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Posted by: Fitgirl70

You know what? My last journal was shit! Honestly!!

It became nothing more than a place for my closest friends to come and say "hey" and bullshit with the best bullshiters. I really like my friends, but I hate my journal.

I'm embarking on anew. My last entry was a thread I placed in the Diet/Nutrition section of these forums to ask if anyone had or knew of a diet that was good for "eating for cholesterol". Maybe I'll do my own research and post one of my own. But for now, I'll start a new journal, a new way of life and get on with freeing myself from my debilitating high cholesterol.

I feel like shit! I really do. And lately two of my husband's long-time employees have been in the hospital with heart problems. One had a heart attack last week and his wife doesn't know if he will make it. The other was having fainting spells and the doctors ended up putting in a pace maker. Both have heart disease and never do a damn thing about it.
I think my past, present and future have finally caught up with me. I realized at our Mother's Day luncheon yesterday as we were all having a conversation about the two gentlemen that work for my husband, and seeing my own mother having had her quadruple bypass 12 years ago and still has done nothing to prevent having another one. I also had my own cholesterol tested about two weeks ago because Dr. Cooper was beginning a new cholesterol reducing study -- I found out last week that I can not participate because my cholesterol is WAY TOO HIGH

So, on to a new me, a new beginning and hopefully a few prayers that I live a little longer and don't have to have any major surgeries (i.e., my mother, and the two men I spoke of).

Any advice, bitchin at me, information, success stories and testimonials you want to give, please -- GIVE!!!! I seriously need all the help I can get.

Kerry, I want to thank you! Your web site and transformation have almost served as my rude awakening....almost. I love your hubby's thoughts, keep them coming.

Posted by: naturaltan

your couSON's bithin' ... here's what you've told me so far. You had a doctor tell you your cholesterol is too high. You've heard numerous bad stories related to having high cholesterol. I know you're a smart woman, so putting two and two together shouldn't be an issue. Get your cholesterol count down woman! Don't make me come ...

Posted by: Fitgirl70

You're gonna come? Just from my story? Damn, you must be easy to arouse!!!!! LOL

In all seriousness, I have tried Zetia, Lipitor, Pravachol, Welchol and even tried that cholesterol-lowering butter stuff. It all seems to work for about 30 to 60 days and brings my cholesterol down....maybe 20 points -- then it's almost like my body becomes immune to it and it quits working. Yes, literally quits working.

So, one of the dietitians here is going to work with me, but I couldn't get an appt. with her any sooner than the 18th. Also, Dr. Cooper is going to try to work with me to see what we can do.

Bottom line is: I'm tired of being "un"fit and tired of wondering if every symptom or what-have-you is a heart attack and just how long I'm going to live. It's just become too tiresome and cumbersome - it seems as if my weight and my diet as it relates to my cholesterol is all I think about lately.

Thanks couSON....all are welcome....all are welcome.....come into the light children

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Oh yeah, food and training.....

Still a big part and I have recommitted to the workouts

Did 20 minutes cardio and abs today at lunch

2 Zantrex3 before breakfast
M1: 2 eggs, black coffee, water
M2: banana (about 9am)
M3: 1/2 cup of slimming soup
white beans, drained and rinsed
celery, onion and garlic
crushed tomatoes w/ liquid
chicken broth
DAMN THIS IS SOME GOOD SOUP!!!
Zantrex3 before workout
M4: 1 chicken breast, 1 cup of slimming soup, water
M5: 1/2 c. oatmeal, w/ 1 tspn pb and 1 splenda, water
M6: dinner was some slow roasted steak soup. I ended up eating only the steak and a few of the veggies, I wasn't very hungry.

More to come......

Posted by: RoCk79

Try flax seed. I heard it works great on lowering your cholestoral. do some research, there are tons of information out there on it.

Posted by: naturaltan

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Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

You're gonna come? Just from my story? Damn, you must be easy to arouse!!!!! LOL

I re-read what I typed and almost died laughing when you replied.

I meant ... don't make me come down there.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I wondered if Flax would be better than fish oils? Should I take both in combination? Maybe someone can answer?

Posted by: RoCk79

OK, I dont know about the fish oil, BUT, I do think you can take them both, I know a buddy of mine is, but I also heard that the flax seed, is best in ground form, not oil or liquid form. My fiance's father has really bad cholestoral, and the ONLY thing that worked for him, was the ground flax seed, and it cut his in half. So I think it works, atleast really good for him.

Posted by: Pylon

Ground flax seed is a great addition to morning protien shakes. Also good for baking, if you are into making your own breads and such.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I think so too.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Thanks for the tip Pylon. I don't make breads though. I rarely eat breads....it's the other stuff I have problems with.

How do you add Flax to a shake? put it in the blender?

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturaltan

I re-read what I typed and almost died laughing when you replied.

I meant ... don't make me come down there.

well...where do you plan to then..

Posted by: Burner02

Hey hottie!
Like NT said: You know what is going on...find out what you have to...make whatever corrective measures you can and go forth.
I wish I could help you out more on this...but I have not the knowledge...

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Trust me B....I'm doing the best I can to learn about all of this. I certainly WANT to make the changes. And I'm just learning how to do it -- I think.

Posted by: Burner02

we know u can!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I can do it!!! But for now I think I need a diet coke....

