Growing tomatoes is fun. If the leaves are simply yellow, without brown or black spots, then it could simply be lack of nutrients. I usually throw a tomato/pepper fertilizer on mine every couple of weeks. I forgot this summer and got a few yellow leaves which reminded me to start. I think it's mainly magnesium that causes it. I remember reading somewhere that epsom salts will help if you don't want to get a more general purpose fertilizer.
If black/brown spots then try cutting the leaves off. And here's the tricky part. Cut the leave off without touching the good leaves. Remove the leaves (do not compost them) and wash your hands before going back to the tomato patch.
Now... if someone wants to tell me why my zucchini are shriveling up instead of growing... I'm listening!
Hey thanks - yup its me. Thought I would put a face with a name finally.
I have also considered NROL Fat Loss next. Might keep an eye on your progress and see how it goes. I want to focus on fat loss after NROLW is done, too.
I also may have gone to Banana Republic and I may also have tried on size 8 pants & a dress and they might have been too big for me, so I might have fit into a size 6 & passed out in the dressing room from shock.
Re: beef jerky. I LOVE it, had to stop buying it because one bag is 3.5 servings - calorie-wise not bad, great for protein, but SODIUM!!! Urgh. I can't stop, so I can't have it.
KYUUUUUUUTE shoes!!!!!!!!!!!! Love 'em!!!
And WHOOOOT on the size 6's!!!!!
Growing tomatoes is fun. If the leaves are simply yellow, without brown or black spots, then it could simply be lack of nutrients. I usually throw a tomato/pepper fertilizer on mine every couple of weeks. I forgot this summer and got a few yellow leaves which reminded me to start. I think it's mainly magnesium that causes it. I remember reading somewhere that epsom salts will help if you don't want to get a more general purpose fertilizer.
If black/brown spots then try cutting the leaves off. And here's the tricky part. Cut the leave off without touching the good leaves. Remove the leaves (do not compost them) and wash your hands before going back to the tomato patch.
Fantastic! Thanks for your help; everything I found on the 'net suggested it was a fungus but I like your idea better. I was eyeing some fertilizer this weekend but there was only 1 kind and I wasn't sure if it was right. I use fishmeal fertilizer once a month but will look into it more. Thank you!!
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Now... if someone wants to tell me why my zucchini are shriveling up instead of growing... I'm listening!
Because the plants are trying to spare you from an overabundance of their less-than-delicious fruits? I kid, I kid.
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My eating was much better today. I focused on getting my veggies in. I still have another snack left; I might do some cottage cheese & PB or something... we'll see.
Because the plants are trying to spare you from an overabundance of their less-than-delicious fruits? I kid, I kid.
Yes, but I want to work on a chocolate zucchini protein cake recipe, so I do want some. I looked around a little and found out that they're not pollinating. They have male and female flowers and if they don't pollinate then I can try doing it by hand. However with the tomatoes and peppers you sometimes see the first few blossoms drop off, so I'm going to be patient.
I remember my mom saying something about the pollination when I was a kid, about the blossoms falling off. I still get disappointed when I see dead blossoms though.
I'll be curious to see how your cake recipe turns out once you do make it.
Addition to my above foods - protein smoothie & a string cheese
Totals for today -
cals: 1242
% f/c/p: 22/28/50
No workout today, but I spent about an hour cleaning house - vacuuming, sweeping, cleaning the entire kitchen, cleaning the bathrooms, etc. Counts for something.
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No workout today, but I spent about an hour cleaning house - vacuuming, sweeping, cleaning the entire kitchen, cleaning the bathrooms, etc. Counts for something.
I don't clean the house anymore, I have a cleaner come... Do I still get to deduct those calories?
But yeah - here we are, at/around our goals and it is honestly surprising/enlightening at how different it is from my initial expectation. I'm always afraid to talk about this, that people will think I have some sort of body dysmorphia or something, or tell me "you're perfect the way you are!! You're getting too thin!" Give me a break - being able to grab two full handfuls of fat/skin off my stomach isn't too thin.
So... whereas last night I was kind of pissed that the guide was saying I was small-framed...
