Day 29 - 22 Minutes Hard Corps - Fit Test

So this is the kind of fit test I like. Just 5 exercises and no need to play along with Gasbag Tony.

push ups (1 minute) - 17 on my knees
squat thrust (10 lb dbs in 1 minute) - 15...the weight was too heavy. It was the overhead press part that killed me.
pull ups or dead hang (max/for time) - 10 seconds
jumping jacks (1 minute) - 46
forearm plank hold (max time) - 20 seconds

My arms were wrecked after the squat thrusts so I don't think I did as well as I could have on the hang and the plank.

And for the record, I weighed in at 144 pounds today.

Food
Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [12]
Lunch - protein shake [7]
Dinner - Chinese food [I don't even know] - I was hungry but really didn't eat THAT much.

Day 28 - 11 Week Challenge Wrap Up

So, I started this nonsense 11 weeks ago. Honestly, I'm shocked I've kept with it. I've lost 16 pounds, as of this morning. Tomorrow I will start something new. I am going to do Beachbody's 22 Minutes Hard Corps with Tony Horton. After 9 weeks of that (8 regular weeks + 1 Hell Week), I will pick up NROL where I left off. That's always the plan - do NROL for a while, then do something else for a bit, go back to NROL where I left off.  Honestly, I'm just not looking forward to the Fat Loss phase of NROL. It sucks because it's high rep.

I'm also going to stop focusing on weight loss. Eating at a deficit is messing me up, mentally and physically. I have zero energy for my workouts, and the workouts are what I want to focus on. I want to be fit, not thin. So I've changed my logging apps over to Maintenance. I still plan to log everything, just going to maintenance levels. I'm still overweight but I don't care right now.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [12]
Lunch - Nothing
Dinner - salad w/ light Vidalia onion dressing [4] - But I didn't even eat all of it. I did not eat fucking salad and I was too lazy to make any real food. I eventually made a turkey burger and egg on an English muffin [11]

Day 27 - NROL - Break In B

I know you're not supposed to do strength training that works the same muscle groups two days in a row but fuck it. I wanted to finish Break In and I have shit to do tomorrow. My Turbo was better today, at least. Still, the workout kicked my ass.

Workout - Break In B

deadlift - 2x15x45 lbs
static lunge - 2x15xbodyweight
one arm db shoulder press - 2x15x15 lbs
close grip lat pulldown - 2x15x38 lbs
reverse crunch - 2x20

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [6]
Lunch - apple & cottage cheese [6]
Dinner - I really wasn't in the mood to eat.
PWO - juice w/ creatine [2]

No wonder I'm so fucking worn out.

Day 26 - NROL - Break In A

Gah! Today sucked so fucking hard! I did my Turbo Jam 20 Minute Workout before lifting and it was like I half assed it. I has no energy at all. I was so upset that I made myself do the whole damn thing a second time, and I didn't even make it to half assed. So I had a three-quarter ass attempt at cardio today. Lifting sucked too. I don't know what's wrong.

Workout - Break In A

(db) squat - 2x15x15 lbs
(db) static lunge - 2x15x10 lbs
db 2-point row - 2x15x15 lbs
push up (knees) - 2x15
Swiss ball crunch - 2x20

Food
Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [12]
Lunch - hard boiled eggs & yogurt [9]
Dinner - chicken & green beans [3]
PWO - juice w/ creatine [2]

Day 25 - NROL - Rest Day

Have I mentioned how much I hate Wednesdays? And I didn't even work late last night.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [12]
Lunch - Nothing
Dinner - turkey burgers w/ mustard on light English muffin [18]

Not a lot going on today.

Day 24 - NROL - Break In B

Not my typical day...I had a conference for work so my hours were different and I didn't have any lunch options. So I estimated. I also didn't eat that much. After the conference, I actually got home earlier than normal, got my workout in. My Turbo calorie burn was pathetic.

Workout - Break In B

deadlift - 2x15x45 lbs
static lunge - 2x15xbodyweight
one arm db shoulder press - 2x15x15 lbs
close grip lat pulldown - 2x15x38 lbs
reverse crunch - 2x20

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [12]
Lunch - salad w/ Italian dressing, chicken w/ potatoes, green beans & roll [9]
Dinner - homemade pizza [14]
PWO - juice w/ creatine [2]

Day 23 - NROL - No workout today!

