Week 241 of REAL

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

What Navy SEALs are required to do to make it into BUD/S:

http://navyseal.s5.com/requirements.html

http://military-fitness.military.com/2013/01/the-spartan-300-workout-and-new-variations.html?ESRC=sm_fit.nl

RIght up front: Never in a million years could I do what is required. However, I needed to start somewhere. Considering how fit the SEALs are, I figured it was a good place to start. So my SEAL puppy reps (SEALp) consist of girls' pushups, crunches, and flutter kicks, a SEAL training basic. I started with doing one of each. 

PT ~ Physical therapy using 2-lb and 1-lb weights, alternating days.

UB ~ Upper body exercises

12 reps sometimes with weights.

200 minutes

SEALFit shared some good hints I want to learn and remember:

http://sealfit.com/sealfit-blog-how-to-build-durability/

29: 30 minutes. Short walks. PT. UB. Stretch. Messed up my knee again. Starting over with healing and slow strengthening.

30: 40 minutes. 1/2-mile walk. PT. UB. Stretch.

31: Rest.

February

1: 55 minutes. 1/2-mile walk. PT. UB. Stretch.

2: 120 minutes. 1-mile walk. Short walks. PT. UB. Stretch. Made butter.

3: 45 minutes. 1-mile walk. PT. UB. Stretch.

4: 30 minutes. Short walks. PT. UB. Stretch.

Total time: 320 minutes

The first picture was taken in February 2012. The second picture was taken in June 2012. Inspiration, at least to me:

Food Follow Up

Thomas Maple Syrup French Toast English Muffins, Limited Edition. I'll be sorry when it goes. Yummy toasted and buttered. Yummy toasted and used for a ham sandwich, with ham and Romain lettuce.

Schwan's Philly steak cooked on the stovetop, with a sprinkle of Turmeric and Italian seasonings goes nicely with Mac and Cheese.

Mac and Cheese is definitely comfort food. No, I didn't grow up with it, but live and learn.

I still eat to stay awake, but I'm making healthier choices.

Smart Pop White Cheddar Popcorn was on sale. I bought a bag and actually managed to have the nine servings. I enjoyed it, as a treat. I'm pleased I'm not thinking I have to have it every week. Progress.

PopTarts, split a single tart in half, make a decent dessert. Half the calories and still a sweet treat. Add milk, and it's cookies and milk.

The advantage of string cheese is it comes in a single serving package.

Follow Up 2 February 2016

How'd I do?

Errant Knight is turned in.

Breathe.

Carpe Diem 1 February 2016

What needs to be done, today?

Turn in Errant Knight.