I keep track of the exercise I do, (log miles and stuff) but not what I eat.
I think it's neat how disciplined you are with your fitness. Having been as heavy as you were at one time, it's pretty clear you are never going back to that!
I have a lot of respect for people who can get in shape, and stay there. That's the greatest challenge.
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Once I get into the groove I won't track every last gram like I have the past couple days, this is just to get me on track again. I eat pretty much the same stuff every day so when I get the "formula" down-pat I can go on autopilot, then go back to tracking if I hit a roadblock. I started the week at 255 and am now 250.5, and that's with eating MORE calories than I have been.
I track exercise through the log in my heart rate monitor but next week I'm starting a new weightlifting program so I'll start that by keeping a log of every exercise, set, repetition, weight and comments on how I felt after each.
Now, my real problem is bringing this level of discipline into my business - that's a tough one for me.
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Mike Pipes stickerpimp.com Lake Havasu, AZ mike@stickerpimp.com Posts: 8746 | From: Lake Havasu, AZ USA | Registered: Jun 2000
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That's great everyone, I use to track every meal I ate but now it has just turned into a diet for life change. I just don't crave the same foods I did 3 years ago. Making better meal and snack choices has just become the everyday routine. This morning I started with a glass of orange juice, oatmeal and a banana. My snacks are a variety of fruits and vegetables. I don't know the calorie count or the nutrition count anymore but I enjoy what I am eating. My big thing is finding the time for the gym again. Seems that between work and family I have little time.
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I'm on a toasted turkey and avacado sandwich kick lately. I sprinkle alittle parmasan cheeze on the bread before I toast it.
I really like this multi-grain sour dough bread they sell at my grocery store, and I have them slice it thin.
Last weekend we biked 13 miles. It was a perfect day for it. I did some walking that evening too (about 3 miles)
I'm still doing my classes, and trying to lay off the sugar. My mom bought me some Irish Cream for Valentines day. Oh geeeez, that stuff just doesn't leave me alone!
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You can keep the snow Bob, I've been enjoying the warm weather and the additional workouts I've been getting riding the jetski. Imagine balancing yourself on a skinny log floating in water, but also moving 50MPH at the same time.
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Mike Pipes stickerpimp.com Lake Havasu, AZ mike@stickerpimp.com Posts: 8746 | From: Lake Havasu, AZ USA | Registered: Jun 2000
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I follow a diet that specifies the amount of carbs and proteins at each meal. B asically Breakfast is 3 carbs and one protein. Lunch and dinner is 3 carbs and two protein.
Protein portions are 30grams in weight, carbs are measured for example as one slice wholemeal bread is 1 carb, or one hens egg size potato is one.
I have lost 26 pounds in 12 months following this routine. I also walk 3-4 times per week for at least 45 minutes and I attend a pilates class once per week for an hour. 3 months ago i started swimming twice a week with a friend. I feel better than I have before. My goal is to maintain the weight and fitness level I now have.
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