CorpusKristen busts out a log...CKD

[corpuskristen]

Here goes...

I am starting on Sunday so this first post will outline my plan. Please comment on any changes I should make. As a newbie to even working out in the first place, I think I have seen what you'd all call "beginner's results." This Friday will be a month that I have been going to a gym and 3 weeks since I have started using weights. Having grown up as the runt in a large family, I never was all that interested in working out or joining a sport. My weight in my early 20's averaged about 120lbs. For the last 5 years I worked office jobs but was not sedentary. (I frequently get in trouble for running in the office, spinning on my chair and dancing/singing.) Getting closer to 30, I noticed that although I was wearing small clothes,I was soft everywhere. Hence my decision to hit the gym. I have no clue what my bf% is right now but I know that since I joined the gym my weight has stayed the same but the Tanita went from 18% to 14%. So even though inaccurate, some change is good right?

My stats: 5'8" 127lbs
chest:34.5"
waist:26"
hips:34" (and suffer from noassitall)
arms:10"
thighs: 17.5"
calves: 14" (I can pinch an inch on my calves??? Who stores fat there?)

My goals: To get more definition in my lower body and lose the bit of fat around my trunk whilst maintaining muscle. (see pics in BodySpace.)

My Macros for Sunday:
Cals 1451 fat 100 Carbs 14 Protein 122
for a split of 63% fat, 34% protein and 4% Carbs

Workout schedule for first week:
Disorganized Cardio 5x a week for 45 mins.

Lower Body Sunday:
Squat: 3x12
Leg extension: 3x10
Leg press: 3x10
Leg Curls: 3x10
Hip abduction: 3x10
Hip abduction (otr way,lol): 3x10
Standing calf raise: 3x10

Tuesday:
Yo-lates

Upperbody Wednesday:
Bicep curls: 3x10
Dips: 3x10
Incline bench press: 3x10
Assisted pull up: 2x10
Lat pulldown: 3x10
Back extension machine: 3x10
Lateral arm raise: 3x10

Friday:
Yo-lates

Saturday: lowerbody again.

I will post the actual weights used once I find out what those are, I usually pay no attention to what I have loaded on the machine...I just lift until I feel sick.
I will wait the 2 weeks to do my carb up but if i find myself in ketosis quickly I might do a half day carb up on Saturday and make that day a depletion day instead. I have been eating a 40/40/20 diet this week to get myself ready for the change.

Sorry this is so long and thanks for reading!

[corpuskristen]

Two veiny lumps puff out from my feet
at the points where my arch and heel meet
Can't walk, can't run
can't dance, no fun
I stare at the treadmill in defeat.

Nevertheless, I plan on doing yoga instead today after my lower body workout. I cried about it last night and the bf must of thought I was insane but the gym is like church for me and each minute on the treadmill is a Hail Mary.

Will post my workout results later...

[corpuskristen]

So after I posted I decided I was going to ride my bike to the store and buy a Sunday paper BUT my bike was stolen. Not a big deal since it was a Walmart bike. I tried to go to yoga BUT it was cancelled in lieu of step class which I can't do either thanks to the heel spurs. Awesome! So I hit the bike for 45 mins which I hate b/c I don't feel like I am doing anything. After that the weight machines and couldn't do the leg press with heel spurs. I am fighting the temptation of getting on the treadmill tomorrow. I don't want to injure myself further.

Cardio: 45 mins at 75rpm on da bike of boredom

Weights:
Seated Leg Curls:3x12 at 75lbs
Leg extension: 3x10 at 40lbs
Squats: 3x12 with 40lbs
Calf raises: 3x10 with 20lbs
Hip abduction: 3x12 with 115lbs

Macros:
Stuck to plan outlined yesterday with 1451 cals, 63%f 34%p and 3%c

Took a nap today which is odd for me. I have completely forgotten how to properly cook an egg. Otherwise, all good.

[lorabeann]

Hey there! Why can't you use the treadmill? Shin splints?

I know what you mean about the bike of boredom. I get soooo bored on the bike!

Good macros- what foods are you eating? (I like to get ideas from other people's diets) :)

[corpuskristen]

Hey there! Why can't you use the treadmill? Shin splints?

