Am I Worthy?

Dallas Carter from Team Beachbody (The guys that make P90X) has been pushing me to become a Beachbody coach.  At first I was reticent and unsure if I was up to it.  I mean, it was just five months ago that I was totally out of shape.  Dallas says that now is the best time to jump in while I am still on my journey.  I see his point.

So, I signed up and am now officially a coach.  I hope I can help just one other person reach their fitness goals.  I look forward to helping others figure out nutrition, workouts and especially not make any of the mistakes I made.  I also hope to learn form other people's journeys.

To all my Dallas friends, I hope we get a chance to work out together and BRING IT!!!

R2D49 - 8 mile run

Ran white rock in the cold w Sheri. Felt great.

B: shake 200
L: BBQ turkey and beans 400
S: Chilli 200 and nuts 100
D: Taco Salad 350
S: Popcorn 120
S2: squash soup 150

1520

R2D48 - Interval X

I love this workout. Sheri liked it too. 40 Minute smoke out!

B: Shake 200
L: soup an salad at Jasons. 650
S: Butternut squash soup 100
D: turkey meatloaf (yummy) 400, More squash soup 150, grn beans and pears 50, 2.5 glasses wine 250, saltines 100

I am definitely making the turkey meatloaf again. It was a hit. And the squash soup is always popular.

1850

R2D47 - Rest Day

Mid week rest day for Recovery week. I need it!

B: Egg Beaters 50, one pancake 50, 2 turkey bacon 100
L: 1/2 chicken 450, beans 100
S: Popcorn 100, nuts 100
D: pork chops 400, salad 200, nacho chicken 100


1650

R2D46-core synergistics

B: egg 150, sausage 150, yogurt 100
S: bar 200
L: salmon 200, veggies 100
S: French Onion Soup 200
S: apple 100
S: cheese, nuts, raisins 350
D: 2 Martinis 200 & sweet potatos 50 & chili 50

1850

R2D45 - Yoga in Indy - Starting Recovery Week 2

Got a room with extra space in Indianapolis and did Yoga this morning with Casey. She did really good. It has been fun this week introducing her to P90X. I think she really likes it. I am starting to get this travel/workout thing down cold. I think I may blog about it because a lot of folks struggle with their workouts while on the road.

My "Gym" in Indy:

B: Small shake 90, yogurt 100, oatmeal 130, eggs 120
L: 6" turkey Subway 350
S: Nuts and raisins 150, Popcorn 100
S: Bar 180
D: bison meatloaf 300, veggies 100, roll 100, chili 170


1900

R2D41-kenpo in Fargo

Really loosened up after two big leg days. Casey and I did Kenpo in the pool room at the hotel in Fargo and watched the sun come up to a frigid snow storm.  Cool!


Im shooting for 2000 cal today for recovery.

B: omelet 150, oatmeal 100, yogurt 100, sausage 150

L: quiche 350, tomato soup 100, banana nut muffin 200

S: nuts and raisins 150

D: chilli 200, fish 150, veggies 100
S: peanuts 150

1900

R2D40- legs and back in Fargo

The hotel had pull up bar and free weights so I decided to do legs and back.  First time to do it after a big run.  I bet I am gonna be sore.

B: egg white omelet 200, oatmeal 100
L: turkey 100, veggies 100
D: crab cakes 300, filet 300, salad and veggies 150, wine 100
S: popcorn 100

1450

R2D40 - 8 mile run on White Rock

Did white rock loop w Sheri. Her first time in two years. If you take a couple short cuts you can get it to right at 8 miles.

At 203# today.

B: shake 150
L: 1/2 freebird monster with Grant 600
D: Sirlion 250 and Sweet Potatoes 150, salad 100

S: bar 180, cheese 100
S: nuts and raisins 100

1630

Got a massage at the Denver airport. My first massage since I started all of this. Felt really good after the run today.

