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| Heather L |
Mastering my DomainIt is almost the start of 2008. I want to take control of my eating and exercise to make positive changes in my strength and appearance. Here is my plan to be "Master of my Domain": (I have borrowed the concept from another source)
1- Every day that I am cheet-free in 2008 I am Master of my Domain. Each day I am cheet free I add to the MOMD day count. 2- If I cheat then I must restart the count. 3- The exception is a planned day-- which must be announced at least 24 hours in advance. This will allow for some necessary fun days like vacations, etc. For the record...I want to keep these to a minimum since they can be death to weight loss. OK, so starting the first day of 2008 I will follow these rules set out, and track my number of cheet free days, as well as my progress. My official food plan is to stick with Groves EFGT and Intermittent Fasting. This means my carb limit will be 60(though I plan to stay lower much of the time), and high in fats, and moderate in proteins. I plan to cycle calories, so that part will be undefined. I also will stick to my weight lifting routine with 3 or more sessions a week, and work on different strength goals..For example: I really want to be able to do a full pullup this year. I tend to add in several sessions of cardio per week, depending on season and schedule. These however are not part of the MOMD count. That will be only to track if I am on track with my eating plan. I am hoping to learn to use fitday, but otherwise will track carbs, calories, etc the old fashioned way. Stop in and visit anytime, and feel free to give me a kick in the back if I don't keep to plan. 
So, tomorrow I will start out on my MOMD challenge for 2008 with MOMD day1. Wish me success, because I KNOW it won't be luck. LOL 
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| jeff |
Heather, welcome aboard the Magic Bus. It really sounds like you are ready to take control and be master of your domain. Good luck and keep up posted. | ||||||
| Dean |
 to Journaland, Heather!
So glad you could join us in these Bus seats. It does get a bit wild and crazy sometimes, so hold onto your Kool-Aid. 
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| Heather |
It's nice to meet you and welcome to journaland! 
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| Jessica |
Welcome Heather, and I love the reference to Seinfeld for your journal name.
You are among the best group ever!!! 
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| Heather L |
This is the first day of 2008 and I am Master of My Domain. MOMD day#1
As of this morning I was 70 pounds above my goalweight. I want to see just how much of this I can vanquish during this year! Let the journey begin. Food Stats for today are: 1588cals 130g fats (about 73% of total) 42g carbs including fibers 76g proteins I considered today a victory since I ate within plan even though we ate the main meal at someone else's home. This is always harder for me than eating at home. I spent some time rereading the Groves book to keep my mind set on the EFGT guidelines. I am glad to start out with a solid day with percentages close to where I wanted. I plan to keep calories in the 1200- 1500 range for the first 2 weeks of each month, and higher during the last 2 weeks. I tend to lose in waves, so I thought I might as well plan my eating to go with that. We will see how this works. i can always change it as I go. Jeff- I am very ready to take control. It is time. Dean--I'll make sure to hold on tight to my Kool-aid. I don't mind a wild and crazy ride. lol Heather-- What a fun avi! Thanks for the welcome. Jessica- I am so impressed that you caught that Seinfeld reference. Nice to meet you. |
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| jeff |
Nice job with day 1. Keep it up. 
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| Heather L |
I am Master of My Domain day #2.
Todays nutritional stats are: Calories 1343 Fats 115g--77% Proteins 70g--21% Carbs 7g--2% I feel excellent about todays percentages. They are right where I was trying for. As a bonus, I feel great physically today... sharp mental focus, and no pressing hunger. I am not sure exactly where the calories will be best, so I'll have to figure that out as I see how my weight loss responds to the various calorie levels. I plan to weigh in on Saturdays most weeks...this first Saturday will be after only 4 days , so probably only minor change. I got in a pretty challenging upper body weight training session today- 1 hour- and then 20 min of medium intensity cardio. I love weight training, and tend to focus about 70% of my workout time on weights. I am one of those few women at my gym that hangs out in the freeweight section. I may be the only girl, but I do my best to lift just like the "big boys" That was it for the gym, but hoping to get a little extra activity in later.
Jeff- Thanks for the encouragement to keep at it. |
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| Dean |
Heather, looks like you are doing fantastic! Keep up the good work!
