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Learning to Balance


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Posted by: sara

This journal is going to help how to balance my meals and eat healthy.. I will still count my fat and protein intake and leave the carbs uknown-- but carbs will be healthy carbs same with fats.. All comments are welcomed

I will post my meals for today and notice my first two meals are not balanced at all.. they high in fats and processed cereal
Tomorrow's meals would be better..

* This week, I will be avoiding all dairy, meat, products due to last week of lent.. starting next week (sunday) I will go back to eating cheese/eggs/lean meat

* My goal is to maintain my weight and build up muscles that would help to reduce my Body fat and waist



Posted by: Cate

I'm with you on this Sara....hope I can learn from your great advice you get here!



Posted by: sara

Thanks Cate.. Today was a mess though



Posted by: Jill

WHat happened today Sara??



Posted by: PreMier

A new journal already? I havent found much... sorry Sara



Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
WHat happened today Sara??
Jill- I just woke up with the wrong meals today.. they were healthy.. but too much nuts!! with the first 3 meals, I had a balanced fat/protein/carb meal and then added lots of nuts in all 3 meals



Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by PreMier
A new journal already? I havent found much... sorry Sara
yes.. another new journal, I was going to use the same old april journal and just change the name
That's ok keep looking



Posted by: sara

No workouts for the next couple days..



Posted by: Jill

Just takin a rest?



Posted by: sara

No hon, been having tummy problems for the past few days.. not sure if it's my monthly friend which is irregular for me, or something else



Posted by: sara

Tuesday 4/6/04

6:50
1/3 Cup oats
1/4 Cup Tuna
1 Slice Veggie's Cheese
Tomatoes
** Cup Coffee**

9:40
1 Scoop Soy Protein
1/2 TBSP PB
1 Apple

12:40
5 oz. Salmon (Measured Raw)
Veggies: Lettuce, Cucumbers, Garlic, Green Onions

3:10
1 Soy Protein
1/4 Cup oats
1 Fish oil
Veggies: Radishes, Green Pepper
** Hot Tea w. powdered non-dairy milk**

6:00
Bocca Burger
2 Fish oil
Veggies: Tomatoes, Spinach, Lettuce, Green Onions
** Hot Cocoa w. powdered non-dairy milk**

8:50
5 oz. Salmon
Veggies: Parsley, Cucumbers, Garlic
**Green Tea**



Posted by: Jodi

No near enough carbs for a balanced diet



Posted by: Vieope

Sara, donīt try to take away all the saturated fats.
Drink fat-milk




Posted by: Jill

Isnt it less stressful NOT counting macros?



Posted by: atherjen

WHY are you counting everything?? and I see you didnt take my suggestions again?



Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
WHY are you counting everything?? and I see you didnt take my suggestions again?
Why do you and I keep bothering? That is the question.



Posted by: nikegurl

hey sara.....calling it balanced isn't what makes it balanced. when you look over the meals for the day yourself do you think they look balanced? can you see how very low in carbs you are?

c'mon sara - try it "our" way and see what happens.



Posted by: sara

I'm having tummy problems lately, eating carbs seems to make it worse.. after my tummy is ok, I will increase my carbs

Jill- is actually more stressful for me when I don't count, because I feel like I'm eating more or eating less

Vieope- I can't drink milk now.. no dairy, meat till Easter Sunday



Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by nikegurl
hey sara.....calling it balanced isn't what makes it balanced. when you look over the meals for the day yourself do you think they look balanced? can you see how very low in carbs you are?

c'mon sara - try it "our" way and see what happens.
nikegurl- I can't wait to try it you'r way! I just have to wait for the cramps, bloaded to go away.. I just can't wait to go back to the gym either


My future Meal plans would be :

Meal 1-> Milk, eggs, fruit
Meal2-> oats, eggs, protein
Meal3-> fish or chicken, Rice or Yams or Lentils, Veggies
Meal4-> Lean protein or Cheese, Fruit
Meal5-> Lean protein, Veggies
Meal6-> Cottage Cheese, Fish oil



Posted by: sara

Anyone have suggestions to help me with my tummy problem?



Posted by: nikegurl

hope your stomach feels better soon. (wish i knew what to suggest....but i don't, sorry)

when you're good as new....don't forget the efas in your eating plan.



Posted by: sara

Thanks nikegurl
I did have efa today.. especially with the Salmon in meals 3,6



Posted by: nikegurl

yep. i noticed the salmon. (wish i liked it - it's so good for you!) i just didn't see much in the "future meal plan" you posted above. feel better soon.



Posted by: sara

nikegurl- I will add efa to my future plan
Thanks



Posted by: sara

next week will be better, more food choices with the cottage cheese and other animal products

I missed working out



Posted by: sara

Wednesday 4/7/04

7:10
1/2 Cup Oats
1/2 Cup Tuna
Walnuts
** Hot Coffee w. Black Tea & non-dairy powderd milk**

11:20
5 oz. Salmon (Measured Raw)
Veggies: Cucumbers, Green Pepper, Spinach
** Hot Coffee w. non-dairy powdered milk**

1:50
1 Scoop Soy Protein
1/2 TBSP PB
4 Strawberries

5:30
1 Bocca Burger
1 Slice Veggies' Cheese
1 Fish Oil Cap
Veggies: Tomatoes, Celery, Green Onions, Lettuce

8:30
4 oz. Salmon
Veggies: Cucumbers, Garlic, Celery
** Hot Cocoa w. powdered non-dairy milk**
I might have another cocoa tonight if I stay up too late studying



Posted by: sara

I feel better with my meals now.. I just need to add in more food



Posted by: atherjen

how is your stomach feeling?



