<p>I did not get to the gym until later today, so it was a bit more crowded. But I did 45 minutes on the elliptical followed by the circuit, so I feel pretty good about that. Also did a good job of killing my appetite. But I’m done eating for today. </p>
<p>Calories 930
Fat 30 g
Carbs 112
Fiber 8
Protein 53
Sugar 23 </p>
<p>My neighbors do triathlons, etc. for fun. I am a little afraid of her. They did Tough Mudder on a whim; it’s the kind of thing they are always ready for. I want them in my army if we’re ever attacked by a neighboring state.</p>
<p>Taking it easy today. But, I did Day 2, Week 2 of C25K this AM, walked briskly with H tonight for a total of 4.2 miles. According to pedometer, that’s 288 calories. Food tally:
Cals 1907
Fat 37 g
Carbs 241 g
Fiber 25 g
Protein 158 g
Sugars 58 g</p>
<p>Still very carb heavy compared to you all, but this works for me. The only added sugars today came from a few tsps of maple syrup and honey. Only junk food from a handful of “whole grain” goldfish.</p>
<p>Another double today. AM strength/stretch/spinning. PM treadmill 3 miles - 8:00, 6:00!, 9:00.
Can’t take too many more of these teaser 65 degree day followed up with a 20 degree the next day</p>
<p>Power Stretch tights and hoodies are great for grilling outside in the arctic wind! Massive rib eye steak and grilled squash for dinner:</p>
<p>Cals 1991
Fat 129 g
Carbs 85 g
Fiber 19 g
Protein 118 g
Sugars 49 g</p>
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<p>The 31st and final day of the HOPS challenge for me today. I limped across the finish line, three leisurely sets. Glad to be done with that. It was great for my pushups, but kettlebell swings every day is a bit much for me. I think I’ve turned the corner on this cold, but I’m still dragging along…</p>
<p>3 miles today. I was going to do more but the three were hard to do. The cold was probably the worst today in dropping my energy levels and I just woke up from a three-hour nap.</p>
<p>1328 calories, 47% carbs. My wife just poured on the carbs today. I should have picked p some chicken wings at the supermarket. I felt completely stuffed after dinner.</p>
<p>I dropped 11 pounds in January. That might be a difficult thing to do but I shouldn’t have put it on in the first place. Oh well. Stuff happens.</p>
<p>Wow. Fantastic, BC! This food tracking thing has definitely worked for you. You’ve been posting some consistently low calorie numbers. Glad to see that you are seeing the results.</p>
<p>These sorts of things seem to come along every once in a while at this age. It’s nice to have fitness to coast on while you deal with the additional stress.</p>
<p>Hate to break it to you, but I doubt you did a true “Tabata” for 45 minutes. 20 seconds max effort, 10 seconds rest times 8? Rest and repeat for a full 45 minutes?</p>
<p>I think Tabata has become a generic term for high intensity intervals, which is a good thing because a 20/10 pace is brutal. When I do 20 second intervals on the Airdyne, I typically do 20/40s with 20 seconds work and 40 seconds recovery. Even that is pretty tough.</p>
<p>I have found that it’s all self-adjusting. The longer the rest, the harder you can go on the intervals. With shorter rest, you have to pace yourself more. Seems like no matter what I do, I end up bent over panting like a dog, sooner or later! :)</p>
<p>DadII, I am finding that exercise is definitely a great way to get some stress out. I feel a lot better after exercising than eating. I’m holding good thoughts for you that your trouble will soon be resolved. </p>
<p>Great job, BCE! </p>
<p>Tonight I purged the pantry. Son is going to be thrilled. Nothing left that I shouldn’t eat.</p>
<p>Well and that’s unfortunate. Just like high intensity intervals has also become “Crossfit” and CF thinks they own that type of activity which they don’t. </p>
<p>Tabata is a specific protocol. 20 seconds max effort; 10 seconds rest x8 (4 minutes total). Making that a generic HIIT term would be like calling every cardiovascular protocol the “Cooper Test” or whatever. </p>
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<p>And I’m not disagreeing. I’m just saying Tabata is a specific protocol and if you do it correctly, there’s no way you could do it for 45 minutes. It’s something you do at the end of the workout to finish it…</p>
6:00 - Nice!</p>