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Mermaid's Log

mermaid

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This is my first ever post. I have been a lurker for a very long time, just reading and learning and promising myself that one day I would take action and make some changes like all you other ladies have been doing. Well, I've been lazy, sat in my sweats, eating junk, knowing that I'm armed with enough info (thanks to EF) to make a difference when the "time was right".

Well, last night having just recovered from my sixth illness this year and half way into my take out and bottle of wine, I was watching Coach Carter on DVD when one of the scenes literally made me stop mid mouthful to really listen:

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us, your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

For some reason a light went off in my head. I had a little cry (pity party), threw the takeout in the trash, poured the wine down the sink and committed to coming out of Lurkdom and join the ladies of EF to make a change in my life.

I've read all the stickies, logged on to Fitday, and this is the first post of Mermaid's log. I know it's not going to be easy and I'm worried that I'll fail but hoping that sometimes I can get some encouragement from you ladies who have been through the same. You truly are an inspirational bunch of gals and I feel grateful to have found this board.

So, enough of the talk, let's get serious:

Stats
5'5"
159lbs
Bust 42.5
Waist 33
Hip 42
Thigh 24
Calf 14.5
Bicep 11

I'm 36 in a couple of months

Obviously my goal is lose BF (not sure of current percentage but will get the gym to measure me tomorrow) and increase muscle but ultimately I am sick of being sick and need to get healthy. Who knows, down the track I may have more competitive goals but I had better learn to crawl first.

Anyway, hello everyone. I'll post my diet, exercise, mood etc everyday. Any advice will be well received. Thanks for reading this very long first post!!!
 
Hey girl! I think that epiphany hits all of us in so many different ways but sometimes we just need to wander down the path of whining (or wining) and self-pity for a bit until we have gotten beyond just feeling sorry for ourselves but getting tired of feeling sorry for ourselves. And the light goes off & we are in control again.

Like NIKE says "JUST DO IT!" (Trust me - Im' still wandering down that path of indecision and lack of action with regard to my resume / career... been doing it for a few yrs now too. )

I agree that it is one thing when you feel crappy because you aren't looking like Susie Currie or Kelly Ryan, but when your whole quality of life is suffering, its time to clean house & get things back in order.
 
Thanks for your best wishes Velvett, Sassy and Courtney!

Day One

8.00am 1 cup high fibre bran cereal, 1/2 cup skim milk; 1 egg and 5 egg whites

11.00am 1 small apple, 1 tbsp NPB

1.30pm Small can tuna, 2 inch cube feta, spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, 1tbsp pureed eggplant with garlic as dressing

4.30pm 1 cup low fat cottage cheese, 1 small banana

7.00pm 3oz barrimundi, 1/2 cup yams, 1 cup zucchini, 1/4 avocado

1467 cals; P:C:F: 40:34:26

Also 2 large cups green tea and 2 litres water. Not enough water.

Didn't feel hungry and was surprised about that. But then I have never been used to including so much (healthy) fat in a diet.

Don't know how it says I've done over 900 posts; my husband did the first using my log by mistake back in May - I guess a moderator makes these adjustments?

Planning for food is easier than planning for the gym. Ended up having all day meeting so didn't make it. Poor excuse. So I'm getting up for am cardio on an empty stomach tomorrow.
 
Thanks for that quote......I may have to read that every once and a while. Congrats on getting started....Since I am getting started (again) too, I know that the motivation is the hardest part. I look forward to seeing how you do!!!
 
Thanks for the welcome, ladies.

Day 2

5.45am 30 mins HIIT cardio (walk/sprint) outdoors.

7.00am Egg white omelette (one yolk), 1 cup grapefruit juice, 1 slice Performax bread (83 cals, 4g fibre per slice)

10.30am 3oz barramundi, 1/2 cup yams, 1/2 cup zucchini, 1/2 cup avocado

1.30pm 1 cup cottage cheese, 1 small banana, 15 almonds

4.30pm 4oz sardines, 1 slice Performax bread

7.00pm Went out for dinner with friends, Japanese, so had a portion of tuna sashimi, a cup of miso soup and 3 green teas. Pleased that I didn't drink alcohol; my friends thought I was sick!


1565 cals P46:C25:F29
 
mermaid said:
Thanks for your best wishes Velvett, Sassy and Courtney!

Day One

8.00am 1 cup high fibre bran cereal, 1/2 cup skim milk; 1 egg and 5 egg whites

11.00am 1 small apple, 1 tbsp NPB

1.30pm Small can tuna, 2 inch cube feta, spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, 1tbsp pureed eggplant with garlic as dressing

4.30pm 1 cup low fat cottage cheese, 1 small banana

7.00pm 3oz barrimundi, 1/2 cup yams, 1 cup zucchini, 1/4 avocado

1467 cals; P:C:F: 40:34:26

Also 2 large cups green tea and 2 litres water. Not enough water.

Didn't feel hungry and was surprised about that. But then I have never been used to including so much (healthy) fat in a diet.

Don't know how it says I've done over 900 posts; my husband did the first using my log by mistake back in May - I guess a moderator makes these adjustments?

Planning for food is easier than planning for the gym. Ended up having all day meeting so didn't make it. Poor excuse. So I'm getting up for am cardio on an empty stomach tomorrow.
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GREAT JOB.......add a bit of healthy fats during the day if/when you are hungry...you cals are just a tiny bit too low...never go below 10x cals using bodyweight as a reference.
 
Hi Mermaid-

That was a great quote and just remember to take it one day at a time!! Even if you go off track , don't look at it as a failure , just tell yourself you "stumbled" a little bit , and tomorrow is a new day.:) Cheating on your diet (just a little bit :) ) or missing a day or two at the gym is nothing compared to not TRYING at all , because at the end , it is the SUM of ALL the GOOD work you have done that will bring you to your goal.
 
Day 3

7.00am 6 egg whites (one yolk) scrambled, 1 kiwi

9.30am Whey protein shake made with 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup blueberries and 1 tbsp almond butter

Was in a meeting so had to stop for food when the others did - I was so hungry:

1.30pm Sardines, 1 cube feta, spinach salad, cucumbers, cherry toms, eggplant dip

4.30pm 1 1/2 cup vegetarian chili

8.30pm Can tuna, 1/2 cup yams, 1 cup skim milk

2 litres water, 2 cups green tea

1567 cals P44:C31:F26 Fibre 25g

Missed the gym again because of the meeting. I belong to a gym near the office and I work a 1 hour's drive from home. I was expecting to get out at lunchtime a bit more but that's proving harder than I thought. Tonight though, I did go to my bellydancing class. I do it for a bit of a giggle (still got the belly for it but want that to go!) and you do sweat quite a bit. I think the diet won't be as hard as I thought it would (though I haven't hit the weekend yet) but I've got to get my ass in the gym and start lifting.
 
Day 4

6.30am 1 cup hi bran cereal, 1/2 cup milk, 6 egg whites, 1 yolk

9.00am 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 tbsp peanut butter

12.00 pm Went to gym: 3 sets, max 10 reps per set (to failure)
Flat bench press
Incline dumbell press
Pec Dec
Weight assisted dips
Military press
Lateral raises
Overhead french press

I ache already

1.00pm 3 oz white fish, 1/2 cup yams, 1/2 cup zucchini, 1/2 cup avocado

I will have:

3.30pm Protein shake with 1 cup skim milk, small banana

7.00pm Small can salmon, spinach salad (usual cucumber, tomatoes etc), 1 tbsp eggplant dip, 1/2 tbsp olive oil, balsalmic vinegar

3 litres water, 1 cup green tea

1588 cals, P42:C30:F28 22g fibre
 
Day 5

6.30am 1 cup hi bran cereal, 1 cup milk, 4 egg whites scrambled (one yolk)

9.30am 2/3 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 tbsp almond butter

12.00am 1 small chicken breast, mixed green salad, 1/2 cup avocado

3.30pm Protein shake with 1 cup skim milk

Decided on having a cheat meal so:

7.00pm 3 slices thin crust supreme pizza, 3 small glasses white wine.

I was amazed how I didn't really enjoy it as much as I thought I would.

1879 cals P:34 C:30 F:26 A:11 Fibre 19g

I also had my body fat tested. The guy used sensor thing that he put on the top part of my bicep. Also took my height and weight. Told me that I was at 28%. I have Tanita scales which tell me I'm (average) 35%. I'll post some pics so I can monitor it visually. I'm sure I'm over 30% - I have back fat rolls!
 
Day 6

Saturday. Decided to go into work, finish up a few things then go to the gym. Was so pissed off because the gym was closed for a weekend town festival so another day I missed. I'm really disappointed with myself for not getting to the gym enough this week and next week will be worse as I am travelling Monday/Tuesday. I know I'm not going to be ble to reach my goals without lifting/cardio. I guess I've got to stop whining and just find a way to do it.

