HIIT

Does anyone know anything about HIIT? I'm going to embark on a bit of research about it, including adding it to my workouts. The worst that will happen (short of a coronary incident) is that I won't lose more weight. I'm not going to stop doing my 30 minute Wii Fit habit, but will alternate HIIT a few days a week.

Off to the library to see what's available.

Success!

BMI is officially under 25. Took me long enough. No desire to eat or drink to celebrate! I think that means my mind is in the right place.

Good progress

I keep working out right after dinner, which makes me reluctant to actually weigh myself. The weight loss goal seems more important to me right now, which isn't good. I can see progress in muscle tone (especially that oh so attractive area below my shoulder blades). I won't be embarrassed to put on a Speedo in 7 weeks, but dammit, I wish I was seeing a few less pounds on the scale.

I fully intend to reach the point where the answer to the title of this blog is "Pretty darned good."

Anyone listening?

The Carnivore Continuum

We've leaned more heavily toward meat or poultry as the main ingredient in our dinners, perhaps five of seven nights a week. A healthier diet, and an eye toward saving a little money, are leaning me more toward the reverse. I think having meat on the menu a couple days a week is a reasonable alternative. The challenge for us is to avoid replacing meat with CHEESE! I have always said that if I envision my demise, it will be me stroking out with a big ole piece of cheese in my hand.

We're looking at some of our old vegetarian cookbooks, and David pulled a bunch of stuff from one of the databases at UC-Denver's Auraria Library collection. The good news is this means lots of Middle Eastern meals. My biggest problem with planning vegetarian meals is that I don't know what to combine to make a satisfying supper.

If anyone has any ideas about great vegetarian meals, bring 'em on.

I'm feeling better about how I look. This is paying off!

Lisa