Thread: Andrea's Journal

your VERY pretty hun!
Best of luck with your goals.. lots of support here!

Woo hoo! Another hottie joins the IM crew! Welcome!

The link doesn't work for me I wanna see the hottie too damnit

It only lets so many view per hour or something!! What a crock! It should be back up shortly, but I'm going to copy it to AOL too, that shouldn't happen there!

Sorry about that!

Hey, just upload the pics to your IM gallery Just press the gallery button under your post and upload

Welcome and good luck. You certainly look great already
Consider posting a glimpse of your diet. Most people here can learn from what is working for you

I made the web page at a friends house so I'll have to wait until I go back to upload, but I will do it!!

My diet is pretty boring. I eat almost the same thing every single day!!

Breakfast: 1 whole egg, 1/2 cup egg whites, 1/4 cup mozz. cheese

Lunch: Large chicken or tuna salad with tons of veggies

Snack: string cheese

Dinner: Talipia or Chicken
broccoli and/or green beans

Every third day I add in more carbs. Then it's usually 1/2 cup fiber one, 1/2 cup cottage cheese and 1/4 cup FF Vanilla Yogurt for breakfast. Lunch is the same plus an apple, snack is fruit and string cheese or peanut butter and I add a sweet potato at dinner. I have a cheat meal once a week, usually Saturday night. I TRY to follow this, sometimes I have slip ups, but I try to just hop back on and keep going.

looks good may be add a protein shake with may be some EFAS or 2 in there for extra caloires other wise you are going to stall metabolism which is NOT good. From looking at your caloires break down caloires are ungodly to low and that is going to cause you to eat up muscle and hold on to the fat (MAJOR MISTAKE WOMEN MAKE ) I know it sounds weird but if you eat more you will loose more just as long s it is good clean food

Originally posted by hardasnails1973
looks good may be add a protein shake with may be some EFAS or 2 in there for extra caloires other wise you are going to stall metabolism which is NOT good. From looking at your caloires break down caloires are ungodly to low and that is going to cause you to eat up muscle and hold on to the fat (MAJOR MISTAKE WOMEN MAKE ) I know it sounds weird but if you eat more you will loose more just as long s it is good clean food

I agree! it doesnt appear as tho your eating enough hun! Id add in some protein in your snack after lunch with some EFA's as Hans suggested.. and maybe another small meal in the evening.

What kind of meal would you suggest? I'm just soooo scared I'm going to gain!

dont be afraid that your going to gain hun, good nutritious food and more calories will help to bump up your metabolism.. as I think your really at risk of kicking your body in starvation mode going that low.
for the last meal why not a lean protein(after your dinner) how about some cottage cheese and peanut butter? or some lean protein and veggies with flax oil?

Pics look great Don't be afraid to add some cals! Eating too little will work against you!

I think I'm going to add in a protein shake after dinner. What kind would you suggest?

Workouts sucked last night!! Did abs, buns and some pushups, but I was sooooo tired. Had school until 10:30 last night. Got up early though today and did abs again. I HATE cardio, but I know I've gotta do it!!

Thanks Jenny- your a hot little thing too!!

Atherjen- Your abs in your avatar are awesome!!! How often do you train them.

How many calories a day should I be eating.

5'8 145

Thanks!!

Originally posted by Jenny
The link doesn't work for me I wanna see the hottie too damnit

Me too

Good luck with your journey babe

Originally posted by Jenny
Pics look great Don't be afraid to add some cals! Eating too little will work against you!

How'd you see her pictures, I still can't access them

yeah i agree, u look great already..very pretty!

best of luck, and be sure that u will get awesome advice here as long as u keep posting!

oh and welcome

You do not look 145, you look pretty damm perfect by the way! Do you climb?, I spent allot of time in Nc climbing this past simmer.

Thanks sawheet, Greekblondechic, and Katie!!

I've never climbed, but I'd like too. The mountains in Tennesse are even better than the one's here- you should check them out. I love the mountains though- they are so pretty and peaceful!!f


Is diet soda that bad for you when your trying to loose weight. I am addicted to Diet Sun Drop (for those of you who don't know what it is, it's a citrus soda, kind of like Mountain Dew or Surge. It has 10 calories per serving, 0 fat, 70 mg. sodium, 0 carbs and 0 protein. I drink that and diet caffeine free coke/pepsi and a TON of water. I'm talking about 20 glasses a day (Yea, I'm constantly peeing ! !!

Does it matter if I get Soy Protein or Whey Protein? I'm heading to GNC tomorrow when I get paid and was curious.

