NEW YEARS RESOLUTION WEIGHT LOSS THREAD

[Bonnie]

Originally Posted by SSMOKINHOT

Okay...so, progress pics....my front side seems slower to change, and my abs are more developed than the pics show, but oh well...
Front is Feb:


Front in March:


And front now:


But what I am most proud of is my back side....here is my back side in Feb:



then in March:


and pics from now (don't mind my stupid tag sticking out)...check it out!! I'm actually getting rid of my saggy butt cheeks and getting some roundness!! Woot Woot!! :

I only have a minute to post so I just wanted to tell you Donna that your really doing it! You have worked really hard and it shows! Keep going..... You look fabulous!

[SSMOKINHOT]

Thanks everyone!! I just wish I had a tan to make my complexion look better!!! Sadly I won't be getting one over here considering that showing your ankle over here could be construed as porn!!! By time I get back it will be going on winter but ya know what??? That isn't gonna stop me from wearing something skimpy when I get back and showing off all my hard work!!!

[Speedy1975]

Originally Posted by SSMOKINHOT

Thanks everyone!! I just wish I had a tan to make my complexion look better!!! Sadly I won't be getting one over here considering that showing your ankle over here could be construed as porn!!! By time I get back it will be going on winter but ya know what??? That isn't gonna stop me from wearing something skimpy when I get back and showing off all my hard work!!!

I could never survive in a country like that.

[Bonnie]

Originally Posted by SSMOKINHOT

Thanks everyone!! I just wish I had a tan to make my complexion look better!!! Sadly I won't be getting one over here considering that showing your ankle over here could be construed as porn!!! By time I get back it will be going on winter but ya know what??? That isn't gonna stop me from wearing something skimpy when I get back and showing off all my hard work!!!

[bossbunny]

I went to Subway for lunch and they had a sign on their door saying cash only. WTH?! Who carries cash? So I decided to give Quiznos another try. Got the Chicken Cantina Sammie (270cal) and a cup of chili (130cal).

[Bonnie]

Originally Posted by badgebunny

I went to Subway for lunch and they had a sign on their door saying cash only. WTH?! Who carries cash? So I decided to give Quiznos another try. Got the Chicken Cantina Sammie (270cal) and a cup of chili (130cal).

Mmmmm......I think I may treat myself to a Wendys cup of chilli sometime this week, thats one of the few things I can have from a fast food restaurant that won't hurt me! :thumbup


Everything is still going strong, been getting really HUNGRY from the small portions of carbs a day but still sticking with it.......last night I couldn't sleep, I've cut all carbs at night so I have to get used to that....And these are the times I get really mad at Randy when he snores.... I wanted to kill him last night LOL but I managed to get a whopping 3 and half hours sleep last night....uggh , Once I get used to the carb cut at night I'll be fine and Randy can live..J/k hahaha BUT>>>> I now have 56 days left till I compete!! WoooHoooo!!!


Workouts Yesterday

3 sets each:

Standing Low-Pulley Row with rope: 15,12, 10 reps, 75, 75, 80 lbs.
Incline dumbell press: 20,15,12 reps, 15,20,25 lbs.
Lat bar front pull down: 3x15 reps 75 lbs.
Flat Flye: 15,12,10 reps 15 lbs.

(superset-pyramid weight)

DB pullover: 2x15, 30lbs 3rd 35lbs.
Hyper-Extentions:3x15 10lbs.
Assisted Dip: 12,10,8.. -5, -5, -5 lbs.
(superset-pyramid weight)
Dumbbell side raise: 3x10 15 lbs.
DB Squat press Alternate Arms: 3x20 15 lbs.

Hopped on the eliptimill for 35 minutes.


My workouts today:

(Circuit)

3x


DB front lunge: 20,20,25lbs 12,10,8 reps
Bi-lateral Pull Down: 75,75,80 lbs. 12,10,8 reps
Hyper Extentions: 3x10lbs. 15,12,10 reps
Cable Low Row 80,80,85 lbs. 12,10,8 reps
Stiff/Romanian Dead Lift: 3x25 lbs 15,12,10 reps
Hammer Curls: 3x17.5 lbs. 15,12,10 reps
Lying leg raise: 3x45 lbs. 15,12,10 reps
Knee to elbow: 3x20 reps
Wipers: 3x10 reps

Cardio: 35 min. Eliptical

[bossbunny]

Originally Posted by Bonnie

Mmmmm......I think I may treat myself to a Wendys cup of chilli sometime this week, thats one of the few things I can have from a fast food restaurant that won't hurt me! :thumbup


Everything is still going strong, been getting really HUNGRY from the small portions of carbs a day but still sticking with it.......last night I couldn't sleep, I've cut all carbs at night so I have to get used to that....And these are the times I get really mad at Randy when he snores.... I wanted to kill him last night LOL but I managed to get a whopping 3 and half hours sleep last night....uggh , Once I get used to the carb cut at night I'll be fine and Randy can live..J/k hahaha BUT>>>> I now have 56 days left till I compete!! WoooHoooo!!!

