(one of the mini containters).
SO GOOD :)
And EVERY time I start doing this I get really frustrated. Just because I don’t want to have to calculate stuff because I’m scared of becoming obsessive about it.
While my goal is to lose fat, this is the first time I’m cutting. I’m not actually getting ready for a competition right now, so it’s not like it’s crucial for me to be on a strict “diet.”
So, to make sure I don’t get obsessive, I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing.
On legs days (Tuesdays and Saturdays) I’m going to go moderately high carb:
- my normal 3 protein pancakes in the morning
- whole grain pasta for lunch
- small amount of carbs pre/post workout
- small amount of carbs at dinner
For my other training days:
- one or two pancakes with scrambled eggs for breakfast
- small portion of brown rice or sweet potato at lunch
- small amount of carbs pre/post workout
- no carbs after this point
When I was bulking, I was eating carbs like they were heaven. This is because healthy carbs are usually high in calories, making it easy to get enough calories to gain enough muscle mass. Now I’m on a cut and doing cardio, I do want to lower my carb intake, but I don’t need to do anything drastic. This is my first experience with it so I’m just seeing how my body reacts BF% wise.
^THIS IS JUST AN OUTLINE OF MY DAY. No, this is not all I eat. These are just examples of portion sizes. Some days I might have protein french toast for breakfast and a wrap (love Flat-Out) for lunch.
My body is like, “WHERE IS ALL THE FOOD YOU USED TO FEED ME?!”
I’m sorry :(
PS: I’m eating like 1,900 calories on my cut regimen, when I was eating 2,100-2,400 on my bulk. I’m also seeing how my body reacts (BF% wise) to decreasing my carb intake. So I’ve been carb loading in the morning, small amount at lunch and pre-workout, the normal glucose post workout, then none at dinner or after dinner. Unless I had a killer legs day (like today. Went nuts on some whole grain pasketti at dinner tonight :) …aka spaghetti).
I mean this is really weird that I’m hungry because I used to get full on 1,000 calories (NO ED. My stomach shrunk/shrank?)
I really need to make a page about that. Haha :)
- Drink a ton of water.
- Take a shower.
- Do some yoga/stretching.
- Clean my room.
- Open my windows and turn on the fan.
- Cuddle up in my bed with some soothing music.
- Start the next day with an extra clean and healthy breakfast! :)
A lot of people beat themselves up after eating a ton of junk. While it’s not good for you to binge, it’s not good to punish yourself for it either. NEVER try to get rid of the food in any way. Accept the fact that you’re human and that junk food was made to entice you.
What works for me to prevent any other binges from happening is to remember how awful my tummy feels. I will then remember that feeling the next time I’m standing in the pantry staring at that bag of chips or cookies.
Also remember that you should enjoy treats in moderation! I love having a square of dark chocolate every day :) And I’ll also have a cheat meal each week with a small dessert included :)
I made mashed sweet potatoes, grilled chicken breasts, salmon, and broccoli. I plan on getting some corn this week to cook as well :) cause everyone knows that broccoli by itself gets kind of boring after a while…haha :)
EILEENWILSON said: hey c: I was just wondering what do you have to eat and drink after and before a workout? thank you xxx :D
Protein + carbs in the form of a simple sugar to restore your glycogen levels. This combo is especially important if you’ve done cardio just so you ensure that you don’t lose any muscle mass. I aim for 25g of protein and around 20-30g of sugars. Some people even eat candy bars post workout for this! haha :) It’s also a great time to eat those awful candy bars they call protein bars because it’s pretty much the perfect combo. THAT IS THE ONLY TIME I CONDONE EATING THAT CRAP. Haha ;)
I’ve been eating Sport Beans by Jelly Belly post workout because the glycogen stuff Matt got me got all clumpy :(
Part Two - about 350-400 calories? Honey baked ham and potato salad!
I’m bulking; don’t even care about the mayo. Haha.
Part one - 600 calories! My regular protein pancakes with chopped walnuts and melted natural PB added in the batter. :)
Late afternoon snack!
Becca’s Protein Cereal!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 scoop protein powder (whatever flavor you want! I usually use vanilla)
- 1 serving Special K Protein Cereal
- 1 serving (or half) of whatever other cereal you want! Try to keep it moderately healthy though ;) I used Cheerio’s Multi-grain Peanut Butter today, but I usually use Original Shredded Wheat
- 1 cup (about) unsweetened almond milk (or any low sugar milk option)
- Pour the milk into a bowl, along with the protein powder. Mix until dissolved.
- Pour the cereal in.
- Enjoy this yummy and quick protein fix! ;)
You get a super great discount. Last night I had the most perfect fresh and wood grilled salmon (asked for it unseasoned) with steamed broccoli and wild rice for just under $7. Yeah boy.
Mwahahaha!
Whole grain pasketti, extra lean ground beef, & marinara. I love bulking. And legs day.
My taste buds have become so sensitive to sugar, I cant even stand to eat the fruity bottom of Chobani anymore. Haha.
I think I might just start buying big tubs of plain and adding my own smashed up fruit or vanilla. :)
LUNCH :) last nights pasta with ground turkey!
I use about 1/3 of this with my fruit punch Phormula-1 and Ignition. SO GOOD. I clip it and save the rest for later :)
DARYNX said: What kind of protein is that? Berry Flavored?? Looks good.
YES! OMG IT’S THE BEST! It’s Phormula-1 by 1st Phorm in fruit punch (I think). I drink one scoop of this + half a scoop of Ignition (also 1st Phorm) and add a tiny bit of all natural fruit punch mix to it post-workout. It’s seriously the best thing ever. I think I might trick my family by mixing a whole pitcher of this and putting it in the fridge. They’ll think it’s regular fruit punch but it’s actually HEALTHY PUNCH. WHO KNEW?!
