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Hiker's Comp Part Two


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Posted by: hikerchick

I wanted to start a new journal for part two of this comp because I feel like I'm in a better place(mentally) than when the first part started so I wanted to start fresh.

Monday

Exercise: I am in the process of creating a new workout based on lagging bodyparts (which seems to be all of them ) so am just hitting it hard and heavy on my favorites this week.
Back, abs 4 sets 8-12
pullups
hammer row
pressdown (cable)
bent over row barbell
low back extensions
ball crunches - 30
chair lifts - 30
decline crunches - 30

30 minutes pilates

Food:
preworkout: 2/3 cup fiber one, 1/3 cup soymilk
postworkout: 5 whites, 1 yolk, spinach
12:30 protein bar, apple
3:00 chicken breast, 1/2 cup broccoli, 2 fish caps
5:30 turkey burger with no mayo and half the bun, 1 cup sweet potato
8:00 1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese


I really need to go food shopping this afternoon, I bought one protein bar when I went to pick up my new powder - Optimum Nutritions Chocolate. am loving it since they changed the formula on my Isopure and now it's


Posted by: Jenny

Great idea, I might start a new one as well!


Posted by: hikerchick

I'll start this off with my pics and stats. I was happy to see that I lost an inch off my waist and an inch off my butt. Also lost 1/2 an inch off my thighs, and 3/4 of an inch off my calves (this was not intentional and didn't make me happy, I am trying to increase the size of my calves)

My goals for these next few months are:

1. Continue to slim down waist
2. Add firmness and roundness via muscle to glutes
3. Add size to shoulders
3. Add muscle overall

Current Stats:
weight: 127
neck: 12"
chest: 33"
upper arm: 11.75"
waist: 28"
hips: 37"
thigh: 21"
calf: 12 3/4"


Posted by: hikerchick

Hiker front


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Hiker back


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Hiker side


Posted by: hikerchick

Okay, it's day one of my new nutrition plan. Short on time so will do just shoulders in the gym today.

Food:
7:00 1/2 cup fiber one, 1/4 cup soymilk, protein shake, 2 fish caps

postworkout: protein shake - need to add some br. rice or oats here, was in a hurry today

12:30 chicken breast, 1/2 cup broccoli, sweet potato, 1 T. flax oil

3:30 chicken breast, 1/2 cup broccoli, 1 cup green beans, 1/2 cup brown rice with 1 t. parm. cheese, 2 fishy caps

7:00 chicken breast , 1/2 cup broccoli, 10 almonds


Exercise:

shoulders 4 sets of 10 - 12 on everything

overhead press 12.5 pound dbs
upright rows 12. 5 pound dbs
lateral raise 10 pound dbs
rear delt raise 10 pound dbs

30 minutes pilates

core stuff: planks, side planks, supermans, leg/arm lifts


Posted by: hikerchick

I had a sort of epiphany last night for myself. I realized that I am never going to have a fitness model physique, okay I knew that before, but realized that that is okay. I can still be the very best that I can be, and that is saying a lot. I have scoliosis in my low back which causes my spine and hips to be misaligned. Because of this I will never be perfectly symettrical. I have always been self conscious about it. I am tired of always being so hard on myself. At least I am always working hard and trying to improve what I do have. The good Lord gave me this bod for a reason and I am going to do the very best I can with it. and make myself proud.


Posted by: hikerchick

Food updated, am having a full-of-chicken day today.

I met the nicest guy in the gym today. We work out at the same time every day but usually just say "hi" or "good morning" and get back to our workouts. He works out really hard and looks great and I've been meaning to tell him that for a couple weeks so today I did. I'm so glad I did, he was so nice. I thought he was about 41 or 43, turns out he's 61 He looks awesome! He's a retired physician who is now modeling for Nike and Ralph Lauren for fun. He's my new inspiration.


Posted by: Jenny

Hey Hiker!

I like the new mealplan! Do you know the macros for it?
Though you might turn into a chicken

I don't see the scoliosis being in the way for a fitness model physique Having a lean muscular body would still make you look like a fitness model, no matter what your back looks like
Aww, I'm glad you talked to that old man I'm sure he really appreciated it

Great job sweets


Posted by: atherjen

Good work on the diet and training hun! diet looks great, other then getting those carbs post workout!


Posted by: hikerchick

Hi Jenny and Ather! Thanks for visiting.

Ather, good call on the carbs, I made sure to get them today.

Jenny, you're right, my realization wasn't worded well. I meant that I have been too hard on myself about my back. Also, that I need to workout to be the very best that I can be, not compare myself to fitness models, that make up less than 1% of the population. You are absolutely right, nothing can get in the way of me looking my best.

I'm going to post my new meal plan later on. I was just trying to eat as clean as possible yesterday. Jodi made my new plan for me. I'll go through it today and post it later, I need to figure out how it translates into food. It's a 40/40/20 plan, which I think will work out great with my goals. Jodi is awesome.


Posted by: hikerchick

Okay, Jodi is helping me make a new eating plan and workout. I am so excited about this. I am definitely ready to make/see some positive changes. I am ironing out the ratios with food today so will officially start tomorrow with her food plan. Will probably start the workout sometime next week, as we are still working on it.

Food:

Preworkout: 2/3 cup fiber one, 1/3 cup soymilk

Post workout: 5 whites, 1 yolk, spinach, turkey breast, 1/2 cup brown rice

12:30 1 1/2 scoops whey, 1/4 avocado, 1 cup green beans

3:30 1 cup organic plain lowfat yogurt, 2/3 cup mixed berries, 1 1/4 scoops vanilla whey, 1 T. sugar free syrup - all blended up and yummalicious. After this yogurt is gone I won't be buying anymore for awhile.

7:00 high protein/low carb crustless quiche, 1 cup broccoli, turkey breast,

Exercise:
Legs today 4 sets of 12 on everything

squats 65 pounds
sldl 45 pounds
step ups
leg press 90 pounds

30 minutes pilates


Posted by: Jenny

Hey!
I'm glad Jodi is helping you! She really is awesome and can do wonders Listen to her and you'll have the shape you want soon
Oooh, now I know what you mean That attitude is a great attitude, don't compare with others. I do that too and it makes me feel like crap sometimes

Have a great day sweets


Posted by: atherjen

I agree, heed Jodi's advice! you'll do very well!
Best of luck


Posted by: hikerchick

Thanks girls It feels good to know that I'm on the right plan for me. I am more motivated than ever to stick with it.


Posted by: atherjen

thats what matters the most hun, finding what works for YOU! and being able to stick with it!
have a great day


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
thats what matters the most hun, finding what works for YOU! and being able to stick with it!
have a great day
Exactly!
You have a great day too with your hot abs!


Posted by: hikerchick

Good morning!
Today is going to be such a great day. My love got me a 4 hour spa day: facial, 75 minute massage, and a chocolate-papaya body wrap!! I leave in an hour so won't be working out this morning, I may not go later either. I am ignoring the fact that I seem to have another cold what is the deal with that!!??


Posted by: hikerchick

Food:

7:30 2/3 cup of fiberone, 1/3 cup of soymilk, a little under 1 1/2 scoops of whey, 3 fish caps

12:30 1 cup broccoli, 2 whites, 2/3 cup lowfat cottage cheese, turkey breast, 1/2 pear, 2/3 cup brown rice

3:30 chicken, bean and veggie soup with extra chicken

6:00 protein shake, 10 almonds, 1 cup green beans




Posted by: atherjen

LUCKY!! I am sooo jealous about the day at the sp! Ive never experienced that sort of treat before! Enjoy hun!

diet looks good although I would suggest not waiting so long between meal 1 and 2 if you can. was that everything for the day or was there more? seems a lil low.


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
LUCKY!! I am sooo jealous about the day at the sp! Ive never experienced that sort of treat before! Enjoy hun!

diet looks good although I would suggest not waiting so long between meal 1 and 2 if you can. was that everything for the day or was there more? seems a lil low.
Hi!
The spa was SO nice! It was heaven!. I was in some kind of different dimension when I left.

