Roonytunes 2006

[Roonytunes]

You've really got me curious now! Am going to have to look for that gatorade powder. I assume you just mix it with water?

Well, according to Nelms, the benefits of the insulin spike in the PWO shake are great. So I got convinced by him.

I actually mix the Gatorade lemon-lime powder right in with Vanilla whey and use about 20oz of water since it's pretty sweet. I find it really refreshing now to drink this concoction after a hard workout. I was able to find the Gatorade powder pretty easily in a regular neighborhood grocery store so it shouldn't be too hard to hunt down.

 

[scorpiogirl]

Well, it looks like your weight is coming down for whatever reason. I KNOW it's not muscle loss as you do AWESOME on keeping your protein up...so somethin' workin' for ya'! Maybe you shouldn't change it just yet!

 

[nelmsjer]

Nelms, I've really developed a taste for this

VERY glad to hear! Keep drinking!

 

[Roonytunes]

Well, it looks like your weight is coming down for whatever reason. I KNOW it's not muscle loss as you do AWESOME on keeping your protein up...so somethin' workin' for ya'! Maybe you shouldn't change it just yet!

Nah, SG....my weight isn't really coming down. I just gain and lose the same 2-3lbs of water every few days if you notice. It will be interesting to get my measurements next week because I think that's what will paint the real picture.

 

[scorpiogirl]

Nah, SG....my weight isn't really coming down. I just gain and lose the same 2-3lbs of water every few days if you notice. It will be interesting to get my measurements next week because I think that's what will paint the real picture.

Well, in any case, somethin's gotta' give! Some people have to go below the 10x the body weight to cut. A couple of the girls got on me for doing that, but that's just how I have to do it. Maybe that's the case for you too???? What you're doing now isn't getting you where you want to be, so hopefully you find the magic equation soon.

I know you have an issue with brown fat. Let me tell you...I've had sticky fat ever since I can remember. It's genetic with me and as young as you are, it's gotta' be with you too. It doesn't come off unless your EXTREMELY lean. Even at 11.5%, I still had it. Don't want to put a damper on things for you, but it's just reality.

 

[Roonytunes]

It's genetic with me and as young as you are, it's gotta' be with you too. It doesn't come off unless your EXTREMELY lean. Even at 11.5%, I still had it. Don't want to put a damper on things for you, but it's just reality.

Yup, yup, I'm aware of that harsh reality. Like you, the trainer who does my bodyfat did already warn me that I may have to go down as low as 10-11% before I lose a good portion of my sticky fat. It's definitely genetic with me. I have very non-taut skin so every and any dimple or uneven deposit of fat really shows.

 

[scorpiogirl]

Yup, yup, I'm aware of that harsh reality. Like you, the trainer who does my bodyfat did already warn me that I may have to go down as low as 10-11% before I lose a good portion of my sticky fat. It's definitely genetic with me. I have very non-taut skin so every and any dimple or uneven deposit of fat really shows.

Due to the fact that there's nothing that can be done about it, I'm seriously considering going under the knife to help reduce it. I've already had a consultation (about 5 years ago), and I'm still thinking about it! Drives me nuts!

 

[Roonytunes]

Fri, Feb 4th

Scale weight: 122.5lbs

7:15am: Cardio/Abs

10 min warm-up on elliptical
5 rounds of boxing intercepted with ab work
2 sets of (10 leg throw downs, 10 oblique throw downs, 5 leg throw downs)
2 sets of hanging leg raises – 10 raises, 3 sec hold, 8 raises, 3 sec hold, 5 raises
20 mins stairmill in varying intervals
10 min cool down on elliptical

9am:
½ cup oat bran
1 cup liquid egg whites
¼ cup blackberries

11:45pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled eggplant, portabella mushrooms and hot peppers
2 slices Ezeikal bread

2:15pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled eggplant, portabella mushrooms and hot peppers
2 brown rice cakes

4:45pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled eggplant, portabella mushrooms and hot peppers
15 almonds

7:30pm:
1 jalapeno spicy chicken sausage
steamed brussel sprouts
15 almonds

10pm:
2 tbsp ANPB

Totals: ~1460 cals (101g carbs, 146g protein, 50g fat)
Macros: ~30c/40p/30f

I am planning on taking my certification exam mid next week, so I will be studying ALL weekend. I'll only be popping here at the end of the day to post in my log. If you see me in here otherwise, shoo me out and tell me to go study

 

[iceprincess]

Fri, Feb 4th
Totals: ~1460 cals (101g carbs, 146g protein, 50g fat)
Macros: ~30c/40p/30f

I am planning on taking my certification exam mid next week, so I will be studying ALL weekend. I'll only be popping here at the end of the day to post in my log. If you see me in here otherwise, shoo me out and tell me to go study

Ratios are looking good girl!

Best of luck on studying for your exam - I will send Good Luck vibes your way!

Let us know about your BF%, I am very curious to find out!!

 

[Roonytunes]

I plan my meals the day before now, that's why the ratios are spot on, IP Thanks for the good luck vibes too! I need everything I can get. I'm sending you good health vibes back since Nelms posted that you weren't feeling well.

Sat, Feb 5th

Scale weight: 123lbs

10:15am: Cardio/Bootcamp

15 mins warmup on elliptical

30 mins Boot Camp class
(jumping jacks, push-up routines, squat routines with 10lb dbs and squat thrusts)
My trainer’s daughter got engaged last night, so he was really pumped up this morning. It was a great class with a lot of energy!!

10 mins stairmill in varying intervals
10 mins stepmill in varying intervals
5 mins cooldown on elliptical

12:15pm:
½ cup oat bran
1 cup liquid egg whites
1 packet splenda and pumpkin pie spice for flavor

2:30pm:
2 slices Ezeikal bread
1 can tuna
cooked green beans

4:35pm:
3 oz broiled salmon
½ cup brown rice
steamed spinach

7 pm:
3 oz broiled salmon
½ cup brown rice
steamed spinach

9:30pm:
6 oz cooked shrimp without shell
¼ cup pecans
steamed brussel sprouts

Before bed:
½ tbsp flax oil

Totals: ~1455 cals (116g carbs, 145g carbs, 48g fat)
Macros: ~30c/40p/30f

Off to more studying

 

[iceprincess]

I plan my meals the day before now, that's why the ratios are spot on, IP Thanks for the good luck vibes too! I need everything I can get. I'm sending you good health vibes back since Nelms posted that you weren't feeling well.

WOW - I am very impressed with how meticulous you have been with your nutrition!! GREAT JOB

Thanks for the good health vibes - I have really needed them this week!!

 

[nelmsjer]

RT, I just want to tell you that I am very impressed with the certification that you are going after. From what I understand, it is one that is valuable and worth putting all of the effort that you have given to it. Best of luck to you!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks for the good health vibes - I have really needed them this week!!

I’m continuing to send those good health vibes, IP. Your headaches are not migraines, are they? I hope it’s just stress related and adequate relaxing will make those headaches stop! Make sure you take good care of our girl, Nelms!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks Nelms! It’s definitely motivating to see your encouraging comments after a day of studying! It is a valuable certification to have so they don’t make it easy <fingers crossed>.

Sun, Feb 6th

Scale weight: 122.5lbs

10:30am: HIIT cardio

(Outdoor stair run - 100 steps consisting of 10 flights of 10 steps)

15 cycles – combo of (fast walk, jog or double step) up with slow walk down

Total steps: 1500

12:30pm:
½ cup oat bran
1 cup liquid egg whites
1 packet splenda and ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice for flavor

2:30pm:
2 jalapeno chicken sausage links
½ cup mashed yams with a sprinkle of splenda and ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

5pm:
3 oz broiled salmon
½ cup brown rice
Steamed spinach

6pm: Ab work
3 sets of
20 v-crunches,
20 hip ups,
30 alternating bicycles
30 sec plank hold

7:15 pm:
3 oz broiled salmon
½ cup brown rice
Steamed spinach

9:30 pm:
6 oz shrimp cooked without shell
Steamed brussel sprouts
¼ cup walnuts

Totals: ~1430 cals (106g carbs, 142g protein, 48g fat)
Macros: ~30c/40p/30f

 

[iceprincess]

I’m continuing to send those good health vibes, IP. Your headaches are not migraines, are they? I hope it’s just stress related and adequate relaxing will make those headaches stop! Make sure you take good care of our girl, Nelms!

