PhoenixLuv’s BodyBlog

What is a healthy amount of time to stay on a ckd diet!?  I’m 203lbs and looking to lose 70lbs and was going to try and kick start my diet using the ckd diet.  I’ve mostly seen people on it for like 10-12wks usually before they are getting ready for a competition or something.  Any and all advice is much appreciated, THANKS

Two days of no exercising other than shoveling the snow this morning that worked up a sweat.  I’m definitely not expending enough calories to be losing any weight.  I am in such a funk, two days ago I quit my job tired of putting up with the constant verbal abuse and degradation from my manager.  I am glad I no longer have to put up with it but am not so happy to join the ranks of the unemployed yet again.  I’m back to stressin about money and getting a job and every time I turn around I’m getting another migraine cuz I’m stressin myself out.  I just can’t get myself out of this funk I am in and get my head back in the game (the weight loss game).  Any suggestions?

When is the best time to take progress pics?  Every couple weeks, every month, every couple months?  What do you all suggest?

I am 3 wks into getting really serious about diet and exercise.  I have consistently been working out 4-5 days a wk and eating the same way for those 3 wks.  The first two wks I made a goal to lose 6lbs, I lose 4lbs in the first wk and 2lbs in the second.  I wanted to lose 2-3lbs the following wk and hopefully accomplish my goal of losing 10lbs in one month.  I didn’t lose not one single pound this wk instead I gained weight instead.  My diet didn’t change, the only thing that changed was I added weights to my circuit workouts hoping that would be just an added bonus but now I’m not so sure.  I love weight lifting but if its just gonna up the number on the scale whats the point after being 200lbs + maybe I should just be happy wiv the whole "skinny fat" thing it’d still be an improvement from where I am but I have always wanted to not just be lean but be ripped.  I guess what I am getting at is I have no idea what I did wrong and I’m looking out for some help and advice.  I mean honestly I hate exercisin, just luv lifting weights, so I guess I’m at that low point that says why I am I doing it if it’s not gonna help, if the numbers on the scale are just creeping right back up.

Yes, I joined the masses an estimated 2 million people showed up to washinton dc to see history made and it was amazing.  I’ve come across so many racist in my short time of living that I never thought this day was possible in my lifetime or at least not this early in the game so to speak.  I walked and stood in place for about 8hrs.  I got in some great cardio walking vigorously everywhere to keep up with the people I came with and not get lost.  My diet was crappy, we weren’t allowed to bring certain items on the bus and you couldn’t bring large bags with you into the inauguration or so I was told.  I had some protein bars, a powerade zero, eggs, home fries w/ onions & green peppers, a corn muffin….no not all at once.  I did have a cheesy pastry and a couple mini blueberry muffins toward the end.  At the end of the night I did opt out of ordering one of my favorite dishes from one of the local asian take outs but I couldn’t tolerate nor did I want to consume anything greasy.  So instead I decided on some japanese hibachi take out and ordered some vegetable and green rolls.  I definitely feel bloated and weighted down.  Tomorrow I guess I’ll feel better when I hydrate normally and eat right and normally.

I made a goal 2 wks ago to lose 6lbs by today.  I lost 4lbs last wk, this wk I have lost none but I have managed to maintain my 6lbs weight loss.  I’m a little disappointed that I didn’t meet my goal but I am trying to look on the bright side cuz I am still happy with the 4lb weight loss and that I didn’t gain any back.  Well next wk I’ll just have to fine tune my eating a little bit more, make especially sure to get some sleep (my sleep schedule was all over the place last wk workin 5am-1:30pm m-f), and pushing myself harder when it comes to working out.

I let myself get to 206lbs, when I started getting closer and closer to 200 and with no results just gain instead of getting mad and figuring out what was wrong I got depressed and stressed and the pounds packed on.  I set a goal a week ago that I wanted to lose 6lbs in two weeks, I started on Jan 4th @ 206lbs and a wk into my 2wk goal I have already lost 4lbs.  I need to lose 2lbs more by the 18th to reach my goal but I am hoping to do even better.  I have been eating healthy, keeping busy, and doing circuit body weight workouts at home and am gonna keep it up and work out hard and hopefully have more good news in a week.

So today is the second day that I have gone to the gym and the people up front are chowing down on McDonalds filling the lobby with the smell of burgers and french fries.  All I can think is omg are you kidding me.  Where does eating McDonalds food and motivating people to be healthy and fit co-mingle!?  No where, if so your favorite bodybuilding hottie would have a Big Mac, fries, and a McFlurry on there diet menu.  I don’t know why it is irritating me so much but it’s like why in the gym of all places where people are busting there butt to fight the battle of the bulge are you as an employee eating junk.  So that is my rant, I’m done I’d love to hear/read other people’s thoughts on this.

Are you be interested in donating money toward the fight against diabetes!?  I’m walking 5k on October 4th rain or shine and I’m trying to get some support.  My uncle actually has diabetes so he was my inspiration to walk.  If you are interested you can donate by credit card by going to: main.diabetes.org/goto/PhoenixLuv .  Or you can donate money via paypal my email address is drivenpoet86@hotmail.com .

Hey everybody I’m trying to upgrade to jogging and running to burn more fat, I build muscle easily but my cardio is slacking so I am losing fat at a snail’s pace.  Currently I bike on the stationary bike, walk outdoor or on the treadmill especially on an incline and light jogging, tiny bit of HIIT.  How do I go about doing like 20-30 minutes of jogging/running good enough to burn some fat and start melting off some pounds.  I hate cardio so any tips are very much appreciated.  Thanks!