Well, I came to class unprepared. No homework, no pencils, no textbook, which means I need to wing it hardcore, and that’s going to cost me. This morning, I just couldn’t get myself up and going. I wound up leaving the house with little more than an apple for Breakfast, Second Breakfast, Elevenses, (which actually works out to be “Onses”) and Luncheon. Fortunately, I got paid yesterday, but I need to conserve my money a bit more. I wound up getting an egg sandwich at D&D for Breakfast, and wound up skipping Second Breakfast since I couldn’t go out for lunch until later. I had a tuna grinder at Blimpies cut into thirds and ate one segment for a late Onses. The other two I had for Luncheon and Dinner, and a bowl of Cheerios for Supper.
I've invested some money into a stability ball. Y’know, those yoga balls that won’t pop. My biggest concern is where to keep it. I suppose I could deflate it every time, but that is such a pain. Right now, it's sitting on the floor, next to me, watching me. I don't know what it wants, but it's creaping me out... Anyways, from what I’ve seen on My Fitness Coach, I can use the ball in lieu of a weight bench, although the bench would be a little easier to use. The ball is a much smaller investment, (a workout bench is $50 while a stability ball is $10) so that's what I got. I had a weight set in my hands. Variable weights, 40lbs altogether, $20. I decided not to get it for the time being. I've got what I need for now.
Took a walk around BJs and Ocean State Job Lot, then through the cemetery and got a couple more pictures. Check out the pics here! I’d like to find some more scenic roads on which to walk. The walk lasted about 20 minutes so about a mile or so. Walked around Walmart this evening. I'm a walkin' foo'!
Peace out, yo! Um, I mean, See ya!
Friday, May 15, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
NWLJ - Days 34 & 35: Blah
Not really in the mood to write much right now. Walked and worked out yesterday. The workout was longer, and with the weights, it was alot more intense! Nothing today, due to weather and time. Been trying to stick to a regular eating pattern. Been good about it, 5-6 meals a day, grilled the chicken, and it was good. Though, tonight I had pizza, since I was over my parents' house and that's what they already ordered.
Yesterday's weigh-in was 279.2! I broke through the 280 mark! Congrats, Angela, for your guess of 278.
Well, I'm planning on walking through the cemetery in Willimantic tomorrow. I'll take some more pictures and post them on here. I'll try to post an update or something soon.
See ya.
Yesterday's weigh-in was 279.2! I broke through the 280 mark! Congrats, Angela, for your guess of 278.
Well, I'm planning on walking through the cemetery in Willimantic tomorrow. I'll take some more pictures and post them on here. I'll try to post an update or something soon.
See ya.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
NWLJ - Days 32 & 33: Back on the Horse, Again
(Sorry this one is late, I went straight to bed last night.)
Things haven't been that bad the last couple days. I've started to get used to eating more frequently, although I'm still starving when I get out of work. I'm eating healthier meals. The last two days, I've had Cheerios with fresh strawberries. Sooo good! But I can't live strictly on cereal in the morning. I'm generally missing my protein. I'm going to need to make some eggs the night before if I'm going to do the whole egg whites thing. It's just too hard to do it all first thing in the morning. I'll be late for work and then the yolks on me! Har dee har har! A protein bar after my walk was lunch yesterday, a chicken breast sub from Subway, and another chicken breast for dinner. I've started using my George Foreman grill. Its name is George. The chicken breasts I bought are frozen, so to make cooking them easier, I think I'm going to have to thaw them out. I think I might fire up the gas grill, grill a whole bunch all at once. Some of my salad with tuna for Second Breakfast and the rest for lunch, with a handful of peanuts. And another handful of peanuts to tide me over. And a burger and a baked potato, then a couple chicken patties. Not bad, but I know I could be doing better.
