Day 90 Gearing up for Race Day

Eating light and getting in light exercise over the next 2 days are key before the Half marathon. I don't usually do a carb load when I have a run as I feel I really don't need it. I just eat balanced and don't eat anything strange or different than usual especially on the night before the run. Eat the same breakfast the day of the run that you usually do on your training runs and it will be fine.

See you tomorrow.

Day 84 Whirlwind

Today we had such a wind storm in Reno. 120 per mile worth of winds ripped up 12 trees in my neighborhood. Crazy..so opted to just run inside on the Treadmill. Started out slow and steadily increased my run today. 13min mile down to an 11min then a 10 min mile for the final mile. Ended with a steady progressive 8:30 min mile. Felt great..I am ready for my half marathon!!

Day 83 Feeling Fine today

Feel great this morning as I took my Body Pump class. I am feeling thinner and so much better. The plan for this week is to eat good and drop a few pounds in the process. This is the weekend of my Half Marathon. I am rocking and it will be a great week.

See ya tomorrow.

Day 80 Spinning Out

So I took a Spin class this morning. Feeling a little dizzy and also I had an aching pain in my right leg. Not good to feel this in the middle of the night when you are trying to sleep and it wakes you up. It was very strange as I have never felt this before. It was like a pinched nerve. I decided to Spin anyway and see if I can work it out. Got to be ready for my last group run tomorrow of 6 miles.

So, I ended up burning 386 calories today according to my Garmin and my heart rate hit a high of 158. Got to check my burning range again as I don't have that on top of my mind.

Tomorrow should be a very nice day and I should rock out my 6 miles in an hour. See ya tomorrow.

Day 79 Sorry for the Slacking off

Ok it is Day 79 and I am slacking off..Not been here since Monday. This week so far, Pump on Monday, Combat on Tuesday, Spin class on Wednesday...Today was a Day off. Tomorrow is Pump again and then my 6 mile run on Saturday Used all my daily and weekly points this week but have 30 Fitness points so about a balance.

Day 76 Muscle burns Fat

We all know that Muscle burns fat. Many women are afraid of building muscle and looking bulky. It just isn't so. Toned lean muscle is sexy..you look tone and well defined...but most of all it helps you burn more fat. During my 11 mile run the other day I burned 1100 calories according to my Garmin. The Garmin doesn't even take the amount of muscle that I have in account. It is just based on my weight and age. I do know after that run I burned mega calories and it helped me eat better that entire day.

Day 75 Get comfortable with Hungry

I have found that at night if I am still hungry while I am lying in bed it makes me want to go to the kitchen and get a little something. It is OK to be hungry, actually going to bed a little hungry is good especially if you know you ate well and exercised well for the day. How to overcome the feelings of undoing your day and hitting the kitchen? Brush your teeth, go to bed and if all else fails and the hungry overcomes you, treat yourself to a cup of tea or my favorite Fat Free, Sugar Free International coffee- a mere 25 calories that won't undue your day!!

Day 74 Rocked it!!

Rocked out my 11 miles today in 1 hour and 54 minutes, and burned 1098 calories while doing so. Came home and ate well and it was a nice reminder of how good your body feels after an awesome workout and when you feed your body well. I feel great!!!

Day 73 Small but Deadly

So you may think you are not doing bad. Go to a Wine tasting and have a few 2oz servings of wine. Eat a few small appetizers..shrimp, potato puffs, wontons, cheese and crackers, nuts....it adds up quick and before you know it you are very full. Yikes...got to be ready to run 11 miles tomorrow morning..Off to lay out my clothes for that one.

Day 72 Tough week for Routine

This week I have been a bit off...Exercise and Eating wise. How do I get back that Motivation from the first week. Can anyone offer any tips...is there anyone listening out there.

I need to re-group, re-think and continue on - I am half way there and I can do this!!!

Day 71 Re-thinking my Eating

Last night I looked on my Weight Watchers website to identify some Filling Foods that I can stock up in my kitchen. I made a list of some veggies like Hearts of Palm, Mushrooms, Spinach. Things I have not eaten much of these past weeks but not are they not only filling but Zero points. I am going to try to eat more of these. Some snacking will be done on Pickles (sugar-free), edaname, popcorn...all filling and very little points.

