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Yesterday I thought I would try my luck at water skiing and wake boarding. I planned on that being my source of exercise fot the day. The water was too choppy to do any of it, but I did end up tubing. I quit after seeing a 13 foot gator sunning itself on the bank. That’s Florida for you…

I had a great back workout today. I went a bit heavier on the barbell rows. I also did abs on the stability ball and hanging leg raises.

My nutrition was much better today than yesterday on the boat. I lived off of protein shakes yesterday, so I won’t bother posting it.

Day 13 - Meal Journal 5/29/07

M1 - 3 egg whites, 3/4 c. cooked oatmeal w/ 2 tsp. honey and 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, 1 coffee w/ cream and sugar.

M2 - 4 oz. roasted chicken breast, 1/2 an apple

M3 - 8 oz. skim milk w/ 1- 1/2 scoops whey, 1 banana.

M4 - 17 oz. Myoplex Meal Replacement shake

M5 - 1- 1/2 c. chicken w/ whole wheat pasta, 1 glass white wine.

Just wanted to thank all of our guys and gals who is serving or has served our country.  I have so much respect for you.  God Bless you and your families.

Today I worked out chest, cardio for 30 minutes on the treadmill @ 13% incline and (4×25 reps) abs on the stability ball.  Great workout!  
My diet was not the best today. I’ve been so busy today and did not have time to make proper meals.

Meal Journal-Day 11

M1- 2 egg whites, 1/2 of an everything bagel, 1 coffee  w/ cream and sugar.

M2 - 1 pkg. protein meal replacement, (banana, 1 tbsp. pb, yogurt), 1 veggie chicken patty,

M3  - 3pcs. sushi, 8 oz. milk w/ 1 scoop whey.

M4 - 4 oz. roatissarie chicken, grapes, 1 glass white wine.

Tomorrow will be another day off. But to make up for the gym, I’m going water skiing!  This will be my first attempt at this— wish me luck!

The past two days my workouts have been great.  I decided to switch my arms and legs day because my upper body was too sore.  My legs felt good, and I did 30 minutes of intervals for my cardio.  I was able to go 2 minutes hard and recover for 2 minutes.  My arms felt strong.  I had to cut my workout a little shorter than I wanted to.  I cut out the hammer curls and did not do cardio.  I didn’t have enough time.  My diet has been basically the same.  Although, I did have a cheat night last night and felt sooo guilty afterwards!

DAY 9 - MEAL JOURNAL 5/25/07

M1 - 1 whole wheat english muffin, 2 tsp. natural pb, 1 coffee w/ cream and sugar.

M2 - POST WORKOUT - 1 whole egg + 1 egg white, 1 everything bagel, 1 slice cheese, 8oz. skim milk w/ 1 tbsp. choloate syrup.

M3 - 8 oz. skim milk, 1 scoop whey, 1 banana.

M4 - CHEAT FOOD- 1 Chili’s Southwestern egg roll, spinach dip with some ships, 3 Tom Collins

I went to the cinema and had a handful of Jr. Mints

Today was going to be an off day, but I think I’ll go do cardio.  My legs are feeling a bit sore, I think the cardio will do them some good.

I’ve been doing intervals on the stair climber.  The past two days I did 30 minutes of cardio.  Yesterday I would increase the level 4x for 1 min. and recover for 3 minutes.  Today I felt good, so I increased the level 4x for 2 min. recovered for 2 min.

It’s been a week since I’ve started my meal journal.  It started out pretty hard for me to be accountable for what I eat.  It’s quite helpful for me now to write it all out.  And blog about it, so you guys/gals can give me support and advice on my diet.  Which I’m thankful for all the support and advice given

I worked out chest yesterday, and it was fantastic.  I felt stronger this week than last.  Today I worked out my shoulders and traps.  Again, it was an awesome workout.  I went heavier on my upright rows, and seated Smith press.

My diet yesterday was pretty much the same.  Although I’m very pleased with myself.  I was at an event all evening, and afterwards I was ready to eat.  Chick-fil-a was nearby.  I ordered a Grilled chicken sandwich, and only ate the chicken breast.  I really wanted those waffle fries—oh they’re so good!  I had an apple instead.

Here’s Day 7 - Meal Journal.

