Plus, one of the ones around here has a guy who tried to sell me "whee" protein. Damn, it took a long time to figure out what "whee" was.
Okay that just about made me snort yogurt out my nose. I didn't know that Vitamin Shoppe Carried Myotapes. I might have to go get one.
__________________ It all starts with the mind, but the thoughts, the intention aren't enough. Action needs to come next. Dream it, believe it, plan it, execute it, celebrate it. - Wendy
Superset Incline Bench Press Machine
70 lbs x 15
70 lbs x 15
50 lbs x 15 Reverse Curls w/ E-Z Curl Bar
20 lbs x 25
20 lbs x 25
20 lbs x 25 Straight Sets Leg Press
90 lbs x 35
180 lbs x 25
270 lbs x 25 Superset Seated Row
40 lbs x 35
50 lbs x 30
60 lbs x 30 Cable Overhead Tricep Extensions
30 lbs x 15
30 lbs x 15
40 lbs x 15 Superset Tricep Kick Backs (OUCH!...these are gonna suck tomorrow!!!)
10 lbs x 15
10 lbs x 15
10 lbs x 15 Preacher Curls
30 lbs x 15
30 lbs x 15
30 lbs x 15 Ab Machine (sitting)
5 sets
Underhand Grip x 25 each set Cardio Elliptical Trainer,Level 12,Random Setting x 30 mins Cross Ramp Trainer,Gluteal 2, Resistance 6, 20 mins
So…today was a really good workout good too, the trainer definitely got the picture!! Also today I talked with him a bit about the last workout. He told me it was a test workout to see if I would be able to complete a workout at that level. He was pleasantly surprised at how well I did and intends to continue on that path. I am finding that he’s not really a good communicator. (understatement of the year) He knows how to work me out tho…so I’m happier now knowing that he does seem to have a plan! I have to ask more questions, and when I do, he does spend the time to answer me. He just doesn’t volunteer as much info as I’d like. Dummy.
Other than that…the day was good…I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s boxing to see how he steps that up…he mentioned giving me a mouthpiece to train with so that I learn how to breathe. So we shall see!!
I can’t wait for boxing!!! It makes me whole week’s stress MELT away in no time!!
Yay! Sounds like another good workout! How is the diet coming along? Do you plan some weekly "check-ins" or biweekly or monthly? I'm really excited for you and want to you see some great progress! You seem very determined and motivated. The hardest part now is to really keep the momentum going. Very cool that you and Paul are in it together though. Makes things easier.
I was going to be crazy and not weigh myself till August...but...I think that's not going to happen! You see this year my mother's birthday falls on 8-8-08. It would have been her 62nd birthday...and the 8-8-08 was part of the reason I knew this was my year...I know it sounds silly.
I was going to plan on only weighing myself here and there until that date...but...I am far too curious to do that...and also realistically if I want to make sure I'm losing and that I don't need to tweak anything...I have to weigh myself more often.
Weighing myself is hard on me both ways! If I see progress I have to make sure I don't overeat thinking...hey I lost....and if I don't lose...I have to make sure not to get down...and EAT! My eating is mostly emotional...so it's bad either way!!
Summer is a particularly bad time for me since my mother passed 5 years ago this July....traditionally every summer for the past few years...I gained weight...and lots of it. (15 lbs usually) This year my goal is not only not to gain...but to lose!!!
So....I did get on the scale this morning...and it was good!! 327!!! YAY!!! 2 more lbs!!! 8) That made me happy!! As long as it's moving in the right direction or staying the same I am happy. Going the other way is not allowed!!! Plus I was surprised because this is PMS week...so...maybe in the next two weeks it will be less....
I started at 2100 calories...since my calculated BMR was ridiculously high. This week I am trying to go somewhere between 1800-2000. Since I have lost a few...and since it seems to be about one lb a week usually...also I am talking to PJ about looking into that bodybug thing!!!
Also...I'll get an extra workout tonight when I go home...like I did this morning since the elevator is out in our building...7 floors...YAY!
__________________ It all starts with the mind, but the thoughts, the intention aren't enough. Action needs to come next. Dream it, believe it, plan it, execute it, celebrate it. - Wendy
Yay! Sounds like another good workout! How is the diet coming along? Do you plan some weekly "check-ins" or biweekly or monthly? I'm really excited for you and want to you see some great progress! You seem very determined and motivated. The hardest part now is to really keep the momentum going. Very cool that you and Paul are in it together though. Makes things easier.
*nods* yes it does. Bob is my biggest cheerleader and a lot of time he'll drag me outside when I really don't want to go and by the time we get back, I'm glad he did.
