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Posted by: greekblondechic

As much as I loved my Baby Steps journal, it's time to move on. Eating has been cleaner, but now it's time to work on keeping it clean and controlling portions. I absolutely must do weights 4x a week, and cardio 5-6x minimum. I am committing to give this my all for the next three months to see where I will be at the end of this year and the beginning of the next. My goal is to at least achieve the body I had last year, in October, when I was my personal leanest. If I meet or surpass that goal, I will be stoked. However, even if I don't quite make it, I will not beat myself up for it. Any progress is GOOD and I will only be that much closer to my goal anyway. Still need to work on not beating myself up emotionally, I think that is the absolute key to my success.

I am very excited to be undertaking this great journey with all my lovely friends here at IM. I couldn't ask for a better support group

Let the games begin, Greeky's gonna kick some ass!

PS. I will post pics at the end, and maybe during. But I can only promise pics at the end. When the time comes I will dig up the old before's (please nobody do this) and post them along with the afters. I want to make you all proud and not humiliate myself.

Posted by: klmclean

Way to go! Best of luck to you. Stay positive and everything will fall into place

Posted by: sara

Yes! take the BIG Steps now!!

Posted by: Jenny

I love it!!

Greeky is on her way to super hottieness!!

Posted by: Jill

I knew you'd get yourself out of this rut.

ANything is possible when you put your mind to it.

Good luck sunshine!

Posted by: BabsieGirl

I'd wish you luck - but you and I both know you won't need it!!!!!

Great work Greeky - Mind over matter~!

Posted by: greekblondechic

Thanks klm! When I start being negative I will need those reminders to be positive!

Thanks sara, I thought it was time

It took me a little while to think of the name, but I think this name is most appropriate. If you look at my past couple of journals, I went from BingeFree Zone, to Baby Steps to Big Steps. I found it interesting how each reflects the changes both in my life and in my eating. I love that binging is no longer my biggest concern. I can't forget about it, but now I truly think I can get back to strict dieting again without worrying.. as long as my calories stay up enough!

Jenny, I love you coming in here, you are truly inspiring. I really want to post awesome pictures like yours, I can't wait for that day to come!

TY Jilly, I wish we were closer to do this thing together, but in the meantime I have always appreciated your support and am so glad to have you as my twinnie

Thanks Babsie girl! And remember what I said, keep your head up and have patience (I am sayin the same to myself) Slow and steady wins the race.. I'm just ready to try a little harder now!

Posted by: greekblondechic

m1: 1/2c oats, lc yogurt w handful lc spc k, coffee w 1/2c lc milk
m2: 2 slices lt mg brd, turkey, 6 straws, coffee w 1/2c lc milk
m3:
m4:
m5:

I am definately going to the gym today.

Posted by: naturaltan

Perfect ... a kick a$$ journal!

So, we can expect to see nothing but a continuation of the decent diet you've been doing (tuning it up as you go) and see a consistent effort at the gym?

You are right ... from binge-free, to baby steps to big steps. Make a promise to yourself to really not just say you're going to do it, but to actually do it. Like you said, in the end, you're a winner regardless.

Go Greeky Go

... so what are you working at the gym today?

Posted by: greekblondechic

Thanks NT! I knew you, most of all, were waiting for this to happen. I'm excited and yes, my diet won't be 100% perfect.. Tuning it up as I go, but more than I did before. And yes, much more consistent workouts. I also have to figure out alternatives for my sick days since I get sick to my stomach a lot.

I also want to find the best way to get up and go to the gym for empty stomach morning cardio. I find in the morning, I feel kinda weak and tired and not full of energy as I would like to be. Should I take a caffiene pill? Does drinking coffee with milk defeat the purpose of the empty stomach cardio? It bothers me that I don't do it, even tho I seem to find it much easier to do cardio later in the day.

Today.... hmm. Either back or shoulders/bis. I don't really follow a set schedule. I go by how I am feeling that day. Is that bad?

Posted by: greekblondechic

BTW, that is my favorite pic of Mrs. NT. I wanna look like that!

Posted by: naturaltan

thanks ... it's my favorite pic (that she'll let me post) as well.

I'm sure some of the others can fill you in on cardio. I'm one of those fortunate people who's metabolism is still kicking in high gear.

Posted by: fantasma62

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

As much as I loved my Baby Steps journal, it's time to move on. Eating has been cleaner, but now it's time to work on keeping it clean and controlling portions. I absolutely must do weights 4x a week, and cardio 5-6x minimum. I am committing to give this my all for the next three months to see where I will be at the end of this year and the beginning of the next. My goal is to at least achieve the body I had last year, in October, when I was my personal leanest. If I meet or surpass that goal, I will be stoked. However, even if I don't quite make it, I will not beat myself up for it. Any progress is GOOD and I will only be that much closer to my goal anyway. Still need to work on not beating myself up emotionally, I think that is the absolute key to my success.

I am very excited to be undertaking this great journey with all my lovely friends here at IM. I couldn't ask for a better support group

Let the games begin, Greeky's gonna kick some ass!

Hi Nena Linda.....

I am so happy you are happy....I couldn't tell you how excited it made me to read that you are so ready for this. You sound so happy and excited that I don't know what to tell you

I can promise you nothing but the best from me. I will always have your back even if I don't show up daily. I will always be thinking of you and hope that your days are always beautiful...
Didn't I tell you that you had a spark? Can't you feel it growing in you. I can see it, everyone can. This is really a great day...
By the way, know this, I am always proud of you. Just like if you were my own kid. It doesn't matter if you stumble, I will always be proud of you and I believe that everyone else feels the same pride to see you overcome your problems, whether you stumble or not.
Keep the spark going and don't let it extinguish....That is what will show you the way when it gets darkest....

Te quiero mucho (look that one up),

Tio Tony

Posted by: Jill

If i do cardio on an empty stomach-which is only 1-2 a week, I have a big coffee and take a caffeine pill. No more e. The only thing is I find that i sometimes get heartburn late from that combo. Try with just a big coffee first. I dont think coffee defeats empty tummy cardio.

Why not try this.

Eat first-wait about 30 mins
Weight Train
Cardio

This works great for me. Im in the gym for about 2 hours though. Its great cause the weight training has depleted glycogen stores, so by the time you begin cardio you are already in fat burning mode.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Thanks Jilly, I was asking in particular about the milk in the coffee. But I find I am not really awake until I eat something, and even then...

I usually do my cardio after weight training, but I think empty stomach would be even better

Why no more E?

Posted by: Jill

First-clear your pm box!!!

Occasionally e-1x a week if that. Gives me a headache. Cjest pains sometimes too. Plus just in case i get preggo by accident I dont want any bad defects etc...

I dont think a tiny bit of milk in the coffee makes a diff.

