Kelly's War and Battle Plans

[stephanie932]

Originally Posted by MuscleMom23

Hey, Hi, thanks for stopping by. I totally zoned out the last couple of days and missed ya!

I am finally coming around. It could be the weather, it could be sickness, heck it could be anything. I gotta chill when I don't feel good and stop worrying about it. I am a little more awake today. I don't feel too bad. I am going to workout tomorrow. I have 7 and 8 of stage one to do and I am going to do the AMRAPS just to gain more strength. I will not take a week off because I have taken almost everyother week off LOL!

I had a dreadful weekend eats wise even tho I toned it down. I was squeamish to get on the scale. But not too bad. Up a 1/2 lb and that is a maybe LOL, I am PMS'ing.

I gotta tell ya, I am getting less paranoid about food slip ups. I know I have to keep up the workouts and stuff. I am starting to trust my appetite and self a lot more. This program is truly life changing. It is tough on this ol broad but I like it. I gotta do what I like.

So tomorrow, the beginning of the end.... I think I will throw a party when I get to the end of Stage 1! Dang it was long for me!

This is a LONG depressing winter!!

Still love tracking tho. But I have it down to minimum work. I think that was a secret for me. I am still having trouble getting to 40p/40c/20f which is my goal. I am ending up around 35p/45c/20f which is not heinous!

I hate these flippy floppy moods. Blood tests tomorrow. I hope nothing shows up . I don't like things to be wrong. It's a pain LOL!

Hey, Kelly!

It seems like you have a plan in place to finish up your Stage 1!!! I just did A5 and loved the 3 sets vs. 2 sets and the change that comes with it. I'm glad it does change things up so that we don't get too bored with it.

I bet your blood tests will go just fine. Keep working hard!!!

[Silly Sally]

Originally Posted by MuscleMom23

This makes me very nervous. You know being judged and all.

It seems to me, you, dear lady, are your worst critic!

I see tremendous changes in only 3 months! For goodness sake, your belly actually shows definition already. You need to acknowledge this success.

Stay focused. You're doing really great.

[Kirjava]

Fingers crossed that your blood work results are okay.

I'm glad to hear that you are getting able to relax into the program and trust yourself. I think that is the true "take home" message of all of this. I used to mistrust and feel guilt about my hunger, but I am starting to get okay with the fact that yes, I need to eat. (of course, then I have to not overeat, but that's another story).

The workouts ARE tough but tough feels good, no?

[MuscleMom23]

Originally Posted by stephanie932

Hey, Kelly!

It seems like you have a plan in place to finish up your Stage 1!!!

I just penciled in the rest of my workouts and AMRAP's, yep I am going to do them. And I might just have to take that break. A conference I must be at all weekend long is coming up.

Originally Posted by Silly Sally

I see tremendous changes in only 3 months! For goodness sake, your belly actually shows definition already. You need to acknowledge this success.

Stay focused. You're doing really great.

Well thank you, you can come in anytime and talk like that LOL!

Originally Posted by Kirjava

I'm glad to hear that you are getting able to relax into the program and trust yourself. I think that is the true "take home" message of all of this. I used to mistrust and feel guilt about my hunger, but I am starting to get okay with the fact that yes, I need to eat. (of course, then I have to not overeat, but that's another story).

The workouts ARE tough but tough feels good, no?

Who knew what we were in for with this program. Suprises at every turn. I didn't know it blasted apart eating disorders LOL!


Well I did workout today. I am so bummed on having to switch up my workouts to match where I worked out. I will be so glad to just keep everything the same coming up on stage 2.

Bought some adjustable dumbbells today, whew the price of iron is rising so fast from the first of the year since I looked! And a "Step". I hope it holds me and the weight. I was wondering where you get more risers. I could probably use that better then the bench for step ups. I was a bit wobbly today.

The end of March I shall be done! FINALLY!

