Low Carb HIT

Really?

2011-07-13T13:19:00.000-05:00

Wow, has it been that long since I've written anything here. Looks like I need to do some dusting and cleaning, and get back with the program. Stay tuned.

Jumpstart Day 7

2010-01-08T21:18:00.005-05:00

Day 7 Weigh In 199.5Down a total of 4 pound in 7 days. Not too shabby. Tomorrow its back to eating mostly clean and following the AGD. I was little off schedule this morning as I ended up having Peanut butter toast and a protein shake for breakfast. I just was not in the mood for eggs again. Lunch was Vegetable soup with a piece of Salmon and a yogurt. Snack this afternoon was a banana and

Jumpstart Day 6

2010-01-07T19:48:00.007-05:00

Sometimes, Supper just happens. Tonite was one of those nights. An onerously long meeting at the office, plus Mrs D. having work struggles led to finishing the entire bottle of wine. Its days like this that reinforce the concept of perfection being the enemy of the good. Because some days, good enough is just that.Breakfast; Scrambled eggs with cheese and salsaLunch; Steak, salad with olive

Jumpstart Day 5

2010-01-06T21:29:00.002-05:00

No picture today, sorry. I was going to take a picture of my supper, but I started eating and just plain forgot. Today was an average day at work. My energy levels were a little off today, probably still adjusting to lower carbs and a clean diet. I did manage to get in a quickie workout consisting of push-ups, assisted chin-ups, and 20 minute on the exercise bike at about 80% of predicted

JumpStart Day 4

2010-01-05T22:03:00.003-05:00

BreakfastBaconEggsOrangeLunchSteakSaladSnackBananaMixed NutsSupperHamAcorn SquashBroccoliSnackCottage CheesePeanut ButterProtein Powder

Jumpstart Day 3

2010-01-04T21:38:00.004-05:00

Back to work today after a long holiday weekend. Getting up this morning was not fun. Made it through the day and even got in my work out.BreakfastEggsSausageOrangeLunchChickenMixed VegetablesAppleAfternoon SnackGreek YogurtAlmondsDinnerItalian Sausages in SauceZucchini Baked with cheeseSaladEvening SnackGreek YogurtBerries and WalnutsTodays workout, 2 circuits of each of the following.Dumbbell

Jumpstart Day 2

2010-01-03T13:43:00.008-05:00

Today got off to a rough start. We were having our coffee and getting ready to cook breakfast when the power went out. We waited a few minutes and then a few more minutes and still no electricity. Having an electric stove, a cooked breakfast was out. I dind't really feel up for cold-cuts for breakfast, so I just had a bowl of Kashi Cereal, with some walnuts and a protein shake. It wasn't

Jumpstart Day1

2010-01-02T20:33:00.016-05:00

Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with vegetables, Bacon, an Orange, Coffee with Splenda and Half and half.Lunch; Italian Sausages on a salad with vinegar and olive oilPost work out, afternoon snack; Milk, Bomber Blend Protein Powder, peanut butter and bananaDinner; Vegetable Soup, Salmon with a macadamia nut and coconut crustEvening Snack (not pictured);Fage Greek yogurt with berries and walnuts.Todays

Its News Years, time to lock it back down

2010-01-01T19:23:00.002-05:00

Official Jan 1 Weigh In 203.5 lb.My most recent recorded weight prior to today was 197 on November 18. I had been down as low as 195, but I must have not recorded it. Even so, that puts my holiday weight gain this year at 6.5 lb. It could have been worse, a lot worse. I had hoped to end the year at under 200, but I'll take a 20 lb. weight loss year on year. I spent today just eating

Getting Back On Track

2009-12-29T19:51:00.003-05:00

So, the holidays are winding down, and in-spite of your best intentions, you over did it. It happened at my house, and chances are it happened at some of yours. No big deal. Really.Plan A - Just get back into the swing of things and the weight and belly bulge will go down on its own. Go back to the Average Guys Diet and start from there. Keep doing what ever exercise you are/were doing. At

Still An Average Guy

2009-11-18T19:57:00.001-05:00

Oh what a lazy shit I've been these several months. Thats true at least about writing. So far however I have been doing quite well keeping my food and exercise in line which is the important part. Diet wise I have been following my own advice. The Average Guys Diet, is working and I'm down to the lowest weight I've been in about 4 years, 195. My last body fat measurement was a healthy 18%,

