be AMAZING! *fingers crossed*
So there's my personal update. I'll get something put together here now to update my nutrition and fitness stuff.
GOD, I am SO GLAD I am off from work now! Woohoo!!!
You can do it! this is amazing to read, truly inspirational and motivating! You sure are a person that has goals and sticks to them, I am so very happy for you!
T
T-Cake
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Wowck2006 said:You can do it! this is amazing to read, truly inspirational and motivating! You sure are a person that has goals and sticks to them, I am so very happy for you!
Thank you SO MUCH. I really do work hard when I get into it, so I'm pretty proud of myself on the whole. When Ulter told me to start posting on Elite, I didn't really know if I'd do anyone any good. I mean... I've always felt that I have a unique perspective on training because I was big my whole life when young... and then got older and worked on it alone and with WWers (where you COULD lose the weight by eating literally anything, which is a great way to start)... but then I hit a wall and training has worked it's magic to "finish" molding me at last.
I don't know of anyone on the boards yet who is in this situation -- maybe once I get reading I'll find someone I'm useful to.
Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot because I have so much respect for so many people on this board -- it's just astonishing what the human form can do.
ck2006
New member
T-Cake said:Wow
When Ulter told me to start posting on Elite, I didn't really know if I'd do anyone any good. I mean... I've always felt that I have a unique perspective on training because I was big my whole life when young... and then got older and worked on it alone and with WWers (where you COULD lose the weight by eating literally anything, which is a great way to start)... but then I hit a wall and training has worked it's magic to "finish" molding me at last.
I don't know of anyone on the boards yet who is in this situation -- maybe once I get reading I'll find someone I'm useful to.
Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot because I have so much respect for so many people on this board -- it's just astonishing what the human form can do.
When I see a person working so hard to get it done (not just with fitness goals, but with all others) and they do, I know it is because they are hard working! I give credit where credit is due and you deserve it! and you should be proud!
Your not alone! Did LA and same hit a wall then decided to compete and my training began, not so knowledgable about it, but through you gals I am learning and getting it done, and for that I thank you.
T
T-Cake
Guest
ck2006 said:
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Jamie Lynn
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T-cake, I just want to let you know that I really enjoy reading your journal. You are always so positive no matter what and are one of the most dedicated women out there. You inspire me to quit my bitching and do what I need to do. I am only trying to lose 10 pounds so I cannot even begin to imagine what it would be like trying to change your entire life around and bust your butt to lose 100 pounds. I have faith in you and I know you will hit the 100 mark on that last wwers weigh in.
You
girl!!! Keep up the motivation.
You
girl!!! Keep up the motivation. 
mermaid
New member
T-Cake said:Wow
When Ulter told me to start posting on Elite, I didn't really know if I'd do anyone any good. I mean... I've always felt that I have a unique perspective on training because I was big my whole life when young... and then got older and worked on it alone and with WWers (where you COULD lose the weight by eating literally anything, which is a great way to start)... but then I hit a wall and training has worked it's magic to "finish" molding me at last.
I don't know of anyone on the boards yet who is in this situation -- maybe once I get reading I'll find someone I'm useful to.
Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot because I have so much respect for so many people on this board -- it's just astonishing what the human form can do.
We're different but similar at the same time. You need to read my log, especially lately. I can match you on the binges but you're candid, honest and inspirational to me on many levels. Thank you
S
scorpiogirl
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T-Cake, you're doing a GREAT job!!! Congrats on the weigh in and the diet looks wonderful!
You're probably going to make even better strides once you are away from mom - and closer to Ulter, of course. Who could go wrong with him nearby?!?!?! lol
So again, congratulations on your progress thus far and I wish you ALLLLLLL the best!!!
You're probably going to make even better strides once you are away from mom - and closer to Ulter, of course. Who could go wrong with him nearby?!?!?! lol
So again, congratulations on your progress thus far and I wish you ALLLLLLL the best!!!
T
T-Cake
Guest
WOW! Geez, I need to check in daily now here since school is officially OUT. What a relief to have that stress off my shoulders, and holy cow, those comments and compliments mean so much to me. Ulter and I went on my walk this morning together (yeah, I'm in FL this week -- hooray!
and I was talking to him about what I writing here earlier, that I'd just like to help some people out. He said the same thing that was on here, that I just need to get reading other people's logs.SO NOW that I am off school and have the time -- I hope to be around these parts more often! I start a challenge thread daily on the WWer boards that I've had going since November (btw, I just made my Summer's Starting Challenge goal by reaching 164 by June 21st (first day of summer) -- go me!), and then I just started posting to another group of women from Central FL because Im trying to make some girlfriends around here. So I have the same time issue with them -- I'm spread thin but I'll do more for sure.
T-Cake's MEGA UPDATE
Update: Friday, June 9, 2006 -- Lower Body Lift
Leg Press
120 lbs = 2 sets x 25
140 lbs = 1 set x 25
Want to do all with 140... but my knee was questionable so I did this set-up again.
Leg Extensions
50 lbs = 3 sets x 25
Felt awesome again; no knee pain. I think what I thought was knee pain is actually just shin splints taking their time to heal, because the knee itself is just fine, thank goodness!
Hamstring Curls
82.5 lbs = 3 sets x 15
Good push
Good Mornings
Bar +10 lbs = 1 set x 15
Bar + 15 lbs = 2 sets x 15
Felt really strong today, so increased the weight. However, realized I have a bruise on the back of my neck, so I need to work on bar placement. It didn't bother me at the time, though.
Ab Work
Went a little nuts with the ab work...
Crunches on exercise ball = 2 sets x 40 (1 min. rest)
Crunches on mat = 1 set x 40
Declined sit-ups = 3 sets x 25 (30 sec. rest)
Oblique leans w/ 25 lb plate = 2 sets x 25 per side (no rest)
Nutrition Updates
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Exercise:
* Race for the Cure Detroit, 5K walk with my best friend in the morning. Walked around the area for about 3 hours, part of that being the 45 min. paced walk. Great weather!
* No lifting today -- flew out to FL in the afternoon.
