Okay still working to catch up. So these two days are the weekend and of course the weekend everything changes. The plan to eat smarter and healthier becomes an almost impossible job without be constantly vigilant and that's no fun.
Day 796 (Sat): Breakfast was a bowl of bran cereal with a banana and chia seeds along with 20oz of cold water. I then went for an hour and 20min bike ride (my first of the new year). I really miss riding the bike and the surgery really threw a monkey wrench in whatever plans I had for riding this year. It was a great ride and the weather was awesome. When I got home I drank a protein drink. Then went and hung out with friends for a few hours followed by a late lunch of Mexican food. Dinner consisted of pot sticker soup with some veggie chix strips.
My afternoon exercise was at the gun range and I got in some target practice that was definitely needed.
Day 797 (Sun): I ran in the morning but it wasn't much of a run. I wasn't feeling it so cut it short. Could have been due to the long bike ride the day before. That was the longest bike ride I'd peddled all year. After that I met up with friends for brunch at a local restaurant. I had an egg and shrimp scramble that was quite delicious. Later still hanging out with friends we had fake rib sandwiches with cole slaw and cookies.
So not a horrible weekend of bad decisions but still could have done better. Of course then it wouldn't have been as fun.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Day 791-795
Okay I'm getting behind and not catching up so it's time to do something drastic. I'm combining the next five days into one post.
Breakfast the first four days was the same Frittata with cottage cheese and 20oz of cold water. Day 795 was bran cereal with chia seeds, blue berries, with a protein drink and a slice of toast with peanut butter.
Lunch was different every day and was made up of Mexicali salad, tuna/egg salad sandwich with peppers and avocado. spicy lentil wrap, black bean soup with broccoli, and a torta sandwich.
Dinner was also different every day and revolved around stir fry broccoli and cauliflower, cottage cheese, yogurt mixed with bran flakes, protein drinks, hamburger with an egg and avocado, and Chinese finger food with veggie chicken strips.
The last day (795) was Friday and so had an adult beverage as it was the weekend.
Exercise those five days consisted of going to the gym and doing the workout L showed me the last time we got together. I also ran and it was much better than the last run, closer to 65/35 run/walk. I then did a walk with friends and finally met L during the week for a scheduled workout.
So there you have a week's worth of my life as I slowly try to get back to myself. It's turning out to be quite the chore to get back to the old me. It's a challenge and maybe that's a good thing.
Breakfast the first four days was the same Frittata with cottage cheese and 20oz of cold water. Day 795 was bran cereal with chia seeds, blue berries, with a protein drink and a slice of toast with peanut butter.
Lunch was different every day and was made up of Mexicali salad, tuna/egg salad sandwich with peppers and avocado. spicy lentil wrap, black bean soup with broccoli, and a torta sandwich.
Dinner was also different every day and revolved around stir fry broccoli and cauliflower, cottage cheese, yogurt mixed with bran flakes, protein drinks, hamburger with an egg and avocado, and Chinese finger food with veggie chicken strips.
The last day (795) was Friday and so had an adult beverage as it was the weekend.
Exercise those five days consisted of going to the gym and doing the workout L showed me the last time we got together. I also ran and it was much better than the last run, closer to 65/35 run/walk. I then did a walk with friends and finally met L during the week for a scheduled workout.
So there you have a week's worth of my life as I slowly try to get back to myself. It's turning out to be quite the chore to get back to the old me. It's a challenge and maybe that's a good thing.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Day 790
Went for a run and timed out at 18min. So not a huge run but it was running. I felt that I was running more than the time before so less walking (55 walking vs 45running). Getting better and I expect to run sometime this week again.
Before the run: 20oz of cold water.
After run: Onion bun with egg and ham.
Lunch: BBQ ribs with potato salad, three bean salad, garlic bread, and pie.
Dinner: Veggie burger with an egg and avocado. Rice crispy treats. Finally finished off the rice crispy treats. Won't make that mistake again.
