Day 20 - DOMS

Ugh, I'm paying for putting off working out for all of these month. I'm hobbling around like a 90 year old man. I'm still jazzed after yesterday's work out.

Day 20 - HTFU

Alright, I've been slacking off a bit but it's time to get serious. I'm back in the gym and I'm eating right. I'm sore but that's okay - I'll heal. I'm not going to post nutrition anymore, it's already on MFP.

For the rest of this month, getting fit will be my number one priority. No school, no gaming, no big projects at work. It's time to get serious.

Day 9 - A moment of weakness

Today was going great, right up until the end. I found myself confronted with willpower kryptonite - barbecue chips. This is where losing weight sucks. There I was, under calories and carbs for the day, feeling good if a little hungry and then boom, Lays had to walk into my life. It's interesting how your mind tries to justify doing what it wants - it's only a couple of carbs, just have one... Next thing you know, half a bag is now devoured.

This doesn't bode well for the rest of the week, especially because I've already conceded that I will have a beaver tail while in Ottawa. I have to avoid the carb spiral at all costs.

138g of carbs, 204g of protein, no exercise.

Week 1 Recap

 

I finally got back on the trail today. I recently switched to using a Garmin, and although it’s often depressing to run distances I once thought were substantial are less so. I had a moment of weakness and ate an evil butter tart (it was actually sold as an evil butter tart). Outside of that, not too shabby. This weeks recap:

 

 

I also made a crispy cheese thing. For anyone curious, put about a table spoon of cheddar cheese on a silpat and bake at 450 for 10 minutes. They are crispy like chips with less than a carb per. I’ll probably make a bunch tomorrow when I make bacon.

Day 7 - Lazy Saturday

Today was a nice relaxing day.I broke the 330s and slept in. We bought a new type of protein shaker that is awesome:
http://www.amazon.com/Fit-Fresh-CleanTek-Vortex-Hydrator/dp/B001EJMTF0/ref=pd_sim_hpc_12

this is significantly better than the ones with the ball in them. I can't wait to see what it does with the Casein.

Day 6 - Fast food

Today I had to confront fast food. During my lunch break, I had to run some errands so I went with my old stand-by (Wendy's) and because it's grocery night, we ate out. Boston Market to the rescue:
Turkey with 2 kinds of spinach - 14 net carbs, 64g of protein.

The cream cheese cupcakes were awesome. Next time though I'm going to use splenda. Erythitol leaves a funny taste.

Day 5 - Around the bend

Today, I felt better than I have all week. Energy level, concentration and focus are back where they are supposed to be. 150g protein (probably more by the time I go to sleep), 46g of carbs. Sadly, no exercise but I'll get there.

Today I made swiss chard  for the first time. It was okay but I don't think I'll make it again. Broccoli is both easier to make and tastier. I found a recipe for 1g carb cream cheese cupcakes to make tomorrow. I'm reposting this below for future use:


2 8oz. pks. philadelphia cream cheese
1/2 cup sweetener (I use spenda)
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Soften cream cheese about 40 seconds in microwave. Add other ingredients. Beat with mixer till smooth. Pour into 12 muffin pans lined with the papers. Bake at 350 for 20 min.

this is from here: http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/399261-cream-cheese-muffins.html

Day 4 - Success is not a right

Still feeling run down, didn't exercise and missed on all of my numbers. I need to focus more on this. Protein was 143, carbs were 106. I switched to myfitnesspal for calorie counting because it's easier.

Day 3 - Feeling better

Today I went off my program a bit. I ate a little earlier and I felt better - whether that's because I'm off intermittent fasting or I'm getting used to the program, I'm not sure. Energy level is probably about 50% of where it should be. Tomorrow I'll make some higher fat zero carb snacks to help out.

Carbs - 78
Protein - 150

Day 2: Keto Flu

Second day is slightly better than yesterday. I managed to get out there and run and I kept my carbs under 100g (just!). Protein was 200g but mostly from Protein shakes. Tomorrow's goal, lower carbs and more running.

Day 1 - Not off to a good start

Today, in a word, sucked. I didn't hit my nutrition targets and struggled with keeping to my food window. Overall, 125 net carbs, 130g protein. I'm going to have a double protein shake before bed to hit my protein numbers. I know from last time it just takes a bit to get used to keto. I'm still not sure on the whole IF thing but I'll give it a bit. I suspect it'll be harder during the work week. I need to get the fat content up to stave off hunger.

Damn you onion rings!

Day 0 has drawn to a close and so far, so good. I'm sitting at 93g of carbs and 177g of protein. Tomorrow I will start running and re-baseline the weight for my strength program.

Yesterday you said tomorrow...

My journey to 240lbs starts today. Last year, I experimented with different diet and exercise programs and at this point I've found a couple of lifestyle changes that I want to make. This blog will track the next 60 days of walking the walk. Here's the gist"

Diet - keep carbs below 100g a day, protein above 150g a day, no refined sugar.

Excercise - Cardio 6 days a week,  weight-lift 3 days a week