Not much to report just the food list. I'll head to the gym tomorrow and meet with L for our weekly get together. Normally we meet on Sat but I've got an appointment so we're meeting early.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese. 20oz of cold water.
Morning snack: Since the day started very early I needed to eat something before lunch. So a protein drink gets the nod.
Lunch: Breakfast burrito from TJ's.
Afternoon snack: Banana
Dinner: Small portion of Thai food. Consisting of veggies with rice and noodles. Still didn't go crazy just ate a small plate of food.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Day 687
I'm running today instead of tomorrow because of a meeting after work. So once again it's interesting to realize that I don't really mind the running once it starts. So I guess running is my new thing. Of course we'll see how it is after the operation. I could lose any motivation due to inactivity.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Chicken fajita mix on tortilla with kale/broccoli/cabbage mix. Guacamole and salsa plus beets on the side.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Protein drink. Broccoli and cauliflower stir fry with a slice of bread and peanut butter.
So tomorrow will be an off day. I have to go to the dentist in the morning and then head to work. I then will work late, followed by a staff meeting. So I'll try to be conservative during dinner as work will provide Thai food for the meeting. Just another speed bump in the fast lane of life.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Chicken fajita mix on tortilla with kale/broccoli/cabbage mix. Guacamole and salsa plus beets on the side.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Protein drink. Broccoli and cauliflower stir fry with a slice of bread and peanut butter.
So tomorrow will be an off day. I have to go to the dentist in the morning and then head to work. I then will work late, followed by a staff meeting. So I'll try to be conservative during dinner as work will provide Thai food for the meeting. Just another speed bump in the fast lane of life.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Day 686
Start of a new work week and this week will be a bit dysfunctional. In the middle of the week I've got a dentist appointment so I'm working the late shift. On the same day there is a staff meeting so I'll end up eating some take out Thai food they'll bring in. Plus I won't be able to go to the gym that day.
I want to be conservative for the rest of the week since I'll be skipping a workout.
Breakfast: Frittata with chicken (shredded KFC) and veggie. With cottage cheese and salsa.
Lunch: Chicken fajita with guacamole and broccoli/kale/cabbage slaw.
Afternoon break: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Protein drink. Stir fry broccoli and cauliflower.
More upper body at the gym. Building the chest and arms, oh yeah.
I want to be conservative for the rest of the week since I'll be skipping a workout.
Breakfast: Frittata with chicken (shredded KFC) and veggie. With cottage cheese and salsa.
Lunch: Chicken fajita with guacamole and broccoli/kale/cabbage slaw.
Afternoon break: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Protein drink. Stir fry broccoli and cauliflower.
More upper body at the gym. Building the chest and arms, oh yeah.
Day 685
Ran this morning and I'm starting to feel more comfortable. I notice that I'm not breathing as hard in the middle of the run like I've done in the past. I guess maybe I'm building lung capacity?
Before the run: Just 20oz of cold water
After the run: Oatmeal with 1/3 cup of cottage cheese and a slice of bread with peanut butter.
For the rest of the day it was pig out on KFC. There was chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, cole slaw, biscuits with butter and honey, and cake. Also nuts and a bagel with cream cheese.
I didn't go crazy but did feel it by the time I got home. I was full. And full of it.
Before the run: Just 20oz of cold water
After the run: Oatmeal with 1/3 cup of cottage cheese and a slice of bread with peanut butter.
For the rest of the day it was pig out on KFC. There was chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, cole slaw, biscuits with butter and honey, and cake. Also nuts and a bagel with cream cheese.
I didn't go crazy but did feel it by the time I got home. I was full. And full of it.
Day 684
Normally I'd workout with L today but unforeseen circumstances got in the way. I'm working out on my own and then off to the gun range for some testosterone enhancing.
Breakfast: Banana and 20oz of cold water.
After workout: Protein bar
Late lunch: Had a bacon cheeseburger with grilled onions and onion rings plus a cup of clam chowder. Only ate half of the burger and rings. Saved that portion for later at home.
Dinner: Finished of the burger and onion rings. Added some stir fry broccoli and cauliflower with 1/3 cup of cottage cheese. Did drink a small adult beverage.
So worked the upper body at the gym and I'm enjoying these workouts where I'm trying to be a ware of my abdomen. I seem to be focusing more that way and it does seem to be having an effect.
Tomorrow is running day and also gamer day. On the menu is KFC so at least it'll be chicken along with mashed potatoes and cole slaw.
Breakfast: Banana and 20oz of cold water.
After workout: Protein bar
Late lunch: Had a bacon cheeseburger with grilled onions and onion rings plus a cup of clam chowder. Only ate half of the burger and rings. Saved that portion for later at home.
Dinner: Finished of the burger and onion rings. Added some stir fry broccoli and cauliflower with 1/3 cup of cottage cheese. Did drink a small adult beverage.
