Keto For Women Thread :) - Page 12

kudostojen · 07-24-2009, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Muthoni.R

thanks for the reply! i'm just running out of energy to lift....maybe its just because its my first week....and have another week to go before a carb up(still not so sure about those...feel like i'll eat a whole box of cereal and not just one bowl!....sigh.will do my best to practice mind over matter and CONTROL myself....

guess abit of water gain wont feel half as bad as not being able to build the muscle i want because i cant lift as heavy as i should. did you have similar issues when you began keto?

i have enough energy for cardio, but don't want to be 'skinny-fat'!

I follow Lyle's recommendations regarding training. I train on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. That's all i have time for right now. Because Monday and Tuesday are the first and only workout (till depletion w/o) on my muscles, i don't feel weak till the depletion workout and those are brutal.

I've already upped some of the weight i lift. You may just need to give your body time to adjust or you've depleted your glycogen already.

Don't stress. Give yourself a couple of weeks to adjust.

afmz3 · 07-24-2009, 11:31 AM

TGIF!!!!

Just wanted to drop by, say hi, wish you all a happy friday and update you that I am officially down one belt loop already! Keeping this ball rolling! Have a great day everyone

-ali

Livingitup44 · 07-24-2009, 03:32 PM

hey yall! TODAY IS MY CARB UP!!!! and this time i have been much smarter. Let me tell ya.....i carbed up 2 weeks ago and because i didn't care what i was putting in my mouth (ya carbaholic) i actually gained fat!!!!!!!!! I got it back under control these last 2 weeks, but seriously i learned my lesson why to keep fat low....i definitely did my carb up like a man. Uh sucks for us women. So today I had a keto breakfast, went for my depletion workout, had some whey protein and then I went for some organic brown rice sushi and had one of those mint chocolate skinny cow ice cream sandwiches.(both had almost no fat) feeling good

and i plan on having a little whole grain pasta and chicken for dinner. I'm trying to keep it around 150-200g of carbs and back to keto in the morning. Hopefully this carb up will speed up my progress a little. I've been on keto for 4 weeks to this day and have lost 4 lbs maybe....and thats including water weight.....have a great friday everyone!!!!!!

kudostojen · 07-24-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Livingitup44

hey yall! TODAY IS MY CARB UP!!!! and this time i have been much smarter. Let me tell ya.....i carbed up 2 weeks ago and because i didn't care what i was putting in my mouth (ya carbaholic) i actually gained fat!!!!!!!!! I got it back under control these last 2 weeks, but seriously i learned my lesson why to keep fat low....i definitely did my carb up like a man. Uh sucks for us women. So today I had a keto breakfast, went for my depletion workout, had some whey protein and then I went for some organic brown rice sushi and had one of those mint chocolate skinny cow ice cream sandwiches.(both had almost no fat) feeling good

and i plan on having a little whole grain pasta and chicken for dinner. I'm trying to keep it around 150-200g of carbs and back to keto in the morning. Hopefully this carb up will speed up my progress a little. I've been on keto for 4 weeks to this day and have lost 4 lbs maybe....and thats including water weight.....have a great friday everyone!!!!!!

I hate to say this, but i don't keep track on my carb ups. I just eat the carbs i like. Including sugar.

I only carb up for 36hrs but i usually can't eat very much because i've been eating small meals all week, my stomach won't take much.

SophieM · 07-24-2009, 04:38 PM

I carb up for 48 hours and have been known to pack away around 300+ carbs each day, so over 600 during the course of the carb up. My fat intake is relatively "high" on those days also (~40% - yummy alfredo sauce). As long as progress is being made in the gym, I'm a happy girl.

redheadlaw7 · 07-24-2009, 05:15 PM

Hi all! Good to see all of the progress.

redheadlaw7 · 07-24-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lynnde43

200 pushups?! You rock girl. Yeah for TGIF.

This is over the course of an entire day! Lol. I stay at home with my girls for the time being so I have some spare time on my hands.

Livingitup44 · 07-24-2009, 07:45 PM

I have a quick question:

Somedays i do cardio after weights....is it beneficial to drink my whey right after weights and go ahead and do the cardio?

I tried it once and I had no stomach issues or anything. Drank it in like 2 mins....

lynnde43 · 07-25-2009, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by afmz3

TGIF!!!!

Just wanted to drop by, say hi, wish you all a happy friday and update you that I am officially down one belt loop already! Keeping this ball rolling! Have a great day everyone

-ali

Congratulations! Happy weekend.

lynnde43 · 07-25-2009, 05:07 AM

I started carbing up last night with a cheat meal, better fats today. I'll keep the protein low, while increasing the carbs and also maintaining a higher fat percentage. I gained two pounds of water overnight from my cheat meal! But my total weight loss for the last two weeks is three pounds, so I'm a happy lady. I'll be eating some protein pancakes for breakfast....Yum!

afmz3 · 07-25-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lynnde43

I started carbing up last night with a cheat meal, better fats today. I'll keep the protein low, while increasing the carbs and also maintaining a higher fat percentage. I gained two pounds of water overnight from my cheat meal! But my total weight loss for the last two weeks is three pounds, so I'm a happy lady. I'll be eating some protein pancakes for breakfast....Yum!

