Blu Bulks for some Big Ones Journal

[gman]

Meal 1 - oatmeal / strawberry whey / pb
meal 2 - RTD whey shake
meal 3 - Chicken cut up and mixed w/ cottage cheese and diced apples
sprinlked with cinnamon


Total
cals 823
fat 28.3
carbs 59.3
pro 86.0


Yes that's how they work for pull exercises
for push you do the opposite basically like a reg. gloves
I liked using them a lot:)

I wish you were here to make my meals...I have a very boring meal plan compared to that. Whey, eggs and egg whites, whey, chicken and pb, tuna and pb, whey. Blah, blah, blad.

If everyone else joins the Versa Grip cult, I may have to break down and get some. I sure like my bad ass straps with the flaming skulls though!

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[blu2xtreme]

I wish you were here to make my meals...I have a very boring meal plan compared to that. Whey, eggs and egg whites, whey, chicken and pb, tuna and pb, whey. Blah, blah, blad.

If everyone else joins the Versa Grip cult, I may have to break down and get some. I sure like my bad ass straps with the flaming skulls though!

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You are such a rebel ....love the flames:p

My meals aren't anymore exciting ...my family gets the good stuff...
I am a great cook:)

[gman]

You are such a rebel ....love the flames:p

My meals aren't anymore exciting ...my family gets the good stuff...
I am a great cook:)

What kind of stuff do you like to cook? I am a big Italian food fan, but can't have it!

[blu2xtreme]

What kind of stuff do you like to cook? I am a big Italian food fan, but can't have it!

My mom is the best Italian cook
Christmas is coming so all Italian food.

I don't eat it anymore either ...will have a meatball here and there...
beef if good ...right?

[gman]

beef is good for bodybuilders, good aminos

let Christmas be a cheat day!

I wish I were Italian on Christmas. I don't know any other people group that eats like that on Christmas!

[Down4whatever]

Somebody need some beef up in here? :bonjour:

[gman]

Somebody need some beef up in here? :bonjour:

you really do need to get some, don't you :p

[blu2xtreme]

beef is good for bodybuilders, good aminos

let Christmas be a cheat day!

I wish I were Italian on Christmas. I don't know any other people group that eats like that on Christmas!

We do a big Christmas eve and Day dinner ...so I have to pick one
hard choice.
Christmas Eve will be Italian Beef and Italian sausage Sandwiches - Big thing in Chicago
Christmas Day - will be lasagna and Spaghetti all homemade pasta and sauces, meatballs and pork roll ups -yummy meat

[gman]

where does your mom live again? does she mind an extra guest?

[blu2xtreme]

Somebody need some beef up in here? :bonjour:
Yes ...always:p


you really do need to get some, don't you :p
Yes he does;)


where does your mom live again? does she mind an extra guest?
Vegas ...we are Italian the more people that eat the happier my mom is :)

[GirlyMuscle]

I miss my Versa Gripps! I laid them down at the gym and forgot them. When I went back they were gone. I can't train back properly without them!

[blu2xtreme]

I miss my Versa Gripps! I laid them down at the gym and forgot them. When I went back they were gone. I can't train back properly without them!

Sucks about your gloves ...

Cool that you liked them...back tonight-can't wait!

[buckimscl]

Hope your VG's work well for ya Blu. Oh yeah stopping by for a little something.

[gman]

bucki, maybe blu's mom can cook us a mess of Italian food for after the contest.

[buckimscl]

bucki, maybe blu's mom can cook us a mess of Italian food for after the contest.
I'm up for that!!!:drool: I love Italian food.

[blu2xtreme]

Hope your VG's work well for ya Blu. Oh yeah stopping by for a little something.

Always a little something for you Bucki :hmn:


bucki, maybe blu's mom can cook us a mess of Italian food for after the contest.


I'm up for that!!!:drool: I love Italian food.

You boy's are always welcome in Vegas :p;)

[MsGuns]

The pics are straight, yay!
I luv Alan's website...
Im a model on there..smile

[gman]

I may actually be out there with my partner to take classes next month...a good chance.

[blu2xtreme]

I may actually be out there with my partner to take classes next month...a good chance.

Let me know for sure if your be out here ...
way crazy if I get to meet you before Columbus
We can do dinner or maybe find a gym

Promise I am way calmer in person:p
I don't even bite much;)

[blu2xtreme]

The pics are straight, yay!
I luv Alan's website...
Im a model on there..smile

I worked very hard to get straight pics for you and Mike:p

[MsGuns]

i worked very hard to get straight pics for you and mike:p

sweet!

[blu2xtreme]

Adding cals is going great ...hitting the mark everyday:)

I am up a total of 3 lbs in one month...not great but not screaming yet...
plus I like what the weight gain is doing ...much stronger and my shoulders are coming back:yep:
will hit the back training in about 30 mins

[buckimscl]

It's always good to see progress Blu!! That is the ultimate encouragement.

[blu2xtreme]

It's always good to see progress Blu!! That is the ultimate encouragement.

Thanks ...here's your night hug :hmn:
it's your night to skip early isn't it:p

Will miss our night together ...I Need to train hard anyway

Blu Kisses sent your way ...hope your night is better:)

[blu2xtreme]

First back workout with versa gripps - I think I will be hurting
was a little to excited and killed it

Dead Lifts x 3 sets

bent over bb rows x 3 sets

one arm db rows x 4 sets ( I always loves these - seem so powerful )

bb shrugs x 3 sets

assisted pull ups - 3 sets to failure ( doing much better with these )

bar hangs to failure - 3 sets

[gman]

great work on the back...

I may have to get some of those versa grips...

[blu2xtreme]

great work on the back...

I may have to get some of those versa grips...

When I researched them everyone seems to rave about them.

I definitely liked them -might be worth it.

[gman]

Too bad my straps will never wear out.

Can't picture spending $60 on them until I need new straps!

[blu2xtreme]

Too bad my straps will never wear out.

Can't picture spending $60 on them until I need new straps!

You are cheap :p

Anything for muscle ....
I don't do girlie stuff like nails so I deserve these extras:)

[gman]

You are cheap :p

Anything for muscle ....
I don't do girlie stuff like nails so I deserve these extras:)

I am doing the girly stuff, shaving my legs and tanning.

[freebirdmac]

I am doing the girly stuff, shaving my legs and tanning.

Tell your wife you want versa grips for Christmas!!!!

[gman]

Tell your wife you want versa grips for Christmas!!!!

I will check, seems like I told her something to get me already. If not, Versa Grips it is.

We made a decision to downsize Christmas this year. I think we are getting one gift for each other...

[blu2xtreme]

I am doing the girly stuff, shaving my legs and tanning.

I do those girly stuff ...silly :p


I will check, seems like I told her something to get me already. If not, Versa Grips it is.

We made a decision to downsize Christmas this year. I think we are getting one gift for each other...


My Christmas present is the Columbus trip
...he just doesn't know it yet.:dunno:

[Down4whatever]

Where's da food updates? :D

Hope your day is going well!

[blu2xtreme]

Where's da food updates? :D

Hope your day is going well!

Thank you Matt ... My day is much better now;)

meal 2 - ground turkey breast / brown rice and cottage
All mixed together ... Are you sorry you asked :p

[Down4whatever]

Thank you Matt ... My day is much better now;)

meal 2 - ground turkey breast / brown rice and cottage
All mixed together ... Are you sorry you asked :p


:puke:
Yeah, just a lil bit......

[gman]

sounds like what I would throw up, not what I would eat.

[blu2xtreme]

sounds like what I would throw up, not what I would eat.

