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I have been through the first four stages of grief about my weight plateau and this weekend I finally hit "Acceptance".
I have felt a lot of jealousy lately when reading the journals and seeing some people's weight fall off of them like a steady leak in a water balloon. I also have read a lot of people who have experienced plateaus and gains, but my jealousy ignores them.
I want that gratification of seeing my hardwork pay off in some way or another, and not in that "oh you've lost inches" category. Running is usually instantly gratifying, but Saturday was a rainy day so I decided to pay the free weights at the gym a visit.
I think it was Friday that I had read a journal (or post) on weight lifting. The fact that 80% of your results come from the last 20% of your workout. The reading mentioned that you should continue to do your sets until you reach the one that makes you feel that it is impossible to lift anymore with that muscle. You know the one that makes you feel like limp spaghetti afterwards. I said to myself, "I know that feeling; let's achieve it".
I had weight lifted some on Tuesday before getting booted from the gym for the wrong shoes. On Saturday, I noticed that I already had some significant changes in my arm muscles. Instant gratification!!! I also noticed my right arm's tricep which is beautiful.
I have decided this morning to continue my low carb/high protein diet as I have been and continue with my normal exercise routines, but redirect my focus to body building. If I have to see 188 pounds on the scale from week to week, I want people to see muscle when the look at me. I'm a good kind of sore this morning (two days out) and I'm looking foward to seeing what I can do today after a repair day.
Diet Calendar Entries for 07 March 2011:
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1659 kcal
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Fat: 91.16g | Prot: 132.48g | Carb: 79.46g.
Breakfast: Sugar Free French Vanilla Cafe, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds), Naturally Hickory Smoked Bacon Double Thick Cut, egg, Golden Flaxseed - Organic, splenda, country crock, cinnamon. Lunch: green bean, Prime Fillet Chicken Breast - Garlic & Herbs. Dinner: baby spinach, Protein Powder - Chocolate, almond breeze, Pork Loin (Country-Style Ribs), sugar free jell-o. Snacks/Other: super whey protein shot, berry blend, Clover Honey. more...
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3052 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Dance (fast step, aerobic) - 1 hour, Weight Training (moderate) - 20 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 6 hours and 40 minutes, Desk Work - 8 hours. more...
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You are doing fantastic! And you have a great sense of humor. It's hard to stay on track when you have ALL of these different sources all telling you different things. I've decided to ignore the articles and the varying opinions and just do what works for me.
I find myself getting envious of others as well...there are some people who seem to be a couple pounds from their goal...or those who are 120 lbs and still look hot in a bathing suit.
Me...I look like the pilsbury dough girl in a bathing suit and for all I know..the weight I've lost is likely water. Who knows! :) At least we're trying and that's what counts.
07 Mar 11 by member: scorpiascorpio
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POWER THROUGH, SNUGGS!!!! At the end of the day, every little bit helps you along to being healthy. The scale is merely one of many tools to measure your progress. Keep positive!!
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Thank you scorpiascorpio and CMR! I feel good, I'm kicking the blood glucose issue, I'm pumped to be active and at the gym. So I'm just going to kick weightloss out of the door. And FYI, I hung out with my mid-sized friend (she's the one between me and our skinny friend), and I really felt smaller than her. Really! Now she's got stick legs and I've got big'uns, but I think that's the only reason I out weigh her now.
07 Mar 11 by member: sngglebnny
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