So worked the upper body at the gym and I'm enjoying these workouts where I'm trying to be a ware of my abdomen. I seem to be focusing more that way and it does seem to be having an effect.
Tomorrow is running day and also gamer day. On the menu is KFC so at least it'll be chicken along with mashed potatoes and cole slaw.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Day 683
Yes it's skip day officially and tomorrow I'll workout on my own. Today though it's just me and relaxation.
Breakfast: Frittata with broccoli and cauliflower along with sausage and cottage cheese. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Small personal pizza and a banana with peanut butter.
Dinner: Pot sticker soup and an adult beverage.
So the plan this weekend is to lift weights tomorrow and then on Sunday run. I'll workout with a series of exercises put together by L. I am feeling the need to push some weight around and this will satisfy the urge.
The running is also on the menu and I'll see if I can run a bit faster than last time. It could happen.
Breakfast: Frittata with broccoli and cauliflower along with sausage and cottage cheese. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Small personal pizza and a banana with peanut butter.
Dinner: Pot sticker soup and an adult beverage.
So the plan this weekend is to lift weights tomorrow and then on Sunday run. I'll workout with a series of exercises put together by L. I am feeling the need to push some weight around and this will satisfy the urge.
The running is also on the menu and I'll see if I can run a bit faster than last time. It could happen.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Day 682
Woke up with a stiff neck and so decided to skip working out and go to the chiropractor after work.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Fish burrito with broccoli/kale/cabbage, guacamole and salsa. Ice cream treat.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Bacon/guacamole/cheese burger with fries.
I did go off the reservation a bit for dinner but not too bad. Still I did succumb to the temptation of the hamburger. Ah well just means I have to be better tomorrow.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Fish burrito with broccoli/kale/cabbage, guacamole and salsa. Ice cream treat.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Bacon/guacamole/cheese burger with fries.
I did go off the reservation a bit for dinner but not too bad. Still I did succumb to the temptation of the hamburger. Ah well just means I have to be better tomorrow.
Day 681
Yep I ran today after work. It was good and I felt like I was moving. I wasn't feeling the cramping of the calves like I had and I guess L's advice to stretch that area was good. As if she didn't know what she was talking about, sheesh.
So there we go I'm now planning on running twice a week right up until the operation and then once I've recovered from that, I plan on continuing. I think trail running is what I'm interested in so I'm going to look into that idea for the future.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Fish burrito with kale/broccoli/cabbage with guacamole and salsa. A banana with peanut butter for an appetizer.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Protein drink. Stir fry broccoli and cauliflower, plus a slice of bread with peanut butter and two veggie chicken strips. Two pieces of chocolate.
Yes the running in becoming a regular thing with me so I guess I need to plan more days. That can wait until after the surgery though.
So there we go I'm now planning on running twice a week right up until the operation and then once I've recovered from that, I plan on continuing. I think trail running is what I'm interested in so I'm going to look into that idea for the future.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Fish burrito with kale/broccoli/cabbage with guacamole and salsa. A banana with peanut butter for an appetizer.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Protein drink. Stir fry broccoli and cauliflower, plus a slice of bread with peanut butter and two veggie chicken strips. Two pieces of chocolate.
Yes the running in becoming a regular thing with me so I guess I need to plan more days. That can wait until after the surgery though.
Friday, March 21, 2014
Day 680
Continuing to do the upper body workouts but trying to not stress the hernia. I'm okay with lifting weights just wanting to make sure I don't cause anymore damage to the area. With L's help though it's going well and I'm feeling like I'm working out.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Fish burrito made with fish, broccoli slaw, kale, and two kinds of cabbage. Add guacamole and salsa and it's delicious.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Protein drink. Broccoli and cauliflower stir fry. Had two cookies and a couple pieces of chocolate.
So keeping the workout going and not over doing it is the plan. Tomorrow I'm planning on running and I am looking forward to how that feels. I think I'm starting to, well enjoy is too strong of a word but maybe not disliking it?
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Fish burrito made with fish, broccoli slaw, kale, and two kinds of cabbage. Add guacamole and salsa and it's delicious.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Protein drink. Broccoli and cauliflower stir fry. Had two cookies and a couple pieces of chocolate.
So keeping the workout going and not over doing it is the plan. Tomorrow I'm planning on running and I am looking forward to how that feels. I think I'm starting to, well enjoy is too strong of a word but maybe not disliking it?
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Day 679
Going to the gym after work and lifts some weights. Using the laid back technique L worked up and I'm pretty happy with it. I still feel like I'm doing the work but not putting stress in the wrong places. I want us to come up with more of these moves so that when I'm doing the re-hab after the operation I'll have something to ease the into. The recovery will involve hardly any workouts until I get clearance from the doc, then I want to move forward but not over do it. Of course I expect L to be watching me like a hawk until we're sure I'm good.
