Thread: Hiker's Comp Part Two

Hikers trip is finalized!!! I am so jealous! I havent even been home for 2 weeks and I want to travel again!!! How long are you going for? Glad to hear your hunny is following in youf footsteps-now that mine has pretty much changed his lifestyle, he helps to keep me motivated.

Thanks so much girls - it is definitely a good thing about the hubby. He is prone to fad-type diets though so I am trying to convince him he needs a lifestyle change. The man is so gosh darn stubborn though, I don't know why he doesn't do everything I tell him to??

Jill, I'm so excited about my trip, it's about all I can talk about. We're going for 8 whole glorious days.

Jen, you will definitely find someone as caring and as motivated as you are (if it's possible to find someone as motivated as you ).

Jenny, It is so great if your significant other is as committed to exercise as you are. I am glad my dh is getting back to that point, he comes and goes.


Thank you all for the support on my diet. Seriously, whenever I am thinking about my meals, it motivates me to know you girls are going to be reading it so I better be good!

Hiker-I bought blueberry protein from PVL! I cant wait to try it tomorrow am! And, the best thing is that if it is gross, GNC will return it, even if its opened! Ill let ya know how it turns out.

Originally posted by Jill
Hiker-I bought blueberry protein from PVL! I cant wait to try it tomorrow am! And, the best thing is that if it is gross, GNC will return it, even if its opened! Ill let ya know how it turns out.

Let me know how it is! I've tried two GNC's here and neither one had it, there's one more I will try when the stuff I ordered runs out. All mine should come in tomorrow - I ordered 3 2 pound tubs of whey. I hope it's all yummy!

Meal 1
2/3 cup Fiber one, 1/2 cup atkins milk
protein pancakes
1/2 pear

Meal 2
1 cup atkins pasta
breakfast bread (made with whey, atkins milk, almond meal, whole wheat flour, walnuts, cran-strawberries and a couple other baking-type items)
1/4 cup strawberries

Meal 3
1 1/4 cup lowfat cottage cheese
1 T. pb




Exercise:

Will do legs today. I'm getting ready to go to the gym now, just finishing my pancakes.

Had a great leg workout today:

3 x 8 on everything

squats @ 85 pounds
one legged leg press @ 70 pounds
toe press @ 250 pounds
heel press @ 250 pounds
sldl w/db @ 30 pounds/side
smith rack lunges @ 50 pounds


Need to do measurements today. Scale weight was 130.

Originally posted by hikerchick

protein pancakes

Double yum!

Didn't do too bad today, considering the superbowl party. Worse thing I had was 4 Doritos and a gardenburger.

That was a good show, I'm so proud of the Patriots. Carolina put up a great fight though, it was anybody's game that last 3 minutes.

Meal 1
1 cup oatmeal, 1 T. walnuts
1/2 apple
1 1/4 cup lowfat cottage cheese

Meal 2
3/4 cup Fiber One, 1/2 cup atkins milk
1/2 apple
1 scoop whey

Meal 3
protein pancakes
1 cup green beans

Meal 4
chicken breast
1 cup brown rice
1 cup green beans
1/4 cup strawberrie
2 fishies

Meal 5
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup broccoli
2 fishies


Exercise:

back, tris, and abs today
I went up in weight on 4 exercises

HS Lat pulldown 3 x 8 @ 45 pounds/side
HS row 3 x 8 @ 45 pounds/side
low back 3 x 8 @ 70 pounds
tricep press 4 x 8 @ 75 pounds
tri overhead ext 4 x 8 @ 10 pounds - need to go up in this next week
cable crunch 3 x 4 @ 110 pounds - up next week
weighted decline crunch 4 x 3 @ 25 pounds
cable side bends 3 x 4 @ 50 pounds

Feel great after that workout.

Hey hottie You are doing awesome babe!!!! Congrats to the Patriots How are things going?

