This last week was not bad. Although I skipped Tuesday's 3 miler, I made it up on Thursday and with some extra walks along the week. On Wednesday, I had a good solid 6 miler. Still too slow, but it did feel more constant and pace-worthy, so to speak.
I've been adding some cross-fit work outs to my strength training to good effect. I learned walking push ups and added those. This week I also learned of air lunges which did leave my thighs feeling rather sore this morning, but this is supposed to be a post about the week that just ended.
The long run was a bit of a shamble. The 12 miles ended up taking 3 hours. I had a visit at home waiting for me, and I sure scared the hell out of him, getting home much later than planned. I would say I hit the wall at around 10 miles, but I was already fighting a bad thick fog since around mile 9. This being a step-back week, the Sat. mileage is only 9, which will hopefully go well.
As for nutrition, I've mostly kept up a good show. Eating well, keeping alcohol levels low. At the end of the week, I was still holding steady at 139. However, on Saturday and specially on Sunday, there was quite a bit of beer drinking due to a birthday.
Sunday night, my mom and I agreed to lose 5 pounds in two weeks. On Monday morning, I weighed the usual 139. This morning, I'm down to 137! So, that's two down!
Hope to see the trend stick.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
A Look at Progress So Far
In all honesty, I can't really be bothered to write down every thing I eat. But I will say, I've been very healthy, eating within the 1200 calorie range for a while now. The only problem was the booze, which was adding countless calories. However, starting on Monday, I've ingested 0 empty calories via drink, sticking mostly to water and partially to diet coke. Also, I have not touched a cigarette since Saturday night. This is obviously easier to do if there is also no drinking, so the eating/drinking part is going well enough.
So is the training. So far, I have skipped 4 runs all together. I've noticed that my stamina is better and that I can do many more push ups than at the start of this. I could barely do 70, yesterday, I did 150 comfortably, plus some strange walking push-ups, although I'm not quite certain I did them right. I do need to do more strength training, and include weight lifting as well.
The bit where I'm letting myself down is on not getting up at 6 am to do my runs in the morning. Yesterday I did my required 3 with no problems, but after work. Today's 6 will also have to be done in the evening. I just HAVE to get myself up in the mornings. But even writing about this just produced a huge yawn. Bad Frances.
This morning I weighed in at 140. I am really hoping to see some significant drop soon due to the reduction in calorie intake and the effects of an up week (23 miles).
Also, is someone reading this? I think I see more visits than I've logged on my own. If that's the case, would you mind writing a comment just so I know who you are?
That's all for now!
So is the training. So far, I have skipped 4 runs all together. I've noticed that my stamina is better and that I can do many more push ups than at the start of this. I could barely do 70, yesterday, I did 150 comfortably, plus some strange walking push-ups, although I'm not quite certain I did them right. I do need to do more strength training, and include weight lifting as well.
The bit where I'm letting myself down is on not getting up at 6 am to do my runs in the morning. Yesterday I did my required 3 with no problems, but after work. Today's 6 will also have to be done in the evening. I just HAVE to get myself up in the mornings. But even writing about this just produced a huge yawn. Bad Frances.
This morning I weighed in at 140. I am really hoping to see some significant drop soon due to the reduction in calorie intake and the effects of an up week (23 miles).
Also, is someone reading this? I think I see more visits than I've logged on my own. If that's the case, would you mind writing a comment just so I know who you are?
That's all for now!
Monday, July 30, 2012
Week 4
After a lackluster week, due to illness, we are on our way to s new big week.
Last week I didn't run until Thursday, and only got 4 miles in. I have the feeling I did something more, and that I even started a blog post on it that I decided to save, but it is gone now. So Saturday was a bit low key, but Sunday I got my 6 miles in and walked another mile or so. Same today.
I haven't been keeping track of my food intake, although it has been pretty good. The quantity of beer ingested last week, however took almost all my good work. Putting me at 141 this morning. I haven't seen below 138 in a long, long time. Soooo this week: No booze. None. There are a few beers in my fridge, but beer doesn't go bad.
About Sunday's run. It wasn't too bad. It was rather hot by the time I got out (due to beer) and I was feeling a bit shaky (due to beer). I'll be interested to see how Wednesday's 6 mile pace run goes. Very interested.
Last week I didn't run until Thursday, and only got 4 miles in. I have the feeling I did something more, and that I even started a blog post on it that I decided to save, but it is gone now. So Saturday was a bit low key, but Sunday I got my 6 miles in and walked another mile or so. Same today.
I haven't been keeping track of my food intake, although it has been pretty good. The quantity of beer ingested last week, however took almost all my good work. Putting me at 141 this morning. I haven't seen below 138 in a long, long time. Soooo this week: No booze. None. There are a few beers in my fridge, but beer doesn't go bad.
About Sunday's run. It wasn't too bad. It was rather hot by the time I got out (due to beer) and I was feeling a bit shaky (due to beer). I'll be interested to see how Wednesday's 6 mile pace run goes. Very interested.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Week Three
This week, I'm adding some extra information to each post. This should help me drop some weight by monitoring what it is and what I'm eating.
But first, to finish last week. Yesterday I took it pretty slow, aside from vacuuming the house, I just basically ate. Part of the reason I'm going to start keeping tabs on that. I think the 9 miler really did take it out of me.