Breakfast: Frittata. Eggs, mixed veggie, and sausage. Topped with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Fish burrito home made. Used the broccoli/kale/cabbage mix along with guacamole and salsa. A banana.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Protein drink. Stir fried broccoli and a slice of bread with peanut butter. Couple pieces of chocolate.
Breakfast: Frittata. Eggs, mixed veggie, and sausage. Topped with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Fish burrito home made. Used the broccoli/kale/cabbage mix along with guacamole and salsa. A banana.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Protein drink. Stir fried broccoli and a slice of bread with peanut butter. Couple pieces of chocolate.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Day 678
Ran in the morning and it's starting to feel almost normal. Granted I'm not pushing really hard but still I'm doing it and I like that.
Today is also D&D game day. On the menu is my friends famous bean dip. A mixture of beans, spices, and ground beef. Pour this mixture over chips and viola! you have a delicious but not so healthy meal. And of course seconds and third meals as the day goes on. This is exactly why I tried to be good the last few days and not over indulge at the dinner table.
After the run Breakfast: Oatmeal with cottage cheese and 20oz of cold water.
The rest of the meals today: Bean dip, chips, cashew clusters, and two rice crispy treats.
As I said the run felt good and I noticed the cramping a bit of my right calf. L and I talked about it and I'm going to make sure I stretch better after running to try and alleviate the tightness.
Tomorrow I plan on lifting weights and will use the workout L showed me on Sat.
Today is also D&D game day. On the menu is my friends famous bean dip. A mixture of beans, spices, and ground beef. Pour this mixture over chips and viola! you have a delicious but not so healthy meal. And of course seconds and third meals as the day goes on. This is exactly why I tried to be good the last few days and not over indulge at the dinner table.
After the run Breakfast: Oatmeal with cottage cheese and 20oz of cold water.
The rest of the meals today: Bean dip, chips, cashew clusters, and two rice crispy treats.
As I said the run felt good and I noticed the cramping a bit of my right calf. L and I talked about it and I'm going to make sure I stretch better after running to try and alleviate the tightness.
Tomorrow I plan on lifting weights and will use the workout L showed me on Sat.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Day 677
A couple of things happening today. One is meeting with L for my workout. Another is heading to the range to fire some bullets and later in the evening walking through a cemetery for three hours.
We've started to really hit our stride for the workouts. L is trying to give me exercises that won't hamper the hernia or make it worse. I'm looking at all of these as potential workouts after the hernia. I'll want to work up slowly as I try to get back to my usual workouts. These will be great rehab workouts.
The range was pretty normal nothing to exciting. I brought both of the guns and fired rounds through both. My targeting is getting a bit better but I still need lots of practice if I want to get better.
The walk through the cemetery was interesting but very wet. I did get a good work out though and I didn't mind that part.
Breakfast: Oatmeal with cottage cheese. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Ate half of the turkey/bacon sandwich and half of the jojo's along with a couple of ice teas.
Dinner: Finished off the leftovers from lunch and also a slice of bread with peanut butter.
Again did fairly well on the food program. Still feel I can cut loose a bit more tomorrow with the bean dip at the game day.
We've started to really hit our stride for the workouts. L is trying to give me exercises that won't hamper the hernia or make it worse. I'm looking at all of these as potential workouts after the hernia. I'll want to work up slowly as I try to get back to my usual workouts. These will be great rehab workouts.
The range was pretty normal nothing to exciting. I brought both of the guns and fired rounds through both. My targeting is getting a bit better but I still need lots of practice if I want to get better.
The walk through the cemetery was interesting but very wet. I did get a good work out though and I didn't mind that part.
Breakfast: Oatmeal with cottage cheese. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Ate half of the turkey/bacon sandwich and half of the jojo's along with a couple of ice teas.
Dinner: Finished off the leftovers from lunch and also a slice of bread with peanut butter.
Again did fairly well on the food program. Still feel I can cut loose a bit more tomorrow with the bean dip at the game day.
Day 676
It's my no workout day and I'm trying to be good food wise. One reason is because I know that on Sunday (game day) I will be porking out on bean dip. My friend makes the best bean dip and it's not just made with beans. Plus you eat it with chips so I'll probably make myself sick and won't feel bad. I want to be conservative for the next two days leading up to this.
Breakfast: Frittata with mixed veggie and sausage with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Finished off the pulled chicken. I mixed it with the broccoli/kale/cabbage mix to make a salad. There was also ice cream treats to be eaten.
Dinner: Pot sticker soup with fish, corn, and peas. Also a slice of bread with peanut butter. Two adult beverages.
I felt I stuck to my plan but we'll see how tomorrow goes. I'm meeting some friends at the range and of course afterwards we'll hit a restaurant for lunch. Will try to not go crazy. Fingers crossed.
Breakfast: Frittata with mixed veggie and sausage with cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Finished off the pulled chicken. I mixed it with the broccoli/kale/cabbage mix to make a salad. There was also ice cream treats to be eaten.