Posted by: naturaltan

Greeky ... I think you should firsts get into a routine of going on a consistent basis and then fine tune that as well. Just my 2 cents.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Ok Jilly, I cleaned it out a lil bit! I am thinking *maybe* a bit of cream would be better cuz there would be no sugar to spike insulin???

NT, I only ask because one of my main problems is energy. I am tired a lot and testing shows nothing. I know, just make myself go.. but just looking for ways to make that a little easier, ya know?

Posted by: Jill

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Ok Jilly, I cleaned it out a lil bit! I am thinking *maybe* a bit of cream would be better cuz there would be no sugar to spike insulin???

Use powdered creamer/whitner then. Thats what i use. Or skim milk

Posted by: naturaltan

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

NT, I only ask because one of my main problems is energy. I am tired a lot and testing shows nothing. I know, just make myself go.. but just looking for ways to make that a little easier, ya know?

I hear ya Greeky

Posted by: greekblondechic

*sigh* I am a bit frustrated right now. I went out for a short walk to enjoy the beautiful weather, and I was dragging along, I can't figure out why I am so exhausted and out of it, I slept well last night.

Posted by: naturaltan

while you're trying to figure that out, head to the gym, workout hard and then you'll understand then why you're tired.

Posted by: greekblondechic

I actually just ate so I will be going in about an hour or two. It is probably a combination of the weather and only having worked out ONCE in a WEEK. Damn I need to get off my ass. 6pm, when the cuties are all there

I might do back.. if I can work up the energy. During legs last week I had this one guy watching me do stiff-legged deads

Posted by: Jill

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Originally Posted by naturaltan

while you're trying to figure that out, head to the gym, workout hard and then you'll understand then why you're tired.

Posted by: naturaltan

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

During legs last week I had this one guy watching me do stiff-legged deads

I tried to be inconspicous ...

Posted by: Jill

Good post about cardio in this thread
http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...ad.php?t=37132

Posted by: greekblondechic

NT, next time I'll wear shorts

Thanks for the link Jilly! Makes me feel better about not doing it

I feel much better now after my workout: Shoulder's and bi's and 1 hr cardio (biking)

And I am going dancing tonight with Lis

Posted by: Jenny

Hey Greeky? How did the rest of your meals look? Do you find it harder to eat healthy during the weekend? Good job on yesterdays workout!

Hope you had fun dancing last ngiht

Posted by: greekblondechic

Here's yesterdays meals, sorry I didnt update last night, I was going out

m1: 1/2c oats, lc yogurt w handful lc spc k, coffee w 1/2c lc milk
m2: 2 slices lt mg brd, turkey, 6 straws, coffee w 1/2c lc milk
m3: 1c all bran 1.5c lc milk, 1/3 trioplex bar (i had to try it..)

gym: shoulder's bi's 1 hr cardio

m4: 1/2c oats, a few slices turkey, yogurt w spc k mixed in
m5: rest of trioplex bar coffee w milk
(then on drive home, coffee w milk and a bit of cream)

Posted by: greekblondechic

Jenny, I dont really find it harder to eat well on the weekends bc I don't work full time, and I do work Sundays, so I don't have a good weekday/weekend schedule. It's going to be a little hard to not drink when I go out.

Last night the place we went to sucked! We hardly danced cuz the music and crowd were bad. But Lis is a totally cool person and I liked hanging out with her. Definately somebody I can learn from!

Posted by: shutupntra1n

Morning!

I don't think we will be going back to Bamboo anytime soon

Posted by: greekblondechic

I agree

Posted by: greekblondechic

m1: 1/2c oats, 1/2c all bran 3/4c lc milk
m2: roast chix, salad, cherry tomatos, straws, 2 coffees w milk
m3: lc granola bar, handful lc spc k
m4: pork souvlaki, salad
m5: chix ceaser drss/side (sick now

) coffee w milk

I went to costco today, it's great

but I didn't buy fish oils yet, I am waiting to get approvals of any supps I take when I finally get on accutane (sometime this century) Cuz I want to stress my kidney n liver as little as possible!

Posted by: greekblondechic

i'm so pissed my gym closes in half an hour, not enough time to go and i just finished cleaning

Posted by: M.J.H.

Good luck with the new journal GBC!

Like I said I am definitely going to have to make a trip to NJ in the near future. What gym do you train at?

By the way, if you don't mind, what's your first name?

Posted by: Jill

Gym tomorrow is a must girlie!!!!

What did u buy from Costco??? I was just there the other day and bought tonnes of gum and splenda.

3 boxes of it

Extra bubblemint is my new fav

Posted by: greekblondechic

Thanks Monstar! I train at a New York Sports Club, will tell you in PM the town if you wanna know. My first name is Vivian.

Jilly, Sundays tend to be a problem as well. I usually get home from work around 4:30-5. So sometimes I make it, and sometimes I don't, but I am still mad I didn't go today.

Also mad that I agreed to go to Friday's with my friends again even tho their food always makes me sick. I'm just an angry girl today

Posted by: greekblondechic

Oh and at costco I bought romaine hearts, fancy mixed greens, celery, cherry tomatos, sparkling ice low carb drinks <very yummy, chicken, turkey, shrimp, venus divine razor, thermasilk, splenda

I wish they had all bran

Posted by: M.J.H.

Sparking ice low-carb drinks? They sound good! How many calories are in each? How's the training going so far Vivian?

Posted by: greekblondechic

6 cals/bottle, my fave flavor is orange mango

As for training, I just got home from work, waiting for my lunch to digest a bit and going to go workout even tho I just want to be lazy. I might do back, or I might just do cardio. My muscles are looking bigger but I know there's a thick layer of fat on top so I'm tryin not to worry about it. Still get upset about how far I am from where I used to be, but I will only get there by eating right, lifting, and tons of cardio so... I better stop complaining and start working!

Posted by: greekblondechic

m1: 1/2c oats, lc yogurt
m2: lc granola bar, coffee w milk
m3: same as m2
m4: chix salad coffee w milk
m5: turkey, salad, straws
m6: coffee w milk, coffee w hh, chix ceasar salad, used too much dressing

Posted by: M.J.H.

Yeah Vivian I have to agree there, being negative isn't going to get you anywhere. Except feeling bad about yourself, or sorry for yourself. Stay positive, think about how far you have come, and focus on the future! I know you can do this, you show great dedication and commitment in your journals, no doubt about it.

Maybe one of these days I'll have to drive up and train with you.

Posted by: Jill

Post pics!

Im all about 'the pics'

Posted by: greekblondechic

Monstar, if you make such a long trip up, we'd probably end up just hanging out, I mean we could train, but then I'd have to go home and take a shower, yadda yadda. We'll see when the time comes

Jilly, you're obsessed lol.