Thanks again RT!! I am not sure what my headaches are...I usually don't get migraines so, the verdict is still out. I seem to be ok until the afternoon and then that is when it hits. I get really tired, kind of nauseous and hot and basically renders me useless for the afternoon/evening...when I eat dinner at night, it seems to go away a little but never completely. I just hope that it goes away soon, becuase I hate feeling this way!!

When is your test again?? Best of luck studying in these last few days !!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks again RT!! I am not sure what my headaches are...I usually don't get migraines so, the verdict is still out. I seem to be ok until the afternoon and then that is when it hits. I get really tired, kind of nauseous and hot and basically renders me useless for the afternoon/evening...when I eat dinner at night, it seems to go away a little but never completely. I just hope that it goes away soon, becuase I hate feeling this way!!

When is your test again?? Best of luck studying in these last few days !!

My test is on Wednesday I'm nervous, but I get another two chances to take it if I don't pass on the first try.

I have no diagnosis on your headache, but it sounds from your most recent entry in your log, that you're feeling better. Yayy!

 

[Roonytunes]

Mon, Feb 6th

Scale weight: 122lbs

8:45am:
½ cup oat bran
1 cup liquid egg whites
1 packet Splenda and ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

11:45am:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
2 slices Ezeikal bread
grilled eggplant slices

1:45pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
2 brown rice cakes
steamed broccoli and green pepper medley

3:45pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
¼ cup walnuts

6:45pm: Upper Body Workout

V Chest Press Machine:
1 x 12 with 10lbs
3 x 12 with 15lbs

Lat Pulldown with Plates:
1 x 12 with 90lbs
1 x 12 with 50lbs
2 x 12 with 70lbs

Shoulder Press Machine:
2 x 12 with 50lbs
2 x 12 with 55lbs

Incline Seated Bicep Curls:
4 x 15 with 10lbs (full extension)

7:45pm: 30 mins HIIT cardio
5 min warm up
Incline walk on treadmill (speed @ 3.5, incline varied between 10% & 15%)
2 min cool down

8:30pm:
PWO shake – 1 scoop ON whey mixed with 2 scoops Gatorade Powder

11pm:
1 tbsp flax oil

Totals: 1460 cals (110g carbs, 142g protein, 50g fat)
Macros: ~30c/40p/30f

 

[buffalogal]

Had to go out and buy the gatorade/protein mix. All I could find was the lemon-line gatorade poweder. Ended up with vanilla whey as the best possible option and it was yummy!! Can't wait to start weights again tomorrow so I can have some!!

 

[mermaid]

My test is on Wednesday I'm nervous, but I get another two chances to take it if I don't pass on the first try.

GOOD LUCK ON WEDNESDAY, RT - YOU'LL BE GREAT!!!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Had to go out and buy the gatorade/protein mix. All I could find was the lemon-line gatorade poweder. Ended up with vanilla whey as the best possible option and it was yummy!! Can't wait to start weights again tomorrow so I can have some!!

BG, Lemon-lime is probably the best option among the flavors. I use Vanilla whey too....delish combo but make sure you use a lot of water (~ 20oz) or it will be too sweet otherwise! Let me know how you like it.

 

[iceprincess]

My test is on Wednesday I'm nervous, but I get another two chances to take it if I don't pass on the first try.

Good Luck on Wednesday Roony - you will do GREAT!!

 

[*Bunny*]

Good Luck tomorrow Roony

 

[Roonytunes]

I'm back from visiting my trainer who does my measurements and helps me put my diet together. As suspected, I have not lost body fat.

Current Stats compared to Last Stats on 12/8/05:

BF% - 16% (up 0.1%)
Chest - 30.5 inches (up 0.5 inch)
Bi - 11 inches (same)
Waist - 23.75 inches (up 1 inch)
Abd - 28.75 inches (down 2 inches)
Thigh - 20 inches (up 1/3 inch)
Hips - 38 inches (down 1/4 inch)
Shoulder - 36 3/4 inches (up 3/4 inch)

Anyway, we went through my diet and she decided to revamp it. My macros are to be 40p/20f/40c. Out of the 40% carbs, 20% should be from complex carb sources and the other 20% fruit & veggies where the fruit is to be eaten early in the day.

I'm supposed to throw out my brown rice cakes (still processed even if the ingredient says only brown rice), my Gatorade (too bad Nelms!), cottage cheese and all other dairy (except for whey). Complex carbs can be oats, brown rice, Ezeikal bread and starchy veggies like yam. I can use the same protein and fat sources as I've been doing.

Training/cardio stays the same.

We're going to try this out for the next 4 weeks and see what happens.

As of now, I'm just going to finish out this week as is since I already went grocey shopping and have a ton of food that I need to eat up. I should be ready to start up this program as of next Monday...wish me luck!

 

[nelmsjer]

BG, Lemon-lime is probably the best option among the flavors. I use Vanilla whey too....delish combo but make sure you use a lot of water (~ 20oz) or it will be too sweet otherwise! Let me know how you like it.

This brings up a great point I forgot to mention. This should be heavily diluted after a workout, for even faster absorption. Put it in at least 32 oz. of water and feel free to start drinking during the workout. Down the rest of it after.

BEST OF LUCK on your test! You have IP's and my most sincerest well-wishes.

 

[scorpiogirl]

As of now, I'm just going to finish out this week as is since I already went grocey shopping and have a ton of food that I need to eat up. I should be ready to start up this program as of next Monday...wish me luck!

Best of luck on your new program, Roony! ....and good luck tomorrow too!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thank you all SO MUCH for all the well wishes for my exam tomorrow. They mean the world to me!!

I took the day off today to get more last minute studying done, but gave up because I’ve reached the point where I’m second guessing myself at this point on everything.

I still plan to do my morning cardio tomorrow even though my exam is scheduled for 9am. I figure it will help get the blood rushing to my head

Tues, 2/7

Scale weight: 122lbs

6:30am:
50 mins spinning class

9:30am:
Met with trainer to get measurements done and had my diet revamped.
(see previous post)

10am: (starving, but waited to eat since I wanted to get my bf% done on an empty stomach)
½ cup oat bran
1 cup liquid egg whites
1 packet splenda & ½ tbsp pumpkin pie spice

12:20pm:
3 oz broiled salmon
½ cup brown rice
steamed spinach

2:50 pm:
2 jalapeno chicken sausage links
½ cup cooked yams with sprinkle of splenda and ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

5:20pm:
3 oz broiled salmon
½ cup brown rice
steamed spinach

7:45 pm:
6 oz cooked unshelled shrimp
brussel sprouts
¼ cup walnuts

Totals: ~1430 cals (106g carbs, 142g protein, 48g fat)
Macros: ~30c/40p/30f

Off to go calm myself down and try to get a good night’s sleep….

 

[buffalogal]

This brings up a great point I forgot to mention. This should be heavily diluted after a workout, for even faster absorption. Put it in at least 32 oz. of water and feel free to start drinking during the workout. Down the rest of it after.

Thanks for the tip nelms!! I'll starting sipping on it during and finish it immediately after.

Good luck tomorrow Rooney!!

