Yay! I finally finished stage 5! I don't think I finished w/ totally flying colors-- I felt tired today. With all the stress and health stuff I've had going on this week, coupled w/ the fact that I hardly ate yesterday, I'm pleased that I managed to even go to the gym and not make excuses about it.
BB RDL/row: 2x4 @ 90, 2x4 @ 85 (that row is hard) 1-leg squat: 4x4 @ 40 lat pulldown: 2x4 @ 100, 2x4 @ 95 back extension: 3x4 @ 40, 1x6 @ 40 YTWL: 2x4 @ 10, 2x4 @ 8 (my shoulders were on FIRE today) ball crunch: 4x4 @ 25 behind head (not arms straight back) jackknife: 4x4 pike + 4x4 tuck side ball crunch: 1x4 @ 6, 3x4 @ 10 (yowza!) cobra: 3x 120 sec. HIIT: 15 min spin bike.
Really glad to be done w/ this stage. I like the short sets w/ heavy weights, but was getting bored w/ moves. I'm ready to start doing something different. Haven't decided yet if I'm gonna try to start stage 6 next week, or if I'm just going to put it off for 2 weeks while I've got all the work stuff going on. I am planning on lifting next week, at least twice, but I might just do my own thing-- go back and do stuff I love: squats, DLs, pushups, etc.
Sorry I'm not keeping up w/ any logs (other than my own) for the past few days. I'll try to catch up this weekend.
BTW, rash is gone. So glad for that.
Next post is going to be about diet. I think I need to start problem solving about diet on this forum a little bit......
Evie, when you list 40lbs. for your one leg squats, do you mean 40 total, or 40 each hand? I would assume total, except you list 8 and 10 for the YWTL which I assume is each hand. Just looking for consistency in how you log weights.
LL, the 40 in the 1-leg squats is total. (I had been doing these w/ a BB plate, but the last time I used a single DB). When I list the weight on a DB move like YTWL, I state the weight of a single DB. I guess I could clarify by writing "8's" instead of "8."
Probably to be totally clear, the 8's is better. I used to log weights like you are doing, and people have said it's unclear, especially with heavier dumbbells like 20 or 25, then it can get unclear if it's each or total. I started listing DBs as 8's/20's/25's. And when it's normally a DB move, like the one leg squats, it's odd to see "40"; makes me think it must be either 20's or 40's.
I thought I should post about my dietary habits. I must confess the dietary work has been harder for me than the exercise work. Rather than completely overhauling my eating all at once, I’ve been gradually modifying over the past 4 months in hopes that the changes will feel less severe and the habits will be more lasting. The steps in my eating evolution have gone sort of like this:
-eating whatever I want, whenever I want. (Obviously, this wasn’t doing me any favors .)
-tracking food/calories (had done this in stints over the years, but never very consistently or for more than a couple weeks. Not sure how accurate it’s been—working on that now—but at least I’ve been more aware of what I’m consuming.)
-cutting out sweets/desserts. (I’ve done pretty well w/ this; I usually eat fruit when I want sweets now, but still have the occasional cake on b-days or piece of dark chocolate or glass of chocolate milk, etc.)
-minimizing alcohol (I am now down to 1 night per week in which I have multiple drinks; on 1 or 2 other nights I might have one beer. In the past, I was prob closer to 2 drinks/night.)
-eating at 30 P/ 30 F/ 40 C macronutrient levels (Took me a long time but I think I’ve got this down pretty well now)
-drinking more water (has meant eliminating diet cokes; lowering alcohol has helped, too)
-eating at ~400 cal deficit on non-lifting days, ~200 cal deficit on lifting days (or so I think; this is usually ok, but sometimes I am HONGRAY, esp. on lifting days, and honestly, if I’m feeling super-starved on a lifting day, I’ll just eat more.)
Here’s what I’m working on now:
1. Weigh and measure everything to get calories precise (This is tough. I got a food scale a few weeks ago. I’m good about measuring breakfast and dinner b/c I usually eat these at home. Not so good w/ lunch and snacks b/c I’m at work.)
