Nokie's Food Journal

[Fygle]

I remember reading somewhere that it can all add up.

Note: Taking a nap in the afternoon makes you "smarter" check out this article... A study was done.
http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2010/02/ ... 267038326/

Interesting read, cheers.

I'm a bit wierd when it comes to sleep, if I go over 7-8hr at nighttime I'll wake up with a headache and I'll be out of it the rest of the day. 6-7 seems to be sweet spot. However, when I hear getting plenty of sleep is important when you are trying to build muscle I suppose I'll have to do something about it.

[Nokie173]

I read at web MD somewhere for headaches…. Your body is used to sleeping certain hours and once you over sleep… you’ll feel a headache because it’s not used to it… its something to do with your brain… let me try to find the article…. Darn, can't find it but here is something kinda about it...
http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/gu ... ing?page=2

[Nokie173]

I have noticed when you post your food you post for the entire week. Do you eat the same thing every day for a week and then change it up for the next week?

I used to do a daily diet plan when I had more time. However, 8 weeks ago I knew I was going to be busy with tax season so I did a weekly thing. Where I go shopping after work on the weekend and cook a bulk of food that would last me about a week. Usually, I would gain weight when tax season comes around. We work 7 days a week and over 16 hours. company usually provides food like donuts, bagels, pizza, etc… However, I didn’t want those junk anymore so I decided to bring own food even though I do not have much time but health is depending on it. Therefore, by doing a weekly thing I know what I eat and how much I eat. Work is slowing down a bit so I’ll see what will happens next.

[feelin-great]

I used to do a daily diet plan when I had more time. However, 8 weeks ago I knew I was going to be busy with tax season so I did a weekly thing. Where I go shopping after work on the weekend and cook a bulk of food that would last me about a week. Usually, I would gain weight when tax season comes around. We work 7 days a week and over 16 hours. company usually provides food like donuts, bagels, pizza, etc… However, I didn’t want those junk anymore so I decided to bring own food even though I do not have much time but health is depending on it. Therefore, by doing a weekly thing I know what I eat and how much I eat. Work is slowing down a bit so I’ll see what will happens next.

That's actually a really good idea - I stress out about what I am going to eat every day so that would really simplify things for me. I think I stress out the most about making grocery list for an entire week and then cooking every night. I may have to give that a try next week

[Nokie173]

Man… I hate Monday! (Time change) Ugh… Instead of getting up at 5:30AM I have to get up at “4:30AM”

Week 8 didn’t end the way I wanted to. diet didn’t go as well. Some days I ate too much and some days I ate too little. workout has been intensive as always with both weights and cardio. From previous posts I mentioned about stress and lack of sleep and I’ve been doing a lot of thinking. I think I’m just going to give myself a break from everything… So, having to say that… I will take a break from journal and preparing food for awhile. Not saying I’ll eat junk food or anything like that. No not at all. That just mean… I’ll be picky on what I put in mouth. I will do some basic resistance and light cardio but nothing intensive. I will also do some meditation. I’ve been reading about it and will try to relax myself a bit.

Sharing:
Last Friday I got curious if I can fit a different pant size. As I mentioned before, I’m not breaking 150lbs… but I feel like pants are loose. I was looking for pants size 5 but for some reason the store I went to only had even numbers!! I don’t get it… some store have odd numbers while other store have even numbers… man, this throws me off!
Anyways, I found size 6… so I was like… ok, gotta try this… gotta see… I got 3 sizes 6. The first 2 fit me perfectly!!!! I was shocked. But I noticed it’s the stretchy kind of jeans.
The 3rd jean was NOT the stretchy kind …. Stupid Levi’s jean… I got it up but couldn’t button it… LOL… oh man I tried to suck in tummy!!!

I bought all the jeans because 1) super duper sale!!! 2) I donated other jeans and only have 4 jeans left so I kinda need some! I bought the Levi too because I’m going to fit in those baby!!! – So… I don’t know what to say… I can somewhat fit a size 6?

Anyways… I will come back and will hit it hard. But for now, I need time for myself…. Learn how to mediate ... stop counting every calories and stress…. I just need to chill-lax a bit. I will continue to be around reading everyone’s journal still.

