4 - eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. They not only taste great, they are nutrient dense foods containing many vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and fiber protecting you from the aging effects of free radiacals.
This sounds familiar to me. One of the biggest things that I am taking from this 90 days is how much better off I am when I eat vegtables and the main event. Not complicated - totally true. As I have mentioned earlier I also like eating the different colors.
Workout today was good. I did one thing different today. I did the cardio last. I knew I was taking my son to a track meet and if I had to I could do it there, So I did it last which was fun. picking up the pace has been posotive - nice to discover.
People were talking today about how I look. It is pleasant. I go zen early and often.
Doctor gave me some B+ vitamin today. What si the PCP verdict on that. She has been a good source historically.
Go Team Go!
Good feeling of the day - I can really do some AB workouts - Although I do no tlove the plank - I can do it and leg lifts - strong and controled.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Day 60 - wisdom of the bands 3
3 - drink plenty of water, try to drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water each day. For Example, if you are 150 pounds, drink 75 ounces of water. It will fill you up and cleanse your body all at the same time.
There was an e-mail from Patrick that did not support this. however, I have had a thought that, perhaps, buttresses this position. If people are drinking lots of non water (soda for example) wouldn't switching to water, even for questionable reasons be a step forward? I think that is a yes. I know I am better off when I drink coffee and water.
Today was fine. I kept an eye on the clock during the workout and I think that was a positive. I enjoyed doing the squats with the medicine ball and am happy that I can do V sits.
I must say that I did wonder today what the 2/3rds marker might represent. I have lost a little over 15 pounds and gained some muscle and fitness. I have learned a great deal and folded much of this into my real life. Today I thought about locking into a weight goal. I don't get a great feeling about that. I like the incorporation of the fitness and health into all aspects of my life. An example, I was walking to work today and noticed my reflection in the glass. The first thing to my mind was - God, I look great. News flash...There have been many years without that feeling. The cumulative good vibe of clothes fitting and feeling good packs quite a payload in terms of life satisfaction and confidence. I think I want to spend the next 30 days folding that in as completely and as purely as possible.
Go Team Go!
There was an e-mail from Patrick that did not support this. however, I have had a thought that, perhaps, buttresses this position. If people are drinking lots of non water (soda for example) wouldn't switching to water, even for questionable reasons be a step forward? I think that is a yes. I know I am better off when I drink coffee and water.
Today was fine. I kept an eye on the clock during the workout and I think that was a positive. I enjoyed doing the squats with the medicine ball and am happy that I can do V sits.
I must say that I did wonder today what the 2/3rds marker might represent. I have lost a little over 15 pounds and gained some muscle and fitness. I have learned a great deal and folded much of this into my real life. Today I thought about locking into a weight goal. I don't get a great feeling about that. I like the incorporation of the fitness and health into all aspects of my life. An example, I was walking to work today and noticed my reflection in the glass. The first thing to my mind was - God, I look great. News flash...There have been many years without that feeling. The cumulative good vibe of clothes fitting and feeling good packs quite a payload in terms of life satisfaction and confidence. I think I want to spend the next 30 days folding that in as completely and as purely as possible.
Go Team Go!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Day 59 - wisdom of the bands 2
2 - On average we eat approximately twice as much (bad) fat as we should. Become aware of how much you are actually eating each day; calories from fat should not exceed 20 30% of your caloric intake each day.
Well we have really addressed this. Week one - eat half of what you normally would. The second thing that has helped me both during PCP and when I have been doing a better job feeding myself. There is a power in writing it down. I personally don't think that fat makes you fat. But, what I have embraced from PCP in that nutrition matters and you get more nutrients by eating real food and more colors. I really like the colors part.
Today was OK. I got really busy and did not get the afternoon snack until too late. So I smashed the snack and dinner together. I know that is not the idea. But I am trying not to skip and I don't like eating late at night. Doing the best I can.
I focused on not resting as much during the workout today. I have been focusing on trying to get all the reps in. When I hurry up I fail sooner. Maybe that is good. If I combine Day 59 and 60 emails then that seems like a good thing. I must admit that I have enjoyed the working out and am sure I have not rushed too much. Frankly, I have been so happy that that everything is working so well I was hesitant to RED LINE. Didn't want to blow a gasket.
