As I did my 45 minute cardio session today I was thinking about nutrition.  My mind tends to wander on the longer cardio sessions and today was no different.

I realized that I tend to eat a pretty routine menu.  I don't put in alot of variety for several reasons that I will now discuss.

Calories and Macronutrients:

It takes alot of work to get the calories right and the macronutrient ratios are next to impossible to get perfect.  Don't even try getting them (macronutrient ratios) exactly correct.  Get them in the ball park and you are good.  By eating the same thing I don't have to mess with that very much.

Ease of preparation

By eating the same basic menu, my preparation time is shorter.  I am able to make alot of the same food all at once and then bag it for later use.

Mental comfort

By eating the same menu I am comfortable mentally.  I know that I've met my calories and macronutrient ratios before I even begin.  I have a routine and it makes me feel comfortable.

Conclusion

These things make it much easier to be on a fat loss program.  I know exactly what to eat on a low carb or a high carb day.  It takes all the guess work out of the mix.

Accountability Log:

Week Begins 3/2/2008
	Sun	Mon	Tues	Weds	Thurs	Fri	Sat
Cycle spot	HC	LC	LC	LC	HC	LC	LC
M1 *	5:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	5:30 a.m.
M2 *	8:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	8:30 a.m.
M3 *	11:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	11:30 a.m.
M4 *	2:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	2:30 p.m.
M5 *	5:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	5:30 p.m.
M6 *	7:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	7:30 p.m.
Weights *	N/A	Lift	Lift	N/A	Lift	Lift	N/A
Cardio *	N/A	PM	PM	AM	PM	PM	AM
Abs *	N/A	FYA	FYA	N/A	FYA	FYA	N/A
Water *	240 oz	240 oz	240 oz	232 oz
Post-workout nutrition *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pre-sleep nutrition *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vitamins/Supplements *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accountability *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cals within 5% (+/-) *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Target Cals	2700	2250	2250	2250	2700	2250	2250
Cals	2719	2199	2276	2241
Ratios (C/P/F)	41/38/21	39/41/20	38/41/21	39/40/21
Total Completed	15	15	15	15
Total Possible	15	15	15	15
Mission 2 Total Complete	427	442	457	472
Mission 2 Total Possible	435	450	465	480
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

Nutrition Log:

	Mission 2:  Day 32 of 100
	Meal/Training Plan:  Real-time accountability
	Day 32: March 5, 2008
3:30 a.m.	Meal 1:  Protein shake  with banana and Udos and oatmeal and 3 glasses of water
3:30 a.m.	Supplements:  Animal Pak, Glucosamine Chondroiten, calcium, chromium, glutamine, BCAAs
4:00 a.m.	Workout:  45 minute cardio session
5:00 a.m.	Supplements: Protein shake, BCAAs, glutamine
6:30 a.m.	Meal 2:  Chicken (6 oz), oatmeal, large salad and 3 glasses of water
9:30 a.m.	Meal 3:  Chicken breast, large salad, oatmeal and 3 glasses of water
12:30 p.m.	Meal 4:  Chicken (6 oz), 2 cucumbers, apple and large salad and 3 glasses of water
3:30 p.m.	Meal 5: Chicken breast,2 cucumbers and large salad and 3 glasses of water
6:30 p.m.	Meal 6:  Chicken breast, brocolli, carrots,large salad and 3 glasses of water
8:30 p.m.	Supplements:  Casein protein shake, glutamine, calcium and 3 glasses of water

Workout Log:

	Workout Log:
	Steady State Cardio	45 minutes

Final words of the day:

Don't ever give up.  No matter what adversity you face, never give up.  Every obstacle that arises can be overcome.  There is never a reason to give up.  Not getting the results you want? Make adjustments and work harder.  Things not happening as fast as you'd like? Relax and give it time, but most of all, don't give up.  It took us all time to get out of shape, so why does anyone expect to get back into shape overnight and with very little effort?  Injuries can slow you down, but they shouldn't stop you.  Surgeries from the past can create caution, but they should not eliminate your workouts.  Perseverance reigns supreme!

Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING!