divamom Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 what is it you want from your diet? you have 5 cups of veggies listed yesterday- far from restrictive. are you still losing and what are you craving? do you do ANY supplements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 I want to lose weight but I was feeling sluggish and cranky and constantly craving on the last plan I tried. I am putting fruit back in and putting back in a variety of vegetables. I only take multivit, magnesium and protein powder. And my body has been battling the scale. I am not sure if it is muscle I have put on the past week or what but I managed to put on a couple pounds. Not worried about it cause I think once the cravings stop the weight will start coming off. I noticed it did when I was finishing off the fruit I had so it wouldn't spoil. Plus I am not a creative cooker so tempeh, broccoli, beans and rice got to be really really boring. I need variety of vegetables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divamom Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 not a nutritionsist, but have a few credentials and certs...whats's your current total calorie consumption...you may be plateuing, again, and its your body's way of saying, "Let's mix it up!" Studies show, if/when we become too restrictive, its more harm than good- i.e., cravings, inconsistent and weight gain...so, ...food for thought. Do you like tofu? I can't stand the texture of tempeh so I never eat it ( blecch- but many say that about tofu), and I do know how tough it is staying gluten free..I am on the same path with that. Off to do cardio at the beach with my iPod...because I CAN! ( beats the fricken' stairmill!)Keep the faith and keep looking up---what happened to the pics you were gonna post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 I was getting about 1600-1700 calories a day. I wasn't ever hungry but my body kept telling me it needed more. I went ahead and inputted what I would be eating today and it is 2165. I also noticed that my strength was down and was having a hard time pushing through my reps. I really don't miss the gluten at all since I have found some nice rice noodles Condiments however I have to scan and make sure they are gluten free. I love tofu!!! But for more bang for my buck tempeh beats tofu hands down in protein and price lol. And I actually like tempeh. I save tofu for when I go out to eat as a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Ok so today I didn't feel the need to cheat at all!! Yay!! Didn't hit the gym until 7ish due to sitting at pharmacy waiting to see Nurse Prac about my TB test results.... Missed dinner...... my triceps are talking to me big time tonight AM: walked dog 20 minsPM: 45 min cardio elliptical weight loss program Back/BicepsTwists: 150 reps each sideReverse grip pulldown: warmup set 60 lbs 12 reps, 3 sets 90 lbs 12 repsLat pulldown: 3 sets 90 lbs 12 reps1 Arm dumbbell row: 3 sets 30 lbs 15 repsClose grip pullups: Assisted set to 140 12 reps, set to 130 12 reps, set to 120 10 repsAlternating bicep curl: warmup set 15 lbs 10 reps, 3 sets 20 lbs 14 repsPreacher dumbbell curl: warmup set 12 lbs 10 reps, 2 sets 12 lbs 14 reps, 1 set 15 lbs 14 repsSpider curls: 3 sets 20 lbs 15 repsTwists: 150 each side Breakfast: 1/2c oats, 1/2 banana, 2 tbsp flaxseed, 2 scoops protein powderSnack: 1 brown rice cake, carrot cake larabarLunch: 3oz spring mix salad w/ 1/3c cranberries, 1/4c walnuts, 1c kidney beans, 1/4 carrot Split pea soup: 1/4c dry split peas, 1/2 boullion cube, 3/4 carrot, 3 mushrooms, 1 celery stalk Snack: 1/2 block tempeh, 4oz broccoli, 4oz asparagus sitr fry mix (cauliflower, asparagus, yellow squash, carrots, onions, mushrooms, green beans), 1/2c brown rice cooked together with chinese 5 spicePost workout: 2 scoops protein powderBedtime: 2 scoops protein powder, 4 prunes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Crazy hectic day!!! I think I need to buy a case of Vega bars or Clif bars for days when I am on the run and can't exactly stop to eat...... AM: no cardioPM: 40 min Turbo Kick, 55 min boot camp Breakfast: 1/2c oats, 1/2 banana, 2 tbsp flaxseed, 2 scoops protein powderSnack: 1 brown rice cake, 1 peanut butter and jelly larabar (by far my ultimate fav!!!)Lunch: 1c kidney beans, 2 oz spring mix salad, 2 tbsp dressing, 1 carrot, 1/4c walnuts, 1/3c cranberriesSnack: 2 vega barsPost workout: 2 scoops protein powder, clif bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I know how those busy days go. I always keep bars, fruits, poweders, nuts, etc. with me in the car, in my food bag that joins me when I go to the gym, if I'm going to a meeting, etc. It really helps to have convenient foods on hand. Vega is great, many others are great too. Nothing like good ol bananas to do the trick too. That's what I use most often. All the best! -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks Robert. Yesterday was kind of a surprise hectic day. We just expected 1 doc appointment and then