I know what you mean about the bike of boredom. I get soooo bored on the bike!

Good macros- what foods are you eating? (I like to get ideas from other people's diets) :)


I can't use the treadmill b/c the shoe inserts I purchased gave me heel spurs or something. I can't even stand for long periods of time without shooting pain :( But the lumps on my arch are going away. I personally wouldn't rec Profootrx inserts.

What am I eating? A very monotonous diet of eggs, salmon, ground beef and coconut oil. I also included my pw shake in there. I eat 7oz salmon, 2T coconut oil, 6oz grd beef and 4 eggs. I plan on eating the same thing everyday for a week and then changing around the food the next week. Too much variety makes me overeat! Besides, I like to eat the same things over and over. Before starting keto I basically ate oats and casein all the time.

[corpuskristen]

Day 2:

Cardio: 25 mins on the elliptical and 20 minutes on the bike.

Mood: Sullen

I am very nauseous today and feel PMS-like. But I'm dealing. Got some Orthotebbs in the mail finally. If you don't know what those are they are sandals that have a weird platform bottom so it's like walking constantly on a bosu ball. Like 'em! They give a great stretch to my calves and are relieving my foot pain. I also got BodyOpus finally, so I'm going to devote the rest of the night to reading that.

Macros are going as planned, sitting at 700 cals right now 65% fat, 33% protein and 2% carbs.

[lorabeann]

Let me know how BodyOpus is! I love reading anything fitness related. Let me know if it's worth it. My b-day is coming up and I buy my own presents ;)

[corpuskristen]

Let me know how BodyOpus is! I love reading anything fitness related. Let me know if it's worth it. My b-day is coming up and I buy my own presents ;)

Well I finished the book tonight if that gives you a clue. I would definitely rec it if like me you have completely forgotten basic physiology from HS and College. A huge lightbulb went off in my brain, now I know why Beta androgenic antagonists are good not just that they are good, ha. Easy to follow and made me feel a whole lot better about having high (or low as it would be) standards for body fat.

[Atavis]

Duchaine sure was an interesting fellow, wasn't he?

BTW: Subscribed. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

I'm sure you'll do very well. :)

[corpuskristen]

Macros ended today just a wee bit off: 1481cals 107f 10c 116p for 66%fat, 32%protein and 2%carbs.

Must pick up some pysllium husks or something tomorrow! Otherwise, nothing exciting to report as it is way way to early to measure results. I am a bit concerned that I am not experiencing any other side effects besides fatigue and a lot of pissing. TMI, I know.

[corpuskristen]

Duchaine sure was an interesting fellow, wasn't he?

BTW: Subscribed. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

I'm sure you'll do very well. :)

Yeah he was, sad that he's gone. Seems the book was kind a cliff hanger..makes me anticipate reading Lyle's books. Have you read them? I can't decide whether or not to get both of his Keto books.

Thanks for subscribing! How's your tailbone? Better go check your log--that'll probably tell me..I'm a sleepyhead.Doh

[corpuskristen]

A huge lightbulb went off in my brain, now I know why Beta androgenic antagonists are good not just that they are good, ha. Easy to follow and made me feel a whole lot better about having high (or low as it would be) standards for body fat.

Doh! Must have early stages of Keto head. I meant adrenergic.

[El Pena]

I am a bit concerned that I am not experiencing any other side effects.

??

What other side effects were you expecting?

If it's the brain fog not everyone experiences that.

[corpuskristen]

??

What other side effects were you expecting?

If it's the brain fog not everyone experiences that.

Headaches and bad breath. Irritability that comes from having bad breath and a headace.

I tested for ketones this morning after bkfast and it was pink. I know it's not a good way to measure the effectiveness of the CKD b/c of water intake and exercise but at least I know that I am in ketosis.

[Atavis]

Yeah he was, sad that he's gone. Seems the book was kind a cliff hanger..makes me anticipate reading Lyle's books. Have you read them? I can't decide whether or not to get both of his Keto books.

Thanks for subscribing! How's your tailbone? Better go check your log--that'll probably tell me..I'm a sleepyhead.Doh

Lyle's books are totally worth reading.

