Nutrition: Not bad, but not great. Another day where I'm low on protein. had only I found that cottage cheese that I went to several stores in search of!
1716 cals
Fat - 18.4% (35 grams) Protein - 26.4% (113 grams) Carbohydrates - 43.7% (188 grams) Alcohol - 5.6% (14 grams) Other - 5.8%
Workout: None!
I am so not happy about this one. It seems that I was a bit of an overachiever yesterday, as I woke up this morning with a world of pain in my knee. It seems Ive managed to piss off my quadriceps tendon, or at least I think that's so, based on this picture! I'm thinking maybe my knees were going too far forward on the one legged squats. I'm going to ask my physio tomorrow, as I know I'm already compensating for a very tight ilio-tibial band (aka some muscle that wraps around my hip area) .
Anyway, I went into work all packed up and signed up for spin class tonight and at 4pm, I decided that it was time to cancel. Much as I really wanted to go, I'd rather rest it and be able to subject myself to the body weight matrix tomorrow. (I never thought I'd say that!!) I'm aiming to do some Pilates, or what my DH calls, "Flapping", before calling it a night.
Another thing...
I have not weighed myself since my pre-challenge weigh-in on the 31st, and while it's only been five days, it feels like ages! I'm hoping that by not weighing in, I'll prevent myself from seeing progress and sabotaging myself because I think I deserve treats.
I'll prevent myself from seeing progress and sabotaging myself because I think I deserve treats.
Good Idea, it can work both ways but i'm of this opinion. I only step on the scale myself every 3 weeks.
Good start to the challenge btw.
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Tuesday 6 Jan:
Went to physiotherapy and had my inflammed IT band confirmed. This is the likely culprit for the pain in my quad tendon as well. I'm not allowed to run for at least the next week. Yuck! At least I can still lift!
Nutrition: Today was not a good nutrition day due to bad planning. I knew I would be pushing my limits with an after-work birthday party. I caved in and had two glasses of wine (175ml) instead of one.
I had expected a light dinner, and my husband decided to surprise us with delicious, fatty dinner. He was so excited that I couldn't protest; although, I did eat only half of my risotto. I definitely have overcounted for today, but I'd rather stick with that instead of risk undercounting.
2800 Cals - 500 more than I should have had
Fat - 28.3% (89 grams) Protein - 19.5% (138 grams) Carbohydrates - 43.0% (305 grams) Alcohol - 9.2% (37 grams) Other - 0.0%
Workout: As my knee is still sore, I skipped the body weight matrix. Ill make up for it. I had the day off today to do errands, and I did a lot of walking because I don't have a car. I'm hoping that will counteract my dinner indulgence.
Lifting workout below.
I raised my weight in several exercises, and I lowered it on one set of the single arm overhead squat due to concerns about my form. I shift to my weighted side on these, and I worry that's bad form; especially with the IT band issue I've got.
Tomorrow, I wont have a workout, because I have my photography class, but I'll try to get in some extra walking and eat perfectly!
Exercise:
I walked to the train from my office (45 minutes) and then walked home from class (15 minutes). Its not huge, but given that I couldn't get to the gym due to my class tonight and the fact that Im not allowed to run, it's not bad! It all adds up, right?
Hey, not bad on the calories, considering you weren't planning on a large dinner. And GREAT job on the red! I just love seeing that color!
2900 just sounds so big! It isn't when I consider how much I actually burned, but still!
As for red numbers, it's really quite satisfying to mark the new high numbers when documenting my workout. When I feel like taking an easier weight, I can see myself being unwilling to pass up the chance to have a red entry and being a wimp! Little things can mean so much!
Ugh. A late one at work! Bit late for the gym now that it's nearly eleven.
Nutrition: was pretty good today w a deficit of about 100 cals
1893 cals Fat - 26.6% (56 grams) Protein - 29.0% (137 grams) Carbohydrates - 38.5% (182 grams) Alcohol - 5.9% (16 grams) Other - 0.0%
Workout: will have to happen tomorrow. I'm still sore from Tuesday, so I'll enjoy the extra day of recovery.
Thanks, Karen! I'm trying to be patient, but gosh, it's hard! I really want to go work out!
Friday, 9 January:
I was looking forward to a big workout tonight, but that plan has been cancelled. Today I learned that wearing my MBTs completely pisses off my physiotherapy-requiring IT band. By the time I got home from my hilly, four mile round trip walk to my doctor's, I was in genuine pain. It hurts to just touch it. So, I'm trying to do the right thing and I'm skipping my workout to rest it.
