I know I haven't blogged in awhile, I'm sorry! I said I would do better and I guess I failed. Oops! BUT....that is the ONLY thing I've been failing at. I just have to take a moment and say that I am starting to see serious results from my training. I can fit into ALL of my old clothes and I've had to get rid of most of my wardrobe because they are too big. I am starting to feel beautiful and strong. I believe that I will be able to finish this half-marathon with no problem and I've developed an inner strength that I've never had.
I found an old food journal of mine and was pretty much horrified of its contents. Here's an example of what I used to eat:
Breakfast-Sausage Burrito from Sonic
Lunch-Hamburger and fries
Snack-Chips
Dinner-Pizza
Dessert-Ice Cream or Candy
NO WONDER I WAS FAT!!!!! I can honestly say the thought of eating all of that in one day...makes me sick to my stomach now. I am still tempted by some of those foods, but I cannot imagine how bad eating all of that feels. Never again!
This is an example of what I eat today:
Breakfast-Fiber muffin and a banana
Snack-Apple and 60 calorie pudding
Lunch-Veggie soup and cheese
Snack-Special K crackers
Dinner-Lean protein and 2 vegetables
*never white carbs-always brown.
I've come such a long way. I was so sick and unhappy before I started training. I am not done, but I am amazed at how different I feel. It took a long time for me to feel different, but I finally do and am so happy with my determination and dedication to this process. I'm almost at 30 lbs lost since I began running in December and I'm going to run 11 miles tomorrow.
2 weeks till my half-marathon!!! It's now time to become a machine!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
8 miles and a snake!
I ran 8 miles yesterday. I didn't stop and it took me 2 hours and 27 minutes. That time is really slow but it's because of the amount of pain I was experiencing. I started the run at 10am. It was beautiful outside, about 58 degrees. The first mile always starts off stiff, but mile 2 and 3 always feels great! It felt good being outside and being active. Come mile four, I started noticing pain in my left leg. It's weird how it shifts, it used to come in my right leg. I pushed through it and come mile 6, the pain was signficant. Right about that time, I came upon a steep hill that I had to push through and I met a friend, a snake! I freaked out and bolted it and didn't look back! Mile 7 was awful...sooo much pain! Then mile 8, although I was hurting, I was almost done so I got a little more energy. I never hit an emotional wall, but the physical pain slowed me down a lot.
Recovery from this run has been the worst I've had to date. Last night, I could barely walk. Today, it's a little better but I'm still really sore. I have a pretty bad sunburn from being outside, which really surprises me because it was 10am and early March. It's slowly going down but yeah, I'm pretty much a mess right now. I'm not looking forward to the next 5 weeks of recovery. It SUCKS!
The good news...I've gone back to my original nutrition plan to go ahead and get a jump start on the weightloss. I'm no longer eating any white flower or unnatural sugar. I've already started and feel great! The best part... my scale is saying I'm down another 2.5 lbs! WOO HOO!!!
Recovery from this run has been the worst I've had to date. Last night, I could barely walk. Today, it's a little better but I'm still really sore. I have a pretty bad sunburn from being outside, which really surprises me because it was 10am and early March. It's slowly going down but yeah, I'm pretty much a mess right now. I'm not looking forward to the next 5 weeks of recovery. It SUCKS!
The good news...I've gone back to my original nutrition plan to go ahead and get a jump start on the weightloss. I'm no longer eating any white flower or unnatural sugar. I've already started and feel great! The best part... my scale is saying I'm down another 2.5 lbs! WOO HOO!!!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
On a roll...
Another great day! Awesome nutrition and 2 miles at the gym.... running/walking. I had to walk for some because my legs were hurting. I need to spend more time stretching. Tomorrow I plan on going to the gym after dance practice. Can't wait to weigh-in on Monday!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Excited...
I had another great day today! My nutrition was fabulous and I got 2 hours of dance in tonight. I count that as my workout so that makes today a success!
