On a streak --> On a slump
OK...pizza!
I said it!
Pizza!
I said it and I ate it! 4 slices...plus focacia bread (think thick crust pizza bread with oozy cheese on it).
And a candy bar (3 musketeers).
And...how did I feel? Guilty and fluffy.
So today, I start again.
I'm so enjoying a new book. It Starts With Food by Dallas and Melissa Hartwig.
They are being interviewed RIGHT NOW on the Underground Wellness Show at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/undergroundwellness/2012/06/29/it-starts-with-food-w-dallas-and-melissa-hartwig.
I got a good reboot from my coach today to help encourage me through the Paleo process and listening to this online podcast is just what the Dr. ordered!
On a good note, I enjoyed another interval workout 4x400m! Wonderful! Legs felt sparkly afterwards.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Fat v. Muscle - I choose muscle
I've often heard it say that 5 pounds of fat weighs more than 5 pounds of muscle.
But doesn't that sound odd to you?
Doesn't 5 pounds just equal 5 pounds whether it's a fat or muscle or pinto beans or paper?
Yes...I think so.
But look at the difference in the amount of volume fat takes up.
that 5 pounds of fat is just all oozy everywhere...whereas the muscle is lean, sleek, dense.
So, as I ponder the whys of eating paleo and exercising... it's to get a more lean, sleek appearance that is healthy and fit.
5 lbs = 5 lbs
Just sayin'
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Metrics
Day 25, 26, 27, Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 21, 22, 23 Jun
So...nearly a month has past.
Today is a metrics day.
I vowed only to get on the scale every two weeks and weigh every two weeks.
That is an easy and hard vow to keep.
I walk past a scale in my bathroom and at the gym every day.
And I think about jumping on the scale every time but resist.
(Maybe I could apply the will power in other areas of this journey...just sayin'!)
So. Here are the new metrics --
I'm down 4 pounds and have lost 1.5" on waist and hips since I started.
Everything is tracking in the right direction from that standpoint but likely could be tracking a little faster with a more consistent diet and some added intensity to my exercise.
I was dismayed when I got on the scale because I couldn't remember the metric from two weeks ago and thought maybe I had gained weight. False alarm.
Added an Omega 3 Fish Oil to my regime - Nordic Naturals
Also, found a new blog (new to me) that I enjoy called Mark's Daily Apple. More about Paleo/Primal.
His most recent blog on how to be a fat burning beast was really interesting. For years, carbo loading before races was the way to go...but this gives me pause.
So...nearly a month has past.
Today is a metrics day.
I vowed only to get on the scale every two weeks and weigh every two weeks.
That is an easy and hard vow to keep.
I walk past a scale in my bathroom and at the gym every day.
And I think about jumping on the scale every time but resist.
(Maybe I could apply the will power in other areas of this journey...just sayin'!)
So. Here are the new metrics --
| 28-May-12 | 10-Jun-12 | 24-Jun-12 | |
| Waist | 33.5 | 33 | 32.5 |
| Hips | 43 | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| W:H Ratio | 0.779 | 0.776 | 0.765 |
| Weight | 184 | 182 | 180 |
| Inches lost | - | 1 | 1.5 |
| Pounds lost | - | 2 | 4 |
I'm down 4 pounds and have lost 1.5" on waist and hips since I started.
Everything is tracking in the right direction from that standpoint but likely could be tracking a little faster with a more consistent diet and some added intensity to my exercise.
I was dismayed when I got on the scale because I couldn't remember the metric from two weeks ago and thought maybe I had gained weight. False alarm.
Added an Omega 3 Fish Oil to my regime - Nordic Naturals
Also, found a new blog (new to me) that I enjoy called Mark's Daily Apple. More about Paleo/Primal.
His most recent blog on how to be a fat burning beast was really interesting. For years, carbo loading before races was the way to go...but this gives me pause.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Slips cont'd
Day 23 & 24 - Tuesday / Wednesday - 19 & 20 Jun:
Slips - cont'd...
As a result of slips...how do I feel.
The slippery food feel "ick" in my stomach.
