60 Day Get in Better Shape Initiative

[LostViking]

Today is June first.
The last 3 days have been in the upper 80ºF range with higher than normal humidity.

I make no bones about the fact that I hate summer.
Hot, Muggy, Bugs, Ticks, all of it. I love the fall, hate the summer.

For the last week or so, I have been pondering ways to make summer more tolerable.
Cooler clothes, maybe an air conditioner in the bed room, more beer, less hard work, anything to ease my suffering.

Yesterday, I did a 180º about face. I thought, since I'm going to be hot and miserable anyway.
I decided why not embrace the suck?

So I started today,

Set the alarm for 05:00 got up, got dressed and hit the trail. No marathon, or decathlon,
Just a two mile hike to ease into this.

Never been a big fan of actual diets or dieting. \
More of a just eat a little less everything, while burning a few more calories.

A Rough Plan;
Get up at 05:00 for 60 days.
Walk at least 5 days a week (maybe 6)
Increase intake of water.
Reduce consumption of beer. (A hard one for me when it's hot)
Eat healthier,
Eat smaller portions.

Not earth shattering by any means. I decided to call this an initiative instead of a challenge.
Mostly because I hate the word challenge.

I don't want to challenge anyone.
I just want to be in better shape in 60 days than I am today.
If that idea appeals to anyone follow along, join in, set your alarm.

The best part about getting up and getting out early is;
by 06:30 the frog was already eaten.

I don't have to think about exercising for the rest of the day. It's already behind me. Done!

Part of my inspiration and motivation process for this came from Jocko Willink's book,
Discipline Equals Freedom - Field Manual



First Week's Goal - Just to still be doing it next week.
No surrender

06/01/2022
Morning one;
Up at 05:00
Cup of hot tea
2 mile hike
8 ounces of water.
2nd cup of hot tea
Half a bowl of cereal with milk (Whole)
1 large egg scrambled, one half piece of bacon chopped and sautéd, some grated cheddar cheese.
6 ounces of Grape Juice

Lunch
sliced turkey breast on toasted English Muffin with slice of cheddar cheese.
8 oz. glass of milk

Dinner;
Corned Beef Hash
Peppers, Onions, & Garlic
Two Eggs
6oz Orange Juice
8 oz water

 

[Sentinel one]

The best thing about living up here and doing this work is the walking and schlepping... in a few weeks the
winter belly is diminished, and by July I am down to 145lbs or so.. pretty sure I put in a couple of miles just
walkin back to the shop for a tool I forgot to bring. I am glad I work outside. If I was stuck at a desk, I would
already be dead from a heart attack.

 

[SSG Nasty]

This is the plan I have been following since the first of 24th of March.

Everyone keeps asking what diet plan I'm on - Keto, Paleo, whatever the new fad is.

I just tell them what you listed here LV:
Walk at least 5 days a week (maybe 6)
Increase intake of water.
Reduce consumption of beer. (A hard one for me when it's hot) - Alcohol is not a problem for me since I don't partake
Eat healthier,
Eat smaller portions.

 

[Entropyfx]

I'm of similar mindset. Down about 30 lbs and 6% fat. Combo of working out, fasting, and simply eating better.

 

[240Geezer]

The best thing about living up here and doing this work is the walking and schlepping... in a few weeks the
winter belly is diminished, and by July I am down to 145lbs or so.. pretty sure I put in a couple of miles just
walkin back to the shop for a tool I forgot to bring. I am glad I work outside. If I was stuck at a desk, I would
already be dead from a heart attack.

Yup. That's where I get most of my walking these days. Just schlepping around the yard, jobsite.
Getting winded easily and that is troubling.

 

[LostViking]

06/02/2022
Morning Two

Up at 05:00
Felt like shit so I cracked a beer!





