Two weeks

JosieL · 09-23-2003, 06:09 AM

Im not new to the forum - Ive been browsing for a long time, but I am new to posting. I am going to monitor a two week spread of a relaxed cut. I know two weeks isnt much, but I want to drop as much water weight as possible in two weeks and then I can proceed from there.

My goals: Drop 5-8 lbs water weight by October 8th
Future goals: Drop one waist size by Thanksgiving.
Permanent goals: Keep it off.

Stats:
female
5'4
146 lbs
25 yrs old
chest: 36
waist: 29.5
hips: 37.5
pants are anywhere from a 6 - 10, depending on the store.

How: Use as many slow burning carbs as possible, maintain a rough 1400 calorie count, eliminate as much sugars and salt as possible.

Critiques are welcome.

JosieL · 09-23-2003, 06:14 AM

Transition day - 1 cheat at dinner

9-22

7:30am - vanilla protein, frozen strawberries, 1 spoon of forti-flax
12:00pm - tuna, mayo, onions, whole wheat saltines, 1 cup all-bran
2:30pm - tuna, mayo, onions, whole wheat saltines, 1 orange
7:00pm - ground beef in cocunut oil, water chestnuts, eggs, sweet peas, over 1 C. brown rice and a sprinkle of olive oil
Cheat - 1 C of ice cream

JosieL · 09-23-2003, 06:18 AM

My targeted areas we will be monitoring closely for results: abs, inner and outer thighs, tri's, upper back, and hams.

Have more than pinchable fat on all of these and water holds here the most.

We'll see.

**Jodi** · 09-23-2003, 08:26 AM

Good luck

JosieL · 09-23-2003, 09:18 AM

Thank you Jodi. If you have any advice along the way, let me know what you think.

JosieL · 09-23-2003, 09:20 AM

9-23 workout

abs - 50 standard crunch, 50 oblique crunch, 3 sets 20 bicycle tucks, 15 leg raises

arms - hammercurls, skullcrushers

shoulders - front raises and laterals

back - close grip laterals, wide grip laterals

butt and legs - squats, lunges, weighted pelvic tilts

30 minutes fat burn elliptical

JosieL · 09-23-2003, 01:40 PM

note: Doing ok on meals today, but munching on trail mix while sitting at work.

Im holding water really bad, must eliminate all unnecessary sodium for the remainder of the 2 weeks.

**Jodi** · 09-23-2003, 01:47 PM

Trail mix won't help then

JosieL · 09-23-2003, 02:12 PM

yea I know. getting into my routine really sucks the first couple of days. at least i plucked out the m&m's. All cheating is nixed tomorrow and onwards since i caved in the munch monster today

Leslie · 09-23-2003, 02:18 PM

Welcome to "posting"

1400 calories is way too low IMO. And the wheat saltines have got to go. Jodi, do you agree or am I off?

**Jodi** · 09-23-2003, 02:30 PM

Yes I do agree.

But in the beginning she said she wanted to do a casual cut so I thought I'd keep my mouth shut

Besides she is aiming for 1400 cals but with trail mix and ice cream I think she is getting a bit more

Josie, if you want to tighten your diet let Leslie or I know but I don't want to interfere if you want to try this as you have planned.

JosieL · 09-23-2003, 02:47 PM

thanks guys.. leslie, i know the wheat saltines have to go. i knew i wanted to "ease" into my strictness for the first couple days... so i allowed a cheat last night and i gave into my munchy-ness today. tomorrow should look up and will be very strict from then on. plus, ill have the foods cooked for the week.

we're lookin at steak, tuna and chicken breasts from here on out.

and when i said a casual cut, i meant no counting calories. from past experiences, i think i can hit that more or less. im doing 1400 cals, because for a while ive been eating even less than that. I think my body is at a stand still which is why its holding so much water.

we'll increase slowly, and yes please, i appreciate your advice. the first two weeks im watching my sugars and salts to de-bloat.. after that, i can tighten it up to a stricter plan my body is weird that way, but we'll make it listen this time.

JosieL · 09-23-2003, 02:48 PM

by the way, what does whole wheat bread contain that seems to contribute to the bloating factor? i read if so bread, then whole wheat bread. but it still seems to hold like starchy foods

Leslie · 09-23-2003, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JosieL
by the way, what does whear bread contain that seems to contribute to the bloating factor?

