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[Krissypoo]

I saw Alicia Silverstone on Oprah the other day bragging about vegan poop and how amazing it is

It is! Amazingly gross! I disgust myself with the multiple trips to the bathroom and the volume.

They are hell at the time, but it always feels good when you're done with them.

Yes! I hate to do it during them, but they do feel great afterwards.

Workout

A1 Reverse Lunge - 50 lbs
A2 BB Shoulder Press - 30 lbs

B1 Tricep Pressdown - #2 plate
B2 Upright Row - EZ Bar

C1 DB Curl - 30 lbs total
C2 Side Raise - 10 lbs total

Workout Notes
Good workout! It was harder today for some reason, but it felt good.

Nutrition

Meal 1: peach pecan pancake, EB, maple syrup, green smoothie(banana, kale, peaches, mango)
Preworkout: pinto beans, quinoa cornbread, green beans, grapefruit, almonds
Postworkout: spelt penne, "cream" sauce, brussel sprouts, EB, nooch, banana

Nutrition Notes
Good again! WHOOT! Not a terrible lot of food, but I wasn't hungry and felt good on this amount. I got a late start on the food day, which is why there is so little. Deep breath for day 4...

[valby]

Hmm I still need to make that quinoa cornbread.

How goes the C25K?

[Megin]

Good workout! It was harder today for some reason, but it felt good.

LOL! Thats because you did this --->

Workout

A1 Reverse Lunge - 50 lbs
A2 BB Shoulder Press - 30 lbs

B1 Tricep Pressdown - #2 plate
B2 Upright Row - EZ Bar

C1 DB Curl - 30 lbs total
C2 Side Raise - 10 lbs total

[Krissypoo]

Workout

Couch25K - Week 3, Day 2
Yoga

Workout Notes
Yoga last 10 minutes. I tried to do it post workout and...uh uh.

Nutrition

Meal 1: oats, raisins, almonds, soy milk, molasses, green smoothie(usual suspects)
Preworkout: spelt penne, "cream" sauce, brussels, almonds, grapefruit, grapes
Postworkout: banana, bread
Meal 4: bread, avocado, artichoke hearts, lettuce, cucumber, daiya
Meal 5: soymilk, maple syrup, bread

Nutrition Notes
Pretty good...could have eaten more veggies.

Mood
Not good, really. Last week's frustration is still around, bugging and begging. I didn't want meal, cried not to eat it...ate half. IBS is in FULL effect. Hoping sleep will help with some of these things, though I got none this day.

[Krissypoo]

Workout

A1 Pause squat
B1 Pushups
C1 BB Row
D1 v-ups

C25K Week 3, Day 3

Workout Notes
Pretty good! C25K portion was awesome. I just find this particular explosive strength day pretty boring.

Nutrition

Meal 1: oats, raisins, pecans, soymilk, molasses
Preworkout: whole grain toast, bean balls, sauce, almonds, banana
Postworkout: bread, avocado, artichoke, daiya
Meal 4: lettuce, cucumber, olives, bell pepper, red onion, dressing, pita, fruits

Nutrition Notes
Cravings were strong today, but I was fine and did not give in. Food was less than perfect, but there was no binging. YAY day 5

Mood
Cranky. I didn't sleep enough. Today(Saturday) should be much better. IBS was tripping yesterday. I notice that it does that after eating very specific things. I will start eliminating those things starting Monday.

Off to get a haircut!

[Krissypoo]

Updates...

Saturday was an off day and an unofficial treat day. I ate cookie. BOO!

Sunday:

Workout

Couch25K - week 4, day 1

Workout Notes
This was good! The weather was nice, though a bit windy. It felt nice to run outside.

Nutrition

Meal 1: cookies yea...
Preworkout: beans, rice, cabbage, pineapple, cantelope
Postworkout: green smoothie(kale, banana, peaches, mango, pineapple), salad(a lot of stuff)
Meal 4: bread, almond butter, EB, grapes

Nutrition Notes
The cookies were no big deal. They were small, whole grain, homemade, and no refined sugar...and I only ate 2. Otherwise, food was good.

