Work In Progress - FitoverForty

[cassiegose]

I made a mistake on the calories. Total was 450. Here is the breakdown:
cereal: 160 calories / 38 g. carb / 5 g. protein / 1 g. fat
milk: 100 calories / 10 g. carb / 6 g. protein / 3.5 g. fat
bread: 120 calories / 24 g. carb / 6 g. protein / 1 g. fat
cheese: 70 calories / 0 carb / 4 g. protein / 6 g. fat
I can clearly see what you mean Cassie - the carbs far out weigh the protein. I don't see how I can have the toast and the cereal. What if I ditch the bread and just have the cereal w/1 scrambled egg w/cheese? That would cut out 24 g. of carbs.

Yes, either ditch the cereal or ditch the bread... have either or. If you have the bread you could afford to have a piece of fruit in there. The 1 scrambled egg w/ cheese would help to get you more protein. That would put you at about 22-25 grams for that meal. That would be great!

[cassiegose]

That sounds good Lu, I might give that a try - protein powder and soy milk are both vanilla flavored so that should be good.
I have not tried Greek yogurt - but I just got a coupon out Sunday's paper to try it, so I will get some this week.

Todays meals:
breakfast: see above post
snack: almonds, peanuts, pistachios (small handful)
post workout: fuji apple pear SoBe Lifewater w/scoop of protein powder - here is a link to the nutri. facts for SoBe water: http://pepsiproductfacts.com/infobyprod ... 26&print=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
what is the opinion on it? Is it a waste of money? It's a bit pricey at $1.25 a bottle
lunch: baked tilapia (leftover from last night) w/ salad & homemade dressing
snack: LF string cheese, tbsp. PB, almonds
Dinner: baked chicken, brown rice, zucchini, salad w/tomato, avocado & homemade dressing
snack: celery & pb

Todays workout:
6 mile run - 1 hour
Felt good, kept a steady pace, first 5 miles on treadmill - 48:00. Last mile outside on grass, approx. 12 minutes.
stretched.

For your morning snack I would add a piece of fruit and a bit of protein. The greek yogurt might work well for you there with a few blueberried thrown in?

I wouldn't waste money on the lifewater but i'm a cheapo so thats just me.

Lunch looks good! Afternoon snack looks good! Dinner looks grrreat! snack after dinner could use a bit more protein... cottage cheese works well there.

Great job!!

[Bonnie]

I've personally decided to have a scoop of protein each morning, with oatmeal & fruit or toast & fruit, cos is no way I'm stuffing eggs in face in the am, though I think I just went out & bought 5th package ( in 4 weeks ) of smoked turkey breast @ 19 g of protein per three slices. I eat that with brocolli, peppers, mushrooms & 5 % fat sour cream dip, easy to keep them cut up in the fridge.After watchin u all post ur tilapia for so long, Ive joined the fish wagon to, though Ive salmon, ling cod & halibut, no tilipia swims this far ! Keep ur tweakin ur diet lynn & congrats on the 6 mile run.

[fitoverforty]

I've personally decided to have a scoop of protein each morning, with oatmeal & fruit or toast & fruit, cos is no way I'm stuffing eggs in face in the am,

LOL!! not an eggy person in the a.m., eh? I was putting protein powder in oatmeal for breakfast, but I got sick of oatmeal, so I'm trying different things. I love smoked turkey breast!!! yummm

[Bonnie]

I just mix the scoop with water, LOL chocolate oatmeal is almost as revolting as eating eggs

[fitoverforty]

chocolate oatmeal...yeah, pretty gross. powder is vanilla flavored, so it mixes well with oatmeal.

Todays workout:
3x8 Incline pushups
3x8 tricep dips
3x8 rev. crunches
3x8 reg. wide pushups
3x8 squats
3x8 Decline pushups
3x10 ab wheel rollouts
2x1 minute front planks

skipped the leg work today (lunges and bulgarian squats) legs are sore from the 6 miler from yesterday.

food has been way off today. I haven't eaten badly, just didn't plan ahead and haven't eaten near enough today. No breakfast- just a few almonds and peanuts I had at desk at work, 1 lean pork chop for lunch, some almonds & cheese stick for a snack and of course now it is 5:40 p.m. post workout and I'm starving!

[fit-fanatic-2025]

x

[Bonnie]

Good lord if thats all I ate, Id of made it an hour past lunch MAYBE.. then crumpled in a heap of no energy crisis I duno how u survive on that, without biting ppl's heads off, for myself, I had oatmeal, protein powder,banana..then weights, bk home, protein powder, then 1/2 hr later two slices of smoked turkey, brocolli, yellow peppers & dip..THEN abt 2 hrs later a 12 grain, smoked turkey, LF cheese, pickle, lettuce & tomato sandwich w water..snack is yoghurt & nuts & NOW I'm working on dinner of yam, steak, brocolli & salad & might even snack later, LOL hmm seems ive this eating thing down now ? Yes do eat more & sweety I notice there r NO rows or lat work in your program ?..u so do not want an injury like mine..I posted the ultrasound findings on page, they r as he said " bad ", so do try & include them muscle groups in the back Keep up the spirit !

