Sunday, August 19, 2012

A little change...

I figured, after this past week, that it might be better to do a weekly summary, rather than a daily entry...
Week ending 8/18/2012

This past week, I consumed an average of 2333 calories a day, with an average 368 grams of carbohydrates, 99 grams of protein, and 61 grams of fat. According to the website I use, my carbs were slightly higher than I need to be consuming by about 2 grams. I need to be consuming more protein, adding an additional 35 to 60 grams of protein, and reducing my fat intake by at least 16 grams. I'm thinking the best way to accomplish this is by eating more fat-free yogurt, particularly greek yogurt.

I only worked out 3 days this past week, and my shoulder's been sore since Tuesday. I use the elliptical machine at Planet Fitness for 30 minutes every day that I work out, and this past week, I averaged 2.52 miles a day on the elliptical.

For resistance training, I did workouts focusing on my legs, abdominals, chest, shoulders, chest, biceps, and triceps, in addition to a 6 minute circuit one day. I burned an average of 930 calories per workout. Normally I would increase the weight I use by 5 pounds each week, but I think this week I will keep the weight where it is.

Between diet and exercise, I was able to go from 270 on 8/13 to 264 on 8/19.

Saturday, August 18, 2012

8/15/2012

Weigh-In: 269.1

Breakfast: 1-1/3 toasted oat cereal w/ 6 oz skim milk, 2 slices toast w/ chocolate hazelnut spread

471 Calories, 75 grams Carbs, 18 grams Protein, 15 grams Fat

Lunch: 1-1/4 cup mac & cheese from scratch, 8 oz fruit punch, 1/4 c mixed veggies, 5 cherry tomatoes, 3/4 cup black raspberry chip ice cream, 1 cupcake

996 Calories, 148 grams Carbs, 32 grams Protein, 32 grams Fat

Afternoon Snack: 10 cherry tomatoes, 40 oz water

31 Calories, 7 grams Carbs, 1 gram Protein, 0 grams Fat

Dinner: 2 tacos, 10 oz lowfat chocolate milk

569 Calories, 61 grams Carbs, 29 grams Protein, 25 grams Fat

Evening Snack: 1 small bag of microwave popcorn, 6 oz fat-free blueberry yogurt,  1-1/3 cup of corn flakes w/ 6 oz skim milk

379 Calories, 77 grams Carbs, 17 grams Protein, 4 grams Fat

Workout: Cardio: 2.63 miles on elliptical, burned 528 calories
               
                Resistance: Smith Chest Press, 3 sets, 10 reps, 95 lbs, burned 67 calories
                                  Preacher Curls, 3 sets, 10 reps, 80 lbs, burned 45 calories
                                  Tricep Press, 3 sets, 10 reps, burned 50 calories
                                  Machine Chest Press, 3 sets, 10 reps, 90 lbs, burned 56 calories
                                  Cable Curls, 3 sets, 10 reps, 35 lbs, burned 53 calories
                                  Rope Extensions, 3 sets, 10 reps, 35 lbs, burned 45 calories
                                  Chest Fly, 3 sets, 10 reps, 95 lbs, burned 56 calories
                                  Alternating Bicep Curls, 3 sets, 10 reps, 65 lbs, burned 50 calories
                                  Tricep Extensions, 3 sets, 10 reps, 80 lbs, burned 50 calories

BURNED APPROXIMATELY 995 CALORIES1

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

8/14/2012

Weigh-In: 268.7

Breakfast: Berry smoothie, 6 oz fat-free peach yogurt

389 Calories, 92 grams Carbs, 9 grams Protein, 1 gram Fat

Morning Snack: 40 oz water, 1 scoop chocolate peanut butter protein powder, 6 oz fat free strawberry yogurt

217 Calories, 19 grams Carbs, 31 grams Carbs, 2 grams Fat

Lunch: 8 oz Zesty Baked Haddock (something I came up based upon a recipe I found in one of my Mom's cookbook), 1/2 cup sweet peas, 8 oz 1% milk, 1 oz raisins

513 Calories, 47 grams Carbs, 49 grams Protein, 12 grams Fat

Afternoon Snack: 1/8 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/8 cup chocolate-covered peanuts, 1/8 cup peanut butter chips, 5 cherry tomatoes

