AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT

This morning, I am 'borrowing' the title of an old 'Monty Python' skit (and movie) just to make the point that yesterday, I DID NOT WALK, I returned to the elliptical machine for my daily workout. On Thanksgiving Day, I walked (a lot) and when that day was over, I had logged 26 miles. I was still not 'recovered' from this on Saturday as my legs felt a bit like jelly. Of course, that is an exaggeration, but it is true that I could not fathom an outdoor walk of any meaningful distance. Instead, I trekked upstairs to my local friendly elliptical machine and completed a vigorous 99 minute workout. One thing I know about exercise, and do not act upon, is that it is important to do different things all the time. It is not beneficial to work on the same muscles, day after day, without mixing it up a bit. Although, I apparently did not have the energy or desire to take an urban hike, I must say that 99 minutes on an elliptical machine is 'no walk in the park either.' That workout was so good, and so refreshing, that I will repeat it today.

John Cleese of Monty Python announcing: 'And now for something completely different...''

elliptical machine, 99 minutes, 1531 calories burned

Your Food Diary For:

Saturday, November 26, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Quaker Maple & Brown Sugar	960	192	12	24	1,560	72
	960	192	12	24	1,560	72
L U N C H
Costco - Cheese Pizza Slice, 1.5 Slice	1,050	105	42	66	2,055	11
	1,050	105	42	66	2,055	11
D I N N E R
Cơm Chiên Dương Châu	500	63	22	24	0	0
Vietnamese - Shrimp Spring Roll	100	11	4	6	350	1
	600	74	26	30	350	1
S N A C K S
all natural - rice rolls, 7 roll	266	56	0	7	35	28
Dark Cocoa Chocolate Wafers	400	44	24	5	82	38
UNSWEETENED BANANA CHIPS	200	19	12	2	6	1
	866	119	36	14	123	67
Totals	3,476	490	116	134	4,088	151
Your Daily Goal	3,291	411	109	165	2,300	123
Remaining	-185	-79	-7	31	-1,788	-28
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
	*You've earned 1,361 extra calories from exercise today

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       Your Exercise Diary for:

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
Elliptical Trainer	99	1,531
Daily Total / Goal	99 / 30	1,531 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	1294 / 210	16,634 / 4,130

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  

And Now for Something Completely Different
Original theatrical release poster
Directed by	Ian MacNaughton
Produced by	Patricia Casey
Written by	Monty Python
Based on	Monty Python's Flying Circus by Monty Python
Starring	Graham Chapman John Cleese Terry Gilliam Eric Idle Terry Jones Michael Palin
Music by	Douglas Gamley Terry Jones Michael Palin Fred Tomlinson
Cinematography	David Muir
Edited by	Thom Noble
Production companies	Playboy Productions Python (Monty) Pictures Kettledrum/Lownes Productions
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release dates	22 August 1971
Running time	95 minutes[1]
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English
Budget	£80,000

And Now for Something Completely Different is a 1971 British sketch comedy film based on the television comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus featuring sketches from the first two series. The title was used as a catchphrase in the television show.

The film, released in 1971, consists of 90 minutes of sketches seen in the first two series of the television show. The sketches were remade on film without an audience, and were intended for an American audience which had not yet seen the series. The announcer (John Cleese) appears briefly between some sketches to deliver the line "and now for something completely different", in situations such as being roasted on a spit and lying on top of a desk in a small, pink bikini..

WHAT TO DO AFTER AN OVERINDULGENCE

I found an interesting article on the dailyburn.com. This website sells a service where workout videos are sent to your electronic devices instead of popping in a dvd or vhs tape in the old days.

The title of their article published just last month on December 21st was:

Overindulged? Here’s How to Get Back on Track in 24 Hours by K. Aleisha Fetters

Overindulged...Before I even get to the article, I want to share with you some synonyms for the word: overindulgence.  

 Synonyms for overindulgence

noun debauchery

• depravity
• dissipation
• excess 
• gluttony
• intemperance
• orgy
• overeating
• satiation
• satiety

from Monty Python 'The Meaning of Life' (I cannot remember the point of this scene - although it is effective in depicting overindulgence.  Of that I am sure!)

It should be obvious that overindulgence is by definition is bad. People rarely complain that they have overindulged in their exercise routine. They tend to sheepishly admit that they overindulged at the buffet table.

So.... what to do after an evening of overindulgence? This article makes the point that it is very important to start fresh with the very next meal and/or on the very next day and get back on track.

