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.
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