Ha. I crack myself up sometimes. Okay so I was planning on run/walking around Lake Padden today as a start to preparing for the race in Oct. Much to my amusement I actually don't even know WHERE Lake Padden is. Wow. I thought I knew where this lake was but as it turns out that was an assumption on my part that didn't have any basis in fact. Never fear I still walked for an hour or so, it just wasn't around Lake Padden. I wandered around the woods surrounding the Fairhaven Park. I kept looking for a lake thinking I had to be close. In actuality I was about 15 or so miles away. Heh. I did enjoy the walk though. And I did do a tiny bit of jogging when I wasn't worrying about tripping or turning an ankle on tree roots criss-crossing the trail. I will probably try this area again for a change in walking as there seems to be a lot of trails with offshoots to explore. Which is basically what I did today. Just kept walking and exploring what's around the next bend. Always fun in my opinion.
So when I got home I had to Goggle Lake Padden. I now know where I'm supposed to be going and I'm going to think about visiting it later today. Edit: Didn't make it out like I thought I would. Next week for sure.
Breakfast: Cherry Pie Larabar and 20oz of cold water.
After workout meal: Two egg frittata with garlic, broccoli, and stuffing. Had some cottage cheese so added that as an afterthought. Skinny bun with almond butter and a piece of bacon. Did have some Popchips with that also.
Had some Pistachios in the afternoon but will wait until dinner to eat anything substantial.
Dinner: 10 mini potstickers and a cereal bowl of the stuffing I made. I also had a 100cal bag of popcorn, a hard boiled egg, and later on I had a apple fritter.
So a somewhat weird day on the food front. In a way. With having the next day off I found myself in vacation mode. That equated to eating whatever I felt like and thus playing havoc with my plan of not over indulging on the weekend. I already have a sinking feeling about tomorrow.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Day 258
As I said on Friday the day I meet with L (today) I look forward to. That's due to the fact we will do something I haven't done. Today proved that positively. We focused on working towards the race in October. She had me doing exercises that were all about the bike ride aspect of the race. I loved it. I'm going to adjust my weekly workout accordingly. As a matter of fact here's what I think will be the routine for the next few weeks.
Sunday: walk/run around Padden ( possible bike ride on the race course)
Monday: cardio my normal with the upright bike thrown in there as a surprise
Tuesday: the core workout L showed me
Wednesday: TABATA INTERVALS!
Thursday: another workout L showed me this one focused on the bike
Friday: Day off (at least for now)
Saturday: Meet up with L for the weekly workout
So major change from what I've been doing. I think I need to get a weight training workout in there but we'll see. Tabata quite often involves weights so that could qualify. Of course I may work that in during my morning routine. Currently that's rather non existent but I'm sure once it gets sunnier I'll get out of bed more consistently. At least that's what I tell myself.
Okay here's the food for the day:
Breakfast: Cherry Pie Larabar and 20oz of cold water
After workout meal: A hamburger and I added an egg, a slice of ham, tomato, avocado, and put this all on a skinny bun. I also had on the side cauliflower and baby carrots. Quite delicious and somewhat healthy. At least the cauliflower and baby carrots. I had those instead of onion rings or sweet potato fries.
After the hamburger I went out and did some errands. I did some research at various stores for the race. I went to Fairhaven Runners and asked about shoes. The clerk there told me the shoes I have currently are good enough. Also I asked about running classes (?) and he gave me some info for that query. I then went to Fanatik and asked about my bike. That is the new bike I will be purchasing for the race. It will be an up-grade from my current bike. It's a 29" inch frame and tire arrangement and will have a front shock. So getting fancy. I also purchased a trunk mounted bike rack so I won't have to stick my bike in the trunk of my car. Definitely a bonus and that will encourage me to go to places to ride my bike that aren't close to home.
It's later in the day after my errands and so I've drank some adult beverages. I've had some Pistachios but other wise will wait for dinnertime to arrive before eating anything else.
Dinner: Mini potsticker soup with cauliflower and broccoli. I also had some onion rings and breaded shrimps. I made some stuffing mixing in some veggie meat and sausage, so I had to have some of that also. I guess I over did it for dinner but ah well that's life. I will work out harder tomorrow. I hope.
This is a three day weekend for me. So I expect to take a goof off day on Sunday. I will still work out though. As a matter of fact the plan is to go to Lake Padden and walk the running course to get an idea of that part of the race. I might even do a run/walk type of program? We'll see.
