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Today finds me tired, sore, and glad it's my "Fatter-day". Actually, both my mother and I found ourselves looking forward to today. We had hardwood/laminate installed in our house and my mom has been lifting heavy furniture all week. I've worked out hard, and yesterday was definitely one of those work-outs where you feel glad you managed to just show up, much less get through all the exercises.
Some days, it's like that for me. I don't feel like exercising and the snarky inner child throws her temper tantrum. But, there's always this other part of my brain saying, "yeah, and what would you be doing, otherwise? Sittin' on your butt and drinking wine, gettin' fatter." And, so I push and battle my way through it, my biggest impediment the mind, not necessarily the body.
Both my mom and me feel we're in need of some protein. I was glad, my caloric bank left room for a protein shake after my workout last night and while I was getting my shake ready, Mom decided to have one, too. We both perused the menu online for tonight's cheat meal and decided on a Reuben sandwich, although I'm having it with the pasta salad and Mom is having hers with something else. I input half portions in my food journal, because I know I can't eat as much as I used too. In addition, I'm trying out the protein shakes at one of my favorite food court spots for lunch in order to ensure I only have 1 cheat meal. Today's caloric count doesn't include a dessert for tonight, but there will be one. That being stated, I'm still amazed at how many less calories I'm consuming, by reducing my cheat day to just one cheat meal.
It's very reasonable.
I'm up .6 lbs in water weight due to inflammation and I can safely say .6-.8lbs tends to be the amount of water retention typical post workout. That being said, I expect to see some water gain from tonight's splurge, but not as much as we've seen in the past. I think last week, I only gained 2.8 lbs of H20 post cheat day instead of the proverbial 4.8 lbs, and part of that happened after I got sick with the flu. We probably won't see my "official low" until Monday or so.
I'm only working out 4 days this week, instead of 5 as I have a hair appointment on Friday and don't usually return until later in the evening, but workouts will resume on Saturday and Sunday, and if the weather is decent, will also include swimming! yay! I'm also hoping to get some much needed sleep. I've only been clocking in 6.5 hours of zzzz time. We have a 4 day weekend and I get Monday and Tuesday off of next week, so I'm going to make a concerted effort ensure I catch up on some needed snoozing. Other than that, not to much to report.
Have a wonderful Holiday weekend folks, and don't forget to give your bodies and minds a little R&R!
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2283 kcal
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Fat: 68.78g | Prot: 99.46g | Carbs: 222.19g.
Breakfast: Harris Teeter Blueberries, Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt, Baked or Broiled Salmon. Lunch: Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey - Chocolate Peanut Butter, Strawberries, Almond Milk. Dinner: Great Value Vanilla Ice Cream Cups, Quiznos Chocolate Brownie, Del Taco Chips and Salsa (Small), Cooked Vegetable and Pasta Combinations with Cream or Cheese Sauce (Broccoli, Pasta, Carrots, Corn, Zucchini, Peppers, Cauliflower and Peas), Reuben Sandwich with Spread (Corned Beef Sandwich with Sauerkraut and Cheese). Snacks/Other: Mojito, Kashi Chewy Granola Bars - Chocolate Almond & Sea Salt, Dirty Martini, New Belgium Brewing Ranger IPA, Chobani Nonfat Vanilla Blended Greek Yogurt (Container). more...
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