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quads are very sore but it feels good to work the muscles - it will not take long to build up strength. I'd like to build back up to 50 push ups! First goal: FIVE. :D
Today's strength training: upper body. Did 25 pushups in two sets (1 reg, at least 24 from knees); lots of triceps, shoulders and chest using 2.5kg weights (3 sets but not following specific plan). I should use pyramid system and follow specific exercises. For first week, anything I do will be an improvement however! Not sure how much to exercise/rest when sore.
Tips I've gleaned:
* drink water first thing
* drink protein shake after weights workout
* drink more water throughout the day
* more veggies
This week really is a 'record and review' week, to get used to journaling and to get a sense of what my nutrition is like (although I have cut my calories down to 1500 to spur the weight loss now, with an aim to increase lean protein and decrease booze/sugars).
I also need to set goals. According to FS I will lose 1 lb per week eating 1500 calories and doing no extra exercise. 1 1/2 lbs would be ideal but this might be too optimistic over the long haul.
Really not impressed that FS gave a warning when entering a weight that was one pound heavier than previous day (logged as 'dramatic weight gain - 7 lb per week' in the message, or something similar). My weight will fluctuate throughout the week so it is weird that I was encouraged to modify the number before saving it. Otherwise a very good website/programme.
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1421 kcal
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Fat: 35.92g | Prot: 81.04g | Carbs: 195.25g.
Breakfast: Muesli with Raisins, Dates and Almonds, Lowfat Plain Yoghurt, Tea with Milk, Tea with Milk. Lunch: Chicken Gyoza, California Rolls, Miso. Dinner: Curry Sauce, Mushrooms, Red Onions, Publix Green Bell Pepper, Cooked Spinach (from Frozen, Fat Not Added in Cooking), Skinless Chicken Breast. more...
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2398 kcal
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Exercise:
Sitting - 11 hours, Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 1 hour, Calisthenics (heavy, e.g. pushups) - 10 minutes, Resting - 5 hours and 50 minutes, Sleeping - 6 hours. more...
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