Food:
B @ 6am
1/2 c. egg substitute, ff
1 c. diced grilled chicken
1/3 c. ff cheddar cheese
L @ 11:30am -- Bob Evans
3 c. mixed salad greens
1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
2 T shredded monterey jack cheese
1 c. grilled chicken breast
1/2 c. barbecue sauce (used as salad dressing)
1/4 c. corn kernels
1 Bob Evans dinner roll
S @ 4pm on airplane
Cherry Almond Clif Bar
D @ 6:30pm -- Macaroni Grill
Grilled salmon fillet (~7 oz)
10 asparagus spears in olive oil
1 slice bread (5 cubic inches)
1/2 T olive oil for dipping
TOTALS
1652 calories
43% p / 29% c / 28% f
AWESOME for a super long day with AIRPLANE RIDE included!!!
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Exercise:
* 60 min. walk outside with Ulter in FL
(9am, empty stomach)* No lifting today -- again, due for upper body, but the shoulder is still annoying me.
Food:
"B" @ 10:30am, post-workout
1 T All-Natural Peanut Butter
L @ Noon -- Orlando Ale House
6 large shrimp, grilled
7 oz grilled chicken breast
1 1-oz. slice mozzarella cheese
1 c. peppers and onions, fat added in cooking
1/4 c. sour cream
1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
S @ 4pm
1.25 c. black seedless grapes
D @ 7pm
Chicken Lasagna Florentine made by ME
(Whole wheat noodles, skim ricotta, spinach, basil, organic sauce with capers and olives, chicken breast, Italian-blend cheese)
1/4 of 8" x 8" lasagna
Strawberry Jell-o "Pie" by ME
1/3 of 9" pie plate
(2 c. strawberries sliced into pie pan... then dissolve SF FF Vanilla 4-serve pudding mix into 2 c. boiling water. Once dissolved, stir in and dissolve strawberry jello packet 4-servings. Pour over strawberries in pie plate and chill about 3 hours)
S @ Night
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light
TOTALS
1566 calories
38% p / 30% c / 32% f
Does it for now!
T
T-Cake
Guest
So I'm thinking I'd like to put my progress photos in my gallery, but I have concerns. I am SO PROUD of the differences in my physique since I started in Febuary. I mean, I was GIDDY LAUGHING when I saw the last set I took, it's un-freakin'-believeable!
I just can't believe it's me. Hysterical. I'm actually starting to love my body truly, and I appreciate it and so much it can do now because of how well I take care of it. I this feeling.
So my concerns:
1) My progress photos wouldn't be like everyone else's on here -- I'm not ripped. I'm not "good enough already" and just tweaking. There's fat -- rolls... and it's not pretty. But... that's just the reality of my situation.
2) Of course I'd take my face out of them all... but again, I'm in a profession where I need to watch out for that sort of thing. 'Course I doubt my students are going to be finding pics of me on Elite and I know for certain, they wouldn't sign up Plat just to see it.
3) I just don't want to gross anyone out... I know, redundant to #1 but it's how I truly feel.
Reasons I WANT to put them there:
1) I am so damn proud of myself. SO damn proud. And I want others to see how far I've come.
2) I still feel like I have to prove myself to others in showing that I'm really serious about how I train and how I eat and how I treat my body.
3) I want to help and/or inspire anyone who may be in MY situation now -- overweight or even obese -- whether it be from poor lifestyles/choices or a pregnancy. I want women to know that you can start this journey from ANYWHERE.
4) I was a skeptic and now I'm a believer... and I want others to see that anything is possible if you just have a daily reality check of what you can and cannot do in terms of food and exercise.
So... thoughts? I'm scared to post them... sometimes I think I'll just wait til I hit goal so no one can say, "Well TC, you're still overweight..."
But I think I feel safe enough now on here in knowing that no one would say that. Silly thoughts... but my brain still thinks like a fat kid. *sigh*
I just can't believe it's me. Hysterical.
I'm actually starting to love my body truly, and I appreciate it and so much it can do now because of how well I take care of it. I this feeling.So my concerns:
1) My progress photos wouldn't be like everyone else's on here -- I'm not ripped. I'm not "good enough already" and just tweaking. There's fat -- rolls... and it's not pretty. But... that's just the reality of my situation.
2) Of course I'd take my face out of them all... but again, I'm in a profession where I need to watch out for that sort of thing. 'Course I doubt my students are going to be finding pics of me on Elite and I know for certain, they wouldn't sign up Plat just to see it.
3) I just don't want to gross anyone out... I know, redundant to #1 but it's how I truly feel.
Reasons I WANT to put them there:
1) I am so damn proud of myself. SO damn proud.
And I want others to see how far I've come.2) I still feel like I have to prove myself to others in showing that I'm really serious about how I train and how I eat and how I treat my body.
3) I want to help and/or inspire anyone who may be in MY situation now -- overweight or even obese -- whether it be from poor lifestyles/choices or a pregnancy. I want women to know that you can start this journey from ANYWHERE.
4) I was a skeptic and now I'm a believer... and I want others to see that anything is possible if you just have a daily reality check of what you can and cannot do in terms of food and exercise.
So... thoughts? I'm scared to post them... sometimes I think I'll just wait til I hit goal so no one can say, "Well TC, you're still overweight..."
But I think I feel safe enough now on here in knowing that no one would say that. Silly thoughts... but my brain still thinks like a fat kid. *sigh*
que_66
New member
T-Cake said:So I'm thinking I'd like to put my progress photos in my gallery, but I have concerns. I am SO PROUD of the differences in my physique since I started in Febuary. I mean, I was GIDDY LAUGHING when I saw the last set I took, it's un-freakin'-believeable!
I just can't believe it's me. Hysterical.
So my concerns:
1) My progress photos wouldn't be like everyone else's on here -- I'm not ripped. I'm not "good enough already" and just tweaking. There's fat -- rolls... and it's not pretty. But... that's just the reality of my situation.
2) Of course I'd take my face out of them all... but again, I'm in a profession where I need to watch out for that sort of thing. 'Course I doubt my students are going to be finding pics of me on Elite and I know for certain, they wouldn't sign up Plat just to see it.
3) I just don't want to gross anyone out... I know, redundant to #1 but it's how I truly feel.
Reasons I WANT to put them there:
1) I am so damn proud of myself. SO damn proud.
2) I still feel like I have to prove myself to others in showing that I'm really serious about how I train and how I eat and how I treat my body.
3) I want to help and/or inspire anyone who may be in MY situation now -- overweight or even obese -- whether it be from poor lifestyles/choices or a pregnancy. I want women to know that you can start this journey from ANYWHERE.