Before the run: 20oz of cold water.
After run: Onion bun with egg and ham.
Lunch: BBQ ribs with potato salad, three bean salad, garlic bread, and pie.
Dinner: Veggie burger with an egg and avocado. Rice crispy treats. Finally finished off the rice crispy treats. Won't make that mistake again.
Day 789
So the last two days have been no working out. Today was different. Very different. I didn't have a structured workout but I still got a workout of sorts.
Today was a shooting workout. I competed in two different shooting competitions. The workout came about due to having to re-set targets. So the shooters would knock the targets over and the rest of us would run out and replace them. So it wasn't an intense workout but it still was a workout. Plus the shooting part was working the upper body fairly consistently. I liked it and will make plans to do this again.
Breakfast: Two egg mcmuffins.
Late lunch: Mexican with adult beverage.
Snack: Rice crispy treats
Dinner: Finished off the Mexican from lunch.
Today was a shooting workout. I competed in two different shooting competitions. The workout came about due to having to re-set targets. So the shooters would knock the targets over and the rest of us would run out and replace them. So it wasn't an intense workout but it still was a workout. Plus the shooting part was working the upper body fairly consistently. I liked it and will make plans to do this again.
Breakfast: Two egg mcmuffins.
Late lunch: Mexican with adult beverage.
Snack: Rice crispy treats
Dinner: Finished off the Mexican from lunch.
Day 788
So today is an off day.
Breakfast: Bowl of bran cereal with a banana and chia seeds. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Big sub sandwich.
Dinner: Hamburger w/bacon and onion rings. An adult beverage.
Breakfast: Bowl of bran cereal with a banana and chia seeds. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Big sub sandwich.
Dinner: Hamburger w/bacon and onion rings. An adult beverage.
Day 787
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt
Lunch: Two small wraps with falafel, quinoa, spinach, guacamole, and roasted peppers.
Dinner: Protein drink. A slice of bread with peanut butter and an egg. Rice crispy treats.
My work schedule was weird today so I ended up not working out at all. Tomorrow is Friday and I never work out on Friday so I'll have to make up for it some how. Maybe Sat?
1st snack: Greek yogurt
Lunch: Two small wraps with falafel, quinoa, spinach, guacamole, and roasted peppers.
Dinner: Protein drink. A slice of bread with peanut butter and an egg. Rice crispy treats.
My work schedule was weird today so I ended up not working out at all. Tomorrow is Friday and I never work out on Friday so I'll have to make up for it some how. Maybe Sat?
Friday, June 20, 2014
Day 786
Met L for a workout as I'm busy this weekend.
Breakfast: Frittata with salsa and 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Falafel wrap with quinoa, spinach, guacamole, and roasted peppers.
Dinner: Went crazy and had sushi. It was with rice but also had some raw fish so it's a better choice than I normally have. Slipped some rice crispy treats in there.
So we worked on a bit of both upper body and lower body. Easing into getting back to where I was before the operation. It felt good and no feeling of stress on the hernia area or the mid section. Yay!
Breakfast: Frittata with salsa and 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Falafel wrap with quinoa, spinach, guacamole, and roasted peppers.
Dinner: Went crazy and had sushi. It was with rice but also had some raw fish so it's a better choice than I normally have. Slipped some rice crispy treats in there.
So we worked on a bit of both upper body and lower body. Easing into getting back to where I was before the operation. It felt good and no feeling of stress on the hernia area or the mid section. Yay!
Monday, June 16, 2014
Day 785
Met friends after work for a walking workout.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
Wrap with falafel, quinoa, spinach, guacamole, and roasted peppers.
Dinner: Protein shake smoothie.
Tomorrow I'm meeting L for a workout.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
Wrap with falafel, quinoa, spinach, guacamole, and roasted peppers.
Dinner: Protein shake smoothie.
Tomorrow I'm meeting L for a workout.
Day 784
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Turkey sandwich and a piece of cheese cake.
