Roonytunes 2006

[treilin]

Hooker! Just playin! CAUTE

Sweet... You'll look great in that!
Yup what you said makes sense.. I'm nuts about perfection in all my stuff too.

 

[Roonytunes]

Thurs, 10/12

Scale weight: 115lbs

7:25 am:
¼ cup bare naked granola mixed with:
1/3 cup egg whites
¼ cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup raspberries & ½ cup strawberries
1 tbsp walnuts
Few dashes pumpkin pie spice & 1 packet splenda

9am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee mixed with ¼ cup skim milk & 2 packets splenda

10am:
1/3 cup 1% cottage cheese mixed with 1/3 cup pure pumpkin, ½ cup raspberries with pumpkin pie spice & 1 ½ packets splenda

12:30pm:
4 oz roast turkey tenderloin, ½ cup asparagus & 2 oz shredded potatoes seasoned with Monteal Chicken seasoning.

2:15pm:
Shrimp salad
- 3 oz shrimp
- 1 cup red cabbage, cucumbers, onions and celery
- 2 tbsp TJ’s Goddess Dressing

5:30pm:
Turkey curry (split into two portions)
- 8 oz ground turkey seasoned with Mrs. Dash and garlic
- 2 cups okra, 2 cups spinach, mushrooms and 1 cup diced tomatoes
- Curry powder, cayenne pepper and garam masala to season

6:30pm: 50 mins spinning

8:30pm:
Remainder from 5pm meal

Totals: 1320 cals (123g carbs, 137g protein, 29.5g fat)

 

[Roonytunes]

It happened again last night...got super hungry at 9pm and ate a protein bar that threw me off my numbers. This time it was a Cliff bar so I added 270 cals, 30g carbs, 20g protein & 8g fat to my day's totals. I have near to no junk in my house & just had 3 protein bars left over from my travels. So the good news is I only have 1 left now lying around and I'm not buying them anymore I will add that I ate the bar slowly and enjoyed every bite of it. Seriously it felt like cheesecake so I can't even regret it too much!

More importantly, I think my body is saying it needs more food. I emailed the Cathy Savage service last night and asked if this was possible. Eating just 30g of complex carbs on my non-training days doesn't seem to be cutting it for me. I'm starting to feel rundown and cranky. This morning just getting through of 40 mins cardio at medium effort was rough, and this was after last night's refeed. So we'll see what they say...they made me get off all supps, so I haven't been taking t-rex or CB, but something's gotta give or this isn't going to work.

Note to self: I also need to stock up on s/f jello cups and next time I get hungry like that, I need to make a cleaner snack out of protein powder, cottage cheese & the like. It's still less processed and junky than a protein bar

That said, woohoo, 6 full weeks of no-alcohol & cheat foods complete today and I'm celebrating this weekend. I feel like I'm being let out of prison

 

[ck2006]

It happened again last night...got super hungry at 9pm and ate a protein bar that threw me off my numbers. This time it was a Cliff bar so I added 270 cals, 30g carbs, 20g protein & 8g fat to my day's totals. I have near to no junk in my house & just had 3 protein bars left over from my travels. So the good news is I only have 1 left now lying around and I'm not buying them anymore I will add that I ate the bar slowly and enjoyed every bite of it. Seriously it felt like cheesecake so I can't even regret it too much!

More importantly, I think my body is saying it needs more food. I emailed the Cathy Savage service last night and asked if this was possible. Eating just 30g of complex carbs on my non-training days doesn't seem to be cutting it for me. I'm starting to feel rundown and cranky. This morning just getting through of 40 mins cardio at medium effort was rough, and this was after last night's refeed. So we'll see what they say...they made me get off all supps, so I haven't been taking t-rex or CB, but something's gotta give or this isn't going to work.

Note to self: I also need to stock up on s/f jello cups and next time I get hungry like that, I need to make a cleaner snack out of protein powder, cottage cheese & the like. It's still less processed and junky than a protein bar

That said, woohoo, 6 full weeks of no-alcohol & cheat foods complete today and I'm celebrating this weekend. I feel like I'm being let out of prison

I am interested to see what they say, I know I get like that around the time my aunt comes to visit and it like I need carbs and a lot of them for a whole week.


Have a great celebration, and great job on the 6 weeks, that is awesome!

 

[Roonytunes]

I am interested to see what they say, I know I get like that around the time my aunt comes to visit and it like I need carbs and a lot of them for a whole week.

I'm interested myself and I'll definitely report back on what they say. I don't get visits from my aunt anymore since my bodyfat dropped - no pms and associated symptoms, so this is genuine hunger and I suspect it's because I'm training harder and pushing myself more.

 

[ck2006]

I'm interested myself and I'll definitely report back on what they say. I don't get visits from my aunt anymore since my bodyfat dropped - no pms and associated symptoms, so this is genuine hunger and I suspect it's because I'm training harder and pushing myself more.[/QUOTE]

Most likely, I know when I first tried to start losing weight and exercising I was on LA weight loss, they had me at 1200 calories, I was running 60 minutes every second day and lifting, instead of upping my calories they told me to exercise less, DUHHHH.

The only time I experienced that is when my BF was really high, (pregnaunt) LOL

 

[jenscats5]

6 weeks!! Whoooo!!!! Congrats!!

 

[Roonytunes]

6 weeks!! Whoooo!!!! Congrats!!

Thanks, Jens! But I'm breaking the streak badly...I've had 3 slices of pizza so far. The first two were unsatisfying (not enough sauce, crust not thick enough) so I could only stop when I hit perfection on the third slice.

I'll be ready to get back into my clean eating habits on Monday & my request for more food is being met by the Savage nutrition program, so I'll hopefully get new numbers soon that'll help me get through another stretch of good habits.

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!

 

[Roonytunes]

I finally got one photo from the charity date auction I did:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/ap5591/13344234610_0_BG.jpg (there's half a glass wall between me & the audience)

Other than that, I'm baack from vacation where I over-indulged. Feel like I may have had 10,000 cals in 48 hours or so, but I also feel like I got it all out of my system. No need to probably go 6 weeks under such a strict regime to break down like that again though is what I realize.

 

[jenscats5]

^^ Heyyyy!! Nice abs!!

 

[Roonytunes]

^^ Heyyyy!! Nice abs!!

Thanks, Jens! Still waiting for official event pics from the photographers...the above one was taken off some guy's camera phone but I'm still happy that despite the blurriness, you can still see some lines on my mid-section

Well, more internet problems...my laptop is now fine but the router at home is no longer picking up a signal for me to connect online! I supposedly have a house call from Comcast tomorrow. Till then, I'm keeping track of my log offline and will post a mega update once I can get back on from home.

Workout yesterday was good and I felt strong. I know it's because I did a massive refeed this weekend. I'm also fairly debloated as of this morning again and no longer look like I have a michelin tire around my middle.

Have decided to get a full-blown food intolerance/allergy test done next Tuesday similar to what Mermaid described with a holistic approach. It's about $180 but after some thinking, I figured it's not too bad a price to pay to look and feel better in the long run.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

I finally got one photo from the charity date auction I did:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/ap5591/13344234610_0_BG.jpg (there's half a glass wall between me & the audience)

Other than that, I'm baack from vacation where I over-indulged. Feel like I may have had 10,000 cals in 48 hours or so, but I also feel like I got it all out of my system. No need to probably go 6 weeks under such a strict regime to break down like that again though is what I realize.

hey hottie!! great pic!!

hope you had a great vaca.... you deserved to indulge!! and all those cals will make you a MONSTER in the gym this week!

 

[ck2006]

Looking AWESOME!

 

[treilin]

Lovely picture roons!!! Very pretty, and like Jens said nice abs

 

[*Bunny*]

I finally got one photo from the charity date auction I did:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/ap5591/13344234610_0_BG.jpg (there's half a glass wall between me & the audience)

Other than that, I'm baack from vacation where I over-indulged. Feel like I may have had 10,000 cals in 48 hours or so, but I also feel like I got it all out of my system. No need to probably go 6 weeks under such a strict regime to break down like that again though is what I realize.

Great pic RT. Nice cuts up in there! Abs & Delts, you go girl!

Glad youre back from vaca & had a great time! Nice work with the mental feats Roons. You're just learning what you can do with your body & your mind.

Well Done.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

What's up ... too busy recovering from vacation to post today?

 

[Roonytunes]

What's up ... too busy recovering from vacation to post today?

My internet connection at home is finally back! Comcast was here for over 2 hours today and claimed the wires in my walls had gone bad (?!) so they had to drill through. I'm not sure I believe them because my neighbor's internet connection has also been down so you'd think it was a signal problem in my area. In any case, I'm just happy to be online again. Logs coming for this week.....

