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September 9

Just thought I would check in. I'm currenly in a computer pod at school. I have a break between classes and typically study, but I am fully prepeared for my psy exam, I think if I study any more I will loose it all!! I just took my nurtition exam... and ehh. I didn't really know what to expect, but now I do. Her exam's are relatively easy as long as you put the time into knowing the material. I didn't encounter any off the wall or out of the blue questions which I was happy for, however I now know how to study for the next exam... But that's how college goes you learn... ha ha...

So I had oatmeal for breakfast!! With dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and honey. It was sooooo good... mmm I could eat more right now!! I also had a cup of coffee.. eek I know its not the best but oh so good!!

I did not exercise this morning, but Stephen and I concluded that we would do our circuit tonight. Not for any particular reason other than to do something!! I haven't gotten the chance to put together a strength workout, but I'm working on it. I have thought about it and the only part that is throwing me off is amount of weight and number of reps.

Um, that's all for now. I'm gonna get out of this stuffy comp pod and find a nice grassy spot to have my snack and just breathe!! Work was slow again today so hopefully I can get some studying in this afternoon too!!
 
edco76 said:
I have a problem getting cals in sometimes to. Happened last night actually. Here is what I did
1 cup 1% milk
1/2 banana
2 tbs natural PB
2 scoops chocolate whey
1 square dark chocolate (shaved or it will just get stuck in the bottome of blender)
handful of ice

Thats my favorite shake "meal" its flippin delicious. That is 602 calories. Sometimes I make half of one or just use 1 scoop of whey which shaves 100 calories. That gives me a 600, 500, 300 calorie shake depending on what I need. Less than that I will just have nuts or fruit.That shake has about 70 grams of protein. It tastes like sin but is really good for you.
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Ohh that sounds yummy!! 600 cals!! Eek I am not typically that short... only a few hundered. I think last night I would have needed 150 or so... but I wasn't in the mood and it was late. Typically some fruit and a glass of milk will do the trick for me.

I bought some almond butter from whole foods... its A-FREAKING-MAZING!!! I might throw some of that in somewhere too!
 
MissDFITT said:
Ohh that sounds yummy!! 600 cals!! Eek I am not typically that short... only a few hundered. I think last night I would have needed 150 or so... but I wasn't in the mood and it was late. Typically some fruit and a glass of milk will do the trick for me.

I bought some almond butter from whole foods... its A-FREAKING-MAZING!!! I might throw some of that in somewhere too!
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Ah almond butter. Good stuff. 150? Thats just an ounce of nuts. I wouldnt sweat it though. I was at 1288 I think when I added my dinner. Salmon, brown rice and mixed veggies. I was also short on protein so I killed 2 birds.
 
September 10

I finally got off my freaking ass I pumped some iron! And then almost threw up... several times. I did a firm video workout, pure strength. It has two different segments, lower body and upper body with a warm up and then a small interlude between the two and a cool down.

The lower body consists of squats, plie squats, lunges, and "leg press." The leg press is stepping up onto a 14" step... one foot on the box and then you press into your heel to get you to the top and then basically step down into a lung keeping whatever foot was on the box in place. All of the lower body is to be done with "heavy weight" I was using 8 pound dumb bells yeah whimpy but I haven't done strength in waaay to long. My legs were jello by the time I finished and I had to take a break before going into the upper body. I have never actually seen my hearbeat in my chest until today... it was both creepy and amazing.

The upper body consisted of: double rows, hammer curls, french press, cling and press, shoulder press, bicep curls, bench press, pec fly, shoulder press, push-ups, tri-kickbacks, front and side shoulder raises... and I think thats all. The majority of these were done with light to med weight. I used 5's expect for the bench and french, I used the 8's.

There was alot of resting going on during the whole workout, but it totaled about 45 mins. I was glad to have done something but was pretty disappointed with my preformance. I should have pushed through, but I was really sick a few times....


So anyway, I did well eating again today. Although Step did take me to dinner tonight. He was in a lets get out of the house mood. I was thankful that I got out of work at 4 and came right home and did my workout... otherwise it too would have been doomed. Dinner was nice, we had Mexican. I didn't eat too much, but am for sure full. I always like when he takes me on dates, we don't hardly ever do anymore so it was a very enjoyable evening.

Um, I had another "I feel small" day today. I put on the jeans I wore for the first day of school... they are one of those pairs that have been hiding in the back of my closet because they were a little snug... 2 weeks ago when school started they fit okay, but were still a little tight... today it was like putting on a whole different pair of jeans... they slide right on and buttoned with no struggle... and I had to pull them up most of the day.... I guess this means whatever I am doing is working...

I am getting worried that I am loosing too much off my upper half. I have ribs showing in both front and back. I dont mind my ribs in the front showing, but in the back makes me look... ha skinny... but like unhealthy skinny. My lower half is still where all my weight is and I will admit it is finally starting to slim down, but I am woried about looking too thin on top and still plump on the bottom. Everyone tells me that its just the way I am and to deal with it. But there is still alot of fat on my butt and legs that I need to get rid of and I believe I can get rid of. Granted I will still always have my curvy shape and nothing will change that, but I would like to think I have some control as to how extreme my curves are. This weekend I will weigh and measure to see if I really am loosing inches... but I am most positive that I am... I mean just in the past 4 weeks all of my pants have become too big... that's gotta stand for something.

I am done ranting for now. I'm going to go study a bit before bed.

Night Night
 
I just got my score for my first two exams..

I got a 90 on my Nurtition Exam and a 105 on my Psychology Exam!!!

Whoot Whoot!! Now lets hope I can do well in A&P!!!
 