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| jeff |
I agree. They look just about perfect. |
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| Jessica |
Your percentages do look great, and you feel great, that is very important!!!!
Wow you did great working out, you're adapting so quickly! Keep it up! You're very awe inspiring!!! ((((((((hugs)))))))) Jessica |
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| Heather L |
I am Master of My Domain day #3.(I love how powerful that sounds.lol)
Here are my food percentages for today including what I have calculated for the evening meal: Cals--1774 Fat--144g- 73% Pro--111g-25% Carbs-14g--2% The big change for me has been going almost no carb.(That, and the NO CHEATING.LOL) I thought it would be harder, but has been good so far. I had been doing low carb and IF, but with higher carb levels and somewhat higher protein levels. This is an experiment for me, so I will be excited to see how the first few months go. I decided to go with 55 minutes of moderate cardio today. Tomorrow I will plan to do my lower body weight training. Jeff- Thanks for the encouragement. I have to tell you that is was finding your MAM experiment that made me decide to do this for the year. Dean-- Glad to see you. Jessica- ((Hugs)) right back. Thanks for calling me inspiring. I find this group of people here very inspiring-- so it is nice to be able to give it back as well. |
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| jeff |
Great job Heather L. Glad I can be an inspiration. | ||||||
| Heather L |
Today I am MOMD day#4. Tomorrow is weigh-in.
Food Stats: Cals-1613 Fats--148-82% Pro--67g-16% Carb-10g-2% It seems my calories are turning out more in the 1400-1700 range for satisfaction. I think I will now stick with that range during the low phase, and between 1700 and 2200 for the higher calorie part of my rotation. I am feeling great, sometimes a little high . I am guessing this is from the very low carb, but it could also be the higher fats. Not sure.
I got in a killer leg weight training session today.  Will be getting in my ESC session later. I am sure that helps with weight loss, right?
I am not really struggling to stay on track, so that is encouraging. I am sure that my carbs will not be this low all the time, but it is good to know that I can get them that low. I'll be here tomorrow for weigh-in.
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| Jessica |
You're doing great!
ESC helps with EVERYTHING in the universe, btw. It's documented in peer reviewed journals!!!
Keep up the great work! 
I think I need to track my intake to see what it's at.
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| Dean |
Yah, that'd be these journals on the Bus.
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| jeff |
Well it sure can't hurt!  (well, if you do it wrong I suppose it might hurt a little)
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| Heather L |
I am Master of MY Domain day #5.
I was down 2 pounds for my weigh-in- pretty good for only 4 days.  Now only 68 more to go 
Food Stats: Cals-1892 (meant to stay under 1700) Fats-137g-66% Pro-102g--22% Carb-18g-4% Alchohol-22g-8% I was so sore from the leg workout yesterday...not the other workout ... that sitting down into a chair is a bit painful. At least I know I challenged those muscles. I still decided to get in a moderate cardio session for an hour today. I was probably a little slower than usual though.lol
I was really hungry this morning, maybe from low protein levels yesterday, but feeling absoutely fabulous now. Jessica- It is good to know that the benefits are documented in peer reviewed journals . Now I will have a great excuse.
Jeff-- Hurt? I have no idea what you could mean (looking innocent)...besides I never do it wrong.
Dean-- It looks like you have great music and Kool Aid in your journal. I'll see if I can find some tunes to bring over sometime. |
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| jem51 |
heather you are doing great. those ratios are perfect! | ||||||
| Heather L |
I am Master of My Domain day #6.
Food Stats including what I will have for supper: Cals-1733 Fats-139g-72% Prot-113g-22% Carb-10g-2% I am getting faster at using fitday, which is helpful. I had to eat my noon meal out, but still made myself stay "on board". I have no formal exercise planned for today, just hangin out on a Sunday afternoon. Jem--Thanks for the encouragement. I am doing my best to keep my percentages in my desired range. |
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| Jessica |
You're doing so great!
I just started retracking in fitday. something I need to keep doing, and weighing, to see how certain foods/macros affect me. Good going!!! |
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| Heather L |
Today I am Master of My Domain day #7!! Yea!
