Well, since I’m pretty much out of calories for the day, and I’m avoiding the open box of chips in the front foyer I think perhaps it’s time to head to my bed.  Lots of studying, homework, etc. for the weekend, and perhaps some gardening (weather dependent).

Food for the day:

Total: 2000 (13% fat, 38% carbs, 31% protein, 16% alcohol)  oh my!

Breakfast: protein shake with oatmeal and frozen berries (331)
AM Snack: none (0)
Lunch: whole wheat tortillas, mustard, smoked turkey, apple (428)
PM Snack: beer (500)
Dinner: meat sauce with whole wheat spaghetti and parmesan cheese, salad w/dressing (562)
Late Snack: protein shake (180)

So today’s lessons learned are:

- I cannot drink like I used to at my heaviest
- 2 pints of beer is more than I should ever have in a short period of time

For those that don’t know, the campus bar closes at 4pm on a Friday.  Yes, a silly thing, but there it is.  Our last class ends at 3:15/3:30 and we usually grab a quick one before going home.  Tonight I took a pint of Heinekin and didn’t object loudly enough at last call and had a second one put in front of me.  Usually I just take a bottle, so why a pint today I don’t know.  This wasn’t a problem until I stood up to leave (we were allowed to stay until about 4:30 because the bouncer likes us).  I realised that I’d had way too much in too short a period of time, especially on an empty stomach.  So I stuck around the college, had a cup of coffee before I headed home.

I used to be able to drink quite a bit without worrying about it.  Now I need to watch it a little more carefully.  As well, I went over my planned calorie allowance (with 1 or 2 bottles max) and I’ll have to cut my dinner back a bit to make up for it. 

Now I’m off to lay down until dinner (head still spinning a little)…

Just dropping in my food before I head off to bed. Lots of studying for this weekend. Two tests, 1 quiz, some AutoCad practice and if the weather is decent perhaps a small amount of gardening.

Food for the day:

Total: 2303 (27% fat, 34% carbs, 38% protein)

Pre-WO: protein shake, clementines (279)
Breakfast: egg/egg white omelet with cheese, chocolate pecan bread, jam (419)
Lunch: whole wheat tortillas, mustard, eye of round roast, apple (429)
PM Snack: soy nuts, blueberry bran snack cake (340)
Dinner: orange pork, bean/carrot blend, butter, salad w/dressing (605)
Late Snack: fruit salad, protein shake (231)

When I made this tonight I thought the sauce didn’t have enough taste. However, when served with the oranges slices over the top, it really was quite nice. Oh, and the 6 hours was just perfect for two pork chops.

A Recipe for Weight Loss: Orange Pork <— Recipe here

I started off with 3 mins cardio (walking/jogging on the spot), the prescribed warm-ups, and then did:

Power Training - Strength Training (weeks 4-6)
Workout A3 (5 of 10)

1: Clean High Pull - 85t/3, 85t/3, 85t/3, 90t/3
2: Clean-grip Deadlift - 140t/6, 140t/4, 140t/3, 145t/2
3: Single-leg Romanian Deadlift - 55t/6, 55t/4, 55t/3, 55t/2
4: Push-ups (incline) - 6, 4, 3, 2
5: Bent-over Dumbbell Alternating Row - 45e/6, 45e/4, 47.5e/3, 50e/2
6: Push Press - 80t/6, 80t/4, 80t/3, 85t/2
7: Chin-ups (assisted) - 6, 4, 3, 2 (see explanation)
8: Windshield Wipers - 8, 8, 8, 8
9: Four-point Plank - 40sec, 45sec, 45sec, 45sec

Total time: 70 mins
HR monitor: 425 cals, Max: 151(85%), Avg: 121 (68%)

Okay, not a bad workout… except for the chin-ups. I was using a band that provides approx. 150 pounds of resistance (or assistance I suppose). This still would mean I have to pull a little over 100-lbs of myself strait up. This was not as easy as you would think. Okay, I’m sure most of you figured it wouldn’t be easy. And yes, even I figured I wouldn’t be able to do it the first time.

