**Round 2: Kristi's Ready to get in Shape & STAY in Shape**

[Kristih2002]

Heeeyyyyyy! My name is Kristi, I am 24 years old!! And I'm starting a new log to get back in shape!

Ok I am starting over basically from a year or so ago.
I had a log to get in shape from spring break 07, and I had lost about 25 lbs.
Well since (may '07) I have gone to the gym off and on but not consistantly enough to keep my weight loss, I know I'm a slacker!!!

I was at 153 lbs, and now I am back to 167, which is about 10 lbs less then when i started originally.
I fell back into going out and being with my friends and drinking, and not eating as well and hardly working out at all, but maybe a couple times a week if that.

I have been thinking and tryin to get back into the swing of things alot lately. I visited my bodyspace this week and was looking at the progress pics and that modivated me even more. I know i can do this but i just need some support and direction. It helped last year making a log, so i know it will do it again. I like to be able to track my diet, workouts and progress while getting feedback from someone other then my boyfriend, even though he's the one who got me started on this in the first place. I see him going to the gym almost everyday and that also helped me decide to get back into it!

I am also going to Florida in March on the 14th, and I'd like to look amazing. That is 31 weeks away, it is a long time, but i figure it better to start now then too late and not stick with it!!


Current Stats:

*Weight: 167 lbs
*Thigh: 25.5 inches
*Arm: 12 inches
*Stomach: 40.5
*Hips: 42.5

I do not have my bf% as of right now...

My ultimate goal:
To get back into shape. Tone up. Get down to about 130 lbs or so...

Workout
I usually do cardio, on the elliptical for about 30-60 mins at least 2 a week, as of right now...
But I will be going to the gym 5 days or more now!!
I also usually just train my legs cause its the only thing i really know how to do by myself, but i'll be using some of the machines for my back, arms etc...

Diet
Breakfast:
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 slice 2% cheese
1 c milk
1 scoop whey protein

Snack:
Fiber One bar

Lunch:
Usually a south beach diet thing
lite&fit yogurt

Snack:
carrots
2 tbsp nat crunchy pb

Dinner:
Something w/ chicken or 94% lean beef

Here is a few pics I took this morning after I ate and went to the gym at 5:45 am
**You can check out my bodyspace or other log for progress pics from the past**

Pictures

[Kristih2002]

Today's Workout
Got up at 530a to workout

Cardio on Elliptical for 30 mins

Breakfast
1c milk
1 scoop whey protein
2 egg whites
2 eggs
1 sl 2% cheese
1/2 whole wheat bagel
1 tbsp nat crunchy pb

protein: 64
carbs: 37
fat: 24

[amj0883]

Hi and welcome back

It is so easy to fall off the wagon but I'm really proud of you for getting back on!!!

What part of FL are you moving to?

[Kristih2002]

Oh. I am not moving there just going there for vacation for my 25th bday. lol

Thanks for welcoming me back! I am excited to really buckle down and get to it!!

[Kristih2002]

Diet
I already posted by breakfast

Lunch:
My manager bought us lunch today from fazoli's. I know i could have said no, but its free!
(but i did bring an AP and took it 30 mins before lunch!!)
I got a fetti w/ alfredo and a side salad w/ hmustard dressing

Snack:
Lite & Fit Yogurt (cherry vanilla)

Dinner:
1/2 Whole Grain pita
w/ 1 tbsp of lite alfredo sauce
w/ 1 c chicken
1/4 c mozz cheese
(like a pizza)


Total:
Protein : 105
Carbs: 117
Fat :38
Calories: 1203

[vanillabn]

Just wanted to say welcome and I'll be following along!!

[Bennp2000]

Originally Posted by vanillabn

Just wanted to say welcome and I'll be following along!!

Ditto...

[Kristih2002]

Thanks ladies... im really excited!

[Kristih2002]

Workout

Cardio:
Elliptical
*incline at 11 for 15 mins w/ resistance on 8*
*incline at 13 for 15 mins w/ resistance at 10*

5 min cooldown


Diet
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 slice cheese
1 c milk
1 scoop Whey protein
1/2 whole wheat bagel
1 tbsp nat peanut butter

[amj0883]

What calorie range are you looking to eat at??

[Kristih2002]

Originally Posted by amj0883

What calorie range are you looking to eat at??

uhh usually i try to stay between 1200 and 1500 depends on if i go to the gym or if its an off day
im going to try to keep cals low and carbs low

[vanillabn]

Hey girl! 1200-1500 cals sounds really low!! Are you sure you don't want to start in a higher range?? My cals are higher and I'm only 5'0"! lol.

