While I only got to do 2 runs last week, they felt really good. In fact, I was so underwhelmed one evening I ended up doing an additional 60 minutes of cardio DVDs on top of the run. On the bright side, the scale is telling me the weight is staying off. I'll take no change for this week vs weight gains!
I'm getting used to working out late at night. I'm not sure how I feel about this. I typically prefer to workout in the AM and have it done for the day. Then if I have extra time in the evening, I can do additional fun stuff if I'm feeling up to it.
Once kiddo is in school starting this week, I think a lot is going to be changing. Not only will I have more time to run, I will have time to hit the gym for classes and get back in to Iaido.
For diet this past week.... I shook things up a bit. I strayed from my regimen and had some steak, hot dogs (amazing goodness on a bun!) and some peanut butter. I felt the need to do something different and see if having a few things on my "verboten" list would help more in the long run. While I love the idea of following michi's ladder rather strictly, I can't reasonably sustain it long term. I think of these diversions from my dietary plan less as "treats" and more "planned allowances". If I know I have an event coming up where I'll likely indulge, it makes it easier to stave off my desire for that handful of chocolate chips.
Week 5 plans:
1. Find a race/run to enter. (DONE! Will be running in 2012 with some amazing people!)
2. Accountability. (DONE! I have my wonderful Facebook and blog followers!)
3. Walk 2.5 minutes, Run for 5 minutes
4. Keep the running controlled
That's it, folks! This one I need to do 4 times this week. It's a pivotal week with the running upping to 20 minutes of the total 33 minutes. It's a big jump.
Thanks for sticking with me,
~Grace
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