Just a quick post. It's Friday so nothing to report except the food I ate. I really am trying to eat better but don't always succeed. It would be nice that whenever this happened a giant hand appeared and slapped me up side the head. If only there was an app for that.
Breakfast: Three egg frittata with broccoli, corn, peas, and chicken. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Mushroom burger and fries
2nd snack: Banana
Dinner: Protein drink, chicken wrap, chips, handful of pretzels, and four rice crispy treats (see what I mean about a slap upside the head).
So was at friends for gaming but was able to resist going crazy for food. Unfortunately that's going to change here in a bit as we'll start getting together on Sat nights again. That means it'll be a 7-8 hour feeding frenzy. I will have to work on that. And the race is one day closer.......
Monday, September 30, 2013
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Day 508
So met with Lorinda after work for our weekly workout. I had plans for Sat so we moved it up a couple of days. That's the program for the next few weeks due to all sorts of life happenings. One of which is my duathalon three weeks. Aaarrgh I'm ready but not ready if you know what I mean.
I'm slacking off on working out specifically for the race, haven't ridden the bike trail now for two weeks and I'm still running but the bike is more of a concern, I think. Of course that's typical for me so I'm actually feeling okay, I just need to do the bike trail again before the actual race. I have a plan, probably not the best but it's all me so I can live with it.
Breakfast: Frittata with my usual 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Roasted chicken with stir fried veggie and salsa. Today added some chips not a crazy amount but still chips.
Dinner: Protein drink. Stir fried broccoli, peas, and corn. Plus 4 zucchini cakes. A bit like crab cakes but made with zucchini.
So I got off work early and met with Lorinda. She had me do upper body with pull ups and dips along with some back. It was a great workout and I found I was a bit stronger than I thought. Not much mind you but some.
We talked about the coming race as she has some insight due to her experience. I was planning on getting to the course rather early. Actually too early as it turns out. So Lorinda helped me in that respect and other areas that I have no clue about.
I appreciate her advice and encouragement.
I'm slacking off on working out specifically for the race, haven't ridden the bike trail now for two weeks and I'm still running but the bike is more of a concern, I think. Of course that's typical for me so I'm actually feeling okay, I just need to do the bike trail again before the actual race. I have a plan, probably not the best but it's all me so I can live with it.
Breakfast: Frittata with my usual 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Roasted chicken with stir fried veggie and salsa. Today added some chips not a crazy amount but still chips.
Dinner: Protein drink. Stir fried broccoli, peas, and corn. Plus 4 zucchini cakes. A bit like crab cakes but made with zucchini.
So I got off work early and met with Lorinda. She had me do upper body with pull ups and dips along with some back. It was a great workout and I found I was a bit stronger than I thought. Not much mind you but some.
We talked about the coming race as she has some insight due to her experience. I was planning on getting to the course rather early. Actually too early as it turns out. So Lorinda helped me in that respect and other areas that I have no clue about.
I appreciate her advice and encouragement.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Day 507
Tabata not! So it's normally my Tabata day but of course I spaced when putting my gym bag together and instead of a t-shirt and shorts I ended up with two t-shirts and no shorts. D'oh!
So because I had a work meeting later in the evening I ended up going home. At home I did a core and stretching workout. Nothing intense due to time constraints but at least I wasn't sitting on my butt and doing nothing.
As I get closer to the race I feel as if I'm getting lazier about working out. I will need to get a bit more focused I think. Plus the weather has changed so I should probably get a bike ride in to see how the trail is under muddy conditions.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Stir fried veggie with chicken and salsa
2nd snack: Banana and peanut butter
Dinner: As I said I had a work meeting in the evening so there was food provided. Not the best stuff and I tried to not eat much of it. It was Chinese deep fried finger foods and I had some of the offerings. Then came home and had Greek yogurt with Chia seeds, a Wasa cracker with almond butter and some chicken.
So far this week has been a bit off. Monday I was able to do Tabata but otherwise I've really changed it up. The week will continue in that vein as tomorrow I'll meet with Lorinda and then skip training on Sat to help get a farm ready for the winter months. So some shoveling and sweeping along with other types of out door work. Again change is good.
So because I had a work meeting later in the evening I ended up going home. At home I did a core and stretching workout. Nothing intense due to time constraints but at least I wasn't sitting on my butt and doing nothing.
As I get closer to the race I feel as if I'm getting lazier about working out. I will need to get a bit more focused I think. Plus the weather has changed so I should probably get a bike ride in to see how the trail is under muddy conditions.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Stir fried veggie with chicken and salsa
2nd snack: Banana and peanut butter
Dinner: As I said I had a work meeting in the evening so there was food provided. Not the best stuff and I tried to not eat much of it. It was Chinese deep fried finger foods and I had some of the offerings. Then came home and had Greek yogurt with Chia seeds, a Wasa cracker with almond butter and some chicken.
So far this week has been a bit off. Monday I was able to do Tabata but otherwise I've really changed it up. The week will continue in that vein as tomorrow I'll meet with Lorinda and then skip training on Sat to help get a farm ready for the winter months. So some shoveling and sweeping along with other types of out door work. Again change is good.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Day 506
So I really wanted to go running, but not at Padden, just out my back door and down the trail. Except weather happened. Yes there are runners (and others) who don't let a little thing like pounding rain deter them from getting outside and exercising, but I'm not one of them. I did have good intentions.
I'm not afraid of a little rain (after all I live in the Pacific Northwest) but pouring down in buckets or the proverbial cats and dogs, that's where I draw the line. I chose to do a kettlebell workout on the porch. I felt the need to be outside just not in the down pour.
I rather enjoyed the workout and I haven't done a kettlebell routine in quite some time so it was good for me.
Breakfast: Frittata with 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Roasted shredded chicken with stir fried veggies and salsa. Small bowl of ice cream.