And I think I'm getting hungry again....maybe some oatmeal!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

OK, I got water and oatmeal.....passing on the coke right now

Posted by: Burner02

oatmel and coke? Noit a god combo...yo know the song:
U put the lime in the coke, you nut....and mix it all up..

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Yeah yeah....no coke, no lime, no nut!!!

Posted by: Burner02

heh hee! U said....'nut'..

Posted by: naturaltan

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Originally Posted by Burner02

well...where do you plan to then..

being this is a family show, my final answer is Texas.

Posted by: Burner02

What's up, my brotha from another motha!

(Meet the fokkers..)

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Promises Promises.....I guess we'll have to move hedonism to Texas!!!

Posted by: Burner02

nope...we ALL go to Jamiaca, mon....

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

Promises Promises.....I guess we'll have to move hedonism to Texas!!!

to see you lounging around naked - OK

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

What's up, my brotha from another motha!

(Meet the fokkers..)

well ... ummmmmmmm ... puppy training - again! We got another puppy because we felt that the first one didn't take up enough of our time.

Other than that, I'm outside most days doing something, whether it cleaning out the once ugly flower bed, or trying to landscape the backyars and find a place for a firepit and hottub. You?

Posted by: Pylon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

Thanks for the tip Pylon. I don't make breads though. I rarely eat breads....it's the other stuff I have problems with.

How do you add Flax to a shake? put it in the blender?

You can get the ground seed and just toss it in the blender, or put in the whole seed, if you don't mind drinking a chunky beverage.

Posted by: BritChick

You're on the right track Fitgirl

you know you need to make some changes, you're willing and ready to make them, it's seems you just need to find the right info to help you do it... hopefully the dietician will have some sound advice for you.
I love your honesty at the beginning of your journal and the way that you read things... my thought to NT's first post was almost identical to your response!

Good luck with lowering your cholesterol and with the journal!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Thanks Kerry. Any advice on diet and whatever you can and will give is certainly appreciated. You've been there, hell - I think half the people here have been there.

Thanks for visiting my journal! I really appreciate it.

I hope I can stay on track.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

05/10/05 Tuesday
Day 2 of the new me. I think I've done pretty good so far! I didn't go workout this morning, but it is supposed to be in the 90's here today, so I will go run outside at lunch.

Zantrex3 before breakfast
M1: Oatmeal w/ 1/2 tspn pb, fresh fruit and coffee. Supps - I fish oil, 1 benecol chew, 1 multi
M2: Yogurt w/ granola in it, water
M3: Chicken chopped salad w/ vinegarette, diet pepsi
M4: slimming soup and water
M5:
M6:

Posted by: Fitgirl70

New journal, why not a new av?

Posted by: RoCk79

I love the new Avi girl. Sweet.

Posted by: Burner02

yeah....very hubba hubba!

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturaltan

well ... ummmmmmmm ... puppy training - again! We got another puppy because we felt that the first one didn't take up enough of our time.

Other than that, I'm outside most days doing something, whether it cleaning out the once ugly flower bed, or trying to landscape the backyars and find a place for a firepit and hottub. You?

just working my ass off, trying to get the clients I do have into contract and get a few more....so I can get my ass to California!
A 2nd puppy? What did you get? I bet they have fun playing! Is the 1st one teaching the new one potty training too?

Posted by: naturaltan

that avi rocks

Posted by: Burner02

makes me wanna shoup...

c'mon! Sing it w/ me!
"Here I go, here I go, here I go again....."
-Salt-n-peppa

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Thanks.....more to come, don't know when...BUT, more to come!
After much more

and

Posted by: Fitgirl70

girls what's my weakness.....men, okay now.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

makes me wanna shoup...

c'mon! Sing it w/ me!
"Here I go, here I go, here I go again....."
-Salt-n-peppa

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Question -- roast beef, good or not?

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

Thanks.....more to come, don't know when...BUT, more to come!
After much more

and

... it's just as hard coming into your journal now as it is in Cyndies with that new avi. I try and read what is being typed, but I just keep scrolling over to the left.

Posted by: naturaltan

did I read somewhere ... beach ... June ... hottie fitgirl ... bikini ?????

Posted by: Burner02

if the beef is lean? Why not?
hhhmmmm...roast beef w/ horsey sauce....

(no fat)

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Yeah, going to the beach in June....wanna see the new kini I bought?

Posted by: Fitgirl70

This is it

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Day 3 -- 05/11/05
All is well here in Fitgirl-land.
First of all - it's too late for me to edit my foods from yesterday, so....last night's dinner was 1/2 cup of beans and grilled steak - yes, I did have some A1 on the steak, water to drink

ON TO TODAY --

Zantrex3 before breakfast
M1: 1 cup oatmeal w/ 1 tspn pb, 1/2 c. coffee, water. SUPPS: 1 multi, 1 fishoil
M2: 1/2c. slimming soup, water
M3: Chipotle -- black beans, only a little, lettuce, steak, and the hot salsa, diet coke
M4:
M5:

Posted by: naturaltan

Very nice bikini. I bet you'll look great in it!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Thanks couSON....

Posted by: naturaltan

just peeked at your gallery to see if there were any new pics and saw the old one of you and your car. All I can say (again), there is nothing like a hotrod babe.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I might have some more after this weekend....I think we may be going to a show on Saturday!

