__________________ 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
Keep fighting the good fight. It's only one day in the scheme of things. I go through the same thing - feeling slighted because of not being rewarded for being good the day before. Here's to hoping for a downward trend/whoosh.
Thanks, Tom. It's one of those "I know that I know that I know" things, but it sure is good to be reminded!!
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How's your water intake?
That might be it!! I had about 80 oz or so yesterday (not including tea and coffee), and I think that might not be nearly enough. I've always just drank water intuitively, but don't recall what the "recommended amount" for me is. Time to do that now.
__________________ 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
Weigh-in: 224.5
Calories on Friday: 2330 (major approximation; ate lunch at a really good salad bar at Baba Yega - too much salmon salad!!)
Calories on Saturday: 1272 (making up for Friday)
Wow, this calorie-counting really seems to be working. Although I've been really tired from the low calories, it's been good to see where I'm at by the end of the day and to convince myself it's better to just have a glass of water and go to bed than find something to eat.
This morning, it's off to Shipley's Donuts for 2 dozen mixed for the eleven children in my house right now. Youngest daughter turns 10 today, and there are 7 other ten year old girls sleeping off a slumber party upstairs (why do they call them slumber parties when they never sleep???).
__________________ 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
It was my first time to go -- I was doubtful that I could find anything acceptable to eat. But their salad bar is phenomenal! Any salad bar that has capers, hearts of palm and fresh cooked bacon passes the "awesome" test in my book. I highly recommend it.
Wow, this calorie-counting really seems to be working.
HA.
Congratulations on the fat loss. Hang in there! Remember that even though you're tired, you need moderate activity to keep the muscle you've built. Keep up the good work!
Congratulations on the fat loss. Hang in there! Remember that even though you're tired, you need moderate activity to keep the muscle you've built. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, Lisa!
Eased back into it today. Did just one set of the following, along with some mobility work:
Sumo deadlift: 5 x 188
Chinups (assisted): 5
Pushpress: 5 x 89
Pistol Squat (band assisted): 10 each side
Push-up step-ups: 15 reps on 3" platform
Sure feels good to be starting up again. No pain in the chest or elbow -- so far so good!
Numbers aren't nearly what they were when I left off at the end of November, but I'll get back.
Right elbow still feels weak and tender sometimes during the chin-ups, dang it -- I'm trying lots of different grips to see what feels best. Ribs are okay, though.
Weigh-in this morning: 223
Calories yesterday: 1750 (est)
I'm moving back to Fitday -- I'm just not confident in Sparkpeople's calorie measuring. The deal breaker was last night's dinner -- I had 5 oz of chuck roast, which Fitday and Calorie King put in the 500-600 calorie range (sounds right). Sparkpeople has it as less than 200 -- no way. I'm a little concerned about other values coming in low, as well.
Weigh-in this morning: 223
Calories yesterday: 1750 (est)
I'm moving back to Fitday -- I'm just not confident in Sparkpeople's calorie measuring. The deal breaker was last night's dinner -- I had 5 oz of chuck roast, which Fitday and Calorie King put in the 500-600 calorie range (sounds right). Sparkpeople has it as less than 200 -- no way. I'm a little concerned about other values coming in low, as well.
But, at least things are still creeping down...
If you think sparkpeople's estimate is low, you can try to import the food from other users that you think fit more exactly with what you ate. There was a reason I stopped using fitday (because it subtracts your workout calories from what you ate?) but I can't remember just why as it was so long ago.
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No "happy hours" makes for a lot of miserable days. - Mahler
Thursday was a planned indulgence. I decided that since I had been eating on plan for a week and a half, I would enjoy an evening meal with the family that included my favorites -- roasted chicken, red wine, hummus, goat cheese and brie, and crusty french bread. By the time it was said and done, I think I finished the day at near 4000 calories.
My hope was that I could recover over the next two days by eating low calorie, low carb. Yesterday's calorie intake was around 1400 - the scale this morning was 225.5. Hopefully another day of careful eating will get me back down to 223.
Do I regret the indulgence? Yeah, I guess I do. But, I can't sit here and say that I won't do want to do it again. Next time I want to enjoy those things, I think I'll measure everything out and enjoy them, just know what I'm taking in and avoid going quite so overboard.