Working out is a bit difficult. Monday was my day off from exercise, but I went for my usual half hour walk. The last lap I tried to speed things up a little. Boy, could I feel it in my legs! Felt like jelly right after, but it wasn't debilitating. This morning, I went to do my usual cardio, but realized that some houseguests were sleeping in the other room, and I was going to make too much noise. I went for a walk during lunch as usual, but I really need a workout. I really want a workout, which I never thought I'd say. I guess that's progress! My walk today was rough. I tried to pick up the pace a little, and my legs ached after only one lap, so I slowed down, and then stopped a couple time to let the burning get to manageable levels. Wound up only doing 4 laps. I believe I was a bit ahead of my typical time, so I might have finished the last lap within the 27 minutes it normally takes me to complete the 5-lap circuit. Oddly enough, my pedometer said I only walked about .86 miles, when a full 5 laps brings me to 1.3 miles. I can only deduce that my strides were longer than normal. Did I think to check the number of steps? Nope. I'm an idiot.
I really think that nutrition should be in a school curriculum. We never learned to eat right as kids or teens, unless our parents were health savvy, which most Americans are not. Yes, there are tons of public service announcements that talk about good nutrition, but have been a kid once, they usually get ignored. I don't think kids have the capacity to fully appreciate the importance of good nutrition until middle or high school. Of course, nutrition isn't the only skills missing from young adults. I think we need a Life 101 class, in which kids learn practical things like eating healthy, basic car maintenance, and personal finance. I know way too many people who can't change a tire or balance their checkbook. I don't balance my checkbook, mostly because I constantly forget to update it, but that doesn't mean I can't. And I don't change my own tires because I have AAA. Not that I need them, except when I break down. Which is all too often. Stupid gremlins.
Tomorrow is Weigh-In Wednesday, and I'm actually a bit nervous, because I didn't eat all that well this weekend. I'm scared that I've taken a step backwards. Well, no sense in despairing over the present setbacks when one has hope for the future. Well, nonetheless, make your estimates and you'll find out tomorrow evening what the results were.
Things haven't been that bad the last couple days. I've started to get used to eating more frequently, although I'm still starving when I get out of work. I'm eating healthier meals. The last two days, I've had Cheerios with fresh strawberries. Sooo good! But I can't live strictly on cereal in the morning. I'm generally missing my protein. I'm going to need to make some eggs the night before if I'm going to do the whole egg whites thing. It's just too hard to do it all first thing in the morning. I'll be late for work and then the yolks on me! Har dee har har! A protein bar after my walk was lunch yesterday, a chicken breast sub from Subway, and another chicken breast for dinner. I've started using my George Foreman grill. Its name is George. The chicken breasts I bought are frozen, so to make cooking them easier, I think I'm going to have to thaw them out. I think I might fire up the gas grill, grill a whole bunch all at once. Some of my salad with tuna for Second Breakfast and the rest for lunch, with a handful of peanuts. And another handful of peanuts to tide me over. And a burger and a baked potato, then a couple chicken patties. Not bad, but I know I could be doing better.
Working out is a bit difficult. Monday was my day off from exercise, but I went for my usual half hour walk. The last lap I tried to speed things up a little. Boy, could I feel it in my legs! Felt like jelly right after, but it wasn't debilitating. This morning, I went to do my usual cardio, but realized that some houseguests were sleeping in the other room, and I was going to make too much noise. I went for a walk during lunch as usual, but I really need a workout. I really want a workout, which I never thought I'd say. I guess that's progress! My walk today was rough. I tried to pick up the pace a little, and my legs ached after only one lap, so I slowed down, and then stopped a couple time to let the burning get to manageable levels. Wound up only doing 4 laps. I believe I was a bit ahead of my typical time, so I might have finished the last lap within the 27 minutes it normally takes me to complete the 5-lap circuit. Oddly enough, my pedometer said I only walked about .86 miles, when a full 5 laps brings me to 1.3 miles. I can only deduce that my strides were longer than normal. Did I think to check the number of steps? Nope. I'm an idiot.
I really think that nutrition should be in a school curriculum. We never learned to eat right as kids or teens, unless our parents were health savvy, which most Americans are not. Yes, there are tons of public service announcements that talk about good nutrition, but have been a kid once, they usually get ignored. I don't think kids have the capacity to fully appreciate the importance of good nutrition until middle or high school. Of course, nutrition isn't the only skills missing from young adults. I think we need a Life 101 class, in which kids learn practical things like eating healthy, basic car maintenance, and personal finance. I know way too many people who can't change a tire or balance their checkbook. I don't balance my checkbook, mostly because I constantly forget to update it, but that doesn't mean I can't. And I don't change my own tires because I have AAA. Not that I need them, except when I break down. Which is all too often. Stupid gremlins.