Thing is, i really just want to go work out. I don't want to lose enthusiasm. Hopefully, Ill be feeling much better tomorrow.
Nutrition: I'm low on protein today. I also planned to eat a lot more overall, but that plan changed when I decided to be sensible (still convincing myself) and not go to the gym
Saturday, 11 Jan:
Not my finest day. I ate too much, and when I got to the gym, I never really got into it. I just felt weaker and I had to skip several exercises because of my IT band, which is still sore.
i think I may do an extra session of each workout, especially if I am unable to do all of the exercises soon. I feel like I'm missing days, which really affects my motivation. Also, I'm going to be away next weekend.
Nutrition: 2499 cals - 200 more than I should have without a deficit.
I wish I had advice for you, but really all I've got is hang in there and it will get better. Rest up the IT band and before you know it you'll be back to wanting to do your workouts.
I wish I had advice for you, but really all I've got is hang in there and it will get better. Rest up the IT band and before you know it you'll be back to wanting to do your workouts.
Thanks! I really hope so! I tend to have a lot of trouble being half motivated, so if my workouts suffer, so does my eating. I didn't even track Sunday! I think I'm just concerned because I'm going to Rome on Friday for a few days, and I have no intention of counting my food while there because I want to enjoy my holiday. Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to hoover my way to Italy, but I do plan to try things and not worry about my macros. Four days off vs days off seems a rather big difference! I know it's not very long, but gosh, it sounds it, especially when I was enjoying stage 3 so much.
Yesterday was a resting day, and I'm actually feeling good this morning. Im supposed to meet a friend for spinning after work, which hopefully will be fun and keep my IT band happy. Either way, I've more physio tomorrow, so it will get sorted out a bit more then.
Okay, I am so jealous of Rome. Think you could squeeze me into your suitcase?
If i could, I would! Have you been before? This will be my first time. It is my Christmas/ Birthday gift from my husband, and while I've always wanted to go, I've just never made it to Rome. I plan to fully enjoy it while keeping in mind that I don't need to eat everything I lay eyes on. That said, I'll probably ace the former, but the latter may not quite happen.
Number 6?! You're a badass. I gathered you had a gaggle at home, but I wasn't imagining a crew worthy of a minibus!
So, I think I saw a muscle in my shoulder today that I hadn't seen before. Exciting!
I realize that this would probably sound ridiculous to any audience in my life aside from this one. What makes this possible sighting different is that I didn't go and ruin my percieved achievement by getting on the scale.
I havent weighed myself in nearly two weeks, which is pretty unheard of for me. Moving from NYC to London, I contemplated packing my bathroom scale in my luggage, rather than putting in the shipping container. While waiting for the container to arrive, I went to a local pharmacy each Saturday morning and weighed in because I just don't like those sorts of surprises.
I think one of the defeating things for me is that since I started lifting has been seeing my strength improve but seeing my fat percentage either not budge or go up. I'm wondering if maybe that's because my scale really only takes the %age from the lower half of your body, which would explain the lack of change on the scale v my perception of the changes in my arms.
Anyway, seeing that % not move has been a definite point of frustration and cause for me to abandon my efforts, albeit temporarily, on more than one occasions. I'm hoping that by not weighing in (outside of at month end) I will spare myself the loss of motivation and maybe actually see that muscle i caught a glimpse of a bit more often.
Exercise: I'm still sore, but definitely feeling better. Too bad I didn't finish the workout before the gym closed, but I was only two exercises short.
So, I think I saw a muscle in my shoulder today that I hadn't seen before. Exciting!
I realize that this would probably sound ridiculous to any audience in my life aside from this one. What makes this possible sighting different is that I didn't go and ruin my percieved achievement by getting on the scale.
I havent weighed myself in nearly two weeks, which is pretty unheard of for me. Moving from NYC to London, I contemplated packing my bathroom scale in my luggage, rather than putting in the shipping container. While waiting for the container to arrive, I went to a local pharmacy each Saturday morning and weighed in because I just don't like those sorts of surprises.
I think one of the defeating things for me is that since I started lifting has been seeing my strength improve but seeing my fat percentage either not budge or go up. I'm wondering if maybe that's because my scale really only takes the %age from the lower half of your body, which would explain the lack of change on the scale v my perception of the changes in my arms.
Anyway, seeing that % not move has been a definite point of frustration and cause for me to abandon my efforts, albeit temporarily, on more than one occasions. I'm hoping that by not weighing in (outside of at month end) I will spare myself the loss of motivation and maybe actually see that muscle i caught a glimpse of a bit more often.
OK, less typing, more lifting... gym time!
