Starting Weight:174
Current Weight: 150
Starting BMI: 28.1
Current BMI: 24.2
Well those are not pretty numbers. But I totally deserve them. I had the most unhealthy week in... A very long time. Even counting London AND Disney, because this week I didn't even try to make any good choices. I ate, and drank just like I did when I was 175 and climbing, burgers, tacos, McDonalds, pizza, cheesecake, tiramisu... That was my diet all week, no breaks, no salads... And you know what? I feel gross...
Not just because I gained weight, but my body just feels down right gross. I skipped all but one of my weekday runs and today, when I tried to do my 7 mile long run (which normally wouldn't be that hard even with skipping my weekday runs) I stopped after 3 because I was dying, and that was with walking AT LEAST 65% of it. I just could not make my body run, I was sooo tired and winded and... Yuck...
Current Weight: 150
Starting BMI: 28.1
Current BMI: 24.2
Well those are not pretty numbers. But I totally deserve them. I had the most unhealthy week in... A very long time. Even counting London AND Disney, because this week I didn't even try to make any good choices. I ate, and drank just like I did when I was 175 and climbing, burgers, tacos, McDonalds, pizza, cheesecake, tiramisu... That was my diet all week, no breaks, no salads... And you know what? I feel gross...
Not just because I gained weight, but my body just feels down right gross. I skipped all but one of my weekday runs and today, when I tried to do my 7 mile long run (which normally wouldn't be that hard even with skipping my weekday runs) I stopped after 3 because I was dying, and that was with walking AT LEAST 65% of it. I just could not make my body run, I was sooo tired and winded and... Yuck...
Yes, even my stomach which normally begs for cake, fries, and fatty goodness has had enough. I have found out the hard way that I REALLY DO prefer moderation over total indulgence. I don't like the way I feel this week. I don't like not being able to even run a full mile, and I'm appalled that I got so far off track, for so many days, that it has temporarily made me unable to do, or even enjoy, something that has become such a big part of who I am.
This week was much like last, a lot of stress. But unlike last week where I ended on a high by keeping at least some things in check, this week I'm at a super low. I look at the miles I'm supposed to run this upcoming week to stay on track for May, and I'm a little overwhelmed. I know that if I give my body the right fuel, actually sleep (I've been sleeping horribly all week, and I normally sleep like a log), and put myself into a head space of ENJOYING my runs that I can totally get back on track. But...
No... No buts...
I need to remind myself that RIGHT NOW I feel like a super slug, that I felt like a super slug all week, and that it has ALMOST everything to do with what I put into my body, and the fact that I didn't exercise. Yes, stress can take it's toll, but I've been through this before, and I know many people that go through much worse. Even when I'm stressed out I'm able to sleep, but when I shove tons of of extra crap into my body, and don't unwind on a run (yeah, that's right, UNWIND, runs are no longer a stress for me, so why do I skip them when I'm stressed???) I suddenly only get about 4 hours a night (and I am NOT the kind of person who can function like that).
So, brushing myself off, and starting fresh. Hoping to get myself back on track without too much difficulty.
Good luck to you this week! ((Hugs))
30 Things To Do In My 30th Year Progress (COMPLETED):
1. Train for, and run a full marathon
2. Run another half marathon.
3. Go to Disney world
4. Continue on my weight lose/healthy journey and blogging the details (focus on more than just the numbers).
5. Get a whole new hair cut/look.
6. Work with a personal trainer.
7. Give up Caffeine for 30 days.
8. Go on a vegetarian diet for 30 days (I've always wanted to try, I don't think I could be strict for long, I love bacon far too much, but 30 days, I can probably pull off).
9. Read 12 Books (you may begin suggesting books... NOW!).
10. Make homemade pasta at least 6 times this year (what?! it's a LOT of work!).
11. Learn to make perogies.
12. Learn to cook scallops at home (actually cook them).
13. Get a promotion, or a new job, do not settle for staying in the same role for yet another year.
14. Make bagged lunches a habit again.
15. Visit Sarah.
16. Hang out with Patrick on an occasion that isn't his Birthday or a holiday.
17. Make more time for my friends.
18. Hang the posters and art prints Chris and I have brought over the last YEAR.
19. Make window treatments and pillow covers for my living room.
20. Develop and honor a cleaning routine (rather than cleaning things when they start to look gross, THAT'S TOO LATE!).
21. Add strength training to my weekly routine (this kind of goes along with the personal trainer, but this is supposed to be a more permanent fixture in my life).
