Takniteasy's Log (Finally!)

[takniteasy]

I have thought about this for a very long time and figured it was about time to begin my own log in order to become more accountable and hopefully accomplish the weight/bodyfat loss that is necessary to (1) ensure good health as I age, (2) help me regain my self esteem regarding my physical appearance and, (3) fit back into my clothes!

My stats are as follows:
Age: 42
Wt: 137 lbs
Ht: 5’1”
BF%: Unknown at this time – would guess around 29% if not higher

My goals are to drop 10-15 lbs body weight and/or decrease BF% to below 22% within the next 3-4 months.

Here is my history:
I have been working out for at least the last 20 years & have been from the “Cardio Bunny” phase to bodybuilding to powerlifting to just maintaining overall fitness and health. About 2 ½ years ago, I started having what I thought were perimenopausal symptoms. The hot flashes, mood swings, foggy thinking, forgetfulness, night sweats, weight gain especially in mid section, hips and butt. The list is much longer but I won’t go into that here. After going to several doctors and being told that I am just “depressed” and given RX for antidepressants, I finally found an angel of a doc who prescribed a saliva test. Long story short, my progesterone levels are at 15 pg/ml. Normal range is 100-600. So, having begun Progesterone replacement therapy ~7 weeks ago (transdermal), I am regaining some normalcy to my life: hot flashes are gone, night sweats are dissipating, I am more like the old me and I am losing some weight. Have dropped about 6 lbs in last 2 months.

My eating habits are, well, not too terrible. I will try to post daily after posting in FitDay. I think my timing of carbs is off. I welcome any comments or suggestions to my eating plan. My supplements at this time are: 2-CB in a.m. before workout, T-rex on leg day, multi-vitamin, Udo’s Choice EFA’s.

Workout routines vary from week to week as I get bored easily. I try to get to the gym @ least 4 mornings a week. My time in the gym is 45-60 minutes tops. I am old school meaning I try to do 12-16 sets for any given muscle group. I like to go heavy at times but cannot go heavy on legs as I can pack on mass easily. I try to fit in 2-3 HIIT cardio sessions per week (treadmill or elliptical). I will post workouts as they occur. Again, I welcome any comments or suggestions to my training routines as well.

My thanks go to T-Cake, Bunny and all loggers for inspiration and courage to begin “loggin”!

 

[Reese23]

Best of luck with you goals! look forward to following along

 

[jenscats5]

Good luck on the logging!!

 

[takniteasy]

06/19/2006

Weight: 135 lbs.



No workout this morning; I am meeting a former training partner tonite. Will post up routine then.

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
2 scoops Isopure Zero Carb protein powder
1 cup Silk lite plain soymilk
3 tbsp Udo's Choice EFA's

Meal 2: 10:15 a.m.
1/4 cup natural almonds
1 cup Low sodium V-8 juice
1 cup black coffee

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 3: 12:45 p.m.

Grilled Chicken Salad:
1 cup iceberg lettuce, 1/2 cup spinach, 1/4 med. tomato, ~1/4 mushrooms, 3 slices cuke, ~6 oz. plain grilled chicken, 1 tbsp oil/vinegar (I bring my own)
2 slices mozzarella cheese

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 4: 3:45 p.m.

1/4 cup plain almonds
16 0z. water

 

[takniteasy]

Okay, so former training partner remains just that - former. I go to the gym and she does not show up. So my workout today consisted of:

40 minutes cardio - incline 10%, 4.0 mph

Meal 5: 6:45 p.m.

1 serving Margaritaville Lime shrimp (about a dozen)
1 cup cooked pasta
1 cup steamed broccili (garlic & pepper seasoning)


Macros so far today (Per FitDay):
1667 cals
101 fat
91 carbs
120 protein

Fat sources - 44g comes from Udo's Choice EFA oil and 36g comes from the almonds. I may need to cut the Udo's in half or find another choice of snacks or both.

I normally don't eat starchy carbs at night but I have not had much throughout the day and I usually have some right after a workout.

 

[takniteasy]

06/20/2006

Weight: 135 lbs

6:00 a.m.
1 T-rex
1 CB
16 oz H2O

Had a hard time getting myself motivated but got there anyways.

Today was leg day. Used some of Shadow's principles, i.e. 4 TUT

Modified Hack squat
12, 10, 8, 6 x 50# for each set

Extensions
12, 10, 8, 6 x 55# for each set

seated hammy curls
12, 10, 8, 6 x 55# for each set

I ran out of time (due to running my mouth with new mgmt of gym) so chose to due abs.

2 sets each bicycles - 60 seconds, then scissors for 60 seconds. I don't remember those being so difficult!

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
2 scoops Isopure Low carb protein
1/2 cup dry oats
16 oz H2O
1 cup black coffee

 

[takniteasy]

06/20/2006

Weight: 135 lbs

6:00 a.m.
1 T-rex
1 CB
16 oz H2O

Had a hard time getting myself motivated but got there anyways.

Today was leg day. Used some of Shadow's principles, i.e. 4 TUT

Modified Hack squat
12, 10, 8, 6 x 50# for each set

Extensions
12, 10, 8, 6 x 55# for each set

seated hammy curls
12, 10, 8, 6 x 55# for each set

I ran out of time (due to running my mouth with new mgmt of gym) so chose to due abs.

2 sets each bicycles - 60 seconds, then scissors for 60 seconds. I don't remember those being so difficult!

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
2 scoops Isopure Low carb protein
1/2 cup dry oats
16 oz H2O
1 cup black coffee

Meal 2: 10:00 a.m.
~1/2 oz almonds
16 oz H2O

Meal 3: 12:30 p.m.
Grilled Chicken Salad:
1 cup iceberg lettuce, 1/4 med. tomato, ~1/4 mushrooms, 3 slices cuke, ~6 oz. plain grilled chicken, 1 tbsp oil/vinegar (I bring my own)
2 slices mozzarella cheese

Meal 4: 3:45 p.m.
~1/2 oz almonds
8 oz H2O

Meal 5: 6:00 p.m.
2 slices Digiorno's wheat crust pepperoni pizza
water, water, water!

Macros so far today:

1578 kcals
152g protein
119g carbs
57g fat
19g fiber

Percentage is pretty close to 40/30/30.

 

[velvett]

I finally found an angel of a doc who prescribed a saliva test. Long story short, my progesterone levels are at 15 pg/ml. Normal range is 100-600. So, having begun Progesterone replacement therapy ~7 weeks ago (transdermal), I am regaining some normalcy to my life: hot flashes are gone, night sweats are dissipating, I am more like the old me and I am losing some weight. Have dropped about 6 lbs in last 2 months.

THAT'S AWESOME!

i'll be reading!!!

 

[que_66]

 

[takniteasy]

Aww! Thanky, thanky Que!

Vel, I will definitely be posting updates on my "therapy". After 2 1/2 years, to finally get some relief w/o popping pills is heaven!

 

[sbt2082]

Hi hun Diets been loooking real good, and glad to hear you are getting some normalcy back into your life

 

[Lady Viking]

Good luck with your goals!

 

[takniteasy]

06/21/2006

Weight=135 lbs
(Even after pizza, Yippee!)

6:00 a.m.
2 CB w/16 oz H2O
1 squirt YES on abs, 1 squirt on quads

6:30 a.m.
Worked Chest today - 4TUT

Flat bench press (Smith) - 4TUT
15 reps x 20#
12 reps x 50#
8 reps x 50#
6 reps x 70#

flat bench DB Flyes - 4TUT
15 reps x 15# DBs
12 reps x 15# DBs
8 reps x 20# DBs
6 reps x 20# DBs

incline press (on incline press equipment) - 4TUT
15 reps x 20#
12 reps x 20#
8 reps x 20#
6 reps x 20#

Then 15 minutes HIIT on eliptical trainer: 1.5 minutes w/up, 30s sprints, 60s walk, 2 minutes cooldown

Meal 1: 8:05 a.m.
2 scoops Isopure Low carb protein
1/2 cup dry oats
12 oz H2O
cup of black coffee w/pinch of Splenda

I chewed a couple of Beanos before shake today, as yesterday I think the oats gave me some bloating. Hope the Beanos work!

