Shortee can do it!

shortee2525 · 06-02-2008, 12:48 PM

Hello everyone,

My name is Lynn, and I decided to start journaling my efforts to achieving MY perfect self.

A little bit about me: I was always very active, I started lifting when I was around 17 and always enjoyed the way it made me feel. I am 24 now and about 10 months ago moved to NYC from Montreal, Ca. This new life cause something to happen, I suddenly turned to food to fill a void, to fill what I was missing from my previous life i.e family friends etc. Things spiralled out of control and I developed a binge eating disorder then quickly gained about 10 lbs. I was miserable, I couldnt fit into any of my clothes, then one day I decided it was enough. I needed to make my life better no matter what city I was living in.

It's been about 4 months since my last binge, I lost the weight I gained. Now I have new goals, to be the best I can be, to get into the best shape of my life and possibly compete in a fitness competition.

The reason for this journal is so I can be held accountable for my actions, and prevent that cycle of bad habits. I want to stay motivated, and hear all your thoughts and opinions. This is a great community of people, and I love the fact that everyone is so supportive with each other. I LOVE YOU ALL!

My stats:

Height : 5'1
Weight: 113
BF: not really sure

My workouts

5x a week cardio for 45-60 steady state or intervals on treadmill or stepmill

3x a week lift weights

shortee2525 · 06-02-2008, 12:56 PM

AM Cardio : 45 min Interval training on treadmill
2 scoops of Xtend

PWO shake
half scoop isopure
half a banana

Breakfast
1/2 cup of oats
1/2 scoop of VPX
3 boiled egg whites

Snack
2 ezekiel break
1 tbsp of peanut butter
1 tsp of sugar free jam

Lunch
Mixed salad
3oz chicken
4oz sweet potato

Snack
***e yogurt
1 cup of raspberries
15 almonds

PM Weights Chest and Biceps:

Incline press 15,10,5,20
Bench Press 5,5,5
Box jumps 15,15,15
Push ups As many as I can
Pull ups 10, 10, 10
Barbell curl 15,15,15
Medicine ball throws 20,20,20
Dumbbell curl 10,10,10
Hanging leg raises 15,15,15

Dinner
5oz Tilapia
Mixed salad
Quinoa

Desert
SF jello and SF cool whip

MiaFey · 06-02-2008, 12:58 PM

Hello shorty and welcome

I'm from Montreal, so you have a little piece of home here on BB.com, hahaha!

I'll be following your progress with pleasure!

When I was younger, I wanted to move to NYC too. I didn't and now I have other dreams, but hey - congrats for making the move!

buttercup963 · 06-02-2008, 01:00 PM

Hi from one shortee to another

I will following along your progress, good luck with your goals,

shortee2525 · 06-02-2008, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiaFey

Hello shorty and welcome

I'm from Montreal, so you have a little piece of home here on BB.com, hahaha!

I'll be following your progress with pleasure!

When I was younger, I wanted to move to NYC too. I didn't and now I have other dreams, but hey - congrats for making the move!

Bonjour! haha lol, I appreciate it thanks

Thanks Buttercup!

shortee2525 · 06-02-2008, 01:15 PM

Supplements

Protein
- VPX graham cracker
- Isopure zero carb vanilla

Multivitamin

One pill of Jet Fuel before AM Cardio

Xtend

Goals

Keep saying NO to the food at the office
Stop grazing when im cooking or in the kitchen
Stop overeating even if its healthy foods
Work on my flexibility
Look in the mirror and love myself

amj0883 · 06-02-2008, 02:55 PM

Now those are awesome goals!!!

I look forward to following along as I watch you achieve every single one of them..especially the last one!!

I love VPX Graham Craker...

shortee2525 · 06-02-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by amj0883

Now those are awesome goals!!!

I look forward to following along as I watch you achieve every single one of them..especially the last one!!

I love VPX Graham Craker...

Thanks Mandy! I appreciate all the support I can get

vanillabn · 06-02-2008, 03:13 PM

Great goals... especially look in the mirror and love yourself!!

I ordered that VPX Graham Cracker too, it's on it's way but I can't wait!!! How do you like it? I've heard so many great reviews.

twinnett · 06-02-2008, 03:20 PM

I love VPX graham cracker..too bad it's so expensive!!!

Great goals! Congrats on overcoming the binge eating. I struggle with it myself too

kimm4 · 06-02-2008, 03:31 PM

Welcome Lynn!! Looks like a solid plan and I def follow along!!

shortee2525 · 06-02-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by vanillabn

Great goals... especially look in the mirror and love yourself!!

I ordered that VPX Graham Cracker too, it's on it's way but I can't wait!!! How do you like it? I've heard so many great reviews.

I love it!! its really yummy, much better than the vanilla isopure

shortee2525 · 06-02-2008, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinnett

I love VPX graham cracker..too bad it's so expensive!!!

Great goals! Congrats on overcoming the binge eating. I struggle with it myself too

Thanks, it was a tough one! the way i overcame it was to just stay away from my trigger foods : chocolate, peanut butter, ice cream. Since im ok now I eat peanut butter and never have more than the serving size! woohoo!

shortee2525 · 06-02-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimm4

Welcome Lynn!! Looks like a solid plan and I def follow along!!

Thanks!! you look amazing btw!

lululemon · 06-02-2008, 04:27 PM

Hi Shortee

Just wanted to say Hi and welcome. I grew up in the west Island of Mtl and man do i miss it!

I'll be following along with your journal!!! I think you have some great goals laid out, Im sure you will achieve them all.

shortee2525 · 06-02-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lululemon

Hi Shortee

Just wanted to say Hi and welcome. I grew up in the west Island of Mtl and man do i miss it!

