Thursday, March 31, 2011

LAST DAY!! DAY 31!!

0800: 3 Eggs, .5c Asparagus, Slivered Almonds
1130: 1 AlFresco Chicken Sausage, 1 Orange, 1 Avocado, 1 Tomato
1430: 4oz Snapper with Macadamia Nut Crust, 1 Apple w/AB
1800: 3oz Chicken Breast, 1 VERY Thin Slice Prociutto, Spinach, 1.5c Green Beans w/Tomatoes
2100: Handful Mixed Nuts, 2oz Dark Chocolate

Holy crap I did it! WOOHOO!!!!!! Funny thing is, I don't want to stop!

Day 30

Slept in again...I could get used to this!

0930: 3 Eggs, Handful Mixed Nuts
1120: 6oz Chicken Breast, 1 Packet Wholly Guacamole
1500: 3oz Turkey Breast, 1c Broccoli, Handful Mixed Nuts
1900: 1 AlFresco Chicken Italian Sausage, 2 Eggs, 1.5c Strawberries
2200: 8oz Dark Chocolate Almond Milk, Mini Larabar

End-testing for Paleo Challenge today:
Weight: 147.8lbs
1RM Deadlift: 205lbs (+30lbs)
MR Push-ups: 15 (+10 reps)
100m Sprint: 19sec (-1 sec)

Definitely able to see the improvements! Weight is down, strength and speed are up! And I feel great on top of all of it. I haven't felt deprived (well, not totally), and I enjoy the foods I am eating. Most importantly, when I do indulge, I do so with foods that I REALLY want, not just for the sake of convenience. With the challenge over, I plan to continue my semi-Paleo way of eating, but I am definitely looking forward to being able to have some crusty bread every once in a while!

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Day 29

Slept till 10am today (after I got home from the firehouse)...very nice :)

1100: 4oz Chicken Breast, 1 Packet Wholy Guacamole, 1 Orange
1330: 1 Cupcake (we had to pick our wedding cake flavor!!!)
1500: 3oz Gyro Meat, 1/2 Greek Salad w/o Feta, Coconut Milk Mango Yogurt
1900: 6oz Buffalo Sirloin, .5c Spinach, 4oz Fresh Apple Juice
2100: .5c Strawberries, .5c Mango, Handful Mixed Nuts, 2oz Turkey Breast

Day 28

Well, yep. Thanks to this weekend, I have bowel issues today.

0800: 3 Eggs, .5c Asparagus, Slivered Almonds
1130: 5oz Chicken Breast, 1 Wholy Guacamole Packet, 1 Grapefruit
1300: Handful mixed Nuts, Larabar
1700: 4oz Pork Loin, 1.5c Asparagus
2000: Tea, 2oz Dark Chocolate, 8oz Almond Milk

Monday, March 28, 2011

Day 27

Bridal Shower Day!!!

0930: 3 Eggs, 2 Sausage Links, 1 Whole Wheat Blueberry Pancake w/Maple Syrup, Coffee w/Almond Milk
1200: Handful of Mixed Nuts, 1 Banana
1400: 3 Glasses Red Wine, Mixed Raw Veggies, Fruit, 1oz Brie, 1 Small Brownie, 2 Piece Prociutto Wrapped Melon
1730: 2 Dozen Mussels in Garlic Butter, 1c Broccoli
2200: Veggies w/ Hummus, 1 Glass Red Wine

Well, even though it was a cheat sort of day, I tried to be good. I know I'm going to feel it tomorrow, but what the hell....it's my party and I'll eat if I want to!!!!!!!!!!!

Day 26

 Gonna be a tough weekend...Brennan's first birthday, then my bridal shower...gonna try and stay good :)

0600: Mini Larabar, 2 Eggs, 1 Banana
0930: 2 Eggs w/Tomato and Onion, 2 Slices Bacon
1230: Organic Burger Patty w/Walnuts and Cranberries, 1 Cucumber, Handful Mixed Nuts
1530: 1 Chicken Burger Patty, 1 Turkey Hot Dog, 1c Mixed Veggies, 1.5c Fruit, 1 Cupcake
2100: 2 Glasses Red Wine, 4oz Chicken Breast, 1c Spinach

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Day 25

0630: 4oz Turkey, 1 Banana, 1 Larabar
1130: 5oz Tuna, 1 Grapefruit, 1/2 Avocado
1300: 4oz Chicken Breast, Handful Macadamia Nuts, 1 Apple
1730: 5oz Salmon, 1c Green Beans with Almonds, 1 Orange
2000: 8oz Almond Milk, 2oz Dark Chocolate

Friday, March 25, 2011

Day 24

Need to go grocery shopping...

