Lingwo's WL Log

Nov 9/20 Weight: 198.2lbs (-0.4lbs /-5.4bs)

Yesterday's Macros: 144g Protein / 91g Carbs / 49g Fats = 1381 cals
Yesterday's Training: Rest
Supplementation: 5000 IU Vitamin D + Multi Vitamin + BCAA's + Creatine

Current Non-Scale Goal: Limit caffeine consumption to 1 coffee per day (12/14)

Notes:

- Went pretty light on calories yesterday, I have got to liking building up a deficit throughout the week so I can have more calories on Saturdays. This Saturday I plan to be driving for around 9+ hours to visit some family. Normally I love the drive because I find it relaxing just driving and listening to podcasts, but I also like snacking along the way. I think it's going to be a challenge being compliant for that day.

- I've been thinking about my next non-scale goal. Err suggested 100 burpees a day, but I think I would rather someone kick me in the face than that haha. I have two days to think of what I would like to add next. I think having these mini-challenges that improve my health in bite size pieces are really going to help me make incremental improvements. I know I need to add some cardio into my program, but I also don't want to add so much that I may risk not being compliant.
 
Roadtrip snacking is still a struggle for me. I used to always get a giant soda and 2 for the price of 1 king size candy to graze on while driving and every time I stop as a gas station the habit wants to come back.

So when I travel these days I fill a big insulated bottle with water and I put measured amounts of nuts, jerky, dried fruits, etc in small baggies or mini tupperware containers. I still tend to eat more than I should, but at least I keep track of how much and the food isn't as bad as soda & candy...

Lingwo said:
- I've been thinking about my next non-scale goal. Err suggested 100 burpees a day, but I think I would rather someone kick me in the face than that haha.
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Oh me too! The thing about burpees is I hate getting started, but once I've completed the first the remainder don't seem so bad. Planks, on the other hand, just suck the entire time...
 
I hate burpees with a passion but if you did decide to start doing them you could of course start with just a few and add one every day until you get to 100...
 
I prefer the plank to burpees. I actually think I can only do about 2 burpees and then I fall apart. It's the worst exercise of all time. I also feel it's bad for my back and I think it's something I will only do if I am made of rock (which is a goal hahaha).

Ooh, next challenge. I liked your comment a while back that you 'stole' my idea of a daily challenge. I'm pretty sure I didn't come up with that concept Lingwo! But delighted to see that you it's got you revved up, ha!

Next challenge could be... something you don't do now that you maybe should? I think you work a lot, so it could be that you don't check your work emails past a certain time every day? Is that possible? I'm pretty sure they only pay you for a normal working day. Uncle Sam (shit, you're Canadian - but he's everywhere anyway, so it's fine) will bleed you dry if you let him! :)
 
Err2 said:
So when I travel these days I fill a big insulated bottle with water and I put measured amounts of nuts, jerky, dried fruits, etc in small baggies or mini tupperware containers. I still tend to eat more than I should, but at least I keep track of how much and the food isn't as bad as soda & candy...
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I'm going to try something similar. I do love my candy too haha.

LaMaria said:
I hate burpees with a passion but if you did decide to start doing them you could of course start with just a few and add one every day until you get to 100...
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True. I just want to make sure what I'm doing is sustainable.

Emilyrose said:
Ooh, next challenge. I liked your comment a while back that you 'stole' my idea of a daily challenge. I'm pretty sure I didn't come up with that concept Lingwo! But delighted to see that you it's got you revved up, ha!

Next challenge could be... something you don't do now that you maybe should? I think you work a lot, so it could be that you don't check your work emails past a certain time every day? Is that possible? I'm pretty sure they only pay you for a normal working day. Uncle Sam (shit, you're Canadian - but he's everywhere anyway, so it's fine) will bleed you dry if you let him! :)
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Haha, I mean, not the concept itself. But I saw it in your journal first with the 0/40 target. I thought it was a good something extra.

I've gotten better with work. Due to my role and the 24/7 nature, I do require to be on call and monitor my emails. I have gotten a lot better at prioritizing pretty ruthlessly so I don't take work home with me. But I agree, the company will take whatever time it can from you, and you're never getting it back. At least if I spend that time working out I may extend my life a little at some point; or at minimum my quality of life.
 
Nov 10/20 Weight: 196.8lbs (-1.4lbs /-6.8bs)

Yesterday's Macros: 161g Protein / 134g Carbs / 42g Fats = 1554 cals
Yesterday's Training: Workout B.. increased front squat, overhead dumbell press
Supplementation: 5000 IU Vitamin D + Multi Vitamin + BCAA's + Creatine + Nitric Oxide

Current Non-Scale Goal: Limit caffeine consumption to 1 coffee per day (13/14)

Notes:

- Today is day 14 of my cutting caffeine back. So, I'm just about there. I think after today, I'll just keep a tally of the streak in my journal so I don't slip back into energy drink oblivion.

- Looking at my weight chart, and one thing I've noticed is over the past 10 days or so it looks like my weight is swinging a lot more wildly than it did in Days 1 through 20. Not sure why that could be. But, it's generally moving in the right direction.

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- I just realized I forgot to put my rubber bands on my teeth this morning, so I'm going to cut this short and run home to do that. >:-(
 
Nov 11/20 Weight: 195.2lbs (-1.6lbs /-8.4bs)

Yesterday's Macros: 160g Protein / 145g Carbs / 36g Fats = 1536 cals
Yesterday's Training: Rest
Supplementation: 5000 IU Vitamin D + Multi Vitamin + BCAA's + Creatine

Current Non-Scale Goal: Limit caffeine consumption to 1 coffee per day (14/14!)