Posted by: naturaltan

Posted by: RoCk79

Hey, I wana see that bikini on you. I bet it looks awesome!!!!!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

nother question -- going to chipotle for lunch. Here's what is offered....please offer a suggestion on the best combination:

rice, black beans or pinto beans, chicken, beef, pork, lettuce, pico, quac, cheese, sour cream (please don't say this one - I couldn't hate sc more), salsa.

Thanks for the help!

Posted by: Erilaya

HI FG..been forever since I have had time to post in anyones journal.. you are looking beautiful and since you already have so much adoration you will no doubt EXCELL! Keep up the great work and stay with it.. you will turn all heads on the beach.. Lovely Bikini btw as well! good choice for you did you get it in that colour?

Smiles ,Be well...and have a great rest of the week.. I hope you don't mind me dropping in!

Eri'

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Eri, absolutely I don't mind....come on in anytime.

Yes, I got that exact one...I thought it was a gorgeous color too. My hubby picked it out though, Although I think he was more looking at Carol Grow than the swimsuit...

Posted by: JLB001

Tamtam....chicken bowl with veggies and salsa only

Posted by: JLB001

Food for thought.....http://www.dietfacts.com/list.asp?brand=chipotle

if you have the rice or beans only get half the amount they normally give.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Actually, this is what I ended up having:

black beans, only a little (I told her I didn't want a lot, so I was in your brain

), lettuce, steak, and the hot salsa....

I didn't do so bad!!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Thanks J, that was interesting stuff.

Posted by: JLB001

I had chipolte the other night with a HUGE iced tea. Came to $1.35.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

How'd you swing that?

Posted by: Stacey

Hey Tam~ just wanted to say I know you can do this!! Girl we need to get that choles. LOWERED!!! Keep up the good work!!

Posted by: JLB001

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

How'd you swing that?

Cuz I'm special.

They like me at the one by our house.

OMG...is that STACEY??????????????????????

Posted by: Stacey

HI JODIE!!

I will go find your journal...so I don't mess up Tam's new journal!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

OH MY GOD!!!! Girl, it has been foreeeevver!!!

You won't mess up my journal

come back, come back.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

This is it

very snazzy...now let's get you into it..

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stacey

HI JODIE!!

I will go find your journal...so I don't mess up Tam's new journal!

wahoo! another Texan hottie Hey Stace! How's you?

Posted by: Fitgirl70

05/12/05 Thursday
OK, my diet hasn't been great today -- but not horrible either....

I will write what I've eaten, because I am being honest.

Zantrex3 before breakfast
M1: 1/2 bagel w/ diet blackberry jelly, coffee, 1 fishoil cap, 1 multi
Had to go to the doctor so Meal 2 was a little late...
M2: 2 bean burritos from Taco Bueno, banana, diet coke,
M3: 1/2 c. slimming soup, water
M4:
M5:

Hope everyone is having a great Thursday....one more day and tomorrow will be TGIF! Anyone got any cool plans for the weekend? I think we might go to a show Saturday, but then that's it I think. Oh yeah, the boys have a race on Sunday. Wish them luck please, they'll get trophies if they place!

Posted by: JLB001

I had Chipolte yesterday too!

see what ya started!

Posted by: naturaltan

NT's weekend plan: Friday, daughter is in a soccer tournament, so we'll be enjoying the warm spring evening with friends taking in this spectacle : ) Saturday, I am going to check out a pickup game of Ultimate Frisbee (basically football played with a frisbee), then another soccer game and finally, the neighbour is having us and our new corner neighbours over for a barbque. We have to break the new neighbours in as to our partying ways. Sunday, the final soccer game and repairing some fence posts and gates. I am looking forward to it.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Well, follow this: I'm having a piece of a chocolate bar right now. Scharffen Berger that my friend brought me back from Berkley, CA

Posted by: JLB001

oh fawk no. LOL

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I know, I had one piece and now I'm trying to get rid of the rest of it.........It is waaaay too rich!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Oh Jodie, have you tried that Altoids sour apple chewing gum?? You would so totally like that.

Posted by: JLB001

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Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

Oh Jodie, have you tried that Altoids sour apple chewing gum?? You would so totally like that.

That is some seriously sour gum. LMAO

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Yes it is....

Posted by: Fitgirl70

This is just a shit day as far as food is concerned....that's it!

I will be back on track tomorrow. I even need to boil some eggs tonight for tomorrow's breakfast.

But, today is just for shit....maybe I'll have the rest of my slimming soup in about 30 minutes.

Isn't it amazing how when you eat crap, you're hungrier throughout the day? Why is that?

Posted by: BritChick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

Isn't it amazing how when you eat crap, you're hungrier throughout the day? Why is that?

Because the calories usually come from foods high in sugar and fat without very little nutritional value, you'll often get a rush from the sugar and then crash and feel tired and hungry again shortly thereafter.
It's amazing the amount of calories you can knock back in a day when you're eating crap and as you stated still be hungry.
Good luck staying on track tomorrow... just keep plugging away at it!

I need to find me some of that sour apple gum!!!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

You're right, it is amazing how many calories you can down and really not even realize it.

I will be fine, just gotta get back on track tomorrow and not worry about today, right?

You will love that gum, if you like sour stuff! It's like a warhead.

Posted by: Stacey

heyyyy!