Getting ready to have night snack and cash in chips
Just remebered - I am running out of belts - what a great problem
Go Team Go!
Well we have really addressed this. Week one - eat half of what you normally would. The second thing that has helped me both during PCP and when I have been doing a better job feeding myself. There is a power in writing it down. I personally don't think that fat makes you fat. But, what I have embraced from PCP in that nutrition matters and you get more nutrients by eating real food and more colors. I really like the colors part.
Today was OK. I got really busy and did not get the afternoon snack until too late. So I smashed the snack and dinner together. I know that is not the idea. But I am trying not to skip and I don't like eating late at night. Doing the best I can.
I focused on not resting as much during the workout today. I have been focusing on trying to get all the reps in. When I hurry up I fail sooner. Maybe that is good. If I combine Day 59 and 60 emails then that seems like a good thing. I must admit that I have enjoyed the working out and am sure I have not rushed too much. Frankly, I have been so happy that that everything is working so well I was hesitant to RED LINE. Didn't want to blow a gasket.
Getting ready to have night snack and cash in chips
Just remebered - I am running out of belts - what a great problem
Go Team Go!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Day 58 - the bands of knowledge
My new bands and medicine ball are great, and they came with a great list of tips. I will be sharing them in the next few days.
1 - Don't skip a meal! By skipping meals it encourages binge eating, or uncontrolled eating. If you wait till you're hungry you'll end up making the wrong choices. Skipping meals also leads to greater fat storage
This seems to be in concert with PCP. I think they could add that skipping meals slows or turns the metabolism down and keeping the metabolism high is a great thing, both from with a high energy level and calorie burning perspective.
Just had a good workout. Lunch was great. Speaking of lunch - I love that lunch is the big meal. I t makes so much sense.
Go Team Go!
1 - Don't skip a meal! By skipping meals it encourages binge eating, or uncontrolled eating. If you wait till you're hungry you'll end up making the wrong choices. Skipping meals also leads to greater fat storage
This seems to be in concert with PCP. I think they could add that skipping meals slows or turns the metabolism down and keeping the metabolism high is a great thing, both from with a high energy level and calorie burning perspective.
Just had a good workout. Lunch was great. Speaking of lunch - I love that lunch is the big meal. I t makes so much sense.
Go Team Go!
Day 57 The Road
WOW - even under great conditions being on the road is tough. Especially as the diet has become more specialized it is tougher to wing.
I woke up at dark 30 yesterday morning - got in a good, but abbreviated workout (I followed Patrick's guidelines and did jumps - core - and then I did one set of everything else- I shoud have gotten up earlier, but I felt good about working with what I had) , took my son to school and then drove four hours plus to Raleigh to look at a project.
I just had a hard time getting all the eating in. I ate my mid morning snack late, at half my lunch in a parking lot, ate the other half at 4:00. Totally missed the afternoon snack, ate steamed vegetables and an egg at dinner, and that was it.
I woke up before dark 30 this morning put oats in yesterdays afternoon snack and enjoyed a great bowl of gruel - then hit the road. I got home around nine and in a moment of weakness at some protein and vegetables. I am gong to work out in a few minutes and am looking forward to the ship righting itself at lunch.
This is a good day for me to remember that doing a great job for the 90 days is not the same as perfection. That being in the day and dealing with life, being mindful, is a great day.
Go team Go!
I woke up at dark 30 yesterday morning - got in a good, but abbreviated workout (I followed Patrick's guidelines and did jumps - core - and then I did one set of everything else- I shoud have gotten up earlier, but I felt good about working with what I had) , took my son to school and then drove four hours plus to Raleigh to look at a project.
I just had a hard time getting all the eating in. I ate my mid morning snack late, at half my lunch in a parking lot, ate the other half at 4:00. Totally missed the afternoon snack, ate steamed vegetables and an egg at dinner, and that was it.
I woke up before dark 30 this morning put oats in yesterdays afternoon snack and enjoyed a great bowl of gruel - then hit the road. I got home around nine and in a moment of weakness at some protein and vegetables. I am gong to work out in a few minutes and am looking forward to the ship righting itself at lunch.
