The Chronicles of Turkey!

[gobbles23]

I love the darker hair!!! So fun!!

Thanks H! I'm really enjoying it- it feels so much softer and nicer and healthier!!

[gobbles23]

Okie dokies! Stepping up my game this week! lol! Going to add in a high rep set of deads on hyper leg day since I'm not horribly sore like last week. Just gotta do plenty of foam rolling and stretching when I go home tonight and tomorrow, and up my cals a wee bit more on these stupid low carb days!

I may suck it up and exchange my delicious tuna sammich for something lower in carbs so I can eat more without going over my carb limit, but I never know what to eat. I have eggs for breakky, and meat and veggies for supper. What to have for lunch? No salad. Not going through the hassle! Blarg! Wish there was such thing as low carb chicken strips or something.....I need some easy low carb meal ideas. OH! I could make tuna patties!!! Just need some spices... Anyway, really excited to complete another week

[jjeane]

What about lettuce wraps?

[gobbles23]

What about lettuce wraps?

I thought about that, but I need something with a little more calories- and I think I'd make a mess trying to eat them at my desk Hahaha! I think I'm going to try the tuna patties!

[gobbles23]

Holy moly I didn't think it'd be so hard to come up with low carb meals! lol! Mmkay, so far I've got:

Breakky
1 coffee w/1 tbsp cream
2 whole eggs
1/2 cup egg whites
1 tbsp cream
2 slices of chicken bacon
1 cheese slice

Lunch
Tuna patties:
1 can tuna
1 egg
10g of cheese
Spices
1/4 cup oatmeal

Snack:
Protein Bar

Supper:
Meat
2 whole eggs
cheese
veggies

Before Bed
100g plain greek yogurt
0.5 tbsps cocoa
splenda
1/4 cup cottage cheese
some sort of chocolate
17g peanut butter

And that's 1581 cals/82g carbs. Better! Now I can just add some more spoonfuls of peanut butter in there and all set!

[-H-]

What are the macros you are shooting for? Carb cycling? 82 eek!! I am currently going for 200.
and Chicken Bacon?!?! Must find!

[Miranda]

poached eggs and short-cut bacon with spinach and tomato on toast w vegemite is absolutely awesome. tis only ~15-20 grams (depending on what you do with fibre) carbo.

oat bran with protein powder and a bit of choc is good, too.

BBQ steak with oven chips. 100 grams has 22 grams carbs. that's a big pile

'low-carb' protein bars, but count sugar alcohols (often a rort).

then you eat canned tuna with lettuce for the rest of the day

[gobbles23]

What are the macros you are shooting for? Carb cycling? 82 eek!! I am currently going for 200.
and Chicken Bacon?!?! Must find!

During the first few days of the week it's less than 100g of carbs, and everything else falls where it will I aim for 200-250 when I'm doing my own thing

Chicken bacon and turkey bacon are both awesome

poached eggs and short-cut bacon with spinach and tomato on toast w vegemite is absolutely awesome. tis only ~15-20 grams (depending on what you do with fibre) carbo.

oat bran with protein powder and a bit of choc is good, too.

BBQ steak with oven chips. 100 grams has 22 grams carbs. that's a big pile

'low-carb' protein bars, but count sugar alcohols (often a rort).

then you eat canned tuna with lettuce for the rest of the day

OOOoh, love those ideas, thank you!

[gobbles23]

UD2 Mass- Week 3 Day1!!!!!! YES!
Tuesday! <100g of carbs, 1600 cals
Chest/Triceps/Shoulders Later! Lunchtime cardio/morning/evening walking
Weight This Morning: 127.4
Sleep: 6:50! 90% efficiency! AWESOME!

HOY! Lately I'm noticing my arms/shoulders look awesome, I've never had such bicep/shoulder separation before It excites me! Stephen keeps telling me I'm "in the best shape ever." Hahaha! And even though I'm heavier/fluffier at the moment- I still have abs and stuff. It's pretty cool. If any fluff/water falls off this week I'm going to be feeling pretty good! YAY! 2 weeks down, 2 months to go! lol! I'd LOVE to do a few months of this!

It occurred tome last night that for all the money I spend on stupid tuna sandwiches- I could be buying meat! lol! 10 dollars of meat will yield me ~4-5 chicken breast for lunches, so I'm going to do that from now on! Last night I cooked chicken and cauliflower for lunch today. I have some cheese and some ranch dressing to go with it. YUM!