The tailbone is healing. Skipped one more workout due to it, but I think I'm going to try wednesday for another. :)

[El Pena]

Headaches and bad breath. Irritability that comes from having bad breath and a headace.

I tested for ketones this morning after bkfast and it was pink. I know it's not a good way to measure the effectiveness of the CKD b/c of water intake and exercise but at least I know that I am in ketosis.

The bad breath takes a few days and its worse for some people than for others, I've never experienced headaches so can't comment on that one, maybe irritability from craving carbs :p.

Best time to check would probably be right after waking up before eating or drinking anything.

[corpuskristen]

Spaghetti, I fret
Arms limp and wet
with sweat
Is it over yet?
I strain with regret
on each set!

So I decided to do my upperbody workout yesterday after reading BodyOpus and generally feeling pretty weak. It went embarassly bad! I could barely lift anything! On a happy note, I was able to get on the treadmill with caution.

Cardio: 45mins at 4.3mph with 5% incline

Bicep curls: 3x10 with 12lbs :(
Dips: 3x10 with 70lbs assistance (that is so sad!)
Incline Bench Press: 3x10 with 24lbs
Pull up: 2x10 with 70lbs assistance
Lat Pulldown: 3x10 with 40lbs
Back Extension: 3x10 with 85lbs
Lateral arm raise: 3x10 with 30lbs

Threw some crunches in there for no reason, just did 50. Will do more on Thursday.

Macros came in at 1460cals and 56%fat 4%carbs and 40%protein. Not good either. I got called for a last minute interview yesterday and made a quick shake instead of a meal. I lost track of my macros after that b/c the boyfriend was online playing Warcraft all night--couldn't get to Fitday.

Hopefully today will be better. No! I no it will be!

[corpuskristen]

Ugh..yesterday was awful. For some reason I became overwhelmed with hunger and finished eating all my planned macros by 6pm. I then fell asleep, which was good b/c otherwise I might of started eating everything else in the house. I did not wake up until 10am today.

No workout yesterday as I decided to make this my rest day. Today I feel good and plan on doing another arm workout along with what cardio I can muster.

[corpuskristen]

Well my workouts have been much better the last two days! Coconut oil really helps! Although they are not as stellar as before due to lack of energy on this diet and my reoccuring foot problems. My macros went slightly over again...when I weigh myself on Sunday I will get a true notion of whether or not to recalculate.

Thursday:
Cardio--20 mins TM at 4.5 5% incline, 20 mins elliptical at 6.5mph, 7 resistance

Bicep curls: 3x10 with 15lbs
Dips: 3x10 with 55lbs assistance
Incline Bench Press: 3x10 with 30lbs
Pull up: 2x10 with 55lbs assistance
Lat Pulldown: 3x10 with 55lbs
Back Extension: 3x10 with 110lbs
Lateral arm raise: 3x10 with 45lbs

Macros: 1500 cals 62% fat, 3% carbs, 35% protein

And for Friday:

Cardio: 25 mins TM at 4.5 mph 5% incline and 15 mins elliptical at 7mph, 6 resistance

Seated Leg Curls:3x12 at 75lbs
Leg extension: 3x10 at 40lbs
Squats: 3x12 with 40lbs
Calf raises: 3x10 with 20lbs
Hip abduction: 3x12 with 115lbs
Leg Press: 3x12 with 125lbs

Macros same as Thursday.


So I think the problem with my eating is that I am used to eating a much higher volume of food. So I went grocery shopping yesterday and picked up some lettuce and shirotaki noodles. I need more fillers. Made some cream cheese swirled gummy worms last night-that def hit the spot. I also discovered last night that when I crave chocolate- unsweetened baker's squares hit the spot. Took a small chunk off of one and I was satisfied.

I'm not doing a carb up until next Saturday, per the boyfriend's request. I wanted to do it Wednesday-that would the 10th day--but he wants to go and get sushi on Sat. I need rice with sushi! I met him for lunch yesterday and he actually wanted to go to Olive Garden--egads!

As far as results go--I can finally see where my calf ends and my ankle begins! I fit into a pair of pants that I haven't been able to fit into in 4 years! I do feel like I am losing strength though and that scares me. Common, I know.

[corpuskristen]

Dude...I could totally punch a dolphin right now...I don't even know what that means.