R2D38-yoga

It was nice working out with Sheri today. Travel has been a drag on us lately and it makes me appreciate our time together much more.

B: shake 150, pb toast 150
S: veg meatballs 170
L: chicken wrap 350, salad 50
s: sweet potatos 100, nuts 130
D: Thin Crust Pizza 500
S: popcorn 100

1700

R2D37 - Shoulders and Arms and Abs

The hotel had free weights, but no pull up bar so I subbed in shoulders and arms for biceps and back. I decimated my arms. Feels good.


B: sausage and eggs 250, yogurt 130
L: salad 200
S: bar 180, nuts 140
D: meatloaf and veggies 500
S: popcorn 100

1500

R2D37-rest

B: eggs 100, oatmeal 130, yogurt 110, 1 bacon 60

L: cobb salad 300, fruit 100, roll 100
D: pizza and wine 1500

2450

R2D36 - P90X Interval X Plus

I did my first P90X Plus workout today int he hotel room. Interval X + is a whippin'. It is way more intense than Plyo because there are no breaks. The good news is it is 20 minutes shorter. I can't wait to show Sheri.

B: sausage, eggs, oatmeal, fruit. 600
L: 1 pizza slice 150, salad no dressing 50
S: Bar 180
S: nuts and raisins 150
1 drink 100
D: chicken and veggies 270
D2: salmon 150, nuts 200

1850

Round 2: 1/2 Way Pictures

Took some progress pics for posterity this morning.

R2D35 - Chest, Shoulders, Abs

B: Shake 250 , Oatmeal 100
L: chili 350
S: bar 180
D: salmon 130
D2: Crab cake 160, fish 100, shrimp 100, asperagus 50, glass wine 100
S: nuts 100


1610

R2D34 - 7 Mile Run

Nice long run with Sheri. No calf pain.

@ 204# today! Almost there.

B: shake 200
S: nuts, raisins, yogurt 250
L: WW 200, Butternut Squash Soup 100
S: Bar 180, cheese 35
S: Starving - Oatmeal 100
D: fish soup 200, tialpia and veggies 500
S: popcorn and nuts 200

1965

R2D33 - Legs, Back and Abs

B: Wheat Pancakes 250, Turkey Sausage 100
L: Butternut squash soup 150, Chili 200
D: More Chili  and crackers 400
S: Popcorn 100, celery and PB 100, pancake 50


1350

R2D32 - yoga

With mom and Sheri

B: oatmeal 150
L: shake 250, bar 180, raisin 50
S: sweet potatoes 100, veggie meatballs 150
D: chili renneo 500, 2 drinks 200


1580

R2D31 - Biceps and Back and Abs

B: Big Shake 250
S: cheese + almonds  170
L: Salmon 200 + rice 100
S: Popcorn 100 + Bar 180
D: steak salad 350, asparagus 60, sweet potatoes 100
3 glasses of wine 300

1710

R2D30 - plyo (Day 120)

I was at 205# today.  I decided to look at the graph and see where this is heading.  I have dropped another 10# in the last month.  That puts my current rate around .3 # per day.  You can see the rate of loss is tapering off now, but it is still happening.

B: shake 200
B2: eggwhite omelet 200 toast 100
S: nuts, cheese, raisins 250
L: Fish soup 200
S: Bar 180
S: Popcorn 100
D: BBQ chicken 100, beans 250
S: Yogurt 120

1700

R2D29 - Chest, Shoulder and Tri + Abs

B: Oatmeal + Turkey Bacon 200
S: Yogurt 80
S: raisins and nuts 200
L: WW 200 + Soup 100
S: bar 180
D: Taco Salad 400
S: Popcorn 100
Meeting: snacks 200, 2 drinks 200

1860

R2D28 - Rest Day | End of First 30 days of Round 2

At 206 LB this morning. That puts me 6 lb from my big goal. I started this 30 days at 215 so that's 9 lb in 30 days. That is .3 Lb per day for the last 30. That is higher than I expected and probably means I have way too high a calorie deficit.