__________________ It all starts with the mind, but the thoughts, the intention aren't enough. Action needs to come next. Dream it, believe it, plan it, execute it, celebrate it. - Wendy
Have you talked to anyone about the food issues? If not that may help. I don't think a lot of people know #1 the root of their emotional eating problems and #2 how to effectively deal with it other than just simple will power.
I always celebrate weight loss with activity, not food. Fun activity, like a walk somewhere i haven't been to shoot some film and whatnot... Sorta keep the ball rolling. And it's like a mental thing... I LIKE being the person who is active (even if I actually have to do it more consciously than other people might)... I like being the chick with the healthy grocery cart... prolly feeds into my superiority complex...
I find it actually overrides my like of cake and cookies.
It's much easier if you can find that kind of mindset.
*nods* yes it does. Bob is my biggest cheerleader and a lot of time he'll drag me outside when I really don't want to go and by the time we get back, I'm glad he did.
YAY!!! THANKS!!
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Have you talked to anyone about the food issues? If not that may help. I don't think a lot of people know #1 the root of their emotional eating problems and #2 how to effectively deal with it other than just simple will power.
I always celebrate weight loss with activity, not food. Fun activity, like a walk somewhere i haven't been to shoot some film and whatnot... Sorta keep the ball rolling. And it's like a mental thing... I LIKE being the person who is active (even if I actually have to do it more consciously than other people might)... I like being the chick with the healthy grocery cart... prolly feeds into my superiority complex...
I find it actually overrides my like of cake and cookies.
It's much easier if you can find that kind of mindset.
I actually was referred to a shrink...who I was seeing for a few months...there was some anxiety issues too after mom...and I found it really helped me isolate what my issues were and how to deal more effectively and positively with them. I am learning how to redirect my emotional eating...whether it's stress, boredom, anger, sadness etc...
I was one who always celebrated with food...DUH...lol as did my mom. It was her way of showing love...cooking a favorite meal or buying a favorite snack. So now it's a matter of re-training the way I look at food. I found I just need to put more thought into what I am putting in my mouth. It seems easy...but...it means me being 100% conscious of food all the time.
I too like being the one with the healthy stuff in the cart, or being the only girl in the gym lifting heavy weights...or only girl in the free weight section at all...lol! I reward myself with boxing every week...it relieves stress, anxiety and gets all my anger out...not matter what it may be about! I will also do things like buy clothes/shoes instead...so what if I get too small to wear them in a month or two...then I can just get more...LOL
PJ and I shoot too!!! I use a Rollei TLR camera...2.25 format...and he uses a Nikon D200 digital...I haven't been out with it in awhile...that's a perfect reward...a photo day! He's been wanting to go too!
Sidonia, have you checked out RealCDN's log. She's been on a long (and very steady) journey to lose weight. I think you may be in similar places weight-wise. Her menus and food prep skills are awesome and she's really been losing very steady for a LONG time now. Just some further inspiration for ya!
People have been asking about food...so I thought I would share what I have eaten so far today:
Breakfast: WW Multigran Bread, Egg Whites, Morning Coffee (267)
Snack #1: 1% Cottage Cheese, 1 cup cherries (173)
Lunch: Grilled Chicken Breast with Mozz Cheese on Top, Asparagus (299)
I am going to the gym sooner than I usually would...otherwise I would fit in my Snack#2 before I worked out. Which would be a Luna bar, protein shake, or nuts...or some other little snack.
I am looking forward to boxing today, work, all though it's a short day today...made me a little crazy!!!
I'm off so I'm not late...not looking forward to the 7 floor stair climb when I get home tonight...I'll have to remember to turn my watch on again to record it...lol...YAY ELEVATORS!
I have several pictures of simba that are similar to this. He was quite sad when I got the flat screen. The top of the monitor was his favorite place. Now its on his back, paws up in air, belly exposed
__________________ It all starts with the mind, but the thoughts, the intention aren't enough. Action needs to come next. Dream it, believe it, plan it, execute it, celebrate it. - Wendy
Depending on how you respond to the "number" on the scale, regular weighing can be a good thing or a bad thing. I seem to have come to terms with the scale, and I don't have issues with daily weighing. It doesn't set my mood for the day. Some people are not as lucky as me though. If it starts to set your mood for the day, put it away and only weigh one a week or once a month. I just seem to do well with regular "check in" periods where you take pics and measurements. It keeps things in perspective. Some weeks when you are getting frustrated and start thinking it's not worth it, you can take out your "before" pic and compare it to your current state and see that you really are making progress. It helps you stay on point and motivated.
