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Really?! Eight days with the same weight?! Well, okay, it did go up a bit, like half a pound after my pig out the other day, but still...even doing the math over this time I should have lost like 1.2 lbs. I know...I know...patience! (I HEAR you, Info!) But 8 days? Oh well...it IS what it IS! (right, K?) Wow...I'm actually hearing my fat secret buddies in my head as I type! LOL ... I guess as long as it's ONLY in my head all is well.
Well, both "kids" started back to class today. I'd say it'll be nice to have some time to myself but...I get that regardless! Good and bad.
I'm SO not motivated to work out today. I'm sore as hell. I pulled some muscle from my upper shoulder down towards my spine and even with gobs of icy hot, it's still killing me. And my knees hurt especially today. But...no excuse, I still have to work out. I'm not sick, I'm not busy, for goodness sakes. I have 5 days left of Insanity before a day off and then a week of Recovery. The Recovery is daily core cardio and balance - haven't watched it yet to know for sure, but from another's post, I think it's a week of just keeping limber and in shape enough to take on the next four weeks. And one of my five days is a cardio recovery day, which isn't very difficult at all. So really four days...I can DO this.
I did it, I made it through Day 22 of Insanity. Cardio Power & Resistance. I didn't do as well as the last time I did this workout, but considering pain, flagging motivation, the desire/need? to eat and worried that if I listen to my growling stomach, in spite of eating something every two or three hours, I won't be able to lose any more weight. Oh well, did it and don't feel any worse for the wear. Think I'm working out the neck/shoulder/upper back kink, too.
Took a look at my bodybugg totals for Aug. and so far I'm averaging 2402 calories a day burn, and according to my input here on FS shows I'm averaging 1426 calories a day in food. I should be 5+ lbs lighter this month...but not.
Diet Calendar Entries for 19 August 2010:
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1586 kcal
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Fat: 48.29g | Prot: 72.89g | Carb: 226.09g.
Breakfast: organic flax pumpkin granola, greek style yogurt, Sugar Free French Vanilla Coffee Creamer, celsius, English Walnuts, Almonds, Strawberries, Blueberries. Lunch: lunch meat ham, avocado, Red Bliss Potato & Roasted Garlic Soup, kraft creamy fat free caesar salad dressing, romaine lettuce. Dinner: palermo's primo pizza. Snacks/Other: dark chocolate chips, baby carrots, kiwi, grapes, multi grain cheerios, alpine valley, laughing cow, apple. more...
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1902 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Yard Work (gardening) - 30 minutes, Calisthenics (heavy, e.g. pushups) - 40 minutes, Resting - 14 hours and 50 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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Just be careful that you don't do any more damage, RWL!!! You are an inspiration to so many others here. WOW, you are dedicated!!
19 Aug 10 by member: ctlss
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I'm having a vision of YOU holding a CRUTCH in one arm.....and STILL doing your dang INSANITY!!!!! Name NOW makes MUCH more sense!!!! Lol
Geeesh.....and take it from Miss 13 days ON WEIGHT HOLD.....take. Break.....eat some cake....and it'll all be fine!!!!! Lol
But truly my HEART extends for you with the hold up......what the hell eh???? FRUSTRATING!!!!!!
Got my BLUE pop UP ....something in my inbox.....could it be cake?!?!?!? Lol
I'm of course gonna write ya!!!!! :-)
And funny I was thinking the exact same about kids going to school.....do I REALLY see them much anyway?!?!? Well.....I DO feel the presence of ONE in his room!!!! Lol
19 Aug 10 by member: Klannoye
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Inbox wasn't YOU or cake?!?!? Grrrrrr.....lol
19 Aug 10 by member: Klannoye
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I feel you being so tired from these workouts! Some days when I start them I can barely move, but your results will be worth it! Don't focus on the short term the eight days stuck, but the long term. It will come off and it has. Congrats so far you are doing awesome!
19 Aug 10 by member: JillRN
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K - that cake's in the mail! And thanks nurse Jill :) Yeah, it's worth it in a lot of ways. But wow, I can't believe how much it's sapped my energy. I've been working out for almost 8 months, but this...holy cow.
19 Aug 10 by member: redwinelover
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Eight days at the same weight seems a bit long to me too, maybe irritating is the more appropriate word. It just may be your classic plateau. Take a free day and follow it by a low day maybe? Don't throw anything at me but, are you sure you are not deceiving yourself with the calorie counts? ;-) I hope you didn't injure yourself and that you feel better soon. Anyway, I know you will be fine. Good night buddy!