 

[nelmsjer]

I'm supposed to throw out my brown rice cakes (still processed even if the ingredient says only brown rice), my Gatorade (too bad Nelms!), cottage cheese and all other dairy (except for whey). Complex carbs can be oats, brown rice, Ezeikal bread and starchy veggies like yam. I can use the same protein and fat sources as I've been doing.

Hey, RT! No problem.

Do me a favor, though. Have your trainer read everything she can get her hands on by John Berardi and Lonnie Lowery. Check out the research they've done, along with the research they cite. I'm not wanting to cause trouble. I just want to see what she would have to say about it.

Again....GOOD LUCK!!! YOU CAN DO IT!

 

[Roonytunes]

I PASSED!!!!

I can’t thank you all enough for your support and encouragement along the way. It was a truly nerve wracking experience sitting in a high security exam room for 4 hours. They wouldn’t even let me bring water in. Of course, food was a no-no too, so I had to leave my oatmeal and liquid egg whites in the lockers provided outside. I took a break after the second hour to eat my meal in the stairwell. I swear, the carbs made my brain work a little faster after

7am: 30 mins HIIT cardio – speed and sprint drills with ab work
(side shuffle, sprints, hurdle runs, squat thrusts, bicycles, crunches, leg raises etc.)

8:15am:
2 jalapeno chicken sausage links
½ cup cooked yam with sprinkle of splenda and pumpkin pie spice

11:15am:
½ cup oatmeal cooked
1 cup liquid egg whites
1 packet splenda and ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice for flavor

1:40pm:
3 oz broiled salmon
½ cup brown rice
steamed spinach

2pm: lower body workout

45 degree leg press:
4 sets of (8 regular feet width, 8 closed feet, 8 wide feet width) with 225lbs

Free standing squats:
4 x 12 with bar + 40lbs

Lunges/Lying Leg Curl Superset:

4 x (30 lunge walk steps with 15lb dbs + 15 reps of lying leg curls with 45lbs)

3:25pm:
PWO shake – 2 scoops ON whey mixed with water

5:30pm:
3 oz broiled salmon
½ cup brown rice
5 steamed brussel sprouts

8:15pm:
¼ cup walnuts

Totals: ~1440 cals (112g carbs, 143g protein, 49g fat)
Macros: 30c/40p/30f

 

[*Bunny*]

YAY ROONY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATS!!!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Do me a favor, though. Have your trainer read everything she can get her hands on by John Berardi and Lonnie Lowery. Check out the research they've done, along with the research they cite. I'm not wanting to cause trouble. I just want to see what she would have to say about it.

I will definitely mention it to her, Nelms. It's not that she hadn't heard of the after workout insulin spike, but she just didn't think it was right for me at this time. I hope to incorporate the Gatorade back in my PWO shake when and if I ever get to bulking.....I feel like I'm dealing with the most resistant body fat known to man right now

I do hope you'll still continue to provide me with any of your valuable insight or helpful suggestions from time to time. IP is one lucky gal to have you as her in-house trainer & fellow workout buddy!

 

[buffalogal]

You are just plain awesome Rooney, all the way around! Between this exam and your meals/workouts, you're definitely an inspiration.

GREAT JOB!!!

 

[mermaid]

You are just plain awesome Rooney, all the way around! Between this exam and your meals/workouts, you're definitely an inspiration.

GREAT JOB!!!

Oh Roony, absolutely what she said ^^^^^

You are one awesome chica

 

[nelmsjer]

Wooooooohooooooooo!!!!!!!

Congrats, Roony! I'm PROUD of you!

And thanks for the compliment. You're too sweet!

 

[iceprincess]

WHOOOOAAAA!!!!!!!!

CONGRATS ROONY

That is so awesome and must be a HUGE relief for YOU! Good Job!

 

[treilin]

I'm sorry I went back two pages and I didn't see what certification you were studying and testing for... CONGRATS on passing it though!!!

Also I read about the stubborn fat thing... have you tried the yohimburn lotion (YES) ? That's supposed to help with the stubborn fat areas. Just a thought.

 

[Roonytunes]

THANKS EVERYONE!!!

You guys are definitely the best and have been such a source of support to me. You have no idea how much it's meant to me to come in here and read all the well-wishes and encouraging words when I really needed it.

 

[scorpiogirl]

Awesome Job, Roony!!!

Congratulations, Girl!~

 

[Roonytunes]

I'm sorry I went back two pages and I didn't see what certification you were studying and testing for... CONGRATS on passing it though!!!

Also I read about the stubborn fat thing... have you tried the yohimburn lotion (YES) ? That's supposed to help with the stubborn fat areas. Just a thought.

Trelin, I was studying for a project management certification (PMP) - it's equivalent to what a CPA would be for the accounting industry.

I actually have used YES in the past. I finished up 3 bottles last year. For now, I've decided to hold off further till I get down to 14% to try it again. It's a pricy portion!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thurs, 2/9

Scale weight: 121lbs

7:15 am:
Tried to go to the gym for morning cardio and there was some hold up on the roads. I sat in traffic for 25 mins and decided to turn around.

Rest day by default

8:15am:
2 jalapeno chicken sausage links
1/2 cup cooked yams

11:15am:
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 cup liquid egg whites
1 packet splenda and 1/2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice

1:15pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled eggplant slices
2 brown rice cakes

3:15pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
broccoli & green peppers

5:15pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
15 almonds

6:30pm:
Got a manicure, pedicure and haircut to get ready for my trip to Miami tomorrow!!

8:45pm:
2 tbsp ANPB
1/2 cup cooked yams


Totals: 1420 cals (94g carbs, 143g protein, 45g fat)
Macros: ~28c/42p/30fy

 

[iceprincess]

WOW - How long will you be in Miami?? Is this a celebration vaccation??

 

[Roonytunes]

WOW - How long will you be in Miami?? Is this a celebration vaccation??

I'll just be in Miami for the weekend - I leave today and get back on Sunday night. It's really for a leadership conference, but there's going to be a good amount of socializing, so I just may be celebrating a little!

I'm a bit worried about food since it will be provided by the conference organizers through the weekend. I had a sampling of the lunch options for tomorrow - a choice between fetuccine alfredo or pesto penne pasta with grilled chicken. Hmmm, what should I get? Pasta with rich creamy sauce or pasta with rich creamy sauce? I obviously picked the grilled chicken option just for the protein.

I was going to try to pack some meals with me, but I have a 7 hr lag between the time I leave my house to get to the airport, flying and getting to the hotel on the other side. So I have decided to just take some protein bars, almonds, apples, muscle milk and 2 servings of oatmeal with whey powder in case breakfast turns out to be danish pastries and muffins. And of course, I'm taking my sesapure and Gluc-R too.

I'll report back on how I do.

 

[iceprincess]

Sounds great RT Be safe and have FUN!! (you deserve it after all of that studying!! Just remember the word "moderation" heehee)

 

[Roonytunes]

I will definitely focus on moderation, IP

Fri, Jan 10th

Scale weight: 121.5lbs

7:20am: Cardio/Abs

10 min elliptical warm-up
3 sets of 5 lunges with 5 squat jumps
3 sets of 10 squat jumps over step with 3 risers
3 sets of sprints with 2lb and 6lb medicine ball
3 sets of ab work – 10 hanging knee-ups, 10 hanging leg-outs, 10 hanging knee-ups
20 mins Stairmill in alternating interval mode

9am:
½ cup cooked oatmeal with 1 packet splenda and pumpkin pie spice
1 cup liquid egg whites
1 small banana

10:30am: Upper body workout

Pec Deck
4 x 12 – 40lbs

Stiff Arm Pull Downs (cable machine)
4 x 12 – 50lbs

Standing Rows at Chest Level (cable machine)
4 x 10 – 40lbs

Front Standing Raise on Bosu Ball (cable machine)
3 x 12 – 10lbs

Incline bicep curls (full extension) combined with Decline Skull Crushers
4 x 15 of each exercise with 10lb dbs (no rest)

11:30am:
PWO shake – 1 scoop ON whey mixed with water

1:15pm:
6 oz cooked shrimp
1 cup cooked yams

Food to be eaten en route:
Tuna and salmon sushi made with brown rice

Have a nice weekend everyone!! I’ll be back to logging on Monday

 

[*Bunny*]

^^ You too RT

 

[buffalogal]

Have an awesome weekend Rooney!! Isn't it funny how we used to worry about clothes, make-up, etc when packing and going on a trip? Now, we all seem to focus on the food choices and how we're going to eat every 3 hours. Strange how everyone's priorities shift as we get further into this healthy lifestyle, but kind of nice to know we're not the only ones. I've gotten to where I hate going to a conference where they just serve lunch, for fear of not having any healthy choices.

