I am a vegetarian plus fish, she detests seafood and loves meat. And supposedly she's going to cook us dinner, like, every night. Allegedly she knows no meat for me, but I have no idea what this is going to be like.
I am really happy that on Sunday I move to 55% carbs and will have a lot more flexibility!
Wow - this could add to the challenge!
I give you a lot of credit... of course I'm not on speaking terms with my IL's, but still... I give you a lot of credit!
Wow. Sounds like she's taking over when she gets here! Have fun with that I think I would be eating a heavy lunch, a light dinner and then sneaking down after everyone is asleep to get some food! You know, just in case.
I think you are the only person who logs their emotional state. I love it.
Thanks Gabe. For the first month I had no workouts to log, I had to log something. hee hee.
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Wow. Sounds like she's taking over when she gets here! Have fun with that I think I would be eating a heavy lunch, a light dinner and then sneaking down after everyone is asleep to get some food! You know, just in case.
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Wow - this could add to the challenge!
I give you a lot of credit... of course I'm not on speaking terms with my IL's, but still... I give you a lot of credit!
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Ditto that!
Ack! Shall we start passing the hat for bail money just in case?
LOL. Thanks for all the support, guys! She got in last night, and seems very nice. I think my biggest challenge is going to be that she doesn't really DO anything except smoke and watch TV. I can sit outside with her while she smokes, and watch some TV with her, but that gets old after a while. She can't walk well, doesn't read English well, and she doesn't seem very interested in, say, going to a museum. Which is fine - I just feel inadequate as a hostess, if that makes any sense.
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I'm part Hungarian and I LOVE Hungarian food. Can I come over for dinner every night while she's here!
Actually, my sister-in-law lives in Ohio and she's going there for two months after her visit here. You can go over there!
I'll keep you posted on what she makes!
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Hi, Marty! It must feel great to be back to exercise again!
Have fun with your m-i-l. The month will fly by!!
Thanks Pauline! It really does! And I hope so!
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My father's family is Ukrainian and they do meatless dishes for Christmas Eve (Jan 6th), although they definitely aren't what I would call low-cal foods. My father was never particularly into the idea of meatless dishes, so it wasn't something we observed.
Just stay away from the varenyky. They can be wonderful, and she might thing this would be an acceptable meatless side dish for you. This is pierogi to most. I looked it up and Hungary does make a version of it - derelye, although as a special occasion dish usually, so you might be okay. For those that have eaten frozen and/or restaurant versions, they don't hold a candle to homemade ones. The funniest thing is that my mother (a Scot) was said to have made (from my father's family) the best since my great-grandmother. They used to love coming here for the food they no longer took the time to make, since she would put the effort in.
Anne, thanks so much for the info!! I will definitely keep that in mind. Varenyky = not good for the program. I am going to try to get her on board with making meaty dishes for her and Rob and side dishes for all of us, and then I can grill some fish for myself or something!! We'll see.
Also, in the morning before work, I did the Gentle Hatha #1 yogadownload practice, and some foam rolling. (Loved!)
Thoughts:
I hate this workout. What kind of genius thought it would be a good idea to try sets of 15 pushups and BSS after a month off? Oh yeah, me. Anyway, I'm changing it next time. Normally I would resist changing things mid-stream, but I hate it so much I'm dreading lifting, and we can't have that, now, can we?
I'm taking out the pushups and the rows and switching in something else, as yet underdetermined. The BSS might go too.
Quick question - those of you that have the book, how would you interpret the order of the list of exercises? Meaning, do I have to do it in the order of 2 legs/3 upper/2 core? Or can I do leg/upper/core/leg/upper/core/ upper?
Also - again for peeps that have read the book, what do you guys think of doing *easy* yoga? I don't want to do extra credit workouts, and I'm taking rest days very seriously. The program does say to stretch, though, and I really miss it. So, when would you think it's "okay" to do easy yoga on this program? Aerobic days, weight days, rest days, never?
Food:
1952 calories
58g fat
190g carbs/31g fiber (1.5 whole wheat English muffins for starch)
184g protein
Pre-workout nutrition was Greek yogurt, berries, and carrots two hours before workout.
Post-workout nutrition was BCAAs, salad w/shrimp, cottage cheese, and a hard-boiled egg.
Sleep: 7ish hours.
Water/Potassium/sodium: Sodium and potassium good. Water, eh.
There are some very unfortunate things happening in my gut right now.
