Isn't it similar to a Big Mac but with Mayo?
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mnexercisegirl
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Kinda, more like a really large burger. No mayo for me though. It tasted so good last night. My indulgence for the year...hehe
So sorry! chicken and fish are much healthier. I had salmon for lunch today if that makes it better...Yikes...I'm now sorry I asked...I'm having a poulty/fish only week and now visions of juicy burgers are running through my head
mnexercisegirl
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4/13/07
Exercise: Lifting - semi light day
Squat: 65 1x5, 95 1x5, 100 5x5
Bench: 55 1x5, 75 5x5
Dead: 85 5x5
Rows: 75 5x5
Funny: I got hit on my a college kid today. Sophomore in college, not even 20 yet and he wanted to take me out to the salsa club tonight. I told him that my husband probably wouldn't appreciate the fact that I was going on a date without him. But this really made my day.
Exercise: Lifting - semi light day
Squat: 65 1x5, 95 1x5, 100 5x5
Bench: 55 1x5, 75 5x5
Dead: 85 5x5
Rows: 75 5x5
Funny: I got hit on my a college kid today. Sophomore in college, not even 20 yet and he wanted to take me out to the salsa club tonight. I told him that my husband probably wouldn't appreciate the fact that I was going on a date without him. But this really made my day.
mnexercisegirl
New member
4/17/07
Exercise
Intense Interval Training
30 minutes ~350 calories
Food
Calories: 1404
Fat: 33
Carbs: 191
Protein: 89
Lots of personal stuff going on. Done with old job and taking a few days off before I start the new one. Food since Friday night has been carb loaded, mostly my fault for not being anal enough. I'm not really sure what happened last week.
I felt lazy in my workouts and in my eating and just didn't care so much. I didn't step on the scale yet and I'm probably not going to until the end of the month. I'm starting to get my act together - again.
It's not like I gave up, just that life happened and I guess it made me realize that my journey is going to have a lot of stops and rest areas for now. It's ok. I'm gonna go get some gas and start again...
Exercise
Intense Interval Training
30 minutes ~350 calories
Food
Calories: 1404
Fat: 33
Carbs: 191
Protein: 89
Lots of personal stuff going on. Done with old job and taking a few days off before I start the new one. Food since Friday night has been carb loaded, mostly my fault for not being anal enough. I'm not really sure what happened last week.
I felt lazy in my workouts and in my eating and just didn't care so much. I didn't step on the scale yet and I'm probably not going to until the end of the month. I'm starting to get my act together - again.
It's not like I gave up, just that life happened and I guess it made me realize that my journey is going to have a lot of stops and rest areas for now. It's ok. I'm gonna go get some gas and start again...
Hope you're enjoying the mini-break between job changes. You know, there really is no straight track to follow or finish line to reach - not even achieving some targeted goal weight or body fat% or fitness level - or whatever. Just this endless cycle of learning and re-thinking and changing direction and paying attention to the designated "rest areas" for physical/mental refreshment. No worries mon
oh, and I came across this and thought you might like it as well because I suspect we share a nerd factor gene.
oh, and I came across this and thought you might like it as well because I suspect we share a nerd factor gene.
mnexercisegirl
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Update
this is really just an update. I started my new job today and have already made travel plans to Anaheim, CA, possibly and Denmark for sure in May. I don't think I'll be coming on here as often as I would like for the next couple of months, but I will still be staying healthy and keeping up with my workouts and eating habits. Fitday has saved me and I could not live without it. Hope all is well with you and I'll be in and out for the next several months. I''m hoping to get some updated pictures in my album next month.
this is really just an update. I started my new job today and have already made travel plans to Anaheim, CA, possibly and Denmark for sure in May. I don't think I'll be coming on here as often as I would like for the next couple of months, but I will still be staying healthy and keeping up with my workouts and eating habits. Fitday has saved me and I could not live without it. Hope all is well with you and I'll be in and out for the next several months. I''m hoping to get some updated pictures in my album next month.
mnexercisegirl
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Settling in
The job is great. I do love what I'm doing and am so blessed to work around people that are so laid back. I guess working the field where you're studying the male anatomy, you almost have to have that sort of attitude. I've had some very blushing moments the past week.
Anyhow, I found a gym close to work and have been able to get some workouts in. I've changed up my routine to see if I can get more muscle definition and hoping that steve can get some recommendations in. As for food, not as great but getting back on track. I'm still struggling with trying to get over 100 grams of protein in a day. Surprisingly my fat levels are pretty decent. I've been eating fruit like crazy so my carbs are sometimes over 200 grams.
Outdoor volleyball is here and so I'm out on the grass doing drills and running around 2 days a week and scrimmaging the other days. I've got business trips to Anaheim and Denmark in May and so I'm hoping to get some running in during those trips, since I know that there won't be a decent gym with weights around.
