NEW YEARS RESOLUTION WEIGHT LOSS THREAD 2013

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Originally Posted by The Stig

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Is this a shot from the fest?

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Originally Posted by Liltuffgirl

Ok ill join
I don't really care about scale weight. I've always weighed higher than I looked. High school I had the little bit of abs showing but was still 150lbs. Lose the abs and still weigh 150... Lol I go by how my clothing fits and stomach looks!

I have to keep my motivation though. I keep falling off the wagon and eating crap and not working out.

I had knee surgery two months ago and still have issues with it. It pops if I straighten it which hurts! I can't squat yet but have been doing "iron chairs".
Hopefully have an exercise bike here at the house by the end of the week. That'll make cardio MUCH easier!! My work schedule sucks horribly and I ride with someone to and from work so I can't stay after work to do cardio. I won't do cardio during work since I like to sweat it out.

Trying to eliminate all excuses...

The photo posted is of Becky and Ruby Camaro, two of the regulars here who have been doing great. They are at the fest but when back you will be in good company.

Check out some of the recipes posted and there are many food suggestions that make it easy to make quick, good meals. If you want, as many have done, you can post what and when you eat and suggestions can be made that may help as well.

[Liltuffgirl]

Yea I need some good quick meals for one :( lol
I should start taking my meals to work too

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Originally Posted by Liltuffgirl

Yea I need some good quick meals for one :( lol
I should start taking my meals to work too

Something I always suggest and do myself is cook in bulk, put the meals in containers then all you do is grab one, nuke it and you're on your way. It's just as easy to bake 6 chicken breasts as it is one so you've got 5 more meals already started. Winging it is when you are most likely to screw up

[Speedy1975]

Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

Wow, shoulders almost as big as mine on that woman! Is that you?

Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

If you are truly wanting to add muscle mass over your entire body you must squat.

But your gains will be not as great if you can't take in enough calories and nutrition.

I've seen others say this, but honestly I rotate dead lifts and squats in to my workouts and never really see a lot of difference over leg press or lunges. I lift as heavy as I can on everything as well so it's not lack of effort. I change workouts every 90 days to keep the body guessing and just finished deadlifts and squats last cycle. Now I'm back to leg press and leg ext leg curl.

[Liltuffgirl]

My friend is telling me not to have peanut butter or almond milk in my smoothies. I haven't eaten a damn thing all day. Adding a table spoon of damn peanut butter won't hurt lol
It's amazing how you can't even taste the kale in a shake!

I need to work on not skipping meals...

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Originally Posted by Liltuffgirl

My friend is telling me not to have peanut butter or almond milk in my smoothies. I haven't eaten a damn thing all day. Adding a table spoon of damn peanut butter won't hurt lol
It's amazing how you can't even taste the kale in a shake!

I need to work on not skipping meals...

I am not sure of the reason why, if it's pre/post workout it may be because fat slows digestion but almond milk is the opposite as it is high GI. Or it may because in combination with your other ingredients the calorie content may be to high. Ask your friend the reasoning behind the statement.

[Speedy1975]

My post workout shake always has PB in it. All natural of course.

1TBSP All natty PB
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex
8oz water
2 ice cubes
1TBSP honey
1/2 bananna

Blend till smooth, pour in a glass, and enjoy.

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Originally Posted by Speedy1975

My post workout shake always has PB in it. All natural of course.

1TBSP All natty PB
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex
8oz water
2 ice cubes
1TBSP honey
1/2 bananna

Blend till smooth, pour in a glass, and enjoy.

That's why I'm not sure of the reasoning. I normally have a pre workout shake, recently 1/2 cup almond milk, 2 scoops ON, 1/2 banana, a few wild blueberries and Ice followed by a high protein, starchy carb meal post workout.

[Mydivorcegift]

Originally Posted by Speedy1975

Wow, shoulders almost as big as mine on that woman! Is that you?



I've seen others say this, but honestly I rotate dead lifts and squats in to my workouts and never really see a lot of difference over leg press or lunges. I lift as heavy as I can on everything as well so it's not lack of effort. I change workouts every 90 days to keep the body guessing and just finished deadlifts and squats last cycle. Now I'm back to leg press and leg ext leg curl.

No that is my girlfriend. She is 5'2" and now about 129lbs. Vacation pics from a couple of weeks ago. She is 39 (she'll be 40 in October).

Squat year round unless you DON"T want to put on muscle mass.

[Mydivorcegift]

Originally Posted by Liltuffgirl

My friend is telling me not to have peanut butter or almond milk in my smoothies. I haven't eaten a damn thing all day. Adding a table spoon of damn peanut butter won't hurt lol
It's amazing how you can't even taste the kale in a shake!

I need to work on not skipping meals...

You haven't eaten all day? And today is squat day?

If this is a habit you need to break it.

[Mouse6.2]

I have not checked in here for a long time. Life has been busy for the most part. Been running three days a week putting in between 4 and 7 miles each of those days. The other days I go to the gym. The first of June I was 224lbs, I'm now down to 198lbs. Sure feels good when you put on the pants or shorts and you have to add a new hole to the belt.

[Liltuffgirl]

Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

You haven't eaten all day? And today is squat day?

If this is a habit you need to break it.

Yea I know. I did have chicken fajitas for dinner. Nom nom. Ill try to eat a snack before I lift around midnight or so.

[Mydivorcegift]

Originally Posted by Liltuffgirl

Yea I know. I did have chicken fajitas for dinner. Nom nom. Ill try to eat a snack before I lift around midnight or so.

Holy s....

Night owl huh? Mad props to you for squatting at midnight!