This is a good day for me to remember that doing a great job for the 90 days is not the same as perfection. That being in the day and dealing with life, being mindful, is a great day.
Go team Go!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Day 56 and the lines cross
New Graph and Pictures so exciting!
A nice weekend is being had by all. We had blessing of the animals today at church - what a riot.
Sunday is my weigh in graph day and things just keep getting better. IN FACT the lines crossed. I weighed in at 160.5 and 78% muscle (non fat). Sometimes the numbers seem meaningless when compared to being in the day and being mindful. However, sometimes they are great motivators and stakes in the ground. Certainly the future has 150? lbs and 80? %.
WARNING - THERAPY BLOGGING AHEAD
Being 150-something. Thirty years ago I wrestled 155 when I was a senior in High school. I imagine that is the last time I was this fit. During those 30 years I weighted 230 in college (Do the words Fat, Drunk, and Stupid come to mind) and for years weighted 190 - 210. I think I have weighted 180 something for the majority of my adult life with some peaks and valleys in there.
A few years ago I was Mr. Low Carb and got down to 165 for a while. Then I went to doctoral school and things at work got worse and worse and slowly I got heavier. I liked most of the low carb drill, but I think without a positive objective (if it is low carb? what is it high in?).
For years I know that anything processed was bad news for me.
This January after losing my job and our on-campus home, moving twice in 100 days (Great news , we ended up a wonderful house that my wife loves), starting a business (So far, better than OK), and going through the holidays I set the scales at 191 on Jan 2nd. At the nadir (or apex?) I had an Epiphany, or a miracle of willingness and I started doing Weight Watchers and recording everything I ate. From that point forward I have been getting healthier and fitter. The timing of my PCP start was divine. May many beliefs and thoughts have been braided together and MY GOD I am unearthing a never before seen version of my body that is awesome. I call it Watson 4.8. Thanks
Go Team Go!
A nice weekend is being had by all. We had blessing of the animals today at church - what a riot.
Sunday is my weigh in graph day and things just keep getting better. IN FACT the lines crossed. I weighed in at 160.5 and 78% muscle (non fat). Sometimes the numbers seem meaningless when compared to being in the day and being mindful. However, sometimes they are great motivators and stakes in the ground. Certainly the future has 150? lbs and 80? %.
WARNING - THERAPY BLOGGING AHEAD
Being 150-something. Thirty years ago I wrestled 155 when I was a senior in High school. I imagine that is the last time I was this fit. During those 30 years I weighted 230 in college (Do the words Fat, Drunk, and Stupid come to mind) and for years weighted 190 - 210. I think I have weighted 180 something for the majority of my adult life with some peaks and valleys in there.
A few years ago I was Mr. Low Carb and got down to 165 for a while. Then I went to doctoral school and things at work got worse and worse and slowly I got heavier. I liked most of the low carb drill, but I think without a positive objective (if it is low carb? what is it high in?).
For years I know that anything processed was bad news for me.
This January after losing my job and our on-campus home, moving twice in 100 days (Great news , we ended up a wonderful house that my wife loves), starting a business (So far, better than OK), and going through the holidays I set the scales at 191 on Jan 2nd. At the nadir (or apex?) I had an Epiphany, or a miracle of willingness and I started doing Weight Watchers and recording everything I ate. From that point forward I have been getting healthier and fitter. The timing of my PCP start was divine. May many beliefs and thoughts have been braided together and MY GOD I am unearthing a never before seen version of my body that is awesome. I call it Watson 4.8. Thanks
Go Team Go!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Day 55 - BACK to work
It is hard to get a look at your back with out a good mirror system or someone to take your picture. Well, something is going on - GREAT!
I am glad it is the weekend. A tough week on multiple fronts. Good day today. Spent some time with a friend and decompressed a bit. The a few hours of yard work.
I nice lunch - for a change the "all I want" vegetable portion was less...Could be a change in the wind...could be Sunday is my weigh in day. Still a good lunch is a good lunch and I do love pumpernickel bread.