Posted by: sara

AJ- My stomach is better.. still getting this weird feeling (sometimes) but it's better.. Thanks for asking



Posted by: sara

OK.. I will be getting my measurments and diet plan made just for me from the gym this weekend..
* I'm going to pay $$ for this... so No More BINGES!!!
and eating different healthy food choices I can't wait!!!



Posted by: sara

Because Last night.. I ate nuts, honey, cereal again



Posted by: atherjen

GOOD!!! whos helping you??? a trainer??
you need balance. this restirct-binge has to stop!



Posted by: Cate

Good for you Sara!!! This is really hard to do, I am stuggling with the restrict-binge thing myself and Im determined to stop NOW.

I can't wait to see the new meals



Posted by: sara

Yes! I can't wait..

Jen- I'm going to meet up with a personal trainer on Saturday, he is going to measure me, and find my LBM and tell me how much calories I need to take in and balance my meals..



Posted by: atherjen

well I truly hope that with the help of someone in person it will help you to stick to something more balanced girl! you NEED that!! tell him exactly your goals, and that you havent tendency's to binge-your not looking for a basic boring diet-need something balanced and satisfying!



Posted by: sara

My diets were boring, because I used to freak out on everything I eat.. No milk.. (not natural, full of sugar) No Whole wheat bread, No Protein Bars, No Beef Jerky (Dried Salmon) .. I hope this new diet, I want to call it lifestyle, would be easier than what I'm doing now



Posted by: atherjen

thats what I have been trying to help you with Sara- more balanced diet from day to day. no stressing and staying healthy
i just hope that your able to somehow stick with the Trainers diet! good luck!



Posted by: sara

You might not agree with what I ate today.. I'm going to try not to be anal on everything I eat

All Natural Smoked Salmon Jerkey

Nutri Facts : 1 oz. = 80 cals, 1 Fat, 2 Carbs, 3 Sugar, 16 Protein
Ingredients: Salmon, Water, Sugar, Soy Sauce, Salt, Natural Liquid Smoke, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Turbinado Sugar, Black Pepper, Onion & Garlic



Posted by: sara

Jen- I hope I can stay with the trainer's diet too! I will try to eat clean in the next two days till I meet up with him



Posted by: sara

Thursday 4/8/04

Back/Biceps

Bent Over DB Row (one arm at a time) 20/12, 25/12, 27.5/10, 27.5/10

Seated Cable Row 50/12, 60/12, 60/11, 60/11

Iso Lateral Row 50/12, 50/10, 50/9, 50/8

Wide Grip Lat pull down 60/12, 75/10, 75/9

Standing Barbell Curl 30/12, 35/12, 40/6, 35/8, 30/12

Seated Alt. DB Incline Curls 10/12, 15/12, 17.5/4 , 15/8, 10/12

Cable Curls (Straight Bar) 40/12, 50/8, 50/7, 40/11

10 Minutes Incline Treadmill (3.0 speed, 9-14 Incline level)



Posted by: Cate

Let us know what the trainer says....you can do this.

BTW-where do you get salmon jerkey????



Posted by: Cate

Also, having body fat measured is wonderful. I always thought I was sooooo fat, but my trainer measured me and I was 18.2%

The point is, scale weight is crap...I live by it also, but the truth is you could gain or lose day to day based on water. So, bf% is a true measure of where you are and where you have to go. I don't have as far as I thought...and I'm not starving myself anymore

Keep strong....keep up with this journal and you can do this!



Posted by: PreMier

Yes, salmon jerky

Hi Sara



Posted by: sara

I will fill you guys with all the details.. especially with my waist size that I'm complaining about and no one believing that I do have a high body fat.. I will post my high body fat % too!

Salmon jerkey, first time trying it today from Trader Joe's



Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by Cate
Also, having body fat measured is wonderful. I always thought I was sooooo fat, but my trainer measured me and I was 18.2%

Good Job Cate!

The point is, scale weight is crap...I live by it also, but the truth is you could gain or lose day to day based on water. So, bf% is a true measure of where you are and where you have to go. I don't have as far as I thought...and I'm not starving myself anymore

I know the scale is carppy I don't even bother weight myself anymore.. I like the weight but I don't like myself in the mirror anymore.. I look fat, wide

Keep strong....keep up with this journal and you can do this!
I will do the best I can!




Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by PreMier
Yes, salmon jerky

Hi Sara



How are you today?



Posted by: Cate

I hear ya....people yell at me about dieting and training so hard and say how thin I am. But alone in my underwear, I see all the flaws.

I'm convinced a good diet and workouts will do it. I have the workouts down.....now goes the diet! Thank goodness for this place and the journals



Posted by: Jill

Quote:
Originally posted by sara
My diets were boring, because I used to freak out on everything I eat.. No milk.. (not natural, full of sugar) No Whole wheat bread, No Protein Bars, No Beef Jerky (Dried Salmon) .. I hope this new diet, I want to call it lifestyle, would be easier than what I'm doing now
I agree with you totally Sara, I think its about the whole pic, cals in a week / day. A year ago I would always have milk, fruit, yogurt, and occasional bread, and weighed a lot less. (probably 20 ponds less) I am glad to have those foods back in my diet and am not stressin' now.



