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~Expectations~
So, with this week's weigh in on Sunday, I'm attempting to keep my expectations reasonable. I've done okay so far with eating, logging calories, and exercising...did I say exercising? I've also taken a fair share of advil to combat joint pain, and with the rainy weather, dealt with a fair share of inflammation, which equates to water retention. So, this Sunday's weigh in will be more like collecting data on how much water my body has retained. Although, I'll go ahead and factor some good ole fashion muscle weight in there, too. In short, if I show a gain, I know what it's from and I know it's not fat.
I'm actually up to burning 422 calories a work out and that's just the bike, it doesn't include strength training. But, a smile did appear on my face when I made it to 21 sit ups. It was just 3 weeks ago or so that I was barely able to do 10. Me and my abdominal muscles are finally establishing some trust again. I've actually never approached exercise like this in such a target way. My 3 main activities for exercise for MANY years have been yoga, walking, and just recently swimming. But, as I get older I find those exercises don't work for me as well. The yoga irritates the sciatica, the walking irritates the arthritis in my hip, and I love swimming but our pool in the back yard is only open during late spring and summer. We keep it closed in the winter time. I've actually never created a consistent work out plan that included weights to strengthen my upper body, a recumbent bike, and floor exercises. It definitely makes me mindful regarding injury, but its been very effective.
I do go through cravings, but they're weird. Last night I was craving lettuce and veggies. My mom made us a great green leaf lettuce salad with radishes, tomato, and cucumber and it totally hit the spot. I have been keeping up with doing the protein shakes for the last 2 days, but I'll see how I feel after a week of doing the shakes daily to see if it's having an impact on DOMs and energy level. Anyhow, have a wonderful weekend everyone and happy Friday!
Diet Calendar Entries for 31 March 2017:
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1754 kcal
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Fat: 58.84g | Prot: 78.19g | Carb: 139.94g.
Breakfast: Deli Turkey or Chicken Breast Meat, Coffee with Cream and Sugar, Subway Chipotle Southwest Sauce, Subway 6" Steak, Egg & Cheese Flatbread. Lunch: Almond Milk, Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey - Double Rich Chocolate. Dinner: Kraft Asian Toasted Sesame Salad Dressing, Radish, Cooked Asparagus (from Fresh), Cooked Asparagus (Fat Added in Cooking), Cherry Tomatoes, Trader Joe's Green Leaf Lettuce, The Fresh Market Lentil Soup. Snacks/Other: Red Table Wine. more...
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2845 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 28 minutes, Weight Training (moderate) - 20 minutes, Bicycle - 30 minutes, Resting - 14 hours and 42 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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