Hammer's Ramblings.......

w8lifter · 07-25-2002, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 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

This will be fine...if you want, you can keep the oats at 1 cup and up the yam to 8 oz

Hammerlynn · 07-25-2002, 07:13 PM

Thanks girl! I appreciate it! I think I'm getting the hang of this finally

Despite my better judgement, I trained legs today and then did cardio (30 mins.) The hip was not happy but I have a feeling that when I go to the doc I will have to cut back until it's fully healed. So.........

Diet went well for the most part. I'm excited about leaving tonight and my tummy was a bit jumpy but I ate.

Fitday totals:

Total: 1916
Fat: 75 678 36%
Carbs: 60 208 11%
Protein: 243 972 52%

Maybe not enough calories but I feel satisfied and not stuffed. I'm still doing 2 shakes per day and will stick with that for a while.

I'm trying desperately to stay awake until 11pm when I leave to catch the shuttle for the airport. I love having the option of leaving my truck at work! Perks of being in management I guess

I'm used to being in bed no later than 9p so this should be interesting! I KNOW if I lay down I'll be out for the count!

NT....you have no idea how interesting that trip in June sounds! I told my mom about it and she laughed. She knows I'm a wild child

Let's say I'll keep my options open

Okay I need to go amuse myself somehow to stay awake

J'Bo · 07-25-2002, 09:14 PM

Good job hammer your doing awesome.
Whats all this cardio though?
No wonder your burnt at 9pm, you do cardio 4 times a day.
LOL.
Have a great trip.

Hammerlynn · 07-25-2002, 09:36 PM

well...about the cardio...

I do 30 minutes on lifting days (after I lift) and then 45 mins on non-lifting days. It's all moderate intensity though and I watch my heartrate closely to make sure it's not getting too high!

I cut back when I start feeling burn out setting in but I'm seriously doing okay for now. I will cut back if I feel that happening

J'Bo · 07-25-2002, 09:44 PM

Your muscles need more rest Hammer. If you over train you could get reverse effects and you dont want that. Slow it down a little and lets see what happens, it could bring some wonderful changes.

Hammerlynn · 07-25-2002, 09:46 PM

Okay....I will cut out the cardio on lifting days.

thank you!

J'Bo · 07-25-2002, 09:47 PM

Great!

Hammerlynn · 07-25-2002, 10:19 PM

I was just thinking about this and I really think I still get in that more is better mentality. I know full well that this extra cardio could be devouring muscle. I've in fact lost 2.5lbs of muscle. Not alot but it's still muscle loss.

Okay.....I will be a good girl and do only 3 days of cardio a week (45 min sessions.)

Can you tell I'm bored and need to get on this damn plane

I'm actually watching Dirty Dancing AGAIN! lol

I'm really excited to see my dad tomorrow...I've lost almost 30lbs since he last saw me

J'Bo · 07-25-2002, 10:30 PM

I am sure he will be really proud of you, i am.
3 days of cardio is better, but 34 min would be even better.
I know thats asking alot though, so i wont push it.
LOL

naturaltan · 07-25-2002, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hammerlynn
NT....you have no idea how interesting that trip in June sounds! I told my mom about it and she laughed. She knows I'm a wild child

Let's say I'll keep my options open

Okay I need to go amuse myself somehow to stay awake

OK! I have one Diva that's gotten serious about training ... now I might possibly be hanging with Diva #2 ... woo hoo!!

Hammerlynn · 07-28-2002, 08:37 AM

I'm on vacation so here's a quick one to catch me up:

I took Friday as an off day and also didnt workout on Sat. The humidity here is making me kinda sick

I intend to do cardio right after I'm done here. I am cutting back on the cardio at J'Bo's suggestion and will see how that goes. I will say it will be admittedly hard for me to do but will do it.

So I'll scale the cardio back to 45 mins 3 days a week without doing cardio on lifting days.

Diet has been doing well. Fitday is down so I cant post totals. Friday was a bit of a challenge but overall it was pretty good. Today is cheat day

I will cut these out someday too but have to do it gradually!

So that's it for me! I'm really sad about J'Bo leaving. I hope that I will still have someone "watching" me and tell me if I need to change up something.

Off to do cardio....

Hammer

Stacey · 07-29-2002, 10:35 AM

Have a great trip hon~!

Hammerlynn · 07-29-2002, 06:21 PM

Thanks Princess

Things are going good...very relaxing! I took a nap today for the first time in a very long time!