0800: 2 Eggs, 1 Apple, Handful Almonds
1230: 4oz Turkey Breast, Handful Almonds, 1 Bell Pepper
1500: 4oz Burger (lean organic ground beef with ground walnuts, dried unsweetened cranberries, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon), 1c Strawberries, 8oz Dark Chocolate Almond Milk
1800: 3oz Chicken Breast, 1/2 Mango, 1c Spinach
2100: 2oz Dark Chocolate, 8oz Almond Milk

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Day 23

0630: 8oz Almond Milk
0800: 2 Eggs, Mini Larabar
1130: 4oz Chicken, Handful Mixed Nuts
1730: 4oz Duck Breast with Berry Sauce, 12 Stalks Asparagus, 3 Glasses Red Wine, Coffee w/Cream & Splenda, 1/2 Slice Chocolate/Peanut Butter/Espresso Birthday Cake...hey, it's rude to not eat someone's birthday cake...and it was AMAZING...

Well, I behaved myself and didn't inhale the amazing smelling, soft in the middle, crusty on the outside bread sitting right in front of me, so I'm not going to kill myself about the cake. It was for Heather's birthday. Shit happens.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Day 22

0800: 3 Eggs, 1 Grapefruit, Mini Larabar
1100: 4oz Pork Tenderloin, 1.5c Green Beans, 8oz Dark Chocolate Almond Milk
1330: 4oz Turkey Breast, 1 Mango, 4 Celery Sticks w/AB
1745: 4oz Shrimp, 1 Tomato, 1 Avocado, 1 Orange
2030: 1 Apple w/AB, 2oz Dark Chocolate, Tea

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Day 21

0830: Mini Larabar
1100: 3oz Turkey Breast, 1c Carrots
1300: 4oz Turkey Breast, 1.5c Mixed Vegetables, 1 Banana
1630: 4oz Pork Chop, 6 Celery Sticks w/AB
2130: .5c Pistachios, 3oz Chicken Breast, 2oz Dark Chocolate

Monday, March 21, 2011

Day 20

1100: 3 Rumrunners
1500: Mini Larabar
1830: Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe with Mozzarella (3 pieces), Manchego Cheese, 3 Meatballs (4oz), 1/2c Spaghetti, Salad w/mixed greens/cranberries/walnuts, Birthday Cake w/Vanilla Ice Cream, 2 Glasses Red Wine

Ok, so today was no good either. Had a blast at the beach but the rumrunners were a bad idea (especially on an empty stomach). Went to Dad's house for dinner, so I ate what was there. And it was good :) Guess I'll have to be extra good this week. 

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Day 19

0500: 1 Banana, Mini Larabar
0800: 2 Eggs, 2 Bacon, 1 Grapefruit
1100: 2 Chicken Sausages, 1 Tomato, 1 Apple w/AB
1500: 3oz Chicken, 8oz Almond Milk
1800: 4oz Pork Tenderloin, 1c Zucchini, 1 Sweet Potato
2030: 1 Avocado, 2oz Dark Chocolate

Day 18

Slept in. Wanted to fast for the day to recover from yesterday, but got very hungry.

1200: 1 Banana, 8oz Dark Chocolate Almond Milk
1630: Cobb Salad (no cheese) with Balsamic, Iced Tea
2000: Mini Larabar, Apple

First fitting for my wedding dress today. I need to lay off the pull ups...the dress won't fit if my lats grow. I'm surprised I don't feel too bad considering the crap I had yesterday. Although, the majority of it was beer...my food was still pretty good.

HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY

This is the cheat day/meal I have been holding out for!!!!!
When I got home from the firehouse, Steve greeted me with a kiss and an Irish Car Bomb...yum!

0630: 1 Banana, 6oz Coffee w/Almond Milk
0730: 1 Irish Car Bomb
1100: Publix Sushi (spicy salmon, tuna, and shrimp), Black & Tan
1300: 4oz Pork Tenderloin, 1 Banana
1600: 2 Chicken Sausages, 1 Orange, Shot of Irish Whiskey, Chocolate Stout Cupcake
1930: 3oz Corned Beef with Cabbage, Carrots and Potato, 3 (?) Irish Car Bombs, 2 Black & Tans, 1 Bailey's & Coffee, 1 Chocolate Stout Cupcake

YAY CHEAT DAY!
Now, back to being good :)

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Day 16

Half-way day!!! I'll weigh myself when I get home in the morning and see where we are at.

