MarvelComicGirl's Fat Loss/Recovery Journal

[MarvelComicGirl]

MEAL 1
12am-1:11am..
Dole Peaches 7 oz
??

1 large sweet potato
162 calories 37 carbs 6 fiber 4 protein

8oz chicken
368 calories 0 carbs 72 pro

Brown Rice 1/2c
109 23 carbs 2 fiber 2.5 protein
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SNACK
2:30am
V8 Spicy Hot 12oz
70 calories 14 carbs 3 fiber 3 protein

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MEAL 2
3:30am-4:30

Medium Orange (? not to sure about this source)
70 calories 21 carbs 7 fiber 1 protein

1c Kashi Go Lean
140 calories 30 carbs 10 fiber 13 protein

1/2c Raw milk
80 calories 6 carbs 4.5 protein


Helen's Kitcen Burrito
280 calories 42 carbs 7 fiber 10 protein
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MEAL 3
6am
1c Brocolli
30 calories, 4 carbs, 2 fiber, 2 protein

4oz of thin cut Steak
190 calories 25 protein

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calories: 1499
carbs: 177
fiber: 37
net carbs:140
protein:137
(^^need to add in peaches but not sure on its facts..)


Hmmm I looked online for some of the stuff and I'm not sure how accurate they are... the protein amount in the chicken seems pretty high... but it was a big piece... Calories low (1600 ish maybe?)... but I'm going to sleep around 7:30am so eating anything else would be odd for me and give me energy @_@.. And yes it did take me 1hr to eat some of the things haha..

[KetoTherapy]

Originally Posted by MarvelComicGirl

Hmm I should get more potassium... Me and plain coconut water aren't that great of friends but the coconut water with pineapple puree are good buddies haha. Today I tried Maine Coast Sea Vegetables Alaria, that has potassium in it. "Alaria is a good dietary source of Vitamin A, [beta carotene], iron, potassium, magnesium, chlorophyll, enzymes, trace elements, Vitamin B's and dietary fiber." I tired it raw without cooking. Mmmm salty sea vegetable and chewy. I'm thinking about putting it in my miso soup next.

Trying carb cycling this month. Today is "Low" day tomorrow I'm going to try either another low or no carb day. I know my father wants to take me out to dinner Thursday night for my birthday so I'm going for High carb on that day... Man this is going to be interesting to do the first week of all of the birthday stuff and going to a event @___@...

I w ill have to seek out a link on that Main Coast! Sounds yummy. Yeah, the Coconut Water comes in flavors, I like the Mango. But hmm, fresh pinapple puree wins my taste buds any day.

There is also a guy, MCG, in our Charlie Brown thread that is having a birthday. He loves brownies, so I gave him some, lol. Shame on me. Hey its his birthday! I think you are 25 on the 4th or 5th? I saw it posted on MySpace, but cant recall the exact date. I will be sure to post birthday stuff for ya! Yeah stay low-zero carbs for now and have that cake day worry free. Just enjoy YOUR special moment in time.

[MarvelComicGirl]

Originally Posted by KetoTherapy

I w ill have to seek out a link on that Main Coast! Sounds yummy. Yeah, the Coconut Water comes in flavors, I like the Mango. But hmm, fresh pinapple puree wins my taste buds any day.

There is also a guy, MCG, in our Charlie Brown thread that is having a birthday. He loves brownies, so I gave him some, lol. Shame on me. Hey its his birthday! I think you are 25 on the 4th or 5th? I saw it posted on MySpace, but cant recall the exact date. I will be sure to post birthday stuff for ya! Yeah stay low-zero carbs for now and have that cake day worry free. Just enjoy YOUR special moment in time.

Its salty but it only has 301mg of sodium per 1/3 c, 775%DV of iodine, 522mg of potassium and 3g carbs, which are all fiber . When you steam it, it grows twice the size!

Coool. *gasp* brownies... haven't had those in awhile hehe. Yup I'm turning 25 on the 5th... which is 40mins or so from now . Time flies *nods*. Been mostly doing "low carb". Added in cottage cheese and greek yogurt to some of my meals yesterday to add more protein per meal, which is what your suppose to do @_@ didn't get enough protein per meals 2 days ago. Thursdays is going to be my "High carb day" and I'm going to try to do no carb day friday.. @_@

[KetoTherapy]

Originally Posted by MarvelComicGirl

Yup I'm turning 25 on the 5th... which is 40mins or so from now . Time flies *nods*.

