Working on "ME"

Jill · 07-23-2004, 08:14 AM

Thanks peeps-the concept of healthy eating is becoming normal for me.

Off to train-shoulders and cardio, my fav. Up at 6:30am, my day of too.

Forgot to charge my discman again.

Then I have a funeral this afternoon-an ex-boyfriend/best friend from high school was on a boating trip, fell off tha boat and died. He was only 25. They never did find the body. Sad. Life is too short to not live it to the fullest.

Sapphire · 07-23-2004, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jill

Thanks peeps-the concept of healthy eating is becoming normal for me.

Off to train-shoulders and cardio, my fav. Up at 6:30am, my day of too.

Forgot to charge my discman again.

Then I have a funeral this afternoon-an ex-boyfriend/best friend from high school was on a boating trip, fell off tha boat and died. He was only 25. They never did find the body. Sad. Life is too short to not live it to the fullest.

Oh that's horrible Jill! I am very sorry.

Good life lesson, huh? Life is definitely too short!!

naturaltan · 07-23-2004, 09:40 AM

That is very sad ... sorry Jill.

What you said about life being too short is so very true. Maybe one could look at the lose of a friend like that as he went out doing something that made him happy. I really think I'd like to bow out of this world doing something I enjoy instead of slowly dying in some hospital room.

greekblondechic · 07-23-2004, 09:50 AM

I am very sorry about your friend Jillian

M.J.H. · 07-23-2004, 09:52 AM

Aww, I am sorry to hear about your friend as well Jill. Losing a highschool friend is so hard. Good luck dealing with it.

naturaltan · 07-23-2004, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

I definately agree that it helps prevent other things getting in the way. Where do you find the energy? Do you just force it?

yep ... everyone has days that they don't want to go to the gym ... and the ones that push themselves are the ones who see changes.

atherjen · 07-23-2004, 01:04 PM

AH Jilly I am sorry to hear of the loss!

Never easy. Thats why we must live each day to the fullest!

ncgirl21 · 07-23-2004, 01:06 PM

Jill, I'm so sorry hun. Big hugs to you!!

Jill · 07-23-2004, 10:50 PM

07/24

Meal 1: 1/4C oats, protein, 2 ew's, 1T cottage cheese, 1T sf jam
Meal 2: 1/3C oats, protein, 2 ew's, 1T cottage cheese, 2T sf jam
Meal 3: 4oz chix, 1/3C brown rice, broccoli
Meal 4: 6.5oz chix

, shrooms, broccoli, carrots
Meal 5: 4.5oz chix, shrooms

Snacks: Lotsa sf popsicles, sf jello

1367 Cals
180P, 125C, 21F

Training:
Cardio: 54mins
Weights: Shoulders

Jill · 07-23-2004, 10:52 PM

Thanks for all the support peeps.The funeral was very sad

Lots of people showed up.

Jenny · 07-24-2004, 04:54 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your loss honey

I agree, life is definately short, that's why we need to make the absolute best of it while we are here and be the best we can be!

Once again you proved that you no longer turn to food to heal your feelings, great job honey, it warms my heart to see you do so well and creating the very best you

greekblondechic · 07-25-2004, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenny

I'm sorry to hear about your loss honey

I agree, life is definately short, that's why we need to make the absolute best of it while we are here and be the best we can be!

Once again you proved that you no longer turn to food to heal your feelings, great job honey, it warms my heart to see you do so well and creating the very best you

Awwwwwwwwwwww

Jill · 07-25-2004, 12:39 PM

Update for 07/24:
Had a cheat meal, yup, not planned at all!!! Had pizza and cheerio snack mix, both yummy!

DIDNT binge, ate clean for all other meals, and I dont feel guilty at all today. Life is too short. Yaaaaaaa for Jill, making progress!

May incorporate a cheat meal weekly, havent decided yet.

Thought I couldn't handle a 'bad' meal, it was easy.

My knee is messed-super sore for the last few days....same with my ankle, it feels like I sprained it. Dont know what I did? Stupid me still pushed through 50mins of cardio

Deff wont be running anytime soon!

Beautiful day today, no work, yipppppeeee! Off to tan on my deck!

atherjen · 07-25-2004, 04:57 PM

WOOHOO JIllybean!!

Im soo glad your to a point where you can enjoy some foods without going-all out binge! that is PROGRESS BABY!!

you still did cardio after being injured???

you know better!!! I hope it gets feeling better, take it easy on it! Overworking it will only make it worse

JLB001 · 07-25-2004, 05:27 PM

is it swallowen Jillie? be sure to ice and elevate it. Go easy on it.

gwcaton · 07-25-2004, 05:31 PM

Hi Jill !