Today I went to the Gold's Gym out here which is VERY small in comparison to the one in Las Vegas but I felt very comfortable there! That's been a long time coming...I never felt comfortable being in gyms like that! It felt great!

I trained legs today..no cardio other than 5 minutes to cool down.

Fitday totals:

Total: 2174
Fat: 97 875 41%
Carbs: 73 226 11%
Protein: 252 1009 48%

Totals have been around the same other than Friday which was a bit higher fat than usual but I'm guessing that is not all that detrimental.

Diet is going well here on vacation. It makes it easy since I'm staying with my parents who are VERY supportive of my efforts.

That's all

Comments or critisms are always welcomed!

Hammerlynn · 07-30-2002, 08:17 PM

Workout: Rest day

Hammies extremely sore from yesterday.

Fitday

Total: 2221
Fat: 99 888 41%
Carbs: 81 260 12%
Protein: 251 1005 47%

Diet

1: 2 yolks, 5 whites, 4oz turkey, 1 small apple
2: 7oz tuna, 2 TBSP mayo, 1/2 cup oatmeal
3: 2 scoops whey, 3 TBSP heavy cream
4: 5oz chicken, 4oz avocado, 1.5 cups zucchini, 1/4 cup onion, 1/4 cup green peppers
5: 2 scoops whey, 3 TBSP heavy cream

Had an upset stomach today which was odd. I've been following this diet for almost 2 weeks now. Could be the humidity here getting to me! I want my desert back!!!!!

Stacey · 07-31-2002, 11:10 AM

Hey honey! Thats sooo awesome that you felt comfortable in the gym there!!
Your parents sound like great people..thats really good that they are sooo suportive over you!! YEAH!!
Take care! & Keep up the great work!
~~Hope your tummy is better today~~

Hammerlynn · 07-31-2002, 03:16 PM

thanks for checking in on me Princess

I hope that you are doing well also!

Today I had a great surprise! I trained upper body at the gym and decided to weigh myself! The scale has dropped another 7lbs!!! I've been following my diet..keeping cals around 1900-2100 daily and my totals must be okay since I've not been scolded

The ONLY thing I've changed is backing off the cardio.

I'm so fired up that I could have bust

PLUS when I was walking out of the locker room there was this hottie working on chest...I saw him look me up and down and watch me as I walked away! What a great feeling to be looked at like that again! I also noticed a few guys watching me work out! Probably shitting themselves because I did more weight than them

Diet today was not the greatest since I forgot to take food with me. I will have my carb up tonight and I KNOW I'll be able to get it all down tonight.

Anyway..that's my news. I will not be able to do measurements until I get back to Vegas since I dont have my stats sheet for comparisons.

Off to shop with Mom who said I need new clothes.....all my current ones are falling off me! lol

Stacey · 07-31-2002, 08:42 PM

GIRL THATS SOME AWESOME NEWS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I bet that made you feel totally HOT & SEXY when the guys were checking you out!! COOL!!!

Now... go shopping for something new to celebrate!!

SOOO PROUD OF YOU!!

w8lifter · 08-01-2002, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hammerlynn
Fitday

Total: 2221
Fat: 99 888 41%
Carbs: 81 260 12%
Protein: 251 1005 47%

Diet

1: 2 yolks, 5 whites, 4oz turkey, 1 small apple
2: 7oz tuna, 2 TBSP mayo, 1/2 cup oatmeal
3: 2 scoops whey, 3 TBSP heavy cream
4: 5oz chicken, 4oz avocado, 1.5 cups zucchini, 1/4 cup onion, 1/4 cup green peppers
5: 2 scoops whey, 3 TBSP heavy cream

Hammer...you are doing so good!!!

This diet is fantastic! Are you counting the carbs from veggies though?....I don't see 81 grams of carbs w/ what you've got there?

naturaltan · 08-02-2002, 09:10 AM

morning sweetie ... how goes the battle today?

Hammerlynn · 08-02-2002, 09:12 AM

thanks guys

w8 I do add the veggies into my daily totals. Do I need to not do that? Also do I need to add more carbs then during the non carb up days?

I was kinda bad yesterday and actually the next two days will not be stellar either. It's the end of my vacation and I'm treating myself but am still going to workout.

I've been VERY good over the last 3 months and deserve this so I'll enjoy my treats and hit it harder than ever when I get home!

Stacey · 08-02-2002, 09:16 AM

HEY! Enjoy the rest of your vacation sweetie!!