I have a workout and a lacrosse game to get in before the day ends. I hope my wife and I are going out tonight. That would be a great step.
Therapy flashback - During this process I have been remembering lots of things that have to do with body image and my relationship with food and nutrition in general. The one that has been rattling around lately is my grandmother telling me she would pay me a dollar each pound I lost when I was young (older than 5 - younger than 10). That seems so sad when i write it. And odd that a catalyst for my great progress is the loss of my job last year and the realization that if I looked and felt better - that was the one thing I could do to make a big difference in this year. Most things I have very little influence or control over and I wrung my hands about them far too much. Well, I do have influence over my diet and exercise regime. What a difference putting that energy there has made this year.
Go Team Go!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Day 54 - Induldge
Off to a good start today
I had my indulgence yesterday - AWESOME
This is taken on the grill - steak and oatmeal raisin cookie were the treats. I also put hummus on the pumpernickel bread and I used SALT - sea salt. I felt like a KING. I ate outside in the sun for lunch, just me and Jack Johnson music in the air. I really savored the experience,
Now back to the basics - Yesterdays workout was good. I did work my new medicine ball into a few things - that was nice variety and WOW - those new bands are making some new soreness - That must be good.
FOOD - I got a yellow beet - to try something new - It was no better than a regular beet. First big veg disappointment.
Go TEAM GO!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
day 53 - tale of the tape
Things are solid today. I am having to split my jumps and workout.
The big news today are the results from my recent physical.
Here is the tale of the tape
I am their poster boy for getting it together
This is good news ans it correlates directly to the dedication we have exhibited and the choices we make
GO TEAM GO!
The big news today are the results from my recent physical.
Here is the tale of the tape
| 2009 | 2010 | Delta | |
| Weight | 190 | 165 | 25 |
| Cholesterol | 232 | 190 | 42 |
| Triglycerides | 58 | 75 | -17 |
| HDL Cholesterol | 61 | 52 | 9 |
| LDL Cholesterol | 159 | 123 | 36 |
I am their poster boy for getting it together
This is good news ans it correlates directly to the dedication we have exhibited and the choices we make
GO TEAM GO!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Day 52 SEXY HOTNESS III
OK - I am really excited about this. I know it does not yet have a place in the PCP arsenal of jump rope, chair, and bands...BUT I love a medicine Ball and I got one. I love it! On some exercises I will hold it for more umpfff. Today's crunches for example...I held it for the last few crunches of each set. I tried to push it into the ceiling. Each time I saw it I saw the IRONMAN Logo and remembered that I will do triathlons again - with more strength and speed than I could have imagined a year ago.
Getting pumped to BRING THE HEAT
Go team GO!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Day 51 - Sexy Hotness II
Well they finally came - my new bands. WOW what a difference. The old one was getting so worn out and I know the handle less strips don't meet the PCP requirements.
I love the colors and a vastly superior workout. I am sure my chest and arms grew ten times today as a result.
I had a wonderful workout today and am enjoying new things from the store. I bought a high quality steak tonight and a cookie. I think maybe tomorrow night for dinner. But definitely after I finish the 8 year old assignment. Also, I am going to use salt. The sea salt that I like.
Things were a little more normal today. We will see how the rest of the week goes. Lots of logistics for the next few days.
I have been eating some pickles and olives. A fun change.
Go Team Go!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Day 50 - less emotional cushion
We are turning a little bit of a tough corner here at the Jordan house. My wife and I have both been traveling more and the end of the school year requires more and more practice for both kids - which means more and more driving around town. Which taken to an extreme is debilitating. We hit our heads on an extreme yesterday. My tremendous progress has upset the status quo in our marriage and we are trying to let the new balance come to us. However, sometimes there is just too much to do. We both get frustrated and either hurt or mad. If you are looking for a good recipe for a fight and unhappiness this is a good one.
My goal today is to be in the day as much as possible and to do the most important things first. I am going to get my work out in after the "bug man" comes and I send out a revision for work.
All in all I am not eating to stuff my feeling and frustrations - That is good, But it means that I those frustrations keep coming to the surface and finding the right way to deal with them is something powerful to work on this week.
Go Team Go!
