back on the horse

I've been really good the past couple days.  I think being sick really put me in a funk and brought out all my bad habits: snacking, poor food choices, over-eating, skipping exercise...  not a good scene.

Last night Andrew and I went for an hour walk after dinner.  It was great just spending time together and talking.  When we got back to the apartment, I was in great spirits and feeling good about just getting my bum of the sofa.

Yesterday:

Total Calories: 1300

Net Calories: 680 (560 under) - this makes up for last time

H2O Intake: 72 oz at least

Total Exercise: 90 min

Cardio: 25 min intense

PS - I've burned almost 900 additional calories already today.  Yay me!

still sick

 

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I am still sick.  This sucks.  I want to work out, but I just don't have the energy.  I tried last night, but it ended up just being lack-luster.  Still, anything is better than nothing.  My lunchtime walk was a nice way to break up the day; I need to do more of that as the weather improves.

Yesterday:

Total Calories: 1887

Net Calories: 1215 (25 under)

H2O Intake: 56 oz

Total Exercise: 90 min

Cardio: 10

gallery wandering

 

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Hey!  Did you know an hour of wandering leisurely around an art gallery burns about 150 calories?  That's equivalent to that beer/soda/quarter of a doughnut you just consumed.

Last night I went to the Frye to see what they had going on.  It was nice to be in a museum - something I haven't really made time for lately.  As for the shows, I was more a fan of the intent behind the projects rather than the actual pieces.

I then went home and made a delicious Thai chicken soup.  I want to eat this every day.

Yesterday:

Total Calories: 1601

Net Calories: 1114 (135 under)

H2O Intake: 48 oz

Total Exercise: 40 min

Cardio: 0

walkin'

I don't know what the hell I was doing all morning, but it wasn't dishes and it wasn't packing my gym bag.  Finally, at 7:40 this morning when I realized there was no way I was getting out the door on time with everthing I'd planned, I ran frantically around grabbing whatever I could.  Got my shoes, my makeup bag, and a little frozen-lunch-whatever.  It looked like coconut curry quinoa with chicken from what I could tell.

The weather was pretty decent at noon today, so instead of going to the gym like I had planned to if I'd been able to get my act together, I just put on my shoes and struck out down Westlake.  It was a nice little 30 min trip before I dug into my frozen lunch.

Turns out what I thought was quinoa with chicken fir my lunch was actually old frozen potato salad.  Dangit.  Not gonna eat that.  Luckily there's a Whole Foods nearby.  I went and got some cholay chicken over rice and zuke.  It was delicious, but about 45 minutes later I was not feeling so hot.  I'm better now, but I'm wondering if my lunch had anything to do with my upset tummy.  Don't worry - no ralphing.

Anyway, I'm feeling good that I squeaked a walk in today because the rain came back shortly thereafter.

Overall, I'm noticing my body is leaner and firmer.  It's a good feeling.  After watching Biggest Loser last night, I had a dream about having a Jillian-style trainer and I came out with rock-star abs.  My 2010 goal is to get a midsection I'm proud of - something I've never had before.

it's good for your heart, right?

Despite drinking an entire bottle of wine on Saturday night, I feel pretty good about my calorie intake and exercise.  Abby and I got together like old times to speed walk and eat something healthy.  It was, over-all, a weekend of portion control and getting outside at least twice a day.  I also remembered how much I love walking. 

I started eating my new breakfast, which is egg whites, spinach, and greek yogurt, and it needs some tweaking but working more protein into meals has made for a happy household overall.  I definitely feel better, and the man in my life is happy too.  The daily plate is definitely to credit with opening my eyes to what I'm eating and how to alter subconscious bad habits into conscious good ones.

I feel like I'm approaching my goal at a decent pace and I'm happy with my progress so far.