20 Aug 10 by member: information
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Hi redwinelover, I've seen you around this site and always enjoy your inspirational entries that you write to some of my buddies. I have found a trick with exercise this year as I am learning to listen to the energy of my body on a daily basis. If I feel like I am forcing myself, I am inclined to injury so I back off a bit with simple stretches and go back to the heavier cardio etc when the energy is right. Your routine is on a schedule so I suppose this may not be an option for what you are doing but do worry about you hurting yourself. TOWANDA!!!
20 Aug 10 by member: Lisa Online
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Hi Info... I'm pretty meticulous with the calorie counting (and weighing and measuring) to the point of being anal with it! :D I am aware that most people tend to under-report their calories by 20 - 40%, but I honestly don't feel I fall under that category. The only times I know I've screwed up with the calorie counting is on those rare (thank God!) days of bad munchies. I even measure my glasses of wine! :) So no, valid question as that's a common problem, so I won't throw anything your way! lol... I am feeling better, too, thanks! I should do a low day but it's been so difficult to try to eat less when I'm walking around feeling my stomach growling all day long and I still am blaming these workouts. Doesn't make a lot of sense since according to the bodybugg, I'm not really burning MORE calories.... I'm hoping it's the building muscle thing going on and am trying, as difficult as it may be, to learn to trust my body to know what it needs. THAT'S a tough one, though!
20 Aug 10 by member: redwinelover
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Hi Lisa! I've read a lot of your posts on mutual buddies, too, and thought the same thing - inspirational, upbeat...and so enjoy reading them. You may very well be on to something with the body talking and learning to listen to it. But yeah, this Insanity is a laid out schedule for 9 weeks. Each week has a day of rest - which I haven't really taken since I burn so few calories when I don't work out. BUT that may be biting me in the butt here, too. So next day of rest - I'm taking it seriously. :) I'll definitely consider what you've said, though, as it sounds very logical. As for the hurting myself...I know I'm at risk, but think it's as much from long-standing injuries as anything else. I've avoided heavy exercise for years because of the pain but realized it's not going to go away any time soon regardless...so, might as well work it! :) I definitely have greater flexibility, stamina and strength, even my feet feel better. But the knees? Nah...definitely NOT better with exercise. I'm still hoping to strengthen the muscles and tendons surrounding the knees to help protect them...wonder if that will work? Thanks for the ideas and the input and ahhh... :) the concern! Cool.
20 Aug 10 by member: redwinelover
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Insomnia is our body's way of getting us to think. I never thought about it in that way and I really believe their may be something to this. When I need an extra dose of focus I will Fast and it seems it brings new perspective to my life because it too brings a time for thoughts and of contemplation. Great Obeservation redwindlover, TOWANDA!
20 Aug 10 by member: Lisa Online
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:) Thanks, Lisa! I thought I might be on the right track!
20 Aug 10 by member: redwinelover
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Hi RWL - I was reading all the comments. Somewhere I read, (maybe a buddy) that if we eat the same calories every day and do the same exercise (burn wise) everyday, our body gets used to it and does nothing. We apparently should go low and/or high one day and change the exercise routine completely to "shock" the plateau into dropping again. For sure sometimes when I eat a bit too much, I am shocked to see a loss. But I lose weird. I can drop a full pound, then over the next 3 days gain 3/4 pound, then BAM lose a pound (making it a total drop of 1/4 pound). Not a lot, but over-all still a loss. I cannot fast as I take lots of vitamins and some medications and it has to be with food. Also, coffee in a fast is very bad on your stomach (the acid). AND I would miss my wine :-). I am better off sticking to my normal way of eating and try to get some exercise. Still "thinking" on that one. Have a wonderful night!
20 Aug 10 by member: The Next Number
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Hi NN! I've heard similar, as well. I'm trying not to eat the same calories every day (and had the pig out day to prove it) but am really due for a day of low calories. Now...if ONLY the appetite would follow! The exercise "routine" I'm doing, Insanity workout, however, does something different every day (although a lot of the same moves from doing it every day for three weeks), but it's interval training, so should really help bump up the metabolism. I think I'm eating too much, regardless that my bodybugg says I'm averaging a deficit of over 900 calories a day. The math isn't working on this one :) I won't fast, either. A lot of reasons. I'd miss my wine, too :) Maybe this weekend I can either manage a day of 1100 or maybe 1200 max and that might be enough to kick things in gear. Or heck, maybe just have a blow out and drink a lot of wine. The cake didn't work. Hope all is well on your end.
20 Aug 10 by member: redwinelover
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