[feelin-great]

I couldn't stop thinking about you last night! I feel so bad that you are so stressed out to the point where you are going to take a break. Then I started thinking about how you are struggling to break 150. I broke 150 a few weeks ago and I am still wearing a size 8 (and that was the pair that I bought a little bit snug!). So even though you are still at 150 you must be doing something right! If I weigh less than you but am still wearing larger jeans, then you are obviously in great shape!

Anyway, I hope that helps a little bit And I really hope you are able to get back into it soon. Good luck!

P.S. I hate this time change thing too! I am really struggling to drag myself out of bed at 5:00 now because it feels like 4:00 - I even have to drag dog out of bed and he is usually bouncing off walls when it is time to get up!

[Nokie173]

I see nothing wrong with taking some time off from being strict. I think it’s healthy and sometimes we all need it. I know I complain about the stupid scale not going now and somehow I can fit in to smaller size pants… I admit… I really think its muscles. I do a lot of intense workout and I know it’s paying off. But I really need to focus more of diet in order to get some real good result. However, at the moment… work (both), finance, family, and significant other… too much to deal with and I’m running around with little sleep and too much responsibilities. So, I’m just stepping back to take care of stuff and personal being and totally going to meditate. Beside next week is birthday so I’m going to pamper myself for a few days and away from stressful things and people to keep sanity.

[feelin-great]

I certainly don't see anything wrong with it either, I just feel really bad that you are so stressed out - I don't like to see others down And happy birthday, it sure sounds like you need the pampering so enjoy

[AnnaCruzDC]

Hey Nokie! Congrats on your progress!! It's been a loooong time since I've been on here. I feel your pain with not seeing anything, I'm at that same point. I'm trying to drink more water, sleep more, and not eat so much at night. I'll let you know how it goes. I still have 10 more pounds to go and 2 months to do it before wedding!!!

Keep on working hard, you're doing great!!!

[ironwill]

Hey Nokie! Congrats on your progress!! It's been a loooong time since I've been on here. I feel your pain with not seeing anything, I'm at that same point. I'm trying to drink more water, sleep more, and not eat so much at night. I'll let you know how it goes. I still have 10 more pounds to go and 2 months to do it before wedding!!!

Keep on working hard, you're doing great!!!

Hey Anna...good to see you....

[annee258]

Just a Question How many calories do you think you take in during the day....? also, could you look at journal and tell me what you think of today.....from the shapefit calorie counter I have still barely made 900 calories and after eating dinner should barely do 1200. Yike Im pretty far off from 1800-2000

[Nokie173]

Hey Nokie! Congrats on your progress!! It's been a loooong time since I've been on here. I feel your pain with not seeing anything, I'm at that same point. I'm trying to drink more water, sleep more, and not eat so much at night. I'll let you know how it goes. I still have 10 more pounds to go and 2 months to do it before wedding!!!
Keep on working hard, you're doing great!!!

Hey Anna.... Welcome back... I read your journal.. YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED!!!!
You can do it.....

[Nokie173]

Just a Question How many calories do you think you take in during the day....? also, could you look at journal and tell me what you think of today.....from the shapefit calorie counter I have still barely made 900 calories and after eating dinner should barely do 1200. Yike Im pretty far off from 1800-2000

Hi Annee,
I actually have been reading your journal... I will comment after this...
To answer your question... I usually eat from 1800-2100 calories...
Sometimes 1700-1800 if I know i'm not active... or just butt lazy
I eat about 2100 calories when I'm working out Intensively... I add another meal or two...
I don't like to go to sleep hungery so I have some good proteins... Next morning I'm not starving!

It takes time to eat a certain amount... It's funny i notice... when people are eating clean.. they are having a hard time reaching the calories intake. But when they eat junk they go over board with calories... Anyways... take it step by step and increase it slowly.. until you reach your calories... You might gain a bit because your body is not use to eating that much. If you exercise.... a lot and intensive.. your body will want more food and you will get hungry every hour or 2... I try to keep it between 2.5-3 hours for next meal..... and drink tons of water... I hoep that answer your question... Sorry it took me awhile...

[Nokie173]

[UPDATE]To All,

I'll be back to update journal after April 15th... NO MORE TAX!!!!
I will also give 2 weeks notice for night job... Therefore I will have more time for me, myself, and I
I worked hard enough and saved enough to pay off all credit cards...
No debt, No job #2, No problem... By this... I hope to have less stress, spend more time with family, friends and health.
Miss you all and I will surely have time to make up stuff to cook... he he he...

[AnnaCruzDC]

Yay! Congrats!