Starting my "lean" routine

[queenbee]

Hi Julie!!
I kept scrolling and scrolling and reading and reading to see what your new % was, but then after Jodi told you to go back and get a 7 point test it looks like this is still unknown. I was going to check with Gold's about getting that test then read McFit's message above about it not being available there. You and I seemed to have started with the same 26% of mostly unwanted fat. Looks like you've been following the eating guidelines religiously, that's great! I'm going to start posting (and hopefully following guidelines) religiously Monday.

How are you cooking your chicken? I mean like with what spices etc. I get bored with my chicken meals...

And how are you cooking your xtra lean gr. beef?
Just curious and looking for ideas for next week...

 

[Julie7Ulie]

Originally posted by Jodi

NT - Julie and I already had our discussion.

sorry coach.. I'll do perfectly this coming week.

Can I just mention also, BTW - I dont know if it was mental or what.. but that half a roll just didnt do it for me. My stomach was wondering what the hell I just fed it.

It will be a while before I want bread again.

Maybe this was a good thing.

 

[Julie7Ulie]

Originally posted by queenbee
Hi Julie!!
I kept scrolling and scrolling and reading and reading to see what your new % was, but then after Jodi told you to go back and get a 7 point test it looks like this is still unknown. I was going to check with Gold's about getting that test then read McFit's message above about it not being available there. You and I seemed to have started with the same 26% of mostly unwanted fat. Looks like you've been following the eating guidelines religiously, that's great! I'm going to start posting (and hopefully following guidelines) religiously Monday.

How are you cooking your chicken? I mean like with what spices etc. I get bored with my chicken meals...

And how are you cooking your xtra lean gr. beef?
Just curious and looking for ideas for next week...

Hey there QB!

I dont go to Gold's very often, I go to an uppity shmuppity gym in Harvard Square near where I work..

So I have to get my BF% done at Gold's next week. Hopefully Tuesday. I'll post how it goes.

The gym I go to every day said they would do it again with a 7-site, using calipers, but I dont know if they know what they're doing.

As for chicken, I cook a buttload for both myself and my bf. I learned never to cook in oils, except for Coconut (which I still havent found yet, Jodi ) - so here is what I do:

I take chicken breasts (like 25 - Im not kidding), cube it, season it with dry pesto seasoning (in the spice rack) and pepper - i stay away from any spices with salt (salt bloats me) - set aside.

Then instead of oils or butter, I sautee peppers, onions, garlic and ALOT of mushrooms first. The juices from the mushrooms work in place of oil.

Then I throw the chicken in (its a really big pan ), put bay leaves, paprika, water and lemon juice in it with whatever salt free spices I can find, and leave it there for 35 minutes.

Its different, and not so bland.. but plain enough where you can still put dressing over it later and change the taste.

I'll get back to you on the g. turkey. I want to start cooking that in salsa.

 

[queenbee]

Thanks for the info!

~~QB

 

[Julie7Ulie]

6/5
4.5 L. water
3 cups coffee splenda, cream
1 Multi-Vit

1:
1.5 Scoops Whey
6 frozen strawberries
.65 TBS flax
1.3 C. Oats

2:
5 oz. chicken salad
1 TBS Mayo
1/10 sprinkle oats
1.5 C. Spinach

3:
2 oz. leftover steak
2 oz. chicken breast
1 TBS Mayo
1/2 C. brown rice
2 C. spinach

4:
5 oz. chicken salad
2 C. spinach
1 TBS Mayo
3/4 med grapefruit

5:
1.5 Scoops Choc Whey
2 TBS H. Cream

Totals:
P = 170
C = 71
F = 61
Cals = 1543

-- And the half roll.

 

[Jodi]

I take chicken breasts (like 25 - Im not kidding), cube it, season it with dry pesto seasoning (in the spice rack) and pepper - i stay away from any spices with salt (salt bloats me) - set aside.

Then instead of oils or butter, I sautee peppers, onions, garlic and ALOT of mushrooms first. The juices from the mushrooms work in place of oil

 

[Julie7Ulie]

6/6
5.5 L. Water
1 C. Coffee Splenda, H. Cream
1 Multi-Vit

1:
1.5 Scoops Whey
6 frozen strawberries
.65 TBS flax
1/3 C. Oats

2:
3 oz. chicken breast
2 whole eggs
1 C. broccoli

3:
2 oz. leftover steak
2 oz. chicken breast
1/2 TBS Mayo
1 C. broccoli
1/2 C. Oats

4:
6 oz. xlean g.turkey (peppers, onions)
1 egg white
2.5 C. spinach
1 small grapefruit

5:
1.25 Scoops Choc Whey
1/3 TBS N.Peanut Butter
1 egg white
1.5 TBS H. Cream

Totals:
P = 171
C = 70
F = 61
Cals = 1567

... Is it ok to eat steak every day like I've been?

 

[Julie7Ulie]

6/7
5 L. Water (was peeing every 1/2 hour - very annoying in the car ride )
1 Multi-Vit
1 C. Coffee
1 C. green tea

1:
1 scoop whey
1/2 TBS N. Peanut butter
1 TBS flax meal
3 egg whites
1 TBS h. cream

2:
5 oz can chicken
1 TBS Mayo
1/10 sprinkle oats
1 C. broccoli

3:
4 oz steak (at restaurant)
3 C. asparagus

4:
4 oz steak (at restaurant)
5 med. shrimp
1 C. broccoli

5:
6 oz. xlean g. turkey
1 C. broccoli

Totals:
P = 180
C = 35 (out with the bf's folks all day. I did my best)
F = 57
Cals = 1390

 

[Jodi]

If I could afford steak everyday, I would

You did fine, just make sure your cals are back to normal tomorrow. I had an issue today and missed a meal. My cals are too low for the day. These things happen

 

[Julie7Ulie]

6/8
4 L. Water
1 C. Diet Pepsi
1 Multi-Vit

--still out with the bf's folks.. - cals will be back to normal tomorrow. They're leaving tomorrow a.m. - NO more shmancy restaurants..