It was also the reason why my first two meals were so far apart, usually they are right around three hours. There should also have been another meal in there, I normally do five a day, but since I had so much time in between 1 and 2, I wasn't able to fit another one in.

Thanks so much for noticing, I mean it. I appreciate any and all support I can get.


Posted by: hikerchick

Food:
8:00 protein shake, 2/3 cup fiber one, 1/4 cup soymilk, 3 fishy caps, 1/2 a pear

11:00 protein shake, 2 slices whole grain toast with pb, 1/4 cup pineapple

2:00 chicken breast, small apple, mixed veggies, 1 T. pb

4:30 egg whites, lowfat cottage cheese, 1 cup broccoli, 10 almonds, 1/2 cup brown rice

7:30 egg whites, lowfat cottage cheese, 1 cup broccoli, 1 cup sugar free hot cocoa (50 calories total) it's Saturday!!

Exercise:
Chest 4 sets of 8-12 on all
incline press
flat bench
decline press
db incline flyes
keiser butterfly

abs on ball

1 hour powerwalk with the pooch

30 minutes pilates


Posted by: atherjen

hey have you ever tried mixing your whey protein with a lil water and then pouring it on the fiber one? may sound weird but I sure loved it.
hmm what are keiser butterflys?


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
hey have you ever tried mixing your whey protein with a lil water and then pouring it on the fiber one? may sound weird but I sure loved it.
hmm what are keiser butterflys?
That is actually a great idea aj (mind if I call you that? ) I'm going to try it as soon as my soymilk is gone. Soymilk isn't on my list so I'm cutting it out. I can't find the Atkins milk anywhere that Jodi suggested, so vanilla whey in my cereal would be perfect - you're a genius

The keiser equipment is some pneumatic nautilus-type equipment at my gym. It's a pec-deck basically. It's good for a change from freeweights every once in a while.


Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
Food:
8:00 protein shake, 2/3 cup fiber one, 1/4 cup soymilk, 3 fishy caps, 1/2 a pear

11:00 protein shake, 2 slices whole grain toast with pb, 1/4 cup pineapple

I wouldn't suggest pinapple too often. Very high sugared fruit

2:00 chicken breast, small apple, mixed veggies, 1 T. pb

Why is the apple here?

4:30 egg whites, lowfat cottage cheese, 1 cup broccoli, 10 almonds, 1/2 cup brown rice

The apples should have been here

7:30 egg whites, lowfat cottage cheese, 1 cup broccoli, 1 cup sugar free hot cocoa (50 calories total) it's Saturday!!



Exercise:
Chest 4 sets of 8-12 on all
incline press
flat bench
decline press
db incline flyes
keiser butterfly

abs on ball

1 hour powerwalk with the pooch

30 minutes pilates



Posted by: hikerchick

Jodi, I'll stick to mostly pears and apples for now. I didn't have my plan with me and just figured out that the easy way to remember it is fruit with carbs - duh!
How about cherries and melon? Just thinking ahead, I eat a ton of those in the summer and would rather have them when they're in season.


Posted by: hikerchick

Didn't get to eat before my workout which is probably why I had absolutely no energy. Definitely need to get up earlier.

Food:
9:30 (post workout) 1 1/3 scoops whey, 1.25 cup irish oats, 3 fish caps, 1/2 cup tropical fruit - ate this before I saw your note Jodi

12:30 5 whole grain pasta chicken potstickers, 1/2 apple, 2/3 cup lowfat cottage cheese

3:30 3 egg whites, 1 yolk, 1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese, 1 cup broccoli

6:00 6 whites, 1 yolk, 12 almonds, 2 slices whole grain bread with pb

Exercise:
Legs
Had a lame leg workout today:
sldl 4 x 12 @ 45 pounds
leg extension 4 x 10 @ 60 pounds
leg curl 4 x 10 @ 60 pounds
4 way leg 2 x 12 @ 20 pounds

30 minutes pilates


Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
Jodi, I'll stick to mostly pears and apples for now. I didn't have my plan with me and just figured out that the easy way to remember it is fruit with carbs - duh!
How about cherries and melon? Just thinking ahead, I eat a ton of those in the summer and would rather have them when they're in season.
Berries and cherries are fine. I highly suggest skipping melons of any kind.


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
That is actually a great idea aj (mind if I call you that? ) I'm going to try it as soon as my soymilk is gone. Soymilk isn't on my list so I'm cutting it out. I can't find the Atkins milk anywhere that Jodi suggested, so vanilla whey in my cereal would be perfect - you're a genius

The keiser equipment is some pneumatic nautilus-type equipment at my gym. It's a pec-deck basically. It's good for a change from freeweights every once in a while.
interesting machine.. my gym has all old grungy stuff. lol

hehe yes you can call me aj. been called that many many times. the vanilla whey is great on the fiber one cereal, Ill cut up some strawberries sometimes too and add those in! mmmmmmmmmm Im having cravings now. lol


Posted by: hikerchick

YAY PATRIOTS!!!! WHOOOHOOOOO!!!!




Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
my gym has all old grungy stuff.
That's a bummer, where do you work out?


Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
YAY PATRIOTS!!!! WHOOOHOOOOO!!!!
I fell the same way


Posted by: Rissole

Just called in to say g'day HC
I like the attitude Stick with it girl


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
That's a bummer, where do you work out?
its called FitnessFX. basically tons of big macho guys.. lol they think they are anyways!~


Posted by: hikerchick

Hi Riss!
Thank you

AJ, sounds like there must be a lot of testosterone grunting around your gym. It's so funny when their is any heavy lifting and grunting going on at my gym (no grunting by me, btw) all the people that do cardio all the time are rolling their eyes and looking disgusted. It funny to watch.


Posted by: hikerchick

Food:
9:00 2 slices whole wheat toast with pb, 1 1/2 scoops whey, 1/2 a pear

12:00 chicken and bean soup with veggies (about 34g carbs not including fiber, I added extra chicken to make it 30 g protein, and fat was about 9 g), extra veggies, small apple


Posted by: Jill

Hey Hiker! Hope all is well and your diet and training in in check! I'll be watching ya! Im gonna be trying a few new recipes I read about in a mag last week, I'll let ya know how they turn out! I know you love new recipes!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
Hey Hiker! Hope all is well and your diet and training in in check! I'll be watching ya! Im gonna be trying a few new recipes I read about in a mag last week, I'll let ya know how they turn out! I know you love new recipes!
Hey Jill! Your back!
How was your trip?? I'm doing great, on a new food plan, compliments of the amazing Jodi, and am sticking with it - a first for me

Yes - I love new recipes - bring em on!


Posted by: hikerchick

Food:
8:00 1 1/2 scoops whey, 2/3 cup fiber one, 2 fish caps

1:00 chicken breast, bean/veggie mix, black olives ,

I waited WAY too long to eat today. Didn't have a choice. It makes me think I need to have a couple protein bars around for emergencies.


Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
Food:
8:00 1 1/2 scoops whey, 2/3 cup fiber one, 2 fish caps

1:00 chicken breast, bean/veggie mix, black olives ,

I waited WAY too long to eat today. Didn't have a choice. It makes me think I need to have a couple protein bars around for emergencies.
No bars Baggies of measure Protein


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jodi
No bars Baggies of measure Protein
I know, you're right. I just need to plan better. Thanks for keeping me on track.


Posted by: Stacey

Just wanted to say HI! Things are looking great in here!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
Just wanted to say HI! Things are looking great in here!
Thanks sweetie I've missed you in here. I have not had any time to get on lately. I need to catch up on your journal! What's new with ya?


Posted by: Stacey

Hey honey!! I miss you too!!!! Not much new with me--same old same old--just trying to figure out if I want to get pregnant in a month or two instead of doing the comp---???? Weird huh.. I have been wanting a baby for 2 years--but the hubby hasn't. And this past saturday he made it sound like it would be great if I were to get pregnant?!! So Now I'm excited about that...

But I do have endometreiosis--and I may need to have surgery before even trying to start. (To get rid of the junk & cysts in my ovaries.)