Oh, I want to try that gum too.

tam- I'm a little off track today too with food.... I have had about 4 starbursts, and toooo many peanuts! :S Oh Well.

How are U? I'm just busy working..fun fun.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

hey Stace....please don't tell me that 4 starbursts and peanuts is ALL you had today???

How's the job going?

Posted by: Stacey

Oh HECK NO!! Actually I treated myself to Half a blueberry bagel today! I haven't had one in about 8 months!!!!!!!!

YUM...and I had grapes, a protein drink, turkey jerkey, and a few pretzels...so far!

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

This is just a shit day as far as food is concerned....that's it!

I will be back on track tomorrow. I even need to boil some eggs tonight for tomorrow's breakfast.

But, today is just for shit....maybe I'll have the rest of my slimming soup in about 30 minutes.

Isn't it amazing how when you eat crap, you're hungrier throughout the day? Why is that?

really? I am usually the opposite. When I don't take any food w/ me..I eat crap...and it keeps me full for hours....when I am on my chicken/rice/veggie...I am starving again..soon after...

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Yep, I usually am hungrier when I eat crap and then I end up overeating....SUCKS!!!

You're hungry soon after eating well because your metabolism eats up that protein and good food.....you need to replenish...that's just burning fat baby

Posted by: Fitgirl70

05/13/05 Friday
AM OFF TO A GREAT START THIS MORNING!
Got up and worked out:
2 Zantrex before workout
Machine Leg Press 1 sets of 10 (120 lbs.)
Machine Leg Press 1 sets of 10 (100 lbs.)
Machine Leg Press 1 sets of 10 (50 lbs.)
Machine Quad Extension 3 sets of 12 (50 lbs.)
Machine Seated Hamstring Flex 3 sets of 10 (40 lbs.)
Abdominal Crunches 3 sets of 20
Treadmill Walking 12 minutes
Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer 20 minutes

M1: Oatmeal w/ 1 tspn pb, water -- SUPPS 1 fishoil, 1 multi
M2: 1 cup slimming soup, water
M3: veggie spring rolls and 2 oriental nachos, water w/ lemon to drink.
M4: medium sized pear, more water
M5:

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

Yep, I usually am hungrier when I eat crap and then I end up overeating....SUCKS!!!

You're hungry soon after eating well because your metabolism eats up that protein and good food.....you need to replenish...that's just burning fat baby

WEll...I wish it burned faster..

Happy Friday! Whatcha doing this weekend? Me? working...go figure...

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Don't we all

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

WEll...I wish it burned faster..

Posted by: Pylon

Lookin good, fitgirl!

The altiods apple is good, but stay away from the Extra apple. It's actually apple mint, and tastes like it's rolled in ass.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I don't want anything rolled in ass....

Posted by: Fitgirl70

05/16/05 Monday

Well, let's see here...19 days until we leave for Padre and I still need to lose about 5 or 6 more pounds. That will take me down to right about where I need to be to look half-way decent in my new bikini.

2 Zantrex3 before breakfast.....(I got really sunburned at the races yesterday so no workout this morning....will go at lunch)
M1: 3 egg whites, 1 c. oatmeal w/ 1 tspn protein powder in it, coffee
M2: small green apple, butt load o' water
M3: seared beef, brown rice, water w/ lemon.
M4:
M5:

More later, I have steak, chicken, salad and other stuff for today.....

Posted by: LW83

whey in your oateal!

Doesn't it get all spongy for you like that

Posted by: Fitgirl70

No, I love it, I add a tad more splenda when I do that, but it's easy and pretty good.

Posted by: naturaltan

did I mention it's hard to pay attention in your journal with that avi couSON?

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Hmmmm....... I don't recall you saying that. You need to say it everyday!!!

How is my favorite couSON today?

Posted by: naturaltan

... I can do that, some of the things I do for my couSON -open fitgirls journal, look at hot avi, comment on hot avi ...

I am great, and you?

Posted by: LW83

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturaltan

did I mention it's hard to pay attention in your journal with that avi couSON?

I'm so broke, I can't pay attention

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I'm sorry lukey baby....what can I do to help?

Posted by: LW83

You just did! Thanks

How are you doing?

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I did?????

Posted by: LW83

Posted by: naturaltan

nice avi

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturaltan

... I can do that, some of the things I do for my couSON -open fitgirls journal, look at hot avi, comment on hot avi ...

I am great, and you?

dam...now I need a job to do...

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I got a job for ya.....see your pm

Posted by: Burner02

hmmm...what is the benefits, exactly?

do I get an expense account and company car?

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

hmmm...what is the benefits, exactly?

do I get an expense account and company car?

Benefitss? Well, 'we' believe 'we' have a very competitive package. There's a large top, a rather nice bottom and great cardiovascular health benefits.

'we' would like to have an expense account and company car incentive some day, but right now, we're hoping that you'll be happy with use of the company credit card and being chauffered around by the company's limo service.

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

Wow B ... that sounds like a sweet job.

