Eating all the food. Doing all the exercise.

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luzdafuzz

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Guyyyyys I'm back.

Haven't gained or lost anything much at all since I last posted over a month ago... But thought it was worth journalling again as I've signed myself up for a boatload of food challenges, I'm injured and doing modified workouts, planning on kind of switching up my workout plan... kind of for the next 6 months! Also I have to be a lot healthier with IIFYM now anyway as I had a blood test a few days ago and have high cholesterol. I generally eat pretty healthy but it's obviously the years of binging every now and again that have caught up to me... So... I'm not using anymore excuses!

Right now, I am:

67.7kgs

Bust- 96cm
Waist- 76cm
Hips- 97cm

Goals are:

58kg, then just to stay below 65kg. Really just depends on what happens after maintenance, if I feel the urge to bulk, if I'm happier at a slighly higher weight etc.
Bust- 92cm
Waist- 65cm (This is really the only measurement I'm dead set on reaching, so again this will be a determining factor on my weight too. I might get there earlier than my goal weight so may adjust)
Hips- 95cm

So the food plans for the next 6 months... I'm currently in a 4 week no junk food challenge, just started week 2 today. It's in a private FB group. After that ends, I'm going straight into the 8 week IQS challenge which is likely to be a helluva lot harder than just cutting junk food as I can't even have fruit or stevia sweetened stuff for the first few weeks! Then after that I'm doing 3 months with the nutritionist.

Exercise is modified at the moment as my back is a little bit screwy and has been since last week so working with a physio at the moment to correct that. Before this my 3 day split was legs on Mon, back and bis on Wed, and chest and Tris on Fri... If I get the all clear this week and can train legs again, my new split will be legs on Mon, push pull (chest/back) on Wed, and then shoulders/arms/glutes on Fri. Currently though I have to avoid spinal flexion, can't put any weight through my lower back... So today (Mon) I did a modified upper back and bicep workout. It's pretty frustrating being injured! It's making my bursitis in my hip kick up a bit too. Also have been doing Pilates here and there which helps my bursitis HEAPS, so I'm joining a Pilates club which is very close to my house so I can do a bit more of that as my gym only does 2 classes a week but I can usually only get to one.

Food has been good though so I have that going for me! Obviously besides the body goals I want to get my cholesterol back down to normal levels.

Besides that... life in general has been the same. Work is boring and I don't do much outside of work and gym... So I joined a local social group and have been chatting to several local females around the same age as me and are planning to do a few meet ups in the next few weeks. Will be great to meet a few likeminded ladies for hang outs! They're all into gym/health too and a few of them are also cutting so the places we will be meeting up will be healthy :D So hopefully over the next 6 months I'll be getting out of the house a lot more (the reason my back screwed up BTW... sitting down in my cheap couch for extended periods of time!) I'd also love to get a busier full time job. Few things to aim for other than the body stuff!

My first mini goal is to get to 66kg by the end of this challenge which is on the 28th Sept, my prize for getting there will be the Pilates membership and a skincare haul!
 
Todays food

B GF bagel, 20g cream cheese, 50g smoked salmon, coffee
L (post workout) 2 GF rolls, 120g shortcut bacon, 2 eggs, coffee
S Flat white while out shopping, punnet of strawberries
D 200g squid stir fried with 200g veg, slim pasta, 10g coconut oil, garlic, tamari, ginger, vinegar

Exercise 1hr back (modified, upper back only) approx 30mins walking

Total calories 1653 Deficit 795

Haven't been up to much today, gym this morning which was fine then did a bit of food prep when I got home. After cleaning up I walked to the shopping centre and grabbed a few bits n pieces, had a lot of fun in the bulk food shop and left with a bunch of goodies! Also currently making some coconut milk yogurt for breakfast for the rest of the week.

Just watching random comedy stuff with the husband right now since he's off work, just lying down awkwardly... I can only stand or lie down at the moment, sitting is suuuuper uncomfortable. I have physio tonight at 5, that's all I'm up to the rest of the day!
 
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Back from the physio... ahh, back always freaks out a little bit afterward. I am allowed to do a modified leg workout this week, so YAY. Will likely do that on Fri, and hopefully will be back to normal by next week. I have to see the physio again Mon next week, also I'm going to try to get into the chiropractor tomorrow arvo just for a second opinion and to see if he can do any more for me. I've had an xray at the dr and all was good, the physio thinks I just have irritated discs. Will see what the chiro says!!
 
