Thread: Another Fine Journal by DaMayor

Hi Mayor! I'm IslandGirl. Nice to meet ya'.

I love MickeyD's. lol

Originally Posted by IslandGirl

Hi Mayor! I'm IslandGirl. Nice to meet ya'.

I love MickeyD's. lol

Hi IslandGirl. Good to meet you as well...even if you are already a bad McInfluence.

As for the rest of you.......35 Views and only one response?

You people suck!

I want that "Low Carb This" on a t-shirt!

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Originally Posted by SloppyJ

I want that "Low Carb This" on a t-shirt!

Everything (pretty much) in my Sig. came from here:

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Alright folks, slackin' today and back to the grind tomorrow. I will make every effort to keep this RFL journal as exciting and entertaining as possible....but as you know, the macro's associated with a PSMF/RFL diet ain't too exciting and the numbers will be pretty much the same for at least the next eight weeks....probably 16 again.

Maybe I will write all posts in iambic pentameter...or haiku....Nahhhhh.

Your collective assistance in the preservation of my sanity would be greatly appreciated......even yours, FMJ. Speaking of whom.....where the heck is Mike? Has he turned into a West Coast Hippie? Joined a Cult?

JugHead, your responses are welcomed as long as you don't post any pictures of yourself, or drop the "F Bomb" repeatedly.

Curt James, please post Sesame Street videos at will.....and tell me what natty peanut butter tastes like from time to time.

Jenny....Just post pictures.

Marianne, please keep all technical terms within a three syallable...I prefer pickchures, really.

IslandGirl.....You have no idea what you've gotten yourself into...


Tomorrow....Tuna!

Day one....Again

It always takes a day or two to get back into the right RFL macro-rhythm, so today's numbers will probably be a little below the target macros. I still have yet to weigh in , although I am pretty sure that my previous stats will apply, at least for the next few days. Those being: Minimum caloric intake of 844 cals., 20 grams of carbs.(max), 20 grams of fat (max) and 175 grams of protein (minimum). In order to make the transition back into the diet as painless as possible, I may make a slight allowance on the fat, going a tad higher than 20g per day.
This time around, I plan to phase back into the diet first, then get back into the workout routine next week. This way, I will feel like complete crap when I first get back to the gym, as opposed to feeling great the first day or so, then crashing and burning soon after. Psychologically, I think this is the biggest challenge I face when doing this diet.

Oh the excitement...I can't wait to hate tuna again!

What does your meal layout look like? 800cals? I would straight up die.

Originally Posted by SloppyJ

What does your meal layout look like? 800cals? I would straight up die.

It varies. Over time, I've created a list of mix and match foods that I have broken the macros down into single ounce servings on fitday. This way I can weigh each food and be sure that my numbers are right. Normally, the main course would include Chicken breast, turkey breast cutlets, salmon, tilapia, halibut, haddock, shrimp.....pretty much any other seafood, and of course, Tuna. This year I've added Venison. Of course, I also use protein suppliments, mainly protein "shots" (no carbs, no mixing) to tweak my totals/keep the protein numbers where they need to be.

I love some deer. I eat it all of the time.

Well good for you man. Hell 800 is my breakfast shake.

Originally Posted by SloppyJ

I love some deer. I eat it all of the time.

Well good for you man. Hell 800 is my breakfast shake.

Ah, but the PSMF/RFL diet is an Appetite KILLER. After a week or so, it will be all I can do to consume 850 cals. a day, lol.

Yesterday's Macros

871 Calories, 16.3g Fat, 9.4g Carbs, 164.0g Protein

Numbers aren't dead on just yet.....I'm still getting my noggin back into the game. Ate tuna for the first time today after a long tuna lay-off. YeeHaw.....Tuna

I know, I know....This is the most exciting journal you have ever read. Try to control yourselves. Keep in mind, it is just as much for me.

Today's Projected Macro's

979 Calories, 13.9g Fat, 10.8g Carbs., 188.7g Protein

I am so very thankful that shrimp is the one food that you can sear off quickly and eat plain.....okay, so I used some (ultra-light) wasabi mayo on the side. Tonight we will fight off the monotony of this diet with some braised venison and cabbage...Bok Choy, red or green yet to be determined. Won't really matter, I'll only be eating a cup of the stuff anyway.


Carry On.

So what numbers are you shooting for?

I always like checking out your menu as my menu sucks (canned tuna and canned chicken) every day.

Originally Posted by omerta2010

So what numbers are you shooting for?

I always like checking out your menu as my menu sucks (canned tuna and canned chicken) every day.

Numbers....goal weight or daily food intake? ....I'll answer both.

