Roonytunes 2006

[mermaid]

I don't remember below 120 before? Real weight or just water? How are you feeling?

 

[iceprincess]

I decided to bail on my flag football game this afternoon and take it easy

Flag football huh? HOW FUN!! I am so jealous...is it a co-ed team or just a womans team? How long have you been playing? (sorry for all the questions, I am just curious!)

I am so glad to hear that you were able to rest on Saturday as well as some RT pampering time!

 

[Roonytunes]

Flag football huh? HOW FUN!! I am so jealous...is it a co-ed team or just a womans team? How long have you been playing? (sorry for all the questions, I am just curious!)

I am so glad to hear that you were able to rest on Saturday as well as some RT pampering time!

Hi IP! It is a lot of FUN! It's a co-ed team - 8 team members on the field the entire time with a minimum of 3 women. Every third play has to be a girl play, so yes, the girls' have a good bit of pressure on them. It's sponsored by my gym which is how I was coerced to sign up ("it's great cardio" ). We however haven't been great at coordination and haven't been able to win any one of our three games yet. The guys are all huge (being from the gym) and almost too big to move around quick enough in the limited space we have for flag football. Last week, the other team told us that if it were a bench pressing competition, we'd totally have them beat after they knocked us out 40-0!!

 

[Roonytunes]

I don't remember below 120 before? Real weight or just water? How are you feeling?

Thanks, Mermaid! I saw under 120 a couple of times last weekend right at the end of my 20 day dry/cheat meal free spell too. Not sure if it is real weight or water weight, but overall, I think I've definitely dropped 1-2lbs. These clean eating stretches definitely seem to be working better than my one cheat meal/week that I was doing before. I'm sure you'll be seeing that on your end too. And I do feel good.

I may be changing up the diet in a week or so. I think your motto of "doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results" is finally sinking in. I haven't been thrilled with the lady who has been giving me my eating plan. To her credit, she got me down from 23-16% bf fairly quickly with one binge meal a week, but I really need to budge from this 15.5-16% range that I've been stuck at for four months now. I haven’t been able to match up her logic with what I read on here, so I’m losing some faith in her credibility.

So after some research, I may be going with a Beverly Int'l plan. I know a few ladies on this forum have had luck with it and Slat1 was kind enough to point me to them a while ago. It’s expensive to buy their supplements, but I figure I will give them a shot for 4-6 weeks to see what happens. I feel like I’m so close to the end that I can’t give up or hover at the same spot for ages. Details to come....if anyone has any comments on Beverly Int'l, I'd love to hear them!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Sat, 3/25/06

Scale weight: 119.5lbs



Wooo Hoooo!!!! You ROCK!!!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks SG!!

Sun, 3/26/06

Scale weight: 119lbs

9am: Outdoor HIIT cardio

Terrain: Philly Art Museum Steps (6 flights of 12 steps)

Warm-up: ½ mile jog from car to museum

4 continuous sets of:
1 quick double step run up, stroll down
2 quick single run up, stroll down
1 quick double step run up, stroll down

Total Steps: 1152

The tourists were all impressed with my cardio abilities

Cool-down: ½ mile jog from museum to car

10:30am:
Blackberry protein waffles
(½ cup oats, ½ cup egg whites, ½ cup blackberries, 1 scoop vanilla whey protein)

1pm:
3 oz broiled catfish (seasoned with lemon juice, cayenne pepper and paprika)
1 slice Ezeikal bread
8 stalks cooked asparagus
1 apple

3:30pm:
Home-made Protein Bar (see recipe below)

6pm:
4 oz broiled catfish (seasoned with lemon juice, cayenne pepper and paprika)
1 slice Ezeikal bread
12 stalks cooked asparagus

9 pm
5 oz stir-fry veal (seasoned with turmeric, paprika, lemon juice) with onions, celery and tomato

Totals: ~1245 cals (128g carbs, 128g protein, 30g fat)
Macros: ~40c/40p/20f

Protein Bar Recipe Du Jour
(I will be eating this for the rest of the week since I have 10 left)

1 1/2 cups oatmeal
3 scoops vanilla protein powder
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1/2 cup unsweetened organic applesauce
1/2 cup egg whites

Makes 12 protein bars (~140 cals with 7g carbs, 13g protein, 6g fat)

(I just poured mine into a 12 muffin-tray and refrigerated it, but you can freeze it as well if you wrap them up individually)

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Congrats on getting below 120! Nice work!

Good luck with the new plan as well. I have a friend who competes and they use a Beverly Intl resource for their diet. It has worked really well for her!

HIIT on the Philly Art Museum steps in the spring...you really are trying to make me jealous! haha!

Have a good Monday, Rooney!

 

[iceprincess]

Scale weight: 119lbs

9am: Outdoor HIIT cardio

Terrain: Philly Art Museum Steps (6 flights of 12 steps)

Warm-up: ½ mile jog from car to museum

4 continuous sets of:
1 quick double step run up, stroll down
2 quick single run up, stroll down
1 quick double step run up, stroll down

Total Steps: 1152

The tourists were all impressed with my cardio abilities

Cool-down: ½ mile jog from museum to car

119 lbs and getting lower - WHOOOOAAA

You are GREAT!! I think that you come up with some amazing cardio workouts!! You go GURL I am jealous

 

[iceprincess]

Morning RT!!!!!!

