And I can see my collar bone…woot! 
Hey PCH- that’s a good question…he’s always supported my gym going efforts…afterall, it does a body good.
once I start talking about power lifting or potentially doing strongman stuff he kind of tunes me out though…I don’t think he realizes how serious I take my lifting, and it’s just something I happen to be more passionate about than him…
He looked at me with two heads when I asked if we could find a tire that I can start practice flipping 
Does anyone want to join my LFS!!! club?
(Losing Fat Suuuucks)
My hubby is making grilled cheese and tomato soup for dinner, and I can’t have any for fear of internal combustion of ingesting that many carbs at once…
I just want to whine for a bit, and then I’ll be done, promise…
I’ve been at this whole fat loss thing for awhile now…I’ve never had to struggle this hard and it SUCKS! I start having irrational thoughts that I will be ‘stuck,’ like this forever…
I’m coming up on the 1 month mark of a new program I started, so maybe thats what triggers these thoughts…
Should I be doing more? Should I be eating less? More carbs, less carbs? Is there something I’m not doing?
I’ll tell you what I wasn’t doing…C-A-R-D-I-O…and this is the first time ((ever)) that I have done it consistently…I think I was in denial for a long while. I mean, I never had to do cardio before so why should I now? HA!
So that’s why I’ve been adding walking to my routine for the last month…before I was just doing 20 minutes AFTER weights thinking that was enough.
I just want to get to that place of consistent results I can measure…like that mythical 1-2lb fat loss/week I always hear about…hmph…
Hey, I never got called/emailed back for the physique clinic…I wonder if that means I’m still in the hat of names to be considered…that would be interesting, eh?
In other news I walked 55min tonight…I think I’ll stick to 45min for a little while longer thankyouverymuch…plus my leggies were still sore from yesterday’s squats…
Ah, good thing that’s done…superset week that is…ugh.
2x15x120s rest after pairings
A.LEG PRESS- 45s(chickened out on the step ups I was going to do)
B. SLDL-30s
C.Bench- 85lbs-
D.Bent over row-75lbs
E. Hammer curls-15s
F- Lateral raises-12.5s
oh, and some ab stuff…every once in awhile I like doing side bends with a db…
Eye candy guy was there again…it certainly doesn’t hurt the motivation!!
That 1-2 lb number being thrown around is usually just weight loss , not fat loss so don’t feel so pressured by that.
Instead of the grilled cheese and tomato soup, you could just make yourself a tasty plate of salmon pan fried in olive oil with a large heaping helping of spinach and a spot of sour cream…low carb, some good fats and waaaay better than grilled cheese. Or if no salmon, then a lean steak, or something else tasty.
Do you feel progress from this program? And does it allow you cheat days? Also is there anyway you could convince your household to eat according to your program so you don’t feel as deprived? Plus it’d be better for everyone’s health.
Hang in there! Your shoulders and arms look way strong!
The training program is a template from this site…it doesn’t include nutrition or anything.
But yes, I am noticing some progress. I also like how the program varies week to week and it includes heavy sets plus higher volume for endurance.
As far as eating goes, I have been following THE ZONE diet. Basically the more you limit ‘unfavorable carbs,’ the better, so the DOC says. I chose this for myself, since being diagnosed with hypothyroidism, I don’t do so well with carbs…So I get my carbs from veggies(dark green), fruit and beans…(mostly apples, berries and peaches)
I would never deprive my hubby of his precious potato’s, lol…
I’ll survive, I just felt like bitching last night I’m not even sure if this is a realistic way of eating for me, I just wanted to see how my body would react…It’s almost been a month so far…the dreaded weigh in measure day is OCT 1st!
If limiting carbs doesn’t work I don’t know what will!
[quote]mom-in-MD wrote:
Today:
4x8x90s-supersets
I still didn’t check to see if I’m supposed to rest in between exercises… so I do a set of one and straight to another and THEN rest…[/quote]
That’s usually how supersets go.
I always feel the same way about the heavy dbs, if it’s above 85, I’m the asshole that does her set in front of the rack.
[quote]mom-in-MD wrote:
once I start talking about power lifting or potentially doing strongman stuff he kind of tunes me out though…I don’t think he realizes how serious I take my lifting, and it’s just something I happen to be more passionate about than him.[/quote]
Does he lift, or workout at all?
Lol
Hang in there M-In-MD. It is so hard to find the right answer when DX’ with Hypot. I found for me the lower carbs to be the trick. You are doing that, so wait and see.
You have some impressive shoulder going on there, especially the traps. That is where I have it also… I remember my hubby asking why his weren’t like mine! LOL! I am not sure why I put the muscle on there first, but I did.
I agree with DebraD - leave the tomato soup and grilled cheese for the rest of the family and eat healthier. I often cook the meat the same, but add the things hubby likes - hashbrowns, rise etc. I stick only to the meat I made and then add a vegie.