2nd snack: Two Wasa crackers with peanut butter
Dinner: Four zucchini cakes (think crab cakes but with zucchini), chips and a chocolate milk.
A rather weirdly delicious dinner but I was looking for something different. The workout was a nice break from my usual routines so that was a good thing. I keep reading that not doing the same routine over and over is good. Change is good and I'm trying to work on that. Lorinda helps me with that every time we get together.
Oh yeah one more day closer to race day. The clock is ticking.
I'm not afraid of a little rain (after all I live in the Pacific Northwest) but pouring down in buckets or the proverbial cats and dogs, that's where I draw the line. I chose to do a kettlebell workout on the porch. I felt the need to be outside just not in the down pour.
I rather enjoyed the workout and I haven't done a kettlebell routine in quite some time so it was good for me.
Breakfast: Frittata with 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Roasted shredded chicken with stir fried veggies and salsa. Small bowl of ice cream.
2nd snack: Two Wasa crackers with peanut butter
Dinner: Four zucchini cakes (think crab cakes but with zucchini), chips and a chocolate milk.
A rather weirdly delicious dinner but I was looking for something different. The workout was a nice break from my usual routines so that was a good thing. I keep reading that not doing the same routine over and over is good. Change is good and I'm trying to work on that. Lorinda helps me with that every time we get together.
Oh yeah one more day closer to race day. The clock is ticking.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Day 505
Tabata! It was a sad Monday at the gym as the Tabata class on Monday has been moved earlier and I won't be able to make it. My work schedule won't allow me to make the earlier class. It's fine though as I'm making a plan to do something different that day anyway.
Breakfast: Frittata with broccoli, spinach, mushroom, tomato, red pepper, and broccoli slaw. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Roast chicken with stir fried veggies. Potato, broccoli, cauliflower, onion, green and red pepper mixed with salsa.
2nd snack: Banana
Dinner: Protein drink. Greek yogurt with Chia seeds. Chips and guacamole.
Tabata was a killer tonight so it was a fitting end to my time in the class. The Weds night Tabata class is still going to work for me so I'm not saying good bye to Tabata for good just cutting back. Like I said I've got a new plan for the time slot so it should be fine.
Breakfast: Frittata with broccoli, spinach, mushroom, tomato, red pepper, and broccoli slaw. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Roast chicken with stir fried veggies. Potato, broccoli, cauliflower, onion, green and red pepper mixed with salsa.
2nd snack: Banana
Dinner: Protein drink. Greek yogurt with Chia seeds. Chips and guacamole.
Tabata was a killer tonight so it was a fitting end to my time in the class. The Weds night Tabata class is still going to work for me so I'm not saying good bye to Tabata for good just cutting back. Like I said I've got a new plan for the time slot so it should be fine.
Day 504
So I didn't go to Padden and ride my bike today. I just really didn't feel like it and the weather was really threatening to storm big time. I know I need to ride the trail some more before the race but I just haven't been able to psych myself for it. I will say I'm not worried too much though as the real test is going to be the running. Of course the time is getting closer, as a matter of fact the race is in four more Sundays! So you can imagine I'm starting to run out of time for practice.
I did go to the gym though and did some work on the treadmill and bike. Put in some sweat work and came away feeling as though I'd made some progress even if it was at the gym and not Padden.
Breakfast: Cherry Pie Larabar and 20oz of cold water.
After workout: Protein drink, then went grocery shopping and when I got home from that I had a chicken (roasted) sandwich on pretzel bread with tomato, avocado, and cucumber. I also had some spinach-pasta salad.
Dinner: Another chicken sandwich with chips and chocolate milk.
So this coming weeks I'll have to get a bit more serious I think. Maybe Tuesday I'll run again and I'm meeting Lorinda on Thursday. I will have to run on Sunday instead of Sat as I've got Sat plans and maybe I'll also ride the bike.
I did go to the gym though and did some work on the treadmill and bike. Put in some sweat work and came away feeling as though I'd made some progress even if it was at the gym and not Padden.
Breakfast: Cherry Pie Larabar and 20oz of cold water.
After workout: Protein drink, then went grocery shopping and when I got home from that I had a chicken (roasted) sandwich on pretzel bread with tomato, avocado, and cucumber. I also had some spinach-pasta salad.
Dinner: Another chicken sandwich with chips and chocolate milk.
So this coming weeks I'll have to get a bit more serious I think. Maybe Tuesday I'll run again and I'm meeting Lorinda on Thursday. I will have to run on Sunday instead of Sat as I've got Sat plans and maybe I'll also ride the bike.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Day 503
So ran at Padden today and turned in a regular time. 34min. I am okay with that time as I know it will work for the race. I just hope I can keep it up. My training has been rather haphazard but it works for me. Maybe the next race I can really try to persue an actual training regimen.
Meeting Lorinda today for our weekly workout.
Breakfast: Just a banana and 20oz of cold water.
After the run: Protein drink
After the workout: Shrimp and a fish burger with an egg, ham, avocado, and tomato.
Dinner: Went to friends for a night of Mexican and games and movies. Had for tacos and a plate of nachos along with an adult beverage. There were cookies so that was in the mix also. I think I did okay but maybe could have not had the last taco. I will say that my shirt wasn't bulging over my belly so that seems like a win.
I plan on riding at Padden tomorrow but the weather report is somewhat discouraging for me. So I will decide tomorrow.
Meeting Lorinda today for our weekly workout.
Breakfast: Just a banana and 20oz of cold water.
After the run: Protein drink
After the workout: Shrimp and a fish burger with an egg, ham, avocado, and tomato.
Dinner: Went to friends for a night of Mexican and games and movies. Had for tacos and a plate of nachos along with an adult beverage. There were cookies so that was in the mix also. I think I did okay but maybe could have not had the last taco. I will say that my shirt wasn't bulging over my belly so that seems like a win.
