Week one results

It's been a week, so I thought I would update you guys on my progress. I have been going to the gym five out of seven days, for the last couple of weeks. Most of the time I do ten minutes on a treadmill , or one mile (which ever come first) to get my heart rate up. I have been switching between major muscle groups and have made modest advances in each. On top of this, I've increased my protein intake and adjusted my diet. I will go into detail on this momentarily. My motivation has not dwindled, which has been a positive sign that I can sustain these routines as time goes on.

Revelations.

1. My endurance has dramatically increased since I have been working in assembly. I can easily run a mile, and if I wanted I could probably be in the seven and a half to eight minute range. I have scaled back, however, because I'm trying to gain mass,  and I don't want to be counter productive.
2. I'm consuming way to little calories daily. Most models show an average adult male should be at 2200 calories per day. With my job and lifestyle, I should be at around 2800-3200 range. I struggle to get above 2100 daily. I'm going to have to figure something out.
3.I feel a lot better eating clean and exercising. Nothing to really elaborate on here.
4. This is delicious: Two scoops of protein powder, one cup of vanilla almond milk, two cups of ice, and half a banana equals a frosty like shake.

5. I hate working out my legs. I kind of ignore them, honestly, which I know is bad.  

My wife has made a few great meals including a dish using quinoa, beans, jalapenos and corn. She is a great cook, which makes eating clean really easy.

Highlights.

1. Spinach and mozzarella cheese pizza (handmade). Spinach, cheese, tomatoes (half cherry tomatoes) , crust.
2. Chicken tortilla stew.  Chicken, salsa, corn, bell peppers, tortilla, in a crock pot.
3 . Baked tilapia with asparagus.
4. Turkey baked ziti.  Whole wheat penne pasta, ground turkey, parmesan cheese, and homemade sauce.

We did eat out a couple of times,  which we are working on eliminating. This is one of the hardest things for Sarah abd I  to discontinue. My weight is currently a 176 , which is going in the wrong direction. I will keep you guys posted.