Gettin ready for spring break!!!!

Kristih2002 · 11-26-2006, 06:48 PM

Hi. This is going to by my journey to losing weight. In high school i was really active in sports and i was always working out and had alot of physical activity. Since then there hasn't been much activity since going to college, but i want to get back into the swing of things.

Spring break is March 17th,2007. Which is about 16 wks away i would like to lose as much weight as possible in a healthy manor before the trip.

Stats:
Age:22
Height: 5ft 6in
Weight:167lbs
BF: don't know right now

My ultimate goal: to slim down and get my weight down to about 130 lbs and get my body fat down.

Current Basic Supplements:
Women's multi-vit
Glucosamine&Chondroitin
Whey protein
Casein protein

Fat loss supplements: over the course of 16 wks i will be using several different weight loss stacks.

Green Tea Extract
Basic Cuts/Super Cuts
Amp/HEAT
Scortch/Vaporize
Melting Point

Stack will look something like this:

1 - Basic Cuts/Super Cuts 3
2 - Basic Cuts/Super Cuts 3
3 - Basic Cuts/Super Cuts 3
4 - Basic Cuts/Super Cuts 3
5 - OFF Stims
6 - Scorch/Vaporize
7 - Scorch/Vaporize
8 - Scorch/Vaporize
9 - Scorch/Vaporize + Melting Point
10 - OFF Stims + Melting Point
11 - AMP/HEAT + Melting Point
12 - AMP/HEAT + Melting Point
13 - AMP/HEAT
14 - AMP/HEAT
15 - OFF Stims

Current Workout
I usually go to the gym about 5 days a week. I do full session of cardio 4-5 days a week which consists of the elliptical and the treadmill. I also do some machine lifting on those days. To warm up i usually run a mile then do my workout.

I drink plenty of water throughout the day, usually about 8 cups a day or more. I have been eating better in the last month since i've started my workout/diet program which i will be keeping a log of, I'm always up for any comments or helpful suggestions!

twinnett · 11-26-2006, 06:51 PM

Why so many supplements? I would try cleaning up your diet and getting a good training routine before using so many stimulents. Are you doing cardio before lifting? What does your diet look like?

Anyway, welcome and good luck!!

Kristih2002 · 11-26-2006, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by twinnett

Why so many supplements? I would try cleaning up your diet and getting a good training routine before using so many stimulents. Are you doing cardio before lifting? What does your diet look like?

Anyway, welcome and good luck!!

I have decided to use them all b/c i only have 16 wks and i am tryin to lose as much weight as possible in this time. My diet is fairly clean, i will be posting it tho for critique. Yes i do cardio before lifting. My boyfriend is OBSESSED with body building and is pretty much helping me through everything. I will not nessesarily be taking all of the supplements. I will be posting my diets starting tomorow which includes meals, protien, calories, carbs and fat.

twinnett · 11-26-2006, 07:06 PM

I just wouldn't recommend cardio before lifting..better to do it on different days, times or after lifting

Kristih2002 · 11-26-2006, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by twinnett

I just wouldn't recommend cardio before lifting..better to do it on different days, times or after lifting

mainly i just do it as a warm up to get my blood pumping. i guess i dont nessesarily need to run a mile but i just like to do a warmup before i do my workouts.

Mango · 11-26-2006, 07:26 PM

Hmmm, I agree with twinnett that you should have your nutrition plan in shape before you jump on board the supplement bandwagon, but if you know of those, they are probably already in your shelf, and you're gonna use them despite what anybody here says.

Supplements are fine, though, just make sure it's fine to stack the ingrediants in each of those.

As for cardio before or after weights, I think, I repeat I think, that it is fine to do it before or even after, but you absolutely must have your nutrition in check if you do this. I do a bit of cardio before weights, every time I lift, and I've not lost any muscle. That being said, what works for one person might not necessarily work for you, so if you prefer doing cardio before weights, see how you look and feel in a month, and reassess if you want to keep on that plan or switch things. I think the main reason people don't like doing cardio before weights is because they don't think they'll have enough energy to do weights after, and weights are more important for lifelong fitness than going nuts on the cardio, so make sure you are paying attention to your lifting intensity.

Kristih2002 · 11-26-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TricepGirl

Hmmm, I agree with twinnett that you should have your nutrition plan in shape before you jump on board the supplement bandwagon, but if you know of those, they are probably already in your shelf, and you're gonna use them despite what anybody here says.

Supplements are fine, though, just make sure it's fine to stack the ingrediants in each of those.

