Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Not Sure I'm Meant To Be Healthy

One of my vendors gave me a secret password for a free account on their website. They administer online weight management coaching. I thought it would be interesting to get online as myself and see what they have to say.

They had quite a bit to say.

First of all, I scored pretty well on their health assessment, but I need to improve my nutrition. I was a bit too honest on that section. I guess eating veggies only twice a week isn't really good for you. I just don't like them!

I first went to the diet section, and I had them create a fitness diet for me. I was in shock. They want me to eat every 3 hours from morning until bedtime, and it comes out to about 2000 calories. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? I started reading what they wanted to me eat at breakfast, and I stopped after the bagel, egg, and yogurt. I can barely get a Lara bar in me, let alone an entire meal.

So, I moved on to the exercise section. I decided to set up a cardio program. I like to think that I do a good job with cardio. I walk fast for 30 minutes 3 times a week. I put in my information, and they came up with a program for me. They want me to do interval training. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? They want me to change my speed every three minutes and actually run.

I'm going to try to give this a go, but I fear I might give out after the 3rd day. 2000 calories and running. That's crazy talk.

4 comments:

Timothy said...

While I get the whole extra calories thing, I have always felt it in general it's a bad idea. Yes, you really ramp up your metabolism, but I think at the same time you're pushing a system that was probably not built for constant, high intake. But then I might be the least healthy person I know...

chris said...

I'm not sure I endorse higher calories as much as I endorse more cardio. If you're not malnourished and have plenty of energy then there's not much need to eat more. Cardio, on the other hand, is a win-win.

Victoria is only a wee bit crazy said...

I forced myself last night do to actually run on the treadmill. It was only for 10 minutes out of 30, but at least I got my heart rate up. Yeah!!

chris said...

Woot! Go team!