Tabata! There I said it again. It was good to sweat up a storm. I do appreciate the effort involved in Tabata. It's something to build on the rest of the week. I really do need it to round out the new program we're putting together.
I'm really cutting back on the cardio so Tabata fulfills that. I know that lifting weights is really important in my current phase but the cardio should be something I use to change it up. Again Tabata does that.
Breakfast: Frittata with 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Wrap with felafel's, lettuce, hummus, and taziki. Two drumsticks (chicken) and two brownies.
2nd snack: Chicken drumstick
Dinner: Protein drink and Greek yogurt with Chia seeds.
Tomorrow is upper body. I'll do the workout Lorinda showed me on Sat.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Day 541
Met with Lorinda today. We did upper body/shoulders. Again a good informative workout. We continue to tweek ( no not twerk) the workouts. This way I will have great workouts or ideas of workouts to do when Lorinda isn't around.
Breakfast: Frittata with 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Wrap with falafel, lettuce, taziki, and hummus.
2nd snack: Banana
Dinner: Protein drink and Greek yogurt with Chia seeds. A bit later had an apple. I was feeling some extra hungry but the apple fixed that. Good thing I finished off the chips last night otherwise I'd have eaten them tonight for sure.
Breakfast: Frittata with 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Wrap with falafel, lettuce, taziki, and hummus.
2nd snack: Banana
Dinner: Protein drink and Greek yogurt with Chia seeds. A bit later had an apple. I was feeling some extra hungry but the apple fixed that. Good thing I finished off the chips last night otherwise I'd have eaten them tonight for sure.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Day 540
New week and getting off to a good start. Starting to do some work type stuff in the morning. Nothing earth shattering just some core and stretching. I'll see if I can work back up to sweating a bit in the morning before work. I used to do some push ups and squats but I lost my incentive to keep it up.
For this to work I need to work on doing this more regularly. They say a habit takes some time to form and I want to make this a habit again. I need to make this a habit again.
Breakfast: Frittata with bacon, mixed veggies, and red peppers with cheese. 20oz 0f cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Wrap with Felafel's, lettuce, hummus, tazeki, and chips.
2nd snack: nothing
Dinner: Protein drink, Greek yogurt with Chia seeds, and chips. I succumbed to the call of the chip. I felt a hunger that only chips would satisfy and they did as I ignored the apple on the counter.
Tonight was cardio. I did the treadmill and followed it up with the bike for thirty minutes of up and down hills with tough level settings.
Tomorrow is meet with Lorinda day and I'm looking forward to meeting up with her.
For this to work I need to work on doing this more regularly. They say a habit takes some time to form and I want to make this a habit again. I need to make this a habit again.
Breakfast: Frittata with bacon, mixed veggies, and red peppers with cheese. 20oz 0f cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt with 24 almonds
Lunch: Wrap with Felafel's, lettuce, hummus, tazeki, and chips.
2nd snack: nothing
Dinner: Protein drink, Greek yogurt with Chia seeds, and chips. I succumbed to the call of the chip. I felt a hunger that only chips would satisfy and they did as I ignored the apple on the counter.
Tonight was cardio. I did the treadmill and followed it up with the bike for thirty minutes of up and down hills with tough level settings.
Tomorrow is meet with Lorinda day and I'm looking forward to meeting up with her.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Day 539
It's the weekend and as usual it's a bit of a challenge to get from here to there. I mean you workout and then you have the rest of the day and night to be tempted. To forget what you did this morning was all about getting healthy.
It was easier earlier in the year as I was trying to improve my body for the race but now I'm slacking just a bit. I haven't run since the race (don't really miss that) and I finally rode the bike yesterday for the first time since the race. I've kept up going to the gym, well except for the week of vacation right after that. I got my eating back under control for the most part. My clothes are fitting a bit snug but not as snug as they were right after vacation.
So today I'd planned on going to the gym and getting in a sweaty workout. I was inspired by meeting with Lorinda yesterday as we talked about my goals and how to achieve them. Then I got the email from a friend needing help moving. I figured I'd get a good workout from that so no gym. Much to my chagrin, circumstances prevented my friend from completing his move. Which meant no workout. So I went to the gym. I didn't go home and sit in front of the computer for the next 8-10 hrs. Monday morning I'll feel good and I'll be happy about that.
That's the kind of decisions that we need to make on a regular basis. It's fun to sit in front of the computer but life is more than bytes and pixels. I know that and will keep moving. It's the least I can do.
