Thursday 4.14.11
7:00 - wake
8:00 - 2 sausage links, decaf coffee with heavy cream
12:30 - Pei Wei gluten free sweet and sour chicken, about 1/3 of the brown rice, onions, pineapple
4:00 - macadamia nuts
5:30 - workout = squatting madness
7:30 - beef fajita with onion, green peppers, no tortillas. Homemade guacamole
Wednesday 4.13.11
7:15 - wake
8:00 - 1 HB egg, 2 sausage links, decaf with heavy cream
12:30 - Chipotle = chicken, small portion black beans, pico de gallo, lettuce, guacamole
5:00 - mixed nuts
7:00 - dinner @ Texas Roadhouse = 1/2 rack ribs with sauce on the side, side salad w/ranch, cheese, tomatoes and egg, sweet potato; 3 tequila and soda
Notes: After the first two days of clean eating this week, two of those pounds had come back off, good news. Gotta stick with it through the weekend, always the biggest challenge!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
4.12.11
7:00 - wake
8:00 - 1HB egg, 2 sausages, decaf with heavy cream and Stevia
12:00 - 1/4 cup of nuts
3:30 - Jimmy John's Turkey & Bacon Unwich with lettuce, tomato, and mustard
5:30 - workout = 5 sets of 1 snatch (35-45-50-55-60(f)); AMRAP in 10:00 10 push-ups, 15 KB swings, 20 KTE's (3 rds + 1 KTE)
8:00 - 5 turkey meatballs, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots
Notes: All this week I'm conducting training at my dealerships with a co-worker. Today we decided to power through and skip lunch. Irritates me when my routine gets thrown off, but I get no where near as crazy as I used to if a meal was postponed. Now I know the reason for my freak outs was because my high carb diet was throwing my system into chaos. It actually used to be a joke among my girlfriends, about my needing to be fed regularly. I can tell keeping the processed carbs out keeps me more level!
8:00 - 1HB egg, 2 sausages, decaf with heavy cream and Stevia
12:00 - 1/4 cup of nuts
3:30 - Jimmy John's Turkey & Bacon Unwich with lettuce, tomato, and mustard
5:30 - workout = 5 sets of 1 snatch (35-45-50-55-60(f)); AMRAP in 10:00 10 push-ups, 15 KB swings, 20 KTE's (3 rds + 1 KTE)
8:00 - 5 turkey meatballs, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots
Notes: All this week I'm conducting training at my dealerships with a co-worker. Today we decided to power through and skip lunch. Irritates me when my routine gets thrown off, but I get no where near as crazy as I used to if a meal was postponed. Now I know the reason for my freak outs was because my high carb diet was throwing my system into chaos. It actually used to be a joke among my girlfriends, about my needing to be fed regularly. I can tell keeping the processed carbs out keeps me more level!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Over the last week I've cheated more than once. Did fairly decent over the week but splurged on the weekends. Too much beer over this weekend and am up SIX POUNDS over my end of March weight. Time to get back on track.
What did I learn from all this cheating? I believe I am way more sensitive to grains and starches than diary and sugar. Drank a lot of beer over this past weekend, and on Saturday night and Sunday morning I felt like total crap. Also had eaten a fried chicken sandwich and french fries on Saturday. All this with the beer led to lots of digestive trouble.
So, back to logging my meals because it keeps me honest!
8:30 - 1 HB egg, 2 all natural pork sausage links, 2 cups of decaf coffee with heavy cream and stevia
11:00 - 2 ground beef patties with mustard and red onions
4:00 - 1/4 cup macadamia nuts
5:30 - workout = 1RM deadlift of 220 (5# PR), 8 100 meter sprints
7:30 - five turkey meatballs, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower
8:30 - 1 cup of herbal tea
What did I learn from all this cheating? I believe I am way more sensitive to grains and starches than diary and sugar. Drank a lot of beer over this past weekend, and on Saturday night and Sunday morning I felt like total crap. Also had eaten a fried chicken sandwich and french fries on Saturday. All this with the beer led to lots of digestive trouble.
So, back to logging my meals because it keeps me honest!
8:30 - 1 HB egg, 2 all natural pork sausage links, 2 cups of decaf coffee with heavy cream and stevia
11:00 - 2 ground beef patties with mustard and red onions
4:00 - 1/4 cup macadamia nuts
5:30 - workout = 1RM deadlift of 220 (5# PR), 8 100 meter sprints
7:30 - five turkey meatballs, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower
8:30 - 1 cup of herbal tea
Friday, April 1, 2011
Lessons Learned
It was a long month, but one well spent. I've learned a lot and lost at least nine pounds, and though I haven't taken any final measurements, my clothes are definitely fitting better.
When we started the 60 Day Paleo Challenge at GVCF, I never intended it to be for just 60 days. I've heard it takes three weeks to make a habit, and I'm hoping some good habits have been formed over the course of the last two and a half months. Still have 15-20 pounds I'd like to lose sooner rather than later, so with a few tweaks the mission continues.
Some take-aways:
It was a long month, but one well spent. I've learned a lot and lost at least nine pounds, and though I haven't taken any final measurements, my clothes are definitely fitting better.
