here we go. again.
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It’s been 5 days since I have logged any activity. That’s because I haven’t exercised in five days. I’m discouraged. And for the first time since I’ve started this thing — I talked myself OUT of working out. Twice.
But this morning on my way into work I remembered how great it feels to be “the girl who’s exercising.” I know… that sounds silly. But among our group of friends, I feel like the one who is “working hard” towards a healthier me. Saturday night after the wedding, I walked out to my car to get my camera (to share some photos) and one girl gasped and said “Liz!! You have lost weight!” And I said “for real?! Because I have been working my BUTT OFF and I just keep gaining!” But… it felt so good to say “I have been working my butt off.” Sure, one can argue that I haven’t really been working that hard. (That “one” being me.) But I really do need to give myself some credit. And… compared to the people I was around Saturday night, I think I really have been working my butt off. (Now I’m turning into a fitness snob. hah.)
I don’t know… it’s another “blah” week. I’m up another pound in weight. That might be the most discouraging thing, really. I fee like if I’m just going to keep gaining weight then I don’t want to do this! At the same time… I know it’s probably muscle mass. But probably more food in me, too.
I am not going to run the entire length of the 4-miler on the 29th. I figured I can run 1 mile, walk 1/2 mile 3 times and finish feeling good. Perhaps with all the people and energy around I will be able to run a little more than that… but I am not going to push it.
Instead, I am going to take it easy with a 5k running plan starting at 1.5 mi’s. (My big goal was to run the Turkey Trot 5k at a good pace.) I just have to get past the 1.5 mi mark. Tommy’s sister (the fitness freak) is making me run with her Wed PM and I am truly afraid that she is going to MAKE me run way more than my body can handle. She’s a no-slack kind of girl… and she made her other “closet runner” friend run four miles with her. I think she thinks I need to run faster so that I will enjoy it more. Does that make sense to any of you?
As far as my diet goes, there is no option. It has to change. But I’m a no-complication’s person. I can’t be counting calories and restricting myself or else I’ll quit.. So, here’s my simple plan:
- Breakfast: Anything I want, but must include eggs. (Or some sort of protein.) Ditch the coffee (with creamer & sugar) and go with tea and a packet of splenda.
- Lunch/snacks: no bread! Meat & cheese chunks, a handful of veggies and some fruit. Protein bars and carrots.
- I am trying to not eat a “big lunch,” to avoid the daily exhaustion at 2:30pm. So I’ll be snacking throughout the day on the above items.
- Dinner: a (maybe grilled-chicken, maybe not) salad with a non-cream based dressing. Possibly a protein shake for a snack/dessert if needed.
Well. That’s that. I have to keep rearranging things and refreshing things just to keep myself going I guess. (sigh) I’ll do it… I hate the running, but I can get through 3.2 miles for a triathlon…
Yoga starts today at high noon! At least I can log that this afternoon. 
Filed under: Down and out, General Cardio, Nutrition, Training Plan, Weightloss
Don’t worry about the pound or two here or there. I lost 10lbs in the first few months of working out & eating healthy, then gained 5 back - - while I lost another pant size. It’s most likely muscle and you’ll find over time as you lose weight and keep it off your body will balance it out and it will shift around. I know mine did!