*SlimmerMe's Progress Log*

[SlimmerMe]

Here goes: I want to lose 20 pounds by June 30th......total of 3 months to do so.

I joined this site a year ago and the time has come for me to be accountable. Who knew I would end up here in the Diet Question's forum. As a matter of fact, I did not pay any attention to this forum for months until the transformational challenge started up. For some reason I got carried away as I encouraged and recruited eager bucks to sign up for the challenge and/or come here anyway for advice instead of cycling. It was then I noticed the kind extended hand of the diet gurus who impressed me with their vast knowledge.

Repetition is how we all learn.
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Already started today.
And instead of making it all perfect, I have decided to dive in and start right now and not wait one more minute. It is Friday. And believe me, Monday sounded like a much better time to start. However there is nothing like the present.

I will be adding things to my log as the day goes by so please be patient with the edits.

Baby steps.
Cutting out sweets was a first big step.
Lifestyle changes hoping to pick better choices along the way
Calculating all the macros and all will gradually come

However I am announcing this: I plan to shed 20 pounds in 3 months. So here goes:
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April 1st: Day 1

Fasted Cardio: 25 minute fast walk

Post cardio:
Dannon lemon yogurt (90 calories)

Meal One:
Oat Pancakes with blueberries and sugar-free syrup

Meal Two:
Mozzarella cheese and had a slice of gluten free bread ready and just could not eat it so I turned to
Sunflower Seeds
Ice-Tea sugar free

Afternoon Cardio: Speed Walk 30 minutes, cool down another 10 minutes

Protein Shake: ordered at a local smoothie place
Whey 50 calories, 24% protein
Sugar Free yogurt, they said
Blueberries

Walk for 20 minutes

Meal 5
Sesame chicken breast
Basmati Rice
Glass of Pinot Grigio

[scotty51312]

You've got any support I can offer. You can do it!

[gbrice75]

Subscribed, looking forward to this one! As for support, you know I got u. =)

[Damienm05]

Well, those first two meals certainly look bad but I'm subscribed/supporting.

[JohnnyVegas]

You can do eeeet!

I think I am going to be next on the "accountability" list. You make me realize it is time to get the diet right. And more cardio. Ugh.

[gbrice75]

Well, those first two meals certainly look bad but I'm subscribed/supporting.

Agreed, but i'm gonna sort Slimmer out. =)

[MBMETC]

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx3 lose the flavored yogurts too much useless sugar, but im in good luck

[VegasRenegade]

You go Girl you should have waited until the next challenge however

[gbrice75]

You go Girl you should have waited until the next challenge however

Why? She can still join in on the next challenge with new goals! No reason to wait... I say go for it now, take advantage of the bug when you got it.

[SlimmerMe]

Scotty
Gbrice
Damien
JohhyVegas
MBMETC
VegasRenegade
and....

GBrice again!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE ABOVE FOR YOUR SUPPORT. I HAVE FILLED IN the blanks for THE ENTIRE DAY NOW. I know I jumped the gun a bit. But....I did go to the grocery store awhile ago and got a BIG greek yogurt ( this morning all I had was the Dannon) and I got some frozen blueberries and some Basmati Rice. I did not want my lack of preparation to prevent me from starting.

Hey....this will shock all of you who read this: I threw out my bathroom scale years ago and finally bought one late last night so I could weigh-in today so I would officially start. 'Tis true. I have relied on how my clothes feel but the time has come to get more focused and see the numbers on the scale lower lower and lower more.

THANK YOU for reading any of this.

This is going to be a complete lifestyle change for me as it is for many who embark on this challenge.

The key will be to make better choices the further I get into this.

[bigslick7878]

I think 20lbs is a bit ambitious in 2 months, you don't have that much to lose really to start with unless you have gained some weight since you posted that one pic.