My goal today is to be in the day as much as possible and to do the most important things first. I am going to get my work out in after the "bug man" comes and I send out a revision for work.
All in all I am not eating to stuff my feeling and frustrations - That is good, But it means that I those frustrations keep coming to the surface and finding the right way to deal with them is something powerful to work on this week.
Go Team Go!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Sunday of rest
Big news today was a redesign of my graph from % body fat to % muscle mass. It is the same number - inverted - but there are two great reasons.
First - it creates a much better graph
Second - I am sure I am better putting my mind on what I do want rather than what I don't want. I want muscle mass - ERGO that is the number to record and see.
Excited about the indulgence. I will take a little bit more time this time.
My wife is back and I am scrambling to get caught up for this week and prep for a dynamic upcoming week.
Go Team GO
First - it creates a much better graph
Second - I am sure I am better putting my mind on what I do want rather than what I don't want. I want muscle mass - ERGO that is the number to record and see.
Excited about the indulgence. I will take a little bit more time this time.
My wife is back and I am scrambling to get caught up for this week and prep for a dynamic upcoming week.
Go Team GO
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Answer - a brick
Question - What do you do if you snap a band and
the new bands have not come? You use a brick for the exercises. When I looked at the brick when I was working out yesterday lots of muscle and veins were popping out. I have been using this brick (and its twin) for push ups for a while and I was happy to give it some screen time.
More later - things are on track, wife is out of town and I am getting killed. I am going to get my workout in during my daughters lacrosse game in the parking lot. I was on the go yesterday from 5 AM until 10 PM and I think I need to get the big things done early today before I crash.
Cool food news - Had rudabegah yesterday I found purple sweet potatoes. I love it!
the new bands have not come? You use a brick for the exercises. When I looked at the brick when I was working out yesterday lots of muscle and veins were popping out. I have been using this brick (and its twin) for push ups for a while and I was happy to give it some screen time.More later - things are on track, wife is out of town and I am getting killed. I am going to get my workout in during my daughters lacrosse game in the parking lot. I was on the go yesterday from 5 AM until 10 PM and I think I need to get the big things done early today before I crash.
Cool food news - Had rudabegah yesterday I found purple sweet potatoes. I love it!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
work out sheets
This is what I do with the work out sheets. Can you see it. I have been printing and keeping all of them. The sweat by the numbers. The crinkles, The check marks and small smiley faces.Today was tough especially the davinchi - which since I broke the band I am doing with free weights until the new ropes come. Other than that I had a strong work out.
which is good because the rest of the day has de-evolved.
DANGER WHINING AHEAD
Lots of interactions,change in internet and phone providers, Son struggling at school the last few days, daughters lacrosse stick stolen, wife get ticket going out of town, close to no work getting done, hours of logistics ahead of me, a thin spot in our finances on the horizon (may looks slim, june and july look fat though) my wife being out of town for four days, I am just worn out. And there is much left to do.
Also, the needle has not moved much in the last few days. There is some pent up demand out there.
WHINING OVER
In terms of workouts - I have been wondering what other people do on the dual appendage exercises. For instance on lunges I do all 20 with the right and then all 20 with the left, repeat, repeat, repeat. But on the side crunches I do four sets of the left and then four set on the right. It goes better when I get in to a good position. What do you think?
On the up side
I have my annual physical tomorrow. I don't even remember what I weighted last year. I can' t wait to find out.
I have also thought about changing my graph from % fat to % muscle. I work on being positive and that is better.
Go Team Go!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
an old friend
Great news - an old friend has come back in to my life - olives, they are a vegetable (I think) and what a great addition to a wonderful lunch - YUM.
My car i sin the shop - which has provided a great chance for more bike rides to make my life work. I am both enjoying and amazed by the new things I notice. Today, it was the way my shirt hangs. Who knows what tomorrow will bring?
I have been getting the work out in earlier and that makes the day much more full and rich & it seems I do not fall as far behind at work. Better energy and more appreciation for my good fortune.