[trance__dreamer]

haaaappy birthday! =)

[DopeEfX]

Hi! Happy Birthday!!!

[SiZcO18]

happy bday

[phoenixr2]

happy b day!!!!!

[Verb206]

Happy Birthday!

[MarvelComicGirl]

Originally Posted by KetoTherapy

Originally Posted by trance__dreamer

haaaappy birthday! =)

Originally Posted by DopeEfX

Hi! Happy Birthday!!!

Originally Posted by SiZcO18

happy bday

Originally Posted by phoenixr2

happy b day!!!!!

Originally Posted by Verb206

Happy Birthday!

Thanks everyone for your birthday wishes

[MarvelComicGirl]

Well I took a vacation birthday day off from work last night... got up early in the morning and couldn't go back to bed.. so I hit da gym

Cardio:

Distance: 2 miles
Times: 43mins
Calories (machine): 276
HR Calories: umm close to 700 *taps watch* I think its dying

Going to do a Stretch down and take a hot bath. Today is the No carb day eating eggs now

Ps: this is the fastest and longest I've gone since my car accident. Legs are already sore..

Edited: Also "No" Carb days on the carb cycling are no fun my one coworker at the store was teasing me alittle.. Wasn't allowed to try the new Honey and and... *stares at fruit*... I shall devour the fruit in the mornin wuahaha

[KetoTherapy]

Originally Posted by MarvelComicGirl

Well I took a vacation birthday day off from work last night... got up early in the morning and couldn't go back to bed.. so I hit da gym

Cardio:

Distance: 2 miles
Times: 43mins
Calories (machine): 276
HR Calories: umm close to 700 *taps watch* I think its dying

Going to do a Stretch down and take a hot bath. Today is the No carb day eating eggs now

Ps: this is the fastest and longest I've gone since my car accident. Legs are already sore..

Edited: Also "No" Carb days on the carb cycling are no fun my one coworker at the store was teasing me alittle.. Wasn't allowed to try the new Honey and and... *stares at fruit*... I shall devour the fruit in the mornin wuahaha

LOL, wow! I hope you enjoy it while it lasts, the fruit that is! Dont forget to taste the honey too. Laughs evily with you.

PS I lost SEVEN pounds! Hee Haw!

[MarvelComicGirl]

Ugh sore now.... its catching up to me now. Tonight my friends and I went out to the bowling alley/Arcade for my birthday party. Used the lightest ball for bowling. Pft I so suck at bowling. Last place Wooo. Also Played DDR. Love that game. I felt like I burned zillion calories. HR was up to 177 one time @____@ Didn't really try to track calories

Originally Posted by KetoTherapy

LOL, wow! I hope you enjoy it while it lasts, the fruit that is! Dont forget to taste the honey too. Laughs evily with you.

PS I lost SEVEN pounds! Hee Haw!

Yes that clementine was awesome Wuahaha. Yesterday was my "Low" day but yet I still ate a low carb breakfast haha.

Sweet! Didn't weight myself yet this week.

[MarvelComicGirl]

Man Sunday night into Monday night I had a terrible time trying to sleep and had neck/shoulder blade/back aches. Ran out of pain relievers and were on sleep aids (I normally take sleep aids because I always seem to have problems sleeping lately) so I couldn't go to the store.

I used mostly my right shoulder (good side) Saturday and Sunday but yet my left shoulder/shoulder blade were in pain. Booo. Oh well I had fun though... I feel a lot better now though but neck is still stiff. Haven't had neck pain like this for a little while :/

Today I'm planning on doing some arm workouts at the gym. Triceps are just screaming for a workout haha. But if its too painful I'll just hop on the treadmill or something.