Anyhow, at this rate, I should hit 200 in 20 days.

B: oatmeal 150
L: pork chop and salad and veggies. 500
S: popcorn 100
D: Spaghetti and Meatballs 500 + Veggies 50 + 1/2 bread 50
S: Raisins and stuff 150

1500

R2D27 - Kenpo

Still a little sick, but getting better.

B: Shake - 200
S: yogurt 60, bar 200
L: gumbo 200, salad 200
S: nuts 150, popcorn 100
D: tuna burger 600

1710

R2D26 - Legs, Back, Abs

Finally starting to feel better.  Did 120 pull ups without the chair.  Oh yea!

B: shake 200
L: freebird salad 400
S: bar 180
S2: Toast and PB 250
D: tilapia stewed 400, sweet potatoes 100
S: Popcorn, nuts, raisins 150

1780

R2D25 - Hot Yoga

B: Oatmeal w Raisins and Nuts - 150
L: Smoothie King 650
S: Popcorn 100, Pizza 550
D: salmon and green beans 400
S: popcorn 100

I feel like I pigged out today.

1850

R2D24 - Biceps and Back and Abs

Cold is still slowing me way down.

B: Shake 200
B2: Egg white omelet 250 fruit 100
L: Butternut Squash Soup 150, Salad 200
S: Popcorn 100
D: cobb salad 600
S: Chicken, beef jerkes, raisins 250


1850

R2D23 - Plyo

This cold is really slowing me down. I probably only applied 80% effort.

B: Shake 250
S: Yogurt 60
L: Nuts 100, Soup 160, veggie steamers 135
S: bar 180
D: turkey meatball spaghetti 350

1235

R2D22 - Chest, Shoulders, Tricepts, Abs

5 AM workout with Sheri. I am smoked out.

Need lots of protein today.

B: Shake 200
B2: Egg white omelet 300 fruit 100
S: almonds 100, bar 180
L: progresso 160
S: popcorn 100
D: chicken and veggies. 500

1640

R2D21 - rest

B: cheese 70, yogurt 60, oatmeal 320
L: tuna Pattie 400, asperagus soup 150
S: nuts 150
D: Turkey Taco Salad 500
S: popcorn 100

Trying to shake this stupid cold, but have not missed a workout yet.

1750

R2D20 - Kenpo - 207#

I have lost 5 LB since I started Hot Yoga. I drank about 2 gallons of water yesterday, so I do not think it is water weight. We will see. That makes me just 7# from my goal.

Kinda 1/2 assed Kenpo today after a big day yesterday.

B: Shake 200
S: PB toast 150
L: Progresso 200, 2 pancakes 100
S: Bar 180
D: Freebird salad 600

1430

R2D19 - Core Synergistics + Hot Yoga

Core was a little hard after hot yoga yesterday. I found a web site that said I burned 1300 calories in the Hot Yoga class. That sounds high, but my body's reaction was in line with that.

Anyhow, I feel pretty good now and it is nice to be back on the protein shakes.

B: Protein Shake 250
S: pb toast 125
L: home made pizza 400

Did Hot Yoga again at 4 pm. It was vetterthan yesterday.
S: protein shake 180
D: steak, brocolli, beans, sweet potatoes 600
S: pb, nuts. 250


1800

R2D18- Hot Yoga - 109#

Did Hot Yoga with Sheri. I have never sweat so much. Did not take a break though. Need water.

I was at 109# when I got home. I probably lost 3# of water. WOW

S: 1/2 bar 100
L: chicken pesto sand 500, tomato basil soup 200
S: Yogurt 80, nuts 100
D: Gumbo 500
S: Popcorn 100

1680

R2D17 - Rest

Happy New Year

S: yogurt 80, pb toast 120
L: fajita salad 500, fruit and nuts 200
D: Gumbo 300, Sweet potatoes 100, beans 150

1450