Ouch!

My leg really hurts! Gonna really drug up here tonight. Ibuprofen to the rescue! I had a very running challenged day today. First, it was colder than it should ever be anywhere in the world! Second, I had a traumatic work day - my internet went out and I actually had to have a technician come out and fix it. Third, I had to work late! Forth, I was out of coffee and had to fix that before going to the gym. Fifth, by the time I got to the gym I was just soooo not interested in running. So I ran a mile and then walked 10 minutes. And did planks. Super healthy eating day today. Really good chicken in the IP. Have you made chicken from frozen breasts in there? That's what I did tonight and it turned out so great! Lots of vegetables, too.

Back to the gym!

Boy, it sure goes quick, doesn't it? I did not go to the gym for a week while I was in SD, and I could really tell. Felt weak! Skipped a couple of my usual exercises, because I didn't want to break myself. When I went to the grocery store today, I was so hungry. So I looked for a healthy snack. I saw a little container of macadamia nuts and thought I could eat that on my way home. But then I saw that the container was 6 servings at 200 calories per serving! So not that. Then I saw a container of vegetable chips (beets, carrots, and stuff like that). That was 120 calories per serving - and there were 7 servings in that tiny container! So I had zero snacks today. Well....not true. I did have an apple tonight!

Another big run!

Went over to Lake Murray again today and ran the route that I suspect is 6 miles. Went well and I think I had a great time, if it actually is 6 miles. But if it only, say, 5 miles, then my time was meh! My hamstring is feeling very pinched today. Will take some medicine tonight! I'm without my scale here, so I won't know where I am weight wise until Sunday. Cross your fingers for me!

Still At It

But doesn't seem to be helping my weight though.  I seem to get on these plateaus and no matter what I do it doesn't make a difference.  Then, all of a sudden, I'm able to drop a pound again.  On a plateau now and I hate it.  Especially with tomorrow coming when I know I will have a piece of pecan pie.  Just one though.

Big walk

No run today but I did go on a big walk. Went to the lake again, so it was approximately 6 miles. It was a nice day out there. And it got dark. Glad I was done before they locked my car in for the night!

Yay me!

I ran 6 miles today! I didn't intend to when I started out but that's what ended up happening. I went over to Lake Murray and that is a 3 mile in/out route. First I thought I would run in for 15 minutes, and then head out. And then I thought I would run 3 miles in and then walk out. And then I just ran the whole thing! Went really well, can't say what my time was though. It was a good run and I felt pretty strong when I was doing it.

Another Week Done

Did my usual again this morning and will be taking tomorrow off.  I have been running, etc., every day but Sunday lately and seems to be working ok for now.  Have set a new weight goal and will start working on that today.  Ate everything in sight yesterday! So today I get back on track.

First Day At My Goal!!

Yep, you read that right!  In fact, 2/10's below my goal this morning.  But I have to be there about 3 days before I believe it's real.  It fluctuates up and down just terrible so we'll see what tomorrow and the next day bring.

Morning run and exercises going well so glad for that.  Right foot hasn't bothered me now for weeks.  Knock on wood.  So many things I don't understand and can't explain and that's one of them.  But I'm glad for it.

Gummy Run

Just one of those days where I felt slow and really worked for each mile. But I did it. My time was 30:29, so the way I was feeling was reflected in my time. But that's ok. I did it and I'm glad I did. I had another super healthy day of eating yesterday - and so far today! On track. I'm contemplating dinner at Laughing Planet tonight after piano. That will still be healthy and full of vegetables. We'll see though. My sleep has been so much better since I've moved here, in general. I have had a few days of imperfect sleep but I'm getting some really solid hours and a lot more of them. I was sleeping 4-5 hours in SD and I'd guess I'm averaging around 7ish here. I can tell the difference!

Gym Times!

More of the same! Not much of an update, I know! But I walked over, did my things. Walked almost home and then decided to go around the lake once. That was really nice. I was practically all alone over there. Ended up at the gym later than usual - still pretty darn dead. That horrible smell was gone today, though. Weight is looking good! I'll be back to "normal" soon and then I can start working on those five pounds. I think I dropped a lot of water weight today.

Very Close Today

Only off my goal by 8/10's this morning!  Getting very close and not sure what to do once I hit it.  Not going to binge on ice cream I know that!

Good run on TM this morning and did exercises, too.  Upped both yesterday and went ok today.  Slept lat today though!  Didn't get out of bed until 7:50 am!!!

Another Run!

I sort of took the weekend off. Only sort of because, on Saturday, I actually went on a big hike! It was very fun. I was looking for Rainbow/Wonderstone Mountain. I didn't find it, but I got close. And had fun adventures while I was out and about. And I was exhausted! Today I went over to the lake and ran. It was nice. That's all I got!

Set Back

And it's all Mom's fault!!  She brought both lefse and brownies home from her lefse making party with the Divas on Saturday and she made me eat some of both yesterday.  That naughty girl.  Now I'm up 1/2 a lb this morning.  I didn't run or exercise yesterday either because I needed a day off so that didn't help either.

On the positive side, I upped my mileage this morning to 2.5 miles at a 1% incline and upped my pushups and situps to 60 each.