Posted by: PreMier

Quote:
Originally posted by sara


How are you today?
Doing good. Just at work like always A marriage that will never end.

How are you today emerald eyes?



Posted by: sara

I think my new plan which I don't have yet.. will be similar to you'r plan Jill



Posted by: sara

Cate- everyone used to tell me that I was so skinny, after hearing all that, I gained som much fat and need to get back on track and never listen to what people think of my body..



Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by PreMier
Doing good. Just at work like always A marriage that will never end.

How are you today emerald eyes?
I'm upset from last night's cheat meal
I don't like the way I look in the mirror.. but I can't wait to start a new diet program that is only made for me

Since I'm getting the plan on Saturday, I'm thinking of starting the plan Sunday



Posted by: sara

Thursday 4/8/04

6:30
1/2 Grape Fruit
2 Scoops Soy Protein
Coffee

10:00 (Post-workout)
Salmon Jerkey

1:00
1/2 Grape Fruit
Home Made Lentils Soup w. Olive oil & Veggies
Tuna
Veggies: Celery

5:00
2 Scoops Soy Protein
4 Strawberries
Celery

8:20
1 Bocca Burger
1 Slice Veggies' Cheese
Veggies: Spinach, Green onions, Celery, Cucumbers

9:40
Hot Cocoa w. powdered non-dairy milk




Posted by: sara

Tomorrow I'm going to be ignoring all canned tuna, bocca burger.. anything with high sodium.. so I won't be holding alot of water on Saturday when I get my measurement

I'll be having Salmon, Soy protein, Fresh Shrimp tomorrow and Saturday morning as well



Posted by: sara

Not eating today till 12:00 pm



Posted by: atherjen

how come???

good idea on watching the sodium! drink LOTS of water too!



Posted by: sara

Jen- we are fasting till 12:00 pm today because it's good friday.. can't even have water

What should I eat then.. Salmon, veggies, soy protein, and strawberries for today and tomorrow till I see the trainer?



Posted by: sara

I'll try to have 6-7 liters of water today and not alot tomorrow, because water will let me hold water weight and my weight is not going to be accurate when I get on the scale tomorow



Posted by: atherjen

DANg!!! Id be STARVED!!! you poor thing!!
when can you start to have more fod choices? like chicken, eggs? and then some carbs

hmm actaully water helps you to SHED water. if you cut water too drastically then ADH kicks in. (anti diuretic hormone) and you hold more water. do drink up! it help flush out any excess water your holding!



Posted by: JLB001

Like Jen says...drink lots of water. it'll help get rid of what your holding.

I hope its noon Sara! I would be knawing on the wood door frames by noon!



Posted by: sara

Thanks girls! I will have lots of water today.. I'll try my best to have 6-7 liters as I mentioned earlier..
Jen- Sunday I can start eating eggs, cottage cheese, chicken and maybe milk if my diet allows it



Posted by: sara

I'm so hungry now... I can't wait till noon!!!



Posted by: JLB001

drink more water! can you have gum???



Posted by: sara

I can't even have water now.. not till noon.. no gum ....nothing!



Posted by: sara

I'm going to have 1.5 liters of water and finish it in 5 minutes right at 12:00 pm



Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by JLB001
drink more water! can you have gum???
doesn't gum make you hold more water in your tummy?



Posted by: greekblondechic

Gum makes you swallow air, and if its sugar free, then the sugar alcohols can also cause bloating.

It's almost Sunday



Posted by: JLB001

I live off gum. I'd die without it.



Posted by: sara

I love gum too! and I actually chewed two pieces today

Greekey- it's almost easter Sunday! we actually start eating meat Saturday night after church



Posted by: sara

Friday 4/9/04

12:00
4 oz. Salmon (Measured Raw)
Veggies: Spinach, Celery, Garlic, Parsley
** Coffee w. Black Tea ** OR Coffee w. Cinnamon

~3:10
2 Scoops Soy Protein
4 Strawberries

5:40
4 oz. Salmon
Veggies: Spinach, Garlic, Celery, Cucumbers, Parsley

9:40
5 oz. Salmon
Veggies: Celery, Garlic, Cucumbers



Posted by: sara

Does Green Tea helps with water retention?



Posted by: atherjen

hmmmm dont think so??
Dandelion root and Uva Ursi does.

your seeing thr trainer today right? Good Luck!!



Posted by: JLB001

Quote:
Originally posted by sara
I love gum too! and I actually chewed two pieces today

Only two pieces? I go through a pack a day at times.

Are ya getting excited about adding more things back into your diet?? One more day!!!!



Posted by: Jill

Quote:
Originally posted by sara
I love gum too! and I actually chewed two pieces today

Greekey- it's almost easter Sunday! we actually start eating meat Saturday night after church
2 pieces? Some days I chew a pack...



Posted by: Jill

I didnt even see your post Jodie



Posted by: sara

AJ- I went to see the trainer today.. we went through some workout today.. I'm getting my nutriton plan from him on Monday though.. He got my Body Fat measurment and he said it was 18%
I don't think this is accurate, I'm going to ask him to check it again on monday when I get my Meal plans ..

Jodie- I chew lots of gum too! but I was asking about if it makes any difference when you chew gum a day before you'r BF test..

