So, I had my second cheat day yesterday. Let me sum it up for you: UGH.
I ate too much. Seriously. I was up 5.4 lbs today! Woaaaaah! It's 1:20 in the afternoon and I'm STILL too full to eat anything! I've been trying to sip a protein shake all morning. Next weekend I need to take it a little easier.
I did, however, eat a healthy breakfast prior to the start of the cheat: 2 eggs, 1 cup spinach and 1 tomato. Unfortunately, I don't think it helped me eat any less.
I woke up today ready to start over. I got my workout in, per 4HB - 50 kettlebell swings and 45 hip thrusts. God knows I'll be sore tomorrow! I'm going some time to stretch today.
The plan today is this: finish my protein shake. Do laundry. Vacuum. Have another protein shake. Saute spinach with onions and tomato and have that with some refried black beans.
Oh, I might have my first real challenge coming up. Looks like I might be taking an impromptu business trip this week to Boston. 4 days away from home, traveling, at a conference - all that. I think I can do it if I bring some protein powder. Salad with chicken are easy. Maybe omelets from the hotel for breakfast. I'll keep you posted on that one. I should know tomorrow.
Here's to not eating so much next Saturday!
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Week 2 - Day 3
I'm feeling really good! I woke up Sunday after my first cheat day feeling motivated and focused. And while I didn't break 'the food rules' directly - I did go overboard. Let's say that I was cooking bacon (organic) for the week and I ate 75% of the package. Hello water retention! So, my weight didn't budge the first day after cheat.
I was down a couple lbs today and I anticipate that tomorrow I'll be back at pre-cheat weight.
I thought it was going to be a lot harder to not eat dairy. I'm not really missing it, to be honest. And I have to say that my energy levels are way higher than they've been in years.
Today was a crazy day at work so eating was hard. For better or worse, I had a protein shake for both breakfast and lunch (not great, I know) but its low carb and 40g of whey per shake.
For dinner I got a huge salad with romaine, broccoli, tomato, two hardboiled eggs and chickpeas. Not a major eating day but not terribly out of line. Still kept my energy high and my hunger at bay.
I haven't gotten any of my workouts in. I need to do one tomorrow or Thurs. For real!
I was down a couple lbs today and I anticipate that tomorrow I'll be back at pre-cheat weight.
I thought it was going to be a lot harder to not eat dairy. I'm not really missing it, to be honest. And I have to say that my energy levels are way higher than they've been in years.
Today was a crazy day at work so eating was hard. For better or worse, I had a protein shake for both breakfast and lunch (not great, I know) but its low carb and 40g of whey per shake.
For dinner I got a huge salad with romaine, broccoli, tomato, two hardboiled eggs and chickpeas. Not a major eating day but not terribly out of line. Still kept my energy high and my hunger at bay.
I haven't gotten any of my workouts in. I need to do one tomorrow or Thurs. For real!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
4-Hour Body: Week 1 Recap
Today marks Week 2: Day 1. I successfully completed the first week of the 4-Hour Body Protocol! Here's a quick breakdown of what I did (note - I am making significant tweaks for week 2).
Breakfast: No carb chocolate protein shake (made with water). I use the Complete Nutrition brand. It's the only one that doesn't make me gag and it mixes very well + tastes great with water.
Lunch: Salad with romaine, chickpeas or black beans, two hard boiled eggs OR chicken, broccoli, tomato, cucumbers and Mediterranean dressing.
Dinner: Same as lunch.
Supplements: None
Water: about 120 ounces. Half of which is flavored with Crystal lite. Maybe 3/4.
Cheat day: Big time. It caused gain of 3.8 lbs.
Exercise: none
Results of 6 clean days: Lost 8.4 lbs and *not lying* 11 inches. Sure, some of those inches lost were bloat from water weight, of course. Energy: high. Mood: above average.
Here's a quick snapshot of my spreadsheet* so you can see my weight/BF/measurements.
*spreadsheet template came from a guy but I can't find the link. I'll find it and edit this post.
Breakfast: No carb chocolate protein shake (made with water). I use the Complete Nutrition brand. It's the only one that doesn't make me gag and it mixes very well + tastes great with water.
Lunch: Salad with romaine, chickpeas or black beans, two hard boiled eggs OR chicken, broccoli, tomato, cucumbers and Mediterranean dressing.
Dinner: Same as lunch.
Supplements: None
Water: about 120 ounces. Half of which is flavored with Crystal lite. Maybe 3/4.
Cheat day: Big time. It caused gain of 3.8 lbs.
Exercise: none
Results of 6 clean days: Lost 8.4 lbs and *not lying* 11 inches. Sure, some of those inches lost were bloat from water weight, of course. Energy: high. Mood: above average.
Here's a quick snapshot of my spreadsheet* so you can see my weight/BF/measurements.
*spreadsheet template came from a guy but I can't find the link. I'll find it and edit this post.
The Best and the Worst
Hi! My name is E. I'm 29 and as of this morning I weigh 285 lbs. Unfortunately, I'm not 9 feet tall. I'm 5'5. Yeup, I'm fat. Here's me at my fattest - right at *gulp* 300 lbs. This pic is a few years old (2008).
Shit. That's awful. An eye sore, I know. Hold the insults, please. I get it. It gets worse! I have a bachelor's degree in human nutrition and I work in the wellness industry. I know, crazy, right?? I exercise regularly and I don't eat allllll that bad. I've been fat since I was born.
The lowest weight I've ever been since college was about 220. This is me then (2006).
Much better, right? I was wearing a size 14/16 at that point.
The goal? 150 lbs by November 30th 2013. Yup, seriously. It's going to be HARD AS HELL. How do I plan to do it? Following the fat loss protocol outlined by Tim Ferriss in The 4-Hour Body. I'm going to chronicle my progress, frustrations, setbacks and successes right here. I'll share my weight, my pictures, what I eat, when I exercise and we'll see what we can make happen! I'm totally determined to transform my life one minute at a time!
Oh, and here's a pic of me from today, for fairness. :-) I bought jeans the other day in size 20. I'm strong for a fat girl - I do regular pushups - not on my knees. That's right - I can push up 285 lbs about 50 reps each day.
I'll continue to post progress, pics (including full body) as I go through this process.
The lowest weight I've ever been since college was about 220. This is me then (2006).
Much better, right? I was wearing a size 14/16 at that point.
The goal? 150 lbs by November 30th 2013. Yup, seriously. It's going to be HARD AS HELL. How do I plan to do it? Following the fat loss protocol outlined by Tim Ferriss in The 4-Hour Body. I'm going to chronicle my progress, frustrations, setbacks and successes right here. I'll share my weight, my pictures, what I eat, when I exercise and we'll see what we can make happen! I'm totally determined to transform my life one minute at a time!
Oh, and here's a pic of me from today, for fairness. :-) I bought jeans the other day in size 20. I'm strong for a fat girl - I do regular pushups - not on my knees. That's right - I can push up 285 lbs about 50 reps each day.
I'll continue to post progress, pics (including full body) as I go through this process.
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