Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle - Cathletic Supporters Week of 3/26

Hi Guys!

I did STS disk 10 today. I do a 6 month rotation, this is my second week of week 4 before I get to do recovery week! I'm looking forward to that!
My husband was watching me work out this morning ( I was wearing a sleevless workout top, usually I have a t-shirt, but it was in the wash ) He could see all the definition and said that seeing that made him really yealous! :)
I sure hope jealous enough for him to start doing something about it...

Someone I think asked this earlier. I did preorder STS cardio, I'm a sucker for Cathe's productions! I wanted it just for the step workouts and the travel fit bonus, but I'm sure I'll be using the HIIT as well to try and blast away that stubborn stomach of mine... I'm not big on kick box but maybe I'll use it to break some plateaus once in a while.

Amelia, good job on getting your workout done! I feel so good when I get mine done as scheduled! Today was disk 10 biceps, chest and shoulders, my shoulders felt it the most but I got through it easier this week than last, I am getting stronger and better at this!

Dana,

Tom Venuto, the author of BFFM says this about zig zagging. He says that by constantly switching how many calories you eat it keeps your body guessing instead of getting used to a lower level and not burning as much any more. So a general way to do that is to eat on your lower calories three days in a row (that would be the calorie amount for fatloss, in my case 1500), then on the fourth day, he says to increase your calories to your mainenance level, in my case 2000. His theory makes sense to me, but on a more human level, it's just nice to be able to eat a little more every fourth day...:)
You may need to experiment which amount of calries works for you, but I would definitely not go under 1500, at the rate you are working out!

I'll share with you what I eat today, this is new because I am switching to having no starches except in the morning.

Meal 1 (my post workout meal, I workout before breakfast)
25g EAS chocolate protein powder (20g protein)
1 Banana
1/3 cup oatmeal

Meal 2
1 cup nonfat greek yoghurt (22g protein)
1 cup blueberries
1/3 cup oatmeal (uncooked)

Meal 3
3 cups spring mix lettuce (or 56g) I like weighing rather than using cups, it's more accurate)
homemade nonfat yoghurt dressing
1 Tomato
1 Green onion
3 oz grilled chicken
20g almonds

Meal 4
Leftover Kale and ground turkey stew
1 scoop flaxseed

Meal 5
1 Extra lean beef burger (I do beef at least 2 times a week because I'm borderline anemic)
Balsamic Swiss Chard
Broccoli

I have a book that has all the nutrition info for any foods and use it to figure out how much of what I can add to my lean protein to total the 300 calories.

I hope this helps!
 
Thanks Cendrine, I think I'm gonna purchase the book. It seems as though it may be a good investment. I haven't been good at tracking my calories and have probably not been eating enough.

Uncooked oatmeal?
 
Wow, I'm gone for a little bit and kaboom, lots to catch up on!

Amelia - glad to see you here, the more the merrier.

Geez, looks like I'm the old lady here. I'm still 29, but have celebrated 18 anniversaries of that birthday! How's that for calculations? Been married for going on 21 years, no natural kids of my own. But I have plenty to handle since part of my public defender job is keeping the juveniles out of jail.

I'm going to be re-reading BFFM, well, sometime soon, so I can get the food part under control.

I'm in the last week of the Lean Phase for the CLX. I've loved this rotation. I have never finished a 90 rotation before, so this is a first for me. I have STS to start up (video junkie here and yes I preordered the STS cardio)

Today's workout was Lean Circuit #1 which is biceps/triceps/booty. I'm fried. I want to do some sewing later and will be happy if I can keep my arms up to the machine. Typing is pretty hard at the moment.

Okay, off to make dinner. Have a great rest of the evening!
 
Dana, getting the book will be a great investment! I can't believe how glued to the screen I was the first readthrough, it was fascinating and motivating and inspiring! You'll be glad you got it.

the uncooked oatmeal...:D I put that in there so you would know how much I use to start, of course I cook it, but I don't actually know how much it yields cooked... I hope that makes sense...:eek:

Rhea,

I like the way you keep track of your birthdays, I might start doing that too....
what stuff do you like to sew? I used to sew lots of things until I had kids, now there does not seem to be any desire in me to sit and sew when I do get a chance to relax... I'll pick it up again when they are older.
 
nspire, I have a summary of BFFM in Word if you'd like to sneak a peek before you buy. Just let me know and I'll email it to you.

Rhea, I don't see no old lady! : ) Aren't those Lean workouts hard - good grief! The one exercise where you have to hold a plank and do a tricep extension 12 times, and then do it again on the other side...that one just about kills me! I have to do it on my knees. CLX is the only thing that has gotten me to do pushups on my toes...and she's right, I actually like them now!

Amelia, good job on your workout!

Cendrine, my hubby commented on my cut biceps today when I was picking up my son! Aren't husbands the best...sometimes? he he

Well, I have Chalean Extreme (did all but 2 weeks of it), STS (haven't done it yet), I preordered STS cardio, and have P90X coming on a temp trade next week. And if we like it, I'm sure we'll buy it. And I want Stephanie Huckabee's new workouts, and can't wait until Chalene Johnsons new Turbo Fire workouts come out (2010 though)! I need a 12-step program. : )

Last night was Cathe's Low Impact Circuit. Tonight was Firm Express Cardio and an 8 min. ab workout. Just going to freestyle it until P90X comes.

Have a good night!
 
workoutaholic said:
nspire, I have a summary of BFFM in Word if you'd like to sneak a peek before you buy. Just let me know and I'll email it to you.

Hi Workoutaholic,

I am very interested in BFFM! Before I buy it, can you PLEASE pm me a summary too! Pretty please!

I really appreciate your help!
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Good Morning

Belinda-Let me know if you still need a introduction of BFFM sent to you and i will send it to you also! Glad to see ya here!!!

