WATCH-ME'S Goal Seeking Journal - Page 21

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-22-2008, 06:56 AM

THURS MAY 22

NEW, LOW-SLUNG WHITE COTTON PANTS
SIZE 6
FIT LIKE A GLOVE
....and with flattery....
NOT EVEN A SHADOW OF "OVERHANGING FLESH."
WHO WOULD EVER THINK
WHITE PANTS
COULD BE THIS SLIMMING?

It's days like this that all of the hard work proves itself, totally worth every ounce of effort, every sacrifice!

btinc · 05-22-2008, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

THURS MAY 22

NEW, LOW-SLUNG WHITE COTTON PANTS
SIZE 6
FIT LIKE A GLOVE
....and with flattery....
NOT EVEN A SHADOW OF "OVERHANGING FLESH."
WHO WOULD EVER THINK
WHITE PANTS
COULD BE THIS SLIMMING?

It's days like this that all of the hard work proves itself, totally worth every ounce of effort, every sacrifice!

hummingbird11 · 05-22-2008, 11:14 PM

Yeahhhhhh.

From a size 12 to a size 6.

Yeahhhhhh.

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-23-2008, 07:05 AM

/////// \\\\\\\

BTINC
Thanks for being a wonderful mentor.

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-23-2008, 07:17 AM

HB....

THURS MAY 22

My aim was to keep carbs pretty low today, eat fat as needed to stay full, and let cals fall where they may. Strategy for the day. Control blood sugar! Knowing this was my plan, I allowed myself to have something I've been dying to try -- Burger King's Indie Double Whopper! OMG. Had them put it in a tray with no bun. That was my dinner. Awesome! Love that "kick"....!

Struggling to juggle my full plate of STUFF to do ... life ... and still keep focused on priorities and goals. Sometimes that's quite the challenge..... People are quit to judge. It's my life. It's up to me.

THURS' TOTALS:

CALS 2023

PROT..........152 GR.........31%
CARBS.........21 GR......... 3%
FIBER............8 GR
FAT.............150 GR........ 66%

WORKOUTS:

a.m. - Ab Jam, 18 mins; Turbo Jam Cardio w/gloves, 18 mins. 8 mins inner thigh strength training

p.m. - 15 mins elliptical

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-23-2008, 07:20 AM

WEIGH DAY. Up one pound.

"Deal or no deal?"

DEAL!!!! Only days before TOM? I'll take it and run!

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-23-2008, 07:42 AM

Go, boy! Make me proud!

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-23-2008, 06:53 PM

Fri MAY 23

I've struggled with hunger all day. And I'm still struggling, though it seems to have let up some in the last few hours. Although I've eaten a lot, it's been clean for the most part, just a lot. But I guess it's okay to have a higher day occasionally, aside from refeeds. We'll see how it shakes out by next Friday.

TOTALS

CALS 2392

FAT............158 GR.......59%
CARBS.........59 GR.........9%
FIBER..........13 GR
PROTEIN.....186 GR.......32%

Not good totals, but they're not terrible either.

WORKOUTS:

39 mins Turbo Jam Cardio w/gloves; Power90 AbRipper200

15 mins Callanetics for hips/thighs; 5 mins plie squats; 2 mins lunges

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-24-2008, 08:04 AM

REFEED DAY

MERCY, AM I GLAD WENT FOR THE REFEED.

I ALMOST FORGOT THE SURGE OF ENERGY I GET FROM THE HIGH GI CARBS....I BUSTED *SS FOR OVER AN HOUR
WITH WEIGHT TRAINING.
FUELED UP A BIT, AND I KNOW I COULD GO
ANOTHER HOUR.

I
LOVE
THIS
FEELING!!!!!!!!!

GONNA GO CLEAN/BLEACH THE BACK PORCH AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SUNSHINE.

FEELING AWESOME.

