Buff's First Attempt @ a Diary

[buff_tat2d_chic]

Ok...where to start?

Age: 32 (mother of 5)
Height: 5' 2.5" (and yes I claim the 1/2" every chance I get)
Weight: 165 lbs. (I was 248 lbs when I started in Oct. '01)

My measurements are:
(I really hate to post these, but I am going to anyway)

BF%: 26% (tested 4 weeks ago)
Chest: 38.5 (seems to be decreasing the fastest)
Biceps: Lt-14" & Rt-14"
Thighs: (Ugghhh!!) Lt-24.5" & Rt-24.5"(decreasing the slowest)
Waist: 31"
Hips: 41.5"(Slow like thighs)
Calves: Both are 17.25" (HUGE calves run in my family)

A little family history...my mother was a large woman (but short like me) and diabetic as well. Even though she was type 1, I still get tested yearly and I don't have it. I am built like my mother - short and I retain weight easily. My father was tall and lean (DAMN why couldn't his genes won???). He ate what ever he wanted and never gained a pound. He drank rather heavily and had some liver problems...but I am getting off track here. My mother died when I was 6 years old so I don't know if she ate very good or not. I just know she battle with her weight her whole life.

I am a hippy/leggy person. I tend to gain and retain the weight in my ass/hips/legs easily. My upper body is doing well and starting to look rather nice aside from the fact that my tits are disappearing...well not disappearing because I was blessed in that department, but non the less they are getting smaller and smaller. Let see...what else about me...I love chocolate and chocolate loves my hips. Since I changed my eating habits and exercise habits my will power is pretty damn good...occasionally crash and burn...man do I ever burn! Oh, well, I get right back up and on my way.

I have had to fight my weight since I was about 14...I never learned how to control it until the past 9 months.

I am determined that I am going to have a nice body and feel good!

Did I forget something? Let me know if I did.

I will start my meals in the next post. Please be GENTLE with me as I am a "virgin" to all of this. But I do want to know what I should do and where I am going wrong. Please help.

TCD...be nice...you scare me j/k Give it to me baby, uh huh, uh huh!!

 

[Leslie]

Good job Buff! Most women tend to gather the fat in the hips/legs, so you are NOT alone Looks like you made good progress so far! Can't wait to see your meals/workouts

See that wasn't so bad....

 

[buff_tat2d_chic]

7-09-02

Multi-vitamin
Calcuim 600 mg
160 oz water (sorry I don't know liters)

1 Diet Dr. Pepper (I was weak and couldn't take it)


Meal #1
Protein shake
28 grams whey
6 oz water
3 TBS Heavy Cream
2 tsp Flax oil
4 strawberries

Meal #2
4 egg whites
1 egg yolk
1TBS Peanut butter (nat)
1/2 c. Oatmeal w/ water

Meal #3
5 oz chicken breast
2 c Caulif.
2 tsp. olive oil
1/4 jalapeno (Mmmmmm)

Meal #4
1 can tuna
1 TBS. Light Mayo
1/2 c. yellow hominy
1 TBS Peanut butter (nat)

Meal #5
Protein shake
42 grams whey(1.5 scoop)
8 oz water
2 TBS Heavy Cream
1 tsp Flax oil
4 strawberries

FitDay says:

Fat: 87
Carbs: 79
Protein: 152
Total: 1693

Ugh!! FitDay doesn't give TBS as a measurement for heavy cream. I had to adjust the amount to resemble what the carton said. I don't know if I did it right.

I got a really late start and only had time for 5 meals.

I didn't lift weights today...it was cardio day - 30 min morning jog.

 

[J'Bo]

Great first post, i loved the detailed stats. One day i as the president of the itty bitty titty comitty may let you join. LOL.
BTW what is 1/2 c. yellow hominy? Should you be having flax and whipping cream? or maybe one or the other? And we will let that Dr.Pepper go for now, but you better get rid of it, or i may come kick your but. Anyways no matter what you do from here on in, you have made incredible progress and i definatley admire you. Plus 5 kids, i think your my hero. You will have to give me some pointers cause my bf and i want 5-6 kids.

 

[Leslie]

Your meal plan is good. I do agree w/ J'Bo, I don't think you should have the cream AND flax. That's too much fat for one meal. Also fitday allows you to create a "custom" food. That way you can make your own food name and stats for things they do not have on their database. As for ozs=liters...I have the same question myself

 

[Jodi]

NB here are my opinions, now remember I am not an expert and I am still learning alot myself, so these are just my opinions:

Meal #1
Protein shake
28 grams whey
6 oz water
3 TBS Heavy Cream
2 tsp Flax oil
4 strawberries

Way to much fat here, this is a little over 21 G. Fat, I would cut down to 1 T. Cream & 2 tsp Flax, or 3 T Cream and no flax, or 1 T. Flax no cream

Meal #2
4 egg whites
1 egg yolk
1TBS Peanut butter (nat)
1/2 c. Oatmeal w/ water

Not enough fat or protein here, add another egg yolk and a couple more whites

Meal #3
5 oz chicken breast
2 c Caulif.
2 tsp. olive oil
1/4 jalapeno (Mmmmmm)

This one looks good, maybe a little more protein

Meal #4
1 can tuna
1 TBS. Light Mayo
1/2 c. yellow hominy
1 TBS Peanut butter (nat)

Ditch the PB and go with 1.5 T of Full Fat Mayo

Meal #5
Protein shake
42 grams whey(1.5 scoop)
8 oz water
2 TBS Heavy Cream
1 tsp Flax oil
4 strawberries

See comments on Meal 1

I hope this helps. Do you plan on carbing up at all cuz, this isn't something you can live on everyday without carbing up. Take care and we'll all be watching.