I hope to be around much more often. I've figured out that I need to be here. The motivation and support here is immeasureable. Goes to show that doing this on my own is just not as fun as doing it with others...until next time.
The job is great. I do love what I'm doing and am so blessed to work around people that are so laid back. I guess working the field where you're studying the male anatomy, you almost have to have that sort of attitude. I've had some very blushing moments the past week.
Anyhow, I found a gym close to work and have been able to get some workouts in. I've changed up my routine to see if I can get more muscle definition and hoping that steve can get some recommendations in. As for food, not as great but getting back on track. I'm still struggling with trying to get over 100 grams of protein in a day. Surprisingly my fat levels are pretty decent. I've been eating fruit like crazy so my carbs are sometimes over 200 grams.
Outdoor volleyball is here and so I'm out on the grass doing drills and running around 2 days a week and scrimmaging the other days. I've got business trips to Anaheim and Denmark in May and so I'm hoping to get some running in during those trips, since I know that there won't be a decent gym with weights around.
I hope to be around much more often. I've figured out that I need to be here. The motivation and support here is immeasureable. Goes to show that doing this on my own is just not as fun as doing it with others...until next time.
mnexercisegirl
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I have a lot to work on.
The past few weeks I haven't been seeing much of the scale going down and I've really convinced myself that it was because I wasn't getting enough cardio in and the routine I was doing since March was not giving me any more improvements. So what did I do? Instead of looking at everything as a whole, including my eating habits, I changed my routine and made it alittle more intense. More cardio, splitting up my weight routine and added a couple of more compound movements for each muscle group.
But after reading Steve's rant, I'm realizing that I'm still trying to find a semi quick way to get the results I want. I'm not thinking long term and I'm starting to become that "Shape magazine believer". I really did think that I had changed how I thought about exercise and wanting to change my lifestyle, but all I was doing was going back and forth and trying to make that damn scale go down.
It's frustrating and sometimes I literally hate that scale. I get disappointed in myself when it goes up to 137, but mid week it's back down to 134. I know what the numbers represent and that it is not a true guide for results, I know, I know. But it still sux. I see the 137 then I get myself to the gym, lift harder, eat healthier and then the damn weekend and the cycle starts all over again.
So my 1 and only goal for this year: Win my battle with my weekend binges. that's all.
The past few weeks I haven't been seeing much of the scale going down and I've really convinced myself that it was because I wasn't getting enough cardio in and the routine I was doing since March was not giving me any more improvements. So what did I do? Instead of looking at everything as a whole, including my eating habits, I changed my routine and made it alittle more intense. More cardio, splitting up my weight routine and added a couple of more compound movements for each muscle group.
But after reading Steve's rant, I'm realizing that I'm still trying to find a semi quick way to get the results I want. I'm not thinking long term and I'm starting to become that "Shape magazine believer". I really did think that I had changed how I thought about exercise and wanting to change my lifestyle, but all I was doing was going back and forth and trying to make that damn scale go down.
It's frustrating and sometimes I literally hate that scale. I get disappointed in myself when it goes up to 137, but mid week it's back down to 134. I know what the numbers represent and that it is not a true guide for results, I know, I know. But it still sux. I see the 137 then I get myself to the gym, lift harder, eat healthier and then the damn weekend and the cycle starts all over again.
So my 1 and only goal for this year: Win my battle with my weekend binges. that's all.
mnexercisegirl
New member
It's been awhile...
The job is really kicking my butt. I haven't been home for a full day since May 19. Went to Anaheim, then to Green Bay for a volleyball tournament, then Denmark. Just got back this afternoon and got a lifting session in. It felt so great and I didn't lose that much strength, thank goodness. As for eating, it's been a struggle. I'm not a drinker, but since Anaheim, I've been drinking more than usual. I'm hoping that I'm not headed anywhere else soon. Gotta try and get back to eating better and exercising consistently.
Food:
Congee
Protein Smoothie
2 turkey patties
watermelon
1/2 wine cooler
beef jerky
roasted carrots
Exercise:
1 hour weights
Squats: 95 2x5, 105 3x5
Assisted pull-up: 13, 5x5
Deadlift: 95 5x5
Bench: 75 1x5, 85 1x5, 80 3x5
The job is really kicking my butt. I haven't been home for a full day since May 19. Went to Anaheim, then to Green Bay for a volleyball tournament, then Denmark. Just got back this afternoon and got a lifting session in. It felt so great and I didn't lose that much strength, thank goodness. As for eating, it's been a struggle. I'm not a drinker, but since Anaheim, I've been drinking more than usual. I'm hoping that I'm not headed anywhere else soon. Gotta try and get back to eating better and exercising consistently.
