Hmmm. I don't know. I just cut and paste -- although all of my grids and color gets left out. Some other people have really nice looking charts. There must be a secret!
Erin - Erin - Erin! It looks like you had a good day on the protein!! Yay! You were a little low on fat and since you have a really low BF % so you shouldn't go low on fat. I know...I know, I'm never satisfied. Don't get frustrated. You are definitely getting stronger at the gym, there is absolutely no doubt about that. As far as this zoning thing...it takes time. Take the limited carbs you can get -- plan ahead. Look at the list of proteins carbs fats and highlight the ones you like. Then keep yourself stocked up. Find a zone/balance bar you like for emergency situations. I found that by not restricting myself so much I was able to keep to my 11 blocks much easier. So I allowed 1-2 unfavorable carbs a day (crackers, low-carb bread, glass of wine, fruit salad, whatever). Even look up the dessert recipes on the zone site. But honestly you are doing WONDERFULLY. Just keep at the protein additions. Cheesesticks, turkey, eggs. Lots and lots! Try the Babybel cheese (little round cheeses, they are yummy and 1 block each).
You'll be fine. And if you need a pep talk right quick - text me or call: 216-7661 anytime.
Thanks for the nice note Gina. I am really trying to keep my focus on long term goals -- but its hard not to get sucked into the every day measurements and competition. I have to believe that over several months I will improve -- even if on a day to day level I don't see it -- or I even regress. I am thinking of switching up my wod schedule to Mon.Tues.Wed/off Thursday/on Fri and Sat. Maybe that will help jump start me a bit.
And, as for as the Zone thing goes, it makes sense to cut back on carbs and sugar. I clearly am not following it strictly, but overall I have become much more aware of what I am eating.
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