Morning all!!! Just got back from a 30min walk and that'll be all the exercise I get in today... I was going to go to Pilates tonight but instead am meeting a couple of girls from that FB group for $3 Taco Tuesday at a local bar. Eeeee! It's pretty late for me to eat dinner (7.15! I normally eat dinner around 4-5pm lol) and I woke up SO early this morning, so spacing my meals out over the whole day so I hopefully won't be starving... I've budgeted enough calories for what should easily be 2 grilled fish tacos. Just no alcohol or drinks (but I have PT first thing in the morning tomorrow so wouldn't even if I did have the calories). Wade is also coming with me, I decided it was too late to catch the tram myself.

I think I woke up so early because I was starving! I didn't mean to have such a big deficit yesterday and only got hungry around 9pm-ish, then went to bed around 10. Woke up at 5.30 just after husband got up to get ready for work! What a pain! So had early breakfast and went for a walk. Beautiful morning here too!!

Apart from going out tonight, I'm going to try to get to the chiropractor this afternoon and go shopping for a new bedcover and sheets. Ours is very much falling to bits! I guess that happens when you have 2 cats that like to play chasey over your bed with their claws out. Holes everywhere! It's lasted us about 6 years though so time for a new one. Also might have a poke around for some nice bright recipe books :D

Todays food

B Homemade coconut and almond milk yogurt, 1/2 cup activated muesli, 50g chopped frozen cherries, coffee
S Matcha tea latte (trying to cut back on the coffee... this was interesting. First mouthful made me go BLEAUGH, then had another sip and it was quite nice!) 2 rice cakes with cottage cheese and tomato
L Piece of homemade pizza (normally I have this as a big slab, cutting it into 2 and having the other half later)
S 2 rice cakes with cottage cheese and tomato, 2 babybels
S Other piece of pizza
D 2 grilled fish tacos

Exercise 30min walk

Total calories 2031 Total deficit 279 Deficit for the week 1074
 
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Hey Lucy- Nice to have you back! Sorry about your back. I hope that heals fast. Mine has been playing up but is getting better. I miss you when you're not around. I love hearing about the things you cook lol. Here's to a healthy future, xo Cate
 
Thanks guys :D

Been spot on plan today, just had my last snack so have about 4 hours till dinner... think that'll be easy. Went to the chiropractor, he wants me back in again next week cuz he said my WHOLE back up to my neck is very stiff, I knew that too... dammit. So will have to work another appointment in next week around my hair appointment. Speaking of, took a few pics today (cuz having a good hair day, haha) as I'm changing my hair colour next week. Going a bit darker to my natural colour with highlights in it... Will see how that goes! Anyway, here's me just before I headed out to my appointment...

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I actually don't mind how I look right now clothed (even in jeans and a tshirt!) but yea definitely aiming to be much leaner, especially with summer looming. Actually was 26C today and it's only the 2nd week of spring!

Had a bit of a look at food the rest of the week, it's going to be pretty repetitive and easy stuff just until my back calms down a little more (it's uncomfortable even getting to the crisper at the bottom of the fridge to get a tomato!) Just about to meal prep dinner for the next few days, lunches are already done for the rest of the week... and I have a heap of baked stuff in the freezer I can eat through as well (baked oatmeal mostly!) I just want it to be better already, I have all these LOVELY cookbooks right now and just can't do all the twisting/bending/standing/chopping with my back how it is (though it is WAY better than it has been).

Anyhoo, I'll update in the morning how tonights little social thing went!
 
Thanks Cate!

I had such a great night last night!! The two girls I met were lovely and Wade had a lot of fun too. Also the tacos were awesome, I had a prawn one and a fish one. They were pretty small so I'm glad I had two, however I also had a couple of babybels at 5pm as my stomach was grumbling at me. I'll update my food diary for yesterday above!

Today- well, I have PT at 9am. My back is a lot better which is awesome. I couldn't go shopping for bed covers yesterday as the gift card I was going to use wasn't working so hopefully it will be today! Then I can do a bit of shopping. Hmm, besides that... Not really much going on I don't think! Wade has the day off but I'm pretty sure he is heading out to visit a friend for the afternoon.

