This past week (including today), I made it to the gym 3 times. I did 45-50 minutes of cardio each time (various combinations of bike, treadmill, rowing, & elliptical machine). I even ran--well, jogged--2 miles today. Yay! Big improvement over the 0times I worked out the previous week.
I'm 99% over this cold and ready to start working out and eating well in earnest again. Last week was my transition week; this coming week is going to be my "in earnest" week.
My plan is to head to the gym tomorrow morning for a weigh in and workout. I gained about 5 lbs during the interview weeks, and I didn't lose any of it while sick (though, I guess, I didn't gain any either). Tomorrow's weigh in will be my bench mark; I'm aiming to lose 15 lbs in the next 2 months. I'm also planning this week's workouts so that it won't be so ad hoc. Monday am is swimming; Tuesday evening is rowing; Wednesday is off; Thursday evening is rowing; Friday am is running/weights; and Saturday am is rowing.
The next step is to start planning better for healthy eating. Chica is making lentil spinach soup tonight and I'm making homemade veggie burgers, so that'll give us some leftovers for the next few nights. I'm also going to pack fruits and veggies and other good stuff to take to campus to have on hand for lunch and snacks. I'm cutting back on cheese and bread, two of my great loves. (Well, except for the part where Chica and I are going to make a cheese fondue for Valentine's Day dinner at home, and I'm going to bake bread for dipping in it).
Finally, I'm thinking of keeping a food journal for a couple of weeks. None of my eating plans are radical or new, just basic common sense. But I need to be a bit disciplined, especially about planning ahead for what I need to have on hand, and food journaling often helps me (a) not sneak that one cookie or whatever and (b) identify where I need to pay more attention to my eating & cooking habits.
All in all, a doable plan. I'm not expecting to see a big weight drop after the first week, but I hope to see some progress by the end of week 2.
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I think your plan is awesome. I also plan my workouts ahead of time, and have a couple of contingencies in case it is crowded at the gym and I can't use a particular piece of equipment.
I have never kept a food journal, but I hear that they do work. Seeing how much you consume in one day can really help.
I've done food journaling a couple of times, the first time when I was doing a couple of consultations with a nutritionist when I was training for a triathlon. It helps me figure out the impact of what I'm eating when, like if I'm not eating enough protein after workouts, etc. Usually it also helps if I know I"m going to have to show the journal to someone--less likely to eat the cookie if I know someone will see it!
Sounds like you are the right track. Keeping a food journal is a wonderful idea. I did so when I first started on my weight loss journey and it made a world of difference. Be really honest with your journal and make sure to record anything that crosses your lips.
I also like the idea of planning your workouts. Doing so helps to make sure you are covering all areas of your body and gives you time to plan your day as well.
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