 

[Roonytunes]

Mon, 10/16

Scale weight: 115.5lbs

8:30am:
1/3 cup oatmeal mixed with:
¼ cup egg whites
¼ cup 1% cottage cheese
½ diced apple
2 tbsps crushed almonds
2 packets splenda and few dashes apple pie spice

9:30am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee, ¼ cup skim milk, 2 packets splenda

10:30am:
1 slice Ezekiel sprouted bread spread with:
¼ cup 1% cottage cheese mixed with 1/3 cup pureed pumpkin, 1 mini all-natural raisin, few dashes pumpkin pie spice & 1 packet splenda

1pm:
4 oz Laura's lean beef pot roast
4 oz cooked sweet potato with few dashes pumpkin pie spice & 1 packet splenda

3pm:
Shrimp salad
3 oz shrimp
2 cups lettuce mix, 1 cup red cabbage, onions, celery, cucumbers
2 tbsp flax oil mixed with 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar as dressing

5:30pm:
Turkey curry
4 oz ground turkey seasoned with Mrs Dash and garlic
2 ¾ cups okra, 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
garam masala, curry powder & cayenne pepper to season

7pm: Upper Body

Smith Machine Full Body Incline Pull-ups:
4 x 12

Flat Bench Chest V-up Machine (alternating):
12 reps with no weight on each arm
12 reps with bar + 10lbs on each arm
12 reps with bar + 15lbs on each arm
25 reps with bar + 15lbs (to failure)on each arm

Assisted Pull-ups on Gravitron (normal grip, arched back):
4 x 12 with 85lbs assist

Shoulders/Biceps/Triceps Superset:
4 sets of (12 seated shoulder press with 12lb dbs, 12 seated biceps curl with full extension with 12lb dbs & 12 diamond push-ups)

8:30pm:
PWO meal: ½ scoop ON whey mixed with water, 4 oz seasoned red potatoes

Totals: 1420 cals (158g carbs, 125g protein, 32g fat)

 

[Roonytunes]

Tues, 10/17

Scale weight: 114.5lbs

7:45am:
1/3 cup Ezekiel Golden Flax cereal mixed with:
½ apple, 1 mini box raisins, ½ cup banana
1/3 cup cottage cheese
¼ cup crushed almonds
Few dashes apple pie spice, 1 packet splenda

8:40am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee, ¼ cup skim milk, 2 packets splenda

10:15am:
2 oz Laura's Lean Beef pot roast & 1 cup green beans seasoned with Mrs. Dash

12:45pm:
4 oz roasted turkey tenderloin and 1 cup oriental style vegetables seasoned with Mrs Dash
2 oz sweet potato with pumpkin pie spice & 1 packet splenda

2:30pm:
6 oz Italian marinated chicken breast with 6 brussel sprouts

5:45pm: (split into two portions)
Turkey curry
6 oz ground turkey seasoned with garlic and Mrs.Dash
1 cup okra, ½ cup spinach, green peppers and ½ cup diced tomatoes
Curry powder, garam masala, basil leaves & cayenne pepper to season

6:45pm:
2 South Beach peanut butter cereal bars (found 'em while I was unpacking from the weekend trip and now they're gone! No more protein bars in the house or any other junky processed food...if I'm hungry, I'll have to figure out a snack from clean foods)

7:30pm: 30 mins cardio
Stairmill, fat burner mode, level 8, alternating 1 min of single stepping with 1 min of double stepping
* very bad cramps in my right foot and ankle after this *

8:45pm:
Turkey curry (remainder from earlier meal)

Totals: 1585 cals (154g carbs, 154g protein, 39g fat)
*stupid south beach cereal bars! *

 

[sbt2082]

Popping in to say hellllllllo and check out some of your meals

 

[Roonytunes]

Wed, 10/18

Scale weight: 114.5lbs

6:20am:
55 mins spinning

8am:
1/3 cup oatmeal mixed with:
¼ cup cottage cheese
1 cup diced apple
2 tbsp walnuts
Few dashes apple pie spice & 1 packet splenda

9am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee, ¼ cup skim milk, 2 packets splenda

10:15am:
1 slice Ezekiel bread spread with:
1/3 cup cottage cheese, ½ cup pumpkin, 1 mini box raisins, few dashes pumpkin pie spice & 1 packet splenda

12:30pm:
4oz roasted turkey tenderloin with 2 cups frozen green beans seasoned with Mrs. Dash
1 cup brown rice with 1 tbsp flax oil

2:30pm:
Shrimp salad
3 oz shrimp
2 cups lettuce mix, ½ cup cabbage, cucumbers, celery, onions and tri-color peppers
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar mixed with 1 tbsp flax oil

5pm:
4 oz baked chicken seasoned with lemon pepper
6 brussel sprouts

7:30pm: Lower Body Workout

Leg Press:
3 sets of : 8 reps with regular lower stance, 8 reps with closed feet with sled + 235lbs

Bench-Sit-Stand:
4 sets of 20 reps with 20lb dbs

High Step-ups (step with 7 risers):
5 sets of (5 reps on each leg alternating twice for a total of 10 reps with 20lb dbs)

Leg Extension/Lying Leg Curl Superset:
3 sets of (10 single leg extensions alternated and followed by 5 single leg extensions with 25 lbs + 12 leg curl reps with 55lbs)

8:45pm:
PWO meal: ½ scoop whey mixed with water, 4 oz seasoned red potatoes

Totals: 1350cals ( 162g carbs, 126g protein, 31.5g fat)

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Hi, how's the ankle? My new gym doesn't have a step mill but I have been walking at max incline on the treadmill. Always kicks my butt.

And South Beach peanut butter cereal bars .... Sounds yum!!

 

[treilin]

Wed, 10/18

Scale weight: 114.5lbs

6:20am:
55 mins spinning

8am:
1/3 cup oatmeal mixed with:
¼ cup cottage cheese
1 cup diced apple
2 tbsp walnuts
Few dashes apple pie spice & 1 packet splenda

9am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee, ¼ cup skim milk, 2 packets splenda

10:15am:
1 slice Ezekiel bread spread with:
1/3 cup cottage cheese, ½ cup pumpkin, 1 mini box raisins, few dashes pumpkin pie spice & 1 packet splenda

12:30pm:
4oz roasted turkey tenderloin with 2 cups frozen green beans seasoned with Mrs. Dash
1 cup brown rice with 1 tbsp flax oil

2:30pm:
Shrimp salad
3 oz shrimp
2 cups lettuce mix, ½ cup cabbage, cucumbers, celery, onions and tri-color peppers
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar mixed with 1 tbsp flax oil

5pm:
4 oz baked chicken seasoned with lemon pepper
6 brussel sprouts

7:30pm: Lower Body Workout

Leg Press:
3 sets of : 8 reps with regular lower stance, 8 reps with closed feet with sled + 235lbs

Bench-Sit-Stand:
4 sets of 20 reps with 20lb dbs

High Step-ups (step with 7 risers):
5 sets of (5 reps on each leg alternating twice for a total of 10 reps with 20lb dbs)

Leg Extension/Lying Leg Curl Superset:
3 sets of (10 single leg extensions alternated and followed by 5 single leg extensions with 25 lbs + 12 leg curl reps with 55lbs)

8:45pm:
PWO meal: ½ scoop whey mixed with water, 4 oz seasoned red potatoes

Totals: 1350cals ( 162g carbs, 126g protein, 31.5g fat)

Just curious I know you had talked with them about your food and meals, and I recall you saying how hungry you have been, and that they adjusted it. Did they adjust it down?!?!? I see 1350 as the cal count. Are they trying to run your metabolism into the ground. Sorry just trying to figure out what they are thinking with your diet. I mean is there a show date, or a date you are aiming for in the works? If so.. with 55 minutes of spin class and a weight routine in one day at 1350 calories, 30 minutes aerobic activity on another day at 1585 only because u ate the extra bar.... I think it will be difficult to jump start your body for any losses for a show. You will have to go to even more extremes to further any progress. Other thing is I wonder why they would drop cals without a recent body fat measure.
I mean 1350 calories, you know your RMR just done said 1280 that would be laying in bed all day not moving just breathing. Add in activity, food thermogenesis, plus work-out, plus cardio..?!?! TEF 1280 X .10 = 138 cals just to burn food a day, TEF + RMR = 1418kcal, RMR = activity thermogenesis plus a NEAT factor = 2048 + 138 (TEF) = 2186kcal; 52.2kg X 1 hour of spin X roughly 6 mets = 314kcal ERAT factor + 2186 =

2,220 kcal you burned yesterday (ohhh not including your weight routine... add another 200 cals at least to that) 2,420 cals, and only fed your body 1350 which is a 1,070 calorie defecit.

If that is a typical day... What was your starting weight, what weight are you at now?!? Has it changed that much? ~3500 cals = 1 pound of fat... You should be melting the weight off at that. You should be losing more then 2 pounds a week.