Anyway, had errands to run, got caught up at the mall (waiting for my pants to be fixed) and started to panic because I didn't want to go too long without food. Bought a choc protein bar, not TOO bad, (23g protein) but felt guilty for not eating real food. I've noticed that I'm thinking about food all the time, planning, buying, using fit day and then worrying about it. It's only been a week!

Using this log is good for me though, I didn't realise what a great tool a journal actually is.

8.00am
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup skim milk
1 tsp honey
1 cup egg whites
1 whole egg

11.30am
4 oz canned salmon
2 slices Performax fibre bread

2.30pm
Chocolate Protein Bar

4.30pm
1 cup canned tuna
1/2 avocado
1/4 cup salsa

Not enough water either, only 1 liter so far.

7.30pm
4oz lean beef steak
Spinach salad
1 cup cucumbers
1 cup tomatoes
sprinkling balsalmic vinegar

Another liter water
2 cups green tea

1547 cals P:47 C:21 F:32
 
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Day 7

Well, it's Sunday and the usual routine was to go for pancakes with my husband. I love pancakes - probably my favourite meal next to anything potato. So instead:

1/2 liter water

7.30am
45 mins cardio, walk/jog, empty stomach

8.45am
1 cup hi bran cereal
3/4 cup skim milk
1 cup egg whites, 1 yolk

1/2 liter water
 
mermaid said:
Day 7

Well, it's Sunday and the usual routine was to go for pancakes with my husband. I love pancakes - probably my favourite meal next to anything potato. So instead:

1/2 liter water

7.30am
45 mins cardio, walk/jog, empty stomach

8.45am
1 cup hi bran cereal
3/4 cup skim milk
1 cup egg whites, 1 yolk

1/2 liter water
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12.00pm
1/2 avocado
1 cup tuna
1/4 cup salsa

More water, 2 cups green tea

Got another headache, I've had a few this week but putting it down to clearing the crap out of my body.
 
Hi and welcome to EF! :wavey:

It's great to see another logger! Great job with it so far!
 
mermaid said:
Thanks Jens, it means a lot to get feedback like that.
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Baby steps! Don't worry about changing everything all at once! And if you fall off the wagon - it's ok - you're NOT a failure. Just start all over tomorrow!

Any questions - ask!
 
mermaid said:
12.00pm
1/2 avocado
1 cup tuna
1/4 cup salsa

More water, 2 cups green tea

Got another headache, I've had a few this week but putting it down to clearing the crap out of my body.
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2.30pm
2 slices Performax bread
1 1/2 tbsp almond butter
1 1/2 tbsp jam (fruit juice sweetened)

5.00pm
Found out that having no protein with a meal makes you hungry!
1 whole egg
1/2 cup egg whites
1/2 cube feta
1 slice tofu
cooked as an omelette

And I will have:

7.30pm
Small chicken breast, baked, stuffed with
1/4 cup red bell pepper
1 cube feta
1 cup asparagus

Had 2 more large cups green tea and 1 litre water

Not the best day, foodwise, too much fat.

1575 cals P:42 C:24 F:35 Fibre 23g

Getting on a flight at 6am in the morning and am planning the food already. Taking a cooler with boxed portions and also including ready made bars/shakes just in case.
 
Week 2

Got up 4.30am to catch flight to Sydney. Packed a cooler full of food for the next two days (most meals) to take on board. Felt a complete idiot at security as I had also packed a metal fork which obviously had to be confiscated. Didn't fancy eating cottage cheese with my fingers on the plane so had ready made shake and a banana instead. I'm now glad I brought the ready made food with me.

6.30am
Protein Revival Lo Carb Shake
1 banana

9.30am
1 cup cottage cheese
1 apple
2 cups green tea

Meeting postponed til 4pm. Could have slept in and caught the later flight :mad:
 
mermaid said:
Week 2

Got up 4.30am to catch flight to Sydney. Packed a cooler full of food for the next two days (most meals) to take on board. Felt a complete idiot at security as I had also packed a metal fork which obviously had to be confiscated. Didn't fancy eating cottage cheese with my fingers on the plane so had ready made shake and a banana instead. I'm now glad I brought the ready made food with me.

6.30am
Protein Revival Lo Carb Shake
1 banana
1/2 litre water

9.30am
1 cup cottage cheese
1 apple
2 cups green tea

Meeting postponed til 4pm. Could have slept in and caught the later flight :mad:
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11.30am
Chocolate Protein Bar

2.00pm
1/2 medium chicken breast
1/2 cup browwn rice
1/4 cup red kidney beans
1 cube feta
1/4 red bell pepper

Lots of green tea, 1 litre water

Went into meeting at 3.30pm and lasted til 6pm. Meeting a friend for dinner and promising myself to be conscious of what I order.
 
*Deep disgruntled sigh*

F@#$

I am questioning my commitment to this journey. I reread some of my journal from yesterday and the part where my meeting had been postponed and I said that I could have slept in and got the later flight. Why didn't I say, oh, I could have done some HIIT cardio on an empty stomach before I got the later flight. Didn't even cross my mind at the time.

Also, last night, met my friend (one of the two I have in Australia) and let the diet plan go. Had two vodka martinis (on an empty stomach, have no problem doing that!) then had beef lasagne, salad, french bread and half a chocolate tart. Blew it and it wasn't supposed to be a cheat meal.

Woke up this morning feeling a bit hungover (I can't remember the last time I felt like that after just two drinks). Even thought about embellishing the truth in this log but what's the point of that. Anyway, I need to reread Daisy_Girl's post about sacrifice, commitment etc and keep up with the other girl's logs.

And start again today.

8.00am (At hotel breakfast buffet)
2 poached eggs
1 tomato
1 cup button mushrooms (no fat added)
1/2 cup baked beans
8 prunes

1 liter water, 2 cups green tea

Also got my period. Oh happy day.
 
mermaid said:
*Deep disgruntled sigh*

F@#$

I am questioning my commitment to this journey. I reread some of my journal from yesterday and the part where my meeting had been postponed and I said that I could have slept in and got the later flight. Why didn't I say, oh, I could have done some HIIT cardio on an empty stomach before I got the later flight. Didn't even cross my mind at the time.

Also, last night, met my friend (one of the two I have in Australia) and let the diet plan go. Had two vodka martinis (on an empty stomach, have no problem doing that!) then had beef lasagne, salad, french bread and half a chocolate tart. Blew it and it wasn't supposed to be a cheat meal.

2280 cals P:27 C:39 F:20 Alcohol:14 Fibre:25g

Woke up this morning feeling a bit hungover (I can't remember the last time I felt like that after just two drinks). Even thought about embellishing the truth in this log but what's the point of that. Anyway, I need to reread Daisy_Girl's post about sacrifice, commitment etc and keep up with the other girl's logs.

And start again today.

8.00am (At hotel breakfast buffet)
2 poached eggs
1 tomato
1 cup button mushrooms (no fat added)
1/2 cup baked beans
8 prunes

1 liter water, 2 cups green tea

Also got my period. Oh happy day.
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12.00pm
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 liter water

3.00pm
Lo Carb Protein Revival Shake
1 tbsp almond butter

5.45pm
Protein Bar
1/2 liter water

7.30pm
1/2 cup canned salmon
Spinach salad, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, sprinkle balsalmic vinegar
1/2 liter water

1398 cals P:40 C:28 F:31 Fibre 26g
 
Holy shit :worried:

Took those pics and I'm mortified. I am so much bigger than I think I look in the mirror. I am in denial on so many levels. So to add to my personal shame, I will post them in this log:


Warning - not for the faint hearted:




[Will repost later from another host service]




There's nothing like possible public humiliation to keep you on the right track.
 
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September 21

6.30am
1tbps organic cider vinegar
1tsp honey
in hot water as a drink
1 flax oil cap, 1 kelp, 1 zinc tab

7.00am
6 egg whites, one yolk
2 slices Performax bread

10.00am
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup blueberries
16 almonds

2 cups green tea, 1/2 liter water
 
mermaid said:
September 21

6.30am
1tbps organic cider vinegar
1tsp honey
in hot water as a drink
1 flax oil cap, 1 kelp, 1 zinc tab

7.00am
6 egg whites, one yolk
2 slices Performax bread

10.00am
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup blueberries
16 almonds

2 cups green tea, 1/2 liter water
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11.30am Gym
6 sets weighted walking lunges
3 sets calf raises
3 sets hamstring pulls using swiss ball
3 sets seated leg press
3 sets bicycle abs
3 sets scissor abs
Stretching

12.45pm
Whey protein shake made w/ 1 cup milk

3.30pm
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup strawberries

Missed bellydancing - in another friggin meeting

8.30pm (Very hungry)
1 small chicken breast
1 cup brown rice
1/4 cup salsa
1 tbsp olive oil
A few rice crackers

Lots of water and green tea - lost count

1530 cals P:42 C:28 F:30 Fibre 19g
 
September 22

Another unusual day workwise - went off site for all day budget review meeting. Took along my packaged protein bar/shake but forgot water. I'm sick of these bloody meetings, though I knew September was going to be a bad month for it. Lunch was provided and I didn't eat the bread.