Mood
Good! I am definitely affected by the weather. We had gorgeous weather yesterday. I did my run outside and played outside with my nieces. It was also an extremely productive day. I felt really, really good.

[Megin]

Mood
Good! I am definitely affected by the weather. We had gorgeous weather yesterday. I did my run outside and played outside with my nieces. It was also an extremely productive day. I felt really, really good.

The sun is coming .. its coming soon
You got to see your nieces!




EO - I am so (so) very proud of you for the sensible goal you have laid out for yourself. Very mature .. and very attainable.
When is the 5K again?

[zigzag71]

Thumbs-up to feeling really, really good.

You're absolutely correct: two small cookies = no biggie.
Mind sharing the vegan cookie recipe? If it's already in the recipe thread or something, let me know and I'll search it.

[serinebean]

How do you get your B12 and iron? <---just curious.

[StlBarbie]

Updates...



Mood
Good! I am definitely affected by the weather. We had gorgeous weather yesterday. I did my run outside and played outside with my nieces. It was also an extremely productive day. I felt really, really good.

I know the weather has a huge impact on my mood ...
as soon as the days begin getting longer and the weather warms ..
I am regenerated .... I hate the dark, coldness that is winter ....

WHAT's ON THE AGENDA TODAY BEASTESS???

[Krissypoo]

When is the 5K again?

April 10th. There is an ever-increasing gang of us going now! +1 yesterday and I'm seeing who else I can get to join. Can't wait!

Still waiting on niece #3. She is stubborn!

Mind sharing the vegan cookie recipe?

They are oatmeal raisin cookies...

1/2 cup oil I use coconut
1/3 cup brown rice syrup
3/4 cup sucanat
1 tsp vanilla

Mix this together well and add:

2 1/2 cups flour I use spelt
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp salt

Mix until just combined and add:

2 cups oats
1 1/2 cups raisins

Mix well and drop onto sheets. Bake at 350 until barely golden brown and allow to cool on sheet. Ta da!

How do you get your B12 and iron?

Nutritional yeast, green veggies, soymilk, nuts and seeds, molasses, etc...

WHAT's ON THE AGENDA TODAY BEASTESS???

Work! And hill sprints and my Couch25K workout. I'm excited!

Workout

A1 Front Squat - 80 lbs
A2 Lat Pulldown - 110 lbs

B1 Calf Raise - +90 lbs
B2 Back Extension - 45 lbs

C1 Decline Press - 40 lb DBs
C2 Side Bend - 35 lbs

10 minutes random incline walking

Workout Notes
Good! Sweaty! It felt great increasing in several places. I managed 45s on the decine, but since I workout alone I did not want to risk dropping those things on my cheechas.

Nutrition

Meal 1: steel cut oats, soymilk, raisins, molasses
Meal 2: black eyed peas, rice, coconut milk, green beans, olive oil, grapefruit
Preworkout: decaf soy latte, Kind bar
Postworkout: wild rice, chickpeas, roasted butternut squash and red onion, dressing(stuff), brocco salad, dressing, grapes
Meal 5: grapes, almonds

Nutrition Notes
Good again! I tracked my calories after meal 2 and was shocked at how low they were, so I added the preworkout snack. I did it just to see what they looked like, but I won't be doing that again. I just need to eat well and screw the rest.

Mood
Good! We had icky weather, but that's alright. I had a good day at work, great workout, hung out with Pootie, had a great meal. Good stuff. My aggrevators were in full effect, but I just ignored them. Sometimes I think the other sex is another species.

[Megin]

My aggrevators were in full effect, but I just ignored them. Sometimes I think the other sex is another species.

They are

[IronMaiden1522]

Curious, what are the foods that aggravate your IBS?
Meals sound delicous Kris! You really eat a nice variety of food.
WO's looking strong!