I plan on riding at Padden tomorrow but the weather report is somewhat discouraging for me. So I will decide tomorrow.
Day 502
Nothing exciting as it's an off day. Tomorrow will be the run at Padden and meet with Lorinda. I expect to get a good run and workout.
Breakfast: Two eggs, skinny bun, tomato, avocado, and a banana. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: The boss bought quesadillas for lunch so had 4-5 and some beet salad.
2nd snack: Quesadilla
Dinner: Chicken wrap along with chips and salsa. A protein drink and some candy. I was at a friends for D&D so I actually did fairly well and not overindulging with food like usual.
So my bike ride to work the day before was great and today I would have done it again except I needed to be some where right after work. I am wondering if I would be able to ride to work more often but the winter weather is heading our way soon so probably not. As much as I like to ride the bike, I am admittedly a fair weather rider.
Breakfast: Two eggs, skinny bun, tomato, avocado, and a banana. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: The boss bought quesadillas for lunch so had 4-5 and some beet salad.
2nd snack: Quesadilla
Dinner: Chicken wrap along with chips and salsa. A protein drink and some candy. I was at a friends for D&D so I actually did fairly well and not overindulging with food like usual.
So my bike ride to work the day before was great and today I would have done it again except I needed to be some where right after work. I am wondering if I would be able to ride to work more often but the winter weather is heading our way soon so probably not. As much as I like to ride the bike, I am admittedly a fair weather rider.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Day 501
Rode the bike to work and home today. Trying to get in some kind of related workout for the race coming in THREE weeks.
Breakfast: Two eggs frittata with tomato, quinoa, spinach, and broccoli slaw. Banana and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Spinach salad with shrimp, tomato, cucumber, quinoa, and peas.
2nd snack: Banana sandwich with peanut butter and one slice of bread.
Dinner: Protein drink. Pot sticker soup with shrimp and quinoa.
Riding to work and back was fun and I did get a good workout on the way home. I was a bit more hungry so the pot sticker soup was a good meal that satisfied me but wasn't over the top food wise.
Breakfast: Two eggs frittata with tomato, quinoa, spinach, and broccoli slaw. Banana and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Spinach salad with shrimp, tomato, cucumber, quinoa, and peas.
2nd snack: Banana sandwich with peanut butter and one slice of bread.
Dinner: Protein drink. Pot sticker soup with shrimp and quinoa.
Riding to work and back was fun and I did get a good workout on the way home. I was a bit more hungry so the pot sticker soup was a good meal that satisfied me but wasn't over the top food wise.
Day 500 and I'm still at it
Tabata! This is the way it's been for almost all of the days when I write about this exercise/health thing. If you're going, huh? I'm talking about the work outs that include Tabata and all of the other sweat inducing exercises I've done in the last 500 days. As I get closer to the duathalon coming up in THREE weeks I'm realizing how much exercise has become a part of my daily world. It's a good thing and I'm glad I have Lorinda to help guide me.
Breakfast: Two eggs, tomato, avocado, and a skinny bun. 20oz of water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds along with a slice of 10 grain bread
Lunch: Asian noodle with veggie and beef salad. Small ice cream.
2nd snack: Slice of 10 grain bread, peanut butter and a banana. 3 cookies.
Dinner: Protein drink, trail mix, and Greek yogurt with Chia seeds.
I'm planning on riding my bike to work tomorrow so I hope the weather is at least not raining.
Breakfast: Two eggs, tomato, avocado, and a skinny bun. 20oz of water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds along with a slice of 10 grain bread
Lunch: Asian noodle with veggie and beef salad. Small ice cream.
2nd snack: Slice of 10 grain bread, peanut butter and a banana. 3 cookies.
Dinner: Protein drink, trail mix, and Greek yogurt with Chia seeds.
I'm planning on riding my bike to work tomorrow so I hope the weather is at least not raining.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Day 499
So I ran at Padden tonight after work. It was a good run but felt a bit weird. The really good part of this is the fact that except for the very beginning I ran the entire way. I ran clockwise and started about two hundred yards from the south end. In that distance I ran a bit and walked a bit as a warm up. Then I just kept running. My time was slower than previously but I still ran almost the entire course. That's a win in my book.
Breakfast: Two eggs on gluten free bread with ham, tomato, and avocado.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds. A slice of bread
Lunch: Spinach salad with shrimp, quinoa, tomato, peas, corn, and broccoli slaw. I had salsa for dressing.
2nd snack: Slice of bread and peanut butter.
Dinner: Protein drink. Greek yogurt with Chia seeds and a big handful of trail mix.
I'm going to ride to work on the bike this Thursday.
Breakfast: Two eggs on gluten free bread with ham, tomato, and avocado.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds. A slice of bread
Lunch: Spinach salad with shrimp, quinoa, tomato, peas, corn, and broccoli slaw. I had salsa for dressing.
2nd snack: Slice of bread and peanut butter.
Dinner: Protein drink. Greek yogurt with Chia seeds and a big handful of trail mix.
I'm going to ride to work on the bike this Thursday.
Day 498
Tabata! Ha again with the 20min of all out intensity.
Breakfast: Two eggs, 2 slices of gluten free bread with tomato, ham, and almond butter. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Took a salad but by the time lunch rolled around I wasn't feelin' it. So I went to the taco truck restaurant and had a Torta. That's the Mexican sandwich with meat, jalapenos, cabbage, tomato, and avocado. Quite delicious but a bit on the carby side. Still I ate every little bit. Also an ice cream treat.
2nd snack: Banana on a slice of bread with peanut butter.
Dinner: Protein drink. Greek yogurt with Chia seeds and trail mix.
Tomorrow I'm going to run at Padden. It's an experiment and a kick in the pants to the training.
