The Bitching, The Buff & The Beautiful

[aggies1ut]

Hmmm. I know that your workouts have been compromised because of your fingers and toes, but how about carb-cycling? It worked for you in the past.
Btw, how are you fingers and toes?

 

[Jodi]

Fingers and toes are good. Slight pain when lifting but not much.

Carb cycling has too many cals right now I'm going to go see my doc once they can fit me in.

 

[aggies1ut]

Well good news about the fingers and toes, not so good news about the carb cycling.

 

[Emma-Leigh]

As much as I hate low carbing it I'm having some major hormone issues I think I need to go to my doctor for some bloodwork to see if my thyroid is ok. I think my estrogen level is way to high right now and my test level is too low. I'm trying progesterone and DHEA right now but from what I've read it's takes a while to kick in. I've never had this problem so I can't say for sure but I know my body too well and I know something isn't right. I always feel like ass. I have to kill myself on stupid low cal diets just to lose any weight but I need carbs to lift or feel worse and then I start gaining weight because I refeed. I can't fucking win I need help

Do you have any other symptoms? HR down? What about your morning temperature - is it low? Have you tried measuring it for a few days? (low thyroid and slow metabolic rate will decrease morning temp, as will low progesterone).

Maybe you have just been 'dieting' for too long - cortisol is too high, Thyroid hormone/GH have dropped off and your leptin is low as well...

Have you tried just a 'maintainence-type' calorie level for a while? 2 weeks of higher carbs, adequate protein and your EFAs? Something to try to get your leptin levels and other things back on track?

Or, if you have issues with carbs, what about having enough carbs to keep you out of ketosis (~100g a day - and then add some pre and post workout carbs on your workout days) and then just get the rest from your proteins and fats?

I don't know...

 

[Jodi]

Thanks Emma. I haven't done my temp thing because I'm unsure if it's my thyroid that's why I need to go see my doc. I really think it's my hormones out of wack, again, I suppose only blood work will tell.

I'm really afraid to raise my cals right now

 

[nikegurl]

sorry you're having a rough time jodi. i bet you could bump your calories some and be ok but you really do know yourself well when it comes to this sort of thing...glad you're going to the doctor.

i'm hanging in there and feeling very much on track (finally!) damn hungry but it's ok. i have been thinking about cheerios and red beans and rice a lot

FRIDAY
1230 calories
35 g fat
55 g carb
169 g protein

AM cardio - 30 min

BACK
WG Pulldown
70 x 12
80 x 10
90 x 9

DB Rows
35 x 8
35 x 8
35 x 7

Asstd Chins
x 6
x 6

Cable Rows
70 x 10
70 x 10

CALVES
Seated
40 x 15
40 x 16
40 x 12

Standing
3 plates (no clue what the weigh) x 10
" x 10

SATURDAY
1230 calories
35 g fat
55 g carb
169 g protein

SHOULDERS
DB Press
20 x 10
22.5 x 8
22.5 x 7

Lateral Raises
10 x 12
10 x 12
10 x 10

WG Upright Rows
40 x 9
40 x 8

Reverse Peck Deck
45 x 10
45 x 8

TRICEPS
CG Bench
40 x 12
40 x 10
40 x 10

Pushdowns
45 x 12
50 x 10
50 x 9

Cardio: 30 minutes after lifting

SUNDAY
1055 calories
34 g fat
31 g carb
156 g protein

no lifting
no cardio...i was going to, i swear but i bought a chest of drawers at ikea and getting the damn thing from my car to my apartment kicked my ass

 

[nikegurl]

by the way - i'm very aware of how weak i've become and that it isn't likely to change with my calories and carbs this low...BUT getting the fat off is my main focus right now. has to be. i can't stand it! so i'm sticking with this for 4 weeks. then i'll gradually increase cals and carbs just a bit (but still be cutting - slower)

looking forward to being lean enough that i can start eating to build again but right now - have to lose that fat even if i'm a weakling.

 

[sara]

Thanks Emma. I haven't done my temp thing because I'm unsure if it's my thyroid that's why I need to go see my doc. I really think it's my hormones out of wack, again, I suppose only blood work will tell.

I'm really afraid to raise my cals right now

Hang in there hon

 

[crazy_enough]

Thanks Emma. I haven't done my temp thing because I'm unsure if it's my thyroid that's why I need to go see my doc. I really think it's my hormones out of wack, again, I suppose only blood work will tell.

I'm really afraid to raise my cals right now

That sux Jodi! hang in there!!

 

[Jodi]

no cardio...i was going to, i swear but i bought a chest of drawers at ikea and getting the damn thing from my car to my apartment kicked my ass

I was at Ikea on Saturday to buy stuff for my new house. I want too much stuff there

 

[nikegurl]

hope your IKEA had the no tax sale going on.

how are you feeling today?

 

[Jodi]

Yeah, it was the same sale here I'm going to the design center today to pick out my tile and carpet and appliances

I feel like crap. Amazingly though I was able to get into my doctor this Thurs. Usually you have to wait weeks but he had a cancellation. I hope he can help me.

 

[nikegurl]

so sorry you're feeling bad. i hope he can help too.

 

[nikegurl]

i want cheerios. lots and lots and lots of cheerios. (i won't be having any)

 

[JLB001]

We have a HUGE IKEA. They say its a Texas size one. whatever the hell that is.

Now...Nikegurl...I'd like cheesy fries and a HUGE cheeseburger, plus some choc. silk pie.

