jeff
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jeff's totally random thoughts while riding the Magic BusTime to start my journal here. I'm thinking this will be a little different. I'm not going to post my food every day, since I eat basically the same food all the time.
Foods I eat:
eggs
bacon
suasage
raw beef (just barely seared)
chicken
turkey
fish
pork
cheese
cream
Edit to add butter. (hey, I live in America's Dairyland!)
Things I drink:
coffee
water
dry wine
lite beer
If I eat or drink anything weird or naughty, I will post it.
Exercise: I have been doing cardio, mostly on my treadmill, since the first week of January, 2006. I do anywhere from 3-6 days per week. I am thinking of changing that a bit, though. I plan on cutting back on cardio to twice per week, and adding weight training 2-3 times per week. I really don't want to add a lot of muscle, I just want to maybe tone up a bit and get some definition.
I will post my weight every wednesday. This past Wednesday I weighed-in at 165, which was the same as the week before. I am down 10 pounds since mid-June. I weighed 225 3 1/2 years ago, which is when I started low-carbing. I have been almost completely carnivorous since March of 2006.
So, that is where I have been and how I got here. Mostly I'll just be posting whatever I happen to be thinking about on any given day. It may or may not be diet or exercise related. That explains the name of my journal. We will see where the Bus will take me. Enjoy the ride!
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jeff
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Sunday, August 13
I ran the equivalent of a half-marathon on my treadmill today-13.1 miles. This was in a show of support for Heather, who ran a REAL half marathon today. Heather Rocks!!!
That's all for today....so far, anyway.
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Jessica
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Sounds like you're in the groove!!!
Keep up the great work. I think you'll find the weight workout add great body comp changes too. 
Jessica
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jeff
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| tidalpool wrote: | Sounds like you're in the groove!!!
Keep up the great work. I think you'll find the weight workout add great body comp changes too.
Jessica |
Thanks Jessica. I am feeling really good. If the weight training does anything for me, I'll be sure to post more hot, sweaty photos in maybe 3-6 months.
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jeff
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Monday, August 14
A lttle sore and tired today....not too bad, though. I slept 8 hours last night, and that's alot for me. Normal is 5-6. I'll be taking a couple of days off from the exercise.
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Jessica
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Yes, I agree... good idea... you deserve it!
Jessica
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Heather
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Hi Jeff! 
Fancy meeting you here! 
It's nice to see you have a journal, finally.
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jeff
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| Heather wrote: | Hi Jeff!
Fancy meeting you here!
It's nice to see you have a journal, finally. |
Hi Heather. Yeah, how about that. I have a journal.  It won't be your typical journal. Thanks for dropping in and saying "hi".
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Dean
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jeff,
If you can show me a journal... or anything on this site that is "typical", I'll give you the keys to Suzanne's toy box! 
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Bobi
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Hey jeff, we don't want this place to be "typical" do we?
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jeff
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| Dean wrote: | jeff,
If you can show me a journal... or anything on this site that is "typical", I'll give you the keys to Suzanne's toy box! |
You have the keys???  You keep 'em Dean. I think you need them more than me. 
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jeff
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| Bobi wrote: | Hey jeff, we don't want this place to be "typical" do we?
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Certainly not, Bobi. And I'm trying my best to do all I can to make it atypical
Tuesday, August 15
The legs are feeling better today. I think one or two more days off should do it. Have you ever had something really good happen and you just wanted to tell everybody about it? Well, something like that happened to me last night. I can't tell you about it though.....well, I could, but then I'd have to kill you. I like you all, so we don't want that. Sorry for the tease, but I just had so say something, even though I said nothing at all. Are you all sufficiently confused? There is one person who knows about this, but they are sworn to secrecy. I am having pork ribs and steak tonight. Slow cooking the ribs all day, and finishing them on the grill. Steak will be raw.
There, was that random enough for you?
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Bobi
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Yup, very random, indeed. I'm glad that something good happened to you last night, even though it's not known what. It's good enough to know that you are feeling good.
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Dean
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jeff,
Are we gonna have to torture you to get this out of you?!
