I'm in the same boat need to get back on track with logging and planning. For me I got derailed by the cold from hell and this week some low blood sugars.
Was that last set of leg presses earlier in the week 70 reps? 360lbs? That's incredible.
Man I hear you on the logging thing. I too have been doing this for a year now and it is getting OLD, OLD, OLD. I actually got sneaky about it and only did it once a week but got called out for that. It is really a big PIA but I also know that many days I would make different choices if not for the very fact that I have to daily report.
No advice to help just co-miserating...
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On another note...I am being EXTREMELY unhappy with my weight. I am at 313.8 this morning...and whereas I know my rings do not fit and there is some bloat going on...I am still having heart failure at the sight of ANYTHING over 310. I am going to re-examine Alan's last plan...and try to break it down again and RE-Plan my foods and tighten up on the macros. Since vacation I have just been dreading logging and counting...I don't know why. Maybe because I have been logging for over a year now...and I barely take a logging break? I don't know what it is...but I need to snap out of it... I was just starting to really get my food in order and learn how to keep it in check, and vacation kind of killed it and I feel like I have to re-learn it all over again.
I think we all go through this from time to time. You'll get back where you need to be with the logging. The scale is always a good motivator for me.
Hang in there, strong chick.
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I got pretty lax over the summer...I was still tracking but my choices were less then stellar. I was super motivated to kick it in the ass after Labor Day, then I got sick. Boo. Don't be too hard on yourself...you are working hard both diet and exercise wise!
And I agree about wondering what it will be like to workout with lots o carbs and fully fueled bodies. Watch out!
I'm still finding it hard to get really motivated about it. But I am trying to get my ass in gear. I decided basic food planning was desperately missing in my routine. So I am working on that!!
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Yay for sledgehammer, Boo for mean scales...
I have a LOT of trouble getting back on track... obviously... just look at my (pathetic) log... Hope you can find that nice balance of tracking and breaks!
I hate breaks...they notoriously screw me up!! I'm getting back in tho...slowly but surely!
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I'm in the same boat need to get back on track with logging and planning. For me I got derailed by the cold from hell and this week some low blood sugars.
Was that last set of leg presses earlier in the week 70 reps? 360lbs? That's incredible.
Yeah...he kinda goes crazy...lucky for me I don't ever remember the weights on the bar...lol...otherwise I'd probably talk myself out of it in my head!
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Man I hear you on the logging thing. I too have been doing this for a year now and it is getting OLD, OLD, OLD. I actually got sneaky about it and only did it once a week but got called out for that. It is really a big PIA but I also know that many days I would make different choices if not for the very fact that I have to daily report.
No advice to help just co-miserating...
Every time I save my logging to send it to Alan I'm like...DAYAM...that's a lotta logging!!! I have to re-motivate...cause I know it REALLY does effect my daily choices. At least I know I'm not suffering alone...it makes it easier...
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I think we all go through this from time to time. You'll get back where you need to be with the logging. The scale is always a good motivator for me.
Hang in there, strong chick.
Yeah that scale is KILLING ME!!! I HATE IT. I'm also thinking that the fact that Alan wants me to take photos in October will motivate me too...tho I'm sure I'll be depressed at what they look like..since I think my last ones were in May!!!!
Heavy Bag - 3 minute round - working on mainly hooks and left jabs
Speed Bag - 10 more mins (trying to build up my shoulder stamina again)
Double Ended Bag - 50 hits
Heavy Bag - 3 minute round - Working on moving around a little more and spreading out the shots. Power rights, and hook combinations.
Speed Bag, Double Ended Bag
Heavy Bag Last 3 min round - mainly just tried to keep moving, worked on heavy straight rights and upper cuts
Speed Bag until I couldn't anymore.
My shoulders definitely have fallen off a bit, I will need to work in some more of this type of thing here and there so as not to lose the stamina again. It felt good to get in there myself again tho.
This weekend food was a mess. But, I have already packed tomorrow's food, and did some cooking so I can be prepared. I am NOT willing to give up logging because I know I need it. I am just gonna go back to what really worked...and why I think I lost in the first place, I was actually packing my food for the day...and planning it all out. I'm taking a page from Anne on this one!!!
Sorry you're going through a bit of a rut. It happens. The key is just to pick yourself up and keep moving. Hey, how about I motivate you with some shoes!? I know you like Chloe, so here are some beautiful Chloe boots for you.