My food stats: Cals--1746- right where I was trying for Fats--153g-79%
Prot--84g--19% Carb-11g--2%
This isn't as hard as I thought it would be. My workout today was great. I had strength gains in my upper body and machine pressed #210lbs for 8 reps-3 sets. I was feeling jazzed, as many of my other lifts today increased as well. This WOE doesn't seem to be holding back my workouts at all. I expect that it may even improve as I continue.
I have to say, though, that I feel like I have this secret life. I know that my circle of friends will NOT understand this WOE, and probably freak out if they knew what I was following. So, I say what they don't know won't bother them. It is like my little "secret mission"--- I could be Heather Bond--covert high fat maneuvers specialist. LOL- Just having one of those silly moments. Jessica- I think tracking everything will help me, and I am committed to keeping it up, at least for this year. |
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| jeff |
Very few people know my true way of eating, and most of them are right here. A few family members and most of my co-workers know I am "low carb" or "Atkins", but they don't know the true extent of it. Most people would not understand. And I don't feel like trying to explain it.
You're doing great Heather. Keep it up!
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| Dean |
Just don't tell AC. He might roller skate right into your journal! 
Ditto city, Heather. I never tell most people my WOE. They would never understand, and I'm sick of trying to get anyone to understand. Funny thing is, the friends who are closest to me, who do know what I eat, and why, are all starting to find their own success with this WOE. But, yah, for most social situations, it's like we are all living in some Secret World.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcHd8ycsqIA
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| Heather L |
Dean-- Great video, Peter has still got it. Here is another classic by Peter.
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=9mBulbD2ZA8&feature=related AC skating through my journal...  fate worse than death... besides he would just say that I must not work out as hard as he does or I would need those carbs, too.
Jeff- Thanks. My family knows I am low carb, but not how low (hehe). I am the same... the friends who really understand are on the internet. What would I do without you guys?
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| Heather L |
I am Master of My Domain day#8. 
Cals-1640 Fats-145g-79% Pro- 78g-19% Carb-10g-2% I was down another 2 pounds today... this makes 4 pounds in the first 7 days of 2008. Not much of this should be water since I was pretty low in carbs the whole week before the start of the new year. Wouldn't it be great to lose that much every week... I know it is not likely, but a girl can dream, right?
Let me share a little of my dark side... hehe http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=truln6VnS4E |
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| jeff |
Nothing wrong with having a dark side. Great work for the first 8 days.
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| Heather L |
I am MOMD day #9.... Pounds lost in 2008-5 lbs
Cals-1670 Fat--145g--78% Prot-82g---20% Carb-14g--3%
Got in 90 minutes of leg weight training in today, and 30 minutes of elliptical machine.I was excited to lose another pound this morning. I admit I am a little scale addicted... I guess I just like the feeling I get when I lose. I know it can be a love hate relationship, though... when the scale doesn't move it is tempting to take a sledgehammer to it. http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=tUqKHfFBk2E http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=CB17uWuBrL0 - and a little Kansas Jeff- Thanks. Glad it is OK, because I don't think I could shed my dark side if I tried. lol |
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| Karen |
wow heather
you are doing an awesome job! keep up the good work!
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| Heather L |
Karen- Hi. Thanks. I'll do my best to keep it up. Glad you stopped by.
Today I am Master of My Domain day #10. (only355 more to go.lol) Cals--1739 fat--155g--80%
Prot-77g--18% carb-17g--3%- this includes fiber, as usual I got in a pretty tough upper body weights session today. I think it is funny when I am struggling to bench press those last few. My thoughts are..."you can't drop this bar in front of all these guys, you've got to push". My arms were pretty wobbly today when I was done. A cool thing happened to me today. A guy came up to me and was complimenting me on my workout, strength. He said I looked great. How nice was that? It kind of made my day. (I am so easy to please )---Oh, and then I got in a half hour of cardio.
Here is a little blast from the past- http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=RBNbxW0c-as |
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| Jessica |
Good job!
I Love Foreigner, too. |
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| Heather L |
Master of My Domain-day #11.