Which guide is this that tells you what kind of frame you have? Maybe I'm BIG boned... OOOhhh.
I've told you before, but when I was 16, weighed 116lbs and went to the gynocologist, he told me I shouldn't be much over 115lbs, that I didn't want to be "fat." I was 16, going thru puberty, finding my balance, and he tells me this. Instead of thinking that I should really keep an eye on my weight, I thought he was a jerk.
The point is, for me, the goal is to feel comfortable in my body. At 120, this is where I feel the most comfortable, look best in my clothes, have the slimmest hips I can have (those "conway" thighs). I can't maintain a weight under 120 and that's just not important for me.
What's most important is being healthy, looking hot, eating well. The body I have is the body I have and there ain't much I can do to change it, without spending a lot of time and/or money on it. At this point in my life, I'd rather spend time with friends, drink a glass of wine (or three) than spend another hour in the gym or worrying about food.
I think the importance of a plump bum is underrated in North American culture. JLo is hot, I must say, she's got a nice ass and it's not small. Beyonce is known for her booty - it looks great - although she seems to have lost some weight lately. I can grab more than two handfuls on my thighs, but I still think I'm thin. If you put me in Argentina, then I'm SKINNY; if you put me in China or Thailand, then I'm a HUGE woman. (My size even varies by Skytrain station: Joyce, thin people, Surrey, bigger people, Burrard, very trendy workaholics)
So, just because you have 11% body fat doesn't automatically mean you're going to feel good about yourself and just because you have a big booty doesn't mean you're going to feel bad about yourself. There are so many "marketing" pressures on women, especially with North American culture being so "obese" and the cultural attitude being so negative towards overweight people.
In sum, the most important thing is to work through advertising, cultural attitudes and stereotypes, other influences, and find your balance.
Your post comes in good timing. This week I've been going up & down emotionally, from feeling so great about being in the best shape of my life, to feeling mad at myself for not being under 140 pounds by now. (stupid, yes?)
1) IT'S NOT A NUMBERS GAME.
People often judge their happiness based on their numbers. They're happy if they lose a pound or a percent in a given week. They're sad if they don't. Well, remember, this isn't JUST a numbers game. You're also doing this to improve your health, longevity, how you feel, etc. The body comp stuff is just a great side effect. Keep this in perspective.
2) DON'T EXPECT WEEKLY, NEVERENDING PROGRESS.
The body doesn't functional linearly. Things can happen in jumps. So you may lose 3 lbs the first 3 weeks. Then nothing. Then, 3 weeks later lose another pound. Remember, you're in this for the long haul.
3) UNDERSTAND WHAT REASONABLE PROGRESS IS.
If you're a woman at 30% fat and you're losing 1% fat a month, by the end of a year you'll be 18%. That's defined as "athletic". You'll have gone from obese to athletic in one year.
If you're losing 1lb every 2 weeks, you can expect around a 26lb weight loss over 1 year. What seemed like crappy progress to you doesn't seem so crappy now, does it?
Seriously, perspective people!
4) DECREASE YOUR CALORIES
If you're a chronic undereater, you need to increase your calories. When you jump on PN that's the first thing you should do. This helps increase your metabolism. But the new, higher intake off sets that increase. So you shouldn't expect to see any decrease in weight! The decrease in body weight and fat happens when you re-set that metabolism and then decrease your calories according to the individualization guide (about 250kcal per 2 weeks).
5) MAINTAIN YOUR PROGRESS
As your body gets leaner, it'll fight more to keep the fat. So you'll have to outwit it.
I edited a bunch out to highlight the stuff that made me think "YEAH THAT'S RIGHT!" I just need to remember these things. Sometimes I lose sight of the forest. I should be happy with what I've accomplished so far, not beating myself up for not having done better.
I also bought a book on photography to help me with my other hobby. I'd really like to become skilled at it - I think I have a talent for it, I just haven't worked on developing it. I found a website for a photo club around here and emailed the guy about it, but it doesn't look like the website's been updated since 2007 so I'm not holding my breath...