You didn't ruin it for me ... Still love that combo
yummy
I love the taste of odd things :D

[Down4whatever]

You didn't ruin it for me ... Still love that combo
yummy
I love the taste of odd things :D

You sure love these little set-ups :yep:

[blu2xtreme]

You sure love these little set-ups :yep:

Not sure I know what you mean by that :p;)



No work out tonight rest night - :cry:

[buckimscl]

Hi Blu. Stopping by for some lovin.....:hmn:

[blu2xtreme]

Hi Blu. Stopping by for some lovin.....:hmn:

Sorry I missed my Bucki love ...hopefully I'll get more tomorrow:)

[buckimscl]

Maybe more tonight. Put on some soft music and I'll be back in a few. :)

[blu2xtreme]

Maybe more tonight. Put on some soft music and I'll be back in a few. :)

I'll put some dinner music on I need some protein first...
haven't eaten 5 hours ...I am weak:p

[blu2xtreme]

Todays Food- Great protein - a little low on cals - was at church all night so I missed a meal

Meal 1- oats/pb/whey
meal 2 - cottage cheese/ground turkey breast/brown rice
meal 3- whey/pb
meal 4- protein bar
meal 5- 4 oz chicken breast / cottage cheese

Total
cals 1,442
fat 42.7
carbs 88.1
pro 172.4

[freebirdmac]

:(

You could have thrown a banana in there. Or had rice with your last meal.

[blu2xtreme]

:(

You could have thrown a banana in there. Or had rice with your last meal.

Had that thought ...honestly
Banana in hand even and I put it back.
I also did not have my sandwich thin and pb I had for my ride home
Today is planned out better...need to plan for when I am not at home

[gman]

I am bad at that too, blu...

I do at least have a tub of protein in the car now and a jar of pb.

[blu2xtreme]

Meal 1 - 3 eggs / 1/2 c brown rice and a Banana :yep:

[gman]

probably is not a bad idea to front load the cals a little like that. It is your first meal, so your body needs the fuel. Plus it starts you out on a good amount and you don't have so much pressure to catch up later.

don't short yourself on your preworkout meal

[blu2xtreme]

probably is not a bad idea to front load the cals a little like that. It is your first meal, so your body needs the fuel. Plus it starts you out on a good amount and you don't have so much pressure to catch up later.

don't short yourself on your preworkout meal

Thanks all great ideas - I tend to feel under pressure when I have to many cals left for the day and since I workout after work - that gets shorted sometimes. Eating something on the way home from work helps since I drive 45 mins home.

[gman]

peanut butter and banana sandwich on ezekiel bread on the way home

just don't forget the water this time ;)

[joedemarco]

Thanks all great ideas - I tend to feel under pressure when I have to many cals left for the day and since I workout after work - that gets shorted sometimes. Eating something on the way home from work helps since I drive 45 mins home.

You definitely want to take in more cals in the earlier part of the day if you can. When I'm in pre contest mode, my biggest caloric meal of the day is my breakfast. Each meal there after has less and less cals.

[blu2xtreme]

peanut butter and banana sandwich on ezekiel bread on the way home

just don't forget the water this time ;)

Water is very helpful :)


You definitely want to take in more cals in the earlier part of the day if you can. When I'm in pre contest mode, my biggest caloric meal of the day is my breakfast. Each meal there after has less and less cals.

Thank you ...will start meal planning that way.

[freebirdmac]

Well, I work out about 5pm and my eating accelerates as the day goes on. I'll get a little over half of my cals in prior to working out, but I eat almost constantly right up until bedtime.

What's important is pre- and post-workout and then total cals for the day. How you distribute the rest of the cals depends on what you need in your body prior to pre- and after post-workout meals. Everyone is a little bit different. But there are no witching hours. I'll even eat oatmeal right before bed.

[buckimscl]

Checking in Blu for some afternoon delight.

[joedemarco]

Well, I work out about 5pm and my eating accelerates as the day goes on. I'll get a little over half of my cals in prior to working out, but I eat almost constantly right up until bedtime.

What's important is pre- and post-workout and then total cals for the day. How you distribute the rest of the cals depends on what you need in your body prior to pre- and after post-workout meals. Everyone is a little bit different. But there are no witching hours. I'll even eat oatmeal right before bed.

Actually, there are witching hours...lol. Fat burn and mass building is about hormones. At night your insulin sensitivity decreases, meaning your body must release more insulin than usual to put any carbohydrates you eat at night to use in the body. You may not be aware, but higher insulin levels can decrease fat-burning and enhance fat storage. In addition, the body naturally produces a fat-liberating hormone called Growth Hormone(GH) within the first 90 minutes of sleep.

GH not only increases fat-burning but is needed to build mass. Carbs, however, decrease GH release. Therefore, it's best to either go to bed on an empty stomach or after consuming a last meal consisting of only protein (my recommendation). This allows blood glucose to remain low, which causes the increase in nocturnal GH production.

What to have before bed? I would recommend a casein shake, low fat cottage cheese, egg whites, or chicken breast.

[blu2xtreme]

I almost always have a myofusion shake which is a whey/egg/milk protien isolate
if my workout is a late one that is my last meal
I cannot sleep on a full stomach

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Goggle the following amino acids and tweeked aminos regarding stimulating natural GH while asleep.
1. Glutamine Peptides
2. GABA
3. Arginine/Ornathine

Your research...your conclusions.

I do them all,

Baldie

[blu2xtreme]

Work is almost over and here is my food so far ..Including my on the way home food

meal 1 -3 eggs / brown rice/ banana
meal 2 - cottage cheese / chicken 4 oz
meal 3 - sandwich thin - pb and pumpkin butter


Total
cals 927
fat 34.6
carbs 64.8
pro 78.1

short one meal had a busy afternoon at work
will try and eat before work out so I can get 2 more meals in

[gman]

no try...just do it.

[blu2xtreme]

Goggle the following amino acids and tweeked aminos regarding stimulating natural GH while asleep.
1. Glutamine Peptides
2. GABA
3. Arginine/Ornathine

Your research...your conclusions.

I do them all,

Baldie

Thanks Baldie ..want all the tweeking I can get:)

[blu2xtreme]

no try...just do it.

Yes Coach Mike :)

[freebirdmac]

Actually, there are witching hours...lol. Fat burn and mass building is about hormones. At night your insulin sensitivity decreases, meaning your body must release more insulin than usual to put any carbohydrates you eat at night to use in the body. You may not be aware, but higher insulin levels can decrease fat-burning and enhance fat storage. In addition, the body naturally produces a fat-liberating hormone called Growth Hormone(GH) within the first 90 minutes of sleep.

GH not only increases fat-burning but is needed to build mass. Carbs, however, decrease GH release. Therefore, it's best to either go to bed on an empty stomach or after consuming a last meal consisting of only protein (my recommendation). This allows blood glucose to remain low, which causes the increase in nocturnal GH production.

What to have before bed? I would recommend a casein shake, low fat cottage cheese, egg whites, or chicken breast.

We will disagree here. Very much so :) You might want to read some of Alan Aragon's work or Lyle McDonald's.

[freebirdmac]

Work is almost over and here is my food so far ..Including my on the way home food

meal 1 -3 eggs / brown rice/ banana
meal 2 - cottage cheese / chicken 4 oz
meal 3 - sandwich thin - pb and pumpkin butter


Total
cals 927
fat 34.6
carbs 64.8
pro 78.1

short one meal had a busy afternoon at work
will try and eat before work out so I can get 2 more meals in

Will try and eat before workout???? Girl, you have got to do a better job of planning your food!

[blu2xtreme]

Will try and eat before workout???? Girl, you have got to do a better job of planning your food!

Had it perfectly planned then we had an emergency at work and no time to eat ...
will eat when I get home and work out a little later in the evening - I don't work tomorrow so I can stay up later and get that last shake in.

[gman]

Had it perfectly planned then we had an emergency at work and no time to eat ...
will eat when I get home and work out a little later in the evening - I don't work tomorrow so I can stay up later and get that last shake in.

Good answer.

Two words: Muscle Milk

Not an every day meal solution, but good for days like this when you need the calories in a easy form.

[blu2xtreme]

Good answer.

