Day 37 Review
It was a good day. Everything seems to be going fine. My Batto Jitsu Sensei paid me a nice complement today. He told me I looked better "but" don't stop, keep fighting hard to lose more. I love the old guy. He never sugar coats anything. He says somethings that might seem brash but there is no maliciousness behind his words only sincere concern. He is a real great teacher. I feel very fortunate to not only be trained by him, but simply - to know the guy.
Day 37 Excercise
30 minute Walk (brisk)
1 hour Batto Jitsu Practice
1 hour Elliptical Machine (Intense)
30 minute Weight Training (Squat & Abs.)
Total 3 hours
1 hour Batto Jitsu Practice
1 hour Elliptical Machine (Intense)
30 minute Weight Training (Squat & Abs.)
Total 3 hours
Day 37 Calories
Cheese 70 (6:15am)
Soy Milk & Hard Boiled Egg 290 (7:45)
Soy Bar 120 (10:45)
Tuna & Raw Carrots & Green Beans 320 (12:00)
Sanma Fish 260 (2:00)
Vegetable Soup, Tofu & Spam 500 (6:00)
Total 1560
Soy Milk & Hard Boiled Egg 290 (7:45)
Soy Bar 120 (10:45)
Tuna & Raw Carrots & Green Beans 320 (12:00)
Sanma Fish 260 (2:00)
Vegetable Soup, Tofu & Spam 500 (6:00)
Total 1560
Day 36 Review
It was a good day. I've noticed my consumption of water has increased. On top of the liter of Sanpin Tea and liter of Goya Tea, I am drinking 3-4 500ml bottles of water. Plus at least 3 cups of soup everyday. I use the soup as a means of consuming my daily calories of konbu and Konnyaku. I'm doing pretty well at following the old guy's advice. You have to believe, don't you.
Day 36 Calories
Cheese 70 (5:45am)
Soy Milk & Hard Boiled Egg 290 (7:45)
Sanma (Pacific Saury) & half an apple 260 (10:45)
Sardine, half an apple & an orange 260 (2:45)
Hamburger Soup 450 (5:45)
Chocolate bar 210 (8:45)
Total 1540
Soy Milk & Hard Boiled Egg 290 (7:45)
Sanma (Pacific Saury) & half an apple 260 (10:45)
Sardine, half an apple & an orange 260 (2:45)
Hamburger Soup 450 (5:45)
Chocolate bar 210 (8:45)
Total 1540
Day 35 Review
It was a good day. I'm happy with my progress so far. A week this Monday will mark the 6 week or half way point in my 3 month diet. I think it is imperative that I reach 106 Kilograms by next Monday. At that point I will have lost 21 kg and 21 kg to go. I am aware, my 3 month goal is a bit aggressive. But, I am not going to give up.
I've decided to go for a 1 week high protein diet of about 1500 calories a day. I will increase my exercise to 1 hour high intensive and 2 hours low intensive exercise a day for 1 week.
I've decided to go for a 1 week high protein diet of about 1500 calories a day. I will increase my exercise to 1 hour high intensive and 2 hours low intensive exercise a day for 1 week.
Day 35 Excercise
45 minute swim (Slow)
1 hour Batto Jitsu Practice
1 hour Elliptical Trainer (Intense)
30 minutes Weight Training (Arms & Chest)
Total 3 hours 15 minutes
1 hour Batto Jitsu Practice
1 hour Elliptical Trainer (Intense)
30 minutes Weight Training (Arms & Chest)
Total 3 hours 15 minutes
Day 35 Calories
Random Thoughts
At the beach today I met a really nice American guy. He joined the US Marines about a year ago and is now stationed in Okinawa. His friends call him "Old Dog" as he is in his early 30's. He wanted to join the Marines. His recruiter told him to lose 70 pounds and come back and see him. He lost 70 pounds in 4 months while working full time as an accountant. He was 240 pounds when he entered boot camp. He lost another 60 pounds in 3 months. Then started weight training and gained 20 pounds muscle over the last 8 months. We talked about diets and he told me he tried many different diets over the last 10 years. He figures he failed for two reasons. First, he never really had a true desire. Second, the diets never pushed him hard enough - they were too soft. Being called a fat fu*k daily by people younger than him, drove him hard, not only to lose weight but to improve his fitness. He conceded that a civilian probably could not hack the US Marine Diet Program.
Day 34 Review
It was a great day. My family and I met a few friends at the beach this afternoon. The place was packed. I limited my exercise today and increased my calories. I am hoping to be 110 kilograms tomorrow. Five days at 111 kilograms. I feel like I am fighting a mini plateau.
Day 34 Calories
Yogurt, Banana & Soy Milk 320
Miso Soup & Tuna Salad 480
Raw Celery & Carrots 160
2 Hamburger Patties & Vegetarian Chili 900
Total 1860
Miso Soup & Tuna Salad 480
Raw Celery & Carrots 160
2 Hamburger Patties & Vegetarian Chili 900
Total 1860
Day 33 Review
It was a nice day. Except for my bicycle ride I took it easy today. The hot weather coupled with my low calorie intake has made me a bit lethargic and cranky. Though I don't really feel hungry I've decided to cut the exercise back and increase my calories for a few days. My wife has been very supportive and I don't wish my diet to interfere too much with our regular lives.
Day 33 Calories
Yogurt, banana & soy milk 320
Vegetarian Chili 300
Raisins and Soy bar 210
Miso Soup & Salad 400
Pudding 240
Total 1470
Vegetarian Chili 300
Raisins and Soy bar 210
Miso Soup & Salad 400
Pudding 240
Total 1470
Day 32 Review
It was a good day. I was happy to hit 110kg. I did okay with my exercise but need to increase the intensity. My bad knee really restricts me but I will figure something out. I went of for Thai food today for lunch. I ordered Shrimp Tom Yam Soup. I should not have ordered the large size but I did give the rice away to my friend. She had the curry chicken and it smelled great.