CONGRATULATIONS!!!​

MissDFITT said:
I finally got off my freaking ass I pumped some iron! And then almost threw up... several times.

I have never actually seen my hearbeat in my chest until today... it was both creepy and amazing.

I always like when he takes me on dates, we don't hardly ever do anymore so it was a very enjoyable evening.

Um, I had another "I feel small" day today.

I guess this means whatever I am doing is working...
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All sounds great!!!!!!:hurray:

MissDFITT said:
I am getting worried that I am loosing too much off my upper half. I have ribs showing in both front and back. I dont mind my ribs in the front showing, but in the back makes me look... ha skinny... but like unhealthy skinny. My lower half is still where all my weight is and I will admit it is finally starting to slim down, but I am woRried about looking too thin on top and still plump on the bottom. Everyone tells me that its just the way I am and to deal with it. But there is still a lot of fat on my butt and legs that I need to get rid of and I believe I can get rid of. Granted I will still always have my curvy shape and nothing will change that, but I would like to think I have some control as to how extreme my curves are.
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:rant: Doesn't it suck that we can't really spot-reduce? :rant:

When I was down to 137 I didn't like how my spine was starting to poke through on my upper back, and when I'd stretch my shoulders back and stick my chest out, (actually this is starting to happen NOW) I could see my ribcage on my chest above my breasts and I think that's kind of gross :p But I still didn't like that what fat I DID have was still stuck to the backs of my upper arms and to my thighs. Impossible! I understand how you feel but we're both going to have to accept ourselves as we are, huh? ;) I feel ya though
 
Curvie Girlie said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!​



All sounds great!!!!!!:hurray:



:rant: Doesn't it suck that we can't really spot-reduce? :rant:

When I was down to 137 I didn't like how my spine was starting to poke through on my upper back, and when I'd stretch my shoulders back and stick my chest out, (actually this is starting to happen NOW) I could see my ribcage on my chest above my breasts and I think that's kind of gross :p But I still didn't like that what fat I DID have was still stuck to the backs of my upper arms and to my thighs. Impossible! I understand how you feel but we're both going to have to accept ourselves as we are, huh? ;) I feel ya though
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Thanks lady!

:rant: Ugh I totally wish I could spot reduce... But I think I am doing a good job of loving my body, I love my curves and wouldnt give them up for a thing... My hips will always be bigger than everything else and thats fine... I just want them to not be soooooo much bigger ya know? I will get there eventually!!!:willy_nilly:
 
MissDFITT said:
I am doing a good job of loving my body, I love my curves and wouldnt give them up for a thing... My hips will always be bigger than everything else and thats fine... I just want them to not be soooooo much bigger ya know? I will get there eventually!!!:willy_nilly:
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Yes, it's difficult to fully accept one's body type, and losing fat all around helps, even if parts of us get skinnier than we'd like. Ed's got a point with adding lean mass as well.
 
edco76 said:
You could always *gasp* gain some lean mass on your back. Do some deadlifts, rows and pull ups.
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Thats actually my plan, I just dont know how to go about it. Would I have to surplus to build lean mass or just strength train???? :banghead:

And I thought deadlifts were for your glutes.... or at least that is what I do them for....
 
PS I forgot to mention that I can barely walk today... the lower body workout I did yesterday totally kicked my ass.... stairs are my enemy today and they are everywhere!!!! UGH!!

PSS silently I am loving being this sore... makes me feel strong... ha ha yeah I'm weird!
 
MissDFITT said:
Thats actually my plan, I just dont know how to go about it. Would I have to surplus to build lean mass or just strength train???? :banghead:

And I thought deadlifts were for your glutes.... or at least that is what I do them for....
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Depends. You may be able to gain a minimal amount of mass by just doing some heavy lifting since you would be new at it.

Deadlifts are full body but if you are concerned with the mid to upper back I would concentrate on rows.
 
edco76 said:
Depends. You may be able to gain a minimal amount of mass by just doing some heavy lifting since you would be new at it.

Deadlifts are full body but if you are concerned with the mid to upper back I would concentrate on rows.
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Thanks Ed!! I will concentrate on rows... they are one of my faves to do anyway... I will just have to up my weight!!! Yesterday was a failry light day since I hadn't done any strength in a while, hopefully it ended my cycle of not incorporating strength. :waving:
 
Okay I'm off to the library to study, TJ gets out of class at 3:15 and I think she wanted to have some drinks for by b-day... but I'm not sure.

I totally forgot about lunch today... I'm gonna head over to the food court see if i can find anything slightly healthy... I've been snacking on dried cranberries all morning and I am pretty freaking hungry right now. I had a bowl of kashi go lean crunch for breakfast, but that was hours ago!!!! Ugh I can't believe its already almost 2:30!! I better get a move on!!

See yas laters!
 
Hey :)

Great job on all that studying. I think this is the weekend I'm finally going to start digging out all my old nursing stuff that I need to refresh myself and study up on... I have to train myself to start studying frequently each day because that is what they recommend in my program, with 45 minute to hour bursts of review a few times per day instead of just a huge 3 hour cram session... It will be interesting to see how I take to it :)

I love rows myself too. I personally think they did a lot with getting my back to how it looks now (I actually like most of my back (upper mainly)). I remember when I did deadlifts with my trainer and they were pretty tough. I haven't been training my legs like I should because I've been doing all the running. My legs get so weak and burnt out when I train them it's impossible for me to run that day and probably the day after, especially if I want to avoid the risk of injury. I guess I just really want to focus on the running I'm doing now, just for awhile and see what it does for my body....

I am slowly learning to accept my body for what it is. I've still got fat in some places but on the whole, I've come a long way, and I try to focus on that when I don't feel like I've done enough :)

Take Care,
Sam
 
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