Oh I was surfing around bb.com forums and I found an awesome site from one of the sticky threads in the Exercise forum. I'm in love with this site: http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html

Also now I remember why I used to loved putting Peanut Butter in my Oatmeal <3 haha and walnuts in my protein shake pudding (just 1-2scoops of protein powder and very little water, makes a small amount though). My all time favorite is still cottage cheese and hot sauce Mmmm

Well hopefully be posting later on in the day another workout

[MarvelComicGirl]

LOW

Meal1

1 clemintine
1/2c brocolli
3/4c brown rice
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Snack
Alaria wakame 2 pieces
(thats less then a serving which is 18cals 3carbs 3fiber 1 protein)
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Meal2

1 clemintine

1/2c oatmeal
1 tbps of peanut butter
2 scoops of protein powder + a little bit of water
handful of walnuts
(sort of like chocolate covered walnuts in away)
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Meal 3
4 boneless chicken tenderloin strips

1c of brocolli

3 Eggs
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1 c of cottage cheese
Bed

*edited*
Decided to wait on workout until later tonight so I can go with a friend

[MarvelComicGirl]

November 10th 2009

Elliptical... it was broke... the others were taken

Elliptical Cross Ramp
Time: 20mintues
Distance: 1.32
Calories: 210 (machine)

Triceps Rope Push Down
20X12
25X12
25X12
30X12
30X12
35X12


Bent over Cable Triceps Extensions
Heh I found out the name from that site I put in my last post
http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...verTriExt.html
25X12
25X12
30X12
30X12
35X12- too tight feeling...

DB Hammer Curls
5X12
5X12
10X12
10X12
10X12- Felt tight

Forearm:
Wrist Curl
5X12
5X12

Reverse Wrist Curl
5X12
5X12
Notes:
I have a lot of work to do to my upper arms (mostly tricep area) but I thought it was cool when I was doing the bent over cable triceps extension. I could see muscles moving in my elbow area, biceps and some in my triceps area when I was doing the exercise (mirror near by. good for checking form).

Also I'm thinking about just posting food intake like I used to. Just the totals.

[MarvelComicGirl]

Tuesday Night into Wednesday food intake
Totals
Calories: 1880
Fiber: 43
Net Carbs: 183
Protein: 160

Well it was suppose to be a high day but I still made it in the carb range for low days for my weight @___@ Suppose to get protein up to body weight in gramson this carb cycling thing but ugh @____@

[MarvelComicGirl]

Wednesday November 11th 2009
Happy Veterans Day~! To all those out there in the military working hard for our Country and Allies, Thank you and God Bless


Treadmill
Time: 40mins + 4min cool down
Distance: 2.10
Calories: 291

Notes:
1 mile in 20 minutes and 2 miles just under 40mins.
Goal: Get faster without hurting self more.

I feel a burn in my triceps from yesterday and in my calves for the cardio @_@.. but yet its my back, neck, and shoulders that is REALLY bothering me. A hot bath is definitely needed. Have to wear my neck collar when trying to sleep. Luckily this morning the sleep aids worked, so I got 8hrs YAY~! Was suppose to go to the gym with my friend again but she couldn't but I ended up going myself anyways. Stomach kind of feels upset though ~_~ didn't eat before cardio and then ate a little something... now I feel blah..

[MarvelComicGirl]

NO day

Wednesday-Thursday Food intake
Totals
Calories: 1370
Fiber: 14
Net Carbs: 18
Protein: 122

Ate to fiberous things to get fiber up thats why net carbs are 18
Still need to eat something when I get home and yes its already included! @_@ No days are weird

[MarvelComicGirl]

I'm going to take a rest day Today and Tomorrow. I was going to do more cardio but I'm going to cool it for now. Pain still hasn't stopped ... Been taking 8hr Tylenol stuff that has 1300mg .. yes i know bad... Plus my natural anti-inflammatory supplement combined but that doesn't even help the pain. Going to drink magnesium powder supplement now. Going to wait until Saturday to go to the gym to see how I feel pain wise. At least I still got movement

To get neck pain relieve I have to wear my neck collar for a little while. Got to do more neck and back stretches and watch my posture I guess. Don't have spare money to get deep tissue massage done this week (maybe not next week either -_-) or go to the chiropractor :/. On a tight budget until next Friday.