 

[nikegurl]

Now...Nikegurl...I'd like cheesy fries and a HUGE cheeseburger, plus some choc. silk pie.

Something must be wrong with me. I'm thinking about food A LOT and damn hungry but the stuff I want isn't too bad (VERY unusual for me). My main mental obsessions for the week have been Cheerios and Louisiana style red beans and rice. (trust me...i usually grave eggplant parmesan and key lime cheesecake )

I'm having the red beans and rice on Saturday though.

 

[JLB001]

Me too. I want food all the time. I'm hungry an hour after I eat. Guess it means the ole diet and metabo are kicking as planned, but damn it sucks.

 

[Jill]

Jodi did I miss something-are you building a new house???

Girlies-Im totally with you on the food thing. Mmmmm chocolate, and peanut butter-shit my list could go on forever

 

[nikegurl]

i'm definitely liking that my list seems to have switched from sweets or junk to "real food". usually my cravings are for dessert but not this time around.

 

[aggies1ut]

i'm definitely liking that my list seems to have switched from sweets or junk to "real food". usually my cravings are for dessert but not this time around.

Haha. It was a real moment for me when I started craving veggies and things of that nature. Of course, some things like craving ice cream will never change.

 

[Jodi]

Jodi did I miss something-are you building a new house???

Girlies-Im totally with you on the food thing. Mmmmm chocolate, and peanut butter-shit my list could go on forever

Yeah I am. It will be ready by the middle of summer

 

[carbchick]

So my plan for the next 2 weeks with be a mix of low carb days and no carb days and I feel I'm lacking energy then 1 of my low carb days will be a higher carb day.
I always feel like ass. I have to kill myself on stupid low cal diets just to lose any weight but I need carbs to lift or feel worse and then I start gaining weight because I refeed. I can't fucking win I need help

Jodi i feel for you it's horrible to feel like your metabolism has slowed and yes to hardened dieters that feeling is all too familiar ... and yet you're still not where you want to be w/ the weight. bummer.
2 weeks is a good time frame to try something new. if the low/no carb thing doesn't work then I would say, suck it up for a couple of weeks at maintenance/isocaloric.
Understand completely though the fear of cals when you want to lose. doesn't seem to make sense, and yet ...
bodies: so full of mystery, huh?


edited to add: UD 2.0 is giving me steady fatloss right now, might be something to consider as well ...

 

[Emma-Leigh]

Thanks Emma. I haven't done my temp thing because I'm unsure if it's my thyroid that's why I need to go see my doc. I really think it's my hormones out of wack, again, I suppose only blood work will tell.

I'm really afraid to raise my cals right now

Ok... But just be careful - don't stay low carb/low cal for too long because you don't want to do yourself damage...

I hope your doc can shed some light on the situation...

 

[Jodi]

Thanks CC & Emma

Thursday can't come soon enough.

 

[Jodi]

Yesterday & Sunday

Meals Clean.. approx 1350-1450 so I did increase them but still within caloric deficit level. I haven't gone to the gym since Friday. 2 reasons. 1. I feel like ASS everyday and 2. I've been a bit busy with my house. I am going today though

 

[wild]

Soooo.....my update for the week:

had sunday off....monday I painted for 9.5 hours. Long day. Today, painted for 3 I think...the rest of the week is going to look like Monday. So I won't be training till saturday

I am also calling in the big guy to do my diet/training cause a) I suck, lol and b) I have a couple shoots coming up and I need to stop screwing around!!!


Jodi....hope your appt thurs goes well

 

[nikegurl]

i'm totally psycho (for those who didn't know)

yesterday i was in an "i've so got this" mode. i was feeling like i could diet forever - i'd found my groove and progress would come.

then last night and today i've been miserable. i literally had one rounded teaspoon (not tablespoon) of pb that i wasn't suppossed to have and now i feel like i've messed everything up and i'll never drop the fat and

see? crazy. i told you.

 

[wild]

i'm totally psycho (for those who didn't know)

yesterday i was in an "i've so got this" mode. i was feeling like i could diet forever - i'd found my groove and progress would come.

then last night and today i've been miserable. i literally had one rounded teaspoon (not tablespoon) of pb that i wasn't suppossed to have and now i feel like i've messed everything up and i'll never drop the fat and

see? crazy. i told you.

Well...yes...totally crazy...but if it makes ya feel any better...I'm a member of that club too So we can be psycho crazy together...k?

Now smarten up...a tsp of PB isn't gonna kill ya

 

[Jodi]

Soooo.....my update for the week:

had sunday off....monday I painted for 9.5 hours. Long day. Today, painted for 3 I think...the rest of the week is going to look like Monday. So I won't be training till saturday

I am also calling in the big guy to do my diet/training cause a) I suck, lol and b) I have a couple shoots coming up and I need to stop screwing around!!!


Jodi....hope your appt thurs goes well

Nice Avi Ooohhhh photo shoots I want pics

NG, I'm part of that crazy club to but you know as well as I do 1T of pb is not ruining a damn thing.

 

[Jodi]

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

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

Meal 2:
Romaine
Can Tuna
1 tsp. Dill Relish
2 tsp. Flax
Walden's Calorie Free Dressing

Meal 3:
Protein
1 oz. Nuts

Meal 4:
5 oz. Turkey Breast
2/3 C. Quinoa (dump pepper and molly mcbutter all over and it was ok this time)
5 Fish

Meal 5:
1 whole Egg
6 Whites
5 Fish