Two words: Muscle Milk

Not an every day meal solution, but good for days like this when you need the calories in a easy form.

Almost out of my 2 kinds of whey so I will get some for those kind of days
when I replace them

[gman]

I am not a Muscle Milk drinker because I am always cutting it seems....but it does taste good. Solves your dilemma some, but I think real food is probably better. That's not always possible so do the next best thing. Just don't miss meals!

[freebirdmac]

Yeah, muscle milk is great (according to my daughter). You can buy the single serving containers and just keep some on hand.

[gman]

I bought a 2lb tub one time and the first time I had it, I thought to myself..."this stuff is too good. It has to be bad for me." lol

[buckimscl]

Muscle Milk: loaded with fat(MCT's), calories, and carbs.........Damn, I love that stuff! Mocha Joe is my favorite!!

[blu2xtreme]

Muscle Milk: loaded with fat(MCT's), calories, and carbs.........Damn, I love that stuff! Mocha Joe is my favorite!!

Just what I need ....:yep:

That and my Bucki nightly hug:hmn:

[buckimscl]

Just what I need ....:yep:

That and my Bucki nightly hug:hmn:
C'mere Baby Blu:hmn:

[blu2xtreme]

C'mere Baby Blu:hmn:

Had a real crappy day ...I need lots of hugs:hugme:

[blu2xtreme]

I am multitasking ...eating a tuna pack while my sweet potato cooks, making the family dinner, making lunches and posting...
I rock :yep:

[gman]

better get it all done before the shoulder workout...you won't be able to lift your arms afterward.

[freebirdmac]

There's also a Muscle Milk Light :)

[gman]

There's also a Muscle Milk Light :)

not the same.

sort of like using the non fat Half and Half.

what a non sequitir...it's not half and half unless it has fat in it.

[MsGuns]

You ROCK Blu!

[blu2xtreme]

There's also a Muscle Milk Light :)

I like that idea ...personaly
I have had the RTD light MM before loved it :yep:


You ROCK Blu!

I do Rock don't I !!! :yep:

[blu2xtreme]

Thurs Food
meal 1 -3 eggs / brown rice/ banana
meal 2 - cottage cheese / chicken 4 oz
meal 3 - sandwich thin - pb and pumpkin butter
Meal 4- herb garlic tuna pack / sweet pot/pb ( no I did mix it together)
Meal 5 - Myofusion /pb



Total
cals 1,549
fat 55.2
carbs 109.6
pro 140.9


Workout - Shoulders
Mike had me do circuit training tonight - it killed

one set at a time with no rest in between until the whole circuit is done, in which case you rest 2 minutes, and start the circuit over, do 4 complete circuits.

Front raise with a plate

DB shoulder presses

Hammer grip laterals

close grip upright rows with bar

regular lateral raises.

[buckimscl]

nice volume and workout Blu!

[blu2xtreme]

nice volume and workout Blu!

ahhh that was first " nice volume "
I feel so grown up :p

[buckimscl]

Blu=Musclemilf:drool::drool::drool:

[blu2xtreme]

Blu=Musclemilf:drool::drool::drool:

Thanks Bucki ...that's even better then nice volume ;)

[buckimscl]

Thanks Bucki ...that's even better then nice volume ;)
Hey Bucki is here nnto take care of his Baby Blu;)

[Baldiewonkanobi]

OK Blu...here goes my thoughts on a suppliment plan for you to consider. First off Bodybuilding for women is not my bag although I have trained 3 women (2 natural and one taking male horemones), married twice, 2 daughters your age and 3 grand daughters. So I have a wee bit of girlie exposure. I believe that women after age 45 do way better at natural Bodybuilding than their younger sisters due to a better estrogen/testosterone balance. Way too much estrogen for the younger women. I also believe that the leaner you are (does not mean skinny....I'm talking about having plenty of muscle) the higher your natural testosterone. I will stick to supplimentation.
1. Vitamin/mineral suppliment. Vitamine Shoppe (you have them in your city) Ultimate Woman Daily Pack. Take WITH food. 1 pack a day.
2. Added Vit D3 1,000iu
3. Added Calcium 1 gram
4. Xtend is OK
5. Kre 5mg serving per day
6. If you need to keep calories up Muscle Milk. Whey plus 4gm sugar per scoop. If not then I like most zero carb wheys. ON is a good brand. I'm guessing you need 150 grams protein every day. Suppliment the whey as needed to reach that minimum.
7. fish oils about 4 capsules per day
8. Natures Life Lipotropic Complex. 1 tablet 3 x day. You may need to Google to find your local store or order it over the net. My secret fat burner and liver clense.
9. have some xtra coin in your purse? If so I would reccomend Coenzyme Q10 and Resveratrol. Over all health/vascular tonics.

I do not have a falling to sleep problem. I use those 3 specific aminos I mentioned to stimulate natural HGH from my tired pituitary gland while I sleep. I would do a micro injection HGH protocol from one of those life extension clinics Vegas and L.A. have so many of if I had an xtra $600-1000 a month to blow and did not have a Melanoma cancer history.

Baldie

[blu2xtreme]

Thanks Baldie
All very doable suggestions and not as complicated as I thought...must of been the late reading I did that made it seem that way.
It's cool that for once being 45 is a benefit:)

Will check out Natures Life Lipotropic Complex - one of my biggest worries is staying lean - I put weight on fast -
Diet has been perfect and still working my way up to maintenance and I have had a steady upward gain since - up 4 lbs since starting as this morning.
Not worried ...yet - I like the changes I am seeing and feeling

[Down4whatever]

Thurs Food
meal 1 -3 eggs / brown rice/ banana
meal 2 - cottage cheese / chicken 4 oz
meal 3 - sandwich thin - pb and pumpkin butter
Meal 4- herb garlic tuna pack / sweet pot/pb ( no I did mix it together)
Meal 5 - Myofusion /pb



Total
cals 1,549
fat 55.2
carbs 109.6
pro 140.9




Workout - Shoulders
Mike had me do circuit training tonight - it killed

one set at a time with no rest in between until the whole circuit is done, in which case you rest 2 minutes, and start the circuit over, do 4 complete circuits.

Front raise with a plate

DB shoulder presses

Hammer grip laterals

close grip upright rows with bar

regular lateral raises.


Looks like a good Thursday!!! Ummmm, where's the extra 51 calories? :D

You could buy some rice cakes and spread thin layer of PB or SF jam on them for a tasty 50-100 calorie snack.

I may steal Mike's shoulder circuit for tonight!

[blu2xtreme]

Looks like a good Thursday!!! Ummmm, where's the extra 51 calories? :D

You could buy some rice cakes and spread thin layer of PB or SF jam on them for a tasty 50-100 calorie snack.

I may steal Mike's shoulder circuit for tonight!

Thanks....
Have to hate numbers people:p

It was great...burned them bad...loved it :yep:

[blu2xtreme]

Morning Cardio - last one for week

10% incline 3.5mph 30 mins

knee felt great - whatever I tweaked is 100% again ...:)

Meal 1 - 3 eggs / 1 slice ezekiel bread /pb

[blu2xtreme]

Tanning done and 3 meals - Work out next
Love non work days

meal 2 - pro bar ( out running around )

meal 3 - 6 oz tilapia / sweet pot


Total
cals 921
fat 36.6
carbs 73.9
pro 77.2


will have a whey shake after workout will get cals in easy today:)

[gman]

Thanks....
Have to hate numbers people:p

It was great...burned them bad...loved it :yep:

so glad your shoulders were torched...I am evil.

[blu2xtreme]

so glad your shoulders were torched...I am evil.

I'm sure arms today will not be any better ...just how I like ...hard:p

[gman]

difficult is the proper term blu, not hard.

[blu2xtreme]

difficult is the proper term blu, not hard.

