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02-17-2008, 07:19 PM
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The Last 10 Pounds... and then some
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I'm new to the boards but not new to working out. I've been doing cardio a few times a week since September and counting calories since January. I've lost 5 pounds since the start of the new year. I'm 24/f, 5'6", and 138 lb. right now. I have much more body fat than I would like. I have small hips, big shoulders, and store too much fat around my stomach. I was athletic when I was younger, then my weight went up to 190 in high school. I lost it all though soon after through counting calories only and I was down to 135. I've been in the ~140 lb. area ever since then. Two years ago I used to run for 6 miles a day and I played a sport in college for which I worked out in the gym a lot and gained some muscle. I don't have a specific plan right now -- just starting the journey and making sure I count the calories and go to the gym at least 4x a week for about an hour or so. If I lose an average of 1 lb. a week (as I have been) I figure I'm making progress. This is what my log looks like right now. I want to begin to track more information so I can continue making progress until I reach my goal (lose the body fat!): 8/1/2006: 150 9/1/2006: 139 10/1/2006: 135 8/25/2007: 141 10/10/2007: 140 10/23/2007: 137 11/6/2007: 136 11/26/2007: 142 12/13/2007: 139 1/6/2008 - 1/12/2008: from 143 to 140, avg caloric intake 1420, total calories burned with cardio 2250 1/13/2008 - 1/19/2008: from 141 to 138, avg caloric intake 1600, total calories burned with cardio 1750 1/20/2008 - 1/26/2008: stable at 139, avg caloric intake 1630, total calories burned with cardio 1600 1/27/2008 - 2/2/2008: from 139 to 141, stopped counting calories, total calories burned with cardio 2715 2/3/2008 - 2/9/2008: from 141 to 139, avg caloric intake 1620, total calories burned with cardio 2850 2/10/2008 - 2/16/2008: stable at 138, avg caloric intake 1520, total calories burned with cardio 2000 (As you can see, I tend to get scared and clean up my act when my weight approaches 140+ but ease up as soon as I fit in my clothes again. I don't want this trend to continue anymore!). Workouts: -Elliptical and/or Running for about an hour (varies between intervals, low intensity, high intensity). -Play tennis or volleyball or go to a fitness class about 1x/week -Use the weight machines at my apt complex gym (leg press, leg extensions, chest flys, chest press, bicep curl, tricep pushdown, rows, and some back exercises on the machines that i don't know the name of). There is no routine to this right now, I just pick something, set the weight heavy, and do reps until I can't. Diet: Cold or hot cereal for breakfast Convenience food like Lean Pockets, SlimFast shakes, etc. for lunch Tuna on Whole Wheat, or Trader Joe's spinach pizza when I'm home (I know this needs much work, but it's an improvement over when I didn't count calories at all or try to choose healthy options). |
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02-17-2008, 07:33 PM
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 welcome aboard.good luck on your journey. there is a vast amount of knowledge here, use it to your advantage. the main thing is is that you have the motivation and dertermination to reach your goal.  |
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"katt's spotter"
" its not how much u can benchpress. its how much other people think u can." bob chicherillo |
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02-17-2008, 07:52 PM
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Thank you. Yes, I am very motivated right now. I've read through all the stickies and most of the recent posts already and I also have Tom Venuto's BFFM book from a few years ago.
I had a day of rest today because I'm sore from yesterday's and Friday's workouts! It feels good and I'm starting to see some changes already (from Jan.). |
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02-19-2008, 07:10 AM
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Total Diet: ~1820 calories Total Gym: 525 calories Total Water: 100 oz. or .78 gallons |
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02-19-2008, 07:36 AM
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Hi K! Good luck with your goals!! Like the OH said, there is a huge amount of knowledge on these boards, take it all in...
 I have a question though, is that pretty much a normal eating day for you? I noticed that the carb level at the end of the day was a little high with that Rice a Roni.. maybe put that somewhere else during the day and sub a vege in the evening?? |
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02-19-2008, 12:15 PM
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"katt's spotter"
" its not how much u can benchpress. its how much other people think u can." bob chicherillo |
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02-19-2008, 08:30 PM
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do work son
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Tell me your a Kumchatka/Skol girl...
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02-21-2008, 12:48 AM
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Tuesday
Total Diet: ~1800 calories Skipped the gym today, still sore Skipped records for Wednesday, sick  Quote:
These past two days lean towards the more healthy side of how I eat. I'm still in school and I work, so it's been difficult to find a routine. I don't plan my meals out yet. I've started a spreadsheet for the future... but right now I'm just working on picking healthy choices, finding out what I like, and tracking how I tend to eat. |
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02-21-2008, 07:35 AM
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Good deal! When you start to work on your diet, I'd throw in some more protein in the mix also. Maybe some chicken or tuna if you can.
we are just starting a new routine, so that soreness I can totally relate to... you get up in the morning wondering... ughh... why am I doing this again??  |
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02-21-2008, 08:26 AM
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Welcome to IM!
Yup, lots of good info 'round these parts! Good luck! |
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"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton
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02-21-2008, 08:52 AM
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02-24-2008, 11:03 AM
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Saturday's workout
Elliptical for 33 minutes
Running for 10 minutes Alternate walk/run every 5 minutes for 20 minutes Cool Down Total Burned: 550 All on weight machines: Chest Flys 15x3 @ level 4 Shoulder Press 15x2 @ level 3 Leg Extension 15x2 @ level 4 Leg Press 15x2 @ level 8 I can feel that my arms are a bit sore today  |
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02-24-2008, 04:37 PM
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Squishy
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 Good workout! |
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"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton
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02-25-2008, 06:51 PM
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Haha mine too that's why I can only do 30 mins. before switching to the treadmill!!
Monday's Workout 23 min. elliptical - 250 calories burned Treadmill - 250 calories burned
Leg Press - 2 sets of 15 reps at Level 9 Leg Extension - 15 reps, 10 reps at Level 5 Arms were still sore from Saturday so skipped that |
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02-26-2008, 07:53 PM
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Tuesday's Workout
I went to a fitness class at the university gym, so I took advantage of the free weights there.
30 min. abs class 30 min. elliptical @ low intensity - 250 calories burned 28 min. running - 250 calories burned Shoulder press w/ 10 lb. free weights - 20 reps, 15 reps, 10 reps Lateral raise w/ 7.5 lb. free weights - 15 reps, 10 reps |
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