I'm only bringing this up not to belittle the program or you, but to maybe lay out a picture to not beat yourself up over eating a south beach bar. If this is a maintenance plan just think what it will be like if you have to cut for a show or a day you have planned...

Maybe some questions you can raise with them to get more answers for yourself.. I dunno
2 cents over

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Treil - The guy I've trained w/before would always encourage some high calorie-junk-cheat meals to jump start your body & metabolism ... for him, those cheat meals come into play up to two weeks before a show. From then on out, it's white fish and oats. Does this sound right to you?

Roony - 114.5lbs at what height? When was the last time you posted pics, prior to the charity date auction? I gotta bump back into your log further.

 

[treilin]

Treil - The guy I've trained w/before would always encourage some high calorie-junk-cheat meals to jump start your body & metabolism ... for him, those cheat meals come into play up to two weeks before a show. From then on out, it's white fish and oats. Does this sound right to you?

Roony - 114.5lbs at what height? When was the last time you posted pics, prior to the charity date auction? I gotta bump back into your log further.

Yeah you can up calories before cutting begins.. but... I'm just saying it doesn't seem like a lot of room to move around... Usually you will start adding in cardio slowly and slowly decreasing the cals. for a easier cut from what I know. If the person is already doing an hour session a day for ~5 times a week for instance, that will lead to almost two cardio sessions a day right off that bat. Plus if starting her even at 1800 cals and dropping, there is little calorie drop room. Probably will have to go lower then 1,000 cals which is not necessarily safe either. Not like the final week or two is anything healthy. I just think if she is hungry then her body is telling her she needs more fuel. I would not like living on a maintenance plan where I am hungry every day. That's one main reason people don't stick to programs. In the end I'm just curious to the thinking behind it. I'm not saying it's wrong it's just not understood from anything I have read or have been taught.

 

[Roonytunes]

If that is a typical day... What was your starting weight, what weight are you at now?!? Has it changed that much? ~3500 cals = 1 pound of fat... You should be melting the weight off at that. You should be losing more then 2 pounds a week.

I'm only bringing this up not to belittle the program or you, but to maybe lay out a picture to not beat yourself up over eating a south beach bar. If this is a maintenance plan just think what it will be like if you have to cut for a show or a day you have planned...

Maybe some questions you can raise with them to get more answers for yourself.. I dunno
2 cents over

Hey Tre! Thanks for taking the time to respond. I’m certainly not beating myself up over the protein bar breakdowns I’ve been having because they are definitely a response to hunger or insufficiency of nutrients. I’ve asked them to re-evaluate for Nov and see if I can get a little more than 35g of complex carbs on non-training days and they’ve said they can do that. I feel even 2 more oz of potato would make me feel that much more revived! So we’ll see what new numbers I get.

I’ve only had my macros altered since I started the program and no real change to calories. This program only tells me how many grams of protein, carbs & fats to eat and so the calories tend to vary between 1250-1550 depending on the foods I choose. They are trying to keep me the same size with no scale weight gain or loss for now, but only change body composition. I send them photos for evaluation so that’s what they are looking at over body fat. They’ve also seen me strip down in person in July and I’m going back in Jan for their winter camp, so they have a good idea of where my weight needs to shift from.

Scale wise, there have been no big changes to my weight. While it can be said that I should be dropping weight like crazy, my body type is the sort that doesn’t lose or gain easily. I know I can go on vacation for 2 weeks and eat and drink everything in sight during that time…yet I won’t really gain weight either. So I know I don’t fit the mould of numbers and it’s going to unfortunately take a while to experiment to achieve the look I want.

I’m open to seeing what they come up with in November. I may also go back to a off-program meal once a week to reset my metabolism if I can conquer the issue of eating in moderation and not stuffing my face.

Stay tuned!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Friend of mine has an IFBB show on the 21st. He started w/the Savage program I think? Low carb days are *very* low (1 cup broccoli/day or up to 35g carbs including complex) so... diet is *very* restrictive. 45 mins of cardio to start when he was 12 weeks out; and at two hours daily now.

I just want to cut up before Halloween so I can wear my costume. 1300-1600 cals/day doesn't do it for me. I couldn't do it as maintenance... You are right, but that's for me personally.

 

[Roonytunes]

I would not like living on a maintenance plan where I am hungry every day. That's one main reason people don't stick to programs. In the end I'm just curious to the thinking behind it. I'm not saying it's wrong it's just not understood from anything I have read or have been taught.

I wasn't hungry initially when I started on this plan. It's only been the last 10 days or so. Hopefully with the new slight increases in carbs that I'll get, I'll be okay again.

As far as the thinking behind it, I think it's because a lot of their girls just cut down in 6-8 weeks or so for a show, so they are fairly lean. They also don't necessarily do NPC type shows, but other federations like Fitness America, MsFitness, Fame etc., where there's not as much emphasis on muscle. Not saying this is the right or wrong way to do it, but this is the category I'd fall under too.

 

[Roonytunes]

Roony - 114.5lbs at what height? When was the last time you posted pics, prior to the charity date auction? I gotta bump back into your log further.

I'm 5ft 5" so I'm definitely small, but so is my frame. I've posted regular pics on and off in my log - I don't think you'd consider me stick thin or skin and bones by any means.

And btw, the south beach peanut butter bars are good. They're not terrible either - 140 cals, 15g carbs, 10g protein & 5 g fat. They're more processed than I'd like is all. My ankle also seems to be fine again. Seems like a fluke incident or my foot didn't like the repetitive motion for that long. I hope it doesn't happen again though.

 

[treilin]

I’ve only had my macros altered since I started the program and no real change to calories. This program only tells me how many grams of protein, carbs & fats to eat and so the calories tend to vary between 1250-1550 depending on the foods I choose. They are trying to keep me the same size with no scale weight gain or loss for now, but only change body composition. I send them photos for evaluation so that’s what they are looking at over body fat. They’ve also seen me strip down in person in July and I’m going back in Jan for their winter camp, so they have a good idea of where my weight needs to shift from.

Scale wise, there have been no big changes to my weight. While it can be said that I should be dropping weight like crazy, my body type is the sort that doesn’t lose or gain easily. I know I can go on vacation for 2 weeks and eat and drink everything in sight during that time…yet I won’t really gain weight either. So I know I don’t fit the mould of numbers and it’s going to unfortunately take a while to experiment to achieve the look I want.

I’m open to seeing what they come up with in November. I may also go back to a off-program meal once a week to reset my metabolism if I can conquer the issue of eating in moderation and not stuffing my face.

Stay tuned!

O.k. brain is working over here... I would think if you have a hard time gaining or losing weight... and it doesn't matter how many cals you eat you still don't gain.. then why not up them? What's to lose? At least you will have more tricks up your sleeve for when cutting time comes and you know you'll already have to go the extra mile to lose weight, maybe it'll make it easier... Starting off at a higher calorie balance and then dropping. Body composition wise... will still change. Probably add on a tad more muscle and more muscle = more calories burned= higher RMR. I realize you are not going for a bodybuilding show, but I'm going to say the dreaded word, better toned* *cough* more shapely, etc..

I am staying tuned for November

 

[Roonytunes]

O.k. brain is working over here... I would think if you have a hard time gaining or losing weight... and it doesn't matter how many cals you eat you still don't gain.. then why not up them? What's to lose? At least you will have more tricks up your sleeve for when cutting time comes and you know you'll already have to go the extra mile to lose weight, maybe it'll make it easier... Starting off at a higher calorie balance and then dropping. Body composition wise... will still change. Probably add on a tad more muscle and more muscle = more calories burned= higher RMR. I realize you are not going for a bodybuilding show, but I'm going to say the dreaded word, better toned* *cough* more shapely, etc..

I am staying tuned for November

Ooooh, you said the dreaded word! Yes, I hope to up calories but slowly, so it doesn't backfire. I also want to be able to eat off program when I travel - right now I can get away with this, but I'm not sure if this will still be the same if I eat more on a constant basis. So it's a delicate balance here. One thing to note is I went from cardio from 5-6x a week now to 4x a week, so I'm changing my routine one step at a time.

Keep an eye on me, Tre! I definitely respect and appreciate your feedback!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thurs, 10/19

Scale weight: 114.5lbs

7:45am:
1/3 cup oatmeal mixed with:
¾ cup diced banana
¼ cup cottage cheese
2 tbsp walnuts
apple pie spice & 1 packet splenda

8:45am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee, ¼ cup skim milk, 2 packets splenda

10:15am:
1/3 cup 1% cottage cheese mixed with ¼ cup pumpkin & 1 cup diced apple with pumpkin pie spice & 1 packet splenda

12:30pm:
3oz roast turkey tenderloin with green & red peppers seasoned with Mrs. Dash
2 oz sweet potato with pumpkin pie spice & 1 packet splenda

2:30pm:
3 oz Laura's Lean Beef pot roast & 2 cups oriental style vegetables seasoned with Mrs. Dash

5:30pm:
6 oz Italian marinated chicken breast seasoned with lemon pepper
6 brussel sprouts

6:40pm:
50 mins spinning

8:30pm:
2oz Italian marinated chicken breast seasoned with lemon pepper
Salad (2 cups lettuce mix, 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1 kirby cucumber, onions, celery and tri-color pepper) with 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar & 1 tbsp flax oil

Totals: 1260 cals (126g carbs, 137g protein, 30g fat)

 

[ck2006]

Are you still getting really hungry?

