Buff Bride Countdown

Cate · 04-07-2004, 11:47 AM

Well....thanks to Babs and Eggs' encouragement, I'm starting a journal!

About me: About 5 years ago, I weighed around 160 lbs. I joinned Weight Watchers and got down to around 127-130, where I've stayed since then. I've always stuggled with being "skinny fat" -you know the layer of fat all over that covers any muscle you might have

.

Currently, I am 125-127, 5'6" and 18.2% body fat as of 3 weeks ago. I've stuggled with my diet a lot. I have a horrible carb-tooth. And I am lacto-ova vegetarian, so carbs are lot of my diet. I also run or do other cardio 4-5 days a week and lift 2-3 days (2 w/a trainer). I also have a tendency to undereat. I did well on weight watchers, but I think I may have been eating around 1000-1200 cals a day w/one day off.

I am getting married

on June 11 and I want to look buff in my strapless dress and in my bikini on the beach in St. Thomas

So ....here goes

Oh....I'm also taking the advice of TP and ordering Lepitgen Basic and Lipoderm -Y or Ultra....don't know which yet!

greekblondechic · 04-07-2004, 11:48 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am sure the ladies (and gentleman) here will have plenty of helpful advice for ya hon!

My recommendation is switching to complex carbs.. that helps!

Cate · 04-07-2004, 11:52 AM

Thanks greek! Cereal is my HUGE nemisis.....I have to cut it out totaly I fear

**Jodi** · 04-07-2004, 11:55 AM

Fiber One and All Bran w/Extra Fiber are fine for cereal. Oh and there is also Uncle Sam cereal as well. Any of those with L/C Milk is fine for dieting

Cate · 04-07-2004, 11:56 AM

Thanks Jodi....I actually like both of those. I don't know Uncle Sam....will have to check it out.

Also, what is L/C?

greekblondechic · 04-07-2004, 11:56 AM

low carb.. hood makes a product called carb countdown milk.. if u get Fat free its mostly protein!

Cate · 04-07-2004, 11:59 AM

Cool! I need to make a shopping trip!

**Jodi** · 04-07-2004, 12:03 PM

Yes, the L/C FF Hood milk is great. It has 12G protein per 8oz (1 cup) If you get the All Bran make sure its the one with called With Extra Fiber. I personally prefer the Fiber One because its sweetend. I love Fiber one

greekblondechic · 04-07-2004, 12:04 PM

Old Fashioned Oats over Fiber One for me ANY DAY

Cate · 04-07-2004, 12:26 PM

OK...I just ordered the Leptigen and Lipoderm-Y!!!

My plan:
Sunday - Friday: 14-1600 cals a day w/at least 125 gms of protein
and switch to all complex carbs.

Saturday is a day off, not to binge or anything, but to have a drink or two and just not think about food too much

Cate · 04-07-2004, 12:27 PM

Workouts:
Sunday - off
Monday - cardio and legs
Tuesday - cardio
Wednesday - core lifting w/trainer
Thursday - cardio
Friday - core lifting w/trainer
Saturday - long run

atherjen · 04-07-2004, 12:46 PM

your meal plans sound great! just dont go too low in cals! listen to your body!

Congrads on your progress thus far AND getting married!!!

Cate · 04-07-2004, 12:53 PM

thanks jen!

Jenny · 04-07-2004, 12:55 PM

Great idea starting a journal

Congrats on the wedding

Cate · 04-07-2004, 12:58 PM

Thanks Jenny!

JLB001 · 04-07-2004, 01:08 PM

Much Luck Chickie!

Congrats on the upcoming Wedding!

Jenny · 04-08-2004, 10:25 AM

Woohoo, that's a hot avvy

If that is you your are one damn hottie

greekblondechic · 04-08-2004, 10:26 AM

I wish I looked like that avi!!!!

Cate · 04-08-2004, 10:48 AM

PLEASE

that is my dream body!

Not too muscular, but VERY fit!

M.J.H. · 04-08-2004, 11:02 AM

Speaking of low-carb milk, I tried some kind of soy low-carb choclate milk, that had like 10g of protein per cup, 4g of carbs, and 4-5g of fat and it was GREAT. I couldn't believe how good it tasted. I'll see if I can find out what brand it was. I am a huge milk junkie too finding some low-sugar high-protein milk would be great.

Cate · 04-08-2004, 11:06 AM

Do find out MonStar.....since I'm a veggie, I prefer soy milk anyway. Although, I cannot stand it in coffee for some reason.

