HOLD MY FEET TO THE FIRE! ACCOUNTABILITY POST

Accountability Mission: No Mercy and No Excuses 

Good morning BAF fam.  Wednesday, hump day.  Your week's plan should be well under way.    Your goals are in sight.  You're making any necessary adjustments.  Am I right?    Tell the whole truth and be accountable.  Are you working this week the way you need to?    

       ... All are welcome, jump in at anytime.


For reference:
5 Day Pouch Test website
http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html
5 Day Pouch Test Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3995048/Hold-my-feet-to-the-fire-please-Accountability-Mision/
Protein Train Instructions http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3993571/Protein-Train-Educate-me-please/#32309205
Wagon Plan Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3650242/The-Wagon-Plan-Get-back-on-the-wagon
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I've got 15 min of Tuesday left but if I declare it I must let it stand.  No late night snacking or I must reduce Wednesday's available calories.  

Tuesday was good except I could not get 150g of protein in.  I need an additional scoop of protein powder to make it or a snack.  That would conflict with my imperative to stop the late night eating.  

My results PASS/ FAIL:
Calories 1078 pass/ protein 134g fail/ carbs 20% pass/ water 48 oz pass/ total liquids 80 oz pass/ cardio 1 hour pass/ strength 30 min pass. 

I'd hoped to average a calorie deficit of 1630 daily for a three pound per week weight loss projection based on the more conservative estimate of 3800 calories per pound of fat.  Well that ain't gonna happen folks. 

At my present weight I can no longer knock off a really high calorie burn in cardio plus my strength training.  My base bmr requires just over 1400 calories.  I can't cut calories very low and lift weights too.  Its a recipe for starvation response.  I'm reassesing my average daily deficit to 1200-1300 calories a day for 2-2.5 lbs per week average weight loss.

Now, if only my body would cooperate and loose what the stats say based on the deficit.  I've tried to enjoy the ride and not worry about the numbers but I'm an analyst by nature.  Truth be told, I hate this fkcuing process but it is necessary to achieve the results.  I will get there.  Eventually.   

Dayum Gurl...you are good. I am loving the pass/fail assessment.  I need to go and calculate my weight loss projection. How long are you going to do that under 20grams Carbs? I am just asking a question. I thought it was unhealthy to do it for a prolonged period of time. You are seriously rocking the protein. I need to do better with that one. What brand of protein do you use?

Keep up the good work.  The fact that you are conscience of the late night snacking is half the battle. You will get there...remember one success to build on.

Thanks for the encouragement. 

My surgeon is a low carb advocate (and also rny).  So is my cargiologist.  Both advocate a diet that's a cross between the South Beach and Atkins diets.  High protein, low carb, good fats.  My surgeon believes starchy carbs should be limited to one small serving after your workout when metabolism is at its highest.  Other carbs should come from veg and a little fruit. 

There is no proven danger to this despite how often it is quoted.  A variety of lc diets have been used increasingly since the seventies with no documented ill effects even long term.    I was a long term low carber.  When I stopped I became obese.  I'm back to eating as I did when I was just overweight. 

I selected my carb percentage based on body builders' plans for fat loss and muscle retention.  Of course with all this protein, no skimping on the water.  That's were the lc falsehoods come from.  Failure to drink water is what damages your kidneys.  The body will convert protein to take care of it's nutritional needs.

Just got in from the gym - good workout this morning.  I am now sleepy tho!  LOL Other than that:

Protein shake and toast for the morning

banana and peanut butter crackers for a snack

pulled pork, wild rice and green beans for lunch

cucumbers (marinated) for snack

Salmon croquettes w/ a veggie for dinner

already took my vitamins, will get cracking on water when I get to work - 60-80oz is my goal for today.

Make it do what it do yall!!!! 

You've got a good menue today.  I'm wanting some of that pulled pork about now.  Thumbs up on that early morning workout. 

I'm gonna "Make it do what it do!" at the gym today.  I like that. 

Good Morning!

I'm going to order some Vitamin D from Vitalady today. My D3 was low in August and now is normal. But now, my overall D has dropped so it's time to SUPER INCREASE to 50,000 IU/day. 

I still get my vitamins/protein/water in everyday.

Now here's where I FAIL:

Coffee has creeped, no, attacked my life again. I went from only one cup of decaf to three cups of regular first thing in the morning. After a serious bout of constipation, coffee got me going again and I'm too scared to stop. Time to slap myself into reality and make a change.

I will workout at home today. I have laundry and carpets to clean so I can get my workout done during breaks.

For the sake of my sore bum, I have declared regular coffee a beloved liquid once again.  Last week it was like I was trying to grow a tail that just could not pop free.  It was literally deforming my @$$.  I'm giving you a pass on the coffee.  Who needs hemmeroids?  Lol. 

Protein shake this morning and for lunch. 

Homemade chicken tortilla soup for dinner. 

I am focused on the toning today. 

You are really eating light even for wls.  I loose my mund for the hunger on two shakes and soup even after rny.  I wish I could, good for you.