What to do? What to do?? LoL

How's your angel doing??


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
Hey honey!! I miss you too!!!! Not much new with me--same old same old--just trying to figure out if I want to get pregnant in a month or two instead of doing the comp---???? Weird huh.. I have been wanting a baby for 2 years--but the hubby hasn't. And this past saturday he made it sound like it would be great if I were to get pregnant?!! So Now I'm excited about that...

But I do have endometreiosis--and I may need to have surgery before even trying to start. (To get rid of the junk & cysts in my ovaries.)

What to do? What to do?? LoL

How's your angel doing??

OMG!!! That would be so awesome if you decide to get pregnant! hee hee
I will be so excited if you do! If you wait though, there's definitely pros to that too, have a good long talk with your honey and the two of you will know if it is time for you to start your little family.

I have two friends that just had that same surgery. Both had it for the reasons that they are ready to try and get pregnant. Although one already has a daughter my girls age. She is one of my good friends and we were pregnant together, it was much fun!

Riley is great, thanks for asking. She is sooo much fun! She is running around everywhere and learning new things everyday. It is so cute, you can just see it in her face when she figures something out, she gets so proud of herself. I love it! I was definitely one of those people that was never really sure I wanted children and now she is the absolute light and love of my life (her and dh of course). I never believed it when people said how wonderful it is, but it really is. Okay, I'm done.


Posted by: hikerchick

I have been such a slacker about posting meals but I've been eating well, except for today. As of tomorrow I am officially back on the Jodi plan and will post every meal.

I've felt unorganized and overwhelmed all week with things that are going on - nothing bad, just too much! My workouts and eating have definitely suffered due to me feeling like I've had to catch up on other stuff all week. It's all good though, I am back on track. I think I needed a break from the gym though. I can tell when I get unmotivated that it is time for a rest day or four

I have physical therapy for my back first thing tomorrow morning and will go to the gym after that if she lets me.


Posted by: atherjen

Hope you have a great day girl!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
Hope you have a great day girl!
Thanks sweetie - you too! What's going on with you girl? you need to make a journal so we can all be in awe of your work that created those amazing abs.


Posted by: hikerchick

Food:
8:00 7 whites, 1 yolk, 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1/4 cup blackberries, 1/4 cup spinach, turkey breast

11:00 chicken breast, 1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese, 1/4 cup broccoli, 1/4 cup rasberries, 1 slice whole grain bread, 2 fish caps

2:00 1 1/4 scoops whey, 1 cup green beans, 3 fishy caps

Exercise:
30 minutes on the treadmill at a 15% incline


Posted by: Stacey

Hey hiker!! Thanks so much for your sweet words. I don't think my hubby is totally ready yet--but I am! I know it cures a lot of my female problems also. I am like you were- not sure If I SHOULD even have a baby--but when I get around my friends babies--I start thinking??!!

Awww Riley sounds SOOOOO CUTE!!!!!!!


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
Thanks sweetie - you too! What's going on with you girl? you need to make a journal so we can all be in awe of your work that created those amazing abs.
Im just at work, boring slow day here by my lonesome. blah. cant wait til 6 comes around and I can hit the gym!
hmmmm I could do a 2nd journal I suppose. I have one on Avant that I started a while back..


Posted by: Jodi

*Knock Knock*


Posted by: Jill

Anybody there??


Posted by: hikerchick

Hey I'm back!! Thanks Jodi and Jill for checking in on me and I promise I am not a slacker!! I tried to go back and edit my food input but it wouldn't let me so I'll just have to start with today.

Life has been crazy lately. I have been eating well but not perfectly according to plan, and not able to get on the computer. My workouts this week have been light and mostly cardio due to not having time to get into the gym. But all that is behind me for now.

Hubby and I are going to CABO next month so I need to be 100% on plan. No cheats what so ever! Sorry Jodi, I know today wasn't exactly according to plan, but I will be better tomorrow.

8:00 preworkout protein shake, 2 small slices whole grain toast with pb

9:30 post workout 5 whites, 1 yolk, 1/4 cup spinach, 1/2 cup turkey breast

12:30 1/2 pear, 1 1/4 chicken breast, 1 cup sweet potato

3:30 chicken breast, 3 fish caps, 1 cup broccoli, 1/2 cup brown rice

7:30 1 cup cottage cheese, 2 fishies, 1 cup green beans


Posted by: Jill

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick

Hubby and I are going to CABO next month so I need to be 100% on plan. No cheats what so ever!
YAAAAAAAAAAAA! I am jealous. I already want another holiday...Just sholved about 4 feet of snow, the weather here sucks! Ill keep an eye on ya so you're prepared for next month. Keep up the good work! P.s I just bought a new protein PVL Gourmet Whey, strawberry banana. 2 TBS 1/2 n 1/2, water and ice the stuff tastes sooooo good it feels as if you are cheating! Try it some time. GNC sells sample pack for like $1-$2, thats how I tried it! Bought a huge container!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
YKeep up the good work! P.s I just bought a new protein PVL Gourmet Whey, strawberry banana. 2 TBS 1/2 n 1/2, water and ice the stuff tastes sooooo good it feels as if you are cheating! Try it some time. GNC sells sample pack for like $1-$2, thats how I tried it! Bought a huge container!
Thanks babe! I do need ya to keep an eye on me. BTW I posted in your new journal but my internet wouldn't let it go through, I'll try again in a second. It looks great in there, like you're working very hard.

PVL huh? I'll definitely try it. I like the Optimum but am always looking for something yummy. and strawberry banana sounds good! edited to add: I just looked it up on the web, they have white chocolate their flavors sound DELICIOUS!!


Posted by: atherjen

hikerchick, thats awesome that your going on vacation. Im sooo jealous. and hey its something to keep you motivated!
ummmm where's Cabo warm place I assume.. hehe


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
hikerchick, thats awesome that your going on vacation. Im sooo jealous. and hey its something to keep you motivated!
ummmm where's Cabo warm place I assume.. hehe
Thanks AJ, I am SO excited. Cabo San Lucas in Mexico.
Yes, definitely will keep me motivated, I want to be wearing a bikini on the beach!!


Posted by: atherjen

NICE!!! my sister and her husband go to Mexico alot(they live in Texas) and they always say how nice it it. Hope you have a wonderful trip! and soak up some sun for me k!


Posted by: hikerchick

Food:

8:00 1 1/4 scoops whey, 3/4 cup fiber one w/ vanilla whey and water for milk, 2 fish caps, 1/4 cup blackberries

11:00 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese, 3/4 cup brown rice, 1/4 cup strawberries

2:00 1 can of tuna, 1 t. flax oil, celery and spinach, 1 cup green beans

5:00 1 cup ground turkey, 1/4 cup black beans, 1/4 cup brown rice, 1/2 apple, 1 cup broccoli

7:30 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese, 1 cup green beans

Workout: Started my new workout plan today, created by JODI. Holy cripes. That's all I have to say.

LEGS - 3 sets of 6-8 to failure on all

I ended up doing a couple extra sets today, trying to figure out the correct weights I should be on.

squats 85 pounds
1 legged Leg press 70 pounds
toe press 240 pounds
heel press 240 pounds
seated leg curl 85 pounds
smith rack lunges 50 pounds


30 minutes pilates


Posted by: hikerchick

Jodi, I emailed you all my questions yesterday. Our smith racks are back in working order so I did those for my lunges today. Let me know if I should do something else. I love leg day! those one legged leg presses literally kicked my butt.


Posted by: atherjen

diet is RIGHT ON hun!!!
and workout sounds intense! way to go! Keep it going, looks like your motivation is in high drive!

how are you liking the whey on your Fiber 1? mmm I love it!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
diet is RIGHT ON hun!!!
and workout sounds intense! way to go! Keep it going, looks like your motivation is in high drive!

how are you liking the whey on your Fiber 1? mmm I love it!
I am soo motivated right now, need to keep the momentum going! Thanks for your support sweetie!

I did like the Fiber one with the whey. I think it will get better the longer I'm off the soymilk.

