It's been a while since I last posted. I had a fun, busy weekend while not really watching what I ate. But I did keep on track with the workouts. And I actually came in as the First place Female in a 5k I ran on Sunday!! Plus I beat my last 5k time by over a minute, and I beat my husbands last 3 mile time!
The race was a small one put on by a student organization on campus and the turn out was maybe around 75 people. I didn't expect to do so well, I just wanted to at least match my last 5k time. There were other girls there with race shirts on and tanned toned legs in little tiny shorts doing their warm ups and I though for sure I'd be behind them. Nope, I definitely suprised myself! I didn't stick around afterwards to see if there was an awards ceremony so I don't know if I won anything. It was a free event so I don't know if they had it in their budget to provide anything, but I don't know.
And since I was up so early on a Sunday, I went to yoga after the run. I was so happy that I was able to go to yoga twice last week!
Yesterday was a rest day, and I did my best to stick to a healthy eating plan. But I did have 2 glasses of wine.
I'm just haven't been in the mood to post anything. So here I am to just do it! Yesterday was an overall great day. Boxing lesson in the am and planned to workout again in the pm. But that plan changed, I was too tired after a massage in the evening. The person I massaged was about the same size I was when I was at my heaviest and boy it was a workout giving her a massage. I never knew I used to make my massage therapist work that hard back in the day! So I was exhausted and actually got to bed early! (confession: went to bed after having ice cream and a very large oatmeal raisin cookie!)
Since I went to bed early, I actually got up in time for a morning yoga class today. I was so happy to be back, it's been about 2 weeks since I last went. It was wonderful! Usually the heat (Bikram) totally wipes me out but not this time. I was motivated to put on my running shoes and go for a run. So I did.
The run was tough. It was super hot out and I went to the track and did a half mile warm up, some speed work (8 200m sprints, with 200m recovery in between) and ended with a half mile cool down. I went all out on those sprints and was completely fatigued at the end. But my 200m split times were better that last Thursday when I did the same workout with the running group! Could have been because my knee felt better, or maybe the yoga before stretched me out and I my stride was longer.
I have to input my run into my log then I'll post tonight my monthly milage.
I'm going to a party tonight and my plan is to only have 2 drinks, and not worry about what I eat. My only goal is to eat what I really really enjoy, not just anything because it's available, and focus on my hunger levels. So not random foods, and no stuffing myself til I explode.
Have a great weekend you all! I hope everyone is doing well, even thought there is no activity her at EP!
I love salmon with lemon and dill, and thats what I made for dinner, along with baby broccoli with olive oil, salt and pepper. With some white wine, MMMmmmm! I'm kinda still hungry though. But I'll wait 30 minutes before I go in the kitchen and see how I feel.
I ran 15 miles today! Although it was two separate workouts, I still did it. I did 12 on the treadmill this morning, then my knee started hurting again the last mile so I stopped, rested, iced and stretched. I decided to go on the treadmill because it was around noon when I ran, and in Tucson it was already pretty hot, and because I wanted to try to stay at a steady pace which I can program on the treadmill. My last long run I was between 9-10:30 mpm, and I wanted to try to have an steady pace throughout this time. I had planned for 15 miles, but due to my knee I stopped at 12. Then this evening I did another 3 at the gym with my hubby after we got done teaching. He didn't do the whole 3 miles with me, only about half a mile. He hates to run, but he has to.
He's getting ready to leave in about a month, and he's increasing his workouts and running to prepare. He's going through training to become an instructor in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP). He's been in almost 25 years now and I think he'll probably be the oldest in the training! He's 41 now. Yes I'm 25, a 16 year difference, but he's the best man I could have ever met, a perfect fit for me! Oh, I do love him so!
I love bars when I'm in a hurry. Today after teaching for 3 hours I needed some nourishment before my run so I had a Cliff Nectar Dark Chocolate Walnut Bar, Yumm! And in the middle of my 12 miles this afternoon I had a Apple Pie Lara Bar, sooo delicious and is all raw foods. These are some of my favorites, in addition to Cliff bars and Luna bars. They tend to be lots of carbs but if you're a runner, that's exactly what you need.