Food:
Congee
Protein Smoothie
2 turkey patties
watermelon
1/2 wine cooler
beef jerky
roasted carrots
Exercise:
1 hour weights
Squats: 95 2x5, 105 3x5
Assisted pull-up: 13, 5x5
Deadlift: 95 5x5
Bench: 75 1x5, 85 1x5, 80 3x5
todaystheday
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If by MN you mean the land of 10k lakes, then rock on because Minnesota is awesome!
It's been so nice out, so get out there and enjoy it with walks or even your HIIT!
...and if not
good luck anyway, and don't feel so bad about one slip-up.
It's been so nice out, so get out there and enjoy it with walks or even your HIIT!
...and if not
good luck anyway, and don't feel so bad about one slip-up.
mnexercisegirl
New member
Todaystheday: Are u in MN also? I do love it here and the weather's really great today, but I won't be doing anything inside. The only way I'm able to get any cardio in is with someone telling me what to do. which leaves the only option of classes...but spinning is sure to kick my butt into gear.
Juliette: thanks for the welcome back. I'm hoping that it's the last of the travel until next month...
Saturday got a run in and Sunday got some good lifting in. As for food, still my biggest challenge, weekend eating. Birthday party Saturday with eggrolls and grilled meats, and sunday was baby shower with cream cheese wontons, chicken wings and then a birthday party with crawfish and sausage. Hope to get a spinning class in today or a run.
Today, eating is great so far. Light and fir smoothie and fiber one cereal with skim milk.
Juliette: thanks for the welcome back. I'm hoping that it's the last of the travel until next month...
Saturday got a run in and Sunday got some good lifting in. As for food, still my biggest challenge, weekend eating. Birthday party Saturday with eggrolls and grilled meats, and sunday was baby shower with cream cheese wontons, chicken wings and then a birthday party with crawfish and sausage. Hope to get a spinning class in today or a run.
Today, eating is great so far. Light and fir smoothie and fiber one cereal with skim milk.
mnexercisegirl
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6/4/07
Exercise
Treadmill
Food
Calories: 1200
Yesterday was busy. Meetings all day and working on a report. Today is the same. I'm hoping to leave at 4 to get my weights in or take a rest day, depends on when I get out of here. I do have volleyball practice tonight and I'm planning drills, lunges, pushups, and situps. Gotta get in shape for the big tournament June 30.
Foodwise last night was OK. I ended up getting Boston Market but didn't eat it until 8pm, after my run. I think it was almost 7 hours between lunch and dinner where I had nothing to eat. My body is adapting to this, alittle too easily. I usually find myself hungry at 4 but since I came back and have settled at my desk, I'm not really hungry. But I really should eat something in between. Maybe a protein bar at a gas station will have to do.
Trying to keep calories between 1600-1400 now. Hoping that this will last. Note to self: download Fitness tracker on Blackberry.
Exercise
Treadmill
- 5 min warmup
- 20 min 1:1 6mph/7mph
- 15 min 2:1 6mph/8mph
Food
Calories: 1200
Yesterday was busy. Meetings all day and working on a report. Today is the same. I'm hoping to leave at 4 to get my weights in or take a rest day, depends on when I get out of here. I do have volleyball practice tonight and I'm planning drills, lunges, pushups, and situps. Gotta get in shape for the big tournament June 30.
Foodwise last night was OK. I ended up getting Boston Market but didn't eat it until 8pm, after my run. I think it was almost 7 hours between lunch and dinner where I had nothing to eat. My body is adapting to this, alittle too easily. I usually find myself hungry at 4 but since I came back and have settled at my desk, I'm not really hungry. But I really should eat something in between. Maybe a protein bar at a gas station will have to do.
Trying to keep calories between 1600-1400 now. Hoping that this will last. Note to self: download Fitness tracker on Blackberry.
mnexercisegirl
New member
Holla stranger!
Get them cals up!
Yes steve! trying, trying really hard.
6/11/07 - yesterday
Food - Calories: ~1750
I baked some pork steaks the other night and made spring rolls with them. I think the only thing unhealthy about the meal was the pork and the sauce. But I didn't see any fat in those steaks and I did use natural peanut butter and pineapple for the sauce.
Exercise - Spinning: 45 minutes
I swear, the class downtown is AWESOME. It totally kicked my butt yesterday. At one point I thought I was working hard because my quads were screaming from the resistence, but the instructor came by and turned up everyone's dial. When he got to mine, he was like, "oh c'mon now!" and cracked mine up. Talk about steep hills...I felt like I was riding vertical, but it hurt so good! Workouts like that totally make my day.