[zigzag71]

Thanks for the recipe. Looks delicious, and pretty low risk of burning the house down or other similar disaster, which is key..
I think I'll try to substitute something else for the raisins. I mean, come on, fruit in a cookie? Who does that??

NICE job on the workout, and get those hill sprints done today!

[serinebean]

They are

I second this.

[Miranda]

Sometimes I think the other sex is another species.

. . . with interesting attributes.

[StlBarbie]

I second this.

make it three ...

WOW .. April 10th is right around the corner ...
you will have a great time, most especially doing it with others!!!

How were the sprints?

[Krissypoo]

They are

I second this.

. . . with interesting attributes.

Yes and YES. Interesting attributes are my downfall.

Curious, what are the foods that aggravate your IBS?

I don't know. I'm trying to figure that out right now! I am trying wheat for 2 weeks and if there is no change, then I'll try something else.

I mean, come on, fruit in a cookie? Who does that?

Me! But minusing some of the spices and adding chocolate chips and walnuts would be awesome, too!

How were the sprints?

Killer! But as much as I hate to say it, I know part of my goal is to be leaner...so that will help.

Workout
Hill sprints + Couch25K Week 4, Day 2

Workout Notes
Hill sprints were killer for some reason. I made it through, though. I'm going to have to move them to another day soon...the C25K workout intensities are increasing and I need to check whether or not I will be able to handle doing sprints before the scheduled run.

Nutrition

Meal 1: green smoothie(kale, banana, peaches, pineapple, mango), almonds, small bit of rice/butternut squash salad
Preworkout: asparagus stirfry, quinoa, soymilk, kind bar
Postworkout: Larabar, rice, steamed veggies
Meal 4: steamed veggies, Larabar

Nutrition Notes
Not much food...my hunger is nonexistant. I barely ate the asparagus and quinoa, which is why I had the soymilk and kind bar. I did eat all of my postworkout and meal 4.

Mood
GOOD. The weather was amazing. I ended up having to trek through half of downtown to do something for work and really enjoyed the weather. I ate pretty well, had a great workout, hung out with my family. I don't know if it's spring on the horizen or letting go of my frustrations or something subconcious or all of the above, but I feel like something has clicked and I just feel right. I like it!

I am getting some interesting comments on my body changes. A friend at work said that I was 'withering away' and my sister's boyfriend told me that if I kept it up that I'd need a whole new wardrobe(I need half of a new one now ) Although these comments feel good, I am careful to not let myself get too wrapped up in them because that could lead to issues.

Unfortunately, I don't see my body the way they do. When I look at myself, I see the same person that I saw 2 years ago. I realize that it's a game that my head is playing, though. I can't fit my clothes...they are too big, they sag and bunch, they fall off my shoulders. I know this, but my black and white attitude and search for perfection clouds all of this. This morning was the first morning that I thought I saw something different.

Today is weights and a little walking postworkout. And I get to hang with Pootie!

[Krissypoo]

I am in love with this sticky in the nutrition section by Alan Aragon posted by Emma

[Miranda]

I am in love with this sticky in the nutrition section by Alan Aragon posted by Emma

a great read it is, too.
but if everyone read the stickies, we wouldn't have much of a forum here anymore.

i'm happy to whatev that your mood is GOOD, my dear

[zigzag71]

Workout Notes
Hill sprints were killer for some reason.

hehe. I think I know the reason.. it's because they're hill sprints.

Keep up the good work. Don't let your head play games with you.
And.. have a good night!

[serinebean]

Hill sprints should never be easy I have only done them a few times in my life, and vowed never again! lol. *barf*

The mind is a tricky thing...I hope you can come to peace with your image. I know we all struggle.

You are doing what counts, you eat good food and you are exercising consistently. At least you know your body is healthy. Right?

[Krissypoo]

but if everyone read the stickies, we wouldn't have much of a forum here anymore.

But some of the ridiculous questions that are asked over and over and over again would disappear, which would be awesome for the smart people who taket he time to respond to them.

