hi galz,
just got back from grocery shopping, and i need some help. I have never eaten asparagus, so can someone ive me a good way to cook it? I stocked up on my cottae cheese and bought some sugar free choc jello to go with it.

Guess what today was the first time that I woke up at 7 and worked out in the morning. My next task is to finish my workouts in the allotted time, I am howerver doin them and doing them heavy, hitting tens. I did not finish the last thing left is to do my biceps, that is all I did not do, my upper body was jello.

Oh well, I am in my second week, I wish I had someone in Georia to work out with.

MMM Asparagus!

Snap off the ends right where it feels right; you'll know by the feeling where the tough part stops. Lay the stalks in a glass casserole (a 7 x11 or 8 x8 works well). put just a little water in and cover with plastic wrap. Nuke on high for about 3-4 minutes, depending on how much you are cooking.

If you have leftover, toss them with a little vinaigrette type dressing and eat them cold the next day.

Laura

Thanks laura,
That sounds great . The one and only other thing or stumblin block is the 6 meals, tonite i will plan and get back on track, because I cannot seem to get the 6 meals down, I need more disclipline, I eat clean but not enough, my start weight was 195, my goal is 145, any ideas on how much to eat, the palm fist may work, but I use little food as possible. Oh well thanks.

Hey Tidey: I wouldn't be surprised if you are seeing definition in your biceps - that was the first place I saw definition as well!

JC

Well!

Went to Costco - and i FINALLY remember why i hated shopping there in the first place. I still have a hard time understanding the concept that i have to PAY for a membership to SPEND money in thier store - and yes... they have some great deals, however.. when i went to pay for my stuff, my mother was with me, and i had her card with my debit card in hand, and the cashier told me that only the cardholder could use thier debit card. I could use cash only. SHITE!!! Well, here i am, standing in line at the cash machine now, getting cash while there is a huge line-up waiting behind me in the cashiers lineup. AND.... the person who is paid to run a yellow magic marker line through your receipt at the exit of the store (as if to CHECK the receipt against your merchandise---what can you steal between the cashier and the exit of the store???) but doesnt really check it, just draws the line and moves onto the next person........ what a place. (thankyou, had to vent!)

I did manage to find the vanilla flavoured protein powder (whey). I mixed it with 1/2 cup of skim milk and 1/2 cup water and frozen fruit. It was pretty good!!! I'm planning on using it on days that i have no time and need a quick meal. Will that suffice for a complete meal?

Ok... sorry for the huge rant and small question!

Hi changin'.

I completely understand about Costco.... argh!! Oh and now they have a "NEW" rule about the cash card????? They make new "RULES" every time I go there!! I use my mom's card also, now I can't use my cash card.... Well, I will suggest to my mom NOT to renew her card, because that is totally ridiculous!! Hey I'm ranting about the d****n store too!!

As for the whey protein your shake sounds good... but don't use milk there is no milk in the BFL if you want to do it by the book....Check your protein and carb content on the label and adjust accordingly, you should have at each meal approx. (and this is for most women) 25g of prot. and 25g of carbs.... now I have a powder presently that had 30g pro, and 5g carbs, so this morning I added a banana to my shake, and I'm not going to fret about 5 extra grams of protein...

Tobebuff -- I eat my asparagus raw dipped in very little dressing... make sure you wash them carefully... this is the only thing about asparagus that turns me off is that it always seems to have grit stuck in the leaves no matter how careful i am about cleaning it... A suggestion about your meals.... put a timer on and eat every 2 to 2.5 hours, altho you will become a clock watcher...

Well later all...

Lanai,
Thank you, you are so kind , I enjoy your responses, you are never negative and you never come off wrong I enjoy and appreciate that. But I beleive that my portions will have to be very small, because I gained back the 5 pounds that I lost, on free days I only eat junk food, I cannot understand this, I may have to tweak the program, I have never missed a workout though.

Hi Buff...

Thanks for the compliment.... Don't worry about the 5lb weight gain... it's muscle, muscle is SMALLER than fat, muscle is HEAVIER than fat, muscle BURNS fat... But you know what is great about muscle?? It doesn't GIGGLE like fat....

Oh and THROW the scale AWAY.... FA' FA' FA' AWAY!!!