Yes, I did raid the kitchen tonight, but not in a crazy eat everything binge. Instead I had to make room for all my groceries so I had to raid the pantry and freezer to find space. So I ended up with a yummy dinner of shrimp, broccoli, pasta and marinara. Not bad for a quick throw together meal. Especially nice to have a glass of wine as I cooked, my fav thing to enjoy while preparing a meal!
I was home working and cleaning for most of the day and I'm so suprised that I kept my self so busy that I only entered the kitchen every 3 hours or so to prepare a meal/snack. By 9 pm, after my class, I had only 800 calories and I wasn't even hungry. So my love and I went grocery shopping, put them all away as I ate a Triple Chocolate Balance Bar, then went to the gym. I'm not such a big fan of Balance Bars, the only one I do like is the Triple Chocolate, it was just what I needed before my workout.
At the gym I did a quick upper body weight circuit, then ended with 40 mins on the stair climber. Overall, I had another really great day. I think it's much easier to stay on track during the week when I allow myself a day or two on the weekend to not focus on food, and eat what I desire. Well, I've only tested that theory this past week, so I'll see how I do this week!
Oh yeah, this morning as I weighed myself (I weigh myself daily and average it for my weekly weight) I was looking at my naked self in the mirror and I actually liked what saw! Except one thing, my boobs have shrunk! Yeah, I know that its the area that usually loses the mass first, but I miss them!! Maybe after I have kids I'll consider a lift and a small enhancement. I don't know, my hubby says no, he likes me the way I am. But I wouldn't mind filling out my shirts like I used to.
Technically it's already Tuesday but I'm just ending my Monday. My weekend was busy and fun! Friday I let my eating plan relax a little since I ate out and drank a few Rib Ticklers (champagne and raspberry liquour) at a comedy club. Had a blast and laughed a bunch. Then Satruday my hubby and I taught a salsa workshop, and Sunday we taught a childrens safety/self defense class. I don't think we have one day off all of February and for the first week of March! I can't wait until that's over so we have a free weekend.
Then Saturday night we went out to eat again and went out dancing. Sunday, after we were done with the kids we took a "nap" for 3 hours, from 7-10 pm! So we headed to the gym on campus at 11 pm, since it closes at midnight on Sundays. I was really happy we had that nap, because I definitely wouldn't have had the energy to run. I ended up doing 4 miles around the indoor track as he worked out on the punching bag. I felt great to get those miles in because I am already behind on my 1000 mile goal.
Last week I also dropped 3 lbs of what I gained the week before. So it's progress! Looking to get back down to 138 where I was two weeks ago this week, maybe 137!
Today I got another 6.8 miles in, 2 miles as a warm up and cool down and a 4.8 mile tempo run. Eating was on track too. Gotta stick to plan M-F and I'll allow myself a little more freedom on the weekend.
My knee felt great today even with all my activity today. I had a boxing lesson this morning and knee was fine, I rode the stationary bike for 30 mins and knee was fine, then ran with my group and knee was alright.
During my warm up my knee was fighting me but after it was warm and ready to go, no problems. We did 200m repeats, same as last week. I wish I had my watch with me last week because I have nothing to compare todays workout to. In addition to the 2 miles of speed work I did another 2.5 of warm up and cool down. I love this new group I'm in, it really pushes me to do better and I do believe I'll make my 2 hr half marathon goal this year!
After the run my knee was throbbing and achy, and I'm icing it right now. I'll take another day off running tomorrow and see how I feel for Saturday. I also saw the second viewing of The Spirit of the Marathon and was once again motivated to keep running until I reach like 80 years old! But in order to do so I really have to take care of my knee, so tomorrow is a yoga day.
My calories were right on today, had 6 meals throughout the day and still ended with a 1300 calorie deficit if I count my workouts. A few not too healthy choices but I didn't over do it. After the run I had to rush over to the movie and didn't pack any snacks so I got a hot dog at the theatre. Not bad, I haven't had one in a long time and it just hit the spot. I guess my end of TOM had me craving meat because after the movie I stopped at In'n'Out Burger and got a regular hamburger and a protein style burger. My body was calling for iron so I had no problem giving in tonight because I logged everything I ate.
Good night all, you know it's hard for me to wake up early for that yoga!