Breakfast: Two eggs, 2 slices of gluten free bread with tomato, ham, and almond butter. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Took a salad but by the time lunch rolled around I wasn't feelin' it. So I went to the taco truck restaurant and had a Torta. That's the Mexican sandwich with meat, jalapenos, cabbage, tomato, and avocado. Quite delicious but a bit on the carby side. Still I ate every little bit. Also an ice cream treat.
2nd snack: Banana on a slice of bread with peanut butter.
Dinner: Protein drink. Greek yogurt with Chia seeds and trail mix.
Tomorrow I'm going to run at Padden. It's an experiment and a kick in the pants to the training.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Day 497
So I ended up not going to Padden and riding the bike today. I just didn't feel up to it. so instead I went to the gym and got in a nice workout. I did an old routine on the treadmill and recumbent bike then lifted some weights. I left feeling good and not to bothered that I didn't ride the bike at Padden.
I'm thinking that this week I'll run at Padden on Tues and maybe ride the bike to work on Thurs. Change it up a little bit.
Breakfast: Even though I didn't ride the bike I still stuck to my normal breakfast I have on this day. Just 20oz of cold water and I added a low sodium V-8.
After the workout I had a protein drink followed by a spicy lentil wrap and trail mix.
I planned on a D&D evening so I didn't eat a real dinner. I had some trail mix and a granola bar and that was it.
So the workout was a good idea and it felt right. It was a modification of a routine L had written for me a while ago. Dumbbells and an exercise ball for a platform. I basically did chest, biceps and triceps.
Tabata tomorrow!
I'm thinking that this week I'll run at Padden on Tues and maybe ride the bike to work on Thurs. Change it up a little bit.
Breakfast: Even though I didn't ride the bike I still stuck to my normal breakfast I have on this day. Just 20oz of cold water and I added a low sodium V-8.
After the workout I had a protein drink followed by a spicy lentil wrap and trail mix.
I planned on a D&D evening so I didn't eat a real dinner. I had some trail mix and a granola bar and that was it.
So the workout was a good idea and it felt right. It was a modification of a routine L had written for me a while ago. Dumbbells and an exercise ball for a platform. I basically did chest, biceps and triceps.
Tabata tomorrow!
Day 496
Had a social obligation that precluded my working out today. It also involved food so I was prepared to not over indulge and I think I did okay except for the very end of the day. I still didn't go crazy but I probably could have been better. I'm just chalking it up to a cheat day and will make it up in the coming days.
Breakfast: I knew I should eat a good breakfast to help the later meals but the plan didn't work out as planned. I was going to have a bowl of oatmeal but the oatmeal just didn't taste right. It was a mix of oatmeal and quinoa and I think the quinoa was bad. So I ended up eating a Greek yogurt with 24 almonds and Chia seeds. Of course I also had 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: I was on a whale watching cruise and lunch was served on board the ship. It consisted of sandwich fixin's, ham, turkey, and roast beef. Many different types of veggie for the sandwich and munching. Also potato salad and pasta salad. A bag of chips and a couple of cookies rounded out the meal. I only went through the line once so I did very good. I also had two adult beverages.
So dinner was where I went off the rails a bit. I went to a fast food joint and had a Bacon double Cheeseburger with onion rings and two small chicken sandwiches. In hindsight I should have only had the cheeseburger and onion rings but there you go I over did it but I'm not sorry. I just have to keep remembering that I don't need quantity, rather quality. If I stick to that I'll always be able to enjoy the food in front of me, instead of stuffing my face to bursting to try to satisfy the hunger.
Tomorrow is Padden day for the bike but I'm not sure I'll make it. If I don't I'll have to make sure I go to the gym for a workout.
Breakfast: I knew I should eat a good breakfast to help the later meals but the plan didn't work out as planned. I was going to have a bowl of oatmeal but the oatmeal just didn't taste right. It was a mix of oatmeal and quinoa and I think the quinoa was bad. So I ended up eating a Greek yogurt with 24 almonds and Chia seeds. Of course I also had 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: I was on a whale watching cruise and lunch was served on board the ship. It consisted of sandwich fixin's, ham, turkey, and roast beef. Many different types of veggie for the sandwich and munching. Also potato salad and pasta salad. A bag of chips and a couple of cookies rounded out the meal. I only went through the line once so I did very good. I also had two adult beverages.
So dinner was where I went off the rails a bit. I went to a fast food joint and had a Bacon double Cheeseburger with onion rings and two small chicken sandwiches. In hindsight I should have only had the cheeseburger and onion rings but there you go I over did it but I'm not sorry. I just have to keep remembering that I don't need quantity, rather quality. If I stick to that I'll always be able to enjoy the food in front of me, instead of stuffing my face to bursting to try to satisfy the hunger.
Tomorrow is Padden day for the bike but I'm not sure I'll make it. If I don't I'll have to make sure I go to the gym for a workout.
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Day 495
Friday is the day of taking it easy but this Friday was a day for going for a bike ride. I'm not working out tomorrow (one of my normal workout days) so figured I'd do a ride.
Breakfast: Two egg frittata with broccoli, quinoa and cheese. Plus a banana and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Went out for lunch. Had a schnitzel burger with fries and an ice cream treat.
After the bike ride I ordered out a Bento box of sushi and prawns.
I'm not sure what will happen tomorrow food wise so I'm leaving it open to chance. I think it will be sandwich type stuff along with chips. I'll try to be good and not over indulge.
Breakfast: Two egg frittata with broccoli, quinoa and cheese. Plus a banana and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Went out for lunch. Had a schnitzel burger with fries and an ice cream treat.
After the bike ride I ordered out a Bento box of sushi and prawns.