Cuz, you know we have a place just for that sort of thing!
And, we have just the right person... with just the right instruments in her toy box!
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Bobi
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Poor Suzanne!!!
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Jessica
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| jeff wrote: |
Have you ever had something really good happen and you just wanted to tell everybody about it? Well, something like that happened to me last night. I can't tell you about it though.....well, I could, but then I'd have to kill you. I like you all, so we don't want that. Sorry for the tease, but I just had so say something, even though I said nothing at all. Are you all sufficiently confused? There is one person who knows about this, but they are sworn to secrecy. |
Hey, that's mean, Jeff!!!! Wow you really know how to get one's curiousity going!!!! 
But, whatever it was, i'm happy if you're happy. 
Cheers, Jessica
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jeff
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| tidalpool wrote: | | jeff wrote: |
Have you ever had something really good happen and you just wanted to tell everybody about it? Well, something like that happened to me last night. I can't tell you about it though.....well, I could, but then I'd have to kill you. I like you all, so we don't want that. Sorry for the tease, but I just had so say something, even though I said nothing at all. Are you all sufficiently confused? There is one person who knows about this, but they are sworn to secrecy. |
Hey, that's mean, Jeff!!!! Wow you really know how to get one's curiousity going!!!!
But, whatever it was, i'm happy if you're happy.
Cheers, Jessica |
Ok, Jessica. No fair trying to get me drunk!
And Dean, I don't know if I should venture to that place again. I saw things I ain't never seen before. You know the Three Dog Night song, Mama Told Me Not To Come? It's like that.
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Heather
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| tidalpool wrote: | | jeff wrote: |
Have you ever had something really good happen and you just wanted to tell everybody about it? Well, something like that happened to me last night. I can't tell you about it though.....well, I could, but then I'd have to kill you. I like you all, so we don't want that. Sorry for the tease, but I just had so say something, even though I said nothing at all. Are you all sufficiently confused? There is one person who knows about this, but they are sworn to secrecy. |
Hey, that's mean, Jeff!!!! Wow you really know how to get one's curiousity going!!!!
But, whatever it was, i'm happy if you're happy.
Cheers, Jessica |
I have to agree with Jessica, you really know how to make us curious and I'm happy if you're happy! 
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jeff
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| Heather wrote: | | tidalpool wrote: | | jeff wrote: |
Have you ever had something really good happen and you just wanted to tell everybody about it? Well, something like that happened to me last night. I can't tell you about it though.....well, I could, but then I'd have to kill you. I like you all, so we don't want that. Sorry for the tease, but I just had so say something, even though I said nothing at all. Are you all sufficiently confused? There is one person who knows about this, but they are sworn to secrecy. |
Hey, that's mean, Jeff!!!! Wow you really know how to get one's curiousity going!!!!
But, whatever it was, i'm happy if you're happy.
Cheers, Jessica |
I have to agree with Jessica, you really know how to make us curious and I'm happy if you're happy! |
Heather, if your happy that I'm happy, then I'm happy that your happy that I'm happy! 
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Dean
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Well, jeff,
I'm really sorry to hear that you may never return to that place.
What am I saying?! Hell no, I'm not sorry! You just upped the ratio to five to one!
It's like that Doors song "Five To One"
Five to one, baby
One in five
No one here gets out alive, now
You get yours, baby
I'll get mine
Gonna make it, baby
If we try
If you never see me again, it's been a pleasure knowing you.
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Suzanne
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Jeff, I'm glad good things are happening for you.
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jeff
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Dean, if you find yourself overwhelmed, just let me know...I suppose I could force myself back down there.
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jeff
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Wednesday, August 16
I weighed 165 again this morning...same as last week. I checked my bodyfat % with mybodycomp.com. I came in at 14.5%. I'm not really sure how accurate it is. When I was at 175, I came in at 15.5%. Seems like 10 pounds should have moved it more than that, but then again, maybe the 15.5% wasn't accurate. Whatever. I'm not overly concerned about it. Started running again today. I did 4 miles. I had a few bites of grilled zuchini last night with my pork ribs and raw steak. That is usually about as "bad" as I get.
