Miss Marissa gets fat

[miss_marissa]

 

FAT as in the MACRONUTRIENT!

 

I've been feeling super fatigued the past few weeks and after discussing with my coach we decided I'm probably eating too much protein (sayyy whaaattt???) and not enough fat. So this challenge will be with me experimenting with my macros a bit to try to balance that out. I'm also going to try to not be so obsessive compulsive about tracking my meals in a spreadsheet because that leads to eating disorders.

 

I'm currently running Hatfield's 12 week peaking program (just started this week) and I'm pretty set on the workout front. They will be posted in the battle log and typically cross posted here for deadlift face glory.

 

1) GET FAT

Attempt to get more fat in my diet. I think I'm going to aim for the following macronutrients:

Rest days: P/F/C: 150/70/100-150   <--- lower end if the following day is also a rest day, higher if the following day is a workout day

Workout days: P/F/C: 150/70/250-300

 

The goal is to determine what is a good ratio for me. I will using some sort of phone app and x-post here for accountability.

 

2) GET BIG

I've started taking creatine. This is a thing that I need to make a regular habit. I feel good, lifts are good, clothes look good. Let's keep it up, shall we?

 

Take ~5g creatine daily.

 

3) But don't get too fat

I live like a mile away from work. There is no excuse for me to NOT walk at least once/ week to and home from work. Even though it is February and cold and snowy, it's tolerable. I get some sunshine, get to drink a nice cup of tea/coffee and get my mind right before heading in. 

 

Life Goals for this year will be COMPOUNDING as appropriate. With that being said.

 

1) Don't be a hoodrat

Look fabulous. Take selfies. Post here for everyone's pleasure.

 

2) Don't be a slob

So I moved in December.... there are still boxes that need unpacking. Goal is by the end of the challenge all boxes will be unpacked. I also have things to sell on Craigslist: 1 or 2 chairs, Mr. J old clothes, a TV and a motorcycle. An attempt should be made to donate or sell all of these items.

[matty_mcfly]

What!? Challenge is finally up!?

When I think Marissa I definitely think PHAT.

Oh! And SUPP LIFE! Get that tatted across my belly for dem bitches.

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[Rookiebeotch]

[Stronkey Kong]

3) But don't get too fat

I live like a mile away from work. There is no excuse for me to NOT walk at least once/ week to and home from work. Even though it is February and cold and snowy, it's tolerable. I get some sunshine, get to drink a nice cup of tea/coffee and get my mind right before heading in. 

 

Did this almost daily for 6 straight years in Madison... with the benefit of a beard that made a nice wind break once it iced over.

[SpecialSundae]

HEYYYY!

Yeah, I think a lot of us overeat on protein and undereat fat and carbs because there's so much "protein = strength" BS floating around. You and I both probably only need 100-120g a day, but it's TASTY! I've started consciously adding butter or oil to things because I know I need to keep my fat intake up (carbs is now easy, after lots of practice).

[elvenengineer]

I will be interested to see how you do the macronutrient thing.

 

I can't keep up with more than 2 things at once, so protein and calories is all I'm tracking right now. Maybe next challenge I'll have to experiment

 

YAY Selfies!

[Sam Ashen]

 

 

2) Don't be a slob

So I moved in December.... there are still boxes that need unpacking. Goal is by the end of the challenge all boxes will be unpacked. I also have things to sell on Craigslist: 1 or 2 chairs, Mr. J old clothes, a TV and a motorcycle. An attempt should be made to donate or sell all of these items.

 

 

 

 

It usually takes me a year or so to unpack a move.

 

 

HEYYYY!



Yeah, I think a lot of us overeat on protein and undereat fat and carbs because there's so much "protein = strength" BS floating around. You and I both probably only need 100-120g a day, but it's TASTY! I've started consciously adding butter or oil to things because I know I need to keep my fat intake up (carbs is now easy, after lots of practice).

 

There was a discussion on another thread somewhere.  Where I go, they feed 2.2g/kg.  What I am reading on that thread is pointing to 1.8g/kg.

 

Love SS comments and advice.

 

[EDIT 1.0 g/lb vs 0.8 g/lb.  On MM Thread I should be speaking MM language not SS language.  ]

[Br0din]

 

I've been upping my fats too, interested on seeing how you feel for this experiment.  I may have to redo my nutrition too.

[Sam Ashen]

[SpecialSundae]

There was a discussion on another thread somewhere.  Where I go, they feed 2.2g/kg.  What I am reading on that thread is pointing to 1.8g/kg.

 

Love SS comments and advice.

 

[EDIT 1.0 g/lb vs 0.8 g/lb.  On MM Thread I should be speaking MM language not SS language.   ]

More protein doesn't really harm you, unless you're neglecting other macro- or micro-nutrients.

(Or you have a pre-existing condition for which protein should be limited.)

[Flex Luthor]

[Haikoo]

West siiiiide! 