Posted by: naturaltan

oh yeah ... Morning couSON. Hot avi

Posted by: Fitgirl70

05/17/05 Tuesday
OK, workout this morning was very good.
2 Zantrex before workout
I did 15 minutes on the treadohell....as Jodie likes to call it. Alternating between walking and running.
Then I did cable curls(3sets 20,25,30), preacher curls(3sets 10, 17.5, 20), seated row (3sets 20,40,60) ab crunches (100)
2 Glutamine after my workout

M1: peanuts and chashews and a banana (on my way to work) Supps: 1 multi, 1 Viactive chew, 1 fishoil
M2: 2 hardboiled eggs (when I got to work), water
M3: 1 small package (you know those little baby 2 oz. packages) baby carrots, water
M4: turkey burger w/ extra lettuce and tomato, diet coke
M5:

More later. Hope everyone is doing well today!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturaltan

oh yeah ... Morning couSON. Hot avi

YOU are the man!!

Posted by: Burner02

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Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

as long as I dont do windows....

ssshhh....you had me at package....you had me at package...

Posted by: Fitgirl70

There's a baby shower today and I'll make an appearance. There is going to be TONS o' food there, so I'll pick and choose wisely......okay, gotta get to the potty and go to the party......HA!!!

Posted by: Burner02

stick w/ the veggies....

have fun!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I did stick with the veggies and I only had one cookie. I didn't even have any cake....you should be proud of me.

I didn't get to workout this morning, I was just too darn tired, I will do cardio later today.

More later, I need to get some work done. Hope everyone is doing well today.

2 Zantrex before breakfast
M1: 1/2 bagel, coffee and a banana
M2: a couple of cubes of chicken, about 4 broccoli spears and a 1/2 tuna sandwich on wheat.
M3: (I am so hungry today! At least it's all good food) raw veggies, diet pepsi.
M4:

Posted by: naturaltan

Does that avi come in poster form??

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturaltan

Does that avi come in poster form??

Hmmmmmm...........do you think I could get that done at like Eckerd or something.....

Posted by: Rocco32

Well I saw the AVI in Mike's journal so I just HAD to drop by and see how you are doing. Seems everyone is drooling over your avi in here as well, as it should be

Oh, btw- Nice avi

Looks like your doing well in here and good job eating well at the baby shower.

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

Hmmmmmm...........do you think I could get that done at like Eckerd or something.....

Don't know but you could ask :

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Hey Rocco....thanks for coming by. Please, come by again and often.

Thanks for the kudos, I'm workin' on it.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

05/18/05

Hey there, how is everyone today? Almost TGIF!!!!

I'm working out at lunch today. I think just cardio, but we'll see how much time I have. I ordered a workout log from Oxygen and it's in, today will be my first time to use it.

2 Zantrex before breakfast
M1: eggs, turkey bacon, grilled onions and a little bit of potato, diet coke. (Ok, I'm stuck on these diet cokes w/ Splenda - have you had that yet, get it, it's good)
M2: raw broccoli, carrots, celery, water
M3: tuna sandwich, water
M4: I caved.....I had a brownie...a small one, but yet, still a brownie....now I feel like I wanna

M5:

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Oh BTW, I've lost another 1.5 pounds --

Posted by: naturaltan

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Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

Oh BTW, I've lost another 1.5 pounds --

the Texan hottie doing her thing

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Thanks couSON.....too bad it wasn't more, but yes, I do know muscle weighs more than fat

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I have a question --

I know you're probably not going to make "a whole lot" of progress by doing this, but right now I'm not preparing for a comp or anything so -- here's the question.

What kind of progress/fat loss am I to expect if I eat very well/very clean all day and then not so great for dinner? Like if I have egg whites and oatmeal for b-fast and then veggies and protein for the remainder of the day and then something like tacos or challupas or steak(or) chicken w/ peas or potatoes or mac-n-cheese or something like that for dinner?

I ask because I've noticed lately that it's very easy for me to be good during the day and then with the kids and hubby, it's a little harder at night for me to be as good.
Thanks for any advice.
Tam

Posted by: naturaltan

Really, what you put into your weightloss effort is what you get out. If you do it haf hearted, you'll get a half hearted result. Will you continue to lose weight with a not so clean dinner, I think so. Just not as fast as youw ould eating a clean diet all the time.

Everyone in our house eats clean ... and I know that isn't easy to do in every household. Do we have junk, yep, but it's kept to once a week.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Yes, I know this. I'm sure that's right too. Just thought I would ask.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I thought this was pretty funny.

I was drinking my water and my cup was dripping. I looked down to see where the water spilled and looked what the water that dripped formed on my skirt

Posted by: Burner02

aaahh...how cute! That means something....

WOW! Look at that rock! That thing is H U G E!!!!!
Someone definately loves you!
Happy almost TGIF!

Tell me what you think about that Zantrax.

Posted by: naturaltan

FG ... what do you see in the water? I see a paw print or a happy face.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I saw happy face too....I thought it was weird that it formed that....maybe I could sell it on ebay..

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Oh M, I really like the Zantrex.... I always have though. I think it's a pretty good product.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Here B, trying to get you a better pic of the ring, but it's a little blurry

Posted by: Burner02

thanks! I will look into it!
yeah...nice rock, sistah!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

yeah...nice rock, sistah!

Yeah, wonder if I can sell it on ebay???

Posted by: Fitgirl70

05/20/05 TGIF

Not very hungry today. Don't know why. I only took a couple of bites of my dinner last night too....hmmmm. Oh well.