 

[scorpiogirl]

Have a great time, Roony!

 

[mermaid]

Have an awesome weekend Rooney!! Isn't it funny how we used to worry about clothes, make-up, etc when packing and going on a trip? Now, we all seem to focus on the food choices and how we're going to eat every 3 hours. Strange how everyone's priorities shift as we get further into this healthy lifestyle, but kind of nice to know we're not the only ones. I've gotten to where I hate going to a conference where they just serve lunch, for fear of not having any healthy choices.

So true...

LOL, I've got whey protein (with shaker), almond butter and prunes in my hand luggage with Sesapure and Glucorell too. I've still got a long way to go with consistency in my healthy lifestyle but my mindset sure has changed from only 6 months ago.

Have a great trip, RT

 

[scorpiogirl]

Uh OHHHHH! NY/NJ Port Authority is closing down airports due to snow (Newark Liberty & New York Laguardia are both closed and they're expecting MORE snow). How's Roony gonna' get home?!?!?! SHUCKS - she's stuck in MIAMI - bet she's heartbroken! lol

They're expecting up to 2 feet of snow up north. Central Park looks ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! If it's winter - it might as well be snowing!!!

 

[buffalogal]

Go build a snowman for me Rooney - once you make it back that is!!

I can't even build a snow baby with the pathetic amount we got here. You better enjoy it girl!!

 

[iceprincess]

Don't forget about snow angel's!

Best I can do is make mud angel's!!

 

[treilin]

Wow that's going to be a rough adjustment! Sunshine to snow...
I'm glad the east coast got pounded and we didn't. I'm just not looking forward to the snow this year and I'm glad it's been a easy winter! Biting tongue....

 

[Roonytunes]

I'm back!!! My flight was actually miraculously on time. They opened the Philly airport back yesterday in the evening so I wasn't affected when I got back at night. It doesn't really look like a foot of snow either. My timing was perfect to miss the entire snowstorm.

Miami was a ton of fun as expected The weather was only so-so...it was still cool (in the 50s) at night and the bars/clubs I went to were outdoors. No one wears jackets there so I was definitely a little chilly.

As for food, I gave up after Fri night to eat clean. It was too difficult in such a large, organized group to sneak in snacks etc. So I had 48 hours off program which I will just count as 2 full cheat days. I will admit it was nice to eat chocolate cake, bread, pasta and pizza. And I had my share of cocktails although I was very proud of myself for not getting drunk either night.

I'm back on program today.

 

[scorpiogirl]

Glad you're back safe, Roony. Sounds like a great time!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks, SG! It was a great time. Should I be embarrassed to admit that I enjoyed every single morsel of "unclean" food I put in my body in the last two days?

Mon, 2/13

I am starting with my new macros of 40c/40p/20f as of today

Scale weight: 125.5lbs

9am:
1/2 cup oats
1 cup liquid egg whites
1 banana

Noon:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggie medley - snap peas, broccoli, eggplant, spinach, mushrooms, hot peppers
1 med apple

2:15pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggie medley - snap peas, broccoli, eggplant, spinach, mushrooms, hot peppers
2 slices Ezeikal bread

4:15pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggie medley - broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, hot peppers
1 brown rice cake

5:45pm:
15 almonds

7pm: upper body workout

Chest superset:
5 x 12 (Pec Dec with 40lbs + pushups)

Back superset:
5 x 12 (stiff arm pull down with 42.5lbs on cable machine+ assisted close grip pull-ups with 85lbs on gravitron)

Shoulder superset
5 x 12 (standing rows at chest level with 30lbs + stiff arm front raises on cable machine with 10lbs)

8pm:
PWO shake - 1 scoop whey mixed with water

11pm:
1/2 tbsp flax oil

Totals: 1385 cals (133g carbs, 143g protein, 30g fat)
Macros: 39c/41p/20f

 

[*Bunny*]

Welcome Back

 

[Roonytunes]

Tues, Feb 14th

Scale weight: 123lbs

My Valentines gift to myself was a much needed unplanned rest day. I am suffering from post-vacation tiredness

9am:
½ cup oatmeal
1 cup liquid eggwhites
1 packet splenda and pumpkin pie spice for flavor
1 banana

11:15am:
2 slices Ezeikal bread
1 can tuna

1:45pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
Grilled veggies – snap peas, spinach, eggplant, mushrooms, hot peppers and onions
1 medium apple

3:45pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
Grilled veggies – snap peas, spinach, eggplant, mushrooms, hot peppers and onions
7 almonds

6:45pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
8 almonds

9:45pm:
2 tbsp ANPB

Total cals: 1440 cals (140g carbs, 142g protein, 37g fat)
Macros: 38c/39p/23f

 

[iceprincess]

Glad you are back safely RT, we missed you!

Sounds like you really enjoyed your trip, now it is back to work for you missy!! (no feeling guilty though )

 

[Roonytunes]

I missed you too, IP!

Wed, Feb 15th

Scale weight: 123lbs

8:30am:
½ cup oatmeal
¾ cup liquid egg whites
1 banana

10:30am:
2 slices Ezeikal bread
1 small can tuna

1:15pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggies – spinach, snap peas, eggplant, mushrooms, onions, hot peppers
1 small apple

3:15pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggies - spinach, snap peas, eggplant, mushrooms, onions, hot peppers

5:15pm:
1.5 oz marinated chicken breast
2 cups cooked brussel sprouts
8 almonds

7pm: Lower body workout

Leg Press (with 2 quarters and 1 full extension to count as 1 rep)
2 x 15 with 90lbs
3 x 15 with 100lb

Ball Wall Squat standing on Bosu Ball
1 x 15 squat with 2 sec hold with 10lb dbs
2 x 15 squat with 1 quarter and 1 full extension with 10lb dbs
2 x 15 wide squat (standing on 2 Bosu Balls) with 1 quarter and 1 full extension with 10lb dbs

Alternating Leg Extensions:
3 x 12 on each leg with 25lbs

Lying leg curls:
4 x 12 with 45lbs

8:15pm:
PWO shake of 1 scoop whey mixed with water

10 pm:
2 tbsp ANPB

Totals: 1465 cals (153g carbs, 151g protein, 33g fat)
Macros: 40c/40p/20f

I start back with cardio tomorrow....I think I have my energy back!

 

[buffalogal]

Yea, Rooney's back!!

 

[Roonytunes]

to BG! I can't help thinking how ON the mark your sig line is with your life right now

Thurs, 2/16

Scale weight: 122.5lbs

7am: 30 mins HIIT cardio
Speed Drills with Rope Ladder (hop, jumps, skips)
Sprint and Suicide Run Drills
Light Ab Work on Mat (crunches & bicycles)

I never thought I'd say this, but after a 5 day break from cardio, I had such an energy boost from this and was in good spirits all day.