Dinner: Pot sticker soup with fish, corn, and peas. Also a slice of bread with peanut butter. Two adult beverages.
I felt I stuck to my plan but we'll see how tomorrow goes. I'm meeting some friends at the range and of course afterwards we'll hit a restaurant for lunch. Will try to not go crazy. Fingers crossed.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Day 675
So went to the gym and did a cardio session on the treadmill and bike. I added a couple of weight sets at the end just to do something different as I had time. I feel good after not doing anything the day before so I figure that was a good plan.
Breakfast: Frittata and cottage cheese with salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Pulled chicken wraps.
Afternoon snack: Banana and peanut butter
Dinner: Protein drink. Broccoli/Cauliflower/corn stir fry with a 1/3 cup cottage cheese and salsa.
So I'll be interested to see how the weight is on Sat. I feel that I'm doing okay but won't worry if I've gained a pound or two.
Breakfast: Frittata and cottage cheese with salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Pulled chicken wraps.
Afternoon snack: Banana and peanut butter
Dinner: Protein drink. Broccoli/Cauliflower/corn stir fry with a 1/3 cup cottage cheese and salsa.
So I'll be interested to see how the weight is on Sat. I feel that I'm doing okay but won't worry if I've gained a pound or two.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Day 674
So feeling the running from this past week so instead of going to the gym I headed home for a stretching session. I used my foam roller and also some of the stretches L has suggested in the past for not only lower body but upper also. I think that was a good stratagem for the week. Tomorrow I'll head to the gym and lift some weights.
Breakfast: Frittata and cottage cheese with salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Wasn't feeling the pulled chicken so went to the taco truck restaurant and had a Torta.
Afternoon snack: Banana and peanut butter
Dinner: Broccoli/cauliflower stir fry with veggie chix strips and a half cup of cottage cheese.
So basically took the night off but kept a session of stretching to remind my muscles that life goes on. I really felt it was a good decision as my legs were feeling a bit over worked and if I want to keep running i'm going to have to get used to the stress. I'm ready.
Breakfast: Frittata and cottage cheese with salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Wasn't feeling the pulled chicken so went to the taco truck restaurant and had a Torta.
Afternoon snack: Banana and peanut butter
Dinner: Broccoli/cauliflower stir fry with veggie chix strips and a half cup of cottage cheese.
So basically took the night off but kept a session of stretching to remind my muscles that life goes on. I really felt it was a good decision as my legs were feeling a bit over worked and if I want to keep running i'm going to have to get used to the stress. I'm ready.
Day 673
So I didn't go to the gym today. Instead I went outside and went for a run. I felt good and it seemed to be okay. I think that might be the new program for now. Run on Sun and Tues and the rest of the week go to the gym and either lift or cardio.
Breakfast: Frittata w/cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Two wraps with pulled chicken and broc/kale/cabbage mix with guacamole and salsa. A banana.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Broccoli and cauliflower stir fry. Protein drink. Wasabi trail mix.
So food is coming together and I hope I'm getting it under control. I'm enjoying the veggies at night and it seems to be satisfying so far. I will probably re-think this in a few months once it gets boring. The running is nice as I really feel I'm accomplishing something outside my comfort zone. And that's a good thing as it shocks the body somewhat and reminds me I can do stuff I don't like.
Breakfast: Frittata w/cottage cheese and salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Two wraps with pulled chicken and broc/kale/cabbage mix with guacamole and salsa. A banana.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Broccoli and cauliflower stir fry. Protein drink. Wasabi trail mix.
So food is coming together and I hope I'm getting it under control. I'm enjoying the veggies at night and it seems to be satisfying so far. I will probably re-think this in a few months once it gets boring. The running is nice as I really feel I'm accomplishing something outside my comfort zone. And that's a good thing as it shocks the body somewhat and reminds me I can do stuff I don't like.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Day 672
Breakfast: Frittata with mixed veggies and sausage with cottage cheese on top. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Two pulled chicken wraps with guacamole and the kale/broccoli/cabbage mixture along with a banana.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Protein drink and stir fried cauliflower and broccoli with salsa.
So the trip to the gym was a good one. I did the workout L showed me on Sat. I lifted some weights but altered my method. Sat in a chair and kept the weight down. The weights were just enough that I felt like I was lifting but I wasn't straining. It worked out great.
I was feeling the run from yesterday but once I warmed up it was all good. The weather is supposed to be nice for the next few days so I'm thinking of going for a run again before the weekend. Maybe tomorrow.
Lunch: Two pulled chicken wraps with guacamole and the kale/broccoli/cabbage mixture along with a banana.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Protein drink and stir fried cauliflower and broccoli with salsa.
So the trip to the gym was a good one. I did the workout L showed me on Sat. I lifted some weights but altered my method. Sat in a chair and kept the weight down. The weights were just enough that I felt like I was lifting but I wasn't straining. It worked out great.