You food looks good so far! Getting lots of protein and healthy fats and carbs while not denying yourself the foods you love in moderation is the way to go. Honestly, there is no bad food. Set your calorie levels and targeted "macros" for protein fat and carbs and stick to it. You can have treats as long as it fits in your guidelines for the day. This makes it so much more achievable. I've been through those "diets' where it's all or nothing. Low Carb, No Sugar, Clean, etc. It doesn't work . It's not sustainable. It's really all about calories in and calories out.
Cool you are still considering the bodybugg. You can use the software to track your nutrition while wearing the bugg to track your activities. It really helps you understand how simply staying active (walking, doing chores, NOT sitting around in front of the 'puter, taking the stairs, etc) can make a difference. Honestly, I burn the same amount of calories taking a brisk walk as I do doing an Olympic lifting session - plus it's much easier for my body to recover from a brisk walk. I think Leigh Peele was mentioning in another thread you started about really emphasizing those types of activities and not overdoing the exercise too much. This was absolutely key for me in losing the last few pounds I had been trying to lose over the past 3 years. I am now doing less and losing more.
I think that's all for now. Other than your catz are cute. Oh, I luv your jewelry too! I may have to buy some.
I have several pictures of simba that are similar to this. He was quite sad when I got the flat screen. The top of the monitor was his favorite place. Now its on his back, paws up in air, belly exposed
Yeah he was sad too when we got the flat screen... But my husband was happy seeing as the cat weighs in at 16lbs!!!
He pretty much lays all over the papers on the desk now...or bites his daddy's fingers if he hasn't been fed yet!
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Think of it as extra NEAT!!
IT WAS FIXED....oh darn...lol....seriously tho...last summer when they put a new elevator in...it was out for SIX WEEKS!! I was not a happy me...July to August!
BOXING DAY!!!
6/6/08 Superset x 4 Quick punches in Front-5lbs x 30 secs Quick Punches Overhead-5lbs x 30 secs Overhead Crunches w/ 4 lb Ball x however many in a minute Russian Twists w/ 4 lb Ball x however many in a minute 5-(4 min?) Rounds of Pad Training
w/ Boxing Combinations Elliptical Trainer – Level 12 – Random Setting – 45 mins
HR: low=148, high=172
Me Lika Da Boxing…
BTW, love your gallery you posted in my log. Is you guys using something already out there? Or write your own. It's a similar concept to what I plan on doing with my site in ajax, so I is curious.
BTW, love your gallery you posted in my log. Is you guys using something already out there? Or write your own. It's a similar concept to what I plan on doing with my site in ajax, so I is curious.
Thanks! The gallery is on smugmug.com. They are not the cheapest option out there, but have unlimited storage and let you customize pretty much everything. It took me a while to get it to look like that.
I recently set up a 2nd gallery with a smaller selection of my photos on Zenfolio. P. Berge Photography
The interface is really nice and it's easier to work with and quicker to browse, but doesn't have as many customization options. It's cheaper too.
Sorry for the long post/response…sometimes I’m a babbler!!!
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Depending on how you respond to the "number" on the scale, regular weighing can be a good thing or a bad thing. I seem to have come to terms with the scale, and I don't have issues with daily weighing. It doesn't set my mood for the day. Some people are not as lucky as me though. If it starts to set your mood for the day, put it away and only weigh one a week or once a month. I just seem to do well with regular "check in" periods where you take pics and measurements. It keeps things in perspective. Some weeks when you are getting frustrated and start thinking it's not worth it, you can take out your "before" pic and compare it to your current state and see that you really are making progress. It helps you stay on point and motivated.
I am getting better at my reactions...probably because so far they’ve only been good. I am definitely looking forward to the measurements at the end of August…I know that they will more than anything make me feel like I am really doing something. I can already see that although my weight is only down about 11 lbs (since May)…I see bigger changes and lately the weight is coming off faster now that I’ve isolated my calories.
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You food looks good so far! Getting lots of protein and healthy fats and carbs while not denying yourself the foods you love in moderation is the way to go. Honestly, there is no bad food. Set your calorie levels and targeted "macros" for protein fat and carbs and stick to it. You can have treats as long as it fits in your guidelines for the day. This makes it so much more achievable. I've been through those "diets' where it's all or nothing. Low Carb, No Sugar, Clean, etc. It doesn't work . It's not sustainable. It's really all about calories in and calories out.
