Workout
I set up the pull-up bar, and did my resistance level 2 workout. I only did the two pull-up sets using the bar. By the time I got to the two chin-up sets in the second circuit, I was too worn out to bother with the bar. I did make my best effort using the resistance band. If my setup was closer to the one in the P90X videos, where I could do the chair-assist pull-ups, I might have tried that. I can maintain better form using the band.
Nutrition
Today was picture-perfect calorie-wise, and even better because it was a Saturday AND we ate at Chipotle. I had my Zone Perfect bar before the workout, a sensible breakfast afterwards, then the Chipotle meal: A salad with carnitas (pulled pork), pinto beans, rice, and cheese. By the way, did you know the soft tortilla shell they use for burritos is almost 300 calories? All by itself! I used Chipotle Fan’s Nutrition Facts Calculator to determine the caloric damage. Not too bad, actually, at 540 calories. With the humongous burrito shell, it’s easy to make a burrito that’s over 1000 calories.
After that, I had enough calories left for a protein bar snack, and a sensible dinner of chicken cutlets and spaghetti (only a cup, of course).
Health and well-being
Today’s workout was tough, as were the previous resistance days for the past couple of weeks. I had no caffeine today, and a fair night’s sleep.
