Getting in shape

joosefu

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Well I figured I would make a journal to account for all the times I over indulge myself with food I know I shouldn't be eating.

I currently weigh 184 lbs and 5'8.5" tall. My goal is to tone up and loose a great deal of my body fat. I'm at 22.5% body fat and I'm hoping to drop to 10% or so in 3 months. I'm probably going to do some sort of Mediterranean diet.

Sunday [September 30th] 184 lbs:
Mistakes: Ate a taco with no meat and a bagel (350+ calories) at midnight. :[
Exercise: None
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:
Notes: I forgot what I ate today. Monday I will make an account of what I ate and when.
Total Calories: ???

Monday [October 1st]:
Mistakes: None
Exercise: None
Breakfast: Yogurt (Blueberry) 100 calories - 0 fat - 19g carbohydrate
Lunch: Hummus with Pita Bread 300 calories and Vitamin Water 100 calories
Dinner: 2 bowls of chili
Notes: For snack(s) I had some beef jerkey which was 70 calories as well as a tall chai tea latte from starbucks.
Total Calories: ~1400-1800 calories

Tuesday [October 2nd]:
Mistakes: Had a chicken sandwich at midnight from left over dinner. (300 calories~)
Exercise: Worked out with trainer for 45mins. I broke a sweat and it was strenuous.
Breakfast: Yogurt , Slice of Bread and Water (180 calories)
Lunch: Turkey sandwich with horseradish and water (~200 calories)
Dinner: Peas, Mashed Potatoes and Chicken and water (~500 calories?)
Notes: Had a Yogurt for dessert and a Yogurt and water for snack (200 calories)
Total Calories: ~1380 calories

Wednesday [October 3rd]:
Mistakes: Ate a few too many noodles for dinner.
Exercise: Swimming for 45 mins , leg exercises, etc. 1hr 45mins at the gym I think.
Breakfast: Cheerios with non fat milk and a little sugar. (~190 calories)
Lunch: Turkey sandwich on rye with horse radish spread. (~200 calories?) water
Dinner: Lunch meat turkey with noodles and assorted vegetables (~500 calories?)
Notes: had a few healthy snacks throughout the day such as apple slices and baby carrots, a pear and some cheerios dry.
Total Calories:990 - 1200 calories I would guess.

Thursday [October 4th]:
Mistakes: Sushi was good but it has a lot of fat in it and a ton of carbs. I should stick to salads but it wasn't that bad.
Exercise: Jogging on treadmill for 15 mins, racquetball for 30 mins and various abdominal exercises and 6 pull ups
Breakfast: Cheerios with skim milk (~180 calories)
Lunch: Sushi - California roll(s). 12 pieces and water (~450 calories?)
Dinner: Some lunch meat turkey and ham (~350 calories?)
Notes: Ate some fruit cocktail 1 cup (~190 calories) and carrots 30 calories
Total Calories: ~1200-1400 calories

Friday [October 5th]:
Mistakes: The butter and the sausage.
Exercise:
Breakfast: Some fruit, english muffin with butter, sausage patty and egg. (~600 calories?)
Lunch: Salad (~200 calories) water
Dinner:
Notes:
Total Calories:

Saturday [October 6th]:
Mistakes:
Exercise: 3 mile run.
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:
Notes:
Total Calories:
 
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Eating low calories needs to be monitored better by eating foods high in energy derived nutrients. I was tired as hell today...
 
I think I'm going to stick to this guide below for my daily needs. I feel like I need more energy, so 2000 calories a day mixed with a very active day from running, etc will be good.
  • * 2000 or more calories spread over the day in accordance with when we need energy
  • * Give in to nutritious cravings, but tough out the need for a donut.
  • * Try to have a 50 percent carb, 20 protein, 30 fat ratio.
  • * 10 servings of grains per day
  • * 7 of fruit
  • * 4 of vegetables
  • * 5-6 oz of lean meat or 2-3 servings of soy
  • * 3 servings of lowfat milk products or calcium-rich fruits/veg
  • * 2-3 servings per week of a fatty fish (or uncooked flaxseed oil) to get your omega-3 fats
  • * Low fat is just as bad as high fat
  • * Water, water, water and more water
  • * No soda.
 
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