I am officially registered for the half-marathon! I am getting REALLY excited!! I talked to my friend Denise at dance and she's helping me learn what I need to prepare for it-belts, gel etc. I'm kind of lost but she's going to help me and it's making me even more excited.
I did some reading on the "wall" that we're expected to hit during the race. Here's what I learned...
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"The Wall is the term used when runners reach a point where they have depleted their glycogen (which is converted from carbohydrates). It is kind of like running “on empty”. When glycogen is depleted, your body begins to depend on fat as the source for energy. This creates a transition within your body that initially causes you to have very little energy.
How to avoid the wall is the common question. Proper training and nutrition (carb loading) can help to minimize your chances of reaching this point. The amount of time you are running is another factor.
When hitting it, some runners find it difficult to run and sometimes even walk. If you reach this point, it is okay. Just know what is going on when it happens. It can be a traumatic experience at first because you literally feel empty as if you have nothing left. What do you do? Keep going! Your body will make the transition and you will push through “the wall” to the finish line.
Once you push through, you may experience the “runner’s high” which some runners claim to be better than sex. If this happens, keep going! Remind yourself that you are a marathon runner and feel the feeling you will have when you cross the finish line. In a perfect world, you will deplete the last of your glycogen as you cross the finish line. However, chances are that you will hit the wall. Just remember your preparation, know what is happening, and know you will push through. You can do it! And you will."
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I hope this isn't too awful. I haven't hit one yet in my long distance runs, and they don't sound pleasant. Oh well, just gotta push through them!
Tomorrow night I'm hitting the gym for a hard workout. I'm excited!! :0)
And I leave you with a quote...
"He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat."
- Napoleon Bonaparte, legendary military leader
I am officially registered for the half-marathon! I am getting REALLY excited!! I talked to my friend Denise at dance and she's helping me learn what I need to prepare for it-belts, gel etc. I'm kind of lost but she's going to help me and it's making me even more excited.
I did some reading on the "wall" that we're expected to hit during the race. Here's what I learned...
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"The Wall is the term used when runners reach a point where they have depleted their glycogen (which is converted from carbohydrates). It is kind of like running “on empty”. When glycogen is depleted, your body begins to depend on fat as the source for energy. This creates a transition within your body that initially causes you to have very little energy.
How to avoid the wall is the common question. Proper training and nutrition (carb loading) can help to minimize your chances of reaching this point. The amount of time you are running is another factor.
When hitting it, some runners find it difficult to run and sometimes even walk. If you reach this point, it is okay. Just know what is going on when it happens. It can be a traumatic experience at first because you literally feel empty as if you have nothing left. What do you do? Keep going! Your body will make the transition and you will push through “the wall” to the finish line.
Once you push through, you may experience the “runner’s high” which some runners claim to be better than sex. If this happens, keep going! Remind yourself that you are a marathon runner and feel the feeling you will have when you cross the finish line. In a perfect world, you will deplete the last of your glycogen as you cross the finish line. However, chances are that you will hit the wall. Just remember your preparation, know what is happening, and know you will push through. You can do it! And you will."
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I hope this isn't too awful. I haven't hit one yet in my long distance runs, and they don't sound pleasant. Oh well, just gotta push through them!
Tomorrow night I'm hitting the gym for a hard workout. I'm excited!! :0)
And I leave you with a quote...
"He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat."
- Napoleon Bonaparte, legendary military leader
Monday, March 1, 2010
Woo Hoo!
Alright, so I did AWESOME today! I had a ton of fruits/veggies, plenty of protein and complex carbs. And after work and class tonight, I hit the gym and ran 2 miles. It wasn't as easy as it used to be-I sweated a lot. That just showed me that it's time to re-condition the body but I feel great about my ability to regain my focus. It's so precious and I'm holding on to it for as long as I can!
5 weeks and 6 days left! :0)
5 weeks and 6 days left! :0)
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