Mama Said Knock You Out - Rixatrix's Training Log

[dillytl]

Originally Posted by rixatrix

Yes! Dainty I am not. And I hate it when anyone calls me a lady, as in "Hello, ladies." I always want to give them the finger and do a set of pushups.

I can't stand it when someone calls me "Ma'am" - uh hello - call my MOTHER ma'am! I'm not old enough to be a ma'am (well actually I AM, but I don't wanna hear it anyway! )

NICE workout!!! Great job on the planks!

[rixatrix]

Originally Posted by Kirjava

Nice work on the planks!
Loving the "cutting" metaphor--yes, carving works of art. That's what we're doing. What the hell is a diet?

What's in your chocolate PWO shake? It sounds yum.

Chocolate PWO shake is just skim milk and chocolate protein powder. I use Designer Whey and I like the way it tastes, so, yum. I have been known to make a yogurt/chocolate whey/peanut butter smoothie. Delicious!

Originally Posted by LWilson212

I knew there was a reason they called it cutting! Like, I might just cut you into little pieces and eat you I'm so hungry.

I don't know if it's because it's my first day on 1600 calories, but already today I feel light, energetic, and clean. I'm looking forward to this!

Originally Posted by dillytl

I can't stand it when someone calls me "Ma'am" - uh hello - call my MOTHER ma'am! I'm not old enough to be a ma'am (well actually I AM, but I don't wanna hear it anyway! )

DITTO. There's nothing I hate more. Every time a grocery bagger calls me ma'am, I want to say, "It's MISS." And every time some kindly sales clerk calls me "miss", I want to thank him.

I see your new title - Tea Pusher! Stay away from me, tea pusher! I don't have $100 to drop at Teavana. I STILL don't know what the big deal is...I love all the teas I get around town. I have a white jasmine tea, a moroccan orange spice, decaffeinated lotus green tea, peach tea, dreamtime tea...Am I missing something? I don't get it! I'm a tea freak - I want to know what the difference is!

[LWilson212]

Originally Posted by rixatrix

I see your new title - Tea Pusher! Stay away from me, tea pusher! I don't have $100 to drop at Teavana. I STILL don't know what the big deal is...I love all the teas I get around town. I have a white jasmine tea, a moroccan orange spice, decaffeinated lotus green tea, peach tea, dreamtime tea...Am I missing something? I don't get it! I'm a tea freak - I want to know what the difference is!

You'll just have to order some and find out. Its only fair, you made me spend $60 on tiny, exquisite little crumbles of bubble bath and soap! I can't thank you enough.

[beach_plums]

Not related to the conversation, but you seem to have a lot of really good food recipes and ideas. Can you recommend a cook book? I'm tiring of my old standby recipes. Thanks.

[dillytl]

Originally Posted by rixatrix

I see your new title - Tea Pusher! Stay away from me, tea pusher! I don't have $100 to drop at Teavana. I STILL don't know what the big deal is...I love all the teas I get around town. I have a white jasmine tea, a moroccan orange spice, decaffeinated lotus green tea, peach tea, dreamtime tea...Am I missing something? I don't get it! I'm a tea freak - I want to know what the difference is!

Like Leah says, you'll just have to TRY some - is there a Teavana near you? They always have samples in the store!! I now have boxes and boxes of tea bags that are just sitting there.....collecting dust.......I'll never go back!!

[rixatrix]

Originally Posted by beach_plums

Not related to the conversation, but you seem to have a lot of really good food recipes and ideas. Can you recommend a cook book? I'm tiring of my old standby recipes. Thanks.

I am a HUGE proponent of Tosca Reno's Eat Clean Diet and Eat Clean Diet Cookbook. Fantastic, whole foods recipes with a TON of flavor. If I cut calories, it helps if my next meal is so delicious, it feels like a treat to have it. I have both those books and right now, when I cook, I use them for about 90% of my planning.

Other than that, I have old standbys - chicken breasts in breadcrumbs/shake and bake (with or without some tomato sauce and parmesan, or over a bed of spinach with lite Ceasar), turkey burgers with lowfat cheddar (with or without a whole-grain bun), ground turkey chili, ground turkey spaghetti sauce over whole-wheat noodles, lean steaks with baked sweet potatoes (and a pat of salted butter).

Sometimes I like to cook a lot, sometimes I like to keep it simple and just "assemble" my meals - turkey burgers don't take a lot of time to grill up, and then I just reheat them all week. Tosca's Lasagna takes a lot of time to prep and put together, but it's DELICIOUS.

Originally Posted by dillytl

Like Leah says, you'll just have to TRY some - is there a Teavana near you? They always have samples in the store!! I now have boxes and boxes of tea bags that are just sitting there.....collecting dust.......I'll never go back!!

