antonbrn’s BodyBlog

   Today we got a lot of snow, so the gym was closed.  People are driving crazy on the roads, so I’m staying home.  We’re not used to having so much snow down here in Texas, but today we have to adapt and overcome.  

   My training is going good and my diet isn’t bad either.  The problem I’ve had with my diet, is trying to eat, at the right times, while I’m at work.  Sometimes we get busy, and I might only have time to crab a protein bar.  On other days, we get real busy and I miss a meal.  Not good!  I shouldn’t complain though, it could be worse I’m sure. 

   I’ve been trying to eat every 2 to 3 hours and include a source of protein and carbs in every meal.  Preparing my meals the night before, is much smarter than trying to do it at 5:00 a.m. in the morning, before work.   I found I eat much better/cleaner this way. 

   Today I met some friends and acquaintances that I hadn’t seen for awhile.  I got two complements on how I look.  One  told me I looked like I had lost some of weight and another said my face looked thinner.  I was glowing!!!  Ha!  Ha!  It’s always great to get complements like that. 

   My current supplements are whey protein powder (double chocolate), creatine monohydrate before my workout and L-glutamine powder before and after my workout.  I think the supplements and eating clean has helped me, but I’m having trouble gaining muscle and keeping the fat off my waist.  I’m working on typing my food plan up (currently wrote down on paper), so my online friends can look at it. 

   I try to workout 4 to 5 times a week.  Sometimes I cannot workout because of my work, but I do get in at least 4 days a week.  Monday is biceps, triceps and forearms.  Tuesday is an off day.  Wednesday is back and shoulders.  Thursday will be leg day and Friday or Saturday is chest day.  If I have an extra day, I will work my arms again and maybe some cardio.  Sometimes, I have to alter this schedule and workout on an off day.  The end

   Well, it finally happen!  Today, after I was done with my shift, I went to a section I used to work at, to say hello to some of my friends.  It was good seeing everyone, and what made it even better, was the complements I received.  Different ones told me I was looking better/good, and two of them told me, I looked like I had lost weight.  I just gave them a big smile, and said THANK YOU!!!! 

Well, this made my day and I’m still smiling about it.  Hopefully, I’ll receive many more complements,in the future, the harder I train.  Wish me luck!

Example of my food log (2 days)

 Date, Food and Time                  

02-17-08: 1/2 cup oatmeal @ 0540 

 1-scoop of Whey protein powder @ 0540          

 1-protein bar 3.0 oz @ 0815

1-bananna @1330

1-can of kidney beans @ 1330

1-can drained Albcore tuna @1330

2-cups Non Fat Milk @ 0425

2-Slices Whole Grain Bread @ 0425

1-12.5 oz Can Chicken Breast @0425

1/2 cup cottage cheese @0835

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02-16-08

4 Large Eggs @ 0842

2 cups coffee

raw broccoli (1 cup) flowerets @ 0842

1-scoop whey protein @ 1250

1/2 oatmeal @ 1250

1-Turkey Burger @ 1250

chili’s restaurant Chicken platter @ 1550  fat=9g, carbs=85, cals=580

2-Tbsp peanut butter @ 1750

1-6oz Can albacore tuna @ 1750

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     Today was my wife’s birthday, this morning we had cake and ice cream for her.  Well, I ate both and felt very guilty afterwards.  After we were finished, I went to the gym to do some cardio and work my abs.  I guess the sugar high wore off, because I became weak while walking on the treadmill.  Later though, I felt better when I was working my abs.  Next time, it will be oatmeal with yogurt for breakfast. 

     So later, we go out, with family to eat.  I did pretty good.  I had a steak with baked potato and a salad.  Then we go to a local fair that’s in town.  I was proud of myself, because I managed to stay away from any unhealthy foods that are present there. 

     Tomorrow will be a rest day, so I’ll be resting and eating good foods.  I’ll need the rest, because I’m up late tonight.  I can’t sleep!!! 

Well, for the last few days I’ve eating Muscle Milk n Oats.  Some of my friends at work tried it a while back, but they didn’t like it.  I bought some on discount at the Vitamin Shoppe for a $1.00 each.  I thought I would give it a try.  I liked the ones I bought (Apple Cinnamon and Chocolate something).  I guess some people may not like it, if they aren’t used to eating oatmeal.  For me though, I enjoy the taste.  I wish I would have bought more of it.  Maybe I’ll go back today and they will have some more.  It has 6g of fat, 34g of carbs. and 30g of protein.  Yesterday morning I ate this with my coffee and I had a lot of energy for my workout.  Yeah!  Really, all a person has to do is use regular oat meal and sprinkle a protein powder on top of it.  Then you have a homemade batch.  Genius!  To think I thought of that myself!  Well, I bet some people haven’t thought of it yet.

Hello All,

     My wife and other family members like to eat out a lot.  They also like to eat bad foods.  I, on the other hand, am trying to eat better and don’t need that kind of temptation. When we go out to eat, I have been trying to look at the menu for something that is healthy. Most of the time, I am successful and find something that isn’t to unhealthy. Does anyone have any comments about what they do when they are confronted with this situation, or eating out in general?

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