1:
1 Scoop Whey
4 egg whites
2 TBS flax meal
1 TBS h. cream
1/3 C. Oats
5 frozen strawberries

2:
5 oz chicken breast
1.25 TBS Newmans Ceasar
3 C. Romaine

3:
5 oz chicken breast
1 TBS Mayo
(was a grilled chicken sandwich and took off the bread)

4:
6 oz xlean gturkey
1 C. green beans
1/3 C. Oats

5:
4.5 sirloin
2 C. peppers/mushrooms/zucchini

Totals:
P = 173
C = 40
C = 58
Cals = 1462

 

[Julie7Ulie]

6/9

Chest /Bi's

--Too sleepy for cardio today, so I did "power-supersets" instead.

5 min bike

Superset
DB Incline curls 12x12, 12x12, 12x12
BB Preacher curls 20x12, 20x12, 20x12

Superset
DB Decline Bench Press 12x12, 12x12, 12x12
Cable Flys 20x12, 20x12, 20x12

Superset
Straight bar cable curls 25x12, 25x12, 30x12
Concentration curls 8x12, 8x12, 8x12

Superset
Lever Seated Chest Press 35x12, 40x12, 40x12
DB Incline Chest Press 12x12, 12x12, 12x12

DB Hammer Curls 10x12, 10x12, 12x12

 

[Jodi]

Julie - If you can do 12 reps on on every set that means increase. Everything you did was 12 reps, so you should have gone up in weight. Don't stay at the same weight even if you only get 8-10 reps.

 

[Julie7Ulie]

gotcha.

Im gonna be strrrooonnng!

 

[Julie7Ulie]

Oh yea, if anyone is reading this and wonders what I was making in the first meal on 6/7, it was W8's crepe/pancake things with Choco whey and nat. peanut butter instead.

I thought it would taste like choco cake.

It didnt

 

[Julie7Ulie]

I have another question - sorry..

If its any normal day and Ive eaten my five meals and met my numbers and am fine for the day, but am up until 2 a.m and hungry - do I eat afull sixth? Hell, if I pull an all-nighter, do I eat again and again?

I would think thats too many calories.

 

[Jodi]

You should not be pulling all nighters! Seriously, its not good for you, get sleep, even if its a couple of hours.

If your up late, have a scoop of protein and some flax. Nothing major.

 

[Julie7Ulie]

Can I make TOFU croutons???????????????

 

[Julie7Ulie]

BTW: can you guys tell what my avi is?

 

[queenbee]

Two people flying a kite?

Two people burning tofu croutons?

 

[Julie7Ulie]

two women lacrosse players...

 

[Julie7Ulie]

6/9
5 L. Water
1 Multi-Vit
1 C. Large Coffee, Splenda, H.cream

1:
1.5 Scoops Whey
.65 TBS flax
6 frozen strawberries
1/3 C. Oats

2:
5 oz. can tuna
1 TBS Mayo
2 C. romaine
1/10 sprinkle oats

3:
6 oz. xlean gturkey
2 C. romaine
1/2 C. Oats

4:
4.75 oz chicken breast
1 C. green beans
3.4 TBS flax
1 small grapefruit

5:
4 oz. steak
5 grilled asparagus spears
2 C. romaine
1/2 TBS Newmans Caesar

Totals:
P = 179
C = 74
F = 62
Cals = 1622 -- High today..

 

[Julie7Ulie]

I officially went down a clothes size to 4.. Not in all stores of course, but every time I shop at Banana Republic I always got a six, sometimes even an 8

I went nuts yesterday because everything in size 4 fit me. With lots of leftover room, too

 

[Jodi]

Wheres the fat in meal 3?

Good for you!

I'm soo proud of you!!!!!

 

[Julie7Ulie]

Oh Jodiiii, dont cryyyyyyy

Im proud too!

I love the plan Im on, though I must say Im hungry ALLLL the TIME. Even RIGHT after I eat a meal.

Drives me nutz

The fat is in the turkey, remember? 8 grams of fat per 4 oz. plus the oats..

 

[Jodi]

Thats right.

See I use the 1% Lean so there is only 1 G fat per 5 oz.

I've heard good things about Avant Anorect In. Its a supplement that suppose to temporarily relieve hunger. I have not tried it but like I've said, I've heard it really works.

 

[Julie7Ulie]

Hunger is a good thing though right? Isnt it a sign that my metabolism is kicking?

My stomach is always grumbling.

Whats more effective to tie me over?

Five meals or six meals?

 

[Jodi]

How long have you been on this plan?

Yes hunger usually means its working, but you already know its working. So if you wanted to you could try the Anorect In to help relieve the hunger. I hear its great

 

[Julie7Ulie]

i think since May 8th, but not really until Mothers Day weekend was when I really got it together.

I love this plan though.. I dont need to change it. Just wondering.

Im just always thinking about food especially since we got a new grill.

Speaking of grills - Anyone know secrets for grilling flounder filets?????

 

[Jodi]

In 2 more weeks we need to change it. Sorry, but you don't want your metabolism to acclimate. We have to keep it guessing so 2 more weeks and we change it.

 

[Julie7Ulie]

Im getting my BF done today. The trainer said she does 4 site..
I could always request for her to do 7, right? Especially since she's charging $15..

Any particular numbers I should request?