Cals-1868- A bit high due to yummy LC pizza Fats- 160g--78% Prot- 87g---19% Carb--19g--3%
My eating is still going very well. I know I have to try new things with the foods to keep it interesting. Tonight I made a yummy sausage low carb pizza. It is very filling. I had a great cardio session today(one hour) where I hit that "sweet spot", just intense enough to feel invigorating,yet not intense enough to wear me out. I really love when I get that runners high during the last half of the session. Some classics to chill by... http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=x1qX1npkkgI http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=5AlzsP4jN1E |
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| jeff |
Great job, Heather L. How are you feeling? | ||||||
| Heather L |
Jeff- Good to see you. I am feeling fabulous after that great party at the back of the bus. LOL I am a bit sore today from the training sessions this week, but not too bad. I am feeling very positive about my eating program, and I am certain that I can make this a solid habit. So, do you have anything you are working on right now? I know you don't need to lose weight, but maybe some other goals?
Today I am MOMD , day#12. Weigh-in shows I am still at the 5 pound loss, which is a good loss for me in only 12 days. Cals-1895- a bit high this weekend, will shave them down a bit starting tomorrow. Fat--156g--74% Prot-99g --21% Carb-26g--5% So, my calories were higher than planned, and carbs up a bit. I will fix both. I was feeling sore in the legs, but still got in a upper body workout. Tomorrow is rest day, and that is a good thing. As for tonight, still time left to see what fun things I can get away with. Now where did I put those cuffs anyway?
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| jeff |
Check the back of the Bus. It's probably along side the boots and the whips.
Nothing really in the works right now, other than getting back into a regular exercise routine. I missed that when I was doing the MAM experiment. I'm considering doing some kind of race this year. Maybe a half marathon. We'll see. |
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| Karen |
low carb pizza?
share the recipe for it will ya? i love pizza! i give you lots of credit for keeping track of everything..its a pain using fitday..i am avoiding it this time around..lol
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| jeff |
I use to use low-carb tortillas for the crust, and then put on whatever toppings I liked. I'm going to try Dean's recipe using eggs sometime soon. That sounds yummy. |
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| Heather L |
MOMD day #13--
Cals 1583 Fat--124g--71% Pro--98g--25% Carb-23g--4% My percentages are a bit off today as I ate the noon meal at my parents home... not as many options as you may have guessed. No workouts today. Karen- I have resolved to use fitday, though it annoys me sometimes. LOL I posted the Deep Dish LC Pizza in the Miscellaneous section of the recipes. I hope you like it. Jeff--A half marathon... that is a challenge. Good luck with your training. Thanks for reminding me to check the back of the bus, by the boots and whips I wonder what other interesting things are hidden at the back of the bus. You never know.
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| Heather L |
MOMD- day #14! Two weeks down and 50 more to go.
Cals-1559 fat---142g--82%-
prot--65g--16% Carb-10g---2%--
I changed my mind. At this point I was going to up my calories, but have decided to try lower cals for the next 14 days. (under 1600) I am also going to try to get fat around 80% those 14 days. Whoa! No problem. If I am unable to do this, it will not count as a cheat, as these are only goals for improving results. An experiment, if you will. If at any point I feel this is a bad idea...I will change direction.
I got in an hour of cardio at the gym, and I am planning a half hour of yoga later. I want to work on flexibility. I need to go look in the jukebox... http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=mOu2qgnO_n8 |
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| Heather |
LONG LIVE THE CARDIO!!! |
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| jeff |
Great work on the eating and cardio. And the jukebox.....wow, another flash from my high school days. You must be as old as me!!
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| Dean |
Heather,
You are doing SO WELL!!! Keep up the good work! 
BTW... are you human?.... or another mutant like jeff?
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| Heather L |
Heather- I am always doing cardio , and my favorite ...weight training. I guess I am a total gym bunny. LOL
Jeff---I am 38, but grew up hearing these songs, and just love the songs from the 70's. I was a teanager during the 80's, and you know how the music was then. Some good and some.... Adam Ant ...need I say more.
