This week was a mixed bag, but overall pretty good. I did start out the week with a cold that reduced my ability to get to the gym and to go hiking. It also reduced what I was eating.
My husband will be out of town next week, so that will be a challenge. It is supposed to be near freezing at night this week, which concerns me because I may be swayed from getting up at 6:30 a.m. to go hiking by myself. In terms of dieting, my husband being out of town always has an effect, as he does all the cooking. Fortunately, in this case, we have leftover pizza at home for me to eat tonight. And last night we roasted a whole chicken. My husband was nice enough to tear all the meat off and put it in Tupperware for me. So I’ll be able to eat the chicken on salads this week.
Armand’s Reply
Jen,
Nice job with your cardio activity — despite a cold and colder weather!
I hate to sound like a broken record, but it would be better if you could get in one or two more weight-training sessions. One session a week is only maintaining your fitness, not improving your current level.
Same goes for the stretching — please make an extra effort to do the stretches after every cardio workout. Think of how good it feels and how much it helps your body in terms of flexibility, injury prevention, mobility and simple relaxation. You deserve to take those few minutes to stretch.
Good luck with your husband away — could you vary your routine by going to the gym so you’re not so lonely (especially on the cold, dark hiking trails)?
Take care.
Armand
Sharon’s Reply
Hi Jen,
You are now down to 145 pounds — lowest weight we’ve seen you! This week, your fat grams were back up to 25 a day. You save significant calories as your steer away from the hidden fats in foods. Your husband is quite supportive — preparing all that chicken for your convenience! You have also been making very good choices when eating out. It is difficult for me to ascertain the amount of food you eat when you eat out — are you finishing the meal or leaving some behind?
Sorry about your cold — it is the season for it. You drank a lot of tea, which has very few calories. You did have two sweet sodas this week — but it is less than your usual intake.
Sunday brunch is difficult — so many high-fat foods to chose from. You kept your servings in check and balanced the rest of the day with lighter foods. You are a great example to all of us of how to have fun and lose weight without the deprivation of dieting.
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As it gets colder, you may have to be creative about the exercise. Have you ever tried exercise videos? I am sure Armand will help you with this.
Keep up the good work!