0830: 3 Bacon, 2 Eggs, 1 Banana, 1 Grapefruit, Handful of Almonds
1115: 3oz Chicken Breast, 1/2 Cucumber, 1/2c Mashed Sweet Potato
1500: 1 Archer Farms Chicken Sausage, 1 Apple w/1tsp AB
1730: 4oz Pork Chop, 1.5c Green Beans, 1 Orange
2000: 1/2c Coconut Milk Ice Cream

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Day 15

0800: Mini Larabar, Chicken Italian Sausage
1230: 3oz Chicken Breast, 1c Pineapple, 1/2c Strawberry
1530: Handful Almonds
1830: 4oz Pork Tenderloin, 1c Spinach, 1 Sweet Potato
2100: 1/2 Grapefruit, 2oz Dark Chocolate

I'm kinda dissappointed because it is hard for me to gauge if I feel any different since having this sinus infection. I have dropped about 4-5 pounds, and I definitely think I look better, so I'm happy with that. Good thing is that my sinus infection seems to be progressing a lot faster than before.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Day 14

0800: Chicken Italian Sausage, Banana, Handful Almonds
1130: Cobb Salad (without cheese) w/Balsamic, Tea
1500: 16oz Beer
1730: 3 Slices Pizza (thin crust w/Tomato, Garlic, Basil, Mozzarella, and Italian Sausage) 3 Glasses Red Wine
1930: 2 Glasses Prosecco, 2 oz Dark Chocolate

Finally decided to have a cheat meal! Figured I deserve it for PR-ing 2 of my lifts today. Deadlift 205, Back Squat 170. Yeah baby!!

Day 13

0800: 2 Eggs, Breakfast Sausage, Banana, Mini Larabar
1230: 3/4c Leftover Fajita, Italian Chicken Sausage, 1 Grapefruit, Tea
1500: 3oz Chicken Breast, 1 Orange
1800: 6oz Sirloin, 1.5c Zucchini, 1c Sweet Potato
2030: 1/2c Coconut Milk Ice Cream

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Day 12

0830: Mini Larabar, 1 Banana
1100: 3oz Chicken Breast, 1c Pineapple, 1c Cucumber
1430: 1 Chicken Italian Al Fresco Sausage, 1c Strawberries, Handful Almonds
1830: 1/2 Chili's Fajita Trio (steak, chicken, and shrimp fajitas) w/o tortillas, 1 Glass Red Wine

This sinus infection has got to go.....

Day 11

0630: 2oz Steak, 1 Banana, Mini Larabar
1000: 2 Eggs, 2 Bacon, 1 Grapefruit
1330: 6oz Chicken Breast, Fajita Fixin's (Onions, Peppers, Zucchini, Guacamole, Lettuce, Tomato), 2oz Patron
2030: 5 Chicken Wings w/Hot Sauce, 1/4 Zucchini/Coconut Loaf, 2 Glasses Red Wine

Definitely didn't eat enough today. Lousy sinus infection is making it unbearable to work out. Today was supposed to be my cheat day, but that didn't work out. Kinda bummed, but at the same time I like the idea of only cheating when it is something I really want, not just cheating for the sake of cheating. So, maybe I'll get a cheat day this week, maybe not. St. Patty's day is right around the corner :)

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Day 10

0730: 2 Eggs, 2oz Smoked Salmon, Banana, 6oz Coffee w/2oz Almond Milk
1030: 3oz Chicken Breast, 4 Stalks Celery w/AB, 1.5c Strawberries
1300: 3GS Chicken Breast, 1 Avocado, 1 Tomato, 1 Orange
1730: 6oz Salmon, 1.5c Green Beans, 1 Grapefruit

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Day 9

0630: 1 Banana, Mini Larabar
0900: 3 Slices Bacon, 2oz Smoked Salmon, 3 Celery Stalks w/AB
1200: 3oz Chicken Breast, 1c Strawberries, 4 Carrots
1500: 3oz Chicken Breast, 3/4c Butternut Squash, 1c Kale
1800: 2 Eggs 2oz Turkey Breast, 1 Tomato, 1 Apple
2100: 2oz Dark Chocolate, 8oz Almond Milk, Mini Larabar

OMG today's WOD killed my hands!
"Josh"
21 OHS 65#
42 Pull-ups (band)
15 OHS 65#
30 Pull-ups (band)
9 OHS 65#
18 Pull-ups (band)
14:22

EXHAUSTED after that and a 9hr shift at the ER. Ready to pass out on the couch. Either I'm getting a sore throat or my sodium intake was too high today...

Day 8

0630: 6oz Coffee w/Almond Milk
0800: 2 Eggs, 1 Banana
1100: Smoothie (1/2c Blackberries, 1/2c Raspberries, 1/2 Banana, 1c Almond Milk), 1oz Turkey
1430: Mini Larabar, 3oz Chicken Breast, 1 Slice Bacon, 2 Slices Tomato
2030: 4oz Pork Chop, 1c Butternut Squash, 1.5c Kale, 2 Glasses Red Wine


Lots of stuff going on today, hard to keep up! Need to go grocery shopping again!

