New week and I'm ready for the workouts to come. Going to try some new lunch ideas and see if that makes a difference. I really want to mix it up a bit and this will be a good experiment. I did decide to not go to the gym after work. I needed to meet up with a friend but I still wanted to get in a workout so afterwards I headed home. I was surprised by myself as I made a lot of sweat and I wasn't at the gym. Fun times.
It's Monday so that means it's legs and abs. So one of Lorinda's routines proved to be a good idea. Normally I would need the gym equipment but this one allowed me to use my own iron. Made my workout a killer and I liked it.
Breakfast: Frittata with sausage, spinach, onion, and sweet potato. Garnished it with some cottage cheese and salsa. Of course the 20oz of cold water was present. I threw in the sweet potato at the last minute and it was an interesting addition. It was quite good and I'll have to think about again sometime.
1st snack: A change from the Greek yogurt. I had an apple with peanut butter.
Lunch: Tuna fish sandwich made with tuna and a hard boiled egg. The sandwich also had cheese, tomato, and guacamole on it. For a side I had a quinoa salad.
Dinner: Protein drink and pistachios.
So the lunch was very good. I was very pleased with the mix and the bread was from a local bakery, so hopefully a rather healthy lunch.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Day 630
So I ran again today for the third time this year. Not sure if I'll be ready for the 5K in two weeks but I figure it's better than not doing it at all. I also went to the gym afterwards and did a good routine for the chest, triceps and shoulders.
Before running and workout: 20oz of cold water.
After running and workout meal: Protein drink, spicy lentil wrap, and pistachios.
Afternoon snack: slice of bread and peanut butter.
Dinner: Home made chicken soup with kale, cauliflower, and cabbage. Small handful of pistachios. The soup was made locally and was made without a lot of preservatives like a store bought soup. It was very good and filling.
So the running is turning into a chore and I'm not to excited about that. Last year when I was running as training for the duathlon I was looking forward to the biking part of the race. The running was just part of the whole experience. This time I'm not feeling it. Of course it might help if I wasn't doing cycle class (all legs) on Sat and then running on Sunday. I think I need to adjust my schedule. It will be difficult though as I will have to run in the dark if I run any other day of the week. I'll have to figure this out.
Before running and workout: 20oz of cold water.
After running and workout meal: Protein drink, spicy lentil wrap, and pistachios.
Afternoon snack: slice of bread and peanut butter.
Dinner: Home made chicken soup with kale, cauliflower, and cabbage. Small handful of pistachios. The soup was made locally and was made without a lot of preservatives like a store bought soup. It was very good and filling.
So the running is turning into a chore and I'm not to excited about that. Last year when I was running as training for the duathlon I was looking forward to the biking part of the race. The running was just part of the whole experience. This time I'm not feeling it. Of course it might help if I wasn't doing cycle class (all legs) on Sat and then running on Sunday. I think I need to adjust my schedule. It will be difficult though as I will have to run in the dark if I run any other day of the week. I'll have to figure this out.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Day 629
It's cycle day and then workout with Lorinda. I expect to get a good workout all the way around. As always I only drank my 20oz of cold water before the gym.
After workout meal: Roast beef sandwich and yam fries along with an ice tea drink. The sandwich was made locally with all local ingredients so I feel it's a good nutritional meal.
It's a game night so went to friends and ate dinner there: Lasagna with garlic bread (3 slices but no butter), one rice crispy treat, three cookies, and a cup of mixed nuts.
This was one of the very few times when leaving at the end of the night I didn't feel bloated or uncomfortable from over eating. I actually felt a bit weird as this was definitely not a normal thing for me.
I am really going to try to remember that feeling. It was a good feeling and an accomplished feeling. I made good decisions and need to take away the positiveness (not a word but it's true so...) of the experience. I now know I can keep a better handle on the eating in this type of social setting. This especially important as it is a common occurrence for me.
Tomorrow is running.
After workout meal: Roast beef sandwich and yam fries along with an ice tea drink. The sandwich was made locally with all local ingredients so I feel it's a good nutritional meal.
It's a game night so went to friends and ate dinner there: Lasagna with garlic bread (3 slices but no butter), one rice crispy treat, three cookies, and a cup of mixed nuts.
This was one of the very few times when leaving at the end of the night I didn't feel bloated or uncomfortable from over eating. I actually felt a bit weird as this was definitely not a normal thing for me.
I am really going to try to remember that feeling. It was a good feeling and an accomplished feeling. I made good decisions and need to take away the positiveness (not a word but it's true so...) of the experience. I now know I can keep a better handle on the eating in this type of social setting. This especially important as it is a common occurrence for me.
Tomorrow is running.
Day 628
My off day and I took advantage of the time off. I normally would have hung out at friends for a game meeting but we took the night off. I stayed home and tried to be good with food. I think I succeeded.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds and blue berries
Lunch: Two fish tacos
Dinner: Vietnamese sandwich with a humbow. I did have six cookies and an adult beverage. Later I had a skinny bun with peanut butter as a late night snack.
Tomorrow is cycle and meeting with Lorinda. Good times.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds and blue berries
Lunch: Two fish tacos
Dinner: Vietnamese sandwich with a humbow. I did have six cookies and an adult beverage. Later I had a skinny bun with peanut butter as a late night snack.
Tomorrow is cycle and meeting with Lorinda. Good times.
Day 627
Kettlebells!
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. Also cheesy-onion roll with peanut butter and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds and blue berries
Lunch: Two fish tacos. I have to say the fish tacos were really good and quite easy to make. I must plan for those again.
Dinner: Spinach and mahi mahi, cauliflower, cottage cheese and salsa. It started out as a salad and then I decided to sauté the spinach so then it was a stir fry type of meal. Weird but I do that some times, start with one idea and completely switch it around by the end.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. Also cheesy-onion roll with peanut butter and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds and blue berries
Lunch: Two fish tacos. I have to say the fish tacos were really good and quite easy to make. I must plan for those again.
Dinner: Spinach and mahi mahi, cauliflower, cottage cheese and salsa. It started out as a salad and then I decided to sauté the spinach so then it was a stir fry type of meal. Weird but I do that some times, start with one idea and completely switch it around by the end.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Day 626
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. Also a cheesy-onion roll and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds and blue berries
Lunch: Two fish tacos (again yummy).
Dinner: Protein drink.
So today was the break between Kettlebell class. So I just did back and biceps. Made myself sweat. I am really getting a good workout these days here at the gym. Between the cycle class and the kettlebell class along with my meeting up with Lorinda I expect to really get in shape. I do expect it to take time but we have a plan and that plan is succeeding. At least it seems like it.
