With the NFL starting it's season over the past weekend, I was very interested to see how the New York Giants would start off. In years past they haven't always looked the best. This weekend, against division rival Washington, they looked solid. The defense controlled much of the game and even scored a touchdown, while the offense ran the ball OK and made some nice catches and plays after the catch. Chalk one up in the win column.
Next week, they travel to Dallas to take on another division rival as they open their over-priced, poor seating/viewing, giant HD LCD screen, new stadium. A win there and that should put them as the front runners to take the NFC East.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
10 day Challenge - Update
Well I made it through my 10 day challenge without too much of a hassle. I had originally set the rule of no junk food or pop, but thought I had stated no chips, chocolate or pop. I did have a few gummy candies (3) and some Nacho chips with dip, last Friday night (during a home poker game), but overall, I did avoid all chips, chocolates and pop, so I'm happy with it.
On Sunday I broke down (after the challenge was over) and had a handful of chips during the football game, as well, a few more chips yesterday during my kids snack time. Still haven't had pop though and I will try to keep that going for a while longer.
On Sunday I broke down (after the challenge was over) and had a handful of chips during the football game, as well, a few more chips yesterday during my kids snack time. Still haven't had pop though and I will try to keep that going for a while longer.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Health numbers update
Found some time to take my measurements today, and to my surprise, most of my numbers dropped. Over the past few weeks, I've changed my food intake (during my work week specifically) to only consuming vegetable, fruit and cleansing juice. I've limited my solid food to only having supper with my family. Because of this, I have lost another 4 lbs (now down to 274 lbs) and my blood pressure numbers also came down significantly (126/86 down from 137/88). My waist size is also down (44) from when I started (45.5).
Overall, I'm very happy with the way my health is going, now if I can manage to run/jog more, I may be able to drop some more weight, and become healthier.
Overall, I'm very happy with the way my health is going, now if I can manage to run/jog more, I may be able to drop some more weight, and become healthier.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
NFL starts TODAY!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The NFL starts tonight with the defending Champions taking center stage in hopes of defending their title. No chance in hell of that, but none the less they are still the champs and will be until someone else wins the title.
For me, my beloved New York Giants have to wait until Sunday at 4:15pm EST to take on their division rivals the Washington Redskins. They should win, but week 1 is always interesting as teams, namely starters, haven't really come together as a team yet. Should be interesting. Hopefully they start the season off right as they make their way to winning the NFC East (11-5 record) and back to the Super Bowl.
Go Giants!
For me, my beloved New York Giants have to wait until Sunday at 4:15pm EST to take on their division rivals the Washington Redskins. They should win, but week 1 is always interesting as teams, namely starters, haven't really come together as a team yet. Should be interesting. Hopefully they start the season off right as they make their way to winning the NFC East (11-5 record) and back to the Super Bowl.
Go Giants!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
10 day challenge
After feeling sluggish during my last run, I've decided to issue myself a 10 day challenge.
I will not eat any junk food or drink any pop for the next 10 days.
That is it. Let's see how I do.
I will not eat any junk food or drink any pop for the next 10 days.
That is it. Let's see how I do.
Run Update
Made it out for a run today, and felt better than my last run. Overall, I had no pain in my legs/shins and went 30m farther over the same time.
Here are my numbers.
As you can see, my HR numbers were a little higher because of pushing myself to go farther, but surprisingly I burnt off 1 less calorie. Not sure exactly how to take that, other than I spent less energy going farther.
I do have to say that around the 25 min mark I really started to feel sluggish. Not sure if it is because the lack of solid food I've been eating throughout the day or the bag of chips that I shouldn't have ate last night. Hopefully before my next run I will eliminate the chips and see how I feel.
Here are my numbers.
| Difference | |||
| Date | Today | Aug 31st, 2009 | 2 days |
| Time | 00:30:00 | 00:30:00 | 0 |
| Style | 2:1s | 2:1s | 0:0 |
| Distance (km) | 4.23 | 4.2 | +0.03 |
| Average HR | 158 | 153 | -5 |
| Max HR | 178 | 173 | -5 |
| Calories Burned | 539 | 540 | -1 |
As you can see, my HR numbers were a little higher because of pushing myself to go farther, but surprisingly I burnt off 1 less calorie. Not sure exactly how to take that, other than I spent less energy going farther.
I do have to say that around the 25 min mark I really started to feel sluggish. Not sure if it is because the lack of solid food I've been eating throughout the day or the bag of chips that I shouldn't have ate last night. Hopefully before my next run I will eliminate the chips and see how I feel.
Cheater
Sat down last night to watch some TV with the wife and low and behold a big bag of Doritos fell into my lap. Naturally I ate the whole thing! Not good, especially after the past few days I've managed to only eat something solid at dinner time, while drinking vegetable/fruit juices and cleansing juice the rest of the time. Hopefully I managed to lose some weight over the past few days to counter the high amount of fat and calories I just inhaled.
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