[scotty51312]

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx3 lose the flavored yogurts too much useless sugar, but im in good luck

If you gotta have yogurt, have you tried greek yogurt? per serving is 17g carbs (mostly from fruit) and 12g protien. I wouldn't consider it horribe for post work out

[SlimmerMe]

I think 20lbs is a bit ambitious in 2 months, you don't have that much to lose really to start with unless you have gained some weight since you posted that one pic.

Thanks....it is actually 3 months. And....I do need to lose the weight....wink wink....but thanks!

[SlimmerMe]

If you gotta have yogurt, have you tried greek yogurt? per serving is 17g carbs (mostly from fruit) and 12g protien. I wouldn't consider it horribe for post work out

Thanks....I got some Greek Yogurt this afternoon. All I had in the fridge this morning was Dannon and did not want to let this prevent my starting the program. I got a BIG container of plain and will add some things like fruit and/or splenda.

Glad to hear not horrible!

[scotty51312]

^^ yeah the macro's i gave you were for favored greek yogurt to. I'm sure the plain is lower carb

[tbody66]

I'm on-baord too! No weight training???

[SlimmerMe]

I'm on-baord too! No weight training???

Thanks Tbody....yes...it will be included. This was a mere jump into it asap and no more waiting another day....

[Sgt. Hartman]

Subscribed. Let's do this!!

[stevey_6t9]

goodluck slimm i'm sure you will achieve your goals, however...

[gbrice75]

Stick with the nonfat plain greek yogurt IMO. Like mentioned above, sweeten it with splenda or stevia and add some berries if it's PWO or am.

[Windex]

Subscribed. GOodluck!

[Flier]

Good for you Slimmer!!

20lbs is achievable in 3 months. But what is the starting point?

Diet is tough...especially when we are unfortunate to have cravings that slows progress.

I can tell by your posts, u have a sweet tooth :-) ...berries, yogurt, sweetener, Pinot..., pancakes

I have done major fat shedding twice in my life. First time I went 0 Carb as per "Protein Power" diet, and fat just melted off.
Second time (3 years ago), I just cut all sugar, (not cold turkey, but 90%) ie no dairy products, breads, any sugar added products, alcohol, fruits (especially dried fruits and fruit smoothies, I will allow myself one serving of fresh fruit some days)

Would hard core no carb work for u for 3 months?

If u live in the US, I find this much easier, as u can still go out to cafe´s and restaurants and order low/no carb meals.
And u can still enjoy a drink with your friends, exchange the Pinot with Miller Lite.

I think if u try this, u might get hooked. You will feeeeeel better too with all the carb crap out of your body. And u will absolutely love the stable blood levels and uniform energy a high protein/fat, low carb diet will give you.

Good luck!!!!!!!

[Damienm05]

Looks like day one saw a whopping 50g of protein and just as much sugar. C'mon now.

[SlimmerMe]

Subscribed. Let's do this!!

thanks

very achievable

good to hear

goodluck slimm i'm sure you will achieve your goals, however...

HAHA HAHAHH!!

Stick with the nonfat plain greek yogurt IMO. Like mentioned above, sweeten it with splenda or stevia and add some berries if it's PWO or am.

just had some....so whew!

Subscribed. GOodluck!

thanks

Good for you Slimmer!!

20lbs is achievable in 3 months. But what is the starting point?

Diet is tough...especially when we are unfortunate to have cravings that slows progress.

I can tell by your posts, u have a sweet tooth :-) ...berries, yogurt, sweetener, Pinot..., pancakes

I have done major fat shedding twice in my life. First time I went 0 Carb as per "Protein Power" diet, and fat just melted off.
Second time (3 years ago), I just cut all sugar, (not cold turkey, but 90%) ie no dairy products, breads, any sugar added products, alcohol, fruits (especially dried fruits and fruit smoothies, I will allow myself one serving of fresh fruit some days)

Would hard core no carb work for u for 3 months?

If u live in the US, I find this much easier, as u can still go out to cafe´s and restaurants and order low/no carb meals.
And u can still enjoy a drink with your friends, exchange the Pinot with Miller Lite.