 

[buff_tat2d_chic]

YES!!! Now we are getting somewhere! I have no idea what to mix with what so I just jumped in. Yesterday was my first day to have ever even own a bottle of flax much less eat it. Thanks for the help. I will fix those problems and move on. Please keep telling WTF is going on and what I should do...I REALLY need help.

Thanks!

 

[buff_tat2d_chic]

Originally posted by mochy
I hope this helps. Do you plan on carbing up at all cuz, this isn't something you can live on everyday without carbing up. Take care and we'll all be watching.

Tell me, tell me, tell me about carbing up...like I said I am a true newbie and I need lots of help. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Jodi]

Read w8's article on carbs. Also, I would ditch the hominy. I don't believe that to be slow burning.

w8's article on carbs

 

[buff_tat2d_chic]

Originally posted by mochy
Read w8's article on carbs. Also, I would ditch the hominy. I don't believe that to be slow burning.

w8's article on carbs

Ok, I will ditch the hominy. I didn't have any brown rice in the house...hominy was all I had and the label didn't look to bad. Thanks for the help.

 

[naturaltan]

Hey NB ... your work ethic is apparent, I'm sure you'll reach your goals easily!

BTW ... EXCELLENT av!

 

[J'Bo]

Great job girl. It looks like you off to the races. Mochy was right on her comments, i think a carb load once a week would be good for you. Hit the full fat mayo cause low fat dressings all have too much sugar.

 

[buff_tat2d_chic]

Originally posted by J'Bo
Great job girl. It looks like you off to the races. Mochy was right on her comments, i think a carb load once a week would be good for you. Hit the full fat mayo cause low fat dressings all have too much sugar.

I don't have any full fat mayo (but I will get some)...I cut that out months ago LOL. I have been buying the lower fat for my family. I haven't eaten mayo since Oct until day before yesterday! Carb load I can do

I do have a question though. The low fat dressing I am using now Kraft Ranch Done Right has 4.5 g of fat per 2 TBS and only 1 g of sugar. Can I use that?

 

[Leslie]

I was using that dressing on my tuna for the longest. It was yummy. However, I am told its a no no. Look at the ingredients. sugar and corn syrup are the SECOND ingredient. NOT GOOD.

Use full fat mayo, or better yet safflower mayo. You need FAT not SUGAR

BTW Don't get too excited over the carb up
It is only oatmeal, sweet potato, veggies, and a half a banana or something to that effect. No bagels or pasta

 

[buff_tat2d_chic]

Ok...here is what I have so far. I am getting ready to plan and post the rest of my meals so you can give me help BEFORE I eat them. But first here on the ones I have eaten today and my workout.


So far 2 liters of water

Meal #1
Protein shake
1 scoop of whey Protein
8 oz water
3 TBS Heavy Cream
4 strawberries

Meal #2
Tuna in water (6 oz can) - drained[.5g fat]
1 TBS Lite Mayo (I am sorry...its all I have right now.)[4g fat]
2 cups caulif.
2 TBS Kraft Ranch Done Right dressing [4.5g fat 1g sugar]
1.5 tsp flax oil (not very tastey alone)

That is all I have had so far. I will add my planned meal shortly...I hope.

I really need to go to the store and get some more food!

I will post my leg workout shortly also.

 

[Stacey]

WELCOME TO JOURNAL LAND NEWLY BUFF!!! I first want to say CONGRATULATIONS on losing all that weight!! WOW~ VERY impressive girl!! And, I bet it was hard since you have your hands full with 5 kids!! Your awesome! I wish you the best of luck~ I know you can do it.. you have already proved to us that u can!

OH~ I have to tell ya I love your journal with all the details.. your just like me.. I tell It all!! Good job!

ALL THE GIRLS were totally right (not that I am a pro) about their comments!!
We will be watching you.. and of Course helping you out!!
take care!!

 

[Leslie]

NB
try mixing your flax in with the tuna. Since they are both "fishy" you will not taste it at all.

 

[Stacey]

Oh ya.. forgot to ask ya..
Where in Texas do you live!!???! I am a Texas girl!! (Houston.. well really Cypress)

YOUR MEALS Soooo far look good to me!~~ But maybe only 2 tbs of the heavy cream w/ meal one?? (but hey I am NO Expert)

 

[Jodi]

How much protein, fat, carbs is in 1 scoop of your Whey?

 

[buff_tat2d_chic]

Originally posted by mochy
How much protein, fat, carbs is in 1 scoop of your Whey?

