Fat Around Button Area?

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:33 pm

If protein shakes get lumpy, use a Blender or a Fork. The lumps should sluice through the fork tines pretty easily, if you're getting issues mixing with a spoon.

cassiegose · Post by **cassiegose** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:53 pm

Hello Martin,

I usually just mix protein ahead of time and let it sit for about an hour. That seems to help the lumps dissolve. Not sure if that would work for your powder though.

Martin I have got to say I am SO STINKING PROUD OF YOU RIGHT NOW! Your meals today look GREAT! Gosh if i were there right now Id be giving you a HUGE pat on the back! You got protein with breakfast, protein with lunch, and protein with dinner. You also made sure to get atleast 2000 calories!!! Whoop!! Great job friend!

I hope your head feels better tomorrow. Are you drinking lots of water? If not make sure you are. That makes a huge difference in how i feel. :)

As for the weights... I would buy them. You've stuck with this for a long time now and it seems like you would benefit in increasing the weight that you're using... if not now then in the future. I think they would be a good investment.

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:09 pm

I agree. Adjustable weights are ALWAYS a better and cheaper way to go than Dumbbells, if you're looking for a lot of variable weight use.

MartinBoy · Post by **MartinBoy** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 5:25 am

Thanks, i think il possibly buy it than, Â£30 seems pretty cheap, ive used it before round friends and it would be better for me to have in garden or so for weight training days then having to ask him every time and going round there. I haven't really got money to spend but that seems a good deal right?

cassiegose · Post by **cassiegose** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:12 am

I have no idea how much money that is or what that converts to in US $s. Any idea?

cassiegose · Post by **cassiegose** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:35 pm

MartinBoy · Post by **MartinBoy** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:18 pm

30 British pounds = 50.89500 U.S. dollars

MartinBoy · Post by **MartinBoy** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:19 pm

Day 42

Breakfast - sort of crispcereal, not sure of name something clusters cereal with strawberrys.

Lunch - 2 slices of toast, peanutbutter and 5 slices of ham.

Dinner - 5 sausages, mash, and onions.

Although i don't feel like it and really can't be bothered where ive been into town today and all, im going to do the cardio now.

cassiegose · Post by **cassiegose** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:39 pm

Oh... $50? I'd go for it Martin.

Your meals need work. I'm pretty sure thats not even close to 2000 calories. No protein with breakfast and you really need a meal between breakfast and lunch and another meal between lunch and dinner.

MartinBoy · Post by **MartinBoy** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:17 pm

I know, ive snacked on things like peanuts however, and im pretty sure it's near 2000 calories? 5 sausages, and mash possibly take up a big percentage?

Also only did 35 mins on stationary bike today, i know i did walking up town but i don't really count that as cardio, however it was much easier to do today, i did about 15mins after dinner and i have so much more energy, even now i don't feel as drained and struggerling as much as did before, i was sweating ALOT but still even now i feel fine which is a good feeling.

MartinBoy · Post by **MartinBoy** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:03 am

Day 43

Oat cereal with half scoop of protein powder

snacked on slice of ham and handful of peanuts.

Lunch - 2 slices of toast with peanut butter 5 slices of ham

Vitality yougurt 67 calories 2.5g protein.

30mins weight training including push ups some chins ups, tried pull ups but there so hard for me drinking water during weight trainig.

Protein shake after.

Another handful of peanuts and a vitality yougurt.

Dinner - 3 kebab meat sticks - 108 calories each. Some potato wedges, 3 mini scotch eggs, beans, some italian tomatoes, some dip sauace.

cassiegose · Post by **cassiegose** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:23 am

Nice job Martin! Your diet looks great! How are you energy levels today? I'm glad to hear that you had lots of energy yesterday! The more energy you have the harder you can workout and the more you'll get out of your workouts... meaning bigger muscles. :)

MartinBoy · Post by **MartinBoy** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:58 am

I have some bad news for myself today unfortunately Cassie, although ive eaten quite alot, i feel soooo drained, tireless, struggerling to cope sort of. I don't know what is causing it, i would like to ask if you had any advice as im going to explain it as best as i can.

It's mainly coming from under eyes, it feels really heavy and i just don't feel with it so much, like on the ball, last night after i had a shower from excercising and was still full of energy i felt great. Today i have felt ok, apart from as soon as i went outside as i had a dentist appointment i just feel completely not with it, like i need some massive dose of sugar or something? I don't know what it is and sorry as i probably haven't made it too clear at all either, it just sort of feels like a lot of pressure is being put under eye sort causing me to feel a little dizzy, not aware and such, ive felt this for quite a while but in some cases like today it's alot worse than others, i had an eye test yesterday and they said eye sight was fine. Perhaps i should have a blood test, and also book another appointment with gp.

Sorry to bring this along as i know it doesn't have alot to do with keeping fit and all, just thought id mention it

cassiegose · Post by **cassiegose** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:09 pm

Hi Martin,

I sometimes have days where i feel totally out of it. In fact, yesterday I pretty much felt totally out of it all day. I think its normal to not feel totally OK every day you know? Have you been drinking lots of water? I've found that when i don't drink enough water I tend to feel lethargic and out of it. I really wouldn't worry about it too much. Maybe drink a big glass of water and take a nap or something. You could also try going for a nice walk to see if that helps. :)

Good job Martin. I'm SO proud of you for sticking with this for so long. You are doing awesome and its a pleasure to hear from you everyday.

Cassie

MartinBoy · Post by **MartinBoy** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:23 pm

Oh, ok thanks for that Cassie, also updated post above.