 

[momsgettinfit]

 

[Roonytunes]

Hiya ladies! Today was a rough day.... after this morning’s cardio, I realized my shins are super sore from sprinting and yesterday's stair climb and that my body is rather achy overall. I've been very unproductive all day as a result. I've taken some Ibuprofen, skipped my evening class and cancelled my upper body workout with my trainer this evening. I think my body just needs a break!

Mon, 3/27

Scale weight: 118.5lbs

7am: Cardio
15 mins Elliptical in cross-trainer mode
Plyometric circuit:
4 sets of 10 Bosu Squats, 5 walking lunges, 15 Squat Jumps, 10 regular push-ups, 10 diamond pushups, 15 jumping jacks and 4 continuous stretches of 50 feet sprints with short rest in between each set (phew!)
20 mins Elliptical in cross-trainer mode

9am:
4 oz broiled tilapia (seasoned with paprika, lemon juice and cayenne pepper)
10 stalks cooked asparagus
1 slice toasted Ezeikal bread
1 tangerine

12:15pm:
½ cup oats
½ cup egg whites
1 apple

2:30pm:
3 oz marinated chicken breast
grilled veggies: broccoli rabe, mushrooms, onions, hot peppers

4:45pm:
1 tuna muffin
grilled veggies: broccoli rabe, eggplant, tomatoes, onions, hot peppers

6:45pm:
2 home-made protein bars – so yummy!

9:15pm:
1 scoop ON whey mixed with water
1 tbsp almond butter

Totals: ~1290 cals (128g carbs, 139g protein, 31g carbs)
Macros: ~38c/41/p/21f

I’ve been lying in bed all evening. I hope to feel better by tomorrow and catch up with everyone then!

 

[iceprincess]

I hope you get some much needed rest Rooney and get to feeling better soon!!

The extra rest should allow your body to catch up and recover.

 

[Roonytunes]

I hope you get some much needed rest Rooney and get to feeling better soon!!

The extra rest should allow your body to catch up and recover.

Thanks IP! I am feeling a tad better today and may venture back to the gym tonight for some upper body work.

Here's a public service announcement to everyone reading:

S-T-R-E-T-C-H!!!

Do not underestimate the power of stretching after HIIT stair climbing unless you want to be hobbling around like I am right now.

 

[*Bunny*]

Thanks IP! I am feeling a tad better today and may venture back to the gym tonight for some upper body work.

Here's a public service announcement to everyone reading:

S-T-R-E-T-C-H!!!

Do not underestimate the power of stretching after HIIT stair climbing unless you want to be hobbling around like I am right now.

How them legs feeling Roony?

 

[Roonytunes]

Tues, 3/28

I started the day with some leftover leg and back soreness, but unfortunately, I developed a fever and chills mid-afternoon and ended up leaving work early. I also feel slightly nauseous. I called my doctor’s office and they can’t say the symptoms are related for sure. I could be hit by a separate virus unrelated to overtraining. Anyway, I have been in bed since 4pm and am on pain killers and muscle relaxers for now.

Obviously, I haven’t made it to the gym and am thanking my good sense for not pushing myself in there last night or this morning (I woke up like clockwork at 5:45 am for morning cardio ). For now, I just plan to keep my eating clean and may just take a break from training for a few days!

Scale weight: 118lbs

9am:
4 oz broiled white flounder (seasoned with lemon juice, paprika and cayenne pepper)
10 stalks cooked asparagus
1 slice Ezeikal bread
1 tangerine

Noon:
½ cup oats
½ cup egg whites
1 apple

2:30pm:
3 oz grilled chicken
Grilled veggies:spinach, eggplant, tomatoes, onions, hot peppers
I wanted to after this meal.

6:35pm:
2 home-made protein bars

9:30pm:
1 scoop ON whey mixed with water
1 home-made protein bar (this is the only thing I can find somewhat appetizing right now to put down)

Totals: ~1230 cals (127g carbs, 129g protein, 28g fat)
Macros: 40c/40p/20f

 

[scorpiogirl]

Tues, 3/28

I started the day with some leftover leg and back soreness, but unfortunately, I developed a fever and chills mid-afternoon and ended up leaving work early. I also feel slightly nauseous. I called my doctor’s office and they can’t say the symptoms are related for sure. I could be hit by a separate virus unrelated to overtraining. Anyway, I have been in bed since 4pm and am on pain killers and muscle relaxers for now.

My daughter was feverish and chucking yesterday, but is fine today. Hopefully, you just have the same little bug and you'll be good tomorrow! Feel better, Rooney!

 

[FlyBrownChick]

I hope that you are feeling better, Rooney! Sounds like you really need to rest up! Don't even think of hitting the gym and

STRETCH!

 

[getnfit06]

Sorry to hear you're sick roony!
Hope you're 100% tomorrow!!

 

[iceprincess]

Hope you feel better soon Roony!!!!!

It is no fun to be sick...hang in there girly!