I was feeling the run from yesterday but once I warmed up it was all good. The weather is supposed to be nice for the next few days so I'm thinking of going for a run again before the weekend. Maybe tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Day 671
Decided to go running. Haven't ran since the Zombie race. I actually didn't hate it like I thought I would. I may be getting used to the idea. It wasn't a long run but it felt like I'd accomplished something. I consider that a win.
It's a D&D game day and I'll be hanging with friends for the next 6 hours. There will be chips, sweets, and other bad things for me to indulge in. I planned on bringing an apple, a banana, and wasabi trail mix to help combat the urges. I'm also trying out what I'm calling my secret weapon.
I am going to wear pants. Ha! Normally I wear sweat pants and they are very comfortable. Especially after eating everything in sight and then some. So I figure if I wear pants with an actual waist size restrictor I might start to feel uncomfortable and then realize it might be time to stop eating. At least for a while.
Breakfast before the run: 20oz of cold water.
After run: Oatmeal with a banana and 1/2 cup of cottage cheese. About an hour and a half later, three pancakes with syrup.
For the rest of the day it went like this: Wasabi trail mix, apple with peanut butter, a really conservative portion of chips, some cashew clusters, a ham and meatloaf sandwich ( using a skinny bun), and a piece of cake. This was over the course of six hours interspersed with social commentary.
So how did it go? Not sure other than the fact that at the end of the day I did feel better overall compared to similar gatherings. I still think I over did it but I'm becoming more conscious of what I'm putting in my mouth at these game days so that's got to be a good thing.
It's a D&D game day and I'll be hanging with friends for the next 6 hours. There will be chips, sweets, and other bad things for me to indulge in. I planned on bringing an apple, a banana, and wasabi trail mix to help combat the urges. I'm also trying out what I'm calling my secret weapon.
I am going to wear pants. Ha! Normally I wear sweat pants and they are very comfortable. Especially after eating everything in sight and then some. So I figure if I wear pants with an actual waist size restrictor I might start to feel uncomfortable and then realize it might be time to stop eating. At least for a while.
Breakfast before the run: 20oz of cold water.
After run: Oatmeal with a banana and 1/2 cup of cottage cheese. About an hour and a half later, three pancakes with syrup.
For the rest of the day it went like this: Wasabi trail mix, apple with peanut butter, a really conservative portion of chips, some cashew clusters, a ham and meatloaf sandwich ( using a skinny bun), and a piece of cake. This was over the course of six hours interspersed with social commentary.
So how did it go? Not sure other than the fact that at the end of the day I did feel better overall compared to similar gatherings. I still think I over did it but I'm becoming more conscious of what I'm putting in my mouth at these game days so that's got to be a good thing.
Day 670
So I met up with L today. We discussed workout methods based around the hernia and decided on a program. For now I'm just going to workout with restraint and keep positive.
One positive was my weight. This week's weigh-in was at 231. I'm back to where I was before the end of the year festivities. Not bad considering I'm not going full out these days.
Now I just have to keep it under control during the recovery at the end of April thru May.
Breakfast: Apple and 20oz of cold water. I'm switching over to oatmeal as a weekend breakfast starting tomorrow. I have high hopes for that helping me over come the weekend food binge.
After workout: I was meeting friends later so just drank a protein drink for now.
Late Lunch/Early Dinner: This was a meal with friends much later in the day but still not in the evening. I had a chicken burger with avocado, bacon, and cheese. Side order of onion rings. Also an adult beverage. I did only eat about 2/3rds of the sandwich and about the same of the onion rings. I figured I'd eat the rest later in the evening instead of convincing myself I needed more. It did work but I still ate it way earlier than I'd planned. I could hear it calling to me.
So not bad for a Sat. I didn't go crazy and I think the secret once again was not sitting at home in front of the computer. I was doing something that was occupying my mind and I didn't need to entertain thoughts of eating. At least until we got to the restaurant.
Tomorrow is our first game day in quite a while and I'm making plans to not over indulge. I've come up with an interesting idea and I'll be curious to see how it works out or if it will help any.
One positive was my weight. This week's weigh-in was at 231. I'm back to where I was before the end of the year festivities. Not bad considering I'm not going full out these days.
Now I just have to keep it under control during the recovery at the end of April thru May.
Breakfast: Apple and 20oz of cold water. I'm switching over to oatmeal as a weekend breakfast starting tomorrow. I have high hopes for that helping me over come the weekend food binge.
After workout: I was meeting friends later so just drank a protein drink for now.
Late Lunch/Early Dinner: This was a meal with friends much later in the day but still not in the evening. I had a chicken burger with avocado, bacon, and cheese. Side order of onion rings. Also an adult beverage. I did only eat about 2/3rds of the sandwich and about the same of the onion rings. I figured I'd eat the rest later in the evening instead of convincing myself I needed more. It did work but I still ate it way earlier than I'd planned. I could hear it calling to me.