397 Calories, 46 grams Carbs, 8 grams Protein, 21 grams Fat

Dinner: 4 oz cheese, 5 cherry tomatoes, mashed potatoes, chicken & noodles, 8 oz low fat chocolate milk, 1 slice italian bread

852 Calories, 92 grams Carbs, 50 grams Protein, 31 grams Fat

Evening Snack: 1-1/3 c toasted oat cereal w 6 oz 1% milk, 6 oz fat free blueberry yogurt

291 Calories, 53 grams Carbs, 15 grams Protein, 4 grams Fat

Workout: Cardio: 2.54 miles in 30 minutes, burned 509 calories
                            PF 360 Circuit, burned 122 calories

                Resistance: Machine Back Extensions, 3 sets, 10 reps, 130 lbs, burned 39 calories
                                  Dumb Bell Shoulder Press, 3 sets, 10 reps, 30 lbs each arm. burned 67 calories
                                  Seated Row, 3 sets, 10 reps, 60 lbs, burned 56 calories
                                  Machine Shoulder Press, 3 sets, 10 reps, 60 lbs, burned 45 calories
                                  Machine Pull Down, 3 sets, 10 reps, 95 lbs, burned 67 calories

BURNED APPROXIMATELY 905 CALORIES
                         

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

8/13/2012

Weigh-in: 270.1

Breakfast: 1-1/3 c w/ 6 oz. 1% milk, 6 oz fat free raspberry yogurt

292 Calories, 57 grams Carbs, 14 grams Carbs, 2 grams Fat

Morning snack; 48 oz water, 1 scoop protein powder, 6 oz fat free peach yogurt, mini-size candy bar, 2-1/2 cups toasted oat cereal, 6 oz 1% milk, 20 cherry tomatoes, medium banana

814 Calories, 135 grams Carbs, 51 grams Protein, 13 grams Fat

Lunch: peanut butter w/ natural peanut butter & wheat bread, 6 baby carrots, 12 cherry tomatoes, 8 oz 1% milk, medium banana

507 Calories, 83 grams Carbs, 19 grams Protein, 13 grams Fat

Afternoon snack: fun size candy bar, 2 slices wheat toast w/ 2 oz strawberry yogurt spread

426 Calories, 54 grams Carbs, 6 grams Protein, 21 grams Fat

Dinner: BLT sandwich, 3 Corn on the cob (no butter), 6 oz fat-free blueberry yogurt

747 Calories, 101 grams Carbs, 37 grams Carbs, 27 grams Fat

Workout: Cardio: 2.4 miles on elliptical, burned 483 calories
                            Plank Pose, 3 sets, 25 sec, burned 6 calories

                Resistance: Navy Swimmers, 3 sets, 25 kicks per leg, burned 79 calories,
                                  Leg Extensions, 3 sets, 10 reps, 90 lbs, burned 33 calories
                                  Leg Curls, 3 sets, 10 reps, 80 lbs, burned 67 calories
                                  Torso Twist, 3 sets, 10 reps, 120 lbs, burned 49 calories
                                  Smith Squats, 3 sets, 10 reps, 90 lbs, burned 49 calories
                                  Laying Crunches, 3 sets, 10 reps, 65 lbs, burned 39 calories
                                  Glute Press, 3 sets, 10 reps, 100 lbs, burned 29 calories
                                  Seated Crunch, 3 sets, 10 reps, 75 lbs, burned 29 calories
                                  Seated Leg Press, 3 sets, 10 reps, 160 lbs, burned 49 calories

BURNED APPROXIMATELY 891 CALORIES

Monday, August 13, 2012

8/12/2012

Weigh-In: 272.0 lbs

Breakfast: 2 cups coffee w/ fat free flavored creamer, 1-1/2 c corn flakes w/ 6 oz 1% milk, 1 banana

628 Calories, 140 gram Carbs, 11 grams Protein, 3 grams Fat

Lunch: 5 pancakes w/ spread & syrup, 4 small sausage links, 8 0z 1% milk, & 1 banana

1078 Calories, 164 grams Carbs, 35 grams Protein, 35 grams Fat

Afternoon snack: 6 oz fat fre blueberry greek yogurt, 6 oz fat free peach yogurt, medium banana