Now I just have to focus on eating better. Also not sabotaging myself in the food arena. Gotta watch those weekends with the game group.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds and blue berries
Lunch: Two fish tacos (again yummy).
Dinner: Protein drink.
So today was the break between Kettlebell class. So I just did back and biceps. Made myself sweat. I am really getting a good workout these days here at the gym. Between the cycle class and the kettlebell class along with my meeting up with Lorinda I expect to really get in shape. I do expect it to take time but we have a plan and that plan is succeeding. At least it seems like it.
Now I just have to focus on eating better. Also not sabotaging myself in the food arena. Gotta watch those weekends with the game group.
Day 625
Kettlebell!
Breakfast: Frittata with sausage, mushroom, onion, and broccoli slaw. Added some cottage cheese and salsa. Also had a cheesy-onion roll along with 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Pear with cottage cheese and salsa.
Lunch: Two fish tacos (probably one of the best lunches I've done in a while)
Dinner: Protein drink and pistachios.
Yes it was Kettlebell day. I am really enjoying the workout and it's almost made me puke. Yes! Not something I would normally say and it hasn't been that close but still.....
Breakfast: Frittata with sausage, mushroom, onion, and broccoli slaw. Added some cottage cheese and salsa. Also had a cheesy-onion roll along with 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Pear with cottage cheese and salsa.
Lunch: Two fish tacos (probably one of the best lunches I've done in a while)
Dinner: Protein drink and pistachios.
Yes it was Kettlebell day. I am really enjoying the workout and it's almost made me puke. Yes! Not something I would normally say and it hasn't been that close but still.....
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Day 624
Today was a good day. Didn't have to go to work so I went to my other work place. The gym.
Since it was an early morning workout I only had the 20oz of cold water before the gym.
After workout: Vietnamese sandwich and fries. Tamale (leftover from last night so I had to eat it) Edamane chips and hummus.
Snack: Two pork buns
Dinner: Pot sticker soup with cauliflower and broccoli slaw.
So today was a fun day with not having to work. I picked up some fish for fish tacos (this weeks lunch) and I enjoyed the leisure time that was available.
My legs feel good considering that I've had a cycle class on Sat, ran for about a mile on Sunday, and then today worked the lower body. I will wait and see though how I feel tomorrow. ;)
Since it was an early morning workout I only had the 20oz of cold water before the gym.
After workout: Vietnamese sandwich and fries. Tamale (leftover from last night so I had to eat it) Edamane chips and hummus.
Snack: Two pork buns
Dinner: Pot sticker soup with cauliflower and broccoli slaw.
So today was a fun day with not having to work. I picked up some fish for fish tacos (this weeks lunch) and I enjoyed the leisure time that was available.
My legs feel good considering that I've had a cycle class on Sat, ran for about a mile on Sunday, and then today worked the lower body. I will wait and see though how I feel tomorrow. ;)
Day 623
Went for the second run of the year today. I have to say I'm not real excited about running and I'm not sure I'll keep the commitment I'd made to do a race every quarter. Just saying. Of course that doesn't mean I'll not do it, it just means I'm having second thoughts. Running just isn't my first choice when it comes to workouts. Ah well.
I did go to the gym afterwards and worked on the other parts of the upper body. I plan on varying the exercises and intensity during these workouts. If you're wondering why, well it's called Kettlebells. I'm getting a great workout on Tues and Thurs in that class. I am figuring the need to take a breath is probably not a bad idea.
As it stands right now my gym schedule is the following:
Monday: Legs and abs
Tues: Kettlebells
Weds: Back and biceps
Thurs: Kettlebells
Fri: only day off from the gym
Sat: Cycle class and then personal training with Lorinda (we cover different areas every time)
Sun: Running and then the gym for Chest/Shoulders/Triceps.
Whew!
Breakfast: Before the workouts and running I drank my 20oz of cold water. After the gym I had a salad with chicken and a cheesy roll.
Snack: Edamane chips and hummus
Dinner: Turkey burger with an egg and avocado. 9 onion rings.
So have tomorrow off from work and will hit the gym early.
I did go to the gym afterwards and worked on the other parts of the upper body. I plan on varying the exercises and intensity during these workouts. If you're wondering why, well it's called Kettlebells. I'm getting a great workout on Tues and Thurs in that class. I am figuring the need to take a breath is probably not a bad idea.
As it stands right now my gym schedule is the following:
Monday: Legs and abs
Tues: Kettlebells
Weds: Back and biceps
Thurs: Kettlebells
Fri: only day off from the gym
Sat: Cycle class and then personal training with Lorinda (we cover different areas every time)
Sun: Running and then the gym for Chest/Shoulders/Triceps.
Whew!
Breakfast: Before the workouts and running I drank my 20oz of cold water. After the gym I had a salad with chicken and a cheesy roll.
Snack: Edamane chips and hummus
Dinner: Turkey burger with an egg and avocado. 9 onion rings.
So have tomorrow off from work and will hit the gym early.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Day 622
Cycle class was great, it was also a killer. My legs were twitching and I was wondering if I would be able to walk with out stumbling. I then met with Lorinda and she worked my upper body. Sheesh what a day.
Of course I asked for it and I do feel it's making a difference. One thing I'm noticing is that my weekend plan isn't completely working the way I expected.
I have been able to limit the hours of food intake between 10am and 8pm. Because I'm at the gym until 11:30 and then by the time I eat my first meal it's after noon, so the next meal doesn't make sense time wise. So I end up only eating two real meals. The one after the workout and then one some time after 5pm. The rest of the time I'm thinking about food but realizing I don't need to eat. It's crazy. I feel like I should be eating more and at the same time I don't feel like overeating. I guess I'll get used to it or figure out a solution.
One thing is right now I'm joining the game group on Sat night and that will be stopping here in a couple of weeks. So that's throwing lots of temptation my way and I am doing a fairly good job of handling it. The group get together will move to Sunday and I am cool with that.
Breakfast: No breakfast just 20oz of cold water.
After workout meal: Turkey pesto sandwich and a spinach salad with cottage cheese.
Dinner: Spicy lentil wrap. Cauliflower, granola bar, two cookies (not 15 like last week), chips that was very close to a serving ( that was all the chips I had just one time), half a cup of mixed nuts, and two rice crispy treats. So when 8pm rolled around I made a conscious effort to not eat any more for the rest of the night. I succeeded with only one oops. That was the rice crispy treats. So not bad for night.
Of course I asked for it and I do feel it's making a difference. One thing I'm noticing is that my weekend plan isn't completely working the way I expected.