9am:
1/2 cup oatmeal
3/4 cup liquid egg whites
1 packet splenda and pumpkin pie spice for flavor
1 banana

Noon:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggie medley - squash, eggplant, spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers
1 slice Ezeikal bread
1 apple

1:45pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggie medley - squash, eggplant, spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers
1 slice Ezeikal bread

4:20pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled asparagus
8 almonds

7pm: Upper body work

Pushups:
1 set of 50, 1 set of 35, 1 set of 30

One Arm Chest Press:
1 x 10 with 20lb dbs
3 x 12 with 20lb dbs (failure)

Lat Pulldown with Underhand Grip:
1 x 15 with 45lbs
3 x 15 with 50lbs

Arnold Shoulder Presses:
4 x 15 with 10lb dbs

Bi/Tri Supersets:
4 continuous sets of (12 Seated incline bicep curls with 1/4 rep on top followed by full extension with 10lb dbs & 15 Tricep dips with 10lb plate)

8:15pm:
PWO shake - 1 scoop whey mixed with water

10pm:
2 tbsp ANPB

Totals: ~1435 cals (141g carbs, 143g protein, 33g fat)
Macros: 40c/40p/20f

 

[buffalogal]

to BG! I can't help thinking how ON the mark your sig line is with your life right now

You are too sweet Rooney! I was thinking the same thing though. Amazing how much your life can change in an instant. Your comment just made my amazing day even better...

 

[treilin]

Nice to see you again

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks for checking in, Trelin

Fri, Feb 17th

Scale weight: 122.5lbs

7:15am: 50 mins mixed cardio work

12 mins elliptical as warm-up
20 mins consisting of 4 sets of a variety of:
punches (upper cuts, jabs, crossovers), walking lunges, push-ups, jumping jacks and ab work (leg throwdowns alternating with hanging leg raises for lower abs and obliques)
15 mins stairmill in varying intervals
3 mins cooldown on elliptical

9am:
1/2 cup oats
1 cup liquid egg whites
1 packet splenda and pumpkin pie spice for flavor
1 banana

Noon:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggie medley - eggplant, spinach, onions, mushrooms, peppers
1 slice Ezeikal bread
1 small apple

2:30pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggie medley - eggplant, spinach, onions, mushrooms, peppers
1 slice Ezeikal bread

4:45pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggie medley - eggplant, spinach, onions, mushrooms, peppers

6:45pm:
1.5 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled asparagus
8 almonds

7:45-8:30pm:
Dance class - we learned the fox trot. It was fun since I am terrible at coordination
(part of my mission to establish a social life that does not involve eating or drinking)

9:35pm:
2 tbsp ANPB

Totals: 1415 cals (138g carbs, 138g protein, 33g fat)
Macros: 40c/40p/20f

 

[iceprincess]

Dance class huh? Sounds like a blast, I am jealous!!

Are you staying warm? Have you made those snow angels for me yet?

 

[scorpiogirl]

I took Jazz when I was in my early teens. I'd LOVE to learn ballroom! Sounds like sooo much fun!

 

[Roonytunes]

We had a warm front this week, IP, and there is near to no snow left. I’m a warm weather girl, so I can’t say I’m too upset about it. And even if there were snow, I wouldn’t be your best candidate to solicit for snow angels. I’d be bundled up inside with the heat turned up high.

I did enjoy the dance class yesterday evening. We will be learning different steps every week. Next week is Cha Cha…What I could not get over is some guys complaining their shoulders hurt because they had their hands up to hold their partner through an entire waltz. Weaklings!!

Sat, Feb 18th

Scale weight: 121.5lbs

10:15am: 40mins cardio/30mins Boot Camp

10 mins Elliptical in steady-state mode – high ramp, high speed
30 mins Boot Camp Class
(jumping jacks, squat thrusts, squat jumps, push-ups, plank holds, mountain runners etc.)
20 mins Stairmill in varying intervals
10 mins Elliptical in steady-state mode – medium ramp, medium speed

Noon:
Blackberry protein waffles
(½ cup blended oatmeal, ½ cup blackberries, 1 scoop vanilla whey, ¾ cup liquid egg whites, 1 packet splenda, few dashes of pumpkin pie spice)

3pm:
Chicken cacciatore pasta
(½ cup cooked brown rice pasta, ½ cup fresh hot salsa, 3 oz diced grilled chicken)
red, green, orange & yellow pepper slices

5:45pm:
6 oz cooked shrimp
red, green, orange & yellow pepper slices
¼ cup pecans

8:30pm:
Meal 4, 5, 6 = CHEAT MEAL
I’m heading to the Young Friends of the Art Museum black tie gala – fancy hors d'oeuvres & open bar

It will be a challenge, but I have assigned a reliable friend to be my booze accountant tonight. I DON’T want to spend the rest of this long weekend tired, weak and feeling like my head is going to explode.

Have a great Saturday night, everyone!

 

[iceprincess]

Best of luck tonight!! Be strong

Tell those guys, in your dance class, who are complaining, that they need to get there butt's in the GYM!

 

[Roonytunes]

Best of luck tonight!! Be strong

I am proud to say that I did have control around the open bar last night. I only had 3 very weak cherry vodka and club soda cocktails if that.

For dinner, I tried to keep the portions small. I had a bite of bruschetta, a handful of banana chips, some brie cheese, 1 scoop each of grilled barbecue chicken and beef and mashed sweet potatoes. Unfortunately, dessert was this bite sized tray of goodies and this is probably where I could have been stronger....I had a large handful of choc chip cookies (yum!), 2 heavenly chocolate truffles, a cheesecake bite, 3 nut bars/baklavas, croissant-ish pastry - granted these were all bite sized, but it was easier to lose track. Oh well, one battle at a time for now....

I am realizing my biggest downfall is with my cheat meal. I have the eating clean/working out portion down during to a tee the regular week, but it's a challenge to limit my social activities to one cheat meal per weekend and not getting out of control with that. I guess, self-awareness is the first step to recovery

 

[*Bunny*]

I am realizing my biggest downfall is with my cheat meal. I have the eating clean/working out portion down during to a tee the regular week, but it's a challenge to limit my social activities to one cheat meal per weekend and not getting out of control with that. I guess, self-awareness is the first step to recovery

I can honestly say I'm now holding fat in my lower abdominal area. You have seen my stomach before cutting, after cutting, after building and now, I will get some pics up post bulk. I have this little pooch now. Sure M24K can attest it's 'not that bad' (I her ) but until I limit my cheat meals & start cutting (I have been trying to keep my meals & Portions under control the last month before even attempting this), I think that area, which use to be the 1st to go for me, will now be the last to go for me.

I know these social activities are very important to you, but I just wanted to share my thoughts on the matter.

I want nothing more for you to get past this little bump, but I keep coming back to the cheat meals being the culprit. Have you ever considered cutting them out completely to see if that will impact your results? You will never know if you don't at least try it.

You will be able to add them back in SLOWLY once you get your body to where you want it to be.

 

[Roonytunes]

I know these social activities are very important to you, but I just wanted to share my thoughts on the matter.

I want nothing more for you to get past this little bump, but I keep coming back to the cheat meals being the culprit. Have you ever considered cutting them out completely to see if that will impact your results? You will never know if you don't at least try it.

You will be able to add them back in SLOWLY once you get your body to where you want it to be.

Hiya Bunns There is nothing more I'd like for myself that to get past this little bump, but there really isn't a way for me to cut out my cheat meals completely, although I too have thought about it.

I love my friends and have worked very hard to build up my social circle locally. Every so often, there is a birthday dinner or some other occasion that calls for celebration. Not to mention, being single and living on my own, I think I'd go nutso if I didn't get out and socialize. It's just my personality - I'm very outgoing and truly enjoy being part of "the scene".

I've come to the realization that I'm at crossroads right now. If it's a choice between my lil' pooch (going from 16% to 10-12% bf) and my mental happiness, I've decided to pick the latter. I just feel that I'm only going to be young once and I need to find a happy medium where I can still enjoy life and accomplish my fitness goals.

