Week 1 is done. I guess, it was officially done as of last night but I didn't write it so it's tonight. Unfortunately, I ate a big dinner and really didn't feel up to working out but I did anyway.
Exercise...
I did almost all of Marshaun's workout. I just wasn't feeling it but I did it and it's done.
Diet...
Wasn't hungry for breakfast. Almonds for lunch. Beef brisket for dinner. It was so yummy but I ate too much.
Weight loss: 7.2 lbs (boo!)
Energy level: back to meh cuz I didn't sleep
Confession time ... I HATE almonds. I really do. I haven't found a style that doesn't have that disgusting powdery coating on them. Plus, with my daughter bring allergic to nuts, I have gotten away from eating nuts overall. I might have a scoop of peanut butter but that's about it. So this is completely grossing me out. Blech!
Back to work. I really had to fight to get myself to the health club last night but I went. I didn't get winded going up the stairs!! After only a week, I can breathe!!
Ran into Marshaun and he said I made his day by being there.
Exercise ...
Marshaun's routine. So much easier. I even had to speed up my walking because I wasn't feeling anything. That's kind of cool.
Diet ...
I had my egg white "omelet" from Subway. For lunch, I had two Lindor Easter eggs ... because they were there. For dinner, I had chicken fingers and a salad.
Weight loss: 8 lbs
Energy level: Better
Happy Mother's Day!
I slept until noon. I don't remember the last time I did that. I had planned a full day for the family. Movie, dinner, and a play in the city. It was a good day.
Exercise ...
Not. I took the day off just to be with my family, and because I over slept. So, my exercise consisted primarily of walking downtown.
Diet ...
Again, I did not stick to the plan. I had a hot dog at the movie and half a breaded steak sandwich with red sauce and mozzarella. It was so good. I came in below my calories again and MyFitnessPal threatened to disown me.
Weight loss: 7.8 lbs
Energy level: Better
I'm not feeling like a giant blob anymore, maybe just a large one.
Exercise ...
I decided to shake things up a bit. The studio where my daughter dances was offering a free yoga session to moms of girls that dance on the competitive team so my girlfriend and I tried it. I discovered I have a problem with my knee. I could not kneel on it, which is like half of the yoga moves. I did what I could and kind of enjoyed it. My friend wants to go back. I'm not opposed and would love to have someone to exercise with.
Diet ...
I didn't eat one thing I was supposed to eat. I had 6 Chips Ahoy and a hot dog and a pretzel at the baseball game. I came in so far under my calorie count that MyFitnessPal wouldn't allow me to complete it.
Weight loss: 7 lbs
Energy level: meh++
I am so bad about blogging. My intention was to do this every day. I'm lucky if I do it every third day.
Exercise ...
The kid was on a field trip so I had to go by myself. I got there and did the routine Marshaun had developed for me. I was tired when I got done and my muscles were a bit weak but it felt good.
Diet ...
It was a busy day at work so I had almonds for breakfast and almonds for lunch. Exciting, right? For dinner, I splurged a little and had a steak house wrap and a salad. Nothing had ever tasted sooooooooo good.
I asked hubs if he could see the 4 lbs if lost. He said no. Men!
Weight loss: 4lbs
Energy level: meh+
I was weak. I caved.
Exercise ...
I didn't go because I was sore from training with Marshaun. It wasn't so much so that I couldn't move but it was enough that I could use it as an excuse. I really shouldn't do that.
Diet ...
Behaved myself the rest of the day but I had three Chips Ahoy cookies. The only things food-related purchased by hubs are milk, Chips Ahoy, Entenmann's chocolate doughnuts, and, occasionally, ice cream. He will also buy the fixings if he is making supper. At one point, I started to take a chocolate doughnut and then I put it back because it wasn't worth it. So I wasn't completely weak. Yay me!
Status:
Weight Loss: 3lbs
Energy Level: meh
It's already day 2?!?! Crap. Not sure I'm ready for this but the kid is dragging me to the club.
I walked for a half hour and did some strength training. I couldn't do anymore. I felt like a loser. The kid was still raring to go. I just couldn't do it.
We left after an hour and I took her to buy a couple books that I owed her for turning in all of her homework.
I'll do better tomorrow.
I headed to the club to weigh-in for the challenge. I decided I would get a membership for my daughter so she could guilt me into going.
We get to the club and I get her membership. I take her upstairs to show her the basics before I take leave of her. Then I make the move ... I go looking for my trainer. Bum-bum-buuuuum...
My trainer is Marshaun. He seems like a very nice guy. Totally into his job.
I weigh-in. I get my paperwork. I set up an appointment for my training session.
Then I tell the child it is time to go. She's disappointed but I really wasn't ready to workout.
Day 1 done. Workout avoided.
Here we go again. I'm morbidly obese. So far, it hasn't affected my blood pressure or my blood sugar. I've been able to dodge that bullet.
I made it through another software release without gaining weight so that is something new. Part of that has to do with the fact that they provided fast food that was cold by the time it got to us. I had cold pizza, cold burritos, soggy sub sandwiches, and somewhat warm roast beef.
During the release, I began plotting. I decided I would sign up for the health club's 60 Day Fitness Challenge. They offer try it classes, cooking recommendations, and a discounted trainer. Weigh-in was the weekend after our 24 hour support ended. Perfect timing.
Let the games begin.