Hold to your goals. One day he’ll pay attention.
fitnesslady
No, my hubby does not lift at all…he does the required weekly PT sessions with his command, but that’s about it…outside of the house we are pretty active doing family stuff…
Thanks Karen- my hubby actually does the cooking…it’s just hard when he wants to make all these yummy casseroles. I guess on those nights I will cook for myself. usually, it’s meat, a carb and a veggie, so I do like you said…have everything accept that extra carb.
In the spirit of challenges, I’m challenging myself to write out all my food here…the good AND the bad…I’m aiming for a month, this plus logging my food again…
I have weak spots in the day that I have the tendency to nibble on stupid things, or sometimes instances will happen and I’m eating something that I don’t really want…(like the forkful of mac n cheese I made my son last night)
Today so far:
845am-3 hardboiled eggs(whites only) +1 whole egg
1/2cup plain yogurt+1cup blueberries
12 almonds
1230pm- stupid veggie chips…just came in from playing outside with the little one and was making her lunch…could have chugged some water instead.
1245pm- 3oz beefround steak
1 cup chick peas+1tbsp olive oil
1/2 cucumber+1 tomato
4pm- 8oz of milk/half an apple
7pm- beef and brocoli/-hold the sauce- the family wanted to order out chinese… 1/2 cup white rice…( I know not the best…but at least it was after a workout!
It’s 3pm and I feel like I need a snack, but I’m trying to wait to time it for my workout…the hubby is out flying today and doesn’t land til 330pm, workout will be 430pm…
Time to chug some water!! Oh, and I’m pretty low carb because I choose to be! Not like some crazy people here cough, COURT!
ETA: REST OF FOOD for the DAY…
[quote]mom-in-MD wrote:
No, my hubby does not lift at all…he does the required weekly PT sessions with his command, but that’s about it…outside of the house we are pretty active doing family stuff…
Thanks Karen- my hubby actually does the cooking…it’s just hard when he wants to make all these yummy casseroles. I guess on those nights I will cook for myself. usually, it’s meat, a carb and a veggie, so I do like you said…have everything accept that extra carb.
In the spirit of challenges, I’m challenging myself to write out all my food here…the good AND the bad…I’m aiming for a month, this plus logging my food again…
I have weak spots in the day that I have the tendency to nibble on stupid things, or sometimes instances will happen and I’m eating something that I don’t really want…(like the forkful of mac n cheese I made my son last night)
Today so far:
845am-3 hardboiled eggs(whites only) +1 whole egg
1/2cup plain yogurt+1cup blueberries
12 almonds
1230pm- stupid veggie chips…just came in from playing outside with the little one and was making her lunch…could have chugged some water instead.
1245pm- 3oz beefround steak
1 cup chick peas+1tbsp olive oil
1/2 cucumber+1 tomato
It’s 3pm and I feel like I need a snack, but I’m trying to wait to time it for my workout…the hubby is out flying today and doesn’t land til 330pm, workout will be 430pm…
Time to chug some water!! Oh, and I’m pretty low carb because I choose to be! Not like some crazy people here cough, COURT!
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What’re your macro/ caloric goals? Also, if you’re hungry, eat! The easiest way to cheat is to let yourself get hungry. Are you drinking protien shakes? A scoop of whey in 1L of water, and some fiber everytime your hungry and you’ll find clean much easier to stick to.
I can only blame my ‘condition,’ so much…I feel like I’m putting in a lot of the work(still working on the food issues I seem to have) I love lifting heavy,so thankfully that’s not the prob,but if I need more cardio then I’ll do it!!!
I know people on T-Nation that have been put off by other’s asking for help…and getting that advice thrown back in there face…but as you can see, I have been here for quite awhile and I’m not going anywhere…
My only request is if you see something that could be helpful for me…SPEAK UP!! That goes for everyone, regardless if you have ever posted here or not!
I can use all the help I can get…THANKS 
Hey when I get a chance and if you don’t mind, I will give you some ideas - food plans as you will - to see if that will help. A good snack from the AD program is Sugar Free Jello. I usually add a small amount of walnuts on top with Redi Whip - no carbs. I usually eat two cups of jello at a sitting. Got to be careful with the Redi Whip, still has calories. I love the redi Whip. This is where I probably go over. Walnuts if you like them are a good source of Omega 3’s.
Until I get back with you if you are hungry, try to nibble on some protein - left over steak, chicken, small cup of tuna etc. I always measured my protein out and added a few almonds and I like you counted them out. Mine was 18 and then that was it. If you can I would get some Flameout or a good source of Omega 3’s/Fish oil and take as recomended. The Flameout is very good, but if you can’t afford try Super EPA by NOW. I take 3 softgels after each meal accept for dinner, because I usually have Olive Oil on my vegies.
I want to get some of the menu’s I put together to help you out, but they are at home right now. It’s nice that hubby cooks for you. I could only be so lucky. My hubby would cook with all the grease food groups and would all be fried. UGGHH! LOL!