I feel I am over the hump! I am bounding with energy today. I have been reading Lyle's book thanks to some very nice people and so I will make this post short.

1. Shirataki garlic alfredo with sausage rocks!
2. Cardio today 1 hour at 4.5 with alternating hills on the treadmill.
3. My boyfriend made 2 statements-that I was shrinking and that my butt was getting bigger! (that's a good thing-I have sad sad buns.)

I can't wait until tomorrow's weigh in and measure tape-a-thon!

Exclamation point!

[Black_Spit]

1. Shirataki garlic alfredo with sausage rocks!
2. Cardio today 1 hour at 4.5 with alternating hills on the treadmill.
3. My boyfriend made 2 statements-that I was shrinking and that my butt was getting bigger! (that's a good thing-I have sad sad buns.)

I can't wait until tomorrow's weigh in and measure tape-a-thon!

Exclamation point!

Haha Awesome!

Whats this garlic alfredo you speak of? It does sound like a cheese sauce. Sounds very good.

[corpuskristen]

Haha Awesome!

Whats this garlic alfredo you speak of? It does sound like a cheese sauce. Sounds very good.

I was running short on fat yesterday but also wanted volume so I just used some stuff in the fridge. This is a modified recipe from hungry-girl.com.

1 package Shirataki Fettucine noodles
1 wedge Laughing Cow light swiss
1 oz Monterey Jack
1 T parmesan cheese
2 T Smart Balance Light spread
1/2 clove garlic


Drain Shirataki noodles and rinse them like you have OCD. Snip them so the length is manageable. Throw them in a frying pan and cook until they start squeaking. (Some people nuke them but I find frying pan abuse leads to better texture.) Toss in garlic clove and any left over meat if using. Remove when garlic is soft and golden.

In separate bowl combine cheeses and Smart Balance. Nuke until melted. Toss contents of frying into bowl, mix and enjoy.

Macros(without meat):
Calories: 258 Fat: 20g Carbs: 8g-4g of Fiber=4g Protein: 16g

I dig the tofu noodles but many don't. To each their own.

[corpuskristen]

1st week results:

Weigh in and measurements:

My stats: 5'8" 124lbs-down 3lbs
chest:34" down a half inch
waist:26" same
hips:35" up an inch
arms:10" same
thighs: 17.25" down a quarter inch
calves: 13.75" down a quarter inch

umm. not thrilled. Gonna keep plugging!

[Black_Spit]

umm. not thrilled. Gonna keep plugging!

Down 3 pounds in week... enough for your boyfriend to notice and make comments about it(in only one week).

I think your standards are too high. :D

[corpuskristen]

Down 3 pounds in week... enough for your boyfriend to notice and make comments about it(in only one week).

I think your standards are too high. :D


Well, my measurements haven't changed much and I believe the 3lbs is just water weight/standard fluctuation. My boyfriend was probably just trying to get some, lol :)

[corpuskristen]

Outta control mood swings-like PMS x 1000. Hysterical sobbing followed by maniacal laughter. Lord! Is it the diet or I have I just lost my ever-lovin-mind? Yesterday was bad, I only did 25 mins of cardio and I ate 1835 calories. Maybe I should start cycling my calories since I seem to be doing this anyway, lol.

[corpuskristen]

To your mother: Word.

Today was good...Didn't eat enough though. I am seeing a strong correlation between working out hard and not eating enough.

Workout: 1 hour boot camp. Lots of jumping jacks, pushups, lunges and running around the gym. Oh yeah and we threw medicine balls at each other. Nearly knocked a poor girl down. Ha ha..eat it you sissy!

Food: 1343 cals 56%fat 40%protein 4%carbs

Mood: Aggressive.

[corpuskristen]

This is Day 10 of my CKD and I am apprehensive about my upcoming Carb up on Saturday. I thought about starting it on Friday evening and ending on Saturday but did not feel comfortable with having partial Keto/partial Carb up on Friday. I need rigidly defined parameters.

Since Day 3 of this plan I have been obsessing about food and the upcoming Carb Up. I have been watching the Food Network and plugging values into fitday over and over again. Now I don't care. I just don't care about making low fat "carrot cake" with canned pumpkin and low fat cream cheese icing. Or eating cereal. Is it good to feel so apathetic and will my feelings change tomorrow-as they usually do?