This weekend food was a mess. But, I have already packed tomorrow's food, and did some cooking so I can be prepared. I am NOT willing to give up logging because I know I need it. I am just gonna go back to what really worked...and why I think I lost in the first place, I was actually packing my food for the day...and planning it all out. I'm taking a page from Anne on this one!!!
I recently started packing mine, too. I gotta keep on track!
I was even considering that gimmick of Leigh's where you make one huge meal for the day, like a casserole, stew, etc. and ONLY eat that throughout that day. That's all you get to eat, so you don't have to log except when you portion out the recipe.
Roland, you are a wise man... I forgot about the one-big-meal stuff til you mentioned it... I always liked that. Maybe not EVERY day, but especially for lower-cal days...
Yeah that! You can do this - you know what to do!!
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Sorry you're going through a bit of a rut. It happens. The key is just to pick yourself up and keep moving. Hey, how about I motivate you with some shoes!? I know you like Chloe, so here are some beautiful Chloe boots for you.
This weekend food was a mess. But, I have already packed tomorrow's food, and did some cooking so I can be prepared. I am NOT willing to give up logging because I know I need it. I am just gonna go back to what really worked...and why I think I lost in the first place, I was actually packing my food for the day...and planning it all out. I'm taking a page from Anne on this one!!!
It's all about staying on top of the game isn't it? One thing that has helped me recently is that with the popularity of IF, and all the associated studies coming out about it, I don't feel so guilty if I postpone a meal.
Under all the other 'diets' I have been on recently you HAD to eat every 4 hours, or take a chance of disrupting the space/time continuum. I would stress so much, if I didn't have something healthy, but 'needed' to eat.
Now, I have some back-ups that I keep in my purse . . pre-portioned protein powder, a pack of tuna, and an energy bar. I'll either use one of those as filler or just hold off a bit if I want to.
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Thanks! I know you're right...I just have to get back in my head!!!
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Sorry you're going through a bit of a rut. It happens. The key is just to pick yourself up and keep moving. Hey, how about I motivate you with some shoes!? I know you like Chloe, so here are some beautiful Chloe boots for you.
Thanks Jill!!! Oooooooooooooooooooo those are PURDY...shoe shopping always makes me feel better...and...it's not food...soooooooooo.....
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I recently started packing mine, too. I gotta keep on track!
I was even considering that gimmick of Leigh's where you make one huge meal for the day, like a casserole, stew, etc. and ONLY eat that throughout that day. That's all you get to eat, so you don't have to log except when you portion out the recipe.
I had read about that...it's something I might just try...I have a few really good recipes that would work well with it. And it's so much easier that way! No stressing out about what to eat!
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Hai!!!!!!!!
Hang in there K...
Roland, you are a wise man... I forgot about the one-big-meal stuff til you mentioned it... I always liked that. Maybe not EVERY day, but especially for lower-cal days...
It's something I may try for sure... I'm hangin...I'm hangin...
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Yeah that! You can do this - you know what to do!!
NICE!! Those are awesome!!
Thanks!!! And yeah they are!!!!!
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It's all about staying on top of the game isn't it? One thing that has helped me recently is that with the popularity of IF, and all the associated studies coming out about it, I don't feel so guilty if I postpone a meal.
Under all the other 'diets' I have been on recently you HAD to eat every 4 hours, or take a chance of disrupting the space/time continuum. I would stress so much, if I didn't have something healthy, but 'needed' to eat.
Now, I have some back-ups that I keep in my purse . . pre-portioned protein powder, a pack of tuna, and an energy bar. I'll either use one of those as filler or just hold off a bit if I want to.
Yeah, I had been playing with IF...cause in the mornings sometimes I'm just not hungry...but I'm not sure if maybe that backfired with me making me more hungry in the afternoons...I'll have to test it out again! Thanks! And yes...it's all about staying on top of the game. Consistency is key...and I dropped the ball BIG TIME over the summer. I just have to pick it up instead of self sabotaging and getting all depressed about it...cause all that does is make it worse. Once I start feeling sorry for myself it's all over!!!
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Beef stew for breakfast? Hmmm....
Hey K, pics are very motivating to get one's ass in gear. All you can do is keep plugging away and doing your best, though, right?
So do.
Yeah...maybe not for breakfast........well...unless it's winter....
