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04-01-2011, 01:08 PM #1
*SlimmerMe's Progress Log*
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 GrigioLast edited by SlimmerMe; 04-01-2011 at 06:31 PM.
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04-01-2011, 01:11 PM #2
You've got any support I can offer. You can do it!
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04-01-2011, 01:14 PM #3
Subscribed, looking forward to this one! As for support, you know I got u. =)
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04-01-2011, 01:30 PM #4
Well, those first two meals certainly look bad but I'm subscribed/supporting.
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04-01-2011, 01:31 PM #5
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.
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04-01-2011, 01:45 PM #6
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04-01-2011, 01:59 PM #7
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx3 lose the flavored yogurts too much useless sugar, but im in good luck
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You go Girl you should have waited until the next challenge however
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04-01-2011, 05:58 PM #9
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04-01-2011, 06:41 PM #10
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.
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04-01-2011, 08:56 PM #11Senior Member
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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.
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04-01-2011, 08:57 PM #12
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04-01-2011, 08:57 PM #13
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04-01-2011, 09:00 PM #14
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!
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04-01-2011, 09:08 PM #15
^^ yeah the macro's i gave you were for favored greek yogurt to. I'm sure the plain is lower carb
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04-01-2011, 09:31 PM #16
I'm on-baord too! No weight training???
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04-01-2011, 09:33 PM #17
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04-02-2011, 05:25 AM #18
Subscribed. Let's do this!!
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04-02-2011, 06:03 AM #19
goodluck slimm i'm sure you will achieve your goals, however...
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04-02-2011, 06:23 AM #20
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.
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04-02-2011, 08:24 AM #21Staff ~ HRT Optimization Specialist
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Subscribed. GOodluck!
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04-02-2011, 08:34 AM #22
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 cafeīs 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!!!!!!!
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04-02-2011, 08:57 AM #23
Looks like day one saw a whopping 50g of protein and just as much sugar. C'mon now.
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04-02-2011, 11:12 AM #24
thanks
good to hear
HAHA HAHAHH!!
just had some....so whew!
thanks
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
OH NO! It will get better....I promise you Damien.....
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04-02-2011, 11:16 AM #25
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 GrigioLast edited by SlimmerMe; 04-02-2011 at 09:09 PM.
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04-02-2011, 12:45 PM #26
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
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04-02-2011, 02:38 PM #27
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.
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04-02-2011, 02:46 PM #28
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04-02-2011, 03:03 PM #29
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04-02-2011, 05:02 PM #30
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04-02-2011, 08:15 PM #31
Congrats on the promotion slimmer. The staff is better with u on it
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04-02-2011, 08:18 PM #32
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04-03-2011, 01:39 AM #33
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Last edited by baseline_9; 04-04-2011 at 02:34 PM.
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04-03-2011, 10:12 AM #34
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04-03-2011, 10:15 AM #35
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 grigioLast edited by SlimmerMe; 04-03-2011 at 10:51 PM.
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04-03-2011, 11:17 AM #36
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?
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04-03-2011, 11:53 AM #37
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.
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04-03-2011, 02:49 PM #38
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, itīs 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 donīt 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.
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04-03-2011, 02:54 PM #39
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04-03-2011, 06:49 PM #40
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.
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