TGIF

I made it to the gym but had a crappy workout. Knee was bugging me today. At least I made it. Got in 20 min of assorted cardio. Kept trying different equipment to see what would work. Even tried the recumbent bike which I don't like at all. Even that caused knee pain. I decided to forget the light leg workout and go with a core workout instead - mostly just abs and back. Then took a nice hot shower. Total workout was 40 minutes. Avg HR 120. Have a happy friday!

Food~ 4:30am Quaker Regular Oatmeal packet w/ 2 TB Herbalife Choc Protein Powder 7:15am PB Granola Bar (Not the best choice but best for what was available at the time -Light Workout- 10:00am 2 slices 12 grain bread w/ 1 fried egg and 1 oz cheddar cheese 1:00 pm 3 cups mixed green salad w/ assorted veggies, 3 oz grilled chicken breast, 2 TB balsamic vinegarette 3:30 pm (Remainder of salad from lunch) 3 cups mixed green salad w/ assorted veggies, 3 oz grilled chicken breast, 2TB balsamic vinegarette 6:30pm 3 oz Ground Turkey + Salsa + Corn Tortilla (taco) 8:30pm 2 tsp unsweet cocoa powder + 1 splenda packet + 4 oz cottage cheese + 1 tsp smuckers natural PB = healthy version of peanut butter cup - ok it's a stretch but it still tastes pretty good I said this before but when I get home from work is my absolute hardest time of the day. Sometimes we don't even make it to the house and end up just going out. It seems like I do well all day long and then I sabotage myself for dinner. Last night was ok - ended up using one of those lean cuisines in the bag stir fry kit. The night before I ate 1/2 of a 12 inch medium pizza pie loaded with sausage, pepperoni, and veggies. I had planned to just order 2 slices of cheese pizza but was with Dana and a special caught my eye when we walked into the pizza place. Then on top of that Dana orders cheese fries. Of course I split this with him too. I just can't think clearly at this time of the evening. If I don't have something planned and I am tired or have a lousy day at work it's over. I've got to break this habit and I can't rely on Dana to help because he is just as bad. Please tell me this gets a little easier with WLS!! Do you guys have to work so hard at planning meals still or does it just come natural now? I'm going to try to focus on water loading on the car ride home. Maybe that will help some. I've also been keeping a box of power crunch low carb high protien bars in the car and am good with having just one. I ran out a few days ago so time to restock.

Nothin wrong with workin the core. Here was my Friday after getting home from an overnighter. Leg Press: Set 1: 10 reps @ 160.0 lbs | Set 2: 5 reps @ 190.0 lbs | Set 3: 8 reps @ 200.0 lbs Set 4: 8 reps @ 200.0 lbs Hamstring Curls - seated: Set 1: 12 reps @ 50.0 lbs | Set 2: 12 reps @ 50.0 lbs Leg Extensions: Set 1: 12 reps @ 65.0 lbs | Set 2: 12 reps @ 65.0 lbs Standing Calf Raises: Set 1: 12 reps @ 35.0 lbs | Set 2: 12 reps @ 35.0 lbs Cross Crunches: Set 1: 42 reps | Set 2: 42 reps | Set 3: 33 reps