I didn’t have much of a problem getting my right foot in (or out) the loop. The only issue I had was after the first set my leg felt ‘odd’, kind of wobbly. I’m guessing this has to do with the pressure on my straightened leg. I thought perhaps to change feet for the next set but for whatever reason I didn’t have enough balance to get the left foot through the loop (without me falling off the stool and cracking my head on the water heater that is). So I just did them all with my right foot in the loop.

I did get further up than I did without the band (duh) but I think next time I’m going to try with a knee through the band. I’ve seen a couple of videos done that way and it might be easier, or not.

Well, I did try and make myself study.  Oh, and I got my hair coloured, so it was a fairly productive day.  It took me 35 mins to write the test, and I think I did pretty well.  I’m pretty sure that someone left before me, but I wasn’t paying attention.

Now I’m off to sleep as I plan to work out in the morning before school.  Oh, and…. my bands came today!  I put one on the bar tonight, but didn’t want to put my shoes on, and decided it probably wasn’t something I would want to attempt barefoot on my own.  I’m a little afraid that either the band or the bar won’t hold, but I think I’m just a little chicken.  I’m going to attempt some band-assisted chin-ups tomorrow during the workout.  So wish me luck!

Food for the day:

Total: 2012 (26% fat, 39% carbs, 32% protein)

Breakfast: 2 fried eggs, chocolate pecan bread, jam, clementines (478)
AM Snack: none (0)
Lunch: turkey spaetzle soup, honey oatmeal bread, apple (437)
PM Snack: carrots, hummus, blueberry bran snack cake (317)
Dinner: pork souvlaki, bean/carrot blend, butter, salad w/dressing (503)
Late Snack: fruit salad, protein shake (277)

I started off with 3 mins cardio (walking/jogging on the spot), the prescribed warm-ups, and then did:

Power Training - Strength Training (weeks 4-6)
Workout B2 (4 of 10)

1: One-arm Dumbbell Snatch - 45t/3, 45t/3, 45t/3, 45t/3
2: Bulgarian Split Squat - 55t/6, 55t/4, 55t/3, 55t/2
3: Supine Hip Extension - 6, 4, 3, 2
4: One-arm Dumbbell Incline Bench Press - 45e/6, 45e/4, 47.5e/3, 50e/2
5: Bent-over Row - 135t/6, 135t/4, 135t/3, 140t/2
6: Dumbbell Alternating Press - 35e/6, 35e/4, 35e/3, 37.5e/2
7: Pullovers, Barbell - 60t/6, 60t/4, 60t/3, 65t/2
8: Corkscrew - 25t/8, 25t/8, 25t/8, 25t/8
9: Four-point Plank - 35sec, 45sec, 45sec, 45sec

Total time: 70 mins
HR monitor: 407 cals, Max: 150 (84%), Avg: 118 (66%)

I backed off a little on the one-arm dumbbell snatch today. I’m pretty sure that’s what gave me the twinge in my lower back last time so I decided to be a little cautious with it. I was going to try going a little higher on the bent-over row, but couldn’t face it. I don’t need to up it by 10 lbs every week, 5 will do.

Running late, off to make dinner. I will do some studying tonight before I check in on how everyone else is doing today!

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I’m technically not done the review that I wanted to do before logging back on. I just wanted to come in and add the food for the day, as by the time I’m done (maybe 30-60 mins) I probably will just want to go to bed. I run out of gas on the 6am morning days.

The only thing to add is that not only am I fast, but I’m good. I’m talking about AutoCad you know. So, not only was I first to print my drawing, but I ended up with 99/99/100 on my three drawings. Of course now I want to know what ‘miscellaneous’ error I made that got the 1% deducted. He had a marking scheme up so I went looking but it only says miscellaneous so I’ll likely have to ask him on Friday (or Monday before we start the next set). That’s 3 down, 12 to go. I need my marks in the drawing portion to be high. I’m still not convinced that I’ll do well on the theory final… especially if I have to draw something by hand! (yikes)

Oh, and I’m sitting at 35.25 out of 37.5 in Communications (yes, 94%). Of course that’s the class that 30% of the mark comes from a group project, which I’m not looking forward to. I’ll find out who my group is on Friday. I have this sneaking suspicion he’s going to put the guy nobody wants in their group in with me. Probably thinks I can handle him. Although he’s probably right, I really don’t want the aggravation.