 

[treilin]

Tues, 3/28

I started the day with some leftover leg and back soreness, but unfortunately, I developed a fever and chills mid-afternoon and ended up leaving work early. I also feel slightly nauseous. I called my doctor’s office and they can’t say the symptoms are related for sure. I could be hit by a separate virus unrelated to overtraining. Anyway, I have been in bed since 4pm and am on pain killers and muscle relaxers for now.

Obviously, I haven’t made it to the gym and am thanking my good sense for not pushing myself in there last night or this morning (I woke up like clockwork at 5:45 am for morning cardio ). For now, I just plan to keep my eating clean and may just take a break from training for a few days!

Get Well wishes coming your way

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Morning, Rooney! I hope you're feeling better!

 

[Roonytunes]

Wed, 3/29

Thanks for all the well-wishes and health vibes!!. I took the day off work and have spent most of it in bed. I did make a visit to my chiropractor and I think my lower back feels better because of her adjustments.

The fever and chills have stopped today, but I had some nausea, so I just stuck to shakes for half the day. I felt better by evening to have a proper meal.

Scale weight: 118lb

9am:
1 scoop ON whey mixed with water
1 slice toasted Ezeikal bread

1:15pm:
1 scoop ON whey mixed with water
1 slice toasted Ezeikal bread

4:15pm:
1 scoop ON whey mixed with water
1 slice toasted Ezeikal bread
1 tangerine

6:50pm:
5 oz steamed chicken
½ cup brown rice
6 steamed broccoli florets

9:30pm:
1 apple
2 tbsp ANPB

Totals: ~1285 cals (115g carbs, 135g protein, 29g fat)
Macros: 36c/43p/29f

Keeping my fingers crossed that I feel much better tomorrow….

 

[wlmcrae]

I wish there was a chicken soup smilie . . Hope you're soon feeling better!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thurs, 3/20


Still not better Had a rough day yesterday. Made it into work but had trouble sitting at my desk all day. I bailed on my evening class and tried to come home as early as I can

I had no appetite and barely ate. I knew I was really sick when even the ANPB seemed unappealing!!

scale weight: 118lbs

9am:
1 scoop ON whey mixed with water
1 slice Eziekal toasted bread
1 tangerine

1pm:
I turkey burger patty
1 slice Eziekal bread

5pm:
1 slice Ezeikal bread
Any thought of protein made want to

Came home to a high fever and terrible tailbone pain so I just lay in bed till I fell asleep a little after 8pm. I just got up and forced down an apple at 4:30am the next day. I'm just frustrated because I don't think I have the right diagnosis. Sigh!

 

[mermaid]

Oh Roony, look after yourself, honey

Rest up until you're right again.

Get well quickly!!!

 

[iceprincess]

I am so sorry Roony!! Please take care of yourself and get to feeling better SOON!!

 

[treilin]

Sorry dear, more well wishes to you

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks ladies!! I just came back from the doctor's office after a series of tests and the verdict is I have a kidney infection. Joy! But seriously, I am just happy to know what I have. I got antibiotics and am told I should feel better by tomorrow afternoon and may be able to workout again by Mon or Tuesday. I didn't eat super clean today just because food just needs to go into my system without me

So far, I have half a glass of OJ at the doctor's office because I thought I was going to pass out and then got some tuna salad on a low carb roll with soy chips. I momentarily thought about fast food, but after reading abt the guilt that SG felt, I decided I didn't need to aggravate myself anymore

 

[*Bunny*]

Awww Roony!!! Best wishes for health girl

Nice job on passing on the fast food atta girl

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks Bunns! That said, I'm going to take a break for the next few days from logging. I just need to get food down right now, clean or not so clean. Plus I don't want to overexert my kidneys with a ton of protein. However, this is not an excuse for an all out crap fest but will contain healthy as opposed to clean foods. I am looking at heading back to the gym next Wed as of now. Wish me luck....being sick sucks!

 

[iceprincess]

Best of luck Rooney!! Being sick does suck, but take care of yourself and you were be back to "full strength" soon!!

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Feel better, Rooney!

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Hey, chicka. How are you feeling?

 

[Roonytunes]

Hey, chicka. How are you feeling?

Thanks for checking in! I'm feeling a little better and am back at work. I didn't realize a kidney infection was a little more serious than I originally thought. So I'm going to just take this entire week off and maybe even next week. Apparently it takes 2 weeks to fully recover. My appetite is shot because of the antibiotic I'm on and I seem to have gained 8-9lbs of scale weight due to meds too. But being sick and weak made me realize I never really appreciated the current state of my body till I lost it. I was always trying to push myself to sprint a little faster and lift a little more and never ever stopped to think of where I already was. Now I know better...

I'll still stop in here a few times a day

 

[mermaid]

I didn't realize a kidney infection was a little more serious than I originally thought.

The worst illness I ever had was a kidney infection. I let it go on a little too long before seeking help and consequently I lost 20 pounds in weight and almost all of my hair. In fact, my hair, which was a full head of natural thick curls became thin, fine and slightly wavey. It's never recovered. And to this day I suffer from UTIs and kidney "ache" when I am run down.

So please take time to recover fully. You have nothing without your health.

 

[Aries13]

I wish you nothing less than a FULL speedy recovery ... and to have your self back in no time. Im sorry you are sick...aspecially with something so scary. Feel better real soon

 

[FlyBrownChick]

But being sick and weak made me realize I never really appreciated the current state of my body till I lost it.

