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Happy New Week, my Best Buddies:
My last journal elicited great discussion about the many ways we measure progress in our journey. I use bodyfat percentages taken with calipers and a simple tape measure. Many use the Idiot Box and are quite dependent upon the numbers, and some also use the BMI - which is based on weight, height and bone structure.
I believe we all strive for the same result - improved health and fitness, and to feel well, whole and happy. I wish everyone progress today!
In fact, I am tweaking my goals, too. May as well shoot for my best!
CURRENT GOALS: March/April
* Idiot Box consistent weight of 165 by May 1
* Bodyfat at 27% by May 1
* Macros consistent: Average 65%-70% fat, 23%-26% protein and 9%(or less) carbs, with NET carbs always less than 20 grams daily
* Consume more fiber within the daily NET carbs macro
* Continue to lift heavier at gym – increase reps on heaviest weights
* Continue HIIT during cardio work
* Do the “crab” move by May 1 – I know what this means!
LONG RANGE GOALS: 2016
* Bodyfat at 25% or less (24%)
* Idiot Box in 150's (85-90lbs lost)
* Increased strength and flexibility
Words of the Week: “Put all excuses aside and remember this: YOU are capable.” ~ Zig Ziglar
I am dedicated, determined and diligent
Diet Calendar Entries for 07 March 2016:
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1265 kcal
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Fat: 100.33g | Prot: 81.87g | Carb: 22.23g.
Breakfast: Water, 365 Virgin Coconut Oil, Kerrygold Unsalted Pure Irish Butter, Now Foods MCT Oil, Silk Pure Almond Milk - Unsweetened Vanilla, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds). Lunch: Water, Calavo Avocado, Eggland's Best Large Grade A Eggs, PAM Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Dinner: Water, Trader Joe's Boneless Beef New York Strip Steak, Mushrooms, Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter, Cooked Cauliflower (Fat Not Added in Cooking), Cooked Garlic. Snacks/Other: Water, Driscoll's Blackberries, BodyTech BCAA & Glutamine, Vitasport Pro7ein Synthesis, Silk Pure Almond Milk - Unsweetened Vanilla. more...
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2386 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Desk Work - 6 hours, Sitting - 8 hours, Sleeping - 9 hours and 10 minutes, Driving - 50 minutes. more...
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 Comments
You have the best attitude!! Thank you for inspiring us all and reminding us that we are just wanting to get healthy!! I'm going to try the calipers when I get home. Next stop Vegas. I'm going to focus on my carbs, fat and protien as well as hit the weights. I have a "gym" on the corner dang it!! I might just get some weights though for home and start on upper body. I want to put a big weight on my back while I plank and one on my gut when I hip thrust. Lol. Have a great day!!
07 Mar 16 by member: Mistybenner
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happy new week! your posts are always so inspiring
07 Mar 16 by member: 120wg
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Zig Ziglar quote hmmm. jk Have a wonderful week and thanks for motivating me.
07 Mar 16 by member: Rockiesfan
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Good job! Where do you buy Calipers? Maybe I should check it our!
07 Mar 16 by member: warrenwinter
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Thanks for always being inspiring!
07 Mar 16 by member: FrankieBluEyes
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@Warrenwinter - you can buy bodyfat calipers on Amazon.com. Hard plastic works well and cost well under $20
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Thanks, HCB, I appreciate it.
07 Mar 16 by member: warrenwinter
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HCB you are amazing!! Very inspiring, especially when you stuck to your program (with no excuses!!) even when meds and other things were making it difficult!!!!!
07 Mar 16 by member: Steven Lloyd
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Thanks @ StevenLloyd: I have goals...and really want to see them happen this year!
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Agreed, our macro goals are the same...health and fitness!!
07 Mar 16 by member: Steven Lloyd
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Do you use a website for BMI results?
08 Mar 16 by member: Scalewatcher3
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08 Mar 16 by member: ejcbelanger
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@scalewatcher - greetings, I do not look at Body Mass index (BMI) because it is about height and weight with no consideration to lean body mass or lowered body fat percentages. You can easily look it up and see what the "normal" weight is for your height and bone structure. I always remain obese or overweight though because I am only 5'1" - I will NEVER weigh what is suggested!
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You are doing well! I enjoy your words of the week!
08 Mar 16 by member: Maria Paz
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Love your numbers!! You are doing a fabulous job, so keep on, keepin' on!!
09 Mar 16 by member: Synda101
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