I also want to try some alternative sources of protein like black beans and brown rice or couscous. Eat more veggie burgers and opt for turkey as opposed to the beef and ham I have been eating.

Shopping for food TODAY!!!

Day 70 Tired and feeling under the weather

I was very tired and feeling bad yesterday. Sore throat, runny nose and just plain run down. I took the morning off but just decided to call it a rest day. I think sometimes you just must listen to your body. I felt a bit out of sorts by the afternoon since I had missed my usual workout routine. Body Combat is my usual class for the day and sometimes I even get a run in during the afternoon. Totally bagged it but my plan is to do some extra workouts today and tomorrow. Got to be on my game for my last big run on Saturday. 11 miles!!!

Day 69 Empowered by Fitness points

So I totally blew thru all my Weekly points this weekend. I have to keep up my Fitness points to make it until weigh in day on Friday. 14 points earned thus far but it would be nice not to use them. I am trying to stay within my 18 point daily budget.

Wish me luck!!!

Day 68 Lowering points

This morning I weighed myself and to my dismay I stayed the same. I really thought after my 10 mile run yesterday that I would show a loss on the scale. I re-calculated my WW points and it reduced me down to 18 as opposed to the 20 I have been eating these past few weeks.

So really cracking down now...I have hit a plateau and not shown any significant loss these past couple of weeks since I was increased to 20 points. I think the increase made me lax off a bit. I am measuring again to really be sure I am staying within my budget.

Dy 67 Climbing in Miles

10 miles today with my running group. Wow- I felt great. Hit a wall at the 6 mile point so I ate my Luna Energy chews. It was exactly the energy I needed to make it thru - of course coupled with my determination and my current fitness level. I can do it...it was a no brainer...just a small struggle..a great challenge...I knocked it out of the ball park...and it felt fantastic!!!!


Soaked my aching muscles in the hot tub...burned over 1000 calories today running my 10 miles..thats right people...so I did indulge a bit today and go over my daily points but heck...I eaned 11 points for activity so its a wash!!!

Tomorrow is a rest day...also weigh in day so wish me luck!!!

Day 66 What..its been 2 days

So I realized it has been 2 days since I logged in...Day 66 and what has been going on for the past 2 days...

Yesterday I ran 4 miles at the gym...Felt good and happy to get my miles in. Bought some energy gels for my big run on Saturday morning. Ate exactly my points for the day.

Today..went to Body Pump...felt it...tired but I know it will help me tomorrow when I run. Possibly over did my points today..did not weigh myself. I am waiting until Sunday morning for that. Yup after the 10 mile run.

Day 64 Kicked it with Circuit training

Today had a great workout doing circuit...8 stations of weights @ 60 secs per station or approx 8 mins of weights with 2 mins of aerobics in between. 30 mins of high intensity cardio and weights followed by floor exercises.

Sweat and tears ...tiredness!!! Ate all my points for the day...I am done!!

Day 63 Double Up It

Today I have doubled up on my workout. Intense workout this morning doing Body Combat and then an easy 50 min run for about 4 miles. Earned some points in the activity department and ate only 20 points today. Forgoed the wine tonight and I feel good. Need to be ready this weekend for my long run so the plan is to stay on plan within 20 points a day and get in my workouts. Weight training helps with my runs so will be getting in 3 weight training sessions in this week.

Day 62 Back in the Saddle

Well, have to admit that was one of the toughest weekends since I started this journey over 60 days ago. The weekend was a challenge with eating out and then Easter with all the candy around me...Yikes!! Felt really bloated last night so vowed to get back into the saddle today. Just a yogurt for breakfast and a great Body Pump workout and I feel better already. My daughter just tempted me with M&M's and I say no way not even one...I am not going there.

It is about 4 weeks until my half marathon so these next 30 days are crucial. Dropping weight and getting in shape is essential. I love the way I feel when my body is burning calories and the feeling of being fit and just eating enough rather than too much.

Feels good to be Back :)

Day 60 Trip but Do Not Fall

This little excursion to Chico, CA has been a bit of a trip...but no not a fall. I have found it difficult while being on the road to eat as well and stay within my points range. Today I start a new week...may be a tough weekend with still being on the road and with Easter Sunday this weekend. I did run 3 miles this morning and started my week off right with a workout. Tonight going out for Italian with some new friends...wish me luck...with the eating out that is :)