Tomorrow is Weigh-In Wednesday, and I'm actually a bit nervous, because I didn't eat all that well this weekend. I'm scared that I've taken a step backwards. Well, no sense in despairing over the present setbacks when one has hope for the future. Well, nonetheless, make your estimates and you'll find out tomorrow evening what the results were.
Monday, May 11, 2009
NWLJ - Days 30 and 31: You Put Your Right Foot In, You Put Your Right Foot Out...
This weekend both sucked and rocked. More sucked than rocked, but you take the good with the bad.
Well, it was a weekend of excess. I ate alot of stuff I shouldn't have. Friday, I had soda and Chinese. Saturday, I had pizza. Sunday, I had ice cream and Chinese. Anyone notice a pattern? Now, that doesn't mean that's all I ate. I had fruit, I had water, I kept my portions controlled. Well, maybe not on the pizza. I think I have a little Ninja Turtle in my DNA.
It's also been a very stressful weekend, for reasons I won't state. It's no wonder my appetite is out of control.
However, I did get my shopping done. I now have a bag of uncooked, frozen chicken breasts sitting in the freezer, just waiting for me to thaw and cook. I have a bag of brown rice, quick oats, apples, some salad stuff, and most of all, I got my hands on a box of Truvia. I know this may be cheating, but I've been mixing Truvia into my water, to give it a little flavor, and believe me, it's helped ALOT! I'm hoping that this will be a step towards getting off flavored drinks. I don't think I will get off flavored water altogether, but I need to be drinking more water.
I didn't get a chance to really workout this weekend. However, I helped clear out a storage area on Saturday, and did my biweekly eval for My Fitness Coach on Sunday. Granted, the latter wasn't as long or intense a workout as the normal workout, but it was something.
I can't start the Body for Life workout regiment without a bench and weights. Even though help has been offered, I'm not sure if I can or should take those parties up on the offer.
Anyways, I'm going to cut this for now. See you all on the next post!
Well, it was a weekend of excess. I ate alot of stuff I shouldn't have. Friday, I had soda and Chinese. Saturday, I had pizza. Sunday, I had ice cream and Chinese. Anyone notice a pattern? Now, that doesn't mean that's all I ate. I had fruit, I had water, I kept my portions controlled. Well, maybe not on the pizza. I think I have a little Ninja Turtle in my DNA.
It's also been a very stressful weekend, for reasons I won't state. It's no wonder my appetite is out of control.
However, I did get my shopping done. I now have a bag of uncooked, frozen chicken breasts sitting in the freezer, just waiting for me to thaw and cook. I have a bag of brown rice, quick oats, apples, some salad stuff, and most of all, I got my hands on a box of Truvia. I know this may be cheating, but I've been mixing Truvia into my water, to give it a little flavor, and believe me, it's helped ALOT! I'm hoping that this will be a step towards getting off flavored drinks. I don't think I will get off flavored water altogether, but I need to be drinking more water.
I didn't get a chance to really workout this weekend. However, I helped clear out a storage area on Saturday, and did my biweekly eval for My Fitness Coach on Sunday. Granted, the latter wasn't as long or intense a workout as the normal workout, but it was something.
I can't start the Body for Life workout regiment without a bench and weights. Even though help has been offered, I'm not sure if I can or should take those parties up on the offer.
Anyways, I'm going to cut this for now. See you all on the next post!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
NWLJ - Days 28 & 29: ...and, Boy, Are My Arms Tired!
My workout has officially kicked me in the bum! Last night, I got home, and it was just me and Adam, so I worked out, and my arms officially felt like jelly! And not even the good stuff! They felt like cheap dollar store jelly. Raspberry, I think. Only one man dares give me the raspberry!