I'm not sure what will happen tomorrow food wise so I'm leaving it open to chance. I think it will be sandwich type stuff along with chips. I'll try to be good and not over indulge.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Day 494
Met with L today after work. We did core and back work this time. It was a good finish to the week for me. L is running a race this weekend and I'm going on a boat to search for whales. We figured it would be a good idea to still meet up, just not the usual day.
This workout is right in line with something I've been thinking about. I want to start to work on my core strength so I can keep my back in line. I really think that would be a good area to work on.
Breakfast: Frittata with 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Black bean soup with quinoa and broccoli.
2nd snack: Banana
Dinner: Protein drink. Two slices of gluten free bread with some cheese and almond butter. Small handful of almonds.
So hungrier than the last couple of days but still not super hungry. I'm still wondering about the banana at 2nd snack. I'm going to continue this experiment for the next few weeks and see how it goes. I may incorporate something a bit different but still maintain the 2nd snack. Funny I remember before not eating the 2nd snack because I wasn't hungry but now it seems like the thing to do.
This workout is right in line with something I've been thinking about. I want to start to work on my core strength so I can keep my back in line. I really think that would be a good area to work on.
Breakfast: Frittata with 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Black bean soup with quinoa and broccoli.
2nd snack: Banana
Dinner: Protein drink. Two slices of gluten free bread with some cheese and almond butter. Small handful of almonds.
So hungrier than the last couple of days but still not super hungry. I'm still wondering about the banana at 2nd snack. I'm going to continue this experiment for the next few weeks and see how it goes. I may incorporate something a bit different but still maintain the 2nd snack. Funny I remember before not eating the 2nd snack because I wasn't hungry but now it seems like the thing to do.
Day 493
Tabata! Yes it's that time again for the fun of sweating like man in a Northwest rain storm. I just feel great after a Tabata workout and that's crazy talk but it's true. I really look forward every week to the workout.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Split pea soup with quinoa and broccoli. A bowl of ice cream.
2nd snack: Banana
Dinner: Protein drink and Greek yogurt with Chia seeds.
Noticed again I'm not super hungry tonight. I wonder if it's the banana I had at 2nd snack? I'll have to experiment with it some more.
I'm meeting with L tomorrow instead of Sat. She has a race and I'm going to be out in the sea looking for whales.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Split pea soup with quinoa and broccoli. A bowl of ice cream.
2nd snack: Banana
Dinner: Protein drink and Greek yogurt with Chia seeds.
Noticed again I'm not super hungry tonight. I wonder if it's the banana I had at 2nd snack? I'll have to experiment with it some more.
I'm meeting with L tomorrow instead of Sat. She has a race and I'm going to be out in the sea looking for whales.
Day 492
So not much to say and so I'll just go with the basics today.
Breakfast: Frittata with 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Black bean soup with quinoa and broccoli. Ice cream.
2nd snack: Banana
Dinner: Last night I wasn't hungry but tonight I am. I had an egg sandwich with some quinoa and cheese mixed in on gluten free bread and almond butter. Finished off the chocolate bar from the weekend.
My workout consisted of the weight workout L showed me a few weeks ago. It used a weight plate and I added in a kettlebell for some extra work. I worked up a good sweat and could feel my arms and back working hard.
Tomorrow is Tabata Wednesday!
Breakfast: Frittata with 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Black bean soup with quinoa and broccoli. Ice cream.
2nd snack: Banana
Dinner: Last night I wasn't hungry but tonight I am. I had an egg sandwich with some quinoa and cheese mixed in on gluten free bread and almond butter. Finished off the chocolate bar from the weekend.
My workout consisted of the weight workout L showed me a few weeks ago. It used a weight plate and I added in a kettlebell for some extra work. I worked up a good sweat and could feel my arms and back working hard.
Tomorrow is Tabata Wednesday!
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Day 491
It's Tabata Monday! New week and that much closer to the big race Oct 13th. I'm starting to get a bit excited. I also want it to be over. Which is a somewhat annoying as that means I'm looking ahead and I really don't like to do that. When I do that it makes time go by that much faster and it already fly's by as it is, ah well.
Breakfast: Frittata with turkey, veggie, and spicy Jack cheese. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: This week I'm experimenting with lunch. I'm tired of salad so going for soup. Adding some broccoli and quinoa to the mix.
2nd snack: Small bowl of ice cream
Dinner: Turns out I wasn't that hungry so ended up just having a Protein drink and a small piece of chocolate. Not sure why I wasn't hungry as it was Tabata and Cassie worked me good.
Breakfast: Frittata with turkey, veggie, and spicy Jack cheese. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: This week I'm experimenting with lunch. I'm tired of salad so going for soup. Adding some broccoli and quinoa to the mix.
2nd snack: Small bowl of ice cream
Dinner: Turns out I wasn't that hungry so ended up just having a Protein drink and a small piece of chocolate. Not sure why I wasn't hungry as it was Tabata and Cassie worked me good.
Day 490
Alright went to Padden and rode the mt bike trail. It was fun and I turned in a time of 52 minutes. Not as fast as a few weeks ago but still okay. Also I found I was able to ride a few more rough spots than last time. I'm still a chicken on most of the crazy spots but hope to get better. Of course the race is only five weeks away so not much time to improve. And frankly I think my skill's are as good as they'll get for now. I'm seriously looking at doing more of this next year. I just have to find some other races.
Breakfast: Two slices of Gluten free bread with almond butter and 20oz of cold water.
After bike ride: Protein drink
After grocery shopping: Late lunch of spicy lentil wrap and a donut with an ice tea drink.
Dinner: not really dinner as it was a D&D nite. Ate a bag of granola trail mix, a small piece of a candy bar, and a low sodium V-8.
So a rather odd mix of food today. I've started to notice this trend when I do the D&D gaming on Sunday.
I picked up a loaf of gluten free bread and will be eating that all week. Just trying it out and not really expecting any benefit so I don't plan on doing it on a regular basis. It would be interesting to try to cut out gluten but it seems like way too much work.
