I think I have reached the point where my willpower needs a break. Time to ease up on the diet for a while. I'm certainly not at my goal weight, and I don;t want to do anything stupid that'll reverse my progress. I just need to widen my culinary/gustatory horizons for a while.
So I am going to go off diet. Dunno for how long. Month or two? Not going to go nuts- just going to allow myself to enjoy some potatoes from time to time, and maybe make my chicken dinners with some ginger sesame sauce that had 7g of carbs per tbsp, that sort of thing.
If weight loss continues as I attempt to eat like a real person & keep it reasonable, then hooray for me. If I simply remain stable, then I will at some point go back on the strict diet that got me this far. If I start to gain weight, well, that'll be the end of that.
As part of this relaxing of my diet restrictions, I will be blogging less often. I mean, this barely even interests me as far as reading is concerned, so it can't be a real page-turner for anyone else.
I'll check in here once in a while if anything interesting happens, and when I feel ready (or feel the need) to go back on the strict diet, I will resume near-daily blogging of my meals & such.
Right now, I am making some pasta. But I'll only eat a small bowl of it, and I made the sauce with shrooms & peppers to make sure I get my veggies. Here's to eating like a normal person for a while.
Cheers!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Diet, June 30-July 1, 2009
OK, so today I can add a new pain to my list. It feels like a brontosaurus stepped on my right ankle. Which would be bad enough, if my calf muscle didn't feel like it was stretched from Tampa to Jacksonville. Ouch, already!
Scale has been reading 225-230. If I lose a pound or two a week, I won't expect noticeable movement in the scale more often than every 2 weeks or so. Still pleased with progress.
I organized a group buy on t-shirts for the Mazdaspeed3 crowd on the Mazda internet forums I frequent. We have 2 designs. And just because I'm feeling good about my continued weight loss, I ordered 2 of each shirt; one XXL to wear now, and one XL, which I hope to be wearing by the end of the Summer. At which point, I am hoping it'll be getting near time to go buy some jeans with a 38" waist.
July 1, 2009:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 2 cupc spinach & 1 cup mushrooms, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 2 hard boiled eggs (2 vlp)
Meal 3- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O pudding
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 6 servings veg. Whoomp, there it is.
June 30, 2009:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 8 oz scallops (8 vlp) with 3 cups spinach, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 4 oz tune steak (4 vlp) and 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 os lean ground sirloin (4 lp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O pudding
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. Ding!
Scale has been reading 225-230. If I lose a pound or two a week, I won't expect noticeable movement in the scale more often than every 2 weeks or so. Still pleased with progress.
I organized a group buy on t-shirts for the Mazdaspeed3 crowd on the Mazda internet forums I frequent. We have 2 designs. And just because I'm feeling good about my continued weight loss, I ordered 2 of each shirt; one XXL to wear now, and one XL, which I hope to be wearing by the end of the Summer. At which point, I am hoping it'll be getting near time to go buy some jeans with a 38" waist.
July 1, 2009:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 2 cupc spinach & 1 cup mushrooms, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 2 hard boiled eggs (2 vlp)
Meal 3- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O pudding
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 6 servings veg. Whoomp, there it is.
June 30, 2009:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 8 oz scallops (8 vlp) with 3 cups spinach, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 4 oz tune steak (4 vlp) and 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 os lean ground sirloin (4 lp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O pudding
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. Ding!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Diet, June 28-29, 2009
No cardio the last few days. My calf muscles ache as though like they've been stretched to 120% of the recommended length. Tight & painful. Dunno why, but walking is a little touchy right now, so no cycling.
Today, June 29, 2009:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 1 cup mushrooms, measured raw (1 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz lean sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. That's at least a bloop single.
Sunday, June 28, 2009:
Water: 3/4 gallon
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (6 vlp) and 2 cups raw celery (2 veg)
Meal 2- 5 oz turkey cold cuts (5 vlp) and 3 oz low fat Swiss cheese (3 lp) and 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Totals: 13 servings very lean protein, 3 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg. Strike three, called.
Note: I tried to eat 2 servings of fruit, but the grape sin the fridge were getting soft, and I bit into an apple only to find it had a nasty, mealy texture. Kinda ruined my appetite.
Today, June 29, 2009:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 1 cup mushrooms, measured raw (1 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz lean sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. That's at least a bloop single.
Sunday, June 28, 2009:
Water: 3/4 gallon
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (6 vlp) and 2 cups raw celery (2 veg)
Meal 2- 5 oz turkey cold cuts (5 vlp) and 3 oz low fat Swiss cheese (3 lp) and 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Totals: 13 servings very lean protein, 3 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg. Strike three, called.
Note: I tried to eat 2 servings of fruit, but the grape sin the fridge were getting soft, and I bit into an apple only to find it had a nasty, mealy texture. Kinda ruined my appetite.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Diet, June 27, 2009
Been awake for 23 hours. This is getting to be a nasty habit, and it's screwing with everything from my food intake to my cardio, to... well... my sanity. Quickie before I hit the sack...
June 27, 2009:
Water: 3/4 gallon
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 8 oz low fat hot dogs (8 vlp) and 1 cup sauerkraut (2 veg)
Meal 2- 12 grapes (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 5 oz turkey cold cuts (5 vlp) with 3 oz low fat Swiss cheese (3 lp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Freebie- my last sugar free Vanilla Jell-O pudding cup. I have other flavors in the fridge, though, so it's all good.
Totals: 13 servings very lean protein, 3 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Holy Cow, you huckleberry!
June 27, 2009:
Water: 3/4 gallon
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 8 oz low fat hot dogs (8 vlp) and 1 cup sauerkraut (2 veg)
Meal 2- 12 grapes (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 5 oz turkey cold cuts (5 vlp) with 3 oz low fat Swiss cheese (3 lp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Freebie- my last sugar free Vanilla Jell-O pudding cup. I have other flavors in the fridge, though, so it's all good.
Totals: 13 servings very lean protein, 3 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Holy Cow, you huckleberry!
Diet, June 26, 2009
Took another liberty with the diet today. I hate going to the movies & just getting a bottle of water. And while my preference would be to get some of those nachos with the completely synthetic, nacho-cheese flavored goo and a box of Junior Mints, I figure popcorn isn't nearly as bad for me as that. So I got the medium popcorn and a large bottle of water. I did add salt & that unnatural butter flavored grease to the popcorn, but I was careful to use just a small amount of the grease. (I usually dump 10-20% of the popcorn out of the bag so I can shake the contents around to distribute the grease & salt.)
I also had planned to try & start getting cardio in every other day, but I only slept 3 hours on Thursday, and that was from 9am-Noon, so there was no way I was exercising on Friday morning at 8-9am. I passed the hell out instead.
Oh, by the way... last time I got groceries, I went to Sweetbay. I had been going to Publix, but Sweetbay was on the right hand side as I was going home, and I pulled in out of laziness. What luck! When I went to grab cottage cheese (between Mom and I we go thru 4 containers a week), they only had 2 containers of Breakstone's. And they were dated to expire on May 12th. That's over a month past due. Either they had just sold out & nobody was dumb enough to buy the old stinky containers, or they stopped carrying the stuff. I grudgingly grabbed 4 containers of their store brand, Hannaford fat-free cottage cheese. Lo and behold, this stuff is FAR more creamy & has a WAY better texture than Breakstone's. So much for Breakstone's...
Today, June 26, 2009:
Water: 1 gallon ++
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 5 oz turkey cold cuts (5 vlp), 3 oz low fat Swiss cheese (3 lp)
Meal 2- Medium popcorn @ movies... no idea how to classify that, since it's not on the diet. It's vegetable, but it's higher carb/starch than allowed.
Meal 3- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp)
Totals: 11 servings very lean protein, 3 servings lean protein, and um, laid off the veggies/fruit due to popcorn. Beats me.
I also had planned to try & start getting cardio in every other day, but I only slept 3 hours on Thursday, and that was from 9am-Noon, so there was no way I was exercising on Friday morning at 8-9am. I passed the hell out instead.
Oh, by the way... last time I got groceries, I went to Sweetbay. I had been going to Publix, but Sweetbay was on the right hand side as I was going home, and I pulled in out of laziness. What luck! When I went to grab cottage cheese (between Mom and I we go thru 4 containers a week), they only had 2 containers of Breakstone's. And they were dated to expire on May 12th. That's over a month past due. Either they had just sold out & nobody was dumb enough to buy the old stinky containers, or they stopped carrying the stuff. I grudgingly grabbed 4 containers of their store brand, Hannaford fat-free cottage cheese. Lo and behold, this stuff is FAR more creamy & has a WAY better texture than Breakstone's. So much for Breakstone's...
Today, June 26, 2009:
Water: 1 gallon ++
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 5 oz turkey cold cuts (5 vlp), 3 oz low fat Swiss cheese (3 lp)
Meal 2- Medium popcorn @ movies... no idea how to classify that, since it's not on the diet. It's vegetable, but it's higher carb/starch than allowed.
Meal 3- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp)
Totals: 11 servings very lean protein, 3 servings lean protein, and um, laid off the veggies/fruit due to popcorn. Beats me.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Diet, June 25, 2009
Surprise! A blog entry with just one day on it. Go figure.
June 25, 2009:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 4 cups mushrooms & bell peppers, measured raw (4 veg)
Meal 2- 1 medium Granny Smith apple (2 fruit), 5 oz turkey cold cuts (5 vlp) and 3 oz low fat Swiss cheese (3 lp)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 13 servings very lean protein, 3 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Slapjack!
June 25, 2009:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 4 cups mushrooms & bell peppers, measured raw (4 veg)
Meal 2- 1 medium Granny Smith apple (2 fruit), 5 oz turkey cold cuts (5 vlp) and 3 oz low fat Swiss cheese (3 lp)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 13 servings very lean protein, 3 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Slapjack!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Diet, June 23-24, 2009
Well, I spoke a little too soon when I said my weight was holding steady. hadn't weight myself in several days. The scale is reading 227-232 right now, so progress appears to be ongoing. w00t!
I have to say this--- Sugar Free Vanilla flavored Jell-O Pudding is like crack for your tongue. I like vanilla, but this stuff is fantastic. Honest to gawd, if I had my choice of a cup of this or a scoop of ice cream, I'd probably take this unless it was cookie dough ice cream. I do have my weaknesses, after all.
So, another two-fer. Getting to be a habit...
