Lori - I've had days like that so I am right there with you. Some days, esp. when I'm lifting, I can overeat even with good food. Just forgive yourself and move on. At least you're not binging on a huge bag of fries...no, I haven't indulged yet either but we could definitely do worse.
It does happen. The important thing is not to kill yourself over it. Just move on from it, learn from it, and go forward. You are making good progress, and one bad evening will not lampoon you. Don't let it.
All I can say is I understand... BTDT (just this past week!)... ugh.
Oh yeah... I know I'm not alone LOL! Thanks Bytsi!
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Lori - I've had days like that so I am right there with you. Some days, esp. when I'm lifting, I can overeat even with good food. Just forgive yourself and move on. At least you're not binging on a huge bag of fries...no, I haven't indulged yet either but we could definitely do worse.
It doesn't help that TOM is right around the corner either.... *sigh*
Thanks Donna! Stay strong LOL!
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It does happen. The important thing is not to kill yourself over it. Just move on from it, learn from it, and go forward. You are making good progress, and one bad evening will not lampoon you. Don't let it.
mel
Good advice Mel.. thanks! (And I won't let it... had a GREAT day today food-wise!)
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
1417 calories (Woohoo!)
40% carb
36% protein
24% fat
MUCH better day today... even a little light on the calories, so I'm going to bed hungry. (NEVER thought I'd actually want to do that LOL.... brings me back to the "going to bed without supper" punishment, although I don't think that my parents actually ever had to use that. Come to think of it.... OBVIOUSLY they didn't, kwim? Otherwise my mom wouldn't have been telling me that I just had "baby fat" and I'd outgrow until about the age of 22!)
Anyway... I'm mentally preparing myself for not working out this week and for that 40% calorie deficit (and 50% protein daily... yikes!). I stocked up on lots of good protein sources at the store this evening, so hopefully I'll be all set. I'm going to miss my Kashi cereal something fierce... just gotta get through this week and survive Cub Scout day camp to boot. At least I'll be busy all week long with the boys!
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
Last week's weight: 163.4
This week's weight: 164.2
OK, so call me a *little* frustrated with myself.... I know that I'm in this for the long haul, but I'm pissed that I let my eating get de-railed on Saturday night. I'm doubtful that the weight gain can really be attributed to that, however.... I was at 162 on Thursday, and I just can't imagine that I gained more than 2 pounds since then. More likely it has to do with the impending arrival of AF, at least I hope so. My cycle has been so all sporadic the last year that who knows...
I did skip ahead to week 4 this week, so I am currently "resting" from exercise and am at a 40% calorie deficit, which puts me at 1396 calories. Well, obviously I didn't do too well estimating that today, since I ended up at well over 1500. Ugh. I know I NEED to plan ahead, so why do I keep repeating this foolishness of trying to guesstimate what I'm going to eat???? GRRRRR. I need to plan for tomorrow right now.
So, I'm going to think positive and say that at least I had more protein than carbs FOR ONCE!! But what happened to that fat % now?? I thought that doing this 20% carb week would be relatively easy considering that I barely have time to eat while working at cub scout day camp all week long, so I wouldn't have much time to think of the foods I can't have LOL.... but apparently I still have time to eat MORE THAN ENOUGH, don't I??
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
You are learning and that's what's important. I'm still learning and I'm 7 weeks in!
__________________ 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
Hang in there - you're making progress, even if it's just in learning so it'll go a bit smoother next time!
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You are learning and that's what's important. I'm still learning and I'm 7 weeks in!
Thank you both for the encouragment! This is definitely a learning experience, that's for sure! Like I said, I'm in it for the long haul, so I've got plenty of time to figure things out..... I tend to expect too much from myself sometimes, and I need to just give that a rest!