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jeff
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Almost forgot to talk about my treadmill half-marothon. I wanted to wait a few days, so Heather could get the attention she deserves. This was always about her, not me or anybody else. I finished 13.1 miles in 2:00:42. Too bad I didn't break the 2 hour barrier. Next time I'll know to go out a little faster in the beginning. Next time??? Based on my time, I would have finished 245th out of 418 males.
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jeff
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| Quote: | | It's like that Doors song "Five To One" |
That's a good one Dean, but I prefer "Touch Me Two Times" or "Light My Fire". Although I have to admit, Five to One is a pretty intriguing thought.
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Jessica
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| jeff wrote: | | Based on my time, I would have finished 245th out of 418 males. |
Wow, I wish I could finish 245 out of 418 males.
I think i'd need Suzanne's toy box!!!
Seriously, that is awesome Jeff... Good going!!!
Jessica
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Dean
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| jeff wrote: | | That's a good one Dean, but I prefer "Touch Me Two Times" or "Light My Fire". |
jeff,
How 'bout "Riders On The Storm" or "LA Woman"?
And, I think you mean "Touch Me" and "Love Me Two Times". If you are hearing these two songs run together, you need to slow down on the Kool-Aid.
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Suzanne
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| tidalpool wrote: | | jeff wrote: | | Based on my time, I would have finished 245th out of 418 males. |
Wow, I wish I could finish 245 out of 418 males.
Jessica |
ME TOO!!!!! 
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jeff
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| Dean wrote: | | jeff wrote: | | That's a good one Dean, but I prefer "Touch Me Two Times" or "Light My Fire". |
jeff,
How 'bout "Riders On The Storm" or "LA Woman"?
And, I think you mean "Touch Me" and "Love Me Two Times". If you are hearing these two songs run together, you need to slow down on the Kool-Aid. |
Right you are Dean. Too much Kool-Aid. Boy, those Doors song titles are just full of sexual innuendo. Maybe Bobi can be our LA woman. 
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Bobi
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Okay!!
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jeff
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| Bobi wrote: | | Okay!! |
Thanks Bobi. I knew we could count on you.
Getting back into the running groove. 4 miles 2 days in a row. I guess I figure if I'm going to make it Edmonton by Valentine's Day 2008, I had better get going!
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jeff
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Had about 500 calories worth of heavy whipping cream in my coffee last night. That was basically my dinner. Yum!!
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Dean
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jeff,
That sounds like my daily breakfasts!
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Jessica
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| jeff wrote: | | Had about 500 calories worth of heavy whipping cream in my coffee last night. That was basically my dinner. Yum!! |
Was that with a pot of coffee? If so, that's not much!
Sounds tasty!
Jessica
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jeff
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| tidalpool wrote: | | jeff wrote: | | Had about 500 calories worth of heavy whipping cream in my coffee last night. That was basically my dinner. Yum!! |
Was that with a pot of coffee? If so, that's not much!
Sounds tasty!
Jessica |
It was with about 8 cups of coffee. And yes, it was very tatsy!
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jeff
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Had a great day. Mowed the lawn, that's about 75 minutes of low intensity cardio. Right after that I got on the treadmill for a 5 mile run. Then I spent the rest of the afternoon lounging near/in the pool, drinking a few cold ones. It's only a kiddie pool, but it's a big kiddie pool. It's round, 18 feet across and 4 feet deep. The weather was gorgeous-about 80 degrees, lots of sun, and low humidity. No "free" drinks today, they all counted.  For dinner I had about a pound of deer tenderloin. It tasted ok, but there was not a speck of fat on it, and it was a little tough, compared to beef. I drenched it in butter.
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Jessica
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Yes, it was a beautiful day, wasn't it? We went geocaching with some friends, hiking for @ 3 hours today. Not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow!!!
Jessica
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Dean
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Yes... it was a beautiful day down here, too. Seems the heat wave has subsided (hopefully for good). I was actually able to get to the park, and get back into exercise! That felt great.
jeff... I think I may be getting keto/FFA-adapted. I had SO much energy while walking... I even started jogging, and it was effortless. Thanks for your encouragement with me sticking to this VLC WOE... I think it is paying off, finally.