This morning when I woke up my knee was still bothering me. So I didn't workout like I wanted to this morning. I went to work, did a few massages then took a nap before I had to teach at 7. I taught salsa for 2.5 hours, and miraculously, my knee feels fine! So my hubby and I stayed at the gym for a bit longer and I did 30 mins on the stair climber and then did abs.
I hadn't done the stair climber in so long, it was pretty fun. I usually avoid it because I don't want my legs to be sore for running. I'll see how I feel tomorrow. Tomorrow is a boxing and running day, I hope I can hang. If anything feels uncomfortable in my knee, I'll stop and rest. I'd rather have another forced rest day instead of really injurying it and having to stay out of running for a long time.
Eating was on target today. after dinner I was craving something sweet and all we had is ice cream (B&Js CCCdough) and a huge CostCo apple pie. But of course those were off limits. Well, not totally off limits, I just didn't plan for them and didn't have enough calories to have them. (another step up, normally I would just go for it!). So I took some frozen cherries, mangoes and bananas that I had in the freezer for my smoothies and I warmed them in the microwave a very tiny bit so they were a little soft. then I blended them and made my own sorbet. Yum Yum! Very sweet and refreshing and definitely healthier than my other choices.
Wishing you all strengh and dicipline tomorrow! We can do this!
I felt great today because I stuck to my plan. Yesterday was not too bad. I ate more calories than I had wanted to, because my hubby took his parents out to eat and I wasn't selective on what I ate. And I waited to late to do my run, and I forgot that the gym was closing at 7 instead of midnight because of the holiday so I didn't get to run. So yesterday I'll count as my rest day.
Today I stayed within my calories and made up a little bit for yesterdays eating out. Right now I'm at about a 1770 calorie deficit for the week. This whole day I made healthy decisions, I even had only a spoon of ice cream and turned away pizza at my parents house! Woo Hoo!! I'm so happy!
I got in my long run today of 13 miles that I was supposed to do this past weekend. I felt okay throughout, a little sluggish but not too bad, until mile 12 when my knee started hurting on the right side. This forced me to slow down a bit, but I pushed through it because it didn't feel all that bad. I iced it when I got home, and a little tonight. After I ice it it feels alright, but after awhile i'm hobbling around. I'll see how it feels when I wake up. I'll probably not run tomorrow so I can rest it, maybe I'll get on the stationary bike instead.
I'm gonna check in on you guys right now. Well a few of you anyway, it's already 2 am!
I've been slacking bad! I know it's my TOM and I'm probably not "really" the weight I saw on the scale tonight (I will never ever weight myself at night again!) but I really have to get back on track and put my true desires first. Is alcohol, chocolate, pizza, chips & salsa more important than my desires to reach my ideal weight of 125 lbs, to improve my marathon time, to feel sexy and fit everyday, to look in the mirror and see some sculpted abs, to be able to enjoy clothes shopping without worrying about things fitting me? NO WAY! So I have to remember my true priorities.
Yes, I can still enjoy those yummy foods/drinks but I don't have to shovel them into my mouth like I will never ever have them again!
This week will be my come back week! I've created a new spreadsheet to track my calorie intake and expenditure and I'm ready to really get serious. My goal each day will be to have a 1000 calorie deficit each day, by decreasing my calorie intake and increasing my expenditure through exercise. I want to reach my goal of 125 lbs by my birthday, which is April 15th. And I will do it!!
I weighed myself tonight and I'm at 145, meaning I have 20 lbs to go within 8 weeks to reach goal. And I WILL DO IT! ( and YOU can TOO!!!)
ate too much chips and salsa last night. avoiding the scale. went to yoga this morning, it was tough because my mind just wasn't into it. taught salsa for 4 hours, went out to eat. split a burger, had cole slaw and 4 margaritas. going dancing now. I hope I dance it all off tonight. I'll check in on you in the morning. why can't I control this! I workout so much, but I love food! AAAGGHhhh! Food is my weekness, along with tequila and wine. oh, I love bread and cheese too! I've gotta start running like 100 mlies a week to workout everything I eat.
I hope your weekend is a good one, one where you are in control and don't let food take control of you.