 

[takniteasy]

06/21/2006

Weight=135 lbs
(Even after pizza, Yippee!)

6:00 a.m.
2 CB w/16 oz H2O
1 squirt YES on abs, 1 squirt on quads

6:30 a.m.
Worked Chest today - 4TUT

Flat bench press (Smith) - 4TUT
15 reps x 20#
12 reps x 50#
8 reps x 50#
6 reps x 70#

flat bench DB Flyes - 4TUT
15 reps x 15# DBs
12 reps x 15# DBs
8 reps x 20# DBs
6 reps x 20# DBs

incline press (on incline press equipment) - 4TUT
15 reps x 20#
12 reps x 20#
8 reps x 20#
6 reps x 20#

Then 15 minutes HIIT on eliptical trainer: 1.5 minutes w/up, 30s sprints, 60s walk, 2 minutes cooldown

Meal 1: 8:05 a.m.
2 scoops Isopure Low carb protein
1/2 cup dry oats
12 oz H2O
cup of black coffee w/pinch of Splenda

I chewed a couple of Beanos before shake today, as yesterday I think the oats gave me some bloating. Hope the Beanos work!

Meal 2: 10:45 a.m.
1 oz almonds
16 oz H2O
another cup black coffee (no Splenda)

 

[jenscats5]

Workouts looking good!!!

 

[takniteasy]

[/COLOR]Meal 3: 12:30 p.m.

Grilled Chicken Salad:
1 cup iceberg lettuce, 1/4 med. tomato, ~1/8 cup mushrooms (I got rooked on the shrooms today), 3 slices cuke, ~4 oz. plain grilled chicken, 1 tbsp oil/vinegar (I bring my own)
I messed up and ate some of lunch partner's french fries
I would guesstimate a couple ounces worth? That is what I put in Fitday

Meal 4: 3:45 p.m.
1 - Dannon Lite n' Fit Strawberry yogurt
unsweet tea from lunch

Meal 5: 6:00 p.m. Leftover Night!
1 slice leftover Digiorno's pizza
3/4 cup cooked extra lean ground beef w/about 1/2 cup green beans (both litely seasoned with Mrs. Dash)
usual H2O

Macros so far today:

1478 Kcals
134g protein
67g fat
88g carbs

According to FitDay, my ratios are 37p/20c/42f.

Thanks Jen! I am using Shadow's principle of time under tension; my legs and a$$ are sore from yesterday's workout!

 

[jenscats5]

That TUT can be a killer....good hurt tho....

What time do you go to sleep?? Cuz a last meal @ 6:00pm + weights on an empty stomach + no meal till around 8:30am is a looooong time w/o food....

 

[takniteasy]

I usually hit the sack around 9:30 - 10:00. The last 2 nights I did not have anything before bedtime (as an experiment) to see if I could cut my caloric intake. I have been hungry when I get up in the morning, so I will have a snak @ around 9:00. I have a choice of ANPB, yogurt or egg whites.

 

[jenscats5]

You need protein + fat before bed.....like cottage cheese with sunflower kernels or sliced almonds, a handful (like 1/2-1 oz.) of peanuts/almonds or 1-2 tblsp. of ANPB (just don't keep on dippin!!)

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 6: 9:05 p.m.

3 oz tuna + 1/2 tsp Udo's Choice EFAs

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 1: 8:30 a.m.

2 scoops Isopure low carb protein
1/3 cup oats
16 oz H2O
cup of black coffee

Woke up on wrong side of bed. Not in a good mood at all, workout was blah. I will post up later.

Doesn't help that I got subpeonaed (sp) for deposition in regards to my boss' divorce.

 

[jenscats5]

Woke up on wrong side of bed. Not in a good mood at all, workout was blah. I will post up later.

Doesn't help that I got subpeonaed (sp) for deposition in regards to my boss' divorce.

I hate those day...blah! Why would you get subpeonaed?? weird.....

 

[takniteasy]

My boss is a residential designer/contractor, makes alot of money and hides alot of money. My job is bookkeeper/assistant hider of boss' money. His estranged wife is the quintessential biatch of the century. She doesn't want 1/2 of everything, she wants everything. Since I am involved with the financial aspect of boss' life, I have to go to a deposition to provide answers for business operations. I will have 3 answers for them: Yes, no, or I do not recall. But you know, it still makes things difficult for me, because I will not lie about anything. May end up costing me my job either way.

Time for a snack.

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 2: 10:30 a.m.

1 oz. natural almonds
16 oz H2O

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 2: 10:30 a.m.

1 oz. natural almonds
16 oz H2O

Meal 3: 12:30 p.m.
They were out of chicken!

So had my usual salad but with gyros and had them bring me 3 cubes of mozzerella cheese. I should have gotten canadian bacon but thought about too late.
~20 oz. H2O

Meal 4: 4:00
Dannon Lite n' Fit yogurt
more H2O

Meal 5: 6:00 p.m.
~ 8 oz (very large filet) blackened red snapper (I used olive oil on my fish)
1 cup steamed cauliflower
1/2 cup steamed broccili

Meal 6: in a few minutes - 9:00 p.m.
rest of my can of tuna from last night w/1/2 tsp Udo's

Workout this morning: Back - 4TUT
Lat pulldowns w/bar where your palms face each other
15 reps x 50#
12 reps x 55#
8 reps x 55#
6 reps x 55#

Seated 1 arm rows (machine)
15 reps x 20#
12 reps x 25#
8 reps x 30#
6 reps x 30#

Gravitron - Wide grip + bicep grip
8 reps x 130# resistance (per grip)
8 reps x 125# resistance (per grip)
6 reps x 120# resistance (per grip)
6 reps x 115# resistance (per grip)

20 mins cardio on treadmill - 4.0 mph @ 10% incline

Using the 4TUT principle really takes more time but is definitely worth it!

 

[takniteasy]

I forgot to add my macro breakdown for today:

1462 Kcals
154g protein
77g fat
44g carbs

Fat was up because of the gyros.

 

[takniteasy]

06/23/06

Weight=136 lbs

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
Dannon Lite n' Fit yogurt
H2O
regular cup black coffee

Meal 2: 10:00 a.m. (already planned this meal)
1 oz. almonds
H2O
2nd cup black coffee

No workout today. Stayed home to cleanup cause my parents are coming in town for a few days. I am so excited I can hardly stand myself! So, I will be busy and may not post again until Monday afternoon. However, I will try to jot down notes on food consumption.

 

[takniteasy]

Weekend went great! I will not post up what I ate over the weekend 'cause it totally blows!

Weight = ?? Didn't weigh this morning

Meal 1: 9:30 a.m.
Dannon Lite n' Fit yogurt
2 cups black coffee (about 20 oz worth)

Meal 2: 11:00 a.m.
~1/4 cup almonds
16 oz bottle H2O

Meal 3: 12:30 p.m.
grilled chicken salad: about 1 & 1/2 cups romaine lettuce, 5-6 oz plain grilled chicken, 1/4 medium size tomato, 1 tablespoon olive oil/vinegar (I measured )
3 pieces part skim mozzarella cheese
~16 oz unsweet tea

Meal 4: 3:50 p.m.
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese
8 oz H2O

I plan on hitting the gym tomorrow morning and will decide what to work when I get there.

I worked up the courage to take some pics with my phone camera (not the greatest quality) this morning and put them in my gallery. They are for a reference point. I am so ashamed of myself I have never in my entire life been this big and my legs are HUGE. I have such a long ways to go!

 

[jenscats5]

Weekend went great! I will not post up what I ate over the weekend 'cause it totally blows!

Weight = ?? Didn't weigh this morning

Meal 1: 9:30 a.m.
Dannon Lite n' Fit yogurt
2 cups black coffee (about 20 oz worth)

Meal 2: 11:00 a.m.
~1/4 cup almonds
16 oz bottle H2O

Meal 3: 12:30 p.m.
grilled chicken salad: about 1 & 1/2 cups romaine lettuce, 5-6 oz plain grilled chicken, 1/4 medium size tomato, 1 tablespoon olive oil/vinegar (I measured )
3 pieces part skim mozzarella cheese
~16 oz unsweet tea

Meal 4: 3:50 p.m.
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese
8 oz H2O

I plan on hitting the gym tomorrow morning and will decide what to work when I get there.

