Tateman Round 3: Ready to Form Voltron!

[BlamedCat]

Looks like you're doing good for the majority of your goals.  Sometimes we gotta take time off from the exercise scene, you've seen me do it in this and last challenge, but overall, if you keep it up you'll be fine  Like you said, you're still loosing weight and still making progress!

 

Back to your earlier post about your wife and all, I'm sorry to hear what's happening there.  Knee problems SSSUUUCCCKKK, I've been through my share and they are no bueno.  Hopefully, if she can find a meal plan that appeals to her system and to her taste, she can shed the weight that way.

 

Regardless, with what you said about her knee, that makes her weight loss even more impressive.  If the topic ever comes up, let her know we're cheering for her too!

[Tateman]

Looks like you're doing good for the majority of your goals.  Sometimes we gotta take time off from the exercise scene, you've seen me do it in this and last challenge, but overall, if you keep it up you'll be fine  Like you said, you're still loosing weight and still making progress!

 

Back to your earlier post about your wife and all, I'm sorry to hear what's happening there.  Knee problems SSSUUUCCCKKK, I've been through my share and they are no bueno.  Hopefully, if she can find a meal plan that appeals to her system and to her taste, she can shed the weight that way.

 

Regardless, with what you said about her knee, that makes her weight loss even more impressive.  If the topic ever comes up, let her know we're cheering for her too!

Will do

 

We might actually go try using our gym memberships eventually.  She was thinking of going to talk to the trainers there to see what exercises she could do that would limit movements with her knees.

[BlamedCat]

That would be a great idea and Id totally encourage it. Of course if you know anyone who works in rehab, they might be able to suggest some things. Actually, if you want, I'll hit up my mom or wife on this since they both work at/with a local hospital.

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[rogaecia]

Great job on Week 2, tateman! 

What is your battle strategy to get back on the A-game in regards to working out? 

[GingaNinja]

Good stuff Tateman! Glad things are still going well your end, glad you got back on your workout, it can be tough getting it done after a couple of days off but it sounds like definitely needed it! Don't break yourself

[Tateman]

That would be a great idea and Id totally encourage it. Of course if you know anyone who works in rehab, they might be able to suggest some things. Actually, if you want, I'll hit up my mom or wife on this since they both work at/with a local hospital.

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Was talking a little to her last night about it all.  We will see how it goes.

 

Great job on Week 2, tateman! 

What is your battle strategy to get back on the A-game in regards to working out? 

Well, I think I really have confirmed that especially on bowling nights, I need to work out in the morning/afternoon.  Monday I didn't workout since I just wasn't in the mood after bowling, and my kid went to bed late.  I get my one day of not having a workout, but I need to try to save it for the weekend  So overal I think before I get doing things int he morning, I should just get out and finish off the workout.  Walking in the evening isn't usually a problem, so I can do that whenever.

 

Good stuff Tateman! Glad things are still going well your end, glad you got back on your workout, it can be tough getting it done after a couple of days off but it sounds like definitely needed it! Don't break yourself

Thanks.  Trying to just keep moving forward

[Laureleye]

Hmm, well she has some co workers that are sort of into it.  They were doing walking and things, but now my wife can't really do that much.  Her knee has gotten really bad, and I think her left knee is bone on bone.  They have been implementing new services at her work, so they have all been extremely swamped and stressed.  It probably will be that way for the rest of the year.

 

We will have a little time off when I do my spartan race in December.  We are going to spend a few days down at Disneyland and stuff

I've never done well eating a lot of meat, especially red meat.  I used to only eat meat at either dinner or lunch because of this.  Now I eat meat at both meals, but smaller portions and it seems to be better for my system and is actually more meat overall.  So instead of 3 or 3.5 oz at 1 meal, I eat 2 - 2.5 oz twice.  I still get a good bit of my protein thru greek style yogurt, nuts and nut butter.  I hope she can find something to do around her knee issues.  I have knee problems and its just no fun at all. 

[Blaidd]

You;re doing well Tate, despite the slight set back last week.  Glad to see you back on the wagon, though.

 

Also nice to see the IF is working out.  I love my IF, i have a break once a week every now and then, but it's really helped me with food regulation and viewing food more as nutrition. Have you found that you're now hungry when you're actually hungry and not just because you normally eat at those times of day?

[Nephaisys]

Controversial point: sometimes I fall off the bandwagon after injury because although I feel healed, ny body isn't quite ready and not back up to full strength. Just because you felt better doesn't always means your body is. My personal trainer buddy explained it better than I did. '-_-

Once those days are done, sucking it up and dealing with it is the only way. The first time back doing it is the hardest.