Posted by: Jill

Im sooooooooooooooo bored. You going to the gym soon?

Posted by: greekblondechic

Pic of me ready for the gym (just for Jilly)

Be back soon!

Posted by: Jill

HOT HOT HOT!!! U r cute!!! Look AT the camera next time. Do u curl your hair with a curling iron?

Posted by: greekblondechic

It never looks right if I look at the camera, seriously. BTW Thank you, and no I never curl it with a curling iron. It's not really curly, moreso wavy. It helps when I wear it in a bun cuz when I take it out it looks nice

Just did 55mins cardio

Posted by: Jenny

Cuuute pic!!

Posted by: Jill

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Just did 55mins cardio

Everyday that goes by you are getting into a better routine of eating clean and working out. I am very proud of you twinnie!

How long has it been since you had icecream??? Just a reminder that its been a while and you dont 'need' it. Good stuff

Keep it up.

Posted by: sara

Yes, I agree with Jill!!! You doing Great hon! keep up the good work

Posted by: greekblondechic

Thanks Jenny!

I know, I am trying Jilly! I am glad ur proud of me, it feels good. I don't remember when I had ice cream last, my guess is at least 2 weeks. I was actually thinking about it cuz there was a dairy queen open and i was hungry but i got a chicken ceasar salad instead lol and then I went to walmart and I wanted to buy sugarfree chocolate but I bought three shirts instead

I'm not really into walmart clothes but they had some cute shirts I can wear to work..

thanks sara

Posted by: gr81

HI sexy

Posted by: greekblondechic

Heyyyy

Posted by: gr81

some tips for you to remember for your squat form:

-Keep your lower back arched tightly, and keep your shoulder blades pulled back and together. you wanna keep your head forward, but not necessarily pointed up. You want your elbows pushed forward while remembering to keep those shoulder blades pulled together tight. Keeping the elbows forward is going to facilitate keeping the arch in your lower back and help prevent your torso from bending forward during the squat. If you bring your elbows back then its easier to bend your torso forward which is bad.

-Keep the stance semi wide (shoulder width or more) and feet forward or slightly pointed out. The movement that you want to focus on is bringing the hips back, not down. its similar to sitting back like you would a chair or something like that, make sense? The upward motion is begun by driving your traps into the bar. Obviously the first thing that needs to come up when you are at the bottom is your head, and the rest will follow.
you want to push your feet out to the sides of the souls of your shoes, like you are trying to spread the floor apart during ascent. This will keep your knee flexors out. keep your stomach pushed out as well.... I know this is alot to remember but just try and take it step by step and remember the keys points. if ya need help then let me know missy. GL and happy squatting

Posted by: gr81

oh yeah and one more thing... SMILE babe

Posted by: greekblondechic

thanks for the rundown sweetie

i just ate a shitload of low carb special k, i need to start goin to bed before i get hungry again after my last meal

Posted by: greekblondechic

m1 1/2c oats, 1c all bran 1 n 1/4c lc milk straws
m2 big salad w cherry tomatos, white choc pb detour bar

(almost fulfilled my craving except it didnt quite taste like chocolate lol)
m3 chix salad ff dress. coffee w milk

workout: back, 40min cardio

m4 1/2c oats, a bit of lambchop
m5 light frap at starbucks (i didnt want it but i thought i was going to pass out) chicken vege soup (im sick) and lc cereal w lc milk

Posted by: naturaltan

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

NT, next time I'll wear shorts

Posted by: naturaltan

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Thanks Jenny!

I'm not really into walmart clothes but they had some cute shirts I can wear to work..

When you're not eating ice cream like you used to, when you ordering chicken salad at Dairy Queen and buying shirts instead of chocolate, you're not trying, YOU'RE DOING! Keep it up miss Vivian and you'll be breaking down your goals and setting new ones!

Posted by: shutupntra1n

Hey Viv,

How's it goin? I spent a hell of a lot of money yesterday shopping for clothes. Today I have all kinds of stuff to do then I'm gonna hit the books to study for my test. How was the rest of your weekend? No alcohol for me again until after my test. But you'll have to come out for my birthday next month so we can celebrate

Posted by: Jill

What kinda shirts did you buy from wallymart?

I agree with NT, you sure are trying. keep it up!

Posted by: greekblondechic

Thanks for the words of encouragement NT!

Hey Lis! The rest of my weekend was kinda quiet, went to see a movie saturday and worked on sunday. If you want to hang out and do something other than a club/bar, that is fine with me. We can go shopping!

Sure I'll come out for your bday but hopefully we can do something before then. BTW hows your tire doing

Jilly, I bought a vneck sweater, and a button down, and one kind-of button down except it has a zipper. All cute and cheap enough that I can wear it to work and not worry about ruining it by getting a stain on it.

Posted by: greekblondechic

My brother actually tried to tell me yesterday at wallymart that the buttondown.. "makes me look big on top" I am still trying to figure out why that's a bad thing?!

brothers!

Posted by: Jill

You have a brother

how old?

Posted by: naturaltan

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

My brother actually tried to tell me yesterday at wallymart that the buttondown.. "makes me look big on top" I am still trying to figure out why that's a bad thing?!

brothers!

He's your brother ...

I can't speak for others, but a buttondown shirt can never go wrong.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Yes I do Jilly, he turns 20 this week.

Posted by: greekblondechic

I'm upset with a friend. I had a big fight with my mom last night again, and I asked my friend to have a coffee with me (today) because I do not want to be home when my mom gets home. First she tells me sure, then immediately after, I haven't showered yet, I'm broke. I'm like look, I don't care I'm all bummed out in sweats and I'll buy your coffee. And then she's like well I'm sick. So I'm like ok, you should've said so before. I just feel like every single time I need her support she is never there for me and this girl is supposed to be one of my best friends. The fact that she needs to shower or is broke shouldn't even be a thought in her head. If it was her that needed me I'd drop everything. Do I ask for that much?

Posted by: Jill

No-IMO if she didnt want to go she should have just said so, instead of making excuses. But, she is your friend so she should be there for you.

Go train instead of coffee

Posted by: BritChick

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

I'm upset with a friend. I had a big fight with my mom last night again, and I asked my friend to have a coffee with me (today) because I do not want to be home when my mom gets home. First she tells me sure, then immediately after, I haven't showered yet, I'm broke. I'm like look, I don't care I'm all bummed out in sweats and I'll buy your coffee. And then she's like well I'm sick. So I'm like ok, you should've said so before. I just feel like every single time I need her support she is never there for me and this girl is supposed to be one of my best friends. The fact that she needs to shower or is broke shouldn't even be a thought in her head. If it was her that needed me I'd drop everything. Do I ask for that much?

That's too bad about the fight with your mum and your friend not being there for you Greeky, I'd go for coffee with ya.