6.30am
Honey Vinegar drink, flax, kelp, zinc
1 cup bran cereal
1 cup milk
6 egg whites, 1 yolk

10.00am
Lo Carb Protein Revival shake

1.00pm
1 small chicken breast
1/2 cup sweet potato w/ olive oil
1 slice avocado

3.00pm
Protein Bar

7.00pm
2 slices Performax bread
3 oz salmon
cucumber slices, a few spinach leaves

2 coffees, 1 1/2 liter water

1606 cals P:46 C:26 F:28 Fibre 24g

Not enough real food or water. No gym either. I'm really not doing well with this. :worried:

No cheat meal for me this weekend.
 
:Perk:

With some help (thanks so much Bunny), I can finally post my not so good photos. I must be mad. As I said before, I can't believe how much different I am compared to how I think I look.
 
mermaid said:
:Perk:

With some help (thanks so much Bunny), I can finally post my not so good photos. I must be mad. As I said before, I can't believe how much different I am compared to how I think I look.
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WOO HOO!!!!

You have just empowered yourself to kick some major ass by posting those pics.

From week to week you will see (at least) minor changes and hopefully share them with us so you can in turn help inspire and motivate others to embark on the journey...

Remember YOU are your own worst critic. It always turns out the pics are 'not as bad as you think' and you will get nothing but support here from the ladies (& few fellas who frequent the forum who already know who they are).

Bravo darlin and I cannot wait to see YOUR transformation, inside and out.

Stay positive, confident and happy. You will do GREAT!

:heart:
 
mermaid said:
:Perk:

With some help (thanks so much Bunny), I can finally post my not so good photos. I must be mad. As I said before, I can't believe how much different I am compared to how I think I look.
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WTG!!! That is a huge step huh. One I haven't even taken yet. Hmmm looks like I'm going to have get mine up. LOL
 
I also wanted to commend you on your efforts, Mermaid. Reading through the last few entries of your log, I think you're being a little hard on yourself. Think of this as a journey and yes, there will be slip-ups here and there of which some are planned and some that aren't, but the journey continues onward and forward.
 
TFI Friday!!!!!! September 23

OMG. I've had a shocking week with work. I work for a start up business so things are pretty rough at the moment. That's why there are so many meetings and I have to travel to HO. The gym has suffered as a result. I'm coming to the end of week 2 and I've got the food thing sorted in my head and haven't done too bad but I'm not seeing any gains and that is mainly because of the lack of exercise I think. You really can't have one without the other and I guess that's the main thing I've learned so far.

7.00pm
Vinegar drink, zinc, flax, kelp

8.30am
Whey protein shake made w/
1 cup skim milk
1 tbsp NPB
1 small banana

11.00am
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup mango
1/4 cup blueberries

2.00pm
1 cup sliced chicken breast
2 cups mixed greens w/ raw salad veggies
1/2 cup avocado

7.00pm
4oz lean steak
1 cup mixed veggies w/ fat added in cooking

Then, I had 4 glasses of white wine. :mix:

I plan to do some cardio this weekend. And rest, big time.

1458 cals P:38 C:19 F:25 Alcohol:19 Fibre 12g
 
September 24

Slept in. Fantastic.

9.30am
30 mins cardio (walk/jog)

10.30am
1 cup hi bran cereal
1 cup milk
6 egg whites, 1 yolk
vinegar drink, zinc, kelp, flax

12.15pm
1 hour deep tissue massage (pleasure and pain!)
30 mins epsom salt bath

2.00pm
6 oysters
6 water crackers
tabasco

Slept for 1 1/2 hours, gosh, I'm tired

4.30pm
2 slices performax bread
1 1/2 tbps almond butter
1 tbsp honey

7.30pm
8oz fresh crab meat
1/2 avocado

3 liters water

1426 cals P:35 C:33 F:31 Fibre:21g
 
skittles said:
Sometimes it's hard to find balance :twirl:

Take it easy girl.. Don't get too hard on yourself.

Good job on week 2 :)
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Thanks, Skittles. I've always been my hardest critic. I'm trying to chill a bit but I'm finding it so hard!!
 
Hi Mermaid!!!

Sounds like you have a very interesting life!!! I LOVE flying!!

As I'm going thru your totals for the days you posted, I'm seeing: P C F Fibre. If your keeping your carbs this low on a daily basis, you really need to increase your good fats. Fish oil, flax oil, nuts, etc. You also need to bring your protein up. I think if you're going to do the low carb thing and you try what I've suggested here, you WILL see gains almost immediately.

If you haven't looked at my log, I've got an article on it that talks about good fats. Take a look at it...and you might also do a search on good fats and low carb. It helped me TREMENDOUSLY!! :)
 
ScorpioGirl said:
Hi Mermaid!!!

Sounds like you have a very interesting life!!! I LOVE flying!!

As I'm going thru your totals for the days you posted, I'm seeing: P C F Fibre. If your keeping your carbs this low on a daily basis, you really need to increase your good fats. Fish oil, flax oil, nuts, etc. You also need to bring your protein up. I think if you're going to do the low carb thing and you try what I've suggested here, you WILL see gains almost immediately.

If you haven't looked at my log, I've got an article on it that talks about good fats. Take a look at it...and you might also do a search on good fats and low carb. It helped me TREMENDOUSLY!! :)
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LOL!! Let me tell you, my life sounds a lot more interesting than it actually is!!

I read your journal and the post about fats. I've got a few questions. I thought by following the 40:30:30 rule I would get enough protein. Should I be looking at 130-150g per day? You're right, I'm just about getting in 120g on most days. Plus when I do eat carbs, I try to concentrate on the high fibre grains (cereal/bread) because I tend to have a problem with "number twos" if I don't. Does the fibre affect my carb ratio? ie. make it lower? I'll definitely increase my good fat consumption - just worried about juggling all three macros and still stay within 1550 cals!

I'm still learning. I'm so grateful for your input and advice, thanks Scorpio :)
 
September 25

8.30am
30 mins cardio (walk/jog)

9.30am
1 cup bran cereal
2/3 cup milk
6 egg white, 1 yolk
vinegar drink, zinc, kelp, flax

12.00pm
7 scallops, cooked in oil (I think) at restaurant
2 cups mixed salad w/ mandarins and japanese dressing
1 small guinness

3.30pm
4 small sardines in tomato
1 slice performax bread

7.00pm
And then I go and ruin a reasonably good day by having 4 slices of thin crust supreme pizza.

1735 cals P:32 C:34 F:29 Alcohol:8 Fibre:18g

I do feel so guilty when I have to log something like that.

Anyway, good news, my husband is going to join me on this quest, saves having to prepare more meals and adds motivation at home. Looking forward to week three. I've decided to take measurements every 4 weeks.
 
mermaid said:
LOL!! Let me tell you, my life sounds a lot more interesting than it actually is!!

I read your journal and the post about fats. I've got a few questions. I thought by following the 40:30:30 rule I would get enough protein. Should I be looking at 130-150g per day? You're right, I'm just about getting in 120g on most days. Plus when I do eat carbs, I try to concentrate on the high fibre grains (cereal/bread) because I tend to have a problem with "number twos" if I don't. Does the fibre affect my carb ratio? ie. make it lower? I'll definitely increase my good fat consumption - just worried about juggling all three macros and still stay within 1550 cals!

I'm still learning. I'm so grateful for your input and advice, thanks Scorpio :)
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OK, I've gone away and done some math. It makes sense now. Shoot for 130 to 150g protein per day, 100g carbs, the rest good fats.

Plus, that pizza I had is NOT settling well. This is the first time in a long time that has happened.
 
Week Three
September 26

7.00am
1/2 cup bran cereal
1/4 cup LSA mix
1/2 cup skim milk
6 egg whites, 1 yolk
vinegar drink, flax, kelp, zinc

10.00am
1 cup cottage cheese
3/4 cup blueberries
1 tbsp almond butter

12.00pm Gym
Lat pulldowns
Low Rows
One arm DB rows
Weight assisted chin ups
Incline DB bicep curls
Concentration curls
Had a bit more time so 15 mins hill walk 15% incline

I HATE biceps

1.30pm
Whey protein shake (ready made)
1 tbsp NPB

5.00pm
Protein Bar

7.30pm
2oz salmon
2oz lean steak
1 cup spinach
1 cup tomatoes
1 cup squash
1/2 tbps olive oil

1557 cals P:43 C:24 F:33 Fibre 17g

Also 2 large cups green tea and 2 liters water. Still need to up the intake.
 
September 27

I do need to log that I am starting to ache. The legs were pretty bad after last week and the cardio has given me shin splints. Today, the biceps are sore so will be worse tomorrow. Tonight, I went to P's (husband) gym and we did HIIT cardio together. He really pushed me; my last minute was 8mph on 6% and I thought I was going to throw up at the end of it. I still haven't stopped sweating. I am so out of shape. Not complaining though, it's all good.

