Roonytunes 2006

[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...