The weight loss journey of a recovering, formerly fit, fat guy.
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I woke up this morning feeling full, very full. How did you fare?
I did eat Mashed potatoes, macaroni and some other things slathered in gravy.
I had a cheat meal.
I refuse to feel down about it and will attack my workout today to make up for it. That’s all I can do.
I will report back later after I jump on the scale to see how this really affected me.
Please post your Holiday bloat stories!
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Where have my updates gone? Did you think I disappeared?
NO, I did not call it quits already! I was in St Augustine, FL exploring the oldest city in America! I know, I promised updates — I’m sorry. While there, I learned I do have will-power and it is possible to have fun without binge eating and drinking! I also learned that the Internet connection in the oldest city in America is still rather crappy!
Crappy Hotel Gym in St Augustine, FL
See, I still managed to grab my workout while on the road. Good on me! I know I can do it now. The gym was pretty lacking. It had 2 sub-par treadmills and a nice bike — if the bike worked. The “start” button was broke, so I couldn’t add any tension to the pedals. I warmed up with 15 minutes on the treadmill and another 5 on the bike (with no tension!). Then I decided to use what the good lord gave me and hit the push-ups and crunches. Yes, I still did sissy push-ups by dropping my knees to the ground. I’m ashamed to say it, but they are sissy push-ups! I will soon move on to the big-boy ones.
My workout in total was about an hour and 15 minutes. I did a pyramid circuit of the two that my High School Football Coach Olsen in Crestview, FL used to call the “Big 21.” You start with 21 push-ups, then 21 sit-ups/crunches. Next, 19, 17, 15…and so on. I started with 10, 9, 8, 7, etc. If you’ve never done something like that, I encourage you to try. No matter how good of shape you are in, you will realize that you can be in better shape!
Now, how did I eat?
I ate pretty well. For breakfast I stuck with egg-white omelet filled with feta and spinach and 1-slice of whole wheat toast. Lunch varied, but always had grilled chicken. Dinner was salad, chicken and veggies. In-between I had the Blue Diamond almonds I brought with me. No beer, but I did drink wine and a glass of Sangria one night. I didn’t feel bad and think overall my trip went well.
Will I gain weight? I can’t be certain, but I assume I will probably have a pound or two gain. Why? Well one can’t enjoy themselves and not suffer, right? I will find out this morning after I weigh-in at the gym. My plan is to kill it with cardio. No weights today. I may do some walking lunges though.
How did your week finish? Did you get the most out of your workouts?
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