I'll be following along with your journal!!! I think you have some great goals laid out, Im sure you will achieve them all.

I also grew up in the west island! where in the west did you live?
Thanks for following along! I will achieve these goals

SexyBack · 06-02-2008, 04:47 PM

hey there! Great goals! I look forward to following along!

shortee2525 · 06-03-2008, 08:20 AM

Hello everyone! how are you all doing? I have to say I am really glad i am starting this journal, it is amazing to see all the support everyone gives each other here, I got love for all of you!!

I decided to put myself out there and tell you guys more about ME and the reason for one of my goals to love myself.
In the midst of my binge eating days, I decided to go to therapy to figure out why I was turning to food, and why I was so insecure. She helped me realize alot of things about myself. I dont think I ever looked in the mirror and liked what i saw, this is something familiar to my family. My sister suffered from an eating disorder herself for 10 years. She really harmed herself, she had bulimia. My problem never became so bad like hers because I decided to nip it in the butt as they say. She is so beautiful, and even though she overcame her problem, she still hates herself deep down.

The Hazan (my last name) sisters just dont know how to love themselves, and im on a quest to change that. I think by leading a healthy lifestyle, eating clean and making myself stronger it will help me appreciate my body and finally be able to look in the mirror and say wow your f-ing hot!

I live with my bf, and he is amazing, for the sake of our relationship I need to stop being so insecure, I need to start seeing my self worth and I will get there.

Have a beautiful day!

girl22 · 06-03-2008, 08:24 AM

Hi there! Just wanted to wish you luck!!! I am seing a lot of similarities between you and me and our goals

shortee2525 · 06-03-2008, 08:27 AM

This morning I ran about 30 min, then I started feeling this weird pain in the back of my knee, its my ligaments maybe? anyone know anything about this? So I had to stop

Then I did back and triceps today:

Deadlift
Reps 8,5,5,2
Lbs 80,90,90,105 (I cant believe it!!!)

Tbar row superset with Tabata squats(20 reps)
Reps 8,5,5
Lbs 15,20,25

Low cable row superset with lying leg raises (20 reps)
Reps 8,5,5
Lbs 80,100,100

Nose breakers superset with Medicine ball push/catch (15reps)
Reps 10,10,10
Lbs 30,30,25

Pushdowns superset with incline sit ups (20reps)
Reps 10,10,10
Lbs 30,30,30

Food

Xtend 2 scoops during workout

After workout
1 scoop isopure
1/2 banana

breakfast
1/2 cup oats
1 cup egg whites
1tbsp almond butter

Morning snack

5oz tilapia
1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup broccoli

Lunch
Salad
1/3 cup kidney beans
Tuna cup

Afternoon Snack
1 scoop VPX protein
1 apple

Dinner
NO CLUE! lol

Im volunteering tonight to run with people with disabilities , im really excited! should be fun

jdede188 · 06-03-2008, 08:30 AM

Your goals are awesome and with all the support here you will have no problem achieving them! I am soo happy that I started a journal too.

I definitly suffer from the same things as you. You are lucky that you are taking such a pro-active stance on getting control and living a better life. Big Hugs!

shortee2525 · 06-03-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jdede188

Your goals are awesome and with all the support here you will have no problem achieving them! I am soo happy that I started a journal too.

I definitly suffer from the same things as you. You are lucky that you are taking such a pro-active stance on getting control and living a better life. Big Hugs!

Thanks Jdele! i will come check out your journal, HUGS back at ya

amj0883 · 06-03-2008, 09:05 AM

I do not know much about running bc I've never been good at it...lol...but your workout looks great

So is bf supportive of your goals? Thank you for sharing all that with us...I think its amazing that you are taking the steps to change your life and hopefully your sisters will follow!

Have a wonderful day sweetie!

shortee2525 · 06-03-2008, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amj0883

I do not know much about running bc I've never been good at it...lol...but your workout looks great

So is bf supportive of your goals? Thank you for sharing all that with us...I think its amazing that you are taking the steps to change your life and hopefully your sisters will follow!

Have a wonderful day sweetie!

He is supportive, he doesnt say anything when i pop out of bed at 5:30 to go to the gym, and he doesnt complain when i make healthy dinners! so its great! he doesnt lift but he is pretty active..... he does sneak in some ice cream once in a while but he knows not to eat it in front of me lol.

amj0883 · 06-03-2008, 09:31 AM

Don't be surprised if he gets into lifting...

My bf plays soccer and is really active but he never lifted! Guess what...he's know in the gym everyday...lol

shortee2525 · 06-03-2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amj0883

Don't be surprised if he gets into lifting...

My bf plays soccer and is really active but he never lifted! Guess what...he's know in the gym everyday...lol

haha awsome! well he does run, and I got him those perfect pushup thingies, and a pullup bar, so he does those. He has great arms lol with little effort.... damn him!!

SexyBack · 06-03-2008, 10:22 AM

Thank you for sharing that with us all. You will make amazing friends here, that are so supportive!

You worked out on an empty stomach? yuck.

shortee2525 · 06-03-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SexyBack

Thank you for sharing that with us all. You will make amazing friends here, that are so supportive!

You worked out on an empty stomach? yuck.

haha i cant really eat anything before running, it makes me sick. So i drink Xtend and it helps get me through my workout!

twinnett · 06-03-2008, 07:39 PM

Hi there..just checking in...thank you for sharing your story!

buttercup963 · 06-04-2008, 12:15 AM

Hi, your journal is moving quickly, ok I am all caught up now, thats fantastic about you running with people with disabilities, hope it was fun for you.

I love your comment about for the sake of your relationship you need to stop being insecure, you sound just like me!

You sound really positive and ready for this, I am really excited to follow along with your progress! Workouts are looking fab aswell! Happy Wednesday