I am now 1.2 lbs from my goal so it'll happen soon I just know it.  Then what you ask?  I'm not sure at this point.

Getting Closer

Only 6/10's from my goal weight this morning!!!  Will have to get there and stay there or below for about 3 days though before I'll believe it's real.  I haven't weighed what I weigh now for 4+ years!

Di the TM and exercises again this morning.  Thinking tomorrow should be a day off but I am motivated to reach that goal weight so might run anyway.

Great run

I think I really need to update my garmin - I haven't plugged it into my laptop for ages! So I don't really trust the distance it's giving me. But I do trust the time! I did three trips around the lake today in 29:27! Beautiful day here, although it's pretty dry. No surprise there!

Gym

Hoo boy, did the gym smell bad today. No idea what the deal was. But I walked over and did my things. I am really feeling it in my back/shoulders tonight! Lost those two pounds that were tormenting me. So that's good. I've been thinking of dropping another 5. But I'm gonna play that by ear. I'd rather gain muscle than lose weight. So I'm just going to see what happens now that I feel like I'm back into a gym routine. Course, I'll be leaving for a week soon! Going to SD for TG. Maybe I'll bring my weights. I have been eating so many vegetables, it's crazy. And it makes me happy because I know it's good for me. Today I had probably 2 cups of cabbage, an entire bag of greens (sauteed, so like 1 tbsp!), and 1/2 of a spaghetti squash. Oh, and cherry tomatoes. I really want to get into a habit of eating a lot of vegetables like I did today.

Not Ready to Boast Yet but....

This morning the scale tells me I only have ONE pound to go!  I usually don't believe the scale either up or down unless it's about the same for 3 days in a row so we shall see what tomorrow brings.  But I am encouraged!

Did my TM run and exercises again today.

Sleep

I feel out of wack with this time change. Last night I went to bed at 10 and I got up this morning at 4. Day before was similar. I know it will smooth out soon, though. Just ready for that to happen any time now! All the same, I had a good gym outing today. Was able to do all I planned and I feel like some of this jiggle is tightening up again. I can really tell when I slack for a bit! Good think I like going to the gym. Exceptionally quiet at the gym today. Even for that gym!

Run and Walk

Really pretty day here today. 70 this afternoon! I did go for a 2 mile run around the lake. I had an appointment this afternoon, and I didn't have time for 3 miles. I did go for a walk after dinner tonight. Pretty again! Feeling a little bit sore from my gym yesterday and run today. Feels good!

Back on the TM

Just a little too cold and windy out there this morning for the old man.  So opted for the TM and did fine.  Have a plan to up my daily mileage to 3 by Jan 1.  Last week and this week I'm doing 2.25 miles every day and moving the incline to 1%.  Then a couple weeks at 2.5, 2.75 and then 3!  Gotta have a plan even if some things interfere with it.  I hope during the two weeks in AZ in January to be doing 4 miles.  Gonna try and get ready for that half marathon in Reno.

I managed to only gain 2/10's of a pound over the very bad eating weekend!  2.2 lbs to my goal.

Back at it!

Yesterday was a super busy errand day and I didn't get to the gym. Today was the opposite. Really calm, peaceful, and restful day and I did get to the gym. Walked over there, did my usual. Then I walked over to Walgreens and then walked home. Fitbit thinks I walked over 21,000 steps today. But I think something got out of wack with the time chage. I suspect it's including yesterday (I didn't sync last night). It also shorted me an hour on my sleep! Really good food day today, hopefully day one of being back on track. I think I've just had so many changes that I got a little off track. But I did great today and had a billion (approximate count!) vegetables! I see we're friends on Loseit now!

Cold But I Ran Outside

It just looked so nice out there!  About 40 but full sun and no wind to speak of.  So I ran outside but I was cold during the first half.  Didn't really warm up until I was nearly home.  But I got it done.

Gym

As promised, today was a gym day! I was surprised, it was pretty busy there today. Did not impact my ability to do the things I wanted to do, though. But good for them. Seems like they are trying to spruce up a bit. I did my usual exercises. I am feeling so flabby! Gotta get back into both my food and exercise routine. Which I am doing! Just takes time.

Walking Day

I'm so lonesome! So is Sam. I know because he told me about it at 3 am, 4 am, and 5 am! But I still slept until 6. 8.5 hours of sleep. I need another good night and I'll be back in business. Really focusing on getting back on my food track here starting today. I've been having too many snacks because I'm not eating right (enough) in the morning. Gotta change that to my old style and started on that today. I didn't run today, but I did walk around the lake. It was a really beautiful day! Only went around twice so I would have time to clean up before piano lessons. Tomorrow is a gym day.

We Are Slugs When It Comes to Posting!

But not when it comes to exercise!  I ran 2 miles every day while in Reno except for Sunday which was a day off and yesterday when I only went around the lake once.  Beautiful place to run and walk!!  And lose some weight, too!  Your scale was right!  I only have 3 lbs to my goal!!

I did my 2 on the TM here this morning plus my exercises.  We slept in until 8 am!!  You must have worn us out!  So, I wasn't on the TM until after 9.  Very late for me but I did it.