Average Guys guide to a no excuses work out

2009-04-14T20:08:00.004-05:00

You plus one pair of dumbbells plus 15 minutes equal fitnessI was recently contemplating one of the most common excuses I hear as to why people don't exercise. Of course that exercise is lack of time, followed closely by lack of equipment. So I wondered what would be the minimum investment one could make in time and equipment. Time wise, 60 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous exercise seems to

Average Guys Diet Revisited

2009-03-11T18:57:00.001-05:00

Its been about a year since I last blogged for Average Guys and I think I'm over due. A lot has happened in the past year, and I am still dealing with some of the fallout of these changes. Along the way I kind of lost sight of what I was trying to convey. Recently however one of my office colleagues had a health issue. He's an Average Guy, and its guys like him who need this advice more than

And The Results

2009-01-31T19:32:00.003-05:00

Wt 216 - down 7.5 lbs totalWaist 41.25 - 2 inches lostThoughts on the process.If I were to get a "do over", I would not cut my carbs as low or as fast. Coming off a carb laden holiday season my metabolism was probably similar to what many modern folks' metabolism is like all the time. Rather I would record what I ate for 3 or 4 days prior to starting and then cut my carb intake by half,

Day 30 of 30

2009-01-30T19:20:00.003-05:00

So here it is the end of my 30 day self challenge. I was actually compliant for all 30 days, no cheese steak binges or sneaking of to Jake's burgers for a milk shake. I learned a couple of important things during this experience. Eating on a schedule can keep you on track. Their were times I didn't keep to my schedule and let my self get hungry, these were dangerous times, and threatened my

Day 29 0f 30

2009-01-29T19:16:00.005-05:00

Today has been a much better day. I actually got a full nights sleep. I upped my carbs from 40 to 60, and the difference was rather remarkable. It took me by a bit of a surprise how much of an impact 20 carbs could make. Apparently it broke the "deep" ketosis into a lighter version, and my mental status is much improved. Aside from being sick for a couple of days with a virus, my physical energy

Day 28 of 30

2009-01-28T19:32:00.006-05:00

After the past few days I feel much better today. I still feel like my head is going to explode every time I sneeze or cough, but that is an improvement.eggs and sausageberries and creamcoffee and creammultivitamin1 tbs udo's oil2000mg vitamin D99mg potassiumpork chopshome made vegetable soupsugar free jellopeachesmixed nutssaute cod with bacon, butter, lime and green onionsbroccoli and

Days 26 & 27

2009-01-27T18:39:00.000-05:00

OUT SICK normal activity should resume tomorrow.

Day 25 of 30

2009-01-25T19:54:00.007-05:00

Weight today 216.5, no loss this week. I am somewhat miffed that this week, with the extra activity, my weight didn't budge. So I am back to being a slug this week and see what happens.I didn't get my workout in yesterday so I did it today. I hit all my target reps and will increase my weight next time. I slept somewhat better last night, but I also woke up hungry in the wee hours and once

Day 24 of 30

2009-01-24T21:21:00.004-05:00

Another night not sleeping well. I ended up getting up in the middle of the night and having a glass of milk, and was finally able to sleep soundly. No work out or tread mill toady.LCCF Pancakesbacon and eggcoffee with cream and splendamutlivitamin2000mg vitamin DOnion soupturkey and provolone roll upsavocadoatkins barcoffeeTilapia and crab cakebroccolimashed cauliflower

Day 23 of 30

2009-01-23T19:27:00.004-05:00

Did not hit the treadmill today. I have been feeling kind of drug out, and under fed all day. Work was a real challenge. I didn't sleep well last night, and am looking forward to the weekend and sleeping in, hopefully.Eggs with cheese and salsaalmond milk with protein powderberries and cream1 tbs Udo's oilmultivitamin99 mg potassium2000mg Vitamin dRoast beef and cheese roll upshome made

Day 22 of 30

2009-01-22T21:21:00.004-05:00

Steps today 6877. I got in 30 mins on the treadmill at work. It was Lions Club meeting night.Almond MilkProtein PowderEgg and Sausage1 tbs Udo's OilMulti-vitamin99mg vitamin2000mg Vitamin DBaked Chicken BreastZucchinin Caserolemixed nutsScallops wrped in bacon with a cream sauce2 glasses winecheese