So not bad for a Sat. I didn't go crazy and I think the secret once again was not sitting at home in front of the computer. I was doing something that was occupying my mind and I didn't need to entertain thoughts of eating. At least until we got to the restaurant.
Tomorrow is our first game day in quite a while and I'm making plans to not over indulge. I've come up with an interesting idea and I'll be curious to see how it works out or if it will help any.
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Day 669
No workout today. Tomorrow is meet with L day so I'll get a good one in.
Breakfast: Frittata with asparagus and sausage. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Continuing the wrap motif. Today was felafel with the broccoli/kale/cabbage mix zapped in the microwave. Added cheese and guacamole.
Dinner: More broccoli stir fry. Added four veggie chix strips and a good handful of sweet potato fries. Didn't quite satisfy me so had a slice of bread with peanut butter and banana.
It was Friday night so I did have a couple of adult beverages.
Tomorrow I have some plans for the afternoon so once the workout is done I'll meet up with friends. I imagine we'll end up at a restaurant for a meal. I will try to be good but if not I'll take a picture of my badness. At least I won't be sitting at home in front of the computer all day. This tends to happen more often than not. So plans outside the living room is a good thing. I'm working on myself to do this on a more regular basis.
Breakfast: Frittata with asparagus and sausage. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Continuing the wrap motif. Today was felafel with the broccoli/kale/cabbage mix zapped in the microwave. Added cheese and guacamole.
Dinner: More broccoli stir fry. Added four veggie chix strips and a good handful of sweet potato fries. Didn't quite satisfy me so had a slice of bread with peanut butter and banana.
It was Friday night so I did have a couple of adult beverages.
Tomorrow I have some plans for the afternoon so once the workout is done I'll meet up with friends. I imagine we'll end up at a restaurant for a meal. I will try to be good but if not I'll take a picture of my badness. At least I won't be sitting at home in front of the computer all day. This tends to happen more often than not. So plans outside the living room is a good thing. I'm working on myself to do this on a more regular basis.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Day 668
Today was cardio day at the gym. Made myself sweat and it was good. I really miss the kettlebell workouts I was doing before. At least I know I will be able to start back up sometime in the summer. After the re-hab from the hernia operation.
So until then it's easy workouts and cardio. I may even start running again. Actually I will start running again.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Wrap with chicken, guacamole, and the broccoli/kale/cabbage mixture. I added a bit more of the salad mix with some falafel for a salad to accompany the wrap.
Was full still when afternoon break came along so no snack.
Dinner: Protein drink. Did a stir fry of broccoli/asparagus/cauliflower. Really getting this down. One of my better ideas.
So the cardio was fine. I did the treadmill followed by the up right bike on random. I did sweat but as I've said not like the kettlebell workout. That's okay though as I know I'll get back to it in a while.
So until then it's easy workouts and cardio. I may even start running again. Actually I will start running again.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Wrap with chicken, guacamole, and the broccoli/kale/cabbage mixture. I added a bit more of the salad mix with some falafel for a salad to accompany the wrap.
Was full still when afternoon break came along so no snack.
Dinner: Protein drink. Did a stir fry of broccoli/asparagus/cauliflower. Really getting this down. One of my better ideas.
So the cardio was fine. I did the treadmill followed by the up right bike on random. I did sweat but as I've said not like the kettlebell workout. That's okay though as I know I'll get back to it in a while.
Day 667
Today I worked upper body via the prone position. L had shown me a workout consisting of back and abs exercises concentrating on squeezing the back muscles. Also I incorporated some of the band exercises we had previously worked on.
The idea is to strengthen the back muscles to enhance the strength of the core without focusing on the core. Trying to stay away from the area of the hernia but still getting work done.
Breakfast: Frittata with 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Chicken in a wrap with guacamole, salsa, and a mix of broccoli, kale, and cabbage in the microwave.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Protein drink and stir fried broccoli.
I'm beginning to think the broccoli at dinner time is a wonderful idea. I'm feeling full and I know I'm not consuming a mass of calories. Plus broccoli is very good for me. I also love it so it's a win/win.
The idea is to strengthen the back muscles to enhance the strength of the core without focusing on the core. Trying to stay away from the area of the hernia but still getting work done.
Breakfast: Frittata with 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Chicken in a wrap with guacamole, salsa, and a mix of broccoli, kale, and cabbage in the microwave.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Protein drink and stir fried broccoli.
I'm beginning to think the broccoli at dinner time is a wonderful idea. I'm feeling full and I know I'm not consuming a mass of calories. Plus broccoli is very good for me. I also love it so it's a win/win.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Day 666.....
Okay can't help it but have to draw attention first of all to the heading. Day...wait for it...666. Can I type that? Of course a silly question as I did just that.
