Anniversary Goal

[Boss Man]

Another idea. Soup is very filling, so if you prepared soup in a thermos and took it to work, you could literally drink some soup quite quickly when you're stuck for a fix and the thermos would keep it warm for you.

[Athene]

Great suggestion! A smoothie might work better with egg whites and fruit or something... it's pretty hot at work and the idea of soup makes me want to die right now! Good suggestion on the liquid meals though I'll keep that in mind.

By the way, I'm going to England for a wedding that's taking place partly in Stourton and partly in Shaftesbury (!) this summer, have you ever been there?

[Boss Man]

I had to google those, so no I haven't been there .

I assume you're referring to Shaftesbury in Dorset and Stourton Caundle in Dorset, as Shaftesbury appears to have an abbey.

[Athene]

I had to google those, so no I haven't been there .

I assume you're referring to Shaftesbury in Dorset and Stourton Caundle in Dorset, as Shaftesbury appears to have an abbey.

Yeah, that's right. My husband is from Newcastle so we will be there for a little while, too, at the end of the trip. Because England is so small, I always assume everyone has been everywhere It's silly. I've lived in Canada all my life and have never been to either coast, like British Columbia or Nova Scotia. It's so darn big, you really have to take some time and make a point of it to go anywhere.

Current weight: 155.6 lbs
Days left: 12
Cheat today?: No (16 consecutive)

Eating frequency was bad today, but I got a lot done. Whew.

Lifestyle
Slept 9 hours
Day Off, ran errands all day

Training
Rest Day

Nutrition
11:00 AM - 2 eggs, 2 egg whites, 2 tbsp cheddar, 1 cup fresh cherries
2:00 PM - Iced Latte (1 cup whole milk, doubleshot espresso, ice, 1 shot sugar-free caramel sweetener)
5:30 PM - 4 oz chicken breast, 1 tbsp barbecue sauce, 1 500 ml G2
9:30 PM - 1 beef burger, 1 slice mozarella, 2 strips side bacon, 1 cup baked sweet potato, 4 cups green salad, 2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette, 2 cups black decaf with cream

[fitoverforty]

Cheat today?: No (16 consecutive)

You're my hero. Really proud of your commitment. You are setting an example of true discipline that I admire and aspire to in my diet. Keep going girl!

[Boss Man]

England isn't massive it's true, but it's not small. In comparison to other European countries like Andorra, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg, it's actually quite spacious

[Athene]

England isn't massive it's true, but it's not small. In comparison to other European countries like Andorra, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg, it's actually quite spacious

Ha ha

Cheat today?: No (16 consecutive)

You're my hero. Really proud of your commitment. You are setting an example of true discipline that I admire and aspire to in my diet. Keep going girl!

Thank you, Lynne! That means a lot coming from you! Yeah it's getting tough. My brain is doing that "you've essentially done it already, why not eat donuts??", but I'm fighting it. My husband has helped a lot by stopping me when I wanted to do something, and he's barely cheating now either, which makes it so much easier for me. I want to eat pure sugar for emotional and psychological reasons, even though I'm satiated and have energy for everything I want to do. I almost gave up today, but I didn't. This discipline thing is tough!

Current weight: Forgot to weigh
Days left: 11
Cheat today?: No (17 consecutive)

Lifestyle
Slept 8 hours
Biked 10k to work
8 hours at a desk

Training
Warm Up - Snatch technique and warm up weight practice
WOD - Snatch max 2-2-2-2-2-2
Flexibility

Nutrition
9:00 AM - 2 cups black coffee
12:00 PM - 350 ml whole milk
2:00 PM - 4 oz chicken breast, 8 asparagus spears
5:30 PM - 4 oz chicken breast, 8 asparagus spears
10:30 PM - postWOD 350 ml whole milk, 2 tbsp almond butter
Midnight - 2 cups chicken breast/coconut milk/pepper/onion stiry fry, 5 strawberries, 1/2 cup 35% fat cream

[Boss Man]

The discipline thing Is tough, but if it was easy everyone would do it, although if you use a flip reverse take on that, you could say many people do it and it is easy, because being disciplined regards sitting on your touche all day, shovelling cack in to your mouth is second nature to many overweight people, as easy as breathing is .

You're doing a great job and I'm very proud of you, for doing something quite tangible in relation to your end goals and beginning to show signs of mastering it. The discipline thing should get a bit easier, the more the distance between the present and the last time you gorged on sugary content, gets longer.

[Athene]

Thanks, Boss The first 2 weeks felt so easy, and now week 3 is just knocking me out.