When we started the 60 Day Paleo Challenge at GVCF, I never intended it to be for just 60 days. I've heard it takes three weeks to make a habit, and I'm hoping some good habits have been formed over the course of the last two and a half months. Still have 15-20 pounds I'd like to lose sooner rather than later, so with a few tweaks the mission continues.
Some take-aways:
- I always drank coffee for the taste, not the pick-me-up, and I never thought I was addicted to caffiene. After how I felt during the first week of March, I learned I definitely was going through withdrawals. Though not exactly crack cocaine, it's eye opening to think of your body being dependant on a substance
- Lost the most weight in the first 12 days, before adding sweet potatos and alcohol back in the diet. Going forward in April, I'm taking the sweet potatos out and sticking with tequila and red wine. Will see what that does for the speed of weight loss
- I miss breakfast meat, so will be adding back in nitrate free sausage and bacon for April
- I always felt I had a mild lactose intolerance, after a little heavy cream in this morning's cup of decaf, I'm not sure I'll call in mild anymore. Going to go easy on the cream and stay off all other dairy and see how I feel (the coconut milk creamer just isn't the same)
- I really did just feel better throughout the month. At times I'd catch myself just taking notice of how good I felt. This might not be entirely because of the diet, I believe this also to be a result of recent changes in my personal life
- Beer just doesn't taste as good as it used to. Not sure how I feel about this one yet
Day 31 - LAST DAY!
7:45 - wake
8:30 - breakfast = 2 egg muffins (egg, spinach, zucchini)
11:30 - snack = cashews
1:15 - lunch = spinach salad with grilled chicken, egg, tomato, balsalmic vinaigrette
5:30 - workout = 47th birthday madness WOD - 28:26
7:30 - dinner = 3 paleo czech meatballs, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celebratory sweet potato
8:00 - herbal tea
7:45 - wake
8:30 - breakfast = 2 egg muffins (egg, spinach, zucchini)
11:30 - snack = cashews
1:15 - lunch = spinach salad with grilled chicken, egg, tomato, balsalmic vinaigrette
5:30 - workout = 47th birthday madness WOD - 28:26
7:30 - dinner = 3 paleo czech meatballs, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celebratory sweet potato
8:00 - herbal tea
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Day 30
7:45 - wake
9:00 - breakfast = 2 paleo egg muffins
1:00 - lunch = Jimmy John's Turkey Tom Unwich with Mustard instead of Mayo
4:00 - snack = cashews
7:00 - dinner = 6 paleo chicken nuggets, broccoli, 2 vodka sodas (it was that kind of day)
Notes: I really do feel better eating this way and limiting the alcohol. But tomorrow is the end of one long month! All I really want is a cup of coffee. It can even be decaf. But I do want heavy cream and not the coconut milk stuff!
7:45 - wake
9:00 - breakfast = 2 paleo egg muffins
1:00 - lunch = Jimmy John's Turkey Tom Unwich with Mustard instead of Mayo
4:00 - snack = cashews
7:00 - dinner = 6 paleo chicken nuggets, broccoli, 2 vodka sodas (it was that kind of day)
Notes: I really do feel better eating this way and limiting the alcohol. But tomorrow is the end of one long month! All I really want is a cup of coffee. It can even be decaf. But I do want heavy cream and not the coconut milk stuff!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Day 29
8:00 - wake
9:00 - breakfast = 2 egg muffins (scrambled eggs, spinach, zucchini, baked)
1:00 - lunch = 3 paleo meatballs, 1/2 cucumber
4:00 - snack = mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, macadamia)
5:30 - workout = EMOM for 15:00: 3 thrusters @ 55#, tabata squats
7:30 - dinner = 2 chicken breasts, avocado slices, broccoli
8:00 - herbal tea
8:00 - wake
9:00 - breakfast = 2 egg muffins (scrambled eggs, spinach, zucchini, baked)
1:00 - lunch = 3 paleo meatballs, 1/2 cucumber
4:00 - snack = mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, macadamia)
5:30 - workout = EMOM for 15:00: 3 thrusters @ 55#, tabata squats
7:30 - dinner = 2 chicken breasts, avocado slices, broccoli
8:00 - herbal tea
Day 28
6:30 - wake
8:00 - breakfast = scrambled eggs with salsa
12:00 - lunch = salad from Salada (spinach, egg, almonds, chicken, broccoli, onion, vinaigrette)
3:00 - snack = mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, macadamia)
5:30 - workout = AMRAP in 10:00 30 Double Unders, 15 Ground to Overhead
8:00 - dinner = 3 Paleo Meatballs, broccoli
8:30 - herbal tea
Notes: My night has never felt complete without the routine of dessert. My doctor was convinced it was my addiction to sweets, while I was convinced it was just the routine that closed the day. When I was younger and before I cared about losing weight or being healthy, typically this was a bowl of ice cream drenched in Hersey's chocolate sauce. During the Weight Watchers years, this morphed into a Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich. The South Beach phase saw me eating a bowl of ricotta flavored with cocoa powder and vanilla. Then came Paleo, where I managed to curb this all into a square of the darkest chocolate I could find.