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Hey there, chica.

 

[Roonytunes]

Are you still getting really hungry?

Nope, I've been good the last two days. I am also noticing a slight correlation factor to feeling hungry and knowing I have junk like a protein bar stashed away in a cabinet. So the house has been thoroughly cleaned out (only totally clean food now!) and so far, hmmm, no hunger pangs either

Also, I think I need to load up a little more on my free foods (mushrooms, peppers, cucumbers) in salads and stir-frys and also find what foods are more filling to me. Again, I'm only told how many grams to eat of carbs/proteins/fat and then have a full list of clean foods to pick from....so it's up to me if I want to have half an apple or 10 tiny unsweetened raisins for 10g of carbs. Guess which one tides me over longer??? I think Nov will be a better month.

Going over my notes (per Tre's comments yesterday), I notice this is a program that starts you at bottom and ups your food as needed rather than the other way around where food is taken away. I initially fell under the "cardio-head" category and they wanted to ease me out of so much cardio without causing me to gain any weight, so food intake was kept low until that variable came out of the equation.

 

[Roonytunes]

Hey there, chica.

HEY girl!!! So good to "see" you around these parts again...you've been missed. Do post up and let us know what you've been up to. This forum has been fairly clean without you and Tre talking smut lately

 

[FlyBrownChick]

This forum has been fairly clean without you and Tre talking smut lately

That won't last long!

I missed you, too! You and Treil are the reason I decided to post again. I've been lurking far too long.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Have a good weekend. Good luck w/the costume!

 

[Roonytunes]

Have a good weekend. Good luck w/the costume!

Thanks, WW!! I tried on the costume again and I have to say I do really like it! I found a belt for the skirt and it looks pretty darn good now...so I'm gonna DO it! I have a big party next Friday to attend at a swanky bar with a guest list of 150. May as well flaunt what I got

I took the costume to show my trainer at the gym and he told that I should write his phone number on my midriff for new clients His eyes also widened as he said "whoa, you're wearing that out??!!" when he initially saw it

 

[Roonytunes]

That won't last long!

I missed you, too! You and Treil are the reason I decided to post again. I've been lurking far too long.

Well, I'm definitely glad you decided to post again. Can't wait for the smut to start all over again

 

[Roonytunes]

Fri, 10/20

Scale weight: 115lbs

I portioned out my meals well so I wasn't hungry today. I also had enough power in me to get a kick-ass workout. I think having some coffee beforehand definitely helped!

8am:
1/2 cup oatmeal mixed with:
1/3 cup cottage cheese
1 diced apple
2 tbsp walnuts
apple pie spice & 1 packet splenda

9:15am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee, ¼ cup skim milk, 2 packets splenda

10:15am:
Cottage cheese fruit wrap:
1 sprouted Ezeikiel wrap
1/3 cup 1% cottage cheese mixed with ½ cup banana, pumpkin pie spice & 1 packet splenda

1pm:
4oz roast turkey tenderloin with green & red peppers seasoned with Mrs. Dash
1 cup brown rice with 1/3 tbsp flax oil

3:15pm:
Tuna salad
3 oz tuna
2 cups lettuce mix, cucumbers, red & green peppers, onions
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar mixed with 1 tbsp flax oil & garlic

5:10pm:
Coffee Protein smoothie
½ scoop ON whey mixed with 1/2 cup chocolate unsweetened almond milk & 12 oz hazelnut coffee

5:30pm: Upper Body workout

Incline V-Up Chest Machine:
4 sets of 10 with bar + 25lbs

V-bar Seated Pull-down
4 sets of 10 with 70lbs

Shoulder Press with 20lb dbs:
10 reps
11 reps
12 reps
16 reps (to failure)

6:45pm:
PWO meal: ½ scoop ON whey mixed with water, 4 oz seasoned potatoes

8:45pm:
4oz roast turkey tenderloin with green peppers seasoned with Mrs. Dash

Edited to add:
11:30pm:
3/4 cup bare naked granola, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 7 almonds, 1/4 cup unsweetened chocolate milk - mixed together

Totals: 1435 cals (163g carbs, 126g protein, 32.5g fat)

New totals (after snack): ~1840 cals (213g carbs, 150g protein, 44g fat)

 

[Roonytunes]

Early morning confessions:

I spoke too soon last night about not feeling hungry. Decided I HAD to have a snack at 11:30pm last night. Ended up with 3/4 cup bare naked triple berry granola, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 7 almonds & 1/4 cup chocolate unsweetened almond milk...and even though it was clean, I then realize this adds up to 400+ cals and I probably had 50g carbs in one sitting. I'm sure my body could use it but urgh, I still can't stop that twinge of guilt. Part of me now thinks if I just had a protein bar, I could have finished off the damage with 250 cals of more processed food instead. Another part of me thinks I should have just ignored feeling hungry and tried to go to bed.

Essentially, I can't WAIT to get my new numbers which will include MORE food. Tre, you are right - I NEED it!

On the up side, I get to test WW & Bunn's theory about carb loading the night before a workout now I'm going to attempt to go for both spinning & boot camp class this Sat morning - I should have the fuel for both now.

 

[*Bunny*]

Early morning confessions:

I spoke too soon last night about not feeling hungry. Decided I HAD to have a snack at 11:30pm last night. Ended up with 3/4 cup bare naked triple berry granola, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 7 almonds & 1/4 cup chocolate unsweetened almond milk...and even though it was clean, I then realize this adds up to 400+ cals and I probably had 50g carbs in one sitting. I'm sure my body could use it but urgh, I still can't stop that twinge of guilt. Part of me now thinks if I just had a protein bar, I could have finished off the damage with 250 cals of more processed food instead. Another part of me thinks I should have just ignored feeling hungry and tried to go to bed.

Essentially, I can't WAIT to get my new numbers which will include MORE food. Tre, you are right - I NEED it!

On the up side, I get to test WW & Bunn's theory about carb loading the night before a workout now I'm going to attempt to go for both spinning & boot camp class this Sat morning - I should have the fuel for both now.

How was class girl!!! I agree with Tre, smart woman that pretty little redhead eh?

 

[Roonytunes]

How was class girl!!! I agree with Tre, smart woman that pretty little redhead eh?

The classes were great! I sweated plenty and I'm sure the extra carbs came in handy.

A little embarrassing, but I stopped in at Whole Foods this afternoon and returned all my Bare Naked unopened low sugar cereals. I can't have these in the house - they are a red light food for me and I realize very high in calories for a small amount. I will stick to oats and shredded wheat...and I have half a packet left of the bare naked apple cinnamon granola (will be determined if I repurchase this!)

 

[Roonytunes]

Sat, Oct 21st

Forgot to weigh self

8am:
Coffee protein smoothie
-½ scoop whey, 1 cup unsweetened almond chocolate milk, 12 oz hazelnut coffee, 2 splendas

9am: 55 mins aerobic spinning

10:15am:
Coffee protein smoothie
-½ scoop whey, 1 cup unsweetened almond chocolate milk, 12 oz hazelnut coffee, 2 splendas

10:30am:
30 mins bootcamp (series of weighted and unweighted jumping jacks, squat thrusts, mountain climbers, squat jumps, planks)

11:15am:
Papaya smoothie
-½ scoop whey, 1 cup papaya, ice/water

12:15am:
8 oz baked chicken breast seasoned with paprika and Mrs.Dash
5 brussel sprouts
1 slice Ezekiel bread with 1 wedge laughing cow light cheese

3:35pm:
Cottage cheese-banana baked spread
-1 slice mini Ezekiel wrap spread with1/3 cup whipped 1% cottage cheese and topped with 1 sliced banana & sprinkled with apple pie spice (baked for 15 mins @ 350 deg )

I'm taking the rest of the evening off because I have my date with the charity auction winner tonight. We're meeting up for drinks, sushi and then going to a party – will probably stick to a few glasses of red wine and some good sushi rolls.

I haven't heard back from the Savage nutrition team on a new food plan yet, so I'm going to do what I can with sticking to my numbers and then eating more if I'm hungry, but being smart about it.

Have a great Saturday everyone!

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Have fun on your date, Rooney!

Sushi...yum!

