Bytsi's Body Reshaping Log

[Bytsi]

Originally Posted by realcdn

The progress looks good, but I wanted to comment on this. It's amazing that how much really isn't worth it. Good job on avoiding that cake. I went to a birthday party in Feb (my mother's 80th) and didn't bother with the cake either. It was a white cake with lots of icing and strawberries and I decided it wasn't worth it. I heard after from my mother that it really wasn't a good cake. I used that memory a couple of weeks ago at a barbecue that also ended with birthday cake, cookies, squares, etc. (a table full of desserts). I've decided that I'll spend my calories on things that I enjoy (and that will be worth it). I'll work on a healthier version of the chocolate zucchini cake that I know I'll end up making when we've got too many of the damn things.

Thanks Anne... There was a gingerbread on the menu that sounded SO good, and I can't say I'd have abstained if anyone had ordered it... but now that I am seeing bits of progress (and when I remind myself that it's been less than 2 weeks of really counting every bite) it's easier to stay on track. Or maybe I'm FINALLY getting the sugar addiction/cravings out of my system? I just know I feel stronger when I'm building on success... it's too easy to rationalize when I'm not in a strong place, too easy to say "eh, I've been good all day so I deserve..." - WRONG!!!!

[missjane]

Bytsi....just curious....have you ever compared your caliper readings to the Omron? I'm curious to see how close they are. I only use the Omron and my readings are higher than yours. I wonder what the calipers would put me at? (I need to get that Bod Pod rescheduled!)

[Celestialmom]

Originally Posted by Bytsi

Thanks Anne... There was a gingerbread on the menu that sounded SO good, and I can't say I'd have abstained if anyone had ordered it... but now that I am seeing bits of progress (and when I remind myself that it's been less than 2 weeks of really counting every bite) it's easier to stay on track. Or maybe I'm FINALLY getting the sugar addiction/cravings out of my system? I just know I feel stronger when I'm building on success... it's too easy to rationalize when I'm not in a strong place, too easy to say "eh, I've been good all day so I deserve..." - WRONG!!!!

You all are SO right about the whole "it isn't worth it" thing--I REALLY struggled after going out for dinner for our anniversary. I shared a polenta fries appetizer with dh and had wine AND dessert (healthy main meal though). Then for breakfast the next day he changed our plans from going out to breakfast to DUNKIN DONUTS! I had a wheat bagel w/egg and cheese, which made me totally sick. And it kept on going from there...I think I gained about 3# over that week, because it's like once my will power is broken, it stays that way! Great job on staying on track and HOORAY for the weight and bf losses!!!

Celeste

[jesca]

Originally Posted by Bytsi

Thanks Anne... There was a gingerbread on the menu that sounded SO good, and I can't say I'd have abstained if anyone had ordered it... but now that I am seeing bits of progress (and when I remind myself that it's been less than 2 weeks of really counting every bite) it's easier to stay on track. Or maybe I'm FINALLY getting the sugar addiction/cravings out of my system? I just know I feel stronger when I'm building on success... it's too easy to rationalize when I'm not in a strong place, too easy to say "eh, I've been good all day so I deserve..." - WRONG!!!!

I agree with this and with what Anne said. I remember when I was doing Weight Watchers the first time and losing major weight and I felt really good. My pants were lose, I had more energy and I just felt healthy. I remember turning down some bite size 3 musketeers bars (which I LOVE) and thinking to myself how proud I was that I did that. I thought, it's so much better to feel good all the time than to have a fleeting taste of chocolate in my mouth that will only make me want more. When I don't have a craving, there's no point in ruining a perfectly good day and then feeling endlessly guilty about it.

Also, I always think about this tag line that someone on this board had. It was something like "bad food is not a reward", and it's totally true. Now that all my favorite fruits are in season, I'm totally happy to reward myself with a cup full of cherries or blueberries and not a bowl of ice cream. As long as I don't go there, it gets easier and easier to not want it.

[SpacecityPaula]

I've had my meltdown with Bob over food choices. He sat there one night and told me that food is not important to him, but then when we went to the store later that night he was going on and on about the food. I just looked at him and said, "ya know, for someone who thinks food isn't important, you sure are talking about it a lot." then I walked away. I was livid that night. He does try to be good about it, but is not always great. I'm doing better in making sure I have alternatives to keep myself from getting off track.

[dillytl]

Lookin good Bysti!!! Nice progress!

[Bytsi]

Originally Posted by missjane

Bytsi....just curious....have you ever compared your caliper readings to the Omron? I'm curious to see how close they are. I only use the Omron and my readings are higher than yours. I wonder what the calipers would put me at? (I need to get that Bod Pod rescheduled!)

Hi Jane - I hate the omron. It varies by up to 15% depending on when I use it (at work, we have one for people who are too big for calipers). You should get the bodpod and/or calipers done just to set a baseline at least...