Didn't really know what I was going to do with this month of restriction. It did feel weird, not having SOMETHING to look forward to after dinner. Well, come to find out, it really is about the routine and not the sweet tooth. I find a hot cup of herbal tea fills this void just fine. I've never been a tea drinker, so who knew?
6:30 - wake
8:00 - breakfast = scrambled eggs with salsa
12:00 - lunch = salad from Salada (spinach, egg, almonds, chicken, broccoli, onion, vinaigrette)
3:00 - snack = mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, macadamia)
5:30 - workout = AMRAP in 10:00 30 Double Unders, 15 Ground to Overhead
8:00 - dinner = 3 Paleo Meatballs, broccoli
8:30 - herbal tea
Notes: My night has never felt complete without the routine of dessert. My doctor was convinced it was my addiction to sweets, while I was convinced it was just the routine that closed the day. When I was younger and before I cared about losing weight or being healthy, typically this was a bowl of ice cream drenched in Hersey's chocolate sauce. During the Weight Watchers years, this morphed into a Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich. The South Beach phase saw me eating a bowl of ricotta flavored with cocoa powder and vanilla. Then came Paleo, where I managed to curb this all into a square of the darkest chocolate I could find.
Didn't really know what I was going to do with this month of restriction. It did feel weird, not having SOMETHING to look forward to after dinner. Well, come to find out, it really is about the routine and not the sweet tooth. I find a hot cup of herbal tea fills this void just fine. I've never been a tea drinker, so who knew?
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Day 25
8:30 - wake
9:00 - breakfast = 2 slices chicken breast
2:00 - lunch = 2 chicken breasts with guacamole, one ground beef patty with onion and mustard
5:30 - workout = 7 rds 10 wallballs (#14) 10 assisted pull-ups in 13:04
7:00 - dinner = salmon, broccoli, spinach, 2 tequila & club soda with lime
Notes: slept like a log last night. 10 total hours. It was a long week, yeah for Friday!
8:30 - wake
9:00 - breakfast = 2 slices chicken breast
2:00 - lunch = 2 chicken breasts with guacamole, one ground beef patty with onion and mustard
5:30 - workout = 7 rds 10 wallballs (#14) 10 assisted pull-ups in 13:04
7:00 - dinner = salmon, broccoli, spinach, 2 tequila & club soda with lime
Notes: slept like a log last night. 10 total hours. It was a long week, yeah for Friday!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Day 24
5:30 - wake
6:30 - breakfast = 1HB egg, 4 slices chicken breast
11:30 - lunch = fajita steak on bed of lettuce with pico and salsa
4:00 - snack = celery & almond butter
5:30 - workout = 3 sets 5 deadlifts, 3 rds 10 tire flips, farmers carry
8:00 - dinner = 2 chicken breasts, avocado, mixed veggies
5:30 - wake
6:30 - breakfast = 1HB egg, 4 slices chicken breast
11:30 - lunch = fajita steak on bed of lettuce with pico and salsa
4:00 - snack = celery & almond butter
5:30 - workout = 3 sets 5 deadlifts, 3 rds 10 tire flips, farmers carry
8:00 - dinner = 2 chicken breasts, avocado, mixed veggies
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Day 23
7:45 - wake
9:00 - breakfast = 4 slices chicken breast
12:30 - lunch = 2 ground beef patties with onions and mustard
5:30 - workout = 68 burpees in 10 min, 4:22 800m run
8:00 - dinner = piece tilapia crusted with egg, almond flour, coconut. Coconut shrimp, all cooked in coconut oil, mixed veggies
Notes: Really wanting to weigh myself, fear the weight loss has slowed down in the last week given I've apparently added alcohol back to the diet. Trying hard to stick to it for the final week of the month!
7:45 - wake
9:00 - breakfast = 4 slices chicken breast
12:30 - lunch = 2 ground beef patties with onions and mustard
5:30 - workout = 68 burpees in 10 min, 4:22 800m run
8:00 - dinner = piece tilapia crusted with egg, almond flour, coconut. Coconut shrimp, all cooked in coconut oil, mixed veggies
Notes: Really wanting to weigh myself, fear the weight loss has slowed down in the last week given I've apparently added alcohol back to the diet. Trying hard to stick to it for the final week of the month!
Day 22
7:00 - wake
7:45 - breakfast = 1HB egg, 4 slices chicken breast
12:00 - lunch = Asian chicken salad with sesame vinaigrette, cabbage, red pepper, almonds
4:00 - snack = mixed nuts
7:30 - dinner = calamari, 2 small pieces crisp bread with spinach artichoke dip, 8 oz filet, mixed veggies, few bites of scalloped potatoes (oops) 3 glasses of red wine. (Uncle in town from WA and bought dinner, not a normal Tuesday.)
7:00 - wake
7:45 - breakfast = 1HB egg, 4 slices chicken breast
12:00 - lunch = Asian chicken salad with sesame vinaigrette, cabbage, red pepper, almonds
4:00 - snack = mixed nuts
7:30 - dinner = calamari, 2 small pieces crisp bread with spinach artichoke dip, 8 oz filet, mixed veggies, few bites of scalloped potatoes (oops) 3 glasses of red wine. (Uncle in town from WA and bought dinner, not a normal Tuesday.)