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
Wow! So much for planning out my food yesterday... although I did plan most everything, I ended up adding in some extra carbs by having a banana prior to my tennis class and having a peach with lunch. I'm feeling OK with that, though, since at least these are clean foods, kwim? And let's face it.... I didn't get fat by eating too many bananas LOL! The fat is now the macro that I'm struggling with, apparently.... although having this higher seemed to create less hunger today, so it's not necessarily a bad thing, I don't think, as long as it's not this high every day! Today was definitely easier with the lower number of calories. I kept reminding myself that I'm *supposed* to be hungry LOL! Being busy most of the day certainly helps, too!
Happy to discover that it is TOM, so I guess I was right about the main reason for the added weight yesterday morning....
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
Wow! So much for planning out my food yesterday... although I did plan most everything, I ended up adding in some extra carbs by having a banana prior to my tennis class and having a peach with lunch. I'm feeling OK with that, though, since at least these are clean foods, kwim? And let's face it.... I didn't get fat by eating too many bananas LOL! The fat is now the macro that I'm struggling with, apparently.... although having this higher seemed to create less hunger today, so it's not necessarily a bad thing, I don't think, as long as it's not this high every day! Today was definitely easier with the lower number of calories. I kept reminding myself that I'm *supposed* to be hungry LOL! Being busy most of the day certainly helps, too!
Happy to discover that it is TOM, so I guess I was right about the main reason for the added weight yesterday morning....
All of that worrying for naught, Lori. Ain't nothing but that bitch Aunt Flo' Heifa makes you crave carbs like a SOB and act like the world is coming to an end and to boot, you retain water. Hmmpf, guess who has a bad TTOTM, every month since I started at age 10 (yes, age 10 and at my 10th birthday party )
Good job in getting your calories under 1400. I am not looking forward to week 4, I tell you. You are going great, woman. Keep it up.
All of that worrying for naught, Lori. Ain't nothing but that bitch Aunt Flo' Heifa makes you crave carbs like a SOB and act like the world is coming to an end and to boot, you retain water. Hmmpf, guess who has a bad TTOTM, every month since I started at age 10 (yes, age 10 and at my 10th birthday party )
Donna
Geez Donna.... age 10? And at your party?? Happy-freakin'-birthday, huh?? Ugh! Meanwhile I was 15 and thinking I was NEVER gonna start LOL!
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
Well, obviously I was a *bit* over my 40% deficit calories of 1400.... too many treats at cub scout camp today. Oh well.... tomorrow is another day! I'm really missing going to the gym this week, but I am getting lots of NEAT in at camp, so it's not like I'm sitting around doing no exercise.
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
I've been avoiding posting for the last couple of days because I've had a crappy end of the week and have pretty much abandoned the eating plan. I'm not sure exactly what happened; I think it was kind of a combination of things....
AF probably didn't help, because I typically crave carbs, and during a week when I'm supposed to be eating only 20% carbs, that sucks.
I volunteered at Cub Scout Day camp all last week and had to pack my lunch. I actually did quite well with that, and started the week off great by turning down the daily treats they bring around for the leaders, but my resolve pretty much disappeared the rest of the week...
My ongoing kitchen woes continue... we keep finding more things that need to be done before we can move on... so I STILL have no sink and haven't had one for nearly 2 months now. UGH.
I found out this week that my trainer is leaving the gym, and his last day is August 1st. This has put me in a total funk. I knew that he was leaving at some point, but it has happened much more quickly than I expected, and I'm really bummed. I have been working with Matt since I started at the gym, and I have relied on him so much (maybe too much so...). Even though I only work with him once a month, I count on that... and I don't want to do it on my own.
Well, enough feeling sorry for myself.... they're all just excuses when it comes right down to it. I need to get my ass in gear today and give myself a serious attitude adjustment! Today is a NEW DAY!!
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
Hang in there Lori! Hopefully tomorrow will be better for you.
Thanks!
Actually, I managed to salvage today pretty well, too! The macros were way off, and I was over calories by about 200... but it was far better than the last 2 days, and I felt pretty much in control. All in all, I'll take it!
Totals for 7/27:
1614 calories
33% carb
26% protein
41% fat
Going to the gym tomorrow.... this is the longest I've been away in a year and a half!! Looking forward to a good workout....