Anyway, I had trouble reaching up to type on the keyboard. Am I happy I got the workout? Hell yes! Did I want to die? See previous response. But in the long run, it was worth it! Even though today was my off day for a workout, I walked a mile and a quarter, partly uphill.
I didn't do so bad nutritionally the past few days. Yes, I had a Wendy's burger last night, with a backed potato, and this evening I decided I would start my "free day" a little early with some sweet and sour chicken. I've learned my lesson, I'm not doing that again even if I'm allowed. I did have a nice salad with tuna and light ranch dressing this afternoon, and it was sooooo good! Filled me right up! I need to find more meals like that: portioned correctly and filling. It's probably true that the fat content of the tuna (no mayo, btw) is what filled me up, but it really hit the spot!
Again, another weekend filled with parties. It's going to be tough keeping to the new regiment, but I am not starting the Body for Life program until I can get a weight bench. My fiance's brother has offered to work out with me, and he's got all the weights, just no bench. Chrissy wants to join in the workout routine, too! The more people I can get to join in the pattern, the better off I think I'll be able to stick with it. Tomorrow is grocery day, and I'm going to have to get the chicken breasts and rice.
Oatmeal is eh, in my opinion. Not the best, but it's something. I had to add some sugar and some cinnamon to make it appeal more to my pallet. I also want to find a sugar substitute, but want to steer clear of anything with aspartame or sucralose. I want something natural, unrefined. I've been told to use Sugar in the Raw. I don't use sugar often anymore, but can anyone make any suggestions?
Anyways, time for bed. See you all tomorrow.
Anyway, I had trouble reaching up to type on the keyboard. Am I happy I got the workout? Hell yes! Did I want to die? See previous response. But in the long run, it was worth it! Even though today was my off day for a workout, I walked a mile and a quarter, partly uphill.
I didn't do so bad nutritionally the past few days. Yes, I had a Wendy's burger last night, with a backed potato, and this evening I decided I would start my "free day" a little early with some sweet and sour chicken. I've learned my lesson, I'm not doing that again even if I'm allowed. I did have a nice salad with tuna and light ranch dressing this afternoon, and it was sooooo good! Filled me right up! I need to find more meals like that: portioned correctly and filling. It's probably true that the fat content of the tuna (no mayo, btw) is what filled me up, but it really hit the spot!
Again, another weekend filled with parties. It's going to be tough keeping to the new regiment, but I am not starting the Body for Life program until I can get a weight bench. My fiance's brother has offered to work out with me, and he's got all the weights, just no bench. Chrissy wants to join in the workout routine, too! The more people I can get to join in the pattern, the better off I think I'll be able to stick with it. Tomorrow is grocery day, and I'm going to have to get the chicken breasts and rice.
Oatmeal is eh, in my opinion. Not the best, but it's something. I had to add some sugar and some cinnamon to make it appeal more to my pallet. I also want to find a sugar substitute, but want to steer clear of anything with aspartame or sucralose. I want something natural, unrefined. I've been told to use Sugar in the Raw. I don't use sugar often anymore, but can anyone make any suggestions?
Anyways, time for bed. See you all tomorrow.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Nick's Weight Loss Journal - Days 27: Conversations with Snap, Crackle, and Pop
I've missed cereal. After nothing but yogurt and instant breakfast, having a bowl of Cheerios for breakfast was wonderful! I know, getting excited about breakfast is kinda weird. But look who you're talking to. I mean, reading about. I also tried Myoplex yesterday. Yech! I drank half and my body said, "Oh, hell no!" and had to pour the rest out. I'm hoping to find either a way to make the drink more palatable, or a tastier equivalent. Had a small salad for lunch, but since the protein drink didn't hit the spot, I was starving on my way to Danny's, so I had a chicken grinder for dinner, then some chicken after the workout.
I need to decide if I want to walk or eat during my lunch, because recently, I haven't been able to do both. I've had a slew of walk-in clients, and my walk yesterday was interrupted by an unexpected client. Ah well... I went to Danny's house last night, and didn't work out until late, which means I didn't get home until really late, and I went straight to bed. Thus the reason for this brief and late post. We did a 15 minute workout, and we used weights. It was an intense! Our arms felt like jelly half way through, but we powered through it and were satisfied with the results.