Leslie · 08-02-2002, 09:19 AM

Never add the veggies into your carb counts! we are only concerned w/ "active" carbs. Just be sure to only have 1- 1 1/2 c veggies permeal.

daisy · 08-02-2002, 09:41 AM

Hi Hammer and Leslie!
I ususally just lurk but.. can I jump in here with a quick question?

I have been also eating lower carbs and including them in my calorie and carb counts. Does this mean to exclude any veggies (like green beans, broccoli, salad, etc)? Would I only include things like potato's, peas and carrots?
By the way, you guys are both doing GREAT! I read you jounals everyday!

Leslie · 08-02-2002, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by daisy
Hi Hammer and Leslie!
I ususally just lurk but.. can I jump in here with a quick question?

I have been also eating lower carbs and including them in my calorie and carb counts. Does this mean to exclude any veggies (like green beans, broccoli, salad, etc)? Would I only include things like potato's, peas and carrots?
By the way, you guys are both doing GREAT! I read you jounals everyday!

Hey Daisy

No need to inc veggies in your carb counts. Like I said just be sure to stick with 1- 1/2 cups veggies or 5-6cup greens(salad)

The only carbs you are counting s/b your active carbs in the oats, potatoes, rice ect. Also when calculating the carb counts for these, remeber to subtract the fiber grams. They don't count either.

As for peas and carrots: they are very high in sugar. Stick with brocolli, peppers, string beans, cauliflower, zuchini, ect.

Anytime Daisy!

w8lifter · 08-03-2002, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Leslie2196

Hey Daisy

No need to inc veggies in your carb counts. Like I said just be sure to stick with 1- 1/2 cups veggies or 5-6cup greens(salad)

The only carbs you are counting s/b your active carbs in the oats, potatoes, rice ect. Also when calculating the carb counts for these, remeber to subtract the fiber grams. They don't count either.

As for peas and carrots: they are very high in sugar. Stick with brocolli, peppers, string beans, cauliflower, zuchini, ect.

Anytime Daisy!

Almost Leslie

.....but should be: the only carbs you DON'T count are from veggies and fibre! We still need to count carbs from rice/sweet potatoes/oats AND protein powder, peanut butter, cream, etc.

Quote:

w8 I do add the veggies into my daily totals. Do I need to not do that? Also do I need to add more carbs then during the non carb up days?

On non-carb-up days (and this includes non-carb-up meals on day of carb-up) you want to keep your active carbs as low as possible...under about 30 g for the entire day...and these carbs should come only from protein/fat sources such as peanut butter, protein powder, etc....of course, we're not talking veggies here because we've just established that we don't count them right?

One note on veggies though...as leslie noted...peas/carrots/corn are all high in sugar and should be avoided. And some veggies should be counted, eggplant is rather high in carbs for example, and avacado high in fat. Best thing to do is check the stats BEFORE you eat it

Hammerlynn · 08-03-2002, 10:08 AM

You guys kick ass

Thanks so much for the help! I knew there was a bit more to this but at least I got the diet down pat..now I will quit adding veggies to the intake totals.

I feel soo good on this diet! I was a bit afraid that I would feel tired and drained but that is so not true

Yesterday I did 45 mins of cardio on the treadmill. Today I trained legs..trained is an understatement. I supersetted and slaughtered them

It's nice to have compliments like "holy shit" and "damn girl" from people who only see me once a year

My nutrition has not been my diet but it has remained surprisingly within my caloric ranges with macros being a bit off.

Weight is stable and I'm ecstatic!

Off to the picnic where I KNOW I will be bad but I figured that in for the last 2 days and today.

Tomorrow I head back to Vegas and will kick it back into gear!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Hammer

07-25-2002, 09:14 PM	#63
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	Good job hammer your doing awesome. Whats all this cardio though? No wonder your burnt at 9pm, you do cardio 4 times a day. LOL. Have a great trip.
	....and thats my $.02

07-25-2002, 09:44 PM	#65
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	Your muscles need more rest Hammer. If you over train you could get reverse effects and you dont want that. Slow it down a little and lets see what happens, it could bring some wonderful changes.
	....and thats my $.02

07-25-2002, 09:47 PM	#67
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	Great!
	....and thats my $.02

07-25-2002, 10:30 PM	#69
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	I am sure he will be really proud of you, i am. 3 days of cardio is better, but 34 min would be even better. I know thats asking alot though, so i wont push it. LOL
	....and thats my $.02

