Debbie's Path to Weight Loss and and a New Me - Page 21

debbniev18 · 10-22-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rockeo

OooooOooo a new plan - this is exciting, i hope the best & u will surely rock it as u have been

enjoy ur new muskles & have fun

Yeessss, something new...hoping I can rock it!!!

debbniev18 · 10-22-2009, 07:19 PM

OK. Second day of diet plan. Felt good today. It was so gorgeous out too!!

I went for a two mile walk in the park

50 minutes body combat cardio class

debbniev18 · 10-25-2009, 07:24 AM

Wow, just thinking after typing the date, 2 months until Christmas today! I am doing great on my new program!! I have shed 7 pounds since Wednesday! This diet is no joke. At least I have broken my plateau which is one goal I was striving for. I still have amazing energy even with such limited food, thank God.

yesterday's workout 10/24/09

warm-up:
Abs:
BOSU plated crunches 2x10x50
BOSU oblique crunches 2x10x50

Shoulders:
standing DB Presses w/palms twist in 2x10x15
lateral raises 2x5x15
smith machine shrugs 2x50x20

Shoulders and Abs workout:

Hammer Strength Side Raises
5x10x12 (weight each side)

Smith Machine Upright Rows
4x25x12

Cybex OH Press
4x30x12
2x30x10

DB Front Raises
4x15x12

Bodybar Pullovers
5x24x12

Cybex Ab Crunch
3X85X15

Cybex Torso Rotation
2x80x25

I would have done more for abs but the gym was closing and I had to go. Yesterday's food: 1 apple, large salad w/ only veggies and 1 avocado. Squeezed lime juice for dressing only. Vinegar is not allowed in any form. 1 can pineapple after workout. Dinner-spaghetti squash with more vegetables. Calories for the day prob. about 500. This program is like being a strict vegetarian!! I'll enter today's food and workout later...

debbniev18 · 10-25-2009, 02:12 PM

1 mile walk to gym

Hack squats-weight of sled only (45 lbs)
3x25

abductors
2x75x30

adductors
2x80x30

seated press
2x80x20 left leg
2x80x20 rt leg
2x170x20 both

seated calf raises
2x50x25

extensions
wanted to do these w/single legs. Left knee wouldn't do it, opted out otherwise rt side would be doing all the work

prone leg curl
2x40x20

walking lunges
50

1 mile walk home

Fewer sets today- trying to fit everything in as well as keep on with changing things up.
Food today-I've been cooking vegetables all morning! eggplant parmigano-only veggies involved (no oil, fat, bread or cheese...sigghhh), 1 apple, 1 banana after workout,
eggplant again for dinner and 1 cup pumpkin. Feeling a little light headed after workout today. I'm also formulating a new plan for workouts...coming soon!

debbniev18 · 10-26-2009, 03:38 PM

Won't make it to the gym...have so much to do. Also experiencing DOMS from shoulder/ab workout. My range of motion is limited w/shoulders behind my back-putting on/taking off my bra is difficult!
Food today: 20 oz. whole milk yogurt
20 oz. whole milk

That's all!!!!

debbniev18 · 10-27-2009, 06:40 PM

Total Body Workout Today:
warm up:
simultaneous db kickbacks 2x10x25
bb bicep curls 2x25x25
db military presses 1x12x20
Cybex rear delt 2x20x15

Leg Extensions
4x50x20 (1 set toes in, 1 out)

Seated Leg Curls
4x50x20

Shoulders
incline bench bb press
4x25x15

Chest
incline db flyes
4x12x15

cybex seated flys
4x35x12

Triceps
straight bar pushdowns
4x60x15

Standing OH Cable Extensions
4x20x12

Back
low cable rows
4x40x15

Biceps
reverse pulldowns
2x50x15
2x60x15

bicep high cable crossover curls
3x20x15

30 minutes body combat

Food today 20 oz. whole milk
20 oz. whole milk yogurt

debbniev18 · 10-28-2009, 04:34 PM

I'm giving my brain and body a rest today. Both have been working overtime! Not sleeping much lately with too much on my mind.

