Two Steps Forward, No Steps Back ... My Health Focused Log

[UConnJulie]

Intake Report - Total Day
for UConnJulie
Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Food Intake Items:
Breakfast
BLUEBERRY, RAW, 1/2 cup
EGG, CHICKEN, BROWN, large, cage-free; whole, all-natural, fresh, 2 eggs
FLAX SEED, GROUND, 1 tbsp
SPINACH, BABY, Organic, 2 cups
Steel Cut Oats, cooked, 1/3 cup
SUGAR CANE NATURAL, SUCANAT, Sucanat, Organic; dehydrated cane juice; no chemical processing, 1 tsp
Morning Snack
FLAX SEED, GROUND, 1 tbsp
FLAXSEED OIL, 100% unrefined, unfiltered, organic flaxseed oil, 1 tbsp
Kefir, Plain Nonfat, 1 1/2 cup
MANGO, RAW, sliced, 1/3 cup
SUGAR CANE NATURAL, SUCANAT, Organic; dehydrated cane juice; no chemical processing, 1 tsp
Lunch
CHICKEN BREAST, BONELESS, ROASTED, MEAT ONLY, broiler/fryer, meat only, 3 oz
KALE, RAW, chopped, 1 cup
ONION, RAW, chopped, 2 tbsp
POTATO, RUSSET, FLESH & SKIN, BAKED, small (1.75 - 2.5'' dia), 1/2 potato
SOUR CREAM, All Natural, 2 tbsp
Afternoon Snack
SUNFLOWER BUTTER W/SALT, 2 tbsp
Dinner
Buckwheat Pilaf, from the bag of Kashi Buckwheat by Bob's Red Mill, 1 serving
Chicken Sausage, Herb & Roasted Garlic, 1 1/2 link
SWISS CHARD, chopped, sauteed, 1 cup
Evening Snack
COCOA, UNSWEETENED, POWDER, dry, 1 tbsp
RICOTTA CHEESE, PART SKIM, 1/2 cup
STRAWBERRY, RAW, sliced, 1 cup
Stevia, 1/4 tsp

Nutrient Value
Calories 1704.94
Protein (g) 120.69
Carbohydrates (g) 147.24
Dietary Fiber (g) 29.18
Fat (g) 79.07

PCF Ratio: 27-33-40

Workout today was yoga.

Saw my doc today ... kinda bummed ... things are not progressing as rapidly as I'd like and she reminded me that things were so bad she fully expects this to take a couple of years to heal. I'm feeling so much better, it's hard to remember how bad things really were. But good I guess to know that things will continue to get better. She increased my thyroid meds in the morning, and decreased my progesterone during the second half of my cycle. Otherwise, keep on keeping on ...

Looking forward to lower reps than 15 tomorrow for workout A!!!

[RedWifey]

Originally Posted by UConnJulie

Saw my doc today ... kinda bummed ... things are not progressing as rapidly as I'd like and she reminded me that things were so bad she fully expects this to take a couple of years to heal. I'm feeling so much better, it's hard to remember how bad things really were. But good I guess to know that things will continue to get better. She increased my thyroid meds in the morning, and decreased my progesterone during the second half of my cycle. Otherwise, keep on keeping on ...

Sorry the doc appt wasn't as good as you hoped. In the words of our good friend Dory: "Just keep swimming..."

Originally Posted by UConnJulie

Looking forward to lower reps than 15 tomorrow for workout A!!!

You and me both!

[Victoria]

Sorry about the doc appt, too, Julie. But, just remember...you ARE making progress, that's what counts, even if it's not as fast as you'd like!

I love that movie!

[Lost Dog]

That sucks. You're still awesome.

[mel]

Your doctor was right. Sometimes we get this idea of where we should be, and when we aren't exactly perfect, we forget about all the progress we've made. In so many ways you are doing so wonderful! Don't let anything make you forget that!

mel

[UConnJulie]

Thanks guys ... I drowned my sorrows in some good dark chocolate and a handful of walnuts ... bumped my macros to:
Calories: 2121
Protein: 129 g
Carbs: 168 g
Fiber: 38 g
Fat: 115 g

I should be well-fueled for my workout tomorrow morning!!

[fengshway]

hey julie, we are all cheering for you! chocolate and walnuts are a lovely way to get some extra calories--GOOD choices!!

[RacerBill]

Originally Posted by Victoria

What about me? I've been dissed!

Your working out with Cass is cool, too.

