Well I am back from Vegas and ready to get back to normal eating and exercise. I did workout 2 of the days we were on vacation but I ate/drank pretty much what ever I wanted. Fitness and diet was however in the back of my head allot of the time. I still choose diet pops as mixers when available etc and tried to keep my calories lower by not eating as much when possible. Not a good way to live or loose weight but it was a good way to minimalize damage while on vacation. I am going to take a couple days away from the scale to normalize my weight before stepping on it to see where I am. Tonight I am planning a run and of course eating well is on the agenda.
While in Vegas we spent allot of time by the pool (Mandalay Bay). I still don't have the body I would like to have but I have to say I probably felt the most comfortable in my own skin that I ever have with my shirt off in public. I was still the soft guy in comparison to the friends I went with but that's ok. I am getting there and that's what counts. Both my body and mind are are healing because of the time and effort I have put into loosing weight, that alone is motivation enough to keep me moving forward.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Exercise, Good Food, Good WI
WI: 194.6
Well I like it I am at 194.6 (-.2) from my old new low and its only Tuesday. If I can keep my wits about me and not go to carby today I should be seeing some pretty good numbers this week. It's recovery week on p90x so more cardio than lifting. I am hoping to be Ripx 180 something in the next 3 weeks or so. I definitely have my work cut out for me but I am game.
Well I like it I am at 194.6 (-.2) from my old new low and its only Tuesday. If I can keep my wits about me and not go to carby today I should be seeing some pretty good numbers this week. It's recovery week on p90x so more cardio than lifting. I am hoping to be Ripx 180 something in the next 3 weeks or so. I definitely have my work cut out for me but I am game.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Longest Run and Food
WI:195.6
Well this weekend wasn't exactly as good as I would have liked it to been diet wise. It wasn't horrible but I did have pizza one night, a few drinks, and some dessert. All things that do not fall into my diet on a regular bases. Exercise wise my weekend was spot on. I hit all my P90x
workouts and hit them with intensity (especially KenpoX). Saturday morning I decided to do a long weekend run given the weather was so nice this weekend in the pacific northwest. I was up and dressed for my run by 8am ready to hit the street. I ran 7 miles in 1:14 (74min) and actually felt pretty dang good. My knees were a little sore and tired by the time I made my destination. It was weird for me to run for that long (time wise). My mind wandered from topic to topic as I reminded myself to just put one foot in front of the other. In a sense I kind of mentally checked myself out of feeling tired and concerned about how much further I had to go. I just new I had to get there and that I would. In a sense (to me) it was kind of a testament to how amazing the human body is both mentally and physically. It was the first time that I really felt my body just took over in a run. Then I started to think about how amazing you half and full marathon runners are.
Its Monday so here's to another good week of being healthy.
Well this weekend wasn't exactly as good as I would have liked it to been diet wise. It wasn't horrible but I did have pizza one night, a few drinks, and some dessert. All things that do not fall into my diet on a regular bases. Exercise wise my weekend was spot on. I hit all my P90x
workouts and hit them with intensity (especially KenpoX). Saturday morning I decided to do a long weekend run given the weather was so nice this weekend in the pacific northwest. I was up and dressed for my run by 8am ready to hit the street. I ran 7 miles in 1:14 (74min) and actually felt pretty dang good. My knees were a little sore and tired by the time I made my destination. It was weird for me to run for that long (time wise). My mind wandered from topic to topic as I reminded myself to just put one foot in front of the other. In a sense I kind of mentally checked myself out of feeling tired and concerned about how much further I had to go. I just new I had to get there and that I would. In a sense (to me) it was kind of a testament to how amazing the human body is both mentally and physically. It was the first time that I really felt my body just took over in a run. Then I started to think about how amazing you half and full marathon runners are.Its Monday so here's to another good week of being healthy.
Friday, May 15, 2009
I do Love Fridays
WI: 194.8 (new low)
Well its Friday, I got a new low, I'm hanging with my boys and the weather is wonderful. What more could a guy ask for. The weather is supposed to be great all weekend so I can foresee a long 4+ mile run on a nature trail near here (maybe Saturday).
Last nights workout was productive. I did the fountain of youth yoga and a shorter 2 mile run. My diet was really solid except for some bottle cap candy that I let slip in (got to be truthful like Tigerlilly). So what was supposed to be a low carb day kind of fizzled. I am sure it was only like 150cals but it was pure sugar. So I am a little mad at myself for that but hey it is what it is. Energy wise my body has felt pretty flat the last few days. I am hoping a few more carbs today will perk me back up. It better cause I am looking at Legs and back x style today.