'nough said. I hope you get well soon! Keep us posted on how you are doing!

 

[treilin]

Thanks for checking in! I'm feeling a little better and am back at work. I didn't realize a kidney infection was a little more serious than I originally thought. So I'm going to just take this entire week off and maybe even next week. Apparently it takes 2 weeks to fully recover. My appetite is shot because of the antibiotic I'm on and I seem to have gained 8-9lbs of scale weight due to meds too. But being sick and weak made me realize I never really appreciated the current state of my body till I lost it. I was always trying to push myself to sprint a little faster and lift a little more and never ever stopped to think of where I already was. Now I know better...

I'll still stop in here a few times a day

Get well dusting ****SPRINKLE***

 

[scorpiogirl]

Hey, Roony! Just now getting to your log. I'm sorry to hear about the kidney infection. I have UTI's quite a bit and the doc's could never figure out, as servere as they get, how I've never had a kidney infection. I don't know either, but I'm glad I'm a lucky one. Drink LOTS of water and grab some cranberry extract (concentrated pill form - not juice). You should be better any day!!!! Hope all is well with you!

 

[*Bunny*]

Get well dusting ****SPRINKLE***

So cute ...

 

[getnfit06]

Get Well SOON!!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks so much for all the well-wishes, ladies!!

It's hard to go from the level of actvity I was at to having to now just focus on getting better. But I'm trying to make the best of it. I have to call the doctor again to see if there is anything he can do about the bloating and lack of appetite. I think it's a side-effect of the meds. But I almost feel like there is an alien life form growing inside me at this point

I can't wait to get better and be back to logging here!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Turns out I am not home free yet. I got a call from the doctor's office and my blood work showed that I am/was really sick. The doctor wants to make sure I don't have more than a kidney infection like a kidney blockage etc.

So now I have to get a kidney ultrasound done this week. The soonest I could get one scheduled is for this Friday. I'll admit I'm a little scared. Some of the reasons I'm googling for kidney blockage include eating a diet high in protein and low in fibre.....ARGH!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best!

 

[*Bunny*]

Sorry Roony ... Stay positive ..

 

[iceprincess]

Best of luck to you Roony come Friday! Keep your head up!!

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Good luck at the docs on Friday!

 

[nelmsjer]

IP and I will be praying...

Positive thoughts the entire time...got it???

 

[scorpiogirl]

Thinking about you!

 

[slat1]

Best wishes. Keep your head up!

 

[FlyBrownChick]

How did it go at the doc's office on Friday?

 

[*Bunny*]

Roony How are you doin??? Better not be a food coma...

j/k we miss you Hope all is well

 

[Roonytunes]

I miss you guys too. I'm feeling eons better , but I won't get my complete clean bill of health till the end of this week. I got a kidney ultrasound taken on Friday and then I get bloodwork done again this Wed. Every test seems to require a 3-5 day turnover time. But the fever, chills, aches are gone so I'm taking that as a good sign till proven otherwise.

No real food coma, Bunns....I'm just eating like a normal person for now but not totally clean (whole grain cereal/soymilk, fruit, grilled chicken in whole wheat wrap etc.) Ironically, my scale weight has dropped but I think it's just because my muscles aren't holding on to water anymore. I do hope my muscle is not falling off me so quickly. But the good news is I'm going back to the gym today after three loooong weeks and will be starting back slow. I can't wait!! I've felt like a blob this whole time with no real activity.

Thanks for checking in on me

 

[*Bunny*]

GOOD GOOD GOOD! Glad you are feeling better .. ya those tests are fun

Get well sooooooooooooon

 

[getnfit06]

HI Rooneytunes!!!

 

[FlyBrownChick]

So glad that you are feeling better!

 

[treilin]

I miss you guys too. I'm feeling eons better , but I won't get my complete clean bill of health till the end of this week. I got a kidney ultrasound taken on Friday and then I get bloodwork done again this Wed. Every test seems to require a 3-5 day turnover time. But the fever, chills, aches are gone so I'm taking that as a good sign till proven otherwise.

No real food coma, Bunns....I'm just eating like a normal person for now but not totally clean (whole grain cereal/soymilk, fruit, grilled chicken in whole wheat wrap etc.) Ironically, my scale weight has dropped but I think it's just because my muscles aren't holding on to water anymore. I do hope my muscle is not falling off me so quickly. But the good news is I'm going back to the gym today after three loooong weeks and will be starting back slow. I can't wait!! I've felt like a blob this whole time with no real activity.

Thanks for checking in on me

SO glad you feel better girl!!!

 

[scorpiogirl]

I'm glad to hear you're feeling better too......and you know you'll feel even BETTER once you're back in the gym.

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks everyone!! I got my ultrasound results back and there was no blockage or tumors. It essentially seems like I just got hit with a bad kidney infection. I had follow-up blood work this morning and hopefully those results will show I'm fully back to normal.

I went back to the gym on Monday evening. Worked out my upper body and it doesn't seem like I've lost too much strength and I didn't even feel sore the next day....I may have to work up to the intensity I was at before, but I'm looking forward to just being active again.