305 Calories, 62 grams Carbs, 18 grams Protein, 0 grams Fat

Dinner: Salad with apples, pine apple, & light salad dressing

221 Calories, 28 grams Carbs, 2 grams Protein, 12 grams Fat

Evening Snack: 15 Cherry Tomatoes, 6 oz fat free peach yogurt, 2 bottles water, 2 egg whites

159 calories, 27 grams Carbs, 14 grams Protein, 1 gram Fat




Sunday, August 12, 2012

8/11/2012

Weigh-in: 269.5

Breakfast: 1-1/2 c toasted corn cereal w/ 6 oz 1% milk, 6 oz fat free strawberry yogurt, 8 oz coffee w/ 75 mL fat free flavored creamer

479 Calories, 99 grams Carbs, 15 grams Protein, 2 grams Fat

Morning Snack (here's where I made some serious mistakes): 4 slices fruit gum drop candy, 8 oz OJ, 6 oz fat-free Strawberry yogurt, small brownie

644 Calories, 137 grams Carbs, 10 grams Protein, 7 grams Fat

Lunch: 1/2 c mashed potatoes (made with sour cream & butter), 1/2 cup homemade chicken & noodles, 8 oz. apple juice

423 Calories, 70 grams Carbs, 11 grams Protein, 12 grams Fat

Afternoon Snack (another round of mistakes): 3/4 cup ice cream w/ 1 Tbsp chocolate syrup, 2 slices wheat toast w/ fruit & yogurt spread, 1-1/3 c corn flakes w/ 6 oz. 1% milk

651 Calories, 106 grams Carbs, 17 grams Protein, 19 grams Fat

Dinner: 10 fish sticks, 1/2 cup home fries, 8 oz tropical punch drink

537 Calories, 67 grams Carbs, 18 grams Protein, 22 grams Fat

evening Snack: 16.9 oz bottled water

Workout: 2.48 mi on elliptical in 30 min, burned 498 calories

Summary: Not a good day. I'm starting to see that the "danger times" for me are between meals. That's when I'm eating the foods with very little nutritional benefit

Saturday, August 11, 2012

8/10/2012

Weigh-in: 268.9

Breakfast: 32 pieces fruit & wheat cereal w/ 6 oz 1% milk, 16.9 oz bottled water, 1 scoop chocolate peanut butter protein powder

502 Calories, 81 grams Carbs, 40 grams Protein, 5 grams Fat

Morning Snack: 6 oz blueberry non-fat greek yogurt

120 Calories, 16 grams Carbs, 13 grams Protein, 0 grams Fat

Lunch: 4 oz Shredded Chicken sandwich, 12 oz non-fat peach yogurt, 1 oz regular potato chips, 16.9 oz bottled water

538 Calories, 71 grams Carbs, 36 grams Protein, 14 grams Fat

Workout:

Cardio: 2.61 mi in 30 min on elliptical, burned 523 calories
             Stretching, 3 sets, 2 min each set, burned 30 calories

Resistance: Crunches, 15 reps, burned 21 calories
                  Laying crunches, 15 reps, 65 lbs, burned 34 calories
                  Ab Coaster, 15 reps, burned 43 calories
                  Seated Crunch, 15 reps, burned 43 calories
                  V-Crunch, 15 reps, burned 20 calories
                  Cybex Crunch, 15 reps, burned 25 calories
                  Smith Chest Press, 3 sets, 10 reps, 90 lbs, burned 49 calories
                  Back Extensions, 3 sets, 10 reps, 125 lbs., burned 28 calories
                  Chest Fly, 3 sets, 10 reps, 90 lbs, burned 41 calories
                  Seated row, 3 sets, 10 reps, 60 lbs, burned 41 calories
                  Chest Press, 3 sets, 10 reps, 85 lbs., burned 41 calories
                  Pull Down, 3 sets, 10 reps, 90 lbs., burned 27 calories

BURNED APPROXIMATELY 966 CALORIES DURING WORKOUT
 

Afternoon snack: 3 honey graham crackers w/ chocolate icing, 40 oz water

165 Calories, 21 grams Carbs, 2 grams Protein, 7 grams Fat

Dinner: 2 slices ham & pineapple pizza, 1 slice extra cheese pizza, 1 brownie, 8 oz root beer, 1/4 cup fudge ripple ice cream