I worked up the courage to take some pics with my phone camera (not the greatest quality) this morning and put them in my gallery. They are for a reference point. I am so ashamed of myself I have never in my entire life been this big and my legs are HUGE. I have such a long ways to go!

Glad to hear the weekend went great!! And congrats on the pics!! Don't be ashamed......we've all been there!! I myself was 170 at one time.... You have a great shape and you'll do great!!

Might want to try for some protein at Meal #1 .......

 

[takniteasy]

Weekend went great! I will not post up what I ate over the weekend 'cause it totally blows!

Weight = ?? Didn't weigh this morning

Meal 1: 9:30 a.m.
Dannon Lite n' Fit yogurt
2 cups black coffee (about 20 oz worth)

Meal 2: 11:00 a.m.
~1/4 cup almonds
16 oz bottle H2O

Meal 3: 12:30 p.m.
grilled chicken salad: about 1 & 1/2 cups romaine lettuce, 5-6 oz plain grilled chicken, 1/4 medium size tomato, 1 tablespoon olive oil/vinegar (I measured )
3 pieces part skim mozzarella cheese
~16 oz unsweet tea

Meal 4: 3:50 p.m.
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese
8 oz H2O

I plan on hitting the gym tomorrow morning and will decide what to work when I get there.

I worked up the courage to take some pics with my phone camera (not the greatest quality) this morning and put them in my gallery. They are for a reference point. I am so ashamed of myself I have never in my entire life been this big and my legs are HUGE. I have such a long ways to go!

Meal 5: 6:30 p.m.

grilled cornish hen (no skin), estimated ~1 cup of meat
2 cups steamed fresh yellow squash & zuchinni

Meal 6: 9:00 p.m.
2 tbsp ANPB

Macros for today:

1267 Kcals
122g protein
39g carbs
69g fat

40p/9c/51f

 

[takniteasy]

Glad to hear the weekend went great!! And congrats on the pics!! Don't be ashamed......we've all been there!! I myself was 170 at one time.... You have a great shape and you'll do great!!

Might want to try for some protein at Meal #1 .......

Thanks for the moral support, Jen. I really need it. And yes, I should have had more protein at Meal #1 but I just grabbed what I could eat on the go because I had no time to make my shake. Tomorrow morning I will be back on track.

 

[jenscats5]

Thanks for the moral support, Jen. I really need it. And yes, I should have had more protein at Meal #1 but I just grabbed what I could eat on the go because I had no time to make my shake. Tomorrow morning I will be back on track.

That's fine, I understand - it happens.....figured I'd offer a suggestion....looking real good on the meals, tho I don't know how people can drink black coffee....

 

[takniteasy]

06/27/06

Weight: 135 lbs
(Note: I have got to get BF tested. If I rely on a scale, I will go batty!)

6:30 a.m. Leg Day (Lite)

Superset: On Smith machine (squat rack was occupied)
split squat, front squat, plie' squat (wide stance)
4 sets x 10 reps on each (2 sets with 10# plates, 2 sets with 5# plates plus weight of equipment.)

Traveling lunges: 4 sets
1 x 24 steps - 4's
1 x 24 steps - 2's
2 x 24 steps - singles

Abs: 3 sets each Bicycles & Scissors - 60 sec. sets (Owzie! )

Meal 1: 8:15 a.m.
just under 1/4 cup almonds
2 scoops Isopure protein in 16 oz H2O
1 cup black coffee

 

[takniteasy]

06/27/06

Weight: 135 lbs
(Note: I have got to get BF tested. If I rely on a scale, I will go batty!)

6:30 a.m. Leg Day (Lite)

Superset: On Smith machine (squat rack was occupied)
split squat, front squat, plie' squat (wide stance)
4 sets x 10 reps on each (2 sets with 10# plates, 2 sets with 5# plates plus weight of equipment.)

Traveling lunges: 4 sets
1 x 24 steps - 4's
1 x 24 steps - 2's
2 x 24 steps - singles

Abs: 3 sets each Bicycles & Scissors - 60 sec. sets (Owzie! )

Meal 1: 8:15 a.m.
just under 1/4 cup almonds
2 scoops Isopure protein in 16 oz H2O
1 cup black coffee

Meal 2: 10:45 a.m.
3/4 cup 1% cottage cheese w/sprinkle of Splenda
another cup black coffee
16 oz H2O

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 3: 12:30 p.m.
grilled chicken salad
2 cubes part skim mozzarella
16 oz H2O

Caved in to 1 piece of Sugarfree Coconut Almond cluster around 2:30 p.m. (chocolate hit)

Meal 4: 4:00 p.m.
1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese w/sprinkle of Splenda

Meal 5: 7:00 p.m.
5 oz red snapper filet - blackened in olive oil
2 cups steamed yellow squash/zucchini

Meal 6: 8:30 p.m.
1 tbsp ANPB

Macros:

1414 Kcals
173g Protein
46g Carbs
62g Fat

50P/10C/40F

 

[treilin]

Caved in to 1 piece of Sugarfree Coconut Almond cluster around 2:30 p.m. (chocolate hit)

WOW when you cave you REALLY cave
1 piece sugar free chco..... Now you are being hard on yourself

 

[iceprincess]

Red snapper - Yummmm

How are you feeling with your carbs being so low? Energy level?

 

[takniteasy]

Treil: Yes, I am extremely hard on myself. that is one of my biggest problems. Although, I had no problem eating 3 white chip macadamia nut cookies from Subway this past weekend along with all the other evil stuff I ate.

IP: That red snapper was fresh from the Gulf - I caught it myself! Energy levels are dropping ike lead. But it's all okay. I will be carbing up this weekend - long weekend on the boat, with alcohol flowing. I have a 42nd B-Day coming up, so I will be celebrating!

 

[takniteasy]

06/28/06

Weght: 134 lbs.

6:45 a.m.
Shoulders
4 sets x 15 reps - front DB raises on 45 degree incline - 7.5#
4 sets x 15 reps - side lateral raises - 7.5# DB
4 sets x 15 reps - press - 15# DB

I was running out of time, so I did some quick sets for chest:
4 sets x 15 reps - pec deck - 30#
4 sets x 15 reps - incline press (machine) - 35#

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
1 scoop Isopure protein
1/4 cup almonds
X-LARGE cup black coffee with pinch of Splenda

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 2: 10:00 a.m.
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese w/sprinkle of sliced almonds
16 oz H20

Meal 3: 12:30 p.m.
grilled chicken salad w/olive oil&vinegar dressing
4-5 mozzarella cheese cubes

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 2: 10:00 a.m.
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese w/sprinkle of sliced almonds
16 oz H20

Meal 3: 12:30 p.m.
grilled chicken salad w/olive oil&vinegar dressing
4-5 mozzarella cheese cubes

Meal 4: 3:30 p.m.
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese w/sprinkle Splenda

Meal 5: 6:45 p.m.
7 fresh pork lumpia rolls, not fried (Phillipine spring rolls, similar to dim sum)
sweet n' sour sauce for dipping

I may have a protein shake with some Udo's before bed; I have not decided yet. Bedtime will be early tonite, I am brain dead from work stress and low carbs.

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 6: 8:57 p.m.

1 tbsp ANPB

Macros for today:

1424 Kcals
138g P
56g C
72g F

40P/14C/47F

Only a slight increase in carbs, which is okay with me. My "actual" carb up will be Saturday morning with blueberry pancakes. Yummy for my tummy! As for now, it is night-night time for me

 

[T-Cake]

I need to come read this! Bookmarking for later.

 

[takniteasy]

06/29/06

Weight: 136 lbs. (Can you say water retention?)

