The Pat Moorer Thread - Who works out here?

[Lord Vader]

You can't eat Ramen...ever.

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

You can't eat Ramen...ever.

I'm currently eating french fries. Today is my Fat Tuesday. Will be better tomorrow and the next 40 days, although I'm not Catholic.

 

[java]

SFLG,

Have you ever looked at 'The Zone'? I don't consider it a diet but a way to eat. People either love it or hate it, but it works for me, particularly when working out hard. I do need to be cautious to keep good carbs up just a bit when working out really hard, 1.5 to 2 hours per day, including lifting each day (different muscle group) and running/walking 3 miles/day - 3 days on and 1 day off, or I get a little weak when I lift heavy (good carbs).

I have never worried about bulking up because I don't think a woman can, unless they are taking banned substances. As heavy as I once lifted, I wore a size 4, had approximately 14% body fat, and everything shifted to the right place. I really, really need to get back to that regimen - been working too much and working out too little for far too long.

Thank you all for the motivation.

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

SFLG,
Have you ever looked at 'The Zone'? I don't consider it a diet but a way to eat. People either love it or hate it, but it works for me, particularly when working out hard. I do need to be cautious to keep good carbs up just a bit when working out really hard, 1.5 to 2 hours per day, including lifting each day (different muscle group) and running/walking 3 miles/day - 3 days on and 1 day off, or I get a little weak when I lift heavy (good carbs).

I have never worried about bulking up because I don't think a woman can, unless they are taking banned substances. As heavy as I once lifted, I wore a size 4, had approximately 14% body fat, and everything shifted to the right place. I really, really need to get back to that regimen - been working too much and working out too little for far too long.

Thank you all for the motivation.

Can I call you Java, The Wise? You are truly an inspiration to me in all aspects of life. You totally rock!

I haven't tried The Zone. I started calorie counting last week at netting 1500 per day. My goal is 145lbs and currently at 150-153 depending on the day. Would love to lose the body fat.

Last week went great, but went off track this weekend and still continuing the poor eating. I do well until dinner time. This is when I become ravenous. I know I'm not pregnant. Unsure why I am so hungry these last few days.

I really enjoy Cross Fit. All girls need to lift! It's great for the body. And thr after burn counts a lot!

 

[java]

Please call me Deb. Thank you for the kudos, but I am no hero! At the moment, I have not been working out like that. I had to stop when I tore the rotator cuffs, first one, then when that one was almost healed, the other. That was a year and a half of rehab. It totally sucked. It took another year to get back the flexibility I lost. I haven't gotten back to that level of fitness, yet! Hoping to get there by this summer. Keep your fingers crossed.

Prior to tearing the first rotator cuff, I was benching about 145, which was about 25 pounds over my body weight. Squats were my favorite, and I could load it up, but my knees are good, so I don't rec'd that for anyone with bad knees. 'The Zone' is very practical and adaptable. If you have a George Foreman grill, it is a piece of cake. It is also adaptable to eating out, and to those occasions when you want to 'go off' the eating plan and have something special, like cheesecake. It is all about moderation and life-style change.

I told a fellow that I worked with about it when he was facing the possibility of rx drugs for reducing cholesterol. He talked to his doc, who agreed to delay the prescription drug treatment for a few months while my friend tried some lifestyle changes. 'Friend' then hired a trainer and went on The Zone. Within 3 months, his cholesterol was within normal ranges, his triglycerides were within normal ranges, and he had lost 30 pounds. He ate regular meals and exercised with a trainer. I haven't seen him in several years, but the last time I saw him was five years post lifestyle change, and he was continuing to exercise, maintain his weight and good HDL and LDL levels. His complaint about the The Zone? It was difficult to eat all of the food!

Anyway, sorry for the long post. There are books on The Zone. It is a basic 40-30-30 division. 40% good carbs, non-insulin producing, slow burning carbs. 30% lean protein. 30% good fats. That is it in a nutshell. There is a little more to it, but not much. Discourages highly processed foods.

I make some stew, soup, chili in approximately correct proportions, freeze some & keep it on hand for days and weeks when I don't feel like cooking. Same with turkey & roast.

Edit: The after burn is worth a million! It is kind of like an oil well, it works while you sleep! Counting calories is counter-productive for me. I think the focus on food undermines the effort and makes me hungry. Something to that effect.

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

Prior to tearing the first rotator cuff, I was benching about 145, which was about 25 pounds over my body weight. Squats were my favorite, and I could load it up, but my knees are good, so I don't rec'd that for anyone with bad knees.

Wow! You are Mighty Mouse! I am currently maxing out at 80lbs on bench press and 95 on squats (bad knees), but squats does help build quad/hamstring muscle which are linked to the knees.

I will try The Zone. Need to shed the winter layer before heading off to my month long trip! Definitely keep you updated!

 

[java]

Careful with the knees, and look for exercises that you can sub for traditional squats. Is there a sand pit close to you? If I remember from my reading, that is what Hershel Walker did (sand dunes), and no one ever thought he had suspect quads, glutes, or hammys. Sand is also supposed to be good for connective tissue. Then you could go really easy on the squats and just use them for a little definition (elevate heel on board, put a little weight on shoulders, and do some dips without going very far down, other foot behind for balance - will define your quads nicely)

That's one I used that worked well. I think our resident experts should weigh in with a thumbs up or thumbs down and give their opinion. Although, with your knees, you may be doing exactly what you should be doing right now.

Keep going and thanks for the motivation.

 

[Juan]

 

[texasdalton]

Sflonghornsgirl word of advise take a before and after picture and measure your body with a tape measure. Reason being is you will lose alot of fat and gain some muscle with crossfit, the scale might not budge at times but you are losing FAT. Also the most important thing I can say is that abs and weightloss starts in the kitchen not the gym. Look into the paleo diet, and just have fun working out. That is what crossfit is about.

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

Sflonghornsgirl word of advise take a before and after picture and measure your body with a tape measure. Reason being is you will lose alot of fat and gain some muscle with crossfit, the scale might not budge at times but you are losing FAT. Also the most important thing I can say is that abs and weightloss starts in the kitchen not the gym. Look into the paleo diet, and just have fun working out. That is what crossfit is about.

Thanks for this! I eat well during the week and on weekends it's a lost cause. Now that I'm officially back in Texas, there are drive thrus and fast food every where!!! Ahhhhh!!!!