Wednesday, June 24:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 30 minutes (Surprise!)
Meal 1- 6 oz mahi steak (6 vlp) and 2 cups broccoli & mushrooms, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1, let's call it "medium" Granny Smith apple (gonna count that as 2 fruit) and 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp)
Meal 3- 4 oz turkey burger (4 lp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Freebie- Yeah, 1 sugar free vanilla Jell-O pudding. It actually takes willpower not to go for seconds.
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. I think I can, I think I can...
Tuesday, June 23:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 0 (Boo, hiss!)
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 3 cups broccoli & mushrooms, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 5 oz turkey cold cuts (5 vlp) and 3 oz low fat Swiss cheese (3 lp), plus 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free vanilla Jell-O pudding. Duh.
Totals: 13 servings very lean protein, 3 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. Curveball strikes 'em out!
I have to say this--- Sugar Free Vanilla flavored Jell-O Pudding is like crack for your tongue. I like vanilla, but this stuff is fantastic. Honest to gawd, if I had my choice of a cup of this or a scoop of ice cream, I'd probably take this unless it was cookie dough ice cream. I do have my weaknesses, after all.
So, another two-fer. Getting to be a habit...
Wednesday, June 24:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 30 minutes (Surprise!)
Meal 1- 6 oz mahi steak (6 vlp) and 2 cups broccoli & mushrooms, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1, let's call it "medium" Granny Smith apple (gonna count that as 2 fruit) and 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp)
Meal 3- 4 oz turkey burger (4 lp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Freebie- Yeah, 1 sugar free vanilla Jell-O pudding. It actually takes willpower not to go for seconds.
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. I think I can, I think I can...
Tuesday, June 23:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 0 (Boo, hiss!)
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 3 cups broccoli & mushrooms, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 5 oz turkey cold cuts (5 vlp) and 3 oz low fat Swiss cheese (3 lp), plus 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free vanilla Jell-O pudding. Duh.
Totals: 13 servings very lean protein, 3 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. Curveball strikes 'em out!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Diet, June 21-22, 2009
Another two-fer. I keep forgetting. Oops. I blame creeping Alzheimer's.
Weight seems to be holding more or less steady in the low to mid 230's. I finally found a local source to get the fat burner, Calcium Pyruvate. No idea if that makes a difference, but it's only about $14 for a month's supply, so I'm going to keep on it for a while longer. Odd that local drug stores & grocery store pharmacies carry all sorts of goofy roots & pseudo-herbs, but not this stuff. Had to visit a natural foods market in South Tampa to find it. Anyhow, on to the data...
Monday, June 22:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 30 minutes (Huzzah!)
Meal 1- 8 oz scallops (8 vlp) and 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz low fat hot dogs (4 vlp) and 1/2 cup sauerkraut (1 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 6 servings veg. Short, sweet, dead on target.
Sunday, June 21:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and nearly 2 cups raw celery (2 veg)
Meal 2- 4 oz turkey burger (4 lp) and 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 3- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 1 nearly large Granny Smith apple (2 fruit)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Right on!
Weight seems to be holding more or less steady in the low to mid 230's. I finally found a local source to get the fat burner, Calcium Pyruvate. No idea if that makes a difference, but it's only about $14 for a month's supply, so I'm going to keep on it for a while longer. Odd that local drug stores & grocery store pharmacies carry all sorts of goofy roots & pseudo-herbs, but not this stuff. Had to visit a natural foods market in South Tampa to find it. Anyhow, on to the data...
Monday, June 22:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 30 minutes (Huzzah!)
Meal 1- 8 oz scallops (8 vlp) and 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz low fat hot dogs (4 vlp) and 1/2 cup sauerkraut (1 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 6 servings veg. Short, sweet, dead on target.
Sunday, June 21:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and nearly 2 cups raw celery (2 veg)
Meal 2- 4 oz turkey burger (4 lp) and 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 3- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 1 nearly large Granny Smith apple (2 fruit)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Right on!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Diet, June 19-20
On Friday, I ended up being awake for well over 24 hours. I woke up at 7:30pm Thursday to begin my Friday, and didn't get to bed until after 9pm Friday night. The reason was that my Mom had minor surgery on Friday morning & I was her transportation to & from the hospital. Oh, and her morning surgery turned into afternoon surgery. And I had previously made dinner plans with a friend, before I knew about Mom's surgery. Anyhow...
Saturday, June 20:
As stated above, I had dinner plans with a friend. We decided to go for sushi. I could have been a little better about the diet, or I could have been a lot worse. I got a sashimi dinner plate, and 1 makimono roll in an attempt to keep the rice quantity down. Unfortunately, the sashimi dinner came with a small bowl of sticky rice on the side, and I gave in to that temptation. In order to limit carbs, I did not eat any other vegetables today. The rice must have done enough damage. LOL Still in ketosis, though, so at least I don't need to protein binge again...
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- Sashimi dinner and 1 spicy crawfish roll. Estimate 8-10 oz assorted fish. (let's say 10 vlp) And 1.5 cups sticky rice. If that was on the diet, it might be 3 servings of veg, but it's not on the diet.
Meal 2- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp)
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, and 1.5 cups of rice.
Friday, June 19:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0, no time
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 3 cups mushrooms and peppers, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz salmon steak (4 lp) and 2 cups raw cucumbers (2 veg)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit.
Note: I went to the movies while Mom was in surgery (she made me promise to get out of the hospital). There, I had popcorn and a Coke Zero. Popcorn is a no-no on this diet, but I did make it with as little butter as possible, and Coke Zero is OK, except for the caffeine. Couldn't help myself- I was starving, and this seemed less sinful than a full sugar Coke and a box of Junior Mints.
Saturday, June 20:
As stated above, I had dinner plans with a friend. We decided to go for sushi. I could have been a little better about the diet, or I could have been a lot worse. I got a sashimi dinner plate, and 1 makimono roll in an attempt to keep the rice quantity down. Unfortunately, the sashimi dinner came with a small bowl of sticky rice on the side, and I gave in to that temptation. In order to limit carbs, I did not eat any other vegetables today. The rice must have done enough damage. LOL Still in ketosis, though, so at least I don't need to protein binge again...
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- Sashimi dinner and 1 spicy crawfish roll. Estimate 8-10 oz assorted fish. (let's say 10 vlp) And 1.5 cups sticky rice. If that was on the diet, it might be 3 servings of veg, but it's not on the diet.
Meal 2- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp)
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, and 1.5 cups of rice.
Friday, June 19:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0, no time
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 3 cups mushrooms and peppers, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz salmon steak (4 lp) and 2 cups raw cucumbers (2 veg)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit.
Note: I went to the movies while Mom was in surgery (she made me promise to get out of the hospital). There, I had popcorn and a Coke Zero. Popcorn is a no-no on this diet, but I did make it with as little butter as possible, and Coke Zero is OK, except for the caffeine. Couldn't help myself- I was starving, and this seemed less sinful than a full sugar Coke and a box of Junior Mints.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Diet, June 16-18, "Phase 1 repeat- the protein binge"
OK, I forgot to blog the last 2 days. I at least need to log what I ate so I don't forget. Because of the weekend of cheating, I went into the Phase 1 portion of the diet again until I hit ketosis. This means 12 servings of very lean protein, no carbs, no freebies. I haven't exercised in a couple of days, out of pure laziness, and that has got to get turned around ASAP.
Today, Thursday, June 18:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 2 servings fruit
Notes: Ketosis test in the morning indicated very positive, so with my raspberries starting to go soft in the fridge, I decided to eat a few before they get moldy. Should have thought of that (the protein binge delay) before I bought them over the weekend.
Wednesday, June 17:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 3 oz turkey cold cuts (3 vlp) and 1.25 cups fat free cottage cheese (5 vlp)
Meal 2- 4 oz 97% fat free hot dogs (4 vlp)
Totals: 12 servings verylean protein.
Checked for ketosis on Wednesday morning as well (remember mornign is the END of my day) and the indicator stick may have shown a slight color shift, but not definite. Then I thought that it was possible that the gallon of water was going thru me so quickly at that point that the ketosis indicators might be diluted too far. So I checked again Wendesday night when I woke up, and the ketosis stick turned purple- strong indicator.
Still, I decided that for today (Thursday, June 18), I would do one more day of Phase 1, and see if the ketosis stick lights up in the morning. (I'll amend this post in the morning to reflect results, add cardio, etc.
Tuesday, June 16:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 6 oz turkey bacon (6 vlp)
Meal 2- 6 oz turkey cold cuts (6 vlp)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein.
Checked for ketosis on Tuesday morning, and ketosis was not indicated.
Today, Thursday, June 18:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 2 servings fruit
Notes: Ketosis test in the morning indicated very positive, so with my raspberries starting to go soft in the fridge, I decided to eat a few before they get moldy. Should have thought of that (the protein binge delay) before I bought them over the weekend.
Wednesday, June 17:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 3 oz turkey cold cuts (3 vlp) and 1.25 cups fat free cottage cheese (5 vlp)
Meal 2- 4 oz 97% fat free hot dogs (4 vlp)
Totals: 12 servings verylean protein.
Checked for ketosis on Wednesday morning as well (remember mornign is the END of my day) and the indicator stick may have shown a slight color shift, but not definite. Then I thought that it was possible that the gallon of water was going thru me so quickly at that point that the ketosis indicators might be diluted too far. So I checked again Wendesday night when I woke up, and the ketosis stick turned purple- strong indicator.
Still, I decided that for today (Thursday, June 18), I would do one more day of Phase 1, and see if the ketosis stick lights up in the morning. (I'll amend this post in the morning to reflect results, add cardio, etc.
Tuesday, June 16:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 6 oz turkey bacon (6 vlp)
Meal 2- 6 oz turkey cold cuts (6 vlp)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein.
Checked for ketosis on Tuesday morning, and ketosis was not indicated.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Diet, June 15, 2009
Instead of counting the days, I'm going to just start posting the date as my title unless there's something interesting to write about. So my Friday "day off" from the diet became a "weekend off" instead, as I had plans for Sunday with friends and I frankly got lazy on Saturday.
Friday was Mom's birthday. Took her to Bonefish Grill. I ate Chilean sea bass with jasmine rice, enjoyed a few slices of crusty bread with spiced olive oil dipping sauce, and had a glass of shiraz. Mom, my brother and I also split a seared ahi tuna appetizer & a "Bang Bang Shrimp" appetizer. (Fried shrimp, spicy) Oh, and a brownie/raspberry sauce/ice cream dessert that was so rich I couldn't even finish it. Just as well, eh? That was the beginning of my "Saturday" by night shift reckoning.
