Today I decided to focus on running, which is by far my weakest area. I rolled out of bed bright and early at 5:30 am, trying to beat the AZ heat. Stepped on the scale, as I always do, and couldn't help but be very disappointed that I had actually gained weight. I've never worked out this hard AND stuck to an eating plan - so one of two things, either I'm exceeding my calories (which is doubtful) or I'm not eating enough and my body's storing. Now I have to do the dance to find out the magical number of calories. I'm tracking everything on beginnertriathlete.com, so that should help.
But I wasn't going to let the extra pound get me down - LOL - I put on my sneakers and laid out a challenge to myself. I was going to do the entire Discovery Trail here in Vistancia. It's 7 miles round-trip from my house and the best part is that it's almost like being completely surrounded by the desert - they really did a nice job with it. I decided to go with the recommendations from the "Couch 2 5K" and alternated - 5 minutes brisk walking, 5 minutes running. It worked for the first 50 minutes. I felt pretty darn good. But then my feet and my toes got the better of me...again. I definitely think a trip to the Runner's Den is in order for some new running shoes. I didn't let it stop me from finishing the entire trail, although on the way home there was a lot more walking than running.
Just have to say, there's nothing cuter in the world than a rabbit. And thankfully, I saw a ton today, including one little baby bunny that was so tiny - I just wanted to scoop him up and bring him home. At least I was smiling the whole time I was walking! Oh - and learned a great "brisk walking" song - Boot Scootin Boogey! It's perfect.
We got the offices rearranged and merged today so now D and I will both be working out of the downstairs office. I'm hoping this will help our concentration, allow us to be focused on the TON of work we need to get done, and it will definitely make the dogs happy. As I type, Miss Sierra is curled up under my desk at my feet. There's something so awesome about a dog sleeping at your feet! :-)
Letting my lunch digest then off to the pool for my laps!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Posts
1 comment:
Belinda, Getting on the scales every day is only going to frustrate you. Right now with all that you are doing, and this heat, you are retaining water, detoxing like crazy and, yes, storing fat because your body thinks that it is going into starvation mode. Just keep doing what you are doing and in three months time you will be smiling like a cheshire cat! Take care of those poor toes and I'll be in touch again after I get back from my 5-day Reliv trip to colorado....Lloyda
Post a Comment