csm3’s BodyBlog

First off, thank you for the well wishes and training tips:)  It really meant alot to have support when doing something for the first time.

Leading up to the race, I was a nervous wreck.  I didn’t care anymore about how well I’d do, I just didn’t want to crash!  We finally get to the location and got the transition area ready.  Before you knew it, the famous count down began.  For those of you who have never experienced a race of any sort, let me say that the adrenaline rush you always hear about is an understatement.  I was completely into my zone and would not, could not give up. 

It was torture throughout and I was certainly glad it was over but then something strange happened, I fell in love!  I want to push myself harder and do better for the next one and the next one after that.  It didn’t bother me that I came in 83 out of 96 participants.  I am celebrating the fact that I did it and did not give up.

I realize now what my weak points are and will increase the intensity of my training starting tomorrow.  But tonight….I am quietly celebrating the fact that I am no longer a virgin.

Tomorrow, 5/7/09, is my first triathlon.  Mind you, its what they call a "super sprint" and is excellent for first timers.  1/4 mile swim, 7 mile bike and 1.5 mile run.  I am still VERY nervous and anxious.  I have high expectations for myself and am afraid that I will fall short.  Then again, this is exactly what I needed to get my butt back in the game.  I’ve been working out 6 times per week preparing for the bigger one on May 31st.  In the end, it doesn’t matter how well I do, I just want to finish. 

Okay, I have to brag.  I have the best boss ever!!!  She is the person who pushed me into doing the triathlon on May 31st and do you know what her gift to me today was???  She got me a free session with a triathlete to practice on the bike in preparation of the competition.  We spent the a couple hours after work going over technique, time, the bike, etc.  I am so excited! 

Beginning May 1st, I start swimming lessons to improve my technique and time in the water.  My lessons end the day before the triathlon.  Can’t wait! 

I just want to say thank you to everyone that has been checking up on me during my hiatus.  I am proud to say that I am back and more motivated than ever.  I am currently training for a sprint triathlon and want my muscles back.  The connections I’ve made on this site have certainly kept me on my toes and not wanting to give up.  Thank you, thank you, thank you! 

Happy Valentine’s Day!  Today was my cheat day and I enjoyed every moment of it.  I am not going to write down what I ate and drank but will resume tomorrow.

One thing I realized is that by having a cheat day, it will help me be even more disciplined while dieting.  My goal is to make it a cheat meal instead of a whole cheat day.  That will come with time as I improve my dieting. 

Just to let you know that I am going out tonight and may have ONE drink;)  I will try not to unless I get talked into a shot of Patrone…just being honest.

• wake up:  16oz water
• 9:25am:  2 hard boiled eggs
• 10:00am:  bowl of oatmeal
• 10:35am:  16oz water
• 12:45pm:  cup brown rice; baked chicken
• 1:00pm:  16oz water
• 3:00pm:  cup coffee with milk instead of just water
• 5:30pm:  slices of turkey; string cheese; 1/2 cup califlower; 3 strawberries
• 8:30pm:  Light & Fit Yogurt; Tea

Approximate Totals:  1050 calories, 40g fat, 1380mg sodium, 20.5 sugar, 81.5g carbs, 83.5g protein

Lesson learned:  Still need to drink more water throughout the day; sugar is lower today than it has been in the past (YES!); ugh sodium; calories seem low to me and I was hungry by the end of the night. 

I’ve decided to start posting my body fat measurements every other Friday.  This is another way for me to stay motivated and track my progress. 

• Chest: 6mm
• Bicep: 6mm
• Midaxillary:  6mm
• Abdominals: 8mm
• Suprailiac:  6mm
• Thigh:  16mm
• Calves: 8mm
• Subscapular:  10mm
• Lower Back:  10mm
• Tricep:  8mm

Lesson Learned:  I really need to work on my legs.  That is the area that I am most self-conscious about.  Regardless, I am excited about my measurements so far and will continue to improve.  I also want to add more muscle and definition.  Will post pictures later today.   

• 8:13am:  half scrambled eggs; cup grits (plain)
• 11:10am:  16oz coffee (half decaf, half regular)
• 12:30pm:  turkey, provolone, spinach leaves, deli mustard on soda crackers; 1 banana
• 3:10pm:  protein shake
• 5:37pm:  8oz bottom round steak with onions; half cup green beans; half cup broccoli
• 740pm:  16oz water; one strawberry dip in natural honey (this was to fight the urge to eat one of the chocolate chip cookies I made for my kids)

Approximate totals:  1220 calories, 39.5g fat, 936.5mg sodium, 25g sugar, 89.6g carbs, 108.6g protein

Lesson learned:  I need to balance out the portions of my meals better; Need more water; Not eat steak so often during the week?

• Wake up:  16oz water
• 8:40am:  egg whites scrambled with green peppers and onions; half cup oatmeal
• 10:09am:  16oz water
• 11:35am:  flat steak with adobo seasoning; salad with spinach leaves, strawberries, califlower, string cheese, balsamic vinegar, oregano, nutmeg
• 2:17pm:  16oz water
• 3:15pm:  2 wheat crackers; 6 cube size low fat cheddar; half apple; decaf coffee
• 6:25pm: 6oz baked chicken; half cup lima beans
• 8:00pm: 2 pieces of sugar free dark chocolate

Approximate Totals:  1110 calories, 45g fat, 1900mg sodium, 97.5g carbs, 18g sugar, 93.5g protein

 Lesson learned:  I am not happy about today’s results.  I know that its hard to get off certain "comfort" foods but still…I am not giving up!  I will get my diet where it needs to be:) 

• Wake Up:  16oz water
• 8:25am:  1/2 cup oatmeal; 1 hard boiled egg
• 11:35am:  4oz baked chicken using 1tbsp to cook with; 1/2 cup brown rice
• 1:50pm:  1 cup linden flower tea; 1/2 apple
• 3:48pm:  whole wheat sandwich with sugar free jam and honey; 16oz water
• 5:40pm:  16oz water; 1 banana
• 7:25pm:  4oz baked chicken; 1/2 cup spinach; 1/4 cup lima beans; 16oz water

Totals:  1100 calories, 20g fat, 850mg sodium, 35g sugar, 150g carbs, 81g protein 

Lesson learned:  I did much better with sodium today but I also want to know how many carbs I should consume per day; eating a bigger breakfast than I am used to makes me less hungry throughout the rest of the day (water also helps); I should increase water intake.