1266 Calories, 195 grams Carbs, 52 grams Protein, 33 grams Fat

Friday, August 10, 2012

8/9/2012

Weigh-in: 270.0 lbs

Breakfast: 1-1/3 c toasted oat cereal w/ 6 oz 1% milk, 1 fat-free peach yogurt, 8 oz coffee w/ 75 mL fat-free flavored creamer

445 Calories, 88 grams Carbs, 15 grams Protein, 4 grams Fat

Workout:

Cardio: 2.54 miles on elliptical in 30 min, burned 511 calories
            Plank Pose, 3 sets, 20 seconds each set, burned 6 calories
            PF 360 circuit, 6 minutes, burned 124 calories

Resistance: Navy Swimmers, 1 set 20 reps (charlie horse), 2 sets 25 reps, burned 75 calories
                  Leg Extensions, 3 sets, 10 reps, 85 lbs, burned 33 calories
                  Leg Curls, 3 sets, 10 reps, 75 lbs, burned 49 calories
                  Torso Twist, 3 sets each side, 10 reps, 115 lbs, burned 39 calories
                  Smith Squats, 3 sets, 10 reps, 85 lbs, burned 49 calories
                  Laying Abdominal Crunches, 3 sets, 10 reps, 65 lbs, burned 29 calories
                  Glute Press, 3 sets each leg, 10 reps, 95 lbs, burned 39 calories
                  Seated Crunches, 3 sets, 10 reps, 70 lbs, burned 39 calories
                  Seated Leg Press, 3 sets, 10 reps, 155 lbs, burned 49 calories

BURNED APPROXIMATELY 1037 CALORIES AT WORKOUT

Morning snack: 60 oz water

0 Calories, 0 grams Carbs, 0 grams Protein, 0 grams Fat

Lunch: 1 peanut butter sandwich w/ natural peanut butter on white bread, 10 cherry tomatoes, 8 oz protein shake, 3 hard-boiled egg whites

451 Calories, 43 grams Carbs, 46 grams Protein, 11 grams Fat

Afternoon snack: fat-free strawberry yogurt, 1 cereal bar, 1 hard-boiled egg white, 5 honey wheat crackers, 8 oz coffee w/ 100mL fat fre flavored creamer

Dinner: 2 tacos (just meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomato), 1 c low fat chocolate milk

382 Calories, 97 grams Carbs, 32 grams Protein, 24 grams Fat

Evening snack: 5 cherry tomatoes, 1 Tbsp peanut butter chips, 1 Tbsp dark chocotale chips, 12 oz beer, 1/2 cookie cereal, dry

405 Calories, 52 grams Carbs, 6 grams Protein, 9 grams Fat




Wednesday, August 8, 2012

8/8/12

Morning weigh-in: 271.6

Breakfast: 3 scrambled eggs, 8 oz coffee w/ 50mL fat free flavored creamer

314 Calories, 27 grams Carbs, 18 grams Protein, 14 grams Fat

Workout:

Cardio: 2.5 miles on elliptical with intervals, burned 506 calories

Resistance: Smith Chest Press, 3 sets, 10 reps, 90 lbs., burned 49 calories
                  Tricep Cable Pushdowns, 3 sets, 10 reps, 35 lbs., burned 33 calories
                  Cable Curls, 3 sets, 10 reps, 35 lbs, 39 calories burned
                  Machine Wide Flys, 3 sets, 10 reps, 41 calories burned
                  Preacher Curls, 3 sets, 10 reps, 80 lbs, 33 calories burned
                  Machine Triceps Extentions, 3 sets, 10 reps, 80 lbs, 37 calories burned
                  Machine Chest Press, 3 sets, 10 reps, 85 lbs., 41 calories burned
                  Seated Curls, 3 sets, 10 reps, 55 lbs., 49 calories burned
                  Machine Triceps Press, 3 sets, 10 reps, 75 lbs., 41 calories burned                  

Morning snack: 40 oz water

Lunch: sauteed cod, 15 Honey Wheat Ritz crackers, 1-1/2 c toasted corn cereal w/ 6 oz 1% milk, 8 oz. 1% milk

697 Calories,  90 grams Carbs, 45 grams Protein, 20 grams Fat

Afternoon snack: 8 oz coffee w/ 75mL fat free flavored creamer

155 Calories, 36 grams Carbs, 0 grams Protein, 0 grams Fat

Dinner: 2 Manwich Sandwiches, 1-1/2 oz Lays Chips, 8 oz Kool-Aid fruit punch, 50 cherry tomatoes