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
We all have bumps in the road, Lori. You can do this. As Leigh pointed out somewhere--eating at a deficit sucks. Sometimes you can't deal with that deficit (or those severe macros) and you just need to do what you need to do to get through the week. Now that you're done with Cub Scout Camp, that's one less thing complicating your life. (((hugs))) girl! You're going to be back on track this week, kicking butt, and taking names!
((Lori)) I totally understand avoiding posting when you're feeling down. I had a shit weekend for the most part as well. But the fact that you got back up today is a testament to how badly you really want this. So good for you. My appetite came back with a venegance today but tomorrow is a new day and time to re-focus. We're going to be just fine.
*note that I skipped week 3 of the program to do week 4 last week, so I'm calling this week 4 results so that people (including myself LOL) don't get confused about what week of the plan I'm doing!
Last week's weight: 164.2
Today's weight: 164
I guess I should be happy about the fact that I lost ANYTHING considering the crappy couple of eating days I had Friday and Saturday... but I'm still kinda bummed to think that last week I was at 162! Grrrr...
Today's workout was B1... it went very well overall; I did everything as I was supposed to, so that was a good thing! I thought that the T-ups would be harder than they were, but actually they weren't too bad. I was definitely struggling by the end of each set though... and I know I'll be feeling them tomorrow! I finished up with 15 min on the stationary bike and 10 min of stretching/foam roller.
Food today was excellent... well, actually probably not excellent considering that I was about 400 calories UNDER where I should have been. I'm supposed to be at a 30% deficit for weeks 5-8, so I should be around 1600 calories, and I was at 1195. How the heck did that happen??? Well, it can probably be attributed to the fact that I didn't go grocery shopping until 3pm and didn't have much food in the house prior to that time LOL.... and that I was determined not to go over today. Last week I really struggled to get 1400... I think I only did it once and barely that. I can't believe that I survived today on only 1200, especially since I exercised this morning. Tomorrow I'm going out to lunch, so that will be a bit of a challenge.... I'm going to channel my inner Jen and resist dessert though!
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
Today's workout: B2 Wide DB Deadlifts: 20# (This is a little lighter than I used last round, but I didn't want to wear myself out before the OH squats) OH Squats (I was quite comical to view this morning while attempting these, I'm sure. Let's just say it's a good thing that I went @ 4am and I was one of THREE people in the place LOL. It went something like this... first attempt with the 10# DB... quickly realized the error of that when I couldn't get back up from what vaguely resembled a squat position. Next attempted 7# DB... um... no. Swallowed my pride and managed to find two 5# DBs in the aerobics room.... well, when I fell on my ass on the first squat I decided that I had had just about ENOUGH of these suckers. I went into my trainer's office and he suggested that I not worry about it and just keep the weights on my shoulders..... so that's what I did for the remainder of the reps for set 1, and sets 2 & 3 as well. I used 8#, btw...) Close Grip Push ups (stayed on the knees for these, and I know that my form still wasn't perfect, but I did 12 for each set, dammit. Have I mentioned my love/hate relationship with push-ups? ) Lateral Raise: 7# (I think this is a good weight... it was a struggle to get those last couple in each set) DB Get Ups: 7# (I didn't do the complete get up here, just the form that my trainer has used with me in the past... they are challenging enough. I get to the point where my arm that's not holding the weight is straight, and I'm sitting up. I can't even IMAGINE standing up at this point... I'm afraid I'd fall on my ass, just like I did with the OH Squats LOL) Jack Knifes (These were tough towards the ends of the sets, but do-able. My main goal with these is to be able to roll backwards and get off the ball that way instead of falling off of the thing at the end )
Cardio 45 min total on treadmill... I did the interval program and alternated between jogging at 5.0 and walking at 3.3-3.5. My HR was 148 after the jogs and came down to about 100 at the end of the walking segments. I felt good... but my toe is killing me! I'm really thinking that the 10K on Saturday is a bad idea... but I feel like I made a commitment to do it and I want to try. We'll see how I'm feeling tomorrow.
