Primal Journal (Iskander) page

[Iskander]

Well, I'm not big on journals, but I figure it might keep me motivated if folks know what I'm up to. So, here it is.

I just got a pullup bar for my apartment today, tried it out, and was able to do 7 pullups (before going primal, I couldn't do any). Don't want to push myself today, though, since I have an athletic event that'll require my arms still be attached to my body.

Foodwise, I'm not doing too well. x_x Carbs in drinks are what get me (like a bolthouse farms vanilla chai smoothie). Also, mozzarella sticks have way more carbs than I thought... Gave up soda and fruit juice recently, and I'mma give up all carby drinks in restaurant. I also don't eat enough... Tell myself I'll IF for a day or two a week and end up doing it for four days, not eating anything until after six or seven. Not really too hungry before then, though. A coffee with heavy cream in the morning tends to hold me until then.

[Iskander]

Was able to last an entire two hours of heavy activity yesterday without losing any energy at all. Was even able to sprint back and forth for a while without killing myself.

I've figured out that I can do sets of three pullups at a time. Current goal is to be able to do sets of 10 within a month.

Still not sure what's going on with food. It'd be great to find some meats that are easier to cook and can be whipped out in a minute or two. Hmn. Finding something like that is next on the list for food, then.

Went to Denny's last night and got a wicked low carb (bacon, turkey bacon, sausage, yogurt) meal. Even gave up the delicious fizzy drinks and went with water instead.

[Iskander]

Weighed myself this morning. I've lost 2 lbs since my first post here.

I'm up to four pullups per set now.

Still fasting the day until dinner.

[Iskander]

Just started the Simplefit exercise thing.

Got in 15 pull ups, 30 pushups, and 45 squats in about twelve/thirteen minutes before I couldn't go on.

[Evita]

Your from " Troilet" ...Nice!! Congrats on going no fizz at Dennys and also the 2 lbs I'm not sure if your looking to gain or loose or just overall better health, but regardless it looks like your on the right track!

[Iskander]

Looking to lose fat, gain muscle. Currently a nice chubby 180 lbs (5'8"). I'd love to get down to a nice 160 or there abouts, with lots more muscle.

[Iskander]

Yesterday I went to a hibachi restaurant for dinner. Miso soup and teriyaki chicken. Was delicious.

Also had a milkshake later. For the first time, I noticed the bloating, stomach issues, and general bodily unhappiness with the severe amounts of sugar in the shake. It's happened before, but this is the first time I was able to tie it directly to a particular food.

[Iskander]

D= Got really sick yesterday. Was exhausted and drank one of those five hour energy shots. Bad decision. Puking and sleeping all day. Ate a tiny bit of food, went to bed at 9:30 and woke up at 1:30 in the morning. Got back to sleep at about 4/5 in the morning.

Today was better. Lost another two pounds. Did day 2 of level one of SimpleFit. 10 pullups, 30 pushups, 50 squats. Not counting the rest times, done in 3 minutes and 58 seconds.

[Iskander]

Was out camping/at a Ren Fair this weekend. Definitely didn't eat primal, but I'm back to it now.

Just finished Day 3 of Simplefit. Finished with a minute and thirty seven seconds left.

[Iskander]

Went out to lunch at Olive Garden yesterday. Mussels and salad. A good lunch. Today was tuna for dinner.