I'll be logging meals again too. I threw out my half-full cereal box today and am back to oatmeal. Interestingly, eating like a "normal" person for 2 full weeks was not everything it was cracked up to be.

 

[*Bunny*]

Thanks everyone!! I got my ultrasound results back and there was no blockage or tumors.

I am SO RELIEVED to hear you say this .. well read you type that ... whatever ... Roony GREAT news

 

[FlyBrownChick]

So glad that you are feeling better, RT. Take care of yourself!

 

[nelmsjer]

Excellent news, Rooney!

 

[scorpiogirl]

 

[Roonytunes]

Back to the world of logging….I’m gearing back slowly into clean eating and will get back into working out too

I may have to re-evaluate my goals, but for now, I just want to get back into the swing of life as I knew it before I got sick.

Wed, Apr 12th

Scale weight: 118.5lbs

8:25am:
½ cup oats
1 cup liquid egg whites
1 tbsp ANPB

11:30am:
1 turkey burger patty
steamed broccoli

1:30pm:
~2 oz diced grilled chicken in half whole wheat tortilla with grilled veggies (eggplant, mushrooms, onions, spinach)

4:30pm:
~2 oz diced grilled chicken in half whole wheat tortilla with grilled veggies (eggplant, mushrooms, onions, spinach)

8:30pm:
~3 to 4 oz seared ahi tuna
steamed broccoli

Totals: Can’t calculate because the cafeteria at work couldn’t give me the macros on the whole wheat tortilla but I did make them swear up and down that it was really “whole wheat” They said they would try to get me the nutritional info and ingredient list.

But I can say it feels good to split up my meals and eat well again.

 

[mermaid]

That is fantastic news!!!

Glad to see you back

And even more glad to know I'll be seeing you in July

 

[Roonytunes]

Thurs, Apr 13th

Scale weight: 117.5lbs

9am:
Protein shake
(1 scoop ON whey, 1/2 tbsp instant coffee powder, 1 tbsp ANPB mixed with water)

11:45am:
3 oz grilled chicken
spinach, broccoli, mushrooms and hot peppers
1/2 whole wheat wrap

2:30pm:
3 oz grilled chicken
spinach, broccoli, mushrooms and hot peppers
1/2 whole wheat wrap

4:30pm:
1 turkey burger patty
steamed broccoli

7pm:
1 cup cooked soy pasta
1/3 cup organic TJ's pasta sauce

9:10pm:
1 cup Silk Vanilla soy milk
1 tbsp almond butter

Totals: ~1410 cals (101g carbs, 145g protein, 38g fat)
Macros: 30c/45p/25f

 

[que_66]

Thurs, Apr 13th

Scale weight: 117.5lbs

9am:
Protein shake
(1 scoop ON whey, 1/2 tbsp instant coffee powder, 1 tbsp ANPB mixed with water)

11:45am:
3 oz grilled chicken
spinach, broccoli, mushrooms and hot peppers
1/2 whole wheat wrap

2:30pm:
3 oz grilled chicken
spinach, broccoli, mushrooms and hot peppers
1/2 whole wheat wrap

4:30pm:
1 turkey burger patty
steamed broccoli

7pm:
1 cup cooked soy pasta
1/3 cup organic TJ's pasta sauce

9:10pm:
1 cup Silk Vanilla soy milk
1 tbsp almond butter

Totals: ~1410 cals (101g carbs, 145g protein, 38g fat)
Macros: 30c/45p/25f

Oh waiter......I'll have what she's having ^^


I like that menu.

 

[FlyBrownChick]

And she's back!

 

[treilin]

Back to the world of logging….I’m gearing back slowly into clean eating and will get back into working out too

I may have to re-evaluate my goals, but for now, I just want to get back into the swing of life as I knew it before I got sick.

YEAHHHHhhhh Welcome back sista!

 

[getnfit06]

HOORAY!!

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Hey Rooney!

As far as Whole Foods. They do have Ezekiel wraps. They will be in the refridgerated bread section...should be close to the frozen foods. There will be jerk spice in the spice section. You may also be able to find a paste, but they sometimes have sugar in them. If you can find one without sugar, definitely go for it.

What else did you have in mind as far as what you wanted to cook? Let me know and I can tell what's really good there.

 

[scorpiogirl]

Roony!!!!! Check your PM's!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks everyone!! It's great to be back...I've missed logging and felt lost without it.

Hey Rooney!

As far as Whole Foods. They do have Ezekiel wraps. They will be in the refridgerated bread section...should be close to the frozen foods. There will be jerk spice in the spice section. You may also be able to find a paste, but they sometimes have sugar in them. If you can find one without sugar, definitely go for it.

What else did you have in mind as far as what you wanted to cook? Let me know and I can tell what's really good there.

Thanks, Fly! I will definitely pick up the wraps and the jerk spice. I'm not sure what else I want to cook. I generally stick to grilled meats/poultry/fish with veggies and nothing too fancy beyond that. I do want to get into crockpot/slow cooker recipes. Anything you can recommend for that - spices, pastes etc.? Also, it is worthwhile buying actual meats/poultry/fish at Whole Foods or am I better off sticking to the local Acme for that sort of stuff? I guess the reason I never really bothered with Whole Foods till now is that their prices scared me off. Trader Joes in comparison is so reasonable, so that's why I always leaned toward them.