6:45 a.m.
No weight training today; steady state cardio on treadmill 40 minutes, then abs 2 sets each: knee ups on bench, standard crunch, bicycles, scissors - 45 seconds for each move (3 minutes each set)

I set an appt to have fitness assessment next Friday with one of the older PTs; however the director (who is some 20 y/o hotshot) called and said he would take care of me, then proceeded to give me the whole spill of PT packages. He was quite surprised when I informed him I only wanted body composition and no training. So we are set for next Sat. Oughta be interesting after the long w/end.

Meal 1: 8:15 am
2 scoops Isopure protein
3 Udo's capsules
1 x-large cup black coffee with pinch of Splenda

 

[T-Cake]

Hi dear! I finally took the time to start in on your log and WOW you are off and running!

GREAT workouts! GREAT macros! You're just RAWKIN' it!

Can't wait to see how this turns for ya'! I bet it has to feel great to be back into this the right way!

 

[takniteasy]

06/29/06

Weight: 136 lbs. (Can you say water retention?)

6:45 a.m.
No weight training today; steady state cardio on treadmill 40 minutes, then abs 2 sets each: knee ups on bench, standard crunch, bicycles, scissors - 45 seconds for each move (3 minutes each set)

I set an appt to have fitness assessment next Friday with one of the older PTs; however the director (who is some 20 y/o hotshot) called and said he would take care of me, then proceeded to give me the whole spill of PT packages. He was quite surprised when I informed him I only wanted body composition and no training. So we are set for next Sat. Oughta be interesting after the long w/end.

Meal 1: 8:15 am
2 scoops Isopure protein
3 Udo's capsules
1 x-large cup black coffee with pinch of Splenda

Meal 2: 10:30 am
little less than 1/4 cup almonds
2 pieces of Sugerfree Coconut almond cluster
another cup black coffee

Meal 3: 1:00 pm (restuarant ran out of chicken - grrr )
regular salad except with canadian bacon and about tablespoon ranch dressing
3 cubes mozzarella cheese
little over 16 oz H2O

Meal 4: 4:00 pm
1/4 cup almonds
16 oz H2O

Meal 5: 7:00 pm
another salad except I added 2 little yellow squash sliced and topped with blackened shrimp
2 deli slices Swiss cheese
16 oz H2O

Meal 6: 8:45 pm
1 tbsp ANPB
drinking another 16 oz glass H2O while sitting here

Macros:
1388 Kcals
134g P
48g C
80g F

39P/9C/52F

Macros seem backwards I will get them straight tomorrow.

Thanks, T-cake! It does feel good to get back into the swing of things. Just keep having to modify so much in order to find a groove. I guess this part of aging sux. The rest of aging is way cool.

 

[mermaid]

Hi Just catching up on things. Great that you posted pics. How is logging going for you? Is it helping you achieve your goals?

Love the sig quotes too

 

[takniteasy]

Hi Just catching up on things. Great that you posted pics. How is logging going for you? Is it helping you achieve your goals?

Love the sig quotes too

back to you!
Logging is a pretty good way to keep me accountable to myself. So, maybe it will help me eventually achieve my goals.

06/30/06

Weight: ?? (forgot to weigh this morning)

6:45 am
Worked Back this morning

Superset: stiff arm pushdowns, seated cable rows, wide grip lat pulldowns
4 sets x 12 reps each - 4 TUT
stiff arm pushdowns - 30#
seated cable rows - 45#
lat pulldowns - 55#

pullovers - 4 sets x 12 reps - 1 set w/15#DB, 3 sets w/20#DB

2 quick sets for tris:
overhead DB press - 12 reps x 20#DB
dips on bench w/feet off floor - 8 reps x bodyweight

Meal 1: 8:15 am
2 scoops Isopure protein in 16 oz H2O
3 capsules Udo's EFAs
regular cup black coffee

Meal 2: 10:50 am
1/4 cup almonds (I'm addicted to these things!)
more H2O

Appetite has decreased; I am assuming this is from low carbs and practically no refined sugars. We will see how long it lasts after this weekend.

 

[T-Cake]

Kickin' AZZ. Great work, darlin'!

 

[takniteasy]

06/30/06

Weight: ?? (forgot to weigh this morning)

6:45 am
Worked Back this morning

Superset: stiff arm pushdowns, seated cable rows, wide grip lat pulldowns
4 sets x 12 reps each - 4 TUT
stiff arm pushdowns - 30#
seated cable rows - 45#
lat pulldowns - 55#

pullovers - 4 sets x 12 reps - 1 set w/15#DB, 3 sets w/20#DB

2 quick sets for tris:
overhead DB press - 12 reps x 20#DB
dips on bench w/feet off floor - 8 reps x bodyweight

Meal 1: 8:15 am
2 scoops Isopure protein in 16 oz H2O
3 capsules Udo's EFAs
regular cup black coffee

Meal 2: 10:50 am
1/4 cup almonds (I'm addicted to these things!)
more H2O

Appetite has decreased; I am assuming this is from low carbs and practically no refined sugars. We will see how long it lasts after this weekend.

Meal 3: 12:30 pm
grilled chicken salad w/olive oil & vinegar dressing
3 pieces mozzarella cheese
2 great big ol' glasses unsweet tea w/lemon

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 3: 12:30 pm
grilled chicken salad w/olive oil & vinegar dressing
3 pieces mozzarella cheese
2 great big ol' glasses unsweet tea w/lemon

Meal 4: 4:00 pm (as I recall)
1/4 cup almonds

The rest of this day I dont remember

 

[takniteasy]

07/06/06

Weight: 137 lbs

No workout this a.m. Still in vacation mode.

Meal 1: 7:30 a.m.
1 South Beach southwestern breakfast wrap (leftover from vacation)
x-large cup coffee

I feel bloated but that will pass soon enough. After several days of low carbs, I had blueberry pancakes Sat. morning w/low sugar syrup. Mmmm! Muscles felt a little fuller but with the alcohol I consumed I was soon over full. All in all, I ate pretty good. I just could not get alot of rich foods down. Had Buffalo shrimp (Hooters) and felt a little sick. Could have been all in my mind. It will be nice to have my grilled chicken salad today.

 

[takniteasy]

07/06/06

Weight: 137 lbs

No workout this a.m. Still in vacation mode.

Meal 1: 7:30 a.m.
1 South Beach southwestern breakfast wrap (leftover from vacation)
x-large cup coffee

I feel bloated but that will pass soon enough. After several days of low carbs, I had blueberry pancakes Sat. morning w/low sugar syrup. Mmmm! Muscles felt a little fuller but with the alcohol I consumed I was soon over full. All in all, I ate pretty good. I just could not get alot of rich foods down. Had Buffalo shrimp (Hooters) and felt a little sick. Could have been all in my mind. It will be nice to have my grilled chicken salad today.

Meal 2: 12:30 pm (Yeah, I know. Too long tween meals. Try as I might, I could not get a break.)

grilled chicken salad (1.5 cups romaine, ~5 oz. grilled chicken, tomato wedge, 3 slices cucumber, 1/4 cup 'shrooms, 2 tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing)
3 cubes mozzarella cheese
16 oz H2O

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 3: 3:00 pm
1/4 cup almonds
H2O

Meal 4: 6:00 pm
~5 oz blackened speckled sea trout (Yep, I caught this one too! )
1 cup steamed green beans
~1/2 cup Uncle Ben's REady Rice (roasted chicken flavor)

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 3: 3:00 pm
1/4 cup almonds
H2O

Meal 4: 6:00 pm
~5 oz blackened speckled sea trout (Yep, I caught this one too! )
1 cup steamed green beans
~1/2 cup Uncle Ben's REady Rice (roasted chicken flavor)

Meal 5: 8:45 pm
2 tbsp ANPB
16 oz H2O

Macros:

1371 Kcals
109g Protein
73g Carbs
77g Fat

33P/14C/53F

 

[T-Cake]

You're one bad-ass chick!!! Go, girlie, go!!!​

 

[takniteasy]

07/07/06

Weight: 136 lbs (dropping H2O)

Still in vacation mode, no workout this a.m. Slept in late w/my sweetie instead

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
1 cup 1% low fat cottage cheese
8 oz H2O
large cup coffee

 

[takniteasy]

You're one bad-ass chick!!! Go, girlie, go!!!​

Aww, Thank You! Look who's talking!