Dinner: Broccoli and cauliflower with quinoa. Protein drink. Rice crispy treats
Went to the gym and did the upper body workout L showed me last time we got together. I'm starting to really feel like I'm back working out. I realize though I have to keep it slower than I want. I'm sure it will be soon when I will be lifting as much as I was before the surgery. I just have to be patient and safe.
Lunch: Turkey sandwich and a piece of cheese cake.
Dinner: Broccoli and cauliflower with quinoa. Protein drink. Rice crispy treats
Went to the gym and did the upper body workout L showed me last time we got together. I'm starting to really feel like I'm back working out. I realize though I have to keep it slower than I want. I'm sure it will be soon when I will be lifting as much as I was before the surgery. I just have to be patient and safe.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Day 783
So today was the first actual running workout since the surgery. I was hoping it would still have some appeal and it did. I bought a second pair of running shoes so I can alternate and possibly get the shoes to last a bit longer. And my body. It was a 60/40 walking and running program.
Breakfast: Oatmeal with chia seeds and banana. 20oz of cold water.
After run: The other half of the pizza from last night and some fruit.
Snack in the mid day: Slice of bread with peanut butter and a veggie burger.
Dinner: Bowl of quinoa with beans, broccoli, and cauliflower. Rice crispy treat.
So the run was good. I let myself run a bit and then walk a bit. Running on the trails is really what I like. So I am thinking about pushing for a race after all. Originally I wasn't to excited to run a race (5K) after the surgery but now I'm thinking more positive about it. I'm still planning on doing the Jingle Bell 5K in Dec but before that I should find a race in maybe Sept or Oct and do that first. Guess I should talk to L about that.
Breakfast: Oatmeal with chia seeds and banana. 20oz of cold water.
After run: The other half of the pizza from last night and some fruit.
Snack in the mid day: Slice of bread with peanut butter and a veggie burger.
Dinner: Bowl of quinoa with beans, broccoli, and cauliflower. Rice crispy treat.
So the run was good. I let myself run a bit and then walk a bit. Running on the trails is really what I like. So I am thinking about pushing for a race after all. Originally I wasn't to excited to run a race (5K) after the surgery but now I'm thinking more positive about it. I'm still planning on doing the Jingle Bell 5K in Dec but before that I should find a race in maybe Sept or Oct and do that first. Guess I should talk to L about that.
Day 782
So rode my bike to work this morning. It's not a work day but I'm volunteering for a work project. I figured since the weather is nice I might as well start getting back into all of my different ways to exercise.
Breakfast: Bowl of bran cereal with banana and chia seeds. 20oz of cold water.
After bike ride: Protein drink.
Lunch: Two fish tacos with beans and rice.
Dinner: Half of a pizza. Thin crust.
Late night snack: Rice crispy treat with some nuts.
So a really good bike ride that was down hill most of the way and then on the way home up hill. I felt like I was doing well and the ride was a good one. I didn't feel any pressure or pains from riding. Of course I'm in the last week of recovery so it should all be good.
Also weigh in was still at 230lbs. So continuing to maintain and not gain weight which is a good thing also.
Breakfast: Bowl of bran cereal with banana and chia seeds. 20oz of cold water.
After bike ride: Protein drink.
Lunch: Two fish tacos with beans and rice.
Dinner: Half of a pizza. Thin crust.
Late night snack: Rice crispy treat with some nuts.
So a really good bike ride that was down hill most of the way and then on the way home up hill. I felt like I was doing well and the ride was a good one. I didn't feel any pressure or pains from riding. Of course I'm in the last week of recovery so it should all be good.
Also weigh in was still at 230lbs. So continuing to maintain and not gain weight which is a good thing also.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Day 781
Breakfast: Bowl of bran flakes with blue berries, banana, and chia seeds. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Chinese food and a cup cake.
Afternoon indulgence: A cup cake
Dinner: Fish burger with sweet potato fries. An adult beverage.
No exercise today.
Tomorrow though I will be riding bike to work and then home. It will be good to get back on the bike.