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-25-2008, 06:48 AM

Didn't use Fitday yesterday for refeed day, just tried to wing it, choosing appropriate types of carbs, low to no fat, a bit of protein. I ended up eating far too many carbs, and I know that because of the bloating and discomfort, not because I tracked it. -- but I will from now on! No more winging it on refeed days.

workouts were good

Power90 Track 3/4 - 36 mins
HiPHopAbs Total Body Sculpt - 26 mins
15 mins interval cardio, elliptical

Later in the day:

10 mins cardio, elliptical
75 walking lunges
bicep curls and tricep french press sets, to exhaustion

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-26-2008, 11:47 AM

MAY 25

Very busy day, lots going on, and M/D party at the golf club later in the evening, so I ended up overdoing it with cals. Had wanted to keep a deficit. Didn't work out that way.

TOTALS

CALS 2244

PROT......147 GR.......27%
CARBS.....39 GR.......5%
FIBER......10
FAT........147 GR.......59%
ALCOHOL....29 GR......9%

WORKOUTS:

18 mins Ab Jam, 35 mins Turbo Jam Cardio Party, 10 mins Abdominals (Kathy Smith)

______________________________________________

MON MAY 26

New day, party's over, need to focus on lower fats, higher protein, lower carbs.

Lots of water.

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-26-2008, 02:23 PM

Pre-Workout or Post-Workout 100-Calorie Snack Idea

Low fat
High/good carb
Higher protein

1/3 scoop of GlycoMaize, 1/2 scoop Choco Protein Power, stirred with a few Tbs of hot water, pudding consistency

101 cals
12 gr protein
12 gr carbs
1 gr fat

45p/48c/9f

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-26-2008, 05:32 PM

MON MAY 26

Eats back in line today. Feeling focused and in control. TOM due tomorrow. I'm not too worried about three days of maintenance level cals in a row. I don't do that often, and I've kept workouts consistent and intense. Should be fine. Majority of today's carbs eaten early and around workouts. Dinner was 9 gr of carbs.

100 oz of water

TOTALS

CALS 1735

PROT............179 GR.............41%
CARBS...........55 GR............ 11%
FIBER............15 GR
FAT................91 GR.............47%

Workouts:

a.m. - 1 hour of Super Callanetics
afternoon - 21 mins of HIIT elliptical (8 intervals, 1/2 ratio); 4 sets of 15 pushups, 10 sec break in between sets

25-min power walk scheduled for later tonight...relaxing weather...taking advantage of it!

hummingbird11 · 05-27-2008, 10:22 PM

Aloha!

Just flitting in here to show off my new avi ~ whaddya think??

T, you're doing GREAT ~ KUTGW!!!!!!!!!

hey, what kind of elliptical do you have? I think it's time for me to trade-up. of course I'll be shopping on Craigslist! LOL.

XO,
HB

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-28-2008, 06:54 AM

HB, Very fitting avatar for you! Where in the WORLD did ya find that one!

HUNGRY ALL DAY YESTERDAY
TIRED
TOOK A NAP AFTER DINNER
REVIVED
DID A VERY "ENERGETIC" 15 MINS OF ELLIPTICAL AFTERWARDS

TOM FINALLY TODAY
THE STORM SHOULD PASS

CALS YESTERDAY 2034

103 F
84 C
19 FIBER
205 P

30 MINS HIPHIP ABS CARDIO BLAST; TRICEP, GLUTE BRIDGES AND ABDOMINAL WORK FOLLOWING

15 MINS ELLIPTICAL AT 9:30 P.M.

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-28-2008, 03:47 PM

WED - MAY 28

I'M SO EXHAUSTED.

LONG DAY

HUNGRY ALL DAY -- AGAIN.

WHAT GIVES?

I THINK I'LL GO GET SOME MUCH NEEDED REST.

I WOULD PREFER CRAWLING INTO HIBERNATION UNTIL WHATEVER THIS IS PASSES.

