Up to Speed

Mostly back up to speed today at the gym. I did my normal resistance routine this morning, but since I hadn't done it in over a week, I didn't push the reps as high as I had previously. As for the recumbent bike, I used my normal resistance, but slowed things down by about 5 RPM for most of the 30 minutes. On the treadmill, I slowed my speed by about .3 MPH for the whole 30 minutes. My right knee was twinging a bit, and I didn't want to put too much stress on it. Things are fine now, though, so hopefully tomorrow I can do the same.

I've mostly decided to do the entire week on the recumbent bike and treadmill at the same settings that I did today. I felt like I had worked out at the end, but I didn't feel like I nearly killed myself like I normally do on "high intensity" days. My heart rate was still up at the top of my range like it should be so I know I got a good workout, but my muscles didn't ache for as long after the workout. This might be the regular exercise groove I've been looking for.

I need to remember to pack my water bottle! I used my workout bag for my weekend visit with Carl and Sally, and forgot to put my bottle back in the bag this morning. I was pretty parched by the end of my workout!

Diet Update

Breakfast 12/12:

South Beach bar

8 oz light yogurt

2 clementines

8 oz water

12 oz milk

20 oz coffee

I had 32 oz water between meals.

Lunch 12/12:

Roast beast (3 oz) and colby jack (1 oz) on potato bread w/ mustard

6 oz salad w/ fat free raspberry vinagrette

3 oz carrots

2 clementines

32 oz water

I had an afternoon tea, because I was cold...

Afternoon Snack 12/12:

3 oz carrots

32 oz water

Dinner 12/12:

6 oz salad w/ fat free italian dressing

3 oz cucumber

1 brat

1 c Pasta Roni Garlic and Butter

12 oz water

a little tiny sliver of cashew brittle (yum!)