I was going to do my random Turbo Jam 20MWO but I had too much to do to prep for tomorrow. I still have time to get it in Wednesday or Friday.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [12]
Lunch - Haha, you're kidding, right?
Dinner - chicken, avocado & lobster cake [14]
Snack - apple & string cheese [6]

Day 22 - NROL - Break In A

I really wanted some fucking cheesecake last night. I had a few activity points left for the week, and I wouldn't have gone over too much on my calories (fuck the macros!) but in the end, I decided not to, especially after watching someone eat half the fucking cheesecake. And then this morning, when asked what the yoga mat was for, I got crappy comments. What the fuck, man. Every day is a struggle for me to eat right and be active. The lack of support is astounding. Granted, I am the one who bought the cheesecake but still. I get it, you can eat whatever you want and not gain weight. I don't care what you do but fuck you for being insensitive.

Workout - Break In A

(db) squat - 2x15x15 lbs
(db) static lunge - 2x15x10 lbs
db 2-point row - 2x15x15 lbs
push up (knees) - 2x15
Swiss ball crunch - 2x20

Food
Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [6]
Lunch - apple & string cheese [6]
Dinner - chicken & avocado w/ salsa [8]
PWO - juice w/ creatine [2]
Snack - oatmeal w/ banana, peanut butter and Jif Whip [15]

Day 21 - NROL - Turbo Jam 20 Minute Workout

I had an odd 20MWO on the schedule that I needed to get done, but fuck it.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [12]
Lunch - Nothing. I was at work all day with junk food and didn't eat any of it. I should have brought my lunch though, because I was getting hangry.
Dinner - shrimp & pasta w/ crab cakes [21] - I definitely overate :(
Snack - chicken & banana [1] - It was literally an ounce of chicken. Just something to hold me over until dinner.

Day 20 - NROL - Break In B

I absolutely did not want to work out this morning but by the time the Turbo Jam music hit, I was pumped. I got in a pretty decent workout, even managing to increase my weights for some lifts. Go me!

Workout - Break In B

deadlift - 2x15x45 lbs
static lunge - 2x15xbodyweight
one arm db shoulder press - 2x15x15 lbs
close grip lat pulldown - 2x15x38 lbs
reverse crunch - 2x20

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [6]
Lunch - turkey burtger w/ mustard on light English muffin [9]
Dinner - salad w/ chicken and Asian sesame dressing [11]
PWO - juice w/ creatine [2]
Snack - beef jerky [4]

Day 19 - NROL - Sick Day

I had a workout scheduled for today but I felt too run down to do it. I'm sure it's because I'm not eating enough. Whatever.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [12]
Lunch - banana & yogurt [5]
Dinner - hard boiled eggs & pepper slices [6]

Day 18 - NROL - Rest Day

I know I said I was going to "move" Turbo to today but I'm not behind so I can take my scheduled rest day.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [12]
Lunch - Nothing
Dinner - Italian sausage w/ peppers, onion & baked potato [15]

I really wanted some peanut butter cups but I didn't have enough points. I had enough calories but they didn't fit my macros. Not that I ever nail my macros...

Post script: Fuck it. I ate the peanut butter cups. 21 fucking points.

Day 17 - NROL - Break In A

I was definitely not feeling it today but I did it anyway. Turbo before lifting.

Workout - Break In A

(db) squat - 2x15x10 lbs
(db) static lunge - 2x15x5 lbs
db 2-point row - 2x15x15 lbs
push up (knees) - 2x15
Swiss ball crunch - 2x20

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda and creamer [12]
Lunch - yogurt & banana [5]
Dinner - green beans [0] - I had hard boiled eggs with me but didn't feel like eating them. I did end up eating a salad with ground beef, cheese & salsa because I was starting to get dizzy. [12]
PWO - juice w/ creatine [2]

Yes, pretty much the same thing I ate yesterday. The salad put me over day points. Lol

Day 16 - NROL - Rest Day

I hate when my routine is thrown off. A coworker asked me to switch hours with her today and, since I'm such a nice girl, I said yes. And now it has me all messed up. I have to move my cardio to Wednesday and take my rest day today.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [12]
Lunch - banana & yogurt [5]
Dinner - hard boiled eggs & green beans [6]

Today was frustrating but I had no desire to eat junk to comfort me. So that's progress.

Day 15 - NROL - Beachbody!

I'm not supposed to be getting on the scale until the end of each phase but I hopped on for the second time this week and I'm down another 2 pounds. That's with eating Subway and manicotti and garlic bread this week. I decided to celebrate by gifting myself a 12-month subscription to Beachbody On Demand, even though I already own a lot of the workouts. I don't really have a specific plan for BOD. I still want to do my NROL shit as outlined. I do need to be more active, so I might use some of the programs to supplement my activity. I don't know. They are paid for and they are there, so who knows? I've been at this 9 weeks now and I felt semi-confident pulling the trigger on an investment. Granted, it wasn't all that expensive but I'm cheap.

