Last week was a pretty good week for workouts, and a pretty good week for eating. Saturday I worked out really hard in the morning, but had a lot to drink Saturday night (too much?). Saturday, my girlfriend cooked and made dessert. I didn't overeat, but I did indulge a bit. Sunday we went out t Hu Hot, an oriental restaurant where you fill a bowl with whatever meats, veggies, and sauces you want, and they cook it for you. I chose that restaurant, as I thought that would be a healthier choice.
I did my weekly weigh in this morning: 216.6, up 0.6 pounds from last week.
This week I'm going to be even more careful with what I eat, stick to the Nutrisystem food plan more, and get more exercise than last week. Wednesday, the weather is supposed to be gorgeous, so I may take off a few hours of work and get some trail running in at one of the great local areas.
I stocked up on veggies over the weekend, so tonight I'll prep them in portions so they are ready for meals.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013
January 11, 2013
I started the NutriSystem foods yesterday. Some of the foods are impressively good...others are just okay, but I'm keeping track of what I like and don't like. In addition to the foods they provide, you have to add in some of your own, like veggies, "smart carbs" (which include fruits, starchy veggies, whole grain breads, etc), and "powerfuels", which are high-protein foods like dairy, peanut butter, etc.
Last night I spent some time prepping foods, like chopping veggies and such, and put them into small containers so they'd be easy to grab or pack in lunches.
Also last night, even though I didn't feel like it, I went for a run. I ran to the Y and back, a total of somewhere between 1.5 - 2 miles.
I'm probably going to take tonight off from working out, and tomorrow morning I teach karate, so I'll go an hour early and get a good workout in, with burpees, pushups, crunches, and some attempted pullups.
After the regular class, there is sparring, so that will also be a good workout. Then I may go to the Y and do some weights, if I still have the energy.
Tomorrow (Saturday) I'm going to try to be good, but I'm not going to worry too much about it. I'm going to watch football, so I'll have some beer and snacks. I am going to make homemade salsa, so at least the snacks should be healthier. Sunday I'll get a good workout in and will follow the eating plan. Monday morning will be weigh-in day.
Last night I spent some time prepping foods, like chopping veggies and such, and put them into small containers so they'd be easy to grab or pack in lunches.
Also last night, even though I didn't feel like it, I went for a run. I ran to the Y and back, a total of somewhere between 1.5 - 2 miles.
I'm probably going to take tonight off from working out, and tomorrow morning I teach karate, so I'll go an hour early and get a good workout in, with burpees, pushups, crunches, and some attempted pullups.
After the regular class, there is sparring, so that will also be a good workout. Then I may go to the Y and do some weights, if I still have the energy.
Tomorrow (Saturday) I'm going to try to be good, but I'm not going to worry too much about it. I'm going to watch football, so I'll have some beer and snacks. I am going to make homemade salsa, so at least the snacks should be healthier. Sunday I'll get a good workout in and will follow the eating plan. Monday morning will be weigh-in day.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
January 9, 2013
Over last weekend, I didn't do as much activity as I had hoped, but I did manage to get out a little bit.
Monday after work, I ran to the Y, doing 10 sets of 5 burpees along the way. I warmed up and grabbed some water at the Y, then ran home doing sets of pushups along the way (total of 30 pushups). It's a little under a mile each way, but it's mostly uphill there and downhill on the way back.
Yesterday, I texted my girlfriend and asked her if she would give me a ride home if I walked to her house. She said yes (of course), so I threw on a 20-lb weight vest and grabbed a 26-lb kettlebell in each hand and started the mile-and-a-half journey. When I got to the end of my block, I was already wondering if this was a good idea. I made it, but by the end, my hands were cramping and I had to stop every 50 yards or so. Today, I can really feel it in my back and shoulders, and I can feel my forearms starting to get sore as well.
I almost didn't go yesterday. By the time I got home from work (had to work a little late), I was hungry and it was cold out. But I keep that vision of the Spartan Race in my head and told myself I have to do SOMETHING, even if it's just a walk around the block. That's going to have to be my mantra...do SOMETHING every day, even if it's just a little. That will help me get into the habit of doing something every day, and I've found that once I do a little, I can push myself a little farther.
My NutriSystem food arrived yesterday. I organized it in a cabinet dedicated to that food, and I started reading through the guidebook last night. I am going to make a shopping list today and stop at the store on the way home. The NS method has you supplementing their foods with fruits and vegetables and "power fuels", so I need to stock up on some healthy things. I plan to start the meal plan tomorrow. I'll probably take Saturday off (football day - both the Broncos and the Packers are playing), but will resume again on Sunday.
