I do the warm lemon water first thing in the morning. Then I have another glass of water with my supplements. Then meat for breakfast (either 2 sausage links, or a chicken tender, or deli turkey), and usually some raw almonds (a handful) and a 2% latte (okay, fine, with one packet of raw sugar and some cinnamon).
On days I have class, that happens during lunch, so I don’t have a lot of time to find or eat a meal, so I’ve been eating another chicken tender (and half a protein bar) before the workout, and one more chicken tender (and the other half of the bar) after the workout. If I get hungry in the afternoon, I’ll have some nuts or carrots/humus. On the non-class days, I’ll usually have the chicken and maybe a cup of vegetable soup. (Except Monday this week I had mexican food and yesterday I had some chocolate cake.)
For dinner this week I had chicken the first night (when I cooked my batch for the week) and mushrooms. The last 3 days, I’ve basically had cold shrimp cocktail. I’m forcing myself to eat more vegetables (but still probably getting maybe 2 servings a day instead of 5).
Aaaaaand, I’m sure the key is that I haven’t had any wine this week. And I’m drinking more water and cranwater. Or at least trying to.
The class is an hour long 3 times a week. One day is weight training (sometimes on our own in the weight room, sometimes it’s a led workout with dumbells—I like the last one better). One day is cardio, but it really is more like high-intensity circuit training, so Kat would approve. And then the 3rd day is half and half, so circuits with weights. There’s a LOT of squats, a lot of pushups, and a lot of strategic muscle exhaustion. And it kicks my ASS. Some people say they feel energized and better after exercise, but I have just been super exhausted. We’re supposed to work out 2 other days on our own. I only did one extra day last week (treadmill sprints and abs).
I am super shocked at the body fat number and how fast it goes down. Last week it was 24.4%.
When I ate that cake yesterday, I thought I was a) in total heaven, and b) never going to be able to stop the carb intake. And every time I smell bread, I feel like some kind of crack whore and would sell my baby to eat some. (So, maybe the no-babies plan is really the way to go for Margs.)
When I get that feeling, I drink cranwater. It kind of helps. A little.
I’m not trying very hard right now. We’re on the road a lot, between houses, running errands. I end up eating Jason’s deli or Subway, which is better than McDonald’s. But still, it’s bread, and ordinarily I wouldn’t eat bread. Also, Starbucks Chai (1000% sugar) tea.
Can you pack up easy things and take them with you? Like deli meat and carrots/hummus and apple slices with laughing cow cheese? And bottles and bottles of cranwater?
Good Job Margo – You skinny bitch – I didn’t know about the warm lemon water in the AM. I am committing to eating and working my ass off Margo style from now until bikini challenge weekend !
I went into a brazilian bikini store today I thought I was doing well until I tried one of those fuckers on. It wasnt even a teeny tiny one.
Oh. My. God. You are such an f’ing rock star. 120 IS YOUR BITCH (and so is that GD bikini)
Annondog - May 21, 2010 at 7:47 am |
HOLY SHIT!
What did you do different? How did you eat? What exactly is your workout class like?
mmmmm n mn hhmmmmmmmmjnj n,b,n
(junior dogwood wrote that last part)
kikidogwood - May 21, 2010 at 7:50 am |
Kiki don’t forget poor Margs was plateaued at 131 for like a MONTH.
Annondog - May 21, 2010 at 7:56 am |
I do the warm lemon water first thing in the morning. Then I have another glass of water with my supplements. Then meat for breakfast (either 2 sausage links, or a chicken tender, or deli turkey), and usually some raw almonds (a handful) and a 2% latte (okay, fine, with one packet of raw sugar and some cinnamon).
On days I have class, that happens during lunch, so I don’t have a lot of time to find or eat a meal, so I’ve been eating another chicken tender (and half a protein bar) before the workout, and one more chicken tender (and the other half of the bar) after the workout. If I get hungry in the afternoon, I’ll have some nuts or carrots/humus. On the non-class days, I’ll usually have the chicken and maybe a cup of vegetable soup. (Except Monday this week I had mexican food and yesterday I had some chocolate cake.)
