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Have to write this down as I am afraid I will lose track with all the varied activity this week:
Monday: 6 miles run; Swim .18 miles.
Tuesday: 5 miles run; 12 miles bike.
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Lots of things happening lately. Classes start August 18th. I am on the fence about taking, or rather re-taking College Algebra. I took it 22 years ago and have not used it since. I may be wasting money by re-taking it. But, since I have to pick up an advanced Math course I do feel like I need a refresher on the basics. Ideally, I want to take the advanced Math course in the spring. If I do choose to take the College Algebra course, then I will be enrolled in 7 credit hours on top of working full time, working out (all the time), raising two teenagers and prepping my Pre-Med Program Application. Let's not forget my wifely duty of micro-managing my post-heart attack husband's diet and exercise. Also, starting some volunteer work this weekend in a med supply warehouse that sends packages to third world countries. I'm excited about that. It is only 3 hours a few times a month. It sounds like I am going to be very busy. The thing that worries me the most is snacking while studying. I did it through law school, my master's program and undergrad. I eat junk the entire time I write papers or pull all-nighters. I'm cognizant of it though so I am hoping I can control myself in that aspect. And, I do think I often found myself doing all-nighters because of my procrastination. So, this time around the plan will be to start working on assignments early and get them done with plenty of time to spare so that I won't be up all night popping Yellow Jackets with Mtn Dew and munching on potato chips.
Also going to put in some time volunteering with a breast cancer research organization. They hold a race every year for fundraising. While I ordinarily run in races anytime I have the chance, I'm kinda looking forward to being in a supportive, volunteer role and cheering for other runners. So I guess my overall, healthy-living plan is revised as follows: Make myself so busy that food will be the least of my focus and continue to track everything I put in my pie hole.
I have not weighed in this week and I do not know if my weight is down, but I feel smaller. My mom had bought a dress for my teenage daughter that was a Juniors Large. Daughter didn't like it and I asked to try it on as I thought it was adorable. So, guess what I am wearing to work today? I don't know what that translates into as far as women's number size. I just know it fits and makes me feel cute. Ha. I even managed to curl my hair, which is probably a welcomed change for my co-workers who usually see me running into the office at the last minute with my hair still wet and thrown into a pony tail following my quick shower after the morning run. No run today though. I am going to hit up an hour Zumba class this evening. Hoping to smoke my time on my run in the morning following this rest day.
Things are looking brighter. I have a long road ahead of me, but I'm finding that perseverance is one of my most favorite traits. =)
A little bit about the challenges I am doing now: I did drop one challenge (Hula Hoop). I'm sorry. I just kept forgetting to go do it. Feeling confident on the *Train for a Half Marathon* Challenge, though my training is more akin to full marathon training. Already got my 75 miles in on Yolanda's challenge. But, since I regularly run those distances I want to concentrate on getting more swim and bike time in for the next two weeks. Ah...the Sugar Challenge....Ok, I'm holding strong for now. I'm simply trying to avoid it. I might be more restrictive than necessary, but I've avoided fruits the last few days too. That isn't a lifestyle change I wish to make longterm. I was just looking for a quick boost as I fast approach my 1 year Healthy Living Anniversary Date.
For those of you just starting your journey, I know it can be so frustrating...especially during those weeks when you are doing every thing right and you are being so good but the scale doesn't even flinch, or worse, goes up. But, the one thought that kept me on track this past year has been "The time is going to pass anyway." In a little less than 2 weeks, I will be at my 1 year Healthy Living Anniversary. I don't know that I had a specific weight in mind that I planned to be at in one year when I started this back on August 5, 2013. I might have. It may be logged in one of my earlier journals. But I do know that one thing that really got me through this journey so far (and, I still have a way to go) was the thought that if I keep doing what I am doing, moving, making healthier choices when I eat, then a year from now I am going to have some real progress. In the last year, I have done things that it never occurred to me to even try when I was over 250 pounds. I've run in a ton of 5ks, 10ks, one 10 miler, one half marathon and a full marathon. Now, I'm training for my first Sprint Triathlon which occurs in September. Even the smallest jeans I had stored in the back of my closet with the *someday I will fit back into these* ideas are now too big. Don't get me wrong. Losing weight has not solved all my problems. Anyone who regularly reads my journal knows I can be a real head case. Finances, my teenagers, husband's medical problems, my hormonal changes and my position all can put me on an emotional roller coaster. I have been inspired by so many here who just keep on swimming. I've learned so much not just about how to eat healthier, but about who I am and what I want out of my life. Most importantly, I have learned that if I put my mind to it, I am unstoppable. In two weeks I will post my total weight loss for the year. But, it isn't what I have lost that should be impressive, but more what has been found: inner strength.
Peace.
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Diet Calendar Entries for 23 July 2014:
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1122 kcal
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Fat: 65.23g | Prot: 89.48g | Carb: 44.73g.
Breakfast: Egg, America's Choice Bacon Thick Sliced. Lunch: Celery, Cottage Cheese (Low Fat, 1% Milkfat, Lactose Reduced), Wendy's Creamy Red Jalapeno Dressing, Swanson 100% pure white chia seed, Cucumber (with Peel), Kraft Blue Cheese Crumbles, Marketside Baby Kale and Spinach Blend, Cherry Tomatoes, Great Value Premium Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, Kraft Mayo. Dinner: Lettuce, Old El Paso Thick n' Chunky Salsa - Hot, Old El Paso Yellow Corn Stand 'n Stuff Taco Shells, Market Pantry Finely Shredded Mexican Style Four-cheese Blend Cheese, Wal-Mart 93/7 Lean Ground Beef. more...
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2312 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 30 minutes, Dance (fast step, aerobic) - 1 hour, Sleeping - 22 hours and 30 minutes. more...
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