I have changed the way I've been eating a little. I've been eating more lean protein....chicken, greek yogurt, cheese, etc. I still stay with-in my allotted calories for the day. I can really tell that I am staying fuller longer which helps! I am also really trying to make my biggest meal of the day lunch. I feel so much better the next morning when I do this. It's hard with a family because I cook for them every night but I am trying.
I am still training for the Nashville Women's Mini-Marathon on September 22. Training is going really well. I am running a lot and it feels great! I am running 6 miles and doing Jazzercise Thursday, 6 miles Friday, the Rugged Maniac on Saturday, and we are doing 12 miles on Sunday. I am looking forward to it all!
We have a group of people doing the Polar Bear Grand Prix. This is a series of 3 short races (2 miles, 4 miles, and a 5K) that will keep you running through the winter months. (December, January, and February) Let me know if you would like to join us! Here is the registration site.
http://www.active.com/running/louisville-ky/polar-bear-grand-prix--13-2012
The Triple Crown of Running on-line registration is open. Early (and cheaper) registration is now until the end of the year. Most likely, I will not do these.....just because I am cheap but they are a great series of races!
http://www.louisvilletriplecrown.com/index.html
You can also register for the Kentucky Derby Mini-marathon/Marathon. Early (and cheaper) registration is now until October 31st.
http://derbyfestivalmarathon.com/
Sign up early to save some moo-lah!
It's not too late to register for the Louisville Sports Commission Half Marathon on November 3. I am pretty sure I am going to go ahead and do this one. I might as well, right? I will be trained up and ready to roll after the September 22 mini. The price goes up October 1st.
http://www.lscmarathon.com/
How are things going for you? How are those hurdles treating you? Don't be afraid to comment here. I love your Facebook messages but other people can't read those. We can help each other. Don't be shy! I have well over 2,000 hits on this site so I know you are out there! Speak up!
I will leave you with these. I just love them! ha ha! They are so me!
| REMEMBER: "If you keep on doing what you've always done, you'll keep on getting what you've always got." |
| -- W. L. Bateman Ask yourself: Are you happy with that? |
5 comments:
No, I"m not happy! I feel pudgy and would love to lose about 15 pounds. I DON'T KNOW WHAT MY PROBLEM IS, but I just have a serious issue with willpower. I know I desperately need to change my eating habits, and I will continue to try. Thank you for the motivation!
Oh my gosh! I'm definitely the elephant doing the plank. ha! I'm in a really good exercise routine right now but I keep thinking about your 80/20 statistic and it's soooo true! I exercise all the time but eat like a horse so I don't lose weight (don't really gain but don't lose). We just started biggest loser at work again so I'm trying....:) It goes to Christmas and although I won't do good all the time, I'm hoping to be a better eater overall. Love your blog! :)
I felt a huge change this week! I ran 2 miles Monday, 2.5 on Tuesday, and 2 tonight. Daylight is becoming a huge problem, I have to run in the heat if I want to get a longer run in but it's also harde that way. I'm not giving up though, that 2.5 mile run felt great and I know I could have went longer. Plus it was my fastest pace. I've also been more conscious of my eating habits, or at least trying to be. If I eat bad I feel bad whil running. The more diet coke I drink the worse I feel too. I've been drinking more water and only had about 3/4 of a can of diet today. I finally decided I wouldn't be lazy and started taking a multi vitamin. I've woken up almost everyday feeling refreshed. Do you know how long you have to sign up for the winter races?
I am a newbie to the blog but love it already! I have been going to the Y in Clarksville for a couple months and can see some small results. I am doing the elliptical, which I love because of the low body impact but also feel like running some days. So here is my question (and I apologize that it is stupid...which is better for you overall, the elliptical or the treadmill?) Last night, I did 3.17 miles on the treadmill and burned 386 calories. I can do more mileage on the elliptical but still burn around same amount, depending on the program I choose. I also do some of the weight machines for different training rather than just cardio.
You are such a source of positivity. Thank you!!
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