Start date: 17th December 2010 @ 78.5kg (estimated)
Slow-Carb Diet, Day #15
Yes, I’ve purchased the book! I would say I have been strict with the diet 90% of the time, with some modification to the meals. The most unpractical part of the diet I’d say would be to totally eliminate sugar from the diet, as I have yet to find chicken marinade sauces off the shelves without sugar in it. Since I started the diet, I have actually reduced my workouts to 3 per week to stay true to the M.E.D. philosophy.
Since my first Cheat Day, my body doesn’t seem to react as predicted by Tim:
22.12.2010 – 77.2kg (official start of record)
25.12.2010 – 75.5kg (lowest point, pre-Cheat Day)
26.12.2010 – 77.4kg(post Cheat Day)
31.12.2010 – 76.1kg (today)
I expected my weight to normalize by Wednesday, but today is Friday and it’s still above the pre-Cheat Day point. I’ve yet to get an answer for this. I seem to lose 2 inches off my hips and thighs, but those could be in error, I’m staying skeptic. Until I get some answers, I will continue with this lifestyle.
Today I’m having my first post-workout meal – 1 piece of instant egg prata (with mould removed! It’s been untouched since the diet started! :S). According to Tim, the white carb won’t make a dent in my diet as long as it’s within the 30 minutes period after a resistance training. In my case, it’s the TRX workout. Let’s see if the weighing scale agrees with him tomorrow morning….
I’m using these tools to track my progress:
JEFIT - I record my weight & body measurements here. Awesome synchronize option to the Web from my mobile! Intend to use this to record my bulking phase in the future.
TRX set – My latest fitness gadget! I got it from a contact at a bargain! No warranty, but it’s the real deal! Think of it as a ‘parallel import’..
HTC Desire – An awesome phone that could still keep up with the newer ones. I bet it can stay relevant till its 12th months before I upgrade again.
HIIT (Android App) – Interval time keeper for my TRX training (30sec ON, 1 minute OFF x 3 sets)
CardioTrainer (Android App) – I record my workouts here
Calorific (Android App) – I track my water consumption here. Daily target is 3L minimum.
Polar RS200 HRM – I use this primarily to record calories burn during my individual workout.
I’m feeling good about this diet and I foresee keeping this up for the long haul..