I have been able to limit the hours of food intake between 10am and 8pm. Because I'm at the gym until 11:30 and then by the time I eat my first meal it's after noon, so the next meal doesn't make sense time wise. So I end up only eating two real meals. The one after the workout and then one some time after 5pm. The rest of the time I'm thinking about food but realizing I don't need to eat. It's crazy. I feel like I should be eating more and at the same time I don't feel like overeating. I guess I'll get used to it or figure out a solution.
One thing is right now I'm joining the game group on Sat night and that will be stopping here in a couple of weeks. So that's throwing lots of temptation my way and I am doing a fairly good job of handling it. The group get together will move to Sunday and I am cool with that.
Breakfast: No breakfast just 20oz of cold water.
After workout meal: Turkey pesto sandwich and a spinach salad with cottage cheese.
Dinner: Spicy lentil wrap. Cauliflower, granola bar, two cookies (not 15 like last week), chips that was very close to a serving ( that was all the chips I had just one time), half a cup of mixed nuts, and two rice crispy treats. So when 8pm rolled around I made a conscious effort to not eat any more for the rest of the night. I succeeded with only one oops. That was the rice crispy treats. So not bad for night.
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Day 621
Some one asked me the other day how often I go to the gym. They were a bit surprised when I said I'm normally at the gym every day except Friday. Of course you might think that that means I'm really buff and in great shape.
Ha. Guess what? Not really at all. Sure I'm in better shape than four years ago. I still have an over hang of the pants and I'm definitely still sporting the man boobs. I am stronger though as I can move a heavier weight than when I started and of course I have lost weight. Just not enough. It's happening though.
In case you are wondering why I'm bringing this up, here's why. It's Friday, my off day. As an addition to this thought, I saw that the gym has a top ten attendees for the month. Well, this month I'm number 7. So #7 out of the top ten. Not bad.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with blue berries and 24 almonds
Lunch: Chili releno with cheese.
2nd snack: Baked goods
Dinner: Went to the bowling alley with friends from work for a going away party. Had a hamburger with bacon and fries. Adult beverage. I bowled so that should count as exercise right?
So tried to be conservative with the food today. I think I did okay. Tomorrow is cycle and meeting Lorinda. It's also game night so I plan on trying to not eat 15 cookies again. We'll see.
Ha. Guess what? Not really at all. Sure I'm in better shape than four years ago. I still have an over hang of the pants and I'm definitely still sporting the man boobs. I am stronger though as I can move a heavier weight than when I started and of course I have lost weight. Just not enough. It's happening though.
In case you are wondering why I'm bringing this up, here's why. It's Friday, my off day. As an addition to this thought, I saw that the gym has a top ten attendees for the month. Well, this month I'm number 7. So #7 out of the top ten. Not bad.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with blue berries and 24 almonds
Lunch: Chili releno with cheese.
2nd snack: Baked goods
Dinner: Went to the bowling alley with friends from work for a going away party. Had a hamburger with bacon and fries. Adult beverage. I bowled so that should count as exercise right?
So tried to be conservative with the food today. I think I did okay. Tomorrow is cycle and meeting Lorinda. It's also game night so I plan on trying to not eat 15 cookies again. We'll see.
Day 620
Kettlebell! Ha there it is again. The new program. Efrem (the instructor) is doing a great job of mixing it up between the moves. Granted I've only done one other class session but it looks like he's ready to change it up every time. Good that way there's no worry of getting bored.
That was one of the things I liked about Tabata. It was always different. Of course we would do some of the same movements but never back to back. They were always spread out. I expect Efrem will do that also. After all I've seen that he has a note book that looks to be filled with ideas for the workouts.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with blue berries and 24 almonds
Lunch: Salad with fish and an ice cream treat.
Dinner: Protein drink and a large handful of pistachios. The handful of pistachios was about a third of a serving.
So there we go my second time at Kettlebells and I'm ready for more. It is a fitting replacement for the Tabata class and will probably accomplish more than expected. It's definitely a killer workout and it's only 30min long. Perfect!
That was one of the things I liked about Tabata. It was always different. Of course we would do some of the same movements but never back to back. They were always spread out. I expect Efrem will do that also. After all I've seen that he has a note book that looks to be filled with ideas for the workouts.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with blue berries and 24 almonds
Lunch: Salad with fish and an ice cream treat.
Dinner: Protein drink and a large handful of pistachios. The handful of pistachios was about a third of a serving.
So there we go my second time at Kettlebells and I'm ready for more. It is a fitting replacement for the Tabata class and will probably accomplish more than expected. It's definitely a killer workout and it's only 30min long. Perfect!
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Day 619
Recovering nicely from the Kettlebell class last night. I feel that this is my new program that will help me achieve my main goal of losing weight. I've made a small adjustment in my food intake and with this intensive workout twice a week along with my other workouts I really hope to see some movement weight wise. Just have to be patient.
So today's workout was a back and bicep concept. I did the routine Lorinda wrote up and then I tweaked it with a pyramid style set. We went 8-10-12-12-10-8 and I kept the weight up. Last time I did this I ended up using a lighter weight by the end. Today it was the same weight all the way through. I will say that at the end I was struggling a bit but completed it.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds and blue berries
Lunch: Finished off the clam chowder from the weekend. Threw in some of the fish and the rest of the cauliflower/cheese dish from the weekend also. Had a piece of the chocolate cake that was floating around from the previous Friday. I was able to avoid any pizza this time. It was there and I looked at it but shook my head and walked away.
Dinner: Just the protein drink.
I'm noticing that dinner has become more of a snack type of meal. It's not like chips and dip though more of it being just a much smaller meal. Frankly so far it's just been the protein drink. I will probably have some pistachios occasionally though.
So good workout and tomorrow it's back to Kettlebells.
So today's workout was a back and bicep concept. I did the routine Lorinda wrote up and then I tweaked it with a pyramid style set. We went 8-10-12-12-10-8 and I kept the weight up. Last time I did this I ended up using a lighter weight by the end. Today it was the same weight all the way through. I will say that at the end I was struggling a bit but completed it.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds and blue berries
Lunch: Finished off the clam chowder from the weekend. Threw in some of the fish and the rest of the cauliflower/cheese dish from the weekend also. Had a piece of the chocolate cake that was floating around from the previous Friday. I was able to avoid any pizza this time. It was there and I looked at it but shook my head and walked away.
Dinner: Just the protein drink.
I'm noticing that dinner has become more of a snack type of meal. It's not like chips and dip though more of it being just a much smaller meal. Frankly so far it's just been the protein drink. I will probably have some pistachios occasionally though.