Day 21 of 30

2009-01-21T19:34:00.004-05:00

I put in 15 minutes on the tread mill walking at 3mph. After I got home from work. So far my step count for the day is 5851, so I'm still over my goal. I am going to take a pair of sneakers to work so I can use the tread mill as trying to get some treadmill time after work makes dinner and my whole evening very rushed. Scrambled eggs with Canadian bacon and cream cheeseAlmond milkProtein

Day 20 of 30

2009-01-20T19:26:00.005-05:00

Steps so far today 5212. Dinner tonight wasn't the most satisfying. So we had a handful of Mac nuts afterward to add a little fat. That helped, and given that we were having a custard, we only had to make it a couple of hours. Tomorrow marks he completion of 3 weeks of LC WOE. So far so good. My energy is high. My biggest complaint is the lack of sleep. I am getting only about 5 hours a

Day 19 of 30

2009-01-19T19:07:00.007-05:00

I put in 30 minutes on the tread mill walking at 3mph again today. With that and a quick trip to the super market I have accumulated 6400 steps, woot woot. Given my goal is 5000 I am quiet impressed. Little things that give feed back can be a big motivator. LC Pancakesbreakfast sausage1 tbs Udo's Oilcoffee with cream and splenda99 mg potassiummulti-vitamin2000mg Vitamin DTaco Salad made with

Day 18 of 30

2009-01-18T19:32:00.004-05:00

I put in 30 minutes on the tread mill walking at 3mph. My goal going foward is to accumulate 30 minutes of walking. Other thn that, Ive been watching football. go Ravens!.LC Crepes with cottage cheese filling1 tbs Udo's Oilcoffee with cream and splenda99 mg potassiummulti-vitamin2000mg Vitamin DPortabello mushroom stuffed with ground trurkey and feta cheesemixed vegetablesIced Green TeaCabernet

Day 17 of 30

2009-01-17T19:46:00.005-05:00

Weight today 216.5. Down 7 so far. 3630 Steps. 10,000 seems a long way off. Lifted weights today. Added weight to all my exercises but didn't hit my targets so weight will stay the same for next week.1/2 serving LC Pancakes from the Low Carb Comfort Food Cook Bookbacon1 eggcoffee with cream and splendaberries with cream2000 mg Vitamin D1 tbs Udo's oilmultivitamin99 mg potassiumSchwans steak

Day 16 of 30

2009-01-16T19:25:00.005-05:00

So, today was y first day with the pedometer. I made no special effort to walk around or do anything different. I covered .98 miles and burned 75 calories according to the device. This is why you need to get up off you ass and move. Those people who say we get enough activity and only need to strength train once a week to be healthy need to get a grip. I don't think they know how sedentary

Day 15 of 30

2009-01-15T20:22:00.002-05:00

Just another day at the office. Nothing remarkable good, bad, or otherwise to report. I did get a pedometer today. mostly out of curiosity just to see how many steps I take and how far I travel on any given day when I do and do not make it a point to walk. 3 eggs2 oz Canadian BaconSmoked gruyereSalsaBerries and Cream1 tbs Udo's Oilcoffee with cream and splenda99 mg potassiummulti-vitamin2000mg

Day 14 of 30

2009-01-14T19:29:00.002-05:00

Slept somewhat better last night. But still woke up a couple of times. A bigger dinner seems to help. May be I need to skew my food intake a bit or have an evening snack to help foster a good night sleep. But, as is becoming the case, my energy levels are holding, and my hunger is managed well. There have been a couple of times here recently when I had to remind myself it was time to eat.3 eggs

Day 13 of 30

2009-01-13T19:23:00.005-05:00

Another night of interrupted sleep. Even so with breakfast and coffee my energy levels were pretty good. My walks have helped my mood and this may be because of the activity or just the fact that I am getting out of my cubicle into the sun and fresh air. I am still easily distracted but I can focus when i need to. This is an improvement of a couple of days ago. My belly bloat is going down

Day 12 of 30

2009-01-12T19:31:00.004-05:00

I was draggin' butt this morning. I find it very difficult to get agood nights sleep on Sundays, and this one was no exception. Stillafter two cups of coffee and a large glass of water I was able to getthrough my morning and make it to lunch time. Shortly after lunch Idecided to take a short walk around the parking lot. After a minute ortwo, even in the January cold, I felt like walking a bit

Day 11 of 30

2009-01-11T16:46:00.010-05:00

We have been trying incorporate variety into our menu's particularly on weekends. It is way to easy to get caught in a rut of eating eggs for breakfast , then plain meat vegetables or a salad for lunch and dinner. So today we broke out a couple of new recipes. The crepes and filling were from the Eades' Low Carb Comfort Food Cookbook. The Double mushroom soup from a recipe on kalyns kitchen.

