"She's a real Goal-Getter, that one..."

GoalGetter · 09-19-2004, 07:40 PM

Can I just say? WTF?! I am feeling NASTY bloated since this afternoon.

my belly, my arms, everything feels thick and heavy and sluggish. I've been reading threads on here for the past hour or so about water retention and stuff i can take/do to reduce it, and I think I'm about to take a walk over to walgreens to find some kind of remedy.

Ugh... I feel DISGUSTING. Every time I breathe in, i feel like the breath of air is not going to fit in my body. The only thing I've eaten today that wasn't really "clean" was that fat free cool whip with my apple sauce (which was a mighty nasty combination by the way).

I've also drank a hell of a lot of water, about 10 oz. of coffee, and had just one serving of broccoli today so far. I can't think of what one thing might be causing this bloat, so I'm assuming it's part of my body's pre-menstrual hijinks.

GoalGetter · 09-19-2004, 07:42 PM

Perhaps I should stop watching the food network when they have back-to-back, hour-upon-hour shows about cookies, pies and ice cream.

Food Network=THE DEVIL.

Jill · 09-19-2004, 08:06 PM

Drink lotsa water-i find that works best for me when I bloat.

GoalGetter · 09-19-2004, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jill

Drink lotsa water-i find that works best for me when I bloat.

Thanks! I'm already doing that... but. i. just.can't. drink. anymore. arrghhh! hahahaha!

I'm feeling mighty full!

Jill · 09-19-2004, 08:21 PM

What was your bf% before you started training/dieting???

Oh, I posted my new recipe in the recipe section.

GoalGetter · 09-19-2004, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jill

What was your bf% before you started training/dieting???

Oh, I posted my new recipe in the recipe section.

In October of last year, I was at 26%, that was before the pilates, before anything.

In May of this year, I was at 22%, after doing pilates for a while, and eating less bad food but still eating crappy.

In late july of this year, 19.9%, after some light weight training and further cleaning up of my diet.

Four weeks ago 15.1% after getting serious and strict with myself.

Gonna go check out that recipe now. Just got back from walgreens. Bought aqua ban and diurex, just in case one doesn't work (aqua ban is caffeine free).

klmclean · 09-19-2004, 09:23 PM

Don't worry about PMS bloat, I know how you feel, I gain about 5 to 8 lbs of water every month when I have PMS and grow out of my bra, HOW NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I sometimes use a product called Water Tight, you can get it at GNC, I find it helps

Sapphire · 09-20-2004, 07:22 AM

WE ALL BLOAT at this time!

It sucks! I am feeling like a whale today!!!

GoalGetter · 09-20-2004, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapphire

WE ALL BLOAT at this time!

It sucks! I am feeling like a whale today!!!

THAR SHE BLOWS!!!!!!

(just kidding, me too

)

Good morning!

Jill · 09-20-2004, 07:34 AM

Isnt today weigh in and measurements???

Im excited for you!!!

GoalGetter · 09-20-2004, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jill

Isnt today weigh in and measurements???

I'm excited for you!!!

YAY! Thanks! Actually tomorrow is officially Day 1 of Week 9, so I should measure tomorrow before my workout. Can't wait... not so much for the weight, but for the BF measurement. I want to see that percentage number keep dropping!

GoalGetter · 09-20-2004, 09:36 AM

Blaarrrgghhh!

So at 930, I took my little cup of broccoli over to the microwave, seasoned it and nuked it. Brought it back to my desk and started eating, and like clockwork, people started coming by to "inspect" my food and make comments, offer up anecdotes and just generally annoy the hell out of me. By the time the fifth person popped into my cubicle, all I could do was give them the stink eye.

WHY CAN'T EVERYONE JUST BACK THE F*CK UP ALREADY AND LEAVE ME ALONE WITH MY BROCCOLI?!

I feel like an animal at the zoo, with people observing and commenting on my eating habits.

MaxMirkin · 09-20-2004, 09:40 AM

Morning babe. I'd say something cute in Spanglish, but any attempts I usually make in that direction result in unintentional insults. Ahh, what the fuck, I'll give it a shot.......Tu perro es mi amor!! (I think it mean "you look lovely".)

Oh, and don't feel too bad about the people calling you skinny, it comes with the territory. I still get that sometimes, and I can no longer squeeze my shoulders into a size Large.

P.S. Exactly what kind of dancing did you do at that party (and with whom?)

GoalGetter · 09-20-2004, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MaxMirkin

Morning babe. I'd say something cute in Spanglish, but any attempts I usually make in that direction result in unintentional insults. Ahh, what the fuck, I'll give it a shot.......Tu perro es mi amor!! (I think it mean "you look lovely".)