High Glycemic carbohydrates

The wheat saltines are one in the same as well

JosieL · 09-24-2003, 06:21 AM

9-23 managed 3 l of water. working on it. yesterday was bloated because of my genius

idea to eat trail mix of all things. so water was interesting to watch expand in my stomach

730a- vanilla protein, strawberries, forti-flax
1100am - tuna, mayo , onions, lettuce, some oatmeal
245pm - ground beef turkey mix, with peas, chestnuts, garlic, omega eggs, and cilantro, one orange
830pm - steak, broccoli, butter, chicken

and trail mix. this wont happen today

JosieL · 09-24-2003, 08:59 AM

9-24 morning workout

5:00am empty stomach - all weights with 6 lb db

Callisthenics - 10 min jump rope
10 minute wind sprints

abs - 50 standard crunch, 50 obliques, 3 sets 15 bike tucks, 10 leg raises

arms - hammers, curls, tri extensions

shoulders - front raise, laterals

legs - wide stance squats, close stance squats, lunges, pelvic tilts, hips ad and abduct machines

1 mile sprint, 1 mile power walk

JosieL · 09-25-2003, 06:09 AM

9-25 workout, empty stomach 5:20am

Abs - 50 standard crunch, 50 obliques, 3 sets 15 bike tucks, 3 sets 12 leg raises.

40 minutes elliptical trainer, fat burn program

JosieL · 09-25-2003, 06:11 AM

9-24

745am - vanilla protein, strawberries, forti-flax, handful of peanuts
1050am - tuna, mayo, onions, scallions, lettuce, oatmeal
230pm - 1 roasted chicken breast, atkins teriyaki, over broccoli and butter
700pm - turkey/beef mix in water chestnuts, cilantro, omega eggs and peas wrapped in 2 whole eggs

downed 4 1/2 liters of water

JosieL · 09-26-2003, 08:33 AM

9-25

730am - protein, apples, forti-flax
1100am - tuna, mayo, lettuce, steal cut oats
230pm - ground turkey/beef mix, cilantro, chestnuts, omega eggs, mushrooms over brown rice, orange
645pm - steak and eggs, fiber one

4 liters water

JosieL · 09-26-2003, 08:34 AM

no workout today. (9-26) had a quarter bagel with protein shake today. no more until the next cheat meal (october 1st).

.. so tired today. need to get more sleep.. when im tired, cant get motivated to hit the gym. its friday, weekend is rest and ill start monday with a new strictness with the gym. need to balance out my body's cardio. this week hit the gym 4x.

de-bloating slowly. waist line no longer so snug. weight still the same

**Jodi** · 09-26-2003, 09:23 AM

You really should try and get another meal in before bed. Like 10-11 PM

JosieL · 09-29-2003, 06:29 AM

i tried getting in another meal before bed over the weekend..

9-27

1200p - 2 whole eggs, turkey sausage
400p - roasted chicken (white and dark meat) over romaine and no sugar, low sodium dressing
800 - same as before
1100p - same

2-3 liters of agua

JosieL · 09-29-2003, 06:32 AM

9-28

1200p - 2 whole eggs, steak
400p - turkey chili (0 sugar, low sodium salsa, chili powder, peppers, mushrooms, ground turkey) over brown rice and spinach
730p - sugar free jello, tuna in mayo and onions and lettuce
930p - turkey chili over spinach

2 liters water out my daily multi

JosieL · 09-29-2003, 06:34 AM

lost .5 inch around waist of water, same weight. de-bloated. lets see how much further I can take it until Otober 8th. this wednesday, october 1st, will have a cheat dinner and dessert for a birthday. will avoid salt and sugar this week to reward on that day.