I like hard better...just saying :hypno:

[gman]

I hope you do....lol

[blu2xtreme]

Arm Training - working out early is a plus plenty of energy

Bench dips x 3 sets ( I rock at these now )

Skullcrushers x 3 sets

Seated one arm db extensions x 3 sets

EZ bar curls x 3 sets

DB preacher curls (one arm at a time) x 3 sets

Incline db curls x 3 sets ( totally hate these )

reverse bb curls x 3 sets -these were optional but still had it to give-so I did :p

[blu2xtreme]

Final food totals

meal 4 pwo - 1 scoop whey

meal 5 - Tuna pack lemon pepper / 1 slice ezekiel bread

Meal 6 - myofusion/pb/blueberrries ( will eat bedtime )

Total cals
1,577
fat 50.5
carbs 116.5
pro 162.0

[Down4whatever]

Final food totals

meal 4 pwo - 1 scoop whey

meal 5 - Tuna pack lemon pepper / 1 slice ezekiel bread

Meal 6 - myofusion/pb/blueberrries ( will eat bedtime )

Total cals
1,577
fat 50.5
carbs 116.5
pro 162.0

That lemon pepper flavor is prob my least fav. It's really strong.

Waitress.....could I get another 23 calories please :D :D

[blu2xtreme]

That lemon pepper flavor is prob my least fav. It's really strong.

Waitress.....could I get another 23 calories please :D :D

I didn't care for it either or the hickory

how many almonds would that be ...
I can do that just for you Matt :p

[Down4whatever]

I didn't care for it either or the hickory

how many almonds would that be ...
I can do that just for you Matt :p

LOL, probably one......damn almonds are calorie dense :yep:

[blu2xtreme]

LOL, probably one......damn almonds are calorie dense :yep:

Approx. ...5 cal each ...so I had 5 and pushed myself over by 2 cals :D

[buckimscl]

Good morning Baby Blu:hmn:

[freebirdmac]

1700 cals starting tomorrow!!! Let's get those carbs up! :D

[tifflex]

Final food totals

meal 4 pwo - 1 scoop whey

meal 5 - Tuna pack lemon pepper / 1 slice ezekiel bread

Meal 6 - myofusion/pb/blueberrries ( will eat bedtime )

Total cals
1,577
fat 50.5
carbs 116.5
pro 162.0
Hi Blu:). You're in excellent hands over here.

Next time add carbs to your pwo meal. You're doing great!

[blu2xtreme]

Good morning Baby Blu:hmn:
Morning Bucki Baby:hugme:



1700 cals starting tomorrow!!! Let's get those carbs up! :D

Still going up a pound a week - no worries yet:confused:
1700 very scary


Hi Blu:). You're in excellent hands over here.

Next time add carbs to your pwo meal. You're doing great!

Thanks,
I have some great help for sure.
Hate those damn carbs:p but it's working so I will eat then

[tifflex]

Thanks,
I have some great help for sure.
Hate those damn carbs:p but it's working so I will eat then


Your body will thank you; trust me:D.

I eat a LOT of sweet potato.

Enjoy your day!

[blu2xtreme]

Your body will thank you; trust me:D.

I eat a LOT of sweet potato.

Enjoy your day!

I have become addicted to sweet potatoes with peanut butter on them...

thanks... Mike for that addiction :yep:

[tifflex]

I have become addicted to sweet potatoes with peanut butter on them...

thanks... Mike for that addiction :yep:
That's a tasty combination. I add little pb to my pre-workout potato.

[blu2xtreme]

That's a tasty combination. I add little pb to my pre-workout potato.

I could survive on that , tuna pouches and whey

I am working hard on not eating the same thing everyday
I tend to do that - at least Pam has me eating
and I actually get hungry now :yep:

[tifflex]

I could survive on that , tuna pouches and whey

I am working hard on not eating the same thing everyday
I tend to do that - at least Pam has me eating
and I actually get hungry now :yep:
Hunger is a great thing, especially as you work to repair your metabolism. Feed the beastess;).

[gman]

you're actually hungry sometimes...this is a breakthrough!

[blu2xtreme]

you're actually hungry sometimes...this is a breakthrough!

I think Pam will be very happy :yep:

I actually wanted breakfast not just coffee
3 eggs over easy on a slice of ezekiel bread ...yummy

[gman]

another one I suggested...I am a good recipe guy

[blu2xtreme]

another one I suggested...I am a good recipe guy

Yes, you are a great Coach and meal idea guy :yep:
Hey... since I don't get to train today and tomorrow is leg day
can I work on the assiseted pull ups and bar hangs?
Please please

[gman]

yes, pullups are always good...you did back on Tuesday if I remember right.
it will help break in your versa grips.

try to do 30 pullups no matter how long it takes.

I used to do this sometimes: 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 but I made it!

[blu2xtreme]

yes, pullups are always good...you did back on Tuesday if I remember right.
it will help break in your versa grips.

try to do 30 pullups no matter how long it takes.

I used to do this sometimes: 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 but I made it!

I will try...might take a very long time
It will keep me out of trouble for awhile:p

[gman]

do your best, if it is extremely hard, just do 20.

just got to get you used to it...once your brain figures out which muscles to use to do the pullup, you will be surprised how easy they might get.

The good tip that helped me was from old supe, he told me to try to make my chest go up and touch the bar, it forced me to pull with my back instead of my arms.

[buckimscl]

Listen to G on the pullups. Nothing widens like them.

[blu2xtreme]

do your best, if it is extremely hard, just do 20.

just got to get you used to it...once your brain figures out which muscles to use to do the pullup, you will be surprised how easy they might get.

The good tip that helped me was from old supe, he told me to try to make my chest go up and touch the bar, it forced me to pull with my back instead of my arms.


Listen to G on the pullups. Nothing widens like them.

I always listen to my boys :yep:
Even when their advice is hard and hurts:p

[gman]

it only hurts for a short time though. it gets easier the more you do them

[blu2xtreme]

it only hurts for a short time though. it gets easier the more you do them

I will be letting you know if that is true ...we will see if by March I can do any with out help :confused:

[buckimscl]

I will be letting you know if that is true ...we will see if by March I can do any with out help :confused:

There is a Marine booth at the Expo that has a chin up contest I'm sure they'd let you slip in to demonstrate the technique. :)

[blu2xtreme]

There is a Marine booth at the Expo that has a chin up contest I'm sure they'd let you slip in to demonstrate the technique. :)

Marines...yummy ...I will be there for sure ;)

Too bad they will all be young enough to be my son:confused:

[buckimscl]

Marines...yummy ...I will be there for sure ;)

Too bad they will all be young enough to be my son:confused:
Hmmmm, does the term cougar mean anything to you? LMAO!!

[freebirdmac]

Yay!! Hunger really is a good sign!

Hey! Did you make a doctor's appointment to get your thyroid panel? You *need* to do that.

Bodyhard has a good back thread in the natty forum.

[MsGuns]

Good afternoon Peeps...
Check out the challenge I did today...
http://forums.rxmuscle.com/showthread.php?t=24148

[MsGuns]

Where is Blu?

[buckimscl]

Where is Blu?
Probably out running around. I don't think she works weekends. Who knows???

[blu2xtreme]

Hmmmm, does the term cougar mean anything to you? LMAO!!
Yes :drool::drool:

Yay!! Hunger really is a good sign!

Hey! Did you make a doctor's appointment to get your thyroid panel? You *need* to do that.

Bodyhard has a good back thread in the natty forum.

No ...waiting to after the holidays
will ck it out


Where is Blu?


Probably out running around. I don't think she works weekends. Who knows???

I was out tanning and spending money....on lots on tuna and eggs:D

[freebirdmac]

Why are you waiting until after the holidays? There's no reason to wait and every reason not to wait! Don't tell me you're a chicken! :D

[blu2xtreme]

Why are you waiting until after the holidays? There's no reason to wait and every reason not to wait! Don't tell me you're a chicken! :D

I really hate dr's...their not sweet like dentists:D
I also need a ultrasound of my Thyroid again and my co pay is a lot - so with Christmas coming -I decided to wait until after.

