peeperjj's Journal, 30 Jun 18

Yup, that is why extended water/salt fasting does not appeal to me. For those in a critical health situation, water fasting can be a life saver for sure. Started taking proteins much more serious a good number of weeks ago, and love the increase in wellness. So much so, that whatever I do, I'll always aim to get those proteins in. 

I’m just not built for fasting. I can fast for say 16 hours but it I try a second day in a row I get super weak and shaky. They used to think I had blood sugar issues but couldn’t ever pinpoint what it was so told me when I get shaky to eat. That was about 19 years ago though so probably not the same anymore lol. I used to eat meat as about half my dinner as a kid and of course school lunches. Breakfast was a pop tart. I was under major stress the last time I got down to where I want to be but even then I was eating more meat than I am now. It’s just so hard to add enough meat in to a 1200 cal diet and still eat things that make it not so restricting. However if I go with muscle gain I’ll need to up that 1200 t about 1700-1800 I think. Slowly working up to 1500-1600 to see how I am there. I do miss my lunches of a slice of cheese, A1 and two hamburger patties. I’ll be able to do that again soon :).  

Peeperjj I never have tried fasting, I do intermittent fasting which is given my self a eating window in order to consume larger meals n still end in a deficit 

It’s ok if it’s not for u, u can still succeed at losing the weight u want to lose 

If u don’t want to lose muscles 💪🏼 lift weights 🏋️‍♀️ 

Tanita say I loose muscle currently, despite me feeding them what they suppose to need. Choose to ignore it for now, and just follow through with the plan. Maybe things make sense later in the week. 

Rosio I started reading online about losing muscle while losing fat. I was lifting 3# weights as per dr orders but it wasn’t even toning at the least. Periodically I ‘lift’ my 38# kiddo as a means to play with her and work some muscles too but not regularly. I’ve had 4 ‘sessions’ at the gym on the weight machines. Too soon for an improvement. Hubby said he saw an improvement in his arms after the third. Wishful thinking or because he lifts 100-400#? Not sure there. I’ll be happy with gaining muscle or maintaining but gaining would be my preference. I just have to go slowly after 2 years of being so limited. I did break the rules to pick up my kid and things when I had no help and no choice but not often enough to make a difference. I do however see a difference in my calves. I periodically stretch them and unintentionally worked them and lost the fat there. Working on balance as after chemo I tend to fall over for no reason. Trainer said ankle strength was lost. Also could be my inner ear but more likely my body from sitting so much and only short walks per drs orders.  

Diddlee from what I read it’s very hard to lose fat and build muscle at the same time. Cutting means cal deficit while bulking means a surplus while lifting weights. Online, hubby (was an athlete) and trainer agree that it can be done slowly and you can maintain most of your muscle while cutting IF you lift weights and work these muscles. My problem is I can’t lift much and I’m 30 minutes from the closest gym. On the farm I have a choice of light things or 50#+. Not much in the 15-40# range to start and work up for me. I workout Tuesdays and Friday’s in the liveSTRONG program and I’m thinking of adding in Sunday’s if I can get a free 2 hour window (1hr just in driving) and hubby can stay with kids as no child care there on weekends. Do you lift?  

I saw a difference on my legs after 6 months n I was squatting 50/60 pounds for 25/30minutes  

The other 30 min I was doing chest, cardio, changing a diaper or 2, drinking water, chatting, etc 

Squats with weights are too hard right now. 10 squats and I have to have a one minute break just using body weight lol. I can do a few holding my kiddo but am shaky after. Am using the machine where you push against a flat surface and the weight I’m using is 130 I think. Trainer has me set to start 3reps of 8 on Tuesday. She logged my weights that I could do 8 fairly well. Not sure how I’ll get through 3sets/reps. Glad to know I won’t see a difference for severaonths though. I go off hubbys and of course he’s a guy, more muscle and trained for many years so I shouldn’t compare. Thanks! Ps everyone says I shouldn’t be able to talk doing cardio. I keep heart rate at about 160, 10% incline, 3.5mph and can talk. Not well but I am a chatter so I make it work lol. Can only get 3-4 words out between breaths haha.  

All I’m trying to say is that muscle is extremely hard to gain so don’t give up. Ur muscle will probably not show until u 🏋️‍♀️ lift real weights