2. Meal planning and execution/ eating at home more and eating out less (I’m good at planning meals, but bad at going to the store and cooking everything. I despise the grocery store. I enjoy cooking when I have a lot of time but not when I’m rushed.)
3. Getting in 1 gram of protein per pound of BW per day. (That’s the recommendation, right? This means ~150 g for me. I eat at least 100 g but have trouble getting over 130g. I know you’re thinking, “one scoop of PP will get you from 130 into the 150s,” but, dude, I’m already drinking at least 1 PP shake/day.) Problems and Solutions?
-I must master accurate calorie counting!!! This is HUGE for me right now. I think my caloric measurements (pre-scale) have been too low b/c my weight loss has been, well, existent, but very slow. I therefore conclude that I’ve been eating more than I’ve recorded. Alternatively (or additionally), it may be that my metabolism doesn’t match up w/ the formulas for estimating daily caloric burn and that my maintenance level is lower than I think. But I think the issue is w/ the calorie counting. I’m not planning to lower my food much while I finish NROL4W, simply b/c I can’t do these intense weight routines on big deficits. But I’d like to get the caloric measurements squared away while I finish the program so that afterwards I can go on a major fat loss campaign. I am going to try to reduce calories over the next 2 weeks while I am busy w/ work stuff and taking a break from weights.
-I don’t really know what else to do about getting more protein. I’ve gotten much better about it, mostly by making sure to eat at least 20g protein at breakfast and by adding a PP shake most days. I think lunch is maybe where I go wrong. I’ve been subsiding on Lean Cuisines and the like for forever b/c they are convenient and require no work from me to plan or prepare. I do eat the more protein-filled ones, rather than just pasta or whatever, but I don’t think they contribute enough. Snacks could still use some work, but those are clean these days, even if not super protein every time.
-Weekends still need some work. I have a tendency to over-eat on those days. The issue seems to be not having a routine, rather than simply being tempted by social situations. I don’t get up as early, so I eat breakfast later, which means I don’t want a morning snack and frequently lunch and dinner are combined, etc.
Any thoughts or suggestions, forum friends? Am I doing everything wrong? Thanks for reading through this long post.
OK, for lunches......skip the LC and make your own. I cook a bunch of stuff on Sunday and freeze stuff and then just grab something for lunch each week. Or, grill up a bunch of chicken breasts. Take yummy salads. Sometimes I bring chilled shrimp with homemade cocktail sauce (made with reduced sugar ketchup) for a high-protein snack. I like to roast a chicken on Sunday and then have chicken for several days for chicken salad, or to put ON a salad, or to just have for another high-protein snack.
For protein....just add more to what you are already eating. Try an extra egg white in the morning. Try 1 1/2 scoops PP instead of 1. How about some string cheese or a hardboiled egg for a snack at work?
If you are going to be counting your calories, how about signing up at Fitday or one of the many free sites where you can track your food. The night before, plug in your next day's meals. Shoot for your protein requirement first, then fill in the rest with carbs and fats as you choose. Once you've got your protein requirements nailed down and planned for, the rest is easy.
Sounds to me like your main issue is work. I bring a ton of shit to work! You should see my lunch box. I've got a morning snack (usually PP, PB, blueberries) or maybe string cheese and fruit or hardboiled egg and fruit. Then, my lunch, which could be a salad with lots of protein or maybe something I have grabbed from the freezer (that I made) and then usually another snack for the afternoon if I am working out after work. Sure, it takes some planning the night before, but if I don't do it, then I'm in trouble. After all, that's about 10 hours I need to take care of while at work. I need to make sure I've got it handled or else who knows what I'll eat!!
It really is all about planning for me. And, if you take a little extra time one day a week to really plan (I use Sunday's for that), then it makes the other 6 days much easier!
Good job, Evie! Man, you are a strong little lady, ain't ya? I'm on the same stage as you, but you are lifting more than me. It motivates me to try harder .