Cate · 04-08-2004, 11:10 AM

AM workout:
40 mins cardio: 20 on rolling stairs, 20 on ellip w/arms

Meals:
oatmeal/yogurt/coffee

salad w/boca chicken pattie/green beans/avacado

celery/nat pb

Need to go shopping after work for other things. It's hard right now to get organized (but I KNOW I have to) because I am still living w/my roommate but my Fiancee lives in our new condo. So I live in both places...mostly at the new place on the weekends. We are so old fashioned

Anyway, I have to become a super planner to make this work!

Stacey · 04-08-2004, 11:16 AM

Congratulations on the upcoming wedding & Marriage!!!! Awww St. Thomas is Beautiful!! That's the next place I want to go!

Good Luck with everything! Oh and the carb countdown chocolate milk is GREAT!!!

YUM!

Stacey · 04-08-2004, 11:19 AM

awwwwwww I married my Best friend Tooo!! Thats wonderful sweetie!!!

Cate · 04-08-2004, 11:36 AM

Thanks Stacey.....I can't wait to be married. He is the best!

atherjen · 04-08-2004, 12:44 PM

where's St.Thomas btw?

Cate · 04-08-2004, 01:30 PM

US Virgin Islands

M.J.H. · 04-08-2004, 01:33 PM

Aww, I didn't even realize you were getting married. Congratulations. You definitely have to work hard before your wedding day, lol, I know I will!

atherjen · 04-08-2004, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MonStar
Aww, I didn't even realize you were getting married. Congratulations. You definitely have to work hard before your wedding day, lol, I know I will!

you getting married too?

aww Virgin Islands!! NICE!!!! Im jealous!

04-07-2004, 11:47 AM	#1
Cate Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Thomas on my honeymoon...in my mind Posts: 349 Photos: 1	Buff Bride Countdown Well....thanks to Babs and Eggs' encouragement, I'm starting a journal! About me: About 5 years ago, I weighed around 160 lbs. I joinned Weight Watchers and got down to around 127-130, where I've stayed since then. I've always stuggled with being "skinny fat" -you know the layer of fat all over that covers any muscle you might have . Currently, I am 125-127, 5'6" and 18.2% body fat as of 3 weeks ago. I've stuggled with my diet a lot. I have a horrible carb-tooth. And I am lacto-ova vegetarian, so carbs are lot of my diet. I also run or do other cardio 4-5 days a week and lift 2-3 days (2 w/a trainer). I also have a tendency to undereat. I did well on weight watchers, but I think I may have been eating around 1000-1200 cals a day w/one day off. I am getting married on June 11 and I want to look buff in my strapless dress and in my bikini on the beach in St. Thomas So ....here goes Oh....I'm also taking the advice of TP and ordering Lepitgen Basic and Lipoderm -Y or Ultra....don't know which yet!

04-07-2004, 11:55 AM	#4
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,259 Photos: 1	Fiber One and All Bran w/Extra Fiber are fine for cereal. Oh and there is also Uncle Sam cereal as well. Any of those with L/C Milk is fine for dieting
	Essence EFA

04-07-2004, 12:03 PM	#8
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,259 Photos: 1	Yes, the L/C FF Hood milk is great. It has 12G protein per 8oz (1 cup) If you get the All Bran make sure its the one with called With Extra Fiber. I personally prefer the Fiber One because its sweetend. I love Fiber one
	Essence EFA

04-07-2004, 12:46 PM	#12
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	your meal plans sound great! just dont go too low in cals! listen to your body! Congrads on your progress thus far AND getting married!!!
	" To dream anything you want to dream: That is the beauty of the human mind. To do anything you want to do: That is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself to test your limits: that is the courage to succeed." NPC Southern Classic, June 3rd NPC Cajun Classic, June 10th NPC Mississippi State July 22nd

04-07-2004, 01:08 PM	#16
JLB001 I see YOU!! Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 8,293 Photos: 5	Much Luck Chickie! Congrats on the upcoming Wedding!
	"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

04-07-2004, 11:48 AM	#2
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sure the ladies (and gentleman) here will have plenty of helpful advice for ya hon! My recommendation is switching to complex carbs.. that helps!

04-07-2004, 11:52 AM	#3
Cate Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Thomas on my honeymoon...in my mind Posts: 349 Photos: 1	Thanks greek! Cereal is my HUGE nemisis.....I have to cut it out totaly I fear

04-07-2004, 11:56 AM	#5
Cate Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Thomas on my honeymoon...in my mind Posts: 349 Photos: 1	Thanks Jodi....I actually like both of those. I don't know Uncle Sam....will have to check it out. Also, what is L/C?

04-07-2004, 11:59 AM	#7
Cate Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Thomas on my honeymoon...in my mind Posts: 349 Photos: 1	Cool! I need to make a shopping trip!