I think I know the reason.. it's because they're hill sprints.

GAH! I wasn't looking forward to them in the first place and this reminded me why.

At least you know your body is healthy. Right?

I suppose! That's all that really, really matters at this point.

Workout

A1 Backward Lunge - 50 lbs
A2 BB Shoulder Press - 30 lbs, 20 lbs

B1 Tricep Pressdown - #2 plate
B2 Upright Row - EZ bar

C1 DB Curl - 30 lbs total
C2 Lat Raise - 10 lbs total

Workout Notes
I hate this workout. It's hard! Such wimpy weights, so freaking hard.

Nutrition

Meal 1: steel cut oats, soy milk, raisins, molasses, cinnamon, pecans
Meal 2: black eyed peas, rice, coconut milk, green beans, olive oil, grapefruit
Preworkout: Larabar
Postworkout: wild rice, roasted butternut squash and onions, dressing(stuff), apple, broccoli, pecans, dressing(stuff)
Meal 5: soy and almond milk, strawberries, mango, pineapple, larabar

Nutrition Notes
I was clearly hungry. All good stuff, though. Focused on making it another day!

Mood
Good! Got a lot done. I looked different in the morning, but oh the bloat...it came hardcore. IBS? Maybe. This morning, too. My pants barely fit! I ate and had to unbutton them...these are pants that normally fit fine. I have the funny feeling in my stomach which makes it hard to eat, too.

[Simpy]

On the hill sprints, do you just pick a hill, or does the program prescribe a length and incline?

[serinebean]

Gas?? Maybe get some papaya yourself?

How was the 'hood' run?
I dont dare run around these parts....yikes.

[Krissypoo]

On the hill sprints, do you just pick a hill, or does the program prescribe a length and incline?

Nope, I just pick a hill. You sprint for 20 seconds and rest for about 60 seconds. You should be able to do 8 sprints in that time.

How was the 'hood' run?

It was good! I got honked at 3 times, but whatever. Some people are just ignorant. My thing is that I know you see me running, so why do you feel the need to let me know that you see me?!

Workout

Couch25K - Week 4, Day 3

Workout Notes
Really good. I pushed myself hard because I know next week will be tougher. I want to be ready for it!

Nutrition

Meal 1: soymilk, sweet potato, molasses, coconut oil, almond butter, cinnamon
Meal 2: salad(a lot of stuff), dressing, wild rice, butternut squash
Preworkout: Kind bar
Postworkout: green beans, brown rice, black eyed peas, coconut milk, olive oil, Larabar
Meal 5: oatmeal, soymilk, molasses, raisins, Larabar

Nutrition Notes
It was aaaiiiiiggghhhtt. Larabars shall not enter this house again, though. They are too convenient and I choose them over fresh fruit. I'd rather choose something fresh. I feel like I ate SO much food. Ah well. It was nothing junky, which is a big issue for me.

Mood
Good good. Everything good.

[zigzag71]

Lookin' good. You will be ready for next week!

Larabars are super-yummy, and with good ingredients. But I agree they are way too tasty and way too convenient. I had a bunch of little baby ones that were being given away at a race expo. They're all gone now. haha.

Have a great day!

[Krissypoo]

I had a bunch of little baby ones that were being given away at a race expo.

I've had those, too! UGH...banished, I tell you. BANISHED!

Sooooooo....what does a girl have to do to get a screenname changed? Because WannaBe is no longer...

[Miranda]

Sooooooo....what does a girl have to do to get a screenname changed?

try bribing Emma with choc-covered licorice log wrappers

[Emma-Leigh]

I've had those, too! UGH...banished, I tell you. BANISHED!

Sooooooo....what does a girl have to do to get a screenname changed? Because WannaBe is no longer...

^^^ YAYAYAYAY!!!
You look stunning!
Congratulations!

And no licorice wrapper required! What is it to be -
'Hair-to-be-Famous'?
'Mazza-tastic'?
'Gorgeous-&-Gifted'