Sorry to read about your HS friend.

You silly goose! If you hurt your knee give it a break !

Great about the cheat meal , you are getting so strong when it comes to food ! I am so proud of you

Jill · 07-25-2004, 09:38 PM

07/25

Meal 1: Protein pancake, 1T sf jam
~Train~
Meal 2: Protein pancake, 1T sf jam, 1t coco
Meal 3: 5oz chix, salad
Meal 4: 5.5oz chix, salad, shrooms, broccoli
Meal 5: 3oz chix
Meal 6: 5oz chix, sf jello

Snacks: Sf popsicles

1404 Cals
207P, 101C, 17F

Maybe a bit too much protein today

Training:
Cardio: 50mins, ignoring my sore knee and ankle

Weights: Chest, abbies

Got a nice tan today too!

Jill · 07-26-2004, 08:42 AM

These are my plans for the next few weeks:

Im planning to drop a carb meal. To just have 2 carb meals a day, oats pre and post workout (90% of the time meals 1 & 2). If its a non training day, carbs will be my first 2 meals also. Im going to still have carbs throuhout the day, just veggies though.(and sf popsicles

) Im going to up my protein too-so my overall cals arent too low.

Im aiming for 1 cheat meal every 1-2 weeks.

Any thoughts or input????? I want to speed up the fat loss somehow, Im just not sure if this is the right way. My weight just doesnt want to buge now.

Thanks all!

M.J.H. · 07-26-2004, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Meal 1: Protein pancake, 1T sf jam
~Train~
Meal 2: Protein pancake, 1T sf jam, 1t coco
Meal 3: 5oz chix, salad
Meal 4: 5.5oz chix, salad, shrooms, broccoli
Meal 5: 3oz chix
Meal 6: 5oz chix, sf jello

Diet looks great Jill! What kind of protein pancakes are those? Do you have a recipe? I am curious because I used to make them a while back and they always turned out pretty good. And what kind of chicken is that that I see you're eating a ton of!

Jill · 07-26-2004, 11:18 AM

Hey Monstar! P-pancakes are: 1/3-1/4C (or more) oats, 2 ew's, 1T cottage cheese, 1 scoop protein, steiva, pinch of baking soda and baking powder. Mix all together and fry in a pan with pam! I usually use vanilla protein, and sometimes I use chocolate, then add 1/2T of coco, yummy!

As for the chix yesterday I cooked it on the bbq. Normally I buy about $15-20 worth of ground chix (or turkey breast) at once, cook it all in a pot, then add a pack of taco spice. I then eat it with salsa or lettuce and ff sc. Its nice when it is all cooked in the fridge, it last me about 4 days.

Anyone see my post above??

Stacey · 07-26-2004, 11:38 AM

Hey Jill, Just catching up on your journal. Your meals look great. I'm very sorry to hear about your friend!!!

That's so sad!

lakergirl · 07-26-2004, 12:37 PM

HI JILL!

Sorry i cant give you any help on the diet thing, im trying to learn some stuff myself! oh well! im sure I will learn in time, just as im sure someone on here will be able to help you@

GREAT idea about te chix, sounds soooo yummy! I couldnt quite picture eating salsa just on plain chicken, but that sounds soooo good. I think that is what i will try tomorrow!

thanks!!

have a good workout today!!

naturaltan · 07-26-2004, 12:39 PM

I saw your post Jill ... just don't have the knowledge to suggest anything.

gwcaton · 07-26-2004, 01:44 PM

Jill,

How long since you have taken a few days off from training? You post what you will be working but not your actual wo. Could you be overtraining ? How long since you have changed your routine ? Different exercises, different sequence, different rep range , super sets , giant sets, etc.

I know you do a lot of cardio but a different type of cardio might get you started burning fat again. The body adapts to the exercises, cardio and diet pretty easily so you have to change and keep it guessing.

I personally think a cheat meal every week will do you good. When I do fat loss I have a cheat day once a week ( more like a couple of meals than an all day feast ).

Good luck Babe ! xoxo

Jill · 07-26-2004, 05:57 PM

Thanks Gary.... I just changed my weights a month ago. Higher reps, less weight, really focusing on training my muscles, not my ego

I always incorperate supersets, dropsets, and compound sets, and my execises vary workout to workout-I always keep my muscles guessing.

As for cardio I always change that too-different machines-intervals, etc... I just have to be careful cause my knee is really starting to give me some trouble lately.