But...I eat the ick food and I'm ravenous in no time.
Whereas when I eat good meats and veggies...
The food feels clean and good.
And...I stay satisfied...no food cravings.
Time to stop slipping and get back to the right eating.
Workouts very enjoyable.
Loved a 12 x 200 m repeaters with 90 sec rests after each one.
Today, I did burpees w/o having them actually prescribed in any WOD.
It was only 10 but it was 10!
Slips - cont'd...
As a result of slips...how do I feel.
The slippery food feel "ick" in my stomach.
But...I eat the ick food and I'm ravenous in no time.
Whereas when I eat good meats and veggies...
The food feels clean and good.
And...I stay satisfied...no food cravings.
Time to stop slipping and get back to the right eating.
Workouts very enjoyable.
Loved a 12 x 200 m repeaters with 90 sec rests after each one.
Today, I did burpees w/o having them actually prescribed in any WOD.
It was only 10 but it was 10!
Monday, June 18, 2012
Slips
Day 22 - Monday - 18 Jun - SLIPS
Slips...why do they happen? What does it say about me? What does it say about them?
So...eating Paleo isn't always as easy as I wish it would be. It IS easy BUT...sometimes I just want an Oreo, mac & cheese, Chick Fil A nuggets...and then what? regret! Because I'm making progress slip away. Coach says, "You can't exercise your way past a poor diet" (I hear his voice in my head a lot when I really need it). So, what does it say about me when I slip? It means, I don't have to be Paleo 100% of the time...may 80-90% of the time...but I can't keep overestimating the size of that 10-20% wiggle room.
Eating Paleo can be tough because of them. Who are they? They are the people who say, "Oh...you know want some, just have a taste...it won't hurt anything..."
I found this online recently...and I say this to you...conspire to help me universe. Ask the ubiquitous "They" and "Them" to be supportive and on my side...not adding temptation.
Thank you.
My deep thought of the day.
Slips...why do they happen? What does it say about me? What does it say about them?
So...eating Paleo isn't always as easy as I wish it would be. It IS easy BUT...sometimes I just want an Oreo, mac & cheese, Chick Fil A nuggets...and then what? regret! Because I'm making progress slip away. Coach says, "You can't exercise your way past a poor diet" (I hear his voice in my head a lot when I really need it). So, what does it say about me when I slip? It means, I don't have to be Paleo 100% of the time...may 80-90% of the time...but I can't keep overestimating the size of that 10-20% wiggle room.
Eating Paleo can be tough because of them. Who are they? They are the people who say, "Oh...you know want some, just have a taste...it won't hurt anything..."
Thank you.
My deep thought of the day.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Blogger fatigue
Day 20 & 21 - Saturday and Sunday - 16 & 17 Jun.
OK.
I think I'm getting blogger fatigue already.
What to say each day?
Especially since I feel like I'm doing the same things (good and bad) over and again...and then telling you about it.
On Sunday, I did enjoy going to an actual Crossfit gym and getting some technique tips and doing a WOD - workout of the day. (Cleans and push ups). I got to do the WOD with my son -- Scott...so that was a bonus!
OK.
I think I'm getting blogger fatigue already.
What to say each day?
Especially since I feel like I'm doing the same things (good and bad) over and again...and then telling you about it.
On Sunday, I did enjoy going to an actual Crossfit gym and getting some technique tips and doing a WOD - workout of the day. (Cleans and push ups). I got to do the WOD with my son -- Scott...so that was a bonus!
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Day 18 & 19 - June 14 & 15 - Thursday & Friday
Exercise:
I have a new favorite exercise. Push ups (hand release).
Since I'm not crossfitting with a gym or a coach in real life, I learn a lot of my moves by watching You Tube "how to" videos. When I first saw this exercise listed on my list of things to do on the Crossfit Endurance website, I thought...Aye Dios Mio! I'm going to have to do a push up and clap or something one handed or something else slightly bizarre....but then I saw this exercise in the video and said...I CAN DO THAT! And once I started doing it...I really liked it. Push ups (a cousin of Burpees) have always been tough for me. It's a chicken and egg thing for me. I don't like doing push ups because I'm not good at them. I'm not good at doing push ups because I don't them enough to become good at them. And so it goes... Push ups (hand release) feel like a great intro exercise so I can improve at push ups.