I'm trying to add more protein to my diet to get the 150g, but typical me, I over do it at the expense of the carbs. Today I'm at 172g protein and only 83g carbs.

7.00am
1/2 cup bran cereal
1 tbsp LSA mix
1/2 cup skim milk
6 egg whites, 1 yolk
zinc, kelp, flax, multivit

10.00am
1 cup cottage cheese
3/4 cup blueberries
1 tbsp almond butter
(I love this meal)

1.00pm
1 cup grilled chicken
2 cups mixed salad leaves
1 oz raw peanuts
thai dressing (low fat)

3.30pm
4oz snapper fillet
1/2 cup yams

6.00pm
30 mins HIIT cardio - treadmill

7.00pm
Whey protein shake
made w/ water!! Just tasted like water but that's OK.

2 large cups green tea; 3 liters water

1439 cals P:51 C:19 F:30 Fibre 16g
 
Sorry I didn't get back to answer your questions. I'm back now!!

When my carbs are low, I use a Fiber Therapy to make sure "things" run properly. You can get backed up pretty easily without some kind of fiber to keep it movin'! lol

Sounds like your on the right track getting the protein up there. I still have that problem myself! I'm reallly bad about getting enough water too. I just HATE water!!! lol

What kind of cardio are you doing that is causing shin splints? If you're running (always give me shin splints), try the stepper or elliptical instead. Shin splints suck! lol There are times when I do bi's that I can't straighten my arm and then there are days that I think I really hit them hard and I don't feel anything :(....but I always try to "make it hurt" - YAH!

So is the above your diet planned out for today? I'm confused about the totals at the bottom, because you said you're at 172 grams of protein already?? I think I missed something.
 
Also check your sneakers if you're getting frequent shin pain - they may need to be replaced......
 
ScorpioGirl said:
Sorry I didn't get back to answer your questions. I'm back now!!

When my carbs are low, I use a Fiber Therapy to make sure "things" run properly. You can get backed up pretty easily without some kind of fiber to keep it movin'! lol

Sounds like your on the right track getting the protein up there. I still have that problem myself! I'm reallly bad about getting enough water too. I just HATE water!!! lol

What kind of cardio are you doing that is causing shin splints? If you're running (always give me shin splints), try the stepper or elliptical instead. Shin splints suck! lol There are times when I do bi's that I can't straighten my arm and then there are days that I think I really hit them hard and I don't feel anything :(....but I always try to "make it hurt" - YAH!

So is the above your diet planned out for today? I'm confused about the totals at the bottom, because you said you're at 172 grams of protein already?? I think I missed something.
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When I say P:51 it means 51% of total calories, trying to get to the 40:30:30 thing. Maybe I should show grams instead.
 
mermaid said:
When I say P:51 it means 51% of total calories, trying to get to the 40:30:30 thing. Maybe I should show grams instead.
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You can use grams too but def. keep the %'s up there :) Easier for me to understand :verygood:
 
When I say P:51 it means 51% of total calories, trying to get to the 40:30:30 thing. Maybe I should show grams instead.

- Gotcha! Wasn't quite sure.
 
Oh, I'm pissed off so I just have to vent a little. Just spent 4 hours in another meeting talking about how we can save this business. That's the trouble we spend too much time talking about it. So this goes on over lunch and I miss my planned gym hour - it was going to be shoulders and abs today.

Plus, I'm feeling a bit homesick. My sister is pregnant, her baby due in January and I'm missing her journey to motherhood. Three weeks ago I would have eaten a large packet of chips and drunk a bottle of wine to drown my sorrows. Now, I just feel sad.

Going to bellydancing tonight so will miss the gym for today. I'm not obsessed over this, I'm just really enjoying it. I've not seen too many changes (well, it has only been 2 1/2 weeks) but I am feeling and sleeping better than before.

I LOVE this board, it's awesome. So many more ladies are logging now, we're all at various stages of our goals but that doesn't matter, I love reading everyone's journey and learning from it. This is my new religion!

Nothing like positivity and a good whinge to make you feel better :)

7.00am
1/2 cup bran cereal
1 large tbsp LSA mix
1/2 cup skim milk
6 egg whites, 1 yolk
multivit, flax, kelp

10.30am
canned sardines
2 slices Performax bread

3.00pm
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup blueberries
1 tbsp almond butter

1 liter water, 1 large cup green tea
 
mermaid said:
Oh, I'm pissed off so I just have to vent a little. Just spent 4 hours in another meeting talking about how we can save this business. That's the trouble we spend too much time talking about it. So this goes on over lunch and I miss my planned gym hour - it was going to be shoulders and abs today.

Plus, I'm feeling a bit homesick. My sister is pregnant, her baby due in January and I'm missing her journey to motherhood. Three weeks ago I would have eaten a large packet of chips and drunk a bottle of wine to drown my sorrows. Now, I just feel sad.

Going to bellydancing tonight so will miss the gym for today. I'm not obsessed over this, I'm just really enjoying it. I've not seen too many changes (well, it has only been 2 1/2 weeks) but I am feeling and sleeping better than before.

I LOVE this board, it's awesome. So many more ladies are logging now, we're all at various stages of our goals but that doesn't matter, I love reading everyone's journey and learning from it. This is my new religion!

Nothing like positivity and a good whinge to make you feel better :)

7.00am
1/2 cup bran cereal
1 large tbsp LSA mix
1/2 cup skim milk
6 egg whites, 1 yolk
multivit, flax, kelp

10.30am
canned sardines
2 slices Performax bread

3.00pm
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup blueberries
1 tbsp almond butter

1 liter water, 1 large cup green tea
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6.00pm
1/2 cup canned tuna
1 dried fruit/nut bar

Turn up to class and it's been cancelled. No bellydancing for me tonight. So, we go to the bar instead and I have 1 small glass of red wine :mix:

9.00pm
4oz snapper fillet
1/2 cup cauliflower

More water

1571 cals P:43 C:23 F:29 A:4 Fiber 20g
 
Thanks Ms B.

September 29

My manager was on site today and I had a 7 hour "meeting" with him. Missed a meal and started to panic - when the hell do I fit it in? Hence my silly question I posted earlier.

6.30am
1/2 cup bran cereal
1/2 cup skim milk
6 egg whites, 1 yolk
Forgot the supps

1.00pm But you know, I wasn't even hungry, too damn angry
3oz pork tenderloin
1 cup pumpkin
1/2 cup cauliflower

Ate it so quickly, gave myself indigestion

Still arguing with the boss, got to 4pm and all I had under the desk was prunes and pecans so:

4.00pm
1/2 cup prunes (wow, lots of carbs)
10 pecan halves AND he helped himself

8.00pm Finally get home
4 oz salmon
1 cup spinach, cooked from frozen. Tasted and smelled like grass.
3/4 cup sweet potato

I'm just about to go to bed and think I'll have a protein shake and a couple of flax caps or else cals too low.

1438 cals P:39 C:39 F:22 Fiber 19g 2 liters water, 2 large cups green tea

What I've learned today -

Keep ready made protein shakes and bars under desk.
You won't make progress unless you get your ass in the gym.
It's sometimes good to stand up to your manager.
 
Oh, I'm pissed off so I just have to vent a little. Just spent 4 hours in another meeting talking about how we can save this business. That's the trouble we spend too much time talking about it. So this goes on over lunch and I miss my planned gym hour
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I've gone thru the same thing with my business. I've found the only thing that will MY business is - MARKETING!!!!! Got to get the name out there and BRAND the product. Make it better and different. What kind of business is this that you're working so hard on. It does take A LOT of time and dedication and the determination to make it work - kind of like training.

One thing I would make sure of before these meetings, is that these people KNOW that you need to eat. They may think it's stupid - but people who don't share your goals will, most of the time. Take a small cooler in with you and make sure when the three hour mark comes, you don't neglect your goals.
 
ScorpioGirl said:
I've gone thru the same thing with my business. I've found the only thing that will MY business is - MARKETING!!!!! Got to get the name out there and BRAND the product. Make it better and different. What kind of business is this that you're working so hard on. It does take A LOT of time and dedication and the determination to make it work - kind of like training.

One thing I would make sure of before these meetings, is that these people KNOW that you need to eat. They may think it's stupid - but people who don't share your goals will, most of the time. Take a small cooler in with you and make sure when the three hour mark comes, you don't neglect your goals.
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Let me tell you, these people do think it's strange that I've suddenly changed my habits over the past 3 weeks and need to eat regularly. I'm someone who, before, didn't think about looking after myself at all (I remember when living in California, my hairdresser said "honey, you're SO low maintenance"). But now I do and it's hard for my colleagues to accept this. I guess it's their problem not mine. Though to be honest on days like today, it's my problem too.

Anyway, we're a start up business that manufactures timber flooring. Sexy, eh? Marketing is great, it's just that the product falls apart upon installation. Crap R&D. Arguing with the brass because of this. I have trouble because a) I'm an accountant and b) I have a vagina (sorry) so what do I know?
 