I had a strong pull up experience yesterday. I feel certain that my form was bad and that there is a long way to go. BUT - I did great. I think I got 7, 7, 6, 7. Where I was short I gathered my self and did another (quick break) , when I could not do that I did a jump and pull, and then a negative. Counting everything I did 9 on the fourth set. A good feeling.
I burst a band yesterday so I am going to use some birthday money to buy two new and a medicine ball. What extravagance.
Go Team go!
Go Team Go!
My car i sin the shop - which has provided a great chance for more bike rides to make my life work. I am both enjoying and amazed by the new things I notice. Today, it was the way my shirt hangs. Who knows what tomorrow will bring?
I have been getting the work out in earlier and that makes the day much more full and rich & it seems I do not fall as far behind at work. Better energy and more appreciation for my good fortune.
I had a strong pull up experience yesterday. I feel certain that my form was bad and that there is a long way to go. BUT - I did great. I think I got 7, 7, 6, 7. Where I was short I gathered my self and did another (quick break) , when I could not do that I did a jump and pull, and then a negative. Counting everything I did 9 on the fourth set. A good feeling.
I burst a band yesterday so I am going to use some birthday money to buy two new and a medicine ball. What extravagance.
Go Team go!
Go Team Go!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
bike shirt
What a great picture
My wife got me this bike shirt for my birthday. I love it. I had
always wanted one. When I look at the shirt - however I notice me and how happy and fit I look. I can hardly wait to go for a ride. I think I will in just a few minutes and then work out.
Diet wise things are great. Exercise wise - WOW the longer planks took a toll on me yesterday. My jumping has improved as of late. I have embraced the notion of doing a set of 500 and just bulldozing through the mistakes. A good metaphor for me.
There are a few family matters that are on my mind and I am confident that I can handle them with the tools I have and not abandon my diet.
I love that my clothes fit so beautifully. It is intoxicating and a remarkable confidence boost.
Go team Go!
My wife got me this bike shirt for my birthday. I love it. I had
always wanted one. When I look at the shirt - however I notice me and how happy and fit I look. I can hardly wait to go for a ride. I think I will in just a few minutes and then work out.
Diet wise things are great. Exercise wise - WOW the longer planks took a toll on me yesterday. My jumping has improved as of late. I have embraced the notion of doing a set of 500 and just bulldozing through the mistakes. A good metaphor for me.
There are a few family matters that are on my mind and I am confident that I can handle them with the tools I have and not abandon my diet.
I love that my clothes fit so beautifully. It is intoxicating and a remarkable confidence boost.
Go team Go!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Monday - dizzy
Getting ready for the day and I am feeling good! However - I need to report that I get dizzy much more often. Specifically at night when I get out of bed and when I go from sitting on the floor (abs and creep/jumps) . Not sure what that is about - except that all the fat burning takes a toll on the system.
I am thinking about cutting back on the carbs that remain. I am used to not eating many carbs so I think I will this week. I would also like to reduce all the milk - AUGH! But I thinkI need permission to do that. Patrick?.........
Per coffee - I have not made much head way on that front and will try to adjust this week. I may try less in the morning and allowing a "stimulus package" as an afternoon option?
I am going to workout in the first half of the day this week. My wife will be gone from Wed afternoon until Sunday. So, in the world of first things first if that afternoons are going to be much fuller then I need to "getrdone" earlier in the Day. In fact I am getting ready to work out in just a few minutes.
Per workouts - I think the jumping has contributed significantly to my right arm nerve problems so I am going to continue to incorporate some variety (running and biking). I think four days of jumping a three alternate days are what I will try this week.
I am amazed and thrilled with my body these days. Life is certainly easier when my clothes fit. Also during my bike ride yesterday things were easier and I performed at a higher level. WOW.
I have a beautiful shirt that I have not work in a long long time that is getting busted out today - with an even more wonderful suit - that and the mountain pose will set me free today!
Go Team Go!
I am thinking about cutting back on the carbs that remain. I am used to not eating many carbs so I think I will this week. I would also like to reduce all the milk - AUGH! But I thinkI need permission to do that. Patrick?.........
Per coffee - I have not made much head way on that front and will try to adjust this week. I may try less in the morning and allowing a "stimulus package" as an afternoon option?