This is a lifestyle change. Not a miracle. It's ok to have an off day.

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[Teros]

Hey Tateman, you ever end up making mayo?  I did and it turned out great.  Almost out of it so I'm gonna experiment with garlic powder and possibly red pepper flakes.

[rogaecia]

Hey Tateman- dropping by to see how you are doing. Hope you're having an awesome Wednesday  

[CourageousKate]

So great that your tracking, reading, and IF are going so well! Hope you are having a great Week 3!!

[Tateman]

I've never done well eating a lot of meat, especially red meat.  I used to only eat meat at either dinner or lunch because of this.  Now I eat meat at both meals, but smaller portions and it seems to be better for my system and is actually more meat overall.  So instead of 3 or 3.5 oz at 1 meal, I eat 2 - 2.5 oz twice.  I still get a good bit of my protein thru greek style yogurt, nuts and nut butter.  I hope she can find something to do around her knee issues.  I have knee problems and its just no fun at all. 

My wife has a problem with too much red meat too, and she hates any sea food, except tuna fish from a can she can eat.  Chicken and Turkey she seems fine with.

 

You;re doing well Tate, despite the slight set back last week.  Glad to see you back on the wagon, though.

 

Also nice to see the IF is working out.  I love my IF, i have a break once a week every now and then, but it's really helped me with food regulation and viewing food more as nutrition. Have you found that you're now hungry when you're actually hungry and not just because you normally eat at those times of day?

Well, I was eating sort of that way already.  Close to it anyway.  I still have 3 meals some days, they are just smaller.  It really depends on how I feel.  I do feel more now that I get eating when I am really hungry.  Not just eat something at 8:30 in the morning because I got up, or eat close to noon because it's lunch time.  If I eat properly, I usually don't feel hungry at night too.  Just sometimes when a smell or something is around to make my brain want to switch on the feed me button.  I came close to breaking it once, just because I ended up eating later then I wanted, and almost forgot to check it next morning.

 

 

Controversial point: sometimes I fall off the bandwagon after injury because although I feel healed, ny body isn't quite ready and not back up to full strength. Just because you felt better doesn't always means your body is. My personal trainer buddy explained it better than I did. '-_-

Once those days are done, sucking it up and dealing with it is the only way. The first time back doing it is the hardest.

This is a lifestyle change. Not a miracle. It's ok to have an off day.

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Yeah, I agree here too.Sometimes I think you just need a break.  It's just hard for me to let myself feel ok about missing a day sometimes.  Just have to remember how hard I am trying to push myself now vs a few months ago where I was doing nothing.

 

Hey Tateman, you ever end up making mayo?  I did and it turned out great.  Almost out of it so I'm gonna experiment with garlic powder and possibly red pepper flakes.

Nope, still haven't tried.  I am tempted to give it a go though sice I can make a few things with it now.  I did make the Whole 30 BBQ sauce from the book.  It isn't bad.  Had it on some chicken the other day that I roasted in the oven.  Seemed like it was missing something still.  I just have evoo at home, and I hear that is too strong to make mayo with, so I might need to go get some tasting olive oil for the mayo.  

 

Hey Tateman- dropping by to see how you are doing. Hope you're having an awesome Wednesday

Not too bad so far this week.  Monday I bowled and pushed off my workout, but the last two days are good  Going to get my workout done tomorrow, and the I am going to opening night Hockey  San Jose Sharks vs the Vancouver Canucks

 

So great that your tracking, reading, and IF are going so well! Hope you are having a great Week 3!!

Thanks.  Pretty good so far.  I noticed my workouts I am trying to get more and more done each time.  My planks are getting better.  Hopefully, I'll be able to do a push up by the end of the challenge.  Maybe next Monday I will give it a try just to see if a can gauge where I am at.

[Jonesy]

Sucks that you missed 3 workouts last week but it looks like you are on track anyways. Keep up the great work!

[notapersonanymore]

I tried to open up your status update about being under 300, but it just came up with a blank page (seems to do that all the time now, with everyone!), so here I am to go: WOO HOO!!

[BlamedCat]

I tried to open up your status update about being under 300, but it just came up with a blank page (seems to do that all the time now, with everyone!), so here I am to go: WOO HOO!!

I get the same issue on all browsers with everyone too.  I put in a bug report about it, so I resorted to trying to catch people on the widget on the side of the forms homepage, that still seems to work for me

[notapersonanymore]

Good plan!

[Tateman]

Sucks that you missed 3 workouts last week but it looks like you are on track anyways. Keep up the great work!

Thanks.  o far so good this week.  