My carb up will be 16 hours-I will eat some oats and whey in the morning Saturday, followed by a banana a few hours later and then my depletion workout. For the first half of the carb up I will go high G.I. and later on in the evening go low G.I. End of carbs. Sunday I will do 45mins-1hr steady state cardio at medium intensity to help reestablish ketosis. More if my feet are up to it. Despite reading post after post, I am not sure how many carbs I should take in if I am only carbing up for 16 hours. I'm thinking 2700 calories-15%fat, 15% protein and 70% carbs.

[El Pena]

Oh yeah and we threw medicine balls at each other. Nearly knocked a poor girl down. Ha ha..eat it you sissy!


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Going by your current listed weight you would want to get in 500-600g of carbs, and 100-130g of protein. Given the short time period it would be a good idea to get some of that in liquid form or it might be a bit rough.

Don't know whether its good or not but personally I am very apathetic about carb days, they usually leave me feeling crappy, so I just want to hit my carb goal and get back to eating mostly protein & fat :D. It is one of the reasons I do a modified version of keto with two smaller spread out carb days instead of one massive session on consecutive days.

[corpuskristen]

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Going by your current listed weight you would want to get in 500-600g of carbs, and 100-130g of protein. Given the short time period it would be a good idea to get some of that in liquid form or it might be a bit rough.



Thanks El Pena...500-600g carbs and 100-130g protein, factoring in 10-15% cals from fat would leave me a window of 2666-3435 calories roughly. That helps me confirm my original calculations, as I want to stay on the low side of the window. I guess since I am only doing 1 day, I am worried about spillover if I have to many calories/carbs.

[El Pena]

Since that is a rather short time period it might be wise to start lower say 400-450g of carbs and see how well a smaller carb up works for you, if you feel good through the week with that then keep it there if not adjust upwards the next carb up.

[corpuskristen]

There is a devil in the kitchen and she is weilding spatulas. Ate too much today thanks to some coconut chocolate crap I whipped up. Ingredients: Unsweetened shredded coconut, unsweetened baker's chocolate and DaVinci sugar free coconut syrup. Tasted too much like a Mounds bar-I ate half the pan. But I didn't eat enough yesterday so it's all good. I also made a pizza crust out of eggs and cheese for tomorrow. The boyfriend has had pizza every night for the last 4 days and I'm jealous. Probably gonna use Walden Farms BBQ sauce, chicken and some cheese on it.

I am enjoying the time spent in the kitchen and experimenting with different ingredients but don't want to end up one of those Atkins types who thinks they can just make faux junk to eat every day and then wonder why they fail. Do run-on sentences have carbs?

Food: 1875 cals, 64%fat 5%carbs (22 gms of fiber!) 31% protein

Workout: 1 hour on Treadmill, averaged 4.3mph at 3% incline.

Had trouble with the cardio today-big time! 45 minutes into it I started to sweat profusely. I completely soaked my shirt and pants. I felt dizzy and nauseous. I drank more water and lowered my intensity but I started to lose my peripheal vision.

I can't wait until my workouts post carb up!

[corpuskristen]

Oops! I messed up with yesterday's Fitday entry...It was actually this for July 31st.

1637 calories, 63% fat/4% carbs/ 33% protein.

Now I don't feel so bad. :)

[corpuskristen]

this will be quick as my fingers have been replaced by veins. Difficulty typing. Legs are made of veins. Spaceship. Marshmellow. Donkey.

For August 01, 2007--
Macros: 1375 cals, 62% fat/5% carbs/33%protein.100% exhaustion.
Cardio: Sux. 1 hour at 4.5mph, averaging 4% incline.

[corpuskristen]

Feeling pretty good today. So many outside forces affecting this diet lately. Being unemployed. Mum having cancer. Boyfriend working a ton of overtime. But Mum's gonna be okay. I have 3 interviews on Monday. Boyfriend will go back to normal hours next week. Seems like diet and exercise are all I have control of right now. Anywhoo...

No exercise today. I needed a rest day.

Macros: 1565 cals, 57% fat 3% carbs and 40% protein.