Paleo:
Not doing as well at this as I would like. Some meals are strictly paleo and then there's cake, cookies or some other thing at work that tempts, calls to me and then bam, I'm eating it.
Natural Calm Feedback: So, the Natural Calm arrived this week. It's a magnesium supplement that says it will aid sleep. I was not keen on the idea because I remember getting magnesium after Noah was born (don't remember the exact med name but...) and I swear it kept me awake and I'm pretty sure it made me hyperaware of every noise known to man. While I was in the recovery room, I'm pretty sure I could hear my own hair growing...that's how keen my hearing felt. Can you say annoying?!
OK...so back to Natural Calm. It's a pretty white powder. The container says start with 1/2 tsp and work your way up to 2 tsp. But then it warns...don't use too much or you could have an unfortunate laxative effect. EEK! So... 1/2 tsp it is in some warm water right before bed....hmmm...think that might interrupt sleep drinking so close to bed time. I don't know if the Natural Calm was that great or if I was really just tired...Damion said I was knocked out when he got home from work (and yes...I did have a midnight visit to the bathroom). So....another Trial of Natural Calm is in order.
Exercise:
I have a new favorite exercise. Push ups (hand release).
Since I'm not crossfitting with a gym or a coach in real life, I learn a lot of my moves by watching You Tube "how to" videos. When I first saw this exercise listed on my list of things to do on the Crossfit Endurance website, I thought...Aye Dios Mio! I'm going to have to do a push up and clap or something one handed or something else slightly bizarre....but then I saw this exercise in the video and said...I CAN DO THAT! And once I started doing it...I really liked it. Push ups (a cousin of Burpees) have always been tough for me. It's a chicken and egg thing for me. I don't like doing push ups because I'm not good at them. I'm not good at doing push ups because I don't them enough to become good at them. And so it goes... Push ups (hand release) feel like a great intro exercise so I can improve at push ups.
Paleo:
Not doing as well at this as I would like. Some meals are strictly paleo and then there's cake, cookies or some other thing at work that tempts, calls to me and then bam, I'm eating it.
Natural Calm Feedback: So, the Natural Calm arrived this week. It's a magnesium supplement that says it will aid sleep. I was not keen on the idea because I remember getting magnesium after Noah was born (don't remember the exact med name but...) and I swear it kept me awake and I'm pretty sure it made me hyperaware of every noise known to man. While I was in the recovery room, I'm pretty sure I could hear my own hair growing...that's how keen my hearing felt. Can you say annoying?!
OK...so back to Natural Calm. It's a pretty white powder. The container says start with 1/2 tsp and work your way up to 2 tsp. But then it warns...don't use too much or you could have an unfortunate laxative effect. EEK! So... 1/2 tsp it is in some warm water right before bed....hmmm...think that might interrupt sleep drinking so close to bed time. I don't know if the Natural Calm was that great or if I was really just tired...Damion said I was knocked out when he got home from work (and yes...I did have a midnight visit to the bathroom). So....another Trial of Natural Calm is in order.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Day 17 - 13 Jun 2012 - Wednesday
Getting over the hump.
It's hump day...half way through the week.
Halfway through the month of working towards more healthful habits.
When I think of a hump...I think of an uphill climb, reaching an apex and going back down.
On the other side...somewhere else...somewhere new.
I appreciate the hump. It gets you to where you're going...with a view from the top to enjoy.
Getting over the hump.
It's hump day...half way through the week.
Halfway through the month of working towards more healthful habits.
When I think of a hump...I think of an uphill climb, reaching an apex and going back down.
On the other side...somewhere else...somewhere new.
I appreciate the hump. It gets you to where you're going...with a view from the top to enjoy.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Tuesday - 12 Jun - Day 16
Birthday cake at work today. UGH!
Need I say more?
**********
Good workout today.