I have a constant struggle to get enough protein, too. I refuse to use whey protein more than once a day as it is just too gross for me! Here are a few pretty easy ideas:
Breakfast: oatmeal w/ protein powder and blueberries; OR nonfat plain Greek yogurt with PP, vanilla +/- blueberries. Sometimes I'll do hard boiled eggs.
Snacks: string cheese-- Frigo is the best tasting one, turkey bacon (preferably Trader Joe's brand), Greek yogurt, lowfat cottage cheese, occasionally a Mojo or Luna bar, snap peas, celery, PB 2, sometimes fruit
Lunch/dinner: Pollo Asado from Trader Joe's, 96/4 ground beef patties with fat free jalapeno cheese, tuna-- Bumblebee's lemon pepper Tuna Sensations is my favorite, lean ground turkey spiced Thai-style with sauteed whatever veggie I have on hand-- sometimes served over shredded cabbage, oven-fried fish, rotisserie chicken on good salad greens w/Newman's Own Lighten Up dressing, chicken apple sausages...
Hope those ideas provide some inspiration! After a while, you get some easy stand-bys and it doesn't take as much effort to drag along to work daily. I agree with MissJane, ditch the Lean Cuisine-- not enough nutrition, too costly and too salty!
OK, for lunches......skip the LC and make your own. I cook a bunch of stuff on Sunday and freeze stuff and then just grab something for lunch each week. Or, grill up a bunch of chicken breasts. Take yummy salads. Sometimes I bring chilled shrimp with homemade cocktail sauce (made with reduced sugar ketchup) for a high-protein snack. I like to roast a chicken on Sunday and then have chicken for several days for chicken salad, or to put ON a salad, or to just have for another high-protein snack.
Yes, I think the LCs are not doing me any favors. Before we moved to the office we are currently in, we had a big refrigerator that no one used, so I would bring lots of good stuff on Monday and eat it all week. At the new office, there is no room in the fridge and whenever I bring delectable things and leave them, other people eat them! I just have to get used to bringing something every day. I do keep cottage cheese, ham, swiss, and rice cakes here, but those are not enough for lunches-- just snacks.
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For protein....just add more to what you are already eating. Try an extra egg white in the morning. Try 1 1/2 scoops PP instead of 1. How about some string cheese or a hardboiled egg for a snack at work?
A little more is probably the easiest thing. Brought string cheese today, thank you!
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If you are going to be counting your calories, how about signing up at Fitday or one of the many free sites where you can track your food. The night before, plug in your next day's meals. Shoot for your protein requirement first, then fill in the rest with carbs and fats as you choose. Once you've got your protein requirements nailed down and planned for, the rest is easy.
I've sort of been doing it backwards-- logging my food AFTER I eat it, instead of planning it out before. So at the end of the day, I look at my nutrients and go "oh crap, I'm still X grams of protein short!" This will tie in with the meal planning goal.
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Sounds to me like your main issue is work. I bring a ton of shit to work! You should see my lunch box. I've got a morning snack (usually PP, PB, blueberries) or maybe string cheese and fruit or hardboiled egg and fruit. Then, my lunch, which could be a salad with lots of protein or maybe something I have grabbed from the freezer (that I made) and then usually another snack for the afternoon if I am working out after work. Sure, it takes some planning the night before, but if I don't do it, then I'm in trouble. After all, that's about 10 hours I need to take care of while at work. I need to make sure I've got it handled or else who knows what I'll eat!!
Heck yes, work is my main issue!!!! On so many levels..... ugh!
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It really is all about planning for me. And, if you take a little extra time one day a week to really plan (I use Sunday's for that), then it makes the other 6 days much easier!
Meal planning is definitely something I need to improve. Last night I made boiled shrimp and spinach soup. I can eat those leftovers for a few days. So there's my start. Progress to come. Thanks for your suggestions.
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Good job, Evie! Man, you are a strong little lady, ain't ya? I'm on the same stage as you, but you are lifting more than me. It motivates me to try harder .