1194 Calories, 177 grams Carbs, 38 grams Protein, 43 grams Fat

successes for today: saturated fat & trans fat at good levels

opportunities: need to focus on portions, and finding ways to reduce fat, calories, & sodium


8/7/2012

Morning weigh-in: 273.1

Breakfast: 1-1/2 c corn flakes w/ 6 oz 1% milk, 8 oz coffee w/ 50 mL fat free flavored creamer

333 Calories, 69 grams Carbs, 9 grams Protein, 2 grams Fat

Workout:

Cardio--2.49 miles in 30 min on elliptical, burned 507 calories
              PF360, burned 124 calories

Resistance--Back Extensions, 3 sets, 10 reps, 125 lbs., burned 29 calories
                   Standing Dumb Bell Press, 3 sets, 10 reps, 25 lbs. per arm, burned 54 calories
                   Seated Deltoid Row: 3 sets, 10 reps, 60 lbs., burned 41 calories
                   Shoulder Press machine, 3 sets, 10 reps, 55 lbs, burned 33 calories
                   Machine Pull Down, 3 sets, 10 reps, 90 lbs, burned 41 calories

Morning snack: 48 oz water, 1 scoop protein powder

135 Calories, 4 grams Carbs, 26 grams Protein, 2 grams Fat

Lunch: 1 broasted chicken breast, 8 oz coffee w/ 75 mL fat free flavored creamer, 8 oz water

365 calories, 36 grams Carbs, 19 grams Protein, 15 grams Fat

Afternoon snack: 1-1/3 c corn flakes w/ 6 oz 1% milk, 1 medium apple, 2 Nutri-grain bars, 16.9 oz bottled water

550 Calories, 110 grams Carbs, 13 grams Protein, 8 grams Fat

Dinner: 1 BLT sandwich, 4 pork sausage links, 8 oz water

311 Calories, 20 grams Carbs, 25 grams Protein, 16 grams Fat

Evening snack: 1-1/3 c toasted oat cereal w/ 6 oz 1% milk, 1 Tbsp peanut butter chips, 5 cherry tomatoes, 8 oz water, 2 scoops protein powder

576 Calories, 55 grams Carbs, 65 grams Protein, 12 grams Fat


victories for today: kept saturated fat & Trans Fat under target

suggestions for tomorrow: trying drinking water first at snack time, to see if I'm hungry, or just thirsty

Monday, August 6, 2012

8/6/2012

Morning weigh-in: 271.9

Breakfast: a cup and a half of corn chex with half a cup 1% milk, Lenders Multigrain Bagel w/ Brummel & Brown Simply Strawberry spread, 16.9 oz bottled water

582 Calories, 100 grams Carbs, 16 grams Protein, 12 grams Fat

Lunch: 2 Tbsp jif Natural peanut butter on whole wheat bread, BBQ Beef sandwich, 12 oz Gatorade & 8 oz 1% milk

799 Calories, 107 grams Carbs, 39 gram Protein, 25 gram s Fat

Workout:2.4 miles in 30 min of elliptical intervals, burned 487 calories
               Flutter Kicks 3 sets, 25 reps, burned 80 calories
               Yoga Plank, 3 sets, 20-seconds, burned 6 calories
               Leg Extensions, 3 sets, 10 reps, 85 lbs, burned 33 calories
               Leg Curls, 3 sets, 10 reps, 75 lbs., burned 68 calories
               Torso Twist; 3 sets each side, 10 reps, 115 lbs., burned 29 calories
               Smith Squat, 3 sets, 10 reps 85 lbs., burned 49 calories
               Laying Abdominal Crunch, 3 sets10 reps, 65 lbs., burned 39 calories
               Glute Machine, 3 sets each leg, 10 reps, 95 lbs., burned 29 calories
               Seated Abdominal Crunch, 3 sets, 10 reps, 70 lbs., burned 29 calories
               Seated Leg Press, 3 sets, 10 reps, 155 lbs., burned 49 calories

Afternoon Snack: 43.8 oz water, 1 scoop protein powder, 1-1/2 c corn chex w/ 6oz 1% milk

