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Monday, June 14, 2010

Day 57 and 58, June 13th and 14th

Not sure what happened to yesterdays post... just realized it never went up. Yesterday I met with an old friend and mentor. We walked from the convention center in Asbury Park past Belmar and back just talking (BTW - I was taking names of who I saw at the food festival in Belmar LOL). Nevertheless... this is one of the many pearls he dropped on me yesterday.

"All you can do is take proper action NOW but do not get caught-up in the result... every action / behavior has it's effect, most of those effects are not seen immediately but they WILL create a result. Observe the result objectively and decide on the next proper course of action.... what is critical is to continue the journey while constantly staying present with each choice you make."

Whenever I meet with him I always leave feeling re-charged, he constantly reminds me of what I already know, but with the sense of urgency to do it better... I think some of you have had similar revelations doing the UTC.

24 comments:

  1. T, Sorry about the mixup on tomatos/grape tomatos/cherry tomatos, etc.. apparently you were right. I guess I should've been counting it as a fruit all along instead of a carb in salads.

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  2. "Sorry about the mix-up Tom, apparently you were right..."
    Frank, if I had a nickel for everytime Jody SHOULD HAVE said those words to me... let's put it this way, I thought I was wrong once, but then I realized I was actually wrong about being wrong.

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  3. No worries, Frank. :)

    LO 1:4

    FRUIT:
    Raspberries/Blackberries
    PROTEIN:
    .5 ct. pp
    1 ct. whites
    .5 ct. chicken
    CARBS:
    .5 ct. ezb
    .5 ct. sweet potato
    FATS:
    1 serv ab
    1 serv walnuts
    1 serv avocado

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  4. Lo 1:4

    fruit
    1 banana

    protien
    1ct egg white
    1ct tilapia
    1ct turkey sausage

    carb
    1ct rice pasta

    Fat
    23 almonds
    23 almonds
    3/4 avo
    23 almonds

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  6. I posted My Sunday blog (day 57) Yesterday on Day 56 ( Sat)

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  7. Low carb 1:4

    Fruit
    Banana

    Protein
    3 eggs
    1.5 scoop whey
    1c chicken

    Carb
    1c brown rice

    Fat
    egg yolks
    olive oil

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  8. low
    protein
    1 container egg whites
    1 container lean ground beef
    1 container wild salmon
    carb
    1 container rolled oats
    fat
    1 serving egg yolk
    1 serving coconut
    1 serving almonds
    .5 serving evoo
    .5 serving safflower mayo

    + red & yellow peppers, cucumbers, mixed greens

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  9. im backkkkkkk to the blogggg :)

    FRUIT
    .5 grapefruit
    PROTEIN
    egg whites
    tuna
    1.5 scoop pp
    CARBS
    oats, 1.5 ezb
    FATS
    coconut
    almonds, safflower
    coconut,yolk

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  10. Feeling terrible n stressed out today
    stress plays a huge roll for me
    I hate it!
    I have so much bullshit that I am thinking about
    ate sugarfree candy today!!
    Already hating myself for it
    this is the old me not the new me!!!!
    Helppppp!!!!!some positive thoughts would be great!!!!

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  11. Sunday Low Carb Day 1:4

    Fruit
    Banana

    Carb
    1 container Rolled Oats

    Protein
    1 container Chicken
    9 Egg Whites
    3 Scoops Whey

    Fats
    3 Yolks
    2 servings Almonds
    1 Serving Sunflower Seeds

    Today High Carb Day 1:3

    Fruit
    Banana
    Pineapple

    Carbs
    1 container Rolled Oats
    1 container Brown Rice
    1 container Rice Pasta

    Protein
    1 container Chicken
    1 Scoop Whey
    6 Egg Whites
    1 container Turkey Sausage

    A personal Thanks to Thom and Jody for Kicking My Ass at my first Kettle Bell class I will be back for more next Sunday.

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  12. Jessica the only positive thoughts I can share is the corny Time heals all. The girl in high school who broke my heart ruined my world at the time and although I can still recall that point it doesn't have any impact on the now.