Hey what movie did you go and see on the weekend?
We rented Man On Fire... it's was awesome!

Posted by: Velvet

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

During legs last week I had this one guy watching me do stiff-legged deads

One guy??? I'm sure there were MANY guys..you just didn't notice

Catching up in here..didn't realize you started a new journal..so far it looks awesome Greeky!

Posted by: naturaltan

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Originally Posted by Jill

Go train instead of coffee

nice one Jill

Posted by: Jill

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Originally Posted by naturaltan

nice one Jill

I know

With you and me on here she has nooooooooo excuses!

Posted by: greekblondechic

I had a talk with my friend, we are ok now. I saw Shaun of the dead..horrible!

Gym today was back and 40mins cardio. This one guy started talkin to me during deads. What's it with guys paying attention to me during deads? lol And I had the bar on the floor w/ 25lbs on each side, so 95lbs total, and this other guy walked by and mumbled "thats heavy" haha yeah ok.

I had a light frap. I was at the bookstore with starbucks in it. I got there ok, but when I sat down, I suddenly wanted to sleep. I couldn't drive anywhere, I knew I had to eat something and soon. I weighed the options, I figured the light frap had enough sugar to bring my levels back up without being overkill, but I am still mad I had it, I didn't even want it, seriously.

Posted by: PreMier

So this is where you are off to! I need to read some

Posted by: greekblondechic

Oops, you found me. Now you go hide and I'll find you.

Posted by: Velvet

Good morning Greeky...sounds like you were at Chapters? Get any good books?

Posted by: dalila

Viv what do you like to read? And those deads do sound very heavy!! you are very strong gilrl! Way to go!

Posted by: greekblondechic

Velvet, here the bookstores that have the Starbucks in them are called Barnes and Noble. I don't usually buy anything, I like to sit and read the fitness mag's

Dalila, so many years of school kinda turned me off to reading. I want to get back into it, I like self help books and girly books.

As for being strong? I never really thought I was, but I guess I don't really have anything to compare myself to

My back is soooore today!

m1: 1/2c oats 1c all bran 1c lf milk coffee w milk, straws
m2 turkey on 2 slices lt mg
m3 trioplex bar
m4 chix salad, coffee w milk
m5 F1 w lc milk

i hate how PMS makes my appetite crazy

Posted by: naturaltan

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Originally Posted by Jill

I know

With you and me on here she has nooooooooo excuses!

a two punch combo

Posted by: shutupntra1n

Hi Viv.

Hey I know you had called me yesterday. I was running around and had to drive my grandmother all over God's creation! If I would have known I definitely would have went for coffee. Any time you need to do something like that gimme a call. Just leave me a message if you get my voicemail that you wanna talk. I'll definitely work it out to come out with ya. I'm a good listener and give good advice. About the mom issues, I've been there. I did not talk to my parents for a while growing up, more than once over some things. Although we are way passed that, I can still give some advice.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Hey Lis.. When I left that message I was still in an ok mood and I was just asking to hang out, but it is really sweet of you to offer to be there for me even though we just met. I will keep your offer in mind, thanks sweetheart.

BTW, the same goes for you as well, if you ever need anything just call, I can give advice even though I'm really bad at taking my own

Posted by: greekblondechic

I need coffee so bad

My lower back is really sore, but not my upper back. Ever since I introduced deadlifts, I can't really do much in the rest of my back workout. I guess that's normal, but I dunno. I have these bruise type marks above my knees. Well, they are more like broken blood vessels-like a hickey type mark. I must've hit my knees with the bar a little too hard, as I try to keep the bar as close to my legs as possible (how I was taught..hope it's correct)

I have hickeys above my knees from my date at the gym

Posted by: naturaltan

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

I need coffee so bad

I think a sore lower back is normal when doing deads ... good work Miss Greeky.

Posted by: greekblondechic

LoL, NT, I guess my point was is, I expect my whole back to be sore after back day. My lower back is really sore, and my upper back is only starting to feel a little sore. I was trying to figure out if my upper back is not getting worked enough bc I am tired by the time I get to it

Posted by: naturaltan

your back might be sore ... but you're like me, when I do deads, I really feel it in my lower back.

Posted by: Jenny

Viv, I've noticed you always feel like eating more for meal 1, that you always seem hungry still .Why don't you add like 6 egg whites so you'll get some protein, I bet that will help

Posted by: Jill

Maybe your lower back is sore-er because you've just began training it.

And you have always been training your upper back.

Steve was playing around last night and gave me this tiny hicky on my neck.

I was PISSED when I noticed it this mornin. He was just playing, but still.

Posted by: Jill

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Originally Posted by Jenny

Viv, I've noticed you always feel like eating more for meal 1, that you always seem hungry still .Why don't you add like 6 egg whites so you'll get some protein, I bet that will help

I agree

Posted by: greekblondechic

All good points! Thanks everyone. In the morning I tend to shy away from eggs because they require preparation, cooking, etc. I'm lazy in the morning!

Posted by: PreMier

When you stand up with the weight, do you poke your chest out/bring your shoulders back?

Posted by: greekblondechic

Oh, almost forgot. Did 50mins cardio earlier today. Eating was decent, getting easier by the day, except that I want to eat a lot even of good foods. I hope it's just the pms hunger and going to go away soon. Avoiding mirror due to bloatedness, trying not to think about how fat I look/feel. Can't wait to return to a better body. Going through the motions, just gotta keep it consistent. The waiting period between when you start eating clean and when you start losing weight is the hardest part.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Yes premi, I stick my chest out. Is that good or bad?

Posted by: PreMier

Thats good. And I always scuff my knees/shins when I did deads. Sounds like you are doing them good

Someone mentioned that your lower back may just not be used to them, and thats probably it. Keep it up babydoll, your doin great.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Thanks sweetheart! I always worry about my form because the back is one of the worst places to hurt yourself. How far apart should my feet be, and straight or angled out? I have mine about a bit wider than shoulder width apart, a tiny bit angled out. You should come show me in person.

Posted by: PreMier

I keep toes pointed straight forward, and they are shoulder width apart or a bit more. Just keep your back straight, and your head up, and I am sure that you'll be just fine.

Maybe someday I will take you up on that offer

Posted by: Velvet

Good morning Greeky

Posted by: Jenny

Meals are looking lots better Greeky

What about adding some protein overall? You're really working hard Greeky and I'm so happy to see you improve, this is the beginning of something great

Posted by: Katia7

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Oh, almost forgot. Did 50mins cardio earlier today. Eating was decent, getting easier by the day, except that I want to eat a lot even of good foods. I hope it's just the pms hunger and going to go away soon. Avoiding mirror due to bloatedness, trying not to think about how fat I look/feel. Can't wait to return to a better body. Going through the motions, just gotta keep it consistent. The waiting period between when you start eating clean and when you start losing weight is the hardest part.