Thank you! I try to set mini-goals like, "This week I will do 1 good set at X weight." That helps me. Even if I can't do all sets at the next weight, I try to do 1 or 2.
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I have a constant struggle to get enough protein, too. I refuse to use whey protein more than once a day as it is just too gross for me! Here are a few pretty easy ideas:
Breakfast: oatmeal w/ protein powder and blueberries; OR nonfat plain Greek yogurt with PP, vanilla +/- blueberries. Sometimes I'll do hard boiled eggs.
Snacks: string cheese-- Frigo is the best tasting one, turkey bacon (preferably Trader Joe's brand), Greek yogurt, lowfat cottage cheese, occasionally a Mojo or Luna bar, snap peas, celery, PB 2, sometimes fruit
Lunch/dinner: Pollo Asado from Trader Joe's, 96/4 ground beef patties with fat free jalapeno cheese, tuna-- Bumblebee's lemon pepper Tuna Sensations is my favorite, lean ground turkey spiced Thai-style with sauteed whatever veggie I have on hand-- sometimes served over shredded cabbage, oven-fried fish, rotisserie chicken on good salad greens w/Newman's Own Lighten Up dressing, chicken apple sausages...
Hope those ideas provide some inspiration! After a while, you get some easy stand-bys and it doesn't take as much effort to drag along to work daily. I agree with MissJane, ditch the Lean Cuisine-- not enough nutrition, too costly and too salty!
I've been eating greek yogurt w/ PP for the past couple days, since I read you were eating that during your RFL stint. It's pretty good, and really loads up the protein early in the day, which helps.
I miss Trader Joe's! They don't exist in TX, which is sad.
Rotisserie chicken is a good idea. So is chicken sausage. I have such a cycle with chicken. I eat it all the time, then get sick of it and boycott it, forget about it, and then rediscover it, eat it all the time, etc. I should just make a lot of chicken on Sundays so I can eat it for lunch during the week, and then have something totally different for dinner to avoid burn out.
It's time to ditch the LCs (they aren't even very tasty anyway, just easy). All of these suggestions are a big help! I'm looking forward to implementing them!
Hi. Thought I'd stop by. I see you struggle with the nutrition part of the equation too. It's the bane of my existence. I just love to eat!!!!! Currently I am doing well, but that can change in the blink of an eye. I have trouble with consistency. It looks like you are nailing it right now. Keep up the good work.
Jane and Sally have given you plenty of great ideas already. Just stopping by to say hi!
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Hi. Thought I'd stop by. I see you struggle with the nutrition part of the equation too. It's the bane of my existence. I just love to eat!!!!! Currently I am doing well, but that can change in the blink of an eye. I have trouble with consistency. It looks like you are nailing it right now. Keep up the good work.
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Congrats on finishing Stage 5!! You'll get there with your food soon.
Thanks everyone!!!
Worked out w/ a friend today. I picked 3 exercises, she picked 3 exercises. The first 3 are my picks:
Squats: 1x8 w/ just bar; 1x8 @ 85, 2x8 @ 90 (these were my first real squats since reading Starting Strength. They felt AWESOME. Interestingly, the harder part of the squat for me is the upper half, which was a surprise. I can get up from the bottom pretty good, but finishing to the top is harder; I find myself starting to lean forward) Pushups: 3x10 (kicked my ass today! I used to be better at these....) Assistedpull-ups: 3x8 w/ 100 lbs assistance (I weigh ~150, so you'd think if I can pull down 100, I could pull up w/ only 50 lbs assistance, right? Wrong.) Cablebiceptcurls: 3x8 @ 50 (shoulda done 55 or 60) Cable tricept presses: 3x8 @ 50 (first 6 reps easy, but last 2 burned) Calfmachine: 3x8 @ 80 (this was the seated machine, not the standing one where you load up on your shoulders. I was reluctant to do this, but I felt the burn) 20 min cardio dance class.
This wasn't the most challenging workout, but it was satisfying. I hadn't done any isolation movements in a long time, and was pleased to see how much easier they are now than they were pre-NROLFW. I also like the way my guns look after doing curls.