Smile www blogger peeps its FRIDAY!!!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Keep On Truck-N
WI: 195.4
Yesterday went pretty much as planned. Kept my carbs low and hit the cardio up. Dinner was kind of weird given we kind of winged it. It ended up being a omelet of sorts with what ever meat and veggies I could find to throw in. Today is a weight lifting day so I am allowing more carbs in as I will need the energy to really push through. I need to really be pushing my weight lifting days to a new level. I need more lean body mass! I am hoping to hit a totally new low this Friday. I kind of stalled out last week partially from getting sick and letting my diet slide some. I got the blinders back on so lets make this week a good one.
Yesterday went pretty much as planned. Kept my carbs low and hit the cardio up. Dinner was kind of weird given we kind of winged it. It ended up being a omelet of sorts with what ever meat and veggies I could find to throw in. Today is a weight lifting day so I am allowing more carbs in as I will need the energy to really push through. I need to really be pushing my weight lifting days to a new level. I need more lean body mass! I am hoping to hit a totally new low this Friday. I kind of stalled out last week partially from getting sick and letting my diet slide some. I got the blinders back on so lets make this week a good one.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
I'm Back...
WI: 196.2
As predicted the remainder of the day yesterday was good. I stuck to the diet and destroyed Core SynX. I pushed harder and farther then I have in a long time workout wise. I was nasty sweaty dripping like a ice cream cone on a 90 degree day. I did more reps, with more weight, and with more intensity, I felt really good afterwords both mentally and physically. I believe the sickness has left the building.
Today is a cardio day which means a lower carb day diet wise. All my food is packed and CardioX is on tap for tonight. I might try to throw in a run too if time allows. Its time for me to kick it back into high gear. Vegas is in 11 days and the cruise is only 135 days away.
As predicted the remainder of the day yesterday was good. I stuck to the diet and destroyed Core SynX. I pushed harder and farther then I have in a long time workout wise. I was nasty sweaty dripping like a ice cream cone on a 90 degree day. I did more reps, with more weight, and with more intensity, I felt really good afterwords both mentally and physically. I believe the sickness has left the building.
Today is a cardio day which means a lower carb day diet wise. All my food is packed and CardioX is on tap for tonight. I might try to throw in a run too if time allows. Its time for me to kick it back into high gear. Vegas is in 11 days and the cruise is only 135 days away.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sickness and Resurgence
WI: 197.2
I guess allot has happened since I last blogged. The number one thing is I got really sick. I don't know if it was food poisoning or some kind of flu. It came on really hard last Wednesday night and Thursday. I had a guys weekend planned for the weekend on the Puget Sound with some good friends fishing. By Thursday night when I was supposed to be leaving the vomiting and frequent bathroom breaks had quit so I decided to make a go of it (thinking it was food poisoning that was going to pass quickly). To make a long story short I never did feel 100% the entire weekend. My friends all enjoyed lots of beers and junk food while I couldn't stomach it nor did I have much of a appetite. I wish I could have been feeling better cause it was a beautiful weekend on the Pudget Sound. We did catch some fish and had lots of laughs.
On the negative side I missed 3 of my P90x workouts. Last night I decided to try a run. I did a 5k in a little over 30 minutes. I had every intention of doing a 4+ mile run but I could tell my body wasn't happy with me. So I cut it short and then did Ab Ripper X. Tonight I am going to try to get back on schedule workout wise, I still don't feel 100% but I don't want to miss anymore workouts. I am hoping exerting myself a little and sweating will help clear out the evil sickness...
Well I had every intention of today being a low carb day but I just ate a stupid bagel. It was good for the couple minutes it took to consume it but now I am sitting here wondering wtf? ohhh well its done and the rest of my day will be perfect diet wise.
On another side note I am super stoked to see a few of my old blogger buddies coming on-line again. Great to see you blogging (Jason, Will, Billy, Kristen, and Gene). Looking forward to reading and commenting on your future posts. Will, what's up with deleting posts man? Are you trying to delete your supposed come back? Congrats David and Gene who's wives are both expecting (you both have more than one reason to get super healthy now). Keep training hard for your half marathons (Kristen and Tigerlilly). Until tomorrow....
