I have been staying on track food-wise and am less than half a pound from my weight at the beginning of the "summer of eating whatever I wanted."
And I am fitting in pants that I haven't worn in over 3 years. They make my muffin top look especially muffin-y but they fit. I went shopping in the tubs of clothes I had stored in the basement and now have lots of "new" pants and jeans to wear.
I'm supposed to run 6.1 miles with a shitton of hills on Saturday. I have done jack shit so far this week. I'm also close to 2 hours behind on this month's workout bet. (we added another friend and upped the stakes to the two losers pay for the winner to get both a mani and pedi)
We'll see how all that works out. it's been a busy week.
I do think I actually like running now though. like...I legit am sad when I can't find time to get my ass out there before it's pitch black. (I really don't like running in the dark dark. twilight is fine, but pitch black? I'm gonna fall down and hurt myself.)
Can I join in please? I have got to get it together. Monday evening I went to the grocery store and bought food for both breakfast and lunch the entire week. We already had our dinners planned. I decided that if I start by eating better at work (both of the above-mentioned meals are eaten at work) then it's okay if my dinner isn't perfect.
I am doing Whole30. It's interesting. I'm having the hardest time not jumping on the scale. But so far, it hasn't been as hard as I thought it would be to do. The only real 'craving' I had was when I wanted to do something easy for dinner, and I wanted the convenience more than the food. I was getting a lot of pre-migraine headaches before I started, and since I started, I only had one that was kind of a dull ache.
I did look in the mirror this morning and wonder why I wasn't skinny yet.
I'm enjoying my break from tri training. I've done yoga almost every day, and I am really loving it. I get to do handstands again, and that's awesome.
Post by tacosforlife on Oct 15, 2014 13:00:34 GMT -5
Meh.
I walked like 11 miles on Friday. Did a lot of walking Saturday through Monday, too, and swam on Sunday as well. But we definitely ate a lot with my dad here.
I've been tired and barely moved yesterday and skipped my swim today in favor of a cheeseburger. I'm feeling really bloated, though, and plan to get back on track with dinner and tomorrow. Waiting to weigh myself until next week. #denial
so I've got my relay on Saturday. I'm running 6.5 miles. I've been a total lame ass all this past week and haven't run since last Wednesday when I did about 4.5 miles. I'm feeling ok about the race, my leg has two water breaks pretty evenly spaced, and I think I can manage three 2ish mile segments without wanting to die. We'll see. It ends on an uphill, so that kinda sucks, but I'll live despite slacking a bit.
But at this point - should I run tonight? And if so how far?
side note: my workout bet is still neck and neck with only 15 minutes between first and last place. The big downfall of the workout bet is that when we all slack at the same time the motivation factor drops down to zero.
I am progressing nicely on C210k. I ran 20 minutes straight the other day, I was so freaking proud of myself.
My eating is mostly on track. But I've been allowing too many treats. I get stressed and I just want ALL THE SUGAR. And I feel better for about 5 seconds before being annoyed with myself. Stupid sugar.
As you should be!!! IME that's really the big hump. Once you're past the 20 minute mark it magically becomes much easier to just keep going. Just a mental thing I guess?
so I've got my relay on Saturday. I'm running 6.5 miles. I've been a total lame ass all this past week and haven't run since last Wednesday when I did about 4.5 miles. I'm feeling ok about the race, my leg has two water breaks pretty evenly spaced, and I think I can manage three 2ish mile segments without wanting to die. We'll see. It ends on an uphill, so that kinda sucks, but I'll live despite slacking a bit.
But at this point - should I run tonight? And if so how far?
side note: my workout bet is still neck and neck with only 15 minutes between first and last place. The big downfall of the workout bet is that when we all slack at the same time the motivation factor drops down to zero.
so I've got my relay on Saturday. I'm running 6.5 miles. I've been a total lame ass all this past week and haven't run since last Wednesday when I did about 4.5 miles. I'm feeling ok about the race, my leg has two water breaks pretty evenly spaced, and I think I can manage three 2ish mile segments without wanting to die. We'll see. It ends on an uphill, so that kinda sucks, but I'll live despite slacking a bit.