Monday, March 21, 2011
Day 21
5:30 - wake
6:30 - breakfast = 2HB eggs
9:30 - snack = macadamia nuts
12:30 - lunch = spinach salad with chicken, red onion, egg, vinaigrette
7:00 - dinner = shrimp stir-fry with mixed veggies, one ground beef patty with mustard & onions
Notes: Usually when I have to get up abnormally early I sleep like crap worried about being late. Slept like a rock last night. Been waking up less at night as long as Charlie doesn't wake me. 10 days left in March!
5:30 - wake
6:30 - breakfast = 2HB eggs
9:30 - snack = macadamia nuts
12:30 - lunch = spinach salad with chicken, red onion, egg, vinaigrette
7:00 - dinner = shrimp stir-fry with mixed veggies, one ground beef patty with mustard & onions
Notes: Usually when I have to get up abnormally early I sleep like crap worried about being late. Slept like a rock last night. Been waking up less at night as long as Charlie doesn't wake me. 10 days left in March!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Day 19
8:15 - wake
9:00 - workout (5 rds of 30 seconds on, 30 seconds rest thrusters, SDHP, push-ups)
11:00 - lunch = 2 thin cut pork chops, sweet potato with coconut oil, cinnamon, pecans
4:00 - snack = sweet potato
7:00 - dinner = 2 sausage stuffed bacon wrapped jalapenos, slice of pork, piece of chicken, mixed veggies, a few cashews
EVENING - Alcohol pass for the Paleo Challenge party - 3-4 glasses red wine, 1 baileys (oops)
Notes: Beer is apparently the devil, the wine didn't make me feel anything like I did Thursday after St. Patty's Day beers.
8:15 - wake
9:00 - workout (5 rds of 30 seconds on, 30 seconds rest thrusters, SDHP, push-ups)
11:00 - lunch = 2 thin cut pork chops, sweet potato with coconut oil, cinnamon, pecans
4:00 - snack = sweet potato
7:00 - dinner = 2 sausage stuffed bacon wrapped jalapenos, slice of pork, piece of chicken, mixed veggies, a few cashews
EVENING - Alcohol pass for the Paleo Challenge party - 3-4 glasses red wine, 1 baileys (oops)
Notes: Beer is apparently the devil, the wine didn't make me feel anything like I did Thursday after St. Patty's Day beers.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Day 18
7:30 - wake
8:30 - breakfast = 1 HB egg
12:00 - lunch = salmon, mixed veggies, (few bites of sweet potato! - Rockfish)
3:00 - snack = small handful macadamia nuts
5:30 - workout = 4 sets 2 hang power snatch, then 4 rounds 400m run, 25 box jumps
7:00 - slow 2 mile walk with Charlie
8:30 - dinner = two chicken breasts, homemade guacamole, mashed cauliflower, broccoli
7:30 - wake
8:30 - breakfast = 1 HB egg
12:00 - lunch = salmon, mixed veggies, (few bites of sweet potato! - Rockfish)
3:00 - snack = small handful macadamia nuts
5:30 - workout = 4 sets 2 hang power snatch, then 4 rounds 400m run, 25 box jumps
7:00 - slow 2 mile walk with Charlie
8:30 - dinner = two chicken breasts, homemade guacamole, mashed cauliflower, broccoli
Day 17
7:30 - wake
8:30 - breakfast = 3 scrambled eggs
12:00 - lunch = shrimp and spinach salad with onion and red pepper, vinagrette dressing (Applebee's)
4:00 - snack = 1/4 cup of cashews
5:30 - workout = 21-15-9 OHS, burpees
7:00 - 9:00 - St. Patty's Day = 3 Michelob Ultras
9:15 - dinner = 6 paleo chicken nuggets, broccoli
Notes: Agreed to a St. Patrick's Day pass and I took it to the next level and had a few beers instead of sticking with red wine or tequila - and paid dearly. First, while I was drinking it I was thinking, it's good, but I can live without it. Second, this resulted in four trips to the bathroom between 4-5am and I slept like crap. I used to be able to drink three beers without it phasing me, but the next day I felt like I'd been on a bender. Totally not worth it.
7:30 - wake
8:30 - breakfast = 3 scrambled eggs
12:00 - lunch = shrimp and spinach salad with onion and red pepper, vinagrette dressing (Applebee's)
4:00 - snack = 1/4 cup of cashews
5:30 - workout = 21-15-9 OHS, burpees
7:00 - 9:00 - St. Patty's Day = 3 Michelob Ultras
9:15 - dinner = 6 paleo chicken nuggets, broccoli
Notes: Agreed to a St. Patrick's Day pass and I took it to the next level and had a few beers instead of sticking with red wine or tequila - and paid dearly. First, while I was drinking it I was thinking, it's good, but I can live without it. Second, this resulted in four trips to the bathroom between 4-5am and I slept like crap. I used to be able to drink three beers without it phasing me, but the next day I felt like I'd been on a bender. Totally not worth it.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Day 15
5:00 - wake
6:30 - breakfast = 2 egg muffins - these are finally gone!