The pics are soon...Alan wants them, so be it. I already know I'll hate them...so it's not gonna be a surprise! Right now is definitely not my best...I gotta get back to that...I am going to the gym and I am packing my food now...so hopefully it will be a good trend this week!!!
And really....thanks to ALL OF YOU...I think that not being on here and reading about all of you kicking ass and taking names was stifling my loss too...it's motivating to see you all keeping it going...so now I have got to get in there too!!
It's really just a wake up call...how easy it is to fall back into the old me who doesn't care and who wasn't paying enough attention and not making the best choices! I can't afford to be her anymore, and I don't want to be. I rather like the tire-flipping, ass-kicking me much better. So I think I'll keep her.
Yer prof sounds like a tool. My understanding is that the attendance thing on the Syllabus is a federal req. At least that's what they told us 10 years ago. It protects the school when someone says I passed the course but the prof fails them for lack of attendance (if I remember correctly).
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Workout This Morning with "The Punisher" As Usual:
Ball Squat Warm Ups
Bosu Ball Step Ups x 20 each leg Bosu Ball Alternating Push Ups x 20
Standing on Bosu, 25lb plate in hand, mini squat then twist side to side x 20
Bosu Ball Step Ups x 20 each leg Bosu Ball Alternating Push Ups x 20
Standing on Bosu, 25lb plate in hand, mini squat then twist side to side x 20
Superset Close Grip Pull Downs
80lbs x 20
90lbs x 18
100lbs x 15
Squat and Cable Row
90lbs x 15
100lbs x 15
120lbs x 15
Bosu Ball Step Ups x 20 each leg
BB Bench Press
bar x 25
95lbs x 15
115 x 15
(in between I did: Get Ups From the Bench with a 25lb Plate x 20)
125lbs x 10
135lbs x 5
DB Flys
25lbs x 15
30lbs x 15
35lbs x 12 Bosu Ball Step Ups x 20 each leg
Hammerstrength Chest Press Machine
(sorry wasn't paying attention to the weights)
???x 25
???x 20
???x 15
???x 10
Ab Torture: Crunches: Butt on Edge of Bosu, One Leg up on the bench, One leg in the air x 10 each leg
Then Both Legs on the Bench x 20
I was struggling with the pull downs, and then I realized what he had the weight at and I wasn't surprised. I am still feeling an overall weakness, and lack of stamina. It's just annoying me now. I want to feel like I did before the summer. I'm being impatient and I need to just calm down and work on it. I think I'm going to try climbing some steps on the way home today. We live on the 7th floor...maybe I will add some stair climbing to my day. It'll be good for my overall burn and will help build my cardio back up!
I also have an Endo appt the second week of October. I am hoping she tells me that my levels are stable...because she promised me some cytomel again. The only time I ever felt like I was myself was on that stuff...so I am hoping she'll put me on it again!
Soooo....that's all for now...time to do some actual WORK at work now...
Yer prof sounds like a tool. My understanding is that the attendance thing on the Syllabus is a federal req. At least that's what they told us 10 years ago. It protects the school when someone says I passed the course but the prof fails them for lack of attendance (if I remember correctly).
Huh...interesting...I'm sure that's part of it...but...he's definitely a tool...a brilliant tool at that..he does have a PHD, but canNOT teach worth a damn! It's a pity when the prof is brilliant but just can't get through...and in this case...when he's a MEANIE and takes attendance all the time!!!!
I firmly believe that if you are going to teach directly out of the book...then, why am I there? If you are going to impart some amazing knowledge by way of your limitless brainitude in the subject then...fine...but if not...CYA! I should NOT have to sit there and listen to you read paragraphs directly from the material, I've already read!!!
DOH! Most of this education system is such a waste of time, it's no wonder why people don't finish. I'm not saying they have to make it easy, that's not it at all, but if you want people to learn then TEACH...proactively...especial ly if you're in a night class full of adults...have some pride in your profession. And if you have no pride...then stop "teaching"!!!!
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Hi girlie--glad you're hanging in there--you can do it!
And I love those boots. Yum.
Hey....thanks... Yeah those are nice boots...........
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Nice workout!
Yum? You're not supposed to EAT them!
Thanks...the workout was a doozie...and MAN am I sore today!
Well....in some circles those ARE the kind of boots that might be licked.....hehehehe
It's funny because I thought that summer was the time we'd all have troubles. Seems that fall is worse. I am struggling too. I have been packing my food most days of the week but tend to fall off the wagon lately anyway for some reason. Really can't explain it.
