Does this log make my ass look fat?

[nutbar]

Originally Posted by Natalia

hey, Diane. thanx, for checking on me on my blog. Sure you can see monthly/weekly progress in Calorie King. Just go to 'Reports' on the top menu. Then on the left you'll see 'Breakdowns'. I believe, that's what you want.

Duh moment #3,492 for this year. I'm having trouble seeing things right in front of my face. Sheesh. Thanks yet again, Nat!

Susan's baaaaaaaaack!

[sveta]

Originally Posted by nutbar

I'm really nervous about the higher weights without outside verification that I'm keeping good form throughout.

Do you have any mirrors where you workout? Simply watching your form in a mirror helps...if you know what the right form looks like, that is...

[nutbar]

Originally Posted by sveta

Do you have any mirrors where you workout? Simply watching your form in a mirror helps...if you know what the right form looks like, that is...

Nope, no mirrors here and home and no place for them, either. Once we get the rest of the house built, we'll have a "real" workout room with mirrors (and I'm installing a webcam or something! LOL).

[Natalia]

Originally Posted by nutbar

we'll have a "real" workout room with mirrors (and I'm installing a webcam or something! LOL).

That would be cool if you could install a surveillance video system. That way, after your workout and shower you could pop in your DVD and analyze your form)))))

[nutbar]

I've finished my monthly measurements and pics so figured I'd better slap them up here before I misplace them.

Stats:
05JAN 02FEB Difference
Weight: 214.5 lbs 207.4 lbs -7 lbs
Bust: 47" 45" -2"
Ribs: 38.5" 37" -1.5"
Waist (navel): 42" 41" -1"
Hips (iliac crest): 46" 44" -2"
Hips (thigh joints): 45.5" 44" -1.5"
Thighs (both equal): 27" 26.5" -0.5"
Biceps (both equal): 14" 14" no change
Calves (both equal): 16" 16" no change

And for the... *shudder* ...pics:

Before (05JAN):



Now (02FEB):



(I managed to get my legs in the picture this time. LOL I also just noticed that I faced the opposite direction for the side pic this time. LOL)

Overall, I don't see any external changes but the measurements are certainly improving and I'm feeling much stronger, much better, a little less... lardy. I'm constantly improving my eating as well as giving 100% to my workouts 90% of the time.

I so don't want to hit "submit".

[sveta]

Originally Posted by nutbar

Overall, I don't see any external changes

Are you kidding?!! Man you're just soo not fair to yourself! Have another look!
You're doing awesome!

[Natalia]

Good numbers, Diane. Slow is good.

[fengshway]

diane, are you kidding me?? I think you look great. why are women so hard on themselves? look how strong you are and how strong you look in these pics??

[kfisherx]

Yeah I def see change too. It is small because it was only 4 weeks between pics silly.

[nutbar]

I've been in a funk since my recent squat meltdown and it's affecting everything. Argh. (I think I'm starting to get in defunk mode now, though.) Today's workout just didn't have any oomph to it and I had trouble keeping my focus. I managed to muddle through, though.

NR4W, Stage 1, Workout B, 6 of 8

Warmup: Did about 1/2 of ADW from PBD, followed by some things I took from Squat Rx: bridges, dislocates, dog kick things (LOL), 1-legged deads, etc, then followed up with deadlift warmups of 1 x 5 x 45#, 1 x 5 x 95#, 1 x 5 x 135#.

Deadlift: 1 x 10 x 155#, 1 x 10 x 145#, 1 x 10 x 150#.

DB shoulder press: 1 x 10 x 25# each (50# total), 1 x 10 x 22.5# each (45# total), 1 x 9 x 22.5# each (45# total).

Wide-grip lat pull down: 3 x 10 x 100#.

Lunge: 3 x 10 x 15# each dumbbell (30# total).

Swissball crunch: 3 x 12 with feet elevated on 18# step, hands on shoulders.

Bleh. Tomorrow's a rest day, then back to my regular Tues-Thurs-Sat schedule next week. It's bound to be better!

[Susan4]

Oh shut up Miss 155# deadlift. Just. Shut. Up. ::stomps off::

[Natalia]

Originally Posted by Susan4

Oh shut up Miss 155# deadlift. Just. Shut. Up. ::stomps off::

yeah Do dat!

[SpacecityPaula]

Ahem.... You should be happy with your ass girl.... It's looking much better in this month's pictures. And definitely can see a difference in your mid section on the side view.

And on the back pics the creases have dropped significantly from where they were in the first picture.

Give yourself some freaking credit will ya???

[nutbar]

Eats averages for the past week, ending today, 03 Feb 2008.

Energy Gained Through Food: 2045 cals

Fat: 63.2 g (28%)

Carbs: 195.0 g (39%)

Protein: 167.8 g (33%)

I'm still struggling with protein but it's definitely improving. Cals went higher than what I had intended but I'm PMSing or something cuz, man, I had a bad case of the Feed Me, Seymours this week! My butt's been dragging and I was wanting good food so I went with it.

[LWilson212]

Hey Diane-

I think your progress is awesome. I can see that the waistband of those shorts is a lot looser in the back view. You are strong as hell and getting even better!

[nutbar]

Oh, I definitely give myself credit plenty. I'm just a perfectionist wienie that can't stand de-improving. (Yeah, I made that word up. LOL) I'm happy with my improvements over the past month, I promise. It's just those stupid squats that are getting to me. Until a week ago, I had good form on them. So de-improving is definitely the nonword for it! LOL

I'm obsessed, though, and I will (and already am) improve them again. This time, however, my form will be even better than it was before it went to crap because of all of the extra work and attention.

Ow. My butt hurts.

[SpacecityPaula]

Originally Posted by nutbar

I'm still struggling with protein but it's definitely improving. Cals went higher than what I had intended but I'm PMSing or something cuz, man, I had a bad case of the Feed Me, Seymours this week! My butt's been dragging and I was wanting good food so I went with it.

Like how dragging????? LIke your really tired and can't move dragging??? Like you have no interest in anything else dragging????

Sounds kinda like you might have tanked, but if your period is due.... well it could be that too.

Might want to post this in the challenge thread.