2 Zantrex before breakfast
M1: Breakfast is a diet coke and a rice cake w/ some pb on it.
M2: small 2 oz package of baby carrots, the rest of my diet coke
M3:
M4:
M5:

I'm sure we're going to dinner tonight, just don't know where. I will eat healthy though.
Workout was cardio this morning....stairmaster 30 minutes
I also plan to workout in the morning and on Sunday too.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Friday so far.....

Posted by: LW83

TGIF

Posted by: Burner02

well, I just woke up..and the crack of noon! So, so far so good..

I go back on day shift on the 3rd...I HATE waking up @ 0430....<blech>
Happy friday!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

05/23/05
Morning all! How is everyone today? All is well here.
Had a very eventful weekend. I woke up at 7:30 for some unknown reason on Saturday and was at the gym by 8am. Did hamcurls, quad ext and abductors. Then did 20 min. on elliptical and 10 minutes on stairmaster. Went home, had a little breakfast, rested for a little bit, then hubby woke up and decided he wanted to go play racquetball!!

we played for a full 60 minutes.....I was so freakin tired!

Then we decided we would go for a swim and then go to a carshow....did we get even one picture?

Sorry.....next time we will.
Yesterday was lazing around -- I did get to drive the Challenger though, my first time.
Great bi and back workout this morning.
Dumbell curls -- 12.5lb/12; 10lb/15; 12.5lb/10; 10lb/10
Lat pulldowns -- 40lb/12; 45lb/10; 50lb/8
Cable curls -- 20lb/12; 30lb/10; 35lb/8
Cable low row -- 35lb/10; 45lb/10; 55lb/10
Back ext -- 75lb/20; 75lb/20; 75lb/20
Ab crunches 100 reps

M1: Protein shake after workout while I was dressing
M2: 1 egg, a couple of slices of red potato, onion scrambled together, water, SUPPS 1 multi, 1 fish oil
M3: 1/2 c. oatmeal w/ splenda, water
M4: Turkey burger w/ lettuce, tomato and pickle, diet coke
M5: (ok, not really a meal, but) almonds, water
M6:

Posted by: JLB001

Sounds like you had a great weekend.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

yeah, we did...how was yours? I saw that new suit on your page...that is absolutely awesome!!! I can't wait to get a suit from you!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I am starving.....had to have a few bites of oatmeal!!!

Posted by: Burner02

happy monday!
u got to drive the car! WAHOO!
was it fun...did you roast the tires?

Glad u had a good weekend! Mine was ok..nothing exciting to write about...same-o, same-o...

Posted by: JLB001

I worked all weekend, cardio and sewing. Other than that...not much else.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

sewing and going....haha....get it? Like blowin' and going? Anything??

Alright -- I'm in a weird mood this afternoon.....

Posted by: JLB001

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

sewing and going....haha....get it? Like blowin' and going? Anything??

Alright -- I'm in a weird mood this afternoon.....

Nope. I'm Craigless this week.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

happy monday!
u got to drive the car! WAHOO!
was it fun...did you roast the tires?

Glad u had a good weekend! Mine was ok..nothing exciting to write about...same-o, same-o...

Happy Monday to you too! Yeah, I got to drive the car, it was so cool....I had to have a pillow to sit on, but hey, I'm a little bitty girl and that is one big ass Chrysler...

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLB001

Nope. I'm Craigless this week.

Posted by: JLB001

He had part 4 of his board exams this past weekend, then went to visit his Mom/dad in Fl. til Friday.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Have you heard from him? How did he do?

Posted by: Fitgirl70

05/24/05 Tuesday
OK -- first let me say HALLELUIA, HALLELUIA -- 3 MORE DAYS OF SCHOOL LEFT!!!

I really hope my oldest passes. It is questionable right now as to whether or not he will. We will probably not get to go to Padre for vacation and he will have to go to Summer School.

We have decided that if we do not get to go to Padre, we will go to Colorado probably in late June or early July. Mikey, if you're still there, I'll look you up honey.

OK, no workout this morning, got hardly no sleep last night! I brought my gear with me today though and plan to do my cardio at lunch.
2 Zantrex before b/fast
M1: 1c. oatmeal, diet coke
M2: a few almonds, water
M3: sliced beef, diet coke, veggies
M4: strawberries (about 7 med to large), water
M5:

Posted by: Burner02

hey hottie!
Happy Tuesday!
Really/ U might not make it to padre? WEll, if you come here, we will have to get together and have drinks or something!
I gotta go check if I still have an appointment in an hour...things have been sppeding up...I have not been able to get to the gym in a couple days...

annoying...

Posted by: Fitgirl70

That would be so awesome if we could hook up and go to dinner or to have drinks or something. It would be so awesome!!!

I'll keep you posted!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

05/25 Wed.

TWO DAYS OF SCHOOL LEFT!!! I'M SO PSYCHED!!!
Oh, my youngest past! I'm so happy for him. Now on to worrying about how my oldest will do....he better pass, that's all I gotta say, I need to be gettin' some sun on the beach - damnit!

1: Vanilla RTD (Lean Source from LifeTime) SUPPS: 1 fishoil, 1 multi
2: some almonds, and a banana, water
3: some more almonds, more water
4: grilled chicken (leftover from the other night) dipped in a little bit of mustard, water
5: raw broccoli, cauliflower and cucumbers, just about 4 pieces of each, water
6:

More later, I need to get a little bit of work done really quick.