Food today:

1 banana
1 c strawberries
mixed lettuce salad w/ avocado and squeezed lime for dressing
1 stalk celery
6 oz. eggplant/tomato/spinach/mushroom mix
1/4 c pumpkin

Feeling like a rabbit!

runninmom · 10-28-2009, 04:43 PM

wow I haven't been in here for a while...you are looking and doing FAB-U-LOUS!! congrats on such great progress

debbniev18 · 10-30-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by runninmom

wow I haven't been in here for a while...you are looking and doing FAB-U-LOUS!! congrats on such great progress

Thanks so much...changing things up. I appreciate you checking in on me and your compliment! It always adds extra motivation for me

debbniev18 · 10-30-2009, 06:17 PM

I have been doing well on the diet plan. I dropped 13 pounds in 9 days! I'm feeling good, just tired from a busy week at school. I also am dealing with some upcoming corrective surgery. Plans for that are not set yet and it has been emotionally and mentally draining thinking about all that is involved. It's pretty overwhelming right now and I am just taking it one day at a time with all the decision making. Trying to stay strong and keep moving forward toward my goals!

debbniev18 · 10-31-2009, 02:13 PM

Back & Biceps:

warm up:
FLU'S 2x5x25
DB Rows 4x20x20
concentration curls 4x12x20

Alternating back/biceps

T Row
6x15x12 (3 narrow, 3 wide)

low cable curls
4x15x15 (weight each side)

Low cable row
4x50x12

high cable curls
4x20x15

narrow lat pulldown
5x100x12

alternating hammer curls
2x20x15
incline hammer curls
2x15x12 holy cow these are hard!

Wide lat pulldown
4x50x12
behind head
4x40x15

Straight bar Pullups
4x30x12

Cable rear delts w/rope to throat
5x70x15

Cable pullups w/rope
4x40x12

Done!!!! Food today 20 oz. whole milk, 20 oz. whole yogurt
No treats for me! Happy Halloween!!!

kimm4 · 10-31-2009, 06:19 PM

I can understand people wanting to play around with different eating plans, but do you realize how unhealthy your plan is? Living on 500 calories a day is insane. You are taking a serious risk of messing up your metabolism and you're going to lose a ton of muscle if you continue on this route. The most successful plans come from a healthy balance protein, clean carbs and healthy fats. Your plan is lacking in all of this.

I just came across your journal and I had to say something because it concerns me.

Wishing you nothing but the best.

debbniev18 · 11-01-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kimm4

I can understand people wanting to play around with different eating plans, but do you realize how unhealthy your plan is? Living on 500 calories a day is insane. You are taking a serious risk of messing up your metabolism and you're going to lose a ton of muscle if you continue on this route. The most successful plans come from a healthy balance protein, clean carbs and healthy fats. Your plan is lacking in all of this.

I just came across your journal and I had to say something because it concerns me.

Wishing you nothing but the best.

I know this diet does seem radical. Believe me I have tried every which way to break my plateau. I followed Tom Venuto's bodybuilding formula for caloric intake, I tried eating clean, lowering calories, I tried going back to the weight watcher's plan, tried more exercise, then less, I used Fitday to count calories and breakdown my carbs/fats/protein, also saw a nutritionist.... I always remained within 5 pounds up/down. I gave all ways time to work but they didn't. I am now trying this and of course I'm dropping pounds due to the low caloric intake. But this plan is based on accupressure. I am not just starving myself. Accupressure beads stimulate the hypothalamus to think it is receiving all the necessary fat/protein/carbs when obviously it is not. This sends messages to the body that you are full and will only burn fat. This program is not metabolic. It is supposed to reset the body's weight point. It is a natural, no drug way to achieve results. the site is accuweight.com

I do not intend to stay on the program more than one month. I am going to be having surgery and need to stabilize weight and get proper nutrition back into me for healing. I know exactly what I should be eating and tried, but this seems to be working. I will transition back to a regualr clean diet by the end of the month.