Weight is 151 today, and it is first day of TOM. This is usually my high day, and it is usually 3lbs higher. We'll see if I can stay below 152 while I work 12-hour days for the next 2 weeks....
Thank you for your post Evie--I feel like I am in sort of the same situation. I'm just losing so slowly that I know I must be eating too much. I think my problem is going out on the weekends, I do better at work because I only bring healthy things and in appropriate portions (unless of course there is a big lunch outing or something). But if I'm in a situation where everyone is having nachos and beer, I find it very difficult not to have nachos and beer, regardless of how hungry I am. But identifying the problem is a big step, right?
Thank you for your post Evie--I feel like I am in sort of the same situation. I'm just losing so slowly that I know I must be eating too much. I think my problem is going out on the weekends, I do better at work because I only bring healthy things and in appropriate portions (unless of course there is a big lunch outing or something). But if I'm in a situation where everyone is having nachos and beer, I find it very difficult not to have nachos and beer, regardless of how hungry I am. But identifying the problem is a big step, right?
Weekends are tough for me, too. No regular routine, social events, etc. Last weekend I was really good, but I didn't go out! This weekend, I will be working, so I'll prob be good again. This hectic schedule will be good for something, I guess, though it isn't much fun.
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I remember doing squats after reading Starting Strength, too. It is great to do it with the proper form, isn't it! Feels so much better and stronger.
Great workouts!
Yes! The squats are so much better! No stress on the joints, power from the hips. Good stuff. I had the same feeling doing DLs after reading SS, too. Good form feels so much more native to the body.
So I had a nutritional experiment this morning and made my oatmeal w/ PP and skim milk. It was somewhat disasterous texture-wise. I think I will go back to eating my oatmeal like normal and having a PP shake on the side.
Weird about the oatmeal. I have mine with 1/2 cup whole milk and a scoop of protein powder mixed in, every morning. I love it; I have not had the texture problems that so many people say they do. Maybe my PP is a finer texture than most. Not sure, but it's good.
Hmm. Perhaps it would have been better had I added the PP after cooking the oatmeal, or if I had made it on the stove instead of in the microwave. Maybe I'll experiment w/ it again.
Have to brag about this minor victory of self-control: A coworker just came in my office and offered me a doughnut, and I turned it down! I may have overreacted and offended her, but I have difficulty being assaulted w/ baked goods while under stress. Score one for healthy decisions (null for politeness).
So I had a nutritional experiment this morning and made my oatmeal w/ PP and skim milk. It was somewhat disasterous texture-wise. I think I will go back to eating my oatmeal like normal and having a PP shake on the side.
Yes, PP can turn into icky, grainy glop in oatmeal. Here's how I do it: measure 40 grams old fashioned oats into a large bowl, add about 7/8 cup water and microwave for 2 minutes. Take bowl out of mic. and add 70-100 grams frozen blueberries. Microwave for 1 minute. Take bowl out of mic. and let sit for a minute or two before adding my 30 g. of protein powder.
I think the key is to let anything hot, cool just a bit or the PP will glob up when added. Try it again! I like the vanilla PP and I don't even use milk, just water.
Kudos for being able to stick to your plan and bypass the doughnut! I usually say something like, "Oh my gosh, it looks SO good, but I'm on a very strict diet this week! Maybe I can eat some next time." People have figured out that I don't always participate in the nom fest (a.k.a. "she eats healthy").
I can't wrap my mind around the protein powder in your oatmeal thing either. I think protein powder makes milk too thick, so in my mind, it seems like it would make oatmeal inedible.
I need to try it though. It's a staple for so many people. And I do love oatmeal . . especially oatmeal with cinnamon
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I make Quaker Old Fashioned oats on the stove, with water, then let it sit about 15-30 minutes, depending on my rate of rush-ness that day. That cools it down and makes it kind of firm, which I like. Then I scoop it into a bowl, add a scoop of PP and 1/2 cup milk, and stir it until it's smooth. Sometimes I add strawberries or blueberries. No lumps, no graininess, not too thick. Yum! Sometimes I use less milk, I can get away with 1/4 cup, and it still mixes ok.