M1 - 1/2 c. oatmeal w/ 2 tsp honey and cinnamon, 2 egg whites, 1 coffee with cream and sugar

M2 - (snack) 17 wheat thins- 1 serving. 1 slice of chedder, 1/2 pear

M3 - 1 cup sauteed vegetables (zucchini, summer squash, grn beans), 4 oz. chicken breast, sauteed in 2 tsp. olive oil

M4- (snack) protein shake w/ 2 tsp. natural pb, 8 oz. skim milk

M5 - 1/3 c. brown rice, 1/3 c. mixed sauteed vegetables, 2 oz. chicken breast

M6 - POST WORKOUT - 1 whole egg + 1 egg white, 1 whole wheat english muffin, 1 orange

I worked out earlier than usual.  Bad choice.  I ended up at the gym at peak hours and almost all the equipment, benches, you name it, it was being used.  I turned up my ipod to drown out the noise and I tried to make the most of it and get my training in.  I ended up doing back (workout schedule posted on profile), apparently, I had chest on my schedule, oops.  It was all good.  The evening was gorgeous, so I ended up doing my cardio outside.  I walked the trail for 1 hour.  Went home and did abs using the stability ball. 

Meal Journal Day 6-

M1 - 1 whole egg + 1 egg white, 2 whole wheat toasts, 2 coffees w/ cream & sugar

M2 - tsp. olive oil, 1 whole egg + 1 egg white omlette w/ 1oz. zucchini, 1 oz. lean ham, 8 oz. skim milk with 1 scoop whey

M3 - 1 Kashi Oatmeal cookie, 1 orange

M4 - POST WORKOUT - 8 oz. skim milk w/ 1- 1/2 scoop whey, 1 banana, turkey wrap (lean turkey, avocado, tomato, lettuce)

M5 - 8oz. skim milk w/ 1 scoop whey, 1 tsp. natural pb.

I had a day off from working out today.  I was at an event all day.  Knowing this, I had packed food, but soon became tired of them.  So, I broke down at the end of the day and ate, yes, Burger King!  Here’s my Meal Journal - Day 4.

M1 - Coffee with cream and sugar, Kashi Oatmeal bar

M2 - Protein shake

M3 - 10 rice snacks, 1/2 of a lean ham sandwich (whole wheat roll, avocado, tomato, lettuce)

M4 - banana, the other 1/2 of my ham sandwich

M5 - Burgar King Grilled Chicken sandwich, 1/4 of my fries, and a few sips of my coke

I’m starting a new workout week.  I’m excited because last week felt great.  So, I figured, what the heck, I’ll go crazy on Meal 5 today, I think a cheat day is respected so you don’t go insane and eat too much junk. 

How often shall I allow myself to have a cheat day?  once a week?  once a month?  I think if I set that on my "calendar" it may be easier to deal with the diet knowing when my cheat day is.

Day 3 ( May 19, 2007 )  My Meal Journal actually went okay today.  I am now finished with my workouts for the week.  I’ve completed my full body workout including cardio.  Yesterday and today I only did cardio, for 1 hour both days.  I honestly can say, I felt great this week.  My workouts were harder, I did more cardio, and I’m pretty pleased with my diet so far.  You all have been so motivating to me!  Thanks.

Day #3- Meal Journal.

M1 - 1/2 whole wheat bagal, 1 tsp. natural peanut butter, 8 oz. skim milk w/ 1 scoop whey, coffee with cream & sugar.

M2 - 2 egg whites, 1 yolk omlette, 1 oz. lean ham, 1 oz. onion, 1/tsp. olive oil, 1 orange.

M3 - POST WORK OUT MEAL: 1/2 bagel w/ 1 tsp. natural peanut butter, 3 oz. ahi tuna steak, 1/4 avocado, 6 organic corn tortilla chips—I was craving the sodium.

M4 - 3oz. chicken w/ 1/2 c. organic spaghetti sauce, 8 oz. skim milk w/ 1 scoop whey.

This has been harder that I thought.  Writing out everything I eat constantly makes me think of food all day.  On the possitive side, I watch what I eat, and the keep the potions smaller.  I have noticed that I’m craving more sodium.  Hmmm… 

Here’s Day 2: Meal Journal Entry.

M1 - 1 coffee w/ cream & sugar, 2 egg whites, 1/2 c. oatmeal w/ 2 tsp. honey and cinnamon to taste.

M2 - 8 oz. skim milk, 1 1/2 scoops whey

M3 - 1 oz. mixed nuts, 1/2 of a chicken wrap- (2oz. chicken, whole grain tortilla, 2 oz. avocado,  3 Tbsp. black beans), 1/2 an apple

M4 - 1 c. chai potein drink, 2 tsp. natural peanut butter

M5 - 1/2 pear, 3 oz. ahi tuna, 1 c. fresh spinach, 1/4 of an avocado, vinegarette- (2 tsp. balsamic, 2 tsp. olive oil, salt and pepper)

M6 - POST WORK OUT- 1/2 whole wheat bagel, 1 whole egg + 1 egg white, 8 oz. skim milk w/ 1 scoop whey

I only did cardio, day off from lifting. 

30 mins. on the tredmill 13% incline, 30 mins. on stair climber.