Sunday: walk/run around Padden ( possible bike ride on the race course)
Monday: cardio my normal with the upright bike thrown in there as a surprise
Tuesday: the core workout L showed me
Wednesday: TABATA INTERVALS!
Thursday: another workout L showed me this one focused on the bike
Friday: Day off (at least for now)
Saturday: Meet up with L for the weekly workout
So major change from what I've been doing. I think I need to get a weight training workout in there but we'll see. Tabata quite often involves weights so that could qualify. Of course I may work that in during my morning routine. Currently that's rather non existent but I'm sure once it gets sunnier I'll get out of bed more consistently. At least that's what I tell myself.
Okay here's the food for the day:
Breakfast: Cherry Pie Larabar and 20oz of cold water
After workout meal: A hamburger and I added an egg, a slice of ham, tomato, avocado, and put this all on a skinny bun. I also had on the side cauliflower and baby carrots. Quite delicious and somewhat healthy. At least the cauliflower and baby carrots. I had those instead of onion rings or sweet potato fries.
After the hamburger I went out and did some errands. I did some research at various stores for the race. I went to Fairhaven Runners and asked about shoes. The clerk there told me the shoes I have currently are good enough. Also I asked about running classes (?) and he gave me some info for that query. I then went to Fanatik and asked about my bike. That is the new bike I will be purchasing for the race. It will be an up-grade from my current bike. It's a 29" inch frame and tire arrangement and will have a front shock. So getting fancy. I also purchased a trunk mounted bike rack so I won't have to stick my bike in the trunk of my car. Definitely a bonus and that will encourage me to go to places to ride my bike that aren't close to home.
It's later in the day after my errands and so I've drank some adult beverages. I've had some Pistachios but other wise will wait for dinnertime to arrive before eating anything else.
Dinner: Mini potsticker soup with cauliflower and broccoli. I also had some onion rings and breaded shrimps. I made some stuffing mixing in some veggie meat and sausage, so I had to have some of that also. I guess I over did it for dinner but ah well that's life. I will work out harder tomorrow. I hope.
This is a three day weekend for me. So I expect to take a goof off day on Sunday. I will still work out though. As a matter of fact the plan is to go to Lake Padden and walk the running course to get an idea of that part of the race. I might even do a run/walk type of program? We'll see.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Day 257
Yay Friday! You gotta luv Friday. That is unless your work week doesn't end on Friday. In that case Friday is just another work day and I get that. For me though Friday is the end of the work week and it holds a special place in my heart. For more than the reason you might think. Yes it's the end of the work week but in addition, for me anyway, it's the day before I meet with L. I look forward to the day because I know we will do something I've never done before. So my body will get a chance to be challenged. Granted when I do Tabata it's a challenge to my body but still I know L will bring it. Okay I hope what I just typed won't come back to bite me. L that wasn't a "challenge accepted" type of comment. ;) I just know I will be challenged in one way or another by L and I'll learn more about what it takes to live a fuller life. Sorry if that got a bit metaphysical but it's the truth. Okay enough about me, let's talk about food:
Breakfast: Egg, ham, turkey sandwich on a skinny bun with tomato and avocado. Banana and 20oz of cold water.
Snack: Greek yogurt (no almonds)
Lunch: Chile Releno with spinach and broccoli.
2nd snack: Peanut Butter Larabar
Dinner: Burrito from the taco truck restaurant. It was rice, cabbage with Asada (steak). I added cottage cheese. Later in the evening I had a very small bowl of split pea soup mixed with crackers and Parmesan cheese.
So in the evening I ended up going to friends for a game. I ate before I went and took my water bottle with lemon in it. Also took one of the ginger beer drinks (non alcohol) but did have an adult beverage. I feel like I did very well overall for the evening. Frankly normally I would have probably eaten the burrito and then had more food as the night went on. So patting myself on the back for the restraint . Yay me.
Breakfast: Egg, ham, turkey sandwich on a skinny bun with tomato and avocado. Banana and 20oz of cold water.
Snack: Greek yogurt (no almonds)
Lunch: Chile Releno with spinach and broccoli.
2nd snack: Peanut Butter Larabar
Dinner: Burrito from the taco truck restaurant. It was rice, cabbage with Asada (steak). I added cottage cheese. Later in the evening I had a very small bowl of split pea soup mixed with crackers and Parmesan cheese.