My appetite suddenly left as suddenly as it came. Weird. I did get my cals in, macros a little off, not bad. I am attempting 40P/20F/40C

2165 cals 31P/28F/41C

Squats What a joke these have been so far. I tried front squats because of no squat rack. Those things in Stage 2 are going to be hard on my wrist. I tweaked something. So the first set is front squat, the last two are regular. I can't get a heavy bar on myself. YET. The rack is coming, but the squats are ending .

Front Squat 8x45#
Squat 8x45# 8x65#

Push ups Bench height. Dang these are so hard for me. I have to go wide. 3x8

DB bent over row 8x28.25# 2x8x 38.25# +10lbs!

Step ups 3x8xBW on bench. Boy I came down and tweaked my knee. I bought neoprene knee support for my knees. Man they are tight. But they sure helped! I don't want to know what would have happend had I not had these on.


Prone Jackknife 3x10. Wow, this is where my weakness is after being off. I had to stop each time. I did find out I was doing them right though! Here I thought I was doing wimpy modified ones LOL!

So far in stage one I have been sick a couple three times. I fell on my knee and killed it. I strained my back doing dL's. I am still here.


Oh and SUCH a bummer. DS#2 is sick No fever but obviously not well to the max. I am like CRAP!

[realcdn]

Hey Kelly, just dropping in. The ladies gave you some great advice on the eating. As someone who is also home all day I thought I'd add a couple of things that have helped me get through it.

1) plan tomorrow's meals before you go to bed - Even if it delays my bedtime (and it doesn't any more) I take time and plan exactly what I'm going to have for the next day. Partly so I know what to bring in from the freezer, but mainly so I stay on track. There's no question of what I'm going to have when I go into the kitchen because it's already been decided.

2) pre-measure the dangerous snacks - I do this with almonds, soy nuts, spreadable cheese, etc. I have small 1/2 cup plastic containers that I refill right after dinner (ie. when I'm not hungry). I don't trust that I'll take just an ounce when the time comes, so I make sure that's all that is handy.

3) if possible, use a shredded cheese blend instead of a block. I add cheese to omelets, a few dinner dishes and sometimes wraps. No way I'm going to cut 1/2 oz or even an ounce off a block. I buy a cheese blend that runs just about 100 cals/oz, although in the past I've made it by shredding a number of low fat cheeses and adding some full fat cheddar to the mix. I use a scale with a small glass dish before adding it to what I'm making. The positive about that is if I take out more than what I've decided on, it can go right back in the bag!

Oh, and that term - morbidly obese - it's just that. I started higher than you, and I'm still heavier than you. I will eventually be out of that range, but I've tried hard not to let it define me. (I know, it's rough.)

Anyway, just wanted to say that I know that there are many components to losing weight, but I think this is a good one. Good luck.

[MuscleMom23]

Originally Posted by realcdn

Hey Kelly, just dropping in. The ladies gave you some great advice on the eating. As someone who is also home all day I thought I'd add a couple of things that have helped me get through it.

1) plan tomorrow's meals before you go to bed - Even if it delays my bedtime (and it doesn't any more) I take time and plan exactly what I'm going to have for the next day. Partly so I know what to bring in from the freezer, but mainly so I stay on track. There's no question of what I'm going to have when I go into the kitchen because it's already been decided.

2) pre-measure the dangerous snacks - I do this with almonds, soy nuts, spreadable cheese, etc. I have small 1/2 cup plastic containers that I refill right after dinner (ie. when I'm not hungry). I don't trust that I'll take just an ounce when the time comes, so I make sure that's all that is handy.

3) if possible, use a shredded cheese blend instead of a block. I add cheese to omelets, a few dinner dishes and sometimes wraps. No way I'm going to cut 1/2 oz or even an ounce off a block. I buy a cheese blend that runs just about 100 cals/oz, although in the past I've made it by shredding a number of low fat cheeses and adding some full fat cheddar to the mix. I use a scale with a small glass dish before adding it to what I'm making. The positive about that is if I take out more than what I've decided on, it can go right back in the bag!

