week of January 12
Monday – 40 minute bike on the trainer
Tuesday – nada
Wednesday – 1 torture set
Thursday – 1 torture set and bike on the trainer for an hour
Friday – nada
Saturday – 1 torture set and one hour on the bike trainer
Sunday -nothing physical at least – I’m working on training and food.
Reflections – My mental state got better and better as the week progressed. Training is becoming more of a habit again which is really good for my mental state. I’m still having a hard time with food. I’m working on making fruit smoothees part of my regular diet. I need more veggies. I like protein. It’s like I have all the pieces but I haven’t figured out how to bring them all together just yet. I’m tired of having extra weight to haul around. I don’t need it. I’m a little frustrated because despite the fact that I have all but quit drinking, I haven’t seen a significant impact on my weight. I suppose I’m taking in the calories from other sources but I haven’t figured them out yet.
Goals for next week
1. Run at least twice 2. On the days that I do torture sets – do 2 torture sets instead of just one 3. Eat better – planning meals helps 4. Leave work at work
Hey… I have found that when I eat alot of veggies it really fills me up. I’m a pescatarian-only eat fish-and that’s quite infrequently-so I tend to eat alot of veggies…I pick the fruit and veggies first and then I find I eat less crap that is bad for me(but that tastes so damn good!!)
First of all, thanks so much for responding to me as much as you do. It helps a lot. I’m working being a better blogger – to me that means commenting on other blogs too. It’s part of my training. Second, thanks for the advice about veggies. I used to eat more veggies. It’s nice to have that reminder. Thanks. A lot.
I gravitate toward carbs — the good carbs like potatoes, whole grains, etc. And lately I’m adding a portion of veggies to whatever I’m making — scrambled egg whites with chopped green pepper and onion, salsa, mushroom, whatever is in the fridge — put enough in and scramble them together and you have at least a couple servings of veggies and protein. You can also slice up an apple or pear or orange to have on the side. Then I make a side of potatoes (sauteed in olive oil Pam you don’t need much just enough to keep them from sticking, OR a slice of bread 100% whole wheat).
Oh and I also add hot sauce to the scrambled eggs. I like a bit of a bite to them, adds flavor!