January 22, 2009

Today my workout goals were met with completing a 5 mile run on the treadmill. The run can be label as an easy run. I ran at a 6.0 speed manual setting for about 40 minutes. The last 5 minutes I picked up the pace at 6.5 to bring run to an end. I really need to get back into my intervals runs this week.

My next focus will be on nutrition. I have to get all my fruits and vegetables in before reaching for alternative snacks. I paid attention yesterday and I didn't get as may in as I should have on a zucchini, squash, mushroom, onion, pepper mix. No fruit at all. Snacks consisted of whole almonds and 100 calorie popcorn. Not bad choices just should have included some fruits before opting to eat those snacks.

Nutrition update:

Today I have already eaten two small apples. At least three vegetables are in the plan for the remainder of the day. I put some cabbage and chicken in a crock pot so I will get vegetables in for lunch as well and definitely have some for dinner. Focus today is to pass on the birthday cake celebration and stick to snacks that I have with me.

January 21, 2009

I have been a January blogger slacker. I don't know what seems to be the problem but just haven't been motivated to" just do it "like my favorite quote.

Today I realize that and will it will be one of my main goals to post on blog daily. I have accomplished so much over the last two years and right now just grateful of the healthy life style that I have chosen. I will definitely log all food in a journal of some sort. I need to be accountable for my actions.

A short recap for the week –

Monday I took the day off from the gym and I ate horribly.

Tuesday morning the scale reflected bad choice but work out was great so I know I am back on a downward track. – Workout was a 5mile run and 15 mins on the stair master. (Done)

Wednesday pretty much started with day 2 in clean eating and a great group power class 60 minutes of lifting weights and my body is basically feeling every muscle. (Done) Maybe go back out for a 3.1 mile run.

Thursday goal is to run on the treadmill for 5 miles or morning, possible intervals to work on the speed.

Friday goal is to go to the 60 min spin class at Golds Gym.

Saturday goal is to run 5 to 6 miles on the treadmill before 8:00 am hair appointment if I can make try to make group power class at golds that starts at 9:30.

Sunday possibly a rest day for me or get a short run in.

I joined a challenge to lose 10 pounds by 2/14/09 and in all actual reality I think I will only need to lose about eight to be happy at goal. Joined challenge on 1/20/09 goes through until 2/15/09. My start day was on 1/20/09 so far on day two and going pretty good.

January 2, 2009

Today is a new day and a new year. As I look back on the year 2008 it was a great year for me as far as maintaining weight loss. I officially lost 40 pounds in 2007 and discovered in 2008 eating properly and watching portion size and the most important part of my journey was learning how fitness was so important to me to maintain. I don't know what I would do with out exercise in my life.

This year in 2009 I will have goals not resolutions.

1. Goal is to sign up for 4 half marathons this year.
   
2. Run more with local running group.
   
3. Participate in more local 5 & 10k runs.
   
4. Do a Pilates class at least once a week.
   
5. Log all food and meals
   

The ultimate goal is to stay healthy, focus and stay blessed in the new year.