For dinner this week I had chicken the first night (when I cooked my batch for the week) and mushrooms. The last 3 days, I’ve basically had cold shrimp cocktail. I’m forcing myself to eat more vegetables (but still probably getting maybe 2 servings a day instead of 5).
Aaaaaand, I’m sure the key is that I haven’t had any wine this week. And I’m drinking more water and cranwater. Or at least trying to.
The class is an hour long 3 times a week. One day is weight training (sometimes on our own in the weight room, sometimes it’s a led workout with dumbells—I like the last one better). One day is cardio, but it really is more like high-intensity circuit training, so Kat would approve. And then the 3rd day is half and half, so circuits with weights. There’s a LOT of squats, a lot of pushups, and a lot of strategic muscle exhaustion. And it kicks my ASS. Some people say they feel energized and better after exercise, but I have just been super exhausted. We’re supposed to work out 2 other days on our own. I only did one extra day last week (treadmill sprints and abs).
I am super shocked at the body fat number and how fast it goes down. Last week it was 24.4%.
margofontaine - May 21, 2010 at 8:07 am |
Well I am super proud of you and you are inspiring me to get off my cellulite this week.
kikidogwood - May 21, 2010 at 8:09 am |
Thanks. I am SUPER happy that I finally broke 130. That plateau was pissing me OFF.
You can do it!! Plus, you already have the worlds most beautiful stomach. So, just keep that in mind.
margofontaine - May 21, 2010 at 8:16 am |
Yeah Margo!! You ROCK!
Faith - May 21, 2010 at 8:21 am |
That is pretty amazing. I am trying out the all-carbs-all-the-time plan. It’s not working so well.
Annondog - May 21, 2010 at 8:29 am |
I’m on the fail-at-the-end-of-the-day plan. I’m um, failing.
kikidogwood - May 21, 2010 at 8:55 am |
Thanks, you guys!
When I ate that cake yesterday, I thought I was a) in total heaven, and b) never going to be able to stop the carb intake. And every time I smell bread, I feel like some kind of crack whore and would sell my baby to eat some. (So, maybe the no-babies plan is really the way to go for Margs.)
When I get that feeling, I drink cranwater. It kind of helps. A little.
margofontaine - May 21, 2010 at 9:08 am |
And, Kiki, you are not failing. Your body fat is going down! Are you doing everything the same and just plateaued? Or are you eating differently?
margofontaine - May 21, 2010 at 9:11 am |
I’m not trying very hard right now. We’re on the road a lot, between houses, running errands. I end up eating Jason’s deli or Subway, which is better than McDonald’s. But still, it’s bread, and ordinarily I wouldn’t eat bread. Also, Starbucks Chai (1000% sugar) tea.
kikidogwood - May 21, 2010 at 9:29 am |
Can you pack up easy things and take them with you? Like deli meat and carrots/hummus and apple slices with laughing cow cheese? And bottles and bottles of cranwater?
margofontaine - May 21, 2010 at 9:38 am |
I had a bagel with cream cheese and fruit for breakfast. Packs a high protein punch.
Annondog - May 21, 2010 at 9:42 am |
I love you Franny.
kikidogwood - May 21, 2010 at 9:49 am |
❤ Kisses.
Annondog - May 21, 2010 at 10:37 am |
I’m 275% gay for Annondog.
margofontaine - May 21, 2010 at 11:49 am |
You two are making me blush. I love you skinny bitches too.
Annondog - May 21, 2010 at 12:32 pm |
Good Job Margo – You skinny bitch – I didn’t know about the warm lemon water in the AM. I am committing to eating and working my ass off Margo style from now until bikini challenge weekend !
I went into a brazilian bikini store today I thought I was doing well until I tried one of those fuckers on. It wasnt even a teeny tiny one.
Jaime - May 21, 2010 at 3:27 pm |
Try going bikini shopping with Kiki who makes you take a picture of every suit you try on so that you know what it REALLY looks like.
margofontaine - May 21, 2010 at 6:03 pm |