Saturday morning before going to bed, I had a Healthy Choice rotini meal for "breakfast." Small portion, and it was just right to curb my appetite.
Later in the evening, I got a shredded beef burrito & some chips & salsa from Qdoba Mexican Grill. Admittedly, Qdoba's burritos are very large. Maybe not as quite as large as at Moe's, but substantial.
Sunday, I went to the Rays game. Beforehand, we stopped at the Westshore Mall food court. not much was open, so I had teriyaki chicken with fried rice & pot stickers. And a Coke. Later, at the game, I had a medium order of "Dippin' Dots" ice cream and also a coke. That was the end of the weekend's indulgence.
Because that much junk food would kick my arse right out of ketosis, I will do a couple of days of protein (Stage 1- 12 servings very lean protein, no fruit/veg) until I can verify I am back in ketosis.
Today, 6/15/09:
Water: 3/4 gallon
Cardio: Haven't really slept in the last 2 days, and I am about to pass out as I type. Cardio will resume on Tuesday morning.
Meal 1- 4 oz tuna steak (4 vlp)
Meal 2- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein. If not for the slight shortfall in water, would've been a perfect jump start.
Friday was Mom's birthday. Took her to Bonefish Grill. I ate Chilean sea bass with jasmine rice, enjoyed a few slices of crusty bread with spiced olive oil dipping sauce, and had a glass of shiraz. Mom, my brother and I also split a seared ahi tuna appetizer & a "Bang Bang Shrimp" appetizer. (Fried shrimp, spicy) Oh, and a brownie/raspberry sauce/ice cream dessert that was so rich I couldn't even finish it. Just as well, eh? That was the beginning of my "Saturday" by night shift reckoning.
Saturday morning before going to bed, I had a Healthy Choice rotini meal for "breakfast." Small portion, and it was just right to curb my appetite.
Later in the evening, I got a shredded beef burrito & some chips & salsa from Qdoba Mexican Grill. Admittedly, Qdoba's burritos are very large. Maybe not as quite as large as at Moe's, but substantial.
Sunday, I went to the Rays game. Beforehand, we stopped at the Westshore Mall food court. not much was open, so I had teriyaki chicken with fried rice & pot stickers. And a Coke. Later, at the game, I had a medium order of "Dippin' Dots" ice cream and also a coke. That was the end of the weekend's indulgence.
Because that much junk food would kick my arse right out of ketosis, I will do a couple of days of protein (Stage 1- 12 servings very lean protein, no fruit/veg) until I can verify I am back in ketosis.
Today, 6/15/09:
Water: 3/4 gallon
Cardio: Haven't really slept in the last 2 days, and I am about to pass out as I type. Cardio will resume on Tuesday morning.
Meal 1- 4 oz tuna steak (4 vlp)
Meal 2- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein. If not for the slight shortfall in water, would've been a perfect jump start.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Phase 2, Day 37
I haven't been getting on the scale much lately, mostly because I just don't put much faith in the electronic ones. (I'll be buying or ordering a mechanical one this weekend) But even with the electronic scale's inconsistency, it's pretty clear that I haven't lost much, if any, weight in the last week or two. I'm still weighing in at about 235, just as I was on 6/3 when I last really paid attention.
Not worrying about it, though. In fact, today is my Mom's birthday and I'll be taking her out for dinner tonight. I figure I'm going to go ahead & have a glass of wine, maybe even dessert, just tonight, and then do a protein blitz for the rest of the weekend to get back to ketosis. (I bought some more ketosis test strips at Publix today- you have to ask the pharmacist, but they are non-prescription- and verified that I am still in a solid state of ketosis... just haven't lost any appreciable weight in the last week or two)
I'll probably do a casual blog entry tomorrow about my food intake, but I won't be counting portions, etc. just logging what I eat to interrupt the diet. They key with this type of diet is the protein binge to ensure re-entering ketosis after you cheat.
Today, 6/12/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Resting after 2 straight days, but there WILL be cardio tomorrow after tonight's cheating session!!!
Meal 1- 8 oz scallops (8 vlp) with 3 cups mushrooms and spinach, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Meal 3- 4 oz lean ground sirloin (4 lp)
Meal 4- 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. DING!
Not worrying about it, though. In fact, today is my Mom's birthday and I'll be taking her out for dinner tonight. I figure I'm going to go ahead & have a glass of wine, maybe even dessert, just tonight, and then do a protein blitz for the rest of the weekend to get back to ketosis. (I bought some more ketosis test strips at Publix today- you have to ask the pharmacist, but they are non-prescription- and verified that I am still in a solid state of ketosis... just haven't lost any appreciable weight in the last week or two)
I'll probably do a casual blog entry tomorrow about my food intake, but I won't be counting portions, etc. just logging what I eat to interrupt the diet. They key with this type of diet is the protein binge to ensure re-entering ketosis after you cheat.
Today, 6/12/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Resting after 2 straight days, but there WILL be cardio tomorrow after tonight's cheating session!!!
Meal 1- 8 oz scallops (8 vlp) with 3 cups mushrooms and spinach, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Meal 3- 4 oz lean ground sirloin (4 lp)
Meal 4- 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. DING!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Phase 2, Day 36
Did cardio for the 2nd day in a row, and my legs feel good so far. But I am very sleepy now, and that's all I have to say about that.
Today, 6/11/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 35 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz turkey cold cuts (8 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell pepper (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 1 large Granny Smith apple (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz lean ground sirloin (4 lp) and 2 cups raw cucumber (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O, 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Doompadee-doo, indeed!
Today, 6/11/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 35 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz turkey cold cuts (8 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell pepper (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 1 large Granny Smith apple (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz lean ground sirloin (4 lp) and 2 cups raw cucumber (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O, 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Doompadee-doo, indeed!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Phase 2, Day 35
Legs felt a good bit better this morning. Did a lighter, 30-minute cardio session, and didn't push as hard as I usually do. I have been pedaling fairly hard & getting my heart rate to the 135-145 range. Slowed it down a tad & got more like 125-ish heart rate. Just finished a few minutes ago, and my legs feel good, but I'm going to try & remember to ease myself back to 45 minutes, and back up to the 140-145 heart rate.
Today, 6/10/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 30 minutes +
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 3 cups mushrooms and spinach, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz lean ground sirloin (4 lp) and 2 cups raw celery (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. Bada-Bing!
Today, 6/10/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 30 minutes +
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 3 cups mushrooms and spinach, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz lean ground sirloin (4 lp) and 2 cups raw celery (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. Bada-Bing!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Phase 2, Day 34
My legs were still very sore this morning- purely muscular, mostly in the thighs/hamstrings. Doing a little better tonight, so I think I'll get my cardio done tomorrow morning after work.
Today, 6/9/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Still achy
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 2 cups spinach & mushrooms, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 os lean sirloin (4 lp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. On da money.
Today, 6/9/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Still achy
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 2 cups spinach & mushrooms, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 os lean sirloin (4 lp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. On da money.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Phase 2, Day 33
Running late, gotta get ready for work... quick post. Legs still aching badly, didn't do cardio. Taking Aleve, hoping it'll help get things limbered up again, going to do some stretches in the mornings from now on, especially before exercise, and see if that helps.
Today, 6/8/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: Ouch. No.
Meal 1- 6 oz Boar's Head turkey slices (6 vlp) and 2 oz low fat Jarlsberg cheese slices (2 lp) with 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 3 scrambled eggs (3 vlp) with 1 oz fat free cheddar (1 vlp) and 1 cup bell peppers, measured raw (1 veg)
Totals: 14 servings very lean protein, 2 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Back on top!
Today, 6/8/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: Ouch. No.
Meal 1- 6 oz Boar's Head turkey slices (6 vlp) and 2 oz low fat Jarlsberg cheese slices (2 lp) with 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 3 scrambled eggs (3 vlp) with 1 oz fat free cheddar (1 vlp) and 1 cup bell peppers, measured raw (1 veg)
Totals: 14 servings very lean protein, 2 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Back on top!
Phase 2, Days 31 & 32
Two-fer time again. Forgot to log anything over the weekend.
I tried on an XL shirt tonight, just because I happened to remove it from the drawer where it has lived since 2003. In 2003, I got it from my local MINI dealer as part of their 1st anniversary celebration. Didn't fit, so I stashed it. As of now, it darned near fits. Some might say it does fit, but I like a little breathing room in my clothes, so I'll wait another 10-15 lbs before I try on any more XL shirts. 3X shirts are hanging off of me, and 2X shirts are fitting nicely.
My legs are achy in general and my left hamstring in particular feels very tender for reasons I cannot discern. I haven't been exercising to any extreme- maybe 4 times a week. Took some Aleve tonight & hoping that'll help it ease up.
Saturday, 6/6/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 30 minutes
Meal 1- 7 oz scallops (7 vlp) with 2 cups broccoli/mushrooms, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 large Granny Smith apple (2 fruit)
Meal 2- 5 oz hot dogs (5 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Freebies- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. SEGA!!!
Sunday, 6/7/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 1 cup cooked broccoli (2 veg) and 2 cups mushrooms, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 4 oz salmon (4 lp) with 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 2 hard boiled eggs (2 vlp) and 2 oz low fat Jarlsberg cheese slices (2 lp)
Freebie- 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 10 servings very lean protein, 6 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. Not bad, but I goofed my protein intake a little. (Should be no more than 4 oz lean, and at least 12 oz very lean)
I tried on an XL shirt tonight, just because I happened to remove it from the drawer where it has lived since 2003. In 2003, I got it from my local MINI dealer as part of their 1st anniversary celebration. Didn't fit, so I stashed it. As of now, it darned near fits. Some might say it does fit, but I like a little breathing room in my clothes, so I'll wait another 10-15 lbs before I try on any more XL shirts. 3X shirts are hanging off of me, and 2X shirts are fitting nicely.
My legs are achy in general and my left hamstring in particular feels very tender for reasons I cannot discern. I haven't been exercising to any extreme- maybe 4 times a week. Took some Aleve tonight & hoping that'll help it ease up.