Thanks! I really spent to much time “dieting” and for me it was more about learning what the “normal” amount of food for me was. I was used to overeating for so long…that I had to re-learn normal portions. I am still not quite there…I always feel like…that’s it? Even tho I am full! I just make myself stop and listen to my tummy more now. I totally agree…it’s calories in, calories out! We do try to eat organic when we can, and that makes me feel better. I am still trying to get the macros right…I am usually a little high in the proteins…but I figure better higher there then the fats or the carbs…but I’ll get there too!
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Cool you are still considering the bodybugg. You can use the software to track your nutrition while wearing the bugg to track your activities. It really helps you understand how simply staying active (walking, doing chores, NOT sitting around in front of the 'puter, taking the stairs, etc) can make a difference. Honestly, I burn the same amount of calories taking a brisk walk as I do doing an Olympic lifting session - plus it's much easier for my body to recover from a brisk walk. I think Leigh Peele was mentioning in another thread you started about really emphasizing those types of activities and not overdoing the exercise too much. This was absolutely key for me in losing the last few pounds I had been trying to lose over the past 3 years. I am now doing less and losing more.
Yeah the bodybugg looks like a really cool tool to help lose…I wish more people knew about it. I do park further away if I can when I go shopping…and I have been volunteering to do things at work to get me up out of my chair like going to get the mail. (our mailbox is down a flight of stairs, and up the driveway) My office job, sitting at work all day surely does NOT help my situation! I do have to be careful about my working out, I can become obsessed…(like I was with food) and might have a tendency to over-train. So I am trying to keep a balance with that as well…I completely understand Leigh’s point about not doing too much exercise. All though I do want to keep my muscle up while I lose…because it makes me feel better, and also because my metabolism needs the boost!
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I think that's all for now. Other than your catz are cute. Oh, I luv your jewelry too! I may have to buy some.
Awww thanks…our kitties are out kids for now…till I lose enough to be healthy and pregnant…I guess that’s another goal for me right now…8)
Thanks about the jewelry too! It’s my other hobby…unfortunately another sit down hobby…but…I can’t live without a creative outlet...and it just happened to turn into a business. If you do wanna get something…let me know first…I have a friends discount!!!
BTW, love your gallery you posted in my log. Is you guys using something already out there? Or write your own. It's a similar concept to what I plan on doing with my site in ajax, so I is curious.
Yah...those are all the hubby's photos... He's also into some web programming...he helped put my jewelry site up...and works with a web designer on the side...he's definitely the one to ask!!!
*nods* yes it does. Bob is my biggest cheerleader and a lot of time he'll drag me outside when I really don't want to go and by the time we get back, I'm glad he did.
It really does help when you're both on the same page. I think that was why it was so hard to lose weight when I was living home. My parents weren't going to change...and I was surrounded by all the wrong foods...and too much of it! So when I moved out...it took me a few years to realize...I had control over it myself...and then with a boot in the ass from my hubby...I finally got on track. They're good for something I guess...those hubbies...lol Even if they don't know how to use measuring tapes...
Yah...those are all the hubby's photos... He's also into some web programming...he helped put my jewelry site up...and works with a web designer on the side...he's definitely the one to ask!!!
We're setting up our own stuff, for our personal sites, my professional site and werkit... him being a programmer and me a designer and all.
I was just curious if it was a separate place (which it is) that you store stuff. We use our own vps and whatnot.
We're setting up our own stuff, for our personal sites, my professional site and werkit... him being a programmer and me a designer and all...
Lol....cool....between you and Otto and me and PJ we have lots in common... I'm a novice web designer...I'm trying to re-design my current site. And he's always been a computer geekz...
I just looked at your Jewelry Site. Good Stuff. I started making my own jewlery a couple years ago. Have sold a couple pieces. But that's about it.
__________________ It all starts with the mind, but the thoughts, the intention aren't enough. Action needs to come next. Dream it, believe it, plan it, execute it, celebrate it. - Wendy
I used to visit fire Mountain Gems Regularly.... A friend of mine knows a stained glass shop that actually teaches lampworking classes. The thought has crossed my mind that that might be something fun.
__________________ It all starts with the mind, but the thoughts, the intention aren't enough. Action needs to come next. Dream it, believe it, plan it, execute it, celebrate it. - Wendy
Oooooh....yah lampworking has always been something I wish I'll have a chance to learn someday! There are so many bead places...so little time, here are a few of my favorites online (firemountaingems too!):
I'll have to go digging for them I think they're on the other computer at home.
__________________ It all starts with the mind, but the thoughts, the intention aren't enough. Action needs to come next. Dream it, believe it, plan it, execute it, celebrate it. - Wendy
But my husband was happy seeing as the cat weighs in at 16lbs!!!
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