[UConnJulie]

Intake Report - Total Day
for Julie Keen
Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Food Intake Items:
Breakfast
BLACKBERRIES, FROZEN, BAG, Cascadian Farm, Organic, 1/4 cup
FLAX SEED, GROUND, 1 tbsp
SOY MILK, PLAIN, UNSWEETENED (SOYMILK), Organic, 1 cup
Soy Protein Powder, Vanilla, 1 scoop
STRAWBERRIES, FROZEN, BAG, Cascadian Farm, Organic, 1/4 cup
Morning Snack
EGG, CHICKEN, BROWN, large, cage-free; whole, all-natural, fresh, 2 eggs
FETA CHEESE, 1 cubic-inch
FLAX SEED, GROUND, 1 tbsp
Steel Cut Oats, cooked, 1/3 cup
SUGAR CANE NATURAL, SUCANAT, Organic; dehydrated cane juice; no chemical processing, 1 tsp
SWISS CHARD, BOILED, NO SALT, chopped, drained, 1 cup
Lunch
SUNFLOWER BUTTER W/SALT, 2 tbsp
Afternoon Snack
ALBACORE TUNA IN WATER, SOLID WHITE, CANNED, drained, 2.7 oz
AVOCADO, CALIFORNIA, RAW, w/o skin & seeds, 1/2 fruit
BALSAMIC VINEGAR, Organic, 1 tbsp
CUCUMBER W/PEEL, RAW, sliced, 28 grams
GARLIC, RAW, 3 cloves
OLIVE, WHOLE, KALAMATA, 5 olives
TOMATO, RED, RIPE, RAW, year round avg, 92 grams
GARBANZO BEANS, 1/2 cup
Dinner
ASPARAGUS, RAW, medium 5.25 to 7'' long, 10 spears
Buckwheat Pilaf, from the bag of Kashi Buckwheat by Bob's Red Mill, 1 serving
Turkey Breast Meatloaf (PN), modified from Gourmet Nutrition, 1/8 loaf
Evening Snack
ALMOND, RAW, 10 almonds
Greek Yogurt, 0%, 1 container
STRAWBERRY, RAW, sliced, 1 cup

Nutrient Value
Calories 1689
Protein (g) 128
Carbohydrates (g) 145
Dietary Fiber (g) 41
Fat (g) 76

PCF Ratio: 29-33-39

WORKOUT

Warm-Up/Mobility/Activation stuff ... then ...

A: Squat
Warm-Up 60# 1x8
Warm-Up 85# 1x6
115# 2x12 (PR +10)

B1: Push-Up (flat, man-style) 1x9, 1x7
B2: Seated Row: 45# 2x12 (grip was failing ... forearms are killing me!)

C1: Step Up 14" 15# DBs 2x12 each
C2: Prone Pike on SB 2x10

Really really tired today ... feeling better after my workout. I gotta stop staying up late on Tuesdays watching SVU!!!! I can never fall asleep afterward ... planning on getting to bed early tonight!!

[LisaS]

115# 2x12 (PR +10)

Excellent

[missjane]

Originally Posted by UConnJulie

Really really tired today ... feeling better after my workout. I gotta stop staying up late on Tuesdays watching SVU!!!! I can never fall asleep afterward ... planning on getting to bed early tonight!!

I hear ya! I have to go home and catch up on Tivo to find out what happened to that little kid because I fell asleep right at the end!!

Nice workout today!!!

[fengshway]

julie, you looked great on those deadlifts!! 135, you are *the* woman. nice job! and good job today on the workout. I think I will try your chocolate and walnuts pre-pre workout snack.

[Egham]

It's been awhile since I've had the opportunity to stop by, but it sure looks to me like you are making good progress.

Keep it up, Julie!

[RebeccaC]

You are rockin' those DL's. THat is one detailed log...I should be tracking more carefully like you but...oh well, there is always tomorrow!

[UConnJulie]

Thanks Lisa, Jane, Wendy, and Rebecca! The details are easy as it is just a report that my tracking software produces ... I just copy and paste. The deads and squats are coming along ... makes me happy!! I'm still pretty weak with pushups and chins ... but that will come along too someday!

EGHAM!!!! I saw you in Stingo's log ... where've you been my friend? We've missed you!!! How's Mrs. Egham doing? Hope you had a nice holiday season ...

[Egham]

Originally Posted by UConnJulie

EGHAM!!!! I saw you in Stingo's log ... where've you been my friend? We've missed you!!! How's Mrs. Egham doing? Hope you had a nice holiday season ...

I've been doing well and have stopped by to see how things are going here every once in a while. My work picked up considerably in September and has continued to remain heavy. I'm also having to do some heavy marketing at the same time since Mrs. Egham's new VP gave her an ultimatum that she either move back to Alabama or have her employment terminated...with zero severance. We're not moving and she'll be joining my consulting practice after a little R&R, so I'm trying to get some work lined up for her as well.

She's been doing very well. Her hard work to identify and eliminate vertigo triggers appears to be delivering good results....She actually handled the 11 1/2 hour drive each way between here and Rochester, NY over Christmas just fine.....2 hour