Friday 30 September - Cheat meal day

8.00am
Whey protein shake made w/ water
1/2 cup blueberries
1 tbsp NPB

11.00am
3oz sardines
2 slices Performax bread as sandwich.
Ate in the meeting and got complaints about the smell

1.30pm
Boss realises he's been a bit harsh this week so takes me out for lunch - to a vege restaurant. Thought I'd like it as he's seen me eat prunes, pecans, shakes, sardines etc. But I say, where's the protein? Ungrateful bitch that I am.
1 medium bean and chick pea burrito (no cheese)
1/4 cup guacamole
1/4 cup salsa

Presentation to CEO. I'm asked to make coffee, being the only vag in the room. I miss a meal.

7.00pm
Finally get home. P says I look wasted, do I want to go out for dinner? I ignore Sassy's advice (when missing a meal) and cheat.
3 oysters baked w/ pine nuts and herbs
6oz steak
1/2 potato rosti
1/2 cup spinach
1/8 lemon meringue pie
1 calypso coffee
2 gins

Restaurant overcharges us by $100. Race back to get refund. The nice buzz I had is gone, feel as fat as a fool and go through immense pangs of guilt.

Going to stay up and watch Pumping Iron. No doubt will fall asleep on the sofa.

Cals 2271 P:30 C:24 F:33 A:14 Fibre:29g
Lots of water and green tea.

Happy Friday.
 
:D
mermaid said:
Friday 30 September - Cheat meal day

8.00am
Whey protein shake made w/ water
1/2 cup blueberries
1 tbsp NPB

11.00am
3oz sardines
2 slices Performax bread as sandwich.
Ate in the meeting and got complaints about the smell

1.30pm
Boss realises he's been a bit harsh this week so takes me out for lunch - to a vege restaurant. Thought I'd like it as he's seen me eat prunes, pecans, shakes, sardines etc. But I say, where's the protein? Ungrateful bitch that I am.
1 medium bean and chick pea burrito (no cheese)
1/4 cup guacamole
1/4 cup salsa

Presentation to CEO. I'm asked to make coffee, being the only vag in the room. I miss a meal.

7.00pm
Finally get home. P says I look wasted, do I want to go out for dinner? I ignore Sassy's advice (when missing a meal) and cheat.
3 oysters baked w/ pine nuts and herbs
6oz steak
1/2 potato rosti
1/2 cup spinach
1/8 lemon meringue pie
1 calypso coffee
2 gins

Restaurant overcharges us by $100. Race back to get refund. The nice buzz I had is gone, feel as fat as a fool and go through immense pangs of guilt.

Going to stay up and watch Pumping Iron. No doubt will fall asleep on the sofa.

Cals 2271 P:30 C:24 F:33 A:14 Fibre:29g
Lots of water and green tea.

Happy Friday.
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This just read like a page out of Bridget Jones' diary to me. Your log is entertaining, Mermaid. You have a flair for writing!!
 
Roonytunes said:
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This just read like a page out of Bridget Jones' diary to me. Your log is entertaining, Mermaid. You have a flair for writing!!
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LOL - I agree!

hunny, it WAS your cheat day - brush it off & have a good weekend :)
 
Marketing is great, it's just that the product falls apart upon installation. Crap R&D. Arguing with the brass because of this. I have trouble because a) I'm an accountant and b) I have a vagina (sorry) so what do I know?
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If they don't value your opinion and input, why do they expect you to waste your time with them in 7 HOUR MEETINGS? I'm sure you have other things you could be doing for them that they would appreciate - like CLEANING those floors...since most penis people don't know how to!! lol (sorry guys)

But seriously....it really doesn't make sense for them to discount your input if they've requested your presence?!?!?!. :scratchingmyhead:

So, did you make it through Pumping Iron? lol
 
ScorpioGirl said:
So, did you make it through Pumping Iron? lol
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My friend (& previous Training Partner) can and has held a conversation while impersonating Arnold... to a friggin 'T' ...

It is the funniest thing ... he also does a good Deniro and will often be in character (or switching to about 5 others) through the course of a meal or training session... while reciting that whole friggin movie...

Since our schedules are conflicting and don't really get to w/o, I no longer have to wear a diaper anymore (or earplugs) :D ... :rolleyes:
 
*Bunny* said:
My friend (& previous Training Partner) can and has held a conversation while impersonating Arnold... to a friggin 'T' ...

It is the funniest thing ... he also does a good Deniro and will often be in character (or switching to about 5 others) through the course of a meal or training session... while reciting that whole friggin movie...

Since our schedules are conflicting and don't really get to w/o, I no longer have to wear a diaper anymore (or earplugs) :D ... :rolleyes:
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LOL At least you know if you work out with him your never bored!!! LOL
 
momsgettinfit said:
LOL At least you know if you work out with him your never bored!!! LOL
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The good thing is all kidding aside, we can get some serious training done...there is another guy (who is also a trainer at my gym) who can recite any Chris Farley Movie word for word... (amongst others Farley-like). He even mimics every skit he's done, Tommy Boy, etc... This always reminds me of him too...
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So when he's down in the weight room with us, I have to relocate. If I'm training alone, I'll enjoy the ab workout from busting a gut as well as the glute workout from laughing my ass off :D
 
LOL, ladies.

No, I fell asleep on the sofa as expected. Woke up to Raw Iron - the making of Pumping Iron. :rolleyes: Went to bed and an extremely large (cartoon like) Arnie was in my dream.

Have woken up this morning and feel dreadful, like I've been poisoned. Makes a cheatmeal/alcohol very unappealing. Waiting for P to wake up and we'll go to the gym together.
 
Saturday 1 October

7.30am
1 cup bran cereal
1 cup milk w/ 2 scoops protein powder
1 oz LSA mix

P eventually got up so we went to the gym:

9.00am
Shoulders:
DB Overhead Press
One Arm DB Lateral Raise
DB Bent Over Rear Delt
Barbell Upright Rows
30 mins HIIT cardio on treadmill

I felt like I had a great workout

10.30am
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup blueberries
1 tbsp almond butter

1.30pm
GP (who's into alternative therapies) suggested I have a few sessions of lymph drainage massages to help stop all these illnesses. Managed to get some of the cost covered by insurance which is great. This was my first - I must admit I thought what the hell are you doing? It's a very light touch massage just pressing on all lymph areas. She said I would feel like I was coming down with the flu or something tomorrow. Mmm. We'll see.

2.30pm
3oz salmon
1/2 cup yams
1/2 cup grass-like spinach

5.30pm
8 oz crabmeat
1/2 avocado

I managed to drink a gallon of water for the first time. Very hard going but therapist insisted I do, to help all toxins come out after massage. The funny thing, it actually curbed my appetite and I was just not hungry in the evening. So what do I do? I miss another frickin meal and didn't realise it until I was in bed!

1373 cals P:42 C:27 F:31 Fibre: 20g
 
mermaid said:
GP (who's into alternative therapies) suggested I have a few sessions of lymph drainage massages to help stop all these illnesses. Managed to get some of the cost covered by insurance which is great. This was my first - I must admit I thought what the hell are you doing? It's a very light touch massage just pressing on all lymph areas. She said I would feel like I was coming down with the flu or something tomorrow. Mmm. We'll see.
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Very interested in how this worked for you... :) Please keep me updated...never had this but was def. contemplating...
 
Sunday October 2

I woke up feeling like I'd had a drink last night. I slept really well but still did not feel right. Got up and did 30 mins cardio on empty stomach at gym with P anyway. My shoulders ached but that was from yesterday's workout but my sinuses were sore and head ached. All day I've had "stuff" running down the back of my throat. I'm putting it down to the massage.

When she did it, a couple of areas were sensitive to her touch, just above the pecs and under the eyes. The area above the pecs house the major lymph gland and my sinuses are a constant issue for me. She said that I was "gritty" under the arms (particularly the left) and in the groin - common areas for toxin build up. Now, I'm really intrigued to see how it goes. Apparently I would need to keep having sessions each week until I feel no major reaction the following day, then to maintain a clean diet/exercise regimen. She also recommended dry skin brushing (long strokes towards the heart) as that helps to move toxins along.

An ex-colleague, and an ex-breast cancer patient, used this therapy to aid her recovery and swore by it. The "gritty" under the arms bit reminded me of her. I'll keep posting my progress.

8.00am
30 mins cardio, empty stomach

9.15am I'm Starvin Marvin
1 cup bran cereal
1oz LSA mix
1 cup skim milk
6 egg whites, 1 yolk

Watched Miss Congeniality 2. Thought it was crap but I swear I'm Gracie, you know, that low maintenance, clumsy type. No, I don't snort.

11.45am
2oz smoked makerel
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 cup blueberries

Did chores and felt really nauseous. Couldn't eat again until I was better.

4.00pm
Whey protein shake made w/
1 tbsp ANPB
1/2 banana

7.00pm
4oz chicken
1/2 cup spinach
1 cup white potatoes cooked w/ fat - damn, never having a white potato in the house again, I can't trust myself with them :chomp:

Still, haven't wrecked the day too much but low on good fat. I'm also a shocker at taking supplements, I forget about them. Did have some olive leaf extract though to counteract the massage effects, just in case.