Well more to come…
fitnesslady
P.S. Don’t forget you have come along way since you started here. You have cleaned up your food choices tremendously. Will get there.
Today’s workout turned out to be really good even though I was tired beforehand and didn’t really feel like going…plus I was kind of crunched for time…
4x5xI didn’t look how long I was supposed to rest
BENCH- 1x5x100 1x5x105 2x5x110(up five pounds)!!
RACK PULLS- 2x5x175 2x185x5-(this usually equates to what I can dead, so I will try next time!)
BACK SQUAT- 2x5x100 2x5x110!(up five pound, and I haven’t squatted in a couple weeks)
INVERTED ROWS- 4x5(legs are getting more straight each time, as I have been doing these with knees completely bent and feet flat.)
LEG EXT.-4x5x110(not on the list, oh well)
BICEP HAMMER CURLS- 1x3x30s 3x5x25s(it makes me mad that I can’t get the 30s, maybe time to change exercise for awhile!)
Thanks K- for always stopping by…your willingness to help is always appreciated!
A- I am following the ZONE diet, and I’m to have roughly 90-100P/135C(net carbs) and about 48F…
I still do protein shakes occasionally if I’m strapped for time, or haven’t planned out a snack, etc…
[quote]mom-in-MD wrote:
A- I am following the ZONE diet, and I’m to have roughly 90-100P/135C(net carbs) and about 48F…
I still do protein shakes occasionally if I’m strapped for time, or haven’t planned out a snack, etc…[/quote]
Only 90-100g of protein? That seems really low to me. Do they give valid reasons for the break down? Also, when calculating this was your activity level taken into account? It just seems like very little food.
Also, why aren’t you involving the whole family in eating better? I don’t know anything about little kid nutrition, but if you won’t eat it, why let them?
Ummm, cause it said so?
It’s based off of your body fat calc and the amount of lean body mass you have(I think) and yes activity level is factored…
I’ve done higher protein before(170) and it was a lot of food!!! I think the generic nutritionist I saw awhile back scared me by saying I was eating TOO much protein, which is probably why I wasn’t losing weight…I dunno…Then she handed me the infamous diabetic food pyramind to follow and I threw it away…a diet that allows hot dog buns and cookies is not the diet for me!
So then I started poking around and found the ZONE, and read that a lot of hypo-t people do really well on it…I’ve tried everything else, so why not!
As far as the family…as a whole we eat well…from time to time things get busy, so yes we do resort to ‘easy,’ food like mac n cheese, etc…you can talk to my hubby about the oreos 
But whatever happens, I find my own food, something quick like a can of tuna and veggies w/oil etc…
When I was growing up my mom would buy treats, but would hide them from me…I found I was always sneaking and getting into them, and of course getting in trouble…Now that I am a Mom, I won’t deprive my kids of childhood treats…but they are TREATS, and are only eaten on ocassion.
It’s a good idea to keep a meticulous account of everything you are eating. The problem with any food plan is that it is only an outline of what works for some people. No single “diet” is going to work for 100% of the people.
The only way you are going to lose some pounds is figuring out what works for you, and the only way to do that is to record and weigh everything you consume. Then make adjustments. It sucks, but you have really tried a lot of nutrition and exercise plans in the past months and you don’t seem to be happy with your progress.
It’s good you are passionate about heavy lifting, but you are going to HAVE to get some conditioning exercises in there as well. Sprints, cardio machine circuits, heck stuff some bricks in a knapsack and take a brisk walk with the extra weight on your back.
If you can combine the lifting with some conditioning, you’ll get some results. I seem to remember you lost a bunch of inches when you had Jen as a trainer, maybe you could follow the conditioning she gave you?
Are you still counting your steps in a day? Maybe on your walks put ankle weights on or walk 40secs. sprint 20secs. and repeat? Just to change it up a bit.
So I weighed/measured this morning…
In two weeks,I am down 1 inch around my belly
and 1 inch around my hips/butt…
Since SEP 1st, that is 2 inches from belly and 2 inches off my hips…I’ll take that!
Since Sep 1st, I’m also down 4 pounds! WOOT! Still up 4 pounds from when I started my meds on AUG 12th though…but I won’t dwell on that.
Diana- the only difference between what JEN had me doing was the first 10-12 minutes of any cardio session to be intervals…
I stopped the intervals for one reason or another,also we moved and I just never got back into it…
Another thing that I stopped doing was the 20-30min cardio AFTER a weight session…I’ve been so pressed for time lately, but hopefully this will soon change…
I felt myself burning out, so I wanted to make sure that I at least had the energy to get the 4 days I have now for cardio…I walk 2-3 miles 4 days a week, and I will eventually add back the cardio after weights, probably being a combo of intervals and fast paced cardio.
Jenny- yep, as dorky as it is I faithfully wear my pedometer everyday!
Onward I go!!