Wow, two weeks left. Much like when I was gaining my 'higher education' I think I may have left it too late to get a 100% pass mark. For the next two weeks I'm going to be cramming for my final exam!
The two categories I entered were Best Change in Abdominals and Best Increase in Strength. While I know I have improved (dramatically) in both these areas, I'm not sure I have done enough to warrant 'best change' or 'best increase' yet.
Strength: I have gone from zero chin-ups to 13, that's cool, and from 7 push-ups to 23, also cool. I know I have improved in other exercises too, but unsure of the numbers as I'm usually crying by the end of a session anyway. Unsure if my legs are stronger, but I can do more crunchies and sit-ups than I used to, so defiantly an increase. But best increase?? I'm not too sure... I'll have to really add some extra session in over the next 2 weeks.
Abdominals: Now here there has been a change. My gut has dropped drastically. I look back at my day zero photo and I know I see a different belly in the mirror now. The measuring tape will see me right there, but there's more to lose in that department still. Likewise, I need to really focus on crunchies and sit-ups, get my core strength up more. Maybe some more of those awful prone holds I hate so much.
It's just two weeks, suck it up! Once I'm weighed and measured I can chill out for a bit, have a glass of wine and a custard square. Until then, pain and sweat and tears are in my future... Thank gawd I'm not on a low calorie or low fat diet! In fact, my average calorie intake this week has been 1,599 calories a day. With an average of 40g of carbs each day, this is good fat and protein power!
| 5th June | 6th June | 7th June | 8th June | 9th June | 10th June | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories: | 1,614 | 2,207 | 1,192 | 1,571 | 1,560 | 1,448 | 1,599 |
| Fat: | 115 | 174 | 72 | 98 | 104 | 92 | 109 |
| Carbohydrates: | 25 | 35 | 29 | 60 | 46 | 45 | 40 |
| Protein: | 117 | 122 | 106 | 113 | 110 | 130 | 116 |
| Fiber, total dietary: | 3 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Effective Carbs | 21 | 29 | 22 | 51 | 39 | 37 | 33 |
Next week I go onto a less meat-focussed diet plan, hopefully meaning I can have poached eggs on a slice of grainy toast (yum) or yoghurt or a flat white. The last 4 weeks has changed the way I look at carbs, that's for sure. There are essential fats, essential proteins, but no essential carbohydrates. And, as a diabetic, carbs does not equal energy. But damn they taste so good!
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