Also, I heard that the following are good supplements to take when you are trying to loose weight (I currently don't take anything):

Vitamin C
Lecithin
B-Vitamin Complex
L-Carnitine

What do you think?

Has anyone ever used the lateral thigh trainer? I've heard some other people say that it gives you a good thigh/bun workout, but just curious before I purchase it.

One more thing (damn this was long!!) my 21st birthday is Sunday so I'm going out Saturday night and would like to get rid of as much water weight as possible. Any suggestions as to how to do this?

I have been to Tenn, actually I have been all around the south east climbing.

Originally posted by ncgirl21

Is diet soda that bad for you when your trying to loose weight. I am addicted to Diet Sun Drop (for those of you who don't know what it is, it's a citrus soda, kind of like Mountain Dew or Surge. It has 10 calories per serving, 0 fat, 70 mg. sodium, 0 carbs and 0 protein. I drink that and diet caffeine free coke/pepsi and a TON of water. I'm talking about 20 glasses a day (Yea, I'm constantly peeing ! !!

Does it matter if I get Soy Protein or Whey Protein? I'm heading to GNC tomorrow when I get paid and was curious.

Also, I heard that the following are good supplements to take when you are trying to loose weight (I currently don't take anything):

Vitamin C
Lecithin
B-Vitamin Complex
L-Carnitine

What do you think?

Has anyone ever used the lateral thigh trainer? I've heard some other people say that it gives you a good thigh/bun workout, but just curious before I purchase it.

One more thing (damn this was long!!) my 21st birthday is Sunday so I'm going out Saturday night and would like to get rid of as much water weight as possible. Any suggestions as to how to do this?

hmm Id drop the diet pop down to only 1-2 day max.. ease yourself off so many of them, as their full of alot of artificial sweetners. keep drinking TONS of water!

Id go for the whey protein over the soy anyday!!

Im not too familiar with the Lecithin and L-Carnitine in terms of fatloss but the Vitamin C and B Complex should be taken everyday no matter what your goals are.

hmm never heard of this lateral thigh trainer.. is it at your gym?

Happy early Birthday hun! as for dropping the water.. just drink TONS, and I mean TONS of water and watch your sodium intake, and limit any processed foods.

ohh and I only train abs 1-2x week

Last nights workout was:

2 mile power walk on incline on treadmill
Abs again (didn't see your post atherjen until this morning- won't do it again!!)

3x10 forward lunges
3x10 squats

This morning:

3x10 forward lunges
3x15 squats

Tonight I think I'll do some more cardio , and train my legs and arms.

I'm going today to pick up some Vitamin C, B Vitamin Complex, and L-Carnitine if I can find it in liquid or chewable form. (I can't swallow pills). I'm also going to get some protein powder. Any idea what brand (low carb preferably)? If you think of any other supplements I should try let me know. I need a fiber supplement too- any ideas .

Thanks- everyone has been very helpful!!

Hey honey

Finally I get to view your web page, you are very pretty, and I loved Sylvester, very cute.......

If you go to 1Fast400 they make a zero carb protein shake, I'll have to check my other journal for the link

Thanks Katie- your a doll!!

good suggestion Katie.. there are tons of low carb low fat protein shakes out there, and many that are very good!
why do you feel that you need a fiber supplement? just try eating more green veggies.
Id also look into getting some fish oil caps or flaxseed oil for some healthy fats in there.
hmm can I ask why you did legs 2 days in a row? IMO you would be better off doing them 1x week and adding in a few more exercises as well.

They are my problem area. The back of my legs and my @ss is where I need the most work. I thought if I worked them more I'd get better results- what do you think I should do?

no more is not always better. hitting your legs/glutes 1x week with weight training is plenty, considering that the intensity of the workout is up.
on leg day, keep the squats and lunges, and add in some leg extensions, leg curls, stiff legged deadlifts(go light to get form right for a while!), leg press.. are you working calves?
HIIT cardio is also great to helping to lean down the lower body as well.

Here's a link for ya babe.......Zero Carb Protein Shake

Hey! Sorry, I haven't been able to update. I'm soooo sick. I did get to go out on my birthday (Saturday night, b-day was Sunday) and I had a super time, but Sunday I was soooo sick I couldn't get out of the bed. I went to the doctor and he said I have a sinus infection and strep throat and to take it easy. I walked a mile last night and one Saturday but I think I probably will take it easy today because I feel so shitty!! Hope everyone had a good weekend.