Dean--Thanks. I am human, but very determined right now. I want to finally make it to goalweight, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to get there. It is time. Besides, if being a mutant will get me in shape like Jeff, then sign me up for the mutation. LOL Today I am MOMD, day # 15. I dropped a pound, so now it is 6 down. Only 64 more to go, no problem
Cals-1574-
Fat--150g--84% Prot-44g---11%- a little low Carb-22g--5% Getting the percentages just right is a challenge. I am feeling fabulous. I think the higher fat and almost no carb gives me almost a high. Getting the scale moving is great, and my jeans were feeling too loose today.  What's not to like about that?? I got in a half hour of stationary bike, and plan to do the weights tomorrow.
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| jeff |
Let the mutation begin!!! Great job Heather L.
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| Karen |
Geee....cardio...good job..im lucky if i can walk up the stairs ..it'll be a while before i do REAL exercise
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| Heather L |
MOMD day # 16.
cals--- 1619 Fat----143g-79% Pro----77g--19% Carb--10g--2%
I tried making beef brisket today, and found out that the smell of the meat is too good. I ended up having some for the noon meal, as well as my supper because the smell was making it way too tempting. It is heavenly. This is also why the carbs are so low today... lots of animal fat. Dean would be proud.
I did upper body weight training today, and was really pleased. I got my machine bench press up to 230 for 8 reps a set. This is the first time I have gotten that up with that many reps. (wanna feel my muscle? LOLOL) My free weight bench press lags behind that, though I really don't know why. I am sure there is some biological reason. Jeff-- So if we become mutants, do we get special abilities, and cool names like the X- men?
Karen-- When I started into training it took a while to build up my endurance. I am sure you can get there. Besides, I know not everyone loves to hang out in the gym. LOL |
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| Manaloa |
mmmmmmmmm, brisket. I was lucky enough to get a full brisket with a 1/2 inch rim of fat on it, it's soooo good in the crockpot. | ||||||
| jeff |
I think it goes without saying.
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| Heather |
I think I'm going to become a gym bunny as well, I just bought a membership the other day because they have an indoor track and my treadmill is still broken, but they have everything there, absolutely freakin' everything and two large hot tubs. I didn't want to go home.... | ||||||
| Heather L |
MOMD day #17.
Cals--1658 Fat-152g--82% Prot-64g--15% Carb 16g--3% I did an hour or so of cardio--three different machines to cross train. I have been struggling to keep those calories at 1600, much less any lower. I'll try to hold the line until the 14 days are up. Manaloa-- The brisket I got was about 10 lbs, which looks like much less once some fat and juices cooked out. It looks like it is going to be a brisket eating week. It is a good thing it is so yummy. Jeff-- If I get to pick my mutant name, I want to be The Carnivore... known for my meat eating abilities.  I could be a shapeshifter, and turn into various carnivorous animals like a panther, tiger,etc, or into a human vixen. (Oh yeah, I'm really weird-- who spiked my Kool- Aid????)
Heather-- I love the YMCA that I go to. It has a indoor pool, hot tub, indoor track, lots of weight machines and free weights.... What more could want? I think you'll you enjoy your gym membership. It sounds great.
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| Dean |
Does it have an ESC room?
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| jeff |
That could be taken more than one way.
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| Heather L |
Jeff--Yes, I did that on purpose.... I am a bad girl. I couldn't resist the play on words. I told you I have a dark side. lol
Dean---No, they do not have an ESC room, though I can't understand why not. I am sure it would be a popular place.
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| Red |
OK, I'll bite. What on earth does ESC stand for? It's pretty obvious what you're referring to, but what specifically does the acronym stand for? | ||||||
| Heather L |
Dean made that up , as I recall, to stand for Extra Special Cardio. | ||||||
| Red |
Ah good. Glad to know it's just an inside joke and not something I would actually be expected to know about.
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| Heather L |
Master of My Domain- day #18!!!
Cals--1405 Fat----131g-83% 
Prot---51g--14% carb---12g--3% Went with a shorter eating window in order to keep the calories within goal. It worked well, and I am not as hungry. Got in the hour of cardio, and 30 minutes of weights. All in all, I am very pleased with the day, and I am loving how my clothes are fitting looser.