Breakfast: Two slices of Gluten free bread with almond butter and 20oz of cold water.
After bike ride: Protein drink
After grocery shopping: Late lunch of spicy lentil wrap and a donut with an ice tea drink.
Dinner: not really dinner as it was a D&D nite. Ate a bag of granola trail mix, a small piece of a candy bar, and a low sodium V-8.
So a rather odd mix of food today. I've started to notice this trend when I do the D&D gaming on Sunday.
I picked up a loaf of gluten free bread and will be eating that all week. Just trying it out and not really expecting any benefit so I don't plan on doing it on a regular basis. It would be interesting to try to cut out gluten but it seems like way too much work.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Day 489
Ran at Padden and turned in a time of 34min. Not bad but I'm still hoping I'll pick up some time when the race happens and for sure the biking can be faster. I feel the bike is the area that I can cut some more time off of. I hope anyway.
At least the running felt fine. No pains, especially from my back. I guess it's finally better and I can stop worrying about it. I did drink some Magnesium though afterwards just to be on the safe side.
I stopped drinking it every day as it seemed like I was not needing it as much. I'll save it for the times where my back or other areas may need a boost.
Breakfast: Not really breakfast just 20oz of cold water
After run: Protein drink followed by a gluten free bread sandwich with lettuce, bacon, and tomato with guacamole. Also two gluten free cookies and an ice tea drink.
Afternoon snack: Granola bar
Dinner: Chinese finger food. Hamburger with an egg on gluten free bread.
Late night snack: Almond butter sandwich made with gluten free bread and 24 almonds.
Had a bit of an issue with hunger in the evening. I think I was bored and so food became the solution. Still didn't go too far overboard but still, probably didn't need the late night snack to be honest. Must watch out for those triggers.
Tomorrow is bike at Padden and then D&D gaming in the evening. I should be able to control food fairly well.
At least the running felt fine. No pains, especially from my back. I guess it's finally better and I can stop worrying about it. I did drink some Magnesium though afterwards just to be on the safe side.
I stopped drinking it every day as it seemed like I was not needing it as much. I'll save it for the times where my back or other areas may need a boost.
Breakfast: Not really breakfast just 20oz of cold water
After run: Protein drink followed by a gluten free bread sandwich with lettuce, bacon, and tomato with guacamole. Also two gluten free cookies and an ice tea drink.
Afternoon snack: Granola bar
Dinner: Chinese finger food. Hamburger with an egg on gluten free bread.
Late night snack: Almond butter sandwich made with gluten free bread and 24 almonds.
Had a bit of an issue with hunger in the evening. I think I was bored and so food became the solution. Still didn't go too far overboard but still, probably didn't need the late night snack to be honest. Must watch out for those triggers.
Tomorrow is bike at Padden and then D&D gaming in the evening. I should be able to control food fairly well.
Day 488
It's Friday and boy was it a long day at work. Good thing the weekend is here. I went to friends after work and tried to be good but there were chips and salsa available. Plus as I've pointed out in the past if it's a social gathering the food just sort of appears in your hands and you have to eat it.
I am planning on running in the morning at Padden so I always expect a bit of indulgence the night before. Just have to remember not to indulge too much.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Burrito from the taco truck restaurant and a very small bowl of ice cream (2 spoonfuls).
2nd snack: Not really a snack more like a drink. Ice tea drink.
Dinner: As I said I was at friends for dinner and we had Brats with potato salad and chips & salsa. Supplemented that with two ice cream treats and a couple of rice crispy treats. At friends it's always a challenge (as I've said before) so I relish the battle that ensues. The food just sits there and calls to you and you have to not listen. Good luck with that.
Tomorrow will be running at Padden as we get closer and closer to the Oct race. As I won't be meeting L tomorrow I'm curious as to what I'll do after the run. I'm leaning towards a short bike ride but we'll see what pans out.
I am planning on running in the morning at Padden so I always expect a bit of indulgence the night before. Just have to remember not to indulge too much.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Burrito from the taco truck restaurant and a very small bowl of ice cream (2 spoonfuls).
2nd snack: Not really a snack more like a drink. Ice tea drink.
Dinner: As I said I was at friends for dinner and we had Brats with potato salad and chips & salsa. Supplemented that with two ice cream treats and a couple of rice crispy treats. At friends it's always a challenge (as I've said before) so I relish the battle that ensues. The food just sits there and calls to you and you have to not listen. Good luck with that.
Tomorrow will be running at Padden as we get closer and closer to the Oct race. As I won't be meeting L tomorrow I'm curious as to what I'll do after the run. I'm leaning towards a short bike ride but we'll see what pans out.
Day 487
So met with L today instead of the normal Sat meeting. We did back and biceps along with some triceps and abs. It was a well rounded workout. I expect to feel my arms for sure tomorrow.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and almonds (24+)
Lunch: Chile Releno with quinoa.
2nd snack: Granola bar
Dinner: Protein drink and a small individual pizza. It's from TJ's and had a corn meal crust and clocked in at 410 cal. It was a bit more calories than I normally have but the workout tonight demanded a few more.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and almonds (24+)
Lunch: Chile Releno with quinoa.
2nd snack: Granola bar
Dinner: Protein drink and a small individual pizza. It's from TJ's and had a corn meal crust and clocked in at 410 cal. It was a bit more calories than I normally have but the workout tonight demanded a few more.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Day 486
Ha! Tabata! I did feel hungry tonight after Tabata. I was able to control it though ( I think ). I may have needed to eat more either at lunch or actually eat a 2nd snack. Next time.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Eggplant Parmesan with quinoa thrown in for extra fun.
Dinner: Protein drink, Greek yogurt with Chia seeds, and 100cal bag of popcorn.
