Kicking my PCOs to the curb! - Page 4 - JP Fitness Forums

marygrace · 03-06-2008, 04:58 PM

Really awesome weights on the deadlifts and lat pulldowns.

Regarding your carb struggle, maybe low-carb isn't for you? I know the program for The Perfect Body Diet is pretty different than what is laid out in NROL4W. The workouts in our program are really hard, maybe you're having such a hard time lowering your carbs because your body needs them. Oats and brown rice are good for you. You would probably do well to stay away from muffins, even if they are whole wheat, but maybe a little bit of oats or rice or quinoa would work.

I got these hemp bagels from Whole Foods in the freezer section. They are 260 cals each, with 34 grams of carbs, 20 grams of protein, and 14 grams of fiber. They are really satisfying, especially since I would never touch a regular bagel nowadays. I like to toast them and spread them with hummus or peanut butter. Also, have you ever tried Ezekial Sprouted grain bread? Its also in the freezer section. It has a good amount of protein and fiber, and less carbs, but to me it tastes pretty much like regular whole wheat bread.

Kirjava · 03-06-2008, 08:55 PM

Great suggestion on those hemp bagels...I wish we had a whole foods here! But I will get out the ezekial bread--I've had it before and it's great. I'm still meaning to try both those protein bars and the almond meal "bread"--maybe I can this weekend.

I tired myself out a bit tonight. Today I walked to and from work--that 3 miles each way, so that's about 2 hours of walking.
Then right when I got home I put on my workout clothes and tried to do a 50 min step workout--after walking in the cold for so long at the end of the workday I was just too drained.
So I quit it after 1/2 hour. And got a wee bit dramatic about it--lay on the exercise mat and pathetically called to my husband to please bring me a rice cake with jam because I was going to kick the bucket for sure.
Sigh. Anyway, at least dinner was on track--pork chop with steamed swiss chard and some sauteed veggies. Too bad after dinner I was nibbly on lots of little fruit here and there.
It's not like it's bad for me, it's just not needed, that's all. I get so annoyed with myself--it's like every morning I say: "new day! fresh!" and then at the end of the day I'm digging in the frozen grapes and pinapple bits and sprinkling a bit of yogurt on them. So it goes.
But I think there is something inherently not satisfying in my diet or I wouldn't feel the need to do that. I think I need to plan better, and put in some more whole -grain carbs and account for some sweets, too. This after-dinner sweets thing doesn't seem to be going away! I guess I might as well plan for it.

Kirjava · 03-06-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Littlemermaidklb

Nice workout!We seem to be relatively similar in strength... though you gotme beat on the UG Lat Pulldowns... but only by 5!

Hehehe--I better jump it up a notch next time, then--can't have you gaining on me!

marygrace · 03-08-2008, 08:46 AM

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But I think there is something inherently not satisfying in my diet or I wouldn't feel the need to do that. I think I need to plan better, and put in some more whole -grain carbs and account for some sweets, too. This after-dinner sweets thing doesn't seem to be going away! I guess I might as well plan for it.

That's a good way of thinking about it. I too know I always enjoy having something sweet after dinner - its been a habit for so long. Since for now I eat breakfast and lunch relatively close together, I don't need a snack between them, and save that snack to have for after dinner instead. So while I used to have sugary junk cereal or a cookie or some other junk food, now I usually have a fruit smoothie or frozen banana slices with cashew butter. Its just as satisfying, maybe even more so because food like that is actually filling.

GinnyLou · 03-08-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirjava

Great suggestion on those hemp bagels...I wish we had a whole foods here! But I will get out the ezekial bread--I've had it before and it's great. I'm still meaning to try both those protein bars and the almond meal "bread"--maybe I can this weekend.

I tired myself out a bit tonight. Today I walked to and from work--that 3 miles each way, so that's about 2 hours of walking.
Then right when I got home I put on my workout clothes and tried to do a 50 min step workout--after walking in the cold for so long at the end of the workday I was just too drained.
So I quit it after 1/2 hour. And got a wee bit dramatic about it--lay on the exercise mat and pathetically called to my husband to please bring me a rice cake with jam because I was going to kick the bucket for sure.
Sigh. Anyway, at least dinner was on track--pork chop with steamed swiss chard and some sauteed veggies. Too bad after dinner I was nibbly on lots of little fruit here and there.
It's not like it's bad for me, it's just not needed, that's all. I get so annoyed with myself--it's like every morning I say: "new day! fresh!" and then at the end of the day I'm digging in the frozen grapes and pinapple bits and sprinkling a bit of yogurt on them. So it goes.
But I think there is something inherently not satisfying in my diet or I wouldn't feel the need to do that. I think I need to plan better, and put in some more whole -grain carbs and account for some sweets, too. This after-dinner sweets thing doesn't seem to be going away! I guess I might as well plan for it.