Oh, and don't feel too bad about the people calling you skinny, it comes with the territory. I still get that sometimes, and I can no longer squeeze my shoulders into a size Large.

P.S. Exactly what kind of dancing did you do at that party (and with whom?)

hey maxturbator!

Your dog is my love as well, darlin'.

You don't fit into a size Large and people are calling you skinny? haha! They're haters, all of them.

Dancing - salsa dancing. lots of it.

ponyboy · 09-20-2004, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GoalGetter

Blaarrrgghhh!

So at 930, I took my little cup of broccoli over to the microwave, seasoned it and nuked it. Brought it back to my desk and started eating, and like clockwork, people started coming by to "inspect" my food and make comments, offer up anecdotes and just generally annoy the hell out of me. By the time the fifth person popped into my cubicle, all I could do was give them the stink eye.

WHY CAN'T EVERYONE JUST BACK THE F*CK UP ALREADY AND LEAVE ME ALONE WITH MY BROCCOLI?!

I feel like an animal at the zoo, with people observing and commenting on my eating habits.

When people come up to your desk just stand up on your desk and really loudly say "Boink!" or something really stupid. First of all when people ask why you can tell them that it's because people won't leave you alone with your food. Secondly it will put a lighthearted spin on things for you and make you laugh because you'll actually look forward to people coming to your desk so you can stand up and yell "Boink!" Less stress.

fantasma62 · 09-20-2004, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GoalGetter

Blaarrrgghhh!

So at 930, I took my little cup of broccoli over to the microwave, seasoned it and nuked it. Brought it back to my desk and started eating, and like clockwork, people started coming by to "inspect" my food and make comments, offer up anecdotes and just generally annoy the hell out of me. By the time the fifth person popped into my cubicle, all I could do was give them the stink eye.

WHY CAN'T EVERYONE JUST BACK THE F*CK UP ALREADY AND LEAVE ME ALONE WITH MY BROCCOLI?!

I feel like an animal at the zoo, with people observing and commenting on my eating habits.

Hey Ivy, boy what a day today. I have been trying to read today and have gotten nowhere. I finally got to yours......
So you feel like a caged animal in the zoo ah? Try weighing 250 pounds. That's when you are really a spectacle...
People not only come by to look at what the hell you are eating, but also give you pointers in what you should eat. Some of them are fat.....Cono...
They ask you if you should be eating this or that, or maybe you should not eat that, it has carbs.
WTF do they care what I eat or what I don't eat? Don't they understand that I am working out and need to eat carbs? Carajo que manera de joder (pardon the spanish curses)

GoalGetter · 09-20-2004, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ponyboy

When people come up to your desk just stand up on your desk and really loudly say "Boink!" or something really stupid. First of all when people ask why you can tell them that it's because people won't leave you alone with your food. Secondly it will put a lighthearted spin on things for you and make you laugh because you'll actually look forward to people coming to your desk so you can stand up and yell "Boink!" Less stress.

I think I like this strategy!

MaxMirkin · 09-20-2004, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponyboy

When people come up to your desk just stand up on your desk and really loudly say "Boink!" or something really stupid. First of all when people ask why you can tell them that it's because people won't leave you alone with your food. Secondly it will put a lighthearted spin on things for you and make you laugh because you'll actually look forward to people coming to your desk so you can stand up and yell "Boink!" Less stress.

I've always believed in limiting the amount of boinking you do on the job. Plus, wouldn't Ivy get exhausted if she had to boink every person who comes up to her. And what if they're fat or ugly or something? And where does she work again?

GoalGetter · 09-20-2004, 06:33 PM

Legs/Shoulders - Super Giant Sets:

Bar squats (1 x 15 x 45, 3 x 15 x 85)
Leg Press (4 x 15 x 180)
Leg Extensions (4 x 15 x 70)
Shoulder Press (4 x 15 x 15)
Lateral Side Raises (4 x 15 x 12.5)
Upright Rows (4 x 12 x 40)

Abs:

Hanging Knee Raises (4 x 10)

Cardio:

No cardio today - trainer said to take it easy since I'm getting sick

GoalGetter · 09-20-2004, 06:34 PM

Breakfast - 630 AM:

1/2 cup Oatmeal
1 scoop protein shake in 8 oz. water
2 caps udo's choice

Mid-Morning - 930 AM:

1/4 cup unsweetened Apple Sauce
1 cup Broccoli
3 slices Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Lunch - 1230 PM: (barely ate, felt like crap, wastn' hungry, threw out half, only ate what's listed)

1 oz. Tuna with cilantro, tomato onion
1 oz. Salad
1 tbsp. Pesto Dressing
1/2 of a Sweet Potato

Mid-Afternoon - 330 PM:

1 scoop protein shake in 8 oz water
6 fish oil caps

Pre-workout - 600 PM:

1/2 meal replacement shake

Dinner - 800 PM:

4 oz. Chicken Breast
1/4 cup pearled barley
1 cup Broccoli and onions

Total calories: 1090 (bad... too low for a workout day)

dianas05 · 09-20-2004, 07:23 PM

I hope you feel better, Ivy.

