I need a food babysitter...

[Misery13]

I have been training since 1994....but I never really focused on my diet...I never really had to....but now...I'm 36... had multiple back surgeries...I have to focuse more on my diet...I'm 5-6, 193-203lbs..bf% unknown-i wake up and you can see my abs but as soon as I eat they start to go away...before my surgeries I was 221lbs...I dropped down to 170lbs by the second surgery...I never worried about my BF% before...but now I want to be cut and vascular...really really vascular...and I cant stop eating everything in site...I have no will power when it comes to food...I'm not in bad shape...I just want to be in better shape...vascular shape.....


I had to get that out....

[gbrice75]

Welcome back!

TBH, i'm not sure what any of us can do for you with regards to that... we're here to support and motivate for sure, but this is something you ultimately have to do on your own. I've been there, trust me I know the 'out of control' feeling all too well.

How badly do you want this? Is the very brief satisfaction you get from eating foods you like worth the sometimes days of anguish it causes you? Not to be corny with old adages, but you know the one - nothing tastes as good as thin feels.

Think it. Repeat it. Live it!

Start keeping a food diary, see where you're going wrong. You might think you already know, but if you start logging everything that goes in your mouth (and I do mean EVERYTHING - even a single pretzel or chip), you may begin to see patterns and will learn where your trouble area is.

Good luck, keep us posted and let us know how we can help more specifically!

[Misery13]

Sunday August 21st 2011
turkey burger with 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of pineapple
greek yogurt, cottage cheese, granola bar
bowel of special K with red berries
water

this is mostly what I have been eating...for the past week
I will start a food log and post it every couple days...thank you gbrice 75

[Buddhabody]

You can do it. Keep your food log and be honest and realistic with your goals. Your responsible for your success. I sincerely wish you luck.

[zaggahamma]

you got the two biggest badass cutters currently supporting you already...come on bro....make this happen for you and all of us now...

gb...love that slogan...would fit sub in thin's place

[gbrice75]

you got the two biggest badass cutters currently supporting you already...come on bro....make this happen for you and all of us now...

gb...love that slogan...would fit sub in thin's place

Good point bro, i'd rather be fit than thin. Thx for the heads up =P

[GirlyGymRat]

I like the slogan "nothing tastes as good as thin & fit feels". I really like that!

Misery...you can do this. You really can. I just lost 35 pounds. Decide you really want this and then go for it!! You got lots of 'cheerleaders' on this site too!

[maxwkw]

We're all here to support. If you find yourself in a precarious situation feel free to shoot me a pm.

I'll talk the twinky out of your hand.

Congrats on recognizing that this is a problem for you and coming forward with it.

[Misery13]

sorry I haven't posted this week. I live in North Carolina and we are pending Hurricane Irene, so I have been busy. My diet this week has totally sucked but reading all of your posts supporting me I'm pumped...Thank you everyone...

Monday 22Aug2011
1 each green monster energy drink
1 each 8 oz ribeye

Tuesday 23Aug2011
turkey burger with 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of pineapple

Wednesday 24Aug2011

Thursday 25August2011
1 each green monster energy drink
1 cup lemon greek yogurt

Friday26August2011

again...thank you everyone....

any diet plans that you guys/gals may have would be great...

[Misery13]

We're all here to support. If you find yourself in a precarious situation feel free to shoot me a pm.

I'll talk the twinky out of your hand.

Congrats on recognizing that this is a problem for you and coming forward with it.

thats so cool....but more than likely it will be a monster energy drink than a twinky....

[ANIMAL]

I'm confused, but going from what you just wrote, all you had on thursday was a Monster and a greek yogurt? And wednesday you ate nothing?

[zaggahamma]

that storm is heading right at yalls coast bro...be safe...

[Misery13]

I'm confused, but going from what you just wrote, all you had on thursday was a Monster and a greek yogurt? And wednesday you ate nothing?

thats right....you guys said to be honest. How many people on here are 100% honest in writing down what they ate. If I'm going to post asking for advice, help, or your opinion I'm going to be honest. Last week was a hard food week. Everyone on the east coast thought the sky was falling and I'm a service member thats at work from 0500-1700 everyday. I was unable to have any prepped food to take to work as everyone flooded the supermarkets and bought them out while I was at work. Please stay with me. I'm not going anywhere. Never have Never will........