397 Calories, 16 grams Carbs, 35 grams Protein, 5 grams Fat

Dinner: BBQ Beef Sandwich, Chobani Greek Yogurt

403 Calories, 57 grams Carbs, 32 grams Protein, 4 grams Fat

Evening Snack: 1 broasted chicken breast, 16.9 oz bottled water, 1-1/2 cup cookie crisp

370 Calories, 35 grams Carbs, 20 grams Protein, 17 grams Fat

success for today: still keeping saturated fat, trans fat, & cholesterol low
opportunities: reduce fat and calories

Sunday, August 5, 2012

8/5/2012

Morning-weigh-in:272 even (higher than yesterday, but still lower that it was 2 days ago

Breakfast: 1-1/3 cup Corn Flakes w/ 1/2 c 1% milk, 8 oz coffee w/ 100mL non-fat french vanilla creamer

392 Calories, 86 grams Carbs, 7 grams Protein, 2 grams Fat

Lunch: 2 BBQ Beef sandwiches on white buns, 16.9 oz bottled water

454 Calories, 66 grams Carbs, 28 grams Protein, 7 grams fat

Afternoon Snack: 1 BBQ Beef sandwich on white bun, 1 Zone Perfect Caramel Cluster bar, 16.9 oz bottled water

445 Calories, 60 grams Carbs, 30 grams Protein, 10 grams Fat

Dinner: 2 Tbsp chunky natural peanut butter on whole wheat bread, 16.9 oz bottled water,

320 Calories, 32 grams Carbs, 12 grams Protein, 18 grams Fat

Evening Snack: 1 Brownie, 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream, 1-1/3 cup corn chex, 12 oz 1% milk

739 calories, 73 grams carbs, 21 grams Protein,  39 grams Fat

success for today: did well with saturated fat, Trans fat, & cholesterol

opportunities for tomorrow: watch out at snack times, and make sure snacks are light in calories & fat


Saturday, August 4, 2012

8/4/2012

Morning weigh-in: 270.7 lbs.

Breakfast: 1-1/3 cups croen flakes w/ 3/4 c 1% milk, 1-16.9 oz bottled water, 1 whole grain bagel w 1 Tbsp Brummel & Brown Simply Strawberry, 8 oz coffe w/ 100 mL Fat Free French Vanilla Creamer

729 Calories, 143 grams Carbs, 18 grams Protein, 8 grams Fat

suggestions for tomorrow: Easy son! you got all day!

Morning Snack: 16.9 oz bottled water

Lunch: 1Tbsp Jif Natural Creamy PB on whole wheat bread, 16.9 oz bottled water

suggestions for tomorrow: not bad

Afternoon Snack: 1 Tbsp Nestle Toll-House chunks, 1 Tbsp Resse's peanut  butter chips, 1 c Corn Chex w/ 4oz 1% milk

312 Calories, 49 grams Carbs, 9 grams Protein, 9 grams Fat

suggestions for tomorrow: one or the other, not both

"Workout": 3 hours of moving shit around, burned 1473 Calories

Supper: 3 slices Domino's medium pepperoni pizza, 1 slice Domino;s medium cheese pizaa, 2 16.9 oz bottled water

suggestions for tomorrow; watch portion sizes

overall daily victories: trans fat, cholesterol, & sugr all below targets
opportunities for tommorw: portion sizes, watch calories & fat, especially saturated fat

Friday, August 3, 2012

8/3/2012

This morning's weigh-in: 272.3

Breakfast: 1 packet strawberries & cream oatmeal, 1 packet peaches & cream oatmeal, 1/2 cup 2% milk, 6oz of coffee w/ 4 oz. creamer

657 Calories, 100 grams Carbs, 10 grams Protein, 23 grams Fat (2  saturated) [Triple Yikes!!!]

suggestions for tomorrow: switch to fat-free coffee creamer

Workout: 2.31 mi on elliptical trainer in 30 min, burned 469 calories
               PF 12 Minute Abs, burned 198 calories
               Smith Bench Press, 3 sets of 10 reps at 80 lbs + bar, burned 49 calories
               Back Extension, 3 sets of 10 reps at 120 lbs, burned 29 calories
               Chest Press, 3 sets of 10 reps at 80 lbs, burned 41 calories
               Seated Row, 3 sets of 10 reps at 55 lbs, burned 41 calories
               Chest Fly, 3 sets of 10 reps at 90 lbs, burned 41 calories
               Pull Down, 3 sets of 10 reps at 90 lbs, burned 41 calories
              
goals for next week: increase weight by 5 pounds, 2.4 miles in 30 min on cardio

Morning snack: 1-1L bottle of water during workout

Lunch: Turkey sandwich (4 slices of turkey, 2 slices whole wheat bread, 1 tsp spicy mustard), 1-500 mL bottle of water