Emotionally: Relieved that mother-in-law is nice. A little nervous about what to do with her.
I've decided to try to be as unselfconscious about food as possible while she's here. Like, I feel weird weighing out my peanut butter in front of anyone but Rob. And my shake obsession is a little odd, as is the huge "lunch" (that's really three small meals) that I pack for work. But she's pretty much moving in, so she's just going to have to get to know me in all my weirdness. We'll see how that goes.
I don't think you should have to do the exercises in the order that she gives. I think she groups them to make it clear how many of each to do. I would rather alternate as well with upper and lower and then I usually do my core all at once.
Also, I would think that you could do easy yoga on your rest days or as a cool down to your exercises. Easy yoga is stretching and relaxation, so I imagine that really fits in whenever you'd like it to.
Way to go on being brave with your food. I know how hard it is to be weird in front of other people, but it's more stressful to try to hide it and wonder if they think you're weird. Just go for it!
Good job on everything! I hope you're stomach feels better
ehh. I would not worry about being weird in front of her. I am sure after a month with her your going see plenty of weird things she does. Maybe like washing clothes and towels everyday of the week while she is there and putting your clothes back in odd places. Not that my MIL would do something like this.
for me, being on good behavior lasts about a week - maybe you can ask your SIL for advice on "what to do with mom" - or "what can we go do that mom would enjoy"?
In my first time, I was naive and did them one by one following the order in the book. I mean I do 1st set of legs, rest, 2nd set of legs, rest, 3rd and so on. It takes incredibly long to finish because of all the resting time in between. So now I do them circuit style, doing one set of every move alternating legs/upper/core and repeat the whole circuit again. I like it better.
I integrate callanetics (which in my opinion is yoga+pilates+hardcore stretch) into my stretch routine. I pick and choose which pose I like most for each part of my body. For example, for calf I use Leigh's "stretch your way thin" article's; for shoulders and side stretch I use callanetics. I don't think yoga is a problem if you cut some moves you don't like from your routine and add some yoga moves that emphasize the same area of body.
I'm with you about weird healthy eating in front of other people even with my boyfriend. He's actually pissed a lil bit that I act normal in front of him even though I'm not normal when I'm alone lol. My friend will come over to stay with me for a week soon. I really wish it's my reset week but it's not!
Don't stress too much about the lifting. Progression far more important than particulars about lift order, rep misses up or down, etc. If you did less advanced movements (static lunge instead of BSS, or front end elevated pushups vs strait), and progress...then you're progressing. Improvement is everything.
You can likely add anything you want (example: yoga) UNLESS it detracts from your ability to do what you "have" to do. If other places begin to stall or regress, then no yoga.
I wouldn't worry about adding some yoga (although I've never done it personally) -- I was doing Pilates and didn't really consider it a "workout" - more of a good relaxing stretch with tons of core toning (and you can't get enuf of that!)...
I don't think you should have to do the exercises in the order that she gives. I think she groups them to make it clear how many of each to do. I would rather alternate as well with upper and lower and then I usually do my core all at once.
Also, I would think that you could do easy yoga on your rest days or as a cool down to your exercises. Easy yoga is stretching and relaxation, so I imagine that really fits in whenever you'd like it to.
Way to go on being brave with your food. I know how hard it is to be weird in front of other people, but it's more stressful to try to hide it and wonder if they think you're weird. Just go for it!
Good job on everything! I hope you're stomach feels better
Thanks Jes! Much better today
I'm going to alternate, too. I think upper/lower/core etc. like Warasa said below! Also, I heard from Leigh and she said yoga is fine. Not handstands or power yoga, but the gentle stuff is A-OK. YAY!
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ehh. I would not worry about being weird in front of her. I am sure after a month with her your going see plenty of weird things she does. Maybe like washing clothes and towels everyday of the week while she is there and putting your clothes back in odd places. Not that my MIL would do something like this.
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That drives my wife insane when her dad comes over and does that.
LOL! So far she has stayed out of our closet. She also seems very conscious of the fact that she's in OUR house. I wasn't expecting that - I was just sort of thinking that she was going to come in and take over (like Jes said). Big relief!
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for me, being on good behavior lasts about a week - maybe you can ask your SIL for advice on "what to do with mom" - or "what can we go do that mom would enjoy"?
Lisa, you are totally right about good behavior lasting about a week!
My SIL doesn't like to do anything either. Seriously - the entire family just likes to sit around. Rob was sort of like that when we started dating but has gotten way more active and adventuresome. Thank God.
