Whippy's Diary

May 30 2010 Protien Protien Protien

I've been using the Fit Day software religiously and becoming more informed/aware of micro nutrients and have been quite surprised that my daily banana is so loaded with carbs - something I've been trying to avoid.

Since making some changes away from carb infested fruits and eating lean protein sources I have more energy and strength to step up my exercise. Naturally my exercise has stepped up anyway just because my fitness level is slowly improving through all the walking I've been able to do, but more protein was a much welcome kick to boost my motivation.

I've been working with the calorie-deficit idea but not seeing the results I expect - on the scale. I talked to a fitness pro and she said that I'm gaining much needed muscle (my clothes fit differently but the scale isn't moving much). I thought - of course, but I really thought the scale would change more before my muscle weight impacted made the loss look less interesting.

I guess I was lacking muscles and didn't realize how much so.

On June 1st I start that P90 program. The idea is to simply exercise my arse off... literally. Really the idea is to create a larger calorie deficit than what I've got now. I'm doing it with a friend so we can support each other through the initial days of fatigue and pain. So, yes, this is what my idea was - that I need to focus on being more active - I hope I haven't bit off more than I can chew.

Everyone says it's an incredibly tough program so I'm prepared to cry and moan over it. I use to be pretty hard core so I'm hoping that once I get over the initial pain and loathing, I'll love it. I hope to see some good results to help me love it even more.

Soldiering on in the name of good health...I'll keep you posted!
 
June 4 2010 Protien Power 90

Right about now I'm thinking that I've been protein deficient for a long, long time and just never paid that much attention to that specific nutrient. It could be one reason for overeating and lack of energy, and just general lethargy in all things, everyday. Despite the number of calories and the careful consideration of eating good fruits and veggies, measuring protein has been neglected for a long time.

I always had a different idea of how much protein people need. I remember, back in the dinosaur days, in college a discussion about how nutritional needs of humans were tested on rats, and that rats have different nutritional needs, and that the results of these tests were not tempered by the differences in the nutritional needs of the species. It was something like, rats need 10 times more protein than humans and the tests don't account for that...

As a result of believing that, I've spent all these years (many, many, many years) not paying much mind to the amount of protein I ingest, figuring I get plenty more than I need by eating normal foods, without adding actual protein rich foods.

Well, have I been wronged. It's funny that no matter how much we educate ourselves, a simple wrong belief like that can affect the way you are able to live your life.

Not funny, actually, when I compare energy levels.

I can't even say how much energy I feel. I've been waiting for it to change or lessen, to prove that my increased energy has nothing to do with the protein increase. Nevertheless, it's really the only thing it could be. It's the only change I've made.

On that note, man...is getting enough protein ever a chore! I don't mind because it's yummy (I can work wonders with chicken), but keeping it stocked and cooked and ready & available is something that's not so easy to find the time to do. I think I've got it as streamlined as possible but still...ugh! I'm sure it'll become more routine as the weeks wear on.

The P90 is fun - it's what I would call an old-school workout. The kind of thing we'd do 25 years ago to get fit and stay on our game - back when nautalis machines were new and the gym had only one universal machine, and indoor bikes and treadmills, etc. were in their infancy and aerobasize was the newest trend. Don't get me wrong, I'm sore as hell and I want my mommy, but it's all good. It's familiar with what they want me to do and I know what my body is doing. And when my body is screaming in pain, "Bring it" works wonders. It's like a battle cry of "I won't be defeated by this totally controllable body of mine!"...but in obviously simpler terms. ha! ha!

I'm also proud of the fact that I stay within the top two levels of Michi's Ladder, and have done so for a long time. However, I still refuse to measure avocado, partly because I know my portion is too big, although I have scaled back on my avocado portion for this program, and it's not like I have it all the time!! That and artichokes are my two food items that sweeten the deal for me.

Oh yeah, that's the other thing, eating every 3 hours has been a whole lot easier than I could have imagined. It's great for someone like me who likes to snack. And the bigger surprise to me is how easily I keep my portions small...I have tried for years to make smaller portions to no avail. I heard in the video, "...don't eat until you are full, eat until you aren't hungry..." and somehow that sentiment has worked on my psyche just enough to create a complete shift in the ease of control of portion size. It's kinda a big deal, even a break through if you will.

So there... I feel like I found a program that I can relate to and feels natural to me.
 
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