Food for today

B Homemade coconut and almond milk yogurt, 1/2 cup activated muesli, 50g chopped frozen cherries, coffee
S 1/2 piece homemade pizza (after my workout), matcha green tea latte
L other 1/2 piece homemade pizza
S Couple slices of camembert
D Roast beef, rice, veges

Exercise 1hr PT (chest), I might go for a walk this afternoon too

Total calories 1689 Total deficit 759 Deficit for the week 1833
 
For you to achieve your weight loss problem, you have to do the right thing.

If you have high cholesterol and also want to lose weight, you have two problems that can be addressed at the same time. Lowering your cholesterol levels and reducing your weight is something that can make you healthier. Let's see how weight loss and cholesterol are related.

There are many foods that increase cholesterol levels and you should avoid them as most of them are also bad for your figure. For example, butter and similar fatty products we use for cooking. These products have a high concentration on fat that together with other fat we take during the day can increase the total fat levels very much. Your body will have trouble burning the fat and your heart will also have to increase cholesterol to store it. Excess fat is very bad for the body in general. Weight loss and cholesterol lower levels can be achieved if you reduce them. Ice creams and meats that contain a lot of fat also have the same result. However, you should not stop eating any kind of fat as there are many vitamins that need fat to be absorbed. You can use olive oil in cooking and in salads. Olive oil ha many benefits and can be used frequently. You can also eat some dried fruit and nuts as they are also filled with vitamin E and good healthy fats. Keep them limited however, as they have calories. A handful of raisins and almonds is enough for you.

Fish is another food you can include in your diet. Weight loss and cholesterol can benefit significantly from the use of fish. Fish has healthy fats called omega 3 fatty acids that are good for the body. They are the best way to get the fat you need and lower cholesterol levels. The best thing with this food is that it actually lowers cholesterol. It is not simply that it doesn't increase it. You can ask your doctor to tell you how much you can eat, but in general doctors suggest having two meals a week. Salmon and sardines are the best fish to have for this case. Weight loss and cholesterol can also benefit from oat. Oat has fibers that can lower what we call bad cholesterol and help you lower your cholesterol in general. Fibers also have the advantage that reduce the feeling of hunger and keep you full for a longer time. This is also good for your diet to lose weight as you will not feel hungry all the time. So try including it in your every day diet.

Last thing you can do is to try the food that can help you and decide on the ones that actually help you and you can include them in your diet. Then, it is very important to maintain your program. Healthy eating will only have beneficial results in weight loss and cholesterol levels if it is done regularly. So find food that is tasteful to you and you will certainly achieve your goal.
 
? Bright Future: this site is for those wanting to loose weight and talk to each other - if you want to go give out random advice without joining in with the community perhaps you may want to start your own website somewhere? (and dont post it on this forum)
 
Hey! Glad to see you back! You're looking good!
I have the same thought. I look ok if dressed appropriately. But in a bathing suit or naked... not so much!
Glad you're back is better! Good luck with all your challenges!
 
Thanks Mystic, that's exactly how I feel :D

Yesterday was a pretty good day, I went for a walk as I got bored and before that I'd done a bit of shopping so was a bit active. Also had an extra snack though as I was meal prepping, made some bars for the freezer as quick breakfasts and had one lol. Not a big deal, still haven't had any junk food and was still under maintenance!

Urgh, back to work today. I feel like I've been on holidays or something as I didn't go in at all last week with my back! I really don't wanna. I might head out to the shop again before work as I forgot a couple of things, then todays exercise will just be the walk to work (Wade will pick me up when he knocks off tonight).

Trying to plan stuff to get me out of the house more too and make life more exciting in general. I might see if Wade wants to go to the night markets tomorrow and we've already planned to go out to dinner on Tue (I'm getting my hair done that day so why not?) Nice looking Mediterranean restaurant where I can eat ALL THE SEAFOOD. Husband will make sure he gets out of work early enough so we can all go at 6pm so I'm not starving by then lol. Nothing else going on at all this week that I'm aware of!

Food plan for today

BHomemade coconut and almond milk yogurt, 1/2 cup activated muesli, punnet of strawberries, coffee
S 2 rice cakes, 50g cottage cheese, tomato, matcha green tea latte (got the hang of this now. 1000x better in the blender)
L 1/2 homemade pizza slab
S other 1/2 homemade pizza slab
D 100g roast beef, 200g veg, 1/2 cup brown rice

Exercise 50min walk to work

Total calories 1664 Total deficit 749 Deficit for the week 2150
 
Hi Lucy, Making your life more interesting is a good idea, as is getting a new job. You spend so much time at work, that it should be enjoyable. Night markets are wonderful. Getting your hair done, seafood restaurant....life sounds good otherwise xo Cate PS I doubt anyone likes the look of themselves naked!
 