 

I tried to open up your status update about being under 300, but it just came up with a blank page (seems to do that all the time now, with everyone!), so here I am to go: WOO HOO!!

I get the same issue on all browsers with everyone too.  I put in a bug report about it, so I resorted to trying to catch people on the widget on the side of the forms homepage, that still seems to work for me

Yup, me too.  The only way I have been able to see the posts is by going to my profile, then clicking Profile Feed on the left side.  Then I can see the posts.  Not sure if it works for other people's profiles though.

 

Got my workout in today.  Just about getting ready to go to Opening night for Hockey  Then early tomorrow I'll be off to the doctors for a visit.

[forkboy]

Thanks.  o far so good this week.  

 

Yup, me too.  The only way I have been able to see the posts is by going to my profile, then clicking Profile Feed on the left side.  Then I can see the posts.  Not sure if it works for other people's profiles though.

 

Got my workout in today.  Just about getting ready to go to Opening night for Hockey  Then early tomorrow I'll be off to the doctors for a visit.

 

Awesome!  Enjoy the hockey!  I moved from St. Louis to the southwest and it is definitely up there on the list of things I miss.  

[CourageousKate]

Have a great time at the game!!! And good luck at the drs.

[notapersonanymore]

Fun!!

Hope the Dr's appt goes well!

[Teros]

GL at the Drs.  I have my check up on the last day of my whole 30 (monday).

[Tateman]

Awesome!  Enjoy the hockey!  I moved from St. Louis to the southwest and it is definitely up there on the list of things I miss.  

I was born in St. Louis, and moved out to California when I was 10.  I like being in the bay area.  I have access to all the major sports, even if I don't root for the team

 

Have a great time at the game!!! And good luck at the drs.

Thanks, lots of fun was had, and the doctors visit was good too.

 

Fun!!

Hope the Dr's appt goes well!

It went pretty good, though she wants to add a little more medication for me.  This time as preventative medicine.

 

GL at the Drs.  I have my check up on the last day of my whole 30 (monday).

I'm curious how your visit will go.  My doctor was pretty impressed with what I have been doing as of late.

[Tateman]

Ok, yesterday i had a good time.  I did give in and eat some not so great food though.

 

Before the hockey game, they had a street rally going on.  Lots of give-a-way stuff if you wanted to stand in like for them.  We didn't  They had a couple of half pipe type ramps setup.  There were guys doing tricks there.

 

IMG_3322a by Will Tate, on Flickr

 

The Sharks firetruck was out too

IMG_3315a by Will Tate, on Flickr

 

One of the Sharks Zamboni was out there as well.  I have other pictures in my Flickr feed.

 

Went inside and took a pic of my and Nolan 

IMG_20131003_183146 by Will Tate, on Flickr

 

So for food I figured I would have a Sausage link.  It came with grilled onions and peppers.  It had a bun which I ate some of as well.  Also had some onion rings with my wife.  I had about 5.  I also another sausage link with no bun or anything since my wife ate a hot dog that my son didn't want.  Overall, I wasn't impressed.  I actually couldn't finishing eating all of the one bun.  I just ate the veggie part and sauerkraut I got on it.  It felt liek it filled me up pretty quick.  The onion rings we ok, but not great.  It made me more upset to waste a cheat type meal on that quality of food.  Next time, I'll just go hunger if I don't eat before. (Which I will make sure I eat before an outing like that)

 

I'd normally try to take a few picture of the hockey players and such, but they said I couldn't brign in my camera since it had a detachable lens.  I've only brought it with my like 10 or more times to other games.  Ohh well.

 

The doctor's appointment went well.  She ended up giving me another medication to take, though this one is purely to try to help protect my eyes and kidneys from being diabetic.  Also a very low dosage.  She gave me the smallest dose available, and I need to cut the pill in have to have an even smaller dose.

 

She was saying maybe after my next bloodwork tests, we might reduce my other medication.  I guess it all depends on how healthy I can be by then too.  I'd love to have her say we need to start cutting me back on it asap

 

i told her all about how I have been doing things here with everyone at nerdfitness.  Also eating Whole 30 style and such.  She said she wished that I could speak to other patients about my success so far.  She thought I could be a huge inspiration to others in a similar situation vs just a doctor telling someone to lose weight or change their diet.  She was thinking of trying to submit a proposal of some kind.  She wanted to know if I wanted to be a part of it.  I said maybe.  I was never good at being a public speaker type person or anything.  We'll see how it pans out.

 

So since the appointment was so early, I didn't get in my workout yet.  Tonight, I just have to make myself get it done.

[Laureleye]

Great news about your DR visit. Carry the rebellion forward.

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