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  13. I watched the BUDS video last night and could not believe that a person could endure both physically and mentally what they were put thru. I heard one of the instructor say a line that was great, "Make an excuse to succeed" .

    Low carb Day

    Protein

    3 eggs
    grilled chicken with peanut sauce
    baked flounder

    fats
    3 egg yolks

    veggies
    vegetables with the eggs
    raw vegetables for mid-morning snack
    salad

    fruit

    mixed fruit
    apple

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  14. Fruit LO Carb 2:4
    Banana
    Protein
    .5 container chicken
    turkey jerky and buffalo jerky 4 slices
    .75 container ground beef
    .25 container Murray's chicken slider
    Carbs
    .5 container quinoa and lentils
    2 slices Orgainic sourdough rye bread.
    Fats
    2 servings almonds
    1.5 tbsp sunflower butter

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  15. "make an excuse to succeed" ... that is awesome kridgway thanks for sharing that! realllllllly like it

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  16. Thanks Chet!

    Went to the gym .. did some jumping rope and a class and felt much better!
    A good workout always helps!
    :)

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  17. Jess, a good workout always helps. It gets those endorphines going & eliminates those cravings. Besides we are human and just might fall off the wagon once in awhile. The trick is to climb right back onto that wagon as soon as possible, which, I might add you did beautifully. Just take a look in the mirror!!

    Rock on!

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  18. Posted my Sunday on Saturday's.

    Here's my Monday.

    Week 9, Day 2

    High Carb Day, 1/3

    Fruits
    - 2 oranges in smoothie (2 fr)

    Carbs
    - 3/4 cont steel cut oats (c)
    - 2 sweet potatos w/supper (2c)

    Proteins
    - 3 scoops {66g} "Protein Greens" in smoothie (p)
    - 2 cont worth of porterhouse steak (2p)

    Additional Fats
    - none

    Greens/Veg's
    Salad
    - lettuce, onion, cukes, vinegar
    Steamed veg's
    - squash, brocolli, snow peas

    Exercise for the day;

    AM Strength
    - short workout, max 15 secs rest between rotating through exercises
    - 16 minutes
    - Max H.R. - 86%
    - Avg H.R. - 77%
    - 182 cals - 40% fat

    PM TKD Workout
    - mostly cardio w/some strength mixed in
    - 64 minutes
    - Max H.R. - 101%
    - Avg H.R. - 81%
    - 736 cals - 35% fat

    Adjusted my body weight on Polar Heart Monitor today. Am down 25# according to the scale, and 3 pant sizes since starting. Can't wait until my work schedule allows me to get in another kbell class.

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  19. Thanks Frank and congrats!!! on the 25 +
    The pants are a big issue for me...I need to buy some
    My body composition changed yesterday.. I am so happy about that... because that shows what I am trying to do is working.
    I think we can all agree that we are our worst critics..
    Have a great day!!!!
    Need to do legs today..
    I thought my legs would be more sore from Sunday, but they are not?? Maybe it is just that there is a learning curve maybe I am not doing the kettlebells properly yet.

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  20. Tues, Hi Carb Day 1/3

    Legs and Chest today, Cardio (jumping rope), love jumping rope its so fun... I really should be working on my running. We will see what I feel like when I get to the gym.

    FRUIT
    Banana
    PROTEIN
    .5c egg whites
    .5c chicken breast organic
    1c chicken sausage
    CARBS
    1c ez tst
    2 vans waffles
    FATS 0

    Edamame beans and salad with no dressing

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  21. Kev - glad you picked up the BUDS DVDs... those of you that have an opportunity to watch that I think it will inspire you. At the very least it will put into perspective the concept of mental toughness.

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  22. Frank - 25 pounds is excellent... congrats man, that's awesome!

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  23. Low Carb Day

    Protein
    chicken with peanut sauce
    grilled pork chops

    Carbs
    2 ez bread

    veggies
    raw veggies for mid morning snack
    salad at lunch
    string beans at dinner

    fruit
    mixed fruit
    apple

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