Red-- It is amazing how many inside jokes, or phrases there are in the bus. It keeps us on our toes. lol |
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| Heather L |
MOMD day # 19-
cals-1818 fat--167g--82% pro--74g--16% carb--12g-2% I am not doing well at staying under 1600. It stresses me out. I am going back to 1700 - 2200. It isn't like I was losing faster this week , so why stress? I would rather keep it at a level that leaves me with no urges to cheat, or go off program. I think this will be the right choice as my goal is to stick with this VLC plan consistently all year long. |
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| Heather L |
MOMD day #21. Three weeks down!
Cals-1771 Fat--148g--74% Prot-93g---21% Carb 26g--5% Percentages off a little since I did not have much to choose from in the house, but still well within my stated maximums. I need to go to the grocery store tomorrow. Oh well, at least I got in a weight training session. I'll make sure to get in a little extra workout tonight, at home. |
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| jeff |
Has it been 3 weeks already? Wow, you are kickin' ass, Heather L. | ||||||
| Heather |
I agree that it would probably a better choice for the long term.
Have fun!
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| Heather L |
MOMD- day #22.
I will continue to track my intake and percentages on fitday everyday, but will only post them now and then. It gets boring. lol Weight stuck this week, and probably due to hormones...enough said. I am looking forward to making progress again soon.!! When the scale stays in one spot too long, it messes with my mind.
I spent some time looking for recipes to add some variety. I love to try something new and different. If I find one I love, then I'll post it. I got in a mega cardio session today, with 15 miles on the bike and 5.7 on elliptical. It felt really invigorating.
Jeff- Thanks. I am glad to make it the three weeks without falling off program. I want it to stay that way---no slip ups, no excuses. Heather- I feel so much more calm while not trying to limit calories. I know this will really help me. Live and learn, right? |
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| Heather L |
Master of my Domain day #23!
Cals today will be 1809 and on track. Got in 70 minutes of various cardio. I'll hit the weights tomorrow. I am making Cumin Pork Chops for supper. I love cumin. Hope it turns out yummy. I was over at Dean's journal watching the video for Chicago- "Does anybody know what time it is?" and this group popped into my mind. http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=uR4if4ble1A&feature=related
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| Sassy |
Way to go Heather L.! You are doing great. I like the tenacity and flexibility you are allowing yourself with your goals.
Sassy |
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| jeff |
Tenacity and flexibility.........ok, my mind is wanderng now. All kidding aside though, you're doing great Heather.
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| Dean |
jeff, you really need to get yourself another keyboard... or keyboardist.
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| jeff |
Either somebody moved the keys around on my keyboard or the frigid temperatures have my fingers frozen. |
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| Sassy |
Can't help with Jeff's keyboard, but if you need that monitor cleaned, click here:
http://www.linein.org/media/screenclean.swf
Sassy |
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| Heather L |
Tenacity and flexibility are very helpful, and throw in a little creativity and you have the makings of a party. Ok, joking aside... thanks for the encouragement.
Dean-- We can blame the problems with the keyboard on the ghost in the machine, right? Speaking of "Ghost in the Machine"... http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=l-xsXlwYBus&feature=related Sassy-- I loved the puppy cleaning the monitor I hope you are recovering well. It isn't any fun to be stuck in a chair. At least it hasn't made you lose your sense of humor.
Today is MOMD day# 24. Had to skip workout today, will hit it tomorrow. Food on track, and keeping pretty consistent with calories around 1800. The pork chops last night turned out well, but the meatloaf I tried to make the other night was only a 5 out of 10 at best.(thumbs down) I'll try again with a different recipe. |
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| Dean |
Be sure to post the good recipe in the Recipes section on the Bus. I'd love to see it.
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| Sassy |
Thanks Heather L! I did finally get tired of the internet and did some other stuff today. I'm hobbling pretty good, but still can't bend the knee too much. I'll keep resting up and get back to work next week - maybe Tuesday. I'm glad you liked the screen cleaner - I thought it was really cute. How's the MOMD going? Take Care, Sassy |
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| Heather L |
Today is MOMD day # 26.
Cals this week were between 1700 and 1800. Fat percentages were between 75 and 80%. -as planned Carbs were in the 3-5 % range. The tricky part is that I am still at 6 pounds down...the same as 11 days ago. This is my weakness, when the scale gets stuck I get a little crazy. I am glad I have my fitday numbers and my written logs. I looked at them and I was eating the same as when I was losing. I just have to ride this out until my body decides to cooperate with me again. Instead of "mind over matter", for me it is "mind over scale". I may not have lost any the last 11 days, but I can say with certainty that it was not from going off of program. Maybe next week.