10:00 - snack = macadamia nuts
12:00 - lunch = asian chicken salad with lime vinagrette dressing
7:00 - dinner = paleo chicken nuggets, mashed cauliflower
Notes: Sat in a hotel conference room in meetings all day. Resisted the lunch, the snack trays, the endless coffee and diet coke. Did partake in some caffiene-free tea, though. Had to do something different.
5:00 - wake
6:30 - breakfast = 2 egg muffins - these are finally gone!
10:00 - snack = macadamia nuts
12:00 - lunch = asian chicken salad with lime vinagrette dressing
7:00 - dinner = paleo chicken nuggets, mashed cauliflower
Notes: Sat in a hotel conference room in meetings all day. Resisted the lunch, the snack trays, the endless coffee and diet coke. Did partake in some caffiene-free tea, though. Had to do something different.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Day 14
6:30 - wake
7:30 - breakfast = two egg muffins
10:00 - STARVING - less than 1/4 cup macadamia nuts
12:30 - lunch = beef & chicken satay, side of broccoli (Cedars Woodfire Grill - highly recommend)
4:00 - STARVING - handful of sunflower seeds
5:30 - Workout = 5 sets 5 back squats @105, 5 shuttle runs
8:00 - dinner = two coconut crusted pork chops cooked in coconut oil, big serving of broccoli, carrots, snap peas, water chestnuts
Notes: Hunger seems to be a real problem today. Hungry as we speak and I am trapped in the office with a vending machine full of crap.
6:30 - wake
7:30 - breakfast = two egg muffins
10:00 - STARVING - less than 1/4 cup macadamia nuts
12:30 - lunch = beef & chicken satay, side of broccoli (Cedars Woodfire Grill - highly recommend)
4:00 - STARVING - handful of sunflower seeds
5:30 - Workout = 5 sets 5 back squats @105, 5 shuttle runs
8:00 - dinner = two coconut crusted pork chops cooked in coconut oil, big serving of broccoli, carrots, snap peas, water chestnuts
Notes: Hunger seems to be a real problem today. Hungry as we speak and I am trapped in the office with a vending machine full of crap.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Day 13
9:00 - wake
9:30 - breakfast = two egg muffins
11:00 - workout = 4 sets 2 shoulder press @ 65#, 500m row @ 2:08
12:30 - lunch = 1 can tuna, handful of carrots
4:30 - snack = macadamia nuts
7:30 -dinner = .5 pound coconut shrimp (shrimp dredged in egg, dipped in coconut, cooked in coconut oil), mixed veggies
Notes: Received blood work back from the doctor. Compared to last blood draw on 8/11/09:
Total Cholesterol = 215 - was 249 (should be less than 200)
Triglycerides = 70 - was 173 (goal is less than 150, high as 279 in 2008)
HDL = 65 - was 67 (goal more than 39)
LDL = 136 - was 147 (goal is less than 100 - need to get this down)
Blood Sugar = 83 - was 102 (goal less than 100, dr always on my ass about this so this is progress!)
Also, weighed in for end of 60 Day Paleo Challenge. Down 14 pounds (seven since March 1!) 4.5 inches in waist, 3.5 inches in hips.
9:00 - wake
9:30 - breakfast = two egg muffins
11:00 - workout = 4 sets 2 shoulder press @ 65#, 500m row @ 2:08
12:30 - lunch = 1 can tuna, handful of carrots
4:30 - snack = macadamia nuts
7:30 -dinner = .5 pound coconut shrimp (shrimp dredged in egg, dipped in coconut, cooked in coconut oil), mixed veggies
Notes: Received blood work back from the doctor. Compared to last blood draw on 8/11/09:
Total Cholesterol = 215 - was 249 (should be less than 200)
Triglycerides = 70 - was 173 (goal is less than 150, high as 279 in 2008)
HDL = 65 - was 67 (goal more than 39)
LDL = 136 - was 147 (goal is less than 100 - need to get this down)
Blood Sugar = 83 - was 102 (goal less than 100, dr always on my ass about this so this is progress!)
Also, weighed in for end of 60 Day Paleo Challenge. Down 14 pounds (seven since March 1!) 4.5 inches in waist, 3.5 inches in hips.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Day 12 - SWEET POTATO DAY!!!!!
8:00 - wake
9:15 - breakfast (two egg muffins)
10:00 - workout (Jackie = 1000m row, 50 thrusters, 30 pull-ups in 13:11 @ 35#, banded pull-ups)
1:00 - lunch = 2 chicken breasts with avocado, one sweet potato with coconut oil and pecans
4:30 - snack = nuts
7:30 - dinner = half rack of ribs without sauce, broccoli, carrots, sweet potato
8:00 - wake
9:15 - breakfast (two egg muffins)
10:00 - workout (Jackie = 1000m row, 50 thrusters, 30 pull-ups in 13:11 @ 35#, banded pull-ups)
1:00 - lunch = 2 chicken breasts with avocado, one sweet potato with coconut oil and pecans
4:30 - snack = nuts
7:30 - dinner = half rack of ribs without sauce, broccoli, carrots, sweet potato
Day 11
8:00 - wake
9:00 - breakfast = two egg muffins
12:30 - lunch = 1 chicken breast with avocado, 1 ground beef patty with mustard and onions, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots
5:00 - snack =nuts
6:30 - dinner = carne asada, grilled asparagus and zucchini (Agave Azul)
Notes: Cleaned out my closet today. Hadn't done that since 30 pounds ago. REALLY satisfying that most of the clothes I hung onto from my skinnier days now fit again! This provided great motivation toward resisting the alcohol in a suite at the Stars game but somehow I managed. It's rough being the only sober one in a crowd of drunk people!