 

[Roonytunes]

Sun Oct 22nd

Today is a recovery low cal and low carb day. Last night turned into a disaster. I started off with good intentions with wine and somehow snuck two martinis in there...and after that just got too buzzed on vodka since my better judgment was gone. My date was fun though! Sadly I needed the alcohol to loosen up. The night ended with a cheese steak, two bags of chips, fries at a diner and then a huge bowl of granola with chocolate milk when I got home. And this was all after a very nice sushi dinner with dessert. I woke up with a massive stomach ache and a headache to boot...surprise, surprise! I spent a lot of the morning in the toilet so I am hoping most of the damage is out of my system

Soooooooooo I had a pep talk with myself today and I'd really like to get back into my minimal/ no alcohol and clean food streak again. It seems like it has to be all or nothing for me and I'm really unhappy with my eating lapses this past week. I've always been able to get back on track fairly easily after a vacation - getting it out of my system for 2-3 days and then getting right back into program. But this time around it hasn't been the case. I'm getting my new numbers from Savage nutrition in 2 days so till then, I have to remain sane.

Rest Day!

Scale weight: didn't even bother

Noon: (finally got out of bed)
Papaya smoothie
-1 cup papaya, ½ scoop whey, ½ cup water

2:45pm:
1/3 cup 1% cottage cheese mixed with 1 diced apple
1 slice Ezekiel 4:9 bread spread with 1 laughing cow light cheese wedge

6pm & 9pmsame meal)
4 oz baked Italian marinated chicken breast with Mrs Dash seasoning
20 baked asparagus stalks seasoned with garlic and light coating of canola oil spray

Totals: 825 cals (68g carbs, 123.5g protein, 9.5g fat)

 

[Roonytunes]

Mon, Oct 23rd

Scale weight: 117.5lbs

8:15am:
1/3 cup oatmeal mixed with:
-1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese
-1/2 cup banana
-2 tbsps walnuts
- Few dashes pumpkin pie spice & 1 packet Splenda

9:15am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee mixed with ¼ cup skim milk & 2 packets of splenda

10:30am:
1 Ezekiel sprouted mini wrap with:
½ cup pureed pumpkin, ½ cup 1% cottage cheese, 1 mini box raisins, 1 packet Splenda

12:45pm:
4 oz roasted turkey tenderloin with 2 cups oriental style vegetables & portabella mushrooms seasoned with Mrs.Dash
1 cup brown rice with 1 tbsp flax oil

3pm:
3 oz Laura's Lean Beef pot roast with 2 cups green beans seasoned with Mrs. Dash

5:45pm:
3 oz trout, onions, green/red peppers & portabella mushrooms seasoned with Mrs Dash, cayenne pepper and ginger

7pm: Upper Body

Back Superset:
2 x 12 (Smith Machine Pull-ups + Assisted Pulls-ups on Gravitron with 85lbs)
2 x 10 (Smith Machine Pull-ups + Assisted Pulls-ups on Gravitron with 85lbs)

Chest Superset:
3 x (12 Pec Dec with 40lbs + 15 push-ups)
1 x (12 Pec Dec with 40lbs + 20 push-ups)

Shoulder Superset:
3 x (12 side raises with 8lb dbs + 12 shoulder presses with 12lb dbs)
1 x (12 side raises with 8lb dbs + 20 shoulder presses with 12lb dbs)

8:30pm:
PWO meal - ½ scoop ON whey mixed with water, 4oz seasoned red potatoes

9:45pm:
Sf Jello - black cherry

Totals: 1440 cals (162g carbs, 124g protein, 32g fat)

 

[Gymgurl]

Morning Roony!!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Tues, 10/24

Scale weight:118lbs

7:45am:
1/3 cup oatmeal mixed with:
1/3 cup cottage cheese
½ cup banana
1 tbsp pecans
Few dashes pumpkin pie spice, 1 packet splenda & s/f hazelnut syrup

8:40am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee with ¼ cup skim milk & 2 packets splenda

10:15am:
1 mini Ezekiel sprouted wrap with:
½ cup pumpkin, ½ cup cottage cheese, 1 mini box raisins & 1 packet splenda

12:30pm:
4 oz roasted pepper turkey tenderloin with red/green/yellow peppers seasoned with Mrs. Dash
½ cup brown rice with ½ tbsp flax oil

2:30pm:
Shrimp-Artichoke salad
- 3oz shrimp
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts & 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar with 2 tsp flax oil with minced garlic as dressing

4:45pm:
3 oz Laura's lean beef pot roast with 2 cup green beans seasoned with Mrs Dash

6:45pm: Lower Body

45 Degree Leg Press:
5 x 8 with sled + 230lbs

Smith Machine Squats:
5 x 10 with bar + 70lbs

Leg Extensions:
5 x 8 with 80lbs

Lying Leg Curls:
5 x 12 with 55lbs

8pm:
PWO meal: ½ scoop ON whey mixed with water, 6 oz seasoned red potatoes

10pm:
3 tbsp cottage cheese mixed with 1 tbsp almond butter & 1 tsp flax oil
1 cup s/f jello - black cherry

Totals: 1410 cals (161g carbs, 125g protein, 32 g fat)

 

[Roonytunes]

Updates:

1) I didn't end up going through the full-blown food sensitivity test this evening after all. After I got there, it just didn't seem as specific as I thought it would be. For example, I would be tested for "grains" and not oats, spelt, wheat individually. So I decided I didn't want to go through with it. Instead, we decided to work on my digestive system to see if we could deal with the bloating that way. It appears that there is still bacteria left over in my kidney and bladder from my kidney infection earlier this year. I got some supplements for that and will now take digestive enzymes with every meal as well as a probiotic and another supplement for Higher GI 3x a day. Let's see if this improves the bloat situation....

I did ask to get tested for artificial sweeteners while there though. My body doesn't like Splenda and has a much better reaction to Sweet N Low and Stevia - so I'm going to try to make that switch. Also, we tested for reaction to dairy, cheese & whey and I seem fine now to those. So I was pleased with that.

2) I will only get my new nutrition numbers next week. I've been told to add another small meal of protein + fat if I'm hungry till then, but it appears my food intake will indeed be increased next month. Yayyyy!

 

[jenscats5]

Good news!! Whoooo!

 

[ck2006]

It is good to know that you are getting everything worked out. Yahooooo for more food

 

[treilin]

Updates:

1) I didn't end up going through the full-blown food sensitivity test this evening after all. After I got there, it just didn't seem as specific as I thought it would be. For example, I would be tested for "grains" and not oats, spelt, wheat individually. So I decided I didn't want to go through with it. Instead, we decided to work on my digestive system to see if we could deal with the bloating that way. It appears that there is still bacteria left over in my kidney and bladder from my kidney infection earlier this year. I got some supplements for that and will now take digestive enzymes with every meal as well as a probiotic and another supplement for Higher GI 3x a day. Let's see if this improves the bloat situation....

I did ask to get tested for artificial sweeteners while there though. My body doesn't like Splenda and has a much better reaction to Sweet N Low and Stevia - so I'm going to try to make that switch. Also, we tested for reaction to dairy, cheese & whey and I seem fine now to those. So I was pleased with that.

2) I will only get my new nutrition numbers next week. I've been told to add another small meal of protein + fat if I'm hungry till then, but it appears my food intake will indeed be increased next month. Yayyyy!

Great news girlie!!!!! So splenda does it to you also!!! Hmmm

 

[Roonytunes]

Great news girlie!!!!! So splenda does it to you also!!! Hmmm

I hear splenda does it to a LOT of people. I'm stopping at Whole Foods at lunch to see what Stevia options they have and may also get honey or Agave.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

More food! I am always stealing food ideas from your log anyway.

Interesting about the Splenda - What type of sweetner is in most of the 'sugar-free' stuff - Isn't that Splenda?

 

[FlyBrownChick]

After reading about your Splenda trials, I am giving the same test a try. I want to see if I'm affected by it at all. Stevia can have a pretty nasty aftertaste if you use too much, so use sparingly! It's pretty darn sweet, too.

YAY for more food!

Do you think you'll go out with your auction date again?

 

[treilin]

After reading about your Splenda trials, I am giving the same test a try. I want to see if I'm affected by it at all. Stevia can have a pretty nasty aftertaste if you use too much, so use sparingly! It's pretty darn sweet, too.

YAY for more food!

Do you think you'll go out with your auction date again?

Yep I have stevia get the same thing also!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Interesting about the Splenda - What type of sweetner is in most of the 'sugar-free' stuff - Isn't that Splenda?

Splenda is what is being touted right now as the best option for artificial sweetener. But Stevia on the other hand is not considered an artificial sweetener, but rather a naturally occuring herb. It's even in a completely different section in Whole Foods. I had to ask for it since it wasn't with all the rest of the sugary stuff - turned out to be in the natural herbs and supplements aisle. I already have Stevia packets at home and they are far more economical than the liquid (the plain was $12 and the flavored was a whoppin' $21.99, but I do like my morning coffee ).