[MsGuns]

Yes :drool::drool:


No ...waiting to after the holidays
will ck it out





I was out tanning and spending money....on lots on tuna and eggs:D

oh ok I was missing chatting w/ ya!

[bndniron4evrgal]

I really hate dr's...their not sweet like dentists:D
I also need a ultrasound of my Thyroid again and my co pay is a lot - so with Christmas coming -I decided to wait until after.
hi there!
this is the first time i have posted here, but i have been reading along, until you have mentioned THYROID,,, what's up with yours?;(

[freebirdmac]

I really hate dr's...their not sweet like dentists:D
I also need a ultrasound of my Thyroid again and my co pay is a lot - so with Christmas coming -I decided to wait until after.

Get the blood work now. Schedule the ultrasound for after the first of the year. That way if you need meds you don't lose 2-3 months. And suffer from any needless weight gain :)

[blu2xtreme]

Get the blood work now. Schedule the ultrasound for after the first of the year. That way if you need meds you don't lose 2-3 months. And suffer from any needless weight gain :)

Damn ...why are you always right ? :dunno:

[gman]

I am convinced the thyroid meds are helping me at least somewhat....you need to get checked...and remember what I said...get a copy of the lab report.

Doctors and especially the staff are very good at just calling and saying your results are "normal". Normal in thyroid tests is very subjective.

[blu2xtreme]

I am convinced the thyroid meds are helping me at least somewhat....you need to get checked...and remember what I said...get a copy of the lab report.

Doctors and especially the staff are very good at just calling and saying your results are "normal". Normal in thyroid tests is very subjective.

I remember you telling me that. A friend of mine see's a good Endocrinologist , so I might do that instead of my reg . internal med guy.

[gman]

actually I hear endos are the worst about hormones, they tend to treat diabetes or infertility but not know much about other stuff... heresay though

[blu2xtreme]

actually I hear endos are the worst about hormones, they tend to treat diabetes or infertility but not know much about other stuff... heresay though

Ok then what kind of doc?

[freebirdmac]

actually I hear endos are the worst about hormones, they tend to treat diabetes or infertility but not know much about other stuff... heresay though

I agree. I heard more horror stories from endos than PCPs for thyroid. All you need is a blood draw for a full panel, including antibodies. Since you already have a goiter you probably have high antibodies. My TSH was 11 and I was subclinical. Don't know how long it had been that high. Three months later I had symptoms. Easier weight gain, fatigue, and more sensitivity to cold being the main ones.

[gman]

not sure, but most of the cutting age docs are internists.

you could also look up antiaging doctors in vegas. you could also pm dr smo...he is on my friends list, maybe he could give advice on what or where to look.

[blu2xtreme]

I agree. I heard more horror stories from endos than PCPs for thyroid. All you need is a blood draw for a full panel, including antibodies. Since you already have a goiter you probably have high antibodies. My TSH was 11 and I was subclinical. Don't know how long it had been that high. Three months later I had symptoms. Easier weight gain, fatigue, and more sensitivity to cold being the main ones.

Always freezing ...never ever tired ( way to adhd ) gain weight way to easy...the 1700 cals is really freaking me

4 lb gain in 4 weeks seems like a lot

[freebirdmac]

Always freezing ...never ever tired ( way to adhd ) gain weight way to easy...the 1700 cals is really freaking me

4 lb gain in 4 weeks seems like a lot

Get an appointment with your internist. If your TSH is over 3-4 get on meds.

Don't sweat that gain. You will still be 200 cals below maintenance. Even with a thyroid problem most of the gains are water. You can try incorporating dandelion and asparagus into your diet. However I suspect your muscles are filling out nicely. You're probably not looking as flat. At 1800 I do not gain easily. And I am not as active as you. Bloating is part of this metabolism repair game. Getting an appetite back is a good sign. Getting to the "I'm starving" phase will mean it's fired back up. Just ignore the damn scale and make that appointment!

[blu2xtreme]

Get an appointment with your internist. If your TSH is over 3-4 get on meds.

Don't sweat that gain. You will still be 200 cals below maintenance. Even with a thyroid problem most of the gains are water. You can try incorporating dandelion and asparagus into your diet. However I suspect your muscles are filling out nicely. You're probably not looking as flat. At 1800 I do not gain easily. And I am not as active as you. Bloating is part of this metabolism repair game. Getting an appetite back is a good sign. Getting to the "I'm starving" phase will mean it's fired back up. Just ignore the damn scale and make that appointment!

Thank You ...I tend to go into panic mode when my jeans feel tight:)

At church tonight I realized I missed a meal and was really hungry - My mom looked at me like I was crazy woman and said -your hungry -your never hungry - be careful or your put your weight back on. This the same mother that 2 months ago was worried that I looked to thin...can't win

I look better - muscles are filling out again -
just those damn tight jeans if I could walk around in a tank top and workout shorts I would look great:p

[blu2xtreme]

Food totals

Meal 1- 3 eggs /ezekiel bread
meal 2 - 5 oz chicken/sweet pot. /pb
meal 3 - banana/22 almonds
meal 4 - 1 scoop whey
meal 5 - 6 oz tilapia / 1/2 c. brown rice
meal 6 - myofusion/pb


Total
cals 1,600
fat 62.5
carbs 100.5
pro 162.6


when I saw it came out right at 1600 I thought of you Matt:p

Did assisted pull ups -did get 30 done ...could only do 3 or 4 at a time
damn they are hard - but i am determined ...also did negs - I read somewhere that they are helpful:dunno:

[Down4whatever]

Food totals

Meal 1- 3 eggs /ezekiel bread
meal 2 - 5 oz chicken/sweet pot. /pb
meal 3 - banana/22 almonds
meal 4 - 1 scoop whey
meal 5 - 6 oz tilapia / 1/2 c. brown rice
meal 6 - myofusion/pb


Total
cals 1,600
fat 62.5
carbs 100.5
pro 162.6


when I saw it came out right at 1600 I thought of you Matt:p

Did assisted pull ups -did get 30 done ...could only do 3 or 4 at a time
damn they are hard - but i am determined ...also did negs - I read somewhere that they are helpful:dunno:

Haha, awesome!!! Good job! I cheated and may or may not reveal my totals...

[blu2xtreme]

Haha, awesome!!! Good job! I cheated and may or may not reveal my totals...

Be brave ...reveal all :hypno:;)

[gman]

Thank You ...I tend to go into panic mode when my jeans feel tight:)

At church tonight I realized I missed a meal and was really hungry - My mom looked at me like I was crazy woman and said -your hungry -your never hungry - be careful or your put your weight back on. This the same mother that 2 months ago was worried that I looked to thin...can't win

I look better - muscles are filling out again -
just those damn tight jeans if I could walk around in a tank top and workout shorts I would look great:p

I thought your church was laid back on Saturdays, maybe you should have worn shorts and a tank!

[gman]

I think it's great you are getting that much protein on a 1600 cal diet.

[MsGuns]

Monrning...
Ummm did yall go to sleep?

[gman]

Monrning...
Ummm did yall go to sleep?

I slept from 2:30-8:30 with a large number of coughing fits in between, so probably ended up with about 4 hours of good sleep.

[blu2xtreme]

I thought your church was laid back on Saturdays, maybe you should have worn shorts and a tank!
Actually in the summer I have ...have to show off my ink :p


I think it's great you are getting that much protein on a 1600 cal diet.

Good on protein ...hate carbs:yep:


Monrning...
Ummm did yall go to sleep?

It was dull around here last night ...:dunno:

[blu2xtreme]

I slept from 2:30-8:30 with a large number of coughing fits in between, so probably ended up with about 4 hours of good sleep.

