Greeky gets serious!!!

[atherjen]

Originally posted by greekblondechic
i hope so jen!

i feel like, ok im willing to stick to whatever diet i need to do, so this shouldnt be so hard..

as for workouts..i do them, but theres a hung jury as to how much cardio i really need to be doing

we're behind you all the way hun. I know how difficult dieting and what not can be. Its tuff but i know you can do it!

how many days a week are you doing cardio now??

 

[greekblondechic]

truthfully, ive been slacking on account of being sick and or too tired

i shoot for 5x a week

 

[atherjen]

hmmmm I would suggest right now to cut cardio back to 3 days a week and make your weight training sessions intense. and then rely on diet to keep things in line. are you going to consider carb cycling hun?

 

[Jodi]

I agree, WAY too much cardio.
Greeky - If you want help, just ask, I don't mind. I just don't want to interfere if your already getting help.

 

[greekblondechic]

YES I want as much help as possible!
Sometimes people are too busy to help...

I don't want to go intense with weights because I will get bigger and I do NOT want that

I'm considering carb cycling, but not switching just yet.. Have to read up about it..

 

[atherjen]

Originally posted by greekblondechic
YES I want as much help as possible!
Sometimes people are too busy to help...

I don't want to go intense with weights because I will get bigger and I do NOT want that

I'm considering carb cycling, but not switching just yet.. Have to read up about it..

If you go to Avants forums theres tons of info on the diet there hun. and Im sure that Jodi can answer an exacts too!

and you WONT get big by lifting hun.. muscle takes up less room then fat, yet weighs more.. and it defines and shapes your body better.

and were NEVER to busy to help!!! dont u be thinking that hun!

 

[Jodi]

Originally posted by atherjen
If you go to Avants forums theres tons of info on the diet there hun. and Im sure that Jodi can answer an exacts too!

and you WONT get big by lifting hun.. muscle takes up less room then fat, yet weighs more.. and it defines and shapes your body better.

and were NEVER to busy to help!!! dont u be thinking that hun!

Between Jen and I we can help if you wish. And she is exactly right regarding the lifting

 

[Jenny]

Hey Greek!
It's about time I come in here and say Hi! Babe, don't be afraid of lifting, it won't make you big! The more muscle you have, the more cals you burn all the time. It's all about balance. I've had some major struggles before and I have been thinking about quitting my weighttraining and starving myself MANY times in the past. Since I come from a backgound of eating disorders it's easy to think like that.
What I have found working for me is to keep on lifting, eating well (not too little!!) and doing quite a bit of cardio. I know a lot of people here are against cardio, and it will sacrifice muscle, but to me it was worth it. I'm a big bootie girl and have always had troubles accepting it, but now I feel pretty good about it.

Greek, you're a beautiful girl who give yourself WAY too little credit! Put that pretty smile back on, listen to what the girls say and you'll get to where you want to be

Let me know if I can help you in any way

Jen

 

[greekblondechic]

ty and hi jenny

truth is i do have more testosterone than the avg woman
(greeks arent known to be horny and hairy for nothin! thank God my hair is blonde )

reposting this from open chat:

increase in size a few days after working bodypart = pump

increase in size which remains after pump goes down, which shrinks down some after not working that bodypart for a few weeks = muscle mass

correct??? because it is not the instant increase in size that bothers me, that shrinks down

what bothers me is the size that remains! my muscles seriously grow visibly in one workout and only after a month might they start to look "ok" again

I reiterate this because I'm not just being a paranoid yet uninformed girly girl. I put on muscle way too easy, to the point where if i am not careful, i start to look manly (as in the past)

This is very annoying, and I am wondering if going on birth control pills may actually make me more like the average woman, who can lift heavy and not see big gains..

I do know that muscle looks better and helps you maintain leanness, however with my big frame and large amount of pre-existing muscle mass, I REALLY DONT want to add more muscle mass.

Yesterday:

I know it was decent, I dont really remember except that I ate too many peanuts again, and 1 strawberry lol
ut oh and coffee w milk!

Today:

No workout, didnt sleep much

3/4c oats 6 whites (more oatmeal!!! )
peanuts! (GEEZ!) 7 strawberries!

spinach salad w grilled chicken and oil packed sun dried tomatos, honey mustard on the side
coffee w milk (God how ive missed it, going to try carbcountdown)

protein shake w 1 large tbsp pb

lamb and grilled chicken, salad, peanuts

havent had it yet..will either be a protein shake w pb or egg whites with pb

I swear, I'm getting frustrated cuz I look blah!
Eating more has me very bloated and all that, and I want to eat nonstop now, I *HOPE* this means I just kickstarted my metabolism lol, I get ravenous during pms and my period, and I am pretty sure your metab is slightly elevated then, so I hope this is the same.

I am really starting to get lazy in regards to cardio!
I want my diet to really carry me and get me lean, which is why not knowing what to eat/do is frustrating the hell out of me

When will i see some Goddamn results?!?!?!?!
In october I did TWO weeks of no carb and I got much leaner!
Now I cant seem to even make progress and I am still fatter than I was then! At least getting back to that point would help fuel my motivation, heck even seeing a little positive change would motivate me!

I feel so hopeless going in circles!