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DM, I didn't know you were into photography as well
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Yeah. My dad was an amateur photographer so I grew up spending time going through his dozens of photography books and helping out in the darkroom (aka laundry room). I've always loved photography but have never really dedicated myself to it. I have a nice camera (not SLR but decent - panasonic lumix dmc-fz10) and a great tripod that I never use but should.
The stuff I read as a kid must have rubbed off on me because the rule of thirds came natural to me - I didn't know it was even a concept until I read about it and thought, "hey, I do that already." Composure is a cinch. It's fiddling with exposure and shutter speed that I don't yet understand or know how to use to my benefit, and the book I got spends a large portion discussing that. So it should be helpful.
A few of my favorites...
Dubai:
Sydney (duh)
Sydney - sunset from my apartment balcony
Dock in the Maldives (taken with my old cell phone, ha!)
India (bay of bengal)
I used to travel a lot for work.
I don't yet do portraits as they're WAY too difficult for me at this point. I never quite get them right. So, landscape it is. For now.
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The photo club guy wrote me back & said they meet monthly! There are 30-50 members at any given meeting. YAY! This will be a great way to meet new people too.
Stingo, thanks for the reminder. I was thinking yesterday that I tend to do this extreme on/off cycle with alcohol/beer - either I have 2 pints a night for a few days, or I ban myself completely. It's not good.
So I was thinking that I could do my own "beer of the week club". I would have 1-2 beers a week of my own selection, and they'd be quality beers that I selected specifically to taste and enjoy. That way, it's a bit more thoughtful than "omg I want a beer". We'll see how that goes.
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The photo club guy wrote me back & said they meet monthly! There are 30-50 members at any given meeting. YAY! This will be a great way to meet new people too.
Stingo, thanks for the reminder. I was thinking yesterday that I tend to do this extreme on/off cycle with alcohol/beer - either I have 2 pints a night for a few days, or I ban myself completely. It's not good.
So I was thinking that I could do my own "beer of the week club". I would have 1-2 beers a week of my own selection, and they'd be quality beers that I selected specifically to taste and enjoy. That way, it's a bit more thoughtful than "omg I want a beer". We'll see how that goes.
In August you mean? I thought you were off beer (like me) for July?
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So I was thinking that I could do my own "beer of the week club". I would have 1-2 beers a week of my own selection, and they'd be quality beers that I selected specifically to taste and enjoy. That way, it's a bit more thoughtful than "omg I want a beer". We'll see how that goes.
That's a good idea! Maybe I can use that as an example - only 1-2 bottles of wine per week.
You have tended to extremes before. You really get into the things you're interested in and learn a lot and then you become hard on yourself for not adhering to best practices. Maybe this contributes to losing perspective and maybe some specific, realistic, achievable, measurable, time oriented goals would help. It takes dedication to be so committed and we all know that you can't get anywhere valuable in life w/o being dedicated.
So, maybe this whole process is not just a learning process for food and exercise and health, but also a learning process for how to go easier on yourself, give yourself the credit you so completely deserve, be proud of yourself.
I still can't believe that when I first knew you, you were overweight, depressed, in an unhealthy relationship, and now look at you. You're fantastic in every way.
That's a good idea! Maybe I can use that as an example - only 1-2 bottles of wine per week.
Depends - if we're talking 22oz bomber bottles vs. the 750 ml bottles for wine that might be a valid comparison, but if you're comparing to 12oz bottles, I think you might be on the longer end of the stick.
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In August you mean? I thought you were off beer (like me) for July?
ongoing, just in general. not for a specific month.
And yah, I'm off beer but I did have one last week. Someone brought in beers at work and I had one - about halfway through, I suddenly remembered about the beer-free July and had an "oh crap" moment. (it was a 1554 btw). So, I fess up! sorry about that. I felt like a douche.
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ongoing, just in general. not for a specific month.
And yah, I'm off beer but I did have one last week. Someone brought in beers at work and I had one - about halfway through, I suddenly remembered about the beer-free July and had an "oh crap" moment. (it was a 1554 btw). So, I fess up! sorry about that. I felt like a douche.
No worries - one beer won't make much difference in the scheme of things.
