Tuesday, April 26
Calories: 1781
Carbs: 170
Protein: 131
Fat: 63
Fiber: 33
Steps: 12,793
Workout: 22 Minute Hard Corps Cardio and dog walk
I swear I can feel muscles under the fat. My ass feels so much better than it looks! Hahaha! I've been good at squeezing my glutes for years
Just trying to plug away. I've been binge watching Making a Murderer and stayed up too late last night so couldn't get up for my am workout. I brought my clothes to work so will hit the gym first thing after. Its usually more empty after work anyway, so bonus!
It's supposed to be snowing so we'll see if I get a dog walk in... I better make sure I get off my butt every hour today to walk around the building and get more steps in! Hope everyone is having a good hump day - today is my Monday though!
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Thread: Analysis Paralysis
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04-27-2016, 02:00 PM #31
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04-27-2016, 02:01 PM #32
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04-27-2016, 02:20 PM #33
Just checking in. You are doing great!
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04-27-2016, 03:40 PM #34
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04-28-2016, 10:27 AM #35
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Wednesday, April 27
Calories: 1810
Carbs: 122
Protein: 141
Fat: 72
Fiber: 27
Steps: 11,078
Workout: NROL4W Stage 2 Workout A, 15 minutes HIIT cardio, Dog walk
I'm getting really frustrated with NROL. Stage 2 has this squat to overhead press thing and I am not strong enough in my upper body to lift a weight that will give my legs a good workout. I don't really want to quit though. I was originally going to do the "weight loss" plan Alwyn recommended once which skips Stage 3, 5 and 6, but I am interested in gaining strength so maybe I won't cut those out. I just wonder if I'm really following the best plan. See what I mean? Analysis Paralysis. When I start wanting to switch things up, just slap me and tell me to stay on the path. Maybe I'll just add some squats right after the squat to OH press and call those my warmup squats. Or maybe I'll just trust the program. I only have three more workouts on Stage 2 and then I'm off to... Stage 3 or 7? Hahahaha :P
Next weekend we are going out of town for hubby's business. It will be a challenge to really be on track.
I've also been thinking about form. I would hire a trainer here for a session to fix any form mistakes but I don't really trust anyone at my gym. Sad, huh? I saw this article: https://bretcontreras.com/how-femur-...uat-mechanics/ and it made a lot of sense to me. I have longer legs and shorter torso so I know I am mechanically impaired LOL! I think I will start doing these as well: http://breakingmuscle.com/mobility-r...ove-your-squat
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04-28-2016, 10:36 AM #36
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Short-torso girl checking in. And I have long-ass arms too so it's taken me forever to move anything resembling weight overhead. Maybe separate the lifts into squat, superset with dumbell overhead presses. That way you get the best of both worlds and still keep the spirit of the program. Or with the squat portion of it, really focus on form and going ass to ankles if flexibility allows and/or pause for a few seconds in the bottom of the squat.
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04-28-2016, 11:18 AM #37
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04-28-2016, 12:40 PM #38
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I think I'm going to do some squat drills to help to better my form. I'm in the NROL group on ******** and a few others chimed in. I only have one more workout this stage with the squat to overhead press so I'll just press on. I should look at more of your videos to see where I can be!
Thanks for stopping in! I have two dogs - a little 11 lb sh*t and an 82 lb Beast. Oddly enough, they both can handle about the same amount of exercise. Except when it's snowing or raining, then the little one would much rather be under a blanket than go outside...
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04-28-2016, 12:43 PM #39
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04-28-2016, 12:45 PM #40
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04-28-2016, 04:13 PM #41
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04-28-2016, 06:48 PM #42
Agreed, so many cute doggies!
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04-29-2016, 08:32 AM #43
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NoCarbs had the best of both worlds! I love how puppy is sitting there boring thoughts into your head... "I'm so cute, I'm being so good, please give me some of your food. Please? Pretty please?"
Yes, we are headed out of the mountains and to the coast! It's good and bad that both my husband and I have jobs directly or indirectly related to drinking alcohol There will be wine and cider drinking, um I mean tasting on this trip, and maybe some beer too. We may or may not have time to get to the coast 10 miles away but it will be snow free regardless.
Thank you all!Last edited by anandagirl; 04-29-2016 at 09:36 AM.
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04-29-2016, 09:11 AM #44
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Thursday, April 28
Calories: 1573
Carbs: 113
Protein: 142
Fat: 59
Fiber: 32
Steps: 11,611
Workout: Dog walk
Impatient! I know, patience is exactly what I need right now. I'm seeing progress for sure, but you know, we all want it NOW! I suppose if I were to change anything, it would be to make sure I am taking my probiotics, multivitamin and fish oil, which I'm honestly terrible at. :P
I've been thinking about a pre-workout and/or creatine too, but simple is likely better. Hell, I can't even remember to drink coffee before my workout so how the heck would I remember to take a pre-workout? Unless it tastes delicious, but somehow I doubt that!