 

[iceprincess]

YEA Roony!!!!

AWESOME news too!! Welcome back to the world of logging!! I REALLY missed you!!

 

[Gymgurl]

Nice to have you back! Have a nice holiday!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks, gals!! I've missed being here and I still have a lot of catching up to do.

My log for yesterday is a day late....despite having the day off, I barely had a few minutes to myself between running around and errands.

Fri, Apr 14th

Day off (Good Friday holiday)

Scale weight: 115.5lbs

9am:
Chocolate Coffee Protein Concoction
- 1 cup liquid egg whites
- 1 tsp instant coffee powder
- ½ packet splenda
- ½ cup chocolate soy milk

Noon:
Raspberry Protein Waffles
- ½ cup blended oats
- 1 scoop vanilla whey powder
- ½ cup liquid egg whites
- ½ cup blended fresh raspberries

2:30pm: Lower Body workout (after a 3 week break!)

45 degree seated leg press with 135lbs
2 x 15 regular width
3 sets of (15 wide width + 15 feet together)

Leg Extension
1 x 15 with 40lbs
1 x 15 with 50lbs
4 x 12 with 50lbs – full rep + ¼ rep at top

Leg Curls:
4 x 15 with 40lbs

Hyper Extension
3 x 12 with no weight

3:30pm:
20 mins cardio – Elliptical in cross-trainer mode

4:10pm:
PWO shake – 1 scoop whey mixed with water

6pm:
Dinner at Macaroni Grill with friends
(Kudos to this chain for putting all their nutritional info on their website, even if the numbers are enough to make your eyes pop! E.g their grilled halibut had 44g of fat! Huh??)

Pollo Magro “Skinny Chicken” (their diet dish: 310 cals, 23g carbs, 42g protein, 5g fat)
Grilled chicken breast served over steamed spinach with fresh tomatoes, red onions, fat-free feta cheese and honey balsamic vinaigrette - it was actually very good!

10pm:
1 cup vanilla soy milk
1 tbsp almond butter

Totals: ~1230 cals (90g carbs, 148g protein, 30g fat)
Macros: ~30c/48p/22f

 

[iceprincess]

Mornin Roony Enjoy your day off!!! Take care of yourself girl!!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Geez, Roony! Do you realize you have lost a little over 10 lbs in the last few months?!?!?!?!? Keepin' that muscle?

 

[Roonytunes]

Geez, Roony! Do you realize you have lost a little over 10 lbs in the last few months?!?!?!?!? Keepin' that muscle?

Getting sick will do that to you sometimes. I did lose about half of that with clean eating and no cheats. But my scale weight just plummeted further unfortunately for the 2-3 weeks that I was out of commission. So I may have lost some muscle, but hopefully not too much. All I can do for now is to get back on program and I am getting back into lifting 3x/wk from next week on...yay! Let's just say I'm not going to complain if my scale weight creeps back up to about 118-120lbs.

 

[que_66]

Roony I've been looking for some of the foods you have listed because they sound like things I might want to try. My local grocery stores don't have 99% of them. We have one vitamin shop other than GNC that carries "specialty" food items. Other than that Wal-mart, Kroger & Marsh are all I have to choose from and their selection is less than sufficient. Boca-Burger items seem to be what they carry the most of.

Do you order them online or do you live in a city that has a big specialty food store?

 

[Roonytunes]

Sat, Apr 15th

My lower body is so sore today that it hurts to walk up from my first floor to my second floor. You would think I took a break from working out for a year instead of just 3 weeks! Looks like I will spend most of the day in a seated or lying position

Scale weight: 114.5lbs

11am:
Chocolate protein drink
- 1 cup liquid egg whites
- ½ cup chocolate soy milk
1 cup red grapes

2pm:
Raspberry Protein Waffles
- ½ cup blended oats
- 1 scoop vanilla whey powder
- ½ cup liquid egg whites
- ½ cup blended fresh raspberries

Took a long afternoon nap so I missed eating in between

6:15pm:
6oz broiled catfish filet
½ cup brown rice
8 stalks grilled asparagus
10 oz diet Pepsi with lime

9pm:
6 oz cooked shrimp
10 stalks grilled asparagus
½ cup brown rice
10 oz diet Pepsi with lime

Totals: ~1275 cals (132g carbs, 134g protein, 20g fat)
Macros: ~42c/43p/15f

My glutes and quads are still killing me! Seriously, between still having to pee frequently from the kidney infection and all these aches, I really feel like I have the foresight in knowing what it’s like to be a senior citizen

 

[getnfit06]

Where's the H20??
You may be like me, I drink it but don't usually write it down. I hate to write it if i don't know the exact amt. i drank

 

[Roonytunes]

Roony I've been looking for some of the foods you have listed because they sound like things I might want to try. My local grocery stores don't have 99% of them. We have one vitamin shop other than GNC that carries "specialty" food items. Other than that Wal-mart, Kroger & Marsh are all I have to choose from and their selection is less than sufficient. Boca-Burger items seem to be what they carry the most of.

Do you order them online or do you live in a city that has a big specialty food store?