Saturday, 6/6/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 30 minutes
Meal 1- 7 oz scallops (7 vlp) with 2 cups broccoli/mushrooms, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 large Granny Smith apple (2 fruit)
Meal 2- 5 oz hot dogs (5 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Freebies- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. SEGA!!!
Sunday, 6/7/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 1 cup cooked broccoli (2 veg) and 2 cups mushrooms, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 4 oz salmon (4 lp) with 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 2 hard boiled eggs (2 vlp) and 2 oz low fat Jarlsberg cheese slices (2 lp)
Freebie- 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 10 servings very lean protein, 6 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. Not bad, but I goofed my protein intake a little. (Should be no more than 4 oz lean, and at least 12 oz very lean)
Friday, June 5, 2009
Phase 2, Day 30
My supervisor showed up at the office at about 4:15 this morning. That's a rare sighting. And the dude brought Dunkin' Donuts. Pure evil. But I managed to resist. Then, later this morning, I took my Mom to the movies and of course, I had to survive a trip to the concession stand with only a bottle of water to show for it. Man, that's difficult.
Today, 6/5/09:
Water: 1 gallon ++
Cardio: Tomorrow, count on it.
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 2 cups broccoli & mushrooms, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw cucumbers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz turkey burger (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebies- 1 dill pickle spear & 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg.
Today, 6/5/09:
Water: 1 gallon ++
Cardio: Tomorrow, count on it.
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 2 cups broccoli & mushrooms, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw cucumbers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz turkey burger (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebies- 1 dill pickle spear & 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Phase 2, Day 29
Could not get to sleep yesterday, so I am going to pass out early today. I can already feel my eyelids getting heavy.
Today, 6/4/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Maybe I'll sleepwalk
Meal 1- 4 oz salmon (4 lp) and 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 3 hard boiled eggs (3 vlp)
Meal 3- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 4- 4 oz salmon (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit.
Notes: I know, I had salmon twice, which was purely by accident. And I listed it as lean once and very lean once. In this case, it was a packaged, frozen salmon fillet for Meal 1, and a vacuum sealed non-frozen fillet for meal 4. I just listed their fat content per their package labels. Normally, I'd ignore the one that said it was very lean and count it as lean. And if I had thought about it before I opened the vacuum package, I would have taken out a tuna steak instead. (I fact, I thought I had taken a tuna steak) Oh well.
Today, 6/4/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Maybe I'll sleepwalk
Meal 1- 4 oz salmon (4 lp) and 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 3 hard boiled eggs (3 vlp)
Meal 3- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 4- 4 oz salmon (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit.
Notes: I know, I had salmon twice, which was purely by accident. And I listed it as lean once and very lean once. In this case, it was a packaged, frozen salmon fillet for Meal 1, and a vacuum sealed non-frozen fillet for meal 4. I just listed their fat content per their package labels. Normally, I'd ignore the one that said it was very lean and count it as lean. And if I had thought about it before I opened the vacuum package, I would have taken out a tuna steak instead. (I fact, I thought I had taken a tuna steak) Oh well.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Phase 2, Day 28
Another boring night. Very busy at work, and it looks like it's going to stay that way for another 4-8 weeks. YAY!
I still don't have that "good mechanical scale" for the bathroom yet, but I can tell you that my POS electronic scale shows me at 235 this morning. Since it usually read about 4-5 pounds lighter than the doctor's office scale, call it 240, and that's 66 pounds lost since starting the medical plan. More or less.
Last doctor's visit was May 11, and I weighed in at 260 that time. Which would indicate about 20 pounds lost in a little over 3 weeks. Can't be right. Something's off. Meh, I'll ponder it while I sleep.
Either way, once I start getting closer to 200, I will probably need to break down & pay for a gym membership so I can work on some strength training. Gonna have to firm up all this mush. LOL
Today, 6/3/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 2 cups broccoli & mushrooms, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 4 oz tuna (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw cucumbers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz turkey burger (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. !!!
I still don't have that "good mechanical scale" for the bathroom yet, but I can tell you that my POS electronic scale shows me at 235 this morning. Since it usually read about 4-5 pounds lighter than the doctor's office scale, call it 240, and that's 66 pounds lost since starting the medical plan. More or less.
Last doctor's visit was May 11, and I weighed in at 260 that time. Which would indicate about 20 pounds lost in a little over 3 weeks. Can't be right. Something's off. Meh, I'll ponder it while I sleep.
Either way, once I start getting closer to 200, I will probably need to break down & pay for a gym membership so I can work on some strength training. Gonna have to firm up all this mush. LOL
Today, 6/3/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 2 cups broccoli & mushrooms, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 4 oz tuna (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw cucumbers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz turkey burger (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. !!!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Phase 2, Day 27
Grrrr. Just as I got my shorts on & went to jump on the exercise bike, the cleaning ladies showed up, 2 hours earlier than usual. So I had to vacate the common area of the house to let them do their job. They usually show around Noon-1pm, as I am about to go to sleep, or have just done so. (They don't clean my room) So I have no idea how long it takes them to do their thing. I may not get my cardio in today, or maybe I'll just get up early & do it tonight before work for a change. We'll see.
Today, 6/2/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: TBD
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 3 cups bell peppers & mushrooms, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese ( 4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz turkey burger (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 dill pickle spear & 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Thumbs Up!
Today, 6/2/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: TBD
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 3 cups bell peppers & mushrooms, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese ( 4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz turkey burger (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 dill pickle spear & 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Thumbs Up!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Phase 2, Day 26
Boring night. Lacked sleep. Should be asleep now.
Today, 6/1/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 6 oz chicken (6 vlp) and 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 6 oz hot dogs (6 vlp), and 2 cups raw cauliflower (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz turkey burger (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. My reward? Sweet slumber...
Today, 6/1/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0
Meal 1- 6 oz chicken (6 vlp) and 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 6 oz hot dogs (6 vlp), and 2 cups raw cauliflower (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz turkey burger (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. My reward? Sweet slumber...
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Phase 2, Day 25
Decided to go out for chicken wings last night and took my Mom to Beef O'Brady's. I never did ask the doctor's office if chicken wings were OK, or if the deep frying made them a no-no. But every so often, it's just so nice not to have to cook, so I'm going to count the wings as very lean protein. Had 16 wings, but no idea how much chicken that actually amounts to. I was thinking about 1/2 oz. per wing, but I'm counting the 16 wings as 10 ounces, just to be safe.
Today, 5/31/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 10 oz chicken wings (10 vlp) and 2 cups raw celery (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 large Granny Smith apple (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Cluck yeah!!!
Today, 5/31/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 10 oz chicken wings (10 vlp) and 2 cups raw celery (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 large Granny Smith apple (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Cluck yeah!!!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Phase 2, Day 24
Forgot to bog this afternoon. Just got busy again. Quickie...
Today, 5/30/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Busy, didn't happen
Meal 1- 8 os scallops (8 vlp) and 3 cups mushrooms & broccoli, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz salmon (4 lp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 4- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. Spot on.
Today, 5/30/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Busy, didn't happen
Meal 1- 8 os scallops (8 vlp) and 3 cups mushrooms & broccoli, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz salmon (4 lp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 4- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. Spot on.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Phase 2, Day 23
I remember vividly the day I had to buy 40-inch waist jeans for the first time. It was traumatic. I almost decided to just keep wearing the worn out ones I was in and see if I could lose some weight to avoid it. But practicality got the better of me and I went to the register like a P.O.W. resigned to his fate.
Today, I confidently strode to the checkout counter, proud to be back into 40-inch waist jeans. They're just a tad snug, but not uncomfortably so. I figure, if I bought the 2 pairs of 44's I've been wearing and only got to wear them for 2 months, then I'd deal with slightly snug on the 40's and see if maybe I get 3-4 months out of them. Of course, I won't complain if I get less, but I also wont get dejected if it takes a while longer to get into the 30's again. That'll be a major milestone for me.
Been a long morning... went to the movies, did my jeans shopping, and have a few phone calls to make. Then I am off to bed.
Today, 5/29/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: Probably not. Maybe. I'll update this later if it happens.
Meal 1- 6 oz mahi (6 vlp) and 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 os ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. SPOOOOOOOONNN!!!!
Today, I confidently strode to the checkout counter, proud to be back into 40-inch waist jeans. They're just a tad snug, but not uncomfortably so. I figure, if I bought the 2 pairs of 44's I've been wearing and only got to wear them for 2 months, then I'd deal with slightly snug on the 40's and see if maybe I get 3-4 months out of them. Of course, I won't complain if I get less, but I also wont get dejected if it takes a while longer to get into the 30's again. That'll be a major milestone for me.
Been a long morning... went to the movies, did my jeans shopping, and have a few phone calls to make. Then I am off to bed.
Today, 5/29/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: Probably not. Maybe. I'll update this later if it happens.
Meal 1- 6 oz mahi (6 vlp) and 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 os ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. SPOOOOOOOONNN!!!!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Phase 2, Day 22
Time to break down & go get new jeans. Walking into my office last night, I nearly lost my pants because I had things to carry in both hands. But I don't know if I should go one size smaller, or two. May just have to break down & go try some on at the mall. *shudder* I've been getting my jeans and most of my shirts online for so long, I can't even remember the last time I tried on jeans in a brick and mortar store.
OOOOoohh... cool... it's raining and the drops are hitting my window. If I hurry & finish this, I can let it help lull me to sleep!
Today, 5/28/09:
Water: 1 gallon+
Cardio: 40 minutes +
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 2 cups broccoli & 1 cup mushrooms, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1/2 cup cooked green beans (1 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. I have the power!!!
OOOOoohh... cool... it's raining and the drops are hitting my window. If I hurry & finish this, I can let it help lull me to sleep!
Today, 5/28/09:
Water: 1 gallon+
Cardio: 40 minutes +
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 2 cups broccoli & 1 cup mushrooms, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1/2 cup cooked green beans (1 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. I have the power!!!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Phase 2, Days 20-21
Had a splitting headache yesterday. The kind where even indirect light feels like a flaming dagger being jammed into your eye socket. So I kind of went to bed without blogging. Today, I just feel tired again. Or still. I can't tell. At least my head doesn't hurt. But I won't be bothering with cardio today.
Today, 5/27/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Tomorrow
Meal 1- 8 oz crab (8 vlp) with 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Ka-ching.
Yesterday, 5/26/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Not with flaming daggers stuck in my eyes
Meal 1- 8 oz crab (8 vlp) with 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 4 oz turkey cold cuts (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Blammo!