back to the comforts of home so I didn't pack my work lunch accordingly. My client doesn't keep healthy foods around much. So I made a detour to get a couple Vega bars. Today will be a much easier day since we have no appointment planned just cleaning half the house and tending to the plants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Great day!! No complaints at all Got home to find a package.... apparently a piece of mail has been lost for 2 yrs and it finally made it to me hahahaha AM: 60 mins yogaPM: 45 mins elliptical interval program Breakfast: 1/2c oats, 1 banana, 2 tbsp flaxseed, 2 scoops protein powderSnack: 1 blueberry muffin larabarLunch: 2oz spring mix, 1/3c dried cranberries, 1/4c walnuts, 1c kidney beans, 2 tbsp salad dressing Split pea soup: 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, 3 mushrooms, 1/4c split peas dessert: 8 pineapple bites, 6 green grapesSnack: 1/2 block tempeh, 1/2c brown rice, 4 oz asparagus stir fry mix, 4 oz broccoli, soy sauce, 1/2c apple sauceSupper: 1/2 block tempeh, 4 tbsp kraut, 8 asparagus spearsSnack: 2 scoops protein powder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Today was a beautiful fun filled day!!! Sun was out so took my client to the store bought 3 large bags of carrots and headed to the lake. We decided we needed to see the bison and elk and feed them. I got a nice dose of Vitamin D. AM: 30 min walk with basset houndPM: 30 min stationary bike lvl 5 random program Calves, shoulders absSupersetDumbbell lat raise: 2 sets 10 lbs 17 reps, 1 set 12 lbs 17 repsDumbbell front raise: 2 sets 10 lbs 17 reps, 1 set 12 lbs 17 repsMachine shoulder press: warmup set 25 lbs 10 reps, 1 set 40 lbs 17 reps, 2 sets 50 lbs 17 repsRear delt raise: 7 reps 10 lbs 12 reps45 degree calf raise: warmup set 180 lbs 10 reps, 3 sets 200 lbs 20 reps, 2 sets 180 lbs 20 repsCrunches: 3 sets 40 repsCentury club: 5 sets 20 reps push ups, 2 sets 50 reps crunches on ball Breakfast: 1/2c oats, 2 tbsp flaxseed, 2 scoops protein powder, 1 bananaSnack: 2 scoops protein powder, peanut butter chocolate chip larabarLunch: 2 oz spring mix salad, 1/3c cranberries, 1/4c walnuts, 1c kidney beans, 2 tbsp salad dressing split pea soupSnack:1/2 block tempeh, 4oz asparagus mix, 4 oz broccoli, 1/2c brown ricePost workout: 2 scoops protein powderSupper: 1/2 block tempeh, 4 tbsp kraut, 7 asparagus spears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaia Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 It was just 40 and sunny out yesterday. I was able to go out and walk the trail for 2 miles (thought about the 3 mile trail, but decided that the weather might not hold out for an hour or so).Today we have 6 inches of snow on the ground already, but it is still a balmy 30 out. I am so anxious for spring and 50 degree weather out and sun! I feel like I can lose weight more if I am outside doing my cardio for some reason. I noticed that my daffodils are already up, so that is probably why I am like - SPRING is coming soon! Almost March. . . . . . and then April. . . I shall have to wait. . . sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Once spring hits I will be outside working in my garden I literally hand till it cause A it is the green thing to do and B it is extra exercise. But we look forward to any day that is over 50 and sunny so we can go drive around the lake and feed the animals. I hate seeing the bison and elk penned up but I know they are much safer there and have a huge area to roam. For some reason that is still a dream of mine.... bison rescue farm. I did find some trails to take this spring!! Can't wait to try them out and see what I find. Would take my dog but omg that would be basset scent overload!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divamom Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 i won't brag about being at the beach yesterday in 70 degree weather for a friends bday and watching a pod of Dolphins do flips and jumps so close up it was crazy. oh. You have Bison and elk? That is way wicked cool...as is the snow. We just have perpetual sunshine and blue skies and an ocean nearby. Off to the gym..you motivated me today! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 I wish I had bison and elk but luckily there is a conservation center in the county I live in at the lake that has them.They encourage us to feed and interact with them but adhere to the rules. Sometimes they are in such a good mood they kiss my hand as they take the carrot or apple I feed them. Sometimes they let me pet their nose or head. I love to watch the kids interact with them but feel so drawn to the bison. I kinda wish I had snow on the ground here but it missed us but we got the cold air instead. I have seen dolphins up close but at Sea World..... My ex took me before I went vegetarian and as a birthday present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Had a decent day today best parts being before and after work lol. Yoga was fantastic this morning and felt like a great