Lunch: Chinese food and a cup cake.
Afternoon indulgence: A cup cake
Dinner: Fish burger with sweet potato fries. An adult beverage.
No exercise today.
Tomorrow though I will be riding bike to work and then home. It will be good to get back on the bike.
Day 780
Worked out with L today after work. Yea! It's time to get back to my scheduled workouts. I'll still be taking it easier than normal for a couple of more weeks but otherwise business as usual.
Breakfast: Frittata with salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Spinach salad with veggie chix strips, avocado, tomato, cauliflower, cottage cheese, and salsa for dressing. A small piece of cake.
Afternoon snack: Another small piece of cake
Dinner: Stir fry broccoli with cottage cheese and quinoa. Protein drink. Rice crispy treats.
Breakfast: Frittata with salsa. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Spinach salad with veggie chix strips, avocado, tomato, cauliflower, cottage cheese, and salsa for dressing. A small piece of cake.
Afternoon snack: Another small piece of cake
Dinner: Stir fry broccoli with cottage cheese and quinoa. Protein drink. Rice crispy treats.
Day 759
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Spinach salad with veggie chix strips, quinoa, tomato, cauliflower, avocado, cottage cheese, and salsa for dressing.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Mini corn crust pizza, spinach salad, and some rice crispy treats.
Went for a 30min walk with friends. It's the end of six weeks of recovery from the surgery and I can now start feeling comfortable in doing exercise. To kick it off I'm meeting L tomorrow after work for an official workout. I kinda excited for this to get started.
Lunch: Spinach salad with veggie chix strips, quinoa, tomato, cauliflower, avocado, cottage cheese, and salsa for dressing.
Afternoon snack: Greek yogurt
Dinner: Mini corn crust pizza, spinach salad, and some rice crispy treats.
Went for a 30min walk with friends. It's the end of six weeks of recovery from the surgery and I can now start feeling comfortable in doing exercise. To kick it off I'm meeting L tomorrow after work for an official workout. I kinda excited for this to get started.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Day 758
Alright went to the gym and did the workout L showed me last week. Felt really good to do some upper body and core workouts. I'm getting back to it and that's a very good thing.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Spinach salad with veggie chix strips, cottage cheese, tomato, avocado, cauliflower, quinoa, and salsa for dressing.
Dinner: Protein drink smoothie, small bowl of quinoa with cottage cheese. Rice crispy treats.
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese and 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Spinach salad with veggie chix strips, cottage cheese, tomato, avocado, cauliflower, quinoa, and salsa for dressing.
Dinner: Protein drink smoothie, small bowl of quinoa with cottage cheese. Rice crispy treats.
Day 757
Breakfast: Frittata with cottage cheese. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Spinach salad with veggie chix strips, cauliflower, tomato, avocado, cottage cheese and salsa for dressing.
Dinner: Stir fry broccoli, low sodium V-8, and a protein drink.
Met friends for a 30min walk. Starting to exercise more as this is week six of recovery.
Lunch: Spinach salad with veggie chix strips, cauliflower, tomato, avocado, cottage cheese and salsa for dressing.
Dinner: Stir fry broccoli, low sodium V-8, and a protein drink.
Met friends for a 30min walk. Starting to exercise more as this is week six of recovery.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Day 756
So today will be another day of walking. Went for a long walk. Also will be meeting friends for a shooting excursion. Should be a nice workout of a different kind.
Breakfast: Bran cereal with banana. 20oz of cold water
After walk meal: Ham and egg sandwich on an onion roll with avocado, cheese, and tomato.
Dinner: With friends at a restaurant. Had a hamburger with fries and an adult beverage.
Definitely a day of activity. So even though it wasn't really strenuous it was still not sitting on my butt in front of the computer. Yay!
Day 755
Met with L today. We did another upper body workout. Staying away from lower body for now. Soon though it will have to be addressed.