That said, what I'm working on right now:
1) limiting my cheat meals. I no longer schedule one on a weekly basis, but only allow them into my schedule when an occasion arises
2) being selective of when I go out...I am prioritizing my invites and accepting only when I really want to attend
3) doing 5-6 days of various types of morning cardio to keep my metabolism high through the day and creating a calorie deficit

What I need to work on harder:
1) limiting sugar and alcohol in my cheat meals
2) exhibiting more self-control in my cheat meals with portion control

Bunns, I value your opinion highly and thank you for making me think about this all clearly.

ps - I just came home after running stairs with my outdoor activity group. After our workout, they decided they "deserved" cheesesteaks. I told them a little bit about my clean eating routine and of course, I got the "you're crazy" look and the "you're already so tiny" speech. And this is from a group that supposedly focuses on fitness...gah!

 

[Roonytunes]

Sun, Feb 19th

Scale weight: 122.5lbs

10:30am: HIIT - Outdoor stair climbing
(I had to wear 3 layers because it was under 20 degrees this morning)

Terrain: 15 flights of 100 steps

3 walk ups/stroll down as warm-up
3 jog ups/stroll down
3 double step ups/stroll down
3 jog ups/stroll down
3 walk ups/stroll down as cool-down

Total: 1500 steps

I also apparently have blisters/cuts on my feet from wearing 4 inch heels last night and dancing

11:45am:
Blackberry Protein Smoothie
(½ scoop chocolate whey, ½ scoop vanilla whey, ½ cup blackberries, 1 packet splenda blended with water)

2:30pm:
½ cup oatmeal cooked
¾ cup liquid egg whites
1 apple

4:45pm:
½ cup cooked brown rice pasta
½ cup fresh hot salsa
1 small can tuna
grilled asparagus

7pm:
6 oz cooked shrimp
¾ cup cooked yams
steamed spinach

9 pm:
4 oz broiled perch fillet
steamed spinach
¼ cup pecans

Totals: ~1370 cals (143g carbs, 141g protein, 32g fat)
Macros: 40c/40p/20f

 

[Gymgurl]

Dance class sounds like a blast...I would love to do something new and fun

 

[Roonytunes]

Mon, Feb 20th

Presidents Day - day off but I had a ton of errands to run

Scale weight: 123lbs

9:15am:
½ cup oatmeal
¾ cup liquid egg whites
1 apple

11am: Upper body workout

Flat bench Chest press:
1 x 12 with 50lb bar + 10lbs
3 x 12 with 50lb bar + 20lbs

Assisted Pull-ups on Gravitron:
2 x 12 wide grip with 85lbs
2 x 12 narrow inside grip with 85lbs

Shoulder Press Machine:
4 x 12 one arm shoulder press with 10lbs

Bi/Tri superset on cable machine standing on Bosu Ball:
1 x 12 bicep curls with 30lbs, 1 x 12 tricep pull down with 50lbs
3 x 12 bicep curl with 25lbs, 3 x 12 tricep pull down with 40lbs

Noon: 30 mins HIIT cardio
Incline walk on treadmill
3 mins warm-up
8 cycles at 3.7min/mile – 2 mins @ 7% incline, 1 min @ 15% incline
3 mins cool-down

12:45pm:
PWO shake – 1 scoop whey mixed with water

3:45 pm:
4oz cooked shrimp
1 cup cooked yams
steamed spinach
½ cup blackberries

6:30pm:
4 oz cooked shrimp
½ cup cooked yams
½ cup fresh salsa (tomatoes, green peppers, onions, habanera peppers, lemon juice, garlic)

9pm:
4 oz cooked shrimp
steamed spinach
¼ cup pecans

Yes, there was a "buy one pound, get one pound" cooked shrimp special at the grocery store this weekend

Totals: ~1410 cals (141g carbs, 146g protein, 32g fat)
Macros: 40c/40p/20f

 

[*Bunny*]

Bunns, I value your opinion highly and thank you for making me think about this all clearly.

I'm glad you realize what I was trying to get you to do ...

You're VERY welcome

 

[Roonytunes]

I'm glad you realize what I was trying to get you to do ...

You're VERY welcome

You da best, Bunns! You really did make me think and evaluate...I may be restructuring my social life a little

 

[buffalogal]

Lookin' good as always Rooney!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks, BG, but I'm unfortunately not going to be that good tonight.

Tues, Feb 21st

Scale weight: 122.5lbs

6:30am: 50 min spinning class

9 am:
½ cup oatmeal
1 cup liquid egg whites
1 apple

11:45pm:
3 oz marinated chicken
grilled veggies – squash, eggplant, spinach, onions, mushrooms
1 slice Ezeikal bread

2:30pm pm:
3 oz marinated chicken
grilled veggies - – squash, eggplant, spinach, onions, mushrooms
1 slice Ezeikal bread

4:30pm:
3 oz marinated chicken
grilled veggies - – squash, eggplant, spinach, onions, mushrooms

7:30pm:
CHEAT MEAL

Yes, the cheat meal comes early this week, but it’s one I’ve known about for a while since it’s a very exclusive dinner. It’s for a good friend’s birthday and we’re having one of the top diva chefs in Philly cook a private meal in his kitchen for eight of us. This is the menu:

Course 1:
Smoked Salmon
Pickled Fruits
Vanilla and Armagnac Cured Steelhead Roe
Celery Confit, Spicy Herb Coulis
Sorrel Salad

Course 2:
Roasted Parsley Soup
Last Summer's Corn Milk
Confit of Chicken, Aromatic Spices, Roasted Garlic

Course 3:
Pulled Skate Wings
Mushroom Ragout
Hot Spring Egg
Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Vinaigrette

Course 4:
Pepper and Cocoa Nib Crusted Veal Cheeks
Roasted Sweet Breads
Smoked Lentil Vinaigrette
Pickled Chanterelles
Coco Beans

Course 5:
Chocolate Coulant
Smoked Chocolate Crumble
Cardamon Infused Mineola Syrup
Cauliflower Foam

And of course, there is a special wine to accompany each course! However, I am going to eat this meal with no guilt because it is a unique and rare experience and I really enjoy my adventures with my friend who is celebrating his birthday tonight. I also popped around 9 Sesapures today.

In a weird way, I’m looking forward to tomorrow. I knew Feb was going to be a challenge with a few big ticket dinner events like tonight and my Miami weekend trip, but tonight is the last of it.

 

[scorpiogirl]

CHEAT MEAL

Yes, the cheat meal comes early this week, but it’s one I’ve known about for a while since it’s a very exclusive dinner. It’s for a good friend’s birthday and we’re having one of the top diva chefs in Philly cook a private meal in his kitchen for eight of us. This is the menu:

Course 1:
Smoked Salmon
Pickled Fruits
Vanilla and Armagnac Cured Steelhead Roe
Celery Confit, Spicy Herb Coulis
Sorrel Salad

Course 2:
Roasted Parsley Soup
Last Summer's Corn Milk
Confit of Chicken, Aromatic Spices, Roasted Garlic

Course 3:
Pulled Skate Wings
Mushroom Ragout
Hot Spring Egg
Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Vinaigrette

Course 4:
Pepper and Cocoa Nib Crusted Veal Cheeks
Roasted Sweet Breads
Smoked Lentil Vinaigrette
Pickled Chanterelles
Coco Beans

Course 5:
Chocolate Coulant
Smoked Chocolate Crumble
Cardamon Infused Mineola Syrup
Cauliflower Foam

And of course, there is a special wine to accompany each course! However, I am going to eat this meal with no guilt because it is a unique and rare experience and I really enjoy my adventures with my friend who is celebrating his birthday tonight. I also popped around 9 Sesapures today.