 

[treilin]

07/07/06

Weight: 136 lbs (dropping H2O)

Still in vacation mode, no workout this a.m. Slept in late w/my sweetie instead

SWEET

 

[takniteasy]

07/07/06

Weight: 136 lbs (dropping H2O)

Still in vacation mode, no workout this a.m. Slept in late w/my sweetie instead

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
1 cup 1% low fat cottage cheese
8 oz H2O
large cup coffee

Meal 2: 11:30 a.m.
1/4 cup almonds
16 oz H2O

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 2: 11:30 a.m.
1/4 cup almonds
16 oz H2O

Meal 3: 12:30 p.m.
grilled chicken salad (iceberg lettuce, sliced cucumbers, tomato wedge, lotsa mushrooms, 4 oz grilled chicken, 1 tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing)
32 oz unsweet ice tea w/lemon

Meal 4: 3:15 p.m.
1 cup 1% lowfat cottage cheese
more unsweet ice tea

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 5: 6:15 p.m.

6 fresh pork & beef lumpia
3 tbsp wasabi-raspberry mustard
couple bites Uncle Ben's Ready Rice

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 6: 8:15 p.m.

2 tbsp ANPB

Meals 7-10: 9:00 p.m. til

Okay, so we watched a good movie and I pigged out on a whole bag of those whole grain Tostitos w/hummus dip. And this was more emotional eating than snacking during the flick.

Begin rant:

The boss' divorce is getting worse and worse. There are now implications of illegal activity within the office that I and the girl I work with (who happens to be one of my bestest friends) are supposed to know about. This girl has extremely low self esteem and this whole situation has completely torn her apart. She blames herself (she talked me into taking the job) for the situation I am being sucked into. I am so angry that the boss does not have the balls to stand up for his employees. Me, I can take care of myself and as of yesterday, he knows it. Now, my friend is another story. She just does not have the backbone to stand up to him and insist on the truth from him (about the illegal activities). Anyways, I have been racking my brains to come up with a way to help her and getting more PO'd at the whole situation. So, last night I took out my frustration on a bag of chips.

End rant.

07/08/06

Weight: Not today

Meal 1: 9:00 a.m.
2 slices Oroweat 7 grain toast w/1/2 tbsp ANPB
2 big ol' cups of black coffee

 

[takniteasy]

7/10/06

Weight: 137 lbs


6:45 a.m. Cardio
20 mins Treadmill - Steady state
20 mins Elliptical - Steady state

Abs
Superset x2
ball crunches, oblique ball crunches, bicycles (60 secs), scissors (60 secs)

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
2 scoops Isopure protein powder
3 Udo's Choice capsules
x-large coffee w/pinch of Splenda

Umm, not doing good this morning. I spent the weekend "stress eating". Now, I feel like crap. I may just take some sick leave (before I lose it) and leave early today so I can go back to the gym and workout.

 

[jenscats5]

7/10/06

Umm, not doing good this morning. I spent the weekend "stress eating". Now, I feel like crap. I may just take some sick leave (before I lose it) and leave early today so I can go back to the gym and workout.

{{{{{{{{{{Big Hugs}}}}}}}}

Dang that sucks you have to deal with your boss's BS - that ain't right on so many levels.....Some time off might be a good idea - do what you gotta do to protect yourself.....hope it gets better for you soon....

 

[takniteasy]

Thanks, Jen. I guess the BS is really getting to me.

Meal 2: 10:35 a.m.
3/4 cup 1% cottage cheese (Edited. I could not stomach the full cup)
16 oz H2O

 

[Gymgurl]

Drama like that sucks...hang in there

 

[takniteasy]

Thanks, Jen. I guess the BS is really getting to me.

Meal 2: 10:35 a.m.
3/4 cup 1% cottage cheese (Edited. I could not stomach the full cup)
16 oz H2O

Meal 3: 12:30 p.m.
small grilled chicken salad (I could not finish it all today
)
8 oz H2O

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 4: 3:30 p.m.
around 20 spiced pecans (baked in egg whites,cinnamon,allspice,vanilla mixture)
32 oz unsweet ice tea

Meal 5: 6:00 p.m.
3 oz cooked pork tenderloin chops
1.5 cups steamed green beans
.25 cup mashed taters

 

[takniteasy]

7/10/06

Meal 6: 8:30 p.m.
1 tbsp ANPB

7/11/06

Wt= 134 lbs.

Workout: 6:30 am - Leg Day
Superset - Hacksquat (20# + equipment), extensions (35#), standing hammy curls (30#, alt legs) 4 sets each x 15 reps
Traveling lunges - 4's (5# DB), 2 sets 2's (1 w/DBs, 1 w/o), singles
Lunchtime Cardio - 25 mins treadmill, 20 mins eliptical

Meal 1: 8:00 am
2 scoops Isopure protein
3 Udo's capsules
large cup coffee

Meal 2: 10:45 am
1/4 cup spiced pecans
H2O

Meal 3: 1:45 pm
5 oz salmon
~3/4 cup asparagus

Meal 4: 3:45 pm
1/4 cup almonds
H2O

Meal 5: 7:00 pm
2 slices Digiorno's WW crust pizza
Than not long after a tbsp ANPB

I was not much concerned with eating as I was with my cat. She was 18 years old and developed breathing problems on this day/night. I was up with her most of the night. She seemed okay in the moring, seemed to have a runny nose, maybe a cold, so I went to the gym.

7/12/06

Weight= 133-134 lbs (scale could not make up its mind)

Workout - Delts
Superset - front laterals, side laterals, overhead press w/preloaded bar (30#), upright rows (30# preloaded bar). I used 8# DB on fronts and sides, 4 sets x 15 reps each.

I had 2 meals on this day:
Meal 1: 8:00 am
2 scoops Isopure
H2O
cup coffee

Meal 2: 9:00 pm
1 slice WW crust pizza
10 Mega peanut M&M's

620 kcals for day

Here is why:

I wwnt to gym then to the office. By myself this week cause other girl is out sick. Called the vet to set up appt (1:15 p.m.). Then had 2 meetings back to back, had to learn to work Autocad to plot out drawings and make minor changes to floor plans, typed up sworn response to Notary Public complaint (this was BS but it is taken care of). Leave office @ 12:30 to run home and pick up my cat for her dr. visit. She had taken a major turn for the worse Rushed her to the vet, they examine her & take x-rays. Bad diagnosis: fluid in and around the lungs and lung cavities, so much that could not see her heart. You know the knot you get in the pit of your stomach when faced with something very difficult that must be done? I got about 100 such knots. Options are discussed: treatment to try to save her or euthanization. I opt to take her home for a little more time and bring her back in the morning to put her down. Only she got even worse. I had her put to rest last nite

7/13/06
So this is where I am at now. No appetite, I miss my baby so much! I know it is selfish but 18 years was not enough.

 

[takniteasy]

Food log for 7/13/06:

Meal 1: 7:30 a.m.
2 slices 12 grain bread with smear of ANPB on each
H2O

Meal 2: 12:45 p.m.
1.5 cups steamed fresh green beans
(This is my comfort food. I luv green beans! Not much but I could not stomach any more food.)

Meal 3: 3:00 p.m.
~1 cup mashed potatoes w/dab lo-fat sour cream

Meal 4: 6:30 p.m.
4 Mrs. T's cheese and onion pierogies (potato filled pasta)
1/4 cup white corn
slice 12 grain bread

No workout yesterday. I am still grieving?? Yeah. This has hit me harder than I ever imagined.

7/14/06

Weight: 133 lbs

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
2 scoops Isopure Zero Carb protein
handfull almonds

Gym Time:
Back: 4 TUT on everything
stiff arm pulldowns - 4 sets x 12 reps (30#)
seated rows w/overhand grip - 4 sets x 12 reps (30#)
pullups on Gravitron neutral/wide grip - 4 sets x 12 reps (130# resistance)
hypers - 4 sets x 12 reps (2 sets with 10# plate)

5 mins on eliptical then had to hide for a bit.