It's nice outside today (but cold) so I'll be doing something at lunch today for sure! I'm very sore though, I don't know if I'll be able to deadlift tomorrow afterall, I don't know how I managed to do that the last time I did this! My poor lower back! lol! Anyway, be back later with cardio report!

[rickiecoombs]

How did I manage to not post in here? I meant to! I am so blonde...

So, first of all, your hair turned out absolutely gorgeous! (I realize you've been hearing this from everyone else for pages and pages now... I'm just a little late to the party! ) I love it. Suits you so well. Yay!

Next - crazy workouts. Nice. You iz strong. You already knew that. I'm just being jelly, that's all.

Third - low carb meals are freakin' impossible. I'm working with 50 carbs/day on the low carb days. I'm having a hard time. Haha. So a tiny english muffin has like... 30 carbs. Bye-bye carb intake for the day. It's tough! I'm currently eating my brekkie of egg whites/eggs. And black coffee. I'm going to hate my life in about 2.5 days, aren't I? Hahahah

YAY for words of affirmation from Stephen! Of course, the boy would have to be blind not to know a good thing when he sees it. That being said, if you're anything like me, ya gotta hear it from an outside source sometimes!

I hope your work situation turns out okay. It's got to be SO frustrating. I don't completely understand (because I'm not in your situation!), but I do sympathize with the uncertainties of work, where you're going to go, whether you're actually going to get work, how far you're willing to travel, etc. Ugh. Life. Sometimes it hits me that I'm an adult now, and I have to make real-life decisions that don't just involve me anymore. When did that happen?! Haha.

Happy Tuesday!

[dreahere]

Hey, chickie. When I used to be more concerned about my carb intake, I used to eat a lot of plain 2% greek yogurt for lunch. F.age is like 8g carb to 20g protein. And if I added a scoop of whey in it for sludge, it would end up being like 10g carb and 44g protein, for less than 300 calories. Those were good dieting macros, but I got awfully sick of eating that shiz after awhile, haha.

[gobbles23]

How did I manage to not post in here? I meant to! I am so blonde...

So, first of all, your hair turned out absolutely gorgeous! (I realize you've been hearing this from everyone else for pages and pages now... I'm just a little late to the party! D) I love it. Suits you so well. Yay!

Next - crazy workouts. Nice. You iz strong. You already knew that. I'm just being jelly, that's all.

Third - low carb meals are freakin' impossible. I'm working with 50 carbs/day on the low carb days. I'm having a hard time. Haha. So a tiny english muffin has like... 30 carbs. Bye-bye carb intake for the day. It's tough! I'm currently eating my brekkie of egg whites/eggs. D And black coffee. I'm going to hate my life in about 2.5 days, aren't I? Hahahah D

YAY for words of affirmation from Stephen! Of course, the boy would have to be blind not to know a good thing when he sees it. ) That being said, if you're anything like me, ya gotta hear it from an outside source sometimes!

I hope your work situation turns out okay. It's got to be SO frustrating. I don't completely understand (because I'm not in your situation!), but I do sympathize with the uncertainties of work, where you're going to go, whether you're actually going to get work, how far you're willing to travel, etc. Ugh. Life. Sometimes it hits me that I'm an adult now, and I have to make real-life decisions that don't just involve me anymore. When did that happen?! Haha.

Happy Tuesday!

Heya Ricki!

Thanks so much! Appreciate the kind words

I'm kind of surprised that I look slightly more muscular (since I've been taking creatine/more carb filled and stuff) and he actually complimented me! lol! We had issues in the past about being too muscley (even though I'm not by a long shot..). But now he seems totally ok with it and he's actually proud of me!!! It's nice

Low carbs is hard! lol! But not too bad- I love eggs and cheese and turkey/chicken bacon and veggies and chicken, and peanut butter! So it's kind of neat to be rotating meals and switching things up here and there. Once you get a few meals sorted and find new recipes it gets easier! I have a few more ideas now and I'm exicted!

It's actually not TOO bad, I'm not concerned. I'm ready to flee as soon as things go awry, but I'm not worried about that- more excited about going on an adventure and obtaining a better position and money! But I want to juice this for as long as I can since all the experience I have on my resume is short term. The hiring agency I'm with will have me something else once my 2 week notice is up anyway (if I have to put that in), so that takes most of the stress out of it. Of course I'd love to have something steady, but it will come in time I have this stubborn side of me that thinks "If they don't want me they can go to hell and I don't want to be here anyway!" Screw it!