It is another Friday night and I didn't go down to Pub. It was close today. It was a hot and I drove by the Irish pub... I just about stopped for a pint. My problem is, I know one pint would turn into 6 within a few hours. My fear of derailing my diet is really strong. It does not matter if I hit my 3 goal - only I tried my hardest.
It is another Friday night and I didn't go down to Pub. It was close today. It was a hot and I drove by the Irish pub... I just about stopped for a pint. My problem is, I know one pint would turn into 6 within a few hours. My fear of derailing my diet is really strong. It does not matter if I hit my 3 goal - only I tried my hardest.
Random Thoughts
There is a an older gentleman I see on the treadmill quite often. We smile and exchange pleasantries. As my Japanese is poor I often act a bit stand offish. He commented, in Japanese, that I looked much better now. I thanked him. He continued in near perfect English. I have a bad habit of stereotyping Japanese - assuming they can't speak English.
It turns out he is retired doctor who was orphaned after WWII. The Americans were quite generous and sent him to the States on a full scholarship. He spoke very kindly about America. We talked about dieting and his belief in a bland, low calorie diet and lots of walking is the best way to lose weight. He suggested, a two hour walk 5 days a week. He figures the rise in obesity is a result of technology, parking lots and apathy. What a gent.
It turns out he is retired doctor who was orphaned after WWII. The Americans were quite generous and sent him to the States on a full scholarship. He spoke very kindly about America. We talked about dieting and his belief in a bland, low calorie diet and lots of walking is the best way to lose weight. He suggested, a two hour walk 5 days a week. He figures the rise in obesity is a result of technology, parking lots and apathy. What a gent.
Day 31 Review
It was a good day. I should have pushed the exercise a bit more. Just another 15 minutes swimming and 30 minutes on the elliptical was do-able. I wimped out. I made a Vegetarian-Asian-Fusion-Chile tonight. It was too spicy for my wife but I liked it. I knew baked beans had a lot of calories but I did not realize edamame were also loaded with both calories and fiber. I pre made 6 cups. Ingredients were; baked beans, corn, edamame, konnyaku, konbu, slightly boiled gobo root and onion. I added Thai Sweet Chile sauce and red peppers. Total calories for the six cups is about 1800.
Day 31 Excercise
45 min. swim (slow)
30 min. elliptical machine
30 min. weight training (arms and chest)
Total 1 hour 45 min.
30 min. elliptical machine
30 min. weight training (arms and chest)
Total 1 hour 45 min.
Day 31 Calories
cereal, soy milk, & banana 250
miso soup & sardines 270
vegetable chili & tofu 400
salad & hard boiled egg 300
Total 1220
miso soup & sardines 270
vegetable chili & tofu 400
salad & hard boiled egg 300
Total 1220
Day 30 Review
It was a great day. It was a national holiday here in Japan. I planned a family picnic and invited a friend who just had a baby. She invited another couple who also just had a baby. The weather was perfect. Everyone brought food and we all shared. Two hours of leisurely eating and enjoying the shade of a few big trees. I think I did pretty good. I ate a bit of everything but tried hard not to over eat. I planned the picnic after my batto jitsu practice and Sensei joined us. I think the old guy got a thrill hanging out with three mixed race babies. Life is good.
Day 29 Review
It was a productive day. I was rocked this morning when I saw 113kg on the scale. I appreciate 1 kilogram up is not a big deal but I treated it as such anyways. I have a fear of plateaus as that is where I usually derail. I cut my calories down to 920 over 7 meals. For exercise I doubled my daily average and completed 4 hours. I don't care if I am 113kg tomorrow - I know I did as much as I could to avoid it.
Day 29 Excercise
1 hour swim (slow)
1 hour elliptical machine
30 min. weight training (arms and chest)
1 hour bicycle ride
30min. walk
Total 4 hours
1 hour elliptical machine
30 min. weight training (arms and chest)
1 hour bicycle ride
30min. walk
Total 4 hours
Day 29 Calories
apple 60 (5:45 am)
banana & almonds 150 (7:45)
energy bar 120 (9:45)
chicken soup 120 (12:00)
sardines 150 (1:45)
tofu 120 (3:45)
chicken soup 120 & 2 meat balls 80 (5:45)
Total 920
banana & almonds 150 (7:45)
energy bar 120 (9:45)
chicken soup 120 (12:00)
sardines 150 (1:45)
tofu 120 (3:45)
chicken soup 120 & 2 meat balls 80 (5:45)
Total 920
Random Thoughts
At the Dojo today I watched a man in his early seventies training with the tonfa. Those old Kobudo masters are impressive. Leaving the Dojo I saw the same guy having a smoke. I've wondered about this before. How is it Japan has a higher rate of smoking and a higher life expectancy? It reminded me of the French_paradox. The French eat way more animal fat and drink more wine than Americans yet have lower heart diseases. The food pyramid I was taught in school has now been thrown out the window. I believe a lot of experts know less than they are letting on.
Day 28 Reveiw
It was a good day. I was the only one in the sea today. Granted it was pretty cold. I heard an old lady grumble "crazy foreigner" when I came out of the ocean. Slowly, I will re-teach myself the front crawl. As my fitness improves it should be no problem. I want to be able to teach my son to swim. Food wise, a really good day. I understand I am eating too few calories but I don't seem to be hungry so I let my body decide. I notice though, I am grumpy before bed. My wife "claims" not to notice.
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