Next step is to quit fucking smoking so I can do the damn cardio.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [6]
Lunch - chicken breast & carrots [5]
Dinner - cream cheese & bacon stuffed chicken breasts w/ baked potato [19]

Day 14 - NROL - Break In B

My Inactivity Stamp Challenge went well - I got 3!

Workout - Break In B

deadlift - 2x15x45 lbs
step up - 2x15xbodyweight
one arm db shoulder press - 2x15x10 lbs
close grip lat pulldown - 2x15x32 lbs
reverse crunch - 2x20

And I did Turbo before lifting.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [12]
Lunch - Nothing
Dinner - manicotti & garlic bread [22]
PWO - juice w/ creatine [2]

I blew my daily points and carbs for the day, but I had weekly points and calories left for the day, so whatever.

Day 13 - NROL - Inactivity Stamp Challenge

So my Polar gives me inactivity stamps if I don't get up and move periodically. The most I've received in a day is 2. I'm trying to break that record today. I'm taking a completely selfish and lazy day to watch 13 Reasons Why and fucking relax. And I don't even feel guilty.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda and creamer [6]
Lunch - ground beef w/ cheese & salsa [15]
Dinner - pork chops & green beans [7] - This was the plan, anyway. I ended up not being hungry so I didn't eat.
Snack - baby carrots & broccoli [0]

Day 12 - NROL - Break In A

So, I did do yesterday's workout today, before lifting. And I must say, it gave me a much better lifting session than usual. I think I may need to keep doing Turbo Jam 20 Minute Workout as my lifting warm up. Though, I will have to re-think all the scheduled TJ20MWO on the list. I have 8 more scheduled until I start the next phase of NROL.

Workout - Break In A

(db) squat - 2x15x10 lbs
(db) static lunge - 2x15x5 lbs
db 2-point row - 2x15x15 lbs
push up (knees) - 2x15
Swiss ball crunch - 2x20

I feel like this workout kind of kicked my ass. It's much better than lifting then Turbo.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [12]
Lunch - hard boiled eggs [6]
Dinner - chicken & green beans [6]
PWO - juice w/ creatine [2]

It helped that I was super motivated after getting on the scale. Expecting to be up thanks to last night's dinner, I was down 2 pounds since my last weigh in. 12 total! I'm only 3.5 pounds away from my "I am kind of ok being this weight" weight.

Day 11 - NROL - Rest Day

Fuck Wednesdays right in the fucking eye. I am always so damn tired. I will probably Turbo after lifting tomorrow to "catch up" but no promises. My allergies are kicking my ass.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Spenda & creamer [12]
Lunch - Nothing
Dinner - Subway [18]

I also didn't feel like cooking.

Day 10 - NROL - Break In B

When I got up this morning, I was going back and forth as to when I would work out - before work, when I had plenty of time, or after, when I would be rushed. Even though the workout takes 15 minutes, tops, I wasn't really in the mood to do it this morning. I also knew I wouldn't be in the mood to do it tonight, so I went ahead and got it out of the way. I'm glad I did. Knowing I don't have that looming in the night helps.

Workout - Break In B

deadlift - 2x15x35 lbs
step up - 2x15xbodyweight
one arm db shoulder press - 2x15x10 lbs
close grip lat pulldown - 2x15x32 lbs
reverse crunch - 2x20

I probably should increase my weights for the next time.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [4]
Lunch - iced coffee w/ milk & protein powder [9] - This didn't totally suck. I was shocked. I didn't drink all of it though...maybe 2/3 of it. Still counting all that points.
Dinner - chicken & sweet potato [9]
Snack - yogurt [3]  toast w/ butter [9]
PWO - juice w/ creatine [2]

Day 9 - NROL - Rest Day

I am so not feeling it today. All I want is my coffee.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [12]
Lunch - Nothing
Dinner - chicken & sweet potato [9]

I still have 9 points left and haven't cracked 800 calories but I can't find anything to eat that I actually want and won't make my carb count way over. I'm so fucking miserable. Must be to eat a whole pint of ice cream with no regard for the person sitting next to you who is struggling to make good choices.

Day 8 - NROL - Break In A

I wasn't too horrible yesterday. I had a burger and onion rings for dinner, and ice cream for dessert. Not tons, but more than I should have had. And I felt sick after. Ugh.

