Day 95
Weigh-in #14-203 lbs., up one pound from last week, hectic trip to New York. No real insight, still trying to adjust to the summer schedule. Running is fine, eating too.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Week 13
Day 87
Weigh-in #13-202 lbs., another two lb. weight loss. The last week and a half have been fairly sporadic and inconsistent with the meal plan. I have been keeping with the 2200 kilocalorie limit but timing, concentration, and blogging have all been a challenge due to a hectic schedule as well as a variety of changes in the schedule (summer break). I will get into a routine soon and I'm already boosting up to four days of running this week. The knees and legs are hanging in there but I am using a lot of ice and ibuprofen. My speed is much better, hopefully I find some races this summer to compete in. I'll keep you posted.
Weigh-in #13-202 lbs., another two lb. weight loss. The last week and a half have been fairly sporadic and inconsistent with the meal plan. I have been keeping with the 2200 kilocalorie limit but timing, concentration, and blogging have all been a challenge due to a hectic schedule as well as a variety of changes in the schedule (summer break). I will get into a routine soon and I'm already boosting up to four days of running this week. The knees and legs are hanging in there but I am using a lot of ice and ibuprofen. My speed is much better, hopefully I find some races this summer to compete in. I'll keep you posted.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Week 12
Day 79
I just got my blood profile back and some amazing changes! Checkout the Post Assessment page for the full account, but the highlights are as follows:
I just got my blood profile back and some amazing changes! Checkout the Post Assessment page for the full account, but the highlights are as follows:
- triglycerides 103 mg/dl, down from 126 mg/dl
- cholesterol 159 mg/dl, down from 219 mg/dl
- LDL 94 mg/dl, down from 144 mg/dl
- HDL/LDL Ratio .468, up from .347
Monday, May 2, 2011
Week 12
Day 78
Weigh-in #12-204 lbs., no change from last week, but definitely going through an adjustment period. Week 11 and the beginning of Phase II was extremely busy with finals, graduation, and student registration all wrapped-up in one. I stuck to the 2200 kilocalorie limit, but my feeding times were out of whack. I'm still struggling with my running, the knees are hurting! I'm looking forward to getting into the "flow" this week and I will be posting some of the new menus by weeks end.
Weigh-in #12-204 lbs., no change from last week, but definitely going through an adjustment period. Week 11 and the beginning of Phase II was extremely busy with finals, graduation, and student registration all wrapped-up in one. I stuck to the 2200 kilocalorie limit, but my feeding times were out of whack. I'm still struggling with my running, the knees are hurting! I'm looking forward to getting into the "flow" this week and I will be posting some of the new menus by weeks end.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Week 11
Day 75
Phase II is in full swing. Increasing the daily intake to 2200 kilocalories means new menus and an adjustment to the mentality. It's been a very busy week, finals and graduation on Sunday, post measurements are well under way. Checkout the Post Assessment section for a new photo and body fat measurements. I had a blood test yesterday and the results should be in next week. A new glitch, this time with the oxygen uptake equipment, will delay the Max Test for a few weeks. In spite of the delays, it is obvious that the plan is working. I need to keep moving forward with Phase II, increasing my exercise minutes per week and beginning a lifting program. It should be a busy summer.
Phase II is in full swing. Increasing the daily intake to 2200 kilocalories means new menus and an adjustment to the mentality. It's been a very busy week, finals and graduation on Sunday, post measurements are well under way. Checkout the Post Assessment section for a new photo and body fat measurements. I had a blood test yesterday and the results should be in next week. A new glitch, this time with the oxygen uptake equipment, will delay the Max Test for a few weeks. In spite of the delays, it is obvious that the plan is working. I need to keep moving forward with Phase II, increasing my exercise minutes per week and beginning a lifting program. It should be a busy summer.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Week 11
Day 71
Weigh-in #11- 204 lbs., after ten weeks on the twinkie2diet, I've lost a total of thirty one pounds. My body fat has dropped from 23% to 15.5%. Every other measurement will be completed by the end of the week and I will post the results as they become available.
Today begins Phase II, 2200 kilocalories, a 400 kcal increase. I am excited about the progress of the diet as well as the increase in additional food intake. My goals will also be posted in detail as the results come in, I continue the pursuit of 175 pounds. Overall, the diet will contain more nutritious foods with the elimination of one of the snack foods and more servings of fruits and vegetables. Variety will also be a key to the next ten weeks and balance (60/28/12) of carbohydrate, fat, and protein will continue to be a priority.
An updated photo will be posted in the near future, a technical problem with the camera has caused a delay. Be sure to checkout the Credit and Video sections for video clips of Dr. Mark Haub and Mr. Morgan Spurlock, two men who have willingly placed themselves in the spotlight of public opinion in order to supply answers to some of our most difficult questions about health and nutrition.
Weigh-in #11- 204 lbs., after ten weeks on the twinkie2diet, I've lost a total of thirty one pounds. My body fat has dropped from 23% to 15.5%. Every other measurement will be completed by the end of the week and I will post the results as they become available.
Today begins Phase II, 2200 kilocalories, a 400 kcal increase. I am excited about the progress of the diet as well as the increase in additional food intake. My goals will also be posted in detail as the results come in, I continue the pursuit of 175 pounds. Overall, the diet will contain more nutritious foods with the elimination of one of the snack foods and more servings of fruits and vegetables. Variety will also be a key to the next ten weeks and balance (60/28/12) of carbohydrate, fat, and protein will continue to be a priority.
An updated photo will be posted in the near future, a technical problem with the camera has caused a delay. Be sure to checkout the Credit and Video sections for video clips of Dr. Mark Haub and Mr. Morgan Spurlock, two men who have willingly placed themselves in the spotlight of public opinion in order to supply answers to some of our most difficult questions about health and nutrition.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Week 10
Day 70
A new Phase begins tomorrow but first I will reflect on Phase I. For seventy days I have focused on this diet with a sense of apprehension and challenge. At first, it was the fear of the unknown, the uncertainty of giving up something which is so ingrained in me, denying myself foods I like and emotionally depend on. But then, as my body and mind began adjusting to the changes, I learned to relax and slow down my eating, accepting smaller quantities of food, enjoying the tastes of simple things. Meat wasn't a big part of the ten weeks but when I did eat it, it was great! Fruits and vegetables tasted good as well. I never really panicked with this plan because I knew the next feeding was just three hours away, I would survive. I could tell that I was taking in less kilocalories than my body was using but it was tolerable because the deficit wasn't too great, keeping weight loss to 1-2 lbs. a week is the key. It's been interesting and exciting to go through this process and to "survive". I am looking forward to the results (which will be posted in the upcoming week) and the beginnings of a new challenge-Phase II here I come!
A new Phase begins tomorrow but first I will reflect on Phase I. For seventy days I have focused on this diet with a sense of apprehension and challenge. At first, it was the fear of the unknown, the uncertainty of giving up something which is so ingrained in me, denying myself foods I like and emotionally depend on. But then, as my body and mind began adjusting to the changes, I learned to relax and slow down my eating, accepting smaller quantities of food, enjoying the tastes of simple things. Meat wasn't a big part of the ten weeks but when I did eat it, it was great! Fruits and vegetables tasted good as well. I never really panicked with this plan because I knew the next feeding was just three hours away, I would survive. I could tell that I was taking in less kilocalories than my body was using but it was tolerable because the deficit wasn't too great, keeping weight loss to 1-2 lbs. a week is the key. It's been interesting and exciting to go through this process and to "survive". I am looking forward to the results (which will be posted in the upcoming week) and the beginnings of a new challenge-Phase II here I come!
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