04-07-2004, 12:04 PM	#9
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	Old Fashioned Oats over Fiber One for me ANY DAY

04-07-2004, 12:26 PM	#10
Cate Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Thomas on my honeymoon...in my mind Posts: 349 Photos: 1	OK...I just ordered the Leptigen and Lipoderm-Y!!! My plan: Sunday - Friday: 14-1600 cals a day w/at least 125 gms of protein and switch to all complex carbs. Saturday is a day off, not to binge or anything, but to have a drink or two and just not think about food too much

04-07-2004, 12:27 PM	#11
Cate Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Thomas on my honeymoon...in my mind Posts: 349 Photos: 1	Workouts: Sunday - off Monday - cardio and legs Tuesday - cardio Wednesday - core lifting w/trainer Thursday - cardio Friday - core lifting w/trainer Saturday - long run

04-07-2004, 12:53 PM	#13
Cate Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Thomas on my honeymoon...in my mind Posts: 349 Photos: 1	thanks jen!

04-07-2004, 12:55 PM	#14
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Great idea starting a journal Congrats on the wedding

04-07-2004, 12:58 PM	#15
Cate Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Thomas on my honeymoon...in my mind Posts: 349 Photos: 1	Thanks Jenny!

04-08-2004, 10:25 AM	#17
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Woohoo, that's a hot avvy If that is you your are one damn hottie

04-08-2004, 10:26 AM	#18
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	I wish I looked like that avi!!!!

04-08-2004, 10:48 AM	#19
Cate Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Thomas on my honeymoon...in my mind Posts: 349 Photos: 1	PLEASE that is my dream body! Not too muscular, but VERY fit!
	********************************************* Getting married to my best friend June 11, 2004 To look my best on MY DAY

04-08-2004, 11:02 AM	#20
M.J.H. Obsessed Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,587 Photos: 12	Speaking of low-carb milk, I tried some kind of soy low-carb choclate milk, that had like 10g of protein per cup, 4g of carbs, and 4-5g of fat and it was GREAT. I couldn't believe how good it tasted. I'll see if I can find out what brand it was. I am a huge milk junkie too finding some low-sugar high-protein milk would be great.
	Stats! 23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat 380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current) 405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals) The M.J.H. Chronicles

04-08-2004, 11:06 AM	#21
Cate Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Thomas on my honeymoon...in my mind Posts: 349 Photos: 1	Do find out MonStar.....since I'm a veggie, I prefer soy milk anyway. Although, I cannot stand it in coffee for some reason.
	********************************************* Getting married to my best friend June 11, 2004 To look my best on MY DAY

04-08-2004, 11:10 AM	#22
Cate Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Thomas on my honeymoon...in my mind Posts: 349 Photos: 1	4/8/2004 AM workout: 40 mins cardio: 20 on rolling stairs, 20 on ellip w/arms Meals: oatmeal/yogurt/coffee salad w/boca chicken pattie/green beans/avacado celery/nat pb Need to go shopping after work for other things. It's hard right now to get organized (but I KNOW I have to) because I am still living w/my roommate but my Fiancee lives in our new condo. So I live in both places...mostly at the new place on the weekends. We are so old fashioned Anyway, I have to become a super planner to make this work!
	********************************************* Getting married to my best friend June 11, 2004 To look my best on MY DAY

04-08-2004, 11:16 AM	#23
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,589 Photos: 23	Congratulations on the upcoming wedding & Marriage!!!! Awww St. Thomas is Beautiful!! That's the next place I want to go! Good Luck with everything! Oh and the carb countdown chocolate milk is GREAT!!! YUM!
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

04-08-2004, 11:19 AM	#24
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,589 Photos: 23	awwwwwww I married my Best friend Tooo!! Thats wonderful sweetie!!!
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

04-08-2004, 11:36 AM	#25
Cate Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Thomas on my honeymoon...in my mind Posts: 349 Photos: 1	Thanks Stacey.....I can't wait to be married. He is the best!
	********************************************* Getting married to my best friend June 11, 2004 To look my best on MY DAY

04-08-2004, 12:44 PM	#26
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	where's St.Thomas btw?
	" To dream anything you want to dream: That is the beauty of the human mind. To do anything you want to do: That is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself to test your limits: that is the courage to succeed." NPC Southern Classic, June 3rd NPC Cajun Classic, June 10th NPC Mississippi State July 22nd

04-08-2004, 01:30 PM	#27
Cate Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Thomas on my honeymoon...in my mind Posts: 349 Photos: 1	US Virgin Islands
	********************************************* Getting married to my best friend June 11, 2004 To look my best on MY DAY

04-08-2004, 01:33 PM	#28
M.J.H. Obsessed Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,587 Photos: 12	Aww, I didn't even realize you were getting married. Congratulations. You definitely have to work hard before your wedding day, lol, I know I will!
	Stats! 23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat 380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current) 405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals) The M.J.H. Chronicles