Today's plan:
Eating plan is good. I've got berries and some pretzels and for lunch I'll head over to the Lunds and get lunch and dinner since I'm heading to workout and volleyball right after work. It's hot and humid out so I'm bringing a gallon of water with me to practice.
mnexercisegirl
New member
For the past 3 days, I've been incredibly active and busy. I've decided that the only way for me to get a consistent workout in during the week is to get my sorry ass up and out of bed by 5am to get to a 6am spinning class. My job is getting busier by the second and lunch workout plans are always derailed by deadlines and meetings or lunches with the co-workers. If I can get my exercise in before my workday starts I can feel like I've taken care of the exercise and not have to worry about finding time in my hectic schedule.
so far the past 2 days of doing this has made me feel so much better about everything. I'm not so worried about getting the workout in because I've done it and also I'm seeing that my appetite is much lower.
Let's see how things go for the next few weeks....until next time.
so far the past 2 days of doing this has made me feel so much better about everything. I'm not so worried about getting the workout in because I've done it and also I'm seeing that my appetite is much lower.
Let's see how things go for the next few weeks....until next time.
mnexercisegirl
New member
I've been struggling. Consistency, balance. Since being in this job, I've been trying to play "catch up" with my eating and exercising. I've been sometimes not eating for hours, and then binging later at night, or I haven't worked out for days and then when the weekend comes, I'm trying to get 5 missed workouts into 2 days. Maybe I just have to find my groove again and start with one thing.
I read a post in the Harsh Truth and it was good advice. Sometimes, in my case, most times, we fall off the wagon and instead of slowly getting back on, we go into overload mode to make up for those few last falls. The advice essentially said, make better choices and start over.
I guess I feel like I had failed and to make up for my failure, I'm going to do the extra credit to catch up, hence the 3 day spinning spree this week. I hadn't always struggled with my eating. I was always the girl that could eat anything and not gain a single pound. Now in my 30s, I can't do that anymore, even when I had a 90 minute spinning class that day.
I keep going back to 3 months ago, where I was doing incredible and made few changes in habits other than bringing my own lunch and making sure I got in my weights and cardio. At that time, it didn't even seem like a hard transition. I just did it and it seemed easy.
Now I don't know why I can't make those same "easy" decisions. Such a struggle...
I read a post in the Harsh Truth and it was good advice. Sometimes, in my case, most times, we fall off the wagon and instead of slowly getting back on, we go into overload mode to make up for those few last falls. The advice essentially said, make better choices and start over.
I guess I feel like I had failed and to make up for my failure, I'm going to do the extra credit to catch up, hence the 3 day spinning spree this week. I hadn't always struggled with my eating. I was always the girl that could eat anything and not gain a single pound. Now in my 30s, I can't do that anymore, even when I had a 90 minute spinning class that day.
I keep going back to 3 months ago, where I was doing incredible and made few changes in habits other than bringing my own lunch and making sure I got in my weights and cardio. At that time, it didn't even seem like a hard transition. I just did it and it seemed easy.
Now I don't know why I can't make those same "easy" decisions. Such a struggle...
pinkydolly
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I am sure the struggling beginning will wane off. A month ago I came bac and started going gym and eating right again. It was quite difficult because I miss going out for nice dinners with friends and having lunches out with colleagues. The first day I started eating healthy again was like the longest day of my life! I just kept looking at the wall clock in office and wish I can zoom off to workout and go home. But if this is the sacrifice, so be it. Last week I even bought an elliptical for home use so I have no excuses to be lazy. So hang on there and do what it takes. There'll be this gal struggling along with ya!
Oh i heard about spinning classes burning calories like crazy. At a previous club, the instructor told me a guy lost 20 kg in 3 months just doing the classes. Boy was I amazed but I never had the courage to step into one. hahah. To do one such class at 7am deserves respect. I think I'll be sleeping on the bus to work at that time.
So get your fighting spirit up and do better what you've done before! Did I tell you your av remind me of Michelle Yeoh the actress before? Yes u r beautiful in that pic so stop being Michelle Yo-yo!
I just kept looking at the wall clock in office and wish I can zoom off to workout and go home. But if this is the sacrifice, so be it. Last week I even bought an elliptical for home use so I have no excuses to be lazy. So hang on there and do what it takes. There'll be this gal struggling along with ya!Oh i heard about spinning classes burning calories like crazy. At a previous club, the instructor told me a guy lost 20 kg in 3 months just doing the classes. Boy was I amazed but I never had the courage to step into one. hahah. To do one such class at 7am deserves respect. I think I'll be sleeping on the bus to work at that time.
So get your fighting spirit up and do better what you've done before! Did I tell you your av remind me of Michelle Yeoh the actress before? Yes u r beautiful in that pic so stop being Michelle Yo-yo!