Worked out 22 of the last 31 evenings and slowly increased the load/duration/complexity of the exercises. My muscle tone is definitely getting better. Stamina could use some more work.
Based on the previous month’s data, I worked on my water intake (putting a nice decanter of water on both your eating table at home and on your desk at work helps). Adjusted the potassium and some other guidelines a little based on FNIC recommendations but overall the targets feel right and I have no problem hitting them by eating normally, three meals a day with in-between snacks.
Have to watch the fat intake, the beautiful-weather BBQs are taking their toll. I’m not really storing it, but it is messing with my skin :) Other than that, doing great and feeling great.
Nutrition Summary
1st of May 2009 to 31st of May 2009
Daily Averages over 31 days
Report generated by CRON-o-Meter v0.9.5
General
| Energy | 2513,7 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 96,5 g | 77% |
| Carbs | 323,6 g | 92% |
| Fiber | 31,4 g | 83% |
| Fat | 82,0 g | 98% |
| Water | 3513,2 g | 95% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin A | 8705,0 IU | 290% |
| Folate | 527,8 µg | 132% |
| B1 (Thiamine) | 2,2 mg | 182% |
| B2 (Riboflavin) | 3,1 mg | 242% |
| B3 (Niacin) | 26,6 mg | 166% |
| B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | 8,7 mg | 173% |
| B6 (Pyridoxine) | 3,5 mg | 271% |
| B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 7,4 µg | 309% |
| Vitamin C | 238,2 mg | 265% |
| Vitamin D | 147,4 IU | NA |
| Vitamin E | 14,3 mg | 95% |
| Vitamin K | 128,6 µg | 107% |
Minerals
| Calcium | 1216,9 mg | 122% |
| Copper | 2,1 mg | 228% |
| Iron | 16,8 mg | 210% |
| Magnesium | 491,1 mg | 117% |
| Manganese | 7,0 mg | 303% |
| Phosphorus | 1780,4 mg | 254% |
| Potassium | 4320,4 mg | 92% |
| Selenium | 121,9 µg | 222% |
| Sodium | 2869,4 mg | 191% |
| Zinc | 14,6 mg | 133% |
Lipids
| Saturated | 26,9 g | 134% |
| Omega-3 | 2,2 g | 138% |
| Omega-6 | 13,6 g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 233,4 mg | 78% |
Jun 01, 12:52PM PDT | 0 comments
Successfully restricted calories consumed while keeping up mineral and vitamin intake without supplements and without “missing out” on fine food – just keeping track of how much you are eating and especially what.
As a result I’ve lost a nice sustainable bit of weight (my break-even point is at 2700-2800 kcal or so) and have been in a great mood throughout April. Worked out around an hour at least five days each week, trying to dedicate days to strength, endurance and flexibility.
And look at the awesome report this free software gives you! I guess I need to work on my fiber and water intake but overall I am really happy with the results. Over the past few months I have lost some 15 Kg, I’ve quit smoking a month and a half ago, and I am still losing weight.
Nutrition Summary
1 april 2009 to 30 april 2009
Daily Averages over 30 days
Report generated by CRON-o-Meter v0.9.5
General
| Energy | 2477,1 kcal | 96% |
| Protein | 93,6 g | 97% |
| Carbs | 314,1 g | 80% |
| Fiber | 27,4 g | 86% |
| Fat | 77,6 g | 90% |
| Water | 2958,1 g | 80% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin A | 10772,6 IU | 359% |
| Folate | 639,3 µg | 213% |
| B1 (Thiamine) | 2,9 mg | 241% |
| B2 (Riboflavin) | 4,0 mg | 310% |
| B3 (Niacin) | 31,2 mg | 195% |
| B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | 10,3 mg | 206% |
| B6 (Pyridoxine) | 6,3 mg | 483% |
| B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 13,6 µg | 568% |
| Vitamin C | 232,2 mg | 258% |
| Vitamin D | 205,9 IU |
| Vitamin E | 24,5 mg | 207% |
| Vitamin K | 156,9 µg | 131% |
Minerals
| Calcium | 1130,7 mg | 113% |
| Copper | 1,7 mg | 186% |
| Iron | 17,1 mg | 190% |
| Magnesium | 398,6 mg | 133% |
| Manganese | 6,7 mg | 291% |
| Phosphorus | 1440,7 mg | 206% |
| Potassium | 3729,3 mg | 107% |
| Selenium | 120,9 µg | 121% |
| Sodium | 2564,6 mg | 171% |
| Zinc | 14,1 mg | 128% |
Lipids
| Saturated | 20,7 g | 103% |
| Omega-3 | 1,3 g | 80% |
| Omega-6 | 8,7 g | 51% |
| Cholesterol | 160,8 mg | 54% |
I don’t know, I think this calorie tracking is not for everyone but for me it has been invaluable – seeing how different foods fill different needs has given me a great handle on weight control and even (to an extent) mood control – a well-fed body which gets some workout is a happy body. And I must say this software has an extensive food database and is easy to use.