Hey hun, you're doing great!
I know what you mean about wanting to eat a lot even of good foods. But we gotta be strong!
You'll be in great shape in no time, just stay focused!

Posted by: ncgirl21

Hey Viv!!

Your doing so good hun! I love the pic you posted for Jill! Very Pretty

Posted by: greekblondechic

Ok, thanks Premi!

GM Velvet!

TY Jenny, I don't even feel like I deserve any praise, I dunno why, but thank you. I am eating some choc eggies right now thanks to you! Now if only I had some pb mmmm!!!

Katia right now my weakness is Fiber 1 and/or All bran with low carb chocolate milk, I can't get enough!!!!

Ty ncgirl you should post some new pics too

(Add to yesterday's meals: straws and another coffee w lf milk)

Posted by: greekblondechic

m1: 1/2c oats, F1 w lc milk, straws, EW
m2: lc yogurt, salad
m3: trioplex, coffee w milk
m4: chix salad, coffee w milk, sf jello
m5: F1 and lc spc k w lc milk

no gym today. tomorrow

Posted by: Velvet

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Ok, thanks Premi!

GM Velvet!

(Add to yesterday's meals: straws and another coffee w lf milk)

Good morning???

What time is it over there..it's 2:00 in the afternoon here in the Arctic!

Posted by: Jill

I was thinking something in reagards to the text-and what Jenny mentioned. Have you though of dropping the bran and lc milk all together and having something totally differnet for breakfast? Like protein panckakes? Just oats and ew's??? Making some protein type muffins or something? Just an idea

I know whan I have ANY cereal and milk I can consume A LOT at once.

Maybe try it for a day or so.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Velvet, I got up really late.. a quarter to one!!!

Maybe Jilly. The problem is the F1 and all bran seem to be the only type of fiber that helps me and that my body can handle. I also don't want a breakfast that requires much preparation.

Posted by: greekblondechic

My mom gave me two chocolates, those wrapped up ferre roche something like thats, and I am TOM and I told her no, I don't want them, take them back!

I wanted cheesecake and ice cream earlier didn't have any of that either

Posted by: greekblondechic

Ok. I'm going to ask a stupid question, everybody brace themselves.

I have heard you can not bulk and cut at the same time. That you can not simultaneously pack on muscle and lose fat. WHY? True? False? Please somebody explain. I am putting on muscle but don't appear to be losing any fat. This sucks.

Posted by: Jill

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Ok. I'm going to ask a stupid question, everybody brace themselves.

I have heard you can not bulk and cut at the same time. That you can not simultaneously pack on muscle and lose fat. WHY? True? False? Please somebody explain. I am putting on muscle but don't appear to be losing any fat. This sucks.

WHat makes up think you are putting on muscle?

You might infact be loosing fat, therefore you can see your muscle tone better.

Posted by: Katia7

hey hun,
I'm no expert at this but from what I've read I think it's because...
In order to build muscle you need to eat more then you burn, which is totally the opposite from what you need to do in order to loose fat. So when you eat less then you burn, your body is loosing weight and just doesn't have enough calories to build anything. That's why when body builders go on a cut, sometimes they also loose a bit of muscle from that.

Posted by: Jenny

Hey Greeky! GREAT job staying away from the chocolate and cheese cake!!

You're doing so great!!
The thing you say about putting on muscle/losing fat is not necessarily true for beginners. Now I know you're NOT a beginner, but you're getting back in weighttraining after a long break, so I don't think you need to worry about this. What Katia said is right

Just continue eating in calorie deficit and you'll be fine hun

Every pound of muscle you gain speeds up your metabolism you know

Posted by: Velvet

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jill

I was thinking something in reagards to the text-and what Jenny mentioned. Have you though of dropping the bran and lc milk all together and having something totally differnet for breakfast? Like protein panckakes? Just oats and ew's??? Making some protein type muffins or something? Just an idea

I know whan I have ANY cereal and milk I can consume A LOT at once.

Maybe try it for a day or so.

Great Idea Jilly..I alternate my breakys with oats and egg whites (made pancake style with 2 tb sf jam on top) with cereal/berries and egg whites...keeps things interesting anyway...

Protein Muffins:
3/4c Oats
3/4c Whites
cinnamon
splenda

Blend in blender, pour into 4 muffin cups (the tin) and put in 350 degree oven for 12 minutes...yum yum...dip in ss ff syrup or slice each in half and add sf jam

Posted by: ncgirl21

Morning Viv

Your diet looks so good. Good job on passing up those treats. Try mixing Fiber one with LF cottage cheese and a LC yogurt and about 1/2 cup of frozen mixed berries- taste kinda like cheesecake

Posted by: Velvet

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncgirl21

Morning Viv

Your diet looks so good. Good job on passing up those treats. Try mixing Fiber one with LF cottage cheese and a LC yogurt and about 1/2 cup of frozen mixed berries- taste kinda like cheesecake

mm..ya, i have that alot..yum yum..and for fun i'll use grape nuts sometimes instead of the fibre 1...much crunchier

Posted by: greekblondechic

Jilly, I do look and feel bigger

That's right Katia..thanks!

Thanks Jenny, we have a lot of desserts at work and I was looking at them like mmmm.. and then my brother stopped in for coffee and I almost made him get ice cream at Dairy Queen so I could have some

I still cant believe I turned down those chocolates from my mom. My cravings arent as strong as they used to be and every time I'm craving I just have F1/allbran w choc lc milk and I also notice the cravings pop up when I'm hungry so I try to eat food instead. It's not that I haven't been weight lifting, I just am lifting heavier and more consistently now. Which is another reason I'm pretty sure I put on muscle. I don't want more tho, I already border on manly looking!

Velvet, those muffins look good and easy! BTW is grape nuts an acceptable cereal for daily use or only sometimes? What's other good daily cereals? Ughh,, bad question probably lol.

Ncgirl that also sounds yummy

Dunno if ill be buying more cottage cheese..my tummy doesnt like it much!

m1: 1/2c oats, lc yogurt
m2 trioplex
m3 chix ceasar salad
m4 roast beef, salad, straws
m5

Posted by: Katia7

hey hun, how are you?

Posted by: greekblondechic

Im good honey! How are you??

I was busy all day, and when I finally got home, finally. I was sick, and therefore did not work out. I hate being female, I hate stomach problems, I hate it I hate it I hate it. So yeah, I didn't want to puke so I didn't go to the gym. Nice fricking excuse. At least I didn't have any junk food. GRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! So mad.

Posted by: Katia7

well.. you did a lot better then me today lol I need to quit this and get my ass togather.

Are you still having the same stomach problems? I'm actually sooooo much better now (not 100% but MUCH better), maybe I can help?