[Misery13]

that storm is heading right at yalls coast bro...be safe...

Thank you...Its gone up the coast now...I'm in the clear...

[Misery13]

Saturday 28Aug2011
1 each monster energy drink
1 each slice of 3 meat pizza
1 each 8oz steak

[gbrice75]

Thank you...Its gone up the coast now...I'm in the clear...

Same here bro.

Once things get back to normal around here, do your best to get your arse back in gear. This past week will be no big loss in the big picture.

[Misery13]

Same here bro.

Once things get back to normal around here, do your best to get your arse back in gear. This past week will be no big loss in the big picture.

I'm on it...
I just went to the supermarket and loaded up on ButterBall turkey burgers, brown rice, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and oats and honey granola bars....


Did you get hit hard up there at the shore...? We barely got any rain, mostly just wind. We could use more rain.

[GirlyGymRat]

I'm on it...
I just went to the supermarket and loaded up on ButterBall turkey burgers, brown rice, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and oats and honey granola bars....


Did you get hit hard up there at the shore...? We barely got any rain, mostly just wind. We could use more rain.

Sounds like moving in the right direction....now all u gotta do is eat it! LOL!!!!

[Misery13]

Monday 29Aug2011
1 each green monster energy drink
1 each turkey burger with 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of pineapple
1 each protein shake

Tuesday 30Aug2011
turkey burger with 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of pineapple
1 each greek yogurt
1 each protein shake

Wednesday 31Aug2011
2 protein shake's
1 each cheese burger

Thursday 01September2011
1 each green monster energy drink
1 cup lemon greek yogurt
2 whole eggs
1 each protein shake

Friday 02September2011
TBD

I lost 3.5lbs this week...

[zaggahamma]

great work man

[GirlyGymRat]

[QUOTE=Misery13;5737811]Monday 29Aug2011
1 each green monster energy drink
1 each turkey burger with 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of pineapple
1 each protein shake

Tuesday 30Aug2011
turkey burger with 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of pineapple
1 each greek yogurt
1 each protein shake

Wednesday 31Aug2011
2 protein shake's
1 each cheese burger

Thursday 01September2011
1 each green monster energy drink
1 cup lemon greek yogurt
2 whole eggs
1 each protein shake

Friday 02September2011
TBD

I lost 3.5lbs this week...[/QUOTE]

That is awesome! You are doing it!! Stick with it!!

[Misery13]

Saturday 03Sept2011
3 each turkey burger with 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of pineapple
1 each protein shake
1 each greek yogurt with 1 cup cottage cheese and a granola bar
1 gal. water

Sunday 04Sept2011
2 each turkey burger with 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of pineapple
1 each protein shake
2 each greek yogurt with 1 cup cottage cheese and a granola bar
1 gal. water

Monday 05Sept2011
1 each green monster energy drink
1 each turkey burger with 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of pineapple
2 protein shakes
1 1/2 gal. water

Tuesday 06Sept2011
1 each turkey burger with 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of pineapple
2 each greek yogurt with a granola bar
1 each protein shake

Wednesday 07Sept2011
2 protein shake's
2 each turkey burger with 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of pineapple
1 each greek yogurt with 1 cup cottage cheese and a granola bar
1 gal. water
1 each cup of noodles

Thursday 01September2011
1 each green monster energy drink
1 each greek yogurt with a granola bar
2 protein shakes

Friday 09Sept2011
1 protein shake's
2 each turkey burger with 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of pineapple
1 each greek yogurt with a granola bar
1 gal. water
1 each cup of noodles

body weight really didn't move this last week but I look leaner and I can see my abs better...I have now completed 3 full weeks of training in the gym...which is awesome being that I was on bed rest for 18 months...because I had my back operated on twice in 2010...I'm taking my time and going light in the gym... even though my back is still not back to 100% I'm still having great workouts...I feel so pumped up and motivated after all of my workouts...I love it.

again...thank you everyone for the support.

[zaggahamma]

this is awesome bro

keep up the good work man

[GirlyGymRat]

kudos on the workout!!

