Day 142 - 223 Days Remaining - 138 Days to First Goal Weight (220 pounds)
Running last night was COLD! Still, once I got into it I had a nice run. My legs are pretty sore today, I'm really not looking forward to my lunges tonight.
Breakfast
2 egg whites and 1 whole egg [2P]
3 strips turkey bacon [1P/1F]
1 apple [2C]
1/2 cup grapes [1C]
15 peanuts [2.5F]
Lunch
Chicken, green beans, vegetable soup and rice from the cafe'.
While this sounds like a ton of carbs, most of the rice was covered in plum sauce and I didn't eat it so it balanced out pretty well.
Afternoon Snack
Peanuts and three dark chocolate Hershey Kisses.
Not the best snack, but I didn't pack and it's just sitting there... calling to me... I'm weak.
Dinner
TBD
Evening Snack
TBD
Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Thursday, 19 February
Day 141 - 224 Days Remaining - 139 Days to First Goal Weight (220 pounds)
I think the extra five pounds I added to each dumbbell were a good idea. I had a good workout last night; all of the arm movements were much more difficult and at the end of each set I was uncertain I would get all of my reps in.
Breakfast
Skipped. I got up late today (forget to set my alarm) and was rushing to make it to work on time. I wasn't hungry though, yesterday's dietary disaster was still with me.
Lunch
Chicken and cheese quesadilla.
Ate out with friends again today. The quesadilla was HUGE so I only ate half plus the salad toppings that came with it.
Afternoon Snack
Skipped.
Did I mention that the quesadilla had around 500 pounds of cheese on it?
Dinner
3 1/2 ounces swiss steak [3.5P]
1 cup carrots + tomato sauce [3.5C]
3 whole almonds [1F]
15 peanuts [2.5F]
Evening Snack
1 ounce sardines [1P]
1/2 cup grapes [1C]
6 peanuts [1F]
I think the extra five pounds I added to each dumbbell were a good idea. I had a good workout last night; all of the arm movements were much more difficult and at the end of each set I was uncertain I would get all of my reps in.
Breakfast
Skipped. I got up late today (forget to set my alarm) and was rushing to make it to work on time. I wasn't hungry though, yesterday's dietary disaster was still with me.
Lunch
Chicken and cheese quesadilla.
Ate out with friends again today. The quesadilla was HUGE so I only ate half plus the salad toppings that came with it.
Afternoon Snack
Skipped.
Did I mention that the quesadilla had around 500 pounds of cheese on it?
Dinner
3 1/2 ounces swiss steak [3.5P]
1 cup carrots + tomato sauce [3.5C]
3 whole almonds [1F]
15 peanuts [2.5F]
Evening Snack
1 ounce sardines [1P]
1/2 cup grapes [1C]
6 peanuts [1F]
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wednesday, 18 February
Day 140 - 225 Days Remaining - 140 Days to First Goal Weight (220 pounds)
Today marks the halfway point to my first goal weight. I have been training for 140 days and have 140 days to go. Overall I feel I've done pretty well. Sticking with it will be the theme for the next 140 days.
My run last night was different than normal. I did my normal 5 minute walk to warm up, but then ran until I couldn't run any more. I measured it out using Gmaps Pedometer and it ended up being just over a mile. After that I walked until my GymBoss said time to run and finished by doing my programmed 2:30 run 2:30 walk for the remainder of the 2.6 mile run. Recovery after my run was over was hard, I was very, very tired and it took a while for my blood pressure to come down. I need to start incorporating longer running segments into my run, I think I'll go to 3:00 run 2:00 walk on Thursday.
Breakfast
3 egg whites [1.5P]
3 strips bacon [1P/1F]
mixed fruits [3.5C]
2 tsp. olive oil [2F]
Lunch
Indian buffet with my work team.
It dawned on me last night that this is going to be a terrible week for lunch. I'm booked today, tomorrow, and Friday to go out to lunch with friends.
Afternoon Snack
Skipped, way too much food at lunch.
Dinner
1 1/2 ounces baked fish [1P]
1/2 cup mixed vegetables [1C]
3 whole almonds [1F]
I had a light dinner to compensate for having two plates from the Indian buffet at lunch.
Evening Snack
21 peanuts
I wasn't going to have an evening snack, but I started craving salt so I had some peanuts.
Today marks the halfway point to my first goal weight. I have been training for 140 days and have 140 days to go. Overall I feel I've done pretty well. Sticking with it will be the theme for the next 140 days.
