Newer lady member needing diet & workout guidance

[RaginCajun]

GOOD LUCK GIRL! give us an update soon! you will basically be brand 'spankin' new!!!!

[SexySweetheart]

^ THAT!

[gbrice75]

Best of luck with everything, let us know how it all turns out once you feel up to logging in!!!

As for dieting - I wouldn't be worried about losing anything, just maintain. Get back into losing once you can give it 100% - JMHO.

[GirlyGymRat]

Gbrice, RC, Sexy and Slimmer- thxs for the well wishes...everything seems to be okay! I am most pleased with the progress on the eyes! I think they will be awesome...the girls are much much bigger then I ever expected....ginormous!!!! Now the doctor says I will be pleased with them come 2 months time, that they are really swollen and the shape will change.....so I am trying to not have too much anxiety until December.

I have pulled back on the pain meds and will try to work one day this week, but the jury is still out on the return to work date! My body(trunk and ta-ta's) very swollen the last 2 days but seems to be lessening. I did walk a little bit yesterday and am looking forward to getting out in a bit...beautiful day for a walk!

Diet is okay. I haven't been that hungry which I think is from pain meds, plus been sleeping a ton!! Today I had some breakfast and starting to think about eating some lunch. but just not that hungry....so am not gonna force eat just to eat while I am on the meds.

I tried on my new black skinny pencil skirt this morning which I accidently dried it when it should have been dried flat so I think it shrunk abit! But it still fits! yah!!

I am going to try to take off 3 - 5 pounds if I can, through diet, but will not stress if I maintain during the next 5 weeks.

On the up side, my body is enjoying the rest. The knees where bugging me from spinning. My sprained ankle is enjoying the rest too! So perhaps this is the recovery time my body needed anyway ; )

[SexySweetheart]

love it!
rest up n sweet pill enduced dreams-lol

[RaginCajun]

glad to here that the procedure was a success. now, you will need someone to massage them! just try to do whatever you can while you heal and don't try to push.

[GirlyGymRat]

glad to here that the procedure was a success. now, you will need someone to massage them! just try to do whatever you can while you heal and don't try to push.

in fact they do need to be massaged come friday..prevents capsulation... somehow I will have to manage cuz my gf tell me it is painful at first! too funny RC!!!

[RaginCajun]

in fact they do need to be massaged come friday..prevents capsulation... somehow I will have to manage cuz my gf tell me it is painful at first! too funny RC!!!

they will definitely hurt, more of a soreness type hurt from what i remember. and yes, prevents capsulation and gets your body/skin use to the new changes. just remember to take some pain meds before getting a rub down

[GirlyGymRat]

they will definitely hurt, more of a soreness type hurt from what i remember. and yes, prevents capsulation and gets your body/skin use to the new changes. just remember to take some pain meds before getting a rub down

U speak like a man with experience....save the ta tas!

[RaginCajun]

U speak like a man with experience....save the ta tas!

i do miss that job!

[SlimmerMe]

All sounds good to me. Thanks for letting us know everything went well and that you are doing fine. I bet you are happy.

REST
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[GirlyGymRat]

All sounds good to me. Thanks for letting us know everything went well and that you are doing fine. I bet you are happy.

REST
Rest
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happy....in december...it is a bit overwhelming (for me) at the moment!!! but all in all, yes, I am! and enjoyng the rest too....there are so many more hours in the day now!!!

[GirlyGymRat]

I weighed in today after not working out for one week and cutting back on food, primarily carbs. I still eat oatmeal for breakfasts but only veggie carbs after breakfast. I am down 3 pounds. I am thrilled. On this side of 140 again.

Could it be muscle loss already?

[RaginCajun]

I weighed in today after not working out for one week and cutting back on food, primarily carbs. I still eat oatmeal for breakfasts but only veggie carbs after breakfast. I am down 3 pounds. I am thrilled. On this side of 140 again.

Could it be muscle loss already?

yes it could be, but you just had a major surgery and maybe your body was holding fluid from the trauma/surgery. it could have something to do with your since a few weeks ago you said your indulging a bit. anyway, that's always great to hear!

[SlimmerMe]

What's happening?

[GirlyGymRat]

What's happening?

Thx for checking in. Not working out is a killer. I am walking about 30 - 35 miles a week but doesn't compare to the gym. Can't workout for another three weeks or so. I have cut back on calories and struggling to keep under 140 lbs.

Eyes look fabulous. And the girls are still swollen but not as tender. It will take time but in about 2 months have a better feel for the overlook. So far so good!!!

[gbrice75]

^^^ glad to see you're maintaining for the most part. Yes, it's tough when you can't work out. Just keep in mind that any weight you gain (you may not), you will easily get rid of as you will return to the gym with a renewed sense of vigor. I promise!!!

[SlimmerMe]

Was wondering this morning where you were and glad to see you are holding on.
Like Gbrice said, you will knock off anything later anyway with vigor. Trust yourself.

Keep us posted!