So in the evening I ended up going to friends for a game. I ate before I went and took my water bottle with lemon in it. Also took one of the ginger beer drinks (non alcohol) but did have an adult beverage. I feel like I did very well overall for the evening. Frankly normally I would have probably eaten the burrito and then had more food as the night went on. So patting myself on the back for the restraint . Yay me.
Day 256
Day after Tabata!. In case you're wondering, yes the exclamation point is supposed to be there. It just feels right to say TAbata with an exclamation point. I feel good so I didn't over do it in Tabata but at the same time I know I worked a bit harder than normal. And that's what I wanted out of it. I realize I've taken it easy in a way in the past. I'm stronger and fitter than I think or imagine. Plus the procrastinator in me wants to shine it on and convince myself I'm working hard. Wow I can't believe I admitted that to myself. I guess I need to work harder and maybe I'll see the results I've been looking for in the past year. Of course I could also be setting myself up for some injuries so gotta temper the enthusiasm with cold hard facts. I'm not an athlete so I need to ease into this workout thing I've set myself up for. At the same time I want to do it.
Okay enough philosophizing on to what I ate (as we know that's what actually causes the issues):
Breakfast: Egg, ham, turkey sandwich with tomato and avocado on a skinny bun. Banana and 20oz of cold water.
Skipped snack
Lunch: Low carb wrap with broccoli, spinach, quinoa patty, tomato, carrot shreds, and BBQ sauce.
Technically 1st snack: Apple Pie Larabar
Dinner: Greek yogurt. Hummus with cauliflower and baby carrots. Pistachios, which I've had all week but I don't think I've included them in the list before now. Also the 5 seed cookie and the rice cracker snack.
I did cardio tonight but instead of the stair stepper I did the upright bike and tried to up the ante during the hill segment. It was a bit awkward but I got a good idea of how I will try to use this apparatus in the future. I of course speak of the training for the biathlon. Which is in 10 months. Yikes.
Okay enough philosophizing on to what I ate (as we know that's what actually causes the issues):
Breakfast: Egg, ham, turkey sandwich with tomato and avocado on a skinny bun. Banana and 20oz of cold water.
Skipped snack
Lunch: Low carb wrap with broccoli, spinach, quinoa patty, tomato, carrot shreds, and BBQ sauce.
Technically 1st snack: Apple Pie Larabar
Dinner: Greek yogurt. Hummus with cauliflower and baby carrots. Pistachios, which I've had all week but I don't think I've included them in the list before now. Also the 5 seed cookie and the rice cracker snack.
I did cardio tonight but instead of the stair stepper I did the upright bike and tried to up the ante during the hill segment. It was a bit awkward but I got a good idea of how I will try to use this apparatus in the future. I of course speak of the training for the biathlon. Which is in 10 months. Yikes.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Day 255
TABATA !!!! Sorry couldn't help it. I did Tabata tonight and I tried to up the ante. We did squats with a press up and I used an 8lb weight. In the past I'd used a 5lb weight so it was a bit more intense. On the others I tried to put more effort into the movements and I felt like I succeeded. So another good Tabata workout. I also started my day out better as I was able to at least get out of bed earlier than yesterday. Not a whole lot earlier but still earlier. Darn winter darkness. Alright here's the list for today:
Breakfast: Egg, ham, and turkey sandwich on a skinny bun with tomato and avocado. Banana and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and almonds
Lunch: Wrap with broccoli, spinach, carrot shreds, BBQ sauce, and quinoa patty. Wrap was a low carb wrap.
2nd snack: Peanut Butter Larabar
Dinner: Mini potstickes in soup with cauliflower and quinoa. Also had a Tipalia fillet. A 5 seed cookie and the rice cake snack. Drank a ginger drink, natural soda.
Again Tabata was the workout of choice today. The instructor mentioned that L had told her about my entering the biathlon so more and more people are becoming aware of my goal. I guess that means I'm going to have to actually do this thing. Heaven help me. ;)
Breakfast: Egg, ham, and turkey sandwich on a skinny bun with tomato and avocado. Banana and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and almonds
Lunch: Wrap with broccoli, spinach, carrot shreds, BBQ sauce, and quinoa patty. Wrap was a low carb wrap.
2nd snack: Peanut Butter Larabar
Dinner: Mini potstickes in soup with cauliflower and quinoa. Also had a Tipalia fillet. A 5 seed cookie and the rice cake snack. Drank a ginger drink, natural soda.