On the discipline front there are hormonal reasons at work too... which I'm hoping will soon pass Kind of medical info, I know, but hormonal changes make a big difference to the things I want to eat and the way that I feel in my body. I think that it's almost like when men take steroids.... angry, short fuse, short-sighted, and ill-tempered all around. Difficult to keep the ol' long term goals in mind. I have to get through this week. I HAVE TO get through this week. I haven't been feeling like breakfast so I need to find a solution. I'm thinking that throwing my coffee in the blender with half a banana and a scoop of whey, with some whole milk, would taste great and be appetizing at that time. We'll see. I need to dig out my handmixer or buy a blender.

I started a "Cheat Meal Brainstorm" on my calendar for the day following this 4-week challenge. On the list so far: blueberry pancakes with maple syrup, a deep fried mars bar in pastry, a dr. pepper float with vanilla bean ice cream, an oreo blizzard, nachos, donuts, pizza, and dark chocolate mousse. I'm trying to structure one day, and then I'll probably just be wiped the next day.... it will be so worth it

Current weight: 154 lbs
Days left: 10 (almost at single-digits...)
Cheat today?: No (18 consecutive)

Lifestyle
Slept 7 hours
Biked 10k to work, got a ride home
At a desk 6 hours
Walked on lunch break

Training
Warm Up - 500 m row, 3 sets 10 each: pull up, air squat, push up, sit up
WOD - 10 rounds for time: 10 DB thrusters + 5 Handstand Push Ups (BRUTAL, it was so hot today)
Flexibility

Nutrition
9:00 AM - 1 cup black coffee
11:00 AM - 2 eggs, 2 egg whites, 2 tbsp cheddar, 4 strips side bacon, 1 cup coffee with whole milk
1:00 PM - BCAA drink
2:00 PM - 4 oz chicken breast, 8 asparagus spears, 6 kalamata olives
5:30 PM - 4 oz chicken breast, 8 asparagus spears, 6 kalamata olives
11:00 PM - postWOD meal: 3 oz tuna (jalapeno lime flavour),1 cup cucumber, 5 strawberries, 1/2 cup 35% fat cream

[Boss Man]

Actually most people on Steroids lead pretty calm lives, rather than being angry and emotionally volatile, from what I understand. Apart from something called Halotestin, causing the dreaded "roid rage", most Steroids apparently don't in the vast majority of users, so roid rage is mostly an overhyped sterotype.

[musculArgirl2]

i think you are doing awesome!! Your almost through with the week! tomorrow is Friday! You are definitely inspiring. keep it up Karrie!!

[Athene]

Good point, Boss! I realized I was talking about testosterone. I know a lot of people that take it - men and women - and they all go through this super angry phase.

Thanks Becky, I'm trying to hang in there

Current weight: Forgot to weigh
Days left: 9!!!
Cheat today?: No, not an f-ing chance! 19 days in a row bitches!

I was really hungry today. Just going to eat that 11:30PM meal now. Going on a 3-day little vacation to cottage country tomorrow after work. Not going to cheat, and going to do the 5k run in a Sprint Tri relay on Sunday. The weather is WARM so it's going to really feel like a vacation. I can't wait to have 3 days off! Last year I really didn't like the photos from the tri, so I'm looking forward to some better ones that I feel more proud of this time around.

Lifestyle
Slept 9 hours
Biked 10k to work
5 hours at a desk

Training
Warm Up - 500 m row, 3 sets 10 each: pull up, air squat, push up, sit up
WOD - 5 rounds: 500m row sprints + 3 min break, goal is to be the same time or faster each time
Flexibility

Nutrition
9:00 AM - 2 cups coffee with cream
11:00 AM - 3 eggs, 4 strips side bacon
4:00 PM - 4 oz chicken breast, 2 cups broccoli slaw, 2 tbsp vinaigrette
6:30 PM - 4 oz chicken breast, 2 cups broccoli slaw, 2 tbsp vinaigrette
10:30 PM - postWOD BCAA drink
11:30 PM - 2 eggs, 2 egg whites, 6 strips side bacon, 2tbsp almond/cashew butter, 350 ml whole milk

[fitoverforty]

Cheat today?: No, not an f-ing chance! 19 days in a row bitches!

Woo HOOOO!!!! You go girl! Love the attitude.

and going to do the 5k run in a Sprint Tri relay on Sunday.

good luck!!! I know you are going to do great. Can't wait to see pics.

[Boss Man]

Yep, test booster could certainly affect peoples moods for sure.

[musculArgirl2]

i agree would like to see photos!! sounds like such a nice time. And it's hot!! so hopefully you are by water! Hope you have a nice time. 100 degrees here in the twin cities.