Nothing special today. I keep working on my weight with slip-ups here and there. I went grocery shopping late last night and partook of banana chips a bit too much. Surprisingly, my weight is still down at 165.8. I am at whopping -2.7% in this competition. Come on people, don't make me win this outright!
I am taking a 1 week break from climbing related training as my elbows started to hurt. Yesterday, I pampered my babies with a massage. They still hurt when a friend shook my hand last night.
In other news, tomorrow, I am leaving on a climbing trip to Owens River Gorge to soak in the hot springs and take a crack at some climbing projects. This blog is on vacation till next week, but you are not! You are still at war! Remember: your best weapon is not a knife and a fork. It's escaping outside of your house. Run and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Yiddish proverb: If you are going to do something wrong, enjoy it!
Tip: Don't go shopping on an empty stomach.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Bizarre Nuts
Happy Saturday!
The weather is awesome rain!! Might as well, because I am working today, so that I could take Wednesday off and go to Sierras for Thanksgiving.
As you remember, I took to eating nuts as snacks. Specifically, I have munched like crazy on Brazilian nuts. I find that they kill my appetite, which might or might not be good. Yesterday, I only ate breakfast; I had to skip most of the lunch and the dinner after abusing those nuts. I literally forced myself to eat some salad. So, it comes as no surprise this morning that I weigh 165.6.
I don't feel like I should rejoice as the nuts are excellent nutrients, but they don't provide a balanced diet. Also, I felt very bloated all day yesterday, which was not a good feeling. Any of you out there with some input, please let me know.
The weather is awesome rain!! Might as well, because I am working today, so that I could take Wednesday off and go to Sierras for Thanksgiving.
As you remember, I took to eating nuts as snacks. Specifically, I have munched like crazy on Brazilian nuts. I find that they kill my appetite, which might or might not be good. Yesterday, I only ate breakfast; I had to skip most of the lunch and the dinner after abusing those nuts. I literally forced myself to eat some salad. So, it comes as no surprise this morning that I weigh 165.6.
I don't feel like I should rejoice as the nuts are excellent nutrients, but they don't provide a balanced diet. Also, I felt very bloated all day yesterday, which was not a good feeling. Any of you out there with some input, please let me know.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Another day! So psyched!
Ok, it's not the best post title for today. It took me a minute or two to come up with it. I think it describes accurately how I feel about this competition and myself right now.
Last night, I came home after yoga and was trying to brush up on my French. Well, I opened a paragliding magazine for a second instead. Next thing, I woke up on my couch at 1:30 am. From now on, I am going to go to bed at 9 or 10 pm. I can get up earlier and do whatever I had to in the evening. No more being cast away from my bedroom on the couch.
I re-wake up at 4:30 am. The scales report 166.4. If this goes like that I will need to stroke it instead of stepping on it all the time :). I am off to a jog and light climbing after that.
Some trivia for you: WHO obesity report
The report is a bit outdated. I heard a 2 billion overweight people figure on the public radio yesterday. Don't just stay the statistics! You can do better!
Last night, I came home after yoga and was trying to brush up on my French. Well, I opened a paragliding magazine for a second instead. Next thing, I woke up on my couch at 1:30 am. From now on, I am going to go to bed at 9 or 10 pm. I can get up earlier and do whatever I had to in the evening. No more being cast away from my bedroom on the couch.
I re-wake up at 4:30 am. The scales report 166.4. If this goes like that I will need to stroke it instead of stepping on it all the time :). I am off to a jog and light climbing after that.
Some trivia for you: WHO obesity report
The report is a bit outdated. I heard a 2 billion overweight people figure on the public radio yesterday. Don't just stay the statistics! You can do better!
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Great Balancer is merciful!
I followed through with my workout plans yesterday: 1 hour of jogging, 2.5 hours of limit bouldering, 1 hour of yoga. I also skipped my dinner! I found that snacking on some raw nuts is a great way to kill the hunger. Why is it so hard to stop eating them though? :)
This morning, Great Balancer revealed that it could be merciful. She is especially kind to people exercising discipline and delaying immediate gratification. She told me I am just 166.8. Woohoo, I am not especially hungry.
Plan for today is simple: rest and skip dinner. I am off to my rest day activities: running on the beach and yoga in the evening. Oh man, I will need some of those real rest days when the only thing I really do is leafing through a nice book and sleeping.
This morning, Great Balancer revealed that it could be merciful. She is especially kind to people exercising discipline and delaying immediate gratification. She told me I am just 166.8. Woohoo, I am not especially hungry.
Plan for today is simple: rest and skip dinner. I am off to my rest day activities: running on the beach and yoga in the evening. Oh man, I will need some of those real rest days when the only thing I really do is leafing through a nice book and sleeping.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
New normal for now
I wake up this morning and consult the Great Balancer as usual: "Scale, scale tell me: who is the prettiest in the world?". The Balancer yawns and lets me know that it's not me, but I am on my way :-). Sounds like my weight has stabilized around 168.2 without me going hungry. That's great! Let's see what I can do more.