1 scoop = 28.35g

Protein: 20g
fat: 2g
carb: 4g

 

[Jodi]

Really high on the carbs. Are the carbs from Sugar? Who makes it? You really need 2 scoops of it but not if the carbs come from sugar. Otherwise, add on a couple ounces of another protein.

 

[buff_tat2d_chic]

Originally posted by mochy
Really high on the carbs. Are the carbs from Sugar? Who makes it? You really need 2 scoops of it but not if the carbs come from sugar. Otherwise, add on a couple ounces of another protein.

LOL...I knew the sugar question was coming. It has 3g of sugar. It is a cheap brand EAS Advant Edge. I got it to get me started. I don't which one I should get. Now that we have broken the ice...which one do you recommend? I am almost out of this one and have to buy some more so I might as well get a good whey protein mix.

I really appreciate everyones help. I will figure it out...eventually.

 

[Stacey]

hey ya didn't answer my question.. where in Tx do u live??

 

[buff_tat2d_chic]

Originally posted by Princess
hey ya didn't answer my question.. where in Tx do u live??

Oppps! I am sorry. I am trying to plan my meals for the rest of the day...and I am at a loss. I am NOT very good at this.

Anyway, I live in the San Antonio area--->Kerrville. Our little town lost some homes (no lives, thank goodness) with the recent flooding...and guess what?????? It is raining AGAIN! We were ok...got a little water in the house, but not much. One of the little creeks here rose and washed homes away. I mean they are completely gone. There were cars and trucks washed away. Here is a picture of a car stuck in a tree.

 

[tgkfour1]

NB-

Great Start To a Great Journal!

I was perusing your website yesterday and you have some nice pix of your ink !!! I like the fact that as you get smaller your dragons are getting bigger

Excellent progress overall since you began. Given your family history and the level of continuous work you are putting in, you are doing a fine job.

With the refinements the ladies are suggesting, I am sure that your resistant areas will catch up to the rest soon.

Keep it up! It's great to see such a dedicated non-pro doing so well. It helps the rest of us with growing families realize that it's not a pipe dream to fit a healthy lifestyle into the mix!!!!!!

rgds,
Tom

 

[buff_tat2d_chic]

Originally posted by tgkfour1
NB-

Great Start To a Great Journal!

I was perusing your website yesterday and you have some nice pix of your ink !!! I like the fact that as you get smaller your dragons are getting bigger

Excellent progress overall since you began. Given your family history and the level of continuous work you are putting in, you are doing a fine job.

With the refinements the ladies are suggesting, I am sure that your resistant areas will catch up to the rest soon.

Keep it up! It's great to see such a dedicated non-pro doing so well. It helps the rest of us with growing families realize that it's not a pipe dream to fit a healthy lifestyle into the mix!!!!!!

rgds,
Tom

Thanks Tom! I appreciate your comments. You are right...it can be done - just gotta want it bad enough. AND I DO!!

 

[buff_tat2d_chic]

Originally posted by newly_buff
.....Meal #1
Protein shake
1 scoop of whey Protein
8 oz water
3 TBS Heavy Cream
4 strawberries

Meal #2
Tuna in water (6 oz can) - drained[.5g fat]
1 TBS Lite Mayo (I am sorry...its all I have right now.)[4g fat]
2 cups caulif.
2 TBS Kraft Ranch Done Right dressing [4.5g fat 1g sugar]
1.5 tsp flax oil (not very tastey alone)

Meal #3
6 oz chicken
1/2 brown rice
1 tsp. olive oil
I think this is only 8 or 9g of fat...what else can I do?

Also, which do you believe? FitDays #'s or the label #'s?

Meal #4
I can't remember...I will think about it.

Meal #5
Protein shake
1 scoop of whey Protein
8 oz water
3 TBS Heavy Cream
4 strawberries

 

[Jodi]

Get a whey that has no sugar. Your gonna have to find one that you like they all taste different. I use Optimum or Designer or Isopure. Just have to find one you like.

Meal 3 is a good time to add a tsp. flax. You know not to cook with your oils right?

 

[buff_tat2d_chic]

Originally posted by mochy
Get a whey that has no sugar. Your gonna have to find one that you like they all taste different. I use Optimum or Designer or Isopure. Just have to find one you like.

Meal 3 is a good time to add a tsp. flax. You know not to cook with your oils right?

Damn. I already ate. No, I didn't know for sure that you don't cook with oils, but I figured as much. Can I ask why though if you are eating it anyway? I know...silly, but I gotta ask.

I mixed my olive oil in with my rice. (Not going to eat it plain anymore! ) Wasn't too bad. My chicken was yummy.

I will go on a whey hunt. Thanx a million.

 

[Stacey]

hey girl! I know where Kerrville is! Been there a few times! Ya, we were watching all about the horrible flooding up there. Thats sooo sad!! We were Suppose to go to the river last weekend.. YEA Right Huh! My friends Grandparents live up there, and their house got water in it too! SORRY YOUR HOUSE GOT some, I know that sucked!!!
That was wierd how those Entire homes were just floating away!

My gosh.. ITS RAINING AGAIN!! CRAPOLA~~!