[GirlyGymRat]

Weekly weigh in and down .3 lbs. Doesn't seem like much but I have set a goal to loose .5 lbs per week thru end of December. Given the restricted work out schedule I think a modest goal is more realistic to achieve. Even at this slow rate, I will be down 5 total come end of year thru all the holidays and good food and drink. Wish me good healthy choices!!!

[SlimmerMe]

Weekly weigh in and down .3 lbs. Doesn't seem like much but I have set a goal to loose .5 lbs per week thru end of December. Given the restricted work out schedule I think a modest goal is more realistic to achieve. Even at this slow rate, I will be down 5 total come end of year thru all the holidays and good food and drink. Wish me good healthy choices!!!

Love this plan and kinda what I am thinking myself. SLow...slow and keep it off and not let the season trick or treat!

[gbrice75]

To be down .3lbs when not really doing much at all to facilitate fat loss is amazing. You should be very happy and proud!

[RaginCajun]

^^^^^^ totally agree! just stay your course that you have set for yourself in the next few months and all will be well come 2012! they better watch out for you!

[SexySweetheart]

awsome girly! esp considering you added like 5lbs in new boobiez lol

[RaginCajun]

awsome girly! esp considering you added like 5lbs in new boobiez lol

i wasn't going to go there, but you are so right!

[GirlyGymRat]

To be down .3lbs when not really doing much at all to facilitate fat loss is amazing. You should be very happy and proud!

and I hope to be down somemore on wednesday weigh in....

i wasn't going to go there, but you are so right!

um....yeah, you and SEXY are on to something...so went from B to small D's...so there is some weight in the girls...maybe not 5 lbs....but probably 2 or 3 at least. Hahahaha. oh, and the swelliing....sounds like that is worth a few ounces!! LOL

[SexySweetheart]

^ lol, leave it too my big mounth ta say what others are thinking

[GirlyGymRat]

I logged in 35 miles walking this week, mostly outside. I feel good that I was able to get out 5 days this week. I haven't been able to lift weights for about 4 weeks. Ya'll gonna this odd, but I really miss my regular workouts, especially the weights.

I think my weight will be down again this week, but I am wondering if this is because I am potentially loosing muscle. what ya think????

[gbrice75]

I think my weight will be down again this week, but I am wondering if this is because I am potentially loosing muscle. what ya think????

It's possible, but are you eating? How do you feel... sluggish? Tired? Depressed? Irritable?

Most importantly, how do you LOOK? You were pretty lean as per your last pics. If you're losing muscle, you should be able to see it, and/or feel it in your clothes at this point.

[GirlyGymRat]

It's possible, but are you eating? How do you feel... sluggish? Tired? Depressed? Irritable?

Most importantly, how do you LOOK? You were pretty lean as per your last pics. If you're losing muscle, you should be able to see it, and/or feel it in your clothes at this point.

I am eating but pulled back on the carbs other then the oatmeal for breakfast and veggies thru the day and I feel great!! I have sworn off candy too. (There is a resident candy jar 2 offices down and I swear the devil keeps filling it, but I decided I had no room for those extra carbs given restricted workout routine. And perhaps I shouldn't be in the candy at all, ever!) I am probably eating about 1000 calories daily, skewed towards protein, then carbs, little fat.

Look: My stomach is flatter (which everyone knows is my weak spot) but not hard, my ribs showing above the chest and along the side. Still cut in the arms and legs.

Clothes feeling looser at the waist band which feels good. I have been replenishing my wardrobe with smalls, size 2 pants (which is probably more like a 4 in real terms). A month ago I was about 142, and this morning I weighed in a 137. I also entered a bet to loose 5 lbs to 134 or lower by the end of the year...which is giving me some incentive...crazy as that sounds.

Since I am only able to walk, I am afraid that I am loosing muscle. I only have 3.5 weeks more of no workouts and then I roll back into the gym proper. Although I know I will not go in where I left off. I can't push/pull the vaccum across a hardwood floor quite yet, but I will be able to spin my little heart out!!!

So, what's the verdict????

[gbrice75]

Based on what you're saying above, I really don't think you're losing muscle. You feel good, and you're not doing any intense exercising that would cause you to lose muscle. Unless you're severely undereating (under 1000 calories?), I see no reason your body would have to give up LBM. So, relax and keep those cortisol levels down!

[GirlyGymRat]

Based on what you're saying above, I really don't think you're losing muscle. You feel good, and you're not doing any intense exercising that would cause you to lose muscle. Unless you're severely undereating (under 1000 calories?), I see no reason your body would have to give up LBM. So, relax and keep those cortisol levels down!

Sounds good to me!! Thx!!!!

[GirlyGymRat]

Off TOPIC, BUT IT IS MY THREAD....so I have been walking 7 miles after work and have established an average of 4 beep beeps from passerbyes...guys in pickups or motorcycles...and an occassional whistle. This is HARMLESS!

