The Hormone Diet Exercise Prescription - Checking In - Week #2

I finished my second week of the Exercise Prescription:  3 days of strength, 2 cardio with intervals, and one day of yoga.  I've been doing my exercises first thing in the morning, which keeps me from being "too tired" or "too busy" to do them at the end of the day.  However, I sometimes feel like I need more exercise at the end of the day.  I'm considering adding in a short walk at the end of the day to help me relax for the evening.  

Weight - down 0.2 pounds

Waist and hips still measure the same

% body fat is down

% body muscle is up

I think my posture looks better, and I'm feeling a little stronger.  I'm feeling a little sore, too.  I've scheduled a massage for my sore muscles next week.  My weight was actually down another 1/2 pounds halfway through the week.  I think my episode with the low blood sugar from the Bulletproof Coffee made me overeat that day.  

After making my list yesterday of the "don't eat" foods, I've realized that, although I'm doing pretty well, I am still eating a few things I shouldn't.  We've slacked off on getting higher quality, grass-fed, antibiotic-free meat, and have gone to whatever Sam's Club is selling.  This is due both to budget limitations and time limitations, but I am resolving to make the drive to the store that sells the healthy meat from now on.  

Grass-fed meat is preferable because 

1)  It is lower in calories

2)  It has more healthy fats

3)  It has more conjugated linoleic acid (that is supposed to be good for your heart)

4)  It has more antioxidants (Vitamin E)

(Source:  Mayo Clinic)

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