I'm fairly new to the forum and I've lurked a bit here and there. In the last six months, I've found my motivation for losing this last 20 pounds really lacking. In January 2006 I transferred to a University from a Community College and it was my first time living on campus. I decided instead of gaining 15 pounds, I was going to take advantage of having my own kitchen/refridgerator and a gym on campus and LOSE weight instead. I began at 185 and I dropped to 165 by the time I came home that Spring by following South Beach-style eating habits (probably more low-carb in reality than SBD is supposed to be) and going to the gym a few times a week doing cardio and not much lifting. I've been struggling with losing 5 pounds, gaining 5 pounds and basically staying around 165 since then. When I got home from school this past May, I decided to tackle this last 20 pounds--and since may I've managed to lose 5 pounds, but I've again been inconsistant with eating properly and exercising. I don't want to gain and lose these same 5 pounds over and over--I want to lose these last 20 I've got to lose for GOOD.
Lately I've taken a hard look at myself and why I eat clean for two or three days and then I eat junk... and it all comes down to emotions. I eat junk when I'm stressed or feeling down and it numbs me. I don't think I've ever connected the overeating to emotions before...or maybe I've always known and have been afraid to face the truth. In order to lose the rest of this weight by eating clean and using the Turbulence Training program, I'm going to have to face my emotions: the good and the bad. I'll have to face myself and stop using food as a buffer between myself and how I feel. I'm ready to face my next impulse to eat off-plan and say: "Wait. Why do I want to eat that? What am I feeling, why am I feeling it, and what can I do to resolve it?"--and then actually resolve whatever the issue is instead of using food to shove the problem down again.
So, now that I'm ready to tackle these last 20 pounds, how am I going to do it? I'm going to start the Turbulence Training program (I had before and then fell off track) from the "Beginner" level and work my way forward. I have everything set up to do it now, so no excuses. So TT is what I'll be doing for the lifting/HITT. As far as nutrition goes, I've become really interested in ketogenic diets, thanks to Cass Forsythe, so I'm going to start out eating a ketogenic diet. It'll consist mostly of lean protein, vegetables, nuts and cheese--with at least one piece of fruit a day--I've done the math and I can keep eating veggies aplenty and fruit while eating less than 50 carbs/day (total carbs less fiber, of course). I think it's actually close to how I was eating when I lost that first 20--except I'll be eating more fruit/vegetables than I was then; I used to be more finicky with veggies and afraid of fruit. I'll try it out for a few weeks and see how I feel. If I dig it, I'll keep at it; if I don't, I'll move up to something with a few more carbs so it's less intense.
And now, for my weight/measurements as of today and some "before" photos--so I can track my progress.
And finally, some "before" photos to mark this place as my new start. I apologize for the fuzzy quality...the camera didn't want to cooperate today. So, here I am in all my flabby glory!:
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I'm going to try and post here daily with how I'm doing/what I'm doing--so I can keep myself accountable and track my progress I'm going to begin the TT program on Monday, so I can do the workouts on a M/W/F schedule--but that doesn't mean my diet's waiting till Monday! I've got my meals planned out for the next few days to keep me on track!
Azure, welcome! I want to wish you luck with your journey. We have similar body compositions. I'm at around 158-160 now after losing about 15 pounds, and I have another 15 or so to go. And, you are right, sometimes those last 10 or so pounds can be a real killer to lose. I'm also doing TT workouts so it will be fun to following along with yours.
Best of luck...tomorrow it begins!!!
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I'm not sure if I should be using this in "The Training Log" section as a place to talk about things other than strictly my TT workouts, but I'm going to
I've joined the 61-Day Challenge, but late. I started tracking things today with only 38 days left of the Challenge. I've set my goals accordingly:
Nutrition: Eating a clean, ketogenic diet consisting mostly of lean protein, vegetables, fats and nuts with at least one piece of fruit a day.
Fitness: 3 sessions of TT-style lifting and 3 sessions of HITT each week.
Personal Goal: To lose 5-10 pounds by the end of the challenge, which will put me at 155-150lbs by the end. That's losing 1-2lbs a week, which I know is doable.
Competitive Goal: I don't have one as of now and with my schedule as it is this summer, I doubt I'm going to be able to get a race/maraton/etc in.