100 Double Unders
50 push ups
40 kettlebell swings
30 air squats
20 pull ups (assisted)
really enjoyed this one.
Must go heavier on the kettle bell swings. 15# is too light.
*********
How do I feel?
Like ick!
I don't want anything to drink except water.
I should have had a bowl of air for dinner.
Received a new book in the mail today called "It starts with food" by Dallas and Melissa Hartwig.
They are Robb Wolf proteges. So I'm sure I'll read similar guidance but packaged differently.
Just ordered a magnesium supplement called Natural Calm. Sounds like it will help me with getting better sleep.
Birthday cake at work today. UGH!
Need I say more?
**********
Good workout today.
100 Double Unders
50 push ups
40 kettlebell swings
30 air squats
20 pull ups (assisted)
really enjoyed this one.
Must go heavier on the kettle bell swings. 15# is too light.
*********
How do I feel?
Like ick!
I don't want anything to drink except water.
I should have had a bowl of air for dinner.
Received a new book in the mail today called "It starts with food" by Dallas and Melissa Hartwig.
They are Robb Wolf proteges. So I'm sure I'll read similar guidance but packaged differently.
Just ordered a magnesium supplement called Natural Calm. Sounds like it will help me with getting better sleep.
Monday, June 11, 2012
11 Jun 2012 - Monday - a new day
Paleo - well done. Fav dish today was sauteed scallops in grass fed butter and chipotle spice with a side of broccoli with red pepper flakes (like you put on pizza)...gives the greens a little zip!
Exercise - PR'd a 5K today at 30:58. YAY! Getting faster...the whole time I kept thinking...can I keep up this pace for 26.2 miles??? That marathon is coming.
Sleep - going to retire shortly. There's a chamomile tea in my near future.
Had my first BP check during this journey. That's my biggest health concern...BP. I was 115 / 80. The diastolic is marginally high for my taste. Forgot to take my Rx for BP today so not bad considering.
The doc gave me the standard schpeel about reducing salt intake...
What does one even believe given last week's news on salt in the NY Times?
(http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/03/opinion/sunday/we-only-think-we-know-the-truth-about-salt.html?smid=fb-share). He seems a bit fatalistic...it's inevitable, genetic, you're just pre-disposed...
I'd like to challenge that opinion and show him I CAN do this.
Paleo - well done. Fav dish today was sauteed scallops in grass fed butter and chipotle spice with a side of broccoli with red pepper flakes (like you put on pizza)...gives the greens a little zip!
Exercise - PR'd a 5K today at 30:58. YAY! Getting faster...the whole time I kept thinking...can I keep up this pace for 26.2 miles??? That marathon is coming.
Sleep - going to retire shortly. There's a chamomile tea in my near future.
Had my first BP check during this journey. That's my biggest health concern...BP. I was 115 / 80. The diastolic is marginally high for my taste. Forgot to take my Rx for BP today so not bad considering.
The doc gave me the standard schpeel about reducing salt intake...
What does one even believe given last week's news on salt in the NY Times?
(http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/03/opinion/sunday/we-only-think-we-know-the-truth-about-salt.html?smid=fb-share). He seems a bit fatalistic...it's inevitable, genetic, you're just pre-disposed...
I'd like to challenge that opinion and show him I CAN do this.
So...I know my resolve is still to eat real food (unprocessed as much as possible), veggies, lean meats and healthy oils. And to exercise. So there.
Oh...as a reminder, my coach want to know my whys behind my decision to do this now.
Another why:
I saw a picture of me from last week...how I look on film vs in my mind's eye are very different.
In my mind's eye...I'm pretty buff...in photography...I'm a bit fluffier around the middle than I care to admit (but I guess I just admitted it).
Next quest: To find a good running shoe. Coach is recommending Innov8. I like the minimalist idea and am running in one now but I think my current shoe is a bit on the flimsy side so it may be time to look for something a bit more functional.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
8,9,10 Jun (thurs, fri, sat) - Days 12, 13 and 14.
Well...a little R&R has put me off my game.
I think I ate paleo 70ish % of the time (rounding up).
But did exercise consistently while on vacay finding some alternative ways to Crossfit!