Have a great day babe!


Posted by: hikerchick

Food:

Meal 1
1 1/4 scoops whey
3/4 cup oatmeal
1 T walnuts
1/4 cup rasberries

Meal 2
1 cup ground turkey with tomato
1/4 cup black beans
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 pear

Meal 3
1 cup lowfat cottage cheese
3 fish caps
1 cup green beans

Meal 4
1 cup ground turkey with tomato
1/4 cup black beans
1/2 cup brown rice
1 cup green beans
1/4 cup rasberries

Meal 5
1 1/4 scoops whey
1 cup broccoli
2 fishies


My butt is so sore from my workout yesterday - love that!


Posted by: atherjen

hun, another awesome day for the diet!! Im proud of you!
ahh gotta love the sore booty!! good sign you had an awesome workout!


Posted by: Stacey

WoW your kicking ass girl!! I'm so proud of you!!

CABO-- Lucky duck you!! You deserve it!! I'm sooo happy for you!!! Its So beautiful there.. I want to go there next-- saw pictures from co-workers who went.. Fabulous!!


Posted by: hikerchick

Thank you so much AJ and Stacey, it helps so much to have the support of great people like you! I have seen that the support really helps me, so I much appreciate it!

I can't believe how much better I have been feeling lately on this new food plan. When it's right, it's right!

Stace, I am soooo excited about Cabo! I haven't been to Mexico at all so I absolutely am looking forward to this. Especially since I am going back to school a couple weeks after and will be too busy to even think, so I need to enjoy it now.


Posted by: IainDaniel

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
I am soo motivated right now, need to keep the momentum going! Thanks for your support sweetie!

I did like the Fiber one with the whey. I think it will get better the longer I'm off the soymilk.

Have a great day babe!
Good to see that you are on a high keep riding it.

I have fibre one every morn in my Protein shake with either some Fish oil or Flax Oil, tastes fine to me, but it is usually down the hatch in a matter of secs.




Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by IainDaniel
Good to see that you are on a high keep riding it.

I have fibre one every morn in my Protein shake with either some Fish oil or Flax Oil, tastes fine to me, but it is usually down the hatch in a matter of secs.
Hey Iain! Good to see you in here. I will stick with it. You stick with it too!

How's the baby coming along? Do you have your nursery done and all that? The first year goes by so fast, I can't believe my daughter is already 15 months! I used to whenever my Mom would say that but it's actually true.


Posted by: IainDaniel

Buns doing pretty good. Nursery was done a while ago, before Christmas.

We did a bunch of renovations before the holidays, so we finished of the baby room at the same time.

Talk about time flying by, I wish these last 6 weeks would fly by, but we all know they will take forever.


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
Thank you so much AJ and Stacey, it helps so much to have the support of great people like you! I have seen that the support really helps me, so I much appreciate it!

I can't believe how much better I have been feeling lately on this new food plan. When it's right, it's right!

Stace, I am soooo excited about Cabo! I haven't been to Mexico at all so I absolutely am looking forward to this. Especially since I am going back to school a couple weeks after and will be too busy to even think, so I need to enjoy it now.
Dont thank us! the support goes all around, were all here for one another
and Im happy to see that this food plan works for you!! thats what matters babes!
Keep'r going!


Posted by: Stacey

Hey honey-- oHhhh You will LOVE Mexico-- Its AWESOME!!! I have been twice--and want to go again a thousand more times!!

Thats great your going back to school!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by IainDaniel

Talk about time flying by, I wish these last 6 weeks would fly by, but we all know they will take forever.
The last month took FOREVER!! I did not gain much weight, but by that time felt absolutely huge! The last month all I did for exercise was take my dog on a one mile walk everynight. My poor dog was pulling me by the end I was going so slow Everything aches by then though. Be very kind to your wife!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
Hey honey-- oHhhh You will LOVE Mexico-- Its AWESOME!!! I have been twice--and want to go again a thousand more times!!

Thats great your going back to school!
I'm so excited! I'm booking the trip today, I think we're going to do an all-inclusive deal.

I'm looking forward to going back to school. It will just be part time this year, then full time starting next January if I get into the program I want.


Posted by: atherjen

what are you going to take at school hun?

and hey is that your puppy in your avi? CUTE!!!


Posted by: Jill

Diet look great today!!! Love the new format-thinking about changing mine too. Keep up the good work, so you can look smokin on the beach!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
what are you going to take at school hun?

and hey is that your puppy in your avi? CUTE!!!
Thanks - that is my sweet puppy, Haley, she's 4. She's my little love muffin!

I am going to apply for the ultrasound tech program. They only accept 8 people a year so it's tough to get in. I have a B.A. in psychology with a minor in exercise phys but want to do something different.


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
Diet look great today!!! Love the new format-thinking about changing mine too. Keep up the good work, so you can look smokin on the beach!
Thanks babe! How's that Dr. Phil book? I read in your journal that you're reading it. I think that anything that will help you resolve any food issues is a good thing. I have a few myself, that's for sure. You'll have to let me know if it's worth a read.


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
Thanks - that is my sweet puppy, Haley, she's 4. She's my little love muffin!

I am going to apply for the ultrasound tech program. They only accept 8 people a year so it's tough to get in. I have a B.A. in psychology with a minor in exercise phys but want to do something different.
Nice!! Best of luck with it hun!


Posted by: hikerchick

I am LOVING my new workout, thanks Jodi. Although it does feel weird doing only 4 reps of abs at a time, need to increase my weight I guess.

Food:

Meal 1
1 1/4 scoops whey
2 slices whole grain toast with pb
1/4 cup strawberries

Meal 2
1 cup ground turkey with tomatoes
1/4 cup beans
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 apple

Meal 3
can-o-turkey with little bit of mustard
1 cup green beans
2 fishy caps

Meal 4
1 cup ground turkey with tomatoes
1/4 cup beans
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 apple
1 cup green beans

Meal 5
1 1/4 scoops whey
3 fish caps
1 cup green beans

Workout:

Back, tris and abs today

Hammer lat pulldown 3 x 6 @ 90 pounds
Hammer row 3 x 8 @ 70 pounds - increase next time
low back 3 x 8 @ 70 pounds
v bar tricep press 4 x 8 @ 70 pounds
overhead tri ext. 4 x 6 @ 10 pounds
cable crunch 3 x 4 @ 90 pounds
weighted decline crunch 3 x 4 @ 10 pounds - increase next time
cable side bends 3 x 4 @ 50 pounds

Loved this today, I left the gym feeling like I worked out HARD - love that feeling!

30 minutes pilates


Posted by: Jodi

Your welcome I'm glad your enjoying it.

Dante is the one that taught me about the abs. I love it Even while bulking I have definition coming in, its great.

Quote:
Hammer lat pulldown 3 x 6 @ 90 pounds
Hammer row 3 x 8 @ 70 pounds - increase next time
Are these 1 arm rows?


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jodi


Are these 1 arm rows?
The row I did one at a time. It's actually 35 pounds on each side, 70 total. The lat pulldown I did together for 90 total, do you want me to do one at a time for those too? Also, I don't alternate, I do one side at a time, then switch. Did you want me to alternate?
Our lat pulldown needs new grips so it killed my hands but hopefully they'll fix it before next week. I know, I'm a cry baby!


Posted by: atherjen

Awesome workout HC!! diets looking good too!! Keep'r going hun!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jodi
Even while bulking I have definition coming in, its great.
I'm hoping this will happen for me too!!



Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
The row I did one at a time. It's actually 35 pounds on each side, 70 total. The lat pulldown I did together for 90 total, do you want me to do one at a time for those too? Also, I don't alternate, I do one side at a time, then switch. Did you want me to alternate?
Our lat pulldown needs new grips so it killed my hands but hopefully they'll fix it before next week. I know, I'm a cry baby!
Yes, please do 1 arm for the pulldown and row. Oh and could you please list it as weight per side oppose to total weight. I almost had a cow there for a second LOL! Do no alternate. Do 1 arm at a time. Use straps if you have to to help with the grip on the pulldown. When I do really heavy pulldowns, I use my straps.


