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2010 Challenge 1 - Day 32
Day 3218 March 10Sleep: 7:30 PM - 4:00 AMExercise: Walking this evening with family.Time: 6:00 PM - Skipped. Bill's Top 12 11 (Did at parents' so had no bench and only c5 lbs. of hand weights. Had to skip reclining flyes. For chest press, substitued floor push-ups (victory here! I couldn't do even one floor push-up 4 weeks ago or even get down on the floor, and today I did 10!!) Time: c11:00 AM - 12:30 PM...2010 Challenge 1 - Day 31
Day 31St. Pat'sSleep: Midnight - 6:00 AM (6 hours)Meals:1.Omelet w/cheese, 2 cups coffee, 1 cup waterTime: 7:00 AM - Actual2. 1.5 cups lettuce, 1/2 English Cucumber, 1 T olive oil, 2/3 c cottage cheese, 2c waterTime: 11:00 AM - Actual3. Tuna on lettuce, 2 cups waterTime: 2:00 PM (Planned) - Skipped4. 3 stalks Celery w/cream cheeseTime: 4:00 PM - Actual5. Green eggs and ham, broccoli w/cheese s...2010 Challenge 1 - Day 30
Day 3016 March 10Sleep: c11:00 PM - 6:30 AM (c7.5 hours)Meals1. 2 stalks celery w/cream cheese, 2 cups coffee w/n-s creamer, 2+ cups waterTime: 8:00 AM - Actual2. 2 boiled eggs, 1 sliced avocado w/olive oil, 2+ cups waterTime: 11:00 AM - Actual3. 1/2 shake, 1 can sardines, 1 saladTime: 2:00 PM - Skipped4. Shake w/spinach, berriesTime: 5:00 PM - Plan5. Meatballs, Joe's red sauce, sliced e...2010 Challenge 1 - Day 29
Day 2915 March 10Sleep: 10:00 PM - 4:00 AM (6 hours)Exercise: Walking outside (and in Acme)Time: 6:15 - 6:40 (c.25 mins) - ActualMeals:1. Egg, cheese & bacon omelet, 2 cups coffee w/n-s creamer, 2 cups water.Time: 7:00 AM - Actual2. Cottage Cheese (1/2 c.), 1/2 sliced apple, 1.5 cups waterTime: 11:00 AM - Actual3. Skipped (forget what I'd planned; mozz cheese and cukes I think)4. 2 slices monkey...Hello I love you and I'm sorry I'm lame (not any more!!!)
I wrote this post (below, truncated) on December 22nd on my support group forum. Today I read it again and it blew my mind how far I'd come. I wrote another post today, and I want to share both here with my T.com family.December 22, 2009Hello I Love You and I'm Sorry I'm Lame (trying to stick with the Doors song, thus the title)Hello, I love youand I'm sorry I'm lameHello I love youI've been outta the gameNo sidewalk crunches und...2010 Challenge 1 - Days 27/28
Day 2713 Mar 10Sleep: 4:00 AM - 9:00 AM (5 hours)Meals:1. 1/2 feta cheese omelet, 1 slice rye toast (no crust), 2 cups coffee w/cream, 2 cups waterTime: 10:00 AM - Actual2. 1/2 cup Greek YogurtTime: 1:00 PM - Actual3. 1/4 red pepper, 1 cheese stickTime: 3:30 PM - Actual4. (Idiot day meal) 6 steamed dumplings, 3 spring rolls, 1/4 order General Tso's chicken, juice and seltzer - Ugh Time: 7:00 PM - Ac...2010 Challenge 1 - Day 26