I got a new scale a month or so ago that is supposed to measure body fat, but it doesn't seem to be working right, so I'm going to have to call the mfr and see if I can get it replaced. It's also giving me a different reading than my other scale.
I guess my quote/motivation for today is: "Do something, no matter how small, toward your goals each day. Get in a daily habit of working toward each goal."
Monday after work, I ran to the Y, doing 10 sets of 5 burpees along the way. I warmed up and grabbed some water at the Y, then ran home doing sets of pushups along the way (total of 30 pushups). It's a little under a mile each way, but it's mostly uphill there and downhill on the way back.
Yesterday, I texted my girlfriend and asked her if she would give me a ride home if I walked to her house. She said yes (of course), so I threw on a 20-lb weight vest and grabbed a 26-lb kettlebell in each hand and started the mile-and-a-half journey. When I got to the end of my block, I was already wondering if this was a good idea. I made it, but by the end, my hands were cramping and I had to stop every 50 yards or so. Today, I can really feel it in my back and shoulders, and I can feel my forearms starting to get sore as well.
I almost didn't go yesterday. By the time I got home from work (had to work a little late), I was hungry and it was cold out. But I keep that vision of the Spartan Race in my head and told myself I have to do SOMETHING, even if it's just a walk around the block. That's going to have to be my mantra...do SOMETHING every day, even if it's just a little. That will help me get into the habit of doing something every day, and I've found that once I do a little, I can push myself a little farther.
My NutriSystem food arrived yesterday. I organized it in a cabinet dedicated to that food, and I started reading through the guidebook last night. I am going to make a shopping list today and stop at the store on the way home. The NS method has you supplementing their foods with fruits and vegetables and "power fuels", so I need to stock up on some healthy things. I plan to start the meal plan tomorrow. I'll probably take Saturday off (football day - both the Broncos and the Packers are playing), but will resume again on Sunday.
I got a new scale a month or so ago that is supposed to measure body fat, but it doesn't seem to be working right, so I'm going to have to call the mfr and see if I can get it replaced. It's also giving me a different reading than my other scale.
I guess my quote/motivation for today is: "Do something, no matter how small, toward your goals each day. Get in a daily habit of working toward each goal."
Friday, January 4, 2013
January 3, 2013
Had my first workout of the year. I am out of shape, but I managed to get through 2/3 of my plan. I would have been able to finish it, but my elbow started hurting too bad to do more (I hyperextended it last Saturday). Also, my hamstrings tend to cramp when I run, so I need to work on that. I need to stretch more, and I will start doing some exercises to strengthen my hamstrings. Overall, I'm disappointed that I didn't finish the workout as planned, but I worked out and actually enjoyed it, so that's something.
I also took measurements, including my chest, waist, hips, arms, and legs. I don't think my arms look fat, and I've been told I have nice legs (for a guy), which I think is true. I'm a black belt and have been doing martial arts for 28 years, so I've been doing a lot of kicking over the years. I am going to work on building strength and getting better muscle definition. Here are my starting measurements that I want to focus on:
Waist: 44 inches
Chest: 46 inches
Biceps: 13 inches (my right was bigger than my left by half an inch, so that's the measurement I'm using)
I weigh myself weekly, but I'll probably take the measurements monthly.
I also took measurements, including my chest, waist, hips, arms, and legs. I don't think my arms look fat, and I've been told I have nice legs (for a guy), which I think is true. I'm a black belt and have been doing martial arts for 28 years, so I've been doing a lot of kicking over the years. I am going to work on building strength and getting better muscle definition. Here are my starting measurements that I want to focus on:
Waist: 44 inches
Chest: 46 inches
Biceps: 13 inches (my right was bigger than my left by half an inch, so that's the measurement I'm using)
I weigh myself weekly, but I'll probably take the measurements monthly.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
January 2, 2013 - The Beginning
It's January 2, 2013. I weighed myself yesterday morning. 222.0 lbs. Yuck!
I'm 43 years old, and 5'10" tall. This is the most I've weighed in about 8-9 years. About 10 years ago, I weighed in at 239 1/2 lbs, and got down to where I was staying at 205-210 pretty consistently, although that's not where I want to be.