285 Calories, 34 grams Carbs, 26 grams Protein, 4 grams Fat (0 saturated)

suggestions for tomorrow: try to avoid processed lunch-meats to reduce sodium intake (sodium goal is to stay under 2200 mg per day and that has already been surpassed)

Afternoon Snack: 8 oz coffee w/ 4 oz fat Free French Vanilla Creamer, Classic Zone Perfect Chocolate Caramel Cluster bar

285 Calories, 81 grams Carbs, 14 grams Protein, 6 grams Fat (4 saturated)

Supper at Denny's--coffee with cream and sugar, 2 egg whites, 2 strips turkey bacon, 1 chicken sausage patty, 2 slices buttered wheat toast

495 Calories, 42 grams Carbs, 39 grams Protein, 23 grams Fat (5.57 saturated)


Evening Snack: 2 clementines, Lenders whole grain bagel w/ 1 Tbsp Brummel & Brown Simply Strawberry spread, 1-16.9 oz bottled water, 12 oz. Sam Adams Boston Lager

550 Calories, 89 grams Carbs, 12 grams Protein, 6 grams Fat (1 saturated)

Today's victories: Saturated Fat, Trans Fat & Cholesterol all under target
Tomorrow's opportunities: reduce calories, overall fat & sodium intake

Thursday, August 2, 2012

8/2/2012

Weighed in this morning @ 272.4 lbs.

Breakfast--Chocolate Peanut Butter Whey Protein Shake, Crunchy Peanut Butter Clif Bar. 16.9 oz bottle of water
390 Calories, 49 grams Carbs, 37 grams Protein,  8 grams Fat

Morning snack--1 liter bottle of water during workout
0 Calories, 0 grams Carbs, 0 grams Protein, 0 grams Fat

Workout
Cardio--2.06 miles on elliptical in 25 minutes, burned 418 calories

Resistance--PF360, 6 minutes, burned 124 calories
                   Leg Extension, 3 sets of 10 reps at 80 lbs, burned 33 calories
                   Leg Curl, set sets of 10 reps at 70 lbs, burned 49 calories
                   Seated Ab Crunch, 3 sets of 10 reps at 65 lbs, burned 29 calories
                   Smith Machine Squat, 3 sets of 10 reaps at 80 lbs + bar, burned 49 calories
                   Laying Abdominal Crunch, 3 sets of 10 reps at 50 lbs, burned 39 calories
                   Seated Leg Press, 3 sets of 10 reps at 150 lbs, burned 49 calories
                   Torso Twist, 3 sets of 10 reps at 100 lbs on each side of abdominals,
                   burned 58 calories

Lunch--4 oz salmon filet sauteed in 2 Tbsp of olive oil, 16.9 oz bottle of water, 4 cherry tomatoes, 2 clementines
241 Calories, 20 grams Carbs, 21 grams Protein, 10 grams Fat

Afternoon snack--2 cherry tomatoes, 5 clementines, 1-1/2 oz peanut butter fudge, 4 slices buttered toast
749 Calories, 24 grams Carbs, 3 grams Protein, 14 grams Fat (Yikes!)

Dinner--10 oz Sirloin steak, 2 cups house salad, 2 Tbsp balsamic vinaigrette, 3-16 oz Miller Lite beer
1005 Calories, 34 grams Carbs, 92 grams Protein, 18 grams Fat (double Yikes!!)

Strengths for today--Saturated Fat, Trans Fat, Cholesterol, & Sodium all stayed in healthy range
Opportunities for tomorrow--need to to decrease calories & fat, and increase Fiber intake









Wednesday, August 1, 2012

An ongoing journey

Hi. My name's Brian, and I wanted to start blogging my journey to a healthier lifestyle. This blog will include my exercise from each day, my daily weigh-ins, and what food I've consumed. I am not doing this so I can say "Look at me! Look at me!" I'm doing it to show the ups and downs of trying to live a healthy lifestyle.