07-29-2002, 10:35 AM	#72
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,589 Photos: 23	Have a great trip hon~!
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

07-25-2002, 07:13 PM	#62
Hammerlynn Former Fat Girl Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,376	Thanks girl! I appreciate it! I think I'm getting the hang of this finally Despite my better judgement, I trained legs today and then did cardio (30 mins.) The hip was not happy but I have a feeling that when I go to the doc I will have to cut back until it's fully healed. So......... Diet went well for the most part. I'm excited about leaving tonight and my tummy was a bit jumpy but I ate. Fitday totals: Total: 1916 Fat: 75 678 36% Carbs: 60 208 11% Protein: 243 972 52% Maybe not enough calories but I feel satisfied and not stuffed. I'm still doing 2 shakes per day and will stick with that for a while. I'm trying desperately to stay awake until 11pm when I leave to catch the shuttle for the airport. I love having the option of leaving my truck at work! Perks of being in management I guess I'm used to being in bed no later than 9p so this should be interesting! I KNOW if I lay down I'll be out for the count! NT....you have no idea how interesting that trip in June sounds! I told my mom about it and she laughed. She knows I'm a wild child Let's say I'll keep my options open Okay I need to go amuse myself somehow to stay awake

07-25-2002, 09:36 PM	#64
Hammerlynn Former Fat Girl Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,376	well...about the cardio... I do 30 minutes on lifting days (after I lift) and then 45 mins on non-lifting days. It's all moderate intensity though and I watch my heartrate closely to make sure it's not getting too high! I cut back when I start feeling burn out setting in but I'm seriously doing okay for now. I will cut back if I feel that happening

07-25-2002, 09:46 PM	#66
Hammerlynn Former Fat Girl Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,376	Okay....I will cut out the cardio on lifting days. thank you!

07-25-2002, 10:19 PM	#68
Hammerlynn Former Fat Girl Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,376	I was just thinking about this and I really think I still get in that more is better mentality. I know full well that this extra cardio could be devouring muscle. I've in fact lost 2.5lbs of muscle. Not alot but it's still muscle loss. Okay.....I will be a good girl and do only 3 days of cardio a week (45 min sessions.) Can you tell I'm bored and need to get on this damn plane I'm actually watching Dirty Dancing AGAIN! lol I'm really excited to see my dad tomorrow...I've lost almost 30lbs since he last saw me

07-28-2002, 08:37 AM	#71
Hammerlynn Former Fat Girl Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,376	I'm on vacation so here's a quick one to catch me up: I took Friday as an off day and also didnt workout on Sat. The humidity here is making me kinda sick I intend to do cardio right after I'm done here. I am cutting back on the cardio at J'Bo's suggestion and will see how that goes. I will say it will be admittedly hard for me to do but will do it. So I'll scale the cardio back to 45 mins 3 days a week without doing cardio on lifting days. Diet has been doing well. Fitday is down so I cant post totals. Friday was a bit of a challenge but overall it was pretty good. Today is cheat day I will cut these out someday too but have to do it gradually! So that's it for me! I'm really sad about J'Bo leaving. I hope that I will still have someone "watching" me and tell me if I need to change up something. Off to do cardio.... Hammer

07-29-2002, 06:21 PM	#73
Hammerlynn Former Fat Girl Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,376	Thanks Princess Things are going good...very relaxing! I took a nap today for the first time in a very long time! Today I went to the Gold's Gym out here which is VERY small in comparison to the one in Las Vegas but I felt very comfortable there! That's been a long time coming...I never felt comfortable being in gyms like that! It felt great! I trained legs today..no cardio other than 5 minutes to cool down. Fitday totals: Total: 2174 Fat: 97 875 41% Carbs: 73 226 11% Protein: 252 1009 48% Totals have been around the same other than Friday which was a bit higher fat than usual but I'm guessing that is not all that detrimental. Diet is going well here on vacation. It makes it easy since I'm staying with my parents who are VERY supportive of my efforts. That's all Comments or critisms are always welcomed!

07-30-2002, 08:17 PM	#74
Hammerlynn Former Fat Girl Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,376	07/30/02 Workout: Rest day Hammies extremely sore from yesterday. Fitday Total: 2221 Fat: 99 888 41% Carbs: 81 260 12% Protein: 251 1005 47% Diet 1: 2 yolks, 5 whites, 4oz turkey, 1 small apple 2: 7oz tuna, 2 TBSP mayo, 1/2 cup oatmeal 3: 2 scoops whey, 3 TBSP heavy cream 4: 5oz chicken, 4oz avocado, 1.5 cups zucchini, 1/4 cup onion, 1/4 cup green peppers 5: 2 scoops whey, 3 TBSP heavy cream Had an upset stomach today which was odd. I've been following this diet for almost 2 weeks now. Could be the humidity here getting to me! I want my desert back!!!!!