Thursday was a planned indulgence. I decided that since I had been eating on plan for a week and a half, I would enjoy an evening meal with the family that included my favorites -- roasted chicken, red wine, hummus, goat cheese and brie, and crusty french bread. By the time it was said and done, I think I finished the day at near 4000 calories.
My hope was that I could recover over the next two days by eating low calorie, low carb. Yesterday's calorie intake was around 1400 - the scale this morning was 225.5. Hopefully another day of careful eating will get me back down to 223.
Do I regret the indulgence? Yeah, I guess I do. But, I can't sit here and say that I won't do want to do it again. Next time I want to enjoy those things, I think I'll measure everything out and enjoy them, just know what I'm taking in and avoid going quite so overboard.
I was going to say... they're all great choices in moderation, but I guess it's the portion sizes what got you. You need those every now and again - sometimes the straight line might not be the best way to get somewhere, even though it's the quickest. Keep fighting the good fight.
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No "happy hours" makes for a lot of miserable days. - Mahler
Been piddling around with different exercises that don't hurt the ribs over the last few weeks. I think I'm going to start following the stronglifts routine for awhile and see how that goes, doing mobility work on the off days.
I started it tonight -- it sure feels strange doing things from the very beginning with no weight on the bar, but I'm willing to follow his instructions to see how it goes. No real pain in the ribs tonight, and using just the bar really made me focus again on form for the front squats. (I even did them with the proper grip this time -- maybe with this slow progression, I can develop enough flexibility that I don't have to revert to the crossover grip with the heavier weight.)
Front squat - 5 x 5 x 45 lbs
Bench press - 5 x 5 x 45 lbs
Inverted row - 3 x 5 (to form failure)
Push ups - 20, 9, 7 (to failure)
Reverse crunch - 3 x 12
Didn't take long tonight because I really required no rest between the squats and bench press sets. The pushups to failure were very taxing, though.
I welcome all input on this program. My search of past posts on this board shows a lot of references to the stronglifts site for form videos, etc., but very little comments on the quality of his program. I'm certainly open to suggestions.
Interesting workout (using the bar only and focusing on form) - I like it. It'll be interesting to watch your progress. Also YAY on the ribs not hurting.
I think it'd be great if you can get your wrists able to use a proper FS grip even with more weight... my wrists always hurt by the 3rd set, but my trainer just says stretch 'em between sets and work through it. Stupid trainer
Interesting workout (using the bar only and focusing on form) - I like it. It'll be interesting to watch your progress. Also YAY on the ribs not hurting.
I think it'd be great if you can get your wrists able to use a proper FS grip even with more weight... my wrists always hurt by the 3rd set, but my trainer just says stretch 'em between sets and work through it. Stupid trainer
Thanks, Bytsi!
I agree it's a weird workout -- it seems silly to start all the way back at the beginning, but the program requires additional weight with each workout, so you end up moving up in weight fairly quickly. That's why I'm really interested to hear what y'all think about the theory.
I'm just glad I could do the sets in my garage rather than at a gym, as I felt like such a weakling.
Squats (back): 5 x 5 x 50
Overhead press: 5 x 5 x 45
Deadlift (sumo): 1 x 5 x 129
Chin-ups (negative): 1.5, 1.5, 1.5
Prone Bridges: 3 x 30 sec
This was a quick workout since I required almost no rest between sets (except for the chin-ups).
The program calls for deadlifts at 88lbs, but I just couldn't bring myself to start there. Not when I was lifting around 230 last November. So, I started heavier, and we'll see how things progress.
Mehdi says back squats are better than front squats b/c front squats don't work the posterior chain as much, and deadlifting is the only other major lift that works the posterior chain in this program. But, given my back issues, I'm thinking of doing front squats and then doing an extra set of deadlifts (he only allows for 1 set anyway).
Man, don't you know that you wear your tennis shoes and then switch out when you get to the office
It's the only way to stay comfortable walking downtown.
__________________ 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
That might be it!! I had about 80 oz or so yesterday (not including tea and coffee), and I think that might not be nearly enough. I've always just drank water intuitively, but don't recall what the "recommended amount" for me is. Time to do that now.
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