I would SO love to not being going to work right now too!! Ugh!!
I have been trying to make life more exciting with Meetup groups but the one that I am a part of that was so busy earlier on has died down a fair bit. Not so much in not having events, but the sport type events haven't had enough people to run which sucks a bit. Though I also have been busy so haven't been able to make the few events that looked interesting.
 
Only a quick update right now as my computer has crashed and won't turn on (will need good ole computer nerd husband to work his magic when he gets home) so I'm on my mobile and don't have my food program or my handy little calorie spreadsheet I made in front of me.

I ate all the food yesterday. Argh, I mean it just happens every now and then but yesterday after work I was extremely tired, I think it was a combo of waking up earlier than usual and my hayfever tablet that hadn't worn off yet (must buy the non drowsy ones!) Cals were around 3700ish, could've been worse if I was eating junk food but I don't keep that in the house and there's only so much meat and cheese you can eat before feeling like death. There was a bit of nut butter in there too.

Today I have PT at 9, then will have to catch an uber to get to work at 11. Will probably need to catch one home again too, back is still a bit dodgy and it's making my hip problems kick up. Speakinh of back problems- holy shit. Tell anyone you were off work for back issues and it's ohmygod sounds just like what I had, you absolutely must do this this and you will be 100%!! Queue them showing me some crazy stretch in a position my physio has told me to avoid... seriously, I had this like 7 times yesterday at work. It was insane!! Also people asking me what painkillers and anti inflammatories I'm on and telling me no, I should be on this instead. Yikes. It's how I imagine being pregnant is like with every other female that's ever had a baby chipping in their 2 cents- when my sister was pregnant she dropped most of her mummy friends because of this.

Apart from all that... work was boring as ever yesterday. Wade came home early as he had vertigo at work but then felt fine but they sent him home anyway so he took me to work and picked me up. He's fine, just think he hasn't slept enough the last few nights as he's hooked on a phone game and has been playing it till 2am every day.


Anyhoo... will update food tonight when my computer is feeling less sorry for itself!
 
People love giving advice!
When I'm tired that is the MOST important time for me to go out and do something, because if I don't I do exactly what you did and eat!! But when you're tired you SO don't feeling like doing anything except comfort eating!
 
Thanks guys. Mystic I find that being tired is the absolute worst- I can distract myself if bored but nothing distracts me from being tired... it's impossible.

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Not the greatest day again, didn't go over maintenance but would have gone right up to it. Oops. Going to only have a very small deficit this week, but as long as I'm keeping up with my exercise and not going over the week total... I'm still making progress. Slower progress, but it's there! As a bonus, had 2 people at work ask me today if I've lost weight... which I haven't, but I think it's from seriously upping the length of my workouts (even while injured my PT sessions are 1hr long instead of the 30min ones I used to do... also before that I was doing Pilates or yoga on top of that 3x a week).

Going to try to be on my best behaviour with food over the weekend!

Food today

B Breakfast bar I made
S Piece of homemade pizza
L Baked apple oatmeal
S This is where it fell apart- I knocked off work and didn't want to put together my snack or dinner... so had another breakfast bar, then some cheese, and then much later a small piece of protein cake

Exercise 1hr PT (legs)

Total calories 2324 Total deficit 188 Total deficit for week 234
 
After trying to talk myself out of it so I could irresponsibly spend money on other crap, I signed up for the I Quit Sugar challenge. I really wanted to do it but kept almost talking myself out of it because of how I currently like to eat lol. I like the idea of meal plans again, test out some cooking skill and not eat the same few meals in rotation every few days! If anyone is interested in doing it too just google it... would love someone to be miserable with me.

Going to go for a walk shortly then off to work 11-4, not up to much else today. Really want to be good with the food this weekend though as I'm getting weighed and measured by the PT on Mon.

Food today

B Choc baked banana oatmeal, coffee
S 2 GF bagels with cream cheese and smoked salmon
L Strawberry protein cake
S Coffee
D 2 turkey sausages, 250g caulimash, cheese

Exercise 30min walk

Total calories 1565 Total deficit 841 Total deficit for week 1075
 
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