Today, 5/27/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Tomorrow
Meal 1- 8 oz crab (8 vlp) with 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Ka-ching.
Yesterday, 5/26/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Not with flaming daggers stuck in my eyes
Meal 1- 8 oz crab (8 vlp) with 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 4 oz turkey cold cuts (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Blammo!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Phase 2, Day 19
Forgot to type this out before going to bed today. Went to bed late, woke up early. I hate when that happens. Tonight's gonna be a long night.
Today, 5/25/09:
Water: 3 quarts
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz hot dogs (8 vlp) and 1 cup cooked broccoli (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp), 4 oz turkey cold cuts (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw celery (2 veg)
Meal 3- 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Freebie: 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Back in the saddle.
Today, 5/25/09:
Water: 3 quarts
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz hot dogs (8 vlp) and 1 cup cooked broccoli (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp), 4 oz turkey cold cuts (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw celery (2 veg)
Meal 3- 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Freebie: 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Back in the saddle.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Phase 2, Day 18
Another uneventful day/night. Once I select & purchase a quality mechanical scale. I'll start weighing myself weekly again. For now, I can tell you that the weight loss seem to be continuing, just at a slower pace than it once was. And that's expected. My current goal is to hit 230 by the end of August, when I go on vacation. That's less than 2 pounds per week, which ought to be well within the realm of possibilities.
Oh, and after today, I'm not going to keep track of the supplements. I'm out of the appetite suppressant, so the only supplements will be a daily vitamin, and 2 doses of the fat burner. I can get both of those OTC. I'll try & make note of my appetite and see if cutting the suppressant makes things difficult.
Today, 5/24/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 40 minutes
Meal 1- 7 oz mahi (7 vlp) and 3 total cups broccoli & mushrooms, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 5 oz turkey sausage (5 lp) and 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 3- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 1 cup raw celery (1 veg)
Freebie- 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 11 servings very lean protein, 5 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. Close enough for government work.
Notes: The mahi fillet I cooked just happened to be 7 oz, and the turkey sausage that was left was a total of 5 oz. Completely unplanned. But no sense leaving 1 oz of sausage in the freezer, so I let my "lean protein" go one ounce high today. Think I'll live.
Oh, and after today, I'm not going to keep track of the supplements. I'm out of the appetite suppressant, so the only supplements will be a daily vitamin, and 2 doses of the fat burner. I can get both of those OTC. I'll try & make note of my appetite and see if cutting the suppressant makes things difficult.
Today, 5/24/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 40 minutes
Meal 1- 7 oz mahi (7 vlp) and 3 total cups broccoli & mushrooms, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 5 oz turkey sausage (5 lp) and 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 3- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 1 cup raw celery (1 veg)
Freebie- 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 11 servings very lean protein, 5 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. Close enough for government work.
Notes: The mahi fillet I cooked just happened to be 7 oz, and the turkey sausage that was left was a total of 5 oz. Completely unplanned. But no sense leaving 1 oz of sausage in the freezer, so I let my "lean protein" go one ounce high today. Think I'll live.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Phase 2, Day 17
Every time I finish my cardio (always done on a recumbent exercise bike, to save my back & knees), I cant help but remember one of my Dad's favorite jokes. Dad was in the Army, but he was a trumpet player- not the most physically challenging of military professions. And like a lot of military musicians, he wasn't as fit & trim as the infantrymen. So after nearly failing his physical fitness test one year, largely based on his 2-mile run time, he decided to take up running.
Almost daily, when he came back inside from his morning run, still fairly well out of breath, he'd ask the first person he saw "Do you know why I run? Do you know what I like best about running?" Of course, you were obliged to ask "What?" His answer was always "It feels SO GOOD. When I stop."
Today, 5/23/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 40 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Meal 3- 2 hard boiled eggs (2 vlp) and 1 cup raw celery (1 veg)
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 6 servings veg. TOUCHDOWN!!!
Almost daily, when he came back inside from his morning run, still fairly well out of breath, he'd ask the first person he saw "Do you know why I run? Do you know what I like best about running?" Of course, you were obliged to ask "What?" His answer was always "It feels SO GOOD. When I stop."
Today, 5/23/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 40 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Meal 3- 2 hard boiled eggs (2 vlp) and 1 cup raw celery (1 veg)
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 6 servings veg. TOUCHDOWN!!!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Phase 2, Day 16
Short entry. Uneventful day.
Today, 5/22/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: No time, ran errands & saw a movie after work.
Meal 1- 8 oz hot dogs (8 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw cucumber (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebies: 1 sugar free Jell-O, 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg.
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Today, 5/22/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: No time, ran errands & saw a movie after work.
Meal 1- 8 oz hot dogs (8 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw cucumber (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebies: 1 sugar free Jell-O, 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg.
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Phase 2, Day 15
Nothing interesting to report, really. My Mom commented to me last night that she could see my facial features starting to show better again- I'm starting to look a bit more like my old self. After taking a look in the mirror, she's right. Here are a few pictures, just for reference. First, one from high school, 1989, and one from just after college, maybe 1992-94.
Next, a pic of me from 2-3 years ago. (Sorry, I don't sit still for having my picture taken very often) The pic is slightly blurry, but my face looks like a basketball. (FYI, the fellow on the right was the guy who informed me about how well this diet worked. He looks like a whole different person now)
And here's one I just snapped with my webcam a few minutes ago. I've got a ways to go before I get back to the 1989-94 face, but progress is being made. w00t!
Today, 5/21/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 40 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 3 cups total, mushrooms, bell peppers and broccoli, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 small MacIntosh apple (1 fruit)
Meal 3- 8 oz turkey cold cuts (8 vlp) and 2 cups raw celery (2 veg) with fat free cream cheese (2g carbs/oz, about 2 oz used)
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit.
Note: Not sure if the cream cheese would be a big no-no, but I wanted to do something different with the celery. For the most part, when I eat raw veggies, I use those Salad Spritzers to apply a light coating of dressing. Needed a change.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Phase 2, Day 14
I had an unexpectedly long night at work. Ended up working a few hours overtime in order to get a job done, and I had no time for my final meal, among other things. Going to go nuke that food now, and then I'm going to bed. Skipped a lot of usual morning routines today, including cardio, for lack of time.
Today, 5/20/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Worked overtime, danced around a lot at my desk because I had to pee, but had to stay on the phone. That's as close as I got.
Meal 1- 6 oz snapper (6 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Meal 3- 2 cups raw cucumber (2 veg)
Meal 4- 4 oz lean ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1/2 cup cooked green beans (1 veg)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. 
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Phase 2, Days 12 & 13
Yesterday morning, I developed a pretty sudden & severe headache. It was strong enough that I decided to do 4 things..
1- Screw the doctor's office orders of no caffeine. I took Excedrin, dangit, and I am not sorry I did. (Excedrin contains caffeine, and works best for my headaches)
2- Skipped my doctor's office visit.
3- Skipped my cardio so I could lay in bed & wish my head would just explode to relieve the pressure.
4- Skip bloggin'.
Today, the doctor's office called to see if I wanted to reschedule my appointment for another day this week. But I had been thinking about it for a while and decided that I have already paid them my last visit. They provided a valuable service in educating me on an effective diet plan. But the ongoing $75/week to go get weighed and get a b12 shot & appetite suppressant seemed exorbitant. I had cut my 401k contributions from 16% to 6% in order to afford this, and I need to get them back up where they belong.
So this has several effects going forward. First, no more weekly weigh-ins. Well, not at a doctor's office. but frankly, after watching a Discovery Science channel show called "Deconstructed" and seeing how their electronic scales work, I have far less faith in them. I plan to buy my own high quality mechanical scale in the next week or two, as soon as I can find some decent reviews online. I'll probably check Consumer Reports first.
Second, I won't be getting b12 shots or the prescription appetite suppressants. I don't know quite what to expect as I ditch these extras, but if I begin to feel that they may have been integral to my success, I will go find a General Practitioner who can prescribe them 30-90 days at a time instead of that weekly routine. (This would also mean I have to find a G.P., period-Verizon ditched my health plan on January 1, and I haven't chosen a new G.P. yet.
The fat burner and vitamins are available OTC, and probably a lot cheaper than $25 each for a month's supply. The vitamin is Theravite with Minerals, and the fat burner is Calcium Pyruvate. I'll probably go ahead & see if I can find a decent price on those locally and continue using them.
Today, 5/19/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 40 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 4 cups shiitake mushrooms & bell peppers, measured raw (4 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free cup-o-Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. Snootchie bootchies!
Yesterday, 5/18/09:
Supplements: Missed one does of appetite suppressant & fat burner- forgot to bring it to work.
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Only if someone coulda tapped my head & drained the pressure
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 3 cups shiitake mushrooms & bell peppers, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1/2 cup cooked green beans (1 veg)
Meal 4- 2 cups raw broccoli (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free cup-o-Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg.
1- Screw the doctor's office orders of no caffeine. I took Excedrin, dangit, and I am not sorry I did. (Excedrin contains caffeine, and works best for my headaches)
2- Skipped my doctor's office visit.
3- Skipped my cardio so I could lay in bed & wish my head would just explode to relieve the pressure.
4- Skip bloggin'.
Today, the doctor's office called to see if I wanted to reschedule my appointment for another day this week. But I had been thinking about it for a while and decided that I have already paid them my last visit. They provided a valuable service in educating me on an effective diet plan. But the ongoing $75/week to go get weighed and get a b12 shot & appetite suppressant seemed exorbitant. I had cut my 401k contributions from 16% to 6% in order to afford this, and I need to get them back up where they belong.
So this has several effects going forward. First, no more weekly weigh-ins. Well, not at a doctor's office. but frankly, after watching a Discovery Science channel show called "Deconstructed" and seeing how their electronic scales work, I have far less faith in them. I plan to buy my own high quality mechanical scale in the next week or two, as soon as I can find some decent reviews online. I'll probably check Consumer Reports first.
Second, I won't be getting b12 shots or the prescription appetite suppressants. I don't know quite what to expect as I ditch these extras, but if I begin to feel that they may have been integral to my success, I will go find a General Practitioner who can prescribe them 30-90 days at a time instead of that weekly routine. (This would also mean I have to find a G.P., period-Verizon ditched my health plan on January 1, and I haven't chosen a new G.P. yet.