Today I'm going to eat carbs tonight Mmm. After yesterday with very low carbs... craving them. Finishing up cooking soon. This is what I have lined up for the rest of my day: Sweet potato, 3/4c brown rice, cauliflower, broccoli, grass fed beef cubes inside a 2 low carb wrap with a little hot sauce on top of the beef, 1c cottage cheese, 3 hard boiled eggs, protein shakes (maybe walnuts), and a tamale pie (http://www.amyskitchen.com/products/...view.php?id=22 ). I had some honey sesame sticks earlier at my part time job and I tired those honeys I couldn't try last week because it was a no carb day so wuahahaha.Also got to try alittle of organic bilberry juice. Not as sweet as I thought it would be. I love working at a health food store

Did neck and back exercises before heading to work

Note to self: I added in two Enzyme products into my supplements 11/12/09 and Ultimate Flora Advanced Immunity Probiotic. One Enzyme is more aimed towards cardiovascular health and fat digestion and the other is for digestion in general. So the main supplements I'm taking now:

Main:
New Chapters Woman's Multi One-a-Day
Enzyme blends
Udo's Super 8 Probiotic
Renew Life Ultimate Flora Advanced Immunity Probiotic
New Chapters Wholemega/Barleans Omega Twin(liquid)/Nordic Naturals Omega 3's (depends on which one I decide to take)
Kelp Tablets (150mcg (lol) each)
L-Glutamine

On and off:
New Chapter Zyflamend
Pain relievers
Natural Sleep aids
Nature's Vitality Natural calm- magnesium powder drink




echo echo... lol

[KetoTherapy]

WoW! Suddenly you are posting ike crazy in here, lol. I had to read a whole book to catch up! Goodness. I never read the carb cycling thread, did it say to bring protein intake up to weight level? I was confused about that.

[MarvelComicGirl]

Originally Posted by KetoTherapy

WoW! Suddenly you are posting ike crazy in here, lol. I had to read a whole book to catch up! Goodness. I never read the carb cycling thread, did it say to bring protein intake up to weight level? I was confused about that.

Haha yea got some workouts in there and some food intake updates... it was so quiet in here all alone lol.

It did say per body weight... thats too much for me right now... I keep hearing it should be lean body mass not body weight. Maybe this carb cycling is more towards bodybuilders for competitions coming up? Still not 100% on the diet because of the min protein and this is stating that on my low days I can have up to my bodyweight in carbs (which for me was my high carb day hahaha) as well but only in 2 out of 5 meals and you need to eat a small piece of fruit before the carby meal...

Originally Posted by http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/par30.htm

Protein Consumption
Protein: the easy part. Actually, protein is the foundation of this diet. It is not to be skipped, skimped upon, taken lightly, or otherwise reduced simply because the diet does not focus on it. The significance of protein cannot be overstated, though such details are beyond the scope of this article. We shall not get into the minimum requirements for a bodybuilder, which types of proteins are superior to others, and the numerous other issues that have perplexed the scholars and been debated ad nauseam.

Suffice it to say, that one gram per pound of bodyweight is the absolute minimum, and there is no maximum on this diet. In other words, at each and every meal, of each and every day, you can feel free to dig in to as much protein as you wish. Though there are some rules. Beyond these rules, and for simplicity's sake, I will assume you are eating a sufficient quantity at each and every meal and leave it at that.

Assuming you are eating six meals each day, regardless of which type of day, you will eat a minimum of 1/6 of your total daily minimum requirement for protein at each meal. Thus, a 200-pound individual should eat at least 33 grams of protein at each and every meal. If five meals is the necessary course, the same individual should eat a minimum of 40 grams of protein per meal.

You can eat more, but to overindulge at one meal, does not excuse a deficient amount at another. In other words, do not shortchange your protein consumption at any meal.

[KetoTherapy]

Originally Posted by MarvelComicGirl

Haha yea got some workouts in there and some food intake updates... it was so quiet in here all alone lol.

It did say per body weight... thats too much for me right now... I keep hearing it should be lean body mass not body weight. Maybe this carb cycling is more towards bodybuilders for competitions coming up? Still not 100% on the diet because of the min protein and this is stating that on my low days I can have up to my bodyweight in carbs (which for me was my high carb day hahaha) as well but only in 2 out of 5 meals and you need to eat a small piece of fruit before the carby meal...

Ok now that I have read that, I need to go see what my can of protein says on carbs- cant remember. If carbs are in check for keto (I think you and I are on different keto diets, since I dont really have a carb up day, unless I am having an emergency, lol ) then I will have to get started on more protein shakes thru the day.

[MarvelComicGirl]

Originally Posted by KetoTherapy

Ok now that I have read that, I need to go see what my can of protein says on carbs- cant remember. If carbs are in check for keto (I think you and I are on different keto diets, since I dont really have a carb up day, unless I am having an emergency, lol ) then I will have to get started on more protein shakes thru the day.