That's because you have become the party boy of Rx ....
who would of guessed :confused:
I always thought it was Bucki:p

[buckimscl]

That's because you have become the party boy of Rx ....
who would of guessed :confused:
I always thought it was Bucki:p

Hey now wait a minute I didn't know someone wanted a shot at the title!!! Bucki and GMan in a cage match!!:starwars:

[blu2xtreme]

Hey now wait a minute I didn't know someone wanted a shot at the title!!! Bucki and GMan in a cage match!!:starwars:

Bucki Baby ...don't think anyone could take that away from you ;)

[freebirdmac]

Actually in the summer I have ...have to show off my ink :p



Good on protein ...hate carbs:yep:



It was dull around here last night ...:dunno:

We've gotta change your attitude on carbs! This week don't get your extra cals from protein, get them from carbs! They really aren't evil :no:

[MsGuns]

Hotel beds are always better then home beds...why is that?

[blu2xtreme]

We've gotta change your attitude on carbs! This week don't get your extra cals from protein, get them from carbs! They really aren't evil :no:
:daz: Not sure about that



Hotel beds are always better then home beds...why is that?

Only when you share them ...if not I prefer my own bed:p

[gman]

I am getting a little hot and sweaty reading this thread all of a sudden.

Carbs = good when trying to build muscle.

carbs= not so good when cutting.

i think each time you up the cals, you need to do it by adding more carbs..your protein is at over 1g per pound already.

[MsGuns]

:daz: Not sure about that




Only when you share them ...if not I prefer my own bed:p

I wish I was sharing...no suck luck...any takers? smile
Ps. MEN only!

[blu2xtreme]

I am getting a little hot and sweaty reading this thread all of a sudden.

Carbs = good when trying to build muscle.

carbs= not so good when cutting.

i think each time you up the cals, you need to do it by adding more carbs..your protein is at over 1g per pound already.

Having brown rice in my eggs this morning ...working on carbs
can not wait for the cut part of this:)


I wish I was sharing...no suck luck...any takers? smile
Ps. MEN only!

You cut your chance by 50% by putting rules on it:p

Some of my best sleepovers have been with my girlfriends....
Girls weekends rule:yep:

[freebirdmac]

Having brown rice in my eggs this morning ...working on carbs
can not wait for the cut part of this:)




You have been under eating for how long? Where did that get you? How much progress have you made lately? Even when leaning out carbs aren't bad. You naturally have to cut back on everything to reduce cals, but you don't have to go below 100g. Unlike some people, you're not going to have cheat days or cheat meals that undo several days to a week of dieting :D
Once you get your carbs back up to reasonable levels your body will adapt to having them and you won't have the bloating you get now.

I want to read some time tomorrow that you have made that doctor's appointment!

[MsGuns]

Having brown rice in my eggs this morning ...working on carbs
can not wait for the cut part of this:)



You cut your chance by 50% by putting rules on it:p

Some of my best sleepovers have been with my girlfriends....
Girls weekends rule:yep:

I know me, i dont want to cuddle w/ a gurl...sorry...just me!

[tifflex]

We've gotta change your attitude on carbs! This week don't get your extra cals from protein, get them from carbs! They really aren't evil :no:
I agree with Pam; carbs are not evil!


You have been under eating for how long? Where did that get you? How much progress have you made lately? Even when leaning out carbs aren't bad.

I changed trainers and my attitude toward carbohydrates. Carbs give you energy to function and do well in the gym. Enjoy this phase; eat, train, recover, repair your metabolism and grow muscle.

[blu2xtreme]

You have been under eating for how long? Where did that get you? How much progress have you made lately? Even when leaning out carbs aren't bad. You naturally have to cut back on everything to reduce cals, but you don't have to go below 100g. Unlike some people, you're not going to have cheat days or cheat meals that undo several days to a week of dieting :D
Once you get your carbs back up to reasonable levels your body will adapt to having them and you won't have the bloating you get now.

I want to read some time tomorrow that you have made that doctor's appointment!
I have made great progress ...I love the changes
Going to try and get one for my day off the week after Thanksgiving:)


I agree with Pam; carbs are not evil!



I changed trainers and my attitude toward carbohydrates. Carbs give you energy to function and do well in the gym. Enjoy this phase; eat, train, recover, repair your metabolism and grow muscle.

Love the phase ...hate the jeans
did realize today the tightness is really in the legs - and I know I already have bulky legs - my shirts seem loser in the torso and tighter in the upper chest/arm/shoulder area
all good things:)

[freebirdmac]

Love the phase ...hate the jeans
did realize today the tightness is really in the legs - and I know I already have bulky legs - my shirts seem loser in the torso and tighter in the upper chest/arm/shoulder area
all good things:)

I told you to look for signs of leaning out! Loser shirts in the torso is an indicator! The tightening in the upper chest and legs is muscle pump and even some muscle growth. Both are great indicators of an improved metabolism! :shake:

Do not worry about the bulky legs! Eventually you can work on fat loss and overcome muscle gains and muscle pump. Making them smaller. Let's get you "fixed" first and on some thyroid meds (freezing all the time and enlarged thyroid tells me you need them).

[tifflex]

Love the phase ...hate the jeans
did realize today the tightness is really in the legs - and I know I already have bulky legs - my shirts seem loser in the torso and tighter in the upper chest/arm/shoulder area
all good things:)

I went through a very short bulking cycle and had to get accustomed to my legs getting "bigger", but I didn't gain in my waist.

You're doing well; stay the course!

[blu2xtreme]

Thanks girls ...
out to tan and then back home for Leg training and Mike has a killer one planned for me...he is so sweet:p

[blu2xtreme]

Confessing my bad food day
then starting leg workout

Meal - 3 eggs / brown rice
meal - protien bar / sugar free iced coffe from Mcdonalds ( just had it)

yes , thats it so far ...not a good start to my 1700 cal day

will have a post w.o. 2 scoop whey shake and add a banana in it

[gman]

i told you to eat today, the workout is going to be tough on low fuel!

[buckimscl]

i told you to eat today, the workout is going to be tough on low fuel!
Mike knows Blu listen to him!!! Quads workouts need fuel!

[blu2xtreme]

i told you to eat today, the workout is going to be tough on low fuel!


Mike knows Blu listen to him!!! Quads workouts need fuel!

You both were right .
I am so self defeating sometimes it pisses me off.

Work out - Legs

Squats x 4 sets

Stiff leg dead lifts x 4 sets

Bulgarian split squats X 4 sets of 20 on each leg ( these are killers )

DB stationary lunges X 2 sets ( this was suppose to be 4 sets after 2 sets I got shaky and couldn't finish )

Ate a banana and a tablespoon of PB and felt a little better in about 10 mins but by then my quads felt toasted so did not finish up lunges

Leg curls x 3 sets

Not sure if it's just the lack of food today or the natural water pills I got
either way I screwed myself 2 weeks in a row on leg day

[gman]

live and learn, Blu...file it away and keep going forward. You still did a kick ass workout.

[freebirdmac]

Quit the pills and eat!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stop worrying about bloating! Yes, you fell out during your workout due to lack of food :mad:

[blu2xtreme]

live and learn, Blu...file it away and keep going forward. You still did a kick ass workout.

That's the point Mike I'm not living and learning ...
I am repeating the same mistakes


Quit the pills and eat!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stop worrying about bloating! Yes, you fell out during your workout due to lack of food :mad:

Thanks for being honest and for making the :mad: face ....

sometimes I don't know what I am thinking:confused:

[gman]

I am the same way, Blu...I am finally changing, some us are hard headed and need to repeat the mistakes several times. I am one of them. Apparently you are too. It doesn't mean you can't change.

[tifflex]

Are you on track to get in all of your cals? EAT!

[Down4whatever]

WTF is a water pill?? :confused:

[blu2xtreme]

Are you on track to get in all of your cals? EAT!