I want to cheat today-Im very cranky and dont feel like eating clean. I had a couple of reeses pieces, so far.....(from a 25 cent machine) I just need to stay strong, and not let my emotions dictate my eating. Frick I am moody today

atherjen · 07-26-2004, 07:40 PM

resist the urge to give in girlie!

your doing well! dont let those silly female hormones control you!

as for the diet issue- I think having just the carbs in 2 meals rather than 1 is fine.. although I wouldnt cut back on carbs too much.. do you know the total grams your getting per day?
a cheat meal once a week is a good idea.. for metabolism and whatnot, but be sure that YOU are able to emotionally handle it and not let it lead to binges, your proved that this past week..

I know you have it in you.

Jill · 07-26-2004, 08:16 PM

Thanks AJ-I think Im gonna try just 2 carb meals a day (besides veggie car

07-23-2004, 09:40 AM	#483
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,935 Photos: 7	That is very sad ... sorry Jill. What you said about life being too short is so very true. Maybe one could look at the lose of a friend like that as he went out doing something that made him happy. I really think I'd like to bow out of this world doing something I enjoy instead of slowly dying in some hospital room.
	just kick'in it in the ole Charger

07-23-2004, 09:50 AM	#484
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	I am very sorry about your friend Jillian
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

07-23-2004, 09:52 AM	#485
M.J.H. Obsessed Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,587 Photos: 12	Aww, I am sorry to hear about your friend as well Jill. Losing a highschool friend is so hard. Good luck dealing with it.
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07-23-2004, 01:04 PM	#487
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	AH Jilly I am sorry to hear of the loss! Never easy. Thats why we must live each day to the fullest!
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07-23-2004, 01:06 PM	#488
ncgirl21 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,134	Jill, I'm so sorry hun. Big hugs to you!!
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07-23-2004, 08:14 AM	#481
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Thanks peeps-the concept of healthy eating is becoming normal for me. Off to train-shoulders and cardio, my fav. Up at 6:30am, my day of too. Forgot to charge my discman again. Then I have a funeral this afternoon-an ex-boyfriend/best friend from high school was on a boating trip, fell off tha boat and died. He was only 25. They never did find the body. Sad. Life is too short to not live it to the fullest.

07-23-2004, 10:50 PM	#489
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	07/24 Meal 1: 1/4C oats, protein, 2 ew's, 1T cottage cheese, 1T sf jam Meal 2: 1/3C oats, protein, 2 ew's, 1T cottage cheese, 2T sf jam Meal 3: 4oz chix, 1/3C brown rice, broccoli Meal 4: 6.5oz chix , shrooms, broccoli, carrots Meal 5: 4.5oz chix, shrooms Snacks: Lotsa sf popsicles, sf jello 1367 Cals 180P, 125C, 21F Training: Cardio: 54mins Weights: Shoulders

07-23-2004, 10:52 PM	#490
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Thanks for all the support peeps.The funeral was very sad Lots of people showed up.

07-24-2004, 04:54 AM	#491
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	I'm sorry to hear about your loss honey I agree, life is definately short, that's why we need to make the absolute best of it while we are here and be the best we can be! Once again you proved that you no longer turn to food to heal your feelings, great job honey, it warms my heart to see you do so well and creating the very best you

07-25-2004, 12:39 PM	#493
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Update for 07/24: Had a cheat meal, yup, not planned at all!!! Had pizza and cheerio snack mix, both yummy! DIDNT binge, ate clean for all other meals, and I dont feel guilty at all today. Life is too short. Yaaaaaaa for Jill, making progress! May incorporate a cheat meal weekly, havent decided yet. Thought I couldn't handle a 'bad' meal, it was easy. My knee is messed-super sore for the last few days....same with my ankle, it feels like I sprained it. Dont know what I did? Stupid me still pushed through 50mins of cardio Deff wont be running anytime soon! Beautiful day today, no work, yipppppeeee! Off to tan on my deck!

07-25-2004, 04:57 PM	#494
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	WOOHOO JIllybean!! Im soo glad your to a point where you can enjoy some foods without going-all out binge! that is PROGRESS BABY!! you still did cardio after being injured??? you know better!!! I hope it gets feeling better, take it easy on it! Overworking it will only make it worse
	" 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

07-25-2004, 05:27 PM	#495
JLB001 I see YOU!! Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 8,293 Photos: 5	is it swallowen Jillie? be sure to ice and elevate it. Go easy on it.
	"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

07-25-2004, 05:31 PM	#496
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	Hi Jill ! Sorry to read about your HS friend. You silly goose! If you hurt your knee give it a break ! Great about the cheat meal , you are getting so strong when it comes to food ! I am so proud of you
	My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now Old Journals : My P/RR/S Journal My GWcaton Journal My Bulking Journal Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

07-25-2004, 09:38 PM	#497
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	07/25 Meal 1: Protein pancake, 1T sf jam ~Train~ Meal 2: Protein pancake, 1T sf jam, 1t coco Meal 3: 5oz chix, salad Meal 4: 5.5oz chix, salad, shrooms, broccoli Meal 5: 3oz chix Meal 6: 5oz chix, sf jello Snacks: Sf popsicles 1404 Cals 207P, 101C, 17F Maybe a bit too much protein today Training: Cardio: 50mins, ignoring my sore knee and ankle Weights: Chest, abbies Got a nice tan today too!