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How I did Today:
I had planned to spend today writing a 10-page research paper, which is due tomorrow night in class, but I got up a little late, had breakfast, then got called into my parents' restaurant to bail them out (it was super busy). I didn't get home until 4:30, then was informed I had to go to my cousin's graduation party...which I did. I just got back, had dinner and now I need to finish writing my paper.
I ate clean and kept my net carbs under 50 today, but because I ended up being busy and wasn't prepared, I ate way under the calories I should have. I'm going to post what I ate, the times I ate it, and the calorie/net carb totals:
Food: (Total Calories: 1252; Net Carbs: 34)
10:30: 2 Eggs, 5oz Ham Steak 4:30: 1oz Almonds, 1.5 oz Gouda Cheese 8:00: Shirataki Tofu Noodles, 3oz Chicken Breast, .5 cup Broccoli, .5 cup home-made Alfredo sauce 10:00: Apple, 2.5 tbs Peanut Butter
Training:
No training today--tomorrow I plan my first TT workout of the week along with a HITT session.
Thanks to msmozrt and Victoria for the welcomes and encouragement
Today I ate on plan in that I only ate things I'm "allowed" to eat and ate under the number of carbs I'm supposed to for a ketogenic diet--but I've had WAY less vegetables in the last two days than I originally planned to. My hectic schedule should be over for the next week, though...so I'll be able to take the time to make vegetables. "Time" is a bit of an excuse, though...I'm not a vegetable fan and sometimes I'm too lazy to make them. However, I've got to stop being so lazy about it--I need some nutrients and fiber! My goal is at least three servings tomorrow--broccoli, zucchini and green beans, most likely. Or maybe I'll do a chicken/veggie stirfry. After I go do my TT workout, I'm going to plan my meals for tomorrow
As I implied, I haven't done my TT workout yet. It's almost 10:30PM here, I spent all day writing a research paper and all night in class, but I said I would do my first TT workout today, and damnit, I'm going to start doing what I say and keep the promises I make to myself! I'm worth it, right? I'm going to do my HITT tomorrow, however. I've actually got some free time during the day
What I ate today:
(Total Calories: 1570; Net Carbs:30)
8:30: 2 Eggs, 5oz Ham Steak 11:30: 1oz Almonds, 1 oz Gouda Cheese, Apple 3:00: Low Carb Wrap, 3oz Tuna, 1 tbs reduced fat Mayo, 3 small gherkins 6:00: 1.5 oz Almonds 10:00 2.5 oz burger, .5 slice American cheese, beef hot dog
Well, I must say that in spite of promises made to myself, I decided not to do my TT workout last night after all. However, I DID do it first thing today. I'm already starting to become sore--and as weird as it sounds, it actually feels GOOD to be sore again. It's nice to remind my body what it means to work. Because I chose to shove my TT session forward a day, I DO have to do another one tomorrow. I also need to do a HITT session tomorrow.
In spite of my plan to have more veggies today, I sadly only got ONE serving--and it was edamame. Again, it was sheer laziness as to why I didn't have vegetables. I was eating ready-made things today (with the exception of the Edamame)--the burgers were from the day before when my family had a barbeque thing and the rest was pretty grab-and-go.
In order to solve that little dilemma, when I got home from class tonight, I pulled out the ingredients and made three servings of a vegetable/chicken breast stirfry. It is THE most colorful thing I've made to eat in awhile: Chicken breast, broccoli, green beans, onion, roasted red pepper, yellow squash and black beans. I left it without any "sauce", so I can flavor it however I feel like having it when I warm it up. I'm a hot sauce fan, so I'm sure I'll use that at least once I think I'm going to have to pre-cook a lot more meals so I can eat a good balance of nutrients. Not that I think nuts, cheese and fruit are bad for me...but I need to get some vegetables in!