I used a Stevia packet in my oatmeal concoction this morning and with everything else like the banana and almonds in there, I couldn't tell the difference. I find Stevia to be less sweet than Splenda, but I need to get used to it now. I find it interesting my body doesn't mind Sweet N Low, so at least when in a pinch, that's readily available.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Splenda is what is being touted right now as the best option for artificial sweetener. But Stevia on the other hand is not considered an artificial sweetener, but rather a naturally occuring herb. It's even in a completely different section in Whole Foods. I had to ask for it since it wasn't with all the rest of the sugary stuff - turned out to be in the natural herbs and supplements aisle. I already have Stevia packets at home and they are far more economical than the liquid (the plain was $12 and the flavored was a whoppin' $21.99, but I do like my morning coffee ).

I used a Stevia packet in my oatmeal concoction this morning and with everything else like the banana and almonds in there, I couldn't tell the difference. I find Stevia to be less sweet than Splenda, but I need to get used to it now. I find it interesting my body doesn't mind Sweet N Low, so at least when in a pinch, that's readily available.

Hi

I've only seen Stevia in the health food store (but I haven't looked for it in Wal-Mart, Shop-Rite or Hannford). I'm a Splenda girl but I do remember reading something about stevia users having a reduced appetite or something about craving sweets less. I am trying to find it somewhere, because it was almost being pitched as weight loss aide.... Interesting.

 

[*Bunny*]

Bottom has a review that covers some benefits...
Stevia "FDA APPROVAL TO BE SOLD AS A FOOD SUPPLEMENT -- NOT A SWEETENER "
http://www.amazon.com/Swanson-Health-Products-Stevia-Pkts/dp/B00068UBGY

 

[Roonytunes]

Wed, 10/25

Scale weight:117.5lbs

6:15am: 50 mins spinning

8am:
1/4 cup oatmeal mixed with:
1/3 cup cottage cheese
½ cup banana
2 tbsp almonds
Few dashes pumpkin pie spice & 1 packet Stevia

9:15am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee with ¼ cup skim milk & 2 packets sweet n low

11am:
1 spelt bagel spread with
¼ cup pumpkin, 1/3 cup cottage cheese, 1 mini box raisins & 1 packet stevia

1:15pm:
4 oz roasted pepper turkey tenderloin with tri-color peppers
1 cup steamed cauliflower with garlic topped with ½ tbsp flax oil

3:15pm:
3 oz Laura's lean beef pot roast with 2 cup green beans seasoned with Mrs Dash

6pm:
3 oz grilled trout seasoned with lemon juice, cayenne pepper and Mrs Dash with tri-color peppers
1 slice Ezekiel 4:9 toasted bread with 1 light laughing cow cheese wedge

7:30pm: Upper Body

Flat Bench Press (Pyramids)
12 reps - 45lb bar + 20lbs
10 reps – 45lb bar + 30lbs
6 reps – 45lb bar + 40lbs
4 reps – 45lb bar + 45lbs
2 reps - 45lb bar + 50lbs

Assisted Pull-Ups on Gravitron (inside grip)
2 x 10 with 70lb assist
2 x 6 with 45lb assist

Shoulder Press Machine Facing Inward (Pyramids)
12 reps – 55lbs
10 reps – 60lbs
8 reps – 65lbs
6 reps – 70lbs
4 reps – 75lbs
2 reps – 80lbs
1 rep - 85lb

8:45pm:
PWO meal: ½ scoop ON whey mixed with water, 4 oz seasoned red potatoes

10:15pm: <decided to add extra meal of protein/fat>
1 Jenny O lean turkey sausage with portabella mushrooms
1 cup sf jello

Totals: 1550 cals (161g carbs, 138.5g protein, 39 g fat)

 

[jenscats5]

I hear splenda does it to a LOT of people. I'm stopping at Whole Foods at lunch to see what Stevia options they have and may also get honey or Agave.

I've not heard that........interesting.....

Stopping by to check out your food.....

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

2 reps - 45lb bar + 50lbs = Nice bench!!

 

[Roonytunes]

2 reps - 45lb bar + 50lbs = Nice bench!!

Thanks, WW! I had to attempt this twice actually. I got too scared the first time I picked up the bar. Goal is to bench press my own weight so I'm about 20lbs away still!

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Nice benching, Rooney!

What percentage lean is that Jenny-o turkey sausage? I've seen it and I'm interested, but I've never tried it. Is it pretty good?

 

[Roonytunes]

What percentage lean is that Jenny-o turkey sausage? I've seen it and I'm interested, but I've never tried it. Is it pretty good?

There's a couple of Jenny-O sausage products. The lean turkey kielbasa (you can cut this up for however many oz you want)....2 oz = 70 cals, 3g carbs, 9g protein, 2g fat. I can never find this easily though. What I had yesterday was the lean turkey sausage links which per 1 link is 110 cals, 0g carbs, 13g protein & 7g fat (1.5g saturated). It's very filling though and after I had it, any hunger pangs I had disappeared. Woke up in a good mood too

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Thanks, WW! I had to attempt this twice actually. I got too scared the first time I picked up the bar. Goal is to bench press my own weight so I'm about 20lbs away still!

Benching your own weight is seriously impressive!! You'll get there - Keep eating!!

 

[treilin]

Thanks, WW! I had to attempt this twice actually. I got too scared the first time I picked up the bar. Goal is to bench press my own weight so I'm about 20lbs away still!

Nice Job Roony!! Must be that etc food, eh Well and the obvious of you getting stronger.

 

[Roonytunes]

Thurs, Oct 26th

Scale weight: 116.5lbs

8:15am:
¼ cup oatmeal mixed with:
1/3 cup cottage cheese
½ cup banana
1 tbp pecans
1 packet Stevia & pumpkin pie spice

9:30am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee with ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk & vanilla crème stevia

10:30am:
4 oz Italian marinated chicken breast
1 cup steamed cauliflower & 6 brussel sprouts

12:45pm:
4 oz roasted turkey tenderloin with 1 cup oriental style vegetables and peppers cooked with Mrs.Dash
2 oz sweet potato with liquid Stevia and pumpkin pie spice

3:30pm:
Shrimp salad
- 4 oz shrimp
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes, ½ cup artichoke hearts, cucumbers, celery & onions
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar with 2 tsp flax oil mixed with garlic

5:45pm:
1 Kavli whole wheat crisp bread spread with ½ cup whipped 1% cottage cheese

6:35pm:
50 mins spinning

7:45pm:
Papaya Smoothie
- 1 cup papaya, 1 tbsp vanilla whey, water & Stevia

9pm:
1 Jenny O lean turkey sausage grilled with portabella mushrooms
1 ½ cup okra & ½ cup diced tomatoes and stir-fried with miced garlic/onions and seasoned with red pepper

Totals: 1270 cals (124.5g carbs, 139.5g protein, 29g fat)

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Morning

What brand is that whipped cottage cheese? Where do you buy it?

 

[Roonytunes]

Morning

What brand is that whipped cottage cheese? Where do you buy it?

It's Friendship brand - 1% whipped spreadable cottage cheese. I buy it at Whole Foods. It's really good - perfect for spreading on whole wheat muffins/crackers and Ezekiel bread

 

[Roonytunes]

Fri, Oct 27th

Scale weight: 115lbs

6:45am: 40 mins cardio

-20 mins on Step Mill, aerobic mode, level 9, one min double stepping alternated with one min single stepping
-40 push-ups
-20 mins on Stairmaster, aerobic mode, level 8

8am:
¼ cup oatmeal mixed with:
¼ cup 1% cottage cheese
½ cup banana
2 tbsp walnuts
Few dashes pumpkin pie spice, few drops of Stevia

9:30am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee, ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk, Stevia vanilla crème

10:15am:
1/3 cup 1% cottage cheese mixed in with 1 diced apple, apple pie spice, few drops of Stevia

12:45pm:
3oz roasted turkey tenderloin with tri-color peppers & ½ cup oriental style vegetables seasoned with Mrs. Dash
1 cup brown rice with 1 tbsp flax oil

3:30pm:
4 oz seasoned chicken breast
12 brussel sprouts
1 slice Ezekiel 4:9 bread spread with 1 laughing cow cheese wedge

4:45pm:
16 oz hazelnut coffee, ½ cup unsweetened almond chocolate milk, few drops of Stevia

5pm: Lower Body Training

45 degree leg Press with sled + 180lbs:
3 sets of (15 reps feet together, 15 reps with feet forming a v, 15 reps with feet pointing straight at outer edge)

Smith Machine with bar + 50lbs (continuous, slow & steady motion):
4 sets of (15 reps with feet together and stretched forward, 15 reps with feet at shoulder width)

Lying Leg Curls:
5 sets of 12 with 55lbs

6:15pm:
PWO meal: ½ scoop whey mixed with water, 4 oz seasoned red potatoes

8:35pm:
3 oz grilled trout with lemon juice and Mrs. Dash seasoning
Red peppers stir-fried with garlic and seasoned with cayenne pepper
2 oz sweet potato

<<off to Halloween party #1 Don't plan on drinking but will have to see how hungry I am upon coming home. May have extra meal of protein + fat if needed>>

Totals: 1445 cals (161g carbs, 126g protein, 31g fat)

 

[Roonytunes]

I'm baaack from the halloween party and the ref costume was a success! I won "best costume" which should technically be rewarded with a drink. But because I don't drink, the organizer is going to take me out for a sushi lunch instead

Here's a pic as promised:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/ap5591/IMG_1386.jpg
(I wore a different skirt because it was in the forties here tonight and the other flouncy skirt would have just blown up with the wind)

I had a good time despite no alcohol, loud music & hoards of people - had 3 bottles of water, met a Lenny Kravitz who ended up hanging out with me all night & came home to have a small snack of cottage cheese with 1 tbsp almond butter (it was 3am & 6+ hrs since my last meal, so I was definitely hungry).