Posted by: naturaltan

couSON ... here's to hoping your oldest gets his stuff together and passes.

I'm pretty fortunate in that regards.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I'm so glad you are....it's pretty tough keeping him focused at times.

Thanks for the thumbs up!! I appreciate it

Posted by: Fitgirl70

OK, my diet is going to be a little scewed today as far as schedules/snacks/meals really go. I am not taking a lunch hour today, so I'll have to snack or eat at my desk. I have to pick up my son at 2, it's early release from school today.

So, just for today, I'll just be writing 1, 2, 3....etc., etc.... Just to show what is being put into my body, not really M1:, M2:, like I usually do.

Sorry if that's confusing...

Posted by: Fitgirl70

OK, now I'm hungry, drinking a diet coke to try to curb the appetite isn't helping, I'm sure I need more protein, but I'll just have to wait until dinner to get it.

Posted by: Burner02

keep any string cheese at the office?

Posted by: Fitgirl70

No but that is a great idea B....I'll be sure to bring some next week.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

05/26/05
OH MY GOSH, YOU GUYS DON'T KNOW HOW RELIEVED I AM THAT THIS IS THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!

OK, another day of scewed dieting. I will eat healthy, it will just be written as it was yesterday.
No workout this morning...I got virtually no sleep last night! Maybe I can lie down for a little bit when I get home this afternoon.

2 Zantrex
1: diet coke, banana, oatmeal. (for some reason I am so off of coffee, I just don't want it anymore) SUPPS: 1 fish oil, 1 multi
2: small chicken breast (about 3oz.) dipped in mustard, remainder of my diet coke.
3: 6oz. tuna, diet pink lemonade
4:
5:

Hope everyone is having a great day!!!!

Posted by: naturaltan

if you kicked coffee, you should try the coke next.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I know, but I'm stuck on this new diet coke w/ splenda......it is sssooooooo goooood

Posted by: naturaltan

Posted by: Burner02

if it makes u feel better, I have not been to the gym at all this week...damn my stupid multi-job having so-called life...

Posted by: Burner02

I had a good idea! WAHOO!
(ok, I read someone else telling someone else that, I just thought I"d pass it on)

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Well......

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I had a good idea! WAHOO!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

05/27/05 TGIF FRIDAY

2 Zantrex before breakfast
Lean Source Chocolate RTD
about 7 strawberries, water

banana, water SUPPS: 1 multi, 1 fishoil

Turkey sandwich on whole grain bread w/ lettuce & tomato, diet coke

More later....

Posted by: naturaltan

so ... did your son pass? How long do they get off for summer? Our schools here don't end for another month and then they get 2 months off.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

We won't know until probably later today or Tuesday at the latest....they are off until August 15th.

Man, I really hope I get to go to the beach.

I have a question - and you're all probably going to tell me to work my shoulders more, but: I think my triceps are getting bigger than my shoulders are....how can I balance my arm workouts more? (Just FYI, my triceps, my traps, my upper lats and my legs come up quicker than any other musckel groups....)

Posted by: Fitgirl70

OH MY GOSH!!!

My son passed English....now we're only waiting to hear about one grade to see if he passed for the year.

Looks like beach - here we come!!

Posted by: Burner02

hey! OUtstanding!

Do you side laterals? How about upright rows?
side laterals will develope the medial head which will make your delts 'wider', bringing your symetry more inline. Same with upright rows, they work the medials as well as your traps. I keep my grip wider on those to emphasize the medials...

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I actually have not done either one of those in a while!! I will work on shoulders probably when I go to the gym tomorrow!!

Thanks for the tips babe

Posted by: JLB001

Beach?? beach????? got room for one more????? purdy pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Well, I'm not so sure now! I'm still saying my prayers, but I'm not so sure, he failed social studies and it is pretty obvious that he will fail math. HE BETTER PASS SCIENCE, THAT'S ALL I GOTTA SAY...

Posted by: Burner02

uh oh....mom's gonna break out the 'hickey stick'!

Posted by: naturaltan

Better lay the hammer down Mom

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

I actually have not done either one of those in a while!! I will work on shoulders probably when I go to the gym tomorrow!!

Thanks for the tips babe

that's what we are here for...

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

that's what we are here for...

most of us ... I'm here to just oggle at the hottie's avs.

btw ... couSON, you are looking might HOT today

Posted by: JLB001

rut roh. hehe

Tam...I got mail today.

looks good to me

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I still need to make those few changes Jodie.....I'll get to it this weekend maybe.

Posted by: JLB001

K.

Man....they took over $800 outta my check.

fawk. gonna have to find something soon.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Why did they take so much?

Posted by: naturaltan

Wow ... if they take that much out of your check and you still have a check, you're doing ok

I'd love to be able to say that.

Posted by: JLB001

Not enough for the last check.

Posted by: RoCk79

Hey FG, how are ya? 8 more days and I am a married man. WOOOHOOOO!!!!

Posted by: naturaltan

hey couSON ... is it bad to have unpure thoughts about your avi?

Posted by: Burner02

Hey!
Congrats, ROCK!

Hey hottie! How is the weather on the beach? You ain't missin' a thing here...cold, rainy, miserable.
Lemme try out my new Jedi trained powers. I can forsee the future...I see.....you posting pics....yep. I have seen this and it shall come to pass..

