Well, I hadn't planned to run today at all, but when I found myself on the sofa at 12.30pm, still in my dressing gown, I figured I really ought to do something. Hubby had gone off to fix someone's computer, so I had nothing to distract me ... the weather's not great, so a bike ride didn't appeal hugely. So - why not go for a run, particularly if it might rain?
I figured I'd go a different direction to my normal routes, and if I felt good, see if I could do 10k (which I haven't managed yet this year). I ended up doing 11.5k, at 11min mile pace as an average - pretty good as that's my normal pace and there were some stonking hills! I had to walk up some of it as it's really steep and long.
Not sure if you can view this, but this is my exercise record for this year so far. I'm quite pleased with my progress really, especially as I've added swimming and cycling over the past few months. This week's total is by far the highest and I still managed to do really well! Mind you, I did catch up on some sleep yesterday (didn't wake up until 11.30am), and I haven't been swimming or cycling this week.
I'm doing the Aspire sponsored Channel swim (swimming 22 miles between Sept and Dec), and I really think I'm going to struggle to get two good swims in every week as well as keeping up with my running for the two races I have planned, and keep the cycling up!
I'm pretty pleased about that, as over the last month I haven't really lost much actual weight. It just goes to show that it's worth measuring as well as weighing!
Yep, chocolate. I seem to have had chocolate every night this week - NOT GOOD!! I haven't been too far off my calorie intake, so hopefully I will still have lost a 1lb or two this week, but I'm not holding my breath ...
Had a great run tonight - 5.5 miles. I thought it was further, but I mapped it out. I'm going to have to map out a 10k so I know I've made it when I finally feel strong enough to go for it!
It seems like such a long time since I was here last - well it has been a few years at least - and I remember quite clearly last time saying "I don't ever want to go above 10st again" ... and being quite convinced that I could do it. I think I lasted about four months!
Not this time ... I really am going to maintain my focus, keep up the exercise levels and generally stay fit and healthy rather than trying to stick to a figure on a scale.
In view of that - I'm going to amend my target back to 9st 10lb, which was my original goal, and just keep going as I am. That way, if I get down to 9st 4lb it'll be because I'm living healthily and focussing on the right things ... but if I get above 9st 10lb then I probably need to have a look at what I'm eating and my activity levels to regain my focus.
I've set up my second tracker to show the 'band' I'm hoping to remain in, hopefully getting down to 9st 4lb by the time I finally head off to see my mate in Switzerland, but no big deal if it doesn't quite happen. I'm sure my weight will just level off at some point, and I don't mind if it takes a while to get there.
Feeling great actually - I've done lots of activity this week, and I've managed 27 miles on my bike (2hrs) and a 60 length swim today! Knackered, but feeling really good. I was going to go for a walk yesterday but it was just too darned hot.
Tomorrow should be a good result on the WI too - all sneaky peeks this week have shown 9st something, so tomorrow I should finally be out of the 10s. Hurrah!
Well, I had a great start today - after last night's write-off, I decided to get up and go for a run this morning whether I wanted to or not.
It wasn't easy to drag myself out of bed, but it's a lovely morning, and I actually managed to get a full 5 mile run in ... and it's still only 6.15am!
I do feel great for it - I love early morning runs once I'm outside, it feels so fresh, and you feel fab for the rest of the day. Must do it more often!! Swimming tonight too ...
Well, I was supposed to be running when I got in tonight - but hubby hadn't got anything in for supper, so we had a curry instead ... which I had to pick up on the way home. So, I had chicken tikka and salad - good start, but I polished off hubby's Mossalla and rice, then started on the biscuits.
What is the matter with me?!! I've worked so hard to get here, and now I start eating crap? I'm feeling really good, enjoying the exercise and generally being healthy, but I still don't seem to be able to sidestep the binges.
I guess maybe I have to be really strict about not having biscuits and choc that I like in the house so I just can't eat them, and be a bit more focussed on helping hubby to plan what we eat. He's now working 4am to 1pm, and sometimes more outdoor work after that (like today), so he's finding it tough. Bless him, I'm not surprised!
BUT ... my body fat is finally down under 30% - clocked in at 29.9% this morning, so at least I know that I'm adding muscle rather than fat! So long as I'm healthy and getting fitter, I can live with not losing. Well, for a while anyway!
Well, I did an hour's run outside yesterday, then 1.5hrs bike ride this morning (20 miles) and then went for a nice walk with my family this afternoon for a couple of hours with a stop at the pub in the middle. Nice!
I was going to go swimming tonight, but I guess it's understandable that I can't be bothered!
