Sunshinekisse's NROL4W training log. - Page 2 - JP Fitness Forums

sunshinekisses · 01-11-2008, 08:08 PM

kinda ate more than i wanted/planned to tonight. i was starving and nothing seemed to kill the hunger. i used all my bonus points then some.

really though, to me this is just an indication that my calories are too low during the week while i'm training. now i know, and knowing's half the battle (GI Joe).

Cynic · 01-11-2008, 08:26 PM

Was it hunger or the sweet tooth that drove you over the limit?

sunshinekisses · 01-11-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Cynic

Was it hunger or the sweet tooth that drove you over the limit?

hard core hunger, roaring loudly from the pit of my tummy.

Matthew · 01-11-2008, 09:01 PM

Don't worry about it. You still did really good this week. Your progress is not lost.

Up the calories a bit. Try again next week.

Cynic · 01-11-2008, 09:09 PM

I agree with matt, some low cal, dense foods, like fat free or low-fat cottage cheese would be filling. That's often thrown out as one of the best bed-time snacks due to the high content of casein protein.

sunshinekisses · 01-12-2008, 06:37 AM

to succeed you need to have a plan to reach your goals right? well after my experience last week, here is my plan for this week.

i'm going to continue on with couting ww points to track my calories. i'm going to split up my bonus points equally through the week; no more "saving" 20pts for "treats" on the weekend. so each day i'm going to have my regular 20pts, plus 5 of my weekly 35 bonus points. on exercise days, i'll also use my exercise points. i'm still going to focus my points on fats and proteins, and use exercise points for carbs around my workout only.

so that's the plan for this week (which for me starts today).

RebeccaC · 01-12-2008, 06:57 AM

Hi, just popping in to say hello! I am the Communications Director for our school division in Swift Current. So, I am not a teacher but working in education. Anyway, if you ever want to get rid of the boyfriend and make a fresh start you can always have a look at jobs here. As long as you don't mind the cold in the winter, the wind all year round and the scorching heat in the summer.

It looks like you are on track and planning for everything which can only mean one thing...success in the future.
Have a great weekend.

sunshinekisses · 01-12-2008, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RebeccaC

Hi, just popping in to say hello! I am the Communications Director for our school division in Swift Current. So, I am not a teacher but working in education. Anyway, if you ever want to get rid of the boyfriend and make a fresh start you can always have a look at jobs here. As long as you don't mind the cold in the winter, the wind all year round and the scorching heat in the summer.

It looks like you are on track and planning for everything which can only mean one thing...success in the future.
Have a great weekend.

thanks for drawing my attention to possible job opportunities! i've tried the out west thing before. i moved out to calgary on a promise of a job from the school board there. anywho, that didn't fall through as they had promised it would so i ended up coming back home. for now i'm going to stay where i am. i've tried chasing jobs, and chasing bfs and niether has worked well for me. i seem to have greatest success here so here is where i'll stay.

afterburn · 01-12-2008, 06:49 PM

ok I gotta ask, because epsom salt is used for a lotta stuff?? Is it for the sore muscles or something else & if it is for the sore muscles PLEASE tell me how to use it ... I had been sore since my first w/o A !!

Great work SSK--- keep up the good work / your eats look yummy too !

sunshinekisses · 01-12-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by afterburn

ok I gotta ask, because epsom salt is used for a lotta stuff?? Is it for the sore muscles or something else & if it is for the sore muscles PLEASE tell me how to use it ... I had been sore since my first w/o A !!

Great work SSK--- keep up the good work / your eats look yummy too !

i could be wrong, but i think you just add epsom salts to a bath and soak in it?? i dunno. i've never used them.

Cynic · 01-12-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sunshinekisses

i could be wrong, but i think you just add epsom salts to a bath and soak in it?? i dunno. i've never used them.

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Originally Posted by afterburn

ok I gotta ask, because epsom salt is used for a lotta stuff?? Is it for the sore muscles or something else & if it is for the sore muscles PLEASE tell me how to use it ... I had been sore since my first w/o A !!

I'll throw 2-3 cps into a hot bath and soak for 30 minutes or so.

Longer if you can stand the inactivity.

It's not a cure, though. It's a treatment. It speeds recovery, but it's not happening over night.

Another good trick is to be as mobile as possible. Some people have less DOMS if they do some cardio after the workout.

If you're brand new to lifting, you'll be sore awhile (I was sore for 2 weeks when I first started NROL), but you do adapt. Just keep at it, it gets better.

SpacecityPaula · 01-12-2008, 08:31 PM

If I remember correctly, the magnesium in the epsom salts helps ease the inflammation in the muscles. Put a couple cups into into a nice hot tub and soak to your heart's content.

sunshinekisses · 01-13-2008, 11:15 AM

i didn't really make all the right nutrition choices on saturday. meals were good, it was my snacks that were not so great and centered around one main food: chocolate.... hmmmm... i need to find a more balanced way to enjoy the stuff so i don't overeat it in two days.

i'm getting a cold. this sucks the big one. hoping it will go away quick so i'm not too drained to teach and workout.

here's to hoping

sunshinekisses · 01-14-2008, 05:54 PM

rough weekend eating wise. life goes on though and here i am back at the drawing table.

workout B - 2 of 15
deadlifts: 25 lb dumbbells
shoulder press: 15lb dumbbells
pullover: 25lb dumbbell
lunges: 15lb dumbbells
swiss ball crunch: bw

meals:
m1: oatmeal, cc, pp, pb, cinnamon, coffee with cream
m2: chicken and almond salad, pineapple, coffee with cream
m3: pear and almonds
m4: egg, 8 ew, 1/2 oz lf cheddar, spinach, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, green peppers , coffee with cream
m5: pre/pwo: 1 cup berries, 2 tbsp pp
m6: protein brownie, pb, coffee with cream

pts balance: -4.5

sunshinekisses · 01-16-2008, 08:54 AM

yesterday was good eating wise.
took it as a rest day.
feelin a bit more energized today.

plan for today
chill
half day teaching
workout a
eat good food

Tin Man · 01-16-2008, 01:53 PM

Good plan...keep it simple

sunshinekisses · 01-17-2008, 06:55 AM

workout A went well yesterday, as did the half day supply teaching gig.

i ended up getting called by a principal at one of the highschools that i applied for a LTO position at (teaching English for second semester).

sooooo excited and happy about that. the big interview is on friday afternoon. and i KNOW i'm going to get it

plan for today
rest day
shopping

eat good food

sunshinekisses · 01-17-2008, 01:11 PM

MORE good news!!

i got another call today from my old principal from when i was in highschool. he wants to help me get a job and i applied for a posting to teach english at his highschool second semester. so i have ANOTHER interview

this one is going to be next tuesday

so one way or another, I AM GOING TO HAVE A FULL TIME TEACHING POSITION