Sunday, January 27th-
Food- Sunday was my brothers actual birthday so I cooked a big breakfast of omelets stuffed with spinach, tomatoes, cheese, and mushrooms. We added in some leftover filet along with cantaloupe and strawberries for one of my favorite breakfasts in a while. After that, I pulled back for light snacks every three hours for the rest of the day. A big breakfast is a tremendous appetite reducer.
Workout- No workout on Sunday.
Cardio- I puttered around the house and ran a ton of errands but did no formalized cardio. I've had the sniffles and been sneezing so a cold might be setting in. Hopefully a little extra rest will launch me into week 4 of workouts starting tomorrow.
Saturday, January 26th-
Food- I knew that Saturday was going to be a hard food day as we were scheduled to be in the car much of the day and going until late. We ran into car troubles late on Friday night which impacted our trip destination and duration. I was able to find decent food at a free hotel breakfast (boiled eggs, wheat toast, and an apple) and for lunch we hit a local restaurant in Berea, KY for great Chili and a salad. Dinner was really the highlight as my Dad grilled filet mignon and I added some squash and onions, spinach salad and sauteed mushrooms. This was a bit of a splurge for celebration of birthdays but is still markedly better than my old diet.
Workout- No workout on Saturday and my aching muscles thanked me. All the driving did make my back tight and reminded me of the importance of stretching.
Cardio- My wife and I have a household that is from time to time known for healthy competition. I knew she was walking a 5k in Athens, GA so I did the same on a treadmill in Nowhere, KY. It felt good to make it through a long walk at a good pace without feeling sick or near death. My health is really coming back.
Friday, January 25th-
Food- Things were a little crazy with heading out of town but I worked in good meals and snacks. While eating at a Ruby Tuesday with my Dad and brother, I realized how large restaurant portions are. I cut my pile of potatoes into thirds and only ate one third. I was still full afterward.
Workout- The trainer sprang some new exercises on me which kept it interesting. I impressed myself by being able to make it through the box jumping set. My body was getting pretty sore and tired so it was nice to know that that rest and recovery were coming. Friday routines are really about keeping the heart rate high and keeping the heart strength on the uptick.
Cardio- I did my 2.45 mile loop across the bridges and through downtown which is a great walk. My pace is increasing due in large part to new songs on my iPod. It's amazing how the fast beat of music can impact your pace and therefore your heart rate by as much as 20 bpm.