OK, what are Skate Wings? ....the Bourbon Barrel Vinagrette sounds absolutely WONDERFUL! Mmmmmm, roasted sweet breads!!!...Cauliflower foam?

I'm still jealous of all the cool stuff you do!!!!

 

[buffalogal]

I'm still jealous of all the cool stuff you do!!!!

Me too!!

I'm ready to head to Philly for a taste of the good life...

 

[treilin]

Thanks, BG, but I'm unfortunately not going to be that good tonight.

Tues, Feb 21st

Scale weight: 122.5lbs

6:30am: 50 min spinning class

9 am:
½ cup oatmeal
1 cup liquid egg whites
1 apple

11:45pm:
3 oz marinated chicken
grilled veggies – squash, eggplant, spinach, onions, mushrooms
1 slice Ezeikal bread

2:30pm pm:
3 oz marinated chicken
grilled veggies - – squash, eggplant, spinach, onions, mushrooms
1 slice Ezeikal bread

4:30pm:
3 oz marinated chicken
grilled veggies - – squash, eggplant, spinach, onions, mushrooms

7:30pm:
CHEAT MEAL

Yes, the cheat meal comes early this week, but it’s one I’ve known about for a while since it’s a very exclusive dinner. It’s for a good friend’s birthday and we’re having one of the top diva chefs in Philly cook a private meal in his kitchen for eight of us. This is the menu:

Course 1:
Smoked Salmon
Pickled Fruits
Vanilla and Armagnac Cured Steelhead Roe
Celery Confit, Spicy Herb Coulis
Sorrel Salad

Course 2:
Roasted Parsley Soup
Last Summer's Corn Milk
Confit of Chicken, Aromatic Spices, Roasted Garlic

Course 3:
Pulled Skate Wings
Mushroom Ragout
Hot Spring Egg
Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Vinaigrette

Course 4:
Pepper and Cocoa Nib Crusted Veal Cheeks
Roasted Sweet Breads
Smoked Lentil Vinaigrette
Pickled Chanterelles
Coco Beans

Course 5:
Chocolate Coulant
Smoked Chocolate Crumble
Cardamon Infused Mineola Syrup
Cauliflower Foam

And of course, there is a special wine to accompany each course! However, I am going to eat this meal with no guilt because it is a unique and rare experience and I really enjoy my adventures with my friend who is celebrating his birthday tonight. I also popped around 9 Sesapures today.

In a weird way, I’m looking forward to tomorrow. I knew Feb was going to be a challenge with a few big ticket dinner events like tonight and my Miami weekend trip, but tonight is the last of it.

Whoa all of that sounds really good, but that's all at once???? or throughout a whole day? Lot of friggin food.

 

[Roonytunes]

Whoa all of that sounds really good, but that's all at once???? or throughout a whole day? Lot of friggin food.

That is one 5-course dinner and the chef was generous enough to throw in 2 more courses consisting of a caramel corn starter and a parmesan soup. The saving grace was the portions were individually sized for each person. Truthfully, other than the wine and the dessert, I can't even say the food was unhealthy since it was all cooked in a very pure way. And there were little to no carbs at all.

I've had a lot of excellent meals before but last night's definitely falls in the category of amazing. I also had some of the best wines that I've ever tried and remember thinking somewhere during the night that I could totally eat clean for an entire month to have a reward meal like this every 30 days!

OK, what are Skate Wings? ....the Bourbon Barrel Vinagrette sounds absolutely WONDERFUL! Mmmmmm, roasted sweet breads!!!...Cauliflower foam?

I'm still jealous of all the cool stuff you do!!!!

SG, I had to look up skate wings myself prior to the meal. Skate is a kite-shaped fish with a flat body and two wings. Only the wings are edible.

I'm ready to head to Philly for a taste of the good life...

BG, I hope you realize you have an open invite to Philly. The guest room is good to go as well as the treadmill for that AM HIIT cardio.

Here are some photos from last night's meal.

Caramel corn and tomato starter

Close-up of the cavier in the smoke salmon appetizer

Skate wings

Veal cheeks - my FAVORITE!! We had the sweet breads substituted with fois gras and it was unbelievably good.

Dessert with cauliflower foam - decadent!

I'm right back on program today and I'm going to see if I can do 15 days consecutively of clean eating with no cheats from today onward....

 

[treilin]

Well the meal sizes don't look bad! VERY YUMMY

 

[Roonytunes]

Well the meal sizes don't look bad! VERY YUMMY

That is one thing I like about fancy-schmancy dinners. The portions are always relatively small!!

 

[buffalogal]

BG, I hope you realize you have an open invite to Philly. The guest room is good to go as well as the treadmill for that AM HIIT cardio.

I am sooo there!!

Glad you had a good time last night. The food looks incredible.

 

[Roonytunes]

Wed, 2/22

Scale weight: 123lbs

8:30am:
1/2 cup oatmeal
3/4 cup liquid egg whites
1 packet splenda and pumpkin pie spice for flavor
1 apple

12:45pm: (got stuck in a looong meeting and was starving. had to be snippy to a co-worker who wouldn't let me eat and kept yapping)
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggie medley - zucchini, eggplant, spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers
1 slice Ezeikal bread
1 apple

2:45pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggie medley - zucchini, eggplant, spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers
1 slice Ezeikal bread

4:45pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
steamed brussel sprouts
8 almonds

7:30pm: Lower body work

30mins plyometrics
- 2 sets of squat jumps
- 2 sets of lying leg curls holding 12lb db
- 2 sets of lunge walking with 20lb dbs
- 2 sets of step kick-ups
- 2 sets of step ups with 8lb dbs
- 2 sets of squats with 8lb dbs
- 2 sets of side lunges on bosu ball
- 2 sets of squats on bosu ball

Leg Extensions:
4 x 15 with 55lbs

Lying Leg Curls:
2 x 12 with 55lbs
1 x 12 with 50lbs
1 x 12 with 45lbs

Leg Abductor/Adductor Super sets:
4 x 15 outer leg abductor with 110lbs with 3 sec hold alternated with
4 x 15 inner leg adductor with 95lbs with 3 sec hold

Hyperextensions:
3 x 12 with no weight

9pm:
PWO shake - 1 scoop whey mixed with water

11pm:
2 tbsp ANPB

Totals: ~1405 cals (140g carbs, 143g protein, 33g fat)
Macros: 40c/40p/20f

 

[Roonytunes]

My plan to eat clean for the next 15 days just got shot down pretty quickly. I'm going back to Florida this weekend!!

I met a nice guy who I hit it off with while there, so he invited me back down. I have to admit I'm kinda excited

 

[iceprincess]

Wow - are you going to supply us with details? AND tell us why your diet will COMPLETELY fail???? ahhhuummm

 

[Roonytunes]

Wow - are you going to supply us with details? AND tell us why your diet will COMPLETELY fail???? ahhhuummm

Well, it won't COMPLETELY fail but I'm sure we'll be having a nice dinner out with a few cocktails on Sat night. I'll try to bring my stash of protein bars and see what I can do for Sunday. But it won't be the same as eating in my own kitchen - that's for sure!

I'll definitely let y'all know if the weekend goes well or not.

 

[*Bunny*]

Aww that's so nice ...
Have fun Roony

 

[buffalogal]

I met a nice guy who I hit it off with while there, so he invited me back down. I have to admit I'm kinda excited

I'm excited for you girl! Have a good time and I can't imagine the diet completely failing. Just consider it a little "slip-up."