So good workout and tomorrow it's back to Kettlebells.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Day 618
New single word entry for the workout of the day. Kettlebell! Yes the gym now has a kettlebell class that happens on Tues and Thurs evenings. It will be an excellent replacement for Tabata.
The instructor is awesome and a bit of a drill sergeant but not overly hard nosed.
He knows my name because of Lorinda being my trainer, so it was kind of cool when he came by to help me with a move. I expect this class to really crank up my motivation and metabolism. The ability to burn calories is going to sky rocket.
The really nice aspect of the class is that it's only 30min long. So again a good replacement for Tabata.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds and continuing to add in the blue berries. Nice change.
Lunch: Salad with fish. Had another piece of pizza. Frankly this is one of my issues. The pizza was from Friday so that would make it essentially five days old. I honestly couldn't help myself, I had to have some pizza. Was it good? Quite honestly NO, it wasn't. Did it make any difference in my attitude towards doing it again. Probably not. It will be interesting to see if I will have another piece tomorrow. Now six day old pizza. (shakes head in a sad way)
Dinner: Protein drink and 40 pistachios.
So did a 15min cardio stationary bike ride before Kettlebell and then it was great to launch into the workout. We did some moves and then incorporated the 'bell into a burpee and mountain climber set. It was fun and grueling and I'm down for the next class on Thurs.
The instructor is awesome and a bit of a drill sergeant but not overly hard nosed.
He knows my name because of Lorinda being my trainer, so it was kind of cool when he came by to help me with a move. I expect this class to really crank up my motivation and metabolism. The ability to burn calories is going to sky rocket.
The really nice aspect of the class is that it's only 30min long. So again a good replacement for Tabata.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds and continuing to add in the blue berries. Nice change.
Lunch: Salad with fish. Had another piece of pizza. Frankly this is one of my issues. The pizza was from Friday so that would make it essentially five days old. I honestly couldn't help myself, I had to have some pizza. Was it good? Quite honestly NO, it wasn't. Did it make any difference in my attitude towards doing it again. Probably not. It will be interesting to see if I will have another piece tomorrow. Now six day old pizza. (shakes head in a sad way)
Dinner: Protein drink and 40 pistachios.
So did a 15min cardio stationary bike ride before Kettlebell and then it was great to launch into the workout. We did some moves and then incorporated the 'bell into a burpee and mountain climber set. It was fun and grueling and I'm down for the next class on Thurs.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Day 617
What an off day. Had trouble at work and it just snowballed into my workout. I really wanted to get in a good workout (legs and abs) but life conspired against me. By the time I could conceivably head to the gym it was too late. I try to keep a schedule that makes sense and that schedule was blown out of the water today. Ah well better laid plans and yada yada yada.
I did get a little sweat going when I did a little workout at home. Mostly I did some planks and stretching along with some core work. That was an okay combination for the allotted time I had allowed myself.
Tomorrow is kettlebells and we'll see how that goes. I think it will be an adequate replacement for Tabata.
Breakfast: Frittata with potato, stir fried veggies, sausage, with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds and I added some blue berries to switch it up a bit.
Lunch: Fish and a salad with cauliflower, avocado, tomato, cheese, and salsa for dressing. Piece of pizza and a piece of cake.
Dinner: More salad with cauliflower, peas, and cottage cheese with salsa for dressing. 20 pistachios.
So I did notice today that my legs were feeling tired. I think I made the right decision about not running too much on Sunday after the cycle class on Sat. I am planning on doing the same run again before heading to Padden for the big run.
I did get a little sweat going when I did a little workout at home. Mostly I did some planks and stretching along with some core work. That was an okay combination for the allotted time I had allowed myself.
Tomorrow is kettlebells and we'll see how that goes. I think it will be an adequate replacement for Tabata.
Breakfast: Frittata with potato, stir fried veggies, sausage, with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds and I added some blue berries to switch it up a bit.
Lunch: Fish and a salad with cauliflower, avocado, tomato, cheese, and salsa for dressing. Piece of pizza and a piece of cake.
Dinner: More salad with cauliflower, peas, and cottage cheese with salsa for dressing. 20 pistachios.
So I did notice today that my legs were feeling tired. I think I made the right decision about not running too much on Sunday after the cycle class on Sat. I am planning on doing the same run again before heading to Padden for the big run.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Day 616
Running. That was how I started today. It wasn't a big run, as a matter of fact I'm calling it about a quarter of a mile. It took me all of 10min from start to finish. When I've walked the same path it's been about 20-25 min so I figure that's a good starting distance. Yes I've run further but for the first of the new year I'm happy.
I'm starting to think about the 5K at the beginning of Feb. I just registered so I guess I better start doing some practice. The 5K is just a bit longer than once around Lake Padden and we know I can do that. I'm not fast but at least I can finish it. Plus it should be fun as I will get to dress up like a Zombie with make-up and everything. Heh.
Before the run I drank 20oz of cold water.
After the gym meal: Spicy Lentil wrap and two pork buns.
Mid day snack: Cup of cottage cheese with salsa and then a bit later I finished off the carrot chips with hummus.
Dinner: Looks like a piece of fish, bowl of clam chowder, and cauliflower. I might have some pistachios later in the evening.
So after the fun I went to the gym and did the Sun lifting schedule. Triceps, shoulders, and chest. I was running late for an appointment so I only did one run through but I was able to use the 25lb dumbbells instead of switching out to the 20's. So I think I still did okay. In the future I want to be able to do the pyramid structure as I have in the past. Overall though a good day both in exercise and food plans.
I'm starting to think about the 5K at the beginning of Feb. I just registered so I guess I better start doing some practice. The 5K is just a bit longer than once around Lake Padden and we know I can do that. I'm not fast but at least I can finish it. Plus it should be fun as I will get to dress up like a Zombie with make-up and everything. Heh.
Before the run I drank 20oz of cold water.
After the gym meal: Spicy Lentil wrap and two pork buns.
Mid day snack: Cup of cottage cheese with salsa and then a bit later I finished off the carrot chips with hummus.
Dinner: Looks like a piece of fish, bowl of clam chowder, and cauliflower. I might have some pistachios later in the evening.
So after the fun I went to the gym and did the Sun lifting schedule. Triceps, shoulders, and chest. I was running late for an appointment so I only did one run through but I was able to use the 25lb dumbbells instead of switching out to the 20's. So I think I still did okay. In the future I want to be able to do the pyramid structure as I have in the past. Overall though a good day both in exercise and food plans.
