I just put THAT in my mouth...
I'm not doing the whole "diet" thing. I don't really need to lose a significant amount of weight, just a few pounds. I'd be happy around 138 or so. Right now (well, before the Christmas season), I was sitting at about 142-143. Five pounds. I can do it.
For me, it's hard. I'm not making excuses. I have a mesomorphic body type. I am very muscular and build muscle quite easily. My problem area is between my hips and knees, the whole upper leg area. This is where I hold onto most of my "extra weight" (aka fat). I really struggle to keep it off and was doing well at the beginning of December. Then, the last couple weeks before we left for the east coast, I gained a few pounds back. My weight is like a constant yo-yo. I had been eating lean protein, lots of fruits and veggies, and had been limiting my sugar and refined carbs. Exercising a moderate amount, with lots of riding and some weights (my mt. bike workout that combines cardio with weights).
Then, I started to trail off on my night rides and the weight came back. Partly the lack of night riding was due to the rains...Penasquitos was closed (and will still be because we are getting lots of rain this weekend). This is the easiest, most convenient place to night ride). Then, Dan's 575 was unrideable because his shock, then fork were blown (we couldn't ride together and I wasn't about to do any solo night riding).
I want to ride at least twice on the weeknights but the group rides were killing me. I wasn't getting home until 10-10:30. That's too late for me since I wake up at 5:15-5:30.
So, I want to start recording what I eat and how much I exercise so that I have a log to look back at.
Here goes (so far) for today:
2 cups of tea (black tea with half n half...not so healthy)
half of a blond brownie...they were in my mom's kitchen (that's why I don't buy that $hit because I'll eat it)
3 pieces of whole grain cranberry bread (buttered...ate out for breakfast and didn't ask for it dry)
2 eggs with spinach and mushrooms and a little bit of cheese
I am not very happy about this. I have already eaten several things I wouldn't have had I been at home (half n half, butter, brownies??!!??)
Update to follow tonight or tomorrow morning. We are flying home today and luckily have a non-stop flight from Hartford to SoCal. Less chance to eat unhealthy airport food.
For me, it's hard. I'm not making excuses. I have a mesomorphic body type. I am very muscular and build muscle quite easily. My problem area is between my hips and knees, the whole upper leg area. This is where I hold onto most of my "extra weight" (aka fat). I really struggle to keep it off and was doing well at the beginning of December. Then, the last couple weeks before we left for the east coast, I gained a few pounds back. My weight is like a constant yo-yo. I had been eating lean protein, lots of fruits and veggies, and had been limiting my sugar and refined carbs. Exercising a moderate amount, with lots of riding and some weights (my mt. bike workout that combines cardio with weights).
Then, I started to trail off on my night rides and the weight came back. Partly the lack of night riding was due to the rains...Penasquitos was closed (and will still be because we are getting lots of rain this weekend). This is the easiest, most convenient place to night ride). Then, Dan's 575 was unrideable because his shock, then fork were blown (we couldn't ride together and I wasn't about to do any solo night riding).
I want to ride at least twice on the weeknights but the group rides were killing me. I wasn't getting home until 10-10:30. That's too late for me since I wake up at 5:15-5:30.
So, I want to start recording what I eat and how much I exercise so that I have a log to look back at.
Here goes (so far) for today:
2 cups of tea (black tea with half n half...not so healthy)
half of a blond brownie...they were in my mom's kitchen (that's why I don't buy that $hit because I'll eat it)
3 pieces of whole grain cranberry bread (buttered...ate out for breakfast and didn't ask for it dry)
2 eggs with spinach and mushrooms and a little bit of cheese
I am not very happy about this. I have already eaten several things I wouldn't have had I been at home (half n half, butter, brownies??!!??)
Update to follow tonight or tomorrow morning. We are flying home today and luckily have a non-stop flight from Hartford to SoCal. Less chance to eat unhealthy airport food.
