Weight Today: 57,6kg
Food Intake:
1 GF/WF/DF Toast
1 teaspoon of cream cheese
1 orange
1 cup of green beans
1 cup of pumpkin
1/2 can of tuna with peas and carrots
1 egg scrambled with cherry tomatoes and cilantro
12 shrimps seasoned with lime and salt with herbs
145grams of peas snack (GF) with olive oil drizzle
1 apple
1 teaspoon of peanut butter
1 lime popsicle
Exercise:
30min. on stationary bike
3x15 arm raises with 2lbs dumbbell
3x15 Arnold Presses with 5lbs dumbbell
3x20 hip trusts with pulses using 12lbs dumbbell
3x20 reg. squats
3x30 mountain climbers
3x20 triceps dips
3x15 biceps curls with 5lbs dumbbell
3x12 leg raises machine (20lbs)
300 abs variation
NOTES: Today I thought for a while whether I should write the things I'm about to say or not...and after careful consideration - even though this diary is 100% something that I'm doing for MYSELF, I do know that some people look at it and the Social Worker in me thought it would be rightful to share these feelings with whomever sees this - I am the first one to admit that I don't go through diaries a lot, OK, LET ME RE-PHRASE IT...I do go through a lot of them frequently but for the most part by the time I finish catching up I have little time left to write something...occasionally I make comments here and there, specially whenever I see I can genuinely help with my advice and/or add words of encouragement and/or have a question about a cool thing that other members have shared that could also be beneficial to me.
With that being said, I think every human being is UNIQUE - I am the first one to say that it is hard - through a computer screen - to give an advice on a person that you (for the most part) don't really know their daily routine/their health status/their physical and mental state/ etc etc...that being said, these past 19months since I have joined this forum I haven't seen 1 single soul, and I am talking particularly from long-term members/moderators, that have provided an ill/not genuine advice of concern towards every new member that comes here. I have noticed lately that there seems to be a lot of new members that are not willing to listen or care for more experienced members advice........and I would be OK with that notion of DO YOU (specially being on that category myself) if such members also reported in their diary that they are being supervised by REAL PROFESSIONALS (their physician, a nutritionist, a personal trainer, etc...I may be wrong, but that doesn't seem like the case for most). And I know how EXTREMELY fortunate/lucky I am to have professional aid in my journey...but if I was in others' shoes (and in the beginning of my journey 13yrs ago I was in that same position) then I would at least try to rightfully inform myself on nutrition and listen with kind ears the words of advice of those with more experience.
Now, I'm no expert myself, nor the voice of rightfulness...but I feel that some people here decide to share their food/diet and want no feedback whatsoever.........personally, I have sooooo many restrictions but anyone that shares a good GF/DF recipe or product spikes my interest and has my attention. Nutrition wise, I don't think ANYONE with little understanding of things is oblivious to the idea that by adding fruits/veggies/lean protein to your diet you are half-way through nailing the method of gaining your HEALTH back (your body is just a consequence). I am writing ALL of this, because this forum has a lot of good people with good background to give any newcomers amazing advice..........but in many ways this forum also reflects a reality we see often....PEOPLE DOING EXTREME DIETS, EATING POORLY, STARTING THEIR WEIGHT-LOSS JOURNEY FOR ALL THE WRONG REASONS...I pray and hope that these people find their way to a more kind journey regarding food/fitness and that their path leads to a place where they TRULY LOVE themselves.......I know the physical aspect is very tied to someone's self-esteem, but I can't STRESS what I'm about to say enough "LOVE YOU AT EVERY STAGE, AT EVERY WEIGHT, WITH EVERY SOFT SPOT, AND IMPERFECTION..............AND WITH THAT, THE JOURNEY THAT IS LIFECHANGING STARTS WITH VALUING YOUR LIFE - THAT INCLUDES EATING HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FILLING MEALS, BE ACTIVE, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF SPIRITUALLY AND MENTALLY........YOUR BODY IS AN EXTENSION OF THE GIFT THAT IT IS JUST TO BE ALIVE!!!"
I know this is a long ramble and these words may not resonate with a lot of you, but I wish everyone here all the very best...everyone that Is going through personal struggles (aren't we all?!?), that is intolerant, that has had a bad day, a good day....every day I come here and write this diary for myself, but I also feel that I unconsciously am able to motivate some of you to go out there work out, seek out professionals/people that will support you on your journey and live a better and fulfilling life.
I'm sure that there is more to come before my bday...I always get reflective this time of the year.
Tomorrow Bday celebration and movie time with my girlfriends aka CHEAT DAY wit balance...Yay! ;-)
Much love,
XOXO
Ah, yes. You're right. Good for you. I'm following doctor's orders too