Day 37: April 4, 2008
I took a Kettlebells class two days ago, and I’m feeling it.
Immediately after taking the class, I ate 2 oz of beef jerky to facilitate an influx of protein into my torn muscles. The reason for this is that I was told that the first 30 minutes after a strength training routine is the window to get as much protein in your body (up to 25g) because the floodgates are open and it will go into your muscle to help rebuild it. This also decreases lactic acid which is what causes the stiffness and pain the next couple of days after a workout.
The next morning I felt a little sore, but not too much. I had even considered taking another Kettlebells class that day. But as the day went on, my muscles grew more tight and sore. Sitting and standing is when I felt it the most, but it wasn’t terrible. I love feeling sore- as long as I can still function.
Today is day 2, and I’m really feeling it now! I woke up and had breakfast (deviled eggs and a banana) and walked around a bit to try to loosen up the stiffness. I know that had I not eaten that beef jerky, I would be in A LOT more pain. This really isn’t that bad considering the workout I had. However, I don’t think I should be working out again quite yet, so I cancelled my 17th Pilates session (gasp!) I am going to go in to the studio tomorrow and take a Pilates Mat Class instead. It will be my first one, so I’ll tell you all about it tomorrow.
What I ate today:
4 deviled eggs
Cod Liver Oil
Banana
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Lasagna
2 Miller High Lifes
Coconut Oil
Avovado and Tomato with Flaxseed Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Bass Ales
Fat - 47.7% (114 grams)
Protein - 10.4% (56 grams)
Carbohydrates - 26.4% (142 grams)
Alcohol - 10.4% (32 grams)
Other - 5.1%
Daily Sodium Intake - 1,430 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 44 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 613 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 47 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 23 grams
So, this was my bad day. I am going to try to keep these at least one week apart from now on. Every week I lose a pound or two, and gain one back over the weekend. Ahh… beer and cookies… mmm… mmm. At least my percentages look good. VERY BAD: My carbs are DOUBLE what they should be and my sugar intake is too high.