So Tabata tonight was fun, as usual. We did sprints (hate'm), push ups (actually was able to do more than one on the final round, yea me), a hip exercise with an exercise ball, and then hop/jumps. Killer, as usual.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Eggplant Parmesan with quinoa thrown in for extra fun.
Dinner: Protein drink, Greek yogurt with Chia seeds, and 100cal bag of popcorn.
So Tabata tonight was fun, as usual. We did sprints (hate'm), push ups (actually was able to do more than one on the final round, yea me), a hip exercise with an exercise ball, and then hop/jumps. Killer, as usual.
Day 485
Okay it's back to work after the three day weekend that just ended. It was a productive three days. I did the practice run of the Oct race, coming in with a good time that was very encouraging. I put in some down time and then got in some weight lifting to help me get back on track. I allowed myself to over indulge food wise and will be able to continue to make better choices because of that indulgence.
I look forward to going to the gym this week and running again on Sat. Of course then the bike ride on Sunday is also something to look forward to. It will be a great week.
Breakfast: Frittata with sausage and veggie. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: The awesome Mexicali salad from TJ's with added quinoa. A slice of bread.
2nd snack: Granola bar
Dinner: Protein drink. Greek yogurt with Chia seeds and a small bowl of quinoa.
So went to the gym after work and lifted weights again. This time I focused on my back and biceps. When I was leaving and driving home I noticed my arms felt slightly weak. A good sign that I really did some work tonight. Yea me!
I look forward to going to the gym this week and running again on Sat. Of course then the bike ride on Sunday is also something to look forward to. It will be a great week.
Breakfast: Frittata with sausage and veggie. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: The awesome Mexicali salad from TJ's with added quinoa. A slice of bread.
2nd snack: Granola bar
Dinner: Protein drink. Greek yogurt with Chia seeds and a small bowl of quinoa.
So went to the gym after work and lifted weights again. This time I focused on my back and biceps. When I was leaving and driving home I noticed my arms felt slightly weak. A good sign that I really did some work tonight. Yea me!
Day 484
Here we are, the third day of the three day weekend. I'm still feeling good and will be going to the gym. I'll get in a weight lifting workout. I plan on doing the one L showed me last Thurs. I'll also put in some cardio.
Breakfast: Oatmeal with 20oz of cold water. The oatmeal was from TJ's and was very different as it was mixed with quinoa. Odd texture and taste but not bad.
After workout meal: So I succumbed to the call of bad decisions in the food department for lunch. I ended up picking up some pizza from the pizza by the slice store and chowed down on three pieces. I finished it off with a candy bar.
Dinner: A spicy lentil wrap from TJ's and another candy bar. Also had some quinoa that I am preparing for the coming week's lunches.
So I put in a good weight lifting workout at the gym. I would like to keep doing this so I need to make the time and effort more a part of my overall workouts.
Breakfast: Oatmeal with 20oz of cold water. The oatmeal was from TJ's and was very different as it was mixed with quinoa. Odd texture and taste but not bad.
After workout meal: So I succumbed to the call of bad decisions in the food department for lunch. I ended up picking up some pizza from the pizza by the slice store and chowed down on three pieces. I finished it off with a candy bar.
Dinner: A spicy lentil wrap from TJ's and another candy bar. Also had some quinoa that I am preparing for the coming week's lunches.
So I put in a good weight lifting workout at the gym. I would like to keep doing this so I need to make the time and effort more a part of my overall workouts.
Day 483
So you'd expect that I'd be feeling the pain from yesterday's practice run. Except I'm not. Oh I've got a few aches and pains but the back feels good and the legs aren't stiff or sore. I wonder if I'm just lucky or I can hope that this is the future for me?
I did wake up late as it's the second of a three day weekend. I figured I'd take it easy. Nothing on the agenda other than just getting my lotto tickets for the coming week. I'm trying to drink water to help the body and other than that I'm not restricting myself. As you'll see:
Breakfast: Three egg frittata with cauliflower, tomato, chix meatballs, cottage cheese, and salsa. This was a late breakfast more like a brunch so I expect lunch to be later also.
Lunch: Two Filet 'o Fish from MickeyD's and a large Blizzard. Absolutely delicious and indulgent. But I loved it.
Dinner: Also late as lunch was later in the day. I finished off the other half of the turkey, bacon, and avocado sub sandwich from yesterday. I also had pistachios. Didn't count just ate them until I didn't want anymore.
So as you can tell I threw my responsible food choices out the window today. I figure I can do that this time but will be back to it tomorrow. I hope.
I did wake up late as it's the second of a three day weekend. I figured I'd take it easy. Nothing on the agenda other than just getting my lotto tickets for the coming week. I'm trying to drink water to help the body and other than that I'm not restricting myself. As you'll see:
Breakfast: Three egg frittata with cauliflower, tomato, chix meatballs, cottage cheese, and salsa. This was a late breakfast more like a brunch so I expect lunch to be later also.
Lunch: Two Filet 'o Fish from MickeyD's and a large Blizzard. Absolutely delicious and indulgent. But I loved it.
Dinner: Also late as lunch was later in the day. I finished off the other half of the turkey, bacon, and avocado sub sandwich from yesterday. I also had pistachios. Didn't count just ate them until I didn't want anymore.
So as you can tell I threw my responsible food choices out the window today. I figure I can do that this time but will be back to it tomorrow. I hope.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Day 482
So it's Labor day weekend and for me it's a three day weekend. So I decided to do a practice run for the Lake Padden Duatholon that is in Oct. Basically 6 weeks away. Wow I hadn't put it in those terms before. Oh hell that means it's very close!
My time was very good actually. 2hrs and 16min. That's eleven minutes over the official time limit but it's still doable. At least it's in the ball park rather than three hours or something crazy.
So I started out with a breakfast of a skinny bun with almond butter and a low sodium V-8. Also 20oz cold water.