Hey Que! I mostly get my food from a local grocery store chain (Acme) that's close to me. I would think it's similar to a Kroger. What food are you having trouble locating exactly? I do sometimes go to Trader Joes, which is more of a specialty food store, but the only items specifically that I get there that I can't get anywhere else is almond butter and Ezeikal bread. I know almond butter can easily be ordered online, but I'm not totally sure about the Ezeikal bread.

 

[Roonytunes]

Where's the H20??
You may be like me, I drink it but don't usually write it down. I hate to write it if i don't know the exact amt. i drank

Oh, I just don't write it down. I just log other beverages like diet soda and juice when I do drink 'em. Generally, I drink about 100-120oz during the week but am not as good over the weekend. It's an excuse to get up from my desk at work whereas at home over the weekends, I tend to forget with all the running around.

 

[getnfit06]

just checkin'

 

[scorpiogirl]

Sat, Apr 15th

My lower body is so sore today that it hurts to walk up from my first floor to my second floor. You would think I took a break from working out for a year instead of just 3 weeks! Looks like I will spend most of the day in a seated or lying position

Scale weight: 114.5lbs


My glutes and quads are still killing me! Seriously, between still having to pee frequently from the kidney infection and all these aches, I really feel like I have the foresight in knowing what it’s like to be a senior citizen

Whooaaaaaaa, Nelly!!!! That scale is STILL goin' down!!!!

....however; the sore butt & quads are making me smile! Good job! I'll bring you a walker @ Treil's show!

 

[FlyBrownChick]

About the meats...are you concerned with things being organic and such? If not, feel free to buy them from Acme or TJ's. I agree...TJ's is SO much cheaper. I only buy certain things from Whole Foods now...no point in spending unnecessarily.

As far as the slow cooker...you can definitely do stews in there. A cut up chicken with garlic, onion, peppers, italian seasoning, and some crushed tomatoes would be good. Olives would be a good addition to that. I've cooked beans in there as well, so you could definitely do a spicy chili in there. I think I posted a veggie chili recipe in the recipe thread.

I'm sure I can think of a few other things...

DOMS...yessss! Any idea when you are changing your nutritionist?

Have a good one!

 

[que_66]

Here are some things I've looked for and can't seem to find locally: jerk spice, Ezekial wraps, almond butter, power butter, wasa crackers, soy pasta and a host of other things I've read about in journals. I've looked in the fridge sections, health foods sections, diet sections, organic sections, etc. etc.

There's a little hole-in-the-wall vitamin store with some organic foods but if there's an inch of dust on the package I'm not buying it. Hard tellin how long it's been there. I just didn't want to drive an hour to the nearest decent sized food store that might carry this stuff.

 

[Roonytunes]

Any idea when you are changing your nutritionist?

It's interesting that you ask me this today. Prior to getting sick, I had decided to try a Beverly Int'l diet for 6-10 weeks for the final stretch of cutting. I ordered all the supplements recommended (~$300 worth) and the box arrived right after I was diagnosed with kidney problems. This weekend I made the tough decision to return it all despite the 20% restocking fee I'll be charged. I've just decided to focus on my health for the next 2-3 months and cut my body some slack. Having to go for an ultrasound and worry about tumors has slightly changed my perspective. I've learned to appreciate what I have...so for now, I'm happy to maintain in the 15% bf range and just enjoy my workouts. I've never really had to deal with anything beyond the common cold, cough and flu before so this whole ordeal was hard for me to handle. It made me realize that without my health intact, nothing else matters.

Thanks for the recipe suggestions and Whole Foods tips. I've made a list on what I need to get from there and will be trying out your turkey chilli recipe soon.

Hope you had a nice Sunday!

 

[Roonytunes]

Here are some things I've looked for and can't seem to find locally: jerk spice, Ezekial wraps, almond butter, power butter, wasa crackers, soy pasta and a host of other things I've read about in journals. I've looked in the fridge sections, health foods sections, diet sections, organic sections, etc. etc.

That's a shame, Que. My suggestions to you are:

1) Talk to the store manager of your Kroger and Walmart and see if they have any plans to bring any of these products in soon. Sometimes, they do take suggestions from their customers

2) If you do have a Trader Joes or Whole Foods Market within an hour of you, it may be worthwhile to take that drive. A lot of the items you mention above keep well, so you may only have to go periodically to stock up.

3) Order online. One website in particular, Netrition.com, has quite a few of these items available and their shipping is only $4.95 per entire order I believe. That may even be cheaper than driving with the price of gas right now.

Good luck!

 

[Roonytunes]

Sun, April 16th

Happy Easter! No celebration for me, but I am surprised to hear all the stores and even the malls are closed here today.