My run last night was different than normal. I did my normal 5 minute walk to warm up, but then ran until I couldn't run any more. I measured it out using Gmaps Pedometer and it ended up being just over a mile. After that I walked until my GymBoss said time to run and finished by doing my programmed 2:30 run 2:30 walk for the remainder of the 2.6 mile run. Recovery after my run was over was hard, I was very, very tired and it took a while for my blood pressure to come down. I need to start incorporating longer running segments into my run, I think I'll go to 3:00 run 2:00 walk on Thursday.
Breakfast
3 egg whites [1.5P]
3 strips bacon [1P/1F]
mixed fruits [3.5C]
2 tsp. olive oil [2F]
Lunch
Indian buffet with my work team.
It dawned on me last night that this is going to be a terrible week for lunch. I'm booked today, tomorrow, and Friday to go out to lunch with friends.
Afternoon Snack
Skipped, way too much food at lunch.
Dinner
1 1/2 ounces baked fish [1P]
1/2 cup mixed vegetables [1C]
3 whole almonds [1F]
I had a light dinner to compensate for having two plates from the Indian buffet at lunch.
Evening Snack
21 peanuts
I wasn't going to have an evening snack, but I started craving salt so I had some peanuts.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Tuesday, 17 February
Day 139 - 226 Days Remaining - 141 Days to First Goal Weight (220 pounds)
My work out last night was really hard. Adding five pounds makes a big difference! I was able to complete everything successfully, but the arm movements are difficult again. Lunges were more difficult as well. I had trouble staying stable, which is a good since that means I need to work on that, and this will help improve my strength and balance.
Breakfast
2 egg whites and 1 whole egg [2P]
3 strips of turkey bacon [1P/1F]
1 1/2 cups of grapes [3C]
7 1/2 whole almonds [2.5F]
Lunch
Bison burger and lentil soup from the cafe' downstairs.
Not much to choose from in the house, I need to go shopping.
Afternoon Snack
Skipped.
Dinner
3 1/2 ounces of steak [3.5P]
12 asparagus spears [1C]
1 cup grapes [2C]
21 peanuts [3.5F]
Evening Snack
1 ounce sardines [1P]
1/2 apple [1C]
3 whole almonds [1F]
My work out last night was really hard. Adding five pounds makes a big difference! I was able to complete everything successfully, but the arm movements are difficult again. Lunges were more difficult as well. I had trouble staying stable, which is a good since that means I need to work on that, and this will help improve my strength and balance.
Breakfast
2 egg whites and 1 whole egg [2P]
3 strips of turkey bacon [1P/1F]
1 1/2 cups of grapes [3C]
7 1/2 whole almonds [2.5F]
Lunch
Bison burger and lentil soup from the cafe' downstairs.
Not much to choose from in the house, I need to go shopping.
Afternoon Snack
Skipped.
Dinner
3 1/2 ounces of steak [3.5P]
12 asparagus spears [1C]
1 cup grapes [2C]
21 peanuts [3.5F]
Evening Snack
1 ounce sardines [1P]
1/2 apple [1C]
3 whole almonds [1F]
Monday, February 16, 2009
Monday, 16 February
Day 138 - 227 Days Remaining - 142 Days to First Goal Weight (220 pounds)
Friday's workout didn't come to pass. We got Guitar Hero World Tour and playing with the kids trumped it.
I weighed in at 244.6 pounds this morning losing 1.8 pounds this past week. That's very possibly water weight so this week will be more telling I think.
Tonight's workout with the 5 pound increase per dumbbell is on schedule and ready to go though.
Breakfast
2 egg whites and 1 whole egg [2P]
3 strips turkey bacon [1P]
1 banana [3C]
7 1/2 whole almonds [2.5F]
I figured the turkey bacon gave me a little extra fat.
Lunch
2 egg whites and 1 whole egg [2P]
3 strips turkey bacon [1P]
1 banana [3C]
7 1/2 whole almonds [2.5F]
Not a lot at the house right now, so breakfast for lunch it is!
Afternoon Snack
1 ounce parmesan cheese [1P]
1/2 apple [1C]
3 whole almonds [1F]
Yeah, not a lot of choices on the protein... not sure how straight block parmesan tastes, but going to find out.
Dinner
Most likely eating out with the family tonight. Not ideal, but life goes on.
We went to Ruby Tuesday's and I had the Avocado Turkey Burger. I skipped the bun, ate a salad instead of fries and had a bite of the kids left over chocolate chip cookie.
Evening Snack
Skipped because of eating out.
Friday's workout didn't come to pass. We got Guitar Hero World Tour and playing with the kids trumped it.
I weighed in at 244.6 pounds this morning losing 1.8 pounds this past week. That's very possibly water weight so this week will be more telling I think.