I had an excellent workout today with an hour of elliptical, and 20 minutes of weights. Dean- I will definitely post the meatloaf recipe if I get it perfected. I made a recipe for Beef Stew that I thought was great, so I'll post that soon. (It had mushrooms, but the true carnivores could omit them.) Jeff-- I know you are usually UP for a good party. Don't hurt yourself with anything you might find in that Toybox. I know you were almost there the last time I checked.
Sassy- I am so glad to hear that you are able to get up and around a bit. I hope the healing goes well. I am on track with the MOMD, but am thinking of taking a sledge hammer to my scale. Thanks for asking.
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| jeff |
Heather, keep im mind that with all that exercise you are likely building muscle. So even though the scale is not moving, you could still be losing some fat. I think body measurements or even just how your clothes fit can be a better indication of fat loss. I'll try to be carefull with Suzanne's Toybox. I plan on reaching it later today.
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| Sassy |
Check for other signs that show you are making progress like how your clothes are fitting Heather. I know that when the scales are stuck and I've been good I can usually see a difference in how my jeans fit or even in how the fat feels on my legs or tummy. You are doing great! Sassy |
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| Dean |
Can't wait for those recipes! BTW, I usually throw shrooms into the crock pot when doing a roast/stew. I also like to sauté them in loads of butter when making my egg pizza creation. So, shrooms may be the only plant matter I stick with (after February, that is)... especially the magic kind!
BTW... you are doing wonderful with your eating and exercising. As jeff said, it's probably body recomposition going on. You are gaining muscle for sure, with all that resistance you're doing. Keep up the good work!
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| Heather L |
I am Master of my Domain- day 28.
I will be trying to start changing things up... getting ready for the Carnivore Challenge. I have never gone 100% carnivore, so it will be good to test my meat eating abilities. Sorry, couldn't resist the cheap joke. (slaps typing hand) I am hoping my pride will make me follow through... to show that I can do it too.
Jeff- I am glad you made it to your exercise goal. Let me know if you find anything mind blowing in Suzanne's Toybox. Maybe she's got one I don't have. Thanks for being supportive. I will just keep following and tweaking my program. No way this will get me off track!
Sassy- My measurements are the same. This is not the first time that my body has gone on fatloss strike. I tend to lose in cycles. I hate it, but I must just accept it. I have lost over 75 pounds over time, and after the first 50 my body has really fought me to lose each pound. I should be used to the frustrations by now, but it helps to vent. Thanks for encouraging me.
Dean- Thanks. I will hang in there and keep with the program. I am looking forward to the Carnivore challenge... a challenge can bring out the competitive spirit in me. |
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| Sassy |
Heather - it sounds like we are very similar. I lost 65 pounds doing LC and then came to a screeching halt. I've still got plenty to lose, so it's not a case of "getting close". I'm going to use the carnivore challenge to get clean after all the wheat eating. I may go more strict (which was my original intent) but I'm afraid the carbs have got me having food cravings more than I was and I want some flexibility to get back on track - cheese and cream will give me that. I do suspect that those are things that I will have to eliminate at some point to see if they are the culprits in keeping me from losing easier.
Keep mastering your domain!!! You are doing a wonderful job!!! 
Sassy |
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| Heather L |
Sassy- It is good to hear someone has had a similar experience. It can be frustrating to be stuck in the middle. I am not the woman I was in the "before" photo, but I feel like it is taking forever to make it to the "after" photo. It is a journey, and I have had to learn that making it as far as I have and keeping it off is already something to be proud of. I am always trying to improve and learn more about what works for me.
I wish you success with your journey as well. We can support each other along the way.
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| Sassy |
I love the amount of support I see on this forum - and reading about the people who seem to be having the same struggles as I have been having. What is so great is the amount of personal experiments and postings about them that happens here. It's like a whole community of people with one goal but being open minded enough to realize that each person may get there by similar, yet slightly different means. Why it's just like we are all riding on a bus, but each seat has a slightly different view.
