Takniteasy's Log (Finally!)

[takniteasy]

I have thought about this for a very long time and figured it was about time to begin my own log in order to become more accountable and hopefully accomplish the weight/bodyfat loss that is necessary to (1) ensure good health as I age, (2) help me regain my self esteem regarding my physical appearance and, (3) fit back into my clothes!

My stats are as follows:
Age: 42
Wt: 137 lbs
Ht: 5’1”
BF%: Unknown at this time – would guess around 29% if not higher

My goals are to drop 10-15 lbs body weight and/or decrease BF% to below 22% within the next 3-4 months.

Here is my history:
I have been working out for at least the last 20 years & have been from the “Cardio Bunny” phase to bodybuilding to powerlifting to just maintaining overall fitness and health. About 2 ½ years ago, I started having what I thought were perimenopausal symptoms. The hot flashes, mood swings, foggy thinking, forgetfulness, night sweats, weight gain especially in mid section, hips and butt. The list is much longer but I won’t go into that here. After going to several doctors and being told that I am just “depressed” and given RX for antidepressants, I finally found an angel of a doc who prescribed a saliva test. Long story short, my progesterone levels are at 15 pg/ml. Normal range is 100-600. So, having begun Progesterone replacement therapy ~7 weeks ago (transdermal), I am regaining some normalcy to my life: hot flashes are gone, night sweats are dissipating, I am more like the old me and I am losing some weight. Have dropped about 6 lbs in last 2 months.

My eating habits are, well, not too terrible. I will try to post daily after posting in FitDay. I think my timing of carbs is off. I welcome any comments or suggestions to my eating plan. My supplements at this time are: 2-CB in a.m. before workout, T-rex on leg day, multi-vitamin, Udo’s Choice EFA’s.

Workout routines vary from week to week as I get bored easily. I try to get to the gym @ least 4 mornings a week. My time in the gym is 45-60 minutes tops. I am old school meaning I try to do 12-16 sets for any given muscle group. I like to go heavy at times but cannot go heavy on legs as I can pack on mass easily. I try to fit in 2-3 HIIT cardio sessions per week (treadmill or elliptical). I will post workouts as they occur. Again, I welcome any comments or suggestions to my training routines as well.

My thanks go to T-Cake, Bunny and all loggers for inspiration and courage to begin “loggin”!

 

[Reese23]

Best of luck with you goals! look forward to following along

 

[jenscats5]

Good luck on the logging!!

 

[takniteasy]

06/19/2006

Weight: 135 lbs.



No workout this morning; I am meeting a former training partner tonite. Will post up routine then.

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
2 scoops Isopure Zero Carb protein powder
1 cup Silk lite plain soymilk
3 tbsp Udo's Choice EFA's

Meal 2: 10:15 a.m.
1/4 cup natural almonds
1 cup Low sodium V-8 juice
1 cup black coffee

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 3: 12:45 p.m.

Grilled Chicken Salad:
1 cup iceberg lettuce, 1/2 cup spinach, 1/4 med. tomato, ~1/4 mushrooms, 3 slices cuke, ~6 oz. plain grilled chicken, 1 tbsp oil/vinegar (I bring my own)
2 slices mozzarella cheese

 

[takniteasy]

Meal 4: 3:45 p.m.

1/4 cup plain almonds
16 0z. water

 

[takniteasy]

Okay, so former training partner remains just that - former. I go to the gym and she does not show up. So my workout today consisted of:

40 minutes cardio - incline 10%, 4.0 mph

Meal 5: 6:45 p.m.

1 serving Margaritaville Lime shrimp (about a dozen)
1 cup cooked pasta
1 cup steamed broccili (garlic & pepper seasoning)


Macros so far today (Per FitDay):
1667 cals
101 fat
91 carbs
120 protein

Fat sources - 44g comes from Udo's Choice EFA oil and 36g comes from the almonds. I may need to cut the Udo's in half or find another choice of snacks or both.

I normally don't eat starchy carbs at night but I have not had much throughout the day and I usually have some right after a workout.

 

[takniteasy]

06/20/2006

Weight: 135 lbs

6:00 a.m.
1 T-rex
1 CB
16 oz H2O

Had a hard time getting myself motivated but got there anyways.

Today was leg day. Used some of Shadow's principles, i.e. 4 TUT

Modified Hack squat
12, 10, 8, 6 x 50# for each set

Extensions
12, 10, 8, 6 x 55# for each set

seated hammy curls
12, 10, 8, 6 x 55# for each set

I ran out of time (due to running my mouth with new mgmt of gym) so chose to due abs.

2 sets each bicycles - 60 seconds, then scissors for 60 seconds. I don't remember those being so difficult!

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
2 scoops Isopure Low carb protein
1/2 cup dry oats
16 oz H2O
1 cup black coffee

 

[takniteasy]

06/20/2006

Weight: 135 lbs

6:00 a.m.
1 T-rex
1 CB
16 oz H2O

Had a hard time getting myself motivated but got there anyways.

Today was leg day. Used some of Shadow's principles, i.e. 4 TUT

Modified Hack squat
12, 10, 8, 6 x 50# for each set

Extensions
12, 10, 8, 6 x 55# for each set

seated hammy curls
12, 10, 8, 6 x 55# for each set

I ran out of time (due to running my mouth with new mgmt of gym) so chose to due abs.

2 sets each bicycles - 60 seconds, then scissors for 60 seconds. I don't remember those being so difficult!

Meal 1: 8:00 a.m.
2 scoops Isopure Low carb protein
1/2 cup dry oats
16 oz H2O
1 cup black coffee

Meal 2: 10:00 a.m.
~1/2 oz almonds
16 oz H2O

Meal 3: 12:30 p.m.
Grilled Chicken Salad:
1 cup iceberg lettuce, 1/4 med. tomato, ~1/4 mushrooms, 3 slices cuke, ~6 oz. plain grilled chicken, 1 tbsp oil/vinegar (I bring my own)
2 slices mozzarella cheese

Meal 4: 3:45 p.m.
~1/2 oz almonds
8 oz H2O

Meal 5: 6:00 p.m.
2 slices Digiorno's wheat crust pepperoni pizza
water, water, water!

Macros so far today:

1578 kcals
152g protein
119g carbs
57g fat
19g fiber

Percentage is pretty close to 40/30/30.

 

[velvett]

I finally found an angel of a doc who prescribed a saliva test. Long story short, my progesterone levels are at 15 pg/ml. Normal range is 100-600. So, having begun Progesterone replacement therapy ~7 weeks ago (transdermal), I am regaining some normalcy to my life: hot flashes are gone, night sweats are dissipating, I am more like the old me and I am losing some weight. Have dropped about 6 lbs in last 2 months.

THAT'S AWESOME!

i'll be reading!!!