Tonight's workout with the 5 pound increase per dumbbell is on schedule and ready to go though.
Breakfast
2 egg whites and 1 whole egg [2P]
3 strips turkey bacon [1P]
1 banana [3C]
7 1/2 whole almonds [2.5F]
I figured the turkey bacon gave me a little extra fat.
Lunch
2 egg whites and 1 whole egg [2P]
3 strips turkey bacon [1P]
1 banana [3C]
7 1/2 whole almonds [2.5F]
Not a lot at the house right now, so breakfast for lunch it is!
Afternoon Snack
1 ounce parmesan cheese [1P]
1/2 apple [1C]
3 whole almonds [1F]
Yeah, not a lot of choices on the protein... not sure how straight block parmesan tastes, but going to find out.
Dinner
Most likely eating out with the family tonight. Not ideal, but life goes on.
We went to Ruby Tuesday's and I had the Avocado Turkey Burger. I skipped the bun, ate a salad instead of fries and had a bite of the kids left over chocolate chip cookie.
Evening Snack
Skipped because of eating out.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Friday, 13 February
Day 135 - 230 Days Remaining - 145 Days to First Goal Weight (220 pounds)
Plan to do my regular circuit training workout tonight, but increase the weight of each dumbbell by five pounds. We'll see how it goes.
Breakfast
2 egg whites and 1 whole egg [2P]
1 ounce ham [1P]
1/2 cup skim milk [0.5P/0.5C]
1 apple [2C]
1/2 cup grapes [1C]
1 tsp. olive oil [1F]
7 1/2 whole almonds [2.5F]
Lunch
Seafood soup and tuna melt from cafe'. [3.5P/5C/5F]
I had planned on going to a healthy restaurant with friends, but an important task came up at work and I got stuck grabbing something quick from the cafe' instead.
Afternoon Snack
Skipped.
Dinner
Beef stir-fry [3.5P/3.5C/3.5F]
Evening Snack
TBD
Plan to do my regular circuit training workout tonight, but increase the weight of each dumbbell by five pounds. We'll see how it goes.
Breakfast
2 egg whites and 1 whole egg [2P]
1 ounce ham [1P]
1/2 cup skim milk [0.5P/0.5C]
1 apple [2C]
1/2 cup grapes [1C]
1 tsp. olive oil [1F]
7 1/2 whole almonds [2.5F]
Lunch
Seafood soup and tuna melt from cafe'. [3.5P/5C/5F]
I had planned on going to a healthy restaurant with friends, but an important task came up at work and I got stuck grabbing something quick from the cafe' instead.
Afternoon Snack
Skipped.
Dinner
Beef stir-fry [3.5P/3.5C/3.5F]
Evening Snack
TBD
Thursday, 12 February
Day 134 - 231 Days Remaining - 146 Days to First Goal Weight (220 pounds)
The weather held and I was able to get in a good run tonight. Diet was monotonous today, lots of applesauce, I think that contributed to two, instead of one, slices of pizza at dinner.
Breakfast
2 egg whites and 1 whole egg [2P]
1 ounce ham [1P]
1/2 cup skim milk [0.5P/0.5C]
1 cup applesauce [3C]
1 tsp. olive oil [1F]
7 1/2 whole almonds [2.5F]
Lunch
3 1/2 ounces baked chicken [3.5P]
1 cup applesauce [3C]
10 1/2 whole almonds [3.5F]
Afternoon Snack
1 stick string cheese [1P]
1/3 cup applesauce [1C]
3 whole almonds [1F]
Dinner
3 1/2 ounces baked chicken [3.5P]
2 slices thin-crust, no sauce pizza [5C/4F]
Evening Snack
1 cheese heart, 1 chocolate covered strawberry [1P/1C/1F]
The weather held and I was able to get in a good run tonight. Diet was monotonous today, lots of applesauce, I think that contributed to two, instead of one, slices of pizza at dinner.
Breakfast
2 egg whites and 1 whole egg [2P]
1 ounce ham [1P]
1/2 cup skim milk [0.5P/0.5C]
1 cup applesauce [3C]
1 tsp. olive oil [1F]
7 1/2 whole almonds [2.5F]
Lunch
3 1/2 ounces baked chicken [3.5P]
1 cup applesauce [3C]
10 1/2 whole almonds [3.5F]
Afternoon Snack
1 stick string cheese [1P]
1/3 cup applesauce [1C]
3 whole almonds [1F]
Dinner
3 1/2 ounces baked chicken [3.5P]
2 slices thin-crust, no sauce pizza [5C/4F]
Evening Snack
1 cheese heart, 1 chocolate covered strawberry [1P/1C/1F]
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