Jill- sometimes I chew a pack too!



Posted by: atherjen

Sara thats great that you were able to train with him. How was it??
18% is AWESOME!! you can have him check it again if you feel you want to. I think your too hard on yourself girl!



Posted by: sara

I asked him, what I can eat in the new plan.. he said I can eat anything I want as long as I'm in my calories daily requirment.. I'll be getting my calories requirments on Monday.. I have to pay him $115 for two sessions



Posted by: Jodi

$115

Damn, I'm not charging enough. Maybe it's time to raise prices

Sara - 18% is awsome. You should be pleased.



Posted by: Jill

Quote:
Originally posted by sara
I asked him, what I can eat in the new plan.. he said I can eat anything I want as long as I'm in my calories daily requirment.. I'll be getting my calories requirments on Monday.. I
Like me!



Posted by: Jill

oops, I cant eat ANYTHING , just staying within my cals



Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
Sara thats great that you were able to train with him. How was it??
18% is AWESOME!! you can have him check it again if you feel you want to. I think your too hard on yourself girl!

AJ- I liked the training for today.. but it wasn't heavy weight
the thing I liked about today's training, is it kept my heart rate up.. we did 3 sets of each workout and 3 minutes incline cardio and another 3 sets of other workout.. it was only 30 minutes.. but it felt good at the end

yes, I want him to check my Body fat on Monday, because I'm getting different body fat numbers from different trainers..



Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by Jodi
$115

Damn, I'm not charging enough. Maybe it's time to raise prices

Sara - 18% is awsome. You should be pleased.
I know $115 for two sessions that I can use anytime this year..
I asked if I can get only 1 session for $55, but they start with a minimum of two sessions
Jodi- how much you charge?



Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
oops, I cant eat ANYTHING , just staying within my cals
What you mean you can't eat anything?



Posted by: atherjen

dang thats PRICY!!!!! and thats US money eh!! I hope its all worth it for you!
sounds like a good workout then, as long as you felt you got what you paid for!



Posted by: sara

AJ- I don't think I'm going to follow their workout routine.. today was just kinda a "demo" workout.. I might stick to the routine that Bear gave me ( a member of fitness&bodybuilding.com) which I will start posting
My main goal is nutrition first, workout is simple to figure out



Posted by: Jodi

I only charge $30 per hour.



Posted by: sara

does that come with a nutrition progarm?



Posted by: Jodi

It comes with whatever my client wants. Sara - I already told you, I can't train you. You live too far away. Sorry.



Posted by: JLB001

Quote:
yes, I want him to check my Body fat on Monday, because I'm getting different body fat numbers from different trainers..
Sara..its best to stay with one trainer to do the bodyfat. Each will pinch in different areas, etc.

Your doing great!



Posted by: sara

JLB- I will stick with the same trainer. after all I'm going to pay him
Thanks hon I haven't started the plan yet



Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by Jodi
It comes with whatever my client wants. Sara - I already told you, I can't train you. You live too far away. Sorry.
Jodi- I know you can't train me
just checking how much I'm getting ripped off from the gym



Posted by: sara

till monday, I'm going to eat clean and I'm not gonna be anal on cutting sodium from my meals.. because if I cut on sodium this time, that means everytime I check my bodyfat I have to cut on sodium



Posted by: sara

I might be going back to the gym tonight and do some shoulders, incline cardio and go to sauna or steam room with some friends



Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by sara
Jodi- I know you can't train me
just checking how much I'm getting ripped off from the gym
Most independant trainers are cheaper than going through a gym.



Posted by: sara

Jodi- you think they any good if I stick with their plan?



Posted by: Jodi

Anything will work if you STICK to the plan.



Posted by: sara





Posted by: sara

Saturday 4/10/04

6:40
5 oz. Salmon
Veggies:
** Green Tea **

9:50
2 Scoops Soy Protein
1 TSP Tahini Butter

1:40 (Before meeting up w. trainer)
2 Scoops Soy Protein
3 Strawberries

4:40
1 Bocca Burger
1 Slice Veggie's Cheese
1 Apple
Veggies: Spinach, Celery, Green Onions
** Hot Cocoa w. Powdered non-dairy milk**
7:00
2 Scoops Soy Protein
4 Strawberries

10:30 (back to meat and dairy!!!)
1/2 Cup LF Cottage Cheese (2F, 13P, 5C)
1/2 Cup FF Milk (0F, ?P, ?C)
1/2 Cup Hi-Low Cereal (1.5F, 13P, 11C, 5Fiber)
~ 20 Almonds (12F, 3P)
Few bites of cheese

(Parents had full fat meat patties and other high fat/high carb dinner, I just went to my cottage cheese and cereal and added the almonds and milk )
I was going for more almonds, but then I stoped and turned back and left the almonds alone



Posted by: Jenny

Quote:
Originally posted by sara
Saturday 4/10/04
(Parents had full fat meat patties and other high fat/high carb dinner, I just went to my cottage cheese and cereal and added the almonds and milk )
I was going for more almonds, but then I stoped and turned back and left the almonds alone
Great job Sara! Good luck with the new trainer



Posted by: sara

Thanks Jenny I just can't wait for the new meal plan



Posted by: greekblondechic

Why are we all so nuts about nuts!

Sara, whats important is even if your bodyfat % isnt 100% accurate, you can still use it to see progress when it starts dropping!