[gobbles23]

Hey, chickie. When I used to be more concerned about my carb intake, I used to eat a lot of plain 2% greek yogurt for lunch. F.age is like 8g carb to 20g protein. And if I added a scoop of whey in it for sludge, it would end up being like 10g carb and 44g protein, for less than 300 calories. Those were good dieting macros, but I got awfully sick of eating that shiz after awhile, haha.

HI ANDREA! Oh yum! I don't have any protein powder anymore, I haven't bought it in months!!! But I do love me some greek yogurt- I have a healthy serving of that planned for the evenings! I'd eat more than 100g but it's kind of pricey Hahaha! I'm planning on picking up some protein powder soon, but even without it I'll be hitting 160g of protein today! So I was thinking of never buying it again! But it would be an easy way to get my calories up without the carbs!

[Redfizz]

So excited for you! You do look absolutely amazing!

Isn't it funny how much money we spend on prepared items? When I calculated how much I was spending a month going out to lunch, I was like

When people give me a hard time about having a nice car to drive and say, "Oh, they must be paying you a lot," I just say, "And THAT's why I pack my lunch and eat in my cube." It adds up quick!

[gobbles23]

So excited for you! You do look absolutely amazing!

Isn't it funny how much money we spend on prepared items? When I calculated how much I was spending a month going out to lunch, I was like :eek

When people give me a hard time about having a nice car to drive and say, "Oh, they must be paying you a lot," I just say, "And THAT's why I pack my lunch and eat in my cube." It adds up quick!

Aww, thanks! I have a ways to go yet, but getting there!

Yeah, I don't find it too too bad, I was just all like "I can't eat chicken everyday for lunch- it's too expensive!" when in reality it is about the same price as the tuna I buy every week anyway. lol! I never buy lunch, I always make it- it really does add up!

[gobbles23]

Lunchtime cardio DONE!

I don't even know why I come in here and say that- I do it everyday regardless. It's the funnest part of my work day, I'd never be able to survive now without my lunchtime walks! So refreshing.

Be back later with workout + videos!

Oh- and the girl who got hired? Not girl. Woman. Older. Probably why.

[pharty]

Lori SO late to the game but I LOVE your hair!!!!!

[Echo814]

Hey miss Lori!

So much going on in here! I love the new color on you! It softens your features and really makes your pretty eyes pop even more God your videos make me so jealous, in a good way though Arms looking awesome in the last videos. So glad Stephen is noticing and approving

I can understand the frustration with your job. Not doing what you were hired to do sound terrible, but at least monies coming in and you have experience to put down. I bet the the other person they hired may have had experience or training in something you didn't that they needed?

Sorry to hear about the sleep woes, I completely understand I'm getting about 5-6 hours a night with less than 70% efficiency. Once you are in your own place I bet it will be a lot better.

Lunch time cardio, I do it too! But mine is more of a waddle around the building and not sprinting :P

[gobbles23]

Lori SO late to the game but I LOVE your hair!!!!!

Thanks P!

Hey miss Lori!

So much going on in here! I love the new color on you! It softens your features and really makes your pretty eyes pop even more ) God your videos make me so jealous, in a good way though :Arms looking awesome in the last videos. So glad Stephen is noticing and approving

I can understand the frustration with your job. Not doing what you were hired to do sound terrible, but at least monies coming in and you have experience to put down. I bet the the other person they hired may have had experience or training in something you didn't that they needed?

Sorry to hear about the sleep woes, I completely understand I'm getting about 5-6 hours a night with less than 70% efficiency. Once you are in your own place I bet it will be a lot better.

Lunch time cardio, I do it too! But mine is more of a waddle around the building and not sprinting :P

Hi Erica!

Thanks so much! I'm so happy he doesn't care anymore! Woot!

Yeah, it's kind of hard to know what to be doing. I know that she's older and has more experience, and I was not qualified for the position I applied for at all. I can't type a billion words a second like what's required. I know that my supervisor said she's working on getting me hired and that they're going to train me on some new things, but I feel as though I may be wasting my time waiting around. I informed the hiring agency that I'm with that I may be putting in my notice soon, and she's ok with that. I explained the situation to her, so if this week goes by and I'm taken off reception and not being trained on anything else I'll go someplace else. It bugs me, but I try not to let it Either way I'm sure to have employment- the one I'm with is awesome, and I do have experience now, so I'm sure things will work out.