I have my fitness assessment tomorrow a.m. including pinch test. I hope it is good news.

 

[Roonytunes]

No workout yesterday. I am still grieving?? Yeah. This has hit me harder than I ever imagined.

I'm really sorry for your loss! They say losing a pet is no different from losing any other loved one, so give yourself the time to grieve and go through the healing process.

 

[takniteasy]

7/15/06

Weight= 133 lbs.
Body fat analysis = 34%?????? What was I at 145 lbs.?

Good God, I have got to find someone competent! The 3 sites he measured were iliac crest, about 1/2 inch outside belly button and right tricep. One go around and he refused to do 2 more to average out. I figured his reason was so he could sell a PT package to me, though I had already told him I was not interested. Needless to say, he did not get far with me and I am back to square 1.

At least my clothes are fitting better and my heart is not hurting as bad. Still miss my baby, though!

 

[takniteasy]

7/14/06

Meal 1: Noon
Sushi, Sushi, Sushi
Tiger roll, Spider Roll, Pensacola Roll, cup of miso soup (yum)
I am stuffed still!

Meal 2: 5:00 p.m.
But had made chicken stir fry with brown rice for my sweetie and ate a lil more.
1 cup stir fryed chicken/veggies and 1/4 cup rice
full 16 oz H2O

Around 8:00 or so, I munched on 4 Sugarfree almond cocnut clusters.

May have a spoon of ANPB in a little bit but need to finish the drink 1st.

I hope Treil blew them all away!

 

[takniteasy]

7/16/06

Weight = Not today

Meal 1: 10:00 a.m.
4 blueberry pancakes
1/4 cup Butterlite syrup
regular cup of coffee

Meal 2: 2:00 p.m.
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese
2 tbsp roasted pepper hummus

Meal 3: 6:00 p.m.
1 grilled cornish hen (Marinated in Cajun Injector)
1 cup asparagus
1/2 cup brown rice

Meal 4: 10:20 p.m.
1 tbsp ANPB

Total macros:

1205 kcals
79 g protein
156 g carbs
28 g fat

27%P/51%C/22%F

 

[takniteasy]

7/17/06

Weight = 134 lbs.

Meal 1: 8:30 a.m.
2 scoops Isopure low carb protein
1/3 cup oats
16 oz H2O

Leg Day:

Seated Press (sled)
4 sets x 10 reps - 120# 6TUT

seated hammy curls
3 sets x 10 reps - 50# 6TUT

Stiff deads
4 sets x 10 reps - 40# preloaded bar 6TUT

Traveling lunges
4's - 24 steps each leg
2's - 24 steps each leg
singles - 24 steps each leg

ABs
Superset - Bicycles & Scissors - 30 secs each
3 sets

 

[takniteasy]

7/17/06

Weight = 134 lbs.

Meal 1: 8:30 a.m.
2 scoops Isopure low carb protein
1/3 cup oats
16 oz H2O

Leg Day:

Seated Press (sled)
4 sets x 10 reps - 120# 6TUT

seated hammy curls
3 sets x 10 reps - 50# 6TUT

Stiff deads
4 sets x 10 reps - 40# preloaded bar 6TUT

Traveling lunges
4's - 24 steps each leg
2's - 24 steps each leg
singles - 24 steps each leg

ABs
Superset - Bicycles & Scissors - 30 secs each
3 sets

Meal 2: 11:30 a.m.
about half dozen fresh cherries
cup of coffee

Gym time: 12:15 p.m.
35 mins on treadmill, 20% incline @ 3.8 mph

Meal 3: ~4oz salmon mixed with ~ half cup aspargus
H2O

Meal 4: 4:40 p.m.
more fresh cherries
more H2O

Meal 5: 6:00 p.m.
lean pot roast - about 5 oz
1 cup green beans
1/2 cup mashed taters


Macros so far:
1079 kcals
104g protein
70g carbs
43g fat

My last meal will be my treat of ANPB

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 2: 11:30 a.m.
about half dozen fresh cherries
cup of coffee

Gym time: 12:15 p.m.
35 mins on treadmill, 20% incline @ 3.8 mph

Meal 3: ~4oz salmon mixed with ~ half cup aspargus
H2O

Meal 4: 4:40 p.m.
more fresh cherries
more H2O

Meal 5: 6:00 p.m.
lean pot roast - about 5 oz
1 cup green beans
1/2 cup mashed taters


Macros so far:
1079 kcals
104g protein
70g carbs
43g fat

My last meal will be my treat of ANPB

Meal 6: 10:15 p.m.
2 tbsp ANPB (MMMMM)

Macros totals:
1184 kcal
108g protein
73g carbs
51g fat

38%P/21%C/41%F

 

[takniteasy]

7/18/06

Weight = 133 lbs

Workout - Chest

Ran short on time so Supersetted (6TUT):
Incline DB Flyes - 15# DB, 4 sets x 12 reps
Incline DB Press - 15# DB, 4 sets x 12 reps
Cable Crossovers - 20# each side, 4 sets x 10 reps

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
2 scoops Isopure protein
~ dozen fresh cherries
3 Udo's capsules

Meal 2: 10:45 a.m.
1/4 cup almonds

Cardio: 11:45 a.m.
25 mins HIIT on eliptical

Meal 3: 12:45 p.m.
4 oz roast beef
1/2 cup green beans

Meal 4: 3:45 p.m.
1/4 cup almonds

Meal 5: 8:00 p.m.
2 slices Digiorno's WW thin crust pizza
~1/2 cup portobello mushrooms

Meal 6: 9:00 p.m.
1 tbsp ANPB

Macros:
1324 Kcals
109g protein
72g carbs
70g fat

34%P/17%C/49%F

 

[takniteasy]

7/19/06

Weight = forgot about it

Running late again this morning. Wanted to do back but all cables were full, so did superset on delts.

Train - 6:45 a.m.

Side laterals w/10# DBs (6TUT)
1x10R,eps 2x12Reps

Upright rows w/40# preloaded bar (4TUT)
1x8Reps, 2x6Reps

Machine press w/20# 1st set, 10# last 2 sets (6TUT)
1x8Reps, 1x6Reps, 1x7Reps

Front laterals w/10# DBs (4TUT)
2x12Reps, 1x15Reps

ABS
3 sets x 12 reps hanging leg raises (4TUT)
3 sets x 12 reps incline crunches (4TUT)
Doing ab work using 4TUT or 6TUT is not the easiest thing to do!

 

[takniteasy]

7/19/06

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
2 scoops Isopure lo-carb protein
dozen fresh bing cherries
2 cups black coffee

Meal 2: 10:45 a.m.
1/4 cup almonds
another cup coffee

Meal 3: 1:00 p.m.
6 oz roasted chicken
more cherries

Meal 4: 3:15 p.m.
another dozen cherries mixed with some almonds

Meal 5: 6:30 p.m.
2 slices Digiorno WW crust pizza (leftovers)
water, water, water

Meal 6: 8:45 p.m.
1 tbsp ANPB

Macros:
1202 Kcals
110g protein
78g carbs
52g fat

38%P/22%C/40%F

Eating schedule today really sucked. I had an extremely difficult time fitting in breaks even for potty time much less eating

Tomorrow will be better.

 

[treilin]

Tomorrow will be better.

 

[takniteasy]

Tomorrow will be better.

Dadgonnit, I was so off on that one!

7/20/06

Weight = forgot again

6:30 a.m. - Train - Not today. Went all the way to the gym just to be met at the front desk and told "we have some electrical problem and need to shut down. Sorry!" So, I change into my work clothes and go hit a nearby WallyWorld to pick up some things, namely something for breakfast as I forgot my Isopure. Pick up cottage cheese and some salmon to go with my baby spinach and field greens for lunch. Then off to work!