4) I was a skeptic and now I'm a believer... and I want others to see that anything is possible if you just have a daily reality check of what you can and cannot do in terms of food and exercise.
So... thoughts? I'm scared to post them... sometimes I think I'll just wait til I hit goal so no one can say, "Well TC, you're still overweight..."
But I think I feel safe enough now on here in knowing that no one would say that. Silly thoughts... but my brain still thinks like a fat kid. *sigh*
1) If I can post my fat azz on this board don't even think you can get away with NOT posting your pics!
You've done an amazing job of getting to where you are now so get to snappin and postin them pics....mooky mooky!2) You are an individual and you answer only to yourself. You've chosen to share your experience with the rest of us. That takes courage.
3) You are. By journaling here you help people to realize that they aren't alone and that there are other people in the world who are/have gone through what they are going thru and that it CAN be done.
4) Exactly.
5) for anyone who says "Well TC, you're still overweight..." just do this:
UPLOAD THEMT-Cake said:Reasons I WANT to put them there:
1) I am so damn proud of myself. SO damn proud.
2) I still feel like I have to prove myself to others in showing that I'm really serious about how I train and how I eat and how I treat my body. Only person you need to PROVE anything to ever is yourself ... ultimately
3) I want to help and/or inspire anyone who may be in MY situation now -- overweight or even obese -- whether it be from poor lifestyles/choices or a pregnancy. I want women to know that you can start this journey from ANYWHERE. UPLOAD THEM
4) I was a skeptic and now I'm a believer... and I want others to see that anything is possible if you just have a daily reality check of what you can and cannot do in terms of food and exercise. UPLOAD THEM
T
T-Cake
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Thanks girls.
I think I will consolidate them into back-to-back comparison .jpg so it's easier to see the differences than if I put each one individually. Plus I need to take my face out, etc. I don't mind people knowing what I look like (I mean, that's why I have other photos on my gallery) but I don't need my face with my [insert negative word here that I'm not going to use, no-siree-bob] body.
I'll post all my nutrition and lifts tonight. Planning on doing lower body since it's been 3 days (today is the due date to do it), and I'm feeling annoyed that my shoulder hasn't gotten better in order for me to do upper. The thought of doing anything laterally with my left arm... *shudder*
Cardio:
* 60 min. outside walk, empty stomach, 10am today.
* SO PROUD because we walked in the RAIN the entire time; I think in the past this would have deterred me.
Present mantra:
4 lbs to go... 4 lbs to go... 4 lbs to go... 4 lbs to go...
This made it easier to pass a bucket of popcorn last night back and forth at the movies (yes, I got the middle seat) and I didn't take a single bite. Carbs after dinner = BAD... and I just kept thinking about the potential payoff.
Present Supplements List:
Changed this up as of late, so here is my supps schedule now:
B-time:
1 Sesapure
1 NYC (in lieu of 2 Cardio Breeze)
2 Levorex
2 TC (thyroid meds)
2 oxandrolone (which NO, I still cannot spell)
L-time:
1 Sesapure
1 NYC (in lieu of 1 Cardio Breeze)
1 Levorex (brought this back into lunchtime supps; 2 before were making me hypo)
1 TC
1 Glucorell
D-time:
1 Sesapure
1 Glucorell
Anxious to see what the NYC can do for me as opposed to the Cardio Breeze. I haven't had a day in awhile where carbs had the highest percentage of my macro, but if I had a day over 1700 (which I think has happened maybe twice in the last month), I have taken 2 Sesapure at dinner instead of just 1.
I've had losses of 2 lbs every Saturday WI (weigh-in) for the last 3 weeks, which has been the goal for me for MONTHS. I hope this keeps up.
In addition to this, I'd like to start doing an additional 30 min. of cardio at night too after I lift.
Raining in FL today, like I was saying. I am only here until Thursday, so I need to find an apartment and buy furniture -- none of which has happened yet. Feeling a little stressed that I won't be able to get all this done before I have to fly out mid-Thursday. *sigh* Let's hope the rain lets up and we can get out of this apartment soon enough.
I think I will consolidate them into back-to-back comparison .jpg so it's easier to see the differences than if I put each one individually. Plus I need to take my face out, etc. I don't mind people knowing what I look like (I mean, that's why I have other photos on my gallery) but I don't need my face with my [insert negative word here that I'm not going to use, no-siree-bob] body.
I'll post all my nutrition and lifts tonight. Planning on doing lower body since it's been 3 days (today is the due date to do it), and I'm feeling annoyed that my shoulder hasn't gotten better in order for me to do upper. The thought of doing anything laterally with my left arm... *shudder*
Cardio:
* 60 min. outside walk, empty stomach, 10am today.
* SO PROUD because we walked in the RAIN the entire time; I think in the past this would have deterred me.
Present mantra:
4 lbs to go... 4 lbs to go... 4 lbs to go... 4 lbs to go...
This made it easier to pass a bucket of popcorn last night back and forth at the movies (yes, I got the middle seat) and I didn't take a single bite. Carbs after dinner = BAD... and I just kept thinking about the potential payoff.
Present Supplements List:
Changed this up as of late, so here is my supps schedule now:
B-time:
1 Sesapure
1 NYC (in lieu of 2 Cardio Breeze)
2 Levorex
2 TC (thyroid meds)
2 oxandrolone (which NO, I still cannot spell
)L-time:
1 Sesapure
1 NYC (in lieu of 1 Cardio Breeze)
1 Levorex (brought this back into lunchtime supps; 2 before were making me hypo)
1 TC
1 Glucorell
D-time:
1 Sesapure
1 Glucorell
Anxious to see what the NYC can do for me as opposed to the Cardio Breeze. I haven't had a day in awhile where carbs had the highest percentage of my macro, but if I had a day over 1700 (which I think has happened maybe twice in the last month), I have taken 2 Sesapure at dinner instead of just 1.
I've had losses of 2 lbs every Saturday WI (weigh-in) for the last 3 weeks, which has been the goal for me for MONTHS. I hope this keeps up.
In addition to this, I'd like to start doing an additional 30 min. of cardio at night too after I lift.
Raining in FL today, like I was saying. I am only here until Thursday, so I need to find an apartment and buy furniture -- none of which has happened yet. Feeling a little stressed that I won't be able to get all this done before I have to fly out mid-Thursday. *sigh* Let's hope the rain lets up and we can get out of this apartment soon enough.