All in all, I think today was a win. To got a TT session done, all the homework/reading for my class tonight done AND I ate on-plan, even though I need to give myself some more variety
(Total Calories: 1266 ; Net Carbs: 26)
10:00: 1 oz Almonds, 1 oz Gouda Cheese, Orange 1:00: Edamame 3:00: 5 oz hamburger, 1 slice American cheese 6:00: .5 oz Almonds, Beef Jerkey 8:00: .5 oz Almonds 11:00: 1 oz Jalapeno Jack Cheese
Today I am SO SORE. It hurts to sit down, to stand up, to go down or up the stairs and to walk! My first TT session yesterday really ran me raw! I was going to do my second session today, but I'm going to have to stagger the sessions as they're supposed to be--every other day. There's no way I could lift or do squats today. I'll still be able to get three sessions in this week, it'll just be a Tues/Thurs/Sat schedule instead of Mon/Wed/Fri, which is fine.
I DID do my HITT for 20 minutes today, though...so I worked through the pain at least to do that. The soreness wasn't TOO bad once I got about half way through the HITT session. It was too hot to run outside, and I have no cardio machines, so I did a combination of different things to get my heart rate up (jumping jacks, mountain climbers, squatting then jumping up, etc), then did in-place walking or pacing the room between the "high intensity" intervals.
So, that means tomorrow is TT Session #2. I expect I'll still be sore, but I'm hoping a good night of sleep will heal my muscles up much better than they are today!
Nutrition:
(Total Calories: 1566 ; Net Carbs: 43)
10:00: 2 Eggs, 5oz Ham steak 1:00: Apple, 2 tbs peanut butter 4:00: Veggie/Chicken breast stirfry, 1 tbs olive oil 6:00: 1 oz Almonds, Beef jerky 9:00: 1 oz sharp cheddar, 1 oz almonds
Well, today went okay. I got more vegetables in today, which is good. But I left for class/my final without grabbing food so I was STARVING when I got out. I grabbed a pepperoni stick at the gas station--which probably wasn't the best choice, but it satisfied. I also decided to have half of a pumpkin muffin, as I was baking muffins tonight for my parents' restaurant. I'd gone 4 days of under 50 net carbs a day, but I'm over by 16 today thanks to that muffin. I told myself before I baked that I was going to allow myself to have half of one, so at least it wasn't compulsive or emotional eating. 66 net carbs is still pretty low, so I don't think this little "cheat meal" is going to do much damage. Tomorrow, it'll be back to under 50 net carbs again for at least the next week. That half a muffin actually has me feeling a little ill...I guess my body's been adjusting to not really having much sugar in it.
Today has been too hectic for a TT session, and it's not even an excuse this time. I woke up, had to get on writing a paper (6 pages) and put together a "cheat sheet" for the final in my class tonight. When I finished those, I took a shower then went to class. I handed in my paper, took my final then put gas in my car. I got home, ate dinner then drove to my parents' restaurant, where I baked muffins until about 20 minutes ago. It's already after midnight, and I've got to get up at 6AM to work, so right now a TT session is out of the question.
I'm going to stretch my muscles out, go to bed and deal with TT and HITT tomorrow after work.
Azure, you're doing great despite all your other "life" stuff. I ended up completely abandoning my workouts when I went back to school. At the time it seemed like the right thing to do. Looking back, I probably could have squeezed in a few somewhere. But, it is tough, I know. Just keep doing what you can each day. It's really tough juggling school and everything else.
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Welcome aboard and congrats on your progress so far. You're braver than I am, baking muffins on a low carb diet. I would probably snap and eat the whole tray. I definetly practice the avoidance method.
If baked goods are a weakness for you like they are for me you should try the protein powder brownie that one of my coworkers turned me on to. Grab some Beverly International Ultra Size powder, mix two scoops with as little water as possible untill you get brownie batter consistancy then microwave it for 45-50sec in a small tupperware container. The middle usualy ends up being a little runny, but it's almost like one of those moltant chocolate cakes. A little peanut butter on the top and I'm in low carb heaven.
Victoria-- Thank you so much for dropping back by to encourage me It's nice to have a little sympathy. I am typically an "excuses-making" person and a procrastinator but I really have been busy this past week. I'm hoping that with next week being less hectic and with new courses at school starting after that, that maybe they'll be less time-consuming in homework than last session's classes were. If I want to meet my Challenge goal, I've got to work my butt off for the remainder
Brian A-- Unfortunately, I have no choice about baking the muffins! When your parents own the restaurant you're baking for, and you're the only one who can "do it right", it's expected My main baked goods temptation is yellow cake with buttercream frosting...I LOVE buttercream frosting. My sister's birthday was Monday and I've resisted that exact kind of cake (which has been in the fridge) since then. The BEST thing is, I haven't even desired it. That recipe you mentioned sounds interesting, though If my sweet tooth starts to nag at me again, I'll definitely try it! Thanks for the encouragement!