Nice job on the elliptical! Hope you're having a good day

[Kristih2002]

Originally Posted by vanillabn

Hey girl! 1200-1500 cals sounds really low!! Are you sure you don't want to start in a higher range?? My cals are higher and I'm only 5'0"! lol.

Nice job on the elliptical! Hope you're having a good day

i just figured it would help to lose more fat.
What do you suggest for cal intake?

[Kristih2002]

Diet

Snack:
Fiber One Bar

Lunch:

SBD Turkey wrap
lite&fit yogurt

Snack:
Carrots
2 tbsp nat yogurt

Dinner
1 carb bal whole grain tortilla
1 oz 94% lean beef
1 slice cheese

carbs: 157
fat: 67
protein: 123
calories: 1527

[vanillabn]

Originally Posted by Kristih2002

i just figured it would help to lose more fat.
What do you suggest for cal intake?

Well, you want to start out at the highest amount of calories you can while still seeing results... If you go too low at first, you can end up reaching a plateau at that level, which isn't good You want to leave room to be able to lower calories as you lose more fat. If you go to this site, there's a way to figure out approximately how many cals you should be taking in for fat loss.

It doesn't seem intuitive, I know!! I started out with only 1200 calories and saw minimal changes for a while until I INCREASED my calories significantly!

[Kristih2002]

ok so i should be eating like 1500-1700 cals,
thanks that was really helpful.

[rubes00]

Hi and welcome! I agree with VB about the calorie intake. I would say 1700 to get started depending on how active you are. Do you lift weights as well??

Also I noticed on your breakfast you have like 64g of protein.... I think you should spread that out a little. Your breakfast looks like two meals! Maybe do the eggs and cheese for meal 1 and then do the protein shake and bagel/peanut butter for a meal 2... just a suggestion.

I'll be following

[Kristih2002]

Originally Posted by rubes00

Hi and welcome! I agree with VB about the calorie intake. I would say 1700 to get started depending on how active you are. Do you lift weights as well??

Also I noticed on your breakfast you have like 64g of protein.... I think you should spread that out a little. Your breakfast looks like two meals! Maybe do the eggs and cheese for meal 1 and then do the protein shake and bagel/peanut butter for a meal 2... just a suggestion.

I'll be following

I don't usually lift weights on my own, just when i do legs.

Yeah breakfast is big, cause im really hungry after my workout.
I have tried to just eat the eggs for breakfast then by the time i get to work at 8 i get hungry again already and am ready to eat again.

I have been eating my breakfast at 630 and w/ the big meal i dont get hungry again till about 930. then i eat my snack and dont have to eat again till 1130 when i go to lunch.

[Kristih2002]

tomorrow i want to go swimming laps at the pool for 30 mins... good idea?

[vanillabn]

Sure!! Swimming is great cardio Glad the website helped! I know what you mean about getting hungry after your workout... I did legs this morning at the gym and I was starving all day!!! LOL.

[Kristih2002]

Originally Posted by vanillabn

Sure!! Swimming is great cardio Glad the website helped! I know what you mean about getting hungry after your workout... I did legs this morning at the gym and I was starving all day!!! LOL.

awesome i love swimming!
I am going to be starving after i get out of the water!!
I could swim laps all day if i could!

Thanks

[amj0883]

Swimming is a WONDERFUL form of exercise!! Have fun

[Kristih2002]

Friday was my day off.. i actually didn't go swimming.. Matt got home at then we watched 10,000Bc, and ate dinner...

Sat my workout i did back and cardio

seated cable rows : 3 x 12 x 60 lbs
front lat pulldown : 3x12 60 lbs
i dont know what the names of the other machines i was using were called
but i did 6x12 60 lbs on one
and 6x12 55 lbs on the other

then i did cardio on the elliptical for 10 mins w/ resistance on 10 and the incline on 15
and had a 3 min cooldown.

[LionChick]

coming in late here, but "welcome back!"

swimming is fabulous! while it is hot outside you can even get a tan while swimming-- a major plus!

[rubes00]

Sounds like you had a solid workout for your back! Awesome job.

[Kristih2002]

today i just took my doggie on a walk around a few blocks from my house, about 20 mins or so.

she loves going on walks and exploring.

[twinnett]

Awww...so cute!!!

[vanillabn]

AW!!!!!! That's the cutest pic ever... thanks for posting! Her nose is SO adorable... lol!

[amj0883]

What a cute pic!! Thank you for sharing!!

[Kristih2002]

Workout
Got up again at 5 am

20 mins cardio on elliptical w/ incline on 15, and resistance on 10

2 min cooldown