Breakfast: Greek yogurt and Chia seeds along with 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Fish sandwich on a chiabata roll with tomato, hummus, and mustard. Chips and guacamole.
After workout: I wasn't real hungry so started with a protein drink. A bit later I snacked on chips, a 1/2 cup of guacamole and a 1/4 cup of hummus.
Dinner: Pot sticker soup with bacon and peas. Bowl of ice cream.
My workout was a leg workout that Lorinda gave me. I finished it off with a Kettlebell Tabata set. I was sweating!
It was easier earlier in the year as I was trying to improve my body for the race but now I'm slacking just a bit. I haven't run since the race (don't really miss that) and I finally rode the bike yesterday for the first time since the race. I've kept up going to the gym, well except for the week of vacation right after that. I got my eating back under control for the most part. My clothes are fitting a bit snug but not as snug as they were right after vacation.
So today I'd planned on going to the gym and getting in a sweaty workout. I was inspired by meeting with Lorinda yesterday as we talked about my goals and how to achieve them. Then I got the email from a friend needing help moving. I figured I'd get a good workout from that so no gym. Much to my chagrin, circumstances prevented my friend from completing his move. Which meant no workout. So I went to the gym. I didn't go home and sit in front of the computer for the next 8-10 hrs. Monday morning I'll feel good and I'll be happy about that.
That's the kind of decisions that we need to make on a regular basis. It's fun to sit in front of the computer but life is more than bytes and pixels. I know that and will keep moving. It's the least I can do.
Breakfast: Greek yogurt and Chia seeds along with 20oz of cold water.
Lunch: Fish sandwich on a chiabata roll with tomato, hummus, and mustard. Chips and guacamole.
After workout: I wasn't real hungry so started with a protein drink. A bit later I snacked on chips, a 1/2 cup of guacamole and a 1/4 cup of hummus.
Dinner: Pot sticker soup with bacon and peas. Bowl of ice cream.
My workout was a leg workout that Lorinda gave me. I finished it off with a Kettlebell Tabata set. I was sweating!
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Day 538
It was meet with Lorinda today and we got in another good session. I had questions today and she answered them all with lots of advice. I'm trying to get an idea of how I want to proceed in the coming months with working out. My new goal is to still lose weight but at the same time strengthen my body so I can participate in a life less boring.
Nothing wrong with going through life without adventure but I am feeling a need for some. Why not?
So here we are with the next step in the evolution of my life. Stick around, fun times are ahead!
Breakfast: Well actually didn't eat breakfast this morning before working out with Lorinda. Didn't even drink my normal 20oz of cold water.
After workout meal: Picked up some sushi and a small broccoli and cauliflower salad for lunch. The sushi actually had some raw tuna in it and that's a first for me. I had to laugh as it was quite tasty. Could have used a bit more Wasabi though.
Dinner: Fish sandwich. Made with a cheese bagel, bacon, guacamole, and tomato.
A bit later had an adult beverage and a small bowl of almonds (more than 24 this time).
So we worked back and biceps today. I now have a really good idea of exercises to pair up. I also can combine today's with last weeks for the whole upper body.
So I dropped 6 pounds in the last week after gaining 10lbs during vacation time. I really did go a bit wacky during vacation by pretty much eating whatever and lots of it. So this last week has been getting back to a normal and healthy eating routine. It wasn't too hard. Makes me laugh as I figured out that no exercise and eating whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted wasn't the best idea. Huh, imagine that.
Nothing wrong with going through life without adventure but I am feeling a need for some. Why not?
So here we are with the next step in the evolution of my life. Stick around, fun times are ahead!
Breakfast: Well actually didn't eat breakfast this morning before working out with Lorinda. Didn't even drink my normal 20oz of cold water.
After workout meal: Picked up some sushi and a small broccoli and cauliflower salad for lunch. The sushi actually had some raw tuna in it and that's a first for me. I had to laugh as it was quite tasty. Could have used a bit more Wasabi though.
Dinner: Fish sandwich. Made with a cheese bagel, bacon, guacamole, and tomato.
A bit later had an adult beverage and a small bowl of almonds (more than 24 this time).
So we worked back and biceps today. I now have a really good idea of exercises to pair up. I also can combine today's with last weeks for the whole upper body.
So I dropped 6 pounds in the last week after gaining 10lbs during vacation time. I really did go a bit wacky during vacation by pretty much eating whatever and lots of it. So this last week has been getting back to a normal and healthy eating routine. It wasn't too hard. Makes me laugh as I figured out that no exercise and eating whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted wasn't the best idea. Huh, imagine that.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Day 537
So I went to the gym this morning before work. Crazy. I struggled and almost didn't do it. I ended up convincing myself though and was happy I did. This is always how it goes. I am planning on going and then when the time comes I feel like skipping it. Most of the time though I'm able to still stick it out and go, afterwards I'm always happy I did.