Back at it today. I decided I needed to be tracking my juice that I take my creatine with. Just 2 ounces and it's 2 points. Fuck these points. Ugh again.

Workout - Break In A

squat - 2x15xbodyweight
lunge - 2x15xbodyweight
db 2-point row - 2x15x10 lbs
push up (knees) - 2x15
Swiss ball crunch - 2x20

This is the workout I missed yesterday, and I did today's Turbo Jam 20 Minute Workout. I tested out some new flooring. I couldn't find what I wanted at Home Depot so I got a couple rugs and flipped them over, taped them together. It's better than trying to Turbo on carpet but still not slick enough for all the twisting. Maybe I need different shoes. I'm still pissed off that I'm not as good at Turbo Jam as I once was. And tomorrow is a scheduled rest day but I may Turbo. I don't know. My legs are always so damn tired. Maybe a walk tomorrow instead.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [4]
Lunch - cottage cheese [6]
Dinner - roast w/ green beans, onions & peppers [6]
PWO - juice w/ creatine [2]
Snack - hard boiled eggs, peppers and baby carrots [6]

Day 7 - NROL - Eff It Day

Don't worry - I will be back on my game tomorrow. Today was full of suckage and I just want to sleep.

Day 6 - NROL - Dance Fitness With Jessica

It was supposed to be Turbo Jam day but I wanted to switch things up a bit and finally do some Dance Fitness With Jessica. She's the one who did the Katy Perry Dark Horse workout. I did three of her videos. I was going to do them twice through but I was so uncoordinated and the carpet keeps me from moving well, and I just got pissed off, so I only did it once and burned a whopping 74 calories. I should have just stayed on the couch watching Riverdale and having inappropriate thoughts about Cole Sprouse.

This one is a bucket list item. I get to cross that off now.

Love me some JT, especially this song.

This one was a little hard to do on carpet but so much fun.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [9]

Lunch - cottage cheese [7]

And then I lost it. 

Ok, so I'm 7 weeks (?) in and I'm over so much. I hate tracking my food. I hate points. I love my workouts but I'm frustrated that I'm not where I was way back when. Yes, I realize I've been out of the game for 5 years and I have to work back to that sweet spot. It just pisses me off. I remember what I could do and how my body looked, and I absolutely hate myself for not sticking with it. I hate that I'm not losing weight faster. I hate that I can't allow myself junk food, and I hate that when I do, I hate myself. So much hate and anger. I'm fucking Anakin when he turned to the Dark Side.

But yeah, I ended up eating some meatballs and trail mix, and was so angry. Thank Flying Spaghetti Monster that there wasn't anything else appealing in the house, and that I was too lazy to go to the store. I estimated in MFP and iTrackBites but it was probably a low estimate. 71 points and about 1900 calories. Ugh.

Day 5 - NROL - Break In B

So, I suck. After I posted last night, I ate a ton more meatballs and some cheesecake, and I didn't track them. FML.

Workout - Break In B

deadlift - 2x15x35 lbs
step up - 2x15xbodyweight
db one arm shoulder press - 2x15x10 lbs
close grip lat pulldown - 2x15x32 lbs
reverse crunch - 2x20

I went light because I had no idea what I could do for 15 reps. I can go up next time.

I also did the Turbo Jam 20 Minute Workout I skipped yesterday.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [6]
Lunch - cottage cheese [7]
Dinner - meatballs [15]

Day 4 - NROL - Rest Day

I got up this morning and immediately started dreading the evening's workout. Wednesdays fucking suck balls. I wonder if I should take them as my rest days. I didn't even leave work until much later than normal and there was too much to do at home, so yeah, I guess Wednesdays will be my rest days and I will do my cardio tomorrow.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [12]
Lunch - Nothing
Dinner - salad w/ Italian dressing, meatballs [21]

Over in daily points with one weekly point remaining. Hit my calorie goal, almost. Just a tad under.

Day 3 - NROL - Break In A

I wasn't going to bother with my HRM strap for my workout because I figured it would be quick and easy. I was right about the quick part. Easy? No, not even using bodyweight only for squats and lunges. I was dead when I finished. I hate high reps.

Workout - Break In A

squat - 2x15xbodyweight
static lunge - 2x15xbodyweight
db 2-point row - 2x15x10 lbs
push up (knees) - 2x15
Swiss ball crunch - 2x20

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [2] - I only had a little bit.
Lunch - pepper slices & hard boiled eggs [6]
Dinner - salad w/ chicken & Italian dressing [9]
Snack - plantain chips & carrots [5]

I couldn't even eat my cottage cheese when I got home. I just was not hungry. So way under points and calories today.

