Day 3 of an always hungry me

So lets start by recaping the end of last night.  I fell asleep watching Stanford spank VT!  I have to say that although Vick only went there for a bit, I can't help but want to ALWAYS cheer against VT, so I'm glad they lost and I'm glad Stanford won, go PAC 10!  I woke up on the couch around 10 and was hungry, of course, just like I am right now!  So instead of going to bed hungry and likely paying for it at 3:00am, I had a few almonds and a glass of non-fat milk mixed with sugar free chocolate, doesn't that sound tasty (it actually is but was funny to write for some reason)!  It did the trick though, I didn't binge and ate something that provided healthy fat, protein and carbs.

It did work though because I woke up this morning hungry, but not starving, which is good.  I also was down another 1/2 lb, which is also good!  I've said it before and I'll say it again, I am OBSESSED with weighing myself every morning, so get used to it :)  I did some reading about supplements last night and think I'm going to start adding in a few things to my diet in order to support weight loss and muscle gain, lean muscle that is, don't worry I'm not trying to look like this:

However it is important to ensure you are fueling your body properly, especially when calories are restricted and workouts are TOUGH!  After some research I've decided to add Beta Alanine, fish oil and a good multivitamin to my diet along with a PWO shake (Post workout) after tough workouts.  The PWO shake is a small serving (for me) of protein and carbs directly after a workout to ensure your body has enough protein to build lean muscle rather than break it down.  It will help with recovery and ensure I'm making good progress in the gym. 

So it's 10:45am and I'm hungry, but I haven't had much water today, so I'm hopping that will help get me to lunch without any issues.  Today is easier than yesterday though!

1:32 - Lunch came and went, I think my co-workers are starting to hate me for not EVER going out to lunch with them because I ALWAYS bring my lunch.  However, they eat at really unhealthy places and I end up saving a bunch of money by eating my turkey sandwich and apple everyday!  However, right now I am hungry and feeling a little shaky, like low blood sugar shaky.  Not horrible, but a little on egde :)  I also went and picked up a bottle of liquid Omega - 3 supplements with EPA and DHA (think fish oil + more) that claims it tastes like lemon meringue.  I'll let you know how that works out. 

3:21 - Just tried the Omega 3 supplement, quite tasty and lemony!  Trying to wait until 4:00 to  have my last snack before the gym.  I need/should take the beta alanine with food, about 2 hours before working out so I'm hoping that isn't too early to eat.  No one likes to have a growling stomach while working out! 

8:18 - Let me start by saying that Beta Alanine can make you face (or in my case hands) tingle in an almost painful, slight turn in to a tweaker kind of way, at least the first time you take it.  I took it before the gym and my hands hurt!  However, I also took it after the gym and was fine.  Anyways, I'm sitting at 12 blocks right now and I feel good about that.  I was really hungry today which is okay,  I made good food choices so 12 blocks instead of 11 is fine.  I had a good workout at the gym, kicked my ass.  Came home and worked on stretching and did a mobility WOD, or MWOD.  Check it out: MobilityWOD. ANYONE can benefit from doing the daily MWOD to help with mobility, flexibility and general pain in hips, shoulders, neck etc. 

I'm feeling good about the day, stayed away from the ENDLESS pile of candy at work and stuck to my diet plan.  Now time to watch the Biggest Loser and get some shut eye.