So today was just like that.
I get to the gym and start riding the bike and I'm feeling good, the next thing I know is that it's almost time to leave and I feel good. Of course this doesn't mean I'm going to start getting up at 5:30 in the morning so I can work out before work. Nope not happening, no way. I like my after work workouts and that's what I'm sticking with in the long run. Doesn't mean I won't try to occasionally hit the gym before 9am, but it won't become a regular thing with me.
Breakfast: So I didn't eat before going to the gym. I did take my workout bottle filled with cold water and drank that while working out.
After workout meal: Three egg frittata with ground turkey, spinach, cauliflower, and tomato.
1st snack: My schedule was off due to my different working schedule but I tried to stick to my normal foods. So Greek yogurt with 24 almonds were still on the menu. I just ate this snack later in the day.
Lunch: Again later lunch time than I normally have. I had a torta from the Mexican place. This one was with ham.
Dinner: Refried beans and tamale with cheese. An adult beverage and some ice cream.
So tomorrow is meet with Lorinda day and new workout program. I'm excited to see what she has in store for me.
So today was just like that.
I get to the gym and start riding the bike and I'm feeling good, the next thing I know is that it's almost time to leave and I feel good. Of course this doesn't mean I'm going to start getting up at 5:30 in the morning so I can work out before work. Nope not happening, no way. I like my after work workouts and that's what I'm sticking with in the long run. Doesn't mean I won't try to occasionally hit the gym before 9am, but it won't become a regular thing with me.
Breakfast: So I didn't eat before going to the gym. I did take my workout bottle filled with cold water and drank that while working out.
After workout meal: Three egg frittata with ground turkey, spinach, cauliflower, and tomato.
1st snack: My schedule was off due to my different working schedule but I tried to stick to my normal foods. So Greek yogurt with 24 almonds were still on the menu. I just ate this snack later in the day.
Lunch: Again later lunch time than I normally have. I had a torta from the Mexican place. This one was with ham.
Dinner: Refried beans and tamale with cheese. An adult beverage and some ice cream.
So tomorrow is meet with Lorinda day and new workout program. I'm excited to see what she has in store for me.
Day 536
Here we are four days into the new program. Well not really that new but still an effort on my part to try to work a bit harder. Also to try and get more out of working out in terms of results. I plan on trying to lift heavier weights and do more intense cardio. Also work on specific areas of the body that I may have ignored this last couple of years.
I really want to get some results that are measurable besides pounds and inches lost or gained. I could be stronger and have better endurance while living life to a fuller extant. I think that would be a better life and a more interesting life. So here we go.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Spinach salad with Chicken and sausage, tomato, cheese, cauliflower, corn, and peas.
2nd snack: Banana and peanut butter
Dinner: Wanted something a bit different so stuck with the protein drink and then changed it up. Two hard boiled eggs mixed with refried beans on four Wasa crisp crackers and a small bowl of pumpkin ice cream.
My clothes are fitting a bit better so the weight gain from last week is coming off. I expected it to go away but still will need to be more careful about that.
I'm working a late shift tomorrow so am planning on going to the gym in the morning. I will do a 30min cardio bike ride. I will be interested to see if I can follow through on this. I'm not very good about getting up and being motivated to workout. Maybe this will be the beginning of something. Who knows.
I really want to get some results that are measurable besides pounds and inches lost or gained. I could be stronger and have better endurance while living life to a fuller extant. I think that would be a better life and a more interesting life. So here we go.
Breakfast: Frittata and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and 24 almonds
Lunch: Spinach salad with Chicken and sausage, tomato, cheese, cauliflower, corn, and peas.
2nd snack: Banana and peanut butter
Dinner: Wanted something a bit different so stuck with the protein drink and then changed it up. Two hard boiled eggs mixed with refried beans on four Wasa crisp crackers and a small bowl of pumpkin ice cream.
My clothes are fitting a bit better so the weight gain from last week is coming off. I expected it to go away but still will need to be more careful about that.
I'm working a late shift tomorrow so am planning on going to the gym in the morning. I will do a 30min cardio bike ride. I will be interested to see if I can follow through on this. I'm not very good about getting up and being motivated to workout. Maybe this will be the beginning of something. Who knows.
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