Posted by: greekblondechic

I'm better than my worst, but I still struggle with them.

Posted by: Jill

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

I'm better than my worst, but I still struggle with them.

Atleast you didnt eat crap

I had a dream last night I was searching around this 'fair/exhibition' looking for a mini donut stand.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Having a bad night right now. Wanting to bury my face in a tub of ice cream, but I'm not. Wish I could train in my parents for new ones.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Good night ladies and gentlemen. I made it though a rough night without using food as my crutch and I thought that was worthy of noting.

How do you guys develop a thicker skin and not let people get to you? That is one of my biggest problems other than negative self-talk

Posted by: PreMier

If I was closer, I would beat them down for you

Thats what I do for my lil sis anyway lol

Posted by: BritChick

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Good night ladies and gentlemen. I made it though a rough night without using food as my crutch and I thought that was worthy of noting.

How do you guys develop a thicker skin and not let people get to you? That is one of my biggest problems other than negative self-talk

Hey Greeky - proud of you for not using food to make you feel better

... you're gonna have to teach me a thing or two, I just had myself a very crappy day too and ate accordingly!

Posted by: dalila

Hi GBC, you're doing such a wonderful job with your diet lately, I am really impressed!! The first few weeks are always the hardest, after that when you forget how your fave indulging treats taste, you won't even crave them any more.

As to how do you grow a thicker skin, I am sorry to say you can't. But what you can do, is immediately deal with these comments. Ask yourself, why is this comment getting to me? Am I trying to make everyone like me? The faster you realise that you can't please everyone, and therefore should only please yourself ( as in being the person that makes YOU happy), the sooner you are gonna bounce back.

It used to bug me for days when my mom said something undeserving, or people talked bad about me, now I still get angry or depressed, but 15 min later I am thinking, hell if they think I am like that they don't even know me, so why should I care what people who don't know me talk about me. And in my mom's case, I've given up long ago, I just say to myself, she is oldfashioned, let her be.... and I am fine!

Take care gorgeous!

Posted by: Jenny

Hey Greeky, great job not using food to cope.. You've really taken some BIG STEPS lately

I'm sorry you're having troubles getting along with the parents

Has it always been like this? Don't let that be a reason for you to over-eat.. It's not going to help anything. Just think about what they'll say when you're the hottie with a six- pack

We always love you here, and we won't be critical

Let Jill and me be your new parents

Posted by: BabsieGirl

MORNINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

Posted by: Velvet

Good morning Greeky, way to go on the 'staying outta da ice cream' girl! Wish I was as good as you last night

Posted by: greekblondechic

Aww thanks Premi lol

Britchick I always say there's two kinds of people in this world: The kind that when theyre upset eat, and the kind that don't. I am guessing a majority of thin and or fit people are do-not eaters. Emotional overstarving lol. I dunno, it's almost like, I knew it was only going to numb me for a very short short time and then make me feel ten times worse. I also called a friend, I dunno if that had any effect, probably. I got to cry my heart out to him again (he's practically used to it by now) and it probably helped me deal with it and "get over it" not in the sense of really get over it. But the worst moment past and I was ok. Try doing that Britchick, maybe itll help.

TY dalila, I def think I let what people say get to me tooooo much. but it's hardest not to when its your parents. *sigh* I really should go back to therapy! My therapist said when people say something it bothers me bc of what I take it to imply about me. I think that's true. Ex, if someone yells at me about not having found a good job yet then I assume theyre saying I'm lazy and or stupid and incapable and nobody wants to hire me. I think Greek parents are crazy and you have to be a really strong person to not let it bother you which I obviously am not. My friend says I need the "Greek Parent Filter" = in one ear out the other

TY Jenny, as much as this is going to sound wrong, your posts in my journal remind me I'm doing well even though I don't feel like I am bc you don't really post here much when I'm bad

That's good but I just dunno, I feel I am not trying hard enough. I guess bc I missed the gym two days in a row and bc I eat too much. I will weigh myself in a few days to see where I stand and adjust accordingly tho I guess. I kinda like not measuring my foods

Jilly and you as my parents

Jilly is my twinnie and you are younger than me! But sure, Id love to have you guys as my family. I need the support anywhere I can get it from. And yeah, its always been bad, but it cycles from ok, to not so good, to bad, to really bad. I need to change and not let if affect me the way it does tho. Everytime something happens now its like a volcano errupting from all the stuff thats built up.

Good Morning BabsieWabsie! I am awake since 8 since I had to do something and I am now up, but still need cofffeeee!!!!!!

P.S. Why do I think I am not doing well at all? Have to be positive before I screw it up again. Hate the mirror tho.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Velvet good morning hon, WHAT FLAVOR lol

Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Good Morning BabsieWabsie! I am awake since 8 since I had to do something and I am now up, but still need cofffeeee!!!!!!

P.S. Why do I think I am not doing well at all? Have to be positive before I screw it up again. Hate the mirror tho.

Hi chicadooodles

Well get you some COFFEE woman!!!

What do you mean? What do you think you're not doing well at?

YES................BE POSITIVE..

Remember: "Believe in the healing power of POSITIVE thinking "

My dad says this to me all the time.

Mind over matter baby!!

Posted by: greekblondechic

Babsie, I feel like my big steps are really a joke. I feel like I am not trying hard enough at all, especially compared to the other ladies here.

Posted by: BabsieGirl

Okay. The ONE thing you SHOULDN'T DO is............compare yourself to other women. Not every woman is the same, holds the same amount of fat, stores it in the rights spots etc....EVERYONE IS DIFFF......DO NOT COMPARE.

I know it's hard not to do...but you have to get over that!! Seriously. You can do it...you already recognise what you need to change...................The biggest part lacking change..........is your way of thinking!

Think positive, be positive.........stay positive.

You're going to do this or I'm gonna kick your lil hiney

Posted by: Jill

Thats right-stay positive, you can do it.

You have a huge support system to fall back on here. Thats what we are here for.

Keep it up

Every day you resist the crap, binges etc... the easier it is. Most of the time

Posted by: ncgirl21

Viv- you are doing good hun, just keep your head up

. People are going to upset you everyday for the rest of your life, whether it's your parents, friends, co-workers, strangers, boyfriend, etc. It's just a part of life. My feelings get hurt WAY easy too. I'll cry over anything, I usually take stuff the wrong way and I am an emotional eater, I've just gotten use to controlling that one most of the time. Keep up with your diet and your workouts and before long it's just a part of your life. You don't have to make any person in this world happy but you- so start smiling baby doll- you've got a lot going for you!!

Posted by: naturaltan

Greeky ... I'm with Babsie - don't compare yourself to others. You do your thing and give 100% and life will be good. If you don't feel you're giving this your best effort, maybe you're not and could step it up. What you put in is what you get back. The more consistent you are with the diet and gym, the faster you'll achieve your desired results.