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Today was yet another hectic day. I got up at 6AM and went to work at my parents' restaurant. I brought my food with me, I always do these days. The only meal I can really eat there is breakfast--because there's eggs and protein. The other meals I need to bring because by lunch time, my options involve lots of refined junk. It's surprisingly getting easier to work around the greasy foods we all love to chow on: fries, chicken fingers, onion rings, mozzarella sticks and (the one I most fear) fried dough. Not to mention the chicken quesadillas... Yeah. It used to be much harder. I actually think that eating so low carb and sticking to veggies and fruit for the most part is REALLY helping me with that. I've been getting less impulses when I'm around starchy or sugary foods--and working used to be really hard.
I've also managed to get more vegetables in. It -really- helped the last few days making 3 meals' worth of stirfry in advance. Just being able to nuke it and go is SO nice, especially since my summer is so busy. I'm going to have to make another batch tomorrow night . I've also discovered celery. Slowly, but surely, I'm going to make myself eat raw vegetables. I've never been a fan before, but the celery/peanut butter combo in good and someone suggested using a soft cheese/celery combo, too.
As for workouts, I did my second TT session tonight. My hands are actually shaking as I type...these workouts are brief but brutal. Tomorrow I'll do the HITT. With how my schedule is working, it's better for me (right now) to alternate the TT sessions with the HITT. I fortunately have hot tub access, so I'm going to jump in there for ten minutes or so before bed, I think--in hopes that I'm not going to be in excruciating pain for the next two days, as I was after TT session #1. I know my body needs time to acclimate to working hard--but I'm hoping acclimation comes sooner rather than later.
Tomorrow night, I'm going to meet a friend I haven't seen in awhile to watch her friend's band play. I don't often go to bars...in fact, I never do. I can't afford to drink any booze, so bringing some Almonds along with me to snack on and drinking diet coke and water is my game plan. I'll be updating on Sunday or Monday, as I may be away until then
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. I've also discovered celery. Slowly, but surely, I'm going to make myself eat raw vegetables. I've never been a fan before, but the celery/peanut butter combo in good and someone suggested using a soft cheese/celery combo, too.
I love the celery/peanut butter combo! I usually use natural PB smoosh it into the curve in the celery and then put a few raisins on top of the PB. My wife calls it "Ants on a Branch"
I look forward to reading your log.
Best of luck!
Jim~
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It sounds like you're doing really well in spite of all the tempations you're surrounded with. It must be difficult if you're baking as part of your profession. For me the less I bake, the better -- I'm a raw dough addict....
BTW your avi is really pretty you look just like one of my old friends from high school....
Hey, I don't know how I missed your log...but WELCOME!!! We like it when new chicks come over to hang out because there are far too many guys around here . It looks like you've got a solid plan and you're off to a great start.
Welcome! And congrats on feeling sore -- yes, it DOES feel good to be sore! Good luck in your journey, and congrats on taking the steps here to commit to improving yourself. By the way, your starting pictures really show that you don't have all that far at all to go -- looking good!
Jim-- Thanks for dropping by! There's something very satisfying about peanut butter on anything (I'm a big peanut butter on apples fan, too). I didn't used to be a PB fan, but it grew on me
Jen-- As I've written below, the raw dough tonight got the better of me (argh!). I've really got to take care of that impulse... I don't bake while I'm at college, but when I'm home and working for the parents I do. I've gotta learn how to resist the urge to taste everything I bake Thanks for the encouragement and compliments.
Jill-- Hey! Thank you for the welcome I've found this a very welcoming place so far, and it's nice to have some inspirational girls cheering me on. I was initially pretty intimidated--here on the forums, people are pretty hardcore but I think it's good for me, because I feel that I'm held WAY more accountable. TT's really a great boon to me at this stage, as I've got no gym access right now. I've got a bench, a ball and free weights at home and it's all I need for now!