I was going to huff that no, I DON'T have a Teavana near me...but I'm going to Chicago this weekend...and I KNOW they have one. I checked. Dangit! I hope it's near the Sephora...

[beach_plums]

Originally Posted by rixatrix

I am a HUGE proponent of Tosca Reno's Eat Clean Diet and Eat Clean Diet Cookbook. Fantastic, whole foods recipes with a TON of flavor. If I cut calories, it helps if my next meal is so delicious, it feels like a treat to have it. I have both those books and right now, when I cook, I use them for about 90% of my planning.

Sweet! I ordered both of those on a whim ealier today. I should have them next week. Thanks.

[rixatrix]

The BF and I are planning a trip to Chicago this weekend. I have two very close friends there, his sister and sister's boyfriend live there - we're planning to stay with his sister.

Me: "When will we leave Friday? Where will we be sleeping? Does your sister eat breakfast? How will we meet up Friday night?" (He's going to a concert, I'm having dinner with one of the above-mentioned friends.)

Him: Uhhh, I dunno.

Me: (inside head) "Hmmm...I can always sleep on my friend's couch if I don't hear from him by midnight. I bet his sister will sleep till noon Saturday - I'd better bring a Luna bar and a bag of oatmeal, maybe a couple string cheese. Or maybe I should just make plans to meet my other friend for breakfast regardless, and use the Luna bar for an emergency. Worse comes to worst, I can always find a gas station and get a bag of almonds or peanuts and beef jerky."

Why do men hate to plan?
And
Aren't I awesome, expecting the worse? I've learned my lesson! I'm going to Chicago with fistfuls of almonds, oatmeal, and protein bars hidden in my pockets.

I went to the health food store today and bought some Greek yogurt. I got two different brands, and one 2% and one nonfat. Someone told me the nonfat was gross, but I have to learn it the hard way. Greek yogurt has like 15 grams of protein in a serving. My LOUSY plain yogurt today had 8. Pff.

It's so weird to be excited about taste testing plain, low-fat yogurt. (And secretly, I'm thinking I'm superior to the rest of the Big Mac-eating world...)

[stephanie932]

Hi, Rixa!

Your trip sounds like you will have fun and at least you are going prepared w/ extras. When we go to visit family over the holidays, everyone knows that I'll bring my bag of goodies......lol

I've never tried the Greek yogurt (as we don't have a Trader Joes or health food store in our area) but I've heard it is good. I'm not a yogurt person.......no bring on the cottage cheese, and I'm one happy girl!

[rixatrix]

Originally Posted by stephanie932

I've never tried the Greek yogurt (as we don't have a Trader Joes or health food store in our area) but I've heard it is good. I'm not a yogurt person.......no bring on the cottage cheese, and I'm one happy girl!

Funny thing is, I used to HATE yogurt. Especially plain. So I ate tons of cottage cheese when I started making my diet healthier and more protein filled. And I think I burned out on it...too much cottage cheese. Trying to balance it out...I still like cottage cheese with cinnamon and splenda and apple pieces, though. Delish. Do you just eat yours plain or do you flavor it?

[stephanie932]

Originally Posted by rixatrix

Funny thing is, I used to HATE yogurt. Especially plain. So I ate tons of cottage cheese when I started making my diet healthier and more protein filled. And I think I burned out on it...too much cottage cheese. Trying to balance it out...I still like cottage cheese with cinnamon and splenda and apple pieces, though. Delish. Do you just eat yours plain or do you flavor it?

Oh.......I have to have it flavored. I do 2 Tbsp. chopped pecans, 1 Tbsp. raisins, lots of cinnamon and a splash of DaVinci's Hazelnut or Caramel. Yummo!!!! Or, I'll do the traditional peaches in light syrup over top. I also make a protein pancake recipe using it, that turns out pretty good.

[marygrace]

Boyfriends really aren't into planning. Mine always wants to just wing things and see how they turn out, then he gets mad when things aren't the way he wants them to be. BECAUSE HE DIDN'T HAVE A PLAN!

And great thinking with bringing your own food. I bring food with me pretty much wherever I go, its the only way I can ensure I can eat on my own terms.

[Kirjava]

I'm so jealous! I wish they sold greek yogurt here....I went to Boston last year and had a Fage yogurt everyday and was in heaven. I have a top ten list of foods that I love--and yogurt is on it. In the top three, for sure. Lately I've been eating the more high-fat yogurts (plain, though--I HATE the sugary ones) and love them. They taste like cream. Love mixing them with berries. Then it's like dessert!