It's awful, isn't it!? It's getting better now that we have new ear plugs But yeah, having a place of our own would be ideal!

Hahaha! A waddle is better than nothing

[gobbles23]

Sweet workout today!! Mine arms are exploding! lol!

Chest, Arms and Shoulders!!

A1- Chest- Push-Ups: 4x12-15 reps
BWx12
BW + 20lbsx14 (PR! +2 reps)
BW + 20lbsx12 (PR! +2 reps)
BW + 20lbsx8 (+5lbs)
BW + 15lbsx11 (+5 lbs)
BWx10 (just toast)

A2- Shoulders-O.H BB Presses: 3x12-15 reps
45x13
55lbsx13
55lbsx11

Bradfords:
55lbsx5 both ways
45lbsx8 both ways

Chest/Shoulders- Barbell Jammers: 4x12-15 reps
Bar +35x15 (PR! +5lbs)
Bar +40x12 (PR! +10lbs)
Bar +35x14 (+5lbs)
Bar +40x13 (+10lbs)



Triceps- Kneeling O.H BB Extensions: 4x12-15 reps
55lbsx12 (+10lbs)
55lbsx10 (+10lbs)
45lbsx13
45lbsx12 (+10lbs)

Shoulders-U.R Rows: 3x12-15 reps
45x15
60x13 (+10lbs)
60x12 (+10lbs)
60x12 (+10lbs)

Turkey Curls: 4x12-15 reps
25x14 each (+2 reps)
25x12 ea (+2.5lbs)
25x11 ea (+2.5lbs)
22.5x8 dropped to 20x4 ea



Sweetness! Increases all over!!! Woot woot!

[Miranda]

hee nice delts there ms lori.

how'd you enjoy the protein bar? next best thing to eating chocolate candy bars. you just need to use your imagination

[stephanielynn76]

... Mine arms are exploding! lol!

They certainly are!!! Looking fabulous!

[geek23ka]

sweet baby jesus, those arms are amazing.

[-Lucifer]

Arms look shredded, Rapunzel. Dat dere cookie power?

[cmg1976]

Holy arm muscles! It was fun hearing your workout music in the background too

[gobbles23]

hee nice delts there ms lori.

how'd you enjoy the protein bar? next best thing to eating chocolate candy bars. you just need to use your imagination

THANKS!

lol! It was.... horrendous It's really sad because I ALWAYS look forward to eating them, and I'm always so disappointed once I do! Haha! Imagination really comes in handy during those times!

They certainly are!!! Looking fabulous! )

Thanks! I had such a pump on the go!

sweet baby jesus, those arms are amazing.

Hahaa! Thank you!

[gobbles23]

Arms look shredded, Rapunzel. Dat dere cookie power?

Totally cookie free these days It's very sad!

Holy arm muscles! It was fun hearing your workout music in the background too

Hahaha! Glad you enjoyed it!

[gobbles23]

UD2 Mass Week 3 Day 2!
Wednesday! Low Carbs/Cals
Legs and Back Later
Cardio at lunchtime/mornings and evenings (walking to/from bus)
Sleep last night: 5:03/68% efficiency
Weight This Morning: 126.4

Okie dokies. Sore and stiff today! Must stretch traps/lats/hips/hammies more. Ok. Last night I received some supps from SNS. I absolutely love their products, and am starting up a supp log today. I have: Focus XT (caffeine free) pre-workout, Green Coffee Bean Extract (??) and some Agmatine E2 Matrix (N.O product) I'm still trying to research the coffee bean stuff. I'm currently taking my e/c stack on my diet days, so I have to figure out how all this is going to mix. Should be fine, but I WOULD like to sleep tonight! lol!

Annnd I'm still fluffy! I think it's water- it's jiggly like soft bread dough! Hahaha! Whatever, we'll see I have to go in a bit, I'm not sure what today holds for me since the new woman is here today. I may be training her on reception which means I can't journal, or I may not be here at all. I'm always here though for 45 minutes in the morning until the other woman gets in. I will be back at some point today though to start up my new log/catch up with you guys/update things when I can

Legs and back workout + videos later!

[Redfizz]

Love the pics! Your arms are amazing. And your videos always remind that I need to PUSH myself harder.

How does it feel not being the newbie at work anymore? Have fun teaching her the ropes.

[-Lucifer]

Was trying to add you to my 'inspires me' list, but couldn't find the option to do so.