 

[jenscats5]

^^ Gorgeous!!

Looooooooooooooooove those abs!!

 

[florencia]

LOOOOOOKKK At YOUUUUU...

 

[Roonytunes]

Yesterday was a looong day...started with morning spinning and ended with 2 parties in NYC and catching the 4am train back to Philly to get home at 6am (well, 5am, I guess with daylight savings but my stomach didn't know that). But I got through the whole night with NO alchohol!!!

Sat, Oct 28th

Scale weight:114.5lbs

8:35am:
Coffee-Protein Smoothie
12 oz hazelnut coffee, 1 tbsp chocolate whey, ½ cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk

9am:
55 mins aerobic spinning

10:15am:
Coffee-Protein Smoothie
12 oz hazelnut coffee, 1 tbsp chocolate whey, ½ cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk

10:30am:
Boot Camp Class
(series of jumping jacks, push-ups, mountain climbers, bicep curl holds, planks, squat jumps with shoulder press)

Noon:
Papaya Smoothie
2 cups papaya, ½ scoop vanilla whey, water & stevia

2pm:
¼ cup oatmeal mixed with:
¼ cup cottage cheese
½ cup banana
2 tbsp walnuts
Few dashes pumpkin pie spice, 1 packet Stevia

1 Kavli whole wheat crisp bread spread with 1/3 cup cottage cheese

4:30pm:
3 oz roasted turkey tenderloin
1 ½ cups okra, ½ cup chopped fresh tomatoes & Del Monte diced tomatoes stir-fried with onions, garlic and seasoned with cayenne pepper

7pm:
3 oz grilled trout and 1 cup oriental style vegetables with red peppers & portabella mushrooms seasoned with lemon juice and Mrs Dash
1 slice Ezekiel sprouted 4:9 bread with 1 laughing cow light wedge cheese

9:15pm:
4 oz cooked seasoned chicken breast
12 brussel sprouts

12:15am:
5 almonds

3am:
3 oz tuna cup & 5 almonds
1 PowerCrunch protein bar

Totals: 1590 cals (134.5g carbs, 166g protein, 42.5g fat)

 

[jenscats5]

Yesterday was a looong day...started with morning spinning and ended with 2 parties in NYC and catching the 4am train back to Philly to get home at 6am (well, 5am, I guess with daylight savings but my stomach didn't know that). But I got through the whole night with NO alchohol!!!

Yayyy!! Good for you! I drank enough last nite for 3 people.....

 

[*Bunny*]

I'm baaack from the halloween party and the ref costume was a success! I won "best costume" which should technically be rewarded with a drink. But because I don't drink, the organizer is going to take me out for a sushi lunch instead

Here's a pic as promised:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/ap5591/IMG_1386.jpg
(I wore a different skirt because it was in the forties here tonight and the other flouncy skirt would have just blown up with the wind)

I had a good time despite no alcohol, loud music & hoards of people - had 3 bottles of water, met a Lenny Kravitz who ended up hanging out with me all night & came home to have a small snack of cottage cheese with 1 tbsp almond butter (it was 3am & 6+ hrs since my last meal, so I was definitely hungry).

Nice job Roons! Look ...at ....you ! SO cute!!

Glad you had a great time!!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Nice job Roons! Look ...at ....you ! SO cute!!

Glad you had a great time!!!

Thanks, Jens and Bunns! I am really proud of staying alchol-free this weekend & yet still being able to be social and hitting all the bars and parties...AND having a pretty good time to boot. Plus all the compliments I got in my ref outfit made me realize I'm making the right choice and am enjoying this journey I'm on

 

[Roonytunes]

Sun, Oct 29th

Scale weight: 114lbs

11:30am:
1/3 cup 1% cottage cheese spread on Kavli whole wheat thick bread cracker
1 small banana
16 oz hazelnut coffee with ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk & Stevia vanilla creamer

1pm:
1 Jenny O lean turkey sausage link
1 slice Ezekiel 4:9 sprouted bread with 1 light laughing cow cheese wedge

2:15pm:
Practice sparring with friend – punching bag and mitt work with conditioning

4:30pm:
Papaya smoothie
-2 cups papaya, ½ scoop whey, water, Stevia

6:30pm
Ezekiel sprouted wrap with 1/3 cup 1% cottage cheese & 1 tbsp almond butter

8:30pm
4 oz Italian marinated chicken with ¼ cup fresh hot salsa
15 broiled asparagus stalks

10:30pm:
3 oz salmon seasoned with Mrs Dash
20 broiled asparagus

Totals: 1185 cals (117g carbs, 129g protein, 29.5g fat)
*on the low side because yesterday's meals past midnight should technically count into today's macros*

 

[treilin]

Thanks, Jens and Bunns! I am really proud of staying alchol-free this weekend & yet still being able to be social and hitting all the bars and parties...AND having a pretty good time to boot. Plus all the compliments I got in my ref outfit made me realize I'm making the right choice and am enjoying this journey I'm on

You look awesome!!! Glad you had fun, and congrats on the no alcohol!
Do you have a full length picture so we can see the skirt with it?!?!

 

[ck2006]

Hottie!!!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

OMG ~ HAWT!! What a great picture and you look like you're having so much fun! That's the 'baseball playa' next to you, right?

I went out but earlier last week my friends bailed on the Hooters girl costumes. So - I went with the dependable. I got my guys, put them in black pants, black vest and bowtie. Then were my Chippendales. I went as their 'sex kitten' - black leather pants, low cut black skirt, cat ears and whiskers. It was a total hit. I also took a picture of another referee for you - This chunka-monka girl who sooooo should not have been wearing the outfit - But I saw a lot of those out!!!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks ladies for the compliments! I don't have any full length pics unfortunately, but am just wearing a regular Gap (fake size 0) button down black khaki skirt. I have some other pics from the party that I'll post later though.

 

[Roonytunes]

Mon, Oct 30th

Scale weight: 113.5lbs

Shoulders and back are soooore after yesterday's heavy bag sparring and punching

8am:
¼ cup cooked oats mixed with:
1/3 cup 1% cottage cheese
1 diced apple
2 tbsps walnuts
Few dashes apple pie spice & Stevia

9am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee, ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk, vanilla crème Stevia

10:15am:
Spelt bagel spread with:
1/3 cup pumpkin, 1/3 cup 1% cottage cheese, 1 mini box raisins, Stevia

12:45pm:
1 lean turkey burger patty topped with 1 tbsp salsa
Grilled red and yellow peppers seasoned with Mrs. Dash

2pm:
Tuna salad
3 oz can of tuna mixed with cucumbers, onions, celery and ½ cup hot, fresh salsa

5:30pm:
3 oz salmon seasoned with Mrs Dash
6 brussel sprouts
1 slice Ezekiel 4:9 sprouted bread with 1 laughing cow light wedge cheese

6:30pm:
25 mins bootcamp class
(variety of push-up sequences and shoulder work, jumping jacks, planks)

7pm: Lower Body

Free Standing Squats:
4 x 15 with bar + 45lbs (feet shoulder width pointing out)

Smith Machine Wide Squat:
2 x 15 with bar + 80lbs
2 x 15 with bar + 90lbs

Leg Press (feet together):
4 x 15 with sled + 200lbs

Lying Leg Curls:
4 x 12 with 65lbs

8:15pm:
PWO meal: ½ scoop Lean Dessert whey mixed with water, 4 oz seasoned red potatoes

Totals: 1445 cals (165g carbs, 124g protein, 32g fat)

 

[Roonytunes]

Tues, Oct 31st

Scale weight: 114lbs

7:45am:
1 lean Jenny O turkey sausage link
Papaya Smoothie (1 cup papaya, ½ scoop vanilla whey, water & Stevia)

8:45am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee, ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk, Stevia

10:15am:
1 Ezekiel sprouted mini wrap spread with:
1/3 cup 1% cottage cheese, 1/3 cup pumpkin, 1 cup raspberries, Stevia

12:30pm:
3 oz roasted turkey tenderloin with 2 cups oriental style vegetables seasoned with Mrs. Dash
1 slice Ezekiel 4:9 bread spread with 1 laughing cow light cheese wedge

2:30pm:
Shrimp salad
- 3 oz shrimp
- 1 ½ cups lettuce mix, tri-color peppers, cucumbers, onions, celery
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar mixed with 1 tbsp flax oil

5:30pm:
¼ cup 1% cottage cheese mixed with 1 tbsp raspberry swirl peanut butter

7pm: 40 mins cardio
25 mins StairMill, aerobic mode, level 8 – 5 mins double stepping alternated with 5 mins single stepping
15 mins StairMaster, aerobic mode, level 9

7:45pm & 9pm: (split into two portions)
6 oz chicken breast seasoned with Mrs. Dash and paprika
3 cups okra, tri-color peppers and 1 cup diced tomatoes with garam masala & red pepper

Totals: 1310 cals (120g carbs, 135g protein, 29g fat)

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Hi,
Have you noticed any difference/change resulting from the switch from Splenda to Stevia?