I am going to workout in the first half of the day this week. My wife will be gone from Wed afternoon until Sunday. So, in the world of first things first if that afternoons are going to be much fuller then I need to "getrdone" earlier in the Day. In fact I am getting ready to work out in just a few minutes.
Per workouts - I think the jumping has contributed significantly to my right arm nerve problems so I am going to continue to incorporate some variety (running and biking). I think four days of jumping a three alternate days are what I will try this week.
I am amazed and thrilled with my body these days. Life is certainly easier when my clothes fit. Also during my bike ride yesterday things were easier and I performed at a higher level. WOW.
I have a beautiful shirt that I have not work in a long long time that is getting busted out today - with an even more wonderful suit - that and the mountain pose will set me free today!
Go Team Go!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
April 11th - day 42 pcp - year 48 life
Today is day 42 of PCP - close to half way
Today is my 48th birthday - Close to half way?
A beautiful day here in Asheville, We all slept in after a long full week. Nice to have a relaxed start for the day.
I am going on a bike ride in a few minutes - So much lighter - so much less to pull, and stronger. An emerging strength to weight ratio that I feel great about.
My lunch birthday feast - fresh tuna veg and veg and veg and pumpernickel. No cake this year.
Symmetry - I feel about the same way concerning PCP and my life. I have done a wonderful job so far. But I feel the best is ahead of me, encouraging me, calling to me, open armed...smiling.
Go Team Go!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Hawthorne effect
The Hawthorne effect states that people perform better under observation. One key component to this is variety. I am getting a sizable boost from this. The changes in diet and workout keep me on my toes and paying attention. Then, this is where it picks up speed, when I observe new outcomes and behaviors I get a quantum push from the universe to keep dialing in my attention. This velocital element is kicking in right now.
I like Star Trek and I feel like I in the transporter beam. I am neither where I was and nor where I am going to be. We are approaching the mid point of the trip and I am so happy with the process. Today I am willing and excited to follow the directions and marvel at the results. That willingness is HUGE for me. A KSF (Key Success Factor)
The last 24 hours have been strange. Yesterday I got in a minimal workout (jumps and abs) and then went to what I knew was going to be a long day. It turned out that I missed the afternoon tea altogether (planning better would have helped) and today I was getting my blood work done and had to have a very late breakfast so I am not getting the mid morning snack. I ate a great breakfast and have a superior lunch planned. So in short order I missed two feedings and part of a workout. For much of my life I have had all or nothing tendencies. Either I was doing things perfectly or I would get very discouraged (and often quit). What a feeling of strength to look at the last hours as part of the whole. To feel great about the process and to lock in on the Day that I have in front of me.
This is a long sought after alignment of my emotional, physical, and spiritual lives. This synergy feels quite powerful both in its newness and its potential.
Go Team Go!
I like Star Trek and I feel like I in the transporter beam. I am neither where I was and nor where I am going to be. We are approaching the mid point of the trip and I am so happy with the process. Today I am willing and excited to follow the directions and marvel at the results. That willingness is HUGE for me. A KSF (Key Success Factor)
The last 24 hours have been strange. Yesterday I got in a minimal workout (jumps and abs) and then went to what I knew was going to be a long day. It turned out that I missed the afternoon tea altogether (planning better would have helped) and today I was getting my blood work done and had to have a very late breakfast so I am not getting the mid morning snack. I ate a great breakfast and have a superior lunch planned. So in short order I missed two feedings and part of a workout. For much of my life I have had all or nothing tendencies. Either I was doing things perfectly or I would get very discouraged (and often quit). What a feeling of strength to look at the last hours as part of the whole. To feel great about the process and to lock in on the Day that I have in front of me.
This is a long sought after alignment of my emotional, physical, and spiritual lives. This synergy feels quite powerful both in its newness and its potential.
Go Team Go!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
sexy hotness!!!
Well I have done it! I posted a fun and a comparative picture on flicker and I for a digital scale. Much better. I can weigh, reset, weigh, reset all in one bowl and i can use any bowl I want. It is the little things - that is for sure.Over full day
woke up way too early thinking about all the work I need to do. Made some progress. But left work early to go to son' s track meet at old school and then got home late and did a late work out. I did not do an outstanding job being in the day at its end. However, tomorrow is a good day.