I'm on Day 14 so today is measurement day.
Waist 33
Hips 42.5
W:H Ratio .7764
Weight 182
Inches lost: 1" (clothes starting to fit better...will know a good fit when I can fit back into a certain pair of workout shorts that used to fit)
Pounds lost: 2lbs
Oh...and the power of sleep. I slept alot this week. 8+ hours being the norm.
So even with my "off the wagon" periods, I've made some progress.
But imagine what my progress had been with a little more diligence.
Progress is progress!
More to follow. Good night.
Well...a little R&R has put me off my game.
I think I ate paleo 70ish % of the time (rounding up).
But did exercise consistently while on vacay finding some alternative ways to Crossfit!
I'm on Day 14 so today is measurement day.
Waist 33
Hips 42.5
W:H Ratio .7764
Weight 182
Inches lost: 1" (clothes starting to fit better...will know a good fit when I can fit back into a certain pair of workout shorts that used to fit)
Pounds lost: 2lbs
Oh...and the power of sleep. I slept alot this week. 8+ hours being the norm.
So even with my "off the wagon" periods, I've made some progress.
But imagine what my progress had been with a little more diligence.
Progress is progress!
More to follow. Good night.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Day 11 - Thursday, 7 Jun 2012
The 12 hour fast -
Coach recommended that I do a 12 hour fast. Then see how you feel?
So...my last meal was at 10pm (2200) yesterday.
It's now 1027 today...I'm starvin' like Marvin.
Definitely have that empty pit feeling in my tummy and want to fill it with an omelette (no cheese) w/ a healthy portion of salsa on top. What other feelings should I talk about here...I feel alert...have been doing homework for the past couple of hours (studying philosophy this semester - Medical Ethics - very interesting).
I think my goal here today is just to eat the other two meals today and not compensate for the lost meal...will have to clarify with Coach Paul. It would be so easy to cram three meals worth of food into to two meal times...just sayin'
In the interim...while I wait for my dear hubby to wake up so we can go out to play today...I think I will make a big cup of tea to take the edge off of my hunger.
It's 1300 (1 pm). The first morsel of food passes my lips. A big salad with lettuce, arugula, salsa, chicken, carrots, pepper, celery (ick), tomatoes, broccoli and mushrooms. So yummy! And satisfying too. A normal portion...didn't go hog wild; used the salsa as the salad dressing.
So...that was a 15 hour fast. I was still starvin' like Marvin and going through the grocery store to pick up food was torturous but we made healthy selections...
While at the grocery store, we were doing a lot of label reading...what IS in this?
Trying to find things w/o sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup. In the dressing aisle, I was surprised by how much low fat, non-fat items have HFCS and/or sugar. and tons of chemicals...or as Coach Paul would say... "a chemical sh*t storm" (heard that in my head as I was picking up each bottle and then putting them down..."Put it back...chemical shizzle storm!" LOL!) Was even surprised to see one Walnut Raspberry vinaigrette that was high in Omega 3s having fish in it. OMG! Don't have a food allergy and expect just the name of an item to keep you safe...what if you had a seafood allergy and used this dressing? Label reading...time consuming but useful
Next paleo experiment...smoothie with banana, berries, flaxseed, spinach, celery and coconut milk. I've never had coconut milk in a smoothie before so...we will see what happens.
Coach recommended that I do a 12 hour fast. Then see how you feel?
So...my last meal was at 10pm (2200) yesterday.
It's now 1027 today...I'm starvin' like Marvin.
Definitely have that empty pit feeling in my tummy and want to fill it with an omelette (no cheese) w/ a healthy portion of salsa on top. What other feelings should I talk about here...I feel alert...have been doing homework for the past couple of hours (studying philosophy this semester - Medical Ethics - very interesting).
I think my goal here today is just to eat the other two meals today and not compensate for the lost meal...will have to clarify with Coach Paul. It would be so easy to cram three meals worth of food into to two meal times...just sayin'
In the interim...while I wait for my dear hubby to wake up so we can go out to play today...I think I will make a big cup of tea to take the edge off of my hunger.