Props to you for not going to food ... a few weeks ago you would have had some kind of comfort food to help you through the tough times ... yesterday you didn't

That's a big step for sure. Like you and most know, diet is the biggest part of sculpting our bodies. The less 'junk food' you eat, the better off you are - so no junk last night was a big step.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Thanks everyone. I know I should not compare but it is hard not to Babsie. The problem is I get upset even when I compare to myself a year ago.
Jilly.. I am almost in disbelief that I didnt eat anything to feel better lol
Andrea, I want everyone to like me and thats not possible lol
NT you are soo right!

Think positive be positive think positive be positive think positive be positive think positive be positive think positive be positive think positive be positive think positive be positive

If only my skin was as thick as my skull!

Posted by: naturaltan

If I were to compare myself to the monsters here, I'd turn to icecream to.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturaltan

If I were to compare myself to the monsters here, I'd turn to icecream to.

When I first read that I thought it said, I'd turn INTO ice cream too

Posted by: naturaltan

Posted by: BabsieGirl

You two are silly

Greeky - You started a new journal. Don't look back at the person you once was.........look at the person you are and want to be. I agree, easier said than done BUT - once you do it and get into a routine, it's smooth sailing

...things are only as hard as YOU make them. We (in general) are our own worst critic!!! Think about it!

Don't look back!!! Don't compare!!! Just do it!

Posted by: BritChick

Good morning Greeky.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Babsiegirl, one way I have of making myself feel better is telling myself that some of the weight I gained is muscle

Good morning Britty!

m1 1/2c oats, all bran w lc milk, EW, straws
m2 coffee w milk, baby shrimpies scrambled w 1 egg and 1 ew on 2 lt mg w hot sauce
m3 all bran w lc milk and lf milk, straws
m4
m5

Posted by: Jill

Shrimpies and eggies?

Posted by: greekblondechic

I had chocolate eggies this morning.

Shrimpies and eggies is good. High in protein

Posted by: Jenny

Viv, you shouldn't compare yourself to others. You need to remember where you've been and work on improving that. You say no to sweets, you don't binge, those are all great things! If you feel like you can work harder, then push yourself up a notch and work harder. But the important thing is that you compare yourself with yourself and not with others. I've done that a lot before too, feeling like I'm sooooo far from perfect and all of that, but then I remember where I was a year ago and I do feel better.
You can do this

You're right, I didn't post much before because I felt that you were self destructive and were hurting yourself. I felt frustrated because there was nothing I could say to help you change. That's the number one thing in behavior change, you have to want it yourself or it won't happen.

Have a great weekend

Posted by: greekblondechic

The problem is when I look back to a year ago, I get upset cuz I was in better shape then!

I am still too self-destructive. Right now not as much in my behaviors, but definately in my thoughts.

Posted by: Jenny

Well don't compare yourself to what you were a year ago, compare it to your lowest point. Mine was a year ago, that's why I said that. Changing your behaviors is one step, your thoughts is a tough one. I'm still struggling with my self destructive thoughts that tell me I'm not pretty enough, need to work harder and that I'm just not good enough. Keep exploring, read everything you can get your hands on that can benefit you. But most importantly, remember that you are beautiful inside and out

Ms Greek Godess!

Posted by: greekblondechic

Thank you sweet Jenny. I have so many low points I don't know which one to pick

I think I'd be better off just thinking about the future

Eight months til summer, better get a move on.

Posted by: ncgirl21

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Thank you sweet Jenny. I have so many low points I don't know which one to pick

I think I'd be better off just thinking about the future

Eight months til summer, better get a move on.

That's the spirit

YOU GO GIRL

Posted by: greekblondechic

I'm going to keep a monthly written down calendar so I can see what I have done and what cheats Ive had when. I am realizing that I do NOT get in enough weight workouts per week. I think I usually get two a week, which is half my workouts

No wonder I always have newbie gains.. I operate on a two week cycle

If I lift today and tomorrow I can get 3 out of 4, unless I break up one of the workouts and do 1.5 today and 1.5 tomorrow.

I know weights are more important for raising metabolism but I tend to place more importance on cardio. Should I skip the cardio in favor of weights? I know I should do both, but I am trying to figure out which my priority should be.

Well, bi's and shoulders is EASY. So I can add one of those to chest/tri day and one to leg day. I don't think my bi's and tri's need any work. They are DEF big enough. Maybe Ill do chest and shoulders, lol. I am rambling. My calendar says Monday I had that light frap. I guess I'll allow a small cheat this weekend. I've been really wanting ice cream. Ugh, hate seeing my Oct 1st weight. Havent weighed since. Maybe tomorrow. Scared what itll say. Hopefully Ill have dropped a bit of water. On Oct 1st I was 19lbs from goal, scary. And thats only my end of the year goal..not my goal goal. Hope that number is down by 3 tomorrow. When it is down to 14 I'll start feeling better.

Posted by: Jenny

Don't weigh yourself until the first of november. That might be a stressor you don't need right now

I don't step on a scale unless the doctor makes me

Have you had any cheats this week?

Posted by: Katia7

I hate scales... they never make me happy. And for some reason the scales at the Dr's office always add like 10 extra pounds.

Posted by: Jill

Yes, dont stress yourself about the scale.

IF you do weigh yourself make sure its is the same scale and the same time of day each weigh in

Posted by: greekblondechic

Ohh boy Jenny I dont think I can wait that long!!!! I am anxious to see if I dropped anything, but you may be right. I had a light frappuccino on Monday.

Katia I hear you on the doctor's scale adding 10lbs. I was like

Jilly.. always! In the morning before I eat anything

Went to do legs and it SUCKED! I just couldn't. After squats and weighted walking lunges, I went up to go some cardio for 25mins and then went home. Disappointing.

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Ohh boy Jenny I dont think I can wait that long!!!! I am anxious to see if I dropped anything, but you may be right. I had a light frappuccino on Monday.

Katia I hear you on the doctor's scale adding 10lbs. I was like

Jilly.. always! In the morning before I eat anything

Went to do legs and it SUCKED! I just couldn't. After squats and weighted walking lunges, I went up to go some cardio for 25mins and then went home. Disappointing.

i notice this, at doc's scales i always weigh more than on any other scale

dont worry about the workout, it sounds good enough

Posted by: greekblondechic

I didn't have the energy. I was having trouble with the squats, and then something in my left quad didn't feel right during lunges. Like a tear right in the middle of it or something, decided not to worsen it. So I went to do cardio, and my frickin arch hurt from stepping on something earlier today and my foot bending more than it should.

I'd say that I did ok tho, I got the main aspects of legs covered with squats, lunges good for my butt, and I did ok cardio plus a walk earlier in the day.