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No "happy hours" makes for a lot of miserable days. - Mahler
heh. it's a software company. Friday afternoons tend to turn into happy hour around here (in professional services). Most of us are just doing admin stuff (time sheets, project reporting, project planning, etc) so it's kind of a wind-down time. Do your wrap-up stuff while chit chatting & having a beer.
Once a month or so, the company does a "pour by four" that a department sponsors - they provide food, kegs of beer, and mixed drinks (usually like some vodka lemonade or margaritas etc). it's time to relax with coworkers, unwind, play some Wii or PS2, etc ...
culture is a big deal here
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Depends - if we're talking 22oz bomber bottles vs. the 750 ml bottles for wine that might be a valid comparison, but if you're comparing to 12oz bottles, I think you might be on the longer end of the stick.
Oh, I thought DM was talking about 750mL bottles of beer.
I have to go to the liquor store and look to see what kind of small bottles they have. I suppose I can try the different kinds, if I like one, then great!
P.S... Not that you weren't fantastic before, just in a different way... ;-)
Nice save.
John and I are both very similar in that we tend to dive into something head first. He goes even more detailed than I do, though, which I think contributes to me feeling like I'm not doing it to the best of my ability, which makes me feel even worse about not being good enough or strict enough or "whatever" enough. (same old issue, never good enough)
It's wearing me out, though. I haven't worked out very much this week but I'm going to work out tonight. I did my weights workout on Monday, did a bike ride on wednesday, went for a walk last night... not a whole lot.
As for food, my week's been pretty decent but I've noticed that the past 2 days i've been thinking a lot about eating scones (which I love and miss). The company provides doughnuts & bagels every Friday morning, so I decided to have a multigrain roll thing. It's like a little whole grain mini-loaf with raisins, cranberries, walnuts and sunflower seeds. I had some scrambled egg whites before I left the house to make sure I got some protein, too.
I felt great all morning. It was just what I was craving and I didn't feel guilty over eating it. I had a salad & string cheese for lunch and right now my macros are at about 50% carbs 40% protein. Not terrible. I'm glad I made the decision last night to eat one today, so that I could plan it into my day.
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He goes even more detailed than I do, though, which I think contributes to me feeling like I'm not doing it to the best of my ability...
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I'm glad I made the decision last night to eat one today, so that I could plan it into my day.
Yeah, I sometimes feel that way in relation to you and Chris and others who dive into subjects. I need to realize that I have my own interests, know a lot about things that other people don't know a lot about. My dad and sister were always the smart one and I used to believe that I wasn't as smart. That's bullocks!
As for planning things into your day, that's key, isn't it? I plan not to drink Monday - Thursday, and then I have a glass of wine on Tuesday and Wesdnesday and a cider on Thursday because I feel like it at the moment. So I'm sabotaging myself, aren't I? Either setting unrealistic expectations or I need to work on my self-control (what? self-control? me? nooo....)
Oh I should also say that since I posted that picture of that lump of fat on my stomach, it’s started disappearing. YES! So the past couple of days I’ve been admiring having a nearly-flat stomach. Just a few more weeks & it should be flat. I’m still at 144 pounds, but have noticed some pretty clear changes while my weight remained static. It is (at least temporarily) chipping away at my stronghold on that scale number.
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I was eyeing some fertilizer this weekend but there was only 1 kind and I wasn't sure if it was right. I use fishmeal fertilizer once a month but will look into it more. Thank you!!
I still have another snack left; I might do some cottage cheese & PB or something... we'll see. 
Give me a break - being able to grab two full handfuls of fat/skin off my stomach isn't too thin.
You really get into the things you're interested in and learn a lot and then you become hard on yourself for not adhering to best practices. Maybe this contributes to losing perspective and maybe some specific, realistic, achievable, measurable, time oriented goals would help. It takes dedication to be so committed and we all know that you can't get anywhere valuable in life w/o being dedicated. 
last week. Someone brought in beers at work and I had one - about halfway through, I suddenly remembered about the beer-free July and had an "oh crap" moment. (it was a 1554 btw). So, I fess up! sorry about that. I felt like a douche.
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