As for cardio before or after weights, I think, I repeat I think, that it is fine to do it before or even after, but you absolutely must have your nutrition in check if you do this. I do a bit of cardio before weights, every time I lift, and I've not lost any muscle. That being said, what works for one person might not necessarily work for you, so if you prefer doing cardio before weights, see how you look and feel in a month, and reassess if you want to keep on that plan or switch things. I think the main reason people don't like doing cardio before weights is because they don't think they'll have enough energy to do weights after, and weights are more important for lifelong fitness than going nuts on the cardio, so make sure you are paying attention to your lifting intensity.

i have been logging my diet for about a month now, and my boyfriend has been overseeing my diet and giving me suggestions, we watch everything that i eat. since i've started writing everything down and eating better i have lost 11 lbs so far. so i think my nutrition is good, i know it is way better than what it was before. i know i need to make changes and i will post my food plan starting tomrow and like i said before i am always open to any suggestions.

Kristih2002 · 11-27-2006, 08:42 PM

My diet for Nov 27th

7:30 am
2 egg whites
1 whole egg
1/2 slice cheese
1 cup milk
1/2 scoop Micellar Matrix
1/2 scoop Sustain

11:30 am
All-Bran honey oat bar

1:30 pm
1/2 can of tuna
1 c mac N cheese

6:30 pm
3 oz chicken breast
1/2 c peas
angel hair pasta

9:30 pm
1 slice whole grain wheat bread
1 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 scoop matrix
1/2 cup of milk

totals
117/136/31 (p/c/f)
calories = 1291

today was my day off

twinnett · 11-28-2006, 02:50 AM

Not enough calories girl!!!! Eat more!!

Kristih2002 · 11-28-2006, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by twinnett

Not enough calories girl!!!! Eat more!!

thanks for the advice i actually usually eat more than that.

WannaBeModel · 11-28-2006, 04:59 PM

Your boyfriend was posting in the supplement section. I remember this. Glad that you signed up. Good on you!

I'm following this one. Good luck!

Kristih2002 · 11-28-2006, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WannaBeModel

Your boyfriend was posting in the supplement section. I remember this. Glad that you signed up. Good on you!

I'm following this one. Good luck!

i'm really excited about this, i can't wait to get back in shape and lose this weight!

dsade · 11-28-2006, 05:55 PM

Happy Recomping...you will not regret it. It's great to see couples doing things like this together.

Kristih2002 · 11-28-2006, 09:50 PM

Nov 28th

7:30 am
2 egg whites
1 whole egg
1/2 slice cheese
3 slices of turkey
1 cup milk
1/2 scoop Micellar Matrix
1/2 scoop Sustain

10:30 am
All-Bran honey oat bar

1:30 pm
4.5 oz turkey
2/3 c corn
1 roll

5:30 pm
1 banana
Lean Gourment-Salisbury Steak

8:30 pm
3 oz chicken
1 Wheat Tortilla
2 tbsp fat free ranch
lettuce

10:30 pm
1/2 c milk
1/2 scoop Micellar Matrix

totals
162/152/28 (p/c/f)
calories = 1508

workout: 9:10 pm to 9:50 p m
Today at the gym (cardio and leg workout)
I jogged .5 mile for warm up

leg extentions - 3x10 70 lbs
leg curls 3x15 70 lbs
inner and outer thigh abductor muscles 3 x 15 70lbs
seated calfs 3x 15 90 lbs

uhockey · 11-29-2006, 02:18 AM

On board. Remember, diet and cardio are #1 and #2, all else (including weight loss) will follow.

Kristih2002 · 11-29-2006, 08:29 PM

nov 29th

7:30 am
4egg whites
1 whole egg
1/2 slice cheese
3 slices of turkey
1 cup milk
1/2 scoop Micellar Matrix
1/2 scoop Sustain

11:30 am
All-Bran honey oat bar

1:30 pm
2.5 oz chicken
1 c mac N cheese

4:30
ham and cheese lean pocket

7:00 pm
4.5 oz chicken
2/3 c corn
2/3 c mashed potatos

9:30 pm
1 slice wheat bread
2 tbsp pb

totals
133/158/36 (p/c/f)
calories = 1490

off day again

uhockey · 11-30-2006, 03:24 AM

Lean pockets and Mac n' cheese need to go.......

Kristih2002 · 11-30-2006, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by uhockey

Lean pockets and Mac n' cheese need to go.......

usually i eat the mac N cheese with tuna in it. i like to eat a variety of food and i'm extremely picky so i try to make the things i like a lil healthier which is why i put the tuna in it. do you have any other suggestions i should eat.. like i said im extremly picky about the food i eat. thanks.... kristi

WannaBeModel · 11-30-2006, 04:09 PM

Putting tuna in macaroni and cheese doesn't make it healthier. That's like saying I'll eat a piece of chicken with this chocolate cake to make it healthier. It doesn't really help.

Looking at yesterday's diet:

Quote:

7:30 am
4egg whites
1 whole egg
1/2 slice cheese
3 slices of turkey
1 cup milk
1/2 scoop Micellar Matrix
1/2 scoop Sustain

There is a lot of protein in this meal. You could easily have the turkey at your next meal. 4 egg whites, a whole egg, and half a slice of cheese is quite enough for this meal. I'd also add in some complex carbs, such as oatmeal, and possibly a small piece of fruit.