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Day 7

0800: 2 Archer Farms Chicken and Sundried Tomato Sausages, 1 Grapefruit, Mini Larabar
1200: 4oz Salmon, 1 Sweet Potato
1530: 1 Archer Farms Chicken and Sundried Tomato Sausage, 1 Apple, Handful Mixed Nuts, 1c Carrots
1800: 5oz Flank Steak w/Chimichurri, 1/2c Broccoli, 1/2c Asparagus
2100: 1T AB

Yay!!! I don't feel like crap anymore! I have energy, and I feel really, really good :) I do still miss certain things (like someone was talking about Bubble Room cake today and I would probably kill for a slice of red velvet) but I'm finding it easier day by day.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Day 6

0800: Mini Larabar, 8oz Almond Milk, 5oz Ground Beef and Spinach
1130: 4oz Turkey, Handful Mixed Nuts, 4 Carrots, 1c Blueberries
1515: 3oz Chicken Breast, 1c Green Beans Almandine, 1 Apple
2000: 2 Archer Farms Sundried Tomato Chicken Sausages, 1c Strawberries, 2 Celery Sticks w/ AB
2100: 1 Grapefruit

Definitely a struggle while working in the ER. I only get one lunch break, so I need to make sure I have things that are easily eaten quickly. I'm finding that the fruits and meats (for the most part) aren't too difficult, but the veggies seem to be my hardest thing to incorporate. Just gotta try harder!

Day 5

0900: Mini Larabar, 2 Hardboiled Eggs
1315: Jason's Deli: 1cup Tomato Basil Soup, Mixed Greens Salad with Bell Pepper, Cucumber, Tomato, Almonds, Onion, and Balsamic
1500: Handful Mixed Nuts, Mini Larabar
1800: 4oz Chicken Breast, 1 cup Broccoli, Mixed Greens with Avocado and Tomato
2100: Apple
2300: Mixed Nuts

Tough to keep on track while out and about...did my best though. Nuts are by best friend. ;)

Friday, March 4, 2011

Day 4

0800: Banana
1410: Handful of Mixed Nuts
1500: 8oz Turkey Burger, 1 Orange
1800: 1/2 Grapefruit
2100: 1.5 cup Spaghetti Squash, 4oz Ground Beef with Spinach, 2 glasses Zinfandel

Rough day...lots of personal things going on, so needless to say, no appetite. Definitely got it back at night though!

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Day 3

0630: Mini Larabar, 8oz Almond Milk
0900: 3 Eggs, 1/2 Cucumber, Handful of Mixed Nuts
1100: 3oz Pork Chop, 3 Carrots,
1400: 3oz Pork Chop, 1 Grapefruit, Handful of Mixed Nuts, 1/2 Cucumber
1740: 1/2 cup Blueberries, 1 cup Carrots and Broccoli
2010: Mini Larabar

"Twin Sons of Different Mothers"
For Time:
9 Push Press 65#
9 Front Squat 65#
9 Push Press 65#
9 Front Squat 65#
Sprint 200m
9 KBSDHP 35#
18 dips
9 KBSDHP 35#
18 dips
5:41

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Day 2

0730: 4oz Turkey Burger Patty, 1 Banana, 1 Apple, Handful of mixed Almonds, Walnuts, Hazelnuts, and Pistachios.
1115: Handful of Mixed Nuts (as above), 4oz Turkey Burger Patty
1345: 6oz Pork Chop (fat trimmed), 1 Sweet Potato, 1 Banana
1615: 8oz Almond Milk
1845: Larabar
2030: 7oz Chicken Breast, 2/3 Avocado, 2/3 Large Tomato, Tea

"Cindy"
AMRAP in 20min
5 Pull-ups (Blue Band)
10 Push-ups
15 Air Squats
(14 Rounds)

I feel like I have NO energy....hoping this goes away soon :)

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Day 1

0800: 1 Banana, 3oz Chicken Breast, 1 Grapefruit, 1c Brussel Sprouts cooked w/Bacon
1115: 5oz Salmon, 1c Green Beans Almandine, 1 Apple, 1 tsp Almond Butter
1515: 3oz Chicken Breast w/Mustard, 1 Avocado, 2 Plum Tomatoes
1730: 3 Eggs, 1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper, 1c Strawberries
2045: 8oz Almond Milk, 1 Carrot

Today was not a great start. Food wasn't bad, but did not get to work out (dealing with a family crisis). Not sure how this is going to turn out with having to deal with current situations. Will try and make the best of it. All I want is a good stiff drink right now...