Notes:

- 195.2 is a new low!
- I've completed two weeks of low caffeine, and my blood pressure is back into normal range. Earlier this year, the top number was in the 130s, Good news.
 
Nov 12/20 Weight: 196.8lbs (+1.6lbs /-6.8bs)

Yesterday's Macros: 140g Protein / 142g Carbs / 52g Fats = 1594 cals
Yesterday's Training: Workout A.. increased squat
Supplementation: 5000 IU Vitamin D + Multi Vitamin + BCAA's + Creatine + Nitric Oxide

Streaks:
  • Limit caffeine consumption to 1 coffee per day - 15
Current Non-Scale Goal: TBD

Notes:

- I ate some high sodium foods yesterday, so I'm hoping that's the reason for weight gain. I'm back to business today eating my normal diet!
- I woke up at 4am stressed about if I will get to see family for Christmas. I'm so tired.
 
Nov 13/20 Weight: 195.8lbs (-1.0lbs /-7.8bs)

Yesterday's Macros: 157g Protein / 112g Carbs / 30g Fats = 1342 cals
Yesterday's Training: Rest
Supplementation: 5000 IU Vitamin D + Multi Vitamin + BCAA's + Creatine + Nitric Oxide

Streaks:
  • Limit caffeine consumption to 1 coffee per day - 16
Current Non-Scale Goal: TBD

Notes:

I had a better sleep last night, so am feeling like less of a zombie today. My weight is back to 195.8lbs, I see a trend that I've been hitting new low weights every week on both Wednesday and Saturday. So, if the trend holds I will be back under my previous low of 195.2lbs tomorrow.

We've finally got some new COVID restrictions where I live. Nothing too serious, but restaurants and bars need to close by 11pm now, and singing/dancing is banned which I think is a really funny thing to ban. Aside from that, no business closures - which is good.

I'm excited today, I've made the decision to go home for Christmas. I will have to self isolate for 14 days when I get there. My SO's parents have a vacant home there, so we will self isolate there for 14 days, and then have 10 days out of isolation. After self isolation I'm going to surprise my parents and siblings. As far as they know, I'll be staying in Calgary for the holidays.

Tomorrow I'm supposed to drive further North to see my SO's sister and family. It is definitely going to mean it being harder to meet my protein macros, and I may end up going higher than I like for carbs and fats. But, it's life - things like this will happen. I just can't let a week long visit turn into a two week binge.
 
How exciting that you´ll be able to go home for Christmas! It´s a strange thing to consider a luxury but this year it really is. Enjoy your upcoming in-(common-)law visit: I agree that dealing with normal life stuff has to be part of any workable diet.
 
I'm so glad you figured out a solution for Christmas. I think it's totally worth doing the self-isolation thing if you get to surprise your family and spend time with them.

Lingwo said:
We've finally got some new COVID restrictions where I live. Nothing too serious, but restaurants and bars need to close by 11pm now, and singing/dancing is banned which I think is a really funny thing to ban.
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Kevin Bacon is not impressed.
 
I'm glad you have found a way to be with your family at Christmas. I'm sure they'll be tickled pink. The 2-week iso will also be an opportunity to take time out from the pressures of life. 2020 feels like a great big pause to me.
 
Nov 14/20 Weight: 195.2lbs (-0.6lbs /-8.4bs)

Yesterday's Macros: 165g Protein / 156g Carbs / 54g Fats = 1766 cals
Yesterday's Training: Workout B
Supplementation: 5000 IU Vitamin D + Multi Vitamin + BCAA's + Creatine + Nitric Oxide

Streaks:
  • Limit caffeine consumption to 1 coffee per day - 17
Current Non-Scale Goal: TBD

Notes:

Thanks for the comments, Christmas will be special. I was a little nervous because of leaving my dog for 3.5 weeks, but he adores his dogsitter, and their dog is also his best friend. I don't think he will miss us too much. The couple that take care of him when we are on vacation immigrated from Venezuela and I think have struggled a bit during COVID, we offered to help pay for their Permanent Residence legal fees and application, but they are pretty proud so I'm sure they would prefer earning the money this way.

So, I didn't hit a new low weight today. I did match Wednesday's low though, which is okay. I'm going to be out of town for 8 days. I will try and post when I can, but I may not be as active here for the next week.
 
Lingwo said:
we offered to help pay for their Permanent Residence legal fees and application, but they are pretty proud so I'm sure they would prefer earning the money this way.
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That´s a great way to help people out. One more bonus to going to see your family over the holidays :)
 
That is a nice way of helping out. I'm sure your dog will enjoy his vacation as well & get lots of attention.
 
Nov 22/20 Weight: 200lbs (+4.8lbs /-3.6bs)

Yesterday's Macros: Unknown
Yesterday's Training: Rest
Supplementation: 5000 IU Vitamin D + Multi Vitamin

Streaks:
  • Limit caffeine consumption to 1 coffee per day - 0
Notes:

I returned home from our trip yesterday. The eating definitely wasn't clean, and I didn't track calories. I don't think i gained 4.8lbs though, suspecting some of this is a lot of additional sodium. Though, I definitely drank too many beer. I also broke my caffeine streak yesterday on the 9 hour drive :(.

Back on track today. My adjusted macro targets for this week are 165g of Protein, 128g of Carbs, and 56g of Fats.
 
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