Posted by: sara

Greeky- you are right.. but when the trainer gives me my daily calories intake.. depending on height/weight and bod fat.. this won't be accurate (the calories intake) if my measurments are not accurate

Happy Easter Hon!



Posted by: Jill

Girlies, since Ive been eating 40/60 (carbs/protein) Ive had really no BIG cravings at all. I have been totally satisfied! Its only been a few days but its been super easy!



Posted by: Jill

Maybe cause the cals are so high? They are really not though- its all CLEAN cals, and thats what matters the most!



Posted by: greekblondechic

Happy Easter to you too!

Jilly thats GREAT! I dunno why, the # of cals DOES come into play. Also you are having plenty carbs.



Posted by: sara

Jilly- that's easy if you are not a nuts freak like me



Posted by: sara

Ok. Mom just roasted 16 oz. bag of Almonds.. I'm not going to have any Almonds, unless when I need to add some fat to my shake or cottage cheese .. but no munching on the Roasted Almonds



Posted by: Cate

Happy Easter Sara!

Nuts are not evil, it's all about moderation. I've started adding them because I am vegetarian and need the fat, but I know they can easily get out of control . What I do is buy the small snack size bag at Wallgreens or White Hen and that is all I can have. If I buy a bag, I will eat it!



Posted by: sara

Happy Easter Cate
The problem is my mom buys everything in bulk from costco.. The Amonds, Peanuts, pistachios in bulk.. I told her to hide them from me..



Posted by: Cate

Oh...you live at home still??? That would be hard, I remember when I lived at home, my Mom bought ice cream all the time....lowfat healthy choice stuff, but I would still overeat it .



Posted by: sara

oh, just ice cream?? I've mentioned this before that my mom has 2 freezers and 2 refrigrators in the house.. one of them just filled with pies, cakes, dessers, ice cream, baklava and all the sweets stuff you can think of



Posted by: sara

I don't think any of the sweets are healthy choices especially the baklavas,.. right Jodi?



Posted by: Cate

Wow Sara....I would move out . I would be 500 lbs if I lived in your house. Be strong girl!



Posted by: sara

I think I have my will power back.. from the sweets... not the nuts



Posted by: sara

I want the detour bar sooo badly!!! I'll try my best to wait for the bar till I see the trainer tomorrow with my new meals plan.. if he allows protein bars.. I will have them as a treat once a week. if I do well all week without cheats
How does that sound?



Posted by: sara

I skipped the bar and went for the shake today



Posted by: sara

Su nd ay 4 / 11/ 01

7:30
1 Low Carb Tortilla
1/2 Cup Egg Whites
1 Egg White
Veggies: Green onions, Green Pepper, Tomatoes
** Hot Tea w. little FF Milk**

10:30
1/2 Grapefruit
3 oz. Chicken
1 Fish oil cap
Veggies: Spinach, Celery
** Hot Coffee w. little FF Milk**

1:30
1/2 Grape fruit
3 oz. Lean ground Beef
1 Egg white
Veggies: Spinach, Green Beans, Green Onions

4:30
3 oz. Lean ground Beef
1 Egg White
Veggies:Celery

6:30 (after workout)
1 Scoop Whey Designer's Shake
4 Strawberries

9:30
~ 6 oz. cooked Salmon
Veggies: Spinach, Celery
** Hot Cocoa w. Powdered non-dairy milk and some FF milk & cinnamon**



Posted by: sara

I did 30 minute workout with trainer yesturday... no heavy training, we used light weight and kinda super-sets we did 3 sets of each excersise and then 3 minutes walking on high incline cardio and did next 3 excersises

We did:

DB Chest Press (laying on ball)

Walking Lunges with ball (haven't done those since my accident, first set couldn't balance, then I got used to it)

Bent Lat Cable Pull down (a little change from my wide grip lat pull down machine)

Walked high incline on treadmill 3 minutes

Cable cross over (chest)

DB Row

Squats/ Shoulder press w. DB and Ball on my back

Walked 3 minutes High Incline on treadmill 3 minutes

I think that was it.. it was a " demo" workout.. I have two full workouts 1 hour each, that comes with the $115 sessions that comes with the meal planining.. I won't use the workout sessions.. not till I get tired from Bear's routine



Posted by: sara

Sunday 4/11/04

Shoulders

DB Shoulder Press 15/12, 17.5/9, 17.5/7, 17.5/7

DB Front Raise 12.5/12, 15/12, 17.5/6

DB Lateral Raise 12.5/12, 15/6, 15/6

Straight Bar Barbell Row 30/12, 30/10, 30/9, only bar/12

Straight Bar Barbell Shrugs 35/12, 40/12, 50/12

I usually workout in the morning.. today I did a little workout after 5 PM.. and didn't have the energy that I usually have when I workout in the morning.. I used less weight, and less reps

*Went to Sauna for few minutes



Posted by: greekblondechic

oooh sauna those things rock, as long as you dont stay in there too long! then u walk around like a dizzy duck for days!



Posted by: sara

Greeky- I just make sure to take water in with me



Posted by: sara

I got my new calorie recommendation!



Posted by: greekblondechic

Sara I dunno if that is a good idea cuz the water bottle might start melting, even if its not noticeable there can be some plastic chemicals going into your water. Why not drink some right before and right after?

How many calories?