TOO MANY CALS AGAIN TODAY. I THOUGHT THE STORM OF HUNGRIES WAS OVER, BUT APPARENTLY NOT.

2102 CALS

hummingbird11 · 05-28-2008, 07:14 PM

my friend FiberGal made it for me/my Team 11 + my buddy BuddysGirl just added my name!!

hang in there, T.

hormones are a doozy.

I think we vastly underestimate the way our hormones dictate our physical; mental; emotional well-being.
Take some time for YOU.

XO,
HB

Quote:

Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

HB, Very fitting avatar for you! Where in the WORLD did ya find that one!

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-29-2008, 07:05 AM

HB, you're right....we underestimate the horrid effects of the dreaded hormones!

But as I just mentioned to another friend....

R E S I L I A N C E.

It can make all the difference in the world.

I'm back up on my feet today.
Determined as hell.

No workout this morning. Still recovering from exhaustion. Hugged the coffee pot for a while, pondered the morning sun, my blessings. Showered. Dressed. Planned my meals. Ate breakfast. Packed my lunch. Drove to work.

Ready for a new day.

jjcanada · 05-29-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

No workout this morning. Still recovering from exhaustion. Hugged the coffee pot for a while, pondered the morning sun, my blessings. Showered. Dressed. Planned my meals. Ate breakfast. Packed my lunch. Drove to work.

Ready for a new day.

Rest up and take care of yourself! Once in awhile this is needed- a step back to basics. You are worth it and deserve it!

btinc · 05-29-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjcanada

Rest up and take care of yourself! Once in awhile this is needed- a step back to basics. You are worth it and deserve it!

Correct, and the higher calories for a few was just fine, it's what the body wanted.

hummingbird11 · 05-29-2008, 02:49 PM

That's right. Your body demanded FOOD and your body demanded REST.

YOU demand so much from your body, day in and day out ~ but sometimes you must give in to what your body demands from YOU. That's only fair, no?

XO,
HB

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-29-2008, 07:48 PM

THANK YOU, GUYS! I NEEDED THE SERMONS AND SUPPORT!

Energy levels better today by late afternoon.

CALS 1788

FAT..............89 GR.........45%
CARBS.........65 GR.........12%
FIBER..........22 GR
PROT..........202 GR.........45%

WORKOUTS P.M.:

27 MINS CARDIO
JILLIAN MICHAELS SHREAD
50 WALKING LUNGES

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-30-2008, 11:42 AM

MAY 30

Feeling slightly more in control today than yesterday, but TOM hasn't left, so I'm just being patient and vigilant and trying to make wise choices.

No weigh day today....HECK NO. I don't need a scale to confirm what I'm feeling/seeing in my clothes.

Gonna try to keep cals as close to 1600 as I can today, and tomorrow between 1500-1600. Then if I'm successful at that, I'll consider maintenance level cals on Sunday with a higher carb day, but probably not a refeed.

It all depends on my body's signals and reactions between now and Sunday.

At least my energy is back. Thank goodness.

lovenuts · 05-30-2008, 04:25 PM

Me too Twila, today my energy was back to normal, I am glad that you took some rest, it's well deserve, like I told you, I felt like you, so so exhausted and famish, I am happy that you are feeling better, have a good week-end

.

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-30-2008, 07:53 PM

Gigi, you should have a journal! It's hard to track you down!

END OF DAY, FRIDAY, MAY 30

Countdown to vacation......everpresent in my mind, and somewhat annoyed at myself. I hope to make up for lost time in the next 13 days.

I napped after work again. I feel a bit achey in places, probably from doing the Jillian Michaels Shred yesterday evening, it being something new, so my body/muscles were affected differently. So the only workout today was 1 hour of Super Callanetics, and some crunches later in the day.

totals for today:

cals 1722

PROT.........179.........42%
CARBS....... 72.........15%
FIBER.........25
FAT............88..........45%

Not as low as my target, but I tried.