I think you might be on to something, with that.

Your workouts look great and I am giggling over the mat/rice cake drama. You crack me up. Keep up the good work, you are really working hard!

Kirjava · 03-09-2008, 08:22 PM

Thanks, Ginger!
Well, I had a nice and relaxing weekend. I didn't go to the gym on Friday for my next workout and just did 6miles of walking to give my muscles a break. But that meant that Saturday I was up for a good workout, so I had a great one.

Stage 2, Workout A #3
10 min warmup on elliptical, dynamic stretches
A. Squat to press-push: 30/10; 30/10
Alternating:
B1. Step-up: 15/10; 15/10
B2. 1 pt. dumbbell row: 15/10; 20/10
C1. Static lunge: 15/10; 20/10
C2. Push-up: bw/12; bw/12
D1. Woodchop: 45/10; 45/10
D2. Plank: 60 sec; 60 sec
HITT: 15 min

Food was okay. I always have a hard time keeping it together on the weekends. I'm also on a new medication, metformin, which messes with appetite and tummy so it hard to even know how to interpret things. I will say though, that my appetite was pretty reduced but it's unclear if it's from the meds or just good planning and being tuned into to what I need. I hope it's a combination of both!

I'm going to try really hard to do one more week of lower carb and really focus on sticking with it and see if it helps!

Today I did some house-cleaning (ahhhh gotta love a quiet Sunday for that!) and did some step aerobics because I was craving it! This time I didn't collapse on the mat afterwards,

Kirjava · 03-09-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by marygrace

frozen banana slices with cashew butter.

Yumm!! I'm always getting delicious foody ideas from you.
This weekend I made the pumpkin protein muffins from the PBD book. I've been really craving muffin-like or bready treats and these are "approved" on the greens/berries diet in the book (which is the one I'm following) so I made them. If the recipe is good I'll share! (if you want!)

stingo · 03-09-2008, 08:38 PM

Hmm I've been on metformin a while and didn't notice any effects on appetite. Then again YMMV.

Kirjava · 03-09-2008, 08:41 PM

What's your dose? I'm right now at 750mg/day, on my way to 1500. Did you have stomach issues at first? I haven't been too bad yet, but I'm still in the lower doses.

stingo · 03-09-2008, 08:44 PM

I'd have to look at the bottle. I don't recall having stomach issues though I do seem recall you're supposed to take them close to when you're eating.

tkinsley · 03-09-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirjava

Great suggestion on those hemp bagels...I wish we had a whole foods here! But I will get out the ezekial bread--I've had it before and it's great. I'm still meaning to try both those protein bars and the almond meal "bread"--maybe I can this weekend.

I tired myself out a bit tonight. Today I walked to and from work--that 3 miles each way, so that's about 2 hours of walking.
Then right when I got home I put on my workout clothes and tried to do a 50 min step workout--after walking in the cold for so long at the end of the workday I was just too drained.
So I quit it after 1/2 hour. And got a wee bit dramatic about it--lay on the exercise mat and pathetically called to my husband to please bring me a rice cake with jam because I was going to kick the bucket for sure.
Sigh. Anyway, at least dinner was on track--pork chop with steamed swiss chard and some sauteed veggies. Too bad after dinner I was nibbly on lots of little fruit here and there.
It's not like it's bad for me, it's just not needed, that's all. I get so annoyed with myself--it's like every morning I say: "new day! fresh!" and then at the end of the day I'm digging in the frozen grapes and pinapple bits and sprinkling a bit of yogurt on them. So it goes.
But I think there is something inherently not satisfying in my diet or I wouldn't feel the need to do that. I think I need to plan better, and put in some more whole -grain carbs and account for some sweets, too. This after-dinner sweets thing doesn't seem to be going away! I guess I might as well plan for it.