I took my Magnesium drink with me and planned on drinking it before and during the running. I did fairly well overall except when I got back from the bike ride and transitioned to the last run I forgot to take off my gloves and helmet. So there I am running and carrying my helmet and wearing two sets of gloves. I probably looked a little weird. Oh well no harm no foul.
When it was done I stretched and I felt really good. During the running and riding I did feel the occasional twinge in my knees and back but overall nothing serious or concerning. I'm really glad I got new shoes and of course the bike really makes a big difference, in my opinion.
After it was over I stopped at a sandwich shop and picked up a 12" Turkey, bacon, and avocado sandwich. Also a single serv bag of chips. I only at half of the sandwich along with the chips and had an ice tea drink.
One reason I only ate a half of the sandwich is because I'm going to friends later and we're BBQing.
At the BBQ I had two hamburgers and two hot dogs. Also some potato salad and chips and an ice cream treat. I also splurged and drank a soda.
I was a bit creaky at my friends but I still felt pretty good considering. I'm curious as to tomorrow's condition but that's another day. For now I'm quite happy.
My time was very good actually. 2hrs and 16min. That's eleven minutes over the official time limit but it's still doable. At least it's in the ball park rather than three hours or something crazy.
So I started out with a breakfast of a skinny bun with almond butter and a low sodium V-8. Also 20oz cold water.
I took my Magnesium drink with me and planned on drinking it before and during the running. I did fairly well overall except when I got back from the bike ride and transitioned to the last run I forgot to take off my gloves and helmet. So there I am running and carrying my helmet and wearing two sets of gloves. I probably looked a little weird. Oh well no harm no foul.
When it was done I stretched and I felt really good. During the running and riding I did feel the occasional twinge in my knees and back but overall nothing serious or concerning. I'm really glad I got new shoes and of course the bike really makes a big difference, in my opinion.
After it was over I stopped at a sandwich shop and picked up a 12" Turkey, bacon, and avocado sandwich. Also a single serv bag of chips. I only at half of the sandwich along with the chips and had an ice tea drink.
One reason I only ate a half of the sandwich is because I'm going to friends later and we're BBQing.
At the BBQ I had two hamburgers and two hot dogs. Also some potato salad and chips and an ice cream treat. I also splurged and drank a soda.
I was a bit creaky at my friends but I still felt pretty good considering. I'm curious as to tomorrow's condition but that's another day. For now I'm quite happy.
Day 481
Friday. The day before the practice run at Padden and I will just do my normal day. I will alter one part of my schedule and that's going to bed a bit earlier than I normally would. Also I'm eating a more carb heavy dinner. I am expecting a slight resistance in the morning so I'm going to get up earlier than I do normally. That way I can still get to Padden early enough but still feel like I'm not pushing too hard.
Breakfast: Two eggs (fried), skinny bun with almond butter. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Went out for lunch. Ciabatta with chicken and pesto sandwich plus fries.
2nd snack: Ice tea
Dinner: Teriyaki chicken with rice and 48 pistachios.
Drank water all evening on the advice of L. No adult beverages.
Breakfast: Two eggs (fried), skinny bun with almond butter. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Went out for lunch. Ciabatta with chicken and pesto sandwich plus fries.
2nd snack: Ice tea
Dinner: Teriyaki chicken with rice and 48 pistachios.
Drank water all evening on the advice of L. No adult beverages.
Day 480
Today is meeting with L day instead of our normal Saturday time. I am going to do a practice run for the Oct race on Sat so I won't meet up with L then. I'm beginning to get a bit more excited (how crazy is this) for the practice run so I hope it's not too disappointing when I see my times. Of course I'm not doing it for the time more for the experience and judging how close I am currently. It is officially a month and a half away so it's just around the corner time wise.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds along with a slice of bread
Lunch: Spinach salad with cauliflower, tomato, cottage cheese, chix meatballs, and a hard boiled egg. Also a peanut butter sandwich.
2nd snack: Slice of bread (no P.B.)
Dinner: Spinach salad with shrimp, tomato, cauliflower, two hard boiled eggs, and salsa for dressing. 48 pistachios.
The workout with L was again a good one and one I'll use next week for my weight workout. We talked about this Sat and what I should be doing to prepare. Friday night dinner and Sat morn breakfast in particular. As this is a practice now is a good time to figure out what to do when the actual race happens.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds along with a slice of bread
Lunch: Spinach salad with cauliflower, tomato, cottage cheese, chix meatballs, and a hard boiled egg. Also a peanut butter sandwich.
2nd snack: Slice of bread (no P.B.)
Dinner: Spinach salad with shrimp, tomato, cauliflower, two hard boiled eggs, and salsa for dressing. 48 pistachios.
The workout with L was again a good one and one I'll use next week for my weight workout. We talked about this Sat and what I should be doing to prepare. Friday night dinner and Sat morn breakfast in particular. As this is a practice now is a good time to figure out what to do when the actual race happens.
Day 479
Tabata! Again do I have to say more? Didn't think so.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds.
Lunch: Peanut butter sandwich. Spinach salad with tomato, cauliflower, hard boiled egg, and chix meatballs.
2nd snack: Naked slice of bread
Dinner: Protein drink, 24 almonds w/a Greek yogurt, and a hard boiled egg.
Tabata felt good tonight and I didn't try to take it easy. My back is still an issue but nothing like before so it's time to not worry and just do the work.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds.
Lunch: Peanut butter sandwich. Spinach salad with tomato, cauliflower, hard boiled egg, and chix meatballs.
2nd snack: Naked slice of bread
Dinner: Protein drink, 24 almonds w/a Greek yogurt, and a hard boiled egg.
Tabata felt good tonight and I didn't try to take it easy. My back is still an issue but nothing like before so it's time to not worry and just do the work.
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