Sorry this is belated. The internet went down.
I'm kind of making progress. This week I tried to do my modified egg fast, but I cooked up some roast in the crock pot and have been eating a lot of nachos (on pork rinds) and taco salad.
Abdomen: 44.5 (0)
Waist: 34.5 (0)
Bust: 43 (0)
Chest: 37 (-.5)
Hip: 46 (-.5)
Left Arm: 13.5 (-.25)
Left Forearm: 10.75 (-.25)
Left Calf: 16.25 (0)
Left Thigh: 27.5 (-.5)
Right Arm: 13.75 (0)
Right Forearm: 10.75 (0)
Right Calf: 16 (-.25)
Right Thigh: 27.25 (-.75)
Neck: 14.75 (0)
Current Weight: 196 pounds (0)
Inches lost:-3
Running total: -5.79 inches, -10 pounds
Last week I gained 3.75 inches, this week I lost 3. I'm counting this as a success. My goal next week is 3 inches and two pounds. I know I don't ever really reach my goals, and there's no repercussions, but I feel like they're important.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Saturday, June 14, 2014
No Cheats!
Yesterday I went to a party and there were nachos. There were quite a few people I didn't really know, as well as a vegan, who was very nice, but still very vegan. Nevertheless, I ate my pork rind nachos and didn't cheat.
Today I took one look in the mirror and thought I looked thinner. I whipped out my tape measure, and I've lost 3/4 of an inch from my abdomen! Yay! I think that combined with my modified egg fast, things are going well. I'm pretty pleased with myself. Things are going much better. I can't wait for this Monday!
Today I took one look in the mirror and thought I looked thinner. I whipped out my tape measure, and I've lost 3/4 of an inch from my abdomen! Yay! I think that combined with my modified egg fast, things are going well. I'm pretty pleased with myself. Things are going much better. I can't wait for this Monday!
Friday, June 13, 2014
Oops
Remember when I decided to egg fast again? Yup, that didn't work. I was doing excellent on my Keto diet, despite doing poorly on the egg fast, and yesterday I thought I finally was back in ketosis (I could tell because I felt feverish). Then I went out to celebrate a friend's birthday...and then things went down hill fast.
Anyone who has been to Jason's Deli has probably heard of the Plain Jane. The Holy Grail of baked potatoes:
I couldn't resist. I justified it by saying at least it's high fat, and I'd behaved and kept my carb count down for the day.
Moral of the story? I feel like crap, super bloated, constipated, and I think I'm actually getting a cold. My throat is really sore, and I'm still feverish, and with the number of carbs (200!) I ate last night I definitely am not in ketosis still.
Anyone who has been to Jason's Deli has probably heard of the Plain Jane. The Holy Grail of baked potatoes:
I couldn't resist. I justified it by saying at least it's high fat, and I'd behaved and kept my carb count down for the day.
Moral of the story? I feel like crap, super bloated, constipated, and I think I'm actually getting a cold. My throat is really sore, and I'm still feverish, and with the number of carbs (200!) I ate last night I definitely am not in ketosis still.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Return of the Egg Fast
After being so thoroughly disappointed with how last week went, I'm returning to the egg fast, with some modifications:
1. Eggs and fat (mayo, cheese, butter, BPC) will be my primary source of food.
2. I will be able to eat LCHF/keto for my lunch meals at work.
3. If I am home, I will eat eggs for lunch.
4. Just as before, it's 1 tbs fat per egg.
I hope this will get me on track. I'll be doing it until Monday, then I'll review. The egg fast really helped last time. I hope it will help again.
Okay, so, let's talk about goals, since I didn't address them in my Measurement Monday post. I'm hoping to drop 5 pounds. I know that sounds like a lot, but last time, I dropped 4 pounds and only fasted 2.5 days. At the time, I only lost .75 inches. This time I want to lose at least 4 inches, the 3.75 I gained last week, and a little more for good measure.
I'll report back soon!
1. Eggs and fat (mayo, cheese, butter, BPC) will be my primary source of food.
2. I will be able to eat LCHF/keto for my lunch meals at work.
3. If I am home, I will eat eggs for lunch.
4. Just as before, it's 1 tbs fat per egg.
I hope this will get me on track. I'll be doing it until Monday, then I'll review. The egg fast really helped last time. I hope it will help again.
Okay, so, let's talk about goals, since I didn't address them in my Measurement Monday post. I'm hoping to drop 5 pounds. I know that sounds like a lot, but last time, I dropped 4 pounds and only fasted 2.5 days. At the time, I only lost .75 inches. This time I want to lose at least 4 inches, the 3.75 I gained last week, and a little more for good measure.
I'll report back soon!
Measurement Monday: June 9th, 2014
Okay, so, I sucked this week. Not going well, Keto-wise, but I've noticed that I actually have a better handle on my hunger. Sure, I ate shitty food, but I ate it in reasonable quantities and really kept track of my hunger. I didn't eat just because it was there, I ate because I was hungry and stopped when I wasn't. Also, as a result of not eating well, I'm feeling a little bloated and my hands are so swollen I can barely get my engagement ring on. I am not a happy camper.
