If I had half a brain, and sometimes I doubt I do, then I'd be keeping a log of what I eat every day. I know, I know, I'm a slacker. I'll start this month charting the food, how's that sound?
Anyhow, this post is about the things I have eaten and some of the things I have cut out of my diet. Everything is in the name of achieving the goal of 40 pounds in six months.
Operation 40 is a work in progress. So, inevitably the following is not an all-inclusive list, as more items will be added later.
I'll start by noting some of the changes. I have cut back from 2 percent milk to 1 percent. I love me some milk and am not ready to drink skim, which is like milk-flavored water, nor will I entertain soy. At least, not at this time.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Perils of weight loss for a sports writer Part II
I won't lie. Being a sports writer offers nice perks, namely in the area of food.
Reporters who cover college games are fed big meals before the game and have ample access to soft drinks, water and snacks during the game. This is on top of yummy ice cream at halftime.
Coverage on lower levels, such as high school sports, which I mainly do, also has its tasty temptations in the form of press box food and hospitality rooms.
I always have access to food at football games, as well as big wrestling tournaments and holiday basketball events. The food offered is usually not stuff one would need to eat if they are trying to lose weight, as it ranges from sandwiches to chicken wings, chicken fingers, quesadillas, assorted platters with cheese, crackers and other fattening items and desserts such as cookies, cakes and more.
Reporters who cover college games are fed big meals before the game and have ample access to soft drinks, water and snacks during the game. This is on top of yummy ice cream at halftime.
Coverage on lower levels, such as high school sports, which I mainly do, also has its tasty temptations in the form of press box food and hospitality rooms.
I always have access to food at football games, as well as big wrestling tournaments and holiday basketball events. The food offered is usually not stuff one would need to eat if they are trying to lose weight, as it ranges from sandwiches to chicken wings, chicken fingers, quesadillas, assorted platters with cheese, crackers and other fattening items and desserts such as cookies, cakes and more.
Weigh-in No. 4
Weigh-in No. 4 was on Sunday. It wasn't as good as the past two weeks, but I lost 1.5 pounds.
Total to date is 13.5, which puts me at 222.5. My simple math tells me I have 26.5 pounds to go.
Last week was difficult. I lacked motivation and didn't exercise much. I worked out on Sunday and plan to do so again Monday and Tuesday, at least. I need a little nudge, sometimes, but I'll pull through.
Total to date is 13.5, which puts me at 222.5. My simple math tells me I have 26.5 pounds to go.
Last week was difficult. I lacked motivation and didn't exercise much. I worked out on Sunday and plan to do so again Monday and Tuesday, at least. I need a little nudge, sometimes, but I'll pull through.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Results of first three weigh-ins
I will do one weigh-in per week throughout Operation 40. So far I have done three weigh-ins on Nov. 7, 15 and 21.
As a side note, I researched the accuracy of the Wii Balance Board and went with 236 as the official starting weight. The area I use to weigh has soft carpet and the risers for the board were sufficient in my view to bring back a valid weight. I also conducted the Balance Board test and everything checked out.
So ........................ the total weight loss to date is 12 pounds, leaving me at 224. Simple math tells you I have 28 pounds to go.
The first weigh-in yielded one pound and I was not surprised, nor was I disappointed. I was up-front in saying that if I didn't lose 40 pounds I wouldn't consider this a failure. And I figured if in the least I lost one pound a week then that would be 24 by the end.
As a side note, I researched the accuracy of the Wii Balance Board and went with 236 as the official starting weight. The area I use to weigh has soft carpet and the risers for the board were sufficient in my view to bring back a valid weight. I also conducted the Balance Board test and everything checked out.
So ........................ the total weight loss to date is 12 pounds, leaving me at 224. Simple math tells you I have 28 pounds to go.
The first weigh-in yielded one pound and I was not surprised, nor was I disappointed. I was up-front in saying that if I didn't lose 40 pounds I wouldn't consider this a failure. And I figured if in the least I lost one pound a week then that would be 24 by the end.
Perils of weight loss for a sports writer
There are some professions that allow for ample time to work out. Sports writer is not one of those.
I won't bore you with the details of my job, with some of those mundane. The short and sweet of it is in addition to covering area sports I also handle all the online stuff for the sports department. The short and sweet of it is I often have odd hours and sometimes work more than 10 hours in a day.
What this does is put a cramp in my workout regimen. The first two weeks went well, as I only missed two sessions with Wii Fit. However, I replaced it with a brisk 30-minute walk.
I won't bore you with the details of my job, with some of those mundane. The short and sweet of it is in addition to covering area sports I also handle all the online stuff for the sports department. The short and sweet of it is I often have odd hours and sometimes work more than 10 hours in a day.
What this does is put a cramp in my workout regimen. The first two weeks went well, as I only missed two sessions with Wii Fit. However, I replaced it with a brisk 30-minute walk.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
And so it begins ...
Nov.1 has come and almost gone and Operation 40 is under way. This was the day for the official weigh-in and exercise.
It also is about portion size and being smart with food. I started some of this earlier in the week already to get myself prepared for what was to come.
Lunch on Sunday was turkey sandwiches, no mayo, half piece cheese on each, OJ and milk. I decided on the cheese since our diet still calls for some fats, though in time I will eliminate most fats. Figured it was good to work up to it.
Dinner is going to be pasta with chunky tomato sauce, bread and milk. For now it is 2 percent milk because that's all I had. I hasten to think about drinking skim, but it's something I might need to do.
It also is about portion size and being smart with food. I started some of this earlier in the week already to get myself prepared for what was to come.
Lunch on Sunday was turkey sandwiches, no mayo, half piece cheese on each, OJ and milk. I decided on the cheese since our diet still calls for some fats, though in time I will eliminate most fats. Figured it was good to work up to it.
Dinner is going to be pasta with chunky tomato sauce, bread and milk. For now it is 2 percent milk because that's all I had. I hasten to think about drinking skim, but it's something I might need to do.
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