Day 19 : "Dreading a Barney tomorrow"

Just got back from the gym, and I feel more knackered at the moment than I have in the past 3 weeks.  I'm writing my blog before I shower for a change, as I can't be arsed to stand up for 5 minutes and wash myself right now.  I did my Friday back and stomach workout, and then really struggled on the cross-trainer - I only burnt off 496 calories in 30 minutes, having never done less than 502 (or more than 532) in the last 3 weeks... I know that doesn't sound like much difference, but I could feel the pace was that much slower than usual.  I think it might be because I've done the cross-trainer 5 days out of the last 6 (only using the exercise bike - which is a bit less intense for cardio once this week, on Wednesday).  Anyway, Saturday is my one day off doing any cardio (leg weights only), so I'm sure I'll be good again for cross-training on Sunday morning.  If not, I may be one of the first people in my gym to fall off a cross trainer and slide across the floor.


So, this is my 3rd Friday with no alcohol and no treats.  And it feels okay.  Possibly because my wife didn't make me go to the shop and buy her goodies this week.  I'm slightly dreading tomorrow though:  it's my gramp's 90th birthday celebration, and we're going out for a family lunch at a Harvester.  It will be my first meal out since I started my challenge, and I'm going to have to avoid eating any burgers or chips. Or onion rings.  Or garlic bread.  Or ice cream.  Or chocolate sundae. Mmmmmm......  Oh, and not to mention the beer.  It could be a dreaded Barney Gumble moment.

I'm thinking I may have a steak.  As long as I cut the fat off.  Lots of protein.  It would be the first red meat I'd have had in almost 3 weeks, after all.  And a jacket potato.  And peas.  And lots of salad. See, life ain't that bad... (keep telling yourself that, Si, keep telling yourself that...)


My diet today:

- Breakfast:  A banana and an apple.  Yes, I did eat them in that order for the first time.  But it wasn't as good.  The apple is less satisfying after the fullness of the banana.  I've experimented, and I didn't like the result.  So back to a good old apple-followed-by-a-banana on Monday;
- Lunch:  A tuna salad;
- Dinner:  A salmon salad.


Wish me luck for my trip to the Harvester tomorrow!