Abdomen: 44.5 (.5)
Waist: 34.5 (.5)
Bust: 43 (.5)
Chest: 37.5 (.5)
Hip: 46.5 (.5)
Left Arm: 13.75 (-.25)
Left Forearm: 11 (.25)
Left Calf: 16.25 (.25)
Left Thigh: 28 (.75)
Right Arm: 13.75 (0)
Right Forearm: 10.75 (0)
Right Calf: 16.25 (0)
Right Thigh: 28 (.25)
Neck: 14.75 (0)
Current Weight: 196 pounds (+1)
Inches lost: +3.75
Running total: -2.79 inches, 0 pounds
What is this bullshit? Basically, all the good I did when I did the egg fast? Yup, undid all of that. I'm surprised I haven't put on more weight, but all the inches are upsetting. I'm hoping it's mostly bloat. I did have pizza and (diet) soda last night.
Abdomen: 44.5 (.5)
Waist: 34.5 (.5)
Bust: 43 (.5)
Chest: 37.5 (.5)
Hip: 46.5 (.5)
Left Arm: 13.75 (-.25)
Left Forearm: 11 (.25)
Left Calf: 16.25 (.25)
Left Thigh: 28 (.75)
Right Arm: 13.75 (0)
Right Forearm: 10.75 (0)
Right Calf: 16.25 (0)
Right Thigh: 28 (.25)
Neck: 14.75 (0)
Current Weight: 196 pounds (+1)
Inches lost: +3.75
Running total: -2.79 inches, 0 pounds
What is this bullshit? Basically, all the good I did when I did the egg fast? Yup, undid all of that. I'm surprised I haven't put on more weight, but all the inches are upsetting. I'm hoping it's mostly bloat. I did have pizza and (diet) soda last night.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
A Belated Evaluation of May's Goals
Today I realized I had set the goal of being able to touch my toes by the end of May. Hah. That didn't happen.
My doc has said no weightlifting, no crunches, no cardio, and no yoga. Apparently I'm one step above bed rest, which is infuriating given that I'm not having any pain from my abdominal tear. Whatever. I'm being re-evaluated on the 22nd, so hopefully I will have a clean bill of health and be able to go back to the gym.
Speaking of the gym, I don't think you understand just how much I miss it. I recently joined Fitocracy (a cool fitness based social network which I will be reviewing once I get more use out of it), which has only made me more anxious to return. It's just frustrating knowing that while some people get hurt doing something typically understood as dangerous (skateboarding, mountain biking, etc), I get injured at the gym.
It's frustrating and I'm really starting to lose motivation. I know that diet is 80% of your fitness, but it feels like I'm wasting my time without being able to lift.
My doc has said no weightlifting, no crunches, no cardio, and no yoga. Apparently I'm one step above bed rest, which is infuriating given that I'm not having any pain from my abdominal tear. Whatever. I'm being re-evaluated on the 22nd, so hopefully I will have a clean bill of health and be able to go back to the gym.
Speaking of the gym, I don't think you understand just how much I miss it. I recently joined Fitocracy (a cool fitness based social network which I will be reviewing once I get more use out of it), which has only made me more anxious to return. It's just frustrating knowing that while some people get hurt doing something typically understood as dangerous (skateboarding, mountain biking, etc), I get injured at the gym.
It's frustrating and I'm really starting to lose motivation. I know that diet is 80% of your fitness, but it feels like I'm wasting my time without being able to lift.
Monday, June 2, 2014
Measurement Monday: June 2nd, 2014
Time to see the results of my egg fast:
Abdomen: 43.75 (-.75)
Waist: 34 (-.5)
Bust: 42.5 (.5)
Chest: 37 (-.5)
Hip: 46 (0)
Left Arm: 14 (.25)
Left Forearm: 10.75 (0)
Left Calf: 16 (0)
Left Thigh: 27.25 (0)
Right Arm: 13.75 (0)
Right Forearm: 10.75 (0)
Right Calf: 16.25 (.25)
Right Thigh: 27.5 (-.25)
Neck: 14.75 (.25)
Current Weight: 195 pounds (4!)
Inches lost: -.75
Running total: -1
Okay, so, only .75 inches lost, but 4 pounds down! I'm so excited! I'm only 15 pounds from the weight I was last time I thought I was fat. I'm also incredibly pleased to see I finally lost around my gut and waist. Next week I hope to lose two inches and another two pounds.
Abdomen: 43.75 (-.75)
Waist: 34 (-.5)
Bust: 42.5 (.5)
Chest: 37 (-.5)
Hip: 46 (0)
Left Arm: 14 (.25)
Left Forearm: 10.75 (0)
Left Calf: 16 (0)
Left Thigh: 27.25 (0)
Right Arm: 13.75 (0)
Right Forearm: 10.75 (0)
Right Calf: 16.25 (.25)
Right Thigh: 27.5 (-.25)
Neck: 14.75 (.25)
Current Weight: 195 pounds (4!)
Inches lost: -.75
Running total: -1
Okay, so, only .75 inches lost, but 4 pounds down! I'm so excited! I'm only 15 pounds from the weight I was last time I thought I was fat. I'm also incredibly pleased to see I finally lost around my gut and waist. Next week I hope to lose two inches and another two pounds.
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