T
The Shadow
Guest
you need so spread the var out to twice per day, or more depending on the mg
Sassy69
New member
Just caught the var added there - How long using & how much?
Also since you've gone into using var, I'm assuming you are aware of the sides & effects? I'd suggest you include some acidophilis as AAS can promote yeast infections / vaginosis. Just good to keep the "bad bacteria" in check. Also if you start to see any acne show up, Vit B5 (Pantothenic acid) works well to help clear that quicky.
Just curious why you chose to go w/ var?
Also since you've gone into using var, I'm assuming you are aware of the sides & effects? I'd suggest you include some acidophilis as AAS can promote yeast infections / vaginosis. Just good to keep the "bad bacteria" in check. Also if you start to see any acne show up, Vit B5 (Pantothenic acid) works well to help clear that quicky.
Just curious why you chose to go w/ var?
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.
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.
Sassy69
New member
Ulter said:She's using the var under my supervision.
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....
T
The Shadow
Guest
Ulter said:She's using the var under my supervision.
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
C
curgeo
Guest
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????????
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????????
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.The Shadow said:
Hey CG! I'll see you in Michigan soon
T
The Shadow
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Ulter said:
Good man.
I see the validity either way.
C
curgeo
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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.
I couldn't call yesterday due to school and work. I will catch up with you tomorrow.
T
T-Cake
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Hey lady!Sassy69 said:
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. 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!curgeo said:
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
T-Cake
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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_66 said:This might help with the cravings:
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.Ahhh this sounds familiar ... trying to change the world one person at a time ...T-Cake said: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.
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
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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.
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.
J
jenscats5
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T-Cake said: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.
... 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.
What an excellent post!! Good work there T-cake!! We're glad you're here @ EF!!
Edit to add: At my heaviest weight, I was 170lbs and wore (tightly) a size 16....and I'm only 5'4".....so I can understand the negativity, etc.....
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TC I just read through the last few pages of your log, and I can understand your concerns about posting your pics, maybe there aren't many ladies on here that are were where you started, but that doesn't mean you don't inspire them or aren't helpful.
After reading your log I think you're awesome, and the only person you need to prove anything to is yourself. I hope you keep reaching your goals
You have a new admirer
After reading your log I think you're awesome, and the only person you need to prove anything to is yourself. I hope you keep reaching your goals
You have a new admirer
T
T-Cake
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Que, Ique_66 said:
you. I really really had to think through what I'd write about that picture and how I was feeling before I actually DID it because I didn't want to hurt YOU in the process or make you feel like you did something wrong. Honestly, you know how in life you just have those moments where you think, "Ok, THIS is why I'm here on this planet"? Well, when I was on my walk yesterday, stomping out all my feelings and my tears and frustrations in the rain (yes -- very dramatic, it was insane)... my little mission just CAME to me. I am the in-between QUEEN. I'm like the freakin' DISCIPLE.
Anyway, honey, NO HARD FEELINGS whatsoever. This is just part -- like Bunny was saying -- of my emotional journey and I'm just coping with that feeling I had. Ulter said to me, "You can't keep reliving the past and reliving those feelings -- it's the PAST."
He is right, I know. These things -- like all worthwhile things -- just take time.
THANK YOU to Jen and quadzilla
and Gymgurl and Bunny and Jamie and Treil and everyone on here who has been so kind to me and picked me up lately.I know I keep b*tching that I don't belong and how hard it is for me to be here... but sometimes *cowers with embarassment* I just need to feel needed and accepted.
Odd, I know. I'm sure no one knows what that's like.
T
T-Cake
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*Bunny* said:Nahhh, not at all
Now STFU & Train ... with nuttin but
.. see you have YOUR fan club .. now go kick some ass woman, damn .. and kick ulters while you're at it ...
Thanks ya'. Food is goin' well today -- supposed to go lift upper body tonight, but seeing that it's 6pm and I still haven't EATEN yet... hmm... not sure.
Shoulder feels decent today, so I'd love to get that in!
Though -- from what he posted earlier -- it looks like curgeo is going to kick my ASS on Saturday! Haha -- I'm not scared of him!!!
J
jenscats5
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T-Cake said:I know I keep b*tching that I don't belong and how hard it is for me to be here... but sometimes *cowers with embarassment* I just need to feel needed and accepted.
Odd, I know. I'm sure no one knows what that's like.
Vent/Bitch away all you'd like.....
And *everyone* needs affirmation at times - nothing wrong with feeling that way & nothing wrong with asking for it.....And NO - it's not odd......
T
T-Cake
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Ok seriously -- we need to create a Sorority Name or something for this board.
I'm sure there are already some floating around (e.g. Iron Angels)... but really now.
Now I'm just feelin' the love.
I'm sure there are already some floating around (e.g. Iron Angels)... but really now.
Now I'm just feelin' the love.
We just all come up with really weird nicknames for each otherT-Cake said:Ok seriously -- we need to create a Sorority Name or something for this board.
I'm sure there are already some floating around (e.g. Iron Angels)... but really now.
Now I'm just feelin' the love.
Gettin' all ladies to agree on something? What a challenge ...
C
curgeo
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I want to be the token guy in the sorority. I can do a good Will Ferrell impression!!!!
Tcake, you are a great person as is the old guy you are hanging out with. I am sitting here studying for my Goddamn anatomy class that will never end and needed a break so here I am. You need to take a look at who you are NOW and what you are becoming. Not only yourself, but think of how everyone of us has been through our own evolution not only of the body, but of the mind and spirit. I told you before that I felt trapped in the body of a bodybuilder and it became a negative to me. Here I was with abs and a phsique a lot of people would probably like to obtain, but I saw it as my calves were small, I need more upper chest....and so on. It's all your own perspective of who you are and how you define yourself. Take a hard look not only in the mirror, but at who you are. Teacher of the year, hanging out with a guy I would give my right to if he asked me, a funny and great person that is WAAAAY smarter than I am, a joy to be around and a person who has a passion for life that is contagious. The outside appearance may be what people see at first, but it doesn't define you....only YOU can define you. What you are doing is not only changing your body, but you are transforming yourself emotionally and mentally. Let the past go as you are not the same person in body, mind nor spirit....You have evolved and will continue to do so over your lifetime.