Ah im jealous of all the carb-ups! Since I started in the middle of the week Im waiting until next friday to do my first carb up. Yay for next friday when I get to enjoy it with you guys!!

Keep up the good work ladies!

kudostojen · 07-25-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Livingitup44

I have a quick question:

Somedays i do cardio after weights....is it beneficial to drink my whey right after weights and go ahead and do the cardio?

I tried it once and I had no stomach issues or anything. Drank it in like 2 mins....

I don't think it matters either way as long as your stomach is ok during the cardio.

redheadlaw7 · 07-25-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kudostojen

I don't think it matters either way as long as your stomach is ok during the cardio.

Hey Kudostojen!

Your message box is full. Tried to PM you. :-P

kudostojen · 07-26-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by redheadlaw7

Hey Kudostojen!

Your message box is full. Tried to PM you. :-P

I'll fix that.

Take a look at my last post on my keto log. I've got some funny pics attached from yesterday's bachelorette party.

redheadlaw7 · 07-29-2009, 08:45 PM

Hey girls...where is everybody? I'm getting ready to do something drastic...either diet or exercise and I haven't made up my mind yet what to do. I have been half a$$ing this whole thing for the past few weeks. Crap.

Livingitup44 · 07-29-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by redheadlaw7

Hey girls...where is everybody? I'm getting ready to do something drastic...either diet or exercise and I haven't made up my mind yet what to do. I have been half a$$ing this whole thing for the past few weeks. Crap.

I am totally with u red! I have been working my butt off, but I feel like I need to get even more HARDCORE and i think the dieting is gonna come first. That's it... I've decided to make a meal plan that hits my macros exactly and follow it to a T until I get where I need to be. It might suck, but honestly i would EAT CARDBOARD if it would help me get a superhero body

Livingitup44 · 07-29-2009, 09:30 PM

Also....has anyone tried Jay Robb's protein powders....they r supposed to be pretty good and carbs is only 1g per scoop. I have maybe another days worth of protein powder and to be quite honest....my protein powder + water makes me want to gag, so i chug it in less than 10 seconds and then a whole bottle of water. ANY SUGGESTIONS?

redheadlaw7 · 07-29-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Livingitup44

I am totally with u red! I have been working my butt off, but I feel like I need to get even more HARDCORE and i think the dieting is gonna come first. That's it... I've decided to make a meal plan that hits my macros exactly and follow it to a T until I get where I need to be. It might suck, but honestly i would EAT CARDBOARD if it would help me get a superhero body

Tee hee. But I am not working my butt off. I have been coasting. I just got back from my vacation where I ate like a truck driver and I have been pi$$ing around ever since. My prob is...in clothes I look pretty good if I do say so myself...well at least for an old fart! I don't think I can do anything to my body that is going to make a HUGE difference in the way I look clothed. Because nobody besides my husband is seeing me naked...and I'm not prancing around on stage in a thong...I am trying to find some motivation to drop fat or increase muscle. I think I really need to dig deep and find the motivation to get the job done. It is so easy to just say screw it all...pass the damn Doritos! But I will trudge on ladies!!

SophieM · 07-29-2009, 10:00 PM

I'm still around. In Ohio taking a week off from AD and lifting. Had fun at the pool yesterday. Trying to figure out what I want to do with diet and exercise next month. Haven't decided whether I'm sticking to the AD or switching to the Metabolic Diet, which isn't really a keto diet.

redheadlaw7 · 07-29-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SophieM

I'm still around. In Ohio taking a week off from AD and lifting. Had fun at the pool yesterday. Trying to figure out what I want to do with diet and exercise next month. Haven't decided whether I'm sticking to the AD or switching to the Metabolic Diet, which isn't really a keto diet.

You are just the coolest female BBer. What a great attitude and spunk. Plus you are adorable. I think it's kinda funny that you look all sweet and cute...and then I see you with these big huge weights! You are a petite flower badass! Rock on Sophie!

redheadlaw7 · 07-29-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Livingitup44

Also....has anyone tried Jay Robb's protein powders....they r supposed to be pretty good and carbs is only 1g per scoop. I have maybe another days worth of protein powder and to be quite honest....my protein powder + water makes me want to gag, so i chug it in less than 10 seconds and then a whole bottle of water. ANY SUGGESTIONS?