1718 cals P:42 C:35 F:23 Fiber:25g

Managed to up the water intake. Getting hotter here so have to.
 
I really like hearing about people who use alternative medicines. Some of the treatments seem so simple and so much better for your overall health. I'm really interested in how it works for you. Please keep us posted!:)
 
Monday October 3

Day off work as public holiday

7.00am
1 cup bran ceeal
3/4 cup milk
2 scoops protein powder

8.30am Gym
Chest and Tris and Abs
Incline DB Press
Incline DB Flyes
Machine Chest Press (bench was busy)
DB Tricep Extension
Machine Overhead Tricep Extension
Scissors
Bicycles
Crunches
Tried some push ups - pathetic

9.30am
Protein Shake
14 almonds

12.30pm
4oz tuna
Spinach salad w/tomato, celery, cucumber, peppers
1 tbsp flax oil
1 tbsp balsalmic vinegar

3.00pm
6 egg whites, 1 yolk
2 slices Performax bread

4.30pm
P came home and wanted to go to gym. I was so hungry and tempted to eat that I went with him and did 40 mins steady state cardio on the stationary bike.

6.30pm
1/2 medium chicken breast cooked in 1 tsp olive oil, black pepper
1/2 cup asparagus
2 squares dark chocolate (70% solids)

3 liters water, 2 green tea, olive leaf extract

1566 cals P:42 C:27 F:31 Fibre:23g

Have broken out in facial acne and suffered bad sinus pain this evening.
 
Tuesday October 4

7.00am
Vinegar drink, flax caps, olive leaf extract
1/2 cup soy linseed cereal
1/2 cup milk
6 egg whites, 1 yolk

10.00am
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup blueberries
1 tbsp almond butter
Large cup green tea

12.15pm Gym - Legs
6 sets weighted walking lunges
Seated leg press
Calf raises
Stiff legged deadlifts - will change this to back day in future
Stretch
Wobbled out of gym - it was great

1.30pm
Protein Shake made w/
1 cup skim milk
1 tbsp peanut butter

Forget to eat :worried: . Meet a friend for dinner - Japanese

6.30pm
2 cups green tea
4 pork steamed dumplings
About 1 1/2 cups stir fried scallops w/ vegetables
1/2 cup steamed white rice
AND
1 glass red wine

Would have had 2 but no longer than 1 minute after the second glass was poured I spilt it all over myself. Was it a) Mermaid being her usual clumsy self or b) divine intervention/Murphy's Law "no, you're NOT having alcohol, where's your resolve, you weak woman?". Sat in red wine for over half an hour, eventually smelling like a boozy tramp and rendering impossible the ability to remove the lovely pink stain from my favorite white bra.

Goodness, I love myself right now :rolleyes: .

1681 cals P:34 C:26 F:34 A:6 Fiber 9g??? OMG 2 1/2 liters water
 
LOL @ the boozy tramp comment.

It seems like most of us had a rather tough night last night :rolleyes:

Cheer-up & remember the great workout you had :)
 
October 5

Thanks Skittles. As I'm keying this, I'm dreaming about your PB and whip cream but I'm also watching Supersize Me so that's a great deterrent except I have pulled out the emergency chocolate stash and nibbling on it bit by bit.

No workout today. I am sore and tired. Feel like my body is changing, like a baby I guess. My food was also a bit erratic and by the evening I was seriously craving carbs.

7.00am
Vinegar drink, 2 flax caps, olive leaf extract

8.30am
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup blueberries
1 tbsp almond butter
Green tea

12.00pm
1 cup tuna
1 cup spinach salad w/ cucumber, peppers, celery
1/4 cup cottage cheese and 1/4 cup eggplant dip mixed as dressing
6 prunes

3.30pm
Protein shake made w/
1 cup skim milk and
1 cup frozen strawberries;
10 almonds

7.00pm
2 eggs poached (yup, whole eggs)
2 slices Performax bread
2/3 cup baked beans
2 squares dark chocolate

2 liters water, 2 more flax caps

1558 cals P:34 C:36 F:30 Fibre 28g
 
October 6

6.00am
30 mins Cardio (walk/jog)

7.15am
Vinegar drink, flax caps, olive leaf extract
1/2 cup soy linseed cereal
1 tbsp LSA mix
1/2 cup milk
5 egg whites, 1 yolk

10.00am
Ready made protein drink - iced coffee flavor

12.30pm
3oz canned salmon
2 slices Performax bread
4 prunes
6 almonds

3.00pm
Protein Bar

Colleague invited me over for dinner - I'm going to go, but I know it's a pasta dish. I must be the only person on the planet that doesn't like pasta, so a small portion for me. Also decided that I will NOT have alcohol. :verygood:
 
The good news: I did not drink alcohol

The bad news: I ate bad

I arrived at my colleague's to a bowl of potato chips. I resisted and resisted, then thought, no, I'll just have one.

Probably had about 3 oz. Damn potatoes.

Sipped on mineral water.

The pasta bake was made with broccoli, bell peppers, onions but a whole bunch of sausage, cheese and BBQ sauce. It was overcooked so the top part was rock hard. Yuck. Did not want to be rude so ate about a cup and a bit. Was offered seconds and politely refused.

Thought it was all over until jello with fruit and icecream appeared on the table, already dished up for me. OMG, the last time I ate that was at my 5th birthday party! I ate the jello, left the icecream.

Wanted to choke on my mineral water.

There was 5 of us there, I was the most in shape by far (so you know how sad that is) and I just kept getting comments like :
"oh, you don't need to be on a diet",
"go on, another helping won't kill you",
"licquor has zero calories so mixed with diet soda you can drink as much as you like and not put on weight"
"oh, you're going to turn into Nicole Richie if you're not careful",
and then when I said I've started to weight train I got the classic "oh be careful you don't bulk up"
but the best one was:
"I patted the sausage so that's taken most of the fat out". WTF??????

I can't even be bothered to put it in Fitday so bugger the macros for today.
I'm pissed because I don't want this to be my cheat meal for the week. And I'm even more pissed because socializing means eating for me. I'm going to have to stop if I have a chance of making this work.

Here endeth my rant.
 
The Shadow said:
Calorie free alcohol?

SIGN ME UP??

LMAO
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^^ ha No shit

Mermaid...darlin... GREAT JOB for not drinking! That is a good thing. Think of it as a lesson learned ... You know now for future reference what to do next time you are in a social situation. At first it seemed quite unfortunate for me because I had to give up my social life for ME to suceed. NOT AT ALL saying you have to do this, but going out for me was full of booze, then shots, pitchers, more shots... THEN came the "Who's going to make the call for some 'party favors' ? " I am not saying I was a participant, but something I did NOT want to be a part of... booze, drugs, fake people, what ever it was...

I completely had to remove myself away from ALL of that, and I did lose many friends in the process. But were they really MY friends to begin with, ya know? When you hang with people who are phucked up all the time or it's not a party without booze, I'm sorry that is way past social drinking and NOT my scene... Been there, done that since I was way too young... blah blah blah.

My point is - there will be sacrifices you have to make, even social ones in order to reach your goals. You want to adopt a new lifestyle that is really going to be quite different from your old one, everything is affected by your change. But it's a good one... it's a healthy one...

I hope you find supportive people 'on the outside' that can relate to us here at EF, and tell you, "Girl you've been so good...don't take that bite... your reward meal is coming up, endulge then..." in face in person, a support system....

For me, I had NONE of that so I totally removed myself from ANY temptation and found my strength within and kicked some major ass.

Here are some things to re-read to help refocus... and remember this is just a bump in the road Mermaid... this journey will be will of them and you will make it just fine. Watch out for them Potholes though... they hurt a little bit more, but you'll make it :)

From Daisy's Intro Sticky - I know it's long, just re-read them really quick :) I do often when I need a push in the right direction :D
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1) Sacrifice. You will have to forgo that extra dessert, that happy hour indulgence, the sleeping in and skipping the gym. You will likely have to severely limit many of your favorite foods. You may have to give up extra time cuddling on the couch because you have to hit the gym. You will have to spend more time planning meals, preparing meals and carting meals around. Sacrifice is a necessary evil to reaching your goals.

2) Pain. Your body will likely ache. You will wonder why it takes so many muscles to sit on the toilet, get out of bed, or brush your hair. Sometimes, laughing will invoke abdominal spasms. Your brain will try to talk you into skipping workouts because you are too tired. Push through this. Do not ignore INJURY signals, but learn to recognize the difference.

3) Determination. You have to WANT the change. I mean, want it deep down in your soul. Not just want to look better in a bikini. You have to want to make the lifetime change to better yourself. You will likely live and breathe your goal. Everything to do will be centered around reaching this goal. This does not mean you have to ignore or neglect family, friends, and work. But you will have to make some sacrifices for this goal.

