Day 36

As I indicated a few days ago, the time restrictions during the week limit the amount of attention I can give to these posts. Today's post won't be too long, as a result.

My squats continue to climb, seemingly without bound. Today I squatted 265 lbs for 5 sets of 10. My legs are indicating their hatred for me (and this attitude will be especially clear during tomorrow's run), but I felt good about the weight I put up.

I wonder if I will continue to gain strength, or if I will stagnate and then fall as I lose weight. That's probably for me to decide, eh?

I'm keeping a close eye on the weight I'm putting up, and most seem to be asymptotically approaching a limit. My bench press has stalled out completely at 205 lbs for 3 sets of 10. At this point, however, I'd be comfortable with maintaining my muscle mass and strength while losing fat mass. We'll see how things shake out.

Also, I'm giving up Facebook for Lent. That should give me some of my time back. Most of it will be devoted to prayer, but some of it may trickle its way to these posts.

Anyway, stats below. Cheers.

Current Weight: 209.8 lbs
Net Loss: 18.8 lbs.
Workout: 60 minutes weightlifting, 13 minutes HIIT

Meal 1:
1 Medium Naval Orange - 64 calories, 1 from fat, 59 from carbs, 4 from protein.
3/4 Cup of Egg Whites - 90 Calories, 0 from fat, 5 from carbs, 85 from protein.
1/2 Cup of Quaker Oats Oatmeal - 150 calories, 25 from fat, 105 from carbs, 20 from protein
1 Banana - 110 calories, 0 from fat, 106 from carbs, 4 from protein.

Meal 2:
2 Scoops Body Fortress Protein - 270 Calories, 35 from fat, 24 from carbs, 211 from protein.
1 Tbsp Skippy's Natural PB - 95 calories, 65 from fat, 15 from carbs, 15 from protein.
1 Slice Nature's Own 100% Whole Wheat Bread - 50 calories, 9 from fat, 29 from carbs, 12 from protein.

Meal 3:
1 Medium Sweet Potato - 130 calories, 0 from fat, 120 from carbs, 10 from protein
1 Box Green Giant Digestive Health Vegetables - 180 calories, 50 from fat, 90 from carbs, 40 from protein.

Meal 4:
6 oz Tuna - 180 calories, 27 from fat, 0 from carbs, 153 from protein.
1 Bag of Almonds - 160 calories, 130 from fat, 6 from carbs, 24 from protein.

Meal 5:
2 oz Whole Wheat Pasta - 210 Calories, 15 from fat, 159 from carbs, 36 from protein.
2/3 oz of Sun Dried Tomatoes - 70 calories, 45 from fat, 21 from carbs, 4 from protein.
1/2 cup Bertoulli's Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce - 80 calories, 22 from fat, 50 from carbs, 8 from protein.

Meal 6:
8 oz Boneless Chicken - 220 calories, 20 from fat, 0 from carbs, 200 from protein.

Additional: At least 1 gallon of water.
Totals: 2059 Calories, 21.56% from fat, 38.32% from carbs, 40.12% from protein.