 

[Roonytunes]

Hi,
Have you noticed any difference/change resulting from the switch from Splenda to Stevia?

YES!!! Well, I am also taking digestive enzymes and some kidney supplements so I can't say it's entirely from dropping the Splenda for sure, but my stomach bloat has drastically reduced. I have also dropped egg whites from my diet because I felt they were an added culprit. I have left in all the veggies for now although there may be a few that I'm more sensitive to in there as well.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

YES!!! Well, I am also taking digestive enzymes and some kidney supplements so I can't say it's entirely from dropping the Splenda for sure, but my stomach bloat has drastically reduced. I have also dropped egg whites from my diet because I felt they were an added culprit. I have left in all the veggies for now although there may be a few that I'm more sensitive to in there as well.

Went back a few pages, but couldn't find a list of supps you are taking... Can you fill me in?

Thanks.

 

[treilin]

YES!!! Well, I am also taking digestive enzymes and some kidney supplements so I can't say it's entirely from dropping the Splenda for sure, but my stomach bloat has drastically reduced. I have also dropped egg whites from my diet because I felt they were an added culprit. I have left in all the veggies for now although there may be a few that I'm more sensitive to in there as well.

Good!! I'm glad to hear that is under control for you!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Went back a few pages, but couldn't find a list of supps you are taking... Can you fill me in?

Thanks.

I am taking digestive enzymes with every meal and a probiotic 3x a day. I also had a bad kidney infection in March/April and my holistic chiropractor thinks there is still bacteria left in my kidneys and bladders, so she gave me supplements for those. Instead of identifying food intolerances, we decided to deal with my digestive system directly in this way. So far, I do see some improvement with the bloat factor. However, I am hoping my system will recover soon since I don't want to depend on these supplements beyond 1-2 bottles of each. We'll see....I'll keep you posted

 

[Roonytunes]

Wed, Nov 1st (posting a day late)

Scale weight: 114lbs

5:35am: Upper Body Circuit

4 sets with rest in between:
15 assisted pull-ups on Gravitron with 85lb assist
15 shoulder pressses with 12lb dbs
15 unweighted tricep dips
15 standing full extension bicep curls with 10lb dbs
20 push-ups

6:15am: 55 min spinning

7:30am
1/4 cup oats mixed with:
1/3 cup 1% cottage cheese
1 diced apple
1 tbsp walnuts
pumpkin pie spice and Stevia

9am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee, 1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk, Stevia

10:15am:
1/3 cup 1% cottage cheese mixed with 1 cup raspberries & Stevia

12:45pm:
3 oz grilled swordfish and red peppers with Mrs Dash and lemon juice

3pm:
3 oz baked chicken breast with 1 cup lettuce, onions, celery and cucumber seasoned with lemon juice & black pepper

7pm:
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese with 1 tbsp almond butter

9pm: Cheat/Refeed meal ('twas a date )
sushi rolls (I called earlier to see if they would roll with brown rice and while they said yes, when I got there, they said no )
edamame
3 glasses red wine

1am: (starving when I came home, actually drove around to find a slice of pizza because I was craving it so bad, but not one place was serving that late!!)
1 Cliff Builders Bar with ~ 1/3 cup raspberry peanut butter

Totals: Won't worry about it because I think my body appreciated the refeed & I purposely ate low-cal/low-carb all day to accomodate for the night time festivities

Case in point: not sure if it was a reaction to fat loading with the peanut butter or the 3 glasses of red wine, but my abs had popped out this morning with striations I haven't seen before. I had to take a second glance at the mirror before stepping into the shower to make sure that was really my own stomach I was staring at...yes, I'm a nut

No hangover this morning either....hmmm, the 49g of carbs in the Cliff Bar may have something to do with that

ps - I had a great time on the date

 

[Roonytunes]

I got more photos from the Charity Gala Date Auction event I did....

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/ap5591/320_285_122_DiwaliBall.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/ap5591/320_284_0252_DiwaliBall.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/ap5591/320_282_0250_DiwaliBall.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/ap5591/320_283_0251_DiwaliBall.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/ap5591/320_288_0261_DiwaliBall.jpg

 

[*Bunny*]

NICE!!

4th one down ... You know you want this face lol looking HAWT RT!!!

 

[jenscats5]

Nice pics!! Work it girlie....work it!

 

[Roonytunes]

Thanks, girls! My facial expressions cracked me up too

Thurs, Nov 2nd

Scale weight: 113.5lbs

8:30am:
Papaya smoothie (1 cup papaya, 2 tbsp vanilla whey, water, stevia)

9:30am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee, 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla soy milk, vanilla creme stevia

10:30am:
1/3 cup 1% cottage cheese mixed with 1 cup raspberries & stevia

12:30pm:
1 grilled Jenny O lean turkey sausage with portabella mushrooms
1 slice Ezekiel 4:9 bread with 1 laughing cow light cheese wedge

2:30pm:
Shrimp salad
- 2 oz shrimp
- 1 1/2 cups artichokes, 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes, cucumber
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar with 2/3 tbsp flax oil

5:15pm:
4 oz turkey tenderloin with 2 cups oriental style vegetables seasoned with Mrs Dash

6:45pm:
50 mins spinning class

8pm:
4 oz baked turkey breast seasoned with lemon pepper
6 brussel sprouts
1 slice Ezekiel 4:9 bread with 1 laughing cow light cheese wedge

9:15pm:
1 Kavli thick bread whole wheat cracker spread with 1/4 cup whipped 1% cottage cheese mixed with 1 tbsp flax oil

Totals: 1285 cals (116g carbs, 136.5g protein, 28g fat)

 

[ck2006]

Have I said this before, yup but I will say it again HOTTIE!!!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Fri, Nov 3rd

Scale weight: 114lbs

8:15am:
1/3 cup oatmeal mixed with:
1/3 cup 1% cottage cheese
1 diced apple
2 tbsp walnuts
Few dashes pumpkin pie spice & Stevia

9:15am:
16 oz hazelnut coffee, ¼ cup skim milk, 1 packet Sweet n Low

10:30am:
1/3 cup 1% cottage cheese mixed with 1 cup raspberries

12:30pm:
3 oz grilled swordfish marinated with lemon juice, shallots, garlic and cooked with ¾ cup chopped tomatoes and red peppers
4 oz sweet potato with pumpkin pie spice and 1 packet Splenda

2:30pm:
6 oz baked lemon pepper chicken
6 brussel sprouts
1 slice Ezekiel 4:9 bread with 1 laughing cow light wedge cheese

5pm:
16 oz hazelnut coffee, ½ cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk, Stevia

5:45pm: Lower Body Workout

Leg Press: (30 sec hold at mid way position followed by 12 reps)
Set 1 – sled + 140lbs
Set 2 – sled + 160lbs
Set 3 – sled + 180lbs
Set 4 – sled + 200lbs

Leg Extension:
4 sets with (6 reps with 6 sec hold with 40lbs + 10 reps with 70lbs)

Lying Leg Curls:
5 sets with 60lbs

Hypers:
12 reps holding 20lb plate
2 x 12 reps holding 10lb plate

7 pm:
PWO meal – ½ scoop ON whey mixed with water, 4 oz seasoned potatoes

9pm:
2 Kavli whole wheat crackers spread with ½ cup whipped 1% cottage cheese & 1 tbsp almond butter

I have a definite reaction to Splenda. I snuck in one packet in with my sweet potato this afternoon & I'm now sporting a 3 month pregnancy pooch.

Totals: 1425 cals (160g carbs, 126g protein, 32g fat)

 

[Roonytunes]

Have I said this before, yup but I will say it again HOTTIE!!!!

Thanks, CK! You are too sweet. Hope you're having a great Friday!