January 29, 2009

I almost over slept this morning. For some reason my clock didn't come on but I still woke up about 5:30 just in time for me to at least get a 3.1 mile run in.

To get started on my run, I did a warm up for 2 minutes at about 4.0 speed after body temperature raised, I set the treadmill at a speed of 6.5 speed goal was to run the same speed for exactly 3.1 miles. Mission accomplished I reached my goal I cooled down for about 3 minutes. I really didn't get a chance to see what my actual time was but I am sure it was under 30 minutes.

My goal is to stay strong and focus as I know this is super bowl Sunday and we will be moving but I need to push forward and resist food temptation by keeping nutrition under control and by working out at least six times this week no matter what.

The USDA Food Guide Pyramid

 

 

The USDA Food Guide Pyramid is a good plan for the average person, but it doesn't supply enough nutrients for the avid exerciser. Liz Applegate, Ph.D., a lecturer at the University of California at Davis and an expert in sports nutrition, tells you what to eat—and when to eat it—to get the maximum energy benefit. Applegate's pyramid plan augments the USDA diet to include fluids, good fats, antioxidents, fiber and calcium. She also includes a small junk-food allowance – hey, you deserve it!

 

 

 

 

January 28, 2009

This week progress:

Tuesday update: yesterday, I manage to run 6.2 miles on the treadmill did a complete 60 minutes and speed ranged from 6.5 to 7.5. I did hills for 10 minutes at 5.5 speed and 5.5 incline as well as 4.0 speed with a 7.0 incline. I really miss my interval workouts it make me feel like I am strong and in control. Hope to get another run in like this on Thursday. Lots of free weights while watching the biggest loser.

Today is Wednesday which is hump day yaaaaaaaaaaah! It starts off as a wonderful and effective day. I didn't get up in enough time for a run but I was able to make my group power class. This week is the week of the new music launch which means a switch up on music and routines and my body is singing alone with the new music.

We are planning to move this weekend which is so exciting but it is going to take a lot of work. I am going to try to plan for the best meals as I will be on the go and probably not access to cook much food.