Lance02-- Thanks on the soreness congrats After two days of wincing every time I went up or down a set of stairs, I was dreading making myself sore again. Oddly enough, I wasn't AS sore after TT workout #2, so I guess that initial UBER-soreness was just my body reacting to working out for the first time in two months. Thanks so much for the encoragement I'm looking forward to my fat loss goal being reached so I get more focused on toning!
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Firstly, I need to discuss my eating today. It leaves something to be desired toward the end. Overall, I stayed below my carbs for the day, which is good. However, I gave in and tasted some of the things I was baking tonight--it was a compulsive sort of thing. I made sure to remember -how- much, so I could be honest and add it into FitDay later. I really have to stop tasting what I bake. I know what it tastes like, I don't need to do it--and it's a complete mental defeat when I do. Gotta keep fighting my battles and stay strong. I won't have to bake again until Thursday or Friday, probably...so I'll be able to mentally prepare myself in the mean time. Maybe I'll bring a "safe" snack with me next time I bake, so if I get the urge to munch while I'm doing it, I can say "well, I've got this healthy snack...so no munching any baked goods!". So, in my challenge log, I only get half credit for today--for while I did keep my net carbs under 50, I don't call having ANY refined carbs eating clean (on my plan).
Now, I need to talk about working out. Today, I did nada as far as either HITT or TT goes. I had planned a TT session today but didn't accomplish it. I took my cousin from Florida to see a butterfly conservatory today, was gone for much of the afternoon and came home. I could have fit it in before I went to bake, but I pushed it off. I'm getting up early tomorrow to go to a pilates class with my friend, Barbara...so I figure I'll make a day out of working out tomorrow and make my TT schedule M, W, F this week, as I planned to do last week. I literally have next week off from doing ANYTHING--so I've got plenty of time to be active. I've just got to start making time and STICKING to the time that I make for working out. It isn't hard to get an hour of workout in any given day of the week and not doing it is just excuses. If I think I need to, getting up an hour earlier than usual is what I need to do.
Thanks everyone who's stopped by for the encouragement and support. I guess I can't expect myself to be perfect all of the time, but I should strive for perfection anyway. For the next seven days, I'm issuing a personal challenge to myself to meet all of my goals solidly: nutrition AND workouts. And on the bright side, my scale weight today was 156.2--that's down 3.8 lbs over the last 7 days. I imagine some of that is my body adjusting to lower carbs (gotta love that glycogen weight loss!) but I think some of it is also fat lost, so I'm pumped about it anyway! Here's to me kicking my own ass this next week
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(Total Calories: 130 /Net Carbs: 44)
10:00: 2 Egg Yolks, 5oz ham steak 2:00: 2 oz Jalapeno jack cheese 4:00: Apple, 2 tbs Peanut Butter 6:00: 4 oz hamburger, 1 oz American cheese 9:00: 2 tsp cookie dough, 1" piece of brownie
Today I slept until 12:30 PM! I NEVER sleep that late--but maybe my body just needed it. It's been awhile since I've had a decent amount of sleep consistently. In spite of getting up late, I did vow to have a constructive day. So, after putzing around the house for a little bit, I decided to get some stuff done.
So, I made myself breakfast, got in my car and ran some errands. After I picked up the household necessities, I decided to find Bash Bish falls. I've been there a few times before, but I haven't driven there in awhile. So, I drove around for an hour and a half or so, got lost a few times, then finally found it around 6:30 or so. There are two paths--long and easy or short and steep. I chose short and steep. It's only 1/4 mile in each direction to get down to the falls. It was easy going steeply down hill with tree roots and giant rock steps. I stayed down at the falls for a little while (it's GORGEOUS, by the way) and then decided to make the hike back up. Lemme tell you, 1/4 mile straight up a mountain littered with tree roots and rocks is HARD for a wimp like me. I was gasping for air and more happy to see my car that I've ever been
I then drove home, had my third (and final) meal then took a break before doing my first TT session for the week. I didn't do HITT today, so that's for tomorrow. But I feel pretty accomplished with my TT session and brief hike to the falls!
Since I'm going to bed soon and I woke up late, my calories are really low. I didn't have enough protein, or any vegetables today. But, everything I did have works into my plan and my Net carbs are under 50! Until tomorrow!
