Good for you for getting back to a challenge! I'm in W2D1 so we're not too far apart. It seems that alot of us here have just started and everybody is doing great.
I am still learning this food thing. I asked some of the Quad Squad gang to critique my Fitday journals. The men said that I am eating too much protein yet my calories are between 1050-1350.
I believe that the women were right-on~ they said that I was not eating enough, need to increase the carbs and the calories . Gee, eat more food (twist my arm)
I'll give it a try next week.
MrsJim~~~ WTG! Size 4 already You'll be ready for competition in no time, gal
I can move my arms today, so I guess I didn't work hard enough yesterday . After what I thought was an eye-poppin UBWO, I remembered I was supposed to sub in a tennis match two hours later. I was tired and my serves where kind of wimpy, but I got through the match ( and won!- good partner), came home, stuffed down some more cottage cheese and apple, took the hottest, longest shower that the hot water heater would allow, and was asleep by 9pm.
Gotta do some research on protein powders or shakes today, I just can't get enough in with real food or the calorie and fat count seems to get too high. This is slightly more complicated than the book indicates!
Mel I understand about the arms. My UBWO was Tuesday and I felt like an orangutan for 3 days, so this morning again was UB and it actually felt good (although quite achy) to do the exercises.
I'm also walking around like a cowgirl. But all in all its been a great week. All exercises were done, Ate clean except for yesterday, I didn't get that 6th meal in as I was exhausted from the week and went to bed early.
Yes the shakes, do aid when that 24hr clock just doesn't allow for preparation or you're just in one dang hurry , At the office, I keep a stash of myoplex lites in my drawer for emergencies. For that 4th meal around 2 - 2:30, it comes in handy if I run out of whole foods.
Tomorrow is my free day and all I can think about is POPCORN! May seems lame to some but for me I'm charged
All last weekend I looked for Energy to no avail. I'm hoping to find in today at B&N as I'm going that way later. Wish me luck
Well, I'm on Day 6 of C1 and hanging in there. Mel, you're right, it's not as easy as it seemed. Thank God there's lots of help everywhere or I'd still be starving thinking I could only have a fist size of eggs
Oh, and for those of you looking for Energy, try the grocery store! I found it in Publix!
Quick question for you gals who've been doing this. Egg Beaters are a bit on the expensive side. I saw somewhere that you could do three egg whites and one whole egg??? Is that right?
And how does this menu look:
Meal 1: egg (the whites and whole) with banana bread (a recipe I found on one of the many BFL sites)
Meal 2: yogurt and cc (am I right taking a container of yogurt, taking out half and replacing it with cc...which I blend first 'cuz I can't stand the curds!)
Meal 3: chicken and an apple
Meal 4: shake (EAS)...will be getting Myoplex soon <g>
Meal 5: chicken and red potato
Meal 6: banana bread and ???? don't know about that protein
I have a hard time with the protein because I don't like fish and I can only do the cottage cheese if it's blended and put in something else. Any ideas for me for something else???
Oh, and one more question. Say I wanted to eat...yup, you guessed it...chicken with meal 6. Obviously the two together...gross. But, if I wait a little bit between the chicken and the banana bread, could I still do it?
Sorry this is so long. I really appreciate all your help. I'd post this at L&S, but I like you gals <g>.
Sounds like we're all doing okay here. Today was my last workout day for this Challenge. Shoulders/abs/calves. I also have my riding lesson coming up later this morning. Woo-hoo!
Chynna, I usually buy the Safeway brand of egg beaters, called "Best of the Egg". You get about three times as much for the same price as the name-brand. I also use whole eggs by the way - you're right they are a lot cheaper! Most of the time they have a buy one get one free on the 18 count large eggs. On Sundays I just boil up a whole carton and take them to work with me. Actually I don't have a yolk phobia so I usually eat two or three whole eggs and count that as a protein portion. If I'm making scrambled eggs or Joe's Special, I'll mix the Egg Beaters and one whole egg together to make about 3/4 cup, but that's just me
Okay, I'm gonna play TJ and critique your menu the best I can!
Meal 1: egg (the whites and whole) with banana bread (a recipe I found on one of the many BFL sites) What ingredients are in the banana bread? Personally I stay away from breads for the most part except on Free Day. If you note in the book, Bill only authorizes whole-grain bread "Reluctantly". If you must have something bread-like two good recipes on L&S are Robb P's Pumpkin Muffins and Steve L's Yummy pancakes.
Meal 2: yogurt and cc (am I right taking a container of yogurt, taking out half and replacing it with cc...which I blend first 'cuz I can't stand the curds!) You need about a cup of cottage cheese to equal a protein portion (try to go for about 20g protein for stuff you can't 'palm' measure). I recommend a yogurt like Dannon Light & Fit or Yoplait Light - use the entire container (I mean the 6-8 oz, not the 32 oz!)
Meal 3: chicken and an apple Good - just add a veggie to it and this would be an awesome meal! How about a couple of carrots or a salad??
Meal 4: shake (EAS)...will be getting Myoplex soon <g> Make sure it's Myoplex Lite...not the regular Myoplex.
Meal 5: chicken and red potato I'd add a veggie here...remember, you should have veggies with at least two of your meals!