Hooray for turning down the doughnut! If you think you were impolite, you could always go to her later and say, sorry I was rude, you caught me off guard, and I'm really trying to eat healthy this week, and if I hadn't said no so quick I would have given in. (or something like what Sally said); people usually understand the diet excuse.
Letting the oatmeal cool for a while must be the trick. I'll try it tomorrow. And always w/ cinnamon. And nutmeg, too. I stopped buying fresh berries lately. They haven't been very good the last few times I've gotten them-- flavorless blueberries (there aren't any local ones anymore), rapidly molding strawberries. It's sad b/c I love good berries.
Yeah, I'm gonna have to apologize over the doughnut spaz. I think the stress is getting to me. I already miss the gym! My goal is to get in one more workout this week, but it may not happen until the weekend. Next week, I won't make it to the gym at all, but will aim to do 15 min. of exercise at home in the evenings.
Nutrition is going ok. I hit 134 g protein Sunday, 168 g Monday, and 147 yesterday. Fiber was a little low on Monday. Funny how when you start focusing on one thing, you lose track of others. Who knew eating could be hard?
I had a big ol' breakfast this morning b/c I was HONGRAY yesterday even though I ate about 8 times. I don't want a repeat. Also feeling crappy today w/ allergies again. I took advil, claratin, multivitamin, and did a saline nasal spray. Hope it clears up. I don't have time to feel bad.
Another idea that I had for the oatmeal is to mix the PP in cold water or milk separately, then add the mixture to the oatmeal. I tried it that way this morning and it worked out pretty well.
I can't wrap my mind around the protein powder in your oatmeal thing either. I think protein powder makes milk too thick, so in my mind, it seems like it would make oatmeal inedible.
I need to try it though. It's a staple for so many people. And I do love oatmeal . . especially oatmeal with cinnamon
I use 1 scoop of PP, and a 1/2 cup mixture of old fashioned oats, All Bran, and raisins. I mix it up, add water, nuke for 1 minute, add a sweet-n-low and one of those french vanilla creamers (you know...them lil' tubs they have at gas station coffee kiosks). It's been my staple breakfast for years.
I may have overreacted and offended her, but I have difficulty being assaulted w/ baked goods while under stress. Score one for healthy decisions (null for politeness).
Whadja do? I am imagining you pelting her with it. He he.
And my experience with oatmeal and PP was absolutely disgusting. Slimy and gooey. I won't even consider it now. I'd rather have PP with water and oatmeal on the side.
I throw PP (TrueProtein blend) in a bowl with dry oats and whatever other powdered oddities I am throwing in (mmm cocoa) add water and whisk it all up. Then I cook it. I don't even notice the PP in there apart from it not tasting like oatmeal made with water (yuck).
I love Maine Coons! I've always wanted one b/c they're sooo BIG and FLUFFY! Do you show or breed yours?
Both of my Maine Coons are rescue kitties. I don't have paperwork for them, so I can't show them. I have entered the oldest into a couple of contests and he does really well. I have taught him to sit, shake, and kiss. He's an absolute monster. I will try to find pictures.
I notice you put your PB in red. When did you start considering lifts for PB? Was it the second time around doing the exercise? I'm afriad that if I start to soon, every workout will be a PB and the red will lose all meaning.
Both of my Maine Coons are rescue kitties...I will try to find pictures.
Oh, kitty photos!
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I notice you put your PB in red. When did you start considering lifts for PB? Was it the second time around doing the exercise? I'm afriad that if I start to soon, every workout will be a PB and the red will lose all meaning.
I've wondered this too. Sometimes people put weights in red if they're the heaviest they've lifted, sometimes if it's the most amount of reps done with that weight etc...
I started the red last workout, just on things I have been trying to do for a while and can't, then finally manage. It's a little jolt of encouragement to see it in red. But I didn't put any in until now (stage 4), because you're right, in the early stages your PRs go up all the time!