I'm just going to do my own thing and try to sit with her outside (upwind) for a little bit each day. We'll see how it goes.
By the way, according to her, my neighbors are drug dealers. Apparently expensive cars would pull up to the house all day long, people would go inside for a minute, and then come out and leave. I expect I'll be getting a full report on the activities every day so I'll keep you all posted.
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Sounds like a great opportunity for lots of shrimp, scallops, halibut, and the like. I say YOU choose.
I think you're right, Brent. We're all going grocery shopping today, and I'll be picking up a lot of delicious fish for me!
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In my first time, I was naive and did them one by one following the order in the book. I mean I do 1st set of legs, rest, 2nd set of legs, rest, 3rd and so on. It takes incredibly long to finish because of all the resting time in between. So now I do them circuit style, doing one set of every move alternating legs/upper/core and repeat the whole circuit again. I like it better.
I integrate callanetics (which in my opinion is yoga+pilates+hardcore stretch) into my stretch routine. I pick and choose which pose I like most for each part of my body. For example, for calf I use Leigh's "stretch your way thin" article's; for shoulders and side stretch I use callanetics. I don't think yoga is a problem if you cut some moves you don't like from your routine and add some yoga moves that emphasize the same area of body.
I'm with you about weird healthy eating in front of other people even with my boyfriend. He's actually pissed a lil bit that I act normal in front of him even though I'm not normal when I'm alone lol. My friend will come over to stay with me for a week soon. I really wish it's my reset week but it's not!
Awesome - thanks! I am going to them in the same way you do - leg/upper/core. Cool! And I am excited about the yoga. I will have to check out the stretch your way thin article - I downloaded it awhile ago but must have missed reading it somehow.
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Don't stress too much about the lifting. Progression far more important than particulars about lift order, rep misses up or down, etc. If you did less advanced movements (static lunge instead of BSS, or front end elevated pushups vs strait), and progress...then you're progressing. Improvement is everything.
You can likely add anything you want (example: yoga) UNLESS it detracts from your ability to do what you "have" to do. If other places begin to stall or regress, then no yoga.
Thanks Tony! I've been a little frustrated with my numbers and lack of improvement (yes, in my whole TWO SESSIONS), so I think the less advanced movements are the way to go. Okay, I won't worry about lift order any more.
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I wouldn't worry about adding some yoga (although I've never done it personally) -- I was doing Pilates and didn't really consider it a "workout" - more of a good relaxing stretch with tons of core toning (and you can't get enuf of that!)...
Be yourself around MIL - let your freak out
I love this! I am going to think "let your freak out!" every time I want to do something weird.
Food:
1955 calories
47g fat
195g carbs/29g fiber (whole wheat English muffin and some potato for starch)
186g protein
11g booze
Sleep: 10 hours.
Water/Potassium/sodium: Sodium and potassium good. Water, crappy as always.
Probiotics/enzymes/fish oil/multivitamin/BCAAs: Forgot vitamin and BCAAs.
Emotionally: Sort of a dark day. I was bored at work, and then got some negative feedback on some other things. I also felt overwhelmed by the food/MIL situation (even though, to be fair, she's given me no reason to be). And I've noticed that 5-6pm is a hard time for me. I'm not sure why, but that's when I tend to get really negative and feel fat and depressed. Anyway, I came as close I have to quitting and stopping at McDonald's for a virgin McFlurry on my way home from work. I got a Diet 7-up instead and the rest of the night went okay. All of this emotional stuff is outside the program, I think it's just feeling overwhelmed by life and then worrying about how to perfectly hit the macros and calories and blah blah blah. My therapist likes to tell me that life isn't perfect and I don't have to be, either, so I need to remember that.
On another note. I started doing the math for next week and holy hell 600 calories a day of starch? I've never restricted carbs, but I HAVE spent the last six months minimizing starch. So I asked Rob to make bagels tomorrow morning, and MIL is making pasta on Monday night. It's weird that today will be my last protein heavy day.
Sorry about the crappy day. I'm glad Leigh told you the yoga is cool. I've tried meditation before to soothe the type of feeling you're talking about, but usually my mind wanders or I fall asleep. I found yoga to give me the same feeling, but easier to focus. I tried my YogaZone Flexibility and Stress Release one last night. It was cool, but a lot harder than the candlelight one.