 

[atherjen]

awww Sweetite dont feel hopeless at all! We ARE here for you. feel free to mail me or PM me anytime you want! Im never toooo busy! and I only want the best for you!
increasing your food intake is defintly helping your metabolism hun..it will get things rolling again, esp in the fat loss department. do not despair. takes much time and dedication, and sadly.. frustration.

 

[Flex]

Originally posted by greekblondechic
(greeks arent known to be horny for nothin! QUOTE]

BEST thing i heard all day. My roomie's greek too, but he's not full of test, he's a lazy shit hahaha

I put on muscle way too easy

AWWWWW, you POOR thing haha. that is NOTHING to do be upset about. in fact, you should count your lucky stars 95% of people are Hardgainers, your in the 5%....

I'm not sure what your exact goals are....but from the post i quoted you from, i'm guessing its to lose weight.......
thats all diet and upping the cardio hun........Things that i want NOTHING to do with..............Good luck

 

[PreMier]

Hi GBC

AJ is right regarding goals and fat loss:

do not despair. takes much time and dedication, and sadly.. frustration.

 

[greekblondechic]

*sigh*

today I came home from school early and took a nap

I've been eating more, and I am still sooooo tired that I'm surprised I made it home safely (and I had almost 8hrs sleep!)

 

[PreMier]

Ok... quick Q? Since you are trying to loose fat, why are you eating Lamb? If I remember right lamb is loaded with fat.

 

[P-funk]

Originally posted by PreMier
Ok... quick Q? Since you are trying to loose fat, why are you eating Lamb? If I remember right lamb is loaded with fat.

because she is greek!!!

 

[PreMier]

 

[JLB001]

Greeky, sometimes you have to throw something into the mix that you would normally not have. Your body can get use to what your feeding it and by adding something you wouldn't have in, it kicks the metabo back up into gear. When you do your cheat meal...make it a TRUE cheat meal. Sometimes the body may need that sugar or fat to throw it back in gear. With me it is sugar.

Stay focused and keep going forward. You'll get there!

 

[greekblondechic]

thanks a bunch darling! I was reading about refeeds and leptin, my leptin was prob veryyy low.. and I didnt realize that as high as 1g carbs per lb bodyweight is considered low carbs!!!! wow! I shouldve been doing refeeds or cheats.. i dunno need help with that one

and yes i am greek and thats why i eat lamb

Today:

3/4c oats 1/2 packet protein (21g protein)

low carb bar AND the protein crunchy thingies

*nap*

broiled blotted chicken, spinach, peanuts
half a mango mmmm FRUIT!

1/2c cottage cheese 1 large tsp pb

pork chop pan fried w garlic, salad, a few peanuts

1/2c cc 1 tsp pb

ate quite a bit today!!!! I hope this is good lol

I am wondering if by not eating enough if i have done any permanent damage??? how long til my body gets back to normal or even speeds up? will i get fat from eating more like this initially? am i eating too much too soon?

so many questions, so little time

 

[Jill]

Meal look good today greeky! You love peanut eh? I like cashews and almonds-I dont buy them cause once i start eating them i cant stop!

 

[greekblondechic]

lol! yes i have a peanut addiction

i'm considering tellin my mom to stop buying them as well

oddly enough, i have better control with peanut butter, so that can stay

 

[Jill]

My man snacks on 'roasted' peanuts. I put them in the highest cubbord we have, im fairly short so I can barely reach them. It keeps me from sneaking in that cubbord!

 

[greekblondechic]

LOL how cute! I'd stand on a chair to reach them but you didnt hear that from me

 

[Jill]

 

[greekblondechic]

LOL love that smiley

 

[ncgirl21]

I'm with you on the peanuts!! I have to buy them in individual bags once a week so I don't eat a whole jar in a day (because believe me- I can I love all nuts (lol)!! But, I'm just as bad with peanut butter- I love it!!

 

[katie64]

Hey sweetie How are you? Question??? What's 1/2 a packet of protein and protein crunchy thingies Sounds easier than making a shake...

Note to Katie ***Must get "crunchy thingies"

Have a good day babe

 

[greekblondechic]

katie! there u are stop hiding on us!

the packet was merely one of those sample packs of protein powder (try before u buy the whole big jar)

the crunchy thingies are a atkins-dieter geared candy like snack I get them at 7-11

trust me, shakes are better for ya (cheaper too!)

Today:

3/4c oats 6 whites
4 strawberries

broiled blotted chicken, salad, peanuts
half a mango

2 scoops protein 1 tbsp pb
more peanuts

celery 1 tsp pb

boiled chicken, salad 1 tsp olive oil

last meal - cottage cheese or eggs and 1 tsp pb

AGAIN NO WORKOUT OMG, I have gotten so lazy!

However, I do have an interview with a company I've been trying to get an internship at

*sigh* I am so bloated from eating a lot more than I'm used to, and not working out isn't helping..

It sucks how hard it is to make yourself go to the gym when you havent gone in a while...

I swear the more I read about thyroid problems the more I think I have one.. I'm sad..wish I was normal...

 

[PreMier]

The mind is a VERY powerful thing. Think positive. About hte gym... just go. Even though it is hard, just go...

 

[greekblondechic]

I know

Just wish my energy levels werent so low

 

[PreMier]

do you take a multi? Hang on... I just got this stuff from my friend Ron, and ever since I started taking it I feel like a million bucks! Lemme find some for you.