I'm a tad too competitive so been pushing myself too much - to run more, run better/faster .. when really to lose weight one should just be focused on running longer (duration).

Re-starting strength this evening.

Really loving the changes in my bod [say that a lot, no?]. Everyone noticed it during a company lunch yesterday .. asking me about diet tips and of course, mocking how little I had on my plate. My mom has also been very generous with the compliments [when usually she is not].

Finally started eating oatmeal @ work instead of starving myself on crackers or slices of bread. How do you "dress up" the oatmeal? I've so far eaten it plain.

Still have not cracked 160 lbs - verrry close. Though lately am not so bothered by the #s. Can feel the way I'm "shaping up" everywhere .. and that's all that seems to matter now.

This post has been edited by kirakracus: May 17 2007, 03:12 PM

Oatmeal + cold milk + honey = One of my carb-up indulgence

If you take whey, try mixing oats with whey. It ain't that bad

I've done that b4... it looks like a gross porridge. hehehe
taste wise is ok... better than plain oats.

Actually plain isn't so bad but i guess if I'm going to eat this a few times a week have to have some variation.

Still haven't gotten some whey yet. Oops. The prices are astronomical sometimes - and i'm a shopaholic so i spend it on other stuff [yeah very bad i know .. no need to lecture lah]

Realized that I am S-L-O-W. Tried for a best 1-mile and i jogged about 80%, but walked as well .. and got 14'14". People can walk faster than that. Today am going to attempt a 5K though will be a walk. Focusing on duration on some days, and speed on others .. so will get a nice balance.

Did not strength train. Was pretty wiped out yesterday. I'm trying not to turn into a cardio junkie .. so have to start back up soon.

Last week

Cardio
5 days
3 hours 55 minutes
21.58 km

Strength Training
0 times!!!

Next week goal
1. Cardio - 3k (am) + 5k (pm) -- 4x a week
2. Cardio - 3k (am/pm) -- 3x a week
3. Strength -- 3x a week

This post has been edited by kirakracus: May 20 2007, 08:37 PM

u r doing strength then cardio or the other way round? do strength training 1st before cardio.

5 days only 4hours
tot should be more?

Yes will do more cardio this week - a.m and p.m (aim of 8K per day = 1 hour + 30 min per day).

I did cardio then strength - although the gap in between was maybe 45 min - an hour

Strength, then only cardio .. got it. Will give it a shot tomorrow.

Also managed to start with the full squats (barbell only, no weights) during strength training yesterday. Weights will be added during next session. Thanks for the recommendation.

This post has been edited by kirakracus: May 21 2007, 09:18 AM

great that u've started with the squats.. are u sure u've got the form down? if so then good luck.. start with a standard 4x10 since there are no weights involved.. if u're not sure with form pls double check k..

About form, basically don't have to hold the barbell (no hands - just wanted to test) .. and can squat with it centered/balanced on my back/shoulders (not the neck). Think that's correct form? No mirrors to check. Correct me if that's wrong. Thanks.

best is to hold the bar lo..

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=332299

i'd advice u to read thru this long article.. it will do u good.. trust me..

Thanks carlsuen.

Have to change things up. Loads of cardio last week (well I thought it was) did not do anything much to change the weight. Still cannot break 160. Still 40 lbs away from goal.

Currently doing this 10-week running program. This week is the first week @ 20 minutes -- (2 min run + 2 min walk) x 5. Though since there's the Nike+ challenge .. and have to get the km in .. do for about 1.5 hours total.

Also starting to work out in the morning (cardio) as of this week. 20 minutes so far but trying to aim for 30 - 45 minutes. 3 times.

Will start tracking food intake and workouts from now on - since more work and effort needs to be put in.

Tuesday - 22 May 2007

Breakfast 8:30 to 9-ish
1. Goreng pisang - 4 halves (homemade, non-crusty and small-ish sort i.e. length of fingers, not so oily)
2. Coffee [instant - 1pkt]

Snack
1. Multi-grain bread (1 slice, plain)

Lunch
1. Multi-grain bread (1 slice) + 1/2 pat jam (from single pack serving so .. 1/4 teasp) + raisins (few)

Dinner
1. Asparagus soup (non-cream based)
2. Pita bread (1/2) w/ cheese (1/2 slice)
3. Papaya (1 slice)

Snack
1. Seaweed
2. Dark choc (2 squares)
3. Coke Light (1 can)
4. Low-fat Vanilla ice-cream, NZ (two flat teasp)

Workouts
a.m. - NONE
p.m. - Full-body Strength

This post has been edited by kirakracus: May 23 2007, 12:10 AM

Is that all you ate for the day? only 4 halves of pisang, 1 bread and coffee?
eating so little? or you just didn't jot down the rest?

omg.. the day is not even over yet la hello.. are u stoned?! lol..

Oh ya, you're right... pls forgive me.. lol. i'm still sick. so still blur.

Heh .. it's okay, Neek Just wanted to put it up earlier so I'd remember.

lol@Neek

Wednesday, 23 May 2007

Breakfast @ 8:30 - 9
1. Multi-grain (high 5?) bread w/ cheese (1 slice) = 1/2
2. Coffee
3. Tic Tacs

Snack @ 11 - 12
1. #1 above [the other half]

Snack @ 1 - 2
1. Oatmeal (1.5 - 2 tbsp. dry) + jam (1/2 pat from single serv.) + raisins (1 teasp)
2. Raisins

Pre-workout @ 6 to 6:30
1. Rojak (homemade - only sengkuang, cucumbers, 1 piece of chucuk udang, tauhu w/ kuah) -- small serving (3/4 fist)

Dinner @ 8:30 - 9
1. Rojak -- smaller serving (1/2 fist total)
2. Fruit Juice, 100 Plus
3. Seaweed (3 - 4 pcs/strips)

Workout
1. Walk - 20 minutes (and as warmup)
2. Couch-to-5k (Week 2, Day 2) - 20 minutes [run 1.5 min, walk 2 min]
-- 4K & 45 min total

Notes
- Since last month (stats) .. have only lost 2 - 3 lbs.
- Weight still fluctuates about 2 lbs. [161 to 163!] according to what I eat the day before.
- Relatives visited yesterday and were so shocked at how "tiny" I was [me thinking wtf? only 10 lbs. down, so much to go]. How "cute" I am now [before? was an ugly monster, eh?]

This post has been edited by kirakracus: May 24 2007, 09:01 AM