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Project Complete and a Shout Out
Well, it may be a day later than expected, but I have finally completed my two intense projects that were both due yesterday. I am so drained right now. I have pulled some really, really long hours last Friday, yesterday, and today, as well as working over the weekend some too. While I typically have these long days once a quarter, they usually aren’t like it has been this quarter. Thankfully I am past this part. My quarterly meeting is actually next Monday though, so it is not really time to exhale just yet, although the bulk of the work is over.
The good news is my food intake has been outstanding yesterday and today. I am firmly in South Beach Diet Phase One, which I really need to get me back where I need to be. I am not sure I will do it for a full two weeks, but I am certain I will at least follow phase one until Sunday.
I blew it on the exercise today. I had intended on having my projects done, but when they weren’t I knew I had to do whatever it took today, which meant getting to work at 6:00 AM and just now getting home at 8:30 PM. I simply don’t have the energy left to exercise after that. I will get a workout in tomorrow though.
As I am heading out for the night I want to give a shout out to two of my favorite bloggers. Many of you know Lori-Ann (Amazon Runner). She asked me to let everyone know she was having some trouble with her blog, but was trying to get it straightened out. I just went to her site, and it looks like she has fixed the problem. By the way, check out Lori-Ann’s store via the link on the side of my blog. Some of you may not know the other blogger – Rob at Fitness for Real, Fitness for Life. I can remember when Rob and I were about the only visitors to each other’s blog. While he took a hiatus from blogging for a bit, he is back now. If you haven’t checked out his blog, you should.
Motivation for Monday
This is a bit different from the normal M4M.
Weigh-In, Measurements, and Goals
Before I get to the meat of my Sunday evening post, I have to bring up an interesting study I just read about. I only bring it up because it relates to something I posted about last night — coffee. This study indicates that people who drink a cup or more of coffee daily cut their risk of Type 2 Diabetes. There is a catch though, the coffee only seemed to be effective when consumed at lunch. That’s not it either, it seemed to only be effective if taken black.
Now on to the weigh-in and measurements. This week was somewhat of a flip from last week. The weight was good. I lost 2.5 pounds, which takes me back down to my redline weight of 195. The measurements were a mixed bag though. My body fat increased 1.9% to 22.3%. My BMI fell 0.3 to 28. My neck decreased a quarter inch to 16.5″. My chest decreased 3/8″ to 44.25″. My stomach and waist both increased a quarter inch to 40.625″ and 37.625″ respectively. My thighs decreased by and eighth of an in ch to 22.125″. My calves increased by 3/8″ to 16.375″. My biceps increased an eighth of an inch to 13.25″. And last, but not least, my forearms remained unchanged at 12″.
Today has been another successful day. I didn’t exercise, but I didn’t plan to. I also do not plan on exercising tomorrow; however, Tuesday the program starts back up in full force. Eating has been outstanding today. This is how I am supposed to be eating right now. Now to keep it up.
The goals for this week are simple: weight loss portions all week, phase one of the SBD for the week, and exercise. Easy enough – now to do it!
One Foot in Front of the Other
What a busy day, and I didn’t finish any of the “work” I needed to complete. I guess I will have to put in some time tomorrow or maybe really, really early Monday morning. I did, however, get in exercise again today. It was a little unconventional though. I worked in my garden this morning. While I needed to spend that time finishing up the projects I have to finish at work, I needed some Steve time too.
Eating was also a complete success today. It is the first day in a long time that I can not only call my food consumption weight loss portions, but solidly so. My only complaint of the day is giving in to two sugar-free icy pops. No calories, but artificial sweetener, which I am trying to avoid.
I also roasted a batch of coffee today. I haven’t written about it on here, but I have almost totally avoided coffee for the last two weeks. I had one day that I gave in, but that was it. I am not sure where I am going with this one. I am fortunate in that I don’t seem to be affected by caffeine, either in stimulation or addiction, but I sure do like the taste of the fresh roasted coffee. The stuff at the office or Charbucks – I can do without. My cup in the morning as I try to catch up on some blogs is sorely missed though. Like I said, I don’t know where I am going with this. I may try to cut down on it, but I am not sure I am sold on that.
Speaking of the garden, my garlic sure does seem to be coming on strong. I planted it last fall so it would be ready earlier this year. Today I raked the leaves off the top, which had provided some insulation for the garlic. As I did that a wonderful smell permeated the air. 
It made me want a good garlic-seasoned meal.
Hopefully tomorrow will bring a good weigh-in and measurements, but if not, I know that I am doing what it takes right now. Oh, by the way, my blood pressure has been outstanding the last couple of days. Of course, that is taking blood pressure medicine, but I am happy it is not high right now. I cannot wait to get the stress and weight down to take care of this like it was prior to Dad’s death.
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