Just kidding,

06/02.2022
Up at 05:00
8 oz, water
Cup of hot tea

Walk 2 miles
8oz water

Half cup Morning Summit Cereal with whole milk (Very good, not bacon, but good)
https://www.morningsummitfoods.com

2nd cup hot tea

Two eggs,
half piece bacon,
peppers & onions,
garlic (for the ticks)
1 slice home made rye bread
6 oz. Grape Juice
4 oz water

Got busy and forgot about lunch.

Built a wood fire and had two Boar's Head Hot Dogs and two M-43s for dinner.
https://oldnationbrewing.com/?utm_s...2xX-TpgLdwrZAdX3-60RlUllXG5f5gGhoCu1sQAvD_BwE

 

[Sentinel one]

I get winded, too 240.. now I just set a comfortable pace and stick to that.... stuff gets done when it gets done.

 

[LostViking]

The best thing about living up here and doing this work is the walking and schlepping... in a few weeks the
winter belly is diminished, and by July I am down to 145lbs or so.. pretty sure I put in a couple of miles just
walkin back to the shop for a tool I forgot to bring. I am glad I work outside. If I was stuck at a desk, I would
already be dead from a heart attack.

With over 2,800 acres to maintain, I get a fair amount of exercise here. Cutting firewood for 16 houses, keeping miles of roads and trails free from trees and limbs. Fence work, road work, and the rest, keeps me pretty busy.

 

[LostViking]

I get winded, too 240.. now I just set a comfortable pace and stick to that.... stuff gets done when it gets done.

That is one thing I struggled with here. I'm here just over a year, doesn't seem possible.
But with 17 members and a multitude of guests, there are always needs. Somebody always needs something.

At times that conflicts with what I need to accomplish. The first few months were tough on me.
I'm a strong type A on a good day, maybe even an A+. Between the demands I set for my self and external needs, it was taking it's toll. I didn't feel like I was getting enough done.

At the 1st of February, got a raise, it was retroactive back to the first of December.
They seem very pleased with my performance. I hear things like,
"The roads have never been this good!" "The trails look great"
"We love the way you do firewood on pallets"
So I chilled a bit.

Demands still pop up. But I have made friends with the fact that I'm not a heart surgeon,
and most of the members needs are not immediate. Or at least they aren't for me.

I run through the triage scenario with them. So they understand their place on the list.
"Needs of the many outweigh needs of the few stuff"

 

[LostViking]

6/03/2022

Up at 05:00
4 oz. water
Cup of hot tea
2 mile walk
4 oz. water
Cut of hot tea
1/2 cup Morning Summit with whole milk
1-egg on English Muffin with small bit of sausage and cheddar cheese

Lunch
Sliced smoked turkey with Dubliner Cheddar on a slice of toasted Rustic Ovens Hearty Grains and Seeds Bread.
8oz water

Great Bonus today!
As I exited the house for my hike, I heard a noise.
I assumed it was one of the many deer around here.

But it was a black bear scratching his back on a power pole about 30 yards out.

He never knew I was there. I watched for about five minutes then headed off in a different direction.

 

[GOBLIN X]

damnit. im eating everything that wont eat me first. added pogy bait ,donuts, muffins,enough bacon to clog a 6"line, beer, fruit. everything and anything. trying to gain weight for upcoming pump install. went from my normal since boot camp 175/180 max to.....169. two separate scales. dropped 1" off my waist. this sucks the royal wazoo.coming off the boost and adding weight gainer. with raw eggs and ice cream.
think i got a damn tape worm

 

[LostViking]

When I was young around 20 ish, I weighed 154 and had a 29" waist.
We started making home made Pina Coladas with Coco Lopez, pineapple juice, Captain Morgan & Breyer's Vanilla ice cream.

I gained 9 pounds in one 24 hour period.
Worth a shot!

 

[GOBLIN X]

When I was young around 20 ish, I weighed 154 and had a 29" waist.
We started making home made Pina Coladas with Coco Lopez, pineapple juice, and Breyer's Captain Morgan & Vanilla ice cream.

I gain 9 pounds in one 24 hour period.
Worth a shot!