But at this point - should I run tonight? And if so how far?
side note: my workout bet is still neck and neck with only 15 minutes between first and last place. The big downfall of the workout bet is that when we all slack at the same time the motivation factor drops down to zero.
so I've got my relay on Saturday. I'm running 6.5 miles. I've been a total lame ass all this past week and haven't run since last Wednesday when I did about 4.5 miles. I'm feeling ok about the race, my leg has two water breaks pretty evenly spaced, and I think I can manage three 2ish mile segments without wanting to die. We'll see. It ends on an uphill, so that kinda sucks, but I'll live despite slacking a bit.
But at this point - should I run tonight? And if so how far?
side note: my workout bet is still neck and neck with only 15 minutes between first and last place. The big downfall of the workout bet is that when we all slack at the same time the motivation factor drops down to zero.
Yep. I like to do the easy run the day before the race, but lots and lots of people do two days out.
this is what I ended up doing. Thursday was a mess, so I went out Friday for an easy 2 miles. Thanks for the tip.
Important Lesson Learned at this race: When you see a photographer start running like Forrest Gump. My running style is very low to the ground so I pretty much look like I'm walking in all the official pictures. Dammit.
I'm supposed to run 6.1 miles with a shitton of hills on Saturday. I have done jack shit so far this week. I'm also close to 2 hours behind on this month's workout bet. (we added another friend and upped the stakes to the two losers pay for the winner to get both a mani and pedi)
We'll see how all that works out. it's been a busy week.
I do think I actually like running now though. like...I legit am sad when I can't find time to get my ass out there before it's pitch black. (I really don't like running in the dark dark. twilight is fine, but pitch black? I'm gonna fall down and hurt myself.)
That's when you get an ultra-cool, head lamp and impress all the neighborhood kids waiting for the bus stops with your ability to light up any dark sidewalk.
I'm supposed to run 6.1 miles with a shitton of hills on Saturday. I have done jack shit so far this week. I'm also close to 2 hours behind on this month's workout bet. (we added another friend and upped the stakes to the two losers pay for the winner to get both a mani and pedi)
We'll see how all that works out. it's been a busy week.
I do think I actually like running now though. like...I legit am sad when I can't find time to get my ass out there before it's pitch black. (I really don't like running in the dark dark. twilight is fine, but pitch black? I'm gonna fall down and hurt myself.)
That's when you get an ultra-cool, head lamp and impress all the neighborhood kids waiting for the bus stops with your ability to light up any dark sidewalk.
I actually have one. I need to find it. I own it for camping but no reason I can't wear it running. It's a nice lightweight LED one. I suspect it will annoy the shit out of me with the light bobbing around on each stride. We'll see I guess.
Post by orangeblossom on Oct 21, 2014 7:37:33 GMT -5
I saw a number on the scale, I haven't seen in years. I'd still like to loose more, but you know hoe when you feel like your making progress, you get cocky and backslide a bit. I'm there. I need to stay focused.
Post by eponinepontmercy on Oct 21, 2014 9:30:41 GMT -5
Guys, I have no motivation at all. I am supposed to be training for a 10k at the end of November and I have a 5k coming up on 11/2 (with redheadbaker). We were away this weekend and I didn't wake up in time on Sunday to run that morning (didn't get home until 9:00 pm), and could not get myself out of bed this morning.
I need to get it together. I'm not going to get any better at this if I don't work harder.
Guys, I have no motivation at all. I am supposed to be training for a 10k at the end of November and I have a 5k coming up on 11/2 (with redheadbaker). We were away this weekend and I didn't wake up in time on Sunday to run that morning (didn't get home until 9:00 pm), and could not get myself out of bed this morning.
I need to get it together. I'm not going to get any better at this if I don't work harder.
I've run twice in the past two weeks, and I feel myself coming down with chest congestion. We can walk the course together!
Guys, I have no motivation at all. I am supposed to be training for a 10k at the end of November and I have a 5k coming up on 11/2 (with redheadbaker). We were away this weekend and I didn't wake up in time on Sunday to run that morning (didn't get home until 9:00 pm), and could not get myself out of bed this morning.
I need to get it together. I'm not going to get any better at this if I don't work harder.
I've run twice in the past two weeks, and I feel myself coming down with chest congestion. We can walk the course together!
can y'all come walk my half with me at the end of Nov because um I'm thinking that's what's going to be happening of I can't get myself together. I'm annoyed and angry.