cardio workout and boot camp well it rocks my socks off every time I step into that class. I think the handyman across the street from work is hitting on me... ewwwwwwwwwwww. AM: 25 min fast walk, 60 min yogaPM: 60 min boot camp, 20 min hill program stationary bike lvl 5 LegsLeg extensions: warmup set 60 lbs 10 reps, warmup set 75 lbs 10 reps, drop set 75 lbs 20 reps, 60 lbs 20 reps, 45 lbs 60 reps (OUCH)Leg press: warmup set 180 lbs 10 reps, warmup set 200 lbs 10 reps, 1 set 230 lbs 30 reps, 2 sets 250 lbs 30 repsLying leg curl: warmup set 20 lbs 10 reps, 1 set 35 lbs 20 reps, 2 sets 30 lbs 20 repsHack squats: warmup set 50 lbs 10 reps, warmup set 70 lbs 10 reps, 3 sets 50 lbs 30 reps (OUCH!!!!!)Twist: 150 reps each side My legs and knees are not happy campers right now.... I will stretch really good tonight to help ease any discomfort tomorrow. Pigeon, downward dog, twisted prayer and half splits should do the trick Breakfast: 1/2c oats, 2 tbsp flaxseed, 2 scoops protein, 1 bananaSnack: 2 scoops protein, 1 brown rice cake, lemon larabarLunch: 2 oz salad, 1c kidney beans, 1/3c cranberries, 1/4c walnuts, 2 tbsp salad dressing Split pea soup: 1/4c split peas, 1 carrot, 1/4 of an onion, 1 celery stalk seasoningsSnack: 1/2 block tempeh, 4 oz broccoli, 4 oz asparagus mix, soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegarPost workout: 1 serving protein powderSupper: 1c mashed kidney beans, 1/8c Daiya pepperjack, 1 ezekiel tortilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Wow you massacred yourself yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Yeah is a habit of mine. I keep telling myself I haven't lost 74 lbs in 14 months by doing girlie workouts. I know that might sound bad but if you went to my gym you would understand.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Trip to target boosted my self esteem. Size 14 jeans fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Nice! Congratulations!! Keep up the hard work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Thanks that was a huge accomplishment cause I haven't been a size 14 since the 7th grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Wow Synny amazing job!!! It is amazing what you've done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Thanks I still have another 46 lbs I want to lose maybe more just depends on how I feel when I get to my goal weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 no doubt youll get there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 So today was such a lovely day I hated being inside.... so what did I do??? I covered the grass with some cardboard for where my garden will go to start clearing the grass so I can hand till and hooked my basset up in his harness and headed to the lake. We hit one of the nature trails. Silly me didn't start my gps tracking until 15 mins after we started hahahaha. So 90 mins and 5.6k later we headed home. We would have done more but he was tired from all the sniffing and walking. Poor pup lol. Watched some basketball with my mom since it was the FINAL border wars showdown. My team prevailed in the end YAY!!! Diet off track but not to bad. Decided to start working on a baby blanket for who I have no idea. Maybe I will sell it on Craigslist.... PM: 90 min 5.6k+ nature trail walk Biceps/shouldersOverhead Press: 2 warmup sets 12 lbs 15 reps, 1 set 15 lbs 12 reps, 2 sets 20 lbs 12 repsHammer curls: 2 warmup sets 12 lbs 15 reps, 3 sets 15 lbs 12 repsLat raise: warmup set 8 lbs 15 reps, 1 set 12 lbs 12 reps, 2 sets 15 lbs 12 repsBicep curls: warmup set 12 lbs 15 reps, 3 sets 15 lbs 15 repsReverse flye: warmup set 20 lbs 15 reps, 3 sets 30 lbs 12 repsBarbell slow curls: 4 sets 30 lbs 15 reps Breakfast: 2 servings gluten free protein pancakesSnack: peanut butter cookie larabarLunch: ProbarSnack: 2 veggie patties plain and 7 asparagus spearsPost workout: red grapes and 2 scoops protein powder Like I said diet a bit off but tomorrow will be different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 It was an even better day today!! Teddy and I didn't stay inside all day but we had to wait until laundry was done before we could run out the door! We hit up 2 trails today (poor guy is still pooped from yesterday) only to find them muddy, rocky and totally off the beaten path! I was in heaven, Teddy wasn't. I think with being a weekend warrior trail hiker he will get used to it and build up his endurance. We went for 90 mins again and did 6.7k hiking. By the time I got to yoga I was sore from the 2 days of hiking. Cardio: 90 min hike 6.7k, 60 min yoga Breakfast: banana protein pancakesSnack: 1 brown rice cake, 1 peanut butter cookie larabarLunch: 1/2c red grape halves, 2 oz spring mix salad, double chocolate probarSnack: 1/3c dried cranberries, 1/4c walnutsDinner: 1 bottle Naked Green Machine, 2 scoops proteinone of the easier parts of the trailTeddy passed out after hiking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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