Day 615
It's cycle day and I'm also meeting with Lorinda afterwards. Working out! Cycle is great and I know it's making a difference. Now I just have to start running again and I'll be back on track.
Before workout: 20oz of cold water.
After workout meal: Three eggs, broccoli slaw, mini peppers, and some cheese. Ice tea drink.
It's another game group night so I'm trying to be conservative as it can't be a cheat meal (see day 613/14). I'm planning on taking a salad from TJ's and stock up on carrot slices and cauliflower. I'm adding hummus dip so that may be helpful in restricting my indulgences.
Dinner: Salad with cauliflower. Carrots, cauliflower, and hummus to dip them into. I think that's better than Ranch. Had half of a cup of mixed nuts. Here's the killer. Someone brought COOKIES. I tried but failed. Ate 15 cookies.
So best intentions and other than the 15 cookies not a bad night overall. I didn't leave with my stomach screaming at me that I over ate but it was letting me know I'd eaten too many cookies (really too many). Sorry but they were cookies and they are my kryptonite.
I'll make up for it tomorrow though as it's the first running Sunday. Then off to the gym for my usual workout.
If only that negated the 15 COOKIES! We know it doesn't but at least I'm trying to work them off. Two steps forward one step back. Have to get it up to two steps forward and then two steps forward again.
Before workout: 20oz of cold water.
After workout meal: Three eggs, broccoli slaw, mini peppers, and some cheese. Ice tea drink.
It's another game group night so I'm trying to be conservative as it can't be a cheat meal (see day 613/14). I'm planning on taking a salad from TJ's and stock up on carrot slices and cauliflower. I'm adding hummus dip so that may be helpful in restricting my indulgences.
Dinner: Salad with cauliflower. Carrots, cauliflower, and hummus to dip them into. I think that's better than Ranch. Had half of a cup of mixed nuts. Here's the killer. Someone brought COOKIES. I tried but failed. Ate 15 cookies.
So best intentions and other than the 15 cookies not a bad night overall. I didn't leave with my stomach screaming at me that I over ate but it was letting me know I'd eaten too many cookies (really too many). Sorry but they were cookies and they are my kryptonite.
I'll make up for it tomorrow though as it's the first running Sunday. Then off to the gym for my usual workout.
If only that negated the 15 COOKIES! We know it doesn't but at least I'm trying to work them off. Two steps forward one step back. Have to get it up to two steps forward and then two steps forward again.
Day 614
Today continues my 24 hour "cheat" day. I really don't plan on having a 24hr "cheat" day all the time but this one just sort of happened. Usually a cheat day or meal should be planned. For me though they just seem to sneak up on me.
I will be pursuing the idea on escaping from them this year. I plan on allowing cheat meals but no more than one a week with the idea that if I don't feel the need than I'll skip it. Of course with my schedule that includes the game group that's probably not realistic, skipping the cheat meal that is. I just have to get away from the cheat "days". Those are the killers.
Breakfast: Had the other half of the turkey club from last nights dinner. Added a two egg frittata with broccoli slaw. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Just mixed nuts
Lunch: Still on the 24hr "cheat" and it is a good thing as my work bought lunch for everyone, PIZZA. Okay we all know my thoughts on pizza so....only had three pieces. That was tough. The only way I was able to keep it to 3 was because I knew I would take some home. Plus there was cake. Scrumptious chocolate cake.
2nd snack: Of course another piece of pizza but only one. Because I then had an ice cream treat.
Dinner: Game group night. Three pieces of pizza. They also had tamales so I just had one. Of course there was the usual rice crispy treats but other wise I was quite good.
This week I've noticed the clothes are back to fitting better. Still not where we were before the holidays, but I was able to get it into the 5th belt loop again. And this morning I was struggling with the belt loop thinking it was not fitting the 5th and was actually flirting with the 6th. Yea me. Now I just have to keep moving forward.
Tomorrow should help as it's meet with Lorinda and cycle day. Of course the evening will be the game group again but I've got a plan!
I will be pursuing the idea on escaping from them this year. I plan on allowing cheat meals but no more than one a week with the idea that if I don't feel the need than I'll skip it. Of course with my schedule that includes the game group that's probably not realistic, skipping the cheat meal that is. I just have to get away from the cheat "days". Those are the killers.
Breakfast: Had the other half of the turkey club from last nights dinner. Added a two egg frittata with broccoli slaw. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Just mixed nuts
Lunch: Still on the 24hr "cheat" and it is a good thing as my work bought lunch for everyone, PIZZA. Okay we all know my thoughts on pizza so....only had three pieces. That was tough. The only way I was able to keep it to 3 was because I knew I would take some home. Plus there was cake. Scrumptious chocolate cake.
2nd snack: Of course another piece of pizza but only one. Because I then had an ice cream treat.
Dinner: Game group night. Three pieces of pizza. They also had tamales so I just had one. Of course there was the usual rice crispy treats but other wise I was quite good.
This week I've noticed the clothes are back to fitting better. Still not where we were before the holidays, but I was able to get it into the 5th belt loop again. And this morning I was struggling with the belt loop thinking it was not fitting the 5th and was actually flirting with the 6th. Yea me. Now I just have to keep moving forward.
Tomorrow should help as it's meet with Lorinda and cycle day. Of course the evening will be the game group again but I've got a plan!
Day 613
Today turned into one of the "life" days. Wasn't able to work out due to life getting in the way. Also along with life disrupting my workout it also disrupted my food schedule. Mostly dinner was affected. I'm calling the next 24 hours a "cheat" day.
Breakfast: Frittata. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: No yogurt as I miss-calculated on my food purchases. So just had almonds. Started with 24 and then indulged a bit more.
Lunch: Salad with chicken.
Dinner: Okay here's where we went off the rails into the weeds. First off went to a restaurant where it's really hard to find a healthy choice. This due to the fact that the menu consists of really tempting and delicious food, unfortunately all of those choices are calorie heavy. The second part of the equation is the fact that it's almost 10pm by the time we're eating. So poor food choices and eating after 8pm (my new rule) makes for a disaster for my health plan. Hence my comment at the start of this entry. Life.
So I did eat half of a turkey club and passed on the fries. I had some broccoli, at least the restaurant offered that as an alternative. I saved the other half for breakfast tomorrow.
It's going to happen and all that means is what I can take from it. I know that this will happen and it will affect the short term. Long term is where my goals are though and this set back is just another hill I have to get over. I've been doing this dance for about three years now and with my support system (L) along with that knowledge I have to tools to over come. So let's move on and see what tomorrow brings.
Breakfast: Frittata. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: No yogurt as I miss-calculated on my food purchases. So just had almonds. Started with 24 and then indulged a bit more.