22. Eat breakfast every weekday for a month.
23. Get in 74 ounces of water a day for 30 days (they say 30 days is long enough to make something a habit, we'll see).
24. Plan out and shop for an entire week of meals at once. Give Chris a full week off from planning or cooking any meals.
25. Actually get together with my sister Lisa (how many times have we said we would??? This is the year!).
26. Make some actual progress on the Children's book I'd like to write/illustrate (yep, I have a whole concept, and rough design, but I need to finalize character designs and actually rough out the pages).
27. Revamp my wardrobe.
28. Make bread from scratch.
29. Buy a new bike (go on some long rides with Chris).
30. Track my food intake for at least 30 days (again, hoping to make it habit!).
This week was much like last, a lot of stress. But unlike last week where I ended on a high by keeping at least some things in check, this week I'm at a super low. I look at the miles I'm supposed to run this upcoming week to stay on track for May, and I'm a little overwhelmed. I know that if I give my body the right fuel, actually sleep (I've been sleeping horribly all week, and I normally sleep like a log), and put myself into a head space of ENJOYING my runs that I can totally get back on track. But...
No... No buts...
I need to remind myself that RIGHT NOW I feel like a super slug, that I felt like a super slug all week, and that it has ALMOST everything to do with what I put into my body, and the fact that I didn't exercise. Yes, stress can take it's toll, but I've been through this before, and I know many people that go through much worse. Even when I'm stressed out I'm able to sleep, but when I shove tons of of extra crap into my body, and don't unwind on a run (yeah, that's right, UNWIND, runs are no longer a stress for me, so why do I skip them when I'm stressed???) I suddenly only get about 4 hours a night (and I am NOT the kind of person who can function like that).
So, brushing myself off, and starting fresh. Hoping to get myself back on track without too much difficulty.
Good luck to you this week! ((Hugs))
30 Things To Do In My 30th Year Progress (COMPLETED):
1. Train for, and run a full marathon
2. Run another half marathon.
3. Go to Disney world
4. Continue on my weight lose/healthy journey and blogging the details (focus on more than just the numbers).
5. Get a whole new hair cut/look.
6. Work with a personal trainer.
7. Give up Caffeine for 30 days.
8. Go on a vegetarian diet for 30 days (I've always wanted to try, I don't think I could be strict for long, I love bacon far too much, but 30 days, I can probably pull off).
9. Read 12 Books (you may begin suggesting books... NOW!).
10. Make homemade pasta at least 6 times this year (what?! it's a LOT of work!).
11. Learn to make perogies.
12. Learn to cook scallops at home (actually cook them).
13. Get a promotion, or a new job, do not settle for staying in the same role for yet another year.
14. Make bagged lunches a habit again.
15. Visit Sarah.
16. Hang out with Patrick on an occasion that isn't his Birthday or a holiday.
17. Make more time for my friends.
18. Hang the posters and art prints Chris and I have brought over the last YEAR.
19. Make window treatments and pillow covers for my living room.
20. Develop and honor a cleaning routine (rather than cleaning things when they start to look gross, THAT'S TOO LATE!).
21. Add strength training to my weekly routine (this kind of goes along with the personal trainer, but this is supposed to be a more permanent fixture in my life).
22. Eat breakfast every weekday for a month.
23. Get in 74 ounces of water a day for 30 days (they say 30 days is long enough to make something a habit, we'll see).
24. Plan out and shop for an entire week of meals at once. Give Chris a full week off from planning or cooking any meals.
25. Actually get together with my sister Lisa (how many times have we said we would??? This is the year!).
26. Make some actual progress on the Children's book I'd like to write/illustrate (yep, I have a whole concept, and rough design, but I need to finalize character designs and actually rough out the pages).
27. Revamp my wardrobe.
28. Make bread from scratch.
29. Buy a new bike (go on some long rides with Chris).
30. Track my food intake for at least 30 days (again, hoping to make it habit!).