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Kata · 08-10-2008, 10:53 AM

Thanks so much! After a lifetime of ridiculously overdramatic self-loathing about my body, I've decided the only way to succeed in actually making the changes I want (rather than endlessly moaning about my failures) is to lighten up, in every sense of the phrase. That's my current training/living motto. I'm very impressed by the women taking part in this challenge (and by these boards generally), and really look forward to charging through the next few months alongside you and the others!

Today I weighed in at 146.2, which means a loss of almost 7 lbs. from the 153 I started at on July 15. Some of this is probably water rather than fat, but overall I am very pleased. Eating at right around 1500 cal/day seems to be optimal for me; that's about a 500-600 deficit from what I estimate my current maintenance to be, and is a level that leaves me feeling in general well-nourished, non-deprived, and energetic. I'm also pleased that some of the lifts/weights that left me flattened three weeks ago are now much easier--I can tell I'm gaining strength as well.

I spent parts of yesterday reading a huge-ass discussion thread on the Body Recomposition forums about the Bodybugg and am now awfully tempted to pick one up, despite the fact that they are preposterously expensive. It would be great to have a more precise idea of my actual energy/calorie expenditures (both BMR and at various activities). The most fascinating thing to me in the whole thread is Bodybugg users finding over and over that they appear to be burning way more calories than anticipated through NEAT--just basic life activities like housecleaning and yardwork--and fewer than anticipated through heavy workouts (resistance or SS aerobic or intervals). And that getting some regular brisk walking into one's day has very significant effects on overall daily calorie burn.

Yesterday's activity:

Squat: 85, 1x10, 1x6 (stopped when I had a weird back twinge; I really strained my back squatting with poor form last year and am hyper-vigilant about it now)

Assisted dip/chin: 110, 2x10 of each (couldn't handle this weight at all two weeks ago. Yay!)

Deadlift: 70, 2x10 (haven't increased weight here in several sessions because 70 is still kicking my ass.)

Chest press: 45, 1x10, 1x9

Row: 60, 2x10

Leg press: 180, 2x10

Ab machine: 70, 1x10

Then 20 min. of moderate work on the elliptical (HR 140-150).

Now off for a good brisk walk.

08-10-2008, 10:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kata Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 26	Thanks so much! After a lifetime of ridiculously overdramatic self-loathing about my body, I've decided the only way to succeed in actually making the changes I want (rather than endlessly moaning about my failures) is to lighten up, in every sense of the phrase. That's my current training/living motto. I'm very impressed by the women taking part in this challenge (and by these boards generally), and really look forward to charging through the next few months alongside you and the others! Today I weighed in at 146.2, which means a loss of almost 7 lbs. from the 153 I started at on July 15. Some of this is probably water rather than fat, but overall I am very pleased. Eating at right around 1500 cal/day seems to be optimal for me; that's about a 500-600 deficit from what I estimate my current maintenance to be, and is a level that leaves me feeling in general well-nourished, non-deprived, and energetic. I'm also pleased that some of the lifts/weights that left me flattened three weeks ago are now much easier--I can tell I'm gaining strength as well. I spent parts of yesterday reading a huge-ass discussion thread on the Body Recomposition forums about the Bodybugg and am now awfully tempted to pick one up, despite the fact that they are preposterously expensive. It would be great to have a more precise idea of my actual energy/calorie expenditures (both BMR and at various activities). The most fascinating thing to me in the whole thread is Bodybugg users finding over and over that they appear to be burning way more calories than anticipated through NEAT--just basic life activities like housecleaning and yardwork--and fewer than anticipated through heavy workouts (resistance or SS aerobic or intervals). And that getting some regular brisk walking into one's day has very significant effects on overall daily calorie burn. Yesterday's activity: Squat: 85, 1x10, 1x6 (stopped when I had a weird back twinge; I really strained my back squatting with poor form last year and am hyper-vigilant about it now) Assisted dip/chin: 110, 2x10 of each (couldn't handle this weight at all two weeks ago. Yay!) Deadlift: 70, 2x10 (haven't increased weight here in several sessions because 70 is still kicking my ass.) Chest press: 45, 1x10, 1x9 Row: 60, 2x10 Leg press: 180, 2x10 Ab machine: 70, 1x10 Then 20 min. of moderate work on the elliptical (HR 140-150). Now off for a good brisk walk. __________________ Kat A. (The adventure continues at Kat vs. The Flab Monster! ) Last edited by Kata : 08-10-2008 at 10:54 AM. Reason: Math is hard!