The fat burner and vitamins are available OTC, and probably a lot cheaper than $25 each for a month's supply. The vitamin is Theravite with Minerals, and the fat burner is Calcium Pyruvate. I'll probably go ahead & see if I can find a decent price on those locally and continue using them.
Today, 5/19/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 40 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 4 cups shiitake mushrooms & bell peppers, measured raw (4 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free cup-o-Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. Snootchie bootchies!
Yesterday, 5/18/09:
Supplements: Missed one does of appetite suppressant & fat burner- forgot to bring it to work.
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Only if someone coulda tapped my head & drained the pressure
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 3 cups shiitake mushrooms & bell peppers, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1/2 cup cooked green beans (1 veg)
Meal 4- 2 cups raw broccoli (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free cup-o-Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Phase 2, Day 11
Strange sleep patterns all weekend have kept me from getting into a groove with food & exercise. So today, I will again miss some targets, just by a tad.
Today, 5/17/09:
Supplements: Not taking final dose of appetite suppressant. Heading to bed.
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: No, and I feel guilty for this.
Meal 1- 9 oz snow crab (9 vlp)
Meal 2- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 2 cups each mushrooms & peppers, measured raw (4 veg)
Totals: 17 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg. Not my best night.
Today, 5/17/09:
Supplements: Not taking final dose of appetite suppressant. Heading to bed.
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: No, and I feel guilty for this.
Meal 1- 9 oz snow crab (9 vlp)
Meal 2- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 2 cups each mushrooms & peppers, measured raw (4 veg)
Totals: 17 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg. Not my best night.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Phase 2, Day 10
My Saturday started, as usual, on Friday evening. Went to the Rays game with a friend, and hadn't had a chance to eat anything beforehand. So at the game, I got 2 footlong hot dogs, hold the buns. NO idea what the fat content was on those, but I counted them as protein. At least they probably weren't loaded up with carbs, which would carry the possibility of knocking me out of ketosis.
Even more fun- when I got home at 1 in the morning, I realized that I was almost out of veggies. In fact, I didn't have enough fruit & vegetables left to get all my servings in. Since my local grocery stores are not 24/7, I was going to go shopping early this morning & have my last meal around 8-9 a.m., but I fell asleep at 6 or so and that was it. Game over. LOL
Today, 5/16/09:
Supplements: Missed one dose of appetite suppressant. I was going to sleep, so why bother?
Water: Probably 1/2 gallon. Oops.
Cardio: Does walking around Tropicana Field count?
Meal 1- 2 footlong hot dogs, approximately 4 ounces each, no buns (8 mystery protein)
Meal 2- 4 cups of raw bell peppers & celery, mixed. (4 veg)
Meal 3- 2 cups fat free cottage cheese (8 vlp)
Totals: 16 servings of some sort of protein, including 8 very lean protein, and 4 servings vegetables. Like most Rays comeback efforts, I came up a little short. (The Rays, however, overcame a 7 run deficit & won!)
Even more fun- when I got home at 1 in the morning, I realized that I was almost out of veggies. In fact, I didn't have enough fruit & vegetables left to get all my servings in. Since my local grocery stores are not 24/7, I was going to go shopping early this morning & have my last meal around 8-9 a.m., but I fell asleep at 6 or so and that was it. Game over. LOL
Today, 5/16/09:
Supplements: Missed one dose of appetite suppressant. I was going to sleep, so why bother?
Water: Probably 1/2 gallon. Oops.
Cardio: Does walking around Tropicana Field count?
Meal 1- 2 footlong hot dogs, approximately 4 ounces each, no buns (8 mystery protein)
Meal 2- 4 cups of raw bell peppers & celery, mixed. (4 veg)
Meal 3- 2 cups fat free cottage cheese (8 vlp)
Totals: 16 servings of some sort of protein, including 8 very lean protein, and 4 servings vegetables. Like most Rays comeback efforts, I came up a little short. (The Rays, however, overcame a 7 run deficit & won!)
Friday, May 15, 2009
Phase 2, Day 9
The world has conspired to piss me off right royally today. So just the facts, because I wanna go to bed.
Today, 5/15/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon+
Cardio: Nope, no freaking time
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 3.5 cups bell peppers, measured raw (3.5 veg)
Meal 2- 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Meal 3- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp), 1.5 cups raw celery (1.5 veg), 4 oz turkey burger (4 lp)
Freebie- 1 sugar free cup-o-Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. Bite me.
Today, 5/15/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon+
Cardio: Nope, no freaking time
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 3.5 cups bell peppers, measured raw (3.5 veg)
Meal 2- 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Meal 3- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp), 1.5 cups raw celery (1.5 veg), 4 oz turkey burger (4 lp)
Freebie- 1 sugar free cup-o-Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. Bite me.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Phase 2, Day 8
Apparently, someone broke Google this morning, because Google Mail, YouTube, and Blogspot were all out of service for several hours. I should have typed out this entry in Wordpad & saved it, but I didn't, and now I'm struggling to remember exactly what I ate yesterday. So here's my best shot...
Today, 5/14/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 40 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz scallops (8 vlp) and 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 1 large Granny Smith apple (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz turkey burger (4 lp) and 2 cups raw cucumber (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free cup-o-Jell-O
Notes: Again, 1 small apple is supposed to be a serving of fruit, but I switched from Sweetbay to Publix, and the Granny Smith apples at Publix are apparently fertilized with anabolic steroids, so I am counting many of them as 2 servings.
Today, 5/14/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 40 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz scallops (8 vlp) and 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 1 large Granny Smith apple (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz turkey burger (4 lp) and 2 cups raw cucumber (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free cup-o-Jell-O
Notes: Again, 1 small apple is supposed to be a serving of fruit, but I switched from Sweetbay to Publix, and the Granny Smith apples at Publix are apparently fertilized with anabolic steroids, so I am counting many of them as 2 servings.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Phase 2, Day 7
Wow, last night was a whirlwind. Tip: if you plug a Blackberry into your PC to charge, it will not be able to access the sound files on the memory card. So if you use downloaded sound files for your alarms & reminders, the thing won't make a peep. So instead of getting up at 7:30, I woke up at 9:30 & had to scramble. No time to cook- had to pack everything & eat all meals at work.
Today, 5/13/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 40 minutes
Meal 1- 9 oz turkey cold cuts (9 vlp) and 2 cups raw cucumber (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz packaged tuna (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free cup-o-Jell-O
Totals: 17 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Call me an overachiever. (2nd pkg of turkey cold cuts about to expire, decided to eat the whole 9 oz)
Today, 5/13/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 40 minutes
Meal 1- 9 oz turkey cold cuts (9 vlp) and 2 cups raw cucumber (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz packaged tuna (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free cup-o-Jell-O
Totals: 17 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Call me an overachiever. (2nd pkg of turkey cold cuts about to expire, decided to eat the whole 9 oz)
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Phase 2, Day 6
Not much of interest this morning. Fairly routine day.
Today, 5/12/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon+
Cardio: 40 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz packaged salmon (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free cup-o-Jell-O
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. K-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-KOW!
Note: Normally, the diet calls salmon a "lean" protein, but not "very lean." But their guidelines are 3 grams of fat per ounce for lean, 1 gram of fat per ounce for very lean. The package on the salmon steak said it was 3 grams of fat per 4 ounce serving.
Today, 5/12/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon+
Cardio: 40 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) and 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz packaged salmon (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free cup-o-Jell-O
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. K-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-KOW!
Note: Normally, the diet calls salmon a "lean" protein, but not "very lean." But their guidelines are 3 grams of fat per ounce for lean, 1 gram of fat per ounce for very lean. The package on the salmon steak said it was 3 grams of fat per 4 ounce serving.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Phase 2, Day 5 & Doctor's Visit #10
This one's gotta be a quickie... I was surprised to see that I once again lost weight at this doctor's visit. I hadn't been to the office in 3 weeks (21 days), and for 10-11 of those days, I was off diet.
I had stopped my blood pressure meds for a week or two, and a few days ago, it was elevated again, so I am back on it, but only taking it every other day. Every day, it was actually working better than it needed to. I wasn't in danger of going lightheaded from low pressure, but it was obviously time to at least cut back. The BP readings in today's visit were after only 2 doses (in 3 days) of BP meds.
Today, 5/11/09:
Weight: 260, -5 lbs in 3 weeks, -46 overall
Body Fat: 44%
Blood Pressure: 120/82
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +++
Cardio: 30 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) & 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 large Granny Smith apple (2 fruit... 1 small is 1 serving, this apples was BIG)
Meal 3- 9 oz lean turkey cold cuts (9 vlp) & 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Totals: 17 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Meh. +1 protein because the turkey was on the verge of going out of date, so I ate the extra slice. No biggie.
I had stopped my blood pressure meds for a week or two, and a few days ago, it was elevated again, so I am back on it, but only taking it every other day. Every day, it was actually working better than it needed to. I wasn't in danger of going lightheaded from low pressure, but it was obviously time to at least cut back. The BP readings in today's visit were after only 2 doses (in 3 days) of BP meds.
Today, 5/11/09:
Weight: 260, -5 lbs in 3 weeks, -46 overall
Body Fat: 44%
Blood Pressure: 120/82
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +++
Cardio: 30 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) & 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 large Granny Smith apple (2 fruit... 1 small is 1 serving, this apples was BIG)
Meal 3- 9 oz lean turkey cold cuts (9 vlp) & 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Totals: 17 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Meh. +1 protein because the turkey was on the verge of going out of date, so I ate the extra slice. No biggie.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Phase 2, Days 3-4
Oops, forgot to blog on Saturday morning, and again this morning, so this is a two-fer, and late. Already got my sleep for today & started on my "Monday."
I don't want to get my hopes up, but I swear my bathroom scale seems to be 3-5 pounds lower than my last weigh-in. I'll know for sure tomorrow morning when I go to the doctor's office. I was hoping I'd maintain, or at least not gain more than a pound or 2 while on vacation. If I lost weight during this stretch, I just might faint.
My 44" pants are also falling off me now. I might very well be able to fit into 42's. But I think I'm going to deal with the inconvenience of loose pants until I'm ready for 40's. I think I might have a belt somewhere in the back of my closet, and I may be forced to start wearing it if I don't want to buy new pants as often as I could. Which I don't. As it is, I only have 2 pairs of the 44" jeans that more or less fit right now, so I'm doing laundry weekly. I'm used to doing laundry every 2 weeks.