Posted by: Rissole

I'm impressed HC, you've been working hard an staying on track
Love it


Posted by: Jill

What kinda ab workouts are you doing hiker?


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Rissole
I'm impressed HC, you've been working hard an staying on track
Love it
Thanks sweetpea!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
What kinda ab workouts are you doing hiker?
Jill, Jodi is having me do 3 sets of 4 for 3 different exercises, at the end of my chest and back days. I want to thicken up the muscles there so I am GOING HEAVY!! I' was doing a lot of high rep stuff which hasn't been giving me the results I'm looking for.


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
Jill, Jodi is having me do 3 sets of 4 for 3 different exercises, at the end of my chest and back days. I want to thicken up the muscles there so I am GOING HEAVY!! I' was doing a lot of high rep stuff which hasn't been giving me the results I'm looking for.
thats the way to do it!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
thats the way to do it!
I hope it works!


Posted by: hikerchick

Exercise:
shoulders, stabilization stuff from phys. therapist

Overhead db press 4 x 8 @ 15 pounds
Lateral raise 3 x 8 @ 15 pounds
rear incline flyes 2 x 8 @ 12.5 pounds
Hyperextensions 2 x 12
Abduction 2 x 12 @90 pounds
Adduction 2 x 12 @ 90 pounds
2 way leg (flexion & extension) 2 x 12 @ 25 pounds



Food:

Meal 1
1 1/4 scoops whey
2 slices whole grain toast with pb
1/4 cup strawberries

Meal 2
turkey w/beans and tomato
1/2 cup oatmeal w/ 1 T. walnuts
1/2 apple

Meal 3
canned turkey with mustard
1 cup green beans
2 fish caps

Meal 4
1 1/4 cups cottage cheese
1 cup green beans
1 cup brown rice

meal 5
1 1/4 scoops whey
1 cup green beans
2 fishies


Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Overhead db press 4 x 8 @ 15 pounds
You can go higher than that I bet. Shoot for 20lbs next time.

How's the bodyweight? Any changes yet in weight or composition? Energy?


Posted by: hikerchick

Three weeks from today we go to Mexico!!!

Woohoo!!

I tried on bikinis this morning. I found a cute one that I would have bought if I had boobs. Can I say boobs on here? Anyway, I really liked it but it would not stay on my little chest!! I like my little chest but bathing suits would definitely fit better if it was a bit bigger.


Posted by: Jill

Do you like canned turkey? Ive never had it! Isnt it high in fat though? Tried any new whey lately? P.S.Im so proud of your diet girl, keep it up!!!!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jodi
You can go higher than that I bet. Shoot for 20lbs next time.

How's the bodyweight? Any changes yet in weight or composition? Energy?
I will go higher next time, I don't know about 20 but I will give it a shot.

I definitely have more energy. I feel good every day when I don't eat crap. I even need less sleep! I don't have a scale so will try and remember to weigh myself next time I go to the gym.

Can I get a body like Jenny Worth's in 3 weeks? just kidding! I tried on bathing suits this morning and was happy with how they looked (except for the boob thing ) but still need to get rid of the extra stuff on my hips. pure diet, I'm sure.


Posted by: Jodi

Could you email me some measurements next Sat? I would like to see the starting measurements for comparison too please


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
Do you like canned turkey? Ive never had it! Isnt it high in fat though? Tried any new whey lately? P.S.Im so proud of your diet girl, keep it up!!!!
I love canned turkey but don't eat it often. One can has 28 g protein and 8 g fat. So there is my fat allotment for that meal. It's yummy though with a little mustard.

I'm so glad you asked about the whey. I got some free samples of molecular nutrition and it is my new favorite! Fruit punch tastes like candy! It's called Whey Fruity. I also ordered the PVL you said you liked. I got Strawberry Banana Smoothy and Caramel Dip. I can't wait to get them, I'm so tired of chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! I will try and find the link for those free samples I got.


Posted by: hikerchick

Okay, it's

www.molecularnutrition.net

No affiliation whatsoever! Just love their Whey Fruity protein powder. Go to "free stuff" on their website. The one I like is the Tropical Punch. Nectar is okay, this stuff is Crazy good!!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jodi
Could you email me some measurements next Sat? I would like to see the starting measurements for comparison too please
Definitely.


Posted by: Jill

I ordered some free sample too-dont know is I can get them though cause i live in Canada. Let me know how the caramel tastes-Im thinking of buying blueberry, but i must try i first! I use 2 TBS of 1/2 n 1/2 (gonna try 1 TBS) with water and ice, and a tiny bit of splenda, and a huge scoop of strawberry banana. I love it.


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
I ordered some free sample too-dont know is I can get them though cause i live in Canada. Let me know how the caramel tastes-Im thinking of buying blueberry, but i must try i first! I use 2 TBS of 1/2 n 1/2 (gonna try 1 TBS) with water and ice, and a tiny bit of splenda, and a huge scoop of strawberry banana. I love it.
Does it need the Splenda?


Posted by: Jill

I guess you could use any art. sweetner-Ive heard splenda to be the best for ya around here though.


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
I guess you could use any art. sweetner-Ive heard splenda to be the best for ya around here though.
What I mean is, does it need to be sweetened? I never put sweetener in my protein before so just curious if this one needs it.


Posted by: Jill

Ohhhhhhh. Ive never put sweetner in protein before either-I think it just makes it sweeter for my tastes! You know how I like things sweet! Actually this protein doesn need it all.


Posted by: Jenny

Wohoooo, someone is kicking ass I'm so proud of you honey, you are doing WONDERFUL!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jenny
Wohoooo, someone is kicking ass I'm so proud of you honey, you are doing WONDERFUL!
Thanks sweetie! I feel like I'm finally on track, took me long enough but I'm looking at the bright side - at least I'm here now!


Posted by: hikerchick

Food:

Meal 1
2 slices whole grain toast with Pb
1 1/4 scoops whey
1/2 apple

Meal 2
1 slice whole grain bread
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 peach
turkey breast

Meal 3 (post workout)
1 1/2 scoops whey
1 cup brown rice
1 cup green beans
3 fish caps

Meal 4
Chicken breast
1 cup green beans
2 fishies

meal 5
1 1/4 scoops whey
1 cup green beans
3 fishies

Exercise:

Chest, bis, abs

Flat db press 3 x 8 @ 25 pounds/side
HS incline press 3 x 8 @ 35 pounds/side
cable flyes 3 x 8 @ 30 pounds/side
incline db curls 4 x 8 @ 17.5 pounds/side
bar curls 4 x 8 @ 40 pounds
machine crunch 3 x 4 @ 80 pounds
weighted hip raise 3 x 4 @ 8 pounds - will increase next time
bb side obliques 3 x 4 @ 70 pounds - hate these but will keep doing them

Still loving this workout after trying all four days. I really felt the ab work a lot more today.



Need to go grocery shopping today after I take Riley to the children's museum with some girlfriends and their babes.


Posted by: hikerchick

Food and workout updated for the day.

Had the best time at the Childrens museum! Riley loved it so I got a one year pass so we can go anytime we like.

Have a job shadow tomorrow for my potential new career so will probably not be on until tomorrow night. Meals are planned out though, so will be fine there. Tomorrow is my day off for weights anyway so will hit them again on Saturday. Everyone have a great weekend if I don't talk to you!


Posted by: atherjen

everythings looking great hun! Hope you have a great weekend!


Posted by: Jill

Are you carb cycling Hiker?


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
Are you carb cycling Hiker?
No, why?

I have 40 g carbs in my first, second and fourth meal, usually. Switched them around today because my workout was in the afternoon rather than the morning. I am addicted to toast lately, I don't want anything else for those carbs.