GoalGetter · 09-20-2004, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dianas05

I hope you feel better, Ivy.

Thanks, Diana... It's turned into quite a combo...

bloated
pre-menstrual
sore throat
sinus getting congested

blahhhhhhh...

Have a good night, and thanks for dropping by!

dianas05 · 09-20-2004, 07:51 PM

Oh, that really does suck!

I will definitely be a regular to your journal, as you're very motivating. Also, I LOVE your attitude.

I hope you have a good night as well. Until tomorrow...

GoalGetter · 09-20-2004, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantasma62

Hey Ivy, boy what a day today. I have been trying to read today and have gotten nowhere. I finally got to yours......
So you feel like a caged animal in the zoo ah? Try weighing 250 pounds. That's when you are really a spectacle...
People not only come by to look at what the hell you are eating, but also give you pointers in what you should eat. Some of them are fat.....Cono...
They ask you if you should be eating this or that, or maybe you should not eat that, it has carbs.
WTF do they care what I eat or what I don't eat? Don't they understand that I am working out and need to eat carbs? Carajo que manera de joder (pardon the spanish curses)

Hahhahhahah, buddy I guess nosy office coworkers don't discriminate! They annoy everyone equally!

The "carb counting experts" - hahaha! Have you heard that Bud Light Real Men of Genius about the carb counter? There are so many people in my office obsessed with counting carbs. You should hear these conversations. Oh wait, they're probably the same conversations going on in YOUR office! haha! "que manera de joder" is right. They all think they're experts and they know more than us. You should see the heart attack this one lady has whenever she sees me with my baked sweet potato. "BUT THAT HAS SO MANY CARBS! How can you eat that!"

Hang in there Tony, and stick to your goal. You'll show them all.

Ahora - a mimir... good night all!

ponyboy · 09-20-2004, 08:00 PM

I just realized the first funny noise I thought of was boink. Must be some kind of Freudian slip.

fantasma62 · 09-20-2004, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GoalGetter

Hahhahhahah, buddy I guess nosy office coworkers don't discriminate! They annoy everyone equally!

The "carb counting experts" - hahaha! Have you heard that Bud Light Real Men of Genius about the carb counter? There are so many people in my office obsessed with counting carbs. You should hear these conversations. Oh wait, they're probably the same conversations going on in YOUR office! haha! "que manera de joder" is right. They all think they're experts and they know more than us. You should see the heart attack this one lady has whenever she sees me with my baked sweet potato. "BUT THAT HAS SO MANY CARBS! How can you eat that!"

Hang in there Tony, and stick to your goal. You'll show them all.

Ahora - a mimir... good night all!

LOL....I wish it were my coworkers, I would be their boss and would say that if they didn't lay off, I'd fire them....
I am talking about sometimes friends and family.....LOL

Buenas Noches Linda....

09-19-2004, 07:40 PM	#301
GoalGetter is still around... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,097	Puttin' on the bloat Can I just say? WTF?! I am feeling NASTY bloated since this afternoon. my belly, my arms, everything feels thick and heavy and sluggish. I've been reading threads on here for the past hour or so about water retention and stuff i can take/do to reduce it, and I think I'm about to take a walk over to walgreens to find some kind of remedy. Ugh... I feel DISGUSTING. Every time I breathe in, i feel like the breath of air is not going to fit in my body. The only thing I've eaten today that wasn't really "clean" was that fat free cool whip with my apple sauce (which was a mighty nasty combination by the way). I've also drank a hell of a lot of water, about 10 oz. of coffee, and had just one serving of broccoli today so far. I can't think of what one thing might be causing this bloat, so I'm assuming it's part of my body's pre-menstrual hijinks.

09-19-2004, 07:42 PM	#302
GoalGetter is still around... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,097	Oh and... Perhaps I should stop watching the food network when they have back-to-back, hour-upon-hour shows about cookies, pies and ice cream. Food Network=THE DEVIL.