I totally know how you feel, Marty. My tough time usually comes around 3-4pm and lasts until I get home. In the winter I get it around whenever it gets dark. It's a tough thing to fight, but it's a natural hormone progression in everyone. You usually have standard up and down times in your day. You just need to find what can help you distract you during that time so you can get through it.
Also, I don't think that a Virgin McFlurry is really what I would call giving up. If you want a treat, have a treat. Work it in, and if you're over you're over, but don't do it to sabotage yourself. Do it because you want it. That is a good enough reason as any. I know it's hard to accept that, since we're in this because we've been restricting ourselves as a life practice, and not a means to an end. It's hard to accept that if you want something, you're allowed to have it and it's a concious decision we make. You don't have to restrict yourself because you've always done it and that's how it works. That's what this program is about, as hard as it is to deal with. Remember that the program is a list of goals, not strict rules that you have to kill yourself to follow and if you don't you're a bad person. I hope I don't sounds too preachy. I say this, not only to convince you, but to convince myself. I'm learning to take responsibility for both my over eating and my under eating, and it ain't easy! (and as Aiofe says - I could just be talking out of my ass!)
ps. Love the 11g of booze. I think if was going to have some it would be more than that!
HuH??? What is a Virgin McFlurry? (guess I really haven't been to McD's for a while!)
Sorry you had a rough day... perfection is a pretty high goal to aim for - how about "good enough"?
Hi Bysti! Okay, I am a weirdo and like McFlurrys without the stuff (Oreos or whatever) stirred in. Basically it a McD's vanilla cone, but huge.
You're absolutely right about perfection being too much to aim for. I need to remember that!
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Hey Marty-
Sorry about the crappy day. I'm glad Leigh told you the yoga is cool. I've tried meditation before to soothe the type of feeling you're talking about, but usually my mind wanders or I fall asleep. I found yoga to give me the same feeling, but easier to focus. I tried my YogaZone Flexibility and Stress Release one last night. It was cool, but a lot harder than the candlelight one.
Hi Leah! Oh cool, I will have to try those! I did the candlelight energizer one last night - I really liked it. Easy and quick I will try the other candlelight practice tonight.
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I totally know how you feel, Marty. My tough time usually comes around 3-4pm and lasts until I get home. In the winter I get it around whenever it gets dark. It's a tough thing to fight, but it's a natural hormone progression in everyone. You usually have standard up and down times in your day. You just need to find what can help you distract you during that time so you can get through it.
Also, I don't think that a Virgin McFlurry is really what I would call giving up. If you want a treat, have a treat. Work it in, and if you're over you're over, but don't do it to sabotage yourself. Do it because you want it. That is a good enough reason as any. I know it's hard to accept that, since we're in this because we've been restricting ourselves as a life practice, and not a means to an end. It's hard to accept that if you want something, you're allowed to have it and it's a concious decision we make. You don't have to restrict yourself because you've always done it and that's how it works. That's what this program is about, as hard as it is to deal with. Remember that the program is a list of goals, not strict rules that you have to kill yourself to follow and if you don't you're a bad person. I hope I don't sounds too preachy. I say this, not only to convince you, but to convince myself. I'm learning to take responsibility for both my over eating and my under eating, and it ain't easy! (and as Aiofe says - I could just be talking out of my ass!)
ps. Love the 11g of booze. I think if was going to have some it would be more than that!
Hi Jes! I really needed to read that. And you don't sound preachy at all, you're exactly right. I have such a hard time with guidelines like this, whether I set them for myself or other people set them for me. I want to be perfect - but that's what got me into this mess in the first place. Who cares if I have 400 extra calories worth of ice cream one day? Life will go on! I just have to remember that, beat it into my brain. LOL! Thanks again.
Oh - on the booze. I bought these little mini bottles of champagne w/ one glass each in them. That is how I kept myself to 11g!
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Okay so my guess is the emotional stuff is merely a result of having someone move in with you. That is a big freak'n deal gf.
LOL RE the drug dealers! I am coming back to this log just for the continuation of this.
Karla! Guess what happened last night? Apparently some guy walked down our street WITH A PYTHON WRAPPED AROUND HIS NECK. Like a six foot long snake. Oh, and the neighbors had a party and someone called the cops. No more drug dealing action, we're wondering if they only do that during the week?
I am a little in shock about the snake. You see, we live in a neighborhood of Chicago that is in the early stages of gentrification. So there's a huge socioeconomic mix on our street - lawyers, cops, and (apparently) drug dealers. But really. Zoo animals? I need to give MIL a camera so I can get photographic evidence.
