NROL4W - Stage 6 - Tuesday - Turbo Jam Fat Blaster

I ended up having more Core granola last night. I wasn't hungry. I shouldn't have eaten it. I should have gone to bed. I'm going to deduct 5 points from my weeklies to cover the extra oil servings.

Today, I did Turbo Jam Fat Blaster and burned 209 calories (2 activity points). I don't think I had my HRM strap in the right place because the reading seemed a lot lower than my heart rate felt. It was still an elevated heart rate, for sure, but I felt like I was working harder than it looked like.

Food:
eggs & mini bagel w/ avocado hummus
raw vegetables w/ avocado hummus
yogurt w/ Core granola & plum
banana
tuna stuffed cucumber [1 pt for light mayonnaise] - Again, I had something different on the menu and I didn't feel like eating it, though I made it for my husband and son.
Mexican ground turkey & bulgur skillet

80 ounces of water and two coffees. 30 weekly points remaining. I used both of my activity points.

Tomorrow's workout - Stage 6A

Days Binge Free: 65

NROL4W - Stage 6 - Monday - Workout B2

Stage 6B

reverse lunge, one dumbbell on shoulder 3x8x25 lbs

dumbbell two-point row 3x8x30 lbs

dumbbell push press 3x8x30 lbs

60 s rest

back extension 2x8

incline reverse crunch 2x8

60 s rest

I have a hard time getting the push press right. I don't think I'm going to be able to increase my weight for it. I know it's not a shoulder move and more of an explosive hip drive movement, but I can barely get my dumbbells into position. That is the problem. I can do the move itself once I get them up. The rest of the workout, I really like. 2 activity points for it.

Food:

eggs w/ mini bagel [1 pt] & avocado hummus
red pepper slices w/ avocado hummus, bulgur
apple & cottage cheese & sweet potato
bulgur & beans - I had vegetarian brown rice sushi on the menu but we had so many leftovers that I didn't bother with it, and I really just wasn't all that hungry.
yogurt & Core granola

80 ounces of water and four coffees. 35 weekly points remaining. I only used one of my activity points - the other goes to waste.

Tomorrow's workout - Turbo Jam Fat Blaster

Days Binge Free: 64

NROL4W - Stage 6 - Sunday - Rest Day

I slept in today, too lazy to get up and go for a bike ride. I'll be glad when it is cooler so I don't have to exercise outside before 7 AM.

Food:
eggs & avocado, mini bagel w/ Smart Balance [2 pts]
baked butternut squash, raw vegetables w/ avocado hummus, mayo-free hb egg
apple & cottage cheese
banana
Mexican ground turkey & bulgur skillet
Rice Krispies Treat [4 pts]

40 ounces of water and three coffees. I used all my weekly points. I don't think I had a very good week. I have learned, however, that I cannot buy grapes because I will eat them all. Filling Food or not, they lead to mindless eating, and that is something I am trying to avoid.

I have to really focus on Filling Foods in the coming week because my father-in-law will be here Friday morning. That means a night at the "big" seafood buffet and, weather permitting (Hurricane Earl may be close) we are going offshore fishing. I think I can handle the fishing, but I need to save all my weekly points for (probably) Saturday's dinner out.

Tomorrow's workout - Stage 6B

Days Binge Free: 63

NROL4W - Stage 6 - Saturday - Workout A2

Stage 6A

slow negative chin up 3x1 - 15 sec, 18 sec, 17 sec

60 s rest

underhand lat pull down (assisted chin up) 10x2 

60 s rest

barbell split squat 2x8x90 lbs

push up 2x8

60 s rest

2 activity points for this.

Food:
oatmeal & banana
sample of a new banana bread recipe - This is pretty good. Instead of milk, I used some of the liquid whey from homemade yogurt and half all purpose/half whole wheat flour. It's not as rich as regular banana bread but I think it hits the spot.
eggs w/ avocado on whole wheat mini bagel [1 pt]
raw vegetables w/ avocado hummus
chicken breast w/ brown rice & mixed vegetables
plum

40 ounces of water and two coffees. 6 weekly points remaining. GHGs met. I used both activity points I earned today.

Remind me not to be jealous of everyone taking HCG and losing like crazy. On the one hand, I think it's bullshit, and wonder how many will have gained weight back in a year. On the other hand, I'd love to drop 5-10 pounds in a week. I understand that the drops are supposed to release your fat and blah, blah, blah but it's so low calorie. And the gorging stuff? What the fuck does this diet actually teach people about eating? I haven't really looked at the maintenance portion of the diet so I don't know. Someone explained it as "You have to do a maintenance, then slowly add foods in to see what makes you gain and what doesn't. Of course, if a food makes you gain, then you just remove that food." I have no idea whether this is true or not, but my experience with weight is that there are normal fluctuations that don't have anything to do with food, per se. So, if someone weighs on Monday, eats decent food (lets say 1200-1500 calories of fruit, vegetables & lean protein, healthy fats), then weighs up half a pound on Tuesday, which food do they cut? Because you know they will think they need to cut something. The half pound gain couldn't possibly be related to anything else!! PANIC! PANIC!!!!!! Someone please tell me what maintenance is like, because I'm too lazy to read the document and try to retain any information.

Tomorrow's workout - nothing planned.

Days Binge Free: 62

NROL4W - Stage 6 - Friday - Rest Day

I ended up not going for a walk after all. I needed sleep, then I had to be to work early.

Food:
banana
salad w/ fat free dressing
cottage cheese & grapes
deviled egg (made with avocado instead of mayonnaise)
sloppy joes [2 pts for bun] w/ baked potato "fries"
yogurt & cereal

80 ounces of water and two coffees. 8 weekly points remaining. GHGs met, but I think I've been overeating this week, especially the starches and beans. I feel bloated and look 4-5 months pregnant. I think I need to re-evaluate my menu. I know I need more protein.

Tomorrow's workout - Stage 6A

Days Binge Free: 61

NROL4W - Stage 6 - Thursday - Workout B1

Stage 6B

reverse lunge, one dumbbell on shoulder 2x10x25 lbs

dumbbell two-point row 2x10x30 lbs

dumbbell push press 2x10x30 lbs

60 s rest

back extension 2x10

incline reverse crunch 2x10

60 s rest

2 points for this. I didn't love it but it was simple and short.

Food:

eggs w/ avocado on toasted Sandwich Thin [1 pt], plum

vegetarian chili & watermelon

apple & cottage cheese

bean burgers & tomato slices on Sandwich Thin [1 pt] w/ baked butternut squash fries & roasted chickpeas
cereal & milk

80 ounces of water and two coffees. 10 weekly points remaining. GHGs met, and I ate both of my APs.

Tomorrow's workout - A walk. I'm not sure how far or how intense, but I need something easy. My body hates me, and I'm not quite ready for a rest day.

Days Binge Free: 60

NROL4W - Stage 6 - Wednesday - Intervals

I ran this morning. Well, I ran a block, walked back, ran a block, walked back for about 25 minutes and burned 196 calories (2 activity points). I am sore. Really sore, and today was my first day back to work (school cafeteria) so when I got done, I just wanted to collapse.

Food:
eggs w/ avocado & peppers, toasted Sandwich Thin w/ sugar free jelly [1 pt]
vegetarian chili & banana
apple & cottage cheese, grapes
crumb-coated chicken [1 pt for coating] w/ roasted vegetables
yogurt & cereal

80 ounces of water and two coffees. 10 weekly points remaining. GHGs met, and I ate both APs I earned. I am eating way too much fruit.

Tomorrow's workout - Stage 6B

Days Binge Free: 59