 

No really, I'm not warrioring at the moment but, seeing as how we're neighbors now, thought I'd pop in

[msuroo]

2) Don't be a slob

So I moved in December.... there are still boxes that need unpacking.

Lol, I moved in November* and I still have boxes that need unpacking.

*2014

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[raptron]

Hey girl, heyyyy.

[Br0din]

Lol, I moved in November* and I still have boxes that need unpacking.

*2014

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If you didn't need it by now...  you don't need it.

[msuroo]

If you didn't need it by now... you don't need it.

Totally agree. One of the few drawbacks (?) of work paying for your relocation is that you don't put any thought into purging or packing efficiently. They just brought everything.

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[Br0din]

As a person who had the .GOV move him yearly... the unpacking is Christmas time and donation time.

 

Hopefully, I just moved into the place I will stay at until I retire into the golfing community or win the powerball.  

[miss_marissa]

What!? Challenge is finally up!?

When I think Marissa I definitely think PHAT.

Oh! And SUPP LIFE! Get that tatted across my belly for dem bitches.

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Bitches love supps.

 

Keto sounds fucking horrible. Nothing about keto sounds pleasing. At all. And it seems like there is only a select few people who it actually works for, like magical fucking fairies. Damn.

 

Did this almost daily for 6 straight years in Madison... with the benefit of a beard that made a nice wind break once it iced over.

It's not too shabby! I'm enjoying it quite a bit.

 

HEYYYY!

Yeah, I think a lot of us overeat on protein and undereat fat and carbs because there's so much "protein = strength" BS floating around. You and I both probably only need 100-120g a day, but it's TASTY! I've started consciously adding butter or oil to things because I know I need to keep my fat intake up (carbs is now easy, after lots of practice).

HIIII!!!!!

That's a thing I should maybe start doing. Protein and carbs have always been easy for me, fat is always the struggle.

 

I will be interested to see how you do the macronutrient thing.

 

I can't keep up with more than 2 things at once, so protein and calories is all I'm tracking right now. Maybe next challenge I'll have to experiment

 

YAY Selfies!

 

 

I've been upping my fats too, interested on seeing how you feel for this experiment.  I may have to redo my nutrition too.

Yeeeaaaaa tracking! We'll see how this goes.

 

 

There was a discussion on another thread somewhere.  Where I go, they feed 2.2g/kg.  What I am reading on that thread is pointing to 1.8g/kg.

 

Love SS comments and advice.

 

[EDIT 1.0 g/lb vs 0.8 g/lb.  On MM Thread I should be speaking MM language not SS language.   ]

More protein doesn't really harm you, unless you're neglecting other macro- or micro-nutrients.

(Or you have a pre-existing condition for which protein should be limited.)

Before I was getting typ around 3g/kg of protein, which is kind of excessive I think.

Coach says roughly 1.25 g/lb of LEAN body mass, which nearly equates to 1 g/lb of total body mass. I think I'm at the point now where protein is no longer a struggle and I need to find balance because MOAR protein =/= better.

 

This is a fabulous gif! You are just doing awesome things with life today. Thanks for that.

[miss_marissa]

 

West siiiiide! 

 

No really, I'm not warrioring at the moment but, seeing as how we're neighbors now, thought I'd pop in 

West side represent!!!!! 

 

Hey girl, heyyyy.

Ohhhhh heyyyy 

 

 

It usually takes me a year or so to unpack a move.

 

Lol, I moved in November* and I still have boxes that need unpacking.

*2014

Have to say something here.... buuuuut

 

If you didn't need it by now...  you don't need it.

Br0din beat me to it. *bro-fist*

[Stronkey Kong]

In summertime, you will eventually see thong-cape-scooter man...

 

 

Edit: Local hero and spirit animal to many. Say what you want, that man is free.

[matty_mcfly]

Before I was getting typ around 3g/kg of protein, which is kind of excessive I think.

Coach says roughly 1.25 g/lb of LEAN body mass, which nearly equates to 1 g/lb of total body mass. I think I'm at the point now where protein is no longer a struggle and I need to find balance because MOAR protein =/= better.

 

 

3g/kg??? Lol that's typical??? Everything I've ever heard was 1g/lb. Jeezus...3g would equal about 250g a day for me. I struggle to consistently hit the 180-185.

[Emerald_Dragonfly]

Following.

[Br0din]

3g/kg??? Lol that's typical??? Everything I've ever heard was 1g/lb. Jeezus...3g would equal about 250g a day for me. I struggle to consistently hit the 180-185.

 

Ehh....  I"m hitting 215-250 gr/ day.  Its not that hard.  

[CourtnieMarie]

oh heyyyyyyyyyyyy! i love fat. you got this. bacon, cheese, eggs, cheese, fatty meats, cheese, nuts, and cheese. so ya know. you got options.

 

[Sam Ashen]

Ehh....  I"m hitting 215-250 gr/ day.  Its not that hard.  

 

For you, 3g/kg would be 300g?