Man, losing weight is a lot of work. Hehheh.
Oh, and on Saturday afternoon, I used my last ketosis test strip. Yep, I'm there, so Sunday's meal plan changed back to stage II, where I get more protein & add veggies & fruit.
OK, so down to brass tacks...
Yesterday, 5/9/09:
Supplements: Took 2 of 3, fell asleep early & skipped #3.
Water: About 1/2 to 3/4 gallon. That whole falling asleep early thing.
Cardio: Soon.
Meal 1- 8 oz turkey bacon (8 vlp)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein. That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh, I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
Notes: I know that's a lot of turkey bacon in one sitting. That wasn't the plan, but that package had been in the froge for a few eeeks & needed to get gone before it went bad.
Today, 5/10/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Starting Monday morning
Meal 1- 8-10 oz chicken wings (estimated, ate out. 10 vlp) and 1 cup raw celery (1 veg)
Meal 2- 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, and 2 servings fruit. Great googly moogly!
I don't want to get my hopes up, but I swear my bathroom scale seems to be 3-5 pounds lower than my last weigh-in. I'll know for sure tomorrow morning when I go to the doctor's office. I was hoping I'd maintain, or at least not gain more than a pound or 2 while on vacation. If I lost weight during this stretch, I just might faint.
My 44" pants are also falling off me now. I might very well be able to fit into 42's. But I think I'm going to deal with the inconvenience of loose pants until I'm ready for 40's. I think I might have a belt somewhere in the back of my closet, and I may be forced to start wearing it if I don't want to buy new pants as often as I could. Which I don't. As it is, I only have 2 pairs of the 44" jeans that more or less fit right now, so I'm doing laundry weekly. I'm used to doing laundry every 2 weeks.
Man, losing weight is a lot of work. Hehheh.
Oh, and on Saturday afternoon, I used my last ketosis test strip. Yep, I'm there, so Sunday's meal plan changed back to stage II, where I get more protein & add veggies & fruit.
OK, so down to brass tacks...
Yesterday, 5/9/09:
Supplements: Took 2 of 3, fell asleep early & skipped #3.
Water: About 1/2 to 3/4 gallon. That whole falling asleep early thing.
Cardio: Soon.
Meal 1- 8 oz turkey bacon (8 vlp)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein. That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh, I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
Notes: I know that's a lot of turkey bacon in one sitting. That wasn't the plan, but that package had been in the froge for a few eeeks & needed to get gone before it went bad.
Today, 5/10/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Starting Monday morning
Meal 1- 8-10 oz chicken wings (estimated, ate out. 10 vlp) and 1 cup raw celery (1 veg)
Meal 2- 3 cups raw bell peppers (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, and 2 servings fruit. Great googly moogly!
Friday, May 8, 2009
Phase 2, Day 2
Wow, I've been awake WAY too long today. Went to see "Star Trek," and I've kind been wireed most of the day. Very good flick, by the way. I had high hopes for it and it pretty juch surpassed them.
Anyhow, I need to get to bed!!!
Today, 5/8/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: You'd think so, huh? Well, you'd be wrong.
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein. Huzzah! (I'll use my last ketosis test strip tomorrow & see if I'm ready to go back to 16 protein & 6 fruit/veg per day.)
Anyhow, I need to get to bed!!!
Today, 5/8/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: You'd think so, huh? Well, you'd be wrong.
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein. Huzzah! (I'll use my last ketosis test strip tomorrow & see if I'm ready to go back to 16 protein & 6 fruit/veg per day.)
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Phase 2, Day 1
So I returned home from vacation on Sunday night and I was beat. So tired that I skipped my Monday doctor's appointment. And I was so disorganized about everything from laundry to cooking to e-mail, that I didn't get started back on the diet properly until today (last night- remember, I work nights, and this is the end of my day)
I didn't take the weight loss supplements while on vacation, so I have plenty to get me thru to my next visit on Monday morning.
Because I was not on the diet for about 10 days, I have reverted to Stage 1, where you get 12 ounces of very lean protein & nothing more, until you hit ketosis. I have 1 ketosis test strip left, and after that, I may have to go see if my local pharmacy carries them.
My home scale is not very consistent, so until I go to the doctor's office, I won't know how my weight fared on vacation. Based on my gut feeling (pun intended) along with a few steps on the home scale, I'd say I may have maintained, or maybe gained a pound. Nothing earth shattering.
While on vacation, I basically ate fairly healthy when possible, but without counting carbs, etc. I did indulge by going out for pizza with a friend one night, and having dessert once or twice. I also got my sushi craving taken care of. I ought to be good to go until my next vacation in August.
Today, 5/7/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: Don't rush me
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp)
Meal 2- 4 oz fat free hot dogs (4 vlp)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein. There, now wasn't that easy?
I didn't take the weight loss supplements while on vacation, so I have plenty to get me thru to my next visit on Monday morning.
Because I was not on the diet for about 10 days, I have reverted to Stage 1, where you get 12 ounces of very lean protein & nothing more, until you hit ketosis. I have 1 ketosis test strip left, and after that, I may have to go see if my local pharmacy carries them.
My home scale is not very consistent, so until I go to the doctor's office, I won't know how my weight fared on vacation. Based on my gut feeling (pun intended) along with a few steps on the home scale, I'd say I may have maintained, or maybe gained a pound. Nothing earth shattering.
While on vacation, I basically ate fairly healthy when possible, but without counting carbs, etc. I did indulge by going out for pizza with a friend one night, and having dessert once or twice. I also got my sushi craving taken care of. I ought to be good to go until my next vacation in August.
Today, 5/7/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: Don't rush me
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp)
Meal 2- 4 oz fat free hot dogs (4 vlp)
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein. There, now wasn't that easy?
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Diet, Day 59
Got a late start last night & had to scramble to get to work on time. So I was a little generous with my veggies during meal #1. Whoops. But I didn't overeat- in fact, I ended up cutting myself just a hair short in my haste.
Today, 4/23/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0 (Headache, feeling semi-lousy)
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 1.5 cups mushrooms and 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (3.5 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 container sugar free Jell-O pudding
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5.5 servings veg. Short by .5 servings of fruit/veg. So close, and yet so far...
Today, 4/23/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 0 (Headache, feeling semi-lousy)
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 1.5 cups mushrooms and 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (3.5 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 container sugar free Jell-O pudding
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5.5 servings veg. Short by .5 servings of fruit/veg. So close, and yet so far...
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Diet, Day 58
Nothing all that interesting to report today, except that I am again awake WAY past my usual bedtime. I gotta get my routine back. After vacation.
Today, 4/22/09:
Supplements: Forgot to take dose #1 (appetite suppressant & vitamin)
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 1/5 cups each mushrooms and broccoli, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebies: 1 dill pickle spear, 1 container sugar free Jell-O pudding
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. Kismet!!! (That was the K-mart version of "Yahtzee!" which we had when I was a kid.)
Today, 4/22/09:
Supplements: Forgot to take dose #1 (appetite suppressant & vitamin)
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 1/5 cups each mushrooms and broccoli, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebies: 1 dill pickle spear, 1 container sugar free Jell-O pudding
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. Kismet!!! (That was the K-mart version of "Yahtzee!" which we had when I was a kid.)
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Diet, Day 57
OK, for the record- snapper is a much more satisfying fish than flounder, and it's easier to get a clean fillet from it. I had snapper last night & it was awesome. No bones, 1 scale, but I can deal with that.
Since I'm going to be on the road and in the boonies for a week, starting next Monday, I am debating whether or not I should try to keep any sort of detailed food journal while I am gone. I no longer have a laptop computer, but I do have my PDA. (My PDA is being retired as a GPS device, so it may be worth putting it to use for something else.) I'm officially starting my "food vacation" this Friday, and I will resume active diet activities on Monday, May 4th.
Since I will often not have the option to eat right while on the road, I will eat well when I can and enjoy some forbidden foods in moderation when I can't. Hopefully, I won't come back having gained weight. It wouldn't be the end of the world, but it'd be a great feeling to at least maintain what I've lost. Pretty sure the "resort" we're going to has a fitness center, so for the first time, I may bring extra clothes & towels just for working out.
I'm getting excited just to get away from the office for a week, but it will also be kinda nice to enjoy a barbecue with friends and just eat whatever looks good. My friend Alan always finds something interesting for the barbecue he throws the day before "MINIs on the Dragon" officially begins. In the meantime, my menu doesn't vary all that much...
Today, 4/21/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 6 oz snapper (6 vlp) and 2 cups raw yellow bell pepper (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground extra lean sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebies: 1 dill pickle spear, 1 container sugar free Jell-O pudding.
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. UNO!!!
Since I'm going to be on the road and in the boonies for a week, starting next Monday, I am debating whether or not I should try to keep any sort of detailed food journal while I am gone. I no longer have a laptop computer, but I do have my PDA. (My PDA is being retired as a GPS device, so it may be worth putting it to use for something else.) I'm officially starting my "food vacation" this Friday, and I will resume active diet activities on Monday, May 4th.
Since I will often not have the option to eat right while on the road, I will eat well when I can and enjoy some forbidden foods in moderation when I can't. Hopefully, I won't come back having gained weight. It wouldn't be the end of the world, but it'd be a great feeling to at least maintain what I've lost. Pretty sure the "resort" we're going to has a fitness center, so for the first time, I may bring extra clothes & towels just for working out.
I'm getting excited just to get away from the office for a week, but it will also be kinda nice to enjoy a barbecue with friends and just eat whatever looks good. My friend Alan always finds something interesting for the barbecue he throws the day before "MINIs on the Dragon" officially begins. In the meantime, my menu doesn't vary all that much...
Today, 4/21/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 6 oz snapper (6 vlp) and 2 cups raw yellow bell pepper (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground extra lean sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebies: 1 dill pickle spear, 1 container sugar free Jell-O pudding.
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. UNO!!!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Diet, Day 56 & Doctor's Visit #9
I'm never buying flounder again. Well, at least not the same brand of frozen flounder fillets I got this last time. I know flounder is a tough fish to fillet without bones, but the fillet I attempted to eat last night was just riddled with bones. I've had a few fish bones stuck in my throat before, and so I have developed a nice gag reflex when I am chewing on fish & hit a bone. I ended up tossing the flounder last night & replacing it with cottage cheese, as I needed a quick source of protein.
Here's hoping the snapper I have thawing (same brand) will be edible tonight.