Note: I’ve found that recommended daily allowances/recommendation vary a bit by country and even institution. The ones from my country are different from the US FDA and different again from the EU ones. Weird. The ones indicated here (the last row in the tables expresses % of daily allowance/recommendation) are based on what works for me.
May 01, 01:42PM PDT | 0 comments
It is amazing that we book expensive holidays which take us thousands of miles from home when a short distance from here you can find sights worthy of any far-off tourist trap.
The weather has been good lately – perfect for loading some sandwiches and drinks in your backpack, heading out into a random direction from where you live, and finding a nice place to have a picnic.
Apr 13, 02:06AM PDT | 0 comments
that Wii Fit is really helping me here. Yes, it is very low-impact (for the most part, there are a couple of hard exercises). Yes, if you do any kind of (semi-)strenuous physical activity every day over a period of time your health, strength, and endurance will improve (unless you overdo it, obviously). That just means the challenge for any given fitness system is to actually get people to follow it.
The Wii Fit does it for me. The fun is in the game-like format (not to mention the dirty trick of making your mii/avatar fatter or thinner depending on your real-life weight) and the semi-competition where exercises are awarded points for a variety of metrics like # of repeats, balance, weight distribution and so on – a top-10 list is kept for each exercise and competition can get… intense, especially in the balance games area.
Speaking of metrics, Wii Fit keeps track of your performance and weight over time and gives you pretty graphs which any statistics geek is going to enjoy.
Finally, the elementary yoga exercises have really helped my back – it hasn’t felt this good in the last five years. Straining my back is what led to reduced physical activity is what led to couch potato syndrome in the first place. Poses like the cobra really helped reduce back strain over time. Good stuff.
Mar 01, 09:29AM PST | 0 comments
Lili_La_Vie_09 is publishing a few of my goals and editing resumes for submissions
Stretching is closely related to yoga, I consider it part of working out. So when I don’t want to do too many crunches I spend more time stretching. That, is exactly what I did last night.
Feb 26, 11:04AM PST | 0 comments
Lili_La_Vie_09 is publishing a few of my goals and editing resumes for submissions
This is an “easier” way out from exercising.
Portioning actually takes a lot of discipline, you have to minimize your cravings or talk yourself out of it. And on a depressing rainy day, it’s not that easy to tell yourself you don’t need some hot fudge over that yummy vanilla ice-cream. However, if you just not look at it and stay focus…the opposite rather, occupy yourself with something else, you’ll soon forget. If you REALLY must indulge, have a bowl of Special Ks of your fav.
This is how I started and continuing. It’s been a bit harder because my bf is just getting to it.
Feb 23, 12:18AM PST | 0 comments
[Dana] is a Self-Knowing Tree Hugging De-Clutterer
Went jogging for the first time in ages with my boyfriend. iPod died = motivation died. Did one lap of the park (2km) jogging, did 5 laps up and down the stairs running, then one lap half walking/ half jogging. Next day was a tad painful.
Feb 10, 04:56AM PST | 0 comments
This will involve eating less sugar. And less of anything, period. Oh, and starting a running schedule again.
Feb 08, 11:58PM PST | 1 cheer | 1 comment
[Dana] is a Self-Knowing Tree Hugging De-Clutterer
Quit the gym (¥10k per month… US$95ish), making it hard to stay in shape.
Today did some yoga and pilates
Feb 01, 07:04PM PST | 0 comments
- lose 10 lbs
- run a 5k or a half marathon
- consistently workout a minimum of 3 days a week
Dec 31, 01:24PM PST | 0 comments