Yesterday's Weigh-In went well. I'm down to 280.5! Angela was the closest with her guess of 278.5, beating Shannon's guess of 278. Sorry, Shannon, better luck next time! Anyways, I am losing weight, and that makes me happy. I'm just hoping that this trend will continue. Parties this weekend will test my resolve. I'm hoping that the force is strong with me!
Until tonight, see ya!
I need to decide if I want to walk or eat during my lunch, because recently, I haven't been able to do both. I've had a slew of walk-in clients, and my walk yesterday was interrupted by an unexpected client. Ah well... I went to Danny's house last night, and didn't work out until late, which means I didn't get home until really late, and I went straight to bed. Thus the reason for this brief and late post. We did a 15 minute workout, and we used weights. It was an intense! Our arms felt like jelly half way through, but we powered through it and were satisfied with the results.
Yesterday's Weigh-In went well. I'm down to 280.5! Angela was the closest with her guess of 278.5, beating Shannon's guess of 278. Sorry, Shannon, better luck next time! Anyways, I am losing weight, and that makes me happy. I'm just hoping that this trend will continue. Parties this weekend will test my resolve. I'm hoping that the force is strong with me!
Until tonight, see ya!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Nick's Weight Loss Journal - Days 25 & 26: The Best Laid Plans are Dang Lucky!
I've spent the past week pouring over the Body for Life book, getting ready for the major switch to a regimented diet. I have no idea where I'm going to get the weights for the exercises. I'm kinda poor, so i don't even have the money for the start-up fee at a gym. I know that Shannon has offered to help, but I really feel like I'm intruding, and no matter how gracious the host. Some of my friends have memberships to gyms, so I'll see if I can tag along. *crosses fingers*
I have picked up food and a 4-pack of Myoplex. I'd like to see how it tastes before buying a tub. It would be just my luck, I buy a 30 serving jar and hate the stuff. I bought oatmeal. I really don't know if I'll like it, since the most oatmeal I've had was in cookie form. I made some salad, too. I need to throw some protein in there somewhere. I priced frozen chicken breasts, but didn't have enough tonight to get it.
My dietary habits have been a little wonky the last couple days. Yesterday was an instant breakfast, a tuna grinder, and a chicken sandwich. Today was yogurt and a bagel, a meal replacement bar, and pasta. I haven't been drinking alot of Vitamin Water. Still diluting it to bring down the calories.
No exercise the past two days. Crappy weather kept me from walking, and this morning, I just couldn't get out of bed. I'm hoping that if I can find someone to go to the gym with, I'll have less of an excuse not to go. I should be sent to bed without dessert. Wait, I already am. Dammit...
But, hey, it's Tuesday, which means tomorrow is Weigh-In Wednesday. I've already gotten one estimate. My weight on last Wednesday was 281.4 lbs. What will it be tomorrow? We'll find out!
See ya!
I have picked up food and a 4-pack of Myoplex. I'd like to see how it tastes before buying a tub. It would be just my luck, I buy a 30 serving jar and hate the stuff. I bought oatmeal. I really don't know if I'll like it, since the most oatmeal I've had was in cookie form. I made some salad, too. I need to throw some protein in there somewhere. I priced frozen chicken breasts, but didn't have enough tonight to get it.
My dietary habits have been a little wonky the last couple days. Yesterday was an instant breakfast, a tuna grinder, and a chicken sandwich. Today was yogurt and a bagel, a meal replacement bar, and pasta. I haven't been drinking alot of Vitamin Water. Still diluting it to bring down the calories.
No exercise the past two days. Crappy weather kept me from walking, and this morning, I just couldn't get out of bed. I'm hoping that if I can find someone to go to the gym with, I'll have less of an excuse not to go. I should be sent to bed without dessert. Wait, I already am. Dammit...
But, hey, it's Tuesday, which means tomorrow is Weigh-In Wednesday. I've already gotten one estimate. My weight on last Wednesday was 281.4 lbs. What will it be tomorrow? We'll find out!
See ya!
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