The Bitching, The Buff & The Beautiful

[Jodi]

I walked into the gym all drained and just blah and thought man, this workout is going to suck ass. Well, to my surprise, and all things considered it was actually VERY GOOD and I walked out feeling better than I have in weeks.

Shoulders:
Warmup: 3 Sets DB Press 15x10
Workout:
4 Sets DB Press: 30x15, 30x15, 30x12, 30x12
4 Sets Plate Uprights: 25x20
ss w/ 4 Sets Laterals: 10x10
ss w/ 4 Sets Front Rows: 20x10
4 Sets Rear Delt Fly: 45x15, 50x15, 50x12, 50x12

30 mins. of boring Elliptical

 

[Emma-Leigh]

After long thought and the opinions of others, I decided to go to somewhat normal cals and see what happens *crossing fingers*

Good stuff Jodi - wise decision.

Hope all goes well on thursday.

 

[Jodi]

Thanks Emma I just kind of know that's going to be the first thing my doctor tells me to do

Ok - I'm upset I am going back to Boston the first week of May and I was going to go to a Sox game while I was there but they aren't playing home while I'm there No fair

 

[wild]

I walked into the gym all drained and just blah and thought man, this workout is going to suck ass. Well, to my surprise, and all things considered it was actually VERY GOOD and I walked out feeling better than I have in weeks.

Yay


...glad to see you're eating too

 

[nikegurl]

good stuff Jodi (the workout and the eating more)

awesome avi wild. add me to the list of wanting photo shoot pics

well...i'm learning stuff i already know. the stuff i can tell other people and know to be true even though i never pull it off myself.

i'm talking cheerios. i had that huge bowl i wanted last night. again, not really a disaster. my carbs and calories had been very low for 6 days. normally though i'd feel like ass over the pb and cheerios and say screw it and have a bagel (or two ) at this morning's meeting. then i'd say i messed up the week so let it slide 'til monday.

seriously. it's nuts but it's my all or nothing pattern.

not this time. i got my ass up and did my cardio this morning. packed my meals and back on track. i'm a little annoyed that i deviated from my 4 week plan after only 6 days but i'm back and feeling damn good.

i can go very low carb and feel ok...but not much longer than 5 days at a time. sunday i'll have the red beans and rice i've been lusting after and keep the rest of the meals from now 'til then (and after then) as planned. i'll make it. just can't make it for 4 weeks straight w/carbs under 50 grams.

so i did screw up...but not with total crap and the main thing is i'm right back where i need to be instead of piling up the screw ups for days...weeks...you know.

 

[Jodi]

That is not a screw up. You are right you are learning. You listened to your body and gave it only what it needed. Nobody can go 4 weeks under 50G of carbs, do cardio, lift and still function. Not gonna happen.

I'm proud of you. You did well grasshopper

 

[nikegurl]

I'm proud of you. You did well grasshopper

(insert a misty eyed but not sobbing smilie here) thanks Jodi.

 

[Jenny]

Wow, three strong ladies in one journal! Good stuff Looking good in here girls, keep up the good work! And post pics would ya

 

[nikegurl]

Hi Jenny. pics? heck no. maybe in a couple of months...


I've done my morning cardio every day except Sunday. As a reward I have blisters on 8 of my toes. wtf

By now I'm sure everyone can see that I'm taking the bitching part of this journal very seriously indeed.

 

[Jodi]

 

[Jodi]

Yesterday's Meals:

Meal 1:
1 C. 1% CC
1/3 C. Oats
Coffee w/ Cream

Meal 2:
Romaine
Can Tuna
2 tsp. Flax
Waldens Calorie Free

Meal 3:
Whey
1 oz. Nuts

Meal 4:
5 oz. Chix
Broccoli/Cauliflower
5 Fish

Meal 5:
1 whole Egg
5 Whites
1/4 C FF Mozzarella
5 Fish

Workout: Abs
Cardio: 1 hour Spinning

 

[nikegurl]

eight i tell you.

 

[aggies1ut]

Hope your doctor's appt. goes well today Jodi.

 

[Jodi]

6 Vials of blood and a bruise to go with it.

Estrogen Panel, full thyroid panel, test, prolactin, fsh, and a bunch of other stuff. He agree's there is something definately wrong. He will get the results by Monday and call me.

He told me to stay with the diet I've been doing this week and don't stray. Also he told me to drop the DHEA for now but keep the progesterone creme because it' only OTC and not that much gets absorbed. He just doesn't want me messing with my hormones until he knows what is going on.

 

[Emma-Leigh]

6 Vials of blood and a bruise to go with it.

Estrogen Panel, full thyroid panel, test, prolactin, fsh, and a bunch of other stuff. He agree's there is something definately wrong. He will get the results by Monday and call me.