I think if u try this, u might get hooked. You will feeeeeel better too with all the carb crap out of your body. And u will absolutely love the stable blood levels and uniform energy a high protein/fat, low carb diet will give you.

Good luck!!!!!!!

thanks....I have a hard time with Beer...too much wheat in it and feel better on Pinot and understand why you mentioned it~
I do plan to balance my sugar more and go higher on protein to shed the BF so thanks for all of this input

Looks like day one saw a whopping 50g of protein and just as much sugar. C'mon now.

OH NO! It will get better....I promise you Damien.....

[SlimmerMe]

DAY 2:

Fasted Cardio: 25 minute fast walk

Post cardio:
Greek yogurt / 100 calories/ 7 carbs/ 18 protein
Blueberries
Splenda

Meal One:
Oat Pancakes
1/3 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup cottage cheese 2%
2 egg whites
sugar free syrup
Blueberries
8 oz OJ

Cardio 2: High Intensity Bike ride 30 minutes

Meal 2
1 Egg over easy
3 strips bacon
1 piece wheat toast
sliver butter


10 minute bike ride
25 minute dog walk

Shake:
Whey 85 calories / 2 carbs/ 20 protein
Greek Yogurt 50 calories/ 3.5 carbs/ 9 protein
Blueberries /hand full
Ice

Meal 3
Sesame chicken
Basmati Rice
1 glass Pinot Grigio

[scotty51312]

Meal one looks better than yesteday but lose the OJ you've got enough fructose from the berries. Not to mention another 4 or 5g's of lactose from cottage cheese. Gettin better though

[gbrice75]

Definitely getting better Slimmer... I haven't forgotten you either btw, just being forced to change my wife's brakes and lay some carpet today, ugh! Checking the board here and there.

[Flier]

Definitely getting better Slimmer... I haven't forgotten you either btw, just being forced to change my wife's brakes and lay some carpet today, ugh! Checking the board here and there.

Juggling 2 women has never been easy gbrice..lol

[gbrice75]

Juggling 2 women has never been easy gbrice..lol

Lmao, nice one bro! ahhaha!!

[SlimmerMe]

Meal one looks better than yesteday but lose the OJ you've got enough fructose from the berries. Not to mention another 4 or 5g's of lactose from cottage cheese. Gettin better though

getting better...thanks

Definitely getting better Slimmer... I haven't forgotten you either btw, just being forced to change my wife's brakes and lay some carpet today, ugh! Checking the board here and there.

I know...plus the weekend which I know is FAMILY

Juggling 2 women has never been easy gbrice..lol

LOL! but our man gbrice has his priorities straight

Lmao, nice one bro! ahhaha!!

!!!

[scotty51312]

Congrats on the promotion slimmer. The staff is better with u on it

[SlimmerMe]

Congrats on the promotion slimmer. The staff is better with u on it

THANK YOU SO MUCH SCOTTY! I appreciate it. Very kind to say.

[baseline_9]

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[SlimmerMe]

Ok slim

Im gonna keep an eye on this one and i wish you the best of luck...

Firstly tho I am going to share my brutaly honest opinion... I do not beat around the bush TBH

Your diet sucks...This is not the support I need as I embark upon a new lifestyle as I am not preparing to get on stage but change my eating habits

Lets get it uniform...

Drop the dairy... I dont care if its fat free, it is still an inferior choice

Change the blueberrys to raspberrys (lower sugar content) Blueberries are my favorite fruit and if I cut that out I am in trouble especially since I do not like raspberries

Drop the bacon This is rare and might not happen often

Drop the bread This I knew was not good but did it anyway

Just drop anything that you cannot kill or grow...