Hang in there Heather - all of us have a "before" photo, some of us are close to what looks like an "after" photo, but none of us should ever be content to be done with improving ourselves. Keep Mastering your Domain!!! You're doing great!!! I look forward to having your support as I get going again. Thanks. Sassy |
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| jeff |
Well put, Sassy. I could not agree more. Gee, you do have a kinder, gentler side, don't you?
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| Sassy |
Jeff, I'm crushed. You didn't know that deep down I really am a nice person???
Did I cross the line when I was having fun with the animal pics? I'm sorry. Sometimes it's harder to know quite where the line is: http://icanhascheezburger.files.w...unny-pictures-adorable-kitten.jpg
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| jeff |
No problem, Sassy. Keep 'em coming.
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| Sassy |
Yes Sir! http://icanhascheezburger.files.w...funny-pictures-bird-anti-bird.jpg
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| jeff |
I love it!!
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| Heather L |
I am Master of My Domain- day#32. Yay! one month down, 11 more to go.
Today is the first day of going for the Carnivore Challenge. Cals-1691 Fat-117g-63% Pro-145g-35% Carb-12g-3% Protein is higher. I went with the usual 2 meals per day today...my typical IF pattern. I think I will be able to do this most of the days. I will avoid eating socially this month. It is amazing what a few vegetables or salad will do to keep people from thinking I have lost my mind. I admit, I am a little crazy.
I did an hour of weights, and had very good strength today. I also got in almost an hour of bike. The legs feel great, but who designed the bike seat? It is a torture device. They must have been a sadist.
Sassy- You have a knack for finding the funny pics on the web. Cute. Jeff- Good to see you here. By the way, anything goes in my journal too.
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| Dean |
And we are fine with that. Wouldn't want you to feel left out or anything.
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| Dean |
Heather, at some point you may regret these words.
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| Heather L |
No regrets, it is fun to run amuck... even more fun when someone joins in.
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| jeff |
Well we're a pretty mucky group, so you'll have plenty of company. Good to know that anything goes in your journal. I'm sure you won't regret it.
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| Sassy |
Welcome to Camp Run-A-Muck: http://www.upnorthgift.com/signs1/customsign077L.jpg We have Arts & Crafts: http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/9/9/990848126.jpg We have Sing Alongs: http://youtube.com/watch?v=czWqL96yWuo We have good food: http://pump.tuthill.com/support/application/images/large/meat_6pd.jpg And lots of Happy Campers: http://magicbus.myfreeforum.org/forum24.php
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| jeff |
Looks like a fun place, Camp Director Sassy. I've heard of flying squirrels before, but never a flying raccoon.
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| Sassy |
Raccoons have skills!!!: http://www.creepygif.com/image.php?i=98
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| Bobi |
ESPECIALLY WITH GARBAGE CANS. |
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| Sassy |
I think some are better at it than others!!! http://snappingphotos.com/wp-cont...8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e.jpeg
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| Dean |
Like I said. Hijack city!
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| jeff |
Are we in Heather's journal? It's so easy to lose track sometimes.
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| Sassy |
We might be playing in Heather's journal, but what is the master of her domain?
http://www.gerrycambridge.com/images/heather.jpg
How's it going Heather? Sassy |
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| Heather L |
Yeah, that's me...Master of My Domain... Leave those whips and chains on the wall and no gets hurt. I wouldn't want to have to send those boot babes after anyone.
Sassy- I just love the Camp Run-A Muck pictures. Very funny. That Dave Matthews song with the Blue Man Group is awesome. I had not seen that video.
Dean- We are having a blast in Hijack City
Jeff- Yes, we are in my journal. Put away that toybox. We all know you found it first, but if you don't put it away, then you'll have to share.
Besides, I am out of fresh batteries. 
Bobi-- There was a huge raccon, the size of a big dog, that loved to get into my garbage can all summer. Ugh. They have very good gathering skills.
Seriously, though, day 2 of Carnivore is going well, and I got in some elliptical and weight training to boot. I kept the weights on the lighter side today, as I had gone pretty hard and heavy yesterday with the upper body. Pretty good day overall.
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| jeff |
I was taught to always share with those less fortunate.
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