Doctor's office visit today was uneventful. Weighed in at 265, down 3 pounds over last week & now 1 total in 8 weeks. Blood pressure was 118/70- and that's without taking my BP meds for the last 3 days. Going to experiment & just skip them for several more days & see if my pressure holds. Body fat measured 42.8, and the "nurse" (they aren't nurses) questioned my height as listed in their charts. Apparently, they listed me as 5'6". In reality, if you asked me to stand up straight & measured me, that's about right. Problem is, I can't stand up straight, thanks to all the nonsense that's gone on in my spine. I once stood nearly 5'9". So calculating body fat, which depends on height as well as weight, could be tricky, since my frame is larger than 5'6". Therefore, it is entirely possible that all of my body fat readings have been a bit high, since they use 5'6" as their base. No biggie, but a detail worth mentioning.
Today, 4/20/09:
Weight: 265, -3 pounds this week, -41 total
Body Fat: 42.8%, -3.7 from last week
Blood Pressure: 118/70 (without BP meds for 3 days)
Supplements: Forgot to take first dose (appetite suppressant & vitamin) before I left home, took doses 2 & 3 (appetite suppressant & fat burner) as scheduled.
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Meal 2- 2 hard boiled eggs (2 vlp)
Meal 3- 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 4- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Freebie: 1 sugar free Jell-O Pudding
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Word.
Here's hoping the snapper I have thawing (same brand) will be edible tonight.
Doctor's office visit today was uneventful. Weighed in at 265, down 3 pounds over last week & now 1 total in 8 weeks. Blood pressure was 118/70- and that's without taking my BP meds for the last 3 days. Going to experiment & just skip them for several more days & see if my pressure holds. Body fat measured 42.8, and the "nurse" (they aren't nurses) questioned my height as listed in their charts. Apparently, they listed me as 5'6". In reality, if you asked me to stand up straight & measured me, that's about right. Problem is, I can't stand up straight, thanks to all the nonsense that's gone on in my spine. I once stood nearly 5'9". So calculating body fat, which depends on height as well as weight, could be tricky, since my frame is larger than 5'6". Therefore, it is entirely possible that all of my body fat readings have been a bit high, since they use 5'6" as their base. No biggie, but a detail worth mentioning.
Today, 4/20/09:
Weight: 265, -3 pounds this week, -41 total
Body Fat: 42.8%, -3.7 from last week
Blood Pressure: 118/70 (without BP meds for 3 days)
Supplements: Forgot to take first dose (appetite suppressant & vitamin) before I left home, took doses 2 & 3 (appetite suppressant & fat burner) as scheduled.
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Meal 2- 2 hard boiled eggs (2 vlp)
Meal 3- 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 4- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Freebie: 1 sugar free Jell-O Pudding
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Word.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Diet, Day 55
Well, I went to bed this morning without writing my blog entry, and it took me forever tonight to recall what I ate last night/yesterday. then I remembered- I went to dinner with friends from the MINI club! We went to a place called The Tilted Kilt. The MINI club had met there before, but I wasn't at that gathering. It's basically a somewhat cheesy twist on Hooters, by adding a faux "Scottish" theme. (Mainly waitresses in plaid mini skirts & push-up bras)
This was the first time I had gone out to eat since Day 1 of my diet, and I was feeling pretty limited in my choices. Chicken wings are close to being OK, but they're deep fried, so that was questionable. Plus, it'd be VERY hard to estimate the weight of the chicken I actually consumed. So I went a little safer & had a Caesar Salad, hold the croutons.
The dressing may not have been ideal, as I forgot to ask about low-cal options, but it was basically a large bowl of lettuce with an anemic piece of chicken on top. Tasted good, but it was small, that's all. That was probably the only small breast in the place. (That's a waitress joke, just in case anyone missed it) Anyhow, I know lettuce is a "freebie," but I'm counting it as 2 vegetable servings, because there was a LOT of it.
Today, 4/19/09:
Supplements: All taken except one dose of appetite suppressant, due to timing. (No sense suppressing your appetite when you're about to go to sleep)
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 35 minutes (I had been awake for 24 hours when I started, and I really needed to pass out)
Meal 1- 4 oz chicken (4 vlp) over 12.9 pounds of lettuce (aka Caesar Salad). (2 veg)
Meal 2- 8 oz Chicken (8 vlp) with 2 cups each green bell peppers and mushrooms, measured raw (4 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz bacon (4 vlp)
Freebies: 1 dill pickle spear & one single serving sugar free Jell-O pudding
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 6 servings veg. Pulled in the rebound!!!
This was the first time I had gone out to eat since Day 1 of my diet, and I was feeling pretty limited in my choices. Chicken wings are close to being OK, but they're deep fried, so that was questionable. Plus, it'd be VERY hard to estimate the weight of the chicken I actually consumed. So I went a little safer & had a Caesar Salad, hold the croutons.
The dressing may not have been ideal, as I forgot to ask about low-cal options, but it was basically a large bowl of lettuce with an anemic piece of chicken on top. Tasted good, but it was small, that's all. That was probably the only small breast in the place. (That's a waitress joke, just in case anyone missed it) Anyhow, I know lettuce is a "freebie," but I'm counting it as 2 vegetable servings, because there was a LOT of it.
Today, 4/19/09:
Supplements: All taken except one dose of appetite suppressant, due to timing. (No sense suppressing your appetite when you're about to go to sleep)
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 35 minutes (I had been awake for 24 hours when I started, and I really needed to pass out)
Meal 1- 4 oz chicken (4 vlp) over 12.9 pounds of lettuce (aka Caesar Salad). (2 veg)
Meal 2- 8 oz Chicken (8 vlp) with 2 cups each green bell peppers and mushrooms, measured raw (4 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz bacon (4 vlp)
Freebies: 1 dill pickle spear & one single serving sugar free Jell-O pudding
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 6 servings veg. Pulled in the rebound!!!
Diet, Day 54
Well, Saturday kind of blended right into Sunday again this weekend, and I am late logging my Saturday info. So here goes...
Today (yesterday), 4/18/09:
Supplements: Only took one dose due to erratic sleep habits all thru Friday night & into Sunday morning so far.
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: Zero. Same reason as supplements.
Meal 1- 7 oz 97% fat-free hot dogs (7 vlp) with 1 cup cooked sauerkraut (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) with 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Totals: 13 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. Short by 3 servings protein and 1 serving fruit/veg. It was a strange day/night/day. So sorry, here's a copy of the home game, loser.
Today (yesterday), 4/18/09:
Supplements: Only took one dose due to erratic sleep habits all thru Friday night & into Sunday morning so far.
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: Zero. Same reason as supplements.
Meal 1- 7 oz 97% fat-free hot dogs (7 vlp) with 1 cup cooked sauerkraut (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) with 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Totals: 13 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. Short by 3 servings protein and 1 serving fruit/veg. It was a strange day/night/day. So sorry, here's a copy of the home game, loser.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Diet, Day 53
Whoa. The last 5-10 minutes of cardio were brutal today. Not sure why, but it took all I had to finish. It's basically been a little easier this week because I've had the house to myself, so I put the exercise bike in the living room & watched TV to distract me from thinking about the time. Previously, I was watching videos on my Zune, but most of those are 5-10 minutes long, so I am very aware of the time passing. Queue up an hour long TV show on the big screen, and it can get away from you.
I like that, because exercise for the sake of exercise has never been my thing. Even when I was young, my exercise was all about playing sports. To me, cycling is a mode of transportation- without a destination, there's no point. Running is how you get from first to second base, or score a touchdown. There's got to be a more inspiring goal than to just finish running.
Non insult intended to those who enjoy running, cycling, or other forms of cardio. I'm sure there are runners and cyclists who think there's no point to baseball or lacrosse, etc. And that's OK- to each his own, right? Just explaining where my mind is; that cardio is a hurdle for me to overcome. I am hoping that sticking to the routine will make it become easier to bear, make it less of a burden.
So, while I am using my weight loss successes and future goals as motivation, distractions are a big help in keeping me from focusing on how pointless I find the activity for its own sake.
Today, 4/17/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 1 cup mushrooms, measured raw (1 veg) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Meal 2- 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg) and 2 hard boiled eggs (2 vlp)
Meal 3- 1.5 cups fat free cotage cheese (6 vlp) and 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Freebies: 2 dill pickle spears. I've just got to buy Jell-O today or tomorrow.
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. Smoke on your pipe and put that in!
I like that, because exercise for the sake of exercise has never been my thing. Even when I was young, my exercise was all about playing sports. To me, cycling is a mode of transportation- without a destination, there's no point. Running is how you get from first to second base, or score a touchdown. There's got to be a more inspiring goal than to just finish running.
Non insult intended to those who enjoy running, cycling, or other forms of cardio. I'm sure there are runners and cyclists who think there's no point to baseball or lacrosse, etc. And that's OK- to each his own, right? Just explaining where my mind is; that cardio is a hurdle for me to overcome. I am hoping that sticking to the routine will make it become easier to bear, make it less of a burden.
So, while I am using my weight loss successes and future goals as motivation, distractions are a big help in keeping me from focusing on how pointless I find the activity for its own sake.
Today, 4/17/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 1 cup mushrooms, measured raw (1 veg) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Meal 2- 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg) and 2 hard boiled eggs (2 vlp)
Meal 3- 1.5 cups fat free cotage cheese (6 vlp) and 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Freebies: 2 dill pickle spears. I've just got to buy Jell-O today or tomorrow.
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. Smoke on your pipe and put that in!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Diet, Day 52
If my home scale is even a little consistent between uses, I should top 40 lbs of total weght loss at my next weigh-in. That just blows my mind. 8 weeks, and possibly 40 pounds gone. It'll probably take 8 months to lose another 40, but that's cool. I'll be thankful for the head start.
Today, 4/16/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 7 oz flounder fillets (7 vlp) and 1.5 cups cooked green beans (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1.25 cups fat free cottage cheese (5 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz turkey sausage (4 lp) and .5 cup cooked sauerkraut (1 veg)
Freebies- 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. I AM THE LAW!!!
Today, 4/16/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 7 oz flounder fillets (7 vlp) and 1.5 cups cooked green beans (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1.25 cups fat free cottage cheese (5 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz turkey sausage (4 lp) and .5 cup cooked sauerkraut (1 veg)
Freebies- 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. I AM THE LAW!!!
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