Meal 6: banana bread and ???? don't know about that protein I'd rethink the bread - if you MUST have a flour product, keep it down to once a day...and there are so many proteins out there. Fish is great - but I know a lot of people don't care for it. I love ahi tuna filets **YUM** and baby shrimp (a great BFL meal: baby shrimp in a big green salad with some chickpeas and a lemon-based light salad dressing!). How about lean beef? You don't just have to have chicken all the time...check the protein list, there are a lot of choices. One of my other fave BFL meals is Joe's Special. Carbs, protein and veggies all in one! I posted the recipe in the L&S Cooking Library last summer - check it out!
As far as your question as to whether you should wait between your protein and carbs in a meal...I wouldn't...to me a meal means whatever you eat in one sitting...but that's me.
Just as an example - here's a typical menu for me:
#1: Myo Lite with 1 tablespoon Udos added
#2: 2-3 eggs, apple
#3: Green salad with lots of veggies and some chicken or tuna mixed in; fruit (apple, berries, banana)
#4: Cottage cheese w/Equal and a fruit (love blackberries!)
#5: Chicken breast grilled on the Foreman and seasoned with lemon/lime juice and Meat Magic; onions, sliced mushrooms, cooked barley and baby spinach lightly sauteed together in a pan sprayed with Pam and a little chicken broth added
#6: Myo Lite w/1 tablespoon Udos.
Well, gotta jam as I have riding lessons soon. More later!
Let's see, first of all, the banana "bread" is not made with flour; it's made with oatmeal. So does that make it okay?
I forgot to list my carrots and salad, so I really do have *some* veggies in there
Oops...guess I was cutting myself short on the yogurt/cc thing. I was buying Yoplait lite, so I guess I'm good there. I'll just mix up a bigger portion.
I'll head over to the L&S cooking library and see what I can dish up
I guess this week was a learning week. Next week will be better! Tomorrow is my free day and for the life of me, I can't think of anything I really, really want. Strange, 'eh? I think we're going out to dinner, but I have a feeling I'll be picking something healthy. What's *wrong* with me???
Thanks again for taking the time to look at my menu. I'll be posting over with TJ on L&S so you'll see I'm being a good girl
Chynna - The Cooking Library at L&S is in the "Libraries & Pics" file (go to the left frame, click on "Libraries & Pics" and scroll down until you see "Cooking Library". If you haven't been there yet, check out the Transformation Gallery as well. GREAT pix!
The Training Library also has a wealth of info, including Pam B's training/nutrition/motivation info.
Well, we've been trying to take pix this afternoon but Jim has to run...he has a gig tonight across the bay. All my posing pix look terrible - I'm squinting (force of habit when I take my glasses off - can't wait to go back to contacts in a couple of weeks!). So we're going to try again tomorrow...he did take a photo of me in my new size four jeans and I thought I'd post it here!
ugh! Got thru 6.75 days of w1, then lost it! Started free day about 12 hours early. Stayed sugarbusters legal, which I'm still doing, but for sure not BFL. SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT!
So- should I consider that my free day for food and just eat clean tomorrow? I already ruled out running 10 miles in penitence....I'd actually enjoy that too much .
MrsJim: You look great in your size 4 jeans. I can't wait for the day which I can wear a form fitting top and not see a jiggle above the waistband! Awesome! I managed to grease myself into a pair of size 6's last week, but NO PICS IN THOSE! No breathing either they are my goal for week 12.
Does anyone know of MR shakes without aspartame or sorbitol? I have real problems with those ingredients and Myoplex lite has both. Having troubles fitting in those 6 real food meals. Espeically since tonite's consisted of natural peanut butter, sweet potato chips, and more of the same.(and water) I WILL STAY CLEAN NEXT WEEK!
I found the library. The way my browser was set up, I couldn't see the bottom half. Can't wait to try the recipes.
Mel, if there's one thing I learned this week is to not get so upset about any setbacks. Tomorrow's a new day. Brush yourself off and start fresh! Hang in there!
You look incredible. Thanks for posting. I need the inspiration. Even though I've done pretty well with the holidays and my trip, I feel all out of sorts and looking forward to a disciplined way of eating. yeah!!!
Nice to be -- and feel -- all the way back. When we (my husband Brian and I) started C2 on Jan. 7, my one free week had obliterated all the progress I had made in the previous 6 week sprint (C1.5). Next free week I will stay on the message board and ask for help avoiding a week-long pig-out!
It has been a GREAT BFL week this week -- clean and tasty food, good weight workouts, good results (back to the bodyfat of 3 weeks ago). Plus, I started Tae Kwon Do, which has been exhausting but do-able -- never would have survived before starting BFL.
Mrs. Jim -- great picture in the size 4 jeans! I also saw the picture of Sparky in the Lean and Strong Playspace -- he looks very handsome and cuddly.
Body for Life #31
Congrats on the job offer! 
and the calories . Gee, eat more food (twist my arm) 
. After what I thought was an eye-poppin UBWO, I remembered I was supposed to sub in a tennis match two hours later. I was tired and my serves where kind of wimpy, but I got through the match ( and won!- good partner), came home, stuffed down some more cottage cheese and apple, took the hottest, longest shower that the hot water heater would allow, and was asleep by 9pm.
Happy Saturday!