He told me to stay with the diet I've been doing this week and don't stray. Also he told me to drop the DHEA for now but keep the progesterone creme because it' only OTC and not that much gets absorbed. He just doesn't want me messing with my hormones until he knows what is going on.

6 vials = 30 mls!! Hmmm... Actually doesn't seem so much when you write it like that.. 6 vials seems a lot more impressive!

Hope it uncovers what is going on Jodi (and I HOPE it is not your thyroid - that would just suck).

 

[sara]

Let's hope for the best Jodi

 

[Jodi]

Thanks Emma and Sara - We'll see what happens I guess.

 

[Jodi]

Today's Meals & Workout:

Meal 1:
1 C. 1% CC
1/3 C. Oats
5 Fish

Meal 2:
Romaine
1 Can Tuna
2 tsp. Flax
1 T. Dill Relish
Walden's Dressing

Meal 3:
Chix Breast
1 oz. Nuts

Meal 4:
Chix Breast
Green Beans
2/3 C. Quinoa
1 LC Tortilla
1 T. Natty PB

Meal 5:
1 Whole Egg
6 Whites
1/4 C. FF Mozzarella
5 Fish

Legs: Warmup: 20lb DB Squats
Workout: No laughing, it was my first real leg workout in a LOOONNNGG time
4 Sets Plie Squats: 50x15, 50x15, 55x15, 55x15
4 Sets Smith SLDL: 95+Smith Barx10
4 Sets Leg Press: 180x15, 270x15, 270x15, 270x15

Cardio: 40 mins. on Elliptical

 

[crazy_enough]

Glad to se u ingesting more food...Ure such a trooper for going along with that diet!! sheeesh!
Not so fun at the doc tho! I hope its nothing serious!

 

[JLB001]

 

[Jodi]

Meeeee tooooo Crazy, me too. I hope it's just something minor, but we shall see.

Hi to you too Jodie

 

[tucker01]

Keep your head high Jodi. No worries

 

[Jodi]

I ate bad stuff today but I refuse to eat anymore. I ate 3 pieces of mini's candy, a few mini-eggs, a few peanut M&M's, 1 chix wing, 2 French Fries, 3 VERY large deep fried tortilla chips. NO MORE! I will not sabatoge my efforts today and keep this going. It's not that bad but a more cals than needed. I take something out of the meals today to make up for it. Fucking office ALWAYS has junk food. 1 more week here, only 1 more week of dealing with all the junk food and I don't have to see it again.

 

[buff_tat2d_chic]

You can do it Jodi!!! You look awesome....don't fret - you'll be fine.

 

[aggies1ut]

I ate bad stuff today but I refuse to eat anymore. I ate 3 pieces of mini's candy, a few mini-eggs, a few peanut M&M's, 1 chix wing, 2 French Fries, 3 VERY large deep fried tortilla chips. NO MORE! I will not sabatoge my efforts today and keep this going. It's not that bad but a more cals than needed. I take something out of the meals today to make up for it. Fucking office ALWAYS has junk food. 1 more week here, only 1 more week of dealing with all the junk food and I don't have to see it again.

Did I miss something? Are you transferring or getting a new job?

 

[Jodi]

I did it I didn't eat anymore junk and went to the gym to burn it off

No, I didn't get a new job. I'm still working for IBM but I'm transferred to a new contract that IBM won with Bell South for Exchange Migration and now I get to work from home because Bell South is in Atlanta and I'm not moving. So I'll be remote

 

[aggies1ut]

Ah working from home. Nice.


And, good job on no junk food. :bounce: Lol, never thought I'd ever have to say that to you.

 

[Jodi]

Today's Meals & Workout:

Meal 1:
1 C. 1% CC
1/3 C. Oats
5 Fish

Meal 2:
Romaine
5 oz. Chix
little bit of cheese & tomatos
Vinegar
the junk food above

Meal 3:
35G Whey
1 oz. Nuts

Meal 4:
6 oz. Cod
Broccoli/Cauliflower
LC Tortilla w/ 1 T. PB

Meal 5:
1 Whole Egg
5 Whites
1/4 C. FF Mozzarella
Chopped Onion
5 Fish

Chest: Weird, I feel like ass but my workouts have been getting better
Warmup: 3 Sets DB Press 15x20
Working Sets:
4 Sets Incline DB Press: 30x15, 35x15, 40x15, 40x12
4 Sets Incline DB Flys: 25x15, 25x12, 25x10, 25x10
ww w/ Boy Pushups: 15

Cardio: 1 Hour Spinning

 

[buff_tat2d_chic]

5 oz. Chix
little bit of cheese & tomatos

the junk food above

That's waaay better than an all out pigfest. Good work.

 

[buff_tat2d_chic]

Congrats on the job change....you suck Nothing personal.