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
1.5 cups 1% cottage cheese
H2O
coffee

Meal 2: 10:15 a.m.
1/4 cup almonds
another cup coffee
more H2O

Meal 3: 1:15 p.m.
full package salmon
~2 cups baby spinach/fields greens mix
couple squirts of Light Done Right French Dressing (might have been a teaspoon)
More H20
This meal was actually better than it seems to be. I luv field greens

Meal 4: 4:30 p.m.
1.2 cup 1% cottage cheese
coffee

Meal 5: 8:00p.m.
6 pieces lumpia
about 1 tbsp hot mustard
more H2O

Meal 6: 9:15 p.m. (just finished)
1 big tbsp ANPB

Worked til after 7 p.m. tonite - brain is going goofy on me. I will workout here at the house tomorrow. Oh and will post macros tomorrow. Too tired now.

Night all!

 

[takniteasy]

7/21/06

Weight: 133 lbs.

No training today; went into office early to finish project. Gym will be open tomorrow, so I will go then to train back and cardio.

Meal 1: 7:25 a.m.
2 scoops Isopure Protein
1 tbsp Udo's EFA oil

Meal 2: 10:15 a.m.
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese
H2O
x-large cup black coffee

Meal 3: 12:45 p.m.
1 Popeye's mild flavor chicken breast, skin & breading removed
1 regular serving red beans & rice
lots of H2O (I have not had Popeye's in a long time, forgot how salty!)

Meal 4: 3:30 p.m.
~1/4 cup almonds

Meal 5: 6:00 p.m.
5 oz blackened red snapper
~1/4 cup Kraft mac n' cheese (prepared with skim milk only)

Meal 6: TBD

I don't feel so good after eating fast food and mac n' cheese. My tummy is cramping

Macros so far today:
1430 Kcals
145g protein
81g carbs
58g fat

42P/20C/38F

 

[*Bunny*]

Checkin up on the loggers .. you included.. How are you feeling??

 

[takniteasy]

Thanks for checking

Doing okay, been training steady and writing down my foods each day. Just need to do mega update when get the chance. Otherwise been busy with work, helping the boss with divorce BS and still missin' my baby girl.

 

[*Bunny*]

Thanks for checking

Doing okay, been training steady and writing down my foods each day. Just need to do mega update when get the chance. Otherwise been busy with work, helping the boss with divorce BS and still missin' my baby girl.

Awww well as long as your alive n kickin' that's all I can ask for Thank you for the update

*checks you off the list *

 

[takniteasy]

Hmm, time for a MEGA update. Deep breath, here goes:

7/22/06

Weight: did not weigh on this day

No workout as this was a Saturday. I don’t workout on weekends unless I feel guilty enough.

Meal 1: 9:00 a.m.
3 slices Oroweat 7-grain bread toasted and spread with about 1 tbsp ANPB
Coffee

Meal 2: 1:00 p.m.
~1/4 cup almonds
H2O

Meal 3: 5:00 p.m.
Subway Bourbon Chicken wrap – condiments were spinach, onions, green bell peppers, mozerella cheese)
3 Subway cookies (My treat for the week!)
Handful of Tostitos white corn chips

Meal 4: 9:00 p.m.
1 tbsp ANPB

7/23/06

Meal 1: around 8:00 a.m.
1 slice Oroweat 7-grain bread with about a tsp ANPB
Coffee

Meal 2: 11:30 a.m.
Hooters buffalo shrimp
Sliced carrots with ranch dressing

Meal 3: 3:00 p.m.
1 tbsp ANPB

Meal 4: 6:00 p.m.
Hamburger pie (made with lean ground beef, healthy request tomato soup, 2% American cheese, potatoes, green beans)

Meal 5: 9:30 p.m.
Another tbsp ANPB
7/24/06

Meal 1: 7:00 a.m.
1 scoop Isopure
1.5 cups lite soy milk
x-large coffee

Meal 2: 10:00 a.m.
½ cup almonds
H2O

Trained during lunch hour:

Back: 6TUT for all exercises
Superset - stiff arm pulldowns & wide grip pull downs
SAP - 1x10reps,30#, 1x10reps,35#, 1x10reps,35#
WGPD - 1x10reps,45#, 1x10reps,50#, 1x10reps,55#

Superset - seated rows & bent over laterals
SR - 1x10reps,45#, 1x10reps,50#, 1x10reps,55#
BOL - 1x10reps,7.5#DB, 1x8reps,7.5#DB, 1x10reps,7.5#DB

ABS: Superset Bicycles & Scissors, 30 sec cycles each
3 sets

Meal 3: 1:00 p.m.
2 scoops isopure in 16 oz H2O

Meal 4: 2:30 p.m.
1 cup baby spinach, 4 large strawberries, 1 – 6 oz can tuna (forgot lo-cal dressing)
H2O

Meal 5: 6:00 p.m.
2 slices Digiorno’s WW crust cheese pizza with fresh portabellos

Meal 6: 9:00 p.m.
1 tbsp ANPB

7/25/06

Eating sucked for this day. Had a lot going on and barely had a chance to eat when I did. Worked thru lunch

Workout: Legs - 4TUT
Superset - Stiff deads & seated ham curls
3 sets x 10 reps - 40# bar = stiff deads
3 sets x 10 reps - 45# = ham curls

Superset - extensions & stationary lunges
2 sets x 10 reps - 45# - extensions
1 set x 10 reps (alt legs) - 25# = extensions
1 set x 10 reps (alt legs) - 0 wt = lunges
2 sets x 10 reps (alt legs) - 5# plates = lunges

modified hack squat
2 sets x 15 reps - 10# plates - narrow
2 sets x 15 reps - 10# plates - wide toes out

2 sets seated calf raises + toe ups

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
1 Vanilla Crème Muscle Milk
At least 2 large cups coffee

Meal 2: 11:00 a.m.
~1/4 cup almonds
H2O
More coffee

Meal 3: 2:00 p.m.
1 cup baby spinach, 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1 – 6 oz can tuna, ~1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp red vinegar, couple saltines (they were stale, so I had maybe 2)

Meal 4: 5:00 p.m.
~1/4 cup almonds

Meal 5: around 9 or 10 p.m.? I really don’t remember
Vanilla Crème Muscle Milk

7/26/06

Workout: Chest – 6TUT

Superset:
Incline flyes
1 x 10 reps 15# DBs, 1 x 10 reps 17.5# DBs, 1 x 10 reps 17.5# DBs, 1 x 8 reps 17.5# DBs
Incline DB press (same weights as flyes)
1 x 10 reps, 1 x 10 reps, 1 x 10 reps, 1 x 8 reps
Cable crossovers
4 x 10 reps, 30# each side

Abs (4TUT)
Incline situps – 3 sets x 12 reps
Hanging leg raises – 3 sets x 12 reps
Hyperextensions – 3 sets x 12 reps

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
Vanilla Crème Muscle Milk
H2O
2 cups coffee

Meal 2: 11:00 a.m.
¼ cup almonds

Meal 3: 2:00 p.m. (worked thru lunch again)
Subway turkey/bacon w/provolone cheese wrap (condiments were tomatoes, green bell peppers, lettuce)

Meal 4: 5:30 p.m.
Sautéed sea trout, green beans, about a dozen steamed shrimp, ½ slice leftover pizza

Meal 5: 10:00 p.m.
1 tbsp ANPB

To be continued...

 

[takniteasy]

Update continued...

7/27/06

One of my best friends had major surgery today, so no training and eating is a bit screwed up.

Meal 1: between 6:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Coffee, H2O, coffee and a few almonds

Meal 2: 11:00 a.m.
1 cup baby spinach, 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1 dozen steamed shrimp, ½ tbsp olive oil, tbsp balsamic vinegar

Meal 3: I don’t remember what time as I was back up at the hospital.
Handful almonds – I’m guessing ½ cup or so

Meal 4: 5:30 p.m.
Leftover sautéed sea trout, ~1.5 cups steamed green beans, 1/3 cup mac n’ cheese

Meal 5: 9:00 p.m.
1 tbsp ANPB

7/28/06

Workout: Shoulders & Arms (4TUT)

Superset:
Side laterals w/DBs
1 x 10 reps 7.5#, 1 x 10 reps 10#DBs, 1 x 10 reps 10#DBs
Seated DB Press
1 x 10 reps 15#DBs, 1 x 10 reps 15#DBs, 1 x 10 reps 15# DBs
Front DB raises
1 x 8 reps 10#DBs, 1 x 10 reps 10#DBs, 1 x 10 reps 10#DBs

(Was going to do upright rows but those tend to aggravate a neck injury. Does anyone know of something else to take place of upright rows?)