It's 1300 (1 pm). The first morsel of food passes my lips. A big salad with lettuce, arugula, salsa, chicken, carrots, pepper, celery (ick), tomatoes, broccoli and mushrooms. So yummy! And satisfying too. A normal portion...didn't go hog wild; used the salsa as the salad dressing.
So...that was a 15 hour fast. I was still starvin' like Marvin and going through the grocery store to pick up food was torturous but we made healthy selections...
While at the grocery store, we were doing a lot of label reading...what IS in this?
Trying to find things w/o sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup. In the dressing aisle, I was surprised by how much low fat, non-fat items have HFCS and/or sugar. and tons of chemicals...or as Coach Paul would say... "a chemical sh*t storm" (heard that in my head as I was picking up each bottle and then putting them down..."Put it back...chemical shizzle storm!" LOL!) Was even surprised to see one Walnut Raspberry vinaigrette that was high in Omega 3s having fish in it. OMG! Don't have a food allergy and expect just the name of an item to keep you safe...what if you had a seafood allergy and used this dressing? Label reading...time consuming but useful
Next paleo experiment...smoothie with banana, berries, flaxseed, spinach, celery and coconut milk. I've never had coconut milk in a smoothie before so...we will see what happens.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Day 10 - Wednesday - 6 Jun 2012
Exercise - none :( On travel today and absolutely no time.
Eating - Eating on travel was OK. I find that it is a crappy carb fest at airports and airplanes. Pastries, sandwiches, cookies, bags of pretzels, etc......and "they" (the ubiquitous they) are trying to jam it down my throat (not literally) like drug pushers. It reminds me of that new commercial that's out about telephone service by Vonage..."We all bundle" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T8_4s3Y4jk). It's like a bunch of Stepford wives out there that are mesmerized to sell you Wheat filled, sugar filled foods. Eek. So... with all that said, I found some good paleo alternatives to what was being sold but it was 1/2 of 1% of their displays that they were offering. The morning hard boiled eggs were buried next to the apple turnovers. Lunch...a good salad with chicken. And then came dinner. 7+ hours between lunch and dinner and YOU KNOW what happens then. I get HUNGRY. I had a hamburger (no bun)...probably not grass fed beef but no bun...and....UGH...french fries. So it goes. Tomorrow is another day to stay on the Paleo wagon.
I'm re-reading Robb Wolf's book, The Paleo Solution and it makes me scratch my head. The science in this book just makes sense. There are so many diets out there...Atkins, Zone, cabbage, Mediterranean (very Paleo like), South Beach and so on... They all seem to gain national attention and rabid followers. But I don't see that with the Paleo diet. Why is that? Why doesn't this gain traction in the national media they way these others have...or did I just miss something. Random rhetorical thoughts.
Well...signing off for now.
Exercise - none :( On travel today and absolutely no time.
Yesterday was National Running Day...totally missed it. Will need to make up for it today.
Eating - Eating on travel was OK. I find that it is a crappy carb fest at airports and airplanes. Pastries, sandwiches, cookies, bags of pretzels, etc......and "they" (the ubiquitous they) are trying to jam it down my throat (not literally) like drug pushers. It reminds me of that new commercial that's out about telephone service by Vonage..."We all bundle" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T8_4s3Y4jk). It's like a bunch of Stepford wives out there that are mesmerized to sell you Wheat filled, sugar filled foods. Eek. So... with all that said, I found some good paleo alternatives to what was being sold but it was 1/2 of 1% of their displays that they were offering. The morning hard boiled eggs were buried next to the apple turnovers. Lunch...a good salad with chicken. And then came dinner. 7+ hours between lunch and dinner and YOU KNOW what happens then. I get HUNGRY. I had a hamburger (no bun)...probably not grass fed beef but no bun...and....UGH...french fries. So it goes. Tomorrow is another day to stay on the Paleo wagon.