Oh, and that term - morbidly obese - it's just that. I started higher than you, and I'm still heavier than you. I will eventually be out of that range, but I've tried hard not to let it define me. (I know, it's rough.)

Anyway, just wanted to say that I know that there are many components to losing weight, but I think this is a good one. Good luck.

Hi Realcdn, I like the full fat cheese mixed in idea that's sneaky!

I usually am pretty good with food. It is when these unusual cravings hit, I don't care what I portioned out, I will find something else to go into my mouth LOL! I think I have it nailed down to not feeling well. Which has basically been this winter

[MuscleMom23]

OH boy, son has strep throat. Oh happy day

[Kirjava]

Kelly that sux big time. Does that call for antibiotics?
I hope he feels better soon!!!!
Anne, that was great advice on the food. I will steal some of those ideas.
Nice workout, Kelly. Stick with those pushups and jacknifes. I find that the bodyweight resistence exercises really showcase strength gains. You're already doing great and will wow yourself at that, I guarantee.

[mel]

Kudos to you for sticking with it! Nothing can stop you now!!!!

Hope your son is better soon.

mel

[nutbar]

Aw, man, sorry about the strep. This seems to be a bad year for strep (along with most every other bug).

[MuscleMom23]

Cramming drugs down kids throat LOL!

Store called. Rack on backorder. Oh well. I guess I will have a rest week after all. He said the good thing is, they usually backorder them and don't get them for a month, I only have to wait a week. Oh joyful day.

Crap LOL! I should have stayed in bed today, you just cannot believe my day. If you are having a downer day, just think, mine was worse LOL! Someone always has it worse than you, ya know?

Thanks for the concern.

Mel, I am on a mission, but it seems that I named my log appropriately LOL! I should have said Kelly's peice of cake too silly easy for reality log.

[MuscleMom23]

Okay, it's snowing here I am pissed off and there is nobody to yell at. Can we say hormones!

Come on! Snow??? For real ya know?!!!!

[MuscleMom23]

SIGH. Killing time for DH to call me back. I was in the middle of my workout, well actually warming up when I hear, "MOM! John is throwing up!"

Cancel plans, call mom. Crap again LOL!

OH man, I turned funny and my knee don't feel so hot. I was thinking about doing lunges hanging on to something. I am such a die hard, or is that fool.

I am older and my knees obviously tweakier. I just never know what will happen. I guess I have to go even slower than I am.

I am reassessing if my body is not ready for this program even tho I am.

I was toying around and I think I will. Just find subs in the book to do for things that bother me physically. I love Alwyn's workouts. He has cool things to do.

I guess I won't be following the book, but it is better then crippling myself and getting no where.

I am also getting revved up about TKD again listening to ledove and the like around here. I so did love that. It was a heck of a workout without sparring! My DH hubby loved it so much. Ahhhh kids and life huh?

[desiraenicole]

Hey - hope the knee starts cooperating! And the sick children! Don't they know you are on a mission?

Keep it up. Hopefully you can keep up with the workout as written, but even if you do make subs, you are still getting stronger!

I bet you are getting excited about the rack. I would love to have one of my very own - I hate waiting my turn at the gym. Bah.

Did you get to finish your workout?

[kfisherx]

I think when you are in a situation where you have much fat to loose that it doesn't really matter that you follow a program strictly. It only matters that you move. Your sucess is 90% on your diet and the rest is on you moving. I contend as a trainer that I could get results on any overweight person with just cardio and diet.

So this in mind during these rough times remember to stay focused on the diet first and foremost and then make yourself move a few times a week outside of that. If you have to alter workouts so what?

[karenmc6]

aw, kelly - big !! you have had the absolute worst luck! i'm big too and was losing weight faster before this program. i've only lost nine pounds this past three months and fewer inches than i had been in the past year. and i am working sooo hard! i love the program and i know that i am going to get there in the end, but the pace may kill me before then!!

you're doing great! you are working hard and you haven't given up. it may be baby steps, but they are definitely headed in the right direction!! take care! karen