Day 10 of 30

2009-01-10T19:31:00.003-05:00

Weigh In 218.5 Total lost 4.5 lbsI was little disappointed in in my weight loss this week. I was hoping for about 2 or 3 more pounds. But If I keep going down 2 pounds a week for the next three weeks that'll give me 10.5 pounds in 30 days, which isn't bad. I got a work out in today. I went up in weight or reps in all exercises, so that was a plus. My sleep last night wasn't the best. My

Day 9 of 30

2009-01-09T19:08:00.004-05:00

TGIF, Friday at the office. Not my most productive day. I had to teach a couple of users how to use an application, which is not one of my favorite activities. My patience was above average however, which is remarkable given that I'm trying to lose weight. Other than that The day was mostly uneventful. My energy and alertness are still slightly below average, but OK. My hunger is managed

Day 8 of 30

2009-01-08T17:58:00.003-05:00

Tonite is my Lions Club meeting. Usually we have a limited menu to choose from. This helps making a decision ahead of time on what I should choose. There is a Blackened Ribeye on the menu that usually comes with garlic mashed potatoes. I'll ask to have the potatoes left off the plate and just eat my steak and salad.LC Power Shake1 egg over easy3 breakfast sausage links1/2 cup triple berry blend w

Day 7 of 30

2009-01-07T19:05:00.003-05:00

I actually got a really good night sleep last night. For me on a LC diet this is unusual. One of the side effects I usually get from cutting my carbs this low is a lack of sleep. The last time I tried this I pretty much stopped sleeping after about three days. I credit the structure of Protein Power and the focus on adequate nutrition vs the "eat when hungry" concept of my previous efforts. In

Day 6 of 30

2009-01-06T19:39:00.009-05:00

3 eggs over easy 3 ounces ham 1/2 cup triple berry blend w/ 1 tbs cream coffee with cream and splenda 1 tbs Udo's Oil 99mg Potassium 2000mg Vit D Centrum Multivitamin 1.5 C home made veg soup 5oz smoked turkey 2 tsp olive oil Diet Snapple 1 prosciutto and Mozzarella roll-ups 5 oz Sirloin Steak 3 baby bella mushrooms topped with baby bell cheese tossed salad blue cheese dressing bacon bits 1

Day 5 of 30

2009-01-05T19:34:00.002-05:00

LC Power Shake w/o berries1 hard boiled egg3 links breakfast sausage3/4 cup triple berry blend w/ 1 tbs creamcoffee with cream and splenda1 tbs Udo's Oil2000mg Vit DCentrum Multivitamin1.5 C home made veg soup5oz smoked turkeyPolly-O String Cheese2 tsp olive oilDiet Ginger Ale2 prosciutto and Mozzarella roll ups1 glass ChardonnayChicken Broccoli and Mushroom Stir fryFirst day back at the office

Day 4 of 30

2009-01-04T20:21:00.004-05:00

2 eggs + 2 Egg whites3 Breakfast Sausage LinksAbout 1 table spoon each chopped onion, peppers and crumbled feta cheese3/4 cup Mixed strawberries, blackberries and blue berries with 1 tbs. creamCrystal LightCoffee with cream and splenda1 tbsp Udo's OilCentrum Multi-vitamin2000mg Vit D1.5 cup Home made vegetable soup6 ounces - precooked - hamburger2 tsp Olive oil99mg Potassium200mg

Day 3 of 30

2009-01-04T10:53:00.005-05:00

LC Power ShakeBoiled Egg3 Slices BaconCrystal LightCoffee with cream and splenda1 tbsp Udo's OilCentrum Multi-vitamin2000mg Vit D1 scoop designer whey8 oz Unsweetened almond milk1 cup Home made vegetable soup5 ounces smoked turkey1 tsp Olive oil99mg Potassium200mg MagnesiumDozen Clams in garlic butter and wine with one croutonBlackened tuna on a bed of greensVinegar and oilJack Daniels and Soda