Posted by: Jill

Just wondering! Any word on the new whey yet? I just bought new low carb bread yesterday! ( 7c per slice) Havent eaten bread in months, and Im so excited for tomorrow!-high carb day. I think Im gonna make a peanut butter and jam sandwich!! Keep up the hard work chickie!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
Just wondering! Any word on the new whey yet? I just bought new low carb bread yesterday! ( 7c per slice) Havent eaten bread in months, and Im so excited for tomorrow!-high carb day. I think Im gonna make a peanut butter and jam sandwich!! Keep up the hard work chickie!
Looks like I'll get the new whey Monday - can't wait!!I so need a change from chocolate.

I love peanut butter and jelly! That's great about the low carb bread. I get Orowheat whole wheat Lite. It has 9 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein per slice. It's delicious! I almost feel I should take a break from it because it is ALL I want for my carbs.


Posted by: Jill

Right now all I want from carbs is oats!! I have yams and a huge squash that are going to go bad cause I wont eat them. I'd rather have oatmeal!! Have you booked your trip yet??


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
Right now all I want from carbs is oats!! I have yams and a huge squash that are going to go bad cause I wont eat them. I'd rather have oatmeal!! Have you booked your trip yet??
Oatmeal is good, I will probably go on an all oatmeal kick soon

I booked our trip on Monday. We leave for beautiful Cabo San Lucas two weeks from this coming Wednesday. I can't wait! we're staying at an all inclusive place which will be so much fun. I've never got to do this before so I'm really excited.


Posted by: hikerchick

Okay, what am I doing up at 4:00am??

Meal 1 - weird breakfast but yummy
chicken breast
beans and mixed veggies
1/2 an apple
multivitamin

Meal 2
8 whites, 1 yolk, turkey breast, spinach
2/3 cup fiber one,
1/2 cup Atkins milk - found it at my grocery store finally
1/2 apple

Meal 3
chicken breast
2 fish caps
1 cup broccoli
1/2 apple

Meal 4
chicken breast
mixed veggies (broc, peppers, carrots)
3/4 cup rice

Meal 5
1 cup lowfat cottage cheese
1 cup green beans
2 fishies

Will record the rest later, not yet sure what I'm going to eat yet.

Exercise:

1 hour powerwalk with the pup


Posted by: hikerchick

I am so happy! My husband has finally seen the light!

He told me today that he wants to start eating healthier and to be more careful about what he puts into his body. He has a family history of diabetes, heart disease and cancers so this is a huge step in the right direction for him. We used to workout together, which I loved, but he hasn't been to the gym in years. He used to run marathons but has gotten out of the habit of running now that he works the graveyard shift.

I'm so happy about the healthy eating. I want him around for a long time!


Posted by: Jenny

Meals looking great
Wow, that's great news about your husband I definately want my future husband to take care of himself and eat well too It will make it a lot easier for you now when you cook and stuff, he'll want to eat the same thing It's definately your habits rubbing off on him, it often happens lik that

Keep up the great work sweetie


Posted by: atherjen

HC, thats awesome to hear about your husband leaning more towards your lifestyle now. Im sure that it will make it much easier on the both of you! and to have the support for one another is great too!! (someday I hope I can find the same..)

diet looks great today hun! keep up all the hard work!
how are you liking pilates? I got into that last spring for a while rather than my norm daily stretching.. loved it!


Posted by: Jill

Hikers trip is finalized!!! I am so jealous! I havent even been home for 2 weeks and I want to travel again!!! How long are you going for? Glad to hear your hunny is following in youf footsteps-now that mine has pretty much changed his lifestyle, he helps to keep me motivated.


Posted by: hikerchick

Thanks so much girls - it is definitely a good thing about the hubby. He is prone to fad-type diets though so I am trying to convince him he needs a lifestyle change. The man is so gosh darn stubborn though, I don't know why he doesn't do everything I tell him to??

Jill, I'm so excited about my trip, it's about all I can talk about. We're going for 8 whole glorious days.

Jen, you will definitely find someone as caring and as motivated as you are (if it's possible to find someone as motivated as you ).

Jenny, It is so great if your significant other is as committed to exercise as you are. I am glad my dh is getting back to that point, he comes and goes.


Thank you all for the support on my diet. Seriously, whenever I am thinking about my meals, it motivates me to know you girls are going to be reading it so I better be good!


Posted by: Jill

Hiker-I bought blueberry protein from PVL! I cant wait to try it tomorrow am! And, the best thing is that if it is gross, GNC will return it, even if its opened! Ill let ya know how it turns out.


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
Hiker-I bought blueberry protein from PVL! I cant wait to try it tomorrow am! And, the best thing is that if it is gross, GNC will return it, even if its opened! Ill let ya know how it turns out.
Let me know how it is! I've tried two GNC's here and neither one had it, there's one more I will try when the stuff I ordered runs out. All mine should come in tomorrow - I ordered 3 2 pound tubs of whey. I hope it's all yummy!


Posted by: hikerchick

Meal 1
2/3 cup Fiber one, 1/2 cup atkins milk
protein pancakes
1/2 pear

Meal 2
1 cup atkins pasta
breakfast bread (made with whey, atkins milk, almond meal, whole wheat flour, walnuts, cran-strawberries and a couple other baking-type items)
1/4 cup strawberries

Meal 3
1 1/4 cup lowfat cottage cheese
1 T. pb




Exercise:

Will do legs today. I'm getting ready to go to the gym now, just finishing my pancakes.

Had a great leg workout today:

3 x 8 on everything

squats @ 85 pounds
one legged leg press @ 70 pounds
toe press @ 250 pounds
heel press @ 250 pounds
sldl w/db @ 30 pounds/side
smith rack lunges @ 50 pounds


Need to do measurements today. Scale weight was 130.




Posted by: Jill

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick

protein pancakes
Double yum!


Posted by: hikerchick

Didn't do too bad today, considering the superbowl party. Worse thing I had was 4 Doritos and a gardenburger.

That was a good show, I'm so proud of the Patriots. Carolina put up a great fight though, it was anybody's game that last 3 minutes.


Posted by: hikerchick

Meal 1
1 cup oatmeal, 1 T. walnuts
1/2 apple
1 1/4 cup lowfat cottage cheese

Meal 2
3/4 cup Fiber One, 1/2 cup atkins milk
1/2 apple
1 scoop whey

Meal 3
protein pancakes
1 cup green beans

Meal 4
chicken breast
1 cup brown rice
1 cup green beans
1/4 cup strawberrie
2 fishies

Meal 5
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup broccoli
2 fishies


Exercise:

back, tris, and abs today
I went up in weight on 4 exercises

HS Lat pulldown 3 x 8 @ 45 pounds/side
HS row 3 x 8 @ 45 pounds/side
low back 3 x 8 @ 70 pounds
tricep press 4 x 8 @ 75 pounds
tri overhead ext 4 x 8 @ 10 pounds - need to go up in this next week
cable crunch 3 x 4 @ 110 pounds - up next week
weighted decline crunch 4 x 3 @ 25 pounds
cable side bends 3 x 4 @ 50 pounds

Feel great after that workout.


Posted by: shortstuff

Hey hottie You are doing awesome babe!!!! Congrats to the Patriots How are things going?


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by shortstuff
Hey hottie You are doing awesome babe!!!! Congrats to the Patriots How are things going?
Hey sweetie!
How are you doing? I've missed you.

How's everything going with school, work and D?

Don't be a stranger!


Posted by: hikerchick

food and exercise updated for the day.

I went on a shopping spree at Target and Old Navy after my workout and got lots of cute stuff for my trip.


Posted by: Jill

I LOVE OLD NAVY TOO!!!!! Glad to see you are staying on track hon, even during the superbowl. 2 thumbs up for you girl!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
I LOVE OLD NAVY TOO!!!!! Glad to see you are staying on track hon, even during the superbowl. 2 thumbs up for you girl!
Thanks hun! I appreciate the support!

I got my PVL today. Tried the strawberry smoothie and loved it, haven't tried the caramel yet, I'll let you know. My absolute favorite though is the fruit punch Whey Fruity, I got a 2 pound jug of that too


Posted by: Jill

Is your 1 cup of oats dry measured or cooked already?