I'm hoping to start running again in the next few weeks. Of course my running has walking in it so not so much run as more like jogging with lots of breaks.
Breakfast: Bran cereal with blue berries, banana, and chia seeds.
After workout meal: Meatloaf sandwich with an egg, avocado, and tomato. Sweet potato fries.
Dinner: Meatloaf sandwich again. Avocado, spinach, and tomato. Rice crispy treats.
After meeting with L I went for a bike ride. Trying to branch out with my easy workouts.
So weighed in this morning and still at 230lbs. Very encouraging.
I'm hoping to start running again in the next few weeks. Of course my running has walking in it so not so much run as more like jogging with lots of breaks.
Breakfast: Bran cereal with blue berries, banana, and chia seeds.
After workout meal: Meatloaf sandwich with an egg, avocado, and tomato. Sweet potato fries.
Dinner: Meatloaf sandwich again. Avocado, spinach, and tomato. Rice crispy treats.
After meeting with L I went for a bike ride. Trying to branch out with my easy workouts.
So weighed in this morning and still at 230lbs. Very encouraging.
Day 754
Friday so taking the day off. From what? As I've not been really exercising but still it's part of my routine.
Breakfast: Frittata with avocado and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt
Lunch: Chicken salad sandwich with avocado, spinach, tomato, and roasted peppers.
Dinner: Pot sticker soup with fish. Rice crispy treats. An adult beverage.
Meeting L tomorrow for a session. Looking forward to it and the workout.
Breakfast: Frittata with avocado and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt
Lunch: Chicken salad sandwich with avocado, spinach, tomato, and roasted peppers.
Dinner: Pot sticker soup with fish. Rice crispy treats. An adult beverage.
Meeting L tomorrow for a session. Looking forward to it and the workout.
Day 753
Very far behind on these so it's catch up mode. Frankly until the recovery is over they're rather boring (even more so than normal). So far exercise wise all I'm pretty much doing is walking with an occasional lite upper body workout. Still a week or two away from getting back to it seriously.
Breakfast: Frittata with salsa and 20oz of cold water
1st snack: Greek yogurt
Lunch: Chicken salad sandwich with avocado, spinach, and tomato. Had some (thawed) frozen fruit.
Dinner: Hamburger with an egg, avocado, and tomato. 5.5oz low sodium V-8. Roasted pecans and rice crispy treats.
Today was just a walk for exercise.
Breakfast: Frittata with salsa and 20oz of cold water
1st snack: Greek yogurt
Lunch: Chicken salad sandwich with avocado, spinach, and tomato. Had some (thawed) frozen fruit.
Dinner: Hamburger with an egg, avocado, and tomato. 5.5oz low sodium V-8. Roasted pecans and rice crispy treats.
Today was just a walk for exercise.
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Day 752
Breakfast: Frittata with salsa and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt
Lunch: Chicken salad sandwich with spinach, guacamole, and tomato. A couple of cookies and a brownie.
Dinner: Protein smoothie and some roasted pecans.
Decided that I would workout at home. Lifted some light weights and did some core. Next week is the final week of recovery so I won't have any excuse for not working out. I'm starting to get back to it but in the back of my mind I'm still holding back, as I'm supposed to.
1st snack: Greek yogurt
Lunch: Chicken salad sandwich with spinach, guacamole, and tomato. A couple of cookies and a brownie.
Dinner: Protein smoothie and some roasted pecans.
Decided that I would workout at home. Lifted some light weights and did some core. Next week is the final week of recovery so I won't have any excuse for not working out. I'm starting to get back to it but in the back of my mind I'm still holding back, as I'm supposed to.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Day 751
Went for a short walk (30min) as I work back into a routine. I realize I have to start somewhere. I've been a bit lax but of course the hernia has been an awesome excuse. Fortunately for me I've only got another two weeks of recovery and then there will be no excuses allowed. At the same time I'll be easing into the routine and won't be jumping right into the same workouts I was doing before the operation.