Ate too much for a rest day but xanax will do that to you...

[corpuskristen]

A sum of my activity and macros since my start date, 7/22:

Not including today:

Cardio: 8 hours worth of interval training
Weights: Twice worked upper and lower body.
Macros: Averaged 1490 cals with 62% fat, 3%carbs and 35%protein

I will weigh and measure myself later, as my cardio session today made my lower body explode in size. I will have to let the little fireflies under my skin chill out first.

Carb up tomorrow!

[corpuskristen]

updated!!!!!

stats: 5'8" 124lbs
waist:25" SWEET!
hips:34"
arms:10" same
thighs: 17.5"
calves: 13.5" YEAH!

stats from last friday:

My stats: 5'8" 124lbs
chest:34"
waist:26"
hips:35"
arms:10"
thighs: 17.25"
calves: 13.75"

original stats:
My stats: 5'8" 127lbs
chest:34.5"
waist:26"
hips:34"
arms:10"
thighs: 17.5"
calves: 14"

I am so pleased with these results! This is doing everything I wanted it to!

[corpuskristen]

What I did today:

Macros: 1450 63%fat 35% protein and 2%carbs
Cardio: 40 mins alternating 4.5/4.6mph, 5 mins bike at 90rpm, 15 mins elliptical 7mph at level 4.

Other activities: weeping, being cranky, putting music on my ipod for tomorrow's depletion, watching my beloved Towncar's radiator explode in a volcanic eruption of rust, oil and antifreeze. *sigh...I will miss you Lucille.

I can barely type and earlier was having trouble opening doors. I know that I am ready for tomorrow now. I have to eat out 2 meals tomorrow during my carb up b/c I promised I would go out to eat on my carb up. People keep asking me what I can and cannot eat and look at me like I am crazy.

Whatever.

[corpuskristen]

Reporting on yesterday's Carb up: This was so hard to do! At first, I was all "Hooray for Chocolate Chex cereal!" by 4pm, I was all "GD I hate carbs." Then this morning I woke up and was craving sweets. I think I am going to give a four or five hours before I eat my first meal today.

My depletion workout consisted of me doing every single machine in the circuit training line (about 15 machines) at 75% my normal weight 5 x 10-in addition I threw in 75 crunches, 75 donkey kicks and 50 mountain climbers. I completed this in 45 minutes. As a result, I threw up my PWO drink right after I drank it. DUH.

What I have learned from this carb up:

1. Make sure that I don't try to complete 2 hours of training in 45 minutes.
2. Carry an extra PWO shake just in case you still lose it.
3. Make sure the last thing I eat on my carb up is very slow digesting and low G.I. so I don't wake up the next day wanting sugar.
4. Try to get in more of the carbs in liquid form to prevent Buddha belly.

[corpuskristen]

Macros from Sunday: 1531 cals 61%fat, 3%carbs and 36% protein

Cardio: 30 mins Treadmill at 4.3mph, 10 mins elliptical level 5, 7mph and 10 minutes bike at something or other.

Felt very hungry Sunday. Possibly a result of the insulin response from Saturday?

I'm gonna keep running the CKD as is for a few more weeks and I am trying to increase the amount of time I don't eat. I'm curious about IF just like everyone else.

[corpuskristen]

Recipe for gastrointenstinal distress:

8oz almond milk
2oz Davinci Cookie Dough Sugar Free syrup
3T glucomannan

Stir until it resembles tapioca, eat entire bowl b/c it tastes like tapioca. Watch as stomach expands-panic about it getting stuck in your esophagus. Fun times. Gonna do it tomorrow probably, b/c I never learn.

Macros for today: 1313 cals, 64% fat 5%carbs 31%protein. Gluco pudding all to blame. I wasn't able to stomach the thought of eating more protein.

In da' gym:

30 mins on elliptical, 6mph level 4

Bicep curls: 3x10 with 15lbs
Dips: 3x10 with 55lbs assistance
Incline Bench Press: 3x10 with 30lbs
Pull up: 2x10 with 55lbs assistance
Lat Pulldown: 3x10 with 50lbs
Lateral arm raise: 3x10 with 30lbs

Oh golly I am so swole..j/k.