Tomorrow I'll attempt a lower-end refeed. Perhaps a surge of carbs is just what my body needs to regain its vigor/energy.

05-23-2008, 07:17 AM	#605
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	HB.... THURS MAY 22 My aim was to keep carbs pretty low today, eat fat as needed to stay full, and let cals fall where they may. Strategy for the day. Control blood sugar! Knowing this was my plan, I allowed myself to have something I've been dying to try -- Burger King's Indie Double Whopper! OMG. Had them put it in a tray with no bun. That was my dinner. Awesome! Love that "kick"....! Struggling to juggle my full plate of STUFF to do ... life ... and still keep focused on priorities and goals. Sometimes that's quite the challenge..... People are quit to judge. It's my life. It's up to me. THURS' TOTALS: CALS 2023 PROT..........152 GR.........31% CARBS.........21 GR......... 3% FIBER............8 GR FAT.............150 GR........ 66% WORKOUTS: a.m. - Ab Jam, 18 mins; Turbo Jam Cardio w/gloves, 18 mins. 8 mins inner thigh strength training p.m. - 15 mins elliptical __________________ *Twyla* God BLESS America....."Here in America, in God We Still Trust." *"Research, absorb what is useful, reject what is useless and add what is specifically your own." Bruce Lee* 348 HOURS OF SUPER CALLANETICS .....THE MAGIC! The flag of the United States is a living symbol that calls to our spirit, reminding us of the greatness of America. We cherish and uphold it because it is the standard of honor under which we live.

05-29-2008, 02:49 PM	#621
hummingbird11 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texan w/ Hawaiian Soul living in California Posts: 4,849 Gallery: hummingbird11 Stats: 175/155/145 ~ 5'8" ~ 45 yo WOE: Organic Controlled Carb; Exercise; Water; No Sugar Start Date: 3/24/08 & Every Day!	That's right. Your body demanded FOOD and your body demanded REST. YOU demand so much from your body, day in and day out ~ but sometimes you must give in to what your body demands from YOU. That's only fair, no? XO, HB Last edited by hummingbird11 : 05-29-2008 at 02:50 PM.

05-30-2008, 04:25 PM	#624
lovenuts Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bella-Vista Posts: 188 Gallery: lovenuts Stats: Will be lean and strong Start Date: march 18 2008	Me too Twila, today my energy was back to normal, I am glad that you took some rest, it's well deserve, like I told you, I felt like you, so so exhausted and famish, I am happy that you are feeling better, have a good week-end.

05-22-2008, 06:56 AM	#601
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	THURS MAY 22 NEW, LOW-SLUNG WHITE COTTON PANTS SIZE 6 FIT LIKE A GLOVE ....and with flattery.... NOT EVEN A SHADOW OF "OVERHANGING FLESH." WHO WOULD EVER THINK WHITE PANTS COULD BE THIS SLIMMING? It's days like this that all of the hard work proves itself, totally worth every ounce of effort, every sacrifice!

05-22-2008, 11:14 PM	#603
hummingbird11 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texan w/ Hawaiian Soul living in California Posts: 4,849 Gallery: hummingbird11 Stats: 175/155/145 ~ 5'8" ~ 45 yo WOE: Organic Controlled Carb; Exercise; Water; No Sugar Start Date: 3/24/08 & Every Day!	Yeahhhhhh. From a size 12 to a size 6. Yeahhhhhh.

05-23-2008, 07:05 AM	#604
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	/////// \\\\\\\ BTINC Thanks for being a wonderful mentor.

05-23-2008, 07:20 AM	#606
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	WEIGH DAY. Up one pound. "Deal or no deal?" DEAL!!!! Only days before TOM? I'll take it and run!

05-23-2008, 07:42 AM	#607
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	Go, boy! Make me proud!