Originally posted by shortstuff
Hey hottie You are doing awesome babe!!!! Congrats to the Patriots How are things going?

Hey sweetie!
How are you doing? I've missed you.

How's everything going with school, work and D?

Don't be a stranger!

food and exercise updated for the day.

I went on a shopping spree at Target and Old Navy after my workout and got lots of cute stuff for my trip.

I LOVE OLD NAVY TOO!!!!! Glad to see you are staying on track hon, even during the superbowl. 2 thumbs up for you girl!

Originally posted by Jill
I LOVE OLD NAVY TOO!!!!! Glad to see you are staying on track hon, even during the superbowl. 2 thumbs up for you girl!

Thanks hun! I appreciate the support!

I got my PVL today. Tried the strawberry smoothie and loved it, haven't tried the caramel yet, I'll let you know. My absolute favorite though is the fruit punch Whey Fruity, I got a 2 pound jug of that too

Is your 1 cup of oats dry measured or cooked already?

Originally posted by Jill
Is your 1 cup of oats dry measured or cooked already?

Already cooked

Meal 1
3/4 cup fiber one, 1/2 cup atkins milk
1 scoop whey
1/2 pear

Meal 2
1 cup brown rice
chicken breast
3 fish caps
1/4 cup blackberries

Meal 3 (at Nordstrom's cafe)
romaine and spinach salad with chicken breast, 2 T. pistachios, about 3 whole strawberries and 5 grapes

Meal 4 (post workout)
1 cup brown rice w/ 1 T. parmesan
1 scoop whey
1 cup broccoli
1/2 apple

Meal 5
1 1/4 cup cottage cheese
1 cup broccoli

Workout:
Still debating about going to the gym today while my daughters sleeping. If I hurry up and go now, I'll make it. Hubby's sleeping so I don't wante her to wake him up if she gets up while I'm gone.

Okay, just raced to the gym and back, luckily my workout today is a shorter one than usual.

Shoulders, physical therapy stuff:

overhead db press 4 x 8 @ 20 pounds
lateral raise 3 x 8 @ 15 pounds
rear incline flyes 3 x 8 @ 12.5 pounds - increase next week
hyperextensions 2 x 12
abduction 2 x 12 @ 90 pounds
adduction 2 x 12 @ 90 pounds
2 way leg (flexion, extension) @ 25 pounds

Pilates

wanted to say "hi" in your wonderful new journal! i'm going to go with a 40/40/20 eating plan as well and i'll definitely be snooping around in yours for meal ideas. it's been a long time since carbs were part of my world!

you're doing great and your journal is wonderful. thanks!

Hey Hiker! So Sorry I haven't been around--things have been crazy busy with me!!

I just read your last two pages to catch up!
Whats this "New Career" Thing you typed about??
And Thats great about hubby making changes with food!

I know you can't wait for Mexico--man I wish I were going--I'm gonna hide in your suitcase!!!!

Hmmm? THAT protein pwd--the carmel and the fruity one you ordered sounds GREAT!!!!!! Let me know how they are when you get them!!

You are totally kicking but in here girl!!! I know you will look SO HOT IN MEXICO!

Hiker, I'm so proud of you You are working so hard! results will follow

Thank you guys soooo much! Your support is seriously making it so much easier to stick to my plan. Plus the fact that I love all the food I get to eat and I don't even want to cheat.

Nikegurl - So nice to see you in here! I know what you mean, this is the first plan that I have been able to be consistent with. I feel like I have finally found something that works for me mentally, and I'm pretty sure if I'm consistent with it, it will work for me physically as well. I will be checking out your journal for food ideas as well!

Stacey - hi sweetie! I've been wondering how you've been. I need to catch up on your journal as well. I bet you're kicking booty!

