Biggest loser on CF.....

Spicy McHaggis · Apr 1, 2008

I hit the weights tonight. Chest. about an hour to failure.

Now, if I attempted a push up I'd fall flat on my face.

feels like victory.

justaGUYnamedROB · Apr 2, 2008

This is the diet strategy I use that keeps me shredded to the bone:

http://www.warriordiet.com/

I made an accidental discovery on my own about 9 years ago when the job that I was working at at the time didn't afford me much time to eat during the day. I was eating the bulk of my calories after my shift was over at 11PM.

Over a period of about 6 months, I became ripped to the bone. The ironic thing about this is that because I had been into bodybuilding long before that period and had read lots of literature who's general consensus was that eating several (usually, 6) meals a day was necessary to keep the body from becoming protein deprived, despite the fact that I was actually getting results without losing any muscle mass, I continued to dogmatically scold myself for scheduling my eating around the job.

As I'm sure you can imagine, as soon as my employment circumstances changed, I went right back to eating the traditional bodybuilding way and the 6-pack that I had earned over the course of the job disappeared. But of course, it wasn't really a big concern because almost all conventional knowledge about bodybuilding insists that "in order to gain muscle, you're going to have to gain some fat along with it." It really was a case of just simply not trusting what my body was telling me.

But anyway, without getting off on a tangent, one of the other articles of reinforcement for me, (now as opposed to then), is the idea of intermittent fasting. The bible gives an enthusiastic two thumbs up for fasting, and that's the basic premise built into this diet strategy.

I've been in the bodybuilding scene for around 15 years now, and I've been through alot of trial-and-error and made plenty of mistakes, but this is the strategy that I've seen the best results from thus far.

Mrs. Luther073082 · Apr 2, 2008

-1 pound for me today

memoriesbymichelle · Apr 2, 2008

Yesterday was my all fruit day, with a sandwich for one of the meals. Because of things in my life I wasn't able to eat the sandwich until about 8 pm AND I didn't get to the gym until 9:30 PM BUT I worked out my shoulders and back and did 1 hour on the eliptical. Burned almost 600 calories (according to the machine) and kept my heart rate between 120-130 which is good for my age. Felt pretty good. Am avoiding the scale until next week to see what happens. Today....no fruit, mostly protein.
No bread or pasta either.

ido · Apr 2, 2008

I hit the gym this afternoon on my lunch break. *note to self, do not make eye contact with the 'roided out bodybuilder on the treadmill next time*

I had oatmeal, cottage cheese for snack, salad with tuna and sesame ginger dressing, popcorn, and am getting ready to eat a pork chop, roasted taters, and green beans for dinner.

Mrs. Luther073082 · Apr 2, 2008

75 minutes of exercise today (40 strength training, 20 exercise bike, 15 walking)

I've had lowfat cottage cheese, apple sauce, about 5 oreos and a glass of milk, and a lean cuisine.

I'm not sure how many points that is but clearly I haven't had a lot to eat. I still need to eat something with my medicine but I'm not hungry at the moment.

GuacaMolly · Apr 2, 2008

I've been 100% on my new eating plan for 3 days now. I've been eating about 1200 calories a day, and not even hungry. This might actually work for me.

I saw someone I hadn't seen in a while, and she asked me if I've lost weight! She's actually the third in a week to notice.

Still haven't been able to squeeze in the run yet, though. I'll just keep trying.

Tink · Apr 2, 2008

Walked at work again. Still trying to eat better. Having a few issues though with sugar. heh. Ate some ice cream, but otherwise did GREAT!!!!!

ido · Apr 2, 2008

SweetlyBroken said:
Walked at work again. Still trying to eat better. Having a few issues though with sugar. heh. Ate some ice cream, but otherwise did GREAT!!!!!

Great job! Replace your ice cream with lowfat frozen yogurt.

JonMiller · Apr 2, 2008

1200 calories is really low, you should never go below 1000 calories less then what you burn, and you should probably be at 500 calories less then what you burn. Although looking at the RMR/BMR of a smallish female, 1200 might be where you want to be at. Generally it is better to add exercise then cut food if you have the option (cutting food that makes you to tired to exercise is bad).

JM

GuacaMolly · Apr 3, 2008

JonMiller said:
1200 calories is really low, you should never go below 1000 calories less then what you burn, and you should probably be at 500 calories less then what you burn. Although looking at the RMR/BMR of a smallish female, 1200 might be where you want to be at. Generally it is better to add exercise then cut food if you have the option (cutting food that makes you to tired to exercise is bad).

JM

A lot of my calorie intake is coming from whey protein powder which is low in calories but has lots of staying power. I'm following a specific eating plan which takes into consideration height, weight and activity level, and lately my activity level is pretty low. I'm just doing some weight and strength training, and I have a desk job. Once I start running, my calorie intake will go up.

But, seriously, it's been plenty for me, and I've actually had more energy the last few days.

Tink · Apr 3, 2008

I walked for a total of 1 hour and ten minutes during my work hours! We walked on both 15 minute breaks and for 40 minutes of our lunch break!!!!! YAY!

I ate shredded wheat for breakfast, smart ones rigitoni for lunch, an orange, some almonds, and am about to eat a little bit of hamburger helper and lots of green beans.

I had ONE chocolate covered espresso bean. ONE.

I'm so happy for us all!

ido · Apr 6, 2008

I made a vanilla soymilk smoothie this morning that is quite yummy and VERY low-cal. I thought I would share the recipe here in case anyone else wanted to try it.

1 C. Light Vanilla Soymilk
1/4 C. frozen mixed berry medley
1 Tbsp. Flaxseed powder

Blend and enjoy. 145 calories!

Spicy McHaggis · Apr 6, 2008

treadmill last night, on it right now too actually.

Bible studies at Buffallo Wild Wings may be a prob now that I think of it...

FL, have you read about soy alot?

I've heard nothing but bad things about it lately, and alot of my friends won't even touch the stuff.

ido · Apr 6, 2008

Spicy - no, all of the research I did previously stated positive health benefits. I'll have to update my information, eh?

Substitute the soymilk with fat-free or skim milk instead - still would be good.

Tink · Apr 6, 2008

Soy is considered "bad" for women unless it is balanced with protein because it messes with hormones and such. At least, that is what my friend's doctor told her.

ido · Apr 6, 2008

Interesting to know. I've been using soy milk instead of regular milk for the past few weeks. I still have cheese, tho - I don't think I could ever give up cheese. lol

JonMiller · Apr 6, 2008

I think the soy issues are overblown. However, if you just eat tons and tons of soy, you might want to branch out and eat some other things also.

But eating a bit of soy now and again I doubt has any problems.

JM

GuacaMolly · Apr 6, 2008

So, I finally went walking and running yesterday and today. I think I may be able to coerce a friend to play tennis with me this week!

I'm normally not a competitive person, but with things like tennis and running, I'll push myself a lot harder if someone else is, too.

Here's a question. Why don't we get to pick where the weight comes off at?!? I was rather fond of my bubble butt........

I'm just trying to console myself with the thought that if I keep at it, the rest of my body will follow and I'll feel proportionate again.

Mrs. Luther073082 · Apr 6, 2008

20 minutes elliptical yesterday. I had applesauce, cherries, lowfat cottage cheese, a lean cuisine, some pringles, and two pieces of pizza.

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our God is faithful. ♥

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