05-23-2008, 06:53 PM	#608
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	Fri MAY 23 I've struggled with hunger all day. And I'm still struggling, though it seems to have let up some in the last few hours. Although I've eaten a lot, it's been clean for the most part, just a lot. But I guess it's okay to have a higher day occasionally, aside from refeeds. We'll see how it shakes out by next Friday. TOTALS CALS 2392 FAT............158 GR.......59% CARBS.........59 GR.........9% FIBER..........13 GR PROTEIN.....186 GR.......32% Not good totals, but they're not terrible either. WORKOUTS: 39 mins Turbo Jam Cardio w/gloves; Power90 AbRipper200 15 mins Callanetics for hips/thighs; 5 mins plie squats; 2 mins lunges

05-24-2008, 08:04 AM	#609
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	REFEED DAY MERCY, AM I GLAD WENT FOR THE REFEED. I ALMOST FORGOT THE SURGE OF ENERGY I GET FROM THE HIGH GI CARBS....I BUSTED *SS FOR OVER AN HOUR WITH WEIGHT TRAINING. FUELED UP A BIT, AND I KNOW I COULD GO ANOTHER HOUR. I LOVE THIS FEELING!!!!!!!!! GONNA GO CLEAN/BLEACH THE BACK PORCH AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SUNSHINE. FEELING AWESOME.

05-25-2008, 06:48 AM	#610
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	Didn't use Fitday yesterday for refeed day, just tried to wing it, choosing appropriate types of carbs, low to no fat, a bit of protein. I ended up eating far too many carbs, and I know that because of the bloating and discomfort, not because I tracked it. -- but I will from now on! No more winging it on refeed days. workouts were good Power90 Track 3/4 - 36 mins HiPHopAbs Total Body Sculpt - 26 mins 15 mins interval cardio, elliptical Later in the day: 10 mins cardio, elliptical 75 walking lunges bicep curls and tricep french press sets, to exhaustion

05-26-2008, 11:47 AM	#611
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	MAY 25 Very busy day, lots going on, and M/D party at the golf club later in the evening, so I ended up overdoing it with cals. Had wanted to keep a deficit. Didn't work out that way. TOTALS CALS 2244 PROT......147 GR.......27% CARBS.....39 GR.......5% FIBER......10 FAT........147 GR.......59% ALCOHOL....29 GR......9% WORKOUTS: 18 mins Ab Jam, 35 mins Turbo Jam Cardio Party, 10 mins Abdominals (Kathy Smith) ______________________________________________ MON MAY 26 New day, party's over, need to focus on lower fats, higher protein, lower carbs. Lots of water.

05-26-2008, 02:23 PM	#612
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	Pre-Workout or Post-Workout 100-Calorie Snack Idea Low fat High/good carb Higher protein 1/3 scoop of GlycoMaize, 1/2 scoop Choco Protein Power, stirred with a few Tbs of hot water, pudding consistency 101 cals 12 gr protein 12 gr carbs 1 gr fat 45p/48c/9f

05-26-2008, 05:32 PM	#613
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	MON MAY 26 Eats back in line today. Feeling focused and in control. TOM due tomorrow. I'm not too worried about three days of maintenance level cals in a row. I don't do that often, and I've kept workouts consistent and intense. Should be fine. Majority of today's carbs eaten early and around workouts. Dinner was 9 gr of carbs. 100 oz of water TOTALS CALS 1735 PROT............179 GR.............41% CARBS...........55 GR............ 11% FIBER............15 GR FAT................91 GR.............47% Workouts: a.m. - 1 hour of Super Callanetics afternoon - 21 mins of HIIT elliptical (8 intervals, 1/2 ratio); 4 sets of 15 pushups, 10 sec break in between sets 25-min power walk scheduled for later tonight...relaxing weather...taking advantage of it!