JosieL · 09-29-2003, 08:46 AM

9-29 workout 530am

2 mile sprint/walk (semi-HITT)

JosieL · 09-30-2003, 06:13 AM

9-29

730am - protein, strawberries, fortiflax
1100am - tuna, lettuce, oatmeal
330pm - ground turkey in salsa, chili powder over brown rice and spinach
700pm - roasted chicken with caesar salad
900pm - bed

2 liters of water only

09-23-2003, 06:09 AM	#1
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	Two weeks Im not new to the forum - Ive been browsing for a long time, but I am new to posting. I am going to monitor a two week spread of a relaxed cut. I know two weeks isnt much, but I want to drop as much water weight as possible in two weeks and then I can proceed from there. My goals: Drop 5-8 lbs water weight by October 8th Future goals: Drop one waist size by Thanksgiving. Permanent goals: Keep it off. Stats: female 5'4 146 lbs 25 yrs old chest: 36 waist: 29.5 hips: 37.5 pants are anywhere from a 6 - 10, depending on the store. How: Use as many slow burning carbs as possible, maintain a rough 1400 calorie count, eliminate as much sugars and salt as possible. Critiques are welcome.

09-23-2003, 06:14 AM	#2
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	Transition day - 1 cheat at dinner 9-22 7:30am - vanilla protein, frozen strawberries, 1 spoon of forti-flax 12:00pm - tuna, mayo, onions, whole wheat saltines, 1 cup all-bran 2:30pm - tuna, mayo, onions, whole wheat saltines, 1 orange 7:00pm - ground beef in cocunut oil, water chestnuts, eggs, sweet peas, over 1 C. brown rice and a sprinkle of olive oil Cheat - 1 C of ice cream Last edited by JosieL : 09-23-2003 at 06:41 AM.

09-23-2003, 08:26 AM	#4
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,265 Photos: 1	Good luck
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09-23-2003, 01:47 PM	#8
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,265 Photos: 1	Trail mix won't help then
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09-23-2003, 02:18 PM	#10
Leslie DOWNSIZING Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 2,911 Photos: 11	Welcome to "posting" 1400 calories is way too low IMO. And the wheat saltines have got to go. Jodi, do you agree or am I off?
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09-23-2003, 06:18 AM	#3
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	My targeted areas we will be monitoring closely for results: abs, inner and outer thighs, tri's, upper back, and hams. Have more than pinchable fat on all of these and water holds here the most. We'll see.

09-23-2003, 09:18 AM	#5
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	Thank you Jodi. If you have any advice along the way, let me know what you think.

09-23-2003, 09:20 AM	#6
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	9-23 workout abs - 50 standard crunch, 50 oblique crunch, 3 sets 20 bicycle tucks, 15 leg raises arms - hammercurls, skullcrushers shoulders - front raises and laterals back - close grip laterals, wide grip laterals butt and legs - squats, lunges, weighted pelvic tilts 30 minutes fat burn elliptical

09-23-2003, 01:40 PM	#7
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	note: Doing ok on meals today, but munching on trail mix while sitting at work. Im holding water really bad, must eliminate all unnecessary sodium for the remainder of the 2 weeks.

09-23-2003, 02:12 PM	#9
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	yea I know. getting into my routine really sucks the first couple of days. at least i plucked out the m&m's. All cheating is nixed tomorrow and onwards since i caved in the munch monster today

09-23-2003, 02:30 PM	#11
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,265 Photos: 1	Yes I do agree. But in the beginning she said she wanted to do a casual cut so I thought I'd keep my mouth shut Besides she is aiming for 1400 cals but with trail mix and ice cream I think she is getting a bit more Josie, if you want to tighten your diet let Leslie or I know but I don't want to interfere if you want to try this as you have planned.
	Essence EFA

09-23-2003, 02:47 PM	#12
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	thanks guys.. leslie, i know the wheat saltines have to go. i knew i wanted to "ease" into my strictness for the first couple days... so i allowed a cheat last night and i gave into my munchy-ness today. tomorrow should look up and will be very strict from then on. plus, ill have the foods cooked for the week. we're lookin at steak, tuna and chicken breasts from here on out. and when i said a casual cut, i meant no counting calories. from past experiences, i think i can hit that more or less. im doing 1400 cals, because for a while ive been eating even less than that. I think my body is at a stand still which is why its holding so much water. we'll increase slowly, and yes please, i appreciate your advice. the first two weeks im watching my sugars and salts to de-bloat.. after that, i can tighten it up to a stricter plan my body is weird that way, but we'll make it listen this time.