You are a great person. It's time to let that pain of what you felt like when you were heavier go. Now you have the pain of hanging out with the human pin cushion........MWAHHAHHAAAA!
Tcake, you are a great person as is the old guy you are hanging out with. I am sitting here studying for my Goddamn anatomy class that will never end and needed a break so here I am. You need to take a look at who you are NOW and what you are becoming. Not only yourself, but think of how everyone of us has been through our own evolution not only of the body, but of the mind and spirit. I told you before that I felt trapped in the body of a bodybuilder and it became a negative to me. Here I was with abs and a phsique a lot of people would probably like to obtain, but I saw it as my calves were small, I need more upper chest....and so on. It's all your own perspective of who you are and how you define yourself. Take a hard look not only in the mirror, but at who you are. Teacher of the year, hanging out with a guy I would give my right to if he asked me, a funny and great person that is WAAAAY smarter than I am, a joy to be around and a person who has a passion for life that is contagious. The outside appearance may be what people see at first, but it doesn't define you....only YOU can define you. What you are doing is not only changing your body, but you are transforming yourself emotionally and mentally. Let the past go as you are not the same person in body, mind nor spirit....You have evolved and will continue to do so over your lifetime.
You are a great person. It's time to let that pain of what you felt like when you were heavier go. Now you have the pain of hanging out with the human pin cushion........MWAHHAHHAAAA!
J
jenscats5
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curgeo said:
Frank the tank! Frank the tank! Frank the tank!!
I thought we were in the trust tree??
T
T-Cake
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Seriously, though -- how fun would THAT be?!*Bunny* said:We just all come up with really weird nicknames for each other
Gettin' all ladies to agree on something? What a challenge ...
Hmm -- ideas? I'm always up for a challenge. I'll have to brainstorm about this one.Ok -- #1 rule of Token Sorority Male -- can't diss yo'self, bro. So none of that!curgeo said:
But second -- dude, I
you. Thank you so much for saying all that. Seriously, I have to point out to everyone here that of everyone on Elite, I've only hung in person with those two dudes (Ulter and curgeo) for a good long while at least... and so whenever either of them give me a compliment, it's REALLY SPECIAL because they have been with me through my literal aches and pains and funny faces and sweat at the gym. I'm sorry your Anatomy final sucks ass, hun -- but remember -- pay now, play later. It's all good. As for you kicking my butt on Saturday -- BRING IT ON! Are we doing upper and lower? We always have all at once... so let me know. I'm still bringin' my gal pal too, btw.That is a negatory. Ewwwww.que_66 said:
Amen to that, sista'!gymgurl said:
WELL... that being said... here is what I ate today...
B @ 10:30am after cardio
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Ruby Red Crystal Light
1/2 T ANPB
L @ 1pm = Crisper's (Salad place)
1 baked potato (large -- only ate 1/2 of what they gave me; it was like a MUTANT potato!)
3/4 c. grilled chicken breast
1.5 slices cheese (provolone?)
1/4 c. barbecue sauce
1/3 c. light sour cream
S @ 3:30pm
Peanut butter Clif bar
D @ 7pm = Cheesecake Factory
Let it be known that this was my SPECIAL meal that I requested Ulter to take me for FOREVER... and we made a deal that if I got in all my cardio for the week and really watched what I ate and did everything right -- then he would take me here. Kind of like a mini cheat day, 'cept I still did cardio today and cut all the rest of the day.
Drink: Lemon Sunburst (like a lemonade/Stoli/frozen drink), 8 oz.
1.5 rolls, dry
Dinner: New Orlean's Pasta -- ate 1/2 of it, but dug out all the chicken. Homemade fettucine noodles in this curry/cumin/cream sauce with lots of mushrooms and peppers and chicken in it. Super awesome. Probably ate about 1.5 c. of the noodles.
Dessert: Hellllooooo -- Cheesecake Factory! THIS is why I wanted to go out -- I wanted a real dessert. I ordered the Chocolate Mousse Cake -- and I ate 1/2 of it w/o the whipped cream (just a little here and there, but not all 4 GLOBS of it). It was SINFUL.
TOTAL
TOTALLY don't care.
I just have to say I'm really proud of myself for:1) Being in control the rest of the day.
2) Still busting my butt at cardio instead of just saying "Oh, cheat=rest!"
3) BIGGEST THING -- SENDING THE FOOD AWAY. Stopped at 1/2 the plate and didn't get a box or anything. That is like the carnal sin of WWers -- we ALL struggle with throwing away food! Ahhh! BUT... better in the trash that in my body as a trash CAN.
Good day for the most part. Last night in FL until I move here next weekend. Flying to Detroit in the morning.
Sad. *sigh* Night everyone.
J
jenscats5
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^^ Sounds like a productive day!! That's awesome and I'm glad you enjoyed it.....
I can't throw food away either.....Have a good night!
I can't throw food away either.....Have a good night!
J
Jamie Lynn
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I have such a hard time just throwing food away too. I blame it all on the way my mother brought me up to never waste food. (bad excuse I know but this is one of those things I am working on)
T-Cake you always tell me not to be so hard on myself but I think you are way too hard on yourself. Take it easy every once in awhile. You are doing awesome and have been. You know what to do and now you can implement it all with a little bit more ease. Take care of yourself first.
Lots of
T-Cake you always tell me not to be so hard on myself but I think you are way too hard on yourself. Take it easy every once in awhile. You are doing awesome and have been. You know what to do and now you can implement it all with a little bit more ease. Take care of yourself first.
Lots of
Roonytunes
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T, I just want you to know that I love reading your log. You write and express yourself so well and I always look forward to your mega updates.
I took down tips on what to order at restaurants based on your trip to Florida. I could never be able to NOT finish up a slice of cheesecake at cheesecake factory though - no matter how stuffed or gross I feel, I stuff it down. So more power to ya....and keep that good info coming!!
I took down tips on what to order at restaurants based on your trip to Florida. I could never be able to NOT finish up a slice of cheesecake at cheesecake factory though - no matter how stuffed or gross I feel, I stuff it down. So more power to ya....and keep that good info coming!!
T
T-Cake
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OMG, Jamie, were you spying on me at dinner last night?Jamie Lynn said:I have such a hard time just throwing food away too. I blame it all on the way my mother brought me up to never waste food. (bad excuse I know but this is one of those things I am working on)
T-Cake you always tell me not to be so hard on myself but I think you are way too hard on yourself. Take it easy every once in awhile. You are doing awesome and have been. You know what to do and now you can implement it all with a little bit more ease. Take care of yourself first.