05-27-2008, 10:22 PM	#614
hummingbird11 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texan w/ Hawaiian Soul living in California Posts: 4,849 Gallery: hummingbird11 Stats: 175/155/145 ~ 5'8" ~ 45 yo WOE: Organic Controlled Carb; Exercise; Water; No Sugar Start Date: 3/24/08 & Every Day!	Aloha! Just flitting in here to show off my new avi ~ whaddya think?? T, you're doing GREAT ~ KUTGW!!!!!!!!! hey, what kind of elliptical do you have? I think it's time for me to trade-up. of course I'll be shopping on Craigslist! LOL. XO, HB

05-28-2008, 06:54 AM	#615
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	HB, Very fitting avatar for you! Where in the WORLD did ya find that one! HUNGRY ALL DAY YESTERDAY TIRED TOOK A NAP AFTER DINNER REVIVED DID A VERY "ENERGETIC" 15 MINS OF ELLIPTICAL AFTERWARDS TOM FINALLY TODAY THE STORM SHOULD PASS CALS YESTERDAY 2034 103 F 84 C 19 FIBER 205 P 30 MINS HIPHIP ABS CARDIO BLAST; TRICEP, GLUTE BRIDGES AND ABDOMINAL WORK FOLLOWING 15 MINS ELLIPTICAL AT 9:30 P.M.

05-28-2008, 03:47 PM	#616
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	WED - MAY 28 I'M SO EXHAUSTED. LONG DAY HUNGRY ALL DAY -- AGAIN. WHAT GIVES? I THINK I'LL GO GET SOME MUCH NEEDED REST. I WOULD PREFER CRAWLING INTO HIBERNATION UNTIL WHATEVER THIS IS PASSES. TOO MANY CALS AGAIN TODAY. I THOUGHT THE STORM OF HUNGRIES WAS OVER, BUT APPARENTLY NOT. 2102 CALS

05-29-2008, 07:05 AM	#618
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	HB, you're right....we underestimate the horrid effects of the dreaded hormones! But as I just mentioned to another friend.... R E S I L I A N C E. It can make all the difference in the world. I'm back up on my feet today. Determined as hell. No workout this morning. Still recovering from exhaustion. Hugged the coffee pot for a while, pondered the morning sun, my blessings. Showered. Dressed. Planned my meals. Ate breakfast. Packed my lunch. Drove to work. Ready for a new day.

05-29-2008, 07:48 PM	#622
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	THANK YOU, GUYS! I NEEDED THE SERMONS AND SUPPORT! Energy levels better today by late afternoon. CALS 1788 FAT..............89 GR.........45% CARBS.........65 GR.........12% FIBER..........22 GR PROT..........202 GR.........45% WORKOUTS P.M.: 27 MINS CARDIO JILLIAN MICHAELS SHREAD 50 WALKING LUNGES

05-30-2008, 11:42 AM	#623
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	MAY 30 Feeling slightly more in control today than yesterday, but TOM hasn't left, so I'm just being patient and vigilant and trying to make wise choices. No weigh day today....HECK NO. I don't need a scale to confirm what I'm feeling/seeing in my clothes. Gonna try to keep cals as close to 1600 as I can today, and tomorrow between 1500-1600. Then if I'm successful at that, I'll consider maintenance level cals on Sunday with a higher carb day, but probably not a refeed. It all depends on my body's signals and reactions between now and Sunday. At least my energy is back. Thank goodness.

05-30-2008, 07:53 PM	#625
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,302 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	Gigi, you should have a journal! It's hard to track you down! END OF DAY, FRIDAY, MAY 30 Countdown to vacation......everpresent in my mind, and somewhat annoyed at myself. I hope to make up for lost time in the next 13 days. I napped after work again. I feel a bit achey in places, probably from doing the Jillian Michaels Shred yesterday evening, it being something new, so my body/muscles were affected differently. So the only workout today was 1 hour of Super Callanetics, and some crunches later in the day. totals for today: cals 1722 PROT.........179.........42% CARBS....... 72.........15% FIBER.........25 FAT............88..........45% Not as low as my target, but I tried. Tomorrow I'll attempt a lower-end refeed. Perhaps a surge of carbs is just what my body needs to regain its vigor/energy.