Lunch: Salad with chicken.
Dinner: Okay here's where we went off the rails into the weeds. First off went to a restaurant where it's really hard to find a healthy choice. This due to the fact that the menu consists of really tempting and delicious food, unfortunately all of those choices are calorie heavy. The second part of the equation is the fact that it's almost 10pm by the time we're eating. So poor food choices and eating after 8pm (my new rule) makes for a disaster for my health plan. Hence my comment at the start of this entry. Life.
So I did eat half of a turkey club and passed on the fries. I had some broccoli, at least the restaurant offered that as an alternative. I saved the other half for breakfast tomorrow.
It's going to happen and all that means is what I can take from it. I know that this will happen and it will affect the short term. Long term is where my goals are though and this set back is just another hill I have to get over. I've been doing this dance for about three years now and with my support system (L) along with that knowledge I have to tools to over come. So let's move on and see what tomorrow brings.
Day 612
Behind. Catching up. Oh Tabata! Sadness though as it was the last organized class. Maybe again some day.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Salad with chicken
2nd snack: 2 very small pieces of pizza. Really small, as it was one pizza cut into tiny slices. A pizza restaurant was promoting themselves and delivered a pie for our workplace.
Dinner: Protein drink. More carrot and cauliflower.
So today was the very last Tabata class and it was fun (as usual). The instructor let us pick our fave moves. We also previewed a new workout class she is qualified to teach. It's called Pound and it's done to music with drumsticks. I enjoyed it and hope she might be able to teach it at the gym.
Oh well Bye-Bye Tabata!
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Salad with chicken
2nd snack: 2 very small pieces of pizza. Really small, as it was one pizza cut into tiny slices. A pizza restaurant was promoting themselves and delivered a pie for our workplace.
Dinner: Protein drink. More carrot and cauliflower.
So today was the very last Tabata class and it was fun (as usual). The instructor let us pick our fave moves. We also previewed a new workout class she is qualified to teach. It's called Pound and it's done to music with drumsticks. I enjoyed it and hope she might be able to teach it at the gym.
Oh well Bye-Bye Tabata!
Day 611
Behind again so just the facts, ma'am.
Breakfast: Frittata with 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Salad with chicken
Dinner: Protein drink, carrots, and splurge three pieces of candy.
So still working on the new exercise schedule but kettle bells haven't started yet so I jumped on cardio for today. Don't want to get to crazy as tomorrow is the last Tabata. Starting next week another class takes that time slot. Which is why I'm now excited for the kettle bell class. It's also on two nights so I'll get to sweat twice as much. Just like the old days of Tabata.
Breakfast: Frittata with 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Salad with chicken
Dinner: Protein drink, carrots, and splurge three pieces of candy.
So still working on the new exercise schedule but kettle bells haven't started yet so I jumped on cardio for today. Don't want to get to crazy as tomorrow is the last Tabata. Starting next week another class takes that time slot. Which is why I'm now excited for the kettle bell class. It's also on two nights so I'll get to sweat twice as much. Just like the old days of Tabata.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Day 610
New work week and I'm ready. Giving a new eating strategy a try. Dinner now will consist of only the protein drink I'm been drinking and no yogurt. Also throwing in some carrot and cauliflower if I still feel hungry. We'll see.
Breakfast: Frittata. Onion, mixed veggies, potato, sausage, and cheese. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: All week it's salad with cauliflower, peas, avocado, chicken, and cheese with salsa for dressing.
Dinner: Protein drink. Funny that my first day of this new dinner menu and I'm hungry. So had some cauliflower and carrot chips with some cucumber dip.
Lorinda and I talked about being hungry. She mentioned that having some veggie on hand was a good way of keeping the munchies at bay. If I'm not hungry enough to eat some carrots or cauliflower than I'm not really hungry. So I drink some water and I feel better, but if I'm hungry enough to eat the veggies than I'm going for it.
My workout tonight was legs and abs. I wrote my own workout for this one using some of my kettlebell ideas and Lorinda's exercise suggestions. I did a good job as after the workout I really felt my legs. I expect the next few days will be interesting. Bending over might be an issue. That's okay though.
Breakfast: Frittata. Onion, mixed veggies, potato, sausage, and cheese. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: All week it's salad with cauliflower, peas, avocado, chicken, and cheese with salsa for dressing.
Dinner: Protein drink. Funny that my first day of this new dinner menu and I'm hungry. So had some cauliflower and carrot chips with some cucumber dip.
Lorinda and I talked about being hungry. She mentioned that having some veggie on hand was a good way of keeping the munchies at bay. If I'm not hungry enough to eat some carrots or cauliflower than I'm not really hungry. So I drink some water and I feel better, but if I'm hungry enough to eat the veggies than I'm going for it.
My workout tonight was legs and abs. I wrote my own workout for this one using some of my kettlebell ideas and Lorinda's exercise suggestions. I did a good job as after the workout I really felt my legs. I expect the next few days will be interesting. Bending over might be an issue. That's okay though.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Day 609
So I'm starting a new idea for workouts. I've had Lorinda write up what to do each day of the week. Today is triceps/chest/shoulders. So I did one of the workouts she wrote up for me that involved those muscle groups. I then threw in a chest exercise I used to do long ago and was impressed with myself. I'll do a specific routine each day (except Friday that's still an off day) focusing on a different body part. The great thing is that twice a week I'll be able to do a kettlebell class at the gym. I'm really looking forward to it. I will miss Tabata but change is good.
Before going to the gym I drank my usual 20oz of cold water and then went to the gym to work out.
After workout meal: Big sandwich made organically and a bag of chips. Ice tea.
I'm finding that I'm really not hungry at times and today was one of those times. So nothing more to eat until dinner. Of course I'll have to be careful that it just doesn't make me eat more later.
Dinner: Finished off the rest of the burrito from last night's dinner. Plus two eggs scrambled and some carrot chips with cucumber dip and cauliflower.
So another thing I'm trying on the weekends is to eat only during daytime hours. So basically around 10am to 8pm. I may even say no later than 7pm. It all depends on how the day has been going. It's called intermittent fasting. The idea is to limit when you eat to a more manageable time frame. Certainly not eating after 7 or 8 o'clock in the evening is a good idea but also the not eating until 10am gives the body a good time frame to burn some excess calories. We'll see.
Before going to the gym I drank my usual 20oz of cold water and then went to the gym to work out.
After workout meal: Big sandwich made organically and a bag of chips. Ice tea.