4) Research. You have to read everything you can. Spend time going through Elite Fitness, other websites, magazines, research studies, whatever you can get your hands on. This does not mean you have to implement everything you read, but the more you learn, the better prepared you are. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, but also know that YOU have to bear the bulk of the responsibility for finding the information.

5) Action. You have to DO something to make the change. The change will not come through resting on your butt. Obviously, if what you are presently doing is working, you wouldn’t be here asking questions and setting new goals to reach. Reaching a goal will require you to take responsibility for your own actions. You alone are responsible for what goes in your mouth and whether or not you workout. You are the only person that can bring about change. We can give advice all day long, but you have to be open to listening and changing.
"
 
BTW - I :heart: the quote is your sig :)

"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.' " - MAR
 
*Bunny* said:
BTW - I :heart: the quote is your sig :)

"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.' " - MAR
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This and your previous post was awesome. :) The alarm went off at 5.30am so I could get up and cardio, but I thought, nah, another missed day won't hurt. So couldn't sleep, logged on and read your post. It was like a slap round the face so I pulled on the shorts and went out.

So thank you, thank you, thank you, lady :heart: Back on track.
 
October 7

6.00am
30 mins cardio

7.15am
Vinegar drink, flax caps, olive leaf extract

8.15am
Protein shake made w/
1 cup milk
1 cup frozen strawberries

10.30am
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup blueberries
1 tbsp almond butter

12.30pm
Protein Bar (in meeting)
Green tea

3.00pm
1 cup tuna
2/3 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup salsa
Green tea

7.00pm
6 egg whites, 1 yolk
2 slices Performax bread

I was so hungry today. Struggled to keep it together.

1475 cals P:51 C:22 F:26 Fiber:17g

2 liters water.
 
mermaid said:
This and your previous post was awesome. :) The alarm went off at 5.30am so I could get up and cardio, but I thought, nah, another missed day won't hurt. So couldn't sleep, logged on and read your post. It was like a slap round the face so I pulled on the shorts and went out.

So thank you, thank you, thank you, lady :heart: Back on track.
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:bigkiss:
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
:elephant: :dance2:

YOU are VERY welcome :rose:
 
The Shadow said:
whats the scale weight?
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I've just taken measurements again - did it last week and was disappointed but for some reason, it seems to have dropped off a bit more. These are results after 4 weeks:

Weight 154 lost 5 pounds
Chest 41 lost 1.5 inches
Waist 31.5 lost 1.5 inches
Hip 40 lost 2 inches
Thigh 23.5 lost 0.5 inch
Calf 14.5 same
Bicep 11 same

Not that much in scale weight but a bit more in inches. I didn't think that much was happening either. Clothes do feel better and my husband says he can really see a difference.

I posted asking for critique and advice but deleted it because I think I know what I need to do at this stage, though correct me if I'm wrong:

* Increase water consumption
* Don't miss a workout session
* Don't miss a meal
* Watch the cheat food

It's not easy though, is it? I never expected how difficult it can be at times and how others want to sabotage your progess. But I am not giving up now :)
 
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Don't worry about scale weight just use your clothes and change in body shape as your guide. Getting your BF done would be good too (if you already have - I'm sorry for being a knuckle head and not remembering).
 
mermaid said:
I've just taken measurements again - did it last week and was disappointed but for some reason, it seems to have dropped off a bit more. These are results after 4 weeks:

Weight 154 lost 5 pounds
Chest 41 lost 1.5 inches
Waist 31.5 lost 1.5 inches
Hip 40 lost 2 inches
Thigh 23.5 lost 0.5 inch
Calf 14.5 same
Bicep 11 same

Not that much in scale weight but a bit more in inches. I didn't think that much was happening either. Clothes do feel better and my husband says he can really see a difference.

I posted asking for critique and advice but deleted it because I think I know what I need to do at this stage, though correct me if I'm wrong:

* Increase water consumption
* Don't miss a workout session
* Don't miss a meal
* Watch the cheat food

It's not easy though, is it? I never expected how difficult it can be at times and how others want to sabotage your progess. But I am not giving up now :)
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^^^ Those are the important things you have to look out for :) We can be our own worst critic sometimes...

Are you taking pictures?? If NOT seriously START. Keep the for YOU and trust me, you will want to look at the befores and see your AWESOME success ...

But really Great Job!!!

The movie "Splash!" comes to mind when I see your avi! :D


:) :) :) :)
 
Bunny, thanks for the encouragement, it means a lot :) I'll get P to take some more photos of me today.

Saturday October 8

Woke up with a shocking head cold. I could tell it's been coming all week as a result of the lymph drain but thought I might get away with it. No chance. Decided to go to the gym anyway.

8.00am
1/2 protein bar

8.45am Gym
Lat pulldown
Seated Low Row
Rear delt rows
Incline DB bicep curls
DB Hammer curls
Concentration curl
Machine Assisted Pull Ups

Was just exhausted after that. Headache, stuffy sinuses etc.

9.45am
1/2 cup bran cereal
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp LSA
6 egg whites, 1 yolk
Vinegar drink, flax caps, olive leaf extract

11.00am
Another lymph drain massage
She could tell I was suffering a bit but still did the massage anyway, just avoiding the sinuses. She said that in unhealthy people this reaction is normal :worried: and that I would likely feel like this after the next couple of sessions. I feel like crap but will persevere because I think that coupled with my new lifestyle, it will make a difference in the long run. I just can't have another year like the last one.

12.30pm Lost my appetite
1/2 protein bar
11 almonds

2.30pm
1/2 cup tuna
1/2 cup brown rice
splash hot sauce

4.30pm
P went to the gym again, I passed, but did take a walk to the local store, about 30 mins, sneezing all the way. Thought the sun would do me good (it's reached 105 degrees already and it's only Spring! I'm dreading the summer).

5.00pm
Protein shake made w/
1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup frozen blueberries
1 tbsp flax oil

7.30pm
4oz sardines in tomato
2 slices Performax bread

Managed to step up the water intake, about 3 liters.

1493cals P:44 C:26 F:30 Fibre:18g
 
Sunday October 9

Had a rough night's sleep. Finally got up at 9am, ate a banana and had an epsom salt bath. Took some painkillers as I ached all over -including back and bis from workout.

9am
1 small banana

10.00am
6 egg whites, 1 yolk
1 slice Performax bread
1tbsp almond butter
Vinegar drink, multivit, flax, olive leaf

1.00pm
Protein shake made w/
1 cup skim milk
1 tbsp flax oil
2/3 cup frozen mango

Pretended it was a full fat milk shake

4.00pm Still sick, craving carbs
1 cup bran cereal
2/3 cup milk
1 1/2 scoops protein powder

And I will have:

6.30pm
4oz grilled chicken w/ olive oil
1 cup spinach salad, toms, cukes etc

1548 cals P:36 C:32 F:32 Fiber:19g About 3 liters water

Going to bed early and hope this thing will clear up quickly
 
Monday October 10

Felt better today - typical seeing as it's a work day. Though overslept a little so had a ready made shake on the commute.

7.15pm
Vinegar drink, multivit, flax, olive leaf

7.45pm
Lo Carb Protein Shake - Iced Coffee Flavour

10.00am
2/3 cup cottage cheese
2/3 cup blueberries
1 tbsp almond butter

12.30pm
Plan on gym hour but find out I left car lights on (why did I even turn them on, it's daylight?) and battery flat. Cuss like a trouper. Guys from workshop can only help after their shift (4pm). No gym for me.

12.45pm
4oz broiled salmon
1/2 cup brown rice (I really don't like this)
1/2 cup cukes

3.00pm
Caramel Protein Bar

Boss on site for whole week. Fantastic. :rolleyes: Still, I have no problem eating in front of him now and at any time.

6.30pm
30 mins Cardio (walk/jog) - found it tough with the breathing

7.30pm
4oz pork tenderloin
1/2 cup no fat refried beans
1 tbsp jalapenos
1 tbsp salsa
1/2 avocado

AND I drank a gallon of water. Yay!!

1548 cals P:43 C:19 F:37 Fiber: 24g

Took photos of P. He was amazed at how terrible he looked. I have a committed buddy now :)
 
mermaid said:
Monday October 10

Felt better today - typical seeing as it's a work day. Though overslept a little so had a ready made shake on the commute.

7.15pm
Vinegar drink, multivit, flax, olive leaf

7.45pm
Lo Carb Protein Shake - Iced Coffee Flavour

10.00am
2/3 cup cottage cheese
2/3 cup blueberries
1 tbsp almond butter

12.30pm
Plan on gym hour but find out I left car lights on (why did I even turn them on, it's daylight?) and battery flat. Cuss like a trouper. Guys from workshop can only help after their shift (4pm). No gym for me.

12.45pm
4oz broiled salmon
1/2 cup brown rice (I really don't like this)
1/2 cup cukes

3.00pm
Caramel Protein Bar

Boss on site for whole week. Fantastic. :rolleyes: Still, I have no problem eating in front of him now and at any time.