Today was a cardio day at the gym. I did my usual 15min on the treadmill and 30min on the up right bike with the random setting for the program. This will be the new workout as I've said for the next 8 weeks. Then after the operation all bets are off. It will be like starting over, I think.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Fish taco with guacamole and salsa. Also threw on a kale/broccoli mix of veggie. Today I zapped it in the micro-wave and it was much better warmed up.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Protein drink and stir fried asparagus and broccoli. Fast becoming my favorite dinner. Getting in some protein and then veggie with fiber.
Today was a cardio day at the gym. I did my usual 15min on the treadmill and 30min on the up right bike with the random setting for the program. This will be the new workout as I've said for the next 8 weeks. Then after the operation all bets are off. It will be like starting over, I think.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Fish taco with guacamole and salsa. Also threw on a kale/broccoli mix of veggie. Today I zapped it in the micro-wave and it was much better warmed up.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Protein drink and stir fried asparagus and broccoli. Fast becoming my favorite dinner. Getting in some protein and then veggie with fiber.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Day 665
Went to the gym and did a resistance workout designed around the hernia. It was upper body (staying away from lower body) and seemed to achieve a result. The main result was the fact that I was working out and not doing nothing. That is the focus, just keep moving and don't worry for now.
Breakfast: Frittata made with eggs, mixed veggie stir-fry, and cheese. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: For the next month my lunch schedule has changed. I'm now eating earlier in the morning so I'm trying out the Greek yogurt in the afternoon. Eating my normal lunch at 10:45 or so. This week is going to be wraps with either chicken or fish. Adding cheese and a kale/broccoli slaw along with the guacamole and salsa. Very delish.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt no almonds.
Dinner: Protein drink. I've been missing one of my favorite veggies. I picked up a large bag of broccoli and will be stir frying some each night in addition to the protein drink.
So the workout consisted of bands and elastic ribbons. Stretching the implements created tension on the muscles. This made for a workout that wasn't hard on my body. It still made my work muscles though and that was the idea. I'll incorporate these types of workouts in and around the cardio.
Breakfast: Frittata made with eggs, mixed veggie stir-fry, and cheese. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: For the next month my lunch schedule has changed. I'm now eating earlier in the morning so I'm trying out the Greek yogurt in the afternoon. Eating my normal lunch at 10:45 or so. This week is going to be wraps with either chicken or fish. Adding cheese and a kale/broccoli slaw along with the guacamole and salsa. Very delish.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt no almonds.
Dinner: Protein drink. I've been missing one of my favorite veggies. I picked up a large bag of broccoli and will be stir frying some each night in addition to the protein drink.
So the workout consisted of bands and elastic ribbons. Stretching the implements created tension on the muscles. This made for a workout that wasn't hard on my body. It still made my work muscles though and that was the idea. I'll incorporate these types of workouts in and around the cardio.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Day 664
It felt good to go to the gym and do some cardio. Actually it just felt good to walk in the door of the gym and do something other than nothing. I'm back.
I am just changing it up and not pushing any weights around for now. I'll use bands and body weight exercises until the hernia is fixed and then we'll see.
Breakfast: Slice of toast with peanut butter and a turkey burger. 20oz of cold water.
After workout: 12" hoagy with turkey and roast beef, broccoli and cheese salad, and a soda. Yes I've now drank more soda in the last two days than I have in a long time.
Dinner: Another turkey burger on a wrap with cheese. Pistachios and some beets.
So again the lunch choice wasn't the best but I'm working on it. I did take a picture for L to berate me about my choice so I can't wait for that. ;)
I did my old cardio workout of 15min on the treadmill and 30min on the bike with the random setting. That makes lots of hills. I did keep it on level 5 though.
I am just changing it up and not pushing any weights around for now. I'll use bands and body weight exercises until the hernia is fixed and then we'll see.
Breakfast: Slice of toast with peanut butter and a turkey burger. 20oz of cold water.
After workout: 12" hoagy with turkey and roast beef, broccoli and cheese salad, and a soda. Yes I've now drank more soda in the last two days than I have in a long time.
Dinner: Another turkey burger on a wrap with cheese. Pistachios and some beets.
So again the lunch choice wasn't the best but I'm working on it. I did take a picture for L to berate me about my choice so I can't wait for that. ;)
I did my old cardio workout of 15min on the treadmill and 30min on the bike with the random setting. That makes lots of hills. I did keep it on level 5 though.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Day 663
Wow I can't believe how long it's been since I last met with L. We talked about what type of exercises I should do and could do until the hernia gets fixed. So we've got a month and a half before that happens and the another month and a half of re-hab. It's so weird to make these adjustments when for the last three years I've just grabbed the gym bag and went to the gym. Now I'm thinking about what I'll do to make sure I'm not making the hernia worse. Really can't wait for it to be fixed. Of course then I'll probably still be worrying about it and won't work as intensely.
I may even re-think my workouts to take that into account. At least for a while probably.
Breakfast: Apple and 20oz of cold water.