Last fall, I signed up for a Spartan Military Race on May 5, 2013. It's about a 4 mile race, with around 15 military-style obstacles along the way, such as crawling through mud pits, climbing over walls, balancing on things, throwing things, carrying sandbags up hills, climbing a rope, and more. I talked my boys, who will be 16 and 18 then, into doing it too. I've got 4 months to train. My goal is to (a) not die, (b) finish the race, and (c) try to finish ahead of at least one of my sons, who are both in pretty good shape.
In addition to that race, I also signed up for a Zombie Run in the end of June, a 5K race where you are chased by zombies who try to get you by capturing one of three flags you wear.
I'm also planning on doing some hiking, including climbing some 14ers where I live in Colorado. I'd also like to do a triathlon...but one thing at at time.
By the time race day comes on May 5, I want to be down to under 200 pounds. I need to be able to run a 10K without walking. I need to be stronger in just about every area.
I just signed up for NutriSystem. I have never been a slim person, and I used NutriSystem back in middle school for about a year. It helped me then, and I know several people personally who have had success with it recently. I have tried eating healthier in the past, preparing healthy meals on my own, etc, but haven't been able to stick with it for any length of time. I'm optimistic that NutriSystem will help me with my goals. Note, I'm not a paid NutriSystem spokesman (at least not yet), and I'll blog about my honest experiences with it. My shipment is due to arrive next Tuesday (Jan. 8) so I should start with the meal plan on Wednesday, Jan. 9.
I took a couple "before" pictures tonight. Front and side views, shirtless in shorts. YUCK! Yuck, yuck, yuck. I'm going to print them out and put them in my bathroom and bedroom. If I lived alone, I'd put one on the fridge and cabinets in the kitchen, but since my sons live with me, I don't want to subject them to that.
I have my gym stuff in my car and tomorrow after work, I'm going to do a workout I have planned. I'll let you know how it goes.
I'm new to this blogging thing. My main goal with it is to journal my experience for my own use and motivation. I don't know who might end up reading this, but if it helps to motivate you, too, that's great! At some point, I might share the link with my friends and family, but in the meantime, I'll stay somewhat anonymous for now.
Whoever might be reading this, whatever your goals are, GOOD LUCK!
I'm 43 years old, and 5'10" tall. This is the most I've weighed in about 8-9 years. About 10 years ago, I weighed in at 239 1/2 lbs, and got down to where I was staying at 205-210 pretty consistently, although that's not where I want to be.
Last fall, I signed up for a Spartan Military Race on May 5, 2013. It's about a 4 mile race, with around 15 military-style obstacles along the way, such as crawling through mud pits, climbing over walls, balancing on things, throwing things, carrying sandbags up hills, climbing a rope, and more. I talked my boys, who will be 16 and 18 then, into doing it too. I've got 4 months to train. My goal is to (a) not die, (b) finish the race, and (c) try to finish ahead of at least one of my sons, who are both in pretty good shape.
In addition to that race, I also signed up for a Zombie Run in the end of June, a 5K race where you are chased by zombies who try to get you by capturing one of three flags you wear.
I'm also planning on doing some hiking, including climbing some 14ers where I live in Colorado. I'd also like to do a triathlon...but one thing at at time.
By the time race day comes on May 5, I want to be down to under 200 pounds. I need to be able to run a 10K without walking. I need to be stronger in just about every area.
I just signed up for NutriSystem. I have never been a slim person, and I used NutriSystem back in middle school for about a year. It helped me then, and I know several people personally who have had success with it recently. I have tried eating healthier in the past, preparing healthy meals on my own, etc, but haven't been able to stick with it for any length of time. I'm optimistic that NutriSystem will help me with my goals. Note, I'm not a paid NutriSystem spokesman (at least not yet), and I'll blog about my honest experiences with it. My shipment is due to arrive next Tuesday (Jan. 8) so I should start with the meal plan on Wednesday, Jan. 9.
I took a couple "before" pictures tonight. Front and side views, shirtless in shorts. YUCK! Yuck, yuck, yuck. I'm going to print them out and put them in my bathroom and bedroom. If I lived alone, I'd put one on the fridge and cabinets in the kitchen, but since my sons live with me, I don't want to subject them to that.
I have my gym stuff in my car and tomorrow after work, I'm going to do a workout I have planned. I'll let you know how it goes.
I'm new to this blogging thing. My main goal with it is to journal my experience for my own use and motivation. I don't know who might end up reading this, but if it helps to motivate you, too, that's great! At some point, I might share the link with my friends and family, but in the meantime, I'll stay somewhat anonymous for now.
Whoever might be reading this, whatever your goals are, GOOD LUCK!
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