Goal "weight" 195 by late May~early June. I got down to 208 last time, but still wasn't as lean as I wanted to be. Even at 195, I will still not be "ripped" by any means, but my old ass will look better on the beach, lol.
Daily totals should be at or around 844 cals, 20g fat and carbs max, and 165 protein (minimum..I think I said 175 earlier.) I was explaining this diet to my employee earlier, and told her that I have found that there are a couple of ways of doing this diet. You can go the economy route, and eat tuna until you feel like puking.....Or you can spend a few bucks and just think of it as a seafood fest. I think the benefit of "lighter" fish such as tilapia, swai, haddock etc. and shellfish/shrimp is that you can consume more without feeling too full while easily reaching your requirements. I still think that tuna is the most efficient food, (cheap,low fat/high protein) but with the restrictions on fat...the fat that would normally add flavor to tuna.... that RFL calls for, it gets old fast.

Three days down, 109 to go. Man, this is gonna be a stretch.

You aren't doing 112 days of PSMF are you?

Originally Posted by Jodi

You aren't doing 112 days of PSMF are you?

Yep. Didn't kill me the first time.

Originally Posted by DaMayor

Yep. Didn't kill me the first time.

You are taking breaks right?

Originally Posted by Jodi

You are taking breaks right?

I've been on a diet break for five months!....that's why I'm fat again, lol. Seriously, right now I am starting as a Cat3 dieter...again. As I did last time, instead of the two free meals allowed, I will be doing a single, low carb/higher fat meal once a week. I didn't have any metabolic issues doing this before, and it is easier to stay focused, keep my body in "the zone", and control potential cravings. Carbs for me during PSMF/RFL are like giving an alcoholic a sip of beer....they might not cause me to fall off of the wagon, but they sure make it hard as heck to stay on.

As time goes on, yes ma'am, I will phase in refeeds/diet breaks.

Worry not, dear Jodi, DaMayor has actually found a diet that works consistently......or at least I hope I have the same great results this time.

Have you still got the restaurant? i know you said a while back you might be getting rid!

Originally Posted by davegmb

Have you still got the restaurant? i know you said a while back you might be getting rid!

Trying to sell it. We're getting closer to doing this...I have someone who is very interested.....but I might still be open for another couple of months before anything is finalized.

Then I plan to move to Seattle, get a bank job, and become a TOTAL SLACKER!

The Numbers...

845 Calories, 17.6g Fat, 5.0g Carbs., 162.4g Protein

Today's menu supplemented with Body Fortress protein shots. After eating 13oz. of boneless skinless chicken breasts, the thought of eating anything else for the rest of the day isn't very appealing.

Today's Marvelous Macros

1,073 Calories, 32.9g Fat, 14.2g Carbs., 168.3g Protein

Calories are a bit higher than usual, as is fat..... but y'know, for some reason the thought of adding just a little extra light mayo to that tuna didn't seem so bad. Nope, not bad at all.

Typical Symptoms and a Little Warning

Headache is gone today, and I actually had a sudden burst of energy at about ten o'clock this morning. At first this concerned me, and I suspected that I must have consumed something with hidden carbs or sugar. (even though I know I did not) Then, I remembered waking up at 2:30 this a.m. with a headache, and drinking two bottles of water instead of some other beverage. Since then, I have pretty much leveled off, and am relatively flat in affect, calm, not hungry in the least. During the past hour, however, I have been sent a little reminder via my left calf muscle...the one I sprained/tore a few weeks ago. Apparently my water intake is still too low, because for the past hour or so, Mr. Gastrocnemius has been threatening a nasty cramp-up. So we'll have to keep an eye on that.

Yo Mayor. Where you at?

Originally Posted by DaMayor

I plan to move to Seattle, get a bank job, and become a TOTAL SLACKER!

DM

What do you mean become a total slacker?

Originally Posted by IslandGirl

Yo Mayor. Where you at?

This!

WHERE IZ DaMAYOR!!!?!!1!

Did you hear that loud "THUD"? Tht was the sound of yours truly DROPPING THE BALL.

Okay, so I experienced a major dietary fail. Guess it is time to try this again.

Alright folks, this start stop stuff is getting rediculous. But...

In the recent past, I've been trying to finish this business thing off. This has been a very long, frustrating process. I compare this to being trapped in the belly of a dying whale....I'm just waiting for the critter to give up the ghost so I can crawl out. Normally, I handle stress very well, since I know that stress is more the (oftentimes physical) negative impact due to one's perception of situations than actual impending doom. Plus, as long as one maintains some sort of faith, everything usually works out, and nobody dies.
However, I must say that the last few months have been pretty taxing. Initially, I my error was based on the attitude of, "Oh, I've leaned out enough to eat a bit of that"...it later became, "Man, this all sucks, I'm working myself to death for nothing, I'll eat what the heck I feel like eating and deal with it later". Both contributed to my current chunkiness. But I knew what I was doing. No excuses. So the time has come to get my noggin' back in the game. Yes it will suck. Yes I will detest the though of tuna. Yes I will have DOMS and injury. But these are all minor compared to what I might end up like if I don't reign this horse in.


So I'm back.....again.

Sound the bell, round 2 is about to begin.

Good luck, and hope things on the personal side settle down for you.