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jeff
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| Quote: | | jeff... I think I may be getting keto/FFA-adapted. I had SO much energy while walking... I even started jogging, and it was effortless. Thanks for your encouragement with me sticking to this VLC WOE... I think it is paying off, finally. |
Lots of energy is a good sign. I spent 75 minutes mowing my lawn and then immediatley jumped on the treadmill for a 5 mile jog. It seemed like no more effort than a walk in the park.
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Jessica
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Wow Jeff, you're doing great! Isn't it amazing how things used to be difficult, can get so much easier when you build up the endurance?
Good going!!!
Jessica
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jeff
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Yes, very true. Thanks Jessica.
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jeff
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Tuesday, Aug. 22
Ran 5 miles today. The Pig has whole beef tenderloins on sale again for $4.98/pound. I think I'll go buy them all!!!! Who wants one????
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Jessica
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| jeff wrote: | Tuesday, Aug. 22
Ran 5 miles today. The Pig has whole beef tenderloins on sale again for $4.98/pound. I think I'll go buy them all!!!! Who wants one???? |
Cool! I noticed they were that much at Jewel/Osco again last shopping trip too! That so rawks. 
Jessica
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jeff
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Wednesday, Aug 23
I weigh 166 this morning. Up 1 pound from the last 3 weeks. Maybe I have found the bottom. Or not. Whatever. I ran 2.5 miles this morning outside. I want to try to do some more tonight if I can find the time.
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jeff
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Thursday, Aug. 24
Ran 5 miles on the treadmill. Nothing bad to eat, which is almost always the case.
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Heather
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| jeff wrote: | | Ran 5 miles on the treadmill. Nothing bad to eat, which is almost always the case. |
Every woman's dream!
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jeff
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| Heather wrote: | | jeff wrote: | | Ran 5 miles on the treadmill. Nothing bad to eat, which is almost always the case. |
Every woman's dream! |
Heather, you make me blush. (but I love it)
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jeff
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Saturday, August 26
Quiet around here tonight. I must be the only one with nothing better to do on a saturday night. I ran 2.5 miles on the treadmill today. Steak and eggs for breakfast, no lunch, chicken for dinner.
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Susanne
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Okay, okay...we're here. My nite hasn't been very exciting though..let the party begin! 
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Heather
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| jeff wrote: | | Quiet around here tonight. I must be the only one with nothing better to do on a saturday night. |
Sorry I missed you, I would have prefered to have been here, hanging around with you!
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jeff
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Drank too much wine last night. Not sure what got into me.....besides the wine. The food was all good, though.
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Bobi
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It was Sunday, jeff!
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jeff
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| Bobi wrote: | | It was Sunday, jeff! |
Oh, ok. That explains it!
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Jessica
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Hey you're SMOKIN in the exercise challange!
Great going!!! Keep it up!!!
Jessica
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jeff
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| tidalpool wrote: | Hey you're SMOKIN in the exercise challange!
Great going!!! Keep it up!!!
Jessica |
Thanks, you're doing pretty darn good yourself. I took today off, though. I just felt a little out of sorts today. Rest is good.
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Dean
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jeff... I think they refer to that as a hangover!
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jeff
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| Dean wrote: | | jeff... I think they refer to that as a hangover! |
You know Dean, you could be right. I'm feeling much better today. Go figure.
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jeff
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My 7 yr. old daughter forced me to eat some peanuts the other day while playing "house" with her. Last night I had a few bites of zuchini and summer squash. Other than that, I've been good. Well, except for the over-indulgance in wine whichever night that was. I've been keeping up with the running, so I think that takes care of any minor indescretions in what I eat.
I weighed 165 this morning, so I lost the pound that I gained last week. Planning a family vacation to the Phoenix area in late October. I am so looking forward to that.
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jeff
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Ran 3.27 miles on the treadmill and ate clean today. A good day. Having a little wine tonight, but i promise I won't over-indulge......unless Heather 'forces" me to, to get cetain information out of me. Then, I can't be held accountable.