8:00 - wake
9:00 - breakfast = two egg muffins
12:30 - lunch = 1 chicken breast with avocado, 1 ground beef patty with mustard and onions, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots
5:00 - snack =nuts
6:30 - dinner = carne asada, grilled asparagus and zucchini (Agave Azul)
Notes: Cleaned out my closet today. Hadn't done that since 30 pounds ago. REALLY satisfying that most of the clothes I hung onto from my skinnier days now fit again! This provided great motivation toward resisting the alcohol in a suite at the Stars game but somehow I managed. It's rough being the only sober one in a crowd of drunk people!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Day 10
7:30 - wake
8:15 - breakfast = 3 egg muffins (egg, zucchini, spinach, ground turkey)
11:45 - lunch = ribs, small serving green beans (Spring Creek)
4:00 - snack = macadamia nuts
5:30 - workout (5 sets 3 front squats 65-75-85-90-95)
7:45 - dinner (2 chicken breasts, avocado, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower)
7:30 - wake
8:15 - breakfast = 3 egg muffins (egg, zucchini, spinach, ground turkey)
11:45 - lunch = ribs, small serving green beans (Spring Creek)
4:00 - snack = macadamia nuts
5:30 - workout (5 sets 3 front squats 65-75-85-90-95)
7:45 - dinner (2 chicken breasts, avocado, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower)
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Day 9
6:45 - wake
9:30 - breakfast = side of scrambled eggs (Burger King - had a doctor appt this morning and couldn't eat before hand. Was STARVING by the time I got outta there!)
12:00 - lunch = 8 oz. sirloin, broccoli, squash, spinach salad with egg, onion, balsamic vinegar (Salt grass lunch with service manager)
4:00 - snack = small handful of carrots, 4 small slices of chicken breast
5:30 - workout (4 rds, 5 power snatch, shuttle run, 30 kettle bell swings = 11:36 45#, 26# KB)
7:30 - dinner = pecan salmon, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, half dozen small olives
Notes: Had blood drawn at the doctor today so it will be interesting to see the results after two months of Paleo. Hopefully the bad cholesterol is down because she wants to put me on meds. (Caved and weighed myself on my scale this AM since I knew we'd talk about it at the doctor. Down 3.5 pounds in the first week, 11 total since starting the Paleo Challenge Jan. 10th - this is VERY fast for me.) In other news, today I was able to put on and zip up the expensive jeans I bought six years ago when I lost weight in Houston. I'm not saying they are ready for public viewing, but they were on!
6:45 - wake
9:30 - breakfast = side of scrambled eggs (Burger King - had a doctor appt this morning and couldn't eat before hand. Was STARVING by the time I got outta there!)
12:00 - lunch = 8 oz. sirloin, broccoli, squash, spinach salad with egg, onion, balsamic vinegar (Salt grass lunch with service manager)
4:00 - snack = small handful of carrots, 4 small slices of chicken breast
5:30 - workout (4 rds, 5 power snatch, shuttle run, 30 kettle bell swings = 11:36 45#, 26# KB)
7:30 - dinner = pecan salmon, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, half dozen small olives
Notes: Had blood drawn at the doctor today so it will be interesting to see the results after two months of Paleo. Hopefully the bad cholesterol is down because she wants to put me on meds. (Caved and weighed myself on my scale this AM since I knew we'd talk about it at the doctor. Down 3.5 pounds in the first week, 11 total since starting the Paleo Challenge Jan. 10th - this is VERY fast for me.) In other news, today I was able to put on and zip up the expensive jeans I bought six years ago when I lost weight in Houston. I'm not saying they are ready for public viewing, but they were on!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Day 8
7:00 - wake
8:00 - breakfast = two egg/veggie/turkey muffins
12:00 - lunch = side salad w/lettuce, tomato, vinagrette and chicken breast
3:00 - snack = small handful of macadamia nuts, 4 thin slices chicken breast
5:30 - workout (3 sets 5 deadlifts @ 180#, 5 sets 10 GHD sit-ups)
7:30 - dinner = 2 ground beef patties with onion and mustard, broccoli, 10 small olives
7:00 - wake
8:00 - breakfast = two egg/veggie/turkey muffins
12:00 - lunch = side salad w/lettuce, tomato, vinagrette and chicken breast
3:00 - snack = small handful of macadamia nuts, 4 thin slices chicken breast
5:30 - workout (3 sets 5 deadlifts @ 180#, 5 sets 10 GHD sit-ups)
7:30 - dinner = 2 ground beef patties with onion and mustard, broccoli, 10 small olives
Monday, March 7, 2011
Day 7
6:45 - wake
8:00 - breakfast = 2 egg muffins (scrambled egg with zucchini, spinach, ground turkey baked like a muffin - tasty.)
