Good run

It sure has been hot here in La Mesa! Today we went to the gym rather than walking outside. I ran 3 miles on the treadmill and then walked another 2 at varying degrees of incline. So that was a really good day at the gym.

Doing Stuff

I have been pushing myself pretty hard here and it's time for a break! I ran the lake on Saturday, and then walked it yesterday. Today I did a local 3 mile run (my Fitnatics route!) and, as I was doing it, I thought, "Why am I doing this, I need a break!" So that will happen. Imposed, though. Getting up early for a push tomorrow so I won't have any running spice anyway. Probably will go for a bit of a walk, though. More of a mosey than a health walk. That's my plan!

9th Annual Fitnatics 5K

We ran the 9th annual Fitnatics 5K on Friday, August 18, 2017.  Most of us were in St. Croix Falls, WI but Julie ran it from La Mesa, CA.  We all did great!

Good run for a sicko!

I cannot remember if I told you that I've been sick. It's a huge bummer but I'm beyond glad I got this after Harry Potter World! I'm not sure if I picked it up there or if I caught what Bart's mom has. But, regardless of origin, I am on the upswing! And I went to the lake today and had a really good run and then a walk. Ran about 4.33 miles (OK, not about - I know that's how far I went!) then walked the rest of the way. It was HOT! I think I need some new sunscreen. What I have now just doesn't seem to have the power I need. Looking forward to my Fitnatics 5k and I am sure you are too! And all your other festivities. Bart is in Vegas this weekend so we are thinking he will do his 5k when he gets back and submit himself to the team for consideration as a finisher!

Run / Walk

We had a really great run and walk today out at the lake. Thank goodness it wasn't too hot, it has been hot but cooled down. Anyway, that's my report!

Still At It

Been running every morning except Monday since we got home and doing ok.  Finally have run 2 full miles without walking the last two mornings so feeling better about that.  Not sure I can do a full 3 on Friday for the 5K but will walk when I have to.  Anyway, starting to make some progress again.

Many things!

I've been a slacker poster but not a slacker exerciser! I've been walking a lot, running, and lifting weights. So things are going well. Doing well with my eating, too, even though it's hard (as you know) when I'm not just doing my own food thing. Going out to dinner with Bart's mom tonight but I've pre-checked them menu and have a game plan. So should be ok! Diet is still going really well, although I was hungrier than usual today. I'll be over my "losing weight" calorie limit today but not over my maintenance limit. And I'm totally fine with that. Overall, the fact that I'm eating every 2-3 hours has kept me from going crazy and way over eating in the evening. Feeling lots better!

Every Morning

I've been out for a run every morning but still not doing a full 3 miles.  Working at it though.  Trying to get ready for the 9th annual Fitnatics run in a week or so.  Will do my best!

A Fresh Start

Now that we are home and plan to be for a while I am turning over a new leaf!  Went for a walk/run this morning and did some pushups and situps.  Plan to do it every day and increase the run and decrease the walk so I can do that 5K in 2 weeks!  Perfect morning for it and felt good to finally be back at it.

Now I'm behind here!

Glad you are happy with the new diet and food regimen!  And you are keeping active in SD so that's good, too.  What lake are you talking about walking around?  You're in La Mesa, right?

I ran here this morning but did some walking, too.  Just can't seem to be consistent any more.  Always something interfering with my morning routine.  I am going to try and run every morning until we leave next Monday so will see how it goes.

Have fun at Harry Potter World tomorrow!

Super hot!

I am not sure how far I ran today but I do know that I ran till I thought "I'm so overheated, I might throw up!" At which point I stopped running and walked home! And it was only 88 so not SUPER hot. But too hot for what I was doing, I guess. Tomorrow should be a big walking day at Harry Potter World! Super excited about that. Going in tonight to spend the night so we can be at the gates first thing. Going to be really fun.

Weights

I forget how buggy the phone app is for blogger. So here is take 2 on my laptop. I tried to add some photos, and I guess the app cannot handle such a thing! I lugged my weights from Reno to SD and I am glad I did but I forgot how much more they weigh than they claim to weigh! I think it's the bar that adds weight. Anyway, challenging! And I did it. About to go for a walk now at the lake. Just ready for a break, for sure. Went for a 4 mile walk last night and that was about 2 miles more than I was planning on. I was surprised when I realized how far away it was and how late it was! Got home around 8:30. Weight is doing super great and I'm really thrilled. I love that my doctor has me doing this every 2-3 hour eating. Just small things but (like 2 oz of chicken breast and 81g of broccoli) but it's really kept me from eating boxes of crackers. Huge win in my book! OK, walk! Glad you made it to the farm safe and sound!

San Diego walk

Greetings from San Diego! Drove down yesterday and wasn't quite feeling spicy enough to run today but I did take a walk at the lake. Been running (driving!) around today doing errands. Going to walk over to Cindy's here in a bit.

My doctor has me eating every 2-3 hours and it's been helping me so much! Really goad I found this clinic!

Going to try and run or lift weights tomorrow. We shall see!

I ran!

Beautiful morning here so I did it!  Haven't run this past week at all since leaving the farm.  Pitiful.  This morning's run wasn't pretty or fast and not quite 2 miles but it's a start.  However, my right foot is just throbbing now.  Think this humidity is not good for the arthritis down here.  Also started back up with 25 pushups and situps.  Determined to get back in the groove here.

Gym Day

And a fire day! This fire closed 80! I could really smell it when I was walking home from the gym. Good gym day - pretty busy there. I'm feeling pretty good and rested today. I'd like to go for another walk but probably not a great idea with the fire and all the smoke.

Catching up AGAIN!

Busy times here! Had a really awesome week with Bart, who went home today. Sam's been looking all over for that guy! We did lots of walking while he was here and also went on that really fun hike in Tahoe. Mostly healthy eating, too! Today I just did more walking but tomorrow I plan to run or gym. Probably gym. And walk!

Catching Up!

I wore myself out! I've been running and going to the gym and walking and, yesterday, I just was so hungry all day and really worn out. So I took a day off. Didn't even walk. Well, I did go for one little walk around the lake, but I didn't even try to hit 10k steps. Seems like that insane hot streak is over for now. It's been very nice, actually. Nice to be outside. I've been using a lot of sunscreen, though! Today is day 16 of the Whole30 diet I'm doing. Don't have much else to say about that!

Run

Got a run in today before it got too terribly hot. Less hot today than it has been, actually, so that's a very happy thing! Anyway, three trips around the lake. Know that swan at the lake? I saw it trying to kill a baby duck the other night! Had it in its beak and was shaking it and then dunking it and holding it under water. The parents were exceedingly displeased. Who knew swans were so mean!!

Beautiful Weather Here

We're having a stretch of gorgeous weather.  I'm running outside in the morning when it's about 60 and sunny and a slight breeze.  Just perfect.  Also getting back to the pushups and situps but not back to 50 each yet.  Hard to believe, I know, but I have put on a few pounds and need to get them off!!  So yesterday I started going for a one mile walk after lunch and after dinner.  See how long my resolve lasts!

Gym

Back to the gym today. Actually felt cool at the gym - I imagine because it's so hot outside rather than that it's actually cool inside there! Not many people there today. I did my usual stuff. Oh, and I walked there. Yep, in this heat! Gotta get my steps in!