So... Tired...

I've been sleeping like absolute CRAP since I haven't been running. I guess my body is just used to getting lots of exercise and it has all kinds of extra energy that is KEEPING ME AWAKE ALL NIGHT. Seriously... I am exhausted.

I've been such a good girl, though, and haven't broken my promise not to run until Saturday. My plan for tonight is to do my strength training and go for a walk. Hopefully that will be enough to get me sleepy! Then tomorrow is Pilates and Saturday will be running.

An exercise in positive thinking: I caught the strained Achilles tendon when it was very very mild. I did the right things--ice, anti-inflammatories, rest, compression--so it's going to be 100% healed by Saturday, and I'll be able to ease back into my running schedule. I am CONFIDENT that it will be better.

The eating plan is still going well. I was very, very good yesterday--still didn't manage to eat all the veggies, but I gave it the old college try. The only two things I'm struggling with are SALT and CAFFEINE, neither of which I want to give up. But the eating plan says that too much salt makes you retain water and feel sluggish and bloated, and caffeine throws your body off because it lifts you up then lets you crash. I'm not willing to cut either out entirely at this point... baby steps, right?

I've got a big night out with my friends tomorrow, at which I will be expected to eat dinner and drink... a lot. I've been doing so well--I really don't want to blow it all on one stupid night that I'll only feel guilty about the next morning, do I? No... I don't. So why is it so hard to imagine going out and having a salad (dressing on the side, please) while everyone else eats chicken wings, and sipping a glass of chardonnay while everyone else tosses back fruity mixed drinks and Belgian beer? (beaang, I think you feel me on this...)

OK, back to the grind--but it's almost FRIDAY!!

Have a great day,
jen

Rest

I hope you can get some good rest tonight before your big night out tomorrow.  And if you know you are going to regret it that bad, just think about that while you're out.  You can do it.  You've come so far.  You deserve to have fun, WHILE being good to yourself!

expected to drink?

You have the best "excuse" in the world.  YOU HAVE TO RUN IN THE MORNING, so no drinking.  Leave it at that, you have to do what's best for YOU.  If people can't understand that, then...well, I'm just sayin. 

I'm with you!

I'm going to try drinking lots of water while I'm away.  TRY being the magic word.  I figure it will dilute some of the liquor (at least I hope so).  I'm sure you'll do fine.

Have fun!

Angel

all caught up

ok, I think I'm all caught up now. I'm sorry to hear about your injury! Sounds like you're doing all the right things, and I'm sure it will heal in no time. Your new eating plan sounds fantastic. Keep me updated on how it goes. Oh, and thanks for checking in with me. :) I've been busy and sick, so I haven't been on this site as much as usual. I'm working on it though!

thanks for the comment!

Yeah, looks like we're in the same boat.  It's those pesky fifteen or so pounds hanging around that aren't easy to lose.  But I am determined and glad that you're in it with me!

yikes

caffeine addict here!  it's tough stuff to give up!  but i think my addiction might be more mental than physical.

go to work without drinking my morning coffee = headache by midmorning

go hiking for six days with friends with absolutely no coffee = no headaches at all!

i think it has a lot to do with mentality and environment.  but you sound like you're doing excellent.  and keep healing!  it's so important!

<3 alexa