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
Is your 1 cup of oats dry measured or cooked already?
Already cooked


Posted by: hikerchick

Meal 1
3/4 cup fiber one, 1/2 cup atkins milk
1 scoop whey
1/2 pear

Meal 2
1 cup brown rice
chicken breast
3 fish caps
1/4 cup blackberries

Meal 3 (at Nordstrom's cafe)
romaine and spinach salad with chicken breast, 2 T. pistachios, about 3 whole strawberries and 5 grapes

Meal 4 (post workout)
1 cup brown rice w/ 1 T. parmesan
1 scoop whey
1 cup broccoli
1/2 apple

Meal 5
1 1/4 cup cottage cheese
1 cup broccoli

Workout:
Still debating about going to the gym today while my daughters sleeping. If I hurry up and go now, I'll make it. Hubby's sleeping so I don't wante her to wake him up if she gets up while I'm gone.

Okay, just raced to the gym and back, luckily my workout today is a shorter one than usual.

Shoulders, physical therapy stuff:

overhead db press 4 x 8 @ 20 pounds
lateral raise 3 x 8 @ 15 pounds
rear incline flyes 3 x 8 @ 12.5 pounds - increase next week
hyperextensions 2 x 12
abduction 2 x 12 @ 90 pounds
adduction 2 x 12 @ 90 pounds
2 way leg (flexion, extension) @ 25 pounds

Pilates


Posted by: nikegurl

wanted to say "hi" in your wonderful new journal! i'm going to go with a 40/40/20 eating plan as well and i'll definitely be snooping around in yours for meal ideas. it's been a long time since carbs were part of my world!

you're doing great and your journal is wonderful. thanks!


Posted by: Stacey

Hey Hiker! So Sorry I haven't been around--things have been crazy busy with me!!

I just read your last two pages to catch up!
Whats this "New Career" Thing you typed about??
And Thats great about hubby making changes with food!

I know you can't wait for Mexico--man I wish I were going--I'm gonna hide in your suitcase!!!!

Hmmm? THAT protein pwd--the carmel and the fruity one you ordered sounds GREAT!!!!!! Let me know how they are when you get them!!

You are totally kicking but in here girl!!! I know you will look SO HOT IN MEXICO!


Posted by: Jenny

Hiker, I'm so proud of you You are working so hard! results will follow


Posted by: hikerchick

Thank you guys soooo much! Your support is seriously making it so much easier to stick to my plan. Plus the fact that I love all the food I get to eat and I don't even want to cheat.

Nikegurl - So nice to see you in here! I know what you mean, this is the first plan that I have been able to be consistent with. I feel like I have finally found something that works for me mentally, and I'm pretty sure if I'm consistent with it, it will work for me physically as well. I will be checking out your journal for food ideas as well!

Stacey - hi sweetie! I've been wondering how you've been. I need to catch up on your journal as well. I bet you're kicking booty!

Jenny, thank you again. You are a good inspiration!


Posted by: nikegurl

i'm so happy this is working for you! lately my eating plans have had 2 things in common - fear of carbs AND my inability to stick to them. (seriously)

planning meals with carbs and all of these new food options feels very strange right now but i'm ready for the change!

i'm hoping i can find a low carb milk to use (no luck so far) and i'm really excited to see what i can find in terms of whole wheat tortillas or a low carb bread that would be ok and not have too much sugar in it.

by the way...your brown rice w/parmesan sounds heavenly! almost like rissotto. it's a shame how excited i am over "new food"

thanks for everything!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by nikegurl
i'm so happy this is working for you! lately my eating plans have had 2 things in common - fear of carbs AND my inability to stick to them. (seriously)

planning meals with carbs and all of these new food options feels very strange right now but i'm ready for the change!

i'm hoping i can find a low carb milk to use (no luck so far) and i'm really excited to see what i can find in terms of whole wheat tortillas or a low carb bread that would be ok and not have too much sugar in it.

by the way...your brown rice w/parmesan sounds heavenly! almost like rissotto. it's a shame how excited i am over "new food"

thanks for everything!

Carbs are kind of scary when you have been avoiding them for awhile, but I love it now. For my body type I need them to maintain and build muscle. That's my challenge right now. Jodi has been a big help.

Have you tried the Atkins milk? Jodi suggested it and I couldn't find it until last week, my regular grocery store started carrying it. Do you have any low carb stores near you? They seem to be popping up all over around here.

That's funny you mention the brown rice. It is one of my favorite things to eat and with just a tiny bit of grated Parmesan I feel like I'm having a huge cheat but it's all good!


Posted by: nikegurl

i haven't found the Atkins or any other low carb milk yet but you're right - there are a bunch of low carb food stores that i pass lately. i'll have to stop the car and take a peek.

thanks again!

oh...and have you tried cooking your brown rice in broth instead of water? yummy!


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by nikegurl

oh...and have you tried cooking your brown rice in broth instead of water? yummy!
I've never tried that - sounds yummy, I'll have to get some low sod. chicken broth and try it. Thanks!


Posted by: hikerchick

Jodi,
I tried to email you back but keep getting error messages.
Here's what I said:

Yes, I love the workout and really feel like I'm pushing myself on everything. I went up on four of the lifts for legs today, which felt great.

The food plan is also going very well. I find that if I try to lower my carbs at all I get cravings for bad stuff so I am definitely learning more about my body's reactions which is great. I have just never done anything consistent like this in the past, so it is the best learning experience. :-)

I will take measurements this weekend, I think they will be better. It seems that I am carrying all sorts of water in my belly and nowhere else so I'm drinking a ton of water and hope it will be cleared up in a couple days.

Thanks so much for your support, let me know if I can ever do anything for you!
Shelley


Posted by: hikerchick

Meal 1
protein shake
1 cup oatmeal
2 fishies
1/4 cup berries

Meal 2
chicken breast
sweet potato
1 T. flax oil
1/2 apple

Meal 3
chicken breast
1 cup green beans
2 fishies

Meal 4
protein bar I know - bad! but it did have the exact amount of macros I'm supposed to eat. that must count for something!

Meal 5
1 cup cottage cheese
2 fishies


Exercise:

1 hour powerwalk with the super pupster


Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
Jodi,
I tried to email you back but keep getting error messages.
Here's what I said:

Yes, I love the workout and really feel like I'm pushing myself on everything. I went up on four of the lifts for legs today, which felt great.

The food plan is also going very well. I find that if I try to lower my carbs at all I get cravings for bad stuff so I am definitely learning more about my body's reactions which is great. I have just never done anything consistent like this in the past, so it is the best learning experience. :-)

I will take measurements this weekend, I think they will be better. It seems that I am carrying all sorts of water in my belly and nowhere else so I'm drinking a ton of water and hope it will be cleared up in a couple days.

Thanks so much for your support, let me know if I can ever do anything for you!
Shelley
Glad to hear this I will send you an email to test. I haven't had any issues with my email.


Posted by: Jill

What kind of berries do you eat Hiker?


Posted by: Stacey

HI HONEY!!!!


Posted by: hikerchick

Hey Stacey!
How are you?

Jill, I eat different mixed, frozen berries. They're not as good as fresh. Sometimes I eat organic fruit leather. It just has berries in it, and lemon juice, so I count that as my berries too.


Posted by: hikerchick

Meal 1
1 cup Fiber one, 1/2 cup Atkins milk
protein shake

Meal 2
chicken breast,
1 cup brown rice
3 fishies
1/2 apple

Meal 3
Protein shake
1 cup broccoli
2 fishies

Meal 4
ground turkey
2 corn tortillas
1 cup brown rice
yam

Meal 5
protein shake


Exercise:

Chest, biceps and abs today


Posted by: Jill

I eat frozen mixed berries too! Yum! WAY to expensive to buy fresh.


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
I eat frozen mixed berries too! Yum! WAY to expensive to buy fresh.
In the summer I get them at a farmer's market once a week and eat them on top of my protein pancakes - YUM!! I can't wait to do that this summer!!

Where were you in Mexico?


Posted by: Jill

Mayan Riveria- 1hour south of Cancun...ahhhh heaven.