I do appreciate your thoughts...believe me I fought doing this all the way because I have lost 130 lbs the "right way" but after a year of minimal progress I am determined to change things and get reults. I did not want to take drugs, and this is more of a vegetarian type diet.

My problem is that I am stubborn and continue to weightlift/exercise like normal. I was told to ease up because I do not have the caloric intake to support "bodybuilding" workouts or for recovery. I am going to do that even though it is very difficult for me to cut back. I have lost no energy, stamina, or endurance so I felt like I could continue as normal. Yesterday though was tough after the workout-I did experience hunger. So, I need to cut back.

I am going forward with a mindset of whatever it takes...athletes push themselves all the time. I'm being as careful as possible.

I do so appreciate your concern!!! I can only hope that this will reset my body's acceptable weight point and I can maintain a normal diet afterward w/exercise.
This has been mentally, physically, and emotionally the hardest journey I have ever been through.

You are always welcome to check in and leave advice. I am doing this on my own without anyone to talk with about it all which has been most difficult. But, sheer determination is keeping me strong. Maybe this answered some questions about the diet for you and my plans. Again, leave your thoughts anytime!!

debbniev18 · 11-01-2009, 12:15 PM

30 minutes BOSU workout: squats, leg-work, abs, push-ups

30 minutes body combat - didn't stay for the full hour

freebirdmac · 11-01-2009, 02:08 PM

I concur with Kim. That is a horrible diet and your weight loss is water + muscle with some fat. And it's extremely unhealthy. Your inability to break out of a plateau previously could have been attributed to many causes. Resorting to such an extreme starvation diet is ridiculous. And don't believe the accupressure bs. Your body knows full well it's not getting everything it needs. Considering you're facing surgery it's even worse. You'll be going into it with an already stressed body.

debbniev18 · 11-03-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by freebirdmac

I concur with Kim. That is a horrible diet and your weight loss is water + muscle with some fat. And it's extremely unhealthy. Your inability to break out of a plateau previously could have been attributed to many causes. Resorting to such an extreme starvation diet is ridiculous. And don't believe the accupressure bs. Your body knows full well it's not getting everything it needs. Considering you're facing surgery it's even worse. You'll be going into it with an already stressed body.

I know...what else can I say but that I am trying it for now. I vacillate on the subject often. All that I am dealing with is just extremely overwhelming. I am trying my best to hold it all together. I know I can not do this for long and don't want to either. I understand people's opinion of this plan. It is insane but I know people who have done it and got major results. I'm just taking one day at a time right now. It's really all I can handle. I am in check of my health and will update progress or decisions as I make them. I do thank you for your input. I respect it, I'm just going against the grain for once and seeing where it takes me. Determination I guess to the extreme.

debbniev18 · 11-04-2009, 05:19 PM

60 minutes Bodypump weightlifting class

debbniev18 · 11-05-2009, 03:15 PM

Well. I am off the accupressure diet. Listening to my body, it didn't want to continue past this week. I was too hungry even after what I feel was a light workout the other night. As I've stated, I wanted to break my plateau which happened, now I have to see where I can go from here. I need to be healthy and strong for upcoming surgery and I'd rather keep on working my ass off in the gym than starve it! I'm still working on finding that balance...ahh balance, the key to life. Anyway, just letting everyone that has reached out to me know that I am getting back to basics and as determined as always!

debbniev18 · 11-07-2009, 10:48 AM

Chest and triceps

warm-up:
FLUs:Front raises, lateral, upright rows-2x10x15
Cybex seated fly-2x30x20
DB Incline presses- 2x12x20
simultaneous kickbacks-2x15x15