Anywhoo, I was able to delay eating until noon today (I woke up at 5am.) and I stopped eating at 7pm. IF looking more and more feasible.

I don't know what I am doing anymore with this log. Should I continue to cut, should I maintain or should I bulk? I just enjoy eating this way and kind of like the experiment this has been.

[corpuskristen]

Feel like poo today! Not enough exercise or food. Retaining a ton of water and my bones feel like they are stuck in glue. Very fatiqued with joint pain. Lord I need health insurance. I was able to do cardio before the mysterious illness came along but couldn't get back to the gym to do my leg workout. It felt like a workout just to walk to the bathroom today.

Cardio: 45 mins at 4.3mph
Food: 1297 cals, 60%fat 5% carbs 35% protein.

[El Pena]

I don't know what I am doing anymore with this log. Should I continue to cut, should I maintain or should I bulk? I just enjoy eating this way and kind of like the experiment this has been.

Looking at your pics I'd say up the cals a bit and do a slow bulk.


Feel like poo today! Not enough exercise or food. Retaining a ton of water and my bones feel like they are stuck in glue. Very fatiqued with joint pain. Lord I need health insurance. I was able to do cardio before the mysterious illness came along but couldn't get back to the gym to do my leg workout. It felt like a workout just to walk to the bathroom today.

Cardio: 45 mins at 4.3mph
Food: 1297 cals, 60%fat 5% carbs 35% protein.

How much water do you drink a day? It could be mild dehydration since that area of the country is hotter than normal this year.

Glucosamine & fish oil help minimize my joint pains, I've also used cissus in the past but I'm not sure its anything more than a weak anesthetic.

[corpuskristen]

Looking at your pics I'd say up the cals a bit and do a slow bulk.



How much water do you drink a day? It could be mild dehydration since that area of the country is hotter than normal this year.

Glucosamine & fish oil help minimize my joint pains, I've also used cissus in the past but I'm not sure its anything more than a weak anesthetic.

1. I am considering a slow bulk. I am addicted to cardio though..I feel like I must go to the gym everyday. I want to marry the treadmill.
2. I tracked my water intake yesterday: 210 oz.
3. I'm gonna try some glucosamine..I have some fish oil here somewhere. I've read about cissus-but mostly for repartioning. Will do some research.

Thanks for looking that over!

[corpuskristen]

Felt a bit better yesterday. It is Thursday morning and I know this is TMI but I haven't taken a poo since Sunday. I look 4 months pregnant. My boyfriend is petting some stomach and coming up with baby names.

Yesterday's stuff!

Workout:
Seated Leg Curls:3x12 at 75lbs
Leg extension: 3x10 at 55lbs
"Y" Squats: 3x12
Donkey kicks: 3x12 with a resistance band of undetermined resistance
Calf raises on the leg press machine: 3x10 with 90lbs
Hip abduction: 3x12 with 115lbs
Mountain climbers: 3x15
Crunches:50
Leg Press: 3x12 at 120

Cardio: 20 mins TM at 4.3mph, 20 mins elliptical at 6.5mph level 5

Food: 1247 cals, 50%fat, 48%protein and 2% carbs.

[corpuskristen]

Interview tomorrow! Nervous! Pranced around the house all day like a pony! Took a shot of rum (all we had at the house.) Wow! Keto does really lower your tolerance. I went out like a baby on Nyquil.

cals: 1260 50% fat, 34%protein, 5%carbs and 11%alcohol.
cardio: 38 mins TM with running intervals 4.3mph-7mph, 7 mins elliptical at 7mph level 7.

Think I will suspend my carb up until sometime Tuesday or Wednesday as we may be going to an amusement park on Monday. I don't really want to be a bloaty boat in my bikini--it's bad enough having to walk around nearly naked as it is.

[corpuskristen]

No exercise today--just decided to relax. Ate a lot. Still hungry and woke up in the middle of the night hungry. Just feel freaking starving--I know it is "real" hunger and not limbic either.

Food:1863 cals, 68%fat, 3%carbs and 29%protein.

[corpuskristen]

well. I am done with this log for now. I may resurrect when I bulk or something...I'm just gonna stick with maintenance calories at the moment until I decide what I want to do.