Hammerlynn

No prob w8 Let's weigh the options....look up artificial sweetners or head to grease up hot muscular men. DUH! If you were still here I'd make you get the hell out

Thanks NT for the congrats.....I've kinda been in awe all day!

Today was a bit better in terms of cals.

6 liters of water


Meal 1
4 oz turkey
2 yolks
5 whites
sm. apple

Meal 2
2 scoops protein
3 strawberries
3 TBSP heavy cream

Meal 3
5 oz chicken
1.5 cups oriental veggies
.5 cup rice
1 pat butter

Meal 4
4 oz tuna
2 whites
1TBSP mayo
.5 cup oatmeal

Meal 5
5 oz turkey
2 cups green beans
2 TBSP safflower oil

In meal 3, I had rice because I could not remember if I needed to add a carb there or not. They did not have avocados today thus the butter pat.

For meal 4, I could NOT choke down the whole 6oz of tuna. I did not feel well today and just could NOT eat anymore of it.

Per Fitday:
Total: 2046
Fat: 83 747 38%
Sat: 43 390 20%
Poly: 8 69 4%
Mono: 23 208 11%
Carbs: 79 260 13%
Fiber: 14 0 0%
Protein: 241 963 49%
Alcohol: 0 0 0%

Thoughts?? J'Bo...my guru

Training was legs (a total slaughter for my poor stems) followed by 30 mins of cardio (moderate.)

I'm still in shock about the drop in scale weight! My biggest concern is losing lean mass! I need to drop fat but want to maintain the LBM that I have!

I need to go eat......

J'Bo

Its looks as though you had a great day.
Your food and total numbers look great.
How did you feel?
Were you hungry?
You got 6 liters down hey? Awesome.
Your on your way to having the body you dream of.
Keep it up girl!

....and thats my $.02

Hammerlynn

WOW really? That is great news J'Bo! I felt full after a couple meals and did so NOT get hungry.

I'm excited that I did this right! lol Now it'll take a week of this to make it habit then I wont have to drag my little paper everywhere!

Today is cheat day and because I'm donating blood I cannot train so I'm taking this as my 1 day off.

I'm feeling really good about this! I leave for vacation next Friday and already warned my mom about the diet and informed her that I will need to get groceries there ASAP!

I think I really want a burger today but I want something sweet. I will not drink regular soda though!

What would be the least harmful sweet?

J'Bo

Umm the least harmful sweet hey?
You are talkin to the donut queen here.
I really dont know the answer but i know what i would have.

....and thats my $.02

Leslie

Hammerlynn- have some Sugar free chocolate pudding with Fat free whipped cream. I wouldn;'t recommend it for all the time. But is very YUMMY and much better for you than ice cream or candy!

Leslie
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J'Bo

Or donuts.

....and thats my $.02

EarWax

Or some diet KFC.

"Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand." -Mother Teresa

Hammerlynn

Happy Sunday Sex and the City comes on again tonight I cant wait!

I will not pretend that I was a good girl yesterday I have always taken one cheat day a week that included anything that I wanted but they have never been binge days. Yesterday was not different. They've never had a negative affect on my results (other than being bloated for a day or two.) So inspite of the words of the pros I took it. It has nothing to do with me not wanting to reach my goals but rather I think they cheat day helps me stay on track because I know that I can resist during the week.

At this point, I think I need to focus on getting the diet in check 6 days a week. I'm at a good start but am thinking that I am not ready to give up my cheat days yet. I will gradually work around them and will be more cautious about what I take in those days.

This morning I did 45 mins of cardio which felt great! Yesterday was off day for training because of donating blood.

Meals will be as planned. I wont post them everyday unless I think I've botched something up or I need a review

Leslie..I will pick up SF pudding (used to have some) and use that for a sweet attack

J'Bo.....I was definitely eyeballing the donuts at the store but resisted in your honor You can do this girl! lol

Diet KFC? hmmmmm lol dont we wish

J'Bo

Hammer,
I do believe in cheat days, unless you are competing.
They keep you from having large binges.

I am going to be strong! No donuts no donuts no donuts.

....and thats my $.02

Hammerlynn

Hiya J'Bo! Thanks for the feedback! Cheat days are important to me for the exact reason you mentioned..the large binges! I have a history of compulsive overeating and if not for the cheat days I would definitely slip into old patterns!

Now...as for the donuts....you CAN do this!

Hammerlynn

I have a question..go figure right?

If I substitute a low carb MRP for my protein shakes do I still need the strawberries? I will be on vacation for a couple weeks the the MRPs will be easier to tote around. Also, can I use them twice a day? I feel VERY stuffed after having two whole food meals in a row.

The only changes I would make to my diet below is that meals 2 and 4 would be shakes.

Thoughts?

I mentioned to someone too that I'm so used to the cut and dry BFL diet that this is taking some getting adjustment to get down pat! But I will get it down

buff_tat2d_chic

Good morning Hammerlynn! Your journal looks great. You are getting so much WONDERFUL help in here. I love these guys!

~health and fitness are a lifestyle~

Jenny

Wow Hammer! doing amazing! Am really glad to see that!
Keep it up hon!

Jen

J'Bo

How many carbs are in the MRP? Sugar grams?

Yes you can have 2 a day, but that would be enough liquid meals (so no pure protein shakes on top of that).