Pressdowns w/straight bar
4x60x15

Flat Bench BB Presses
4x35x15 (1set top half)
1x35x8 bottom
1x35x7 full

Body bar skull crushers
3x25x15
1x25x8

Incline bench Flyes
4x12x15

Cable Pushdowns w/rope
4x50x15

Cybex Chest Press
1x55x9
1x50x6
2x45x7
2x45x6

Overhead Cable Extensions w/rope
4x40x15

Standing High Cable Crossovers
1x35x15 (weight each side)
3x35x12 " "

45 minutes Cardio-Kick N' Burn class

debbniev18 · 11-08-2009, 07:05 PM

I walked to the gym but couldn't force myself inside today. It was way too beautiful outside so I walked home and to the park.

5 mile walk soaking up some vitamin D!!!!

freebirdmac · 11-08-2009, 07:10 PM

Yay!!!! Off that horrid diet!

Now just be sensible and have patience. Most of all be strong and well nourished for your surgery. Good luck!!

debbniev18 · 11-10-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freebirdmac

Yay!!!! Off that horrid diet!

Now just be sensible and have patience. Most of all be strong and well nourished for your surgery. Good luck!!

Thank you for the well wishes and of course concern. I am glad to be off that diet. Like you said, I am trying to stay strong for surgery which is coming soon. I'm feeling better about surgery as it will help me in my progression of reaching my goals. Keeping focused and positive about it all!

debbniev18 · 11-11-2009, 03:27 PM

Off from school. Happy Veteran's Day-God Bless all veterans and active duty soldiers!

Legs today:
warm up at home: raking leaves!! 1 hour

Smith Squats
2x20x25 narrow
1x30x25
2x30x25 wide
I'm still feeling these in my left knee/leg but am trying to increase weights here again

3 minutes elliptical

Leg extensions
2x60x12
3 minutes elliptical
2x60x12
3 minutes elliptical

Seated Press
4x90x15 (2 sets per leg-singles)
3 minutes elliptical
2x200x15 both feet phew!
3 minutes elliptical

Seated Curl
2x70x15
3 minutes elliptical
2x70x15
3 minutes elliptical

abductors
4x100x12

3 minutes elliptical

adductors
3x110x12
1x110x7
1x100x12

3 minutes elliptical

standing Rotary Calf Raises
4x120x15

3 minutes elliptical

Standing lunges
2x25 (1 set per leg)
1x50 (walking lunges)

I tried something different today, adding some cardio in between sets. I'm going to try this interval training to shake things up. I added more weight for most sets and still could try to up them a bit more. So cardio with heavier weight lifting sets.
Total cardio 30 minutes

debbniev18 · 11-12-2009, 06:05 PM

Abs:

Plated BOSU Crunches
2x10x50

Plated BOSU Obliques
4x10x25

BOSU Russian Twists
2x10x25

Knees to chest/floor
2x25

Cable Wood Choppers
2x60x25

Cybex Crunch
4X80X15

Cybex Torso Rotation
2X80X50

30 minutes cardio-Body Combat Class

debbniev18 · 11-13-2009, 06:11 PM

OOOH sore from legs and abs workouts

tomorrow back/biceps/cardio mix

debbniev18 · 11-14-2009, 02:20 PM

Back/Biceps/cardio

warm up:
one arm preacher curls 2x12x20
incline bench DB bicep curls 2x10x20
low back extensions 2x20
Cybex Rear Delt 2X20X15
DB Rows 2x20x20

Low Cable Rows
3x55x10
2 minutes elliptical
had to wait 4 the cable row so I did T Row 2x15 while waiting, then cable row again
2x55x10
2 minutes elliptical

Cable Rear Delt w/ rope to throat
3x75x10
2 minutes elliptical
2x75x10
2 minutes elliptical

Reverse Grip Pulldowns
3x70x10
2 minutes elliptical
1x70x10
1x70x9 Holy Cow! Really am pushing myself!
2 minutes elliptical