Day 2 of 30

2009-01-03T09:45:00.005-05:00

that supports many philosophies of healthy eating. Most of the members are of one vegetarian flavor or another, but a large contingent, including myself, is interested in organic, local and sustainable agriculture. A large number of people are both, they are generally lacto-ovo ,L-O, vegetarians. Many of the L-O's when

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain

2007-04-26T18:41:00.000-05:00

We all know where this is going to lead High Insulin Levels Impair Intestinal Metabolic Function.The researchers note that excessive insulin appears to alter the mechanics of blood vessel walls, allowing chylomicrons and cholesterol to build up in them, which, over time, creates blockages in the blood stream, leading to heart problems.I haven't found the actual study, but, the review seems to

Getting Turbulent

2007-04-26T17:08:00.000-05:00

Over the past couple, three to be exact, of weeks I have been using Turbulence Training. It started as me looking for a change up from my regular HIT workouts, and hearing some buzz about Turbulence training. So I googled it, read the ad, and plopped my money down with no real expectations, other than being a few dollars poorer. I mean Hey, I'd spent more money on bar tabs, so no great loss.

LiftStrong.com

2007-04-19T19:13:00.000-05:00

Alwyn Cosgrove's lifting for lymphoma project is now complete and available for purchase. Read about it here

Passing Between Scylla and Charybdis

2007-04-12T19:45:00.000-05:00

So there I am, on Good Friday, shopping at my local Costco to get items for the up coming Easter Dinner. Ham, check. Yams, check. Veggie tray, check, Fruit Tray, check, Eggs, check. When lo and behold there it was. As I rounded the corner from the dairy case there was one of them there sample tastings of the dreaded Tiramisu. As I struggled to get by my cart found itself caught in the tempest of

So easy a caveman could do it

2007-03-29T18:21:00.000-05:00

The gulf stream shifts, warm tropical air moves in, charcoal in the grill turns light gray, and I with a single malt scotch sit on the deck with the smell of cooking meat pervading the air. Life is good. As Spring rolls in and fresh produce once again becomes available, cutting carbs is no longer a decision, its auto-matic. Even Mrs D is willing to give up her wieght watcher ways for more

Girrrrls!

2007-03-18T08:52:00.000-05:00

Strong Women Rock! New York Times

Butter This!

2007-03-14T18:55:00.000-05:00

One of my biggest complaints about the High Carb/Low fat crowd is their insistance that all we who practice carb restriction eat, is bacon and butter. The recent bru-ha-ha about the Atkins diet beating the others has brought Ornish and his cronies out of the woodwork spouting thier nonsense, and his "bacon and butter" comments are everywhere. He's a lucky man he lives so far away from me, cuz If

Squat!

2007-03-07T17:07:00.000-05:00

If, for what ever reason, I was forever allowed access to only one book on strength training, the book I would choose is, The Complete Keys to Progress by John McCallum. Originally written as a series of articles between June 1965 and November 1972 for “Strength and Health” magazine, this goldmine of information was collected into a book, and is still available and relevant even today. In this

Lifting for Lymphoma

2007-03-03T17:57:00.000-05:00

Dave Tate writes about an up comming project by Alwyn Cosgrove that is for a very good cause.

Insanity defined

2007-02-25T14:14:00.000-05:00

Ok, so I'm a moron. For reasons I can't quite explain, even to myself, I once again tried a low calorie, high carb, low fat diet. Go ahead, laugh. I deserve it. For some reason, the diet gremlins got to me and said, Ya know, "This time it will be different". Riiiiight!. I had my fasting glucose down in to the mid 80's. Then, in less than 5 days of this nonsense, while eating less than 2000

Get An Atlas Body

2007-02-19T15:59:00.000-05:00

I am an Atlas Man. Like many young boys, I too, wanted big muscles and to not be pushed around by the bigger kids. So I saved my money earned from odd jobs and doing chores, went to the post office, got a money order, and waited with little patience for my package to arrive. For an 11-12 year old boy, 3 weeks is a lifetime when waiting for the magic answer to one of life's most oppressing