6.30pm
30 mins Cardio (walk/jog) - found it tough with the breathing

7.30pm
4oz pork tenderloin
1/2 cup no fat refried beans
1 tbsp jalapenos
1 tbsp salsa
1/2 avocado

AND I drank a gallon of water. Yay!!

1548 cals P:43 C:19 F:37 Fiber: 24g

Took photos of P. He was amazed at how terrible he looked. I have a committed buddy now :)
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Hi Mermaid-

I was looking at your log and noticed you said you didn't like the brown rice :( I don't care for it either.

I recently discovered a great sub for this , and the calories are less. If near a Trader Joe's , pick up their "Whole Grain Bulgar Wheat" , 1/4 cup dry yields about 2/3 cup cooked and is only 140 cals :)

Follow the cooking directions on the box , and then to jazz it up add chicken bouillion to the water. I think you will really like this , I tried it out on the family and they loved it , and they can be hard crowd :)
 
Thanks Vachelle :) I will definitely try it, never thought of it as a substitute.

October 11

Very rough night, finally fell asleep about 2am. Just exhausted.

7.00am
Vinegar drink, flax, multi, olive leaf

8.00am
Ready made lo carb protein drink - Iced Coffee

10.30am
2/3 cup cottage cheese
2/3 cup blueberries
1 tbsp almond butter

1.00pm
4 oz grilled chicken
1/2 cup no fat refried beans
1/2 avocado
1 jalapeno
1 tbsp salsa

3.00pm
I was so tired I succumbed to the large caffeine fix
Very large mug of coffee w/ splash milk and 1 1/2 tsp raw sugar

3.30pm In meeting
Ready made lo carb protein shake - Chocolate

7.00pm Business dinner - fortunately Japanese
6 pieces tuna sashimi
1/3 cup edamame
1 cup miso soup

1523 cals P:48 C:17 F:35 Fiber: 30g (supposed to be a lot in the shakes)

Not enough water - only half what I should have had. And having the coffee makes it worse, I am SO bloated tonight.

I resisted the alcohol - though I was craving an ice cold vodka tonic w/ lime. Thankfully refusing alcohol is getting a bit easier.

Come to the end of the day and I am just wasted. Need to sleep tonight - hope I can manage it. Work is not the most enjoyable place at the moment as my crazy boss is now threatening to fire people because the business is not performing.

Missed the workout today but planning on the gym tomorrow night with P. Need it to de-stress more than anything else.
 
October 12

I am not happy with myself. If I did Shadow's "how serious are you" calc, I'd probably come out at 5%. I can not get my ass in the gym and I don't drink enough water. Had a better night's sleep but still coughing like I smoke 40 a day.

7.00am
Vinegar drink, multi, olive leaf, flax
6 egg whites, 1 yolk

8.15am
6 prunes
6 almonds

11.00am In meeting
Protein shake - chocolate

1.00pm In another meeting
2 slices Performax bread
3oz sardines w/tomato

4.00pm In another meeting
1 cappucino w/ sugar
1 white bread, cheese salad sandwich w/ mayonnaise
1 piece chocolate cake

Oh dear :worried:

However, realise that I really don't like white bread anymore, it's gross, sticks to the roof of your mouth and the mayo was so greasy. Can't say the same about the chocolate cake though.

Was asked (told) to stay late to finish ANOTHER forecast for ANOTHER meeting. My boss left at 5.30pm to have dinner w/ his family. I left the office at 8.15pm, got home at 9.00pm, amazed I didn't get stopped for speeding.

9.15pm
6 egg whites, 1 yolk
Flax caps

1833 cals P:33 C:33 F:33 Fiber 17g Water: don't know

Have to be in office at 6.30am tomorrow. For another meeting.

Fu<k.
 
October 13

OK. I'm hoping one day this week I'll be able to lift a weight and I don't mean off my shoulders.

Got up 5am, went to work for 6.30am meeting. Talked and talked and talked all friggin day. I'm actually to the point where I want to scream out mid meeting, "listen, just STFU and do it, don't talk about it". Oh the parallels of life.

5.15am
Vinegar drink, flax, multi

6.30am Made it to take into meeting
Protein shake made w/
1 cup milk
1/2 cup blueberries
1 tbsp almond butter

The funniest thing is that people ask about my food, what it is, how it tastes etc. seeing as I tend to be eating with an audience all the time.

10.30am
2 slices Performax bread
3oz sardines w/tomato

2.00pm
1 cup cottage cheese
6 prunes
12 almonds

6.00pm Still at work
1 ready made protein shake - iced coffee

9.00pm Finally make it home
6 egg whites, 1 yolk

I am so physically/mentally tired that I can barely get the eggs down or type this.

I am amazed that I haven't fallen into the full-on junk food trap or had an alcoholic drink now for 10 days.

1530 cals P:46 C:27 F:26 Fiber:17g Water: 2ltr
 
TFI Friday October 14

Had morning Dr. appointment so took advantage of not being at work so early and went to the gym. Yay!

7.00am
1 small banana

7.30am Gym
DB Overhead Press
One arm Lat Raises
Shrugs
Machine Assisted Crunches
Leg raises on bench
Scissors
15 mins walk 15% 3mph

1 liter water

9.00am
1 cup bran cereal
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp LSA
3oz canned salmon
Vinegar drink, multi, flax, olive leaf

12.00pm
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 avocado
 
mermaid said:
TFI Friday October 14

Had morning Dr. appointment so took advantage of not being at work so early and went to the gym. Yay!

7.00am
1 small banana

7.30am Gym
DB Overhead Press
One arm Lat Raises
Shrugs
Machine Assisted Crunches
Leg raises on bench
Scissors
15 mins walk 15% 3mph

1 liter water

9.00am
1 cup bran cereal
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp LSA
3oz canned salmon
Vinegar drink, multi, flax, olive leaf

12.00pm
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 avocado
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3.30pm
1 ready made protein shake - chocolate

7.00pm
3 slices thin crust half cheese pizza supreme
1 vodka, soda water, lemon squeeze (a stiff one) :mix:

1560 cals P:31 C:32 F:33 A:5 Fiber: 23g Water:3 ltr

So glad this work week is over. Here's to the weekend.
 
I feel brave enough to recap the weekend now.

Saturday

Woke up a bit hungover from the stiff drink the night before.
Blew off the gym.
Went to local cafe and ordered pancakes.
Ate half because (and I couldn't make this up if I tried) my blueberries had a maggot on them and I just couldn't finish them.
4oz pork and 1 cup asparagus (trying to get back on)
Massage
Protein shake
Caramel ice cream in waffle cone
1 piece rum raisin fudge
Very large bag potato chips
Poached eggs on toast

Sunday

30 mins HIIT cardio
I HAVE to throw out my shoes - I felt like I was running barefoot - shins and lower back hurt like hell
Protein shake w/ strawberries
Lunch w/ friends - they haven't seen me for a while and said that I had lost weight - shame I felt like a heiffer so didn't appreciate the compliment
Gin and Tonic
2 oyster shots w/ sake
Grilled beef, potato rosti, mushrooms in cream
Garlic bread
Later - a few rice crackers
Egg whites
Then watching TV and ordered pizza. Why? Ate it all anyway. It was 10pm - I hate eating that late.

Monday

Up at 4am to take flight to HO

6.00am
2/3 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup blueberries

I was sat in the middle of three seats, both people next to me couldn't
even look my way while I was eating it. Now I know, many people hate cottage cheese (aand and Jens come to mind!) but when it's turned purple from the fruit I guess it looks kinda gross. The woman got me back though, she opened her UHT milk and sprayed it all over me. I smelled all day.

8.30am
Protein bar
Green tea

10.30am
1 cup bran cereal
11 almonds
1/3 cup milk

1.00pm
1 cup tuna
1/2 avocado
Green tea

4.00pm
Protein shake
11 almonds
Green tea

8.00pm Finally got home
Protein shake was all I could stomach

1517 cals P:48 C:20 F:33 Fiber:24g Water: 1 gallon!!!!! Yay

This is such a day by day thing for me. I'm struggling if I'm honest. I think about food all the time and just wonder if it will ever become an automatic thing where I make good choices without thinking. I work long hours and use that as a reason not to work out. I try to make "appointments" to go but it's not working so far.

However, I look at people around, in airports, at the checkout and I hate the fact that I'm one of those unhealthy lumps. Those people who obviously take care of their bodies, muscular and energetic, I admire so much because I know absolutely realise what it takes to look and feel like that.

I just have to keep going, keep trying.

I'm a bit hormonal, can you tell?
 
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Tuesday October 18

6.30am
1 cup bran cereal
2/3 cup skim milk
5 egg whites, 1 yolk
vinegar drink, multivit, zinc, flax

10.00am
22 almonds
7 prunes
Green tea

1.00pm
1 medium grilled chicken breast
1 cup grilled zucchini

4.00pm
2/3 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup blueberries
1 tbsp almond butter
Green tea
 
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