I'd like to try to be a bit smarter and take it slow. That way maybe I can prevent any type of burnout associated with working out. It's possible I was headed that way before the operation so if I can figure out a better method and program it's all for the best.
Breakfast: Frittata and guacamole. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt
Lunch: Chicken salad sandwich with avocado, spinach, and tomato.
Dinner: Stir fry broccoli and cauliflower, peas, and corn. Protein drink and a 5.5oz low sodium V-8.
I'd like to try to be a bit smarter and take it slow. That way maybe I can prevent any type of burnout associated with working out. It's possible I was headed that way before the operation so if I can figure out a better method and program it's all for the best.
Breakfast: Frittata and guacamole. 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt
Lunch: Chicken salad sandwich with avocado, spinach, and tomato.
Dinner: Stir fry broccoli and cauliflower, peas, and corn. Protein drink and a 5.5oz low sodium V-8.
Monday, June 2, 2014
Day 750
Today felt very normal as I worked out at the gym. Only the second time since the operation. It was good. I just did cardio (bike for 20min on the random setting) and then did some core that L had written up for me.
Breakfast: Bran cereal with chia seeds and a banana. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Fish and chips.
Mid day snack: Roasted pecans
Dinner: Mexicali salad with some chicken salad added to ramp it up. Rice crispy treats.
Today was a holiday so bonus, no work. So it felt good to go to the gym in the morning and then get my day going. I wish I could do that every day.
Breakfast: Bran cereal with chia seeds and a banana. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Fish and chips.
Mid day snack: Roasted pecans
Dinner: Mexicali salad with some chicken salad added to ramp it up. Rice crispy treats.
Today was a holiday so bonus, no work. So it felt good to go to the gym in the morning and then get my day going. I wish I could do that every day.
Day 749
Today I just worked out for a very short time at home. Mostly did some core and that was it. The reason was I was planning on being more active outside with friends. We spent the better part of three hours at a gun range. There was no lifting of weights but the concentration and movements involved made for a unique workout.
Breakfast: Egg/veggie burger sandwich with peanut butter and guacamole. 5.5oz low sodium V-8 and my usual 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: A couple pieces of pizza.
Dinner: Hamburger with sweet potato fries. An ice cream bar and roasted pecans.
Late night snack: Chicken salad sandwich.
So today was a bit unusual on the workout front. I expect I'll have a few more of these though so looking forward to gaining some arm strength and more core strength.
Breakfast: Egg/veggie burger sandwich with peanut butter and guacamole. 5.5oz low sodium V-8 and my usual 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: A couple pieces of pizza.
Dinner: Hamburger with sweet potato fries. An ice cream bar and roasted pecans.
Late night snack: Chicken salad sandwich.
So today was a bit unusual on the workout front. I expect I'll have a few more of these though so looking forward to gaining some arm strength and more core strength.
Day 748
Weigh in at 230lbs. So still maintaining the weight and it really does surprise me. I'm starting to wonder if, when I get back to real workouts, I'll be able to start losing weight again. I'm not doing much other than the walks and occasional gym visits. So if my workouts increase in intensity and frequency will the process get a kick start?
Breakfast: Bran cereal with a banana and chia seeds. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Turkey/bacon/avocado 8" sub sandwich with chips and two donuts.
Dinner: Wrap with a fish burger and a veggie burger with an egg and sweet potato fries. Adult beverage.
Late snack: Two donuts
So went for an hour walk. Trying to be consistent with the walks and it feels like I'm doing a better job. Of course we're into the fifth week of recovery so I'm ramping it up a bit more.
Breakfast: Bran cereal with a banana and chia seeds. 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Turkey/bacon/avocado 8" sub sandwich with chips and two donuts.
Dinner: Wrap with a fish burger and a veggie burger with an egg and sweet potato fries. Adult beverage.
Late snack: Two donuts
So went for an hour walk. Trying to be consistent with the walks and it feels like I'm doing a better job. Of course we're into the fifth week of recovery so I'm ramping it up a bit more.
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