I was pretty good yesterday getting up and taking a walk every hour at work. I only missed three hours, which is great for me. I sometimes get so glued to my seat that I don't even notice what time it is! Wednesday I missed SIX of my eight hours!
Anyway, yesterday I did nothing but my 10,000+ steps/dog walk. Was supposed to do 22 Minute Hard Corps Cardio, but decided I could double up Saturday since I have no plans. I also decided not to eat all my calories yesterday because I am having people over tonight for dinner and Cards Against Humanity, so I saved some extra cals for wine.
So far for today, I have 1328 calories planned, 47 carbs, 131 Protein, 70 fat and 16g fiber but that doesn't include whatever sides my friends bring or the hamburger bun I'll probably eat. I did get to the gym this morning before work for NROL Stage 2 Workout B, but cut my HIIT by 1 minute to make it to the bus on time hahahaha! I knew I had to go because I will only have time after work to walk the dogs and do a quick sweep to clean up before company. Even though its technically my hump day, yay for Friday!
And since my journal will be known for cute dog photos... Here's a comparison from when I got Beast as a puppy and how much he had grown in six months. I think he put on another 20 pounds since then
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04-30-2016, 08:37 AM #45
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Friday, April 29
Calories: 2205
Carbs: 133
Protein: 154
Fat: 79
Fiber: 24
Steps: 13,416
Workout: NROL4W Stage 2, Workout B, 14 minutes HIIT, dog walk
Had a great time with my friends. Cards Against Humanity is my favorite game ever, which probably means I AM a horrible person.
Highly recommended, unless you are easily offended, in which case, please don't even Google.
Even with my credit from Thursday, I still ate 154 calories over my goal. It was so worth it. I'll try to eat 150 calories less today.
I was pretty pleased with my workout yesterday. I added weight because even though 10 reps was feeling hard, I was still able to complete all planned 10 reps. I added another 10 pounds to my deadlift, and also 10 pounds to my underhead grip lat pulldowns. I was going to only add 5, but I could find any of the little 5lb weights to add to the cable machine. My first set was 8 reps and my second set was 6. According to broscience I accomplished nothing LOL (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=171187121)
Yesterday I only missed one hour of day (250+ steps)! Today is another work day where I will attempt to get my butt off my chair for a short walk every hour. It's also a long day but will still manage to get some cardio in, and hopefully for my pup's sake, a walk.
Looking ahead, I have this trip for my hub's biz. We are heading to the coast (no snow! yay!) I won't have access to a gym but I think there will be some walking involved here and there. I will finish Stage 2 before we leave and will likely take the rest of the week off as my "break" between stages. I won't be adjusting my calories down because that just isn't going to happen on this trip. I will be lucky to stay within my current calorie goal and get enough protein. I'll be packing quest bars, boiled eggs, etc. maybe even grabbing some protein shakes to put in my coffee. Have I mentioned that is my absolute favorite thing in the world? It's my reward for a morning workout
Then in the beginning of June, I am headed off to a conference, one where they feed you almost every meal. I'll cross that bridge when I get there!
And of course it snowed again.
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You work at a ski resort!? That is so cool! Do you ski/snowboard?? My boyfriend and I cross country ski and he snowboards (I tried it but I suck, haha)
lol that ******** post is such nonsense. People...!
I'm dying to get a puppy! I'm hoping next year
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04-30-2016, 02:30 PM #50
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Well, mostly healthy although I haven't even attempted to track it yet
Spring salad with berries, chevre, hazelnuts with a balsalmic vinaigrette. I estimated it at approximately 156 calories, 10g carbs, 3g protein, 11g fat
Steelhead Phyllo purses with mushrooms and quinoa. I shared it, only ate the filling and then supplemented with chicken I had in my office fridge. This was harder to track, I added everything up and estimated, and then added a tablespoon of olive oil to the mix to cover the extra fat I know they added. I hate eating out! I estimated what I ate out of the Phyllo Purse to be 523 calories, 49g carbs, 22g protein, and 27g fat.
I hope I tracked it okay! If I did, I still have about 600 calories for dinner. No wine for me tonight!
I used to ski and snowboard but I haven't this season. I used to XC ski and snowshoe too, lawd I got lazy. I love to hike though - will hike on almost every day off and after work most days too. I really enjoy it when the weather finally warms up! We still have 5-6 weeks left in our ski season, so I could still get out there and do it. Work has slowed down considerably (which is why I seem to be on here ALL THE TIME) so I really should get my butt out to ski for an hour a few times a week. Sad as it is, I don't fit into my ski pants anymore which is why I've been reluctant. That will change, I'm planning on a fresh and strong start to 2016-17 ski season!
I hope you can get one soon! I got my first dog in 1997 and have never looked back. Sometimes they are a lot of work and limit freedom (vacations are hard) but I can't imagine life without them. I had the Little Sh*t already when my lab mix passed away, and I was trying to stick with the one dog, especially because he is small and easier to travel with. Then we found the Beast and of course fell in love. He is so much harder to travel with than any of my dogs! He barks at everything and he's huge. But he's a lovebug and we wouldn't have it any other way!