I'm re-reading Robb Wolf's book, The Paleo Solution and it makes me scratch my head. The science in this book just makes sense. There are so many diets out there...Atkins, Zone, cabbage, Mediterranean (very Paleo like), South Beach and so on... They all seem to gain national attention and rabid followers. But I don't see that with the Paleo diet. Why is that? Why doesn't this gain traction in the national media they way these others have...or did I just miss something. Random rhetorical thoughts.
Well...signing off for now.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Day 9, Tuesday, 05 Jun 2012
Exercise: Ran 1 mile; Jackie.
Eating: Did well until dinner. Was 7+ hours between lunch and dinner with no snack food handy except a banana. Chick Fil A was for dinner...nuggets and waffle fries. But Paleo the rest of the Day. Must get better at having healthful snacks handy.
Another why:
I still have my marsupial pouch after having the baby. The baby is 11 years old now...so....
Exercise: Ran 1 mile; Jackie.
Eating: Did well until dinner. Was 7+ hours between lunch and dinner with no snack food handy except a banana. Chick Fil A was for dinner...nuggets and waffle fries. But Paleo the rest of the Day. Must get better at having healthful snacks handy.
Another why:
I still have my marsupial pouch after having the baby. The baby is 11 years old now...so....
Monday, June 4, 2012
Day 7 & Day 8 - Sunday 3 Jun and Monday 4 Jun
Sunday - another progressively paleo day. Waffles to start, paleo lunch, oreos (4), paleo dinner and dessert (watermelon).
The boys wanted oreos in the house...and then they started calling me.
Monday - a bit easier. breakfast - paleo - 2 hard boiled eggs - check.
crazy cravings - velvetta mac and cheese (I don't even eat that) and butter...I could actually smell the butter in my head. I was late eating lunch. Coach encouraged eating some fat so...went after my flank steak salad. Paleo dinner - salad again w/ a big heap of Guacamole... too high in carbs but yum!
I have a new animal in the metaphors to speak of.
The Hound Dog.
Coach says...I'm a Hound Dog.
I like this analogy (except now I have the Elvis song stuck in my heads as a result...you ain't nothing but a hound dog...)
resting too much...to the gym tomorrow.
to continue my exploration of my why I should do this now:
* enhanced health. I have a health issue I'd like to put behind me.
* greater mobility. Will low back get better with regular exercise?
Be able to run the marathon easily and well-trained instead of just gutting through it.
Sunday - another progressively paleo day. Waffles to start, paleo lunch, oreos (4), paleo dinner and dessert (watermelon).
The boys wanted oreos in the house...and then they started calling me.
Monday - a bit easier. breakfast - paleo - 2 hard boiled eggs - check.
crazy cravings - velvetta mac and cheese (I don't even eat that) and butter...I could actually smell the butter in my head. I was late eating lunch. Coach encouraged eating some fat so...went after my flank steak salad. Paleo dinner - salad again w/ a big heap of Guacamole... too high in carbs but yum!
I have a new animal in the metaphors to speak of.
The Hound Dog.
Coach says...I'm a Hound Dog.
A hound is a type of dog that assists hunters by tracking or chasing the animal being hunted.
Sometimes the hound gets off track, loses the scent but eventually gets back on track and finds the target.I like this analogy (except now I have the Elvis song stuck in my heads as a result...you ain't nothing but a hound dog...)
resting too much...to the gym tomorrow.
to continue my exploration of my why I should do this now:
* enhanced health. I have a health issue I'd like to put behind me.
* greater mobility. Will low back get better with regular exercise?
Be able to run the marathon easily and well-trained instead of just gutting through it.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Day 6 - Saturday 02 June 2012
Exercise:
Walked...a rest day.
Nutrition:
Breakfast - not paleo
Lunch - paleo w/a side of fries
Dinner - paleo
I'm usually the other way...get progressively un-paleo as the day progresses.
Sleep:
Got caught up on sleep this morning. Slept in until 8am! Wild...I know.
Lesson learned yesterday: I truly felt ick after eating the pizza. I truly could feel my pulse. Uncomfortable.
More about the "why" I should do this:
* There are clothes in my closet that used to fit...I'd like to wear them again.
* I'd like to be comfortable wearing a bathing suit again. Maybe even a two piece.