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Got any other Jedi trained psychic powers? Cause me postin' pics from the beach isn't going to happen... We're not going. Looks like my son is going to have to go to summer school. He starts tomorrow.

We had decided that if he goes to summer school, that we will go to Colorado when he gets out of summer school. After Sunday's fight, I don't know if we'll even be doing that or not. As a matter of fact, I'm not sure where we stand with each other right now. I do know two things are for certain -- he doesn't want to play an active role in raising the boys and it is probably settled that we will not have any kids of our own.

Maybe this will all blow over and he will realize what I'm trying to teach and what I'm trying to teach us. My oldest has his first counseling session tonight, hopefully I can get in for a session or two of my own and hopefully we can all go together as a family. I think it would benefit all of us. If it doesn't, I'm not sure how much longer my marriage will last.

OK, that was my weekend, how about the rest of you?

Posted by: naturaltan

Mine was good

Posted by: Burner02

hey babe-
sorry yours wasn't great....I was at work...did all three...
oy.
hola, NT!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Wednesday 06/01/05
Man, I can't believe it's June....but Happy June 1st everyone!

I think things are better in my home now. We all had a really good talk last night and I think things are getting better. We'll see how everything goes.

On a brighter side - does anyone remember me talking about my trainer Victor? Well, guess who I got an email from this morning?? Talk about surprising...I was glad to hear from him though. Hopefully I will get to see him soon! He said he wants to see me and hear about all that he missed......eeeeekkkkk!!!

Now I'm

!!! He's probably gonna kick my ass for gaining some of the weight back!! Oh well, maybe I can hold him at bay until I lose some more of it......hehehehe

M1: Lean Source RTD (Vanilla)
M2: 2 hard boiled egg whites, coffee, then water
M3: (Chick-Fil-A) 1 grilled chicken sandwich on wheat, then I got another gr. chicken sandwich and only ate the chicken, the tomatoes, and the pickles. I DID NOT HAVE ANY FRIES.
M4:
M5:

I'll write more later when I eat more. Hope you're all doing well today.

Tam

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Ok, update!!!

Well, it looks like it's a protein day, huh?? Oh well, it's all good!

Also, I talked to Victor at lunch and he and I are having lunch on Friday.....he said he's lost 17 pounds since being in Iraq. I'm kinda excited to see him and kinda freaked out all at the same time....I just know I'm gonna

I want to get him a welcome home gift, something small/not too personal -- any ideas?

Posted by: Fitgirl70

It's amazing how full I feel today having so much protein........

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

Wednesday 06/01/05
Man, I can't believe it's June....but Happy June 1st everyone!

I think things are better in my home now. We all had a really good talk last night and I think things are getting better. We'll see how everything goes.

On a brighter side - does anyone remember me talking about my trainer Victor? Well, guess who I got an email from this morning?? Talk about surprising...I was glad to hear from him though. Hopefully I will get to see him soon! He said he wants to see me and hear about all that he missed......eeeeekkkkk!!!

Now I'm

hey!}
That sounds great! Glad to hear that things are calming down in the house of Tam!

Don'
t worry about how you look. You look just fine. SOunds familiar?

Just go, enjoy his company and have him get you into your best shape ever.
There ya go.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

06/02/05 Thursday

Back on the Lipo6 (I really liked it before, hopefully I'll like it again)
2 Lipo6 before workout
Ahhhh -- workout was great this morning.
Triceps (I'll fill in workout later), run on treadmill 10 minutes and then 4 sets of walking lunges on treadmill.
M1: Lean Source RTD (Vanilla) after workout
M2: 2 Hardboiled egg whites and water
M3: 1/2 c. oatmeal w/ a little banana, water
2 Lipo6 before lunch
M4: grilled steak (leftover from last night), 2 pieces of string cheese, diet coke
M5:

How is everyone today? You know what's stuck in my head? That song "Everybody's Working for the Weekend" -- by Loverboy.....don't ask me why?

Everybody's workin' for the weekend.....everybody needs a second chance
Everybody's workin' for the weekend.....everybody needs a new romance....whoooa
You want a piece of my heart -- better start from the start
You wanna be in the show -- come on baby let's go...
(Insert air guitar here)

<<------I love that little guy

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I'm hungry! It is obvious I will have to go buy something at our little restaurant.....any ideas? I really need to stay clean and healthy.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

06/02/05 Thursday

Back on the Lipo6 (I really liked it before, hopefully I'll like it again)

How is everyone today? You know what's stuck in my head? That song "Everybody's Working for the Weekend" -- by Loverboy.....don't ask me why?

why? (Sorry had to be done...)

What is lipo 6?

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Lipo 6, by Nutrex....www.nutrex.com

It's another thermo....I really, really like it. I even have the hubby taking it now, he likes it too. This is what I was using when I was training w/ Vic and lost all that bf. I attribute it, of course to workouts and diet, but also to the Lipo6 -- Good Stuff!!

Posted by: naturaltan

morning couSON ... my, what a delious avi you have there, almost good enough to

Posted by: JLB001

Tammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm~

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Why thank you couSON....man I never get tired of hearing that.....it's motivational for me.

Jodie....I'm so glad your puter is fixed

Posted by: Burner02

happy friday, y'all!
oy...finally got to sleep in a bit today to catch up on much needed sleep....
now to get on with it!

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