Never had Wendy's Chili, never had Quiznos Chili till today either but I figured it was better than the Broccolli Cheese soup (not that that sounds good.)

I would die without carbs. I really really would. You poor soul. Randy is going to need alot of prayers for safety hahaha jk. 3 hrs of sleep and you managed to work out?! You must be wonder woman, I would fall asleep, no way cOULD I function that way. Wow I kinda sound like a weener. lol. Wow 56 days! Time keeps flying!

[Bonnie]

Originally Posted by badgebunny

Never had Wendy's Chili, never had Quiznos Chili till today either but I figured it was better than the Broccolli Cheese soup (not that that sounds good.)

I would die without carbs. I really really would. You poor soul. Randy is going to need alot of prayers for safety hahaha jk. 3 hrs of sleep and you managed to work out?! You must be wonder woman, I would fall asleep, no way cOULD I function that way. Wow I kinda sound like a weener. lol. Wow 56 days! Time keeps flying!

Yea well he says its just self inflicted and I don't have to compete when I start getting moody... so whateva...guess he's right But I'm really trying hard to keep in good spirits and actually.... the working out helped me have more energy today...I'll just crash tonight...LOL

[bossbunny]

Originally Posted by Bonnie

Yea well he says its just self inflicted and I don't have to compete when I start getting moody... so whateva...guess he's right But I'm really trying hard to keep in good spirits and actually.... the working out helped me have more energy today...I'll just crash tonight...LOL

Sometimes you just have to tell yourself to be in a good mood. I have to do that sometimes. Working out always puts me in a good mood. Heck I crash just about every night come 9pm.

[Speedy1975]

Originally Posted by badgebunny

I went to Subway for lunch and they had a sign on their door saying cash only. WTH?! Who carries cash? So I decided to give Quiznos another try. Got the Chicken Cantina Sammie (270cal) and a cup of chili (130cal).

What's this "cash" you speak of?

Anyone who's never tried going very low carb on a diet should try it out, it's a real experience LMAO.

I've had VERY few carbs for the past 4-5 days. I mean like 40gr maybe even less a day and the bulk of those are fibrous so the net carbs are even less. Today I had a few after working out, and some brown rice at lunch just to give me a bump mid week.

Start feeling kinda like you're in a daze after several days of no carbs, and don't stretch too hard or your muscles instantly cramp.

[bossbunny]

Originally Posted by Speedy1975

What's this "cash" you speak of?

Anyone who's never tried going very low carb on a diet should try it out, it's a real experience LMAO.

I've had VERY few carbs for the past 4-5 days. I mean like 40gr maybe even less a day and the bulk of those are fibrous so the net carbs are even less. Today I had a few after working out, and some brown rice at lunch just to give me a bump mid week.

Start feeling kinda like you're in a daze after several days of no carbs, and don't stretch too hard or your muscles instantly cramp.

No thank you. I'll pass.

[Bonnie]

Thought I'd pass this one along....


"you can surround me in negativity and i Will bust thru with enough positive lite to even have enough to share with you"

[bossbunny]

Yoga X today... The first 45 minutes are T O R T U R E! I'm kinda dreading it. lol.

[Speedy1975]

Originally Posted by badgebunny

No thank you. I'll pass.

Obviously I'm being sarcastic. Low carbs are only for hard core folks. It really screws with ya.

Meals and today's workout look like this:

6:30am - 35 mins cardio

7am - 2 egg beaters 3 pieces turkey bacon, 1/4 cup low fat cheddar
12pm - 6oz flank steak, 2 cups green beans
3pm - 1 cup cottage cheese, 2tbsp natural peanut butter
6pm - 2 scoops ON Pro Complex
8pm - 6oz flank steak, spinach salad

That'll give me right at 1700 or so calories, 200gr of protein, and only 38gr net carbs for the day. 50/40/10 ratio protein/fat/carbs.

I'm about to wrap up and will go to maintenance as I'm right on top of my goal. I know Hrpii doesn't put any weight on those BF monitors, but that's all I really have to go on. I was 154lbs this morning and 7.2% BF according to the little gizmo. Once it hits 6.x% I'll switch to maintenance and just try to stay there and likely pulse carbs throughout the summer. My main concern was losing strength, and I'm happy to say that's stayed pretty constant, or even gone up a bit. Stamina is down but I can still bench 225 without too much trouble, so like I said early on with CFD I've found a method that seems to work great for me.

I'll continue to post updates until I hit that 6.x% number, after that I'll just encourage everyone else to hit their personal goals.