Another idea that I had for the oatmeal is to mix the PP in cold water or milk separately, then add the mixture to the oatmeal. I tried it that way this morning and it worked out pretty well.
I did this today. I think I added too much milk. bleh.
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I use 1 scoop of PP, and a 1/2 cup mixture of old fashioned oats, All Bran, and raisins. I mix it up, add water, nuke for 1 minute, add a sweet-n-low and one of those french vanilla creamers (you know...them lil' tubs they have at gas station coffee kiosks). It's been my staple breakfast for years.
And it makes me fun to be around.
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I throw PP (TrueProtein blend) in a bowl with dry oats and whatever other powdered oddities I am throwing in (mmm cocoa) add water and whisk it all up. Then I cook it. I don't even notice the PP in there apart from it not tasting like oatmeal made with water (yuck).
Throwing everything in pre-nuking will be my next effort with oatmeal.
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Whadja do? I am imagining you pelting her with it. He he.
And my experience with oatmeal and PP was absolutely disgusting. Slimy and gooey. I won't even consider it now. I'd rather have PP with water and oatmeal on the side.
Keep up the good work.
I went "aaahhh! I can't even look at those!" Not my greatest inter-personal moment.
If the next variation on oatmeal efforts is unsuccessful, I will resume having oatmeal and PP shake separately.
Thanks.
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Ditto this. My strawberries lasted two days this week. I guess it is time to go back to frozen
Also, I reading all these oatmeal posts has actually made me really hungry, which I find strange.
I'm hungry, too. As usual.
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Both of my Maine Coons are rescue kitties. I don't have paperwork for them, so I can't show them. I have entered the oldest into a couple of contests and he does really well. I have taught him to sit, shake, and kiss. He's an absolute monster. I will try to find pictures.
I notice you put your PB in red. When did you start considering lifts for PB? Was it the second time around doing the exercise? I'm afriad that if I start to soon, every workout will be a PB and the red will lose all meaning.
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Oh, kitty photos!
I've wondered this too. Sometimes people put weights in red if they're the heaviest they've lifted, sometimes if it's the most amount of reps done with that weight etc...
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I started the red last workout, just on things I have been trying to do for a while and can't, then finally manage. It's a little jolt of encouragement to see it in red. But I didn't put any in until now (stage 4), because you're right, in the early stages your PRs go up all the time!
Do post kitty pics! I need to post some of mine.
I just started doing the red PBs recently. I don't have a good reason for why, except that it helps me w/ motivation, especially w/ some moves that I've been working on and feeling like I've hit a wall. Red is kinda festive.
5 B4 !!!!
I don't think I finished w/ totally flying colors-- I felt tired today. With all the stress and health stuff I've had going on this week, coupled w/ the fact that I hardly ate yesterday, I'm pleased that I managed to even go to the gym and not make excuses about it.
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This means ~150 g for me. I eat at least 100 g but have trouble getting over 130g. I know you’re thinking, “one scoop of PP will get you from 130 into the 150s,” but, dude, I’m already drinking at least 1 PP shake/day.)
This is HUGE for me right now. I think my caloric measurements (pre-scale) have been too low b/c my weight loss has been, well, existent, but very slow. I therefore conclude that I’ve been eating more than I’ve recorded. Alternatively (or additionally), it may be that my metabolism doesn’t match up w/ the formulas for estimating daily caloric burn and that my maintenance level is lower than I think. But I think the issue is w/ the calorie counting. I’m not planning to lower my food much while I finish NROL4W, simply b/c I can’t do these intense weight routines on big deficits. But I’d like to get the caloric measurements squared away while I finish the program so that afterwards I can go on a major fat loss campaign. I am going to try to reduce calories over the next 2 weeks while I am busy w/ work stuff and taking a break from weights.
I just have to get used to bringing something every day. I do keep cottage cheese, ham, swiss, and rice cakes here, but those are not enough for lunches-- just snacks.
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