Yes my meals 2 and 4 used to be shakes too cause i got too full with 6 meals and 6 liters of water. Just make sure that the other meals are "real food".

Once you let me know what the carb grams are in the MRP, i can tell you about the fruit. But i can tell you now that i would eat a piece of fruit plus a fat (nuts, pb, or flax) and then have my protein with water instead of just the MRP. There is something in fruit that you cant get in a powder. Thats just me though.

Have a great day, your such a pleasure to coach. Me on the other hand, i pitty those who help me cause i am a terrible dieter.

RIGHT DP!

....and thats my $.02

w8lifter

What's that Donut Queen?

J'Bo

I told you.
Sorry for being such a pain in the ass W8.
I do listen to workout plans to a tee though.
One outta two isnt bad.
I am working on the diet thing.

....and thats my $.02

w8lifter

lmao....just playing w/ ya girl *wipes powdered sugar from J'bo's chin*

J'Bo

Ummm that was good!
Thanks.

....and thats my $.02

Hammerlynn

Thanks you guys! I appreciate the kudos

J'Bo...you've been very patient with me and I've had coaches that I have driven insane so if you've made it this far you'll be okay

As for the shakes, I havent actually ordered anything yet but I need to tonight. I'm having them shipped to my parents house to avoid taking the whole box in my carry on!

Sounds like you'd rather that I stick with the protein, carry some nuts and a piece of fruit. I will just do that! I will just get some low carb protein. I just do NOT want to tote my 5lb tub with me

I am going to have to use some bars during this trip too! Not something I normally do but it's hard to plan with my mother One minute we are doing nothing the next we're off going somewhere! At least if I have bars, I will have something just in case!

I am going to get Protein Diet bars and will stick with my Optimum 100% Whey.

Today I did 45 mins of cardio (20 mins on treadmill and 25 mins on the ass machine )

Diet was okay. Cals were a bit low because the rice I grabbed at lunch was crunchy I'm wondering if I'm taking in too much fat though?

Total: 1737
Fat: 86 770 45%
Carbs: 47 129 8% (DAMN RICE!)
Protein: 200 801 47%

I did the two shakes today and felt MUCH better. I do not feel hungry and feel satisfied.

Enough rambling for now!

w8lifter

Nope...it's good!

Hammerlynn

Thanks w8..I get worried sometimes but should know that I'd be whipped if necessary

Hammerlynn

Today is my carb up and because I still use my free day (which includes it's fair share of carbs) under advisement I'm only doing one carb up a week!

So based on the info that w8 posted this is what my portion should be:

1.5 cups of oats
8oz of yam
6oz of banana
1 cup of veggies w/1TBSP of butter (I got whipped butter-unsalted)

this seems like a TON of food! Do I need to eat this much or follow the carb up on the diet sheet which is:

1 cup oats
6oz yam
4 oz banana
1 cup veggies w/ 1 TBSP butter

This seems more realistic to me but I'm not the expert

Hammerlynn

Workout: Upper body and 30 mins of treadmill

Diet went well. Meal 5 is my carb up and as I posted above I was not sure so I followed what was listed on the Cutting Diet Plan. The calculated amounts is just alot of food and I know that in the present I could not eat it all. But in my binging days I could easily wolf down that much and more!

Fitday totals:
Total: 2213
Fat: 92 831 39%
Carbs: 169 581 27%
Protein: 178 713 34%


I feel good. I picked up protein and some bars for my vacation. I know the bars are not good but I need to be prepared! And they are only for 8 days or less of use!

Time to eat!

Stacey

Hey girl!! Looks like your doing great!! Keep listening to all these chicks here and you will be just fine and reaching your goal in no time!! When do u leave for vacation?? Hope you have a great time!
Take care!

I Believe in the Impossible!!!

J'Bo

Meso-techs smores sensation bars are as good if not tastier than real chocolate bars. Ummmmmmmmmmmmmm!

....and thats my $.02

Stacey

Oh mi god!!! SHE (J'Bo ) is soooooooooooooo RIGHT about those bars!! YUM YUM!!!

I Believe in the Impossible!!!

Hammerlynn

You guys are a riot Princess I'm glad you are still visiting me

I picked up some that I've been wanting to try..forgot about the smores though dammit!

I got Protein Diet Toasted Coconut which I've been dying to try along with Lean Body Texas Pecan (I think that's what it is.)

I leave for vacation tomorrow. I have to be at the airport by midnight (Friday) for a 2 am flight to Chicago. I'm going to Indiana..the parents are 45 minutes from Midway airport. I'm looking soooo forward to getting away from Vegas! I love it here but need a break!

This morning I did 45 mins of cardio but had to slow down because my hip is bothering me! the joint is tender to the touch and I will get to the doc when I return. I'm afraid to know what is wrong

Diet went well!

Fitday totals:
Total: 1799
Fat: 84 760 44%
Carbs: 70 233 13%
Protein: 188 750 43%

Is this where I need to be? I need a bit more reassurance before I feel completely comfortable but it's starting to feel like habit! Tomorrow will be a full week on the diet.

Today I did stats Since 05/06, this is where I stand:

227#
25.1% bodyfat
15.5 inches lost
24.5lbs fat loss
2.5lbs muscle loss (this is okay though..I am okay with losing SOME!)

I am very pleased with my results thus far and will continue to monitor progress closely!

Off to eat

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