Posted by: Jenny

Hiker, your meals are looking so good! I'm so glad you found something that's working for you! Is the bod starting to change?

Have a wonderful Friday sweets


Posted by: Stacey

Have a great weekend Hiker!!!!!


Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
Meal 1
1 cup Fiber one, 1/2 cup Atkins milk
protein shake

Meal 2
chicken breast,
1 cup brown rice
3 fishies
1/2 apple

Meal 3
Protein shake
1 cup broccoli
2 fishies

Meal 4
ground turkey
2 corn tortillas
1 cup brown rice
yam

Meal 5
protein shake


Exercise:

Chest, biceps and abs today
Only Whole Wheat/Grain Tortillas allowed. Not Corn


Posted by: hikerchick

Thanks Jenny and Stacey! I am not noticing a huge change in my body, Jenny, definitely feel leaner but my #1 goal is to build muscle and I have to accept that that will come in time. I definitely feel much better overall though, more even energy levels and better positive attitue.

Jodi, Thank you so much for your input. Okay, no corn. Is that because of the high G.I. of corn? Does that mean I can't have corn as a carb? (I haven't been but might want to soon.)


Posted by: hikerchick

I will be following my eating plan exactly for the next 11 days, before I leave for Cabo.

No cheats and no "tweaking" of carbs all of this time. I have given myself my word on it.

Today's food:

Meal 1
1 1/4 cups oatmeal
1 T. walnuts
8 whites, 1 yolk
1/4 cup strawberries

Meal 2
5 whites, 1 whole egg
1 cup tabouleh
1 cup atkins milk
1/4 cup strawberries

Meal 3
1 1/4 scoops whey
2 fishies
1 cup green beans

Meal 4
jumbo scallops
2 cups grilled red pepper and onions
1/4 cup strawberries
1 cup brown rice

Meal 5
1 1/4 scoops whey
1 cup green beans
1 T. pb


Posted by: Jodi

No corn anything!

Your right, its because it is too high gi.


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jodi
No corn anything!

Your right, its because it is too high gi.
Okay, no problem. I hardly ever have tacos or corn anyway so not a big deal. Thanks!


Posted by: Jodi

Whole Wheat/Grain Tortillas are fine however.


Posted by: hikerchick

Jodi, Can I have lowfat cottage cheese as my last meal (usually around 7:00 or 8:00 at night) even though it has carbs?

With my meal plan, my last meal is protein, fat, and 1 cup green veggies.

If I have the cottage cheese should I subtract my carbs from another meal or since I'm trying to add muscle, should I just not worry about the extra carbs? TIA!


Posted by: Jill

11 days, I hate you. JK. I just bought 'fresh' strawberries too (so expensive right now I might add), oh so yummy to eat with p pancakes-what isnt yummy to eat with p pancakes? Except Ive been eating 1/2 cup, which is only like 6 carbs. Man, I want to eat more than that-dipped in sugar! Or maybe in chocolate.


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
11 days, I hate you. JK. I just bought 'fresh' strawberries too (so expensive right now I might add), oh so yummy to eat with p pancakes-what isnt yummy to eat with p pancakes? Except Ive been eating 1/2 cup, which is only like 6 carbs. Man, I want to eat more than that-dipped in sugar! Or maybe in chocolate.
mmmmm...chocolate strawberries. Oh yeah! Maybe they'll have some at our resort. I am going to eat mostly healthy but have all the treats I want! It will be awhile until I get to do this again so I am going to enjoy it to the fullest!!

I can't find any good fresh strawberries around here right now, they all taste funny.


Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
Jodi, Can I have lowfat cottage cheese as my last meal (usually around 7:00 or 8:00 at night) even though it has carbs?
With my meal plan, my last meal is protein, fat, and 1 cup green veggies.

If I have the cottage cheese should I subtract my carbs from another meal or since I'm trying to add muscle, should I just not worry about the extra carbs? TIA!
How much cottage cheese do you plan on eating?


Posted by: hikerchick

A cup has 8g carbs, 5g fat and 26 g protein. What do you think?


Posted by: Jodi

Deduct a little bit of carbs from somewhere. I know CC is mostly sugar for carbs and I think CC is great for a bedtime protein but we don't want to overdue things or start changing too many things until we see some progress.


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jodi
Deduct a little bit of carbs from somewhere. I know CC is mostly sugar for carbs and I think CC is great for a bedtime protein but we don't want to overdue things or start changing too many things until we see some progress.
Sounds good. Thanks Jodi.

I have another question for you. I get up at 7:00, eat at 7:30, get to the gym by 8:00, home by 9:00. I'm not due for another meal until 10:30. I don't want to miss any optimal restorative time, so what should I do about that?

I used to just have an apple or protein shake before I workout, then a meal including a whey shake when I get done working out. I want to do the best thing though. What do you think?


Posted by: hikerchick

Meal 1
1 cup Fiber one, 1/2 cup Atkins milk
1 scoop whey, 1/2 pear - I should have had a fishcap or 2 here but forgot until now.

Meal 2
3/4 cup brown rice, 1 t. parm. cheese
whey shake, 1/2 pear





Workout:

Legs

3 x 8 on all

squats @ 85 pounds
one legged leg press @ 70
toe raises @ 250
heel raises @ 250
sldl @ 30 pound dbs
walking lunges @ 12 pounds - increase next week, was in the aerobics room and this was the highest they had, I'll need to bring some in from the weight room


Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
Sounds good. Thanks Jodi.

I have another question for you. I get up at 7:00, eat at 7:30, get to the gym by 8:00, home by 9:00. I'm not due for another meal until 10:30. I don't want to miss any optimal restorative time, so what should I do about that?

I used to just have an apple or protein shake before I workout, then a meal including a whey shake when I get done working out. I want to do the best thing though. What do you think?
Eat your meal. You should eat within 1/2 hour to 45 mins. after your workout. Don't wait.


Posted by: shortstuff

Hey MIssy- Just wanted to pop in and say hello Hope things are going well


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by shortstuff
Hey MIssy- Just wanted to pop in and say hello Hope things are going well
Things are going great sweetie. So good to see you!


Posted by: hikerchick

I went a little chicken crazy today, will probably do it tomorrrow too. I eat nothing but chicken for 2 or 3 days then can't touch the stuff for weeks. DH grilled a bunch on Saturday and it's really good so it's not hard to eat right now.

Meal 1
protein shake
2/3 cup fiber one, 1/2 cup atkins milk
2 fishies

Meal 2
chicken breast
1/4 cup lowfat cottage cheese
1 cup broccoli
1 cup brown rice
2 fishies

Meal 3
chicken breast
1 cup grilled peppers and onions
1/2 T. pb

Meal 4
chicken breast
1/4 cup lowfat cottage cheese
1 cup broccoli
1 cup brown rice
2 fishies

Meal 5
protein shake
1 T. pb
1 cup green beans


Exercise

I'm going to do cardio everyday I lift this week, up until I leave for my vacation.

30 minutes bike


Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
I'm going to do cardio everyday I lift this week, up until I leave for my vacation.
I would prefer that you do 20 mins. HIIT, if your going to do that. HIIT will help you not to lose muscle mass where traditional cardio will burn it away.


Posted by: hikerchick

Quote:
Originally posted by Jodi
I would prefer that you do 20 mins. HIIT, if your going to do that. HIIT will help you not to lose muscle mass where traditional cardio will burn it away.
Sounds good to me boss. I will probably only end up doing it on 2 or 3 days over a nine day period. Do you recommend a 1:1 ratio or something else? Thanks for watching out for me.


Posted by: Jill

Hey! I just returned my blueberry protein, tried a caramel toffee flavor, , and then returned that! Bought raspberry, am so excited to try it tomorrow. Its hard to find something that tastes good with water.

Im getting sick of chicken too! Didnt have any today, but am looking forward to Jodis cc meatloaf tomorrow, the stuff rocks!!

Keep up the GRRRRREAT diet. Only a few more sleeps till your'll be lying on the beach you lucky girl!


Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
Sounds good to me boss.