Glad you're seeing more muscle. I bet you're not actually gaining body fat. BF% scales can be very inaccurate, especially depending on your level of hydration. I know others from here get testing done, but barring that, Kara/Littlemermaid... (I can't remember exactly right now) has a link to a good online body fat estimator on the first page of her new log that might help you out.
Nope, I've never been to Europe at all. I expect a full report (and some pics) once you return!
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Number 6?! You're a badass.
Or, depending upon how you look at it, a dumbass. Whatever the case, there's usually some ass involved.
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Glad you're seeing more muscle. I bet you're not actually gaining body fat. BF% scales can be very inaccurate, especially depending on your level of hydration. I know others from here get testing done, but barring that, Kara/Littlemermaid... (I can't remember exactly right now) has a link to a good online body fat estimator on the first page of her new log that might help you out.
Glad you're seeing more muscle. I bet you're not actually gaining body fat. BF% scales can be very inaccurate, especially depending on your level of hydration. I know others from here get testing done, but barring that, Kara/Littlemermaid... (I can't remember exactly right now) has a link to a good online body fat estimator on the first page of her new log that might help you out.
I think I am seeing more muscle! It might just be in my head, but I'm going to keep on hoping!
There definitely is a range that I fluctuate within during the day. Bioelectrical impedance is affected heavily by your hydration levels and water retention. I realize that my scale may be inaccurate; however, it should be reasonably good at giving me feedback as to whether levels are improving. The thingy the others have used for testing is a BodPod, and I looked into doing that earlier this year while hoping my scale might be wrong. (I googled up a storm trying to find an article where somone claimed their tanita lost accuracy over time! ) I haven't found one nearby yet.
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Or, depending upon how you look at it, a dumbass. Whatever the case, there's usually some ass involved.
Perhaps you're just really brave? When I first I took care of my friends' 3 kids for a weekend years ago, I found that it's quite hard when you're outnumbered. (There was a glue fight!) The only way I survived was to not ask them what they wanted and to ensure everyone had a very important role in whatever we did. It was good fun.
I'll definitely check out the site.
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Oh, Rome . . . that's on my list of places I'd like to visit someday. Yes, please post some pictures when you get back and have a wonderful trip!
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Nope, I've never been to Europe at all. I expect a full report (and some pics) once you return!
I promise lots of pictures. One of the best things about moving to London has been the whole new set of neat places to go with a relatively short plane ride, and I am more than happy to help share until you guys make it here.
IT band still sucks! Went to physio tonight and had accupuncture tonight for the first time, and I am feeling better! Another week of no running, which makes HIIT hard, but I'll manage!
Nutrition: protein is a little lower than i'd like. This is what happens when i leave the cottage cheese home!
I promise lots of pictures. One of the best things about moving to London has been the whole new set of neat places to go with a relatively short plane ride, and I am more than happy to help share until you guys make it here.
I have cousins in Scotland, and that's something I always envy - the ability to just take a 'quick jaunt' somewhere that would be an endurance to get to from here. Hope you're having a good trip (as you likely will be leaving soon, and probably won't log back on).
I have cousins in Scotland, and that's something I always envy - the ability to just take a 'quick jaunt' somewhere that would be an endurance to get to from here. Hope you're having a good trip (as you likely will be leaving soon, and probably won't log back on).
It really is amazing. In New York, a 3 hour train ride meant MA or DC, and to be fair, these are interesting places; although, it doesn't deliver a percieved change in scenery like going to Paris, which is also a 3 hour train ride. If only the euro weren't so strong!
I took lots of pictures, including a picture of everything I ate, which I have roughly assembled into a collage. I gather some might find the volume of gelato I put down impressive, others might find it vulgar, but given that I had a little over three days to try to enjoy as much of the city as I could, cusine included, I think I did a pretty good job. Besides, I wasn't suffering while enjoying all of it! I walked all day and everywhere, and sacrifices to come will be worth the indulgences of the trip. Link to pics will be up shortly!
Vacation is over, and after Physio and dinner, it was too late to go work out. (Finished dinner at ten and the gym lights cut out around 1035) In general the next few days are going to be tough due to scheduling conflicts and a lot of work crunch time. I've decided to just do what I can, focus on healing my IT band so I can really work out, and just watch my nutrition until I free up over the weekend. I am going back to physio on Friday, and I am hoping that two sessions in one week will help me progress.
I didn't track today, but I did think about what I ate. Back to tracking tomorrow.
Protein - 26.4% (113 grams)
Carbohydrates - 43.7% (188 grams)
Alcohol - 5.6% (14 grams)
Other - 5.8%
Fat - 19.7% (39 grams)
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