189.5 this morning.
I have not seen that number since high school. Holy cow……
This means I’ve lost 115.4 pounds since May 30th, 2012.
I’m finding the right combo of exercise and food (when and where). For example, last week my IP coach recommended I drink the mango & peach IP drink right after exercise as it has electrolytes in it. I’ve been doing that, and it’s great! Last night I even took it out on the floor with me instead of my water bottle, and I felt great while doing the machines after my run.
I am finding that I have to play a bit with the calories on the days I run (and the day after I run) due to needing more energy and sheer hunger of revving up my engine so high. IP purists, I’m not recommending this until you become an IP “oldie but goodie” (meaning, I did 8 months of traditional IP, following the rules strictly, including only low to moderate exercise). On days I exercise, and sometimes the day after, I’m having 4 to 5 IP products. I stay below 55 carbs (not net carbs), and sometimes have to sacrifice veggies (maybe 2-3 cups instead of 4….just to keep the carbs down). I know this is “off plan”, and I know long-term the more veggies the better….but I’m trying to find the right balance of staying in ketosis while exercising like a fiend. It won’t be for forever….only until my one year anniversary on May 30th, 2013 (my end point until I reach 160 before then….not likely).
Yesterday – I ran 2 miles in the early evening
Breakfast – 145 calories, 7 carbs, 0 fat, 28 protein
- Ideal Protein Cappuccino Drink, 1 serving
- Ideal Protein Vanilla Drink Packet, 0.5 serving
- Non-fat Milk in ounces, 1 oz in coffee
Lunch – 233 calories, 9 carbs, 10 fat, 25 protein
- Ideal Protein Crispy Cereal, 1 serving
- Egg – Large, 1 serving
- Coconut Oil – Nutiva Organic Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil, 0.33 tbsp
- Non-fat Milk in ounces, 1 oz in coffee
Dinner – 514 calories, 12 carbs, 19 fat, 71 protein
- Pork Tenderloin, 8 oz
- Cauliflower, cooked, 150 grams
- Green Beans (snap), 75 grams
Snack – 365 calories, 23 carbs, 4 fat, 63 protein
- mid-afternoon Non-fat Milk in ounces, 1 oz in coffee
- 90 minutes before run – Ideal Protein Vanilla Drink Packet, 0.5 serving
- 30 minutes before run – Ideal Protein Choco Raspberry, 1 serving
- immediately after run/before machines – Ideal Protein Peach and Mango Drink Mix, 1 serving
- after dinner snack – Ideal Protein Cappuccino Drink, 1 serving
Grand Total for the day: 1,257 calories, 52 carbs (4o net carbs), 34 fat, 187 protein
Today (day after a run), I’m having:
Breakfast – 145 calories, 7 carbs, 0 fat, 28 protein
- 1oz skim milk in coffee (I do 3 oz skim milk throughout the day in 3 cups of coffee for 4 carbs)
- 1 IP cappucino packet
- 1/2 IP vanilla packet (I put 1.5 product in 16oz water plus cinnamon…..great!)
Lunch – 301 calories, 9 carbs, 11 fat, 41 protein
- 1.5 IP vanilla packet
- 2 large hard boiled eggs
- 1 oz skim milk in coffee
Snack – 150 calories, 16 carb, 4 fat, 16 protein
- 1 IP choco raspberry bar
- 1 oz skim in coffee
Dinner – 654 calories, 22 carbs, 33 fat, 69 protein
- Ground Beef 93% Lean, 8 oz
- Mushrooms Pieces & Stems – Green Giant, 0.6 cup
- Ideal Protein Southwest Cheese Curls, 0.25 serving
- Egg substitute, liquid (Egg Beaters), 2 tbsp
- Olive Oil, 2 1tsp
- Bacon, 2 medium slices, cooked
- Brussels sprouts, cooked, 175 grams
Grand total for the day – 1250 calories, 54 carbs (41 net carbs), 48 fat, 153 protein
Tomorrow I will probably have 200 calories less because it will be 2 days after my run and my hunger won’t be bad, and I’m not planning to run again until Thursday night.