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.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
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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