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04-30-2016, 03:20 PM #51
Oh wow, that's a lot of snow! I've never actually physically seen snow in my life (in Aus we don't get much of it :P). Loving the yummy food pics! Keep up the awesome work, you are doing great!
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Thank you! Yeah, your mountains are few and far between. Althouth we usually get a bunch of Aussies here every year, chasing the "endless winter" - they really like to ski apparently! I'll have to be sure to post a photo when we get a real storm! Right now it just adds another level of prep to get to work or the gym (i.e. snow shoes with traction so I don't wipe out and break my ass )
The salad was great! I probably should have had two of those and just my chicken, but if course I had to taste the main course...
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05-01-2016, 09:42 AM #55
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Saturday, April 30
Calories: 1747
Carbs: 78
Protein: 130
Fat: 80
Fiber: 12 (oops)
Steps: 11,146
Workout: Hard Corps Cardio 1 & 2, short dog walk
I was only 65 calories under my cut goal, so I didn't really meet my goal to be 150 calories under. You know what though? 150 calories is a fraction of a pound. Get over it and move on. Had an event where there was a spirits tasting - actually the most cut friendly booze tasting possible. Altogether I had less than an ounce of booze with no mixers so not bad. But then I got corralled into a glass of wine. I talked them out of purchasing a bottle as well as a second glass when the first one was gone. But that meant my dinner was a hamburger patty with veggies.
So I'm thinking about trying Gwynnie Bee for my conference in June. https://closet.gwynniebee.com/ I will likely still not fit into most of my nice clothes but I certainly won't want to buy anything since I won't be staying whatever size I will be in June (I'm determined on that!). I'm excited about the possibilities of renting clothes! I was looking over their items and it seems they have some fun stuff. I'll likely want to get items early so I have a chance to try them on before packing them for my conference though because website pictures don't tell the whole story. Hopefully it works out and I love it! Although I will not be able to use them in the long term because they don't go any smaller than a size 10. But it sounds perfect while I'm cutting my little tail off.
I also checked out my hotel - they have a gym! We'll see how good it is. At least its 24 hours. Hopefully I will have room in my suitcase to pack a pair of tennies and a couple gym outfits. I'm not above rinsing my workout gear in the sink to get more mileage for what I can pack. That might be gross, but I don't care
I've definitely been taking at least one rest day a week, but my body feels a bit beat up. The plan for this week is weights Sunday and Tuesday, and then Hard Corps Cardio Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Then I will take Friday - Sunday off completely, save walking. We will be dog free so I won't have that fuzzy face in mine urging me to get up off my butt. Hopefully that will rest me up so I can hit it hard again starting next Monday.Team Ogre Mascot
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05-01-2016, 10:58 AM #56
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Chevre is my favorite cheese of all time. Made that salad. And lordy the self control not to eat that flaky deliciuos phyllo. I would have been the opposite eating the pastry not the filling
Nice self control in a situation were free food. That statement lights up all the pleasure centers of my brain. Well done!*Trying to stay sane and get back to avi status.
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Nice job behaving yourself with all those yummy things around. That salad looks spectacular. I'm huge fan of chevre too and would probably eat it on just about anything. Phyllo dough is the devil to work with but it's amazing when you get it right. 'Mirin' your willpower of steel in not eating it. We have food days at work all the time too. We're having a taco day for Cinco De Mayo this week I get a lot of sh!t from co-workers re: not participating in these things (although I am participating in this one because we are have a homemade salsa contest that I fully expect to win). I don't bring stuff to them because no one wants to eat what I bring besides me because apparently it's not real food if it doesn't come out of a box and have a bunch of unpronounceable ingredients. And I don't usually eat what other people bring because I have no idea what's in it and there's the tendency for all hell to break loose if something goes in my mouth that my body decides not to like. So I eat my veggies, meat, and fruit and listen to people b!tch at me about not eating whatever was brought because I'm "already skinny," and it won't hurt me to "eat real food." And the next day I listen to them moan and complain about how overweight and out of shape they are and how awful they feel about themselves
I wish I could ski or snowboard or something. It might make me hate winter less because then at least I'd have something to look forward to. We don't even get what most people would consider real winter here (although with the way people drive when we get the 2 or 3 inches of snow we get every now and then you'd think we'd just had the blizzard to end all blizzards) and I still hate every cotdaym minute of it. My goal in life is to live somewhere where I can where flip flops and tank tops year round
I kinda like the idea of renting clothes. I don't wear dresses or need to wear dresses often and therefore hate spending money on them when I do need them. It'd be great to just be able to rent something for the one night I'm actually going to wear it. Not to mention the whole size fluctuation thing when bulking and cutting and whatnot... There might actually be a huge market for something like that.Journal: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=163596431
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