Does this log make my ass look fat?

[dillytl]

Yep, I'm thinking the same thing about the runs. I do want the (muscle) size & strength gains that lifting provides -- very, very much -- but, since I'll only be running once a week, it can't hurt much at all, if any. (I think I will start bringing a pistol and/or knife with me, though, as we've found more big cat tracks. *sigh*)

As in Mountain Lion??

[Susan4]

You need a pistol for those cats? Not with those big bicep gunz baby You could take'em Meow!

[nutbar]

Originally Posted by MuscleMom23

I wished it wasn't so blah at the end too. At least they could have shown you how the world got back or something uplifting etc etc..

I totally did not know what to expect with this movie. I screamed LOL!

Me, too! Not at all what I expected!

Originally Posted by tcoy777

Diane,

good luck on the long runs. I use to not run at all, then got in to running 5k's. Now my favorite run is my long run on Saturdays. From all that I have read long runs are one of the best ways to burn fat. Just go out slow and enjoy the run, no matter how long you can run for. I know plenty of people who run/walk for 1 to 2 hours.

Originally Posted by Nanette

Enjoy your time off! I'm sure you'll come back stronger than ever.

Thanks! That's exactly what I'm going to start doing again.

Originally Posted by GinnyLou

Argh, I have been looking forward to watching "I Am Legend" and am bummed to hear it wasn't that great.
Enjoy your week off and now that I think I can tell you this, without you thinking I am completely crazy I totally think about you and your DL # when I am doing mine. Especially when I feel like I am going to die. I figure if you can do what you are doing, me and my measly weights can make it through. It's inspirational, I tell you.

Aw, thanks! I do the same thing, though. I think of whoever has inspired me that week as I'm trying to push through whatever it is that seems to be pushing back that week. LOL

Originally Posted by dillytl

As in Mountain Lion??

Yep. We all see tracks fairly often. I've not heard of any human attacks in these parts yet but our neighbor's dogs (huge Rottweiler types) got attacked last year. One died and one got mangled very badly.

Originally Posted by Susan4

You need a pistol for those cats? Not with those big bicep gunz baby You could take'em Meow!

I am woman! Hear me... scream like a little girl and sprint for the nearest building! LOL

[sveta]

Glad you're taking some time off...crazy powerlifting femme fatale!
Enjoy...

[Littlemermaidklb]

I agree about I Am Legend. The boy really wanted to see it when it was in theaters, so we went. I LOVE Will Smith... but I was definitely not a fan of that movie. He was the only good thing about it! (And the dog came in a close second... he was adorable! hehe)

[nutbar]

Pic * stats update time again. Ew.

.............................. .Jan..............Apr......... ..Change
Age..........................39.. ............39.............non e
Height......................5' 10.5"........5' 10.5"......none
Weight....................214.5 lbs.......198.2 lbs....-16.3 lbs
Bust.........................47"..............44"............-3"
Ribs.........................38.5"............35.5".........-3"
Waist (navel)............42"..............38"............-4"
Hips (iliac crest)........46"..............42"............-4"
Hips (thigh joints)......45.5"...........43"...........-2.5"
Thigh, right...............27"..............25.5".........-1.5"
Thigh, left.................27"..............25.5".........-1.5"
Bicep, right...............14"..............13"............-1"
Bicep, left.................14"..............13"............-1"
Calf, right.................16"...............15.5".........-0.5"
Calf, left...................16"...............15.5".........-0.5"

07JAN2008



05APR2008



This month has sucked in general: massive stress, little sleep, and sitting on my butt indoors way too much due to the non-freaking-stop rain. I'm only down 3 pounds or so from a month ago and my measurement changes, while also down some, aren't anything to write home about either. So not a spectacular month but certainly not a stall, either.

I've learned tons this month with my nutrition experiments so am going to focus on keeping it steady this month. And if the rain ever stops so I can get back outside.... LOL

Halfway through the challenge! Woot!

[Littlemermaidklb]

Holy Crap, you look awesome! There are massive changes in your middle, it looks flatter and a lot smaller. Great job! You can tell in your back too, awesome job :-)

[L'ilJ]

Hey Diane. You know, I don't think I've ever posted in your log, but I always read it. Hi! I think your progress is great! Glad you're finding a good groove with your nutrition. Low carb just isn't for everyone. I happen to do much, much better on a moderate carb diet. Different strokes. Your ass is lookin' good!

[MuscleMom23]

I like the little naked person in the back pic LOLOLOL! WOoooo girl you are lookin good! There are changes happening!

[Susan4]

Those are some big changes there girlfriend!!! Looking great

[Bytsi]

You look so good!!!!

[nutbar]

Popping in during dinner and pre-bedtime chaos to post a better glance at the stats progress:



Short people are gathering 'round me and chanting. If I'm not back within a few hours, send a search & rescue team...

[stingo]

16 lbs down in around 3 months is a great loss of weight, especially considering you were preserving your muscle via lifting.

[nutbar]

So hubby, trying to be nice, said to me, "Man, your legs are looking twiggy!" *sigh* I know he means well but "twiggy"? Could he not say "Arnold-like" or "powerful" or "your thighs put the fear of God into me"? Twiggy is the last thing I want to be. I need to send him to obedience school or something. He'd probably like that, though.

Originally Posted by Littlemermaidklb

Holy Crap, you look awesome! There are massive changes in your middle, it looks flatter and a lot smaller. Great job! You can tell in your back too, awesome job :-)

Originally Posted by Susan4

Those are some big changes there girlfriend!!! Looking great

Originally Posted by Bytsi

You look so good!!!!

Originally Posted by stingo

16 lbs down in around 3 months is a great loss of weight, especially considering you were preserving your muscle via lifting.

Thanks, everyone! I'm fairly pleased with this month's progress considering how my month went. LOL Plus there are quite a few more subtle changes that just don't show up in pics.

Originally Posted by L'ilJ

Hey Diane. You know, I don't think I've ever posted in your log, but I always read it. Hi! I think your progress is great! Glad you're finding a good groove with your nutrition. Low carb just isn't for everyone. I happen to do much, much better on a moderate carb diet. Different strokes. Your ass is lookin' good!

Thanks! I've lurked in your log before, too, but don't think I've ever posted. There are so many cool people with logs and I'm trying to get to them one by one... You non-noobs must feel like the place is overrun with us!

Originally Posted by MuscleMom23

I like the little naked person in the back pic LOLOLOL! WOoooo girl you are lookin good! There are changes happening!

That crazy liitle girl was nekkid in ALL of my pics so I had to get some undies on her and retake the one view I couldn't crop her important parts out of. I didn't figure the one with half of a buttcheek would be a big deal, though. LOL

[sveta]

Diane, great progress! Respect!