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CarolAnn
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I like the wine, too, jeff. Is there any that works well with a low-carb eating plan? I miss it sooooooo bad when I try to avoid it.
Great going with the running!  It exhausted me just reading about it! I think I need to rest before I get ready for work!!! Go, jeff!
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Alisa
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| jeff wrote: | | Having a little wine tonight, but i promise I won't over-indulge......unless Heather 'forces" me to, to get cetain information out of me. Then, I can't be held accountable. |
You can only hope, right?
Seriously, though, you're doing a great job!
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jeff
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| Quote: | | You can only hope, right? |
I have my fingers crossed, Alisa.
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jeff
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| CarolAnn wrote: | I like the wine, too, jeff. Is there any that works well with a low-carb eating plan? I miss it sooooooo bad when I try to avoid it.
Great going with the running! It exhausted me just reading about it! I think I need to rest before I get ready for work!!! Go, jeff! |
The drier, the better. Avoid anything sweet. Cheers!
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jeff
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Ran about 3.5 miles today. Had beef for every meal today. Breakfast and lunch were raw tenderloin, dinner was some cooked beef at work. Better than nothing, I guess. I gotta tell you, though. After eating that cooked meat, it felt like a freaking rock sitting in my stomach.
Edit to add one glass of cabernet sauvignon.
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CarolAnn
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| Quote: | | The drier, the better. Avoid anything sweet. |
Darn. I love the sweet stuff, but I pretty much knew I couldn't have it! I'm kind of naive when it comes to wine, as I didn't start drinking it until I left my now ex-husband a year and a half ago. (He didn't 'allow' me to drink! I'm making up for it now!) What about Reisling? Is that a dry wine? I love that stuff.
I can relate to the cooked meat, although I'm not brave enough yet to try the raw stuff. I do like a medium-rare steak, however. I ate some roasted chicken the other night, and I could still taste it when I burped the next day!
Anyway, enough of my rambling on! It sounds as if you are doing great! Keep up the good work!
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jeff
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| Quote: | | Darn. I love the sweet stuff, but I pretty much knew I couldn't have it! I'm kind of naive when it comes to wine, as I didn't start drinking it until I left my now ex-husband a year and a half ago. (He didn't 'allow' me to drink! I'm making up for it now!) What about Reisling? Is that a dry wine? I love that stuff. |
CarolAnn, Rieslings tend to be sweet. There are some that are not too bad, though. Look for something with at least 12% alcohol content. This means that most of the sugar has been fermented out and converted to alcohol. Truly dry wines will be at least 13%-14% alcohol. This means virtually all of the sugar has been fermented out. Some other alternatives might be to try a Pinot Grigio or a Sauvignon Blanc. They tend to be very dry, but are what I call "fruity", so they give the impression of sweetnes, without the sugar. Try a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. They have incredible flavors.....like nothing else you've ever had.
Keep the questions coming.....I love talking about wine.
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CarolAnn
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Thanks, jeff. Higher alcohol content. . .hmmm. . . I like the sound of that already!!! I am going to go on a wine shopping spree today.
Oh, and another thing I meant to ask you. I've read some articles that claim drinking alcohol can stall weight loss, as your body would burn off the alcohol first. Do you think that is true?  I like to have some (I'm talking wine, here. . .uh. . .I think! ) every now and then, but I don't want to feel as if I'm hurting my progress.
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Dean
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Hey, jeff... got some questions for ya.
Like you, I have gotten to within 5-10% of my ideal weight. My waist size is down to 30" and my body composition is also similar to yours. IMO, I think at this point, we both need to work on building our upper body. How to do that is going to be tricky.
I'm currently looking into carb loading, but am not real comfortable with eating all those carbs. I am afraid of having carb withdrawals, and other issues. Have you been doing upper body resistance training? I remember once, you said you did not do lower body resistance. I may cut that out as well, just to save time, since I do like to walk so much, and I have really nice muscles in my legs already.