Ezekiel cinnamon raisin bread makes THE best french toast. FYI.

Kirjava · 03-09-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tkinsley

Ezekiel cinnamon raisin bread makes THE best french toast. FYI.

Booyah--I had the package in my HAND yesterday while shopping--will have to buy it next time!

marygrace · 03-10-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirjava

Yumm!! I'm always getting delicious foody ideas from you.
This weekend I made the pumpkin protein muffins from the PBD book. I've been really craving muffin-like or bready treats and these are "approved" on the greens/berries diet in the book (which is the one I'm following) so I made them. If the recipe is good I'll share! (if you want!)

Oh, regarding the cashew and frozen banana, I made something awesome last night. Put the banana slices and 2 TB of cashew (or any nut butter) butter into the food processor with a little bit of milk (I used almond milk.) Let it go til it gets thick and smooth, its just like ice cream. It definitely satisfied my sweet tooth after dinner.

Kirjava · 03-10-2008, 01:45 PM

Yawn--I'm a bit sleepy today. Mondays are not my favourite. But really, whoever loves Mondays is a freak of nature.

Anyway, I didn't get to walk into work because I wimped out on the walk--it was -9 (celsius) with lots of wind and blowing snow. In retrospect, I kind of wish I had, because by the time it is 3:00pm (like it is now) and I've barely moved more than a 5 foot radius I feel like a giant slug. At least I had to sprint to catch the bus this morning!

But I will do my Stage 2 Workout B #3 tonight! So gearing up for that. I normally try to go in the mornings but what with the time change....it just wasn't happenin'.

Am going to start posting my eats again because even though I log my food elsewhere, it's not a part of the conversation that way. And well, I like talking about food. I just do.

I've been basing my meals on the Perfect Body Diet book, with the Greens and Berries diet. (but not using the glucomannan, thank you very much!)

breakfast: walnut yogurt smoothie and 3 fish oil capsules
am snack: 1 tbsp peanut butter, apple
lunch: cut up veggies, 1 can of tuna, 2 slices of ekeziel bread
pm snack: protein pumpkin muffin (I just made these last night--yummy!)
dinner: chicken and chickpea stew--loaded with veggies
dessert: strawberries

Right now I'm trying the sample version of the calorieking software on my home computer so I can access the stats it, but it's about 1600 cals with about 130g protein and 120 g carbs. Lots of fats, too.

Kirjava · 03-10-2008, 06:06 PM

Tonight at the gym I was sooooooo close to skipping weights and doing a step class instead (it was starting at just the right time). I even went in and set up a step and everything, thinking: "I'll just do my weights workout tomorrow--I'm in the mood for cardio."

But I know what it is--I am craving cardio because I want to drop pounds more quickly. And the funny thing is is that I thought about writing that out in this log, so I went and got my mp3 player and notebook and off to the weights I went. Which was crazy crowded, by the way! It was every man and woman for themselves. You had to stake your ground.

But I'm so glad I lifted because I was feeling strong and had some great PRs!

Stage 2, Workout B #3.

Only one more of each, and then done Stage 2!
Warmup: 15 min on elliptical, then side-to-side lunges, reverse lunges, stand to squats
A. Deadlift: 90/10; 90/10
B1. Bulgarian split squat: 20/10; 20/10
B2. Underhand grip lat pulldown: 80/10; 80/10
C1. Reverse lunge from box; forward reach: 20/10; 20/10
C2. Dumbbell prone Cuban snatch: 8/10; 8/10
D1. Swiss ball crunch: arms overhead variation bw/12; bw/12
D2. Reverse crunch: bw/12; bw/12
D3. Lateral flexion var. 3 (my least favourite exercise--I feel so awkward) bw/10; bw/10
E. Prone cobra: 60 sec; 60 sec (I love this move!)

The bulgarians and the backward lunges nearly made me puke today! In a good way.

Sadly, I didn't have enough time for HITT so I will have to do them tomorrow.

To report on the protein pumpkin muffin--that sucker kept me full ALL afternoon. Ha ha it must have given me the strength for those deadlifts.

GinnyLou · 03-10-2008, 06:22 PM

Looking good, Girl! Good for you on doing the weights and skipping the class. I teeter on similar issues, but once I get myself in that weight room and get that workout in.....it feels wonderful.