So I know it's been forever since I've posted something. Once again, I'm sorry to all you Chubby Chasers (which is what I've decided to call my fans) out there that check this blog regularly hoping for something new.
I've been working out regularly- working on getting in shape as opposed to training for time. However, I did do a run/walk day for the heck of it to see if I could do it. And low and behold, I was able to do a run/walk like I hadn't stopped. It really made me happy to know that I could still do it. In fact, I went back two days later and did it again to prove it wasn't a fluke. And again I was able to do it no problem. It's great to know that while I may not be as slim as I'd like to be right now, my cardiovascular health seems to be improving.
In an effort to help get myself in shape, I'm starting to focus a lot more on food. Not just the quantity of calories that I eat, but what calories I'm eating. This new plan started officially this weekend. I'm not at 100% just yet because I'm opposed to throwing out all the food in my kitchen, but I'm at 75% right now. That being said, I'm going to start talking more about my food intake during this and future blogs. So today started out with an egg white scramble with spinach, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and a sprinkling of light cheddar cheese and a slice of dry whole wheat toast. I have the pre-made egg whites and the peppers and onions are frozen. That helped cut my cooking time down greatly. All told, it took me about 10 minutes to make everything for my wife and I. For lunch, I had leftover stir-fry from last night. It's a cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, onions and extra lean ground turkey stir-fry. Typically my wife uses it to make eggrolls, but we cut the eggroll wrap and the frying. For a mid-day snack, I had a green apple and 2 light string cheeses. For dinner, we're having turkey bolognese, but served over broccoli instead of pasta. So as you can see it's a relatively low carb menu, but it's not carb-less and it's not as few as South Beach either. It's fairly similar to what I was eating during Passover, except the toast. So I'll keep you all posted and let you know how week one goes.
And speaking of new beginnings, I finally got a job! I know- I probably buried my lead. Anyway, for those of you who haven't heard yet, I got a new editing/shooting/sometimes producing/whatever else they need me to do type position. I'm really excited about the new job. It really sounds like a great opportunity to expand my skills and the people all seem really cool. And they have a softball team like my old job! My first game will be Wednesday night. I'll have a full report on how that goes after the game.
I'm sorry this post is sooooo long, but it has been awhile since I've written so there was a lot to catch up on and so much has happened since my last post. I have to say that it really feels like things are looking up and I'm really pulling myself out of the June Gloom I was in before. Let's hope the rest of the month goes really well and I believe it will. August can only be even better.
Hit me up with comments about how you're all doing and suggestions for nicknames for all you readers out there.
Nice post! How far away is your office from your house?
ReplyDeleteBTW, I use an RSS feed so I don't have to keep checking your site so no worries about the sporadic posts. Keep up the good work and I'll start looking at flights so I can join you for the race!
That would be great if you could come down and join my dad and I. Just don't be afraid to leave us way far behind. My office is roughly three miles or so from my apartment. Give or take a few tenths. I'll check it on my odometer after work today.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good commute by bike ;-). You won't burn too many calories but won't get too sweaty eaither
ReplyDeleteVery true. It is uphill so it would be a pretty good workout. The only problem is, I don't own a bike. But now that I'm working again, it's on my list of things to get after I pay rent and get an anniversary present.
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