Archive for June, 2010
Bad Diet – Eating Junk
Yesterday was a weird day for me, I had this craving for Cheetos and I couldn’t control my urges. There was a big bag that I had bought for me husband, it has actually been in the house for a little over a week. The urge was so strong I felt like I was being willed by a higher power to dart into the pantry and get the Cheetos! Well, as you might have guessed, I did succumb to my urges and with the help of my son we devoured the entire bag.
Later that night I was sick! I am was in so much pain! I couldn’t figure out what was happening. My “hubby” made me some tea, and I said to him; it must be the Cheetos, because everything I ate in the day, were items I normally consume. I’ve changed my eating habits; I’ll have the occassional candy or “take out” if I feel for it. It doesn’t bother me that I’ll have candies our takeout because I don’t go overboard and as such I consider this to be a treat rather than a cheat. I’m just baffled that my body was acting this way to the Cheetos. I guess sicne I haven’t had eaten Cheetos in over a year my body freaked out; needless to say I’m still confused! In this situation I think the saying “junk is junk” holds true, I’ll need to do some more research (and visit my doctor) because those Cheetos messed me up really bad!!
Sore, but well worth it
Today was an awesome day of cardio. I won’t be doing any more weight training until Monday; it’s just cardio for the rest of the week. I got up at 6am and went walking for 6 miles. My arms were a bit sore from the biceps routine I did yesterday, but nothing major. I Came home and drank my protein shake and ate breakfast, which consisted of an egg and whole grain bagel.
After the 10 am football match between Nigeria and Greece, I decided to watch a movie until the other match started, so I put in “Men who stare at goats”. The movie was so boring; it literally put me to sleep. After waking up, I was twice as sore as I felt earlier in the morning.
Starting Monday my schedule will be as follows: Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be weight training and core exercise, with some Zumba later in the day. Then on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays, I will do my 6 mile power walk.
Whey Protein
Today I added whey protein back to my diet. I used to take whey protein months ago but stopped once I wasn’t doing the P90X workouts anymore. I added weight training to my workout last week Friday, and my body has been feeling real fatigued I went to sleep at 8pm last night, that’s how tired I was. My friend asked me why don’t I take some type of protein shake, thats when I remembered I still had the Whey protein.
Whey protein is benefec.ial to healthy living. I have no idea why I stopped taking it in the first place but I have no plans to ever stop taking it again. Maybe its a mind thing, but I feel 100% better today, since drinking the shake.
Measurements
Often times someone trying to loose or gain weight will only use the scale to track their success. However, taking measurements is just as important if not more important than the scale is. If weight training is involved you tend to build muscle, and muscle weighs more than fat, which sometimes will cause the scale not to go down, or even make your numbers higher!
Yesterday I took my measurements and I will take them again in 2-3 months based on the advice of Joe the trainer (who took my measurements). I also will not be going on the scale until June 28th 2010 (well thats the plan atleast); its easier said than done. I usually weigh every Monday morning, but since I’ve starting weight training I have decided to decrease the amount of times I go on the scale.c