09-20-2004, 07:22 AM	#308
Sapphire P/RR/S groupie Join Date: May 2003 Location: anywhere my love Chris is... Posts: 4,449 Photos: 4	WE ALL BLOAT at this time! It sucks! I am feeling like a whale today!!!
	Sapphire "Thank goodness that perfection is something I will never reach, which will keep me striving till the day I die" ...... GOPRO http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/at...chmentid=17570 http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/at...chmentid=17638 http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/at...chmentid=17567 http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/at...chmentid=17622

09-20-2004, 09:36 AM	#312
GoalGetter is still around... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,097	and it's only Monday... Blaarrrgghhh! So at 930, I took my little cup of broccoli over to the microwave, seasoned it and nuked it. Brought it back to my desk and started eating, and like clockwork, people started coming by to "inspect" my food and make comments, offer up anecdotes and just generally annoy the hell out of me. By the time the fifth person popped into my cubicle, all I could do was give them the stink eye. WHY CAN'T EVERYONE JUST BACK THE F*CK UP ALREADY AND LEAVE ME ALONE WITH MY BROCCOLI?! I feel like an animal at the zoo, with people observing and commenting on my eating habits.

09-20-2004, 09:40 AM	#313
MaxMirkin Cheerfully Offensive Join Date: May 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 3,696 Photos: 4	Morning babe. I'd say something cute in Spanglish, but any attempts I usually make in that direction result in unintentional insults. Ahh, what the fuck, I'll give it a shot.......Tu perro es mi amor!! (I think it mean "you look lovely".) Oh, and don't feel too bad about the people calling you skinny, it comes with the territory. I still get that sometimes, and I can no longer squeeze my shoulders into a size Large. P.S. Exactly what kind of dancing did you do at that party (and with whom?)
	The lions sing and the hills take flight. The moon by day, and the sun by night. Blind woman, deaf man, jackdaw fool. Let the Lord of Chaos rule.

09-19-2004, 08:06 PM	#303
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Drink lotsa water-i find that works best for me when I bloat.

09-19-2004, 08:21 PM	#305
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	What was your bf% before you started training/dieting??? Oh, I posted my new recipe in the recipe section.

09-19-2004, 09:23 PM	#307
klmclean Eat responsibly Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Posts: 872 Photos: 8	Don't worry about PMS bloat, I know how you feel, I gain about 5 to 8 lbs of water every month when I have PMS and grow out of my bra, HOW NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I sometimes use a product called Water Tight, you can get it at GNC, I find it helps

09-20-2004, 07:34 AM	#310
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Isnt today weigh in and measurements??? Im excited for you!!!

09-20-2004, 06:33 PM	#319
GoalGetter is still around... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,097	Workout - Sept 20 Legs/Shoulders - Super Giant Sets: Bar squats (1 x 15 x 45, 3 x 15 x 85) Leg Press (4 x 15 x 180) Leg Extensions (4 x 15 x 70) Shoulder Press (4 x 15 x 15) Lateral Side Raises (4 x 15 x 12.5) Upright Rows (4 x 12 x 40) Abs: Hanging Knee Raises (4 x 10) Cardio: No cardio today - trainer said to take it easy since I'm getting sick

09-20-2004, 06:34 PM	#320
GoalGetter is still around... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,097	FOod - Sept 20 Breakfast - 630 AM: 1/2 cup Oatmeal 1 scoop protein shake in 8 oz. water 2 caps udo's choice Mid-Morning - 930 AM: 1/4 cup unsweetened Apple Sauce 1 cup Broccoli 3 slices Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Lunch - 1230 PM: (barely ate, felt like crap, wastn' hungry, threw out half, only ate what's listed) 1 oz. Tuna with cilantro, tomato onion 1 oz. Salad 1 tbsp. Pesto Dressing 1/2 of a Sweet Potato Mid-Afternoon - 330 PM: 1 scoop protein shake in 8 oz water 6 fish oil caps Pre-workout - 600 PM: 1/2 meal replacement shake Dinner - 800 PM: 4 oz. Chicken Breast 1/4 cup pearled barley 1 cup Broccoli and onions Total calories: 1090 (bad... too low for a workout day)

09-20-2004, 07:23 PM	#321
dianas05 Determined Elite Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 235	I hope you feel better, Ivy.
	*~Diana~* "The greatest pleasure in life is in doing what people say you cannot do." Walther Bageholt

09-20-2004, 07:51 PM	#323
dianas05 Determined Elite Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 235	Oh, that really does suck! I will definitely be a regular to your journal, as you're very motivating. Also, I LOVE your attitude. I hope you have a good night as well. Until tomorrow...
	*~Diana~* "The greatest pleasure in life is in doing what people say you cannot do." Walther Bageholt

09-20-2004, 08:00 PM	#325
ponyboy Training Trainer Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Running around somewhere Posts: 2,608 Photos: 1	I just realized the first funny noise I thought of was boink. Must be some kind of Freudian slip.
	Today I can do what others will not so that tomorrow I will do what others cannot. The difference between winners and losers is that winners do things that losers don't want to do.