12:30 - lunch = 8 oz. smoked sirlion, broccoli (Texas Land & Cattle - really wanted one of my coworkers side salads with cheese and ranch!)
3:30 - snack = 4 small slices chicken breast, 1 HB egg
7:30 - dinner = wild-caught salmon with rosemary & pecans. Spinach & red onions sauteed in olive oil
Notes: Am wearing a pair of pants I purchased exactly one month ago because I needed a pair of khakis to wear to work; the ones in my closet were a size 16 and pretty much looked ridiculous at this point. Purchased a pair of size 12's that were a little snug, but everything stretches, right? Today is the second time I've worn them and I dare say they are a little loose. Good for the figure, not so good for the wallet.
6:45 - wake
8:00 - breakfast = 2 egg muffins (scrambled egg with zucchini, spinach, ground turkey baked like a muffin - tasty.)
12:30 - lunch = 8 oz. smoked sirlion, broccoli (Texas Land & Cattle - really wanted one of my coworkers side salads with cheese and ranch!)
3:30 - snack = 4 small slices chicken breast, 1 HB egg
7:30 - dinner = wild-caught salmon with rosemary & pecans. Spinach & red onions sauteed in olive oil
Notes: Am wearing a pair of pants I purchased exactly one month ago because I needed a pair of khakis to wear to work; the ones in my closet were a size 16 and pretty much looked ridiculous at this point. Purchased a pair of size 12's that were a little snug, but everything stretches, right? Today is the second time I've worn them and I dare say they are a little loose. Good for the figure, not so good for the wallet.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Day 6
8:30 - wake
9:30 - breakfast = two scrambled eggs with pork chop chunks
11:00 - workout = kicked my butt. Was tired the rest of the day.
2:30 - snack = two slices chicken breast, nuts
4:00 - lunch = chicken breast with avocado
6:30 - dinner = 5 paleo meatballs, broccoli
Notes: Meal times messed up today between running errands. Slept terribly the last two nights, nothing to due with the diet I am certain. Dry mouth has let up a little today after being really bad the last half of last week.
8:30 - wake
9:30 - breakfast = two scrambled eggs with pork chop chunks
11:00 - workout = kicked my butt. Was tired the rest of the day.
2:30 - snack = two slices chicken breast, nuts
4:00 - lunch = chicken breast with avocado
6:30 - dinner = 5 paleo meatballs, broccoli
Notes: Meal times messed up today between running errands. Slept terribly the last two nights, nothing to due with the diet I am certain. Dry mouth has let up a little today after being really bad the last half of last week.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Day 4
2:00am - woke up with an excruciating headache and caved. Took a couple ibuprofen. Headache went away for good! (Not sure this was all caffiene, could have had something to do with dropping a weighed bar on my neck during the workout.)
8:00 - woke up on my own after nearly 10 hours of sleep. Felt great.
8:30 - breakfast = 1 HB egg, 2 Paleo Meatballs
12:00 - Lunch with a dealer at Hoffbrau House in NRH = side salad (sent it back to get a new one without cheese) onions, tomatos, lettuce, vinagrette dressing. Smoked sirlion strips, mixed veggies.
5:30 - workout = push press, one mile run (9:56 mile! Fastest yet.)
8:00 - Dinner = 2 chicken breast, guacamole, broccoli
Notes: Felt A LOT better today. Service Manager asked if I had a new BF I was in such a good mood.
2:00am - woke up with an excruciating headache and caved. Took a couple ibuprofen. Headache went away for good! (Not sure this was all caffiene, could have had something to do with dropping a weighed bar on my neck during the workout.)
8:00 - woke up on my own after nearly 10 hours of sleep. Felt great.
8:30 - breakfast = 1 HB egg, 2 Paleo Meatballs
12:00 - Lunch with a dealer at Hoffbrau House in NRH = side salad (sent it back to get a new one without cheese) onions, tomatos, lettuce, vinagrette dressing. Smoked sirlion strips, mixed veggies.
5:30 - workout = push press, one mile run (9:56 mile! Fastest yet.)
8:00 - Dinner = 2 chicken breast, guacamole, broccoli
Notes: Felt A LOT better today. Service Manager asked if I had a new BF I was in such a good mood.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Day 3
7:15 - wake
8:15 - breakfast = two paleo meatballs and HB egg
11:45 - lunch = Mooyah ice burger (turkey burger wrapped in lettuce with tomato, onion, and mustard)
1:15 - freaking EXHAUSTED. Got over eight hours of sleep last night and woke up on my own this morning, but need a nap something fierce.
3:00 - snack = 1/4 cup of macadamia nuts
5:00 - 5:15 - power nap in the car. So TIRED.
5:30 - Workout = The Bear Complex (google this if not familiar)
7:30 - dinner = 2 chicken breast, homemade guacamole, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots
Notes: At one point this afternoon I had to laugh about how crappy I am making myself feel in the name of being healthy. Headache is still going strong and now I'm exhausted on top of it. Keep telling myself to power through if for nothing else than to see how it feels on the other side of this crap.
