The Tattooed Lady
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Day 1 ended with going over in calories, but it'll be ok. Greene doesn't want me to go under 1750. Don't know if that's good or bad, but we'll see as time goes on.
Preworkout - 2 scoops whey(100), .5 milk(60) = 160
Postworkout - 1z chopped pecans(200), 2 string cheese(140) = 340
Snack - .5 cottage cheese(90), 8z yogurt(250) = 340
Lunch - string cheese(70), 10 homemade chips(110), 3z tuna(90), tortillia(50) = 320
Supper - 3z steak(220), potato(150), corn(100), tbsp butter(30) = 500
Snack - protein bar = 180
Total = 1840
Lately I've been hungry every 2 hours. Greene thinks I need to change what I ate during the day, but I don't know where to begin.
Preworkout - 2 scoops whey(100), .5 milk(60) = 160
Postworkout - 1z chopped pecans(200), 2 string cheese(140) = 340
Snack - .5 cottage cheese(90), 8z yogurt(250) = 340
Lunch - string cheese(70), 10 homemade chips(110), 3z tuna(90), tortillia(50) = 320
Supper - 3z steak(220), potato(150), corn(100), tbsp butter(30) = 500
Snack - protein bar = 180
Total = 1840
Lately I've been hungry every 2 hours. Greene thinks I need to change what I ate during the day, but I don't know where to begin.
I may not be all knowing but first I would quit wasting kcals on liquids which will not fill you up very long i.e. milk, smoothies, yogurt. I would also quit wasting kcals on any food like rice, wheat products & chips that digest really fast.
Perhaps you could also split the portions of your meals in two so you could eat every couple of hours without adding cals.
I also would try the kcals at 1750 - 1850 for a couple of weeks to see if there is any improvement.
Just my suggestions, what do you all think?
Perhaps you could also split the portions of your meals in two so you could eat every couple of hours without adding cals.
I also would try the kcals at 1750 - 1850 for a couple of weeks to see if there is any improvement.
Just my suggestions, what do you all think?
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theleip
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I don't think rice is a wasted calories, rice is great for you. Brown better than white of course. Also a protein smoothie for a meal is a great way to get in your fruits and powder. Just me though. I do agree that chips should be cut, and limit rice, wheat to Post workout. Also would cut out the protein bar as its just a glorified candy bar. A little nibble here or there for choc craving yeah fine but as a whole meal doesn't offer much. Basically this is what I see in your menu and somethings that would further help you along...
Preworkout - 2 scoops whey(100), .5 milk(60) = 160 (you could throw in a good carb here being its pre-workout need the energy)
Postworkout - 1z chopped pecans(200), 2 string cheese(140) = 340 (this is really not a great post workout meal. It pretty much all fat, and fat post workout is not what you want. You want protein and a fast acting carb to help repair muscle.
Snack - .5 cottage cheese(90), 8z yogurt(250) = 340 (Now is this a sugar free/non-fat yogurt? If not it needs to be. You can spice it up with some fruit,cinnimon,and splenda.)
Lunch - string cheese(70), 10 homemade chips(110), 3z tuna(90), tortillia(50) = 320 (ha you love that string cheese eh
This isn't so bad, but I would take out the chips and maybe throw in some veggies)
Supper - 3z steak(220), potato(150), corn(100), tbsp butter(30) = 500 (This is pretty late night and long after workout for potato, also corn is very high carb and not the best veggie for cutting.)
Snack - protein bar = 180 (again protein bars just not that great for you, plus usually have carbs and again not good for night.)
So lets re-work this with some foods you like in mind portions/calories depends on your calories needs. I do think the higher calories range of 1750-1850 is good. I would even bounce and do 1700 some days, 1900-2000 others.
Pre-workout-Eggs with oatmeal (flavor with whatever, splenda, fruit, cinnimon, whey, whatever..well not whatever
Post-workout-Smoothie (whey,fruit,oats, whatever)
Meal -2 -Chicken with brown rice
Meal -3 -Tuna wrap with string cheese
Meal -4 -Steak with broccoli,(reduced fat)feta and tomatos (diced) (season veggies with some garlic and light smart balance butter)
Meal -5 - Cottage cheese and Peanut butter
See thats alot of food, little better organized, you will fill much further, and are eating for what you are doing and when you need it. Just a suggestion but worth a shot.
Preworkout - 2 scoops whey(100), .5 milk(60) = 160 (you could throw in a good carb here being its pre-workout need the energy)
Postworkout - 1z chopped pecans(200), 2 string cheese(140) = 340 (this is really not a great post workout meal. It pretty much all fat, and fat post workout is not what you want. You want protein and a fast acting carb to help repair muscle.
Snack - .5 cottage cheese(90), 8z yogurt(250) = 340 (Now is this a sugar free/non-fat yogurt? If not it needs to be. You can spice it up with some fruit,cinnimon,and splenda.)
Lunch - string cheese(70), 10 homemade chips(110), 3z tuna(90), tortillia(50) = 320 (ha you love that string cheese eh
This isn't so bad, but I would take out the chips and maybe throw in some veggies)Supper - 3z steak(220), potato(150), corn(100), tbsp butter(30) = 500 (This is pretty late night and long after workout for potato, also corn is very high carb and not the best veggie for cutting.)
Snack - protein bar = 180 (again protein bars just not that great for you, plus usually have carbs and again not good for night.)
So lets re-work this with some foods you like in mind portions/calories depends on your calories needs. I do think the higher calories range of 1750-1850 is good. I would even bounce and do 1700 some days, 1900-2000 others.