Posted by: sara

Measurments.. I still can't belive it, today he measurmed me and I'm at 17% my weight was 4 lbs. more than yesturday morning.. I think because I had food in my system and water when he measured me today, comparing to stepping on scale first thing in the morning



Posted by: greekblondechic

YEP!



Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by greekblondechic
Sara I dunno if that is a good idea cuz the water bottle might start melting, even if its not noticeable there can be some plastic chemicals going into your water. Why not drink some right before and right after?
oh crap! never though of chemicals from the plastic water might be going in! thanx for letting me know greeky!!



Posted by: sara

Measurments---->

Weight= 118 (I know I'm 114 first thing in the morning)
Body Fat% = 17
Fat Mass= 20.06
Lean Body Mass= 97.94

Neck= 13
Upper Arm= 10.25
Forearm= 9
Chest= 35
Waist= 30.25 (across the belly)
Hip= 35
Thigh= 16.5
Calf= 12.5



Posted by: sara

Goal Calories Recommendations

Cals= 1760
Protein= 20%
Carbohydrates= 65%
Fat= 15%

* I have to count all the fats.. even the fats coming from oats, rice anything that has fat

* Big change for the protein and carbs, I asked him If I can have more protein.. he said I can only increase it by 5% and decrease the Carbs by 5%
So, I will do 25% protein, 60% carbs, 15% fat

Maintaence Calorie Recommedation 2200 Cals!!!!



Posted by: greekblondechic

did you measure ur waist at the smallest part or at your navel?



Posted by: sara

He placed the measuring tape right on my belly



Posted by: greekblondechic

your waist is supposed to be measured at the smallest part.. just so u know and dont compare your measurement at belly button w/ everyone elses measurement at smallest part!



Posted by: sara

Was he wrong then?



Posted by: atherjen

not wrong- just make sure that when you do measurements you measure the same area he did to accuratly monitor your progress.

calorie intake looks good-although I disagree on the fats, you NEED healthy fats...
glad to see that hes got some carbs up there too. althought I dont think they need to be that high really. the change will be good for you for a while though.

gosh- you have teeny legs too!!



Posted by: sara

I know.. I feel like I need some more fats in my diet.. but the limted fat that I'm going to intake is going to be from good sources of fat.. I will change it later in the future

I asked him, if I need to have little protein in each meal.. he said no.. all they look for is Daily total not each meal total..



Posted by: sara

AJ- According to my measurments, weight.. does it sound that my body fat is 17% ?



Posted by: atherjen

I dont see why not? sounds accurate to me! and really good at that! you needn't be so hard on yourself girlie!



Posted by: sara

but I know my waist is up



Posted by: sara

Well today's first two meals were no carbs, high fat and away from sodium..



Posted by: sara

Monday 4/12/04

7:10
3 oz. Lean Ground Beef
1 Egg White
Veggies: Spinach
(220 Cals, 21P, 1 C, 12F)

** Hot Tea w. FF Milk**

10:10
3 oz. Lean Ground Beef
1 Egg White
Veggies: Spinach
(220 Cals, 21P, 1 C, 12F)

~ 1:00- 1:30
1 Can Met-Rex Protein (110 cals, 21P, 1 F, 5C)
1 Apple
3 Strawberries
1/2 Cup Fiber One Cereal
1 Whole Wheat Cracker
(300 Cals, 21P, 50C, 3F)

Meal 4

Meal 5

Meal 6

(Today, I'm going to try to get close to my new plan, not going to be perfect, due to the first two high fat meals)



Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
glad to see that hes got some carbs up there too. althought I dont think they need to be that high really. the change will be good for you for a while though.
AJ- He wants me to do the following:
1760 cals
352 cals from protein
1144 cals from carbs
264 cals from fat

I'm going to change it a little tiny bit :
1660 cals
415 cals from protein (103)
996 cals from carbs (249)
249 cals from fat (27)

I still see the carbs are high, but I'll try my best to get used to it



Posted by: Cate

Why are you making changes



Posted by: Jill

Stick to what the trainer says, IMO.

My your legs are small, i wish!!!!!



Posted by: sara

because he counted the calories as I'm 118 lbs not 114 lbs



Posted by: Cate

Well, it looks like he based it on 15 cals/bw to get that number. So, 15x4=60, you should only lower it to 1700.



Posted by: aggies1ut

Weight always fluctuates...water, sodium, etc.



Posted by: Jodi

Why the hell would you pay a trainer 115 dollars to change the diet he gave you? STICK WITH THE PLAN HE GAVE YOU. It actually looks like a very good plan and one that will prevent you from binging. Don't fuck with it try it and keep him informed on your progress.

Sara - sticking with this plan will do you a world of good. Please try it first then go to him if you need changes.



Posted by: sara

Jodi- I will try my best starting tomorrow morning to stick with the program



Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by sara
Jodi- I will try my best starting tomorrow morning to stick with the program
Good Girl

Just follow as planned and stick to it. That is key, sticking to the plan that was designed for you. Good luck Sara



Posted by: sara

He made me meals profile, but it's only 4 meals a day! and I want to do 6 meals a day.. so I need to change things around..
I asked him If I can eat anything.. he said yes.. as long as I keep with my total calories .. I didn't ask about protein bars.. but I think it's ok to have them



Posted by: sara

I'm trying to add up all the carbs in my meals for tomorrow, and I'm having problems of making up meals. .. got used to minimum carbs.. I need some ideas of meal planing with high cabrs



Posted by: Cate

Do you like sweet pots or oatmeal?? Those are great carbs.