7:15 - wake
8:15 - breakfast = two paleo meatballs and HB egg
11:45 - lunch = Mooyah ice burger (turkey burger wrapped in lettuce with tomato, onion, and mustard)
1:15 - freaking EXHAUSTED. Got over eight hours of sleep last night and woke up on my own this morning, but need a nap something fierce.
3:00 - snack = 1/4 cup of macadamia nuts
5:00 - 5:15 - power nap in the car. So TIRED.
5:30 - Workout = The Bear Complex (google this if not familiar)
7:30 - dinner = 2 chicken breast, homemade guacamole, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots
Notes: At one point this afternoon I had to laugh about how crappy I am making myself feel in the name of being healthy. Headache is still going strong and now I'm exhausted on top of it. Keep telling myself to power through if for nothing else than to see how it feels on the other side of this crap.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Day 2 -
12:30am - dog woke me up to go outside and I realized the caffeine headache had hit in my sleep. It's still slightly there, we'll see how it goes today now that I'm up and moving about!
7:30 - wake
8:30 - breakfast = two HB eggs and one paleo meatball. Hard to get this much food down me this early, but I was starving by mid-morning yesterday so thought I'd better try starting off with more.
12:00 - lunch = business meeting at Red Robin. Asian Chicken Salad without the mandarin oranges. (Lettuce, cabbage, cucumber, red pepper, sesame vinaigrette dressing.)
The bigger breakfast helped, didn't have the mid morning starvation like yesterday.
4:30 - was starving by now, handful of nuts to hold me over.
5:30 - Workout (AMRAP in 15:00 of 6 L pull-ups (negatives), 12 push-ups, 24 box jumps = 5 rounds + 6 + 12 +2)
7:30 - dinner = pork chop with sea salt and garlic powder, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower (was starving by the time dinner was ready.)
The caffeine headache has gotten progressively worse throughout the day. Currently it's barely tolerable, hope I can get to sleep!
12:30am - dog woke me up to go outside and I realized the caffeine headache had hit in my sleep. It's still slightly there, we'll see how it goes today now that I'm up and moving about!
7:30 - wake
8:30 - breakfast = two HB eggs and one paleo meatball. Hard to get this much food down me this early, but I was starving by mid-morning yesterday so thought I'd better try starting off with more.
12:00 - lunch = business meeting at Red Robin. Asian Chicken Salad without the mandarin oranges. (Lettuce, cabbage, cucumber, red pepper, sesame vinaigrette dressing.)
The bigger breakfast helped, didn't have the mid morning starvation like yesterday.
4:30 - was starving by now, handful of nuts to hold me over.
5:30 - Workout (AMRAP in 15:00 of 6 L pull-ups (negatives), 12 push-ups, 24 box jumps = 5 rounds + 6 + 12 +2)
7:30 - dinner = pork chop with sea salt and garlic powder, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower (was starving by the time dinner was ready.)
The caffeine headache has gotten progressively worse throughout the day. Currently it's barely tolerable, hope I can get to sleep!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Goal - eat as clean as possible for one month. No processed carbs of any kind, no processed meats like bacon or sausage, no sugars (including fruit) no caffeine, no alcohol.
Day 1:
7:45 - wake
8:30 - breakfast = three scrambled eggs
morning - lots of water
11:37 - am starving so time to start lunch of chicken breast with 1/2 avocado and broccoli
No caffeine headache yet. I think it's more the ritual of the coffee than an addiction, but we will see!
3:30 - handful of macadamia nuts
5:30 - workout. Handstand work, 6 Rounds 1 min on, 3 min off kettlebell swings at 35#
7:45 - dinner = five paleo meatballs (grass fed ground beef, red onion, egg, salt, pepper, basil, garlic, 1/2 cup almond flour cooked in coconut oil); broccoli, califlour, carrots
Still no caffeine headache, that's good. Overdid the fats today between the avocado, nuts, and almond flour. Meatball recipe did make 17 balls, had five for dinner so these may work as a breakfast meat the next couple of mornings.
This is my witching hour - the serious sweet tooth comes out. Over the last few weeks managed to curb this into a square or two of dark chocolate every couple of days. Not sure what to replace this night time ritual with - writing this blog I suppose!
Day 1:
7:45 - wake
8:30 - breakfast = three scrambled eggs
morning - lots of water
11:37 - am starving so time to start lunch of chicken breast with 1/2 avocado and broccoli
No caffeine headache yet. I think it's more the ritual of the coffee than an addiction, but we will see!
3:30 - handful of macadamia nuts
5:30 - workout. Handstand work, 6 Rounds 1 min on, 3 min off kettlebell swings at 35#
7:45 - dinner = five paleo meatballs (grass fed ground beef, red onion, egg, salt, pepper, basil, garlic, 1/2 cup almond flour cooked in coconut oil); broccoli, califlour, carrots
Still no caffeine headache, that's good. Overdid the fats today between the avocado, nuts, and almond flour. Meatball recipe did make 17 balls, had five for dinner so these may work as a breakfast meat the next couple of mornings.
This is my witching hour - the serious sweet tooth comes out. Over the last few weeks managed to curb this into a square or two of dark chocolate every couple of days. Not sure what to replace this night time ritual with - writing this blog I suppose!
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