* I want to career in health after I retire from the Navy...I need to be a role model.
* what else? I'll keep brainstorming this.
Exercise:
Walked...a rest day.
Nutrition:
Breakfast - not paleo
Lunch - paleo w/a side of fries
Dinner - paleo
I'm usually the other way...get progressively un-paleo as the day progresses.
Sleep:
Got caught up on sleep this morning. Slept in until 8am! Wild...I know.
Lesson learned yesterday: I truly felt ick after eating the pizza. I truly could feel my pulse. Uncomfortable.
More about the "why" I should do this:
* There are clothes in my closet that used to fit...I'd like to wear them again.
* I'd like to be comfortable wearing a bathing suit again. Maybe even a two piece.
* I want to career in health after I retire from the Navy...I need to be a role model.
* what else? I'll keep brainstorming this.
Resources of interest:
I find that I read and find a lot of resources online...and then later...I think about them and CAN'T REMEMBER the name or where to find it. In the interest of keeping my myself organized...I'll progressively add to this list of resources that I've enjoyed / found useful. Hopefully, you find these useful too.
I find that I read and find a lot of resources online...and then later...I think about them and CAN'T REMEMBER the name or where to find it. In the interest of keeping my myself organized...I'll progressively add to this list of resources that I've enjoyed / found useful. Hopefully, you find these useful too.
Resources I like:
Exercise
Name
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Web
Address
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Description
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Mobility WOD
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A blog by Kelly Starrett, a physical therapist
This blog is intended as a
jump off point for athletes to systematically begin to address their nasty
tissues and grody joint mobility.
|
|
Crossfit
|
About Crossfit Exercise / the journal is a must read.
|
|
Cooking / Nutrition
Name
|
Web
Address
|
Description
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Robb Wolf: Revolutionary
Solutions to Every Day Life
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Website by Robb Wolf
Discusses Paleo eating and
exercise
|
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Everyday Paleo
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website by Sara Fragoso.
She gives advice about eating and cooking Paleo; she tells a compelling story of what brought her to a Paleo lifestyle |
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Friday, June 1, 2012
Day 5 - Friday - 1 June 2012 (First Day of June!)
Exercise: Intervals; sprint 1 min; walk 1 min - 9 rounds. Good fun. I wish I would have gone faster. Am doing this on the treadmill and am afraid if I go too fast, I'll pull a George Jetson on the treadmill. Not cute. Again...legs felt happy later.
Food: NOT Paleo. We had a potluck farewell at lunch today. And then a bad storm so I stopped for quick food (Pizza). Am regretting the Pizza as we speak. I think my heart rate is actually faster right now...that can't be a good response.
Coach wants me to outline reasons why to try this...be fitter...eat well...
What are my whys?
Well...why not?!
I watched a documentary recently called Forks Over Knives.
FOK isn't about being paleo but...it is about being vegan.
But the bottom line...it's about eating more healthfully...use your fork vice a knife (a scalpel under surgery) to prevent disease. What a concept!
So...that's a why.
I was energized after watching it.
I don't think I can become vegan but paleo...yes.
I will explore more about the "whys" in future posts.
Exercise: Intervals; sprint 1 min; walk 1 min - 9 rounds. Good fun. I wish I would have gone faster. Am doing this on the treadmill and am afraid if I go too fast, I'll pull a George Jetson on the treadmill. Not cute. Again...legs felt happy later.
Food: NOT Paleo. We had a potluck farewell at lunch today. And then a bad storm so I stopped for quick food (Pizza). Am regretting the Pizza as we speak. I think my heart rate is actually faster right now...that can't be a good response.
Coach wants me to outline reasons why to try this...be fitter...eat well...
What are my whys?
Well...why not?!
I watched a documentary recently called Forks Over Knives.
FOK isn't about being paleo but...it is about being vegan.
But the bottom line...it's about eating more healthfully...use your fork vice a knife (a scalpel under surgery) to prevent disease. What a concept!
So...that's a why.
I was energized after watching it.
I don't think I can become vegan but paleo...yes.
I will explore more about the "whys" in future posts.
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