I done my snickers and run out into the rain for a jog on the beach. Ahh, what a treat it is to live on the beach. I am greeted by some amazing views like these every time I venture out.
Another climbing workout "limit bouldering" and a yoga session tonight! Busy, busy.
I done my snickers and run out into the rain for a jog on the beach. Ahh, what a treat it is to live on the beach. I am greeted by some amazing views like these every time I venture out.
Another climbing workout "limit bouldering" and a yoga session tonight! Busy, busy.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Another day another weight
I was exhausted last night; a sign that my busy schedule is catching up with me. I tried to go to bed early, but ended up sleeping only at 10:30 pm or so. Today, I woke up at 4:45 after a really good sleep and got out of bed by 5 am. The Great Balancer reported 168.2 which was kind of good given that I have not been especially hungry lately. I put my snickers on and went for a run. Thereafter, I barely had time to spin a smoothies before bolting out of the door to the yoga practice with Jodi. Skipping breakfast for a change!
I will go bouldering with Vitaliy after work today. Will try to skip a full dinner if I can.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Back and forth
The weekend passed without much adventure and now my body is behind an essential vitamin: adrenaline. I went on a 12 mile hike by Calistoga on Saturday. Tried going paragliding on Sunday, but the winds were too strong. Pacifica is no good for flying in the winter. I am planning a flying trip down the coast on Christmas. Instead of flying, I went training for 3.5 hours at Dogpatch gym.
I need to do more running and less eating. All the training for climbing does not offset my caloric intake. Off to a jog! It's dawning now.
Tip: Don't despair! Persistence usually pays off one way or another. It's great for your spirit if you push hard outside of your comfort zone.
I need to do more running and less eating. All the training for climbing does not offset my caloric intake. Off to a jog! It's dawning now.
Tip: Don't despair! Persistence usually pays off one way or another. It's great for your spirit if you push hard outside of your comfort zone.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Oh no, it's their revenge time
Yesterday I was feeling like totally relaxing and just reading a book. And what did I do? I went to Rainbow :). Let me tell you something about the taste of food when your body has not had enough calories. Hmm, I probably should skip the graphic description as it might knock you out of the competition. Simply put, Rainbow looked like heaven. I had my paws in the sample cheese big time. I bought some whole grain bread and the cheese.
At home, I decided to catch up with cooking, so that my produce won't go bad: a few more swipes of cheese, bread, and cashew butter. Oh yes, we might be smirking; meanwhile, the Great Balancer is constantly watching every misstep we are going to make. It lies furtively and pounces at every opportunity to add a few pounds to our existence.
So, now you know the story. I wake up this morning a bit later than usual after sleeping about seven and a half hours. And I am back up to 167.8! Time to employ my jogging weapon in the war. The plan is to go running, eat a light breakfast, and go to the gym for two 30 minute climbing sessions. I was planning to do some 'campusing', but my hands and elbows are still not 100% from Wednesday.
No dinner again and none of that forbidden heavenly cheese snacking, Dmitriy! Watch me!
Tip: Don't go food shopping and cooking when you are hungry. Go to sleep instead.
At home, I decided to catch up with cooking, so that my produce won't go bad: a few more swipes of cheese, bread, and cashew butter. Oh yes, we might be smirking; meanwhile, the Great Balancer is constantly watching every misstep we are going to make. It lies furtively and pounces at every opportunity to add a few pounds to our existence.
So, now you know the story. I wake up this morning a bit later than usual after sleeping about seven and a half hours. And I am back up to 167.8! Time to employ my jogging weapon in the war. The plan is to go running, eat a light breakfast, and go to the gym for two 30 minute climbing sessions. I was planning to do some 'campusing', but my hands and elbows are still not 100% from Wednesday.
No dinner again and none of that forbidden heavenly cheese snacking, Dmitriy! Watch me!
Tip: Don't go food shopping and cooking when you are hungry. Go to sleep instead.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Mind the rules
Here are the competition rules from my original email for an easy reference.
By the end of Amber, many of us are going to gain a few extra pounds due to all the stress. To help people get back to pre-ambrian shape, I would like to propose a health nut competition. Whoever(+me) enters this competition will compete to lose the highest % of their body weight as measured between next Monday, November 10 and February 1st, 2015. On Monday, all the participants will weigh off by taking the maximum of their weight first thing in the morning over 3 days (Nov 10,11,12): N1. On January 30,31 and February 1st, the participants will measure their weights and take the minimum: N2. Then, they will calculate the weight % lost: N1-N2/N1.
The winner will be determined based on the % weight lost. You do not need to report any of your calculations to me, just %.
The prize will be calculated as follows:
The losers(?) will pay the winner $50-(number of pounds lost during the competition).
If you are in, send me an email by Monday noon.
Restrictions: Please, do not enter if you have any health issues. The only fair means if competing is through eating right and exercise. 1 recommendation: stop eating those cookies at the office :).