I am not allowed to save up my logging anymore. I used to do it all the time esp at this time of month where Alan doesn't have the time to chase us down. Got a big long lecture on that one day on a call and had to promise to do daily reporting thing. As much as I hate to do it, I do make different choices knowing that I have to.
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It's funny because I thought that summer was the time we'd all have troubles. Seems that fall is worse. I am struggling too. I have been packing my food most days of the week but tend to fall off the wagon lately anyway for some reason. Really can't explain it.
I am not allowed to save up my logging anymore. I used to do it all the time esp at this time of month where Alan doesn't have the time to chase us down. Got a big long lecture on that one day on a call and had to promise to do daily reporting thing. As much as I hate to do it, I do make different choices knowing that I have to.
Heh...I just sent Alan the last few days...since last Friday...I just haven't had the time....or wanted to send it...it's more that I have to save each page as a jpeg to send it...and it's so annoying...and time consuming!!!
I'm in need of a serious slap in the face or something...I just can't get my ass in gear! I fell off the wagon and it's so far away I can't even see the damn thing anymore!!!!
Charles The Punisher Leg Workout Thursday, 10/1/09: Ball Squat Warm Ups Bosu Ball Step Ups x 20 each leg Bosu Ball Alternating Push Ups x 20 Squat then Press Squat Rack Bar (one end on the ground) x 15 each side Bosu Ball Step Ups x 20 each leg Bosu Ball Alternating Push Ups x 20 Super Squat Machine
No weight x 20
50lbs x 20
100kbs x 20 Hack Squat Machine
No weight x 20
50lbs x 20
100lbs x 20 Alternating Lunges w/ 50lbs x 30 Wide Stance Leg Press
180lbs x 25
27lbs x 25
360lbs x 25
450lbs x 5 (had to try it, I've done them before but not in a LONG time)
Get Ups from Bench with 35lb DB x 25 Sumo Squats with 50lb DB x 20 Adductor Leg Machine 70lbs x 20 Abbductor Leg Machine 70lbs x 20 Leg Extension Machine
50lbs x 25
50lbs x 20
50lbs x 15 Abs – one leg in the air as usual, 15 each side then 25 straight
I got through the workout, but again am feeling less than 100%. More than tired, just an overall sense of exhaustion. I can't seem to shake it. That's why I'm feeling my thyroid may be off again. This is so annoying. I have even been eating more carbs than usual...I thought I'd try it to see if it helped my workouts. But there's something else wrong. Hopefully I will get it cleared up soon. I hate feeling weak and exhausted for no reason!!!
It really sucks when you can't see the wagon. Just remember that even when you are effing up it doesn't undo all your progress. We gotz faith in ya.
And more importantly we gotz frogs
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AWwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww....than ks Clove..... That is a SUPER CUTE froggy..............
Truth is, aside from the weight loss funk we're dealing with the possibility of having to put one of our kitties down. I think it's been taking more of a toll on me than I thought.
Taboo came to us from a friend when they were moving to Portland, and she's little for her age of only around 7-8 years...weighing in when she was healthy probably around 7-8lbs! Small kitty...small but mighty. A few months ago, she was diagnosed as having kidney failure, so we've been giving her and IV twice a day of subcutaneous fluids to help flush out her kidneys. She was doing ok for awhile...looking good, feeling good...and the past few weeks she's taken a turn for the worse.
We have a vet appt tomorrow at 11:00...because we're not sure how long she will last, and wanna know when it's time to call is quits...we don't want her to suffer...but I have a really hard time deciding when is the right time to take another living thing's life... I can't stand the limbo...or the thought of losing her...but it seems like it might be sooner than we initially thought.
Sorry about your kitty. I had to put my poor Otis down a few months ago and I miss him every day. It was his time to go though. It was really hard, but we got through it. Big hugz to you!
Awww Kristen, that just SUCKS about Taboo - I'm so sorry with what you are dealing with and can certainly sympathize given my recent issues with Pig. Hoping for the absolute best at your vet appt tomorrow.
It is really a big PIA but I also know that many days I would make different choices if not for the very fact that I have to daily report. 
It happens. The key is just to pick yourself up and keep moving. Hey, how about I motivate you with some shoes!? I know you like Chloe, so here are some beautiful Chloe boots for you. 
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