Day 2 - NROL - Turbo Jam 20 Minute Workout

So, I spent a good deal of time last night putting together my lunches for the week. I was pretty pleased with all of it. And then I didn't feel like lugging my lunch box with me.

Workout

I did Turbo Jam 20 Minute Workout today. Gotta ease back into cardio. And I love me some Turbo Jam. It was exhausting and a little painful. I remember when I could do this work out without breaking a sweat, and with high intensity. Damn, I suck.

Food

Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda and creamer [12]
Lunch - Nothing
Dinner - salad w/ chicken, hard boiled eggs & Italian dressing [13]

Day1 - NROL - Fit Test

This is it. Day 1 of like 1500+. I'm dreading it and I'm excited. Mostly, I just hope I can stick with it.

So last night, I did end up eating the rest of my Chinese food and some chocolate cake. And I regretted it all night because I couldn't sleep, despite taking my sleeping pills, and I wanted to throw up until early morning. The damage wasn't that bad. I weighed in at 150.5 today, up 1.5 pounds from last week's low. I'm not too disappointed because I expected it, and I know it's pretty much water weight.

And I've already blown through my weekly points for the week. I met my work wife for Starbucks. We haven't seen each other in months, and I really miss that bitch since she left to work somewhere else. But it was totally worth it.

Workout - Fit Tests

Insanity

• switch kicks - 82
• power jacks- 25
• power knees - 54
• power jumps - 12
• globe jumps - 5
• suicide jumps (burpees) - 9
• push up jacks - 4
• low plank obliques - 16

Insanity Asylum (I've never done this one before)

• agility Heisman - 4
• in & out ab progression - 11
• pull ups/push ups - 0
• mountain climber switch kicks - 42
• agility shoulder taps - 2
• X jumps - 10
• moving push ups - 0
• agility lateral shuffle - 7
• agility bear crawl - 3

P90X

• resting heart rate/VO2 max - 75 bpm/28
• pull ups - 0 - I didn't even try.
• vertical leap - 9.5"
• push ups - 5
• toe touch - -2.5"
• wall squat - 0:32
• bicep curls - 12  @ 10 lbs
• in & outs - 7
• heart rate maximizer - This is 2 minutes of jumping jacks, with the last 30 seconds all out, with your heart rate after 1, 2, 3, and 4 minutes. Immediately after the jacks, my heart rate was 158 bpm and then 134, 121, 112,107

I only wore my heart rate monitor for the Insanity tests, and the P90X maximizer, for 53 minutes and 272 calories. 

Why did I do all 3 fit tests? Because I'm stupid. Thank goodness I only do this once in a while. And I'll be honest, I was tired and didn't put my best effort into it. And for the Asylum fit test, I had never even watched it so I had no idea what to expect, and I did a piss poor job setting up my agility ladder. I don't have the one that comes with Asylum. I have one that is twice as long, and I learned I cannot do this particular fit test in my bedroom. Another thing I learned is that I absolutely must quit smoking if I'm going to do this. 

Food

Breakfast - venti java chip frappuccino from Starbucks [32] - And yes, I actually logged it in iTrackBites and MFP. It totally fucks with my head that it used up all my daily points plus some, but was "only" 600 calories. But it fit my fucking macros!
Lunch - Nothing, because I wasn't hungry and didn't have any daily points.
Dinner - eggs & sausage [22] - But it fit my fucking macros! I was still under 1300 calories for the day. Nowhere near my protein goal but close on carbs and fat.

I have 4 weekly points remaining, on the first day of my week. I'm thinking Weight Watchers style isn't going to work for me. I will stick with it, but also keep an eye on calories and macros. I have to work on my protein intake. Damn it, if I could just ditch my coffee creamer!

31 Days - More NROL Blah Blah Blah

I am really excited to start NROL but I'm not really keen on adding cardio. I love my Turbo Jam and I want to work my way back to Insanity, because Shaun T is the fucking man. I tell myself I don't have time for cardio, but that's such bullshit.

Food
Breakfast - coffee w/ Splenda & creamer [12]
Lunch - Nothing
Dinner - Chinese [all of them] - I gave no fucks tonight. It will be good for my "before" weigh in for NROL and I'll have a good loss after the water retention goes away. Except I have a Starbucks date in the morning with my work wife so there go next week's weekly points.

I actually wasn't that bad. I only ate half my Chinese food. And none of the chocolate cake I had planned to devour.