By the end of Amber, many of us are going to gain a few extra pounds due to all the stress. To help people get back to pre-ambrian shape, I would like to propose a health nut competition. Whoever(+me) enters this competition will compete to lose the highest % of their body weight as measured between next Monday, November 10 and February 1st, 2015. On Monday, all the participants will weigh off by taking the maximum of their weight first thing in the morning over 3 days (Nov 10,11,12): N1. On January 30,31 and February 1st, the participants will measure their weights and take the minimum: N2. Then, they will calculate the weight % lost: N1-N2/N1.
The winner will be determined based on the % weight lost. You do not need to report any of your calculations to me, just %.
The prize will be calculated as follows:
The losers(?) will pay the winner $50-(number of pounds lost during the competition).
If you are in, send me an email by Monday noon.
Restrictions: Please, do not enter if you have any health issues. The only fair means if competing is through eating right and exercise. 1 recommendation: stop eating those cookies at the office :).
And the scale tips back!
Last night I almost caved into eating a dinner after the yoga practice. Instead, I munched on an Asian pear and some walnuts. Also, I kept myself busy with fixing some climbing gear for a friend.
Today, I wake up to pitter-patter outside. It's raining. Even though I skip my morning jog, I am happy thinking about some snow coming our way with the arctic blast! My daily ritual of going to the Great Balancer is very heartening. I am at 167 and back on track!
Though I am not hungry, I eat a fried egg and a small piece of salmon washed down with some fruit & kale smoothie. I just know that I need the breakfast to keep me from crashing after my morning workout. The time is pressing me into rushing out of the door and onto the gym. At the gym, I climb lightly about 20 minute non-stop to promote recovery from yesterday's long workout. Then, it's time for yoga. What a joy to start the day with Jodi!
Well, my friends. I am going to skip the dinner today again. I think going to bed early is the key to this. And that is my tip for you today.
Today, I wake up to pitter-patter outside. It's raining. Even though I skip my morning jog, I am happy thinking about some snow coming our way with the arctic blast! My daily ritual of going to the Great Balancer is very heartening. I am at 167 and back on track!
Though I am not hungry, I eat a fried egg and a small piece of salmon washed down with some fruit & kale smoothie. I just know that I need the breakfast to keep me from crashing after my morning workout. The time is pressing me into rushing out of the door and onto the gym. At the gym, I climb lightly about 20 minute non-stop to promote recovery from yesterday's long workout. Then, it's time for yoga. What a joy to start the day with Jodi!
Well, my friends. I am going to skip the dinner today again. I think going to bed early is the key to this. And that is my tip for you today.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
It's all about attitude
Wake up at 2am and linger in bed till 2:30. Finally get up and go to the bathroom to weigh myself. The scales won't lie: 169.4, almost back to my initial weight 170.4. Oh crap, yesterday's indulgence shows: nice salad bar at Whole Foods and nice meal at La Costañera right after it.
This is war! The enemy is attacking again. A little planning session is on. I am going to start running with minimal food intake to deal with this. I look at the clock and it's 4:30! Where did the time fly? I throw on my snickers and run off into the night. Amazingly there are people who are already up: a fellow jogger, a fisherman, someone driving to work.
I cautiously descend the steps to the beach. Running on the sand burns more calories and builds core which is so important for climbing. The Mori Point hills come up in the dark. I brought a flashlight, but it's light enough that I don't need it.
After I come home, I am 2 pounds lighter. I know this is mostly water, but it makes me feel better. I gather my stuff and run off to the gym. After a 3.5 hour workout, I feel great. I have just climbed my first V7 ever! Ok, it may have been a little soft. Yet, I am one step closer to climbing Totem Pole.
Looking forward to Jodi's yoga session at Mission Cliffs tonight. I am feeling strong, so I will try to skip the dinner. We shall see if the scales behave better tomorrow!
Tip: I think that having enough sleep at the correct time is tremendously important for weight management. It's better to go to bed early and get up early rather than stay up late getting even more tired and putting oneself in more sleep debt. I used to need 8 hours of sleep. After I started going to bed almost as soon as I am tired, I can get by with 5-6 hours!
This is war! The enemy is attacking again. A little planning session is on. I am going to start running with minimal food intake to deal with this. I look at the clock and it's 4:30! Where did the time fly? I throw on my snickers and run off into the night. Amazingly there are people who are already up: a fellow jogger, a fisherman, someone driving to work.
I cautiously descend the steps to the beach. Running on the sand burns more calories and builds core which is so important for climbing. The Mori Point hills come up in the dark. I brought a flashlight, but it's light enough that I don't need it.
After I come home, I am 2 pounds lighter. I know this is mostly water, but it makes me feel better. I gather my stuff and run off to the gym. After a 3.5 hour workout, I feel great. I have just climbed my first V7 ever! Ok, it may have been a little soft. Yet, I am one step closer to climbing Totem Pole.
Looking forward to Jodi's yoga session at Mission Cliffs tonight. I am feeling strong, so I will try to skip the dinner. We shall see if the scales behave better tomorrow!
Tip: I think that having enough sleep at the correct time is tremendously important for weight management. It's better to go to bed early and get up early rather than stay up late getting even more tired and putting oneself in more sleep debt. I used to need 8 hours of sleep. After I started going to bed almost as soon as I am tired, I can get by with 5-6 hours!
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