VARIETY
I like the variety in the workout a great deal. I miss it in the kitchen. I had a real, "Hey, where is the rest of my dinner moment after the egg whites, apple, and banana. After fighting the system for the first 35 days I have given in and had milk. I just don't like drinking milk at all. I like having more fruit, I miss protein.
I keep having back and nerve problems on my right side. My tight deltoid area "tingles" and there is a funny sensation through the elbow to my pinkie and back to my upper shoulder blade and side rib. Sometimes I think I am making things worse by doing this. Other times, like right now, I think I am finally giving my body a chance to heal itself. Any day now I will be smaller and fitter than ever before. I wrestled at 155 as a senior in high school but I was pudding. I think that it will not be long until I weigh less than that. It just makes sense that new healing, some of which I understand, and some that I don't is going to go on.
I just need to keep moving forward. When I took the fun picture tonight I wondered where that guy had been. I was so grateful for the new turn in my life and excited about tomorrow.
Go Team Go!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
PCP on the road
This what is looked like when we arrived at Indy.A few travel notes:
Yogurt will not keep in a cooler for four days
Steamed sweet potatoes get better in a cooler
Eggs keep OK
TUNA - not so much
I did great on my trip, I am so glad I went. A magical time with my brother. Once i a lifetime.
I need to go stretch out. A shourt night at the hotel and a long drive make me feel like catching TV and eating something really not on PCP.
Better to work out early and go - or plan - a trip to the grocery store.
Go Team Go!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
go Duke
Things are great
I am totally on track
You should see all the food I brought. There I was at half time of the Duke game eating an egg white
In between games I ate my dinner that I sneaked into the stadium. WHEW - I am going on a run later today by a river.
The trip with my brother is wonderful.
A little bit of a respite from responsibility.
feeling good
Go Team Go!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Holy smokes
I decided to update my graph before my trip
What a thrill to see the progress
It also creates in me a little more accountability - I know where I was when I left and I can discover where I am when I return. My plan is to not miss a beat. In fact without my normal family and work responsibilities I think I will have more time to rest and relax. Perhaps longer runs and an added element of 8 minute abs
GANG
Go Team Go!
What a thrill to see the progress
It also creates in me a little more accountability - I know where I was when I left and I can discover where I am when I return. My plan is to not miss a beat. In fact without my normal family and work responsibilities I think I will have more time to rest and relax. Perhaps longer runs and an added element of 8 minute abs
GANG
Go Team Go!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
I then I could not jump
I could not jump rope today for love or money.
Maybe that is what happens sometimes.
I did better on the chin ups - still a work in progress
I almost died during the planks - but I made it, I even did 5 more seconds on the fourth one.
My back is a problem and I wonder if it the jump roping. Not the jumping, but the tiny repetitive circles over a sustained period of time. My upper right rear shoulder is ready willing and able to spasm.
I am back to the doctor tomorrow. We will see what she says.
I looked at some of the other PCPers today as they get close to 80 days, WOW - the flicker page is a great tour book of the process. I think I am going to have a little more fun with it. Perhaps a normal and then a flexed picture would be fun.
PCP moment of the day - I felt different in the shower - ribs protruding & muscle. Something is going on.
i am still planning my trip and a totally dedicated to coming back totally on track.
Go team Go!
Maybe that is what happens sometimes.
I did better on the chin ups - still a work in progress
I almost died during the planks - but I made it, I even did 5 more seconds on the fourth one.
My back is a problem and I wonder if it the jump roping. Not the jumping, but the tiny repetitive circles over a sustained period of time. My upper right rear shoulder is ready willing and able to spasm.
I am back to the doctor tomorrow. We will see what she says.
I looked at some of the other PCPers today as they get close to 80 days, WOW - the flicker page is a great tour book of the process. I think I am going to have a little more fun with it. Perhaps a normal and then a flexed picture would be fun.
PCP moment of the day - I felt different in the shower - ribs protruding & muscle. Something is going on.
i am still planning my trip and a totally dedicated to coming back totally on track.
Go team Go!
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