I saw great improvements today. I felt stronger on the exercises that I did completely, and there was a rep increase to the complete required number in every exercise.
My chest hurt this week. Not a heart thing, a pushup thing. I don't know why I was so strained and it wasn't the biceps and/or triceps, it was the chest muscles. I took a lot of protein and creatine this week for the muscles and, as of today, it seems to be helping.
My diet. I cut back significantly this week. I don't usually discuss my diet. I think people get very focused on food...almost obsessed. I don't think about food as entertainment, just fuel. I literally can eat the same thing every day. Some folks need variety, and different tastes, and color, and a blend of sweetness. Not me. I try my best to take decisions about food right out of my life.
I am going to make an exception as an example today.
Breakfast. One cup of oatmeal. Handful of raisins. Half cup of all natural applesauce.
Lunch. One can of spinach. One can of tuna (in water, not oil)
Snack. One Nature Valley Granola Bar with water.
Dinner. Shakeology and one Nature's Path Gluten Free Bar.
Exercise in evening.
One self made shake of seltzer water, vitamin C mix, Protein powder, Creatine Powder, Vitamins.
Two Apples.
Sleep.
If you add up these calories, and then you think about 30 minutes of walking and P90X....this is not enough to keep you rolling. I felt exhausted and my muscles could not recover sufficiently. Keep your calories in mind and make sure you are getting enough protein. I know I am short because I felt like this the first time I did P90X.
Okay, time for some New England Patriots football. Get your protein and sleep and have a great week!!
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