Posted by: atherjen

how about use the guidelines and sample menu that I helped you with shortly ago- it was balanced in carbs in meals



Posted by: Cate

Or listen to Jen



Posted by: sara

Thanx girls
I can add bananas too!



Posted by: Cate

Oh yes....bananas!!!



Posted by: sara

I don't think I can fit all 1700 cals in today too much food!



Posted by: greekblondechic

So eat more calorically dense foods sweetie.



Posted by: sara

you mean with fat? I need to keep my fat only 15% from my calories and mostly is carbs..



Posted by: atherjen

TOO much food???? dang woman I used to plug in 3000+ each day EASY!! you can get in 1700. come on now. go back over that sample menu I suggested-lots of good carbs and calories in there.

I love Bananas!!! especially with nut butter spread on it!



Posted by: Cate

Sara -I thought the same thing when I started this. But, before you know it, your body will be for more food. My workouts have been better and I'm hungry all the time!

Just eat higher cal foods....or add milk to your shakes???



Posted by: sara

My workout is better.. I did a morning class full body workout.. with low weight.. and Tonight I did 20 minutes high incline cardio.. I feel great



Posted by: sara

AJ, Cate- I know I will be eating 1700 cals soon.. my body has to get used to it, I can't just jump from very low cals, low carbs one day, to the high carbs, high cals the next day.. I'm doing my best to reach the 1600-1700 cals



Posted by: PreMier

His Sara! Good to hear you are feeling so well



Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by PreMier
His Sara! Good to hear you are feeling so well
Hey PreMier.. Thank you
How are you feeling?



Posted by: Jill

I bet your body's really going to do well with this program-Im sure it will be a "shock", and you will be rather pleased with the results as long as you stick to the plan.



Posted by: sara

I know.. I feel it already



Posted by: PreMier

Quote:
Originally posted by sara
Hey PreMier.. Thank you
How are you feeling?
Good Sara, thanks for asking. Been a bit tired lately, but I suppose thats what stress does to you.



Posted by: sara

PreMier- Stress can mess everything up
Just always try you'r best to stay postive..



Posted by: sara

I'm so not hungry.. I gotta eat something to increase my cals a bit for my total.. not sure what to have as my last meal!!!



Posted by: PreMier

Thanks Sara. Its hard to stay completely positive when the world around you is so f**ked up!



Posted by: sara

PreMier- I know exactly how you feel.. been through the same thing.. Just try to stick with the little simple things that make you feel better, happy.. and all of the sudden the stress will just be gone



Posted by: sara

Tuesday 4/13/04

AM ----------> Full Body Workout Class (Rebok) 40 Minutes
with less weight and super sets.. I liked the lower body workout (Squats, lunges) they were simple, but my legs were shaking..

PM- 20 Minutes High Incline Treadmill Speed 3.0, Incline Level 12-14

I went to this PaYo Class for 10 minutes.. had to leave But the class was great.. It helps you alot with streching.. I gotta Try it again and complete the full hour one day [/b]



Posted by: sara

Tuesday 4/13/04 First day !!!

7:20
1/2 Cup Oats
1 Cup FF Milk
1/2 Cup Egg Whites
Hot Plain Tea
Total= 285 Cals, 26P, 42C, 3F

10:20 Post Re-bok Class
1/2 Banana
2 Strawberries
1 Scoop Designer's Whey
Total= 169 Cals, 17.5P, 20C, 2F

1:20
1 Cup Brown Rice
2 oz. Chicken
Tomatoes
Total= 331 Cals, 21P, 49C, 4F

4:10
1 1/2 Apple
1 Cheese Stick
Total= 203 Cals, 7P, 32C, 6F

Organic Decaf Coffee w. little FF Milk

7:15 Post Cardio
1.5 Cup FF Milk
4 Whole Wheat Crackers
Total= 192 Cals, 15.5P, 31C, .5F

9:50
1 TBSP PB
1/2 Cup Fiber One Cereal
1/2 Cup LF Cottage Cheese
Total= 225Cals, 19P, 32C, 11F

Totals ------> Cals= ~ 1405-1487, P= 106, C= 206, F= 26.5


Workout:
AM- 40 Minutes Full Body Workout Class (Rebok)
Good Class, 2 super-sets of full body workout .. with less weights

PM- 20 Minutes High Incline Treadmill 3.0 Speed, 12-13 Incline



Posted by: sara

Anyone have the nutri info on cooke yams,, not per cup.. I'm looking per oz.



Posted by: atherjen

calories are still too low girl.

did you try fitday? it has all the nutritional info on there.



Posted by: Cate

Hey Sara - fitday is great, I log everything there now

Also, what about natural peanut butter? Its great and higher cals...I have to eat that now.



Posted by: aggies1ut

Some of the supposed meals are not meals. Also, to up the calories, why not use milk with your protein and balance out your meals with carbs, fat, and protein.



Posted by: JLB001

Yams---

1 oz
33 cals
7.8 g. carbs
.4g protein.
0 fats

4 oz=1/2 c. cooked



Posted by: sara

AJ- All I can find on fitday for the yams in cup measurments and cubes.. not in oz. .. I know cals are low, working on it

Cate- I don't want to add any fat in my plan.. I can only consume 15% fat from my calories 1700 cals.. But I love PB

aggie- the new plan of this diet, is my meals don't have to be balanced in carbs. fat. protein.. I can just have 2 apples and some PB for a snack meal.. the main thing here is my total for the day

JLB- Thanks



Posted by: Cate

15% fat maybe I'm eating too much???