Jenny, thank you again. You are a good inspiration!

i'm so happy this is working for you! lately my eating plans have had 2 things in common - fear of carbs AND my inability to stick to them. (seriously)

planning meals with carbs and all of these new food options feels very strange right now but i'm ready for the change!

i'm hoping i can find a low carb milk to use (no luck so far) and i'm really excited to see what i can find in terms of whole wheat tortillas or a low carb bread that would be ok and not have too much sugar in it.

by the way...your brown rice w/parmesan sounds heavenly! almost like rissotto. it's a shame how excited i am over "new food"

thanks for everything!

Originally posted by nikegurl
i'm so happy this is working for you! lately my eating plans have had 2 things in common - fear of carbs AND my inability to stick to them. (seriously)

planning meals with carbs and all of these new food options feels very strange right now but i'm ready for the change!

i'm hoping i can find a low carb milk to use (no luck so far) and i'm really excited to see what i can find in terms of whole wheat tortillas or a low carb bread that would be ok and not have too much sugar in it.

by the way...your brown rice w/parmesan sounds heavenly! almost like rissotto. it's a shame how excited i am over "new food"

thanks for everything!

Carbs are kind of scary when you have been avoiding them for awhile, but I love it now. For my body type I need them to maintain and build muscle. That's my challenge right now. Jodi has been a big help.

Have you tried the Atkins milk? Jodi suggested it and I couldn't find it until last week, my regular grocery store started carrying it. Do you have any low carb stores near you? They seem to be popping up all over around here.

That's funny you mention the brown rice. It is one of my favorite things to eat and with just a tiny bit of grated Parmesan I feel like I'm having a huge cheat but it's all good!

i haven't found the Atkins or any other low carb milk yet but you're right - there are a bunch of low carb food stores that i pass lately. i'll have to stop the car and take a peek.

thanks again!

oh...and have you tried cooking your brown rice in broth instead of water? yummy!

Originally posted by nikegurl

oh...and have you tried cooking your brown rice in broth instead of water? yummy!

I've never tried that - sounds yummy, I'll have to get some low sod. chicken broth and try it. Thanks!

Jodi,
I tried to email you back but keep getting error messages.
Here's what I said:

Yes, I love the workout and really feel like I'm pushing myself on everything. I went up on four of the lifts for legs today, which felt great.

The food plan is also going very well. I find that if I try to lower my carbs at all I get cravings for bad stuff so I am definitely learning more about my body's reactions which is great. I have just never done anything consistent like this in the past, so it is the best learning experience. :-)

I will take measurements this weekend, I think they will be better. It seems that I am carrying all sorts of water in my belly and nowhere else so I'm drinking a ton of water and hope it will be cleared up in a couple days.

Thanks so much for your support, let me know if I can ever do anything for you!
Shelley

Meal 1
protein shake
1 cup oatmeal
2 fishies
1/4 cup berries

Meal 2
chicken breast
sweet potato
1 T. flax oil
1/2 apple

Meal 3
chicken breast
1 cup green beans
2 fishies

Meal 4
protein bar I know - bad! but it did have the exact amount of macros I'm supposed to eat. that must count for something!

Meal 5
1 cup cottage cheese
2 fishies


Exercise:

1 hour powerwalk with the super pupster

Originally posted by hikerchick
Jodi,
I tried to email you back but keep getting error messages.
Here's what I said:

Yes, I love the workout and really feel like I'm pushing myself on everything. I went up on four of the lifts for legs today, which felt great.

The food plan is also going very well. I find that if I try to lower my carbs at all I get cravings for bad stuff so I am definitely learning more about my body's reactions which is great. I have just never done anything consistent like this in the past, so it is the best learning experience. :-)

I will take measurements this weekend, I think they will be better. It seems that I am carrying all sorts of water in my belly and nowhere else so I'm drinking a ton of water and hope it will be cleared up in a couple days.

Thanks so much for your support, let me know if I can ever do anything for you!
Shelley

Glad to hear this I will send you an email to test. I haven't had any issues with my email.

What kind of berries do you eat Hiker?