This is what I now need to focus on... shifting body composition. This does get tricky, though. Was just wanting to get your feedback on this, since we are similar in age, body comp, and eating styles... except the alcohol, and the dairy, which I can't seem to do... and don't mind avoiding... more money for meat.
Was wondering if you had gotten into the whole building thing yet? And, if so, what your experiences with it have been on VLC.
Wanna be my body recomposition/building buddy?
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jeff
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| CarolAnn wrote: | Thanks, jeff. Higher alcohol content. . .hmmm. . . I like the sound of that already!!! I am going to go on a wine shopping spree today.
Oh, and another thing I meant to ask you. I've read some articles that claim drinking alcohol can stall weight loss, as your body would burn off the alcohol first. Do you think that is true? I like to have some (I'm talking wine, here. . .uh. . .I think! ) every now and then, but I don't want to feel as if I'm hurting my progress. |
CarolAnn, some people claim alcohol does stall them. I never had a problem with it. I think it's a very individual thing.
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jeff
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| Quote: | | Wanna be my body recomposition/building buddy? |
Sure, Dean. I'll be your buddy in this. To this point, I haven't really done much work with weights. I keep talking about it, but I also keep putting it off. I don't want to abandon cardio completely, so I will be doing a combination of both. As for carb-loading, not for me. I just don't think I need it. I think it would do more harm than good. Ok, let's start pumping some iron!!! 
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Dean
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Yah... OK, jeff... let's get ripped!
I have mixed feelings about carb cycling too. I would rather forgo that for the moment. I think it may do more harm than good, as you say. And, I sure don't want to put back on all the fat I just lost!
I too will NEVER give up cardio. I love walking... and especially backpacking. The fall months are coming, and I will be out all I can doing that! I can't wait!
I have access to a nice gym at the university. Free weights, etc. I can also use my bowflex. I was thinking about doing just one day a week, like Sundays... and only upper body. Then, rest on Mondays, do light cardio on Tuesdays, then rest again on Wednesdays. I have no time to do anything on Mondays and Wednesdays except tons of classes from early to late... so, that should be good resting days for me.
What do you think of this plan? And, what kind of plan are you thinking of doing?
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CarolAnn
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Okay, guys. We want pictures of your progress! Not for any personal reasons. . .just. . .well. . .okay, I'll admit it! It IS for personal reasons!!!
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jeff
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CarolAnn, you can find some pics of me in Gallery 2.
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CarolAnn
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Wow, good-looking before AND after!!! Thanks for that; I've been chilly all day. . .until now! I think I need to grab a fan and adjust the temp in here! *whistle*
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jeff
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| Quote: | | Yah... OK, jeff... let's get ripped! |
Ok, what should we drink!!!??? Oh wait, you're talking about a different kind of "ripped". What the hell, I'll drink to that, too.
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jeff
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| CarolAnn wrote: | | Wow, good-looking before AND after!!! Thanks for that; I've been chilly all day. . .until now! I think I need to grab a fan and adjust the temp in here! *whistle* |
You women around here are all the same!!! God I love this place!!!
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Alisa
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| jeff wrote: | | CarolAnn wrote: | | Wow, good-looking before AND after!!! Thanks for that; I've been chilly all day. . .until now! I think I need to grab a fan and adjust the temp in here! *whistle* |
You women around here are all the same!!! |
I'm insulted by this. We're all the same? Not a chance! I think each woman here has her own perversions that make her VERY unique!
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jeff
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| Alisa wrote: | | jeff wrote: | | CarolAnn wrote: | | Wow, good-looking before AND after!!! Thanks for that; I've been chilly all day. . .until now! I think I need to grab a fan and adjust the temp in here! *whistle* |
You women around here are all the same!!! |
I'm insulted by this. We're all the same? Not a chance! I think each woman here has her own perversions that make her VERY unique! |
Ok, Alisa. I'll give you that much....you all have your own unique perversions. I know that all too well!
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Alisa
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| jeff wrote: | | I know that all too well! |
Not as well as you'd like to. But I'll try not to rub it in.
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Dean
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jeff,
You do need to watch what you say about the females around here.
