Monday, February 23, 2009

Monday 23rd @ 11 pm

Ok, after being told my profile photo looked like a 'mug shot' I have added a shocked look photo, dedicated to my former trainer (now no longer in Bendigo) Carrie... thanks for that!

Been busy on the Nintendo Wii tonight, with 30 minutes playing tennis, averaging 135 bpm (74% of MHR); and bowling and baseball for 20 minutes, averaging 110 bpm (60% of MHR). I also took Sammi for a walk for 20 minutes, approx 5 kph. I'll see how I pull up tomorrow....

Food wise been pretty good today. Nothing naughty, though macaroni cheese for dinner (made with skim milk) was a bit lazy. But I'd driven down to Tullamarine to pick up Daz and driven back, so I was not up for preparing an intricate meal. Had protein at every meal today, with tuna for brunch, chicken for late lunch and tea. Salad - carrot, tomato, lettuce, onion, cucumber... Rye bread... yeah, all in all good stuff. Must watch my water intake tomorrow, as I only had about 6 glasses.

On Saturday just gone (21st Feb), I ate two 200 gram bags of original Kettle Chips, a 250 g block of Top Deck, a snickers bar and a lite mars bar (lol... lite). Calories for the day just over 4,800 calories - 2 1/2 times my daily allowance. Since then, I've been trying to cut back my daily allowance to 1,500-1,700 calories, and add an extra 30 minutes exercise on top of a base exercise amount per day. I may find that emotional eating binge will cost me on weigh day Friday... hopefully with my extra exercise and reduced caloric intake I can still lose half a kilo.

1 comment:

  1. better photo - thanks ben. only topical as i have just had to have my photo taken for working with children check, and you aren't allowed to smile. keep up the great work.

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Warts and All

Hi,

My name is Ben, known to some as 'Mac' or 'Maca'.

In 2004 I weighed 120kgs... a lot of weight for my 5'4" frame. I began a programme of cardio and weight training at my local gym, and early 2006 employed a personal trainer. I worked hard, ate well, and got down to 89kgs.

I maintained that weight (give or take a couple of kgs) for 2 years, until illness and the ensuing lack of exercise and motivation, contributed to my packing back on 15kgs. I was comfort eating and not able to use exercise as a tool for dealing with emotions and frustrations.

February 2009, and I've begun the road to wellness and fitness again. Weighing in at 104.9kg.