Thursday, June 19, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
6/8/08 (checking in)
It has been 3 months since I have finished the strict 12 week program of the TNT Diet. I am happy to report that I am holding steady. I still employ the exercise routine but maybe not as often. I still follow the eating rules but also maybe not as strict.
My weight is steady. My clothes fit. Actually I could downsize some of my old clothes because the waist is too big.
I consider it a success and I also still refer to the book for the exercises. I mix it up and do different things.
My weight is steady. My clothes fit. Actually I could downsize some of my old clothes because the waist is too big.
I consider it a success and I also still refer to the book for the exercises. I mix it up and do different things.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
3/23/08 Sunday (final blog)
Yesterday, I ate something that would seem to be something from an exotic food channel program. We cooked a ham for the entire family. As a result of that, we took the skin and fat off the ham and continued to cook it (render) in the oven. The outcome was a delicious bacon-like consumable item called "cracklin". It tasted like bacon. It was awesome.
Well.... i feel guilty about it. So, I figured I should post my final blood results after 12 weeks of diet and exercise.
Total Cholesterol: Went from 228 to 204 in 12 weeks. No medication involved.
HDL (good): My HDL stayed about the same. Consuming more Omega3 would be a benefit.
LDL (bad): this number went down which is good.
Ratios: The ratios went down slightly over the course of the plan but still hover on the high side.Most physicians would put me on meds to lower cholesterol.
Results:12/18/2007 08:30 Cholesterol, Total 228 mg/dL
12/18/2007 08:30 Triglycerides 147 mg/dL
12/18/2007 08:30 HDL Cholesterol 45 mg/dL
12/18/2007 08:30 LDL Cholesterol 154 mg/dL (calc)
12/18/2007 08:30 Chol/HDL Ratio 5.1 (calc)
12/18/2007 08:30 LDL/HDL Ratio 3.4 (calc)
Results:1/10/2008 08:59 Cholesterol, Total 209 mg/dL
1/10/2008 08:59 Triglycerides 119 mg/dL
1/10/2008 08:59 HDL Cholesterol 43 mg/dL
1/10/2008 08:59 LDL Cholesterol 142 mg/dL (calc)
1/10/2008 08:59 Chol/HDL Ratio 4.9 (calc)
1/10/2008 08:59 LDL/HDL Ratio 3.3 (calc)
Results:3/5/2008 08:59 Cholesterol, Total 204 mg/dL
3/5/2008 08:59 Triglycerides 157 mg/dL
3/5/2008 08:59 HDL Cholesterol 41 mg/dL
3/5/2008 08:59 LDL Cholesterol 132 mg/dL (calc)
3/5/2008 08:59 Chol/HDL Ratio 5.0 (calc)
3/5/2008 08:59 LDL/HDL Ratio 3.2 (calc)
Well.... i feel guilty about it. So, I figured I should post my final blood results after 12 weeks of diet and exercise.
Total Cholesterol: Went from 228 to 204 in 12 weeks. No medication involved.
HDL (good): My HDL stayed about the same. Consuming more Omega3 would be a benefit.
LDL (bad): this number went down which is good.
Ratios: The ratios went down slightly over the course of the plan but still hover on the high side.Most physicians would put me on meds to lower cholesterol.
Results:12/18/2007 08:30 Cholesterol, Total 228 mg/dL
12/18/2007 08:30 Triglycerides 147 mg/dL
12/18/2007 08:30 HDL Cholesterol 45 mg/dL
12/18/2007 08:30 LDL Cholesterol 154 mg/dL (calc)
12/18/2007 08:30 Chol/HDL Ratio 5.1 (calc)
12/18/2007 08:30 LDL/HDL Ratio 3.4 (calc)
Results:1/10/2008 08:59 Cholesterol, Total 209 mg/dL
1/10/2008 08:59 Triglycerides 119 mg/dL
1/10/2008 08:59 HDL Cholesterol 43 mg/dL
1/10/2008 08:59 LDL Cholesterol 142 mg/dL (calc)
1/10/2008 08:59 Chol/HDL Ratio 4.9 (calc)
1/10/2008 08:59 LDL/HDL Ratio 3.3 (calc)
Results:3/5/2008 08:59 Cholesterol, Total 204 mg/dL
3/5/2008 08:59 Triglycerides 157 mg/dL
3/5/2008 08:59 HDL Cholesterol 41 mg/dL
3/5/2008 08:59 LDL Cholesterol 132 mg/dL (calc)
3/5/2008 08:59 Chol/HDL Ratio 5.0 (calc)
3/5/2008 08:59 LDL/HDL Ratio 3.2 (calc)
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Thursday 3/6/08 (Week 12)
I am in the final week of the program and everything is going well. No drastic changes to note. I did take my weights from each day in january and february and averaged them out.