Good luck!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks, ladies! I'm looking forward to the trip even though it is getting in my way of my original plans to stay in and eat super well. I also just heard we have a mix of rain and snow showers on Sat when I'm leaving...I hope it won't delay my flights. BG, if you have any power over the weather gods, put in a good word for me

Thurs, 2/23

Scale weight: 121.5lbs
(I have to say I like my new macros of 40c/40p/20f. I have a ton of energy, feel full, have less water retention and my scale weight is a tiny bit lower)


7am: AM Cardio mix

10 min elliptical warm-up
30 mins speed/agility training - medicine ball drills, sprints, jumps and then 5 sets of an obstacle course consisting of several plyometric drills
20 mins stairmill - varying intervals
5 mins cooldown on elliptical

9am:
1/2 cup oats
3/4 cup egg whites
1 cup grapes
1 packet splenda & pumpkin pie spice

12;45pm (again, stuck in a loooong meeting!):
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggie medley - squash, eggplant, spinach, mushrooms, onions
1 slice Ezeikal bread
1 apple

3pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggie medley - squash, eggplant, spinach, mushrooms, onions
1 slice Ezeikal bread

6:15pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
steamed brussel sprouts
8 almonds

7pm: Upper body workout

V-chest press machine:
3 x 12 with 10lbs
1 x 15 with 10lbs

Seated low row with straight bar:
4 x 12 with 55lbs (alternated overhand grip and underhand grip)

Shoulder Press:
4 x 12 one arm shoulder press with 15lb dbs

Lying Bicep Curls on Cable Machine:
4 x 12 with 37.5lbs

Reverse tricep overhead rope pulls:
4 x 12 with 30lbs

8:15pm:
PWO shake - 1 scoop whey mixed with water

10:15pm:
2 tbsp ANPB

Totals:~1445 cals (143g carbs, 143 protein, 33g fat)
Macros: 40c/40p/20f

 

[iceprincess]

Have fun this weekend Roony!! We will miss ya!

 

[buffalogal]

BG, if you have any power over the weather gods, put in a good word for me

I'll try hun... Although, my chances of being right are about 50-50!

 

[Roonytunes]

I'll try hun... Although, my chances of being right are about 50-50!

That's funny, BG! True to form, the forecast for tomorrow seems to have changed and is now only windy with no snow showers

Thanks, IP! It's only a weekend trip, so I'll only be gone a day from the forums. You won't get too much of a chance to miss me.

Fri, 2/24

Scale weight: 121.5lbs

7am: cardio/plyometrics/abs

10 mins warm-up on elliptical
20 mins of series of punches (cross jabs, straight jabs, upper cuts), push-ups, jumping jacks, walking lunges, ab work (hanging knee raises, leg raises, throwdowns)
20 mins of medium intensity elliptical in increasing intervals

9am:
1/2 cup cooked oats
3/4 cup egg whites
1 cup grapes
1 packet splenda and dash of pumpkin pie spice

11:45am:
3 oz marinated chicken
grilled veggies - zucchini, eggplant, spinach, green peppers, mushrooms
1 slice Ezeikal bread
1 apple

2:45pm:
3 oz marinated chicken
grilled veggies - zucchini, eggplant, spinach, green peppers, mushrooms
1 slice Ezeikal bread

4:45pm:
3 oz marinated chicken
grilled veggies - zucchini, eggplant, spinach, green peppers, mushrooms

7:45pm:
3 tbsp ANPB

Totals: ~1375cals (135g carbs, 123g protein, 36g fat)
Macros: ~40c/36p/24f

 

[iceprincess]

Thanks, IP! It's only a weekend trip, so I'll only be gone a day from the forums. You won't get too much of a chance to miss me.

Scale weight: 121.5lbs

Ok, well be safe and ENJOY!!

Is this week the first time you have dropped below 122?

 

[Roonytunes]

I'm back!! Here are my missing logs for the weekend. Other than one cheat meal on Sat night, I really tried to keep at the diet as best as I could.

Sat, Feb 25th

Scale weight: 120.5lbs
(IP, this may be the lowest I've come down to...but alas, the timing is right before my trip so I won't see this number when I get back)

9:15am: HIIT stair climb

Terrain: 10 flights of 10 steps = 100 steps

Set 1: 3 walk ups, 3 walk downs
Set 2: 3 jog ups, 3 walk downs
Set 3: 3 double step ups, 3 walk downs
Set 4, 3 walk ups with 5 jumping jacks between each flight, 3 walk downs

Total = 1200 steps


10:10am:
PWO shake - 1 scoop ON whey mixed with water
(didn't want to drink this just yet, but my legs were shaking and I was scared that I wouldn't be able to get through the bootcamp class right after)

10:30am: 30 mins boot camp
jumping jacks, push-ups, squat thrusts etc.

Noon:
Blackberry Protein waffles
(1/2 cup oatmeal, 1 cup vanilla whey, 3/4 cup egg whites, 3/4 cup blackberries, 1 packet splenda)

3pm:
4 oz broiled perch filets
steamed brussel sprouts

4:30pm:
(on airplane - I was upgraded to first class, but still chose not to indulge in any free wine or champagne)
lightly salted peanuts

5:30pm:
4 oz marinated grilled chicken
8 almonds
(I had packed this to be eaten en route)

9pm:
CHEAT MEAL
pan-seared sea bass and spanish rice (tried to order the healthiest entree on the menu)
several bites of fried flounder of companion's dish (he kept insisting I try some, although I don't know why anyone would batter and fry up a good piece of fish)
2 tablespoons of chocolate mousse dessert
3 mojito martinis and 2 vodka/club soda cocktails (but heck, I really needed to relax and calm down)

Sun, Feb 26th

12:30pm:
(was starving to the point that my head was throbbing - it took us way too long to get to the brunch place )
6 oz grilled chicken
1 slice rye toast
(made a special request for the above, since I didn't like anything on their menu)
3 cups of coffee with skim milk and equal
(thought I was going to pass out before the food actually came, so I kept downing the coffee)

4pm:
Trioplex Meal Replacement bar
(had brought this with me)

6pm (at airport):
Quiznos Turkey Lite Sub on whole wheat bread
12 oz diet coke

7:30pm (on plane):
Lightly salted peanuts
1 can diet coke

8:30pm:
Pre-made muscle milk shake
(had brought this with me)

I realized I really missed my veggies on this trip. Also, I was staying with the guy I was visiting and he had no filtered or bottled water since he doesn't drink any(!!). I felt completely dehydrated the whole weekend.

I think I finally have this clean eating ingrained in me that I am happy to be at home with my own supplies and have control over what I put in my mouth!!

 

[treilin]

I'm back!!
I realized I really missed my veggies on this trip. Also, I was staying with the guy I was visiting and he had no filtered or bottled water since he doesn't drink any(!!). I felt completely dehydrated the whole weekend.

I think I finally have this clean eating ingrained in me that I am happy to be at home with my own supplies and have control over what I put in my mouth!!

Welcome Back!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks, Trel! It's good to be back....

Mon, 2/27

Scale weight: 123lbs

My schedule changes as of today. I'm starting an evening class for my next certification for work which will be two nights a week. My training will have to take a little bit of a backseat for the next 6 weeks till I get this over and done with. I will try to get two sessions with my trainer still instead of the normal three, and keep to my morning cardio/plyometrics routine as is.

8:45am:
1/2 cup oats
3/4 cup egg whites
1 cup grapes

11:45pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
sauteed broccoli rabe
1 slice Ezeikal bread
1 apple

2pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggies - squash, eggplant, broccoli rabe, onions
1 slice Ezeikal bread

4pm:
1.5 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggies - squash, eggplant, broccoli rabe
7 almonds

6pm:
1.5 oz marinated chicken breast
8 almonds

8:45pm:
1 scoop ON whey mixed with water
1 tbsp ANPB

Totals: ~1380 cals (135g carbs, 142g protein, 32g fat)
Macros: 40c/40p/20f

Phew, I'm tired after a long day of work and class....no working out today

 

[mermaid]

Ooh, interesting stuff going on here.......

Soooooo, can I ask how the weekend went? And I'm not talking about the food, LOL. (I'm allowed to be cheeky this once, I've just come back!!!)