Haven't you noticed?... we are severely outnumbered!
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jeff
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| Quote: | | Haven't you noticed?... we are severely outnumbered! |
Yes, that's what I love about this place. I'll have to choose my words a bit more carefully in the future.
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Shawn
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Hi Jeff,
Thank you for the compliment on my picture and age.
Hope you are having a relaxing Labor Day weekend.
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Suzanne
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Perversions? Did someone say Perversions?
Yes, by all means...ya'll get ripped and post pictures. PLEASE!
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CarolAnn
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You people are so much fun to be around! You make my day!
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jeff
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| Quote: | | What do you think of this plan? And, what kind of plan are you thinking of doing? |
Dean, I think your plan sounds great. Mine will probably be somewhat less structured. My work schedule varies somewhat from week to week, so the days that work out for me to exercise will vary. I plan on lifting 2-3 times per week.....strictly upper body, along with some ab work.....geez, I hate ab work. Cardio will be at least 3 times per week. Some days will be cardio, some days will be lifting, some days may be both.....and some days I will sit on my ass and drink wine!!! Balance!
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Dean
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Sure beats sitting on you ass studying! 
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jeff
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| Dean wrote: | | Sure beats sitting on you ass studying! |
You got that right!
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jeff
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| Quote: | | Thanks, jeff. Higher alcohol content. . .hmmm. . . I like the sound of that already!!! I am going to go on a wine shopping spree today. |
CarolAnn, I have to add one thought to my statement about higher alcohol content=a drier wine. This does not apply to Port. Ports are typically 18-20% alcohol, but are very sweet. I won't get into the details of it here. Just trust me on this. Cheers!
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CarolAnn
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Gotcha! Thanks!
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Bobi
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| jeff wrote: | | Quote: | | Haven't you noticed?... we are severely outnumbered! |
Yes, that's what I love about this place. I'll have to choose my words a bit more carefully in the future. |
Nah, Jeff...just let it all hang out!!!
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Heather
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I am going to start lifting and working on my abs as soon as I get myself in an exercise routine. Keeping it as simple as possible or else I will find excuses to avoid it.
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Heather
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| Quote: | | Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand |
I will have to try that.
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jeff
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| Heather wrote: | | Quote: | | Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand |
I will have to try that. |
It's my favorite white wine. Incredible flavors.
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jeff
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| Heather wrote: | | I am going to start lifting and working on my abs as soon as I get myself in an exercise routine. Keeping it as simple as possible or else I will find excuses to avoid it. |
That's my plan too....keep it simple.
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Dean
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| Heather wrote: | | I am going to start lifting and working on my abs as soon as I get myself in an exercise routine. Keeping it as simple as possible or else I will find excuses to avoid it. |
Heather, so glad you are going to join us!
Yes... I want to keep it simple too. Want to start with a few exercises on my bowflex (only upper body to start). Keep doing cardio, and then tweak things from there. I have already maxed out much of the lower body stuff on my bowflex anyway. I have access to a gym at my university, so I might start doing a few exercises there eventually. I will post in my journal the exercises and sets/reps I do.
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jeff
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I ran 2 miles on the treadmill today, then walked for a couple of minutes for my cool-down. Then I did some lifting.
3 sets of bench presses
3 sets of curls
3 sets of crunches(geez, I hate crunches)
3 sets of flys
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Alisa
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Looks like you're off to a good start, Jeff! What weights are you using right now? Make sure to record it, even if you don't post it. You'll be amazed with how much strength you'll gain if you stick with it!
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jeff
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| Alisa wrote: | | Looks like you're off to a good start, Jeff! What weights are you using right now? Make sure to record it, even if you don't post it. You'll be amazed with how much strength you'll gain if you stick with it! |
Thanks, Alisa. I will keep track of everything.
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Jessica
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Jeff, great going on the weightlifting!
I think it's a great supplement to the cardio. Keep it up!
Jessica
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Heather
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| jeff wrote: | | Heather wrote: | | House broken and good with children, why do all the good ones have to be married?!?! |
I'm good with children too!!! |
And married.... 
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