So I wrote up and published my "diet"; if it can be called that. Just to note: do what it takes to keep on track, know yourself, and you'll get there.
I hear from many people that you should only weigh once a week -- and even more people suggest even greater gaps between weigh ins! I realize a body can fluctuate day to day, and I'm ok with that. I know this; and I also know to keep myself accountable I have to weigh myself daily. Period. End of story. Is it obsessive? Maybe. "Unhealthy?" Maybe. But I've learned that if I don't then I slowly become more and more lax in my eating habits to the point where I'll gain 5 or 6 lbs in a weekend!
Also, be honest with yourself. Today I was "in the gym" for my lifting routine about 45 minutes. Was I actually exerting myself for the full 45? Of course not! You have to rest between sets, sip some water, set up the equipment, etc...So don't record that time as a full 45 here to give yourself leeway to eat more! I think I logged 35 total between a light morning workout and my more intensive lunch one (25 of the 45 actually "lifting").
Bottom line: Do what it takes to hold yourself accountable. Picture how much better you'll look if that's your goal. Is that 2 minutes of Snickers really worth the setback? No.
View Diet Calendar, 25 February 2009:
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1360 kcal
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Fat: 41.50g | Prot: 42.00g | Carbs: 202.00g.
Breakfast: Light Cranberry Juice Cocktail. Lunch: Protein Powder, Chocolate. Dinner: Creamy Garlic Shrimp. Snacks/Other: Fudge Rounds Big Snack, Nacho Cheese Corn Nuts, Ranch Corn Nuts. more...
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3303 kcal
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Exercise:
Calisthenics (heavy, e.g. pushups) - 35 minutes, Running (jogging) - 8/kph - 32 minutes, Resting - 14 hours and 53 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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