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"ab work out" Challenge, Day 2
Well, as predicted, I did not increase my numbers by much on Day 2 of the "ab work out" challenge. I think I may have been able to physically achieve more, I just chose not to attempt it. The hardest part of Day 2 was making it through the first 10 reps! I barely felt any pain stemming from Day 1 while going through my daily routine, but man...those first few sit ups on Day 2 were painful! After my body worked through the pain, the additional 40 sit ups were a breeze (I just find myself needing a small break every 10 reps, but I also find that it makes it easier to keep track of the count that way, too). There was no doggy interference this time, so I was able to up my push up count slightly.
Day 2:
Sit Ups: 50
Alternating Side-to-Side Sit Ups: 20
(Modified) Push Ups: 5
Eating Better and Getting Proper Nutrition
In terms of eating better, I feel like I am adhering to a healthier diet. Yesterday, I was able to stay within my allotted caloric intake for the day. However, I notice the pie chart at the bottom of "My Food Diary" and the largest portion of the chart is attributed to Carbohydrates, followed by Fat, followed by Protein. Shouldn't the categories be ordered Protein, followed by Carbohydrates, followed by Fat?
I need to find a way to take in more Protein and less Carbs throughout the day, while I am at work and do not have access to a full kitchen. Sometimes my breakfast does not include Protein (i.e., a bowl of Quaker Old Fashioned Oats topped with Bananas or something of the kind), but I try to eat foods that are considered to be healthy. My lunch generally does contain Protein, but it varies significantly depending on what I bring that day (i.e., Lean Cuisine may be low in calories, but sometimes it is very skimpy on the Protein). I usually try to bulk up my lunch with Fage Greek Yogurt, which contains 10-13 grams of Protein, and I always eat Protein for dinner (my husband would have it no other way!), but still I am lacking in Protein at the end of the day.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Should I start boiling several eggs at a time and sticking them in the fridge at work so I can snack on one when I get hungry in the afternoon? What is another alternative?
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177.0 lb
Lost so far: 2.0 lb.
Still to go: 37.0 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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Diet Calendar Entries for 25 January 2012:
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1471 kcal
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Fat: 67.68g | Prot: 81.13g | Carb: 142.62g.
Breakfast: Whipped Cream, Nonfat White Chocolate Mocha (Tall), Diet Raspberry Iced Tea, Gwaltney Reduced Fat Center Cut Bacon, Scrambled Eggs. Lunch: Atkins Advantage Milk Chocolate Delight Shake, Diet Lemon Iced Tea, Chewy Bars - Oats & Chocolate, Mashed Potatoes, Trout. Dinner: Pizza with meat and vegetables, Unsweetened Tea, Equal. more...
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2488 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Circuit Training - 20 minutes, Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 30 minutes, Desk Work - 7 hours, Resting - 8 hours and 10 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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losing 7.0 lb a week
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