09-23-2003, 02:48 PM	#13
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	by the way, what does whole wheat bread contain that seems to contribute to the bloating factor? i read if so bread, then whole wheat bread. but it still seems to hold like starchy foods

09-24-2003, 06:21 AM	#15
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	9-23 managed 3 l of water. working on it. yesterday was bloated because of my genius idea to eat trail mix of all things. so water was interesting to watch expand in my stomach 730a- vanilla protein, strawberries, forti-flax 1100am - tuna, mayo , onions, lettuce, some oatmeal 245pm - ground beef turkey mix, with peas, chestnuts, garlic, omega eggs, and cilantro, one orange 830pm - steak, broccoli, butter, chicken and trail mix. this wont happen today

09-24-2003, 08:59 AM	#16
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	9-24 morning workout 5:00am empty stomach - all weights with 6 lb db Callisthenics - 10 min jump rope 10 minute wind sprints abs - 50 standard crunch, 50 obliques, 3 sets 15 bike tucks, 10 leg raises arms - hammers, curls, tri extensions shoulders - front raise, laterals legs - wide stance squats, close stance squats, lunges, pelvic tilts, hips ad and abduct machines 1 mile sprint, 1 mile power walk

09-25-2003, 06:09 AM	#17
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	9-25 workout, empty stomach 5:20am Abs - 50 standard crunch, 50 obliques, 3 sets 15 bike tucks, 3 sets 12 leg raises. 40 minutes elliptical trainer, fat burn program

09-25-2003, 06:11 AM	#18
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	9-24 745am - vanilla protein, strawberries, forti-flax, handful of peanuts 1050am - tuna, mayo, onions, scallions, lettuce, oatmeal 230pm - 1 roasted chicken breast, atkins teriyaki, over broccoli and butter 700pm - turkey/beef mix in water chestnuts, cilantro, omega eggs and peas wrapped in 2 whole eggs downed 4 1/2 liters of water Last edited by JosieL : 09-25-2003 at 06:35 AM.

09-26-2003, 08:33 AM	#19
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	9-25 730am - protein, apples, forti-flax 1100am - tuna, mayo, lettuce, steal cut oats 230pm - ground turkey/beef mix, cilantro, chestnuts, omega eggs, mushrooms over brown rice, orange 645pm - steak and eggs, fiber one 4 liters water

09-26-2003, 08:34 AM	#20
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	no workout today. (9-26) had a quarter bagel with protein shake today. no more until the next cheat meal (october 1st). .. so tired today. need to get more sleep.. when im tired, cant get motivated to hit the gym. its friday, weekend is rest and ill start monday with a new strictness with the gym. need to balance out my body's cardio. this week hit the gym 4x. de-bloating slowly. waist line no longer so snug. weight still the same

09-26-2003, 09:23 AM	#21
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,265 Photos: 1	You really should try and get another meal in before bed. Like 10-11 PM
	Essence EFA

09-29-2003, 06:29 AM	#22
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	i tried getting in another meal before bed over the weekend.. 9-27 1200p - 2 whole eggs, turkey sausage 400p - roasted chicken (white and dark meat) over romaine and no sugar, low sodium dressing 800 - same as before 1100p - same 2-3 liters of agua

09-29-2003, 06:32 AM	#23
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	9-28 1200p - 2 whole eggs, steak 400p - turkey chili (0 sugar, low sodium salsa, chili powder, peppers, mushrooms, ground turkey) over brown rice and spinach 730p - sugar free jello, tuna in mayo and onions and lettuce 930p - turkey chili over spinach 2 liters water out my daily multi

09-29-2003, 06:34 AM	#24
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	lost .5 inch around waist of water, same weight. de-bloated. lets see how much further I can take it until Otober 8th. this wednesday, october 1st, will have a cheat dinner and dessert for a birthday. will avoid salt and sugar this week to reward on that day.

09-29-2003, 08:46 AM	#25
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	9-29 workout 530am 2 mile sprint/walk (semi-HITT)

09-30-2003, 06:13 AM	#26
JosieL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22	9-29 730am - protein, strawberries, fortiflax 1100am - tuna, lettuce, oatmeal 330pm - ground turkey in salsa, chili powder over brown rice and spinach 700pm - roasted chicken with caesar salad 900pm - bed 2 liters of water only

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