Hmm I think mine isn't Keto though. Only 1 day is I think. Too carby for keto I think. Yea my problem is my protein shakes are 7g of net carb (10 fiber) and the other is 20g (4g fiber).


Yaaay~! I got my weight back down to 247. Weighed myself at 8pm. Decided to take some Progress pictures for bb.com since I haven't updated my progress picture since August 22nd 2009.



Meeh not TOO much different but I do see a little difference here and there. Still very flabby . I was looking at my old photobucket progress pictures from last year from the challenge Jan 08 to July 08 and its like " geez what a big difference from what I am now " But then at the same time it makes me want to get better then I was. Only problem is I can't lift heavy yet T_T bOooo.

[MarvelComicGirl]

Sunday November 15th 2009
30mins DDR at the arcade

2 games in non-stop mode (four songs in a row) in light mode
2 normal games (3 songs)
Light
Light
Standard

Light
Standard
Challenge (slow song but a lot of steps and freezes)

HR monitor said I burned 620... *taps it* I think its dying... I've had it almost 2 years.

[KetoTherapy]

Originally Posted by MarvelComicGirl

Only problem is I can't lift heavy yet T_T bOooo.

Yep healing is like , prayer requests, weight training and dieting...Just gotta do your part and wait on your body to catch up and show results. Be patient, go slow. Read the book of Ecclesiastes to get your flesh and Spirit balanced.

[MarvelComicGirl]

Originally Posted by KetoTherapy

Yep healing is like , prayer requests, weight training and dieting...Just gotta do your part and wait on your body to catch up and show results. Be patient, go slow. Read the book of Ecclesiastes to get your flesh and Spirit balanced.

Will do. I always thought Proverbs (though a good book) and Ecclesiastes were sort of depressing though lol. Reading the first 3 chapters already and yea seems depressing.

Yea just got to keep patient and keep at it. Planning on going to the gym tomorrow. But I also have to do laundry :/ boo

[KetoTherapy]

Originally Posted by MarvelComicGirl

Will do. I always thought Proverbs (though a good book) and Ecclesiastes were sort of depressing though lol. Reading the first 3 chapters already and yea seems depressing.

Yea just got to keep patient and keep at it. Planning on going to the gym tomorrow. But I also have to do laundry :/ boo

Awww, lol, then read something, lol. I always thought Ecclesiastes seemed so balancing. calms the waters. Makes me think how things are so natural and not FORCED. Keeping our thoughts balanced- with good is bad, with full is empty, with life is death. There is no greener side. Its all balanced. You may say its depressing, but to me the ingredients need to be just right/balanced to stay focused. Ok- Proverbs huh? My turn to read 3 chapters.

[MarvelComicGirl]

Originally Posted by KetoTherapy

Awww, lol, then read something, lol. I always thought Ecclesiastes seemed so balancing. calms the waters. Makes me think how things are so natural and not FORCED. Keeping our thoughts balanced- with good is bad, with full is empty, with life is death. There is no greener side. Its all balanced. You may say its depressing, but to me the ingredients need to be just right/balanced to stay focused. Ok- Proverbs huh? My turn to read 3 chapters.

Well I guess it sort of feels like everything is useless when reading it haha. I like proverbs though. I like it when he talks about wisdom the most *nods*



Monday into Tuesday morning food intake:
No Day

Total
Calores: 1838
Fiber: 20
Net Carbs: 17
Protein: 226

Ha 1 point lower then last no day wuahahaha~! Would have been 10 if I didn't take my protein powder but I wanted more fiber as well (the shake I have now is a 20 protein and 10 fiber). Carbs.... how I miss thee ... must wait until later *nods*. So tired... I still have 1hr 15minutes before my shift is over

[MarvelComicGirl]

Tuesday November 17th 2008

Leg day

Leg Extensions
30X12
30X12
40X12
40X12
40X12

Leg Press
SledX12X5

Calve raises
30X12
40X12
40X12
50X12
50X12

Lying Leg Curl
30X12
30X12
40X12
40X12
50X12

Abductor
120X12X5

Adductor
120X12X5

Time: 30mins

+ Laundry after Gym @_@

Notes: I was going to go with my friend but she ended up canceling at the last minute because she was actually sick -_- .. so went solo again. Need nap before work @__@ *got up too early*