Lots of
I swear, that is EXACTLY how I was acting. I just kept repeating, "Ok, I can relax... it's just one meal... you won't get fat... just enjoy it... it's good... it's okay... just one meal... you earned it." I'm sure Ulter got a kick out of it, but YES I am really hard on myself and it is really tough to just relax sometimes about a cheat meal.Although in those weak moments where I want to sneak food... that feeling goes away. Hmm -- weird. *sigh*
ya' too, girl. Thanks, girlie.gymgurl said:
Seriously, isn't that hot up here. I'm only a Michigan resident for another week! Ahhhh!!!! Getting nervous and a little sad about saying goodbyes to my friends and (nicer) family members... but ultimately, this is the beginning of my story that I've been waiting to live and dream about for years. You are SO welcome, lovely lady!Roonytunes said:
I'm glad my menus are helpin' ya' out, and honestly, I was not SICKLY STUFFED when I left Cheesecake Factory last night... but man, I just couldn't eat another bite. Have I mutated? Doubtful. I think I just understand now that I don't have the eat the equivalent of a 1/2 a cheesecake to be satisfied. Although it sure was gooooooood!!! And speaking of getting ideas from folks -- I have been thinking hard the last 2 days of foods to eat while CAMPING. I think my list has been good so far, because last year I was out of town when camping and visiting a friend (which I'll be doing again in late July, thus the topic), so i was already NOT in control of shopping time... so this year I need to be READY. Here is my list of camping foods so far:
Almonds
ANPB
Deli turkey slices or pre-cooked chicken breast
Veggies and fruit (easy enough)
Tuna fish pre-marinated in the aluminum pouches
Clif bars
ISO-AGB and lots of Crystal Light and water
I think if I could pre-make sandwiches and/or salads for myself ahead of time, they'd be okay in a cooler. I know I am WAYYYY ahead of the game on this -- but I'm telling you, last year turned into a Lowfat Twinkie and Pringles FIESTA DISASTER!!!
No longer! Off to the gym -- upper body AND cardio to do tonight. Argh!!! I'll post all my food and stuff when I get home.
Surprisingly I did great on food considering it was a travel day!
T
T-Cake
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T-Cake's MEGA UPDATE Thursday, June 15, 2006
Exercise and Lifting:
* Due to travel schedule today, didn't begin lifting until 7pm or so. See data for upper body lift below. NOTE: I had skipped upper body lift for a week due to a aching left shoulder -- shoulder is fine next day, thank goodness, but T-Cake is S O R E!
* Cardio: After upper body lift, walked around the city block outside; 60 minutes, fairly level terrain. Not all about the nighttime cardio -- but better than not doing it!
Upper Body + Abs Workout -- Thursday, June 15, 2006
Lat Pulldowns
black bar (harder)
75 lbs = 2 sets x 15
80 lbs = 1 set x 10
Tricep Cable Pushdown
35 lbs = 2 sets x 15
1 set x 12
To quote my log -- "OMFG"
It HURT so good.Inclined Bench Press
20 dbs = 1 set x 15
15 dbs = 1 set x 20
1 set x 12
Decided to power down today instead of up; not sure if I like it. I can get 2 sets of 25 out of those 15 dbs when I power up instead... but I think I like the idea of getting those 20 dbs to become more regular. Hmmm..
Upright Rows
15 dbs = 3 sets x 20
Lateral Raises = NEW! Ulter says my lateral delts are not developing as quickly as my anterior... so I am trying to fix that...
8 dbs = 3 sets x 12
Need to use lighter weight because I find myself bending at the elbows too much... and that will only CONTINUE to work the anteriors... grrr. Will do with only 5 lbs next time. I feel so wimpy!
Hammer Row Machine
35 lbs = 3 sets x 15
Bicep Work
20 dbs = Rotation curls, 1 set x 20
Hammer curls, 1 set x 10
15 dbs = Straight curls, 1 set x 15
Hammer curls, 1 set x 20
I keep changing up how I work my biceps... lately this has always come last in my workout, but today I felt weaker. I'm going to chalk it up to the fact that I added the raises AND I was just tired in general AND it'd been a WEEK since I'd done it last.
Nutrition for Thursday, June 15, 2006
B @ 10am
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light
L @ 11:30am *Waiting to get on airplane*
1 pint of raw blueberries
L2 @ 1pm *On plane*
Cherry Almond Clif bar
S @ 2:30pm *Landed in Detroit*
1 serving prepackaged almonds (30 almonds)
D @ 5:30pm
2 Don Marco Healthy tortillas
8 oz turkey burger
1/2 c. fat free cheddar, shredded
1/2 c. peppers and onions, cooked
1/2 c. broccoli from frozen
[/I]Scraped together a quesadilla with that mess]
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L of Crystal Light
S @ 10pm *Post-gym*
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L of Crystal Light
TOTALS
1613 calories
43% p / 29% c / 28% f
Friday, June 16, 2006
Exercise and Lifting:
* No lifting today. S O R E!!!
* 60 min. walk at 11am today, empty stomach (busy morning, didn't eat anything til after, I swear!), outside, hilly terrain. Those hills were HARD today!!!
Nutrition for Friday, June 16, 2006
"B/L" @ Noon-ish
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light
Cherry Almond Clif bar
S @ 3pm
TJ's "Handful of Almonds" pouch (1 serving)
D @ 5:30pm
8 oz turkey burger w/ 1/2 c. diced onion mixed in
1 can of green beans, drained and seasoned
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light
Cherry Almond Clif bar
S @ ? = Evening
2 scoops ISO-AGB in 1 L Crystal Light
2 T TJs all-natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter
TOTALS
1634 calories
41% p / 25% c / 34% f
I WEIGH IN TOMORROW... and last night at the gym with 2 L of water in me post-workout at night, the crazy scale said I was, like, 160.5. LOL --- yeahhhhh -- that'd RAWK.. but we'll see
4 lbs to go, 4 lbs to go, 4 lbs to go!!!
QUOTE I LOVE FOR TODAY:
"It's not the hours you put in, it's what you put into the hours.
Bye pretty ladies!