The author, K. Aleisha Fetters makes the point that one day, no matter how overindulgent will not make or break your healthy eating habits over the long term.  It is the next decision that is made that can send you careening off course or get you right back on track. First, the feeling of guilt over an overindulgence will be unhelpful. Do not waste time feeling guilty. If you can, shortly after an overindulgence, take a walk. A walk WILL NOT erase the calories but a walk can be assist your body with digesting your food and can improve the odds that your blood sugar levels will not spike causing fatigue, cravings and additional overeating. After an overindulgence it is recommended to drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. (especially if you have been drinking 'adult' beverages). It is important to get enough sleep. A failure to sleep seven to nine hours can give birth to craving energy dense and nutrient deplete foods. When you start you next day, you should eat a balance meal that includes proteins, carbs and healthy fats. Lunch should also include a healthy mix of proteins, carbs and healthy fats. The idea is to get back on track, start eating right again. It is not a good idea to skip a meal to make up for the binge the night before. If you are up to it, a workout is probably a good idea.  For dinner, continue eating a normal healthy meal. If you have followed this program, more or less, you could and should congratulate yourself as you have not let one binge derail you.  

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I write this blog every day with the eternal optimistic hope that I can learn from what I have written and read.  I write this blog every day with the eternal optimistic hope that I can live up to the ideals that I write about. Of course, I often fail. Apparently failing in one's proper diet and failing to eat healthy is somewhat akin to falling off a horse. When one falls off a horse, it is said that one should immediately get back on. And when one falls short on their diet program - they should also hop back on as quickly as possible.

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I know that one cannot exercise an overindulgent number of calories back into oblivion. And I know that it is probably useless to try to do it. Nevertheless, yesterday, I tried to do precisely that.  I know that I have overindulged in the past couple of weeks. I completed two sessions on the elliptical machine. That is really not the correct course of action. The answer is to just get back to 'normal.'  One cannot change last week or YESTERday. The best day to get back on track after overindulging is TOday.

92 minutes, morning session, 2141 calories burned

92 minutes, evening session, 2235 calories burned

Your Food Diary For:

Monday, January 4, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Tasteeos - Cereal, 7 cup	700	147	11	21	1,120	7
	700	147	11	21	1,120	7
L U N C H
Pampa - Canned Asparagus, 1 cups	30	4	0	4	680	0
Healthy Ones - 97% Fat Free Deli Thin Sliced Honey Ham, 12 Slices	120	6	4	16	680	6
S. Rosen's - 100% Whole Wheat Bread, 3 slice	300	57	3	15	570	9
WHOLE FOODS CHERRY VANILLA GRANOLA	319	53	9	7	80	20
Whole Foods - Sweet Orange +Vitamin D, 20 fl oz	0	0	0	0	0	0
	769	120	16	42	2,010	35
D I N N E R
EARTHBOUND FARM ORGANIC BABY SPINACH	20	0	0	2	65	0
libby's - Sweet Corn, 0.88 cup	105	16	3	4	350	12
Libby's - Sweet Peas, 0.88 cup	123	21	1	7	525	11
Louis Kemp - Crab Delights Leg Style, 3 legs (85g)	70	11	0	6	430	1
S. Rosen's - 100% Whole Wheat Bread, 2 slice	200	38	2	10	380	6
	518	86	6	29	1,750	30
S N A C K S
Cliff Bar - Cool Mint Chocolate, 68 g	250	43	5	10	170	22
WHOLE FOODS 7700 - ORGANIC DATE PIECES	240	60	0	2	20	44
WHOLE FOODS - SEMI-SWEET CHOC CHIPS	280	40	18	0	0	32
	770	143	23	12	190	98
Totals	2,757	496	55	103	5,070	170
Your Daily Goal	6,034	754	201	302	2,300	226
Remaining	3,277	258	145	198	-2,769	56
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
	*You've earned 4,104 extra calories from exercise today

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Your Exercise Diary for:

Monday, January 4, 2016

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
STAR TRAC ELLIPTICAL	92	2,155
STAR TRAC ELLIPTICAL	92	2,235
MFP iOS calorie adjustment	N/A	-286
Daily Total / Goal	185 / 30	4,104 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	185 / 210	4,104 / 4,130

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total calories consumed 2757 calories

total calories (184 minutes elliptical) 4390 calories

total net calories 1633 calorie defecit

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fitbit day 123

21443 steps
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Get it? Eyes bigger than your stomach.

My overindulgences have not been at this level. (thankfully!)

TODAY'S LESSON: ONE DAY OF OVERINDULGENCE DOES NOT HAVE TO DERAIL YOUR LONG TERM EFFORTS.  The important thing is to not make overindulgence a new habit. 

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