07-31-2002, 11:10 AM	#75
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,589 Photos: 23	Hey honey! Thats sooo awesome that you felt comfortable in the gym there!! Your parents sound like great people..thats really good that they are sooo suportive over you!! YEAH!! Take care! & Keep up the great work! ~~Hope your tummy is better today~~
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

07-31-2002, 03:16 PM	#76
Hammerlynn Former Fat Girl Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,376	thanks for checking in on me Princess I hope that you are doing well also! Today I had a great surprise! I trained upper body at the gym and decided to weigh myself! The scale has dropped another 7lbs!!! I've been following my diet..keeping cals around 1900-2100 daily and my totals must be okay since I've not been scolded The ONLY thing I've changed is backing off the cardio. I'm so fired up that I could have bust PLUS when I was walking out of the locker room there was this hottie working on chest...I saw him look me up and down and watch me as I walked away! What a great feeling to be looked at like that again! I also noticed a few guys watching me work out! Probably shitting themselves because I did more weight than them Diet today was not the greatest since I forgot to take food with me. I will have my carb up tonight and I KNOW I'll be able to get it all down tonight. Anyway..that's my news. I will not be able to do measurements until I get back to Vegas since I dont have my stats sheet for comparisons. Off to shop with Mom who said I need new clothes.....all my current ones are falling off me! lol

07-31-2002, 08:42 PM	#77
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,589 Photos: 23	GIRL THATS SOME AWESOME NEWS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I bet that made you feel totally HOT & SEXY when the guys were checking you out!! COOL!!! Now... go shopping for something new to celebrate!! SOOO PROUD OF YOU!!
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

08-02-2002, 09:10 AM	#79
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,927 Photos: 7	morning sweetie ... how goes the battle today?
	just kick'in it in the ole Charger

08-02-2002, 09:12 AM	#80
Hammerlynn Former Fat Girl Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,376	thanks guys w8 I do add the veggies into my daily totals. Do I need to not do that? Also do I need to add more carbs then during the non carb up days? I was kinda bad yesterday and actually the next two days will not be stellar either. It's the end of my vacation and I'm treating myself but am still going to workout. I've been VERY good over the last 3 months and deserve this so I'll enjoy my treats and hit it harder than ever when I get home!

08-02-2002, 09:16 AM	#81
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,589 Photos: 23	HEY! Enjoy the rest of your vacation sweetie!!
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

08-02-2002, 09:19 AM	#82
Leslie DOWNSIZING Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 2,911 Photos: 11	Never add the veggies into your carb counts! we are only concerned w/ "active" carbs. Just be sure to only have 1- 1 1/2 c veggies permeal.
	Leslie My Journal My Sponsor:www.AvantLabs.com

08-02-2002, 09:41 AM	#83
daisy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 9	Hi Hammer and Leslie! I ususally just lurk but.. can I jump in here with a quick question? I have been also eating lower carbs and including them in my calorie and carb counts. Does this mean to exclude any veggies (like green beans, broccoli, salad, etc)? Would I only include things like potato's, peas and carrots? By the way, you guys are both doing GREAT! I read you jounals everyday!

08-03-2002, 10:08 AM	#86
Hammerlynn Former Fat Girl Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,376	You guys kick ass Thanks so much for the help! I knew there was a bit more to this but at least I got the diet down pat..now I will quit adding veggies to the intake totals. I feel soo good on this diet! I was a bit afraid that I would feel tired and drained but that is so not true Yesterday I did 45 mins of cardio on the treadmill. Today I trained legs..trained is an understatement. I supersetted and slaughtered them It's nice to have compliments like "holy shit" and "damn girl" from people who only see me once a year My nutrition has not been my diet but it has remained surprisingly within my caloric ranges with macros being a bit off. Weight is stable and I'm ecstatic! Off to the picnic where I KNOW I will be bad but I figured that in for the last 2 days and today. Tomorrow I head back to Vegas and will kick it back into gear! Have a great weekend everyone! Hammer

08-03-2002, 10:50 AM	#87
Leslie DOWNSIZING Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 2,911 Photos: 11