Today was a workout day.
These days always throw me off. I also realized that I need to (at least at the start of this) do something not entirely Whole30 approved--I need a protein shake at night because it's how I drink my magnesium. I need the magnesium (for now) to help me sleep so I don't have days like today...
6:00am - Alarm goes off. Killed it.
6:45am - Second alarm goes off. Killed it.
7:15am - Husband stumbles in to search for a towel...I notice the time and immediately....curl back up and groan. Despite sleeping the night through, and sleeping soundly, I did not sleep well or restfully.
At this point, I crawled out of bed and got into my workout gear and got ready to leave. I remember being at the gym and doing my bodyweight squats. I remember crying about my pathetic OHPs, and I remember empowering myself with 175# dead lifts. I don't remember driving home. I remember making breakfast (which I'll share in a sec) and knitting...and the nap I ended up taking...and from there, I remember pretty well.
So.
RECAP
Breakfast: 3 eggs and 3oz grilled steak
Lunch: I almost missed this and it wasn't balanced at all. It was simply 3 oz of grilled steak.
Dinner: From The Clothes Make the Girl, I made the Moroccan Pork Chops with cucumber salad. My husband (who has no interest in being Paleo) loved this meal and was sad there was not more (Note to self: Make large batch of salad). Despite it being a training day, I haven't really been all that hungry. Just lethargic. I'm going to have a banana to cleanse my palate and then have a protein shake later for the magnesium powder. Probably use 2 scoops of the protein powder, coconut milk, and another banana. Have a lot of muscle cramps and knots...magnesium and potassium for the win!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Whole30 - Day 1
Today is day 1 of my Whole30 Program, so I figured I should probably do a "before" journey chart so that in 30 days, we can see progress, ja? So! Here it goes....
Approximate Weight: 170# (+/- 2lbs)
Measurements (dear lord, I hate these)...
Bust: 39" (this does not budge, sadly... Thanks, Mom).
Waist: 33.5"
Hips: 40"
Approximate Dress Size: 12
I'll update this later this evening once I have a progress shot taken. I'd list BF% but the wonderful BF scale I have insists I have more body fat than Ken (which I so totally don't). I have yet to get a set of calipers, but they're on my list.
Other health issues:
Depression
Anxiety
ADH--ooooh, sparkly!
Muscle cramps/aches
Joint pain
Sleep disorders (mostly insomnia)
Acne
Blood sugar issues
Allergies (seasonal & food)
Poor body image
The goal is to ease any of those issues (especially the anxiety, depression, and poor body image). I'd like to lose body fat, so we'll see how that goes. I do heavy lifting 3x's week (which I think I mentioned previously), so we'll see! This is the only time I am allowing myself to take weight & measurements before March 1.
My goal is to update this blog every day with a recap of the food I've eaten and how I'm feeling, etc. The 15-18 of February is a gaming convention, so I won't be able to necessarily update over the weekend, but I will recap that weekend and how it went. So far, I have breakfasts and lunches planned. Not sure about dinners, yet.
Since I'll be updating this later, I'll throw the recap of today in there, as well.
Approximate Weight: 170# (+/- 2lbs)
Measurements (dear lord, I hate these)...
Bust: 39" (this does not budge, sadly... Thanks, Mom).
Waist: 33.5"
Hips: 40"
Approximate Dress Size: 12
I'll update this later this evening once I have a progress shot taken. I'd list BF% but the wonderful BF scale I have insists I have more body fat than Ken (which I so totally don't). I have yet to get a set of calipers, but they're on my list.
Other health issues:
Depression
Anxiety
ADH--ooooh, sparkly!
Muscle cramps/aches
Joint pain
Sleep disorders (mostly insomnia)
Acne
Blood sugar issues
Allergies (seasonal & food)
Poor body image
The goal is to ease any of those issues (especially the anxiety, depression, and poor body image). I'd like to lose body fat, so we'll see how that goes. I do heavy lifting 3x's week (which I think I mentioned previously), so we'll see! This is the only time I am allowing myself to take weight & measurements before March 1.
My goal is to update this blog every day with a recap of the food I've eaten and how I'm feeling, etc. The 15-18 of February is a gaming convention, so I won't be able to necessarily update over the weekend, but I will recap that weekend and how it went. So far, I have breakfasts and lunches planned. Not sure about dinners, yet.
Since I'll be updating this later, I'll throw the recap of today in there, as well.
So, that's me. I'd like there to be less of me by the end of this, but... whateve's. :)
RECAP
Breakfast: 2 jumbo brown eggs with shrimp, cup of tea with coconut creamer
Lunch: Baby arugala with broccoli, carrots, snow peas, and grilled chicken, seasoned with olive oil and salt/pepper.
Dinner: Liver, steamed brussels sprouts with garlic & rosemary, and roasted tomatoes stuffed with homemade Paleo pesto (basil, mint, olive oil, garlic, macadamias).
Water to drink... tea with dinner.
NOT HUNGRY AT ALL, HOLY CARP TOO MUCH FOOD... >_> I'd like a vodka tonic, though. I somehow doubt this craving will go away.
The Whole30 Challenge
Today is day 1 of my Whole30 Program. No grains, no sugars, no dairy, no alcohol, no legumes, no processed foods for 30 days.
I've been so remiss in keeping track of other health things with this blog, I'm hoping this will keep me accountable. I've changed the name and such because this is a lifestyle change--the next 30 days are just to reset my system. To heal it.
I love Greek mythology. I can relate most of the Greek gods to my own faith and aspects of my God. For example, Jehovah Nissi is the LORD my banner...which means nothing unless you put it into context. The banner is a sign of encouragement in battle, giving a person or group of people hope to fight on and the strength to win. Therefore, Jehovah Nissi is the God of Victory...but, it would feel silly to make the blog's title "Jehovah Nissi." Nike, the shoe company, had a great slogan of "Just Do It" and Nike barely had her own mythology after becoming the charioteer for Zeus.
Perfect! I'm not offending anyone!
So!! Let the healthy diet .... BEGIN!
PS: I lift weights. Heavy weights. Follow me on Fitocracy to keep up with that progress. As of this blog, I bench press 110lbs, squat 165lbs, and dead lift 175lbs. If *I* can do it, so can you!
I've been so remiss in keeping track of other health things with this blog, I'm hoping this will keep me accountable. I've changed the name and such because this is a lifestyle change--the next 30 days are just to reset my system. To heal it.
I love Greek mythology. I can relate most of the Greek gods to my own faith and aspects of my God. For example, Jehovah Nissi is the LORD my banner...which means nothing unless you put it into context. The banner is a sign of encouragement in battle, giving a person or group of people hope to fight on and the strength to win. Therefore, Jehovah Nissi is the God of Victory...but, it would feel silly to make the blog's title "Jehovah Nissi." Nike, the shoe company, had a great slogan of "Just Do It" and Nike barely had her own mythology after becoming the charioteer for Zeus.
Perfect! I'm not offending anyone!
So!! Let the healthy diet .... BEGIN!
PS: I lift weights. Heavy weights. Follow me on Fitocracy to keep up with that progress. As of this blog, I bench press 110lbs, squat 165lbs, and dead lift 175lbs. If *I* can do it, so can you!
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