X-Files

2007-02-05T18:46:00.000-05:00

Can I substitute Vegetables for the fries? This has become the most common question I ask when I go to Restaurants. A simple yet effective way to eliminate useless carbs and grease from my diet. As part of my job, my presence is often required at business lunches, and being able to gracefully order and not create too much of a fuss is an important skill. At the generic chain restaurants,

The Middle Pillar

2007-01-23T19:23:00.000-05:00

I've been a slacker lately and not posted anything here. Originally I could blame it on a virus, but then it was little more than shear lazyness. I've been back on track with my diet and exercise for about a 10 days now, and I'm happy to report that my blood sugar is responding nicely. It has been floating in the 87-91 range for about the last week. During this time my diet rules have been simple

I've been tagged

2007-01-11T19:36:00.001-05:00

Five things about Me that are fit for public consumption.1. I have a degree in nursing though I've never worked as a nurse or taken my board exams. When I first got off of active duty Army, I went to college to get a nursing degree. I actually changed majors two classes shy of finishing my ADN. Between then and Graduating I had four different majors. I ended up with a BA in liberal studies,

Oatmeal, Chicken Soup, and Peanut Butter

2007-01-09T20:16:00.000-05:00

It’s scarcely a week into the New Year, and already I’ve had to adjust course. A nasty cold virus has reared its ugly head and laughed at my plans for diet and exercise. So, you thought you were going to lift weights 3 times a week, do interval training, and eat a fat loss diet? HA!, says the virus. So while I’m recuperating from this, I’m eating lots of vegetable and chicken soups, and

Of Mice and Men

2007-01-01T20:05:00.000-05:00

And so begins a New Year and a new set of goals and plans. A new set of challenges, as of yet unknown, to navigate. Opportunities to rise to the occasion, or succumb to circumstance. There will of course be successes and setbacks. In order to know when we've successful in the endeavors of physical fitness, and health, measurements must be taken. Yes, this is no existential pursuit, but a

Hail Caeser

2006-12-27T19:40:00.000-05:00

This morning my fasting glucose was 94. Not bad, but not good either. Considering my Romanesque over indulgence in tribute to saturnalia that we call Christmas, I was expecting much worse. I also had to loosen my belt a notch this morning. It doesn't seem likely at this point that I'll make my goal of getting back to my October weight and waist measurement. I am not sure at this point what

Merry Christmas World

2006-12-17T20:10:00.000-05:00

Me, Mrs D, and Our son at a recent holiday event. We clean up fairly well for country folk. Here's hoping which ever holiday you choose to celebrate this time of year is happy and filled with hope.

Two steps back, one step forward

2006-12-10T10:06:00.000-05:00

The saga of trying to find a livable diet continues at the Dill household. The lead up to the most recent crisis actually began about a week before Halloween. The wife, trying to be a good doobie, bought reese cups and almond joys to pass out to the kiddies for trick or treat. Now aside from the politics of passing out candy to already fat children, these two candies happen to be our

Mens Health

2006-11-30T16:34:00.000-05:00

A recent article by Adam Campbell, a writer for "Men's Health" magazine has created a great deal of noise in the blogoshere and elsewhere. As noted by Regina Wilshire, the ADA, is losing its credibiltiy, fast. "Men's Health" is a pretty mainstream amagazine, and not usually on the fore front of any nutrirional movement. Though it is published by Rodale who also publishes the South Beach Diet

Article on T-Nation

2006-11-29T08:41:00.000-05:00

I'm not a citizen of T-Nation, and disagree with 80% of what is written there, but there are times when very smart people write articles that end up there. This is one of those articles. 27 Nutrition Facts

The Quiet Man

2006-11-27T12:00:00.000-05:00

We had Thanksgiving dinner at our house this year, and a fine time was had by all. As part of our preparations for the big feast I purchased the South Beach Holiday cook book. After reading the recipe from Kaylins Kitchen about the Pear and sausage dressing, I was like ooh, maybe we should check this out. The dressing was a hit, though a few did comment on what seemed like an excess of celery

Conspiracy Theory

2006-11-22T13:01:00.000-05:00

What if it all has been a communist plot?Parasites found to induce metabolic Syndromeor maybe its the CIA? Hmmmm