I perplex my husband and friends with my need to plan. I think I've been trained into it from years of going to the gym everyday and being on weightwatchers. To maintain all that, you need to be organized and make sure you have your food handy and your workouts good to go--no matter what! Luna bars are awesome for that. When I went to europe last summer I took a huge bag of almonds and dried apricots to always have at the ready, as well as a considerable stack of luna and lara bars. Lifesavers!

[DirtyMartini]

Heh, mine's just the opposite. I'm ok with having an idea of what to do (or eat) and figure it out when I get to wherever we're going... but he likes to have a plan with times/dates and what's coming up.

Re planning - I think this is from the TNT book (or maybe 6-pack Abs) but my bf quoted one of the fitness books we have... "failure to plan is a plan to fail"

Sure is when it comes to food...

[dillytl]

Fage is like CRACK!!! We buy it by the case at our local natural food store!!!

[Silly Sally]

Originally Posted by rixatrix

But cutting is just such a great visual...like carving muscles out of a slab of marble. I'm a Michaelangelo.

LOL! Since I was a kid, made to kneel/sit back on my heels in the front row for photos, I've often daydreamed about taking a carving knife to my inner thighs. Yeah...

I think I understand the whole concept of a log now. Yours is fun.

[rixatrix]

Originally Posted by marygrace

Boyfriends really aren't into planning. Mine always wants to just wing things and see how they turn out, then he gets mad when things aren't the way he wants them to be. BECAUSE HE DIDN'T HAVE A PLAN!

And great thinking with bringing your own food. I bring food with me pretty much wherever I go, its the only way I can ensure I can eat on my own terms.

Ha! I'm SUCH a plan person...what's funny is that I have no problem traveling spontaneously, it's having to depend on other people to pick me up, meet me at a certain time and place, etc. that makes me nervous. If I was traveling alone, I'd just wing it. Probably still with a pocket of almonds.

Originally Posted by Kirjava

I'm so jealous! I wish they sold greek yogurt here....I went to Boston last year and had a Fage yogurt everyday and was in heaven. I have a top ten list of foods that I love--and yogurt is on it. In the top three, for sure. Lately I've been eating the more high-fat yogurts (plain, though--I HATE the sugary ones) and love them. They taste like cream. Love mixing them with berries. Then it's like dessert!

I'm eating my first greek yogurt now - Oikos, fat free. The Fage 2% will be tomorrow. What amazing depth of flavor! I'm hooked. Now I just have to figure out how to support my habit. At between $2-2.50 for a single serving, these are going to add up.

Originally Posted by DirtyMartini

Re planning - I think this is from the TNT book (or maybe 6-pack Abs) but my bf quoted one of the fitness books we have... "failure to plan is a plan to fail"

I think that's like my mantra. It's totally true. Plan everything out, then just relax and eat what you've laid out for yourself. Way easier than trying to make the plan fit as you go. And then things like greek yogurt turn into treats, because it's on plan, and yet something new!

Originally Posted by dillytl

Fage is like CRACK!!! We buy it by the case at our local natural food store!!!

I'm quickly realizing how superior greek yogurt is...I'm turning into such a pretentious girl. "Excuse me, do you have greek yogurt? Omega-3 eggs? Ezekiel bread?"

I'm hoping we can go out for breakfast somewhere fabulous and healthy when we're in Chicago. Last time I was there, I got scrambled eggs with corn bread...not exactly clean, but a delicious variation on the same old boring diner fare.

Originally Posted by Silly Sally

LOL! Since I was a kid, made to kneel/sit back on my heels in the front row for photos, I've often daydreamed about taking a carving knife to my inner thighs. Yeah...

I think I understand the whole concept of a log now. Yours is fun.

I think NROL4W is going to be your knife. Can't wait to read your log! Hint, hint.

I think the training logs are like Weight Watchers meetings for the rest of us - lots of support, making friends, learning from others, being accountable, etc...except without stepping on a scale in public. And without Weight Watchers.

I love these logs.

[Amblus]

It's not quite the same, but you can strain regular plain yogurt to get the thick creamy consistency of the greek variety.

How to Make Thick Strained Yogurt for Greek Cooking

[ledove]

Ha! I'm SUCH a plan person...what's funny is that I have no problem traveling spontaneously, it's having to depend on other people to pick me up, meet me at a certain time and place, etc. that makes me nervous. If I was traveling alone, I'd just wing it. Probably still with a pocket of almonds.

Ooo, you're one of those planners!

Funny family story: My sister is not the best person at being on time or planning things out. Her finance was in a wedding, but she wasn't, so he had to be there earlier to help set up. (Cheap college wedding--the wedding party did the decorating the day of.) My sister didn't want to hang around for a few hours with nothing to do, so she went up to the bride and asked, "What time does the wedding start?"

The bride looked at her and said, "Oooo, you're one of those planners!"