I drink Atkins Advantage shakes. One carb and like 20 grams of protein. They rock. Plus it's like eating a bowl of Total. It is packed with everything....including lots of crap. So...if you don't mind the extra crap like Splenda...then give it a go. BTW...I don't eat any of the Atkins bars because of the glycerine.

SophieM · 07-29-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by redheadlaw7

You are just the coolest female BBer. What a great attitude and spunk. Plus you are adorable. I think it's kinda funny that you look all sweet and cute...and then I see you with these big huge weights! You are a petite flower badass! Rock on Sophie!

This completely made me LOL. Looks can be deceiving :P

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Originally Posted by redheadlaw7

I drink Atkins Advantage shakes. One carb and like 20 grams of protein. They rock. Plus it's like eating a bowl of Total. It is packed with everything....including lots of crap. So...if you don't mind the extra crap like Splenda...then give it a go. BTW...I don't eat any of the Atkins bars because of the glycerine.

I drink Slim Fast Low Carb. It has 2 g net carbs and 2 g of fiber with 20 g of protein. I can't do the protein powder in water, has to be milk which obviously doesn't work well with keto.

redheadlaw7 · 07-29-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SophieM

This completely made me LOL. Looks can be deceiving :P

I drink Slim Fast Low Carb. It has 2 g net carbs and 2 g of fiber with 20 g of protein. I can't do the protein powder in water, has to be milk which obviously doesn't work well with keto.

Sophie,

If you get a chance could you PM me or publicly let me know what weight you are lifting? I'm trying to set some goals and you seem like the girl "in the know."

SophieM · 07-30-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by redheadlaw7

Sophie,

If you get a chance could you PM me or publicly let me know what weight you are lifting? I'm trying to set some goals and you seem like the girl "in the know."

What weight I'm lifting for what exercise? Here's just a few

BB Curls - blank bar (45 lbs) for 8 reps for 3 sets
SLDL - 170 lbs for 5 reps for 3 sets
Full Squat - 65 lbs for 5 reps for 3 sets
BB Bench Press - 65 lbs for 8 reps for 3 sets
Good Mornings - 85 lbs for 9 reps for 3 sets
BB Standing Military Press - 45 lbs for 6 reps for 3 sets

Squat and Bench suck because I don't do them consistently. My ganglion cyst hurts doing bench press so I've lightened the weight (though it still hurts) and I just don't like squats LOL. A lot of the machines I'm using don't have weight on them, just plate numbers, which really sucks

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I should really go to bed now. It's past 2 am.

MsDetermined · 07-30-2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by redheadlaw7

Tee hee. But I am not working my butt off. I have been coasting. I just got back from my vacation where I ate like a truck driver and I have been pi$$ing around ever since. My prob is...in clothes I look pretty good if I do say so myself...well at least for an old fart! I don't think I can do anything to my body that is going to make a HUGE difference in the way I look clothed. Because nobody besides my husband is seeing me naked...and I'm not prancing around on stage in a thong...I am trying to find some motivation to drop fat or increase muscle. I think I really need to dig deep and find the motivation to get the job done. It is so easy to just say screw it all...pass the damn Doritos! But I will trudge on ladies!!

Hey Everybody,
I know I have been wanting to try something different too. I have been at a standstill for so long now that I know I am going to have to dig deeper and get my "groove" back. I am eating at a maintenance level and exercising is at a less than a moderate pace. I am going to have to look back and remember how I was doing this before.

I3odyI3uilder · 07-30-2009, 10:19 AM

Quick question again ladies my girlfriend is supposed to do her first carb up this weekend do u guys go by the same setup macrowise?

redheadlaw7 · 07-30-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by I3odyI3uilder

Quick question again ladies my girlfriend is supposed to do her first carb up this weekend do u guys go by the same setup macrowise?

I think most girls go a bit lighter on the carbup. Anyone else agree?

Livingitup44 · 07-30-2009, 10:52 AM

O yes i agree.....my first carb up i tried it like a man and gosh was i sorry lol

I3odyI3uilder · 07-30-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by redheadlaw7

I think most girls go a bit lighter on the carbup. Anyone else agree?

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Originally Posted by Livingitup44

O yes i agree.....my first carb up i tried it like a man and gosh was i sorry lol

OK lol i kinda figured that but just wanted to make sure. Thanks ladies for ur help

SophieM · 07-30-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by I3odyI3uilder

Quick question again ladies my girlfriend is supposed to do her first carb up this weekend do u guys go by the same setup macrowise?

I just eat what I want and try to keep it higher carb. I usually end up about 45-40-15 (c-f-p) but not quite.

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Originally Posted by redheadlaw7

I think most girls go a bit lighter on the carbup. Anyone else agree?

I don't LOL. I can easily down 300 g of carbs in a day on carb up day. But I'm not using the Anabolic Diet to cut, so I'm sure that plays a role as well.