Oh - on the booze. I bought these little mini bottles of champagne w/ one glass each in them. That is how I kept myself to 11g!
That is really cool. I will have to look for those. I can never have just one glass of wine or champagne when I pour out of a big bottle. I need one-fers
And that's really nuts about the snake! We have some weird drug dealing type neighbors too, but I've never seen zoo animals there before
Mobility Work
Warm-up - 5min on the treadmill @ 3.0
30 min on treadmill, mostly @ 5.0, depending on heart rate
Cool-down - 5min on the treadmill @ 3.0
Did another 10 minute yoga practice from the weird yoga DVD
Before bed, did the short version of the Candlelight Yoga DVD. Very much enjoyed.
I usually watch TV on DVDs on the treadmill. I finished the first season of Nip/Tuck right before my little hiatus, and have just started the first season of The Shield. Also very much enjoyed.
Food:
1942 calories
52g fat
186g carbs/35g fiber (1/2 whole wheat English muffin and whole wheat pita bread for starch)
181g protein
11g alcohol
Sleep: 7 hours.
Water/Potassium/Sodium: No idea. I don't track these well on the weekends.
Probiotics/enzymes/fish oil/multivitamin/BCAAs: Not very consistent with these. Weekends are hard for me to remember.
Emotionally: Okay. Still a little off, mostly just to do with the MIL. The thing is, I like her a lot. I just get stressed about food, because I can't plan dinner to be sure I hit the macros, and just a little stressed from feeling "on" all the time. I'm sure that last part will fade with time.
Water/sodium/potassium: Sodium perfect (now that I get 5mg), potassium good, water high as always.
Probiotics/enzymes/fish oil/multivitamin/BCAAs: Very spotty compliance. Need to work on this.
Results:
Still feeling very good physically. As she says to expect in the book, I am sometimes fatigued, sometimes full of energy. I think that will balance out.
My body feels great from the yoga, mobility work, and foam rolling. Much better than it did when I was beating the crap out of myself with all the running.
Emotionally, I'm a little stressed out with living with a virtual stranger, but whatever. It will be fine, just take some time to get used to.
I saw Sex and the City finally and that made me very happy.
Increase:
So Increase seems to me like Maintenance Lite. We're exercising light, and eating what we need to burn living and working at this pace. After Repair, I anticipate more exercise, which I guess means more food, too.
I can't believe how many calories and carbs I'm supposed to eat.
2147 calories
47g fat
295g carbs (550ish calories from starch)
134g protein
Congrats on making it to increase. You're almost there
I totally understand you about being on all the time. I have a hard time getting through parties with strangers, let alone living with one for a month! I'm sure it will get easier tho, but I'm sure when she's gone there will still be a moment of relaxation
I liked it! You know, I was OBSESSED with the TV show. I was single and in the city (well, Chicago, not NYC) the whole time it was on TV, and then right around the time it ended I met Rob. So maybe I don't relate as easily as I did back then (though, now that I think about it, they're all married now too), but I very much enjoyed it and thought it was funny.
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Congrats on making it to increase. You're almost there
I totally understand you about being on all the time. I have a hard time getting through parties with strangers, let alone living with one for a month! I'm sure it will get easier tho, but I'm sure when she's gone there will still be a moment of relaxation
Everything looks great. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Jes!
I am totally the same way about parties! I do great with people I know, and can handle strangers okay, but after a few hours I'm just exhausted and want to be alone. And that's kind of how I feel now, but at home. Which kind of sucks, but I'll survive. Seriously, she's really nice and funny. I see a lot of my husband in her.
Squats 15/15s 15/17.5s 15/20s (next time start at 20s)
Neutral Grip Shoulder Press 15/10s 15/10s 15/10s (stay at 10s)
Reverse Lunges 15/15s 15/15s 15/15s (next time increase to 17.5s)
Pullover 15/15 15/15 15/15 (stay)
Jacknifes 15 15 15
Bench Press 15/10s 15/10s 15/10s (stay at 10s)
Reverse Crunch 15 15 15
Did some yoga stretching and foam rolling later that night.
Thoughts:
Much, much better. I liked this workout a lot more. It was challenging enough, but qualified as a "light" workout.
Food:
2136 calories
65g fat
274g carbs/32g fiber (bagel, bread, pita for starch)
140g protein
Pre-workout nutrition was protein shake with banana and peanut butter two hours before workout.
Post-workout nutrition was bagel and Greek yogurt.