January I averaged 154 and in February 153. 1 lb does not sound like a lot but over the course of 30 days, I see it as a big change.
I took my final lab yesterday and the results should be in soon. The fat analysis will be next week. I will have the summary of results at that point and can give a total analysis after that.
It's not over, I will continue this lifestyle. Having tried many of the workouts and different exercises, I have some that I feel give me a better workout. The squats are too extreme based on my workout room. The walking lunges and gobet squat work much better and I can feel the effect the next day. The workout ("B" I think) that uses 2 sets of 20 is probably the best. The pushups are a surprisingly effect workout when they are sprinkled in among the other exercises.
I have been watching a lot of FitTV where they take fat folk and direct them to eating and exercise. The common denominator is food. More nutrition and no empty calories. Each as much nutrition you need and avoid flour, sugar, starch (the white stuff). Combine that eating with some exercise and you have a fat loss formula.
For those who are thinking about losing fat and feeling better, this workout works. If your doctor tells you should "lose weight and exercise more", then use the TNT Diet.
Editorial: I find it amazing that the medical community will prescribe meds before an exercise plan. When they offer up that you need to shed some weight and get more exercise, then seldom instruct how. Maybe they think they will offend patients. Hogwash!
January I averaged 154 and in February 153. 1 lb does not sound like a lot but over the course of 30 days, I see it as a big change.
I took my final lab yesterday and the results should be in soon. The fat analysis will be next week. I will have the summary of results at that point and can give a total analysis after that.
It's not over, I will continue this lifestyle. Having tried many of the workouts and different exercises, I have some that I feel give me a better workout. The squats are too extreme based on my workout room. The walking lunges and gobet squat work much better and I can feel the effect the next day. The workout ("B" I think) that uses 2 sets of 20 is probably the best. The pushups are a surprisingly effect workout when they are sprinkled in among the other exercises.
I have been watching a lot of FitTV where they take fat folk and direct them to eating and exercise. The common denominator is food. More nutrition and no empty calories. Each as much nutrition you need and avoid flour, sugar, starch (the white stuff). Combine that eating with some exercise and you have a fat loss formula.
For those who are thinking about losing fat and feeling better, this workout works. If your doctor tells you should "lose weight and exercise more", then use the TNT Diet.
Editorial: I find it amazing that the medical community will prescribe meds before an exercise plan. When they offer up that you need to shed some weight and get more exercise, then seldom instruct how. Maybe they think they will offend patients. Hogwash!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday 2/28/08
Breakfast for dinner. Do it.
Eggs, turkey sausage, and toast. You can't go wrong with that.
Eggs, turkey sausage, and toast. You can't go wrong with that.
Wedsneday 2/27/08 (week 11)
Nearing the end of my 12 weeks of TNT. All is going smooth.
I have to admit that I have had moments of weakness and consumed some bad carbs during the week. I need to get out of that mindset.
As the weather gets warmer, I will begin running more.
I changed the workout plan somewhat. The advanced weeks9-12 employ squats and I am not setup for that in my workout room. For me to get work out of it, I need to pile on some weight on the bar and I don't want to strain my back pulling off the bench.
So, I reverted back to the walking lunges. I really feel the work in my hammies and glutes.
I have to admit that I have had moments of weakness and consumed some bad carbs during the week. I need to get out of that mindset.
As the weather gets warmer, I will begin running more.
I changed the workout plan somewhat. The advanced weeks9-12 employ squats and I am not setup for that in my workout room. For me to get work out of it, I need to pile on some weight on the bar and I don't want to strain my back pulling off the bench.
So, I reverted back to the walking lunges. I really feel the work in my hammies and glutes.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Tuesday 2/26/08
I read food labels all the time. It is natural after learning more about what goes into food and watching what you intake.
I was making my kids lunch this morning. I filled a sandwich baggie with sour cream and chive chips (note: I did not sneak one). On the bag front is large letters, "artificial flavored".
Really? Do we need to be informed that a non-refridgerated bag of chips doesn't actually have a dairy schmered on each chip? I know we live in a world where litigious people will cause problems, but I thought this was funny.
Normal dieting today, workout tonight... seacrest out!
I was making my kids lunch this morning. I filled a sandwich baggie with sour cream and chive chips (note: I did not sneak one). On the bag front is large letters, "artificial flavored".
Really? Do we need to be informed that a non-refridgerated bag of chips doesn't actually have a dairy schmered on each chip? I know we live in a world where litigious people will cause problems, but I thought this was funny.
Normal dieting today, workout tonight... seacrest out!
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