My sister said, "No, seriously, this is a wedding. What time does it start?" The girl just laughed again. My sister finally went and found the minister, and he told her what time to be back.

[marygrace]

I'm so jealous! I wish they sold greek yogurt here....I went to Boston last year and had a Fage yogurt everyday and was in heaven. I have a top ten list of foods that I love--and yogurt is on it. In the top three, for sure. Lately I've been eating the more high-fat yogurts (plain, though--I HATE the sugary ones) and love them. They taste like cream. Love mixing them with berries. Then it's like dessert!

Kirjava, Greek yogurt is just regular yogurt that has been strained of excess water to make it thicker. You can make it at home with regular yogurt by straining the yogurt with a cheesecloth until it reaches the consistency you want.

[MuscleMom23]

Yup, I thought greek yogurt was strained. Rix, didn't Tosca have that somewhere in her book?

Trader Joe's is a truck from my house. And EXPENSIVVVEEEEE! I get my stuff here and there.

IF you are REALLY motivated. All you need is some of that greek yogurt and make your own. I sure you can google it. Kinda like sourdough break, you need a starter.

[marygrace]

Yeah, the reason it has more protein is just cause its more yogurt and less water.

[rixatrix]

Originally Posted by marygrace

Kirjava, Greek yogurt is just regular yogurt that has been strained of excess water to make it thicker. You can make it at home with regular yogurt by straining the yogurt with a cheesecloth until it reaches the consistency you want.

Does it have the same taste? Normal plain yogurt seems so sour.

Originally Posted by MuscleMom23

Yup, I thought greek yogurt was strained. Rix, didn't Tosca have that somewhere in her book?

She does, but she calls it "yogurt cheese". Strange.

[desiraenicole]

Now I just have to go hunting for some cheese cloth... Definately going to try this out. Sounds good and it's just one more thing to for my husband to shake his head about. I love making his eyes roll. haha.

[DirtyMartini]

If you strain it for about 12 hours or so, you also get a nice "dip" consistency that you can mix with some herbs. I had every intention of making it once but never got around to it. My bf's done it before & says it works well. It's a good sub for those creamy dips that are oh-so-evil (onion dip, droooool).

[DirtyMartini]

How bad is it, when I re-read my post above, that I immediately thought of this when I came to "dip"... Operation Thought-Control complete.

[Kirjava]

I've made "yogurt cheese" before, but the reason I don't do it myself is just because yogurt is so frickin' expensive I don't like to reduce it down anymore! I'm addicted to yogurt....we go through about three tubs a week, and at $5 each (we buy the organic stuff--who's pretentious now, Rixa?!) it starts to add up! So I couldn't bring myself to strain it. I guess I could buy the cheaper stuff, but I have to admit that now I have high-flutin yogurt tastes and find the cheaper stuff not as nice. Plus they thicken it with artifical thickeners....I forget what--gelatin? pectin? something like that.

[Kirjava]

But all that being said, damn I just want some so maybe I'll just suck it up and buy some and strain it!

[rixatrix]

Workout 2B3 - 2x10
Deadlifts - 65, 65 (NOT on a box, perfecting form)
Bulgarian Split Squats - BW, BW (again, form and timing)
Underhand Lat Pulldown - 95, 95
Rev. Lunge from Box w/Forward Reach - 8s, 8s
DB Prone Cuban Snatch - 8s, 8s
Swiss Ball Crunch - 10s
Reverse Crunch - BW
Lateral Flexion - BW (All three, not resting)
Prone Cobra - forgot watch. =o/

AND....drumroll, please...
HIIT!
10 minutes
1 min. "warm up"
1 min. hard, 2 minutes recovery

Whew!

I decided my deads and BSS's needed some work - the deads because I just made the switch from Romanian. The BSS's because I've been having trouble getting through them without rest (and um, today wasn't much better...holy lactic acid buildup).

I also started my cut, so I'm prepared to just maintain my strength. However, what's strange, or maybe not, is that since dropping calories, I've felt more energetic. Weird, yeah?

And this sucks - but my big, beefy gym friend, Rick, was doing rows today with about a MILLION pounds of weight, and the CABLE BROKE. He went tumbling backwards off the seat and did half a backwards somersault. Poor guy was hobbling around for the rest of the morning. It was terrible.

I've been going to the same YMCA pretty much my whole life - I had my first swimming lessons there when I was 2. I like that it's down-to-earth, and it's superclose to my house.

But damn, if the equipment is in disrepair...yikes.

[dillytl]

I'm quickly realizing how superior greek yogurt is...I'm turning into such a pretentious girl. "Excuse me, do you have greek yogurt? Omega-3 eggs? Ezekiel bread?"

This just cracked me up! DH and I have conversations about how our food choices have gotten significantly more "high-class" over time!!