Posted by: Jill

Lunges are my least fav leg exercise

I ate candy tonight too.

Boredom

Posted by: greekblondechic

How many do you do? I do 10 sets of 10, is that too much?

rest of yesterdays meals

after workout: 3/4c oats, salad, tuna, handful popcorn
snack: 1/2 lc protein bar (only 100cals)
last meal at diner: egg beaters w mush and tomatos, ketchup, 1 big slice "wheat" coffee w hh

Posted by: greekblondechic

I weigh the same

Posted by: Jenny

What did I tell you about the scale?

don't let that get in your way! Just keep working, results WILL follow!

Posted by: Jill

Yes greeky, be patient

Posted by: camarosuper6

Why dont ya just throw your scale away?

Posted by: greekblondechic

I was telling my mom that I was kind of upset that I weigh the same and she goes "Yeah you have a belly now and you didn't have one before" Thanks mom

Posted by: greekblondechic

Sorry Jill, I emptied out my PM box a bunch more

Posted by: Jill

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Sorry Jill, I emptied out my PM box a bunch more

Did you get my pm?

Posted by: greekblondechic

No sweetie, I didn't.

Posted by: greekblondechic

I hate how dead IM is on weekends.

Posted by: Jill

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

I hate how dead IM is on weekends.

I know

Im at work and bored as hell!!! 2 more hours left

I cant believe you didnt get my pm

Posted by: Jill

What are you doing today?

Posted by: greekblondechic

Try looking for it in your sent pm's box?

I cleaned house..and I dunno. Not really in the mood to do anything

Posted by: Jill

Its not in there

Stoopid pm, it was long too

Did you go to the gym today??? I didnt

Ive went for almost 2 weeks in a row, I think its time for a day off.

Posted by: Jenny

Hey girls

Greeky, if you're bored you should go to the gym

Posted by: Jill

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenny

Greeky, if you're bored you should go to the gym

Good idea

Posted by: greekblondechic

My gym closes early on the weekends

Posted by: greekblondechic

I just posted again and it didn't show up, weird.

Posted by: Jill

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

My gym closes early on the weekends

Like what time?? Mine is open till 8 sat and sun.

Posted by: greekblondechic

6pm

Posted by: Jenny

Why don't you go running/powerwalking outside then?

Posted by: Jill

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenny

Why don't you go running/powerwalking outside then?

Smart

Posted by: greekblondechic

I am going to hope that my PMS water weight hasn't dropped bc my water intake has been unusually low these past few days. Yeah.

Posted by: Jill

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

I am going to hope that my PMS water weight hasn't dropped bc my water intake has been unusually low these past few days. Yeah.

How much water HAVE you been drinking?

Posted by: greekblondechic

Ugh..less than half gallon! I usually avg a gallon or so. I been so tired I been filling up on coffee

That probably makes it worse tho!

Posted by: greekblondechic

m1 1/2c oats all bran w lf milk
m2 burger on 2 lt mg straws salad coffee w milk
m3 all bran lf milk
m4 pork chops salad straws
m5 lc granola bar coffee milk

Posted by: Jill

I drank a total of about 5 coffees today

Posted by: greekblondechic

With what in them?

Posted by: greekblondechic

The chinese buffet Im goin to doesnt have any great desserts, my biggest weaknesses there are these weird fruit things they are like peeled pitted pickled grapes or something! and sugar coated nuts.

sugar coated nuts!!!!

So yeah I dont want to waste my cheat on stupid stuff

Posted by: Jill

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

With what in them?

Ff fake powdered cream and splenda

ARe you going for chineese tomorrow? I myself would not waste a cheat on chineese. JMO

Posted by: Jill

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

m1 1/2c oats all bran w lf milk
m2 burger on 2 lt mg straws salad coffee w milk
m3 all bran lf milk
m4 pork chops salad straws
m5 lc granola bar coffee milk

What are the macros on this bread? I see an aweful lot of carbies, not enough protein. Maybe thats why you are holding water?

Posted by: greekblondechic

I am going to eat stir fried veggies and meat. It's for my brother's birthday, he just turned 20

Posted by: greekblondechic

i cant remember anything except it has 40cals per slice

Posted by: greekblondechic

usually i have low carb milk which has a lot of protein

Posted by: Jill

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

I am going to eat stir fried veggies and meat. It's for my brother's birthday, he just turned 20

Good. You can wait till next week to have a 'treat' meal. Just a meal not a binge.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Ok well, good night twinnie! SLeepyhead has to work tomorrow so!! BYE! Sweet dreams princess!

Posted by: Jill

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

usually i have low carb milk which has a lot of protein

Oh. Okay. How about the bran. How much do you have at once?

Posted by: Jill

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Ok well, good night twinnie! SLeepyhead has to work tomorrow so!! BYE! Sweet dreams princess!

Nighty night darlin!

Posted by: greekblondechic

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Originally Posted by Jill

Oh. Okay. How about the bran. How much do you have at once?

About 3/4-1c per meal I suppose

Posted by: greekblondechic

m1 lc granola bar 1/2 trioplex
m2 rest of trioplex coffee w milk
m3 chix salad
m4 all bran w lf milk
m5 chinese: various meats, veggies, 1 slice sweet potato in butter omg, then these weird grape things, a few pieces pineapple, small piece watermelon,straws, coffee w cream

I am always tired and always hungry lately. I overslept today even though I went to bed early. Whats wrong with me?

Posted by: Katia7

Hey hun,
I had the same thing (no energy for ANYTHING). Turned out it was B-12 deficiency, so I get B-12 shots now and it helps a lot. Not saying that this is the same thing that's going on with you though, just something you might want to check out. It could also be coming from lack of sleep, not enough activity, or stress.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Well, I've been working out when I can muster up the energy, and I actually got pretty good sleep the last two nights. It is really frustrating because I used to have TONS of energy. A little over two years ago, I dont know what happened. I got a chest cold or something with chest pains, I stopped working out, I haven't had enough energy since but I could always blame it on not eating enough or not enough sleep. I had been tested for mono, but didn't have that. Been tested for thyroid (TSH) dont have that. Been tested for anemia dont have that. I do think there is something wrong, but I feel like when I miss workouts most people on here just think I'm lazy. I dunno, right now all I wanna do is lie down and nap. How did you find out what deficiency you have? Why cant you just take B12 orally?

Posted by: Katia7

I also had really bad back aches so I was just searching to what was causing it and came upon this article http://www.animatedmedical.com/Pernanem/pernanem.html
and it descirbed EXACTLY what was going on with me. So I asked my Dr if it was OK for me to take it and he aproved it.
I'm pretty sure you can take B-12 oraly too, but I think it's less eficient then a shot (shots goes striegnt into your blood stream). I can feel it right away, like the next day.

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