Pre-workout-Eggs with oatmeal (flavor with whatever, splenda, fruit, cinnimon, whey, whatever..well not whatever
Post-workout-Smoothie (whey,fruit,oats, whatever)
Meal -2 -Chicken with brown rice
Meal -3 -Tuna wrap with string cheese
Meal -4 -Steak with broccoli,(reduced fat)feta and tomatos (diced) (season veggies with some garlic and light smart balance butter)
Meal -5 - Cottage cheese and Peanut butter
See thats alot of food, little better organized, you will fill much further, and are eating for what you are doing and when you need it. Just a suggestion but worth a shot.
theleip
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On a seperate response to the weights and lifting, you can get a great workout with just your own body and a core ball. Half of my routine is with bodyweight and core ball movements. Here are some great movements you can add into your routine, they are heavy compound and work many muscles.
Push ups (on knees)
Dips (use stairs/chair/couch/step stool)
Core Ball Leg Lift
Jump Squats
Planks
Ball Crunch
Bridge Pose
Supermans with flutter
If you want pics of each of these I can upload them for you or link.
Push ups (on knees)
Dips (use stairs/chair/couch/step stool)
Core Ball Leg Lift
Jump Squats
Planks
Ball Crunch
Bridge Pose
Supermans with flutter
If you want pics of each of these I can upload them for you or link.
You are doing well. The tape measure proves that. On the hunger, I think perhaps you have tried to take the calories too low too fast. You have really improved you diet since we met but your body is fighting back. Perhaps snacking on raw vegetables like broccli, califlower, carrots durring the day could help keep hunger away. I prefer them room temperature so perhaps keep a small bowl near the computer with a lid to keep insects away. Make sure you take at least a multi-vitamin a day to help keep your body from craving because it needs something.
Also keeping active really helps. Find all of the little jobs that don't get done as often such as taking everything off shelves and dusting good, straightening closets, sorting old clothes, cleaning under or behind furniture, etc. Limit TV and computer to specific times to find more time.
Also keeping active really helps. Find all of the little jobs that don't get done as often such as taking everything off shelves and dusting good, straightening closets, sorting old clothes, cleaning under or behind furniture, etc. Limit TV and computer to specific times to find more time.
Today I took Ash to meet her teacher for school. She has to bring something red tomorrow. That was her homework. Scary, homework in Kindergarten. I have to take her to school and she'll ride the bus home. She can't wait, but I know she'll have a crying fit (or I will) when I leave her, but she'll (or I'll) get over it. I've already been told to take pics for the first day.
I've tried to eat better today, but I know there things I need to work on. I know Greene wants me to stay away from the liquids (i.e. milk, juice) but I think breakfast should have one or the other with it. Maybe that's something I need to work on.
Let me first say, thanks for the advice and comments. I appreciate them very much, but when you only have so much to work with, you do what you can. Yes I could have corn with lunch and I probably will.
I don't want to let anybody down, especially myself. I will try to rework my calories, so bear with me if I eat something that you don't like. It's a trial and error. Just don't come back at me with "I told you not to eat that, how could you do that." That's what I'm afraid of more than anything else.
Let me first say, thanks for the advice and comments. I appreciate them very much, but when you only have so much to work with, you do what you can. Yes I could have corn with lunch and I probably will.
I don't want to let anybody down, especially myself. I will try to rework my calories, so bear with me if I eat something that you don't like. It's a trial and error. Just don't come back at me with "I told you not to eat that, how could you do that." That's what I'm afraid of more than anything else.
Also keeping active really helps. Find all of the little jobs that don't get done as often such as taking everything off shelves and dusting good, straightening closets, sorting old clothes, cleaning under or behind furniture, etc. Limit TV and computer to specific times to find more time.
LOl,thats funny
now we know what greene isnt allowed to tell u at home,j/k
can u belive my sons school one day asked us to send him school with something blue to eat:|other than candies
LOl,thats funny
now we know what greene isnt allowed to tell u at home,j/k
can u belive my sons school one day asked us to send him school with something blue to eat:|other than candies
Food (don't get upset, I'm really trying to eat better)
Breakfast 1 - oatmeal = 120
Breakfast 2 - 3 eggs(225), 1/3 cup cheese(110), cup juice(120) = 450
Lunch - sc and chive potato(320), caesar side salad(70), caesar dressing(120), garlic croutons(70) = 580
Snack - apple(55), string cheese(70) = 125
Supper- 4oz chicken(125), corn cob(100), 3/4 cup veg(30), 1tbsp butter(30) = 285
Total = 1560
Breakfast 1 - oatmeal = 120
Breakfast 2 - 3 eggs(225), 1/3 cup cheese(110), cup juice(120) = 450
Lunch - sc and chive potato(320), caesar side salad(70), caesar dressing(120), garlic croutons(70) = 580
Snack - apple(55), string cheese(70) = 125
Supper- 4oz chicken(125), corn cob(100), 3/4 cup veg(30), 1tbsp butter(30) = 285
Total = 1560
I went from 42 lbs to 56 lbs on the ab pulley. I didn't have much problem doing that much. I decided to do 5 instead of 10 on the arm press. We'll see how Friday goes, maybe by then I might have some weights, but don't hold your breath.
Lat Pull Down
46x10
46x10
46x10
Arm Press
59x5
59x5
59x5
Ab Pulley
56x10
56x10
56x10
Lat Pull Down
46x10
46x10
46x10
Arm Press
59x5
59x5
59x5
Ab Pulley
56x10
56x10
56x10