Well, that’s enough for today. I’m not sure I’ll be on much tomorrow. I should be (a) studying, and maybe (b) colouring my hair. I could leave it until Saturday but I started playing ‘hide the white bits’ when pulling it back Monday morning, so it’s time. It should be a cardio day, but unless I’m really trying to avoid studying I will probably drop it.

Food for the day:

Total: 2301 (26% fat, 40% carbs, 31% protein)

Breakfast: two scrambled eggs, honey oatmeal bread, fruit salad (473)
AM Snack: blueberry bran snack cake (206)
Lunch: whole wheat tortillas, smoked turkey, mustard, apple (507)
PM Snack: soy nuts, protein shake with frozen berries (388)
Dinner: stewed beef, potato, bean/carrot blend, butter, salad w/dressing (591)
Late Snack: fruit salad, blueberry bran snack cake (215)

Well, I know that it’s early but I’m going to post my daily totals and such. I’m always late getting to bed on Monday nights, even though it’s an early morning. I’m going to get off the computer, do a little math homework and have my snack… then get to bed at a decent hour. As you know, 5:45 comes pretty early.

Tomorrow I’ll do the Costco run on my way home and then do a lifting session in the afternoon. Then study for my Wed night mid-term. And really, really try to study more for it on Wednesday itself.

Food for the day:

Total: 2003 (24% fat, 39% carbs, 34% protein)

Breakfast: protein shake with oatmeal and frozen berries (331)
AM Snack: none (0)
Lunch: whole wheat tortillas, sirloin steak, mustard, apple (507)
PM Snack: carrots, zucchini spice cake, soy nuts (208)
Dinner: chili with cheese, multi-grain tostidos, salad w/dressing (681)
Late Snack: fruit salad, protein shake (276)

Again, I’m not sure what I accomplished today, but it’s past my bedtime so I’ll just add in my food for the day. I did get the meat sliced up and in the freezer. My mother had some for lunch and confirmed that it was quite tasty. We’re pretty much set for lunch stuff now (3 kinds of meat, 2 kinds of soup) past the point where I’m on Christmas break so I might just take it easy until then and plan lots of cooking for that period.

Food for the day:

Total: 2298 (28% fat, 31% carbs, 39% protein)

Breakfast: egg/egg white omelet with cheese, honey oatmeal bread, jam (370)
AM Snack: zucchini spice cake (171)
Lunch: whole wheat tortillas, bbq pork, cheese, apple (515)
PM Snack: protein shake, fruit salad (306)
Dinner: sirloin steak, corn, butter, salad w/dressing (683)
Late Snack: fruit salad, whole wheat tortilla, cheese (253)

I started off with 3 mins cardio (walking/jogging on the spot), the prescribed warm-ups, and then did:

Power Training - Strength Training (weeks 4-6)
Workout A2 (3 of 10)

1: Clean High Pull - 80t/3, 80t/3, 80t/3, 85t/3
2: Clean-grip Deadlift - 130t/6, 130t/4, 135t/3, 140t/2
3: Single-leg Romanian Deadlift - 55t/6, 55t/4, 55t/3, 55t/2
4: Push-ups (incline) - 6, 4, 3, 2
5: Bent-over Dumbbell Alternating Row - 45e/6, 45e/4, 47.5e/3, 47.5e/2
6: Push Press - 80t/6, 80t/4, 80t/3, 85t/2
7: Pullovers, alternating - 25e/6, 25e/4, 25e/3, 25e/2
8: Windshield Wipers - 8, 8, 8, 8
9: Four-point Plank - 30sec, 45sec, 45sec, 45sec

Total time: 70 mins
HR monitor: 388 cals, Max: 156(88%), Avg: 115 (65%)

For the first time since I started doing them with a barbell I actually feel I’m getting a handle on the SRDLs. On the sets with 4, 3 and 2 I managed to do them without falling over. Still couldn’t do 6 in a row that way though. Maybe next time. I was feeling very strong on the deadlifts though. I had only planned on going up to 135 on the third set, but went another 5 for the last set (as it’s only 2 reps). All around a pretty decent workout.