I'm finding that I'm really not hungry at times and today was one of those times. So nothing more to eat until dinner. Of course I'll have to be careful that it just doesn't make me eat more later.
Dinner: Finished off the rest of the burrito from last night's dinner. Plus two eggs scrambled and some carrot chips with cucumber dip and cauliflower.
So another thing I'm trying on the weekends is to eat only during daytime hours. So basically around 10am to 8pm. I may even say no later than 7pm. It all depends on how the day has been going. It's called intermittent fasting. The idea is to limit when you eat to a more manageable time frame. Certainly not eating after 7 or 8 o'clock in the evening is a good idea but also the not eating until 10am gives the body a good time frame to burn some excess calories. We'll see.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Day 608
It is cycle class and meet with Lorinda all in the same day! I'm really enjoying the cycle class and of course I look forward to meeting with Lorinda with extreme excitement. Ha that sounds a bit awkward but it's true.
So it's also a day of gaming with friends and dinner will be the challenge. I hope I can make good decisions about food and still enjoy myself. I have a plan but it doesn't always work out.
In the morning before cycle I'm drinking the 20oz of cold water but not eating anything until later.
After workout meal: Hamburger with potato salad and three cookies.
Dinner: With friends we went to a Mexican restaurant. I had a rather large burrito with all the fixin's and then some chocolate cake and summer sausage. One consolation was eating about half of the burrito and saving it for the next day. Of course when I got to friends for the game I was hungry. Hence the chocolate cake and sausage. I do feel that I did save myself a bit as even if I'd eaten the entire burrito I would have still eaten the cake. So probably made a good decision with the burrito.
Yay me!
Lorinda helped me set up an actual schedule for working out during the week. By that I mean we assigned specific workout ideas to specific days. I like. It starts tomorrow. Plus promises of kettlebell classes and I'm good to go.
Running starts up next week. I can't say I'm really excited but at the same time I'm okay with it.
So it's also a day of gaming with friends and dinner will be the challenge. I hope I can make good decisions about food and still enjoy myself. I have a plan but it doesn't always work out.
In the morning before cycle I'm drinking the 20oz of cold water but not eating anything until later.
After workout meal: Hamburger with potato salad and three cookies.
Dinner: With friends we went to a Mexican restaurant. I had a rather large burrito with all the fixin's and then some chocolate cake and summer sausage. One consolation was eating about half of the burrito and saving it for the next day. Of course when I got to friends for the game I was hungry. Hence the chocolate cake and sausage. I do feel that I did save myself a bit as even if I'd eaten the entire burrito I would have still eaten the cake. So probably made a good decision with the burrito.
Yay me!
Lorinda helped me set up an actual schedule for working out during the week. By that I mean we assigned specific workout ideas to specific days. I like. It starts tomorrow. Plus promises of kettlebell classes and I'm good to go.
Running starts up next week. I can't say I'm really excited but at the same time I'm okay with it.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Day 607
So it's my usual day off from working out and as I try to also eat healthy it's always a challenge. Tonight it's especially a challenge as I'm hanging out with the gaming group. I know we're having pizza. Have I mentioned I love pizza? Of course who doesn't love pizza? I'm guessing if you are lactose intolerant and have gluten issues than pizza isn't on your menu, otherwise everybody loves pizza. So I'll try to not eat a whole pizza by myself.
Breakfast: Three egg frittata with potato, mixed veggie, sausage, and cheese. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: The rest of the chili from yesterday along with some quinoa and sausage, broccoli, and cheese.
Dinner: Yes I was able to control myself with the pizza. I did only eat four pieces (that's a victory) along with 1/2 cup of mixed nuts, a rice crispy treat, and one piece of desert pizza. I also had an adult beverage mixed with soda. So I did fairly well.
Lunch was somewhat lighter since I knew ahead of time about the pizza and I planned to eat less then.
Tomorrow is cycle and meeting with Lorinda. I expect more planning for the coming year and I expect we'll talk about races I might want to run.
Breakfast: Three egg frittata with potato, mixed veggie, sausage, and cheese. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: The rest of the chili from yesterday along with some quinoa and sausage, broccoli, and cheese.
Dinner: Yes I was able to control myself with the pizza. I did only eat four pieces (that's a victory) along with 1/2 cup of mixed nuts, a rice crispy treat, and one piece of desert pizza. I also had an adult beverage mixed with soda. So I did fairly well.
Lunch was somewhat lighter since I knew ahead of time about the pizza and I planned to eat less then.
Tomorrow is cycle and meeting with Lorinda. I expect more planning for the coming year and I expect we'll talk about races I might want to run.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Day 606
First day of the new year where I try to follow the new plan. At the start I know it's going to be a rough go but I'm determined to make it work. Yes I expect setbacks but no excuses and no looking back. I want to make it happen with no regrets. Food plan wise it's more protein and less carbs. Making the evening meal the meal that gets the most cutting of calories and content. I feel that would help the weight loss.
I'm going to continue with the protein drinks that I currently use, with the occasional real meal for variety. I'm working on a new plan for the weekend and I think it will work. I just have to implement it and solve any issues that arise.
Breakfast: Three egg frittata with potato, broccoli, and sausage. Added cheese and the 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: This week it's been soup so today is chili with some broccoli mixed in. Still hungry so had 6 slices of mini bread with peanut butter.
Dinner: Protein drink and chips with taziki dip. Here's where I back-slid a bit. No regrets though. Just moving forward.
So the first workout of the new year was the same as last year for now. I did my cardio and will expect that to change as we tweak the plan. I look forward to discussing this with Lorinda.
I'm going to continue with the protein drinks that I currently use, with the occasional real meal for variety. I'm working on a new plan for the weekend and I think it will work. I just have to implement it and solve any issues that arise.
Breakfast: Three egg frittata with potato, broccoli, and sausage. Added cheese and the 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: This week it's been soup so today is chili with some broccoli mixed in. Still hungry so had 6 slices of mini bread with peanut butter.
Dinner: Protein drink and chips with taziki dip. Here's where I back-slid a bit. No regrets though. Just moving forward.
So the first workout of the new year was the same as last year for now. I did my cardio and will expect that to change as we tweak the plan. I look forward to discussing this with Lorinda.
Day 605
Welcome to 2014! Wow as a kid I really couldn't imagine this would be my life. I was expecting flying cars though and am a bit disappointed. I didn't expect to be eating healthy nor working out with my health in mind. After all as a kid they say you feel immortal and I was convinced of it. I never did anything really stupid ( well except for that time...sorry got to keep some secrets). I just couldn't see it and that's okay, I'm there now.