T
T-Cake
Guest
Thanks, babycakes!*Bunny* said:Have a great weekend .. the 4 lbs will come
Get some R&R this weekend to in mini doses! You deserve to treat yourself too. 
J
jenscats5
Guest
T-cake: Check out this site for exercise examples if you have ?
http://www.e-weightloss-fitness.com/resources.shtml
http://www.e-weightloss-fitness.com/resources.shtml
T
T-Cake
Guest
HI duckie! Thanks for droppin' in!!sbt2082 said:Hi hun! I just wanted to come drop ya a quick howdy
I need to read your log still... *sigh* So much to do...LOL.Miss24k said:
OMG, I LOVE these things. I think it's just become a replacement for my sweets; really kills those cravings I have, and as long as I'm treating myself to that, I still have to really be good about getting in my protein and good fats. Aside from that, it's reall convenient carbs right now because I don't want to spend the money on TOO much produce just so it can go bad in my fridge or be thrown away by next weekend! Jens -- Can't wait to check that site out!!! Turns out curgeo can't work with me at the gym tomorrow after all.
Family emergency. So I'm going to look at that site and see what I can do to tweak my upper body lift. I really need to shake up my lift patterns soon; don't want muscle memory, though my increments keep growing... and I am still seeing results -- so maybe I shouldn't worry yet? What do you think?
J
jenscats5
Guest
T-Cake said:Jens -- Can't wait to check that site out!!! Turns out curgeo can't work with me at the gym tomorrow after all.
It's always good to change things up - keeps you from being bored also....Helps to change the poundage, order of moves & just the type of moves all around....
What's good is that site divides the body up in parts, so it's easy to pick & choose.....
T
T-Cake
Guest
Awesome. Can't wait to play around with this! I actually think Ulter has that site bookmarked and was looking something up himself last week, so I'm glad I finally have it for myself!!!jenscats5 said:
You know, I'm actually feeling a lot more empowered lately in terms of being able to write my own lift routine, etc. Pretty great feeling!
T
T-Cake
Guest
Woohoo!*Bunny* said:
Thanks ya'. I will put all of that to good use.
J
Jamie Lynn
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Good morning sweetness! 
I am awaiting the results of this weigh-in. It can only be good news.
I am awaiting the results of this weigh-in. It can only be good news.
T
T-Cake
Guest
WI this morning was up 1.2 lbs from last week. *sigh* I'm not upset about it or anything because my upper body was still REALLY sore and I ALWAYS show a gain when I'm sore -- ALWAYS ALWAYS. No worries. I usually have a big loss the next week when I have a gain of any sort. 160 is still possible -- but for now, 165 will have to do.
So... big news... I TOLD MY MOM I'M MOVING TO FL.
The following is BAD. No other way around it. Here's what happened:
I decided to call her and tell her instead of send her an email mid-week. I was at lunch with my dad and stepmom and brother, and so I had support there with me. We all agreed that mom needed at least a week's notice... bt I knew that I needed people with me. I knew it was going to be UGLY.
*I managed to get out 4 sentences on the phone 1) I took my dream job in FL, 2) I'm stoked about my new work and it's an awesome place 3) It's in Orlando and 4) My moving van is coming next weekend.
* I spaced it out carefully and politely and was really sweet about it and excited... then she started screaming at me. SCREAMING. She said:
1) She is disgusted by my decision and doesn't like my relationship at all and thinks I'm incapable or making these big decisions all on my own; she thinks I'm being controlled, when really SHE has been controlling me my whole life -- and for once I'm finally putting an END to it. (that's a longgggg story -- mom is a bitter woman who never remarried after my dad left her, like 22 years ago -- he is happily remarried, so she hates men in general and has NEVER liked ANYONE I've ever dated)
2) She "FORBIDS" me from doing this "as your mother" (mind you, I'm 26 and have lived on my own for... years now)
3) She screamed at me that I WILL call the movers and cancel because she will NOT allow me to move.
4) "If you do this, I will never speak to you ever again"
5) "I don't want to know you as my daughter anymore. This is it. We're done. Over. Never ever again. I will never ever see you again for the rest of your life. I mean it."
6) More screaming and insults.
I was at lunch outside with my dad and brother and stepmom when I called her -- I needed the support because of the abuse. I was sobbing into my napkin and shaking so badly in hysterics, that my brother got upset and had to leave (he has been affected by her too and it hurt him too much to see this).
So... that's it. She screamed at me for 7 minutes w/o a breath, and I finally said "I have to go" a few times and hung up. I told her I wanted to see her before I leave but she said I'm not going... soooo... I guess I'm not going to see her.
Anyway, my friends and family are all really happy for me otherwise, and my dad is throwing me a going away bbq at his house next Friday night when my bf flies into town to make the drive with me. I'm sad that I feel like my mom hates me. My dad and others say she's acting like a 3 y/o who says, "I hate you mommy!" I hope they're right.
I don't think I'll be talking to my mom for awhile, but she's gotten my dad fired from work and scraped his car years ago (we're talking over 20 years ago when he divorced her) so God only knows what she'll do to sabotage me and my new job if she knew where I work or where I'm living.
I'm scared. I parked someplace weird at my apt complex now and I'm hiding out in my apt in case she drives by or comes looking for me to scream at me. She is nuts... and I'm seriously scared she would hurt me or damage my car because she is that angry. But at least I'm not eating; I'm packing instead.
Otherwise, I had a great workout today... cardio and lower lift and all. I'm sorry to vent here -- but I'm really scared right now hiding in my little hole in the ground... and I just don't want to be here anymore.
Seriously -- what mother would say or do that to her child??? "I don't want to know you as my daughter anymore"?!?! I mean -- WHAT?!?! Oh yeah, and the last thing she was telling me is, "Are you trying to KILL me? You're killing me, you know." So great... if she hurts herself, she'll leave ME the note. Why me? I just want to be my happy self and live my life like an adventure. I didn't think that was such a bad or illogical thing to want.
I'm not upset about it or anything because my upper body was still REALLY sore and I ALWAYS show a gain when I'm sore -- ALWAYS ALWAYS. No worries. I usually have a big loss the next week when I have a gain of any sort. 160 is still possible -- but for now, 165 will have to do.So... big news... I TOLD MY MOM I'M MOVING TO FL.