Superset Biceps: 6TUT
Incline curls – 4 sets x 10 reps 10#DBs
Alternate DB curls – 4 sets x 10 reps 12.5# DBs

Superset Triceps: 6TUT
Overhead extensions (cable) – 1 x 10 reps 30#, 1 x 10 reps 40#, 1 x 10 reps 50#, 1 x 10 reps 55#
Pushdowns – 4 x 10 reps w/same weights as extensions

Had doctor appointments today and spent time at hospital relieving friend’s family for a while.

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
2 scoops Isopure in 16 oz H2O

Meal 2: 11:30 a.m.
Subway turkey/bacon w/provolone cheese wrap (same condiments as other day)
Unsweet ice tea
Developed a cervical migraine at some point this afternoon – went home, took some drugs and crashed for about hour and a half.

Meal 3: 5:00 p.m.
Homemade Chili mac (made with lean ground beef, lo-so tomatoes, Kraft mac n’ cheese, seasoning)

Meal 4: about 8:00 p.m.
1 tbsp ANPB

Still felt bad so went to bed shortly thereafter.

Okay, so now I am caught up. At least for the time being. Now to catch up on everyone else's logs.

 

[jenscats5]

Food doesn't look all that bad......don't worry about it.....Nice of you to support your friend like that - that's what's most important....

 

[florencia]

Hi there so your post on my log...(which is not as detailed as yours) LOL.
I think your pics from 98 are great...Do you have a competition goal coming up?
Thanks for the compliment!

 

[takniteasy]

Hi there so your post on my log...(which is not as detailed as yours) LOL.
I think your pics from 98 are great...Do you have a competition goal coming up?
Thanks for the compliment!

You are quite welcome! And no, I don't have competition goal unless you count my competition with my own aging body

I would like to get somewhere close to what I looked like in '98. I just need to tweak my eating habits a little more. And since I was "let go" from my job today, I will have more time to devote to getting back on track with diet and training.

I ran a report on FitDay showing my average caloric intake and breakdown percentages for the past month. Not real good: Average daily caloric intake = 1138 kcals Average protein intake = 96 grams Average carb intake = 84 grams and Average fat intake = 49 grams.

So, basically I have been starving myself. I know better than that. But since a tremendous amount of stress has been eliminated, my focus can once again be on my health. However, today is shot because of the pecan pie I made yesterday. I have had 1 major slice already today and will probably have another tonite.

 

[florencia]

You are quite welcome! And no, I don't have competition goal unless you count my competition with my own aging body

I would like to get somewhere close to what I looked like in '98. I just need to tweak my eating habits a little more. And since I was "let go" from my job today, I will have more time to devote to getting back on track with diet and training.

I ran a report on FitDay showing my average caloric intake and breakdown percentages for the past month. Not real good: Average daily caloric intake = 1138 kcals Average protein intake = 96 grams Average carb intake = 84 grams and Average fat intake = 49 grams.

So, basically I have been starving myself. I know better than that. But since a tremendous amount of stress has been eliminated, my focus can once again be on my health. However, today is shot because of the pecan pie I made yesterday. I have had 1 major slice already today and will probably have another tonite.

Yummy I love pecan pie! I have not had a slice like in 10 years!
I am just like you in competition with my aging body!
I will be 40 in October, and for some damn reason (getting older I suppose) I still think I am 18...
It happens alot, when I am putting on my sneakers of course I am looking down, so I can still see somewhat of a resemlance with that 20 year old body...but when I look in the mirror...DANG it hits me...like the gong show!!!LOL....
So my basic target zone are my hamstrings and glutes...yes fatty deposits and gravity!!! LOL...or is it Crying in silence?
I am on a 1300 calorie intake for now 40/30/30...
I took a week off because of travel and did no weights, some jogging but it really does not count.
I just wish theer was a magic wand for sagging skin...Only Dorian Grey...
The real secret I guess would be for me...NOT TO COMPARE MYSELF WITH 20 YEAR OLDS... That would be so wise....

 

[jenscats5]

You are quite welcome! And no, I don't have competition goal unless you count my competition with my own aging body

I would like to get somewhere close to what I looked like in '98. I just need to tweak my eating habits a little more. And since I was "let go" from my job today, I will have more time to devote to getting back on track with diet and training.
I ran a report on FitDay showing my average caloric intake and breakdown percentages for the past month. Not real good: Average daily caloric intake = 1138 kcals Average protein intake = 96 grams Average carb intake = 84 grams and Average fat intake = 49 grams.

So, basically I have been starving myself. I know better than that. But since a tremendous amount of stress has been eliminated, my focus can once again be on my health. However, today is shot because of the pecan pie I made yesterday. I have had 1 major slice already today and will probably have another tonite.

OH thank goodness!! I think this will be a blessing in disguise!! This "situation" has IMO placed a lot of unnecessary stress on you - take some time off, decompress & take care of YOU for a couple of days.....Your idiot boss made his bed - let him lie in it.....F him.....

 

[florencia]

OH thank goodness!! I think this will be a blessing in disguise!! This "situation" has IMO placed a lot of unnecessary stress on you - take some time off, decompress & take care of YOU for a couple of days.....Your idiot boss made his bed - let him lie in it.....F him.....

I agree!

 

[takniteasy]

OH thank goodness!! I think this will be a blessing in disguise!! This "situation" has IMO placed a lot of unnecessary stress on you - take some time off, decompress & take care of YOU for a couple of days.....Your idiot boss made his bed - let him lie in it.....F him.....

Thanks sweet lady! Boy, did you ever hit the nail on the head! Yep, he made his mess and now he has to clean it up, by himself. I did actually spend this afternoon decompressing. Had a decent lunch with another slice of pecan pie and relaxed for about 3 hours with a good book. Even made chicken enchiladas tonite that came out perfect. My cooking has suffered immensely over the last few months and my good guy has been very understanding about ruined meals. Dinner tonite was a definite treat for him!


I will still hit the gym first thing in the morning, although a little later. It will feel good to be able to focus on my training.

 

[takniteasy]

The real secret I guess would be for me...NOT TO COMPARE MYSELF WITH 20 YEAR OLDS... That would be so wise....

Sister, I need to do the same thing!

Seriously though. You look much better than alot of 20 y/o women, so there is no comparison!

 

[takniteasy]

8/01/06

Weight: Don't know, didn't go near a scale

7:15 a.m.
1 large cup black coffee w/pinch of Splenda
1 cup fresh blueberries (for tummy with T-Rex)
1 T-Rex

8:00 a.m.
Trained Legs

Giant Set - 5TUT
Stiff deads - 40# preloaded bar
Leg extensions - 45#
Lying ham curls - 45#
Lunges - Smith machine w/xtra 10# - alt legs

3 sets with 12 reps on each exercise - 2 minutes rest between sets

1 set x 20 reps Wide stance squats - Smith machine + 20#

ABS - 3 sets of the following cycles:
Bicycles - 30 secs
Scissors - 30 secs

Meal 1: 9:45 a.m.
1/2 cup Cream of wheat (cooked amount) prepared with H2O
1/2 cup Eggbeaters Southwestern eggs

Meal 2: 12:00 p.m.
1.5 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1 can tuna, drained
2 tbsp Light Done Right French dressing
5 Ritz crackers

Meal 3: 3:00 p.m.
2 tbsp ANPB

I feel much better today. I filed for Unemployment benefits and was qualified immediately, Yeah! Got final paycheck in the mail. Surprise to me. Former training partner actually met me at the gym this morning. She has stood me up numerous times in the past, so this was a surprise also. We had a good workout and supposedly will meet up tomorrow afternoon.

Although I have not stepped on a scale, I feel much lighter.