Friday, March 25, 2016

REASONS WHY IT IS HARD TO LOSE WEIGHT BY EXERCISING

It is definitely true that it is difficult (nearly impossible) to lose weight only by exercising. One hour of exercise can quickly be 'erased' by a small bag of M&M's. The formula for losing weight is formed by two things: diet and exercise. Their importance are in very unequal quantities. Without any empirical evidence, I would surmise that the importance of changing one's diet is 90% of the solution and exercise, while important, is only 10% of the solution to the problem. Exercise clearly has its own benefits. The 'high' that one feels during and after an exercise session is real. It must be, because on the rare days that I skip exercising, I don't feel so good. Perhaps these are just the responses of an addict. If so, there are worse things to be addicted to. I should know. I am addicted to some of these malevolent things. And most of them are involving nothing more immoral or illegal than chocolate. Another reason that it is difficult to lose weight with exercise is that one who exercises might be expected to have an increased need for more food. Combined with the need for more food (fuel) is the self-approval one gives oneself for over indulging as reward for exercising. I know this going in, and still I allow myself these extra indulgences. Nevertheless, every day I monitor my behavior so that I don't get too far out of control. It is never easy. I expect that it never will be easy. Who said life is easy?

Your Food Diary For:

BREAKFAST	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Quaker - Instant Oatmeal- Maple, 5 packet	800	160	10	20	1,300	60
Bagel, 1 bagel plain	380	74	2	13	770	4
	1,180	234	12	33	2,070	64
L U N C H
Red Delicious Apple, 3 medium apple	285	75	1	2	5	57
Matador - Beef Jerky Original, 3 oz	240	18	5	33	2,010	15
Nature Valley - Crunchy Oats & Honey, 2 bars	190	29	6	4	160	12
	715	122	11	39	2,175	84
D I N N E R
Subway - Turkey Breast Foot Long	560	92	7	36	0	14
Lay's - Oven Baked Original 1 1/8 oz Bag	130	26	2	2	150	2
Campbell's Manhattan Clam Chowder	240	36	6	10	1,600	6
	930	154	15	48	1,750	22



Totals	2,825	510	38	120	5,995	170
Your Daily Goal	3,845	480	128	193	2,300	144
Remaining	1,020	-30	90	73	-3,695	-25
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
	*You've earned 1,915 extra calories from exercise today

Your Exercise Diary for:

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
Walking in Place	120	600
PRECOR EFX576i ELLIPTICAL	125	1,620
MFP iOS calorie adjustment	N/A	-305


Daily Total / Goal	246 / 30	1,915 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	877 / 210	8,450 / 4,130

total calories consumed 2825 calories

total calories burned (four hours elliptical) 2220 calories

total net 605 calories

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fitbit day 204

27322 steps .

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

ENERGIZED

Two days ago, I took a much needed day off from working out - after failing to locate a nearby YMCA. I had to admit that I was not too heartbroken that the YMCA that I visited no longer existed. I made the decision that I would skip a day of exercising. I could not remember the last time I missed a day of working out. I know that I should NOT work out EVERY day - but my addictive/obsessive need to exercise each day is strong. Yesterday which was the day after the day off was a different story. Yesterday I was energized.

This time I visited a YMCA that still does exist. I arrived around 5:15PM. My original goal was to spend two hours on the elliptical machine. After my two hour workout, I still had some energy - so after a short break, I hopped on the machine again for another hour. And after that third hour - I still had some energy to release and worked out for a fourth hour. It was close to 10:00PM when I left, and I was the last person in the place as the facility closes at 10:00PM. I found an uninspiring dinner of two pre-wrapped sandwiches at a gas station on the way home. I ate my dinner and at midnight, I still had some energy within myself to unravel. I spent two hours until 2:00AM walking in place. I did not stop that particular activity until I had recorded my 10,000th step. So, today, Thursday when I awoke, I already have 10,000 steps 'in the bank.'

There are two conclusions to explain that abundance of activity. It might be true that that day off was a much needed respite for my body and that it explains my energy burst on the following day. Another conclusion might be made that I am nuts. I guess a third conclusion could be made that both of those statements are true. Yes, that's it.
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Your Food Diary For:

BREAKFAST	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Quaker Cinnamon & Spice Instant Oatmeal	480	96	6	12	630	33
Crispy Biscotti - Biscoti, 1 bar	150	20	7	2	15	11
KELLOGGS - RAISIN BRAN (dry cereal)	190	46	1	5	210	18
	820	162	14	19	855	62
L U N C H
Colcannon, 0.5 cup	150	27	4	4	164	1
Pasta Roni - Parmesan & Romano Cheese	120	22	3	4	420	2
Codfish	189	0	2	41	140	0
Whole Foods Cherry Granola	240	40	7	5	60	15
Caprese Salad	90	10	4	4	150	5
	789	99	19	58	934	23
D I N N E R
Sheetz - Turkey Deli Sandwich, 2 Sandwich	580	78	14	36	1,700	16
Quaker Rice Crisps Cheddar Cheese	390	63	15	6	1,230	3
Crunchy Granola Bar Oats and Honey	190	29	7	3	180	11
	1,160	170	36	45	3,110	30
S N A C K S
Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate, 1 bar	190	14	12	10	170	6
Fiber One Fiber One Bar, Oats & Chocolate	140	29	4	2	90	10
	330	43	16	12	260	16

Totals	3,099	474	85	134	5,159	131
Your Daily Goal	5,569	696	185	279	2,300	208
Remaining	2,470	222	100	145	-2,859	76
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
	*You've earned 3,639 extra calories from exercise today

Your Exercise Diary for:

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
PRECOR AMT (ADAPTIVE MOTION TRAINER)	65	909
PRECOR AMT (ADAPTIVE MOTION TRAINER)	65	1,053
PRECOR AMT (ADAPTIVE MOTION TRAINER)	65	949
PRECOR AMT (ADAPTIVE MOTION TRAINER)	65	1,049
MFP iOS calorie adjustment	N/A	-321


Daily Total / Goal	261 / 30	3,639 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	656 / 210	5,996 / 4,130

total calories consumed 3099 calories

total calories burned (four hours elliptical) 3960 calories

total net 861 calorie defecit

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fitbit day 203

30351 steps

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