Still suffering from DOMS so no cardio this weekend at all…time to pop some Ibuprofen instead

Scale weight: 114.5lbs

10:30am:
1 South Beach meal replacement bar – chocolate crisp flavor
½ banana
16 oz iced French vanilla coffee with 1/4 cup vanilla soy milk, pumpkin pie spice & 2 Splenda packets

1:45pm:
Banana Protein Waffles
- ½ cup blended oats
- 1 scoop vanilla whey powder
- ½ cup liquid egg whites
- ½ mashed banana

5pm:
6oz broiled plain catfish filet
1/3 cup brown rice
10 stalks grilled asparagus

7:30pm:
5 oz cooked shrimp with shell
1/3 cup brown rice
10 stalks grilled asparagus

9:30pm:
5 oz cooked shrimp with shell
10 stalks grilled asparagus

Totals: ~1280cals (126g carbs, 133g protein, 28g fat)
Macros: 40c/40p/20f

 

[*Bunny*]

Having to go for an ultrasound and worry about tumors has slightly changed my perspective. I've learned to appreciate what I have...

I was going to PM this to you, but what the heck... I am NOT making this about me, but I want you to know I can completely relate to this Roony ... really, this is the way I found out I had "C" ... just turned out that mine CT scan & round of tests found a blood cancer out of the friggin blue. I was even prescribed meds for a kid infection etc before I checked myself in the ER ... WTF?!

My last doc appt, proved difficult, but a reality I knew I would have to face at some point ... future health issues will be there & YES I can live with one kid b/c there is damage to one from 'everything' ...

I am relieved MORE THAN YOU KNOW that you are ok & wish nothing but a healthy and happy life for you. ALWAYS ...

"made me realize that without my health intact, nothing else matters..."

^^ You couldn't be so right on honey ...

 

[treilin]

Sun, April 16th

Happy Easter! No celebration for me, but I am surprised to hear all the stores and even the malls are closed here today.

Still suffering from DOMS so no cardio this weekend at all…time to pop some Ibuprofen instead

Have you stretched them, applied heat, went for a walk if it's your legs??
That always help me to recover faster.

 

[FlyBrownChick]

GREAT attitude about this issue, Rooney. Health...mental and physical...should always be first priority!

Have a good Monday!

 

[que_66]

 

[Roonytunes]

Mon, April 17th

Scale weight: 116lbs

It was a rough day….I took some Excedrin PM last night since I am still dealing with some insomnia from my antibiotics and I felt like someone had conked me over the head for most of today. And I must have slept funny because my neck and right shoulder are all tight and sore.

9am:
½ cup cooked oats
1 cup liquid egg whites
1 packet splenda and dash of pumpkin pie spice
1/3 apple

11:45am:
Grilled Chicken Wrap
- ½ Flat Out Carb-down Tortilla
- 3 oz grilled chicken breast
- spinach, broccoli, mushrooms and hot peppers
- 1 slice low-fat Swiss cheese

2:30pm:
Grilled Chicken Wrap
- ½ Flat Out Carb-down Tortilla
- 3 oz grilled chicken breast
- spinach, broccoli, mushrooms and hot peppers
- 1 slice low-fat Swiss cheese

5:45pm:
4 oz vanilla soy milk
1 tbsp almond butter

7pm: Upper Body Workout
(lighter weight with more tut and focus on form)

Pec Dec
- 4 x 15 with 35lbs

Stiff Arm Pull Down
- 4 x 12 with 40lbs

Lat Side Raises
- 4 x 15 with 5lb dbs (3 tut up and down with arms only coming down ¾ of the way)

Seated incline Bicep Curls (full extension)
- 4 x 15 with 10lb dbs

Tricep Reverse Curls (cable machine)
- 3 x 15 with 40lbs
- 1 x 15 with 37.5lbs

8pm:
25 mins cardio on Elliptical – cross trainer mode

8:45pm:
PWO shake – 1 scoop ON whey mixed with water

11:15pm: (before bed)
1 tbsp ANPB

Totals: ~1270 cals (103g carbs, 144g protein, 37g fat)
Macros: 30c/45p/25f

 

[iceprincess]

I am sorry to hear that yesterday was a tough one for you...I hope you are feeling better today!!

Diet and workout look good! The grilled chicken wrap looks delicious!!!!! YUMMY

 

[mermaid]

I am sorry to hear that yesterday was a tough one for you...I hope you are feeling better today!!

Diet and workout look good! The grilled chicken wrap looks delicious!!!!! YUMMY

Ditto!

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Morning, Rooney! I hope the neck and shoulder get better!

 

[Roonytunes]

The grilled chicken wrap looks delicious!!!!! YUMMY

I think this is going to become a weekday staple. This is how much of a dork I've become: I brought my own stash of Flat Out Carb Down tortillas and gave it to the cafeteria at work to use to make for my wraps. I couldn't get the macros or ingredients on their supposed "whole wheat" wraps so I didn't feel comfortable not knowing what the heck I was putting in my mouth. Also I let them use their "low fat" swiss cheese yesterday, but from today on, I'm bringing in 2 slices of my own cheese (that I weigh out) to give to them too.

 

[ck2006]

I think this is going to become a weekday staple. This is how much of a dork I've become: I brought my own stash of Flat Out Carb Down tortillas and gave it to the cafeteria at work to use to make for my wraps. I couldn't get the macros or ingredients on their supposed "whole wheat" wraps so I didn't feel comfortable not knowing what the heck I was putting in my mouth. Also I let them use their "low fat" swiss cheese yesterday, but from today on, I'm bringing in 2 slices of my own cheese (that I weigh out) to give to them too.

I think that is cute, smart and awesome that the cafeteria will accomodiate you! Good Thinking!