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11:30 am
All-Bran honey oat bar

Go for something less processed. Brown rice, veggies, and that turkey from meal one would be good. Also, I'd take fish oils at this meal.

Quote:

1:30 pm
2.5 oz chicken
1 c mac N cheese

Skip the mac n cheese and have some fibrous veggies. More fish oils here as well.

Quote:

4:30
ham and cheese lean pocket

Take the Matrix and milk from meal one and have it here along with .5 oz of raw almonds or walnuts.

Quote:

7:00 pm
4.5 oz chicken
2/3 c corn
2/3 c mashed potatos

Nix the corn and mashed potatoes. More veggies along with fish oils.

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9:30 pm
1 slice wheat bread
2 tbsp

Most wheat bread sucks. Have a full scoop of the Sustain from meal one and

Kristih2002 · 11-30-2006, 05:26 PM

Today's workout was CARDIO!!!!

Treadmill:
1.12 miles in about 15 mins at a jog

Elliptical:
20 mins

Kristih2002 · 11-30-2006, 08:37 PM

nov 30th

breakfast[6:30]:
1 whole egg
4 egg whites
1 slice bread
1 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 c milk
1/2 sc. sustain

snack[ 9:30:
trailmix granola bar

Lunch[12:30]:
1 C Mac N cheese
1 can tuna

Snack[6:00]:
1 fat free light yogurt

Dinner[7:00]:
1.5 c of homecooked Chili

Before bed snack [9:00]:
2 slices of wheat bread
1 tbsp pb

totals:
142/168/43 (p/c/f)
calories= 1627

burned about 400 calories today at the gym doing cardio

uhockey · 12-01-2006, 03:08 AM

LOL @ adding chicken to chocolate cake.

Honesty, diet matters SO much more than supplements AND exercise. The granola bar and the mac n cheese will only hinder your progress. Why not a cup of pasta or a salad with tuna? Where are your veggies?? Broccoli, Spinach, Green beans? The Granola bar.....how about something like a piece of fruit and a string cheese?

Kristih2002 · 12-03-2006, 07:18 PM

dec 2nd

breakfast [11 :00 am]
granola bar
whole grain waffle
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 c milk

dinner [8:00 pm]
pork chop
2/3 c mashed potatoes
2/3 c corn
salad
2 oz chicken
1 egg yolk
fat free ranch
gravy

total:
65/140/29 (p/c/f)
calories= 1081

the reason i didnt eat much this day is b/c i slept in late and did alot of stuff during the day.

Messly1 · 12-03-2006, 07:26 PM

i bet you were STARVING!!!...thats crazieness i couldn't do it

Kristih2002 · 12-03-2006, 09:48 PM

dec 3rd

breakfast:
1 package of oat meal low sugar Apple/cinnamon
1/4 reg oats
1 c milk

lunch:
meatloaf
2/3 c mashed potatoes
gravy
2 slices whole grain bread
1 tbsp butter
4 oz applesauce

i had lunch with my family today at my grandmas

dinner:

2.5 oz chicken
2/3 c rice
1/3 c peas

before bed:

1 c milk
1/2 scoop sustain
1/2 scoop matrix

totals:
83/179/28 p/c/f
calories = 1300

gym workout:
back:
3 sets pull ups
3 sets of cable rows
3 sets lat pull down
3 sets reverse flys

elliptical for 12 mins.

Kristih2002 · 12-03-2006, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Messly1

i bet you were STARVING!!!...thats crazieness i couldn't do it

yeah i got up really late and i was running around all day and i didnt think about it much.. usually i would never eat this long between meals.

uhockey · 12-04-2006, 02:19 AM

Diet still needs work, but looking better.

Kristih2002 · 12-04-2006, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uhockey

Diet still needs work, but looking better.

thanks.. i'm still tryin to do my best.. but i am proud to say in the last month i've lost about 12 lbs from cleaning up my diet to this good..

Kristih2002 · 12-04-2006, 09:03 PM

dec 4th

breakfast 7:30 am
1 egg
4 egg whites
1/2 slice cheese
1 pc whole grain bread
1 tbsp pb

snack 10:00
1/4 c peanuts
1 c milk
1 scoop whey

lunch 1:30
2.5 oz chicken
2/3 corn
2/3 peas

snack 5:00
1 yogurt

dinner 7:30
homemade chili

totals:
118/126/41 p/c/f
calories = 1345

Kristih2002 · 12-05-2006, 08:06 PM

dec 5th

breakfast 7:30 am
1 egg
4 egg whites
1/2 slice cheese
1 pc whole grain bread
1 tbsp pb

snack 10:00
1/4 c pecans
1 c milk
1 scoop whey

lunch 1:30
4.5 oz chicken
1.5 lettuce
1 egg
ff ranch
1 yogurt

snack 6:00
1 c homemade chili

dinner 8:30
1 c pasta
4 oz chicken

totals:
148/141/57 p/c/f
calories = 1669