It will be a challenge at this point


WTF is a water pill?? :confused:

Some natural herbs that help you shed excess water - I think it gave me a headache - yuck :mad:

[gman]

do your best, tonight to recover is almost as important at the food before you trained. Maybe if you wake up in the middle of the night, drink 2 scoops of whey.

[Down4whatever]

It will be a challenge at this point



Some natural herbs that help you shed excess water - I think it gave me a headache - yuck :mad:

so, why would a person take those? why not just stop drinking water? Do I want the answers to these Q's?

[gman]

you retain water if you stop drinking it.

[Down4whatever]

It will be a challenge at this point

Shit.........do this:

Go to Wendy's
Order #3, medium
eat it
report back




..........1,540 calories.........and for the record, I was still hungry


No wonder we are an obese nation

[blu2xtreme]

Shit.........do this:

Go to Wendy's
Order #3, medium
eat it
report back




..........1,540 calories.........and for the record, I was still hungry


No wonder we are an obese nation

Not what I had in mind:p
thanks for trying:)

[gman]

my old standby is a spoon and a jar of pb

i can eat a half a jar without even noticing.

[Down4whatever]

Not what I had in mind:p
thanks for trying:)

I know, it was my pathetic way of confessing :D

[gman]

she can't give absolution Matt, only fit body can...you will have to confess to her.

[Down4whatever]

she can't give absolution Matt, only fit body can...you will have to confess to her.

Meh, don't need it.......it was just a minor setback (I call it Mike syndrome :D)......I let the scale control me; still no scale weight loss--weighed the same this morning as day 1 of this contest :mad:

[blu2xtreme]

Meh, don't need it.......it was just a minor setback (I call it Mike syndrome :D)......I let the scale control me; still no scale weight loss--weighed the same this morning as day 1 of this contest :mad:

Starting to feel better about messing up ...
I am in good company:)

Will not mess up leg day again

[Down4whatever]

Starting to feel better about messing up ...
I am in good company:)

Will not mess up leg day again

Misery loves company :D

We all have our little issues and we're all in this to help each other :yep:

[freebirdmac]

Actually a high carb meal can help get rid of water. It can take a few days, but it works. So can drinking extra water for a day.

Blu, you need to read up on this site http://www.whfoods.com/foodstoc.php. Good carbs provide a lot of very good nutrients to the body. You can even search for various health conditions and see what foods may help.

You probably got a headache from lack of sufficient water. Your bloating isn't excessive water, it's putting back what belonged there. The pills dried you out too much. You don't need those pills!

[freebirdmac]

Starting to feel better about messing up ...
I am in good company:)

Will not mess up again. Period

Fixed.

[blu2xtreme]

Actually a high carb meal can help get rid of water. It can take a few days, but it works. So can drinking extra water for a day.

Blu, you need to read up on this site http://www.whfoods.com/foodstoc.php. Good carbs provide a lot of very good nutrients to the body. You can even search for various health conditions and see what foods may help.

You probably got a headache from lack of sufficient water. Your bloating isn't excessive water, it's putting back what belonged there. The pills dried you out too much. You don't need those pills!


Fixed.

Great site ..thanks ...bookmarked

and thanks for the fix :)

[gman]

you guys are tempting me to start eating carbs again...I am too scared to try though.

[freebirdmac]

you guys are tempting me to start eating carbs again...I am too scared to try though.

Finish what you have started. After the Arnold you can do a short bulking period and slowly add back in some carbs. But you'll still have to quit the weekend cheats.

[gman]

i kind of resigned myself to never doing those again anyway...when eating a sweet potato or a piece of lasagna is my cheat day, I think normal carb meals would be pretty easy to handle

[blu2xtreme]

Food totals ( time for one more meal - should make it )

Today was nutritionally a disaster - so far

Meal -1 3 eggs / brown rice
meal -2 protein bar / sugar free iced coffee from Mcdonalds
meal - 3 banana /1 T pb
meal - 4 2 scoops whey/2 T pb /1/2 blueberries


Total cals
1,306
fat 58.9
carbs 105.0
pro 104.3

[freebirdmac]

ok, gotta work harder to get some real food in there. Chicken, oats, olive oil, asparagus, broccoli, peppers, squash, etc would be great. Plan it out!

[blu2xtreme]

ok, gotta work harder to get some real food in there. Chicken, oats, olive oil, asparagus, broccoli, peppers, squash, etc would be great. Plan it out!

I planned out tomorrows already and got it ready to go to work ...but still lacking veggies ...have oats, chicken , cottage cheese , brown rice , whey and a banana
the only veggies I have in the house is broccoli ( cant eat that kills me ) and green beans

[freebirdmac]

Good girl!!!

[blu2xtreme]

Good girl!!!



Very determined ...want this more then ever

tired of starving all the time and being afraid of food
or letting my emotions tell me I'm not hungry -
because it becomes a control thing with me

[freebirdmac]

Very determined ...want this more then ever

tired of starving all the time and being afraid of food
or letting my emotions tell me I'm not hungry -
because it becomes a control thing with me

Whoa! Now we're getting somewhere! That is a great revelation!
Get your thyroid meds, get warmed up, get the metabolism smoking, add some mass, and spring lean up will be awesome! Without resorting to drastic, starving methods :)

[blu2xtreme]

Whoa! Now we're getting somewhere! That is a great revelation!
Get your thyroid meds, get warmed up, get the metabolism smoking, add some mass, and spring lean up will be awesome! Without resorting to drastic, starving methods :)

Feels good to realize it ....
and feels even better to have a plan :)

[blu2xtreme]

Happy Monday :D

Did 30mins light 5% incline cardio

All my food packed and ready to start a 1700 cal day :p

Chest training tonight ...

[Down4whatever]

Happy Monday :D

Did 30mins light 5% incline cardio

All my food packed and ready to start a 1700 cal day :p

Chest training tonight ...

Woot woot!! *chest bump*

I mean.....:hmn:

[blu2xtreme]

Woot woot!! *chest bump*

I mean.....:hmn:
I'd chest bump you any day;)
:hmn:

[gman]

Happy Monday :D

Did 30mins light 5% incline cardio

All my food packed and ready to start a 1700 cal day :p

Chest training tonight ...

atta girl...i want to get in line for a chest bump, too!

[blu2xtreme]

atta girl...i want to get in line for a chest bump, too!

Never to many chest bumps :p

Where's my Bucki ...he's usually first in line for that stuff;)

[gman]

snoozers are losers...right, Bucki?

[buckimscl]

snoozers are losers...right, Bucki?
Hey!!!!! Who started chest bumping without me???? If you guys are gonna throw a party you gotta let me know.

[blu2xtreme]

Hey!!!!! Who started chest bumping without me???? If you guys are gonna throw a party you gotta let me know.

I missed the party too :(

We will make up for it in Columbus;)

[blu2xtreme]

Work is rough this week ...
everyone decided they needed an emergency root canal before the holiday
Had zero time to eat ...somehow made it up

Food - Monday
meal 1- oats/pb/whey
meal 2-cottage cheese/chicken/brown rice ( yes mixed together - yummy)
meal 3 - whey /Pb
meal 4- sweet and spicy tuna pack / sweet potato / pb
meal 5 - 2 scoops whey/banana/ almonds

Total
cals 1,687
fat 54.6
carbs 126.3
pro176.3


Chest Workout got it done - didn't feel excited about working out tonight - which isn't my norm - might just be from a long day at work

[buckimscl]

Stopping by to say hey and have a great day!

[blu2xtreme]

Stopping by to say hey and have a great day!

Thanks Bucki ...have a great day too !