The following is BAD. No other way around it. Here's what happened:
I decided to call her and tell her instead of send her an email mid-week. I was at lunch with my dad and stepmom and brother, and so I had support there with me. We all agreed that mom needed at least a week's notice... bt I knew that I needed people with me. I knew it was going to be UGLY.
*I managed to get out 4 sentences on the phone 1) I took my dream job in FL, 2) I'm stoked about my new work and it's an awesome place 3) It's in Orlando and 4) My moving van is coming next weekend.
* I spaced it out carefully and politely and was really sweet about it and excited... then she started screaming at me. SCREAMING. She said:
1) She is disgusted by my decision and doesn't like my relationship at all and thinks I'm incapable or making these big decisions all on my own; she thinks I'm being controlled, when really SHE has been controlling me my whole life -- and for once I'm finally putting an END to it. (that's a longgggg story -- mom is a bitter woman who never remarried after my dad left her, like 22 years ago -- he is happily remarried, so she hates men in general and has NEVER liked ANYONE I've ever dated)
2) She "FORBIDS" me from doing this "as your mother" (mind you, I'm 26 and have lived on my own for... years now)
3) She screamed at me that I WILL call the movers and cancel because she will NOT allow me to move.
4) "If you do this, I will never speak to you ever again"
5) "I don't want to know you as my daughter anymore. This is it. We're done. Over. Never ever again. I will never ever see you again for the rest of your life. I mean it."
6) More screaming and insults.
I was at lunch outside with my dad and brother and stepmom when I called her -- I needed the support because of the abuse. I was sobbing into my napkin and shaking so badly in hysterics, that my brother got upset and had to leave (he has been affected by her too and it hurt him too much to see this).
So... that's it. She screamed at me for 7 minutes w/o a breath, and I finally said "I have to go" a few times and hung up. I told her I wanted to see her before I leave but she said I'm not going... soooo... I guess I'm not going to see her.
Anyway, my friends and family are all really happy for me otherwise, and my dad is throwing me a going away bbq at his house next Friday night when my bf flies into town to make the drive with me. I'm sad that I feel like my mom hates me. My dad and others say she's acting like a 3 y/o who says, "I hate you mommy!" I hope they're right.
I don't think I'll be talking to my mom for awhile, but she's gotten my dad fired from work and scraped his car years ago (we're talking over 20 years ago when he divorced her) so God only knows what she'll do to sabotage me and my new job if she knew where I work or where I'm living.
I'm scared. I parked someplace weird at my apt complex now and I'm hiding out in my apt in case she drives by or comes looking for me to scream at me. She is nuts... and I'm seriously scared she would hurt me or damage my car because she is that angry.
But at least I'm not eating; I'm packing instead. Otherwise, I had a great workout today... cardio and lower lift and all. I'm sorry to vent here -- but I'm really scared right now hiding in my little hole in the ground... and I just don't want to be here anymore.
Seriously -- what mother would say or do that to her child???
"I don't want to know you as my daughter anymore"?!?! I mean -- WHAT?!?! Oh yeah, and the last thing she was telling me is, "Are you trying to KILL me? You're killing me, you know." So great... if she hurts herself, she'll leave ME the note. Why me? I just want to be my happy self and live my life like an adventure. I didn't think that was such a bad or illogical thing to want.
T I'm sorry I know she's your mother and you love her, but she is a f*cking bitch that doesn't deserve to be in your life. If she can't be happy for you then really f*ck her.
I do not have a good relationship with my mother (never have), actually I no longer talk to her, because I made a decision to cut her out of my life, she doesn't deserve to be in my life. Still sometimes it hurts to think I have no family, but really I'm so much better off without them. Sometimes you just have to do what is best for you sweetheart.
There's nothing wrong with you doing what you are doing, she is upset that she can no longer control you, you finally have control of yourself and your life.
Wishing you plenty of happier days
I do not have a good relationship with my mother (never have), actually I no longer talk to her, because I made a decision to cut her out of my life, she doesn't deserve to be in my life. Still sometimes it hurts to think I have no family, but really I'm so much better off without them. Sometimes you just have to do what is best for you sweetheart.
There's nothing wrong with you doing what you are doing, she is upset that she can no longer control you, you finally have control of yourself and your life.
Wishing you plenty of happier days
T
T-Cake
Guest
Thank you for your kind words, hun.Miss24k said:T I'm sorry I know she's your mother and you love her, but she is a f*cking bitch that doesn't deserve to be in your life. If she can't be happy for you then really f*ck her.
I do not have a good relationship with my mother (never have), actually I no longer talk to her, because I made a decision to cut her out of my life, she doesn't deserve to be in my life. Still sometimes it hurts to think I have no family, but really I'm so much better off without them. Sometimes you just have to do what is best for you sweetheart.
There's nothing wrong with you doing what you are doing, she is upset that she can no longer control you, you finally have control of yourself and your life.
Wishing you plenty of happier days
It's really hard on me to think of my life without my mom -- but as of late, she causes me more grief and pain than good memories. Even just meeting her for dinner always turns into a discussion of how negative I am... or how I complain too much... or how I can't do this or that.I hate being told I can't do something. Just drives me crazy -- and she's the queen of shooting me down.
I just found out my brother actually went to her house while I was on the phone with her because he heard her screaming at me and he went to her to say, "WHY ARE YOU YELLING AT HER LIKE THAT? Are you just trying to hurt her feelings?" and I guess my mom admitted to him that yes, she was.
And no, she still doesn't support my move or my relationships or interests -- she is happy playing the martyr in life and perservering through a life of shit and misfortune -- but me, on the other hand, I'm on the up and up. I've slimmed down, I feel awesome, I'm super
happy, I'm more secure than ever... and I finally have the courage and confidence to live my life for ME!!! Also forgot to mention to you all that after I hung up, my daddy came around the table and hugged me and told me how proud he was of me because he knew that was the hardest thing I'd done in my whole life. That felt good.
Thanks for reading all my crap... I appreciate the support, even when it's not training related.
and now you know why this is simply MORE than a training board .. or as I was once told "nothing but an AAS board ..."T-Cake said:
I am sorry to hear about your mother, and fully understand where Missy is coming from ...
If you feel that you are doing the right thing, NO DOUBT, no second thoughts, you just KNOW you MUST ... then you are ... what comes of your decision was meant to happen based on a decision you KNOW was right , good, bad, ugly, it will all work out the way it needs to ... ...
only advice I can give
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