[SlimmerMe]

Keep up the good work!

[Misery13]

thank you everyone....

mrsmisery13 and I got sick this week so all I've been able to keep down is water, banana's and peanut butter....

[zaggahamma]

thank you everyone....

mrsmisery13 and I got sick this week so all I've been able to keep down is water, banana's and peanut butter....

i like it when the mrs puts peanut butter on my bananna...thats not sick

[RaginCajun]

i like it when the mrs puts peanut butter on my bananna...thats not sick

hahahahahaha!!!

[RaginCajun]

looks like you were doing well until you got sick. don't fret over it and get back at once you are feeling up to par. question: why the all the monster drinks? now way any of that is good for you!

[zaggahamma]

looks like you were doing well until you got sick. don't fret over it and get back at once you are feeling up to par. question: why the all the monster drinks? now way any of that is good for you!

i think he's secretly got stock or being sponsored but if its working......

[Misery13]

i like it when the mrs puts peanut butter on my bananna...thats not sick

Nice....

[Misery13]

looks like you were doing well until you got sick. don't fret over it and get back at once you are feeling up to par. question: why the all the monster drinks? now way any of that is good for you!

no stock in the monster energy drinks....I'm just addicted to them, but I'm 12 stepping my way off of them...

[Misery13]

Thursday 15Sept2011

1 protein shake
1 each turkey burger with 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of pineapple
1 each greek yogurt with a granola bar
1 gal. water
1 each cup of noodles

Friday 16Sept2011

2 protein shake's
2 each turkey burger with 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of pineapple
1 each greek yogurt with a granola bar
1 gal. water
1 each cup of noodles

Saturday 17Sept2011

2 protein shakes
1 each green monster energy drink
2 each turkey burger with 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of pineapple
1/2 gal. water

[Misery13]

Question...

when I wake in the morning you can see my six pack but as soon as I get or even drink water I start to look fat and bloated and by the end of the day I have a gut... does anyone else have this problem? mrs.misery13 says its because I've had 3 surgeries on my abdomen area and I have to much scare tissue that won't allow me to ever get my abs back to the way they used to be or want them to be... your opinions please. I hope I was clear in my ramblings...

[Sgt. Hartman]

What kind of surgeries have you had? Have you had your abdominal wall cut open like a female does in a C-section?

I had surgery on an inguinal hernia back in March and couldn't contract my abs for a while. Hell, I couldn't even take a piss without brutal pain at first. But then I used it as an excuse to not work abs for way too long, really up until fairly recently. The point is that your abs are just like any other body part - if you don't work them intensely like the rest of your body they will remain a weak link, especially if your genetics are not superior. If your abs are developped and you BF is low enough, you will see your abs all day long. It's not water that's covering them up unless your on cycle and having an excess E2 issue.

[gbrice75]

Is it possible you just retain water at a highly abnormal (albeit harmless) rate? Do you have any pain associated with the bloating?

[Misery13]

What kind of surgeries have you had? Have you had your abdominal wall cut open like a female does in a C-section?

I had surgery on an inguinal hernia back in March and couldn't contract my abs for a while. Hell, I couldn't even take a piss without brutal pain at first. But then I used it as an excuse to not work abs for way too long, really up until fairly recently. The point is that your abs are just like any other body part - if you don't work them intensely like the rest of your body they will remain a weak link, especially if your genetics are not superior. If your abs are developped and you BF is low enough, you will see your abs all day long. It's not water that's covering them up unless your on cycle and having an excess E2 issue.

3 hernia surgeries and 2 lower back surgeries and I work my abs and lowerback...thank you for the reply

[Misery13]

Is it possible you just retain water at a highly abnormal (albeit harmless) rate? Do you have any pain associated with the bloating?

actually sometimes I do...weird...what does that mean?

[Misery13]

Sunday 18Sept2011

2 protein shakes
1 each green monster energy drink
2 each turkey burgers with 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of pineapple
3 eggs with bacon
1/2 gal. water

[gbrice75]

actually sometimes I do...weird...what does that mean?

Nothing, necessarily. Just that your body retains water! Are you drinking enough water? If you drink it, your body will have an easier time letting go of what it's holding. Counter intuitive, I know.