 

[LostViking]

***Full Disclosure***

06/03/2022
Dinner;
A piece of Andouille Sausage cut in half and bun length, on two Hot Dog Rolls.
Three Diabolical IPAs

But at least I had to build a wood fire before I ate them.

I'm calling it a slight set back!
Given the current state of affairs.
I could have easily consumed 9.

Tomorrow is another day!
Still focused.

 

[LostViking]

06/04/2022
Day 4,

Up at 05:00,
4 oz. Water

No walk today scheduled day off.
Shooting for 5 out of 7 so I have make up room if I have to miss one.
Will do 2 miles for rest of first week then increase.

Breakfast,
1-silver dollar sized sausage patty,
2-Eggs scrambled,
Chopped Red & Green Pepper, onion, garlic, S&P, SYM,
Shreadded Dubliner Cheese
6 oz. Grape Juice,

1-Half dollar bill sized piece of homemade toast
with butter and Cinnamon sugar, for dessert.
3-Cups Coffee

Lunch;
Turkey, with Dubliner Cheese, on Rustic Bread
4 olives,
8 oz. Whole Milk
4 oz. water

Dinner;
Tri-Color Paste with red sauce
Half a Ciabatta Roll with garlic, and butter
8 oz. glass of whole milk
Two cups hot tea

 

[LostViking]

06/05/2022
Day 5,
Up at 05:00
Coffee, 3 cups
Moving slow, but moving.
Late hike, 2+ Miles
8 oz water

Breakfast posted below;

Lunch;
Grilled chicken on Ciabatta Bread with cheddar.
8 oz, water

Dinner;
Home made chicken noodle soup,
3 whole grain saltines crushed up in soup,
Two home made baking powder biscuits, with melted cheddar baked in,
Both from the freezer from previous meals,
8 oz. Milk
Cup Hot Russian Tea (black tea, orange peel, red clover, cinnamon)

 

[GOBLIN X]

06/05/2022
Day 5,
Up at 05:00
Coffee, 3 cups
Moving slow, but moving.

0500? slept in today didnt ya..........

 

[LostViking]

Since without pictures this thread will become boring as feck!

And Inspired by @Jayclimber 's post about Sunday breakfast in the cast iron thread.

I went out and had at it. Getting healthier doesn't mean starving in my mind.

Raw materials,

Developing some heat,

A little veggie sauté,

Add some leftover Andouille Sausage,

Start on the eggs,

A double yoker,

Eggs in, bagels on,

I love this pan,

Portion size,
1/2 Bagel
Two Eggs,
Red Pepper,
Green Pepper,
Onion,
Garlic,
Dash of SYM,
1/2 slice cheddar cheese,

 

[partndn]

I feel silly trying to offer any input here, since I should be kicking my own ass to do more of what LV is..

but anyway

so @LostViking
someone pointed out to me a long time ago that a trade of a bagel for english muffin saves MORE THAN HALF the calories. I know bagels are good. But I am usually plenty satisfied on the carb craving with an english muffin.
Also, man I LOVE grape juice. Lotta sugar in fruit juices, even if just the natural juice.
And lastly, I agree that morning summit cereal is really good! I sprinkle in on yogurt since I don't eat cereal and milk.

Proud of you for doing a thing. I am so guilty

 

[LostViking]

I feel silly trying to offer any input here, since I should be kicking my own ass to do more of what LV is..

but anyway

so @LostViking
someone pointed out to me a long time ago that a trade of a bagel for english muffin saves MORE THAN HALF the calories. I know bagels are good. But I am usually plenty satisfied on the carb craving with an english muffin.
Also, man I LOVE grape juice. Lotta sugar in fruit juices, even if just the natural juice.
And lastly, I agree that morning summit cereal is really good! I sprinkle in on yogurt since I don't eat cereal and milk.

Proud of you for doing a thing. I am so guilty

No need to feel silly.
Offering help is always appreciated.

I usually do English Muffins, more because I like them than the calorie count.
I only had half of the one on the grill. The other half went to the bride.