Incline Bench BB Curls to nose
3x25x15 - these are smthg new-really hits the biceps hard
2 minutes elliptical
2x25x15
2 minutes elliptical

Bent Over DB Rows
3x40x12 (1 set underhand grip)
2 minutes elliptical

Bent over BB Rows
2x50x12 (1 set underhand) Wowee!
2 minutes elliptical

Cybex Narrow Lat Pulldowns
3X100x10
2 minutes elliptical
2x100x10
2 minutes elliptical

Cable Pull-ups w/rope to throat
3x45x10
2 minutes elliptical
2x50x10
2 minutes elliptical

DB Bicep Curls
1x20x7 failure
1x18x7
1x15x10 changed to
alternating hammer curls
1x15x10
1x20x10

Cable Straight Arm Pushdowns
1x70x12
1x60x12
1x70x12
1x60x12

DONE! 2 hours, total cardio 30 minutes

I'm continuing to try this kind of interval training with explosive weight lifting. Increasing weights more than I've been doing prior. My abs are still sore from yesterday and boy did I feel them throughout the exercises today. I even had to sneeze and stopped myself because they hurt so much! Anyway, It's all good and I'm happy about the pain! LOL

debbniev18 · 11-15-2009, 09:25 PM

Shoulders only today

warm up:
DB lateral raises 1x5x25
mac raises 2x8x20 (10 each side)
rotator cuffs 2x12x12

Cybex OH Press
2x35x12
1x35x10
1x35x7
1x30x8

Hammer Strength Lateral Raise
1x15x12 (weight each side)
3x10x12

Smith Shrugs
4x60x15

Smith Upright Rows
1x30x12
1x35x8
3x30x12

Incline Shoulder Presses
1x12x15
2x15x12
2x15x9

Body Bar Front Raises
4x18x12

debbniev18 · 11-18-2009, 02:05 PM

Well life has been a bit hectic lately and I couldn't get to the gym these past few days. I'm in the process of scheduling my surgery, doc. appts, changing gyms, busy at work, and so forth. I want to keep hitting the gym hard because my surgery is coming up in December and I won't be able to work out after that for about 3 weeks or so.

It's going to be mentally rough not being able to work out and knowing that all my hard work is going to be zapped from not exercising. Hopefully all will spring back when I get back into the gym after Doctor's ok. Although, I know after that long of a respit I will feel like a newbie and will need to recover muscle and strength one step at a time. I am feeling strong and ready for the next steps on my journey.

debbniev18 · 11-20-2009, 11:20 PM

Chest-Triceps-cardio:

warm up:
DB kickbacks 2x12x20
DB Incline presses 2x12x20
Bodybar pullovers 2x18x20
Cable Pushdowns w/rope 2x40x20

Cybex Seated Fly
2x35x15
2 minutes elliptical
2x35x15
2 minutes elliptical

Tricep bodyweight Dips
4x12

2 minutes elliptical

Smith Machine Bench Press
4X30X12

4 minutes elliptical

Smith CGBP
3x20x12
1x20x9

4 minutes elliptical

High Cable Crossovers
1x35x15 (weight each side)
2x40x12
2 minutes elliptical
2x40x12

2 minutes elliptical

Standing Cable tri extensions w/rope
4x20x12

4 minutes elliptical

Cybex Chest Press
1x50x10
1x50x6
1x45x8
2x40x8
1x40x7

5 minutes elliptical

Cable crossover lateral extensions
1x20x12-didn't like these and switched to:

Straight Bar Pressdowns
2x60x15
1x70x10 wow!
1x60x15

5 minutes elliptical

30 minutes cardio total.
I Finally got back into the gym. I was dragging all week not being able to go and I felt so much better tonight after my workout. Had company over so entering workout late...rather early LOL! I'm glad it's the weekend!

debbniev18 · 11-22-2009, 08:24 AM

What a beautiful weekend!

60 minutes cardio-Body Combat Class