Now, for this week.
Monday 7/23 should be a rest day, but judging from my lack of activity yesterday, did 20 mins. elliptical, 20 stationary bike, 400 sit ups, and 100 push ups (writing this on Wednesday, my abs are still a bit sore!)
This morning I weight 142 lbs. I believe on Friday I clocked at 139 lbs. I suspect this is part water weight, part the extra eating I did.
For breakfast I had a bowl of TJ high fiber cereal with skim milk. 180 calories and 1.5 grams of fat.
Lunch was a walk and a chop't salad which, checking it out on their website was a whopping 480 calories and 21.5 grams of fat (only two of them saturated fat). I'm not sure how to feel about this. Most of the calories are from the dressing, which in turn means that they are from olive oil... All the same I'm going to stick to their 'spa' dressings from now on.
Dinner was a can of low fat beef chilli from TJs with reduced fat string cheese and three tortillas. Also a few chips and guacamole. I'm already bored of keeping tabs on calories and fat, but I can assume that this was in the vicinity of 400 calories and 7 gr. of fat.
This is the last time I try to guess at nutritional content, from now on, I'll just try to eat healthy, but I will keep writing down what I eat.
Tuesday 7/24
I was sick, so I could not run.
For lunch I ate a ham and cheese sandwich with roasted red peppers and pepperocini. Dinner was a bowl of cereal.
Today is Wednesday, and I am not sure if I will run or not. I should, to not get too far behind after such a promising start, but then... what if I make it worse? I have half the day to make up my mind, as I did quite a bit of sleeping yesterday.
But first, to finish last week. Yesterday I took it pretty slow, aside from vacuuming the house, I just basically ate. Part of the reason I'm going to start keeping tabs on that. I think the 9 miler really did take it out of me.
Now, for this week.
Monday 7/23 should be a rest day, but judging from my lack of activity yesterday, did 20 mins. elliptical, 20 stationary bike, 400 sit ups, and 100 push ups (writing this on Wednesday, my abs are still a bit sore!)
This morning I weight 142 lbs. I believe on Friday I clocked at 139 lbs. I suspect this is part water weight, part the extra eating I did.
For breakfast I had a bowl of TJ high fiber cereal with skim milk. 180 calories and 1.5 grams of fat.
Lunch was a walk and a chop't salad which, checking it out on their website was a whopping 480 calories and 21.5 grams of fat (only two of them saturated fat). I'm not sure how to feel about this. Most of the calories are from the dressing, which in turn means that they are from olive oil... All the same I'm going to stick to their 'spa' dressings from now on.
Dinner was a can of low fat beef chilli from TJs with reduced fat string cheese and three tortillas. Also a few chips and guacamole. I'm already bored of keeping tabs on calories and fat, but I can assume that this was in the vicinity of 400 calories and 7 gr. of fat.
This is the last time I try to guess at nutritional content, from now on, I'll just try to eat healthy, but I will keep writing down what I eat.
Tuesday 7/24
I was sick, so I could not run.
For lunch I ate a ham and cheese sandwich with roasted red peppers and pepperocini. Dinner was a bowl of cereal.
Today is Wednesday, and I am not sure if I will run or not. I should, to not get too far behind after such a promising start, but then... what if I make it worse? I have half the day to make up my mind, as I did quite a bit of sleeping yesterday.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
First Long Run
Mind you, it should not be. This should be the second. It was 9 miles and it exhausted me so very much! It should not have been that hard. This is just another sign that I am seriously out of shape. I'm glad I took the training down to the Novice 2. I'm sure I'll get much better. I am serious about sticking to the schedule strictly, unless there is a good reason not to. No more, "I just don't feel like it." Also, Fridays are going to be low wine days. Finally, starting on Monday, I am also going to keep a record on this blog on my weight (which is too high) and what I am eating.
I have to say, I was proud of myself for doing my run. It is a good start. The week was perfect!
I have to say, I was proud of myself for doing my run. It is a good start. The week was perfect!
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Change in Plans
The last two training seasons, I've noticed at some point or another that I can't put up with the Intermediate 1 schedule. This year, I am once again walking into training in pretty bad shape. I did notice last weekend that getting the 8 miles on Sunday was not possible.
All this is to say that from now on, I'm switching down to Novice 2. It basically takes away the Saturday semi-long run and adds one extra day of rest. It is possible that I will cross on Sunday AND Monday (the new rest day), thereby helping with the weight lifting problem. As I go on, if I feel I'm getting stronger and doing well, I might jump back up to Intermediate 1, but from now on, I will step it down a notch.
All this is to say that from now on, I'm switching down to Novice 2. It basically takes away the Saturday semi-long run and adds one extra day of rest. It is possible that I will cross on Sunday AND Monday (the new rest day), thereby helping with the weight lifting problem. As I go on, if I feel I'm getting stronger and doing well, I might jump back up to Intermediate 1, but from now on, I will step it down a notch.
Treadmills are BORING!
Thursday 7/19 - I again chose sleep over a nice outdoor run this morning (shame on me). So I put in 3 miles on the treadmill at a pace of 11:34 or so. I then did 300 sit-ups and about 70 push ups. I need to step up my weight training a bit.
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