Posted by: sara

After all the carbs I had yesturday, I was energetic the whole day.. even went to the gym twice..



Posted by: sara

Cate- It's because I'm supposed to consume 60- 65% carbs



Posted by: Cate

Ahhhh.....and 20-25% protein?



Posted by: sara

Yes Cate



Posted by: sara

Wednesday 4/14/04

8:10
1/2 Cup Oats
1/2 Grape fruit
1/2 Cup Egg Whites
1/2 Cup FF Milk
** Plain Tea**
Cals= 318, P= 21.5, C= 49, F= 3

11:45
1 Cup Brown Rice
4 oz. Chicken
Veggies: Tomatoes, Celery, Parsley
Cals= 420, P= 37, C= 52, F= 6

3:15
1 Cup FF Milk
3-4 Strawberries
1/2 TBSP PB
Cals= 201, P= 11, C= 19, F= 4

6:15
6 oz. Yams
3 oz. Chicken
Veggies: Tomatoes, Lettuce, Celery
Cals= 366, P= 26, C= 55, F= 3

~9:30
1/2 Cup LF Cottage Cheese
1/2 Cup Fiber One
1/4 Cup Blueberries
1 TBSP PB
Cals=245, 19P, 34C, 11F
** Hot Cocoa or Hot Tea**

Totals----> Cals= 1553, P= 114.5, C= 209, F= 27



Posted by: sara

For My post workout meal, which falls into a snack meal.. do you recommend Rice cakes (high in GI and Fat free) with a whey shake?
My Pre-workout meal (breakfast) oats, milk, fruit, egg whites
Post workout meal (snack) shake, ? ? ? whole wheat bread? whole wheat bagel? whole wheat crackers, life cereal (contains sugar), or rice cakes ?



Posted by: atherjen

you still didnt get enough food yestarday missy!!!

post workout meal rice cakes and whey is perfect.
preworkout meal is a good choice too



Posted by: sara

AJ- I'm trying my best to hit the 1600-1700 cals..I'm getting there
How many rice cakes for post workout?



Posted by: PreMier

Wouldnt rice cakes create a post w/o insulin spike...



Posted by: sara

yes, they higher than a table spoon of sugar



Posted by: PreMier

I was simply curious as to why Jen would recommend this. I have been reading, and it seems everyone does react differently to the post w/o insulin spike. I first read P-funk's answer, adn he said he could bulk leaner WITHOUT the spike. Then I went back over, and read what natural guy wrote. Like I said, everyone is different.

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...=insulin+spike



Posted by: greekblondechic

Hi Sara!!! How are you feeling?



Posted by: sara

PreMier- Did you read what Butcher stated over fitness&bodybuilding ?



Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by greekblondechic
Hi Sara!!! How are you feeling?
Hey hon! I'm doing great.. can't wait to see some results
How are you doing?




Posted by: PreMier

Quote:
Originally posted by sara
PreMier- Did you read what Butcher stated over fitness&bodybuilding ?
No. I havent been there for a while
Been chillin here, and over at Avant.



Posted by: sara

He said that they also stimulate LPL (lipoprotein lipase) which is an enzyme that regulates the flow of lipids into fat cells. Lipoprotein lipase plays a vital role in fat storage.



Posted by: sara

Thursday 4/15/04

Chest/Shoulders/Triceps

DB Bench press 20/12, 20/11, 22.5/10

DB Incline Flyes 17.5/12, 20/9, 20/8

Seated DB Press 17.5/8, 17.5/8, 17.5/8 (I usually use 20 lbs on second set

DB Standing Lateral Raise 15/12, 15/10, 15/10

Dip weighted machine (only used 34 lbs. to help me lift myself up)
34/10, 34/7, 34/4 :eviltongue:

Triceps press down (cable) 40/12, 45/10, 45/9

15 Minutes on treadmill.. walking incline

Total Workout Time (not including treadmill): 30-35 minutes



Posted by: sara

Thursday 4/15/04

6:30
1/2 Cup Oats
1/2 Cup FF Milk
3 Strawberries
3 Egg whites
** Coffee**
Cals= 270, 19.5P, 38C, 3F

9:30 Post-workout
1 Scoop Designer's Whey
8 Whole Wheat Crackers
1/4 Cup Blueberries
Cals= 235, 21.5P, 32C, 2.5F

12:30
1 Cup Brown Rice
4 oz. Chicken
Veggies: Tomatoes, Parsley
Cals= 423, 37P, 50C, 6F

~3:30
1.5 Cup FF Milk
**Coffee**
Cals= 150, 13.5P, 21C, 0F

~6:30
1/2 Cup Green Lentils
1 Apple
1 Whole Egg
Veggies: Celery, Green onions
Cals= 284, 14P, 46C, 5F

~9:40-10:00
1/2 Cup LF Cottage Cheese
1/2 Grape Fruit
1 TBSP PB
Veggies: Celery
** Hot Cocoa**
Cals= 228, 17P, 25C, 10F

Totals---> 1590 Cals, 122.5P, 212C, 27F



Posted by: BabsieGirl

That's looks YUMMY!!!

Morning




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