Kill it - grow it - eat it


I know u wanna make baby steps but you have 3 months to reach your goal and you need to make a sharp turn soon (like right now) if u really wanna kick ass... I have taken a sharp turn already with the above food. If you had any idea what all I have been eating you would jump thru the computer and grab me and shake me. I need some baby steps to even start this HUGE lifestyle change since I am looking to make better choices so I will do it and stick to it and not look at it as a get thin quick deal but a way of life~

Good luck girl, you have my support aswell

I know your intentions are tough love~

[SlimmerMe]

DAY 3

Fasted Cardio: 25 minute fast walk

Meal 1: Post Cardio
Greek Yogurt 100 calories/ 7 carbs/ 17 protein
Blueberries
Splenda

Meal 2
Tuna with 1 tablespoon mayo
1-2 oz Jarlsberg cheese
Ice-Tea sugar free with a drop of OJ

Snack: 25 almonds

Cardio # 2: Speed Walk 35 minutes plus another 10 minutes cool down

Legs:
40 squats
30 side lifts
20 front lifts

Shake:
Oatmeal /maybe 3 tablespoons
1/2 scoop whey
Greek Yogurt /maybe 2 tablespoons
Blueberries /just a few
splash of milk
water
ice

Meal 3:
Sesame Chicken
Avocado/whole very small one
cucumber salad
1 glass pinot grigio

[scotty51312]

Hey Slimmer, Another day of positive thoughts and positive actions I hope. Are you monitoring your heartrate for your cardio? When are we gonna see ya pumpin some iron?

[SlimmerMe]

Hey Slimmer, Another day of positive thoughts and positive actions I hope. Are you monitoring your heartrate for your cardio? When are we gonna see ya pumpin some iron?

Thanks Scotty...appreciate this.

I count my heart beats on my neck for monitoring plus I know when I am cardio or not as I have been cardio for quite some time and have it down to a science as far as how I feel. I know when I am low intensity if I can still talk. I am high intensity when my cheeks pump in and out along with my lips as if pumping air into a bike tire!

The food is my challenge.

As far as pumping some iron? This will start this coming week. I plan to do so 3 x's a week.

[Flier]

Slim, I was having the same thoughts as Baseline.
But was also thinking along the lines of your answer.

Without knowing where you come from, it´s impossible to know if the diet you are proposing is a big change for you, and will be a realistic diet to achieve your goal.

We are all so different. Some can do an intervention diet, some have to do baby steps. Some don´t work and can dedicate all their time to diet and training, others are juggling 2 jobs, kids, and have very little me-time.

So if you need your fruits, carbs and Pinot at night to stay sane after a stressful day, then u should have it.

Impossible to critique someones efforts/diet without knowing stats and life style.

....so...great job! Keep eliminating the poison little by little (flour, sugar, salt, alcohol) at your own pace.
Listen to your body when you digest, it will tell you what it likes.

[SlimmerMe]

Slim, I was having the same thoughts as Baseline.
But was also thinking along the lines of your answer.

Without knowing where you come from, it´s impossible to know if the diet you are proposing is a big change for you, and will be a realistic diet to achieve your goal.

We are all so different. Some can do an intervention diet, some have to do baby steps. Some don´t work and can dedicate all their time to diet and training, others are juggling 2 jobs, kids, and have very little me-time.

So if you need your fruits, carbs and Pinot at night to stay sane after a stressful day, then u should have it.

Impossible to critique someones efforts/diet without knowing stats and life style.

....so...great job! Keep eliminating the poison little by little (flour, sugar, salt, alcohol) at your own pace.
Listen to your body when you digest, it will tell you what it likes.

Thanks a lot.... First Timer~

[Damienm05]

I just don't see how orange juice, bacon, and bread help keep one sane. I mean, there's plenty of no-cal delicious beverages out there - those calories could be used for more real, good, tasty food - that's sanity. Nutrient dense food = sanity. Especially on a lenient diet. No need to be hungry/crave things - eat more natural food and get creative.

The blueberries, yogurt and a daily PG glass are fine for a casual dieter but why not try to make a more drastic change? It's self-deprecating to think that just going from bad to average is all you're capable of. No dickishness intended, I think it's great what you're doing and would merely like to see you do it well.