Originally Posted by Celestialmom

You all are SO right about the whole "it isn't worth it" thing--I REALLY struggled after going out for dinner for our anniversary. I shared a polenta fries appetizer with dh and had wine AND dessert (healthy main meal though). Then for breakfast the next day he changed our plans from going out to breakfast to DUNKIN DONUTS! I had a wheat bagel w/egg and cheese, which made me totally sick. And it kept on going from there...I think I gained about 3# over that week, because it's like once my will power is broken, it stays that way! Great job on staying on track and HOORAY for the weight and bf losses!!!

Dunkin Donuts?!? I'd have KILLED him! . Sounds like you made the best possible choice - sorry you felt sick from it... but yeah - willpower is easy to break down and once it's gone... ugh. That's why I'm 15# above my goal (and I WAS at goal, at one point)... Kinda like Aoife's tagline (paraphrasing) "I gained weight trying to lose my last 5#"

Originally Posted by jesca

I remember turning down some bite size 3 musketeers bars (which I LOVE) and thinking to myself how proud I was that I did that. I thought, it's so much better to feel good all the time than to have a fleeting taste of chocolate in my mouth that will only make me want more. When I don't have a craving, there's no point in ruining a perfectly good day and then feeling endlessly guilty about it.

Also, I always think about this tag line that someone on this board had. It was something like "bad food is not a reward", and it's totally true. Now that all my favorite fruits are in season, I'm totally happy to reward myself with a cup full of cherries or blueberries and not a bowl of ice cream. As long as I don't go there, it gets easier and easier to not want it.

I've always liked "nothing tastes as good as thin feels" - but when I'm tired and hungry, sometimes it's too easy to get to "one little bit of chocolate won't hurt, you deserve it" - NOOOOOO!!!!
As long as we don't give in, it gets easier... it really is momentum building up and for whatever reason, it works!

Originally Posted by SpacecityPaula

... he was going on and on about the food. I just looked at him and said, "ya know, for someone who thinks food isn't important, you sure are talking about it a lot." then I walked away. I was livid that night. He does try to be good about it, but is not always great. I'm doing better in making sure I have alternatives to keep myself from getting off track.

I hear ya'... my DH is like that - he tries to be good but isn't always... I guess maybe men aren't so different than women? (or not ).

Originally Posted by dillytl

Lookin good Bysti!!! Nice progress!

Thanks Tracey!!!!

[jesca]

Originally Posted by Bytsi

I've always liked "nothing tastes as good as thin feels"



I hear ya'... my DH is like that - he tries to be good but isn't always... I guess maybe men aren't so different than women? (or not ).

On the first I totally agree.

And on the second, I agree that they aren't as different as they'd like to believe we are, except that my husband's maintenance level is literally twice what I'm eating now! That's different enough to make me crazy!

[Bytsi]

Stage 4 B2

Wide-grip DL from step -- 2x8 @ 135#, 1x8 @ 145#.

Bulgarian Split-squat -- 3x8 @ 35#s (2x17.5#s).

Underhand grip lat pulldown -- 2x8 @ 130#, 1x4 @ 140#, 4 @ 130# (couldn't make all 8, but I gave it a try)

Prone Cuban Snatch -- 3x8 w/ 12.5# db's.

Rear lunge off step w/ forward reach -- 3x8 w/ 17.5# db's.

Ball crunch, reverse crunch, side flexion -- 3x10 each, supersetted.

Prone Cobra -- Did 2x120. I STILL HATE THESE!!!

Karate later... if I survive!
Hungry today... sigh...

[nutbar]

Amazing movement on the measurements!!! Woo hoo! Very cool!

[stephanie932]

WTG on those measurements, Bytsi! You are really working hard at not having those "extra" bites and it's showing! Keep it up!

[jesca]

Way to go! Good luck in Karate. Make sure you get enough cals and rest. Don't kill yourself!

[Bytsi]

Originally Posted by nutbar

Amazing movement on the measurements!!! Woo hoo! Very cool!

Originally Posted by stephanie932

WTG on those measurements, Bytsi! You are really working hard at not having those "extra" bites and it's showing! Keep it up!

Originally Posted by jesca

Way to go! Good luck in Karate. Make sure you get enough cals and rest. Don't kill yourself!

Thanks guys!
Karate wasn't that hard, but he didn't have the a/c on so I was sweaty just from being in there. And I'm SO HUNGRY!!!!!

I guess if I'm gonna lift in the afternoon, I need to save a few more calories for later... but I was pretty hungry all day today - really noticed it at work. Maybe TTOTM getting ready to come (I get a full week of cravings & hunger usually)... ugh! I know the scale won't move much this week (at least not in the right direction ) cuz of TTOTM, but the hunger SUCKS!!!!!!!

We have this big freakin' box of multi-grain wheat thins, and that just sounds like salty-crunchy heaven to me right now. Crap. I really should NOT eat them.

I already ate 1778 kcals (my goal was 1700, but I planned to go to 1750 anyway, so only went slightly over). Macros were good...

I HATE BEING HUNGRY. sigh...

[jesca]

I don't know if this will help, but maybe you could consider averaging your calories over the week and eating more on these busy days and less on your rest days so that you can work out your hunger. Although I totally understand being hungry when AF comes around. Just make sure you're not catabolizing any of that muscle you're working so hard to make!