Sleep: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM (9 hours !)Exercise: Rest. Meals:1. 1.5 cups JHR's Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup (amazing), 2 cups coffee, 1 cup waterTime: 9:30 AM - Actual2. 1 cup Greek Yogurt - Vanilla, 1 cup waterTime: 12:30 PM - Actual3. 1.5 cups JHR's Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup (amazing), 2 cups coffee, 1 cup waterTime: 3:30 AM - Actual 4. 1/2 fillet of flounder, baked, 1.5 cups mac...2010 Challenge 1 - Day 25
Back later. My Novocain is wearing off. *wince/whine* Going to try sleeping a bit. Meanwhile, for those of you going to Dallas, here's a great way to warm up before the race. ^_^ (I love this guy -- a doc in Europe who makes free and often hilarious yoga vids -- check him out) http://www.youtube.com/user/drnespor#p/search/8/VCEnoT8AklA --------------- Sleep: 10:30 PM - 4:15 Am Exercise: Tried cardio, leg ...2010 Challenge 1 - Day 24
Day 2410 March 10Sleep: c10:30PM to 6:30AM (c.8hrs.)Exercise:Walking yard work as I could throughout the day. Let still messed up.Times: Various. - ActualMeals1. 1/2 Apple pie shake (EFL), 1 cup coffe w/cream and honey, 1 cup waterTime: 7:15 AM - Actual2. 1 boiled egg, 1 cup waterTime; 9:45 AM - Actual3. Cheese omelet (3 eggs, 2 slices American cheese, olive oil, spices, 1 pat butter) 1/2 slic...2010 Challenge 1 - Day 23
Day 239 Mar 10Sleep: 11:00 PM - 4:30 AM (5.5 hrs.)Meals1 Feta cheese omelet (3 eggs, 1/3 feta cheese), 1/2 tomato, sliced, grilled w/spices; 4+ cups water (4:30 ---->6:00 AM), 2 cups coffee w/n-s creamer (8g carb)Time: 6:00 AM - Actual2 4 2" slices Celery w/cream cheese, 2 mozz stix, 1 cup waterTime: 10:00 AM - Actual3. Greek yogurt, sliced cucumbers w/1 T mayo and crushed basil (dried from last years garden -- ver...2010 Challenge 1 - Day 22
Day 228 Mar 10Sleep: 11:00 PM - 6:30 AMExercise:Dance - HIIT - CardioTime: 2:00 PM - 2:07 PM (stopped due to injury) - ActualMeals:1. Feta cheese omelet (3 eggs, 1/3 c feta, 1 T olive oil), 1/2 slice 12-grain bread, 1/2 bell pepper, sliced, 2 c coffee w/n-s creamer (8g carb), 0 water Time: c.7:30 AM - Actual2. 2 mozz. cheese stix, 1c red grapes, 1/2 bell pepper, 2c waterTime: 11:00 AM - Actual3. 6oz sardi...2010 Challenge 1 - Day 21
Day 217 March 10 Sleep: 10:00 PM - 2:30 AM (4.5 hours*)*Woke at 2:30 AM tried to get back to sleep and couldn't. Got up c.4:00 AM Exercise: 20 min HIIT Cardio - DanceTime: 4:30 AM - Actual Meals 1 Right shake w/blueberries, strawberries, spring water, cream, 2 cups+ water, 2 cups coffee w/non-sugar creamer Time: 5:00 AM - Actual 2 eggs over easy, sliced cucumbers, 1 slice pumperni...2010 Challenge 1 - Day 20
Day 20 6 March 10 Sleep: 9:00 - 4:30 AM Exercise: Free Day Meals 1 2 eggs poached, 1 sliced cucumber Time: I forget - Actual 2 Right Shake w/blueberries, strawberries Time: Don't recall - Actual 3 Cheese sticks, 1/3 cup grapes Time: Can't remember - Actual 4 Sardines, sliced cucumber Time: Not sure - Actual 5 Cheese sticks, 1/3 cup grapes Time: 7:30 - Actual 6: Popcor...I think I saw him soaring overhead =)