Today, I got my 4 beeps plus a BONUS (HA)...guy in a van stalk me for 1.5 miles...first passed me, then turned around and drove past, pulled in a parking lot, but I was moving too fast for him to pull up aside of me...drove past again into the side street and pulled into my path when crossing....now this is just plain CREEPY! My ear buds saved me....I just never heard him and kept moving!

[gbrice75]

Off TOPIC, BUT IT IS MY THREAD....so I have been walking 7 miles after work and have established an average of 4 beep beeps from passerbyes...guys in pickups or motorcycles...and an occassional whistle. This is HARMLESS!

Today, I got my 4 beeps plus a BONUS (HA)...guy in a van stalk me for 1.5 miles...first passed me, then turned around and drove past, pulled in a parking lot, but I was moving too fast for him to pull up aside of me...drove past again into the side street and pulled into my path when crossing....now this is just plain CREEPY! My ear buds saved me....I just never heard him and kept moving!

I am going to recommend a large pizza, some Chinese take out, and a full cheese cake. You, madam, are simply becoming too hot for your own safety!

Sorry about the creep stalker - but other than that, it must feel pretty damn good, eh?

When I first started losing weight, I noticed girls looking at me more and more.... even turned a few heads (i'm no Brad Pitt, I get that) which isn't something I was used to over the years. I'm married, but damn it feels good to be able to flirt with confidence, or have a few women sweating me!

[GirlyGymRat]

I am going to recommend a large pizza, some Chinese take out, and a full cheese cake. You, madam, are simply becoming too hot for your own safety!

Sorry about the creep stalker - but other than that, it must feel pretty damn good, eh?

When I first started losing weight, I noticed girls looking at me more and more.... even turned a few heads (i'm no Brad Pitt, I get that) which isn't something I was used to over the years. I'm married, but damn it feels good to be able to flirt with confidence, or have a few women sweating me!

Yeah. I do feel like look has come a long way after 35 pounds but I am afraid I am not interested in going back anytime soon so I am gonna pass on that mega cheat meal. LOL.

Creepy stalker aside, the attention is appreciated and keeps me motivated!!!!

I was once worried that I would gain it back, but that seems unlikely now. I will be celebratingalmost a year of changed lifestyle and looking forward to many more. Nothing is better than fit and thin feels.

And thanks for all your help : )

[SlimmerMe]

That's it! YOU GOT IT GOING GIRL!

[gbrice75]

So glad to read this!!!!

And also very happy that you seem to be over the 'omg i'll get fat overnight' thing in just a year... i'm going on several years now since getting in shape, and STILL think it's the end of the world every time I eff up. It sucks... sometimes I feel like i'll always have a fat boy mentality!!

[GirlyGymRat]

So glad to read this!!!!

And also very happy that you seem to be over the 'omg i'll get fat overnight' thing in just a year... i'm going on several years now since getting in shape, and STILL think it's the end of the world every time I eff up. It sucks... sometimes I feel like i'll always have a fat boy mentality!!

Gbrice...I am absolutely stunned by your reply. Have you not bought a new wardrobe...however, I think you have some fattie pants lying around cuz your pics do seem to show that your trunks are WAY TO BIG FOR YOU NOW! Nothing makes me feel more thin then slipping into my size 2 slacks that fit like a glove. You need to go shopping! That should do the trick!!!!! ; )

[RaginCajun]

damn hot stuff! 3 honks and toot! go head wit ya bad ass bod! glad to hear some real positives come out of you and just think whenever you get back into the swing of things! i said it before on here, they betta watch out for this hot betty!!! love hearing this from you and can't wait for the next chapter!

as for the stalker, pepper spray his ass!

[gbrice75]

just think whenever you get back into the swing of things!

love hearing this from you and can't wait for the next chapter!

This is a great point... we're getting all of this positive feedback from you while you're at your WORST (don't mean that to sound negative) - i.e. cannot workout, can barely do any kind of cardio, etc. Just IMAGINE when you are full swing again... sick!!!

[GirlyGymRat]

This is a great point... we're getting all of this positive feedback from you while you're at your WORST (don't mean that to sound negative) - i.e. cannot workout, can barely do any kind of cardio, etc. Just IMAGINE when you are full swing again... sick!!!

RC and GBrice...I haven't looked as this being my worst and I do know what you mean. My worst was at 180 plus. My worst was went I couldn't control my food intake. My worst was when I couldn't move my fat butt off the couch.

This is just a temporary place and I only have 2 more weeks until I hit the gym and get back to my beloved spinning class and resistance weights.

Attitude...I have always been more upbeat and positive cuz the alternative is the pits. It would be easy to grump around the whole 6 weeks, but I am making the most of this time. Giving my knees a break, rest to the sprained ankle from August Warrior Dash. I will be tearing up my clubs (I hop from gym to gym so I call it club hopping...hahahaha). And in some twisted way, will miss the honks and the cat calls and even the van stalker........LOL!! Thanks for the suport...you guys are great!!!