Sleep: 8 hours.
Water/Potassium/sodium: Sodium and potassium good. Water okay, I think.
Probiotics/enzymes/fish oil/multivitamin/BCAAs: Not so great will taking these yesterday.
Emotionally: Eh. Feeling huge. I just reread the Increase section to make sure that there wasn't anything else I was supposed to be doing, and Leigh says this phase is make or break for most people. I am feeling it. It's so funny, the whole time I was all, dude, I can't WAIT until Increase!! Bring on the carbs! And now I'm all carb and food shy. But it will be fine. I'm sticking with it.
It looks like you're doing good tho. I feel like it takes the whole length of the phase to really come to grips with it. Just when I was getting good and feeling good about the first level I moved up. It's funny like that. Our minds can make the change from one day to the next, but our bodies need time. I imagine that by the end of the week you will have evened out with bloating that would be due to increased carbs and such. Just in time to change to maintenance.
I also think the extra water with the carbs is probably why you feel huge. I feel huge today because it's been hot as hell and I'm retaining tons of water. It's very frustrating because i had gotten good at the lower calories, and while I know 163 calories isn't enough for a lb. increase, that's not where my emotional self is at. Getting over this thought process is what this program is about to me, and I figure for you too. I think you're doing really great, when you consider that your former self would have felt huge, stepped on the scale, confirmed it because you're probably heavier from some water, and then ran like a crazy woman until you felt better. I also assume that Leigh knew this and that's why she didn't show the numbers to the test cases. You're probably fluctuating a lot, and she knows how hard that is on people. I may just have to step away from the scale too, during this time for the same reason.
I'm seeing the changes, though. You've made concious decisions to regroup and repair and they are working. Even if you gained a small amount of weight during this time period, your metabolism and outlook on food and exercises will be so improved that taking it off will be no problem. You can do it, Marty, stick with it!
Oh and I forgot to ask, do you feel like I could do workouts from NROL4W if I pulled 2 legs and 2 arms from them, as long as they were compound exercises (which most of them are)? As long as I did them with much lighter weights? I know those exercises well and I don't think now is a good time to try to sort out some new ones and make sure I'm not doing them wrong (like I was at first with a lot of the NROL4W ones). I have tons of ab exercises to pull from, but not so much with arms and legs.
It looks like you're doing good tho. I feel like it takes the whole length of the phase to really come to grips with it. Just when I was getting good and feeling good about the first level I moved up. It's funny like that. Our minds can make the change from one day to the next, but our bodies need time. I imagine that by the end of the week you will have evened out with bloating that would be due to increased carbs and such. Just in time to change to maintenance.
I also think the extra water with the carbs is probably why you feel huge. I feel huge today because it's been hot as hell and I'm retaining tons of water. It's very frustrating because i had gotten good at the lower calories, and while I know 163 calories isn't enough for a lb. increase, that's not where my emotional self is at. Getting over this thought process is what this program is about to me, and I figure for you too. I think you're doing really great, when you consider that your former self would have felt huge, stepped on the scale, confirmed it because you're probably heavier from some water, and then ran like a crazy woman until you felt better. I also assume that Leigh knew this and that's why she didn't show the numbers to the test cases. You're probably fluctuating a lot, and she knows how hard that is on people. I may just have to step away from the scale too, during this time for the same reason.
I'm seeing the changes, though. You've made concious decisions to regroup and repair and they are working. Even if you gained a small amount of weight during this time period, your metabolism and outlook on food and exercises will be so improved that taking it off will be no problem. You can do it, Marty, stick with it!
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Oh and I forgot to ask, do you feel like I could do workouts from NROL4W if I pulled 2 legs and 2 arms from them, as long as they were compound exercises (which most of them are)? As long as I did them with much lighter weights? I know those exercises well and I don't think now is a good time to try to sort out some new ones and make sure I'm not doing them wrong (like I was at first with a lot of the NROL4W ones). I have tons of ab exercises to pull from, but not so much with arms and legs.
Thanks Jes! I really appreciate the encouragment! I am noticing it's taking my emotions some time to catch up. I'll blather on about that in a minute....
That's what I did, if I'm getting you right. I'd never lifted before NROL4W, so that's all I knew. I just took my two favorite legs, three favorite arms, and two favorite core and made it into a new workout. That way I didn't have to get familiar with any new exercises.
I think I would be eating a heavy lunch, a light dinner and then sneaking down after everyone is asleep to get some food! You know, just in case. 
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