In response to John's post in the Heart and Soul Forum Section, "I Hope This Inspires Everyone Who Watches It."http://www.transformation.com/forum/transforming-heart-soul/25640-i-hope-inspires-everyone-who-watches.htmlJohn WOW! That was a wonderful speech. I wish so much I'd seen it even five years ago. You took less than a year to come to the conclusion and strategy that cost me nearly ten years of my life. You were right when you s...2010 Challenge 1 - Day 19
Day 195 Mar 10Sleep: 8:30 PM - 3:45 AM (c.7.25 hours)Exercise: Bill's Top 12 Time: 4:25 AM - 5:46 PM - Actual1. Dumbbell PressSets 1-3: 8 lbs. Intensity: 7, 8, 9. Rest Sets 1-3: <30 secsNote: Bit light I guess. Go to 10.25.2. FlyesSets 1: 8 lbs. Sets 2-3: 5 lbs. Intensity 9,* 9.5, 10 Rest: Sets 1-2 <1 min; Set 3 <2 mins.Note: ...2010 Challenge 1 - Day 18
Day 184 Mar 10Sleepc.8:30 PM - 4:00 AM (7.5 hours)Exercise20 Min HIIT - DancingTime: 5:30 AM - 5:55 AM - ActualZoga w/Hubby (standing postures)Time: 6:00 PM - 6:20 PM - PLanMeals1. 3 eggs sunny-side up, 1 T olive oil, 3 slices grilled tomatoes w/spices, 2 cups coffee w/non-sugar creamer (8g carbs); 3+ cups waterTime: 6:15 AM - Actual*2. Greek yogurt w/goji berries and roasted cocao nibs (*experiment)Time: 9:30 ...2010 Challenge 1 - Day 17
3 March 10Wed Day 17Sleep: c.9:00 PM - 4:15 AMExercise: HIIT Cardio 25 mins - DancingTime: 6:10 AM - 6:35 AM - ActualNote: Getting stronger; hard to stop when BEP's playing ^_^Yoga - 3 min x 3 asanas stretchingTime: 7:30 - 7:40 PM - PlanMeals:1 2 eggs w/American cheese, 1 slice pumpernickel toast, 2 cups coffee w/no-sugar creamer, 2+ cups waterTime: 7:00 AM - Actual2 2 stalks celery w/cream cheese, ...2010 Challenge 1 - Day 16
2 March 10Tues Day 6Sleep: 9:00 PM - 4:50 AM - (7.25 hours)Exercise:Bill's Top 12Time: 4:33 - 5:58 AMTotal: 1 hour, 25 mins. - Actual1. Dumbbell PressSets 1-3: 8 lbs. Intensity: 7, 8, 10. Rest: Sets 1-2: <30 secs. Set 3: <1 min.Notes: Good weight, rest. Seemed harder today.(2. Overhead incline extension - my substitute for flyes)Sets 1-8: 8 lbs.&...2010 Challenge 1 - Day 15
1 March 10Mon Day 15Sleep: c.9:00 PM - c.4:15 AM (c.7.25 hrs.)HIIT Cardio (Dancing) Time: c.5:00 - 5:20 AM - Actual Zoga w/hubby Time: 6:00 - 6:20 PM - Actual Meals: 1. Shake w/Right-Light, goji berries, maca powder, blueberries, cacao nibs, 2 T cream, Spring water Time: c.6:00 AM - Actual 2. 2 mozz sticks, 1 light Activa yogurt Time: 8:00 AM - Actual 3. Chicken breast, yellow pepper and avocado slices w/olive oil and spices Tim...2010 Challenge 1 - Days 13/14
28 Feb 10 Fri Day 14 Full MoooOOOOOoooon! Sleep: 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM - (7 hours) Exercise: Free Day 1. Cheese sticks, avocado w/salsa, 2 cups coffee w/creamer (8g carb/each) 2 cups water. Time: - 6:00 AM - Actual 2. Turkey bacon, eggs, sliced avocado, 2 cups water. Time: 8:30 AM - Actual 3. Sardines, sliced peppers, 1 cup water. Time: 3:30 PM - Actual 5. BBQ chicken w/mozzarella on boboli, garden salad, 2 cups water Time:...MickyO