After workout meal: A roast beef sandwich made with fresh baked bread and local condiments. Finished off the sweet potato fries and the veggie chix strips (3). Also some cauliflower and an ice tea.
Dinner: This was a very late meal (for me). I had two pieces of pizza from the local by the slice pizzeria. Threw in a small bag of chips and an adult beverage and that was dinner.
So one of the things we talked about was trying to focus more on food and getting some control of it. The agreement was that whenever we were going to cheat (ie eat something bad) we would take a picture of it and show each other next time we got together. So I already have a couple of pictures. Don't know if that's a bad thing but frankly I'm not too excited about it.
I may even re-think my workouts to take that into account. At least for a while probably.
Breakfast: Apple and 20oz of cold water.
After workout meal: A roast beef sandwich made with fresh baked bread and local condiments. Finished off the sweet potato fries and the veggie chix strips (3). Also some cauliflower and an ice tea.
Dinner: This was a very late meal (for me). I had two pieces of pizza from the local by the slice pizzeria. Threw in a small bag of chips and an adult beverage and that was dinner.
So one of the things we talked about was trying to focus more on food and getting some control of it. The agreement was that whenever we were going to cheat (ie eat something bad) we would take a picture of it and show each other next time we got together. So I already have a couple of pictures. Don't know if that's a bad thing but frankly I'm not too excited about it.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Day 662
It's my official day off from the gym. Not that I've been diligent and have been going so I deserve a day off but....
Breakfast: Frittata with peas, corn, and cauliflower. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt
Lunch: Fish taco and a piece of carrot cake.
Dinner: Pot sticker soup and pistachios. Also two adult beverages (with soda).
So tomorrow is meet with L day. It's been two weeks since we have gotten together so we'll work on more workouts for the hernia. Haven't seen her for a while, I've missed our talks.
Breakfast: Frittata with peas, corn, and cauliflower. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt
Lunch: Fish taco and a piece of carrot cake.
Dinner: Pot sticker soup and pistachios. Also two adult beverages (with soda).
So tomorrow is meet with L day. It's been two weeks since we have gotten together so we'll work on more workouts for the hernia. Haven't seen her for a while, I've missed our talks.
Day 661
Did some cardio at the gym today. Still feeling fine in the hernia arena so I'm encouraged with the workouts.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt. Ran out of almonds so am going to take a break from the part of my diet. Instead I had three cookies!
Lunch: Fish taco with guacamole, salsa, and lettuce. Three cookies and a piece of carrot cake.
2nd snack: Two cookies
Dinner: Protein drink, pistachios, and cauliflower.
So the cookies.....co-worker birthday and that's all I'm saying about that.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt. Ran out of almonds so am going to take a break from the part of my diet. Instead I had three cookies!
Lunch: Fish taco with guacamole, salsa, and lettuce. Three cookies and a piece of carrot cake.
2nd snack: Two cookies
Dinner: Protein drink, pistachios, and cauliflower.
So the cookies.....co-worker birthday and that's all I'm saying about that.
Day 660
Went to the gym again today so getting back on track with the habit. I'm kinda floundering but at the same time making the effort so that's good.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Fish taco again and I hit a home run for lunch this week. Added guacamole and salsa plus lettuce.
2nd snack: Had some crackers and peanut butter
Lunch: Protein drink and a skinny bun with some veggie chix strips from TJ's.
So the food is coming around but still need to keep the gym work going. Today I did the workout L showed me a couple of weeks ago. It was mostly upper body but with bands instead of weights. This takes some of the abdominal muscle out of the workout. We're trying to take it easy in that area.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Fish taco again and I hit a home run for lunch this week. Added guacamole and salsa plus lettuce.
2nd snack: Had some crackers and peanut butter
Lunch: Protein drink and a skinny bun with some veggie chix strips from TJ's.
So the food is coming around but still need to keep the gym work going. Today I did the workout L showed me a couple of weeks ago. It was mostly upper body but with bands instead of weights. This takes some of the abdominal muscle out of the workout. We're trying to take it easy in that area.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Day 659
Alright went to the gym after work for the first time in about two weeks. Did time on the treadmill and then the recumbent bike. Still trying to figure out a program but at least I'm here. That's a win considering.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds along with a piece of pizza from yesterday.
Lunch: Fish taco. Guacamole and lettuce with salsa and the inevitable piece of pizza.
Dinner: Protein drink, cauliflower, wasabi peas, and pistachios.
Still fighting the food fight but at least the gym helps a bit. I plan on going tomorrow so working on getting back into the habit.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds along with a piece of pizza from yesterday.
Lunch: Fish taco. Guacamole and lettuce with salsa and the inevitable piece of pizza.
Dinner: Protein drink, cauliflower, wasabi peas, and pistachios.
Still fighting the food fight but at least the gym helps a bit. I plan on going tomorrow so working on getting back into the habit.
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