07-26-2004, 08:42 AM	#498
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	These are my plans for the next few weeks: Im planning to drop a carb meal. To just have 2 carb meals a day, oats pre and post workout (90% of the time meals 1 & 2). If its a non training day, carbs will be my first 2 meals also. Im going to still have carbs throuhout the day, just veggies though.(and sf popsicles ) Im going to up my protein too-so my overall cals arent too low. Im aiming for 1 cheat meal every 1-2 weeks. Any thoughts or input????? I want to speed up the fat loss somehow, Im just not sure if this is the right way. My weight just doesnt want to buge now. Thanks all!

07-26-2004, 11:18 AM	#500
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Hey Monstar! P-pancakes are: 1/3-1/4C (or more) oats, 2 ew's, 1T cottage cheese, 1 scoop protein, steiva, pinch of baking soda and baking powder. Mix all together and fry in a pan with pam! I usually use vanilla protein, and sometimes I use chocolate, then add 1/2T of coco, yummy! As for the chix yesterday I cooked it on the bbq. Normally I buy about $15-20 worth of ground chix (or turkey breast) at once, cook it all in a pot, then add a pack of taco spice. I then eat it with salsa or lettuce and ff sc. Its nice when it is all cooked in the fridge, it last me about 4 days. Anyone see my post above??

07-26-2004, 11:38 AM	#501
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,589 Photos: 23	Hey Jill, Just catching up on your journal. Your meals look great. I'm very sorry to hear about your friend!!! That's so sad!
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

07-26-2004, 12:37 PM	#502
lakergirl impossible is nothing Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 200	HI JILL! Sorry i cant give you any help on the diet thing, im trying to learn some stuff myself! oh well! im sure I will learn in time, just as im sure someone on here will be able to help you@ GREAT idea about te chix, sounds soooo yummy! I couldnt quite picture eating salsa just on plain chicken, but that sounds soooo good. I think that is what i will try tomorrow! thanks!! have a good workout today!!
	So the last shall be first, and the first last.For many are called but few chosen"—Matthew 20:16.

07-26-2004, 12:39 PM	#503
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,935 Photos: 7	I saw your post Jill ... just don't have the knowledge to suggest anything.
	just kick'in it in the ole Charger

07-26-2004, 01:44 PM	#504
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	Jill, How long since you have taken a few days off from training? You post what you will be working but not your actual wo. Could you be overtraining ? How long since you have changed your routine ? Different exercises, different sequence, different rep range , super sets , giant sets, etc. I know you do a lot of cardio but a different type of cardio might get you started burning fat again. The body adapts to the exercises, cardio and diet pretty easily so you have to change and keep it guessing. I personally think a cheat meal every week will do you good. When I do fat loss I have a cheat day once a week ( more like a couple of meals than an all day feast ). Good luck Babe ! xoxo
	My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now Old Journals : My P/RR/S Journal My GWcaton Journal My Bulking Journal Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

07-26-2004, 05:57 PM	#505
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Thanks Gary.... I just changed my weights a month ago. Higher reps, less weight, really focusing on training my muscles, not my ego I always incorperate supersets, dropsets, and compound sets, and my execises vary workout to workout-I always keep my muscles guessing. As for cardio I always change that too-different machines-intervals, etc... I just have to be careful cause my knee is really starting to give me some trouble lately. I want to cheat today-Im very cranky and dont feel like eating clean. I had a couple of reeses pieces, so far.....(from a 25 cent machine) I just need to stay strong, and not let my emotions dictate my eating. Frick I am moody today

07-26-2004, 07:40 PM	#506
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	resist the urge to give in girlie! your doing well! dont let those silly female hormones control you! as for the diet issue- I think having just the carbs in 2 meals rather than 1 is fine.. although I wouldnt cut back on carbs too much.. do you know the total grams your getting per day? a cheat meal once a week is a good idea.. for metabolism and whatnot, but be sure that YOU are able to emotionally handle it and not let it lead to binges, your proved that this past week.. I know you have it in you.
	" 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

07-26-2004, 08:16 PM	#507
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Thanks AJ-I think Im gonna try just 2 carb meals a day (besides veggie car