Just another suggestion: tweak the free day... not so much junk MAYBE that's the problem...

Later....

tanyajordan,

i just wrote you a post on another thread.

i would strongly suggest not eating like that on your free day. i know that if i eat all kinds of junk food i'll blow up like a ballon again !!! there are just some body types that cannot take bad carbs and fat very well......... i am most definitely one of those people. i have COMPLETELY accepted the fact that in order for me to be lean and healthy i have to eat good food for many, many years to come. there ain't nothing wrong with that !!!

i would suggest a free meal for a few weeks, instead of an entire free day. sometimes the tweak is very minimal to make the whole thing work for your certain body.

also, do what Lana said, throw those scales into the river honey !!! you're working those muscles and building them!!! there is no need to weigh yourself. go by your clothes, your progress pictures, the way you *feel* physically (not mentally or emotionally because we tend to mess with our minds in unhealthy ways !!)

don't let the *gain* get you down. stick with it, re-commit on a daily basis. get into the gym and work those weights HARD !!! do your cardio like you mean it every single time. and most importantly, be patient !!

take care,

adriana

tanyajordan,

i completely forgot this !!

do not, and i mean DO NOT go below your caloric needs. it's completely counter-productive to go to low calories. your body will hold on the the fat for it's dear life !!!

let me know if you need help figuring out your caloric needs. i will need your age, height and weight. you must feed your body the amount of calories that it needs in order for it to work efficiently and provide you with the correct nutrition to build muscle and burn fat at the same time. it's a fine balance, but you CAN do it !!

see ya,

adriana

Hi everyone!

Ok.. in reading some of the posts.. i have a few more questions.. (again!)...

I never noticed it, but why isnt milk on the program?

What happens if you go more protien than carb? I LOVE protien, and ya know.. like carbs.. but i could soo easily go heavier on the protiens,... is this a bad thing?

I've read the problems that some other ppl are having with the palm/fist measurements. I think the palm wouldnt be a problem.. but the fist thing.. hmmm.. for some reason i'm having a spacial problem with that... if i try to imagine a fist size of rice for instance... wholly cow.. thats a LOAD of rice. Can anyone attach some type of ballpark measurement to that?

Does anyone take supplements? EI: vitamins, herbs.. that type of thing. Has anyone heard of that conjugated linoleic acid? (sorry if it's spelt wrong.... )

I apologize for all the questions.. but i'm planning on starting on monday, and i'd like to hit the ground running....

Just a quick response.... to you Changin'

There is no milk on the program because it has alot of sugar in it... it's not a complete protein, and with all the veggies and cottage cheese you will be eating you'll be ok calcium wise... take a sup if you feel the need to, that's what I do....

Palm/ fist method.... I go with 4oz meats and 1/2 cup rice in the case of cottage cheese 1 cup, and egg whites 5-8 / meal.....

I take many sups.... I just started glutamine for muscle soreness, works like a charm... I also take calcium, magnesium, vit e, glucosamine for joints, ginko for memory, dong quay for men-on-pause symptoms.... ALL help me tremendously.... and sometimes a multi....

Hope this helps...

Oh AND.....

DO NOT APPOLOGISE FOR THE QUESTIONS!! We are all here for ya...

Lana !!! ROFL !!!

men-on-pause !!

that's a GREAT ONE !!!

ad

Adrianna,
Thanks again, ok here oes, I did manage to lose that 5 pounds so I am back to 190 again Ok so I need some help with calories, I did however do as you suested I have a free meal durin the day, like an ice cream sandhich or chicken, that worked

Ok my age 31, well 32 on the 17th of February
I am 5feet"8 inches tall
and I weigh 190

work your magic girlfriend and if you can provide me with a menu for the week that will be great, here is what i have to work with,shrimp, sirloin ground beef 97-3, very lean, ground turkey, cottage cheese, asparagus, zucchini, broccoli,corn,green beans,brown rice ,whole wheat pasta,oranes banabas,pears,etc...and tomato sauce no suar nothin bland, s/f jello and s/f choc pudding,and splenda.

ok hook me up, i do not belon to a gym, but I have 2 rooms with gym equiptment, i think i ot the owrkouts to a max, alos have the firm tapes for cardio and a total ym, did not use it yet.

ok hook a girl up.