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(Total Calories: 1008 /Net Carbs: 27)
1:00: 2 mission low carb tortillas, 3 oz cheese 3:30: 1 oz cheese, pepperoni stick 8:00: .5 cup raspberries, 1 oz sharp cheddar cheese, 1 oz almonds
Bash Bish Falls.....COOL!!! I can't believe you know about that place. Gorgeous is putting it mildly! I actually haven't been there for...well, years now. The last time I was there, my friend and I hiked up the falls a bit and found a nice secluded spot and went skinny dipping. Two guys came upon us as they were hiking. Fortunately they were true gentlemen and the moment wasn't too awkward, just funny. Wow, that just brought back some memories!!!
Do you like to hike much?
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Azure - A belated welcome to the forum, I'm sure you will enjoy your time here and I look forward to your continued participation.
Like Lance, I focus on 6 meals per day. I make sure that I at least get protein and a vege, plus occasionally a fruit, with each. I find it really makes a difference in how I feel over the course of the day - No periods of feeling super-hungry, no energy dips or surges. It can be a bit tough to make the transition from 3 to 6 meals, especially - I imagine - if you are trying to keep your calorie count as low as you seem to be.
On that point, remember that you are expending lots of energy with your TT and HIIT; you'll need to make sure your nutrition supports your activity level.
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Thanks for stopping by everyone--sorry I haven't been around! Usually when I dissapear it's either because my schedule's become hectic or I've fallen off of the wagon. Sometimes, it's both. I've actually been doing really well diet-wise. My mom wanted to try Atkins, and since I was already making an attempt at a ketogenic diet, I figured I'd support her and do Atkins with her. It's defnitely a shift toward lower carbs for the first two weeks, and restricted food items, but on the bright side, I'm eating WAY more veggies every day than I had been. So far, so good! I've just been COMPLETELY lacking in the working out area. I'm not naturally an exercise-lover--and even though TT is amazing for those like me, I often find myself making excuses to not work out.
I'm in the process of getting myself re-motivated. The TT workouts really don't take up much time, so I've just got to get going. So, I guess I'm going to get off my butt at the PC and go do something productive.
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Victoria-- Bash Bish is one of those little local things. I'm in the Berkshires (South Western MA), so it's a short drive away. The falls are gorgeous, but it had been awhile since I'd gone As far as hiking goes, I do think I like it--much more than I like walking on a treadmill, for sure--but I haven't ever done it on a regular basis. I don't really know of good trails in my area--though I think Bash Bish will be getting a visit again soon
Egham and Lance-- 6 meals a day is actually what I was trying for--spacing them out every 3 hours. That schedule doesn't really work out unless I eat my first meal at 6AM, though--and I'm NEVER up that early. My first meal is usually anywhere between 8-10AM, which gives me 4-5 meals usually.
Quivalon-- Well, as said above, they've mostly been non-existant. I went to a pilates class on Monday, but that's been about it since I last posted. A Bash Bish falls is a state park with (if I'm not mistaken) the highest falls in Massachusetts Here's a picture I googled--it doesn't really do the falls justice: http://www.menotomyjournal.com/image...sh%20Falls.jpg
I'm in the process of getting myself re-motivated. The TT workouts really don't take up much time, so I've just got to get going. So, I guess I'm going to get off my butt at the PC and go do something productive.
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As you say the TT workouts are quick so its just a case of finding a way to get into the gym. I always find as long as I get to the gym the workout is the easy part.
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As you say the TT workouts are quick so its just a case of finding a way to get into the gym. I always find as long as I get to the gym the workout is the easy part.
It getting to the gym is a problem on some days, try the bodyweight workouts.
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Thanks for the replies, guys. It's not getting to the gym that's the problem for me--I don't have a gym while I'm home from school, but I do have all I need here to do the TT workouts. It's really just more about the psychological battle of "get off your butt and DO something" that I often fail at.
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I'm going to begin the TT program on Monday, so I can do the workouts on a M/W/F schedule--but that doesn't mean my diet's waiting till Monday! I've got my meals planned out for the next few days to keep me on track!
Thanks for the welcome, Julie!
. It looks like you've got a solid plan and you're off to a great start. 
Thanks for the encouragement and compliments.
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