So no New Year's resolutions but as I said just some goals. Gotta do one pull up on my own with no help. Gotta run some more races and bike some miles. I need to lose some more weight and fit into so nicer clothes. No pressure, let's just do it.
Today there is no workout and no food plan. I am meeting some friends for a NYE tradition and we're have a giant pancake and bacon breakfast. I did eat nine pancakes with syrup and 9-10 pcs of bacon along with some little turkey sausages (7-9). I really haven't eaten pancakes in forever and so that was my big treat to start the year.
Later in the day there was whole grain chips with hummus for a "healthy" snack. I was done eating though as that was it for the day.
So that was it for the first day of 2014. I've got some big plans though so I guess I'd better stick around to see how they turn out.
So no New Year's resolutions but as I said just some goals. Gotta do one pull up on my own with no help. Gotta run some more races and bike some miles. I need to lose some more weight and fit into so nicer clothes. No pressure, let's just do it.
Today there is no workout and no food plan. I am meeting some friends for a NYE tradition and we're have a giant pancake and bacon breakfast. I did eat nine pancakes with syrup and 9-10 pcs of bacon along with some little turkey sausages (7-9). I really haven't eaten pancakes in forever and so that was my big treat to start the year.
Later in the day there was whole grain chips with hummus for a "healthy" snack. I was done eating though as that was it for the day.
So that was it for the first day of 2014. I've got some big plans though so I guess I'd better stick around to see how they turn out.
Friday, January 3, 2014
Day 604
Well it's the last day of 2013. I've accomplished quite a lot this year and am on track to continue in the coming 2014. I've laid out most of my goals and look forward to completing them. As I said more running, weight loss, and biking, among other things.
I didn't work out today and certainly wasn't watching what I ate. Tomorrow will be a similar type day with no exercise and very possibly the largest breakfast I've eaten in many a morning.
I'm meeting the gaming group for New Years Eve and I expect there to be lots of bad choices available.
Breakfast: Frittata with 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt w/24 almonds
Lunch: Tried to be conservative but ended up eating a rather large lunch. Had a can of split pea soup with broccoli and quinoa mixed with sausage. I was still feeling hungry so had four slices of mini bread with hummus.
Dinner: Here's where I ended up eating some crazy stuff. It was all snacky stuff, like chips and dip. Also we had a summer sausage sliced up on crackers with cheeses. I had an adult beverage mixed with soda and then pushed the envelope with more crackers, cheese, and sausage. I even had a couple of rice crispy treats.
So there we go the end of 2013 and it went out with a burp. Belt loops were lost and pants were way too tight. 2014 looks like a good year to really lose some more weight and get back to making good decisions about my eating habits. I'm ready.
I didn't work out today and certainly wasn't watching what I ate. Tomorrow will be a similar type day with no exercise and very possibly the largest breakfast I've eaten in many a morning.
I'm meeting the gaming group for New Years Eve and I expect there to be lots of bad choices available.
Breakfast: Frittata with 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt w/24 almonds
Lunch: Tried to be conservative but ended up eating a rather large lunch. Had a can of split pea soup with broccoli and quinoa mixed with sausage. I was still feeling hungry so had four slices of mini bread with hummus.
Dinner: Here's where I ended up eating some crazy stuff. It was all snacky stuff, like chips and dip. Also we had a summer sausage sliced up on crackers with cheeses. I had an adult beverage mixed with soda and then pushed the envelope with more crackers, cheese, and sausage. I even had a couple of rice crispy treats.
So there we go the end of 2013 and it went out with a burp. Belt loops were lost and pants were way too tight. 2014 looks like a good year to really lose some more weight and get back to making good decisions about my eating habits. I'm ready.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Day 603
Another short week or a week of disrupted patterns. New Years is just a couple of days away and it's once again time to realize some goals. Not resolutions but goals. The idea of continuing to lose weight and more running is now a part of my life.
The habits I've created in the last two years are habits that will make life much more fun and enjoyable. I want to enter more races (not going crazy but...) and I want to be able to finish projects I've started.
I plan on learning to eat healthier and make better decisions about food. Again not resolutions but goals. Life goals.
Breakfast: Two egg frittata with mixed veggies, a sausage, and cheese. I also had a slice of whole wheat bread with peanut butter and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Black Bean soup with broccoli and quinoa with sausage. Four slices of mini bread with hummus.
Dinner: Protein drink and Greek yogurt with Chia seeds. Quinoa with sausage on the side.
For my last workout of the year I did my cardio routine. I did 10min on the treadmill and 30min on the bike with random program the has lots of hills and valleys.
In the coming year I'm going back to more cardio. We talked about me losing more weight and so the cardio is going to be featured more. I still need to lift weights but it will be less often and more weight lifty. Plus i'm going to start running again as that seemed to be a major factor in the weight loss last year.
The habits I've created in the last two years are habits that will make life much more fun and enjoyable. I want to enter more races (not going crazy but...) and I want to be able to finish projects I've started.
I plan on learning to eat healthier and make better decisions about food. Again not resolutions but goals. Life goals.
Breakfast: Two egg frittata with mixed veggies, a sausage, and cheese. I also had a slice of whole wheat bread with peanut butter and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Black Bean soup with broccoli and quinoa with sausage. Four slices of mini bread with hummus.
Dinner: Protein drink and Greek yogurt with Chia seeds. Quinoa with sausage on the side.
For my last workout of the year I did my cardio routine. I did 10min on the treadmill and 30min on the bike with random program the has lots of hills and valleys.
In the coming year I'm going back to more cardio. We talked about me losing more weight and so the cardio is going to be featured more. I still need to lift weights but it will be less often and more weight lifty. Plus i'm going to start running again as that seemed to be a major factor in the weight loss last year.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Day 602
Hit the gym in the early morning and then met up with friends for breakfast. Not much else to report as it was a day to do nothing. I did work on my coming year project list (not much but figured it was needed).
Breakfast before workout: 20oz of cold water
After workout meal: Breakfast at a restaurant. Omelet with hash browns and an English muffin. Also really splurged and had a piece of pie and a glass of chocolate milk.
Dinner: Scallops with broccoli, eggs and cheese.
So I didn't eat a lot other than the two meals. The workout was upper body with some cardio at the end. Something I'll be doing more of in the coming year.
Breakfast before workout: 20oz of cold water
After workout meal: Breakfast at a restaurant. Omelet with hash browns and an English muffin. Also really splurged and had a piece of pie and a glass of chocolate milk.
Dinner: Scallops with broccoli, eggs and cheese.
So I didn't eat a lot other than the two meals. The workout was upper body with some cardio at the end. Something I'll be doing more of in the coming year.
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