[blu2xtreme]

Cardio - 30 mins incline med - 5-7 %
No workout tonight :(

[tifflex]

Work is rough this week ...
everyone decided they needed an emergency root canal before the holiday
Had zero time to eat ...somehow made it up

Food - Monday
meal 1- oats/pb/whey
meal 2-cottage cheese/chicken/brown rice ( yes mixed together - yummy)
meal 3 - whey /Pb
meal 4- sweet and spicy tuna pack / sweet potato / pb
meal 5 - 2 scoops whey/banana/ almonds

Total
cals 1,687
fat 54.6
carbs 126.3
pro176.3


Chest Workout got it done - didn't feel excited about working out tonight - which isn't my norm - might just be from a long day at work
Good job!:yep:

[gman]

way to get the food in. I know it's tough for you, so you did good.

How was the workout, too easy?

[blu2xtreme]

Good job!:yep:
Thanks ...tried hard:)


way to get the food in. I know it's tough for you, so you did good.

How was the workout, too easy?

Work out was a little to easy ...
but not feeling well so it's a good thing

[gman]

bad answer, blu! lol

Hope you feel better, is it a cold? If so I have given you and baldie my cold so far.

[Down4whatever]

Another sickly person.....

Gettin outta here before I get sick :flowers:

[freebirdmac]

Work is rough this week ...
everyone decided they needed an emergency root canal before the holiday
Had zero time to eat ...somehow made it up

Food - Monday
meal 1- oats/pb/whey
meal 2-cottage cheese/chicken/brown rice ( yes mixed together - yummy)
meal 3 - whey /Pb
meal 4- sweet and spicy tuna pack / sweet potato / pb
meal 5 - 2 scoops whey/banana/ almonds

Total
cals 1,687
fat 54.6
carbs 126.3
pro176.3


Chest Workout got it done - didn't feel excited about working out tonight - which isn't my norm - might just be from a long day at work

Very good job!!

[freebirdmac]

bad answer, blu! lol

Hope you feel better, is it a cold? If so I have given you and baldie my cold so far.

Ack! Keep your germs to yourself!!! My wo partner met me in the parking lot last night holding a bottle of Dayquil. He went home, I worked out :)

[blu2xtreme]

Not sure what it is ... I never get sick
just tired and ache .... Headache too - yuck :(

[gman]

wish I could take it from you since I am already sick.

Hey tanning queen, can I tan again today...I went yesterday and didn't burn again...yay!

I will miss Thursday - Sunday so want to get in a couple more before I leave...is 3 days straight too much?

[blu2xtreme]

wish I could take it from you since I am already sick.

Hey tanning queen, can I tan again today...I went yesterday and didn't burn again...

I will miss Thursday - Sunday so want to get in a couple more before I leave...is 3 days straight too much?

For me no .... For you....:dunno:

officially 18 hours apart at my place
take it slow and you should be good
I always go fri sat and sun

[gman]

i read 24 hours was good, so I think I will go tonight again

[Down4whatever]

We need you to reminisce and post your oldies for fun too. I laughed until I cried......funny shit; I thought I looked good in those old pics :no:

[blu2xtreme]

We need you to reminisce and post your oldies for fun too. I laughed until I cried......funny shit; I thought I looked good in those old pics :no:
Mine are way to scary ...
I try not to remember those days ...I don't think it was really me :no:

I knew I looked like crap :yep:

[blu2xtreme]

At my worst
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss190/blu2xtreme/Sedona003.jpg

About 4 months into weight watchers
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss190/blu2xtreme/P1010224.jpg

I made goal weight 4 months after this pic - I had actually thought I looked good then... I guess compared to before I did:dunno:
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss190/blu2xtreme/248179048_834778473_231733353_12394.jpg

[blu2xtreme]

Now I remember why I work so hard to never be that person again :yep:

Still dont feel great - to be honest most cals came from shakes today -

Meal - 1 oats /whey/pb
meal -2 cottage cheese /chicken/brown rice
rest was pro. bar and 2 whey shakes

didnt feel well enough to eat in the afternoon and evening

Total
cals 1,537
fat 59.2
carbs94.6
pro 157.3

[buckimscl]

Hey Blu. Stopped by to say good morning!

[Down4whatever]

Now I remember why I work so hard to never be that person again :yep:



Quoted for truth.

I tell ya, nothing makes you engineer a better eating plan than looking back. Looking back at those pics of mine last night would make anybody put down the cheesburger.......

You've come far and made a great transformation. I'm proud of you and I hope you're proud of yourself! It's all downhill from here. If we misstep along the way, the good thing is that we know the correct way to get back on track; that should be motivation to take some risks. That's what I keep telling myself :D

[blu2xtreme]

Quoted for truth.

I tell ya, nothing makes you engineer a better eating plan than looking back. Looking back at those pics of mine last night would make anybody put down the cheesburger.......

You've come far and made a great transformation. I'm proud of you and I hope you're proud of yourself! It's all downhill from here. If we misstep along the way, the good thing is that we know the correct way to get back on track; that should be motivation to take some risks. That's what I keep telling myself :D

Thanks Matt - Kind of glad You suggested posting those ..I needed to remember that I have changed in so many great ways :yep:

[freebirdmac]

Oh yeah, big, big transformation!!! It's only going to get better! And no, eating more cals isn't going to put you back where you were :)

Hoe you feel better soon!
(and hope you made a Dr appointment)

[blu2xtreme]

Oh yeah, big, big transformation!!! It's only going to get better! And no, eating more cals isn't going to put you back where you were :)

Hoe you feel better soon!
(and hope you made a Dr appointment)

Still feel bad ...throat hurts a little today.

Did not make an appt. it's been crazy at work but I did find a lead on a possible new Doc - need to check if he is on my insurance.
My mom's doctor does Ironman comps - so at least he is into fitness - so I might make an appt with him.

[joedemarco]

How long ago were those pics? That is quite the transformation. Great job!

[gman]

she should win a trophy for this, even though she isn't entered officially

[blu2xtreme]

How long ago were those pics? That is quite the transformation. Great job!

Top pic was 3 years ago
It took 62 weeks to lose 96 lbs - Aug 17, 2007 I made my goal weight,
a day I will remember forever.
Starting lifting in Feb 2009 ...best thing I ever did.


she should win a trophy for this, even though she isn't entered officially

Thanks, you are the sweetest.
You can always buy me a drink after you win:p

[gman]

whoever wins should buy you a drink....maybe everyone should buy you a drink...yours is the best transformation of all on here I have seen...Matt is a close second

[blu2xtreme]

whoever wins should buy you a drink....maybe everyone should buy you a drink...yours is the best transformation of all on here I have seen...Matt is a close second

I'd go for a few free drinks:p

Totally on track for my food plan today...even with work being crazy.
Work out later after the need to do stuff gets done.

[gman]

was wondering where you were today...everyone else seemed to be slacking even moreso than usual, myself included, and you were nowhere to be seen.

[blu2xtreme]

was wondering where you were today...everyone else seemed to be slacking even moreso than usual, myself included, and you were nowhere to be seen.

Unlike some of you boys ...I work for a living:p

Lots of emergency root canals today
I am a hero ....saved people from missing their Thanksgiving dinner

Plus my last patient was a cutie and told me I looked younger then him -
he was 37 - I'd take it...love flattery

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Hide your turkey...just looked and the North 15 is 3 wide heading your way at 10mph.


Baldie

[blu2xtreme]

Hide your turkey...just looked and the North 15 is 3 wide heading your way at 10mph.


Baldie

I'm usually going the other way on South 15 by now heading to the Sand Dunes first year in 10 years I am home for Thanksgiving.

Mom's got the Turkey I am safe:)

[gman]

did you just call your mom a turkey?

[blu2xtreme]

Hitting my cals to easy - scares me a little - ok a lot

meal 1 oats/pb/whey
meal 2 chicken /cottage cheese/brown rice
meal 3 roasted almonds
meal 4 4 oz chicken / sandwich thin /cottage cheese
meal 5 whey/blueberries/pb


Total
cals 1,687
fat 69.7
carbs86.5
pro 165.

[gman]

and in only 5 meals, no less.

Isn't tonight back night?