nicole0145
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Alright, figure I'd start one of these logs and see how this helps me.
I posted a few days ago in the 150's club, and that pretty much sums up what's going on with me right now so I'm re-posting it here:
I am officially back to it! I had some crazy work stress in the past year that knocked me out of my gym routine (leaving for work at 7am and getting home at 9pm makes working out tough. Traveled quite a bit as well, mostly domestic, but usually on the opposite coast.)
I am a big skier & ex-racer; back in early September I started a pre-ski training routine to get myself back in shape for the winter season; ended up twisting my ankle during some plyometrics (old injury rehashed); one of my ligaments pulled away and snapped a piece of my bone along with it. Needless to say, this definitely hurt my workout schedule. I eventually started my own PT routine based on prior knowledge; I skied on it all season, the boot acted as more of a cast than anything, so it didn't hurt it at all. In January moved to a true therapist to help with my balance and stability. Helped GREATLY (if you hurt yourself or need a little extra help I definitely recommend a PT or trainer).
All said and done, 1/1/2010 this year and I was back in the 150's club. I'm working like hell to get out of it and back to the 130's club. Been forcing myself to make time to workout and getting into a nice routine.
Training myself to run a 1/2 marathon on 6/5/2010 (independently, not an actual race).
By that date I would like to be 20lbs lighter.
Stepped it up and I have been hardcore training for 2 full weeks now; completed a 6.5 mile run on Saturday.
Been mixing cardio and strength training at the gym 3-5 days a week and running 4+ miles twice a week; long distance runs on Saturdays.
I have been working hard at cutting processed foods from my diet; anything that doesn't benefit me is out. Except the odd piece of candy here and there (I work in the industry, it's an occupational hazard). My #1 weakness is cheddar cheese.
I am on a 1000-1500 calorie diet that I have been tracking via "Lose It!" for the iPhone.
I have been creating some nice calorie deficits, but I am not seeing results on the scale.
Going to start adding Muscle Milk Light before/after my long workouts; I could use the extra protein & vitamins.
If this doesn't help I'm going to force myself to get out of bed a couple mornings a week and take a quick run before work.
Glad to be back! Good luck all!
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That all being said, I'm just getting incredibly frustrated that I'm not seeing the scale move at all... I eat very healthy, I rarely eat over 1200 calories, all fruits, veggies, lean proteins, cutting back on fatty cheese. My only beverages are water, coffee (black or skim milk), green tea. I only drink beer on the weekends, and even then, it's pretty minimal and it's always a good beer. I've been cutting back big time on the junk I eat at work. I work for a large candy company in the marketing & new product development team and some days a few pieces of sugar or chocolate are just simply unavoidable. But, I've learned to spit a lot, and been trying to avoid taste tests altogether. Been doing very well at that all things considered.
My running has been better than it has in a long time. Been forcing myself to get out of work at a decent time each night to hit the treadmill (or pavement if the weather cooperates); switching up my long distance running days and my lifting days, alternating arms and abs, legs and back, and stretching, always stretching.
As I said above, I'm waiting for my shipment of light muscle milk. Hoping adding some extra protein and vitamins will help fuel the muscles and burn the fat...
Not in quitting mode, but definitely getting overly frustrated every time I hop on the scale and see the same number staring back up at me. I do have a lot of work stress, and i believe that's working against me and keeping the lbs on...
Feel a little better now that I've ranted. Off to grab some grapes and another cup o' joe before my meeting. Thanks for reading & good luck to you all!
I posted a few days ago in the 150's club, and that pretty much sums up what's going on with me right now so I'm re-posting it here:
I am officially back to it! I had some crazy work stress in the past year that knocked me out of my gym routine (leaving for work at 7am and getting home at 9pm makes working out tough. Traveled quite a bit as well, mostly domestic, but usually on the opposite coast.)
I am a big skier & ex-racer; back in early September I started a pre-ski training routine to get myself back in shape for the winter season; ended up twisting my ankle during some plyometrics (old injury rehashed); one of my ligaments pulled away and snapped a piece of my bone along with it. Needless to say, this definitely hurt my workout schedule. I eventually started my own PT routine based on prior knowledge; I skied on it all season, the boot acted as more of a cast than anything, so it didn't hurt it at all. In January moved to a true therapist to help with my balance and stability. Helped GREATLY (if you hurt yourself or need a little extra help I definitely recommend a PT or trainer).
All said and done, 1/1/2010 this year and I was back in the 150's club. I'm working like hell to get out of it and back to the 130's club. Been forcing myself to make time to workout and getting into a nice routine.
Training myself to run a 1/2 marathon on 6/5/2010 (independently, not an actual race).
By that date I would like to be 20lbs lighter.
Stepped it up and I have been hardcore training for 2 full weeks now; completed a 6.5 mile run on Saturday.
Been mixing cardio and strength training at the gym 3-5 days a week and running 4+ miles twice a week; long distance runs on Saturdays.
I have been working hard at cutting processed foods from my diet; anything that doesn't benefit me is out. Except the odd piece of candy here and there (I work in the industry, it's an occupational hazard). My #1 weakness is cheddar cheese.
I am on a 1000-1500 calorie diet that I have been tracking via "Lose It!" for the iPhone.
I have been creating some nice calorie deficits, but I am not seeing results on the scale.
Going to start adding Muscle Milk Light before/after my long workouts; I could use the extra protein & vitamins.
If this doesn't help I'm going to force myself to get out of bed a couple mornings a week and take a quick run before work.
Glad to be back! Good luck all!
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That all being said, I'm just getting incredibly frustrated that I'm not seeing the scale move at all... I eat very healthy, I rarely eat over 1200 calories, all fruits, veggies, lean proteins, cutting back on fatty cheese. My only beverages are water, coffee (black or skim milk), green tea. I only drink beer on the weekends, and even then, it's pretty minimal and it's always a good beer. I've been cutting back big time on the junk I eat at work. I work for a large candy company in the marketing & new product development team and some days a few pieces of sugar or chocolate are just simply unavoidable. But, I've learned to spit a lot, and been trying to avoid taste tests altogether. Been doing very well at that all things considered.
My running has been better than it has in a long time. Been forcing myself to get out of work at a decent time each night to hit the treadmill (or pavement if the weather cooperates); switching up my long distance running days and my lifting days, alternating arms and abs, legs and back, and stretching, always stretching.
As I said above, I'm waiting for my shipment of light muscle milk. Hoping adding some extra protein and vitamins will help fuel the muscles and burn the fat...
Not in quitting mode, but definitely getting overly frustrated every time I hop on the scale and see the same number staring back up at me. I do have a lot of work stress, and i believe that's working against me and keeping the lbs on...
Feel a little better now that I've ranted. Off to grab some grapes and another cup o' joe before my meeting. Thanks for reading & good luck to you all!