I guess allot has happened since I last blogged. The number one thing is I got really sick. I don't know if it was food poisoning or some kind of flu. It came on really hard last Wednesday night and Thursday. I had a guys weekend planned for the weekend on the Puget Sound with some good friends fishing. By Thursday night when I was supposed to be leaving the vomiting and frequent bathroom breaks had quit so I decided to make a go of it (thinking it was food poisoning that was going to pass quickly). To make a long story short I never did feel 100% the entire weekend. My friends all enjoyed lots of beers and junk food while I couldn't stomach it nor did I have much of a appetite. I wish I could have been feeling better cause it was a beautiful weekend on the Pudget Sound. We did catch some fish and had lots of laughs.
On the negative side I missed 3 of my P90x workouts. Last night I decided to try a run. I did a 5k in a little over 30 minutes. I had every intention of doing a 4+ mile run but I could tell my body wasn't happy with me. So I cut it short and then did Ab Ripper X. Tonight I am going to try to get back on schedule workout wise, I still don't feel 100% but I don't want to miss anymore workouts. I am hoping exerting myself a little and sweating will help clear out the evil sickness...
Well I had every intention of today being a low carb day but I just ate a stupid bagel. It was good for the couple minutes it took to consume it but now I am sitting here wondering wtf? ohhh well its done and the rest of my day will be perfect diet wise.
On another side note I am super stoked to see a few of my old blogger buddies coming on-line again. Great to see you blogging (Jason, Will, Billy, Kristen, and Gene). Looking forward to reading and commenting on your future posts. Will, what's up with deleting posts man? Are you trying to delete your supposed come back? Congrats David and Gene who's wives are both expecting (you both have more than one reason to get super healthy now). Keep training hard for your half marathons (Kristen and Tigerlilly). Until tomorrow....
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
As Promised
WI: 197.8 ouch...
Well like I said yesterday it was time to face the music by getting on the scale this morning. I didn't know if I should be happy or sad. I thought it would be worse but I hoped it would be better. I guess I did somewhat continue the bleeding last night with some more Cinco de Mayo celebration at a friends house (my workout partners), which was totally unplanned. I had a some chips, one margarita, and dinner (which was healthy). So hopefully I will have a descent weight dump in the next few days just getting back to normal scheduled eating. Last night was CardioX and I pushed it really hard and felt great after. Tonight is Chest/shoulders/tris which is a brutal workout and I am on my own (workout friend is sailing tonight). Here's to a good workout and clean eating today.
Well like I said yesterday it was time to face the music by getting on the scale this morning. I didn't know if I should be happy or sad. I thought it would be worse but I hoped it would be better. I guess I did somewhat continue the bleeding last night with some more Cinco de Mayo celebration at a friends house (my workout partners), which was totally unplanned. I had a some chips, one margarita, and dinner (which was healthy). So hopefully I will have a descent weight dump in the next few days just getting back to normal scheduled eating. Last night was CardioX and I pushed it really hard and felt great after. Tonight is Chest/shoulders/tris which is a brutal workout and I am on my own (workout friend is sailing tonight). Here's to a good workout and clean eating today.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Somebody Stop Me!
WI:???
CC:??
CB: 500ish core synX
Well I have deliberately been avoiding the scale the last few days cause I didn't eat very well this last weekend. I thought I was going to put together a good day today food wise but forgot the office was having a Cinco De Mayo party. Well I brought my lunch and ate it then proceeded to eat a cupcake and a few other items from the party. Pretty stupid and I am sitting here feeling all down on myself and my cupcake induced sugar high. The really lame thing is last Friday I saw another new low 194.6. That put me within 2.4 pounds of the lowest I have been in 10 years. So what do I do, I start eating. I am getting on the scale tomorrow morning and facing the music... come hell or high water its time to right this fat ass boat from sinking. Vegas is 2.5 weeks away so I need to really focus. More to come tomorrow.
CC:??
CB: 500ish core synX
Well I have deliberately been avoiding the scale the last few days cause I didn't eat very well this last weekend. I thought I was going to put together a good day today food wise but forgot the office was having a Cinco De Mayo party. Well I brought my lunch and ate it then proceeded to eat a cupcake and a few other items from the party. Pretty stupid and I am sitting here feeling all down on myself and my cupcake induced sugar high. The really lame thing is last Friday I saw another new low 194.6. That put me within 2.4 pounds of the lowest I have been in 10 years. So what do I do, I start eating. I am getting on the scale tomorrow morning and facing the music... come hell or high water its time to right this fat ass boat from sinking. Vegas is 2.5 weeks away so I need to really focus. More to come tomorrow.
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