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Victoria · 08-19-2007, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Lost Dog

Do you have days when it's easy to eat a lot more?

Low days aren't that bad, likely, as long as you are also having days that are higher. It's important that your average calories, over a period of days or a week are high enough to not be "starving yourself."

Yeah, I sure do! But, maybe 1 day a week if I'm lucky. So, let's say I'm shooting for 1600 cals/day. Then as long as I'm eating roughly 11,200 cal/week, I should be ok if some days are low, some days in the middle, and some days high?

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Originally Posted by missjane

Are you following a specific diet? Just curious, as I am still feeling my way through the whole nutrition thing -- currently doing TNT.

I've been following PN. How do you like TNT so far? I know what you mean about finding your way with nutrition. I'm just starting to find my way, and have a long way to go!

Lost Dog · 08-19-2007, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Victoria

Yeah, I sure do! But, maybe 1 day a week if I'm lucky. So, let's say I'm shooting for 1600 cals/day. Then as long as I'm eating roughly 11,200 cal/week, I should be ok if some days are low, some days in the middle, and some days high?

That's right. There are some plans out there that even suggest you do that on purpose.

I know Galya is doing a cycling plan, I've seen gobbla doing one before. Leigh Peele's fat loss plan apparently uses calorie (and macro) cycling on different days.

It's probably best to do it strategically, so you have high cal days on your most strenuous workout days, lower cal days on cardio days, and the lowest cal days on rest days. That way you don't have a really high cal day on that day you just sit on the couch forever and watch movies and get a little fat. Ah... good times... 'nuther bon-bon? yes, please. thanks.

Victoria · 08-19-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost Dog

It's probably best to do it strategically, so you have high cal days on your most strenuous workout days, lower cal days on cardio days, and the lowest cal days on rest days. That way you don't have a really high cal day on that day you just sit on the couch forever and watch movies and get a little fat. Ah... good times... 'nuther bon-bon? yes, please. thanks.

Ugh...yet another aspect of nutrition to worry about. I guess I should get my intake under control first. I'll have to notice if there is any pattern as to when I eat more and when I eat less. That might help inform any future tweaks.

Victoria · 08-19-2007, 08:29 PM

Today's Nutrition:

Total calories: 1309
Protein: 40%
Fat: 45%
Carbs: 15%

Notes: I think I need to pay more attention to my fat intake. I didn't worry about it before because I never knew how much I was eating. I've been eating whole fat stuff thinking it would be an easy way to sneak more calories into my day, but it's also adding the fat. No starchy carbs today since no workout.

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Short-Term Goal Summary: Week 1, Day 7

Goal #1 - Quantitative Measures every 2 weeks: 1/1
Goal #2 - Record Calories each day on Fitday: 7/7
Goal #3 - Pack Food 2 Days per Week: 2/2

Fitness Summary:

Resistance Training (3/wk): 3/3
HIIT Training (2/wk): 2/2
"Other" Training (1/wk): 1/1
Recovery (1/wk): 1/1

Percent of Week #1 Goals Complete: 100%!!!

Notes: End of Week #1 and all goals completed 100%. I'm very happy about that! I am enjoying my workouts very much but I feel like my nutrition numbers are all over the place. I'm not sure how to get it under control other than just keep tracking what I eat and keep thinking about it and making adjustments. Eventually I'll get it right, I guess.

stingo · 08-19-2007, 09:13 PM

Well you only just started tracking this week didn't you? Give it time and you'll work it out I'm sure.

Victoria · 08-20-2007, 05:52 AM

You're right, Stingo, but a girl can be impatient can't she?

Victoria · 08-20-2007, 06:04 AM

Monday Morning Weigh-In: 160 lbs. (-1 lb.) yeah, baby!

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Today's workout

TT For Female Strength: How to Get Lean & Do Your First Chin-Up!

Phase 1 (4 Weeks)
Workout B-2
20 August 2007

Warm-Up:
5 min. on tready
Y-Squats - 10 reps
Pushups - 6 reps
Bird Dog (5 sec hold) - 5 reps/side
2x

Workout:
(Supersets with 60 sec. rest, all weights in DBs)

1A) Assisted Chin-Up 3x6xBW
1B) Split Squat w/ Front Foot Elevated (3x8x20) (+5#)

2A) Push-Ups (AMAP) 20, 15, 10 (+4 reps total)
2B) 1-Leg RDL (3x8x20) (+5#)

3A) SB Rollout (3x12xBW)
3B) Y's & T's (3x15xBW)

Notes: Still surprisingly sore from Saturday's Fusion workout which slowed me up a little, but overall a good workout.

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Short-Term Goal Summary: Week 2, Day 1

Goal #1 - Quantitative Measures every 2 weeks: 1/1
Goal #2 - Record Calories each day on Fitday: 0/7
Goal #3 - Pack Food 2 Days per Week: 0/2

Fitness Summary:

Resistance Training (3/wk): 1/3
HIIT Training (2/wk): 0/2
"Other" Training (1/wk): 0/1
Recovery (1/wk): 0/1

Notes: Week 2 begins. I decided to weigh myself every Monday morning for a little boost (assuming the scale is in a downward movement). And, to my delight, I dropped 1 pound...well, more like a pound and a half. The scale is analog so the needle was just over the line...but I'm happy with 1 pound. I've been staring at 161 lbs. for weeks so this feels pretty good. Lunch is packed and ready to go!

stingo · 08-20-2007, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Victoria

You're right, Stingo, but a girl can be impatient can't she?

True but I don't think it's just the girls who get impatient about seeing results...

Lost Dog · 08-20-2007, 09:49 AM

Good job getting that needle going down!

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Originally Posted by stingo

True but I don't think it's just the girls who get impatient about seeing results...

No. No, it's not.

L'ilJ · 08-20-2007, 09:59 AM

Hey!!! Great news on that old needle going down! Who woulda thought you could lose weight be eating MORE? Keep up the good work.

Victoria · 08-20-2007, 12:04 PM

Thanks, guys! I appreciate it!

Ugh...I just forced down my lunch! Leftover salmon over spinach, topped with a little guac, and a side veggie. Sometimes I really hate eating.

But, I'm trying to think of it as strictly fueling the tank rather than eating a meal, and that helps a little. It's a different motivation.

SpacecityPaula · 08-20-2007, 12:26 PM

Stopping in to say hello and get caught up. BTW Nice Avi

Egham · 08-20-2007, 12:40 PM

Lookin' good, Victoria! You're increasing your loading and you've lost a pound. I hope this is a sign that you are finding your groove.

BTW, it's nice to see your smile with your posts....I like your new avi!

Victoria · 08-20-2007, 08:52 PM

Hey, Paula...glad you're still here. Thought we lost you for a while!

Thanks, Egh... but, I personally could do without seeing my mug staring back at me!

Yeah, workouts feel great. I'm really liking the TT workouts. I already have my next one all picked out!

Victoria · 08-20-2007, 08:56 PM

Today's Nutrition:

Total calories: 1664
Protein: 36%
Fat: 30%
Carbs: 33%

Notes: I think this is my best eating effort yet! I feel like I ate a lot today, and I'm about topped out right now, but I think I'll adjust as I keep striving for these numbers.

Aoife · 08-20-2007, 09:03 PM

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The scale is analog so the needle was just over the line...but I'm happy with 1 pound. I've been staring at 161 lbs. for weeks so this feels pretty good. Lunch is packed and ready to go!

SWEET!

See, I just get to go down a couple, then pop right back up for no real reason. At least someone sees real progress!