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
Looking good in here, Lori. Your workout looks tough and I think we all have workouts that are a struggle and like you said, at least it was early and not a packed time at the gym.
Sorry to hear that your trainer is leaving. Is there another trainer you are going to work with?
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Ginger
"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." ~ John Bingham
Looking good in here, Lori. Your workout looks tough and I think we all have workouts that are a struggle and like you said, at least it was early and not a packed time at the gym.
Sorry to hear that your trainer is leaving. Is there another trainer you are going to work with?
Thanks for the encouragement, Ginger... hopefully it won't be much longer before I join you in the 150's.
There is another trainer at the gym in the early morning who is very good... but for the time being I'm going to work on my own and just follow the OPT program.
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
Another good day with the food, although I've been really hungry most of the day, totally the opposite of yesterday! I did do a lot of exercise, though... that's probably the culprit. I ended up going to a 60min cardio tennis class this afternoon on top of the other work I did this morning... felt good, but it was hot out and I was, as usual, sweating buckets!
Totals for today:
1637 calories
36% carbs
40% fat
24% protein
Hmm... looking at the macros, I guess part of the reason I was so hungry also may have had to do with the lack of protein. Need more...
Proud of myself for ordering a crabmeat and greens salad when I went out to lunch with friends today, thereby avoiding the issue of having to deal with eating french fries. I also had about 5 glasses of water with it, so that filled me up for sure. AND... it was really good! Much better for me than the fried crap that everyone else ate!
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
Wow you are on quite the rollar coaster here. I am going to jump in here and say not to fret too hard about the little slips. Yes they do hurt your end goal but the important thing isn't that you get it all right today rather that you continually improve your technique. I keep saying this to everyone and for myself too. This isn't a destination that we are on but a journey. You will reach your goal weight and still you will not be "there" Enjoy the journey and learn and strive to do better with each step.
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The BIGGER I get the smaller you look
Lori - Good job on B2. Hell, it's a start even if you think it looks comical. I will be going to the gym once I start week 5 because I need to do 20 minutes or so of extra cardio after my weight work which I won't do if I'm at home.
You'll get the hang of the new exercises in no time.
.... I'm going to channel my inner Jen and resist dessert though!
I thought you'd appreciate that Jen... and it worked!
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Wow you are on quite the rollar coaster here. I am going to jump in here and say not to fret too hard about the little slips. Yes they do hurt your end goal but the important thing isn't that you get it all right today rather that you continually improve your technique. I keep saying this to everyone and for myself too. This isn't a destination that we are on but a journey. You will reach your goal weight and still you will not be "there" Enjoy the journey and learn and strive to do better with each step.
Thanks Karla... yes, it's been a bit up and down to say the least! I appreciate your response... it is definitely a journey!
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Lori - Good job on B2. Hell, it's a start even if you think it looks comical. I will be going to the gym once I start week 5 because I need to do 20 minutes or so of extra cardio after my weight work which I won't do if I'm at home.
You'll get the hang of the new exercises in no time.
Donna
Thanks Donna! It's good to know that I can provide some comic relief for the bodybuilding guys at the gym LOL!
Having a great day food wise today, although I definitely am hungry. That's OK... I'm making good choices and picked up some protein drinks today, since my powder still hasn't come in at the gym. ARGH! I want my Isopure!!!
I did 45 min on the stationary bike this morning, followed by about 15 min of stretches.
I did up a couple of digital scrapbook pages for my trainer... thought I would share with you guys. This first one is basically a thank you letter, but includes my before pic from January 2007 as well as one from yesterday:
And here's one that includes me, Matt, and my friend Kathy (who also trained with Matt) just before we did a 5K race this summer:
That's all for now.... off to work on painting the kitchen!
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
Beautiful pages... I used to scrap all the time, but since I switched from film to digital camera, I just haven't kept up... I haven't tried digital pages - but yours are so nice...
Then again - the last thing I need is to get back into a relatively sedentary hobby!
but we could definitely do worse. 
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Enjoy the journey and learn and strive to do better with each step.
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