Again Tabata was the workout of choice today. The instructor mentioned that L had told her about my entering the biathlon so more and more people are becoming aware of my goal. I guess that means I'm going to have to actually do this thing. Heaven help me. ;)
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Day 254
New day different day. Did my "get out of bed with barely enough time to get to work" thing today. I woke up and did my truncated morning routine and headed into work. Didn't eat breakfast, but had a Larabar when I got to work. I did drink my 20oz of cold water though. Here's the rest of the day:
1st snack: Greek yogurt and almonds
Lunch: Low carb wrap with quinoa, broccoli, spinach, carrot shreds, and some BBQ sauce for flavor.
2nd snack: Two slices of toasted whole wheat low carb bread with peanut butter
Dinner: Combo of Greek yogurt, hummus, baby carrots, cauliflower, 5 seed grain cookie, and the rice cake for a snack later.
I did the workout routine L showed me on Sat. It was fine and I added some extra exercises that she suggested. I did legs but not squats or lunges as that's why I did this type of a workout, to avoid those types of moves. I want to give my knees a break from the cardio movements. Of course with Tabata coming tomorrow I'm trying to save myself for that. For now that's the day before Tabata plan so that I won't get burned out from over training. I think I'm happier doing that. Now I just need to figure out a day or two to do actual weights, I think.
So I'm going to have to think about starting to work in some actual running. That's so I can start to train for the race in October. The training is next on the agenda.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and almonds
Lunch: Low carb wrap with quinoa, broccoli, spinach, carrot shreds, and some BBQ sauce for flavor.
2nd snack: Two slices of toasted whole wheat low carb bread with peanut butter
Dinner: Combo of Greek yogurt, hummus, baby carrots, cauliflower, 5 seed grain cookie, and the rice cake for a snack later.
I did the workout routine L showed me on Sat. It was fine and I added some extra exercises that she suggested. I did legs but not squats or lunges as that's why I did this type of a workout, to avoid those types of moves. I want to give my knees a break from the cardio movements. Of course with Tabata coming tomorrow I'm trying to save myself for that. For now that's the day before Tabata plan so that I won't get burned out from over training. I think I'm happier doing that. Now I just need to figure out a day or two to do actual weights, I think.
So I'm going to have to think about starting to work in some actual running. That's so I can start to train for the race in October. The training is next on the agenda.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Day 253
The start of the new work week and I'm setting out to make some changes. I am hoping to start a new workout regime and help myself not get burned out from over extending myself. I'm skipping cardio for a day and trying to give my knees and shoulder joints a rest. I'm using body weight and bands along with the exercise ball to create a workout. I'm planning on that approach for tomorrow's workout. Tonight will be cardio as usual.
I'm also trying to continue the eating less method. So this week will be quinoa burgers as a wrap with spinach and broccoli.
Okay here's the list for today:
Breakfast: Egg and ham patty with a slice of turkey on a skinny bun with avocado and tomato. Banana and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and almonds
Lunch: So I didn't eat the Mexicali salad that I had brought to the game on Sunday so I ate it today. I added a tomato and a quinoa patty.
2nd snack: Was supposed to be a Larabar but the boss brought in DONUT HOLES! OMG! I can't win. Of course I ate way more than I should have. It's funny but sometimes you just can't win and definitely I didn't even try to not eat the donut holes.
Dinner: So dinner this week will be a hodge podge of stuff. First up is cauliflower, baby carrots, and hummus. Followed by pistachios and the seed bar. And finished up with a Greek yogurt. Oh a bit later had a puffed rice cake thing.
I'm also trying to continue the eating less method. So this week will be quinoa burgers as a wrap with spinach and broccoli.
Okay here's the list for today:
Breakfast: Egg and ham patty with a slice of turkey on a skinny bun with avocado and tomato. Banana and 20oz of cold water.
1st snack: Greek yogurt and almonds
Lunch: So I didn't eat the Mexicali salad that I had brought to the game on Sunday so I ate it today. I added a tomato and a quinoa patty.
2nd snack: Was supposed to be a Larabar but the boss brought in DONUT HOLES! OMG! I can't win. Of course I ate way more than I should have. It's funny but sometimes you just can't win and definitely I didn't even try to not eat the donut holes.
Dinner: So dinner this week will be a hodge podge of stuff. First up is cauliflower, baby carrots, and hummus. Followed by pistachios and the seed bar. And finished up with a Greek yogurt. Oh a bit later had a puffed rice cake thing.
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