The first day back to work went well as far as the diet was concerned. I had my oatmeal for breakfast and oatmeal and tuna (separate bowls) for lunch. For dinner I had holiday leftovers - a big plate of Indian food (spinach and potatoes), some black-eyed peas and 2 pitas.
For activity I did a hill run on the treadmill for 30 minutes, strength training of the back and abs for 30 minutes and rode the bike on the trainer at a low cadence for 60 minutes. I had planned on swimming (instead of the run) but the pool is still closed.
However, towards the end of the night I hit the chocolate candy basket. I had not had enough calories for the day. I will have to work on the balance.
The scale tells me I am down 0.2 pounds for a total of 4 pounds since the 1st.
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
DAY 5 - NO-S DIET - The first full week
No change in weight / body fat % despite 4 hours of bike riding yesterday. This really does not surprise me - I am just a little over my maintenance weight. The pounds will drop but this will be 'real' weight.
Regarding the bike ride, it was good. I rode for about 2 1/2 hours solo and then hooked up with the Sunday group ride. This is usually at a moderate speed. Local phenom Ty showed up today and pulled the group out to Sumrall at a break neck pace. Just drafting off of him and my heart rate was in zone 3. Made the workout tougher than intended. I was smart and bought nutrition along for the ride. I consumed about 750 calories during the 4 hours. Got home and had one of those post workout shakes that taste like a frosty. Next I put a pretty big dent in the holiday left overs. Big plate of grilled chicken and Indian food.
Regarding the bike ride, it was good. I rode for about 2 1/2 hours solo and then hooked up with the Sunday group ride. This is usually at a moderate speed. Local phenom Ty showed up today and pulled the group out to Sumrall at a break neck pace. Just drafting off of him and my heart rate was in zone 3. Made the workout tougher than intended. I was smart and bought nutrition along for the ride. I consumed about 750 calories during the 4 hours. Got home and had one of those post workout shakes that taste like a frosty. Next I put a pretty big dent in the holiday left overs. Big plate of grilled chicken and Indian food.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
DAY 4 - NO-S DIET
Well, the first S day was here yesterday. I did not do anything crazy. Ate my normal oatmeal (with brown sugar) for breakfast and then went for a long run. I took a power bar and a gel with me on this 2 1/2 hour run. That's about 360 calories for the 2 1/2 hours. Major calorie deficit. Had a recovery shake after then run (delicious - tasted like a frosty) for about 500 calories. I just ate normal for the rest of the day except for about 5 of those ghirardelli chocolate squares. A pretty nice treat.
If you check the side bar - I am down 3.8 pounds and 2 body fat percentage points since the first. I know that this is not 'real weight'. This is the extra water weight that was retained from all of the rich holiday foods. Remember, water weighs about 8.3 pounds per gallon (or 1 liter of water = 1 kilogram - metric is so much easier). The next week will be harder but the weight will be real.
I have a 4 hour bike ride this afternoon.
If you check the side bar - I am down 3.8 pounds and 2 body fat percentage points since the first. I know that this is not 'real weight'. This is the extra water weight that was retained from all of the rich holiday foods. Remember, water weighs about 8.3 pounds per gallon (or 1 liter of water = 1 kilogram - metric is so much easier). The next week will be harder but the weight will be real.
I have a 4 hour bike ride this afternoon.
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