[fitoverforty]

I duno how u survive on that, without biting ppl's heads off, for myself, I had oatmeal, protein powder,banana..then weights, bk home, protein powder, then 1/2 hr later two slices of smoked turkey, brocolli, yellow peppers & dip..THEN abt 2 hrs later a 12 grain, smoked turkey, LF cheese, pickle, lettuce & tomato sandwich w water..snack is yoghurt & nuts & NOW I'm working on dinner of yam, steak, brocolli & salad & might even snack later

I'm glad you posted what u eat in a day...cause it certainly is working for you, and now I can copy what you are eating!! LOL! When I read what you eat, it sounds so easy, pretty basic, but I just haven't gotten it all together yet. Today was a disaster food wise because I didn't plan ahead. I'm up early, making breakfast for son, then making and packing his lunch, then I made hubby 3 meals for the day and pack it for him to take to work...guess who gets left out!? Yep, I never seem leave enough time to make own meals. I don't eat the same things they do, and I always seem to think I can get to it later...and of course later never comes. So, it just comes down to making myself a little bit more of a priority and making the time to get meals planned and made. But, everyday is a new chance to get it right, eh? I'll just keep trying til I get a system going.

[Bonnie]

Ok the kid I can understand making breaky & lunch for..but excuse me u make three meals to send with a perfectly grown, capable man ? Not trying to upset your household, but yes it seems u r left out of the nutrition train or grab the caboose on the way by.Yes either he will need support your goals more & partake in making his own meals or u will have to do some serious planning of how to get things done, damn no wonder u r tired as u say in the a.m. u r waiting on EVERYONE but urself I know the era we grew up in well, but them days has passed.Can u tell Ive been single & unaccountable to anyone for awhile yet ?..lol.Anyway wish u the best with your dilema, im sure u will find a solution

[fitoverforty]

damn no wonder u r tired as u say in the a.m. u r waiting on EVERYONE but urself

It does seem a bit lopsided doesn't it. Lol! And yes, I try to grab that nutrition caboose as it zooms by! I know I have both son and hubby spoiled rotten. I usually enjoy taking care of them and packing lunches, etc., but since I have started thinking about food, too, and trying to plan ahead - I haven't found a balance yet. I'm not the most organized person. hubby is a list maker, I hate lists. He likes to plan out a vacation down to the last detail. I like to just "wing" it. He likes me to make a "nightly meal plan". I like to stand, with the freezer door open, pondering what to make - it drives him nuts...LOL! If there was ever a case of "opposites attract" we would be it. It's been this way for over 13 years! He still thinks he can "organize" me, and I still try to get him to loosen up and be spontaneous.
So, maybe I could learn a bit from him...at least in the food preparation department! I did do better today tho':

Breakfast: oatmeal w/1/2 scoop protein powder, cinnamon
Lunch: Grilled chicken salad w/tomatos
post workout: 1/2 protein shake
snack: string cheese, apple
snack: carrots, celery & PB
Dinner: Salad w/shrimp & tomato, onion, slivered almonds, fresh grated parmesan, and homemade dressing.

Todays scheduled workout:
3 mile treadmill run w/fartleks (fancy runner's word for intervals ) - but I laugh everytime i say it out loud.
planks, rev. crunches, ab wheel rollouts

[Boss Man]

He makes these little piles everywhere that drive me nuts.

Sounds more like a dog than a man

[fitoverforty]

Friday weigh-in - 166 lbs.!!! Yey! 3 lbs. lost this week. I've had 2 weeks of "sugar ", and have lost 6 lbs. total since Jan. 1 Now I realize that the weight loss will slow down - that is why I set goal for 1 lb a week - so these two weeks of extra loss is like "lbs. in the bank", LOL!

Morning workout:
2.5 mile street run
Wished I could have ran farther - ran short on time.

[Nokie173]

Friday weigh-in - 166 lbs.!!! Yey! 3 lbs. lost this week. I've had 2 weeks of "sugar ", and have lost 6 lbs. total since Jan. 1 .....

THAT'S AWESOME!!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!!
(Now you make me want to weight myself.... I haven't since November )

[cassiegose]

Breakfast: oatmeal w/1/2 scoop protein powder, cinnamon
Lunch: Grilled chicken salad w/tomatos
post workout: 1/2 protein shake
snack: string cheese, apple
snack: carrots, celery & PB
Dinner: Salad w/shrimp & tomato, onion, slivered almonds, fresh grated parmesan, and homemade dressing.

Todays scheduled workout:
3 mile treadmill run w/fartleks (fancy runner's word for intervals ) - but I laugh everytime i say it out loud.
planks, rev. crunches, ab wheel rollouts

Awesome. Aboslutely AWESOME! I'm so happy with this meal plan that i could just hug you! This is what I'm talking about!!! Keep it up! Oh... and great job on the weight loss! I'll say it one more time... You're awesome!

*hugs*

Cassie