Cendrine-Awesome job with disc 10 yesterday..congrats on getting stronger. Your meals look inspiring...i have a hard time controlling my eating. I tried greek yogurt before...what brand do you buy?

workoutaholic-Wow...how exciting to have so many new workouts coming! I think i would be beside myself,lol! I just love new workouts:). Im actually thinking about ordering CLX soon...in the next couple of weeks! there is so much positive talk about it how can I not:) Enjoy your workout tonight!

Rhea-LOL at the 18 celebrated anniversaries, i just turned 30 last november and im not sure how I feel about leaving the 20's? I don't feel any older? I will probably feel the same way in ten years when i leave the 30's,lol. Great job with your workout yesterday!

nspire-Have you ever tried tracking your calories at myfitnesspal.com? I love this website...the food data base is enormous and you can customize your macro's on there too! I log all my food there everyday then print it out and put on the fridge(so i won't forget)

Thanks agian for the welcome!:)

Today is my low calorie day,ive logged my food already so im glad thats done! Im not sure about working out today...i woke up with a clogged up nose and im sneezing like crazy:confused:. Will see if it goes away,could be allergies.

bbl
 
bayerngirl said:
workoutaholic said:
nspire, I have a summary of BFFM in Word if you'd like to sneak a peek before you buy. Just let me know and I'll email it to you.

Hi Workoutaholic,

I am very interested in BFFM! Before I buy it, can you PLEASE pm me a summary too! Pretty please!

I really appreciate your help!
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Hey Bayerngirl, I can't attach it or send it w/a PM...send me your email address and I'll forward it to you. It's in Word. My email address is [email protected].
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Amelia,

I use the greek yoghurt that Trader Joes makes, the nonfat version of it. I don't know if you have Trader Joes, but the yoghurt is about half as expensive as the Fage brand!

My husband keeps complaining about it tasting tart. I don't think it's tart, but then I don't do much sugar anymore, my tastebuds have probably gotten adjusted....

If it's too tart for you you can always add a little agave nectar, it's really good, or even with honey it's tasty.
 
Hey there!

Workoutaholic....You too? A twelve step program would be good, but I'd flunk. I had heard that Chalean was working on some new ones, but 2010? Oh, that seems so far away, but with STS Cardio coming.....I've got plenty to keep me busy.

Sewing - right now I'm working on a quilt, a block a month club from a couple of years ago...I'm behind on my projects. I've got a gazillion to do and stuffed in my closet. I go through periods of doing nada because I'm just too tired to lift my arms or think about what i'm doing. I've learned not to sew if I can't think...I end up screwing up and have to take things apart.

Been great with the food today. Worked out at lunch time, so I'm now starving. Workout was CLX Lean Intervals (tough, tough) and then I've got Abs, (another tough one right after doing endurance training, my upper body is pooped from all those darn push-ups.)

Well, gotta go eat.
 
Quick post tonight - workout was a circuit premix from the Legs & Glutes/KPC DVD. That was pretty much one of those puke-status workouts for me. :p Going to go shower now and I hope I make it to the bed without collapsing.

What are you guys up to?
 
I did STS disk 11, triceps and Back, it's a great workout!

I went checked out Stephanie Huckabee's website, after you mentioned she had new dvds coming out. I knew her from doing the firm in my pre cathe days.
What do you think about her program? Do you think it's really going to accomplish everyting like she says?
If you do get it, I would be very interested to hear what the workouts are like!

I'd not heard of Chalean either and checked out her website. Sure looks like tough stuff! If you've been doing her workouts, I don't think you'll have any problems with STS! It sounds sort of similar.
 
I started getting sick about three days agol, if i don't workout today it will be my third rest day in a row..something that hasn't happened in a very long time:confused: My body aches are gone but my nose is still clogged...i started feeling better yesterday in the afternoon so i will attempt a workout around 1 today.

On tabs today is Cardio coach volume 2 and i need to do some lower body also,since that was yesterdays workout....sigh,being sick really stinks:(


Cendrine-about the greek yogurt...There is a brand at my local grocery store but the sugar in it is a little to much for me..like 12-15grams. The plain version of it is around 5. Its got like 19grams of protien in it which i like...i could put some berries and granola in it for a snack? What do you think?

workoutaholic-Great job with your premix...KPC/L&G's is no joke, tough stuff! High fives to ya!

Reading everybodies post has me wanting to order Charlean extreme:confused: I could always do the three payment plan!;)

Hello to everybody!
 
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Amelia,

I am only getting the plain nonfat version. I usually eat it with oatmeal and berries. But I have also experimented with mixing vanilla extract and splenda in, which almost gives it a creamcheese danish kind of touch... It's been a while since I had a real one, so my taste buds might be off on that one a little...
It's also great with nuts sprinkled on them for some healthy fats.

I'm sorry you've been out sick! I hate it when I'm too sick t work out! Were you able to do your 1 o'clock workout?

I hope you recover quickly now.
 
quick check in...workout done. Decided on cardio coach volume 2 and power hour abbs. burned 330 cals:)

Cendrine-Adding vanilla extract is a great idea...i will try that,ummm and some strawberries...oh,strawberries and cream,yummy!:) Thanks! im feeling a little bit better,i just hope my workout doesn't reverse my efferts on getting better:confused: have a great day!

After my equal runs out im gonna try stevia..i saw it yesterday at my local grocery store. I hope i don't have equal withdrawls:confused::rolleyes:
 
Good afternoon!

Did another Lean phase workout today. Previewed the STS disc one, I think I'll be dragging my arms next week with that workout! Wow, it is going to be a great workout. I hope to get some 1rms done today.

Doing good on the food front too. How's everyone else doing?
 
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