I am extremely busy this week and see my good and wonderful eating habits falling to the wayside. What's with that!?! Reminder to self:
My body needs excellent fuel and adequate rest right now in order to perform in the manner I need it to.
Okay - I've been reminded. Now I'm off to eat a healthy breakfast and pack a nutritional lunch so I can do the things efficiently that I need to do.
Bacher out.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Marathon Training time
It's Marathon training time! I've signed up for another one - and yes, perhaps I'm a tad bonkers. Rose asked if running a marathon is like giving birth in that you quickly forget the pain. She said, "weren't you crying last time?" Yes, I did. I cried at mile 23. I was very tired and I wanted to FINISH. However, I pushed through (with encouragement) and I finished. Just as I went on and gave birth to two more children after Erich. Women are tough, a topic for another day.
Today the training runs for the Cellcom Marathon started and over 200 people were there, which is great. I've signed up to run the full marathon and am excited to get started. It's nice to have a plan and a goal to work towards. Today I will print out the training schedule so I can make sure my weekday activity supports my weekend long runs. I've found that it's all very do-able and attainable over time if you make a plan for success and then work the plan. Sounds a lot like weight loss now doesn't it? Hmmmmm - make a plan and then work the plan.
By the way, I'm filling out my food tracker this week. I need a jumpstart because I'm up 5 pounds since November and it's time to get it in check. I promised my members I would because it DOES make a difference. So I'm tracking this week.
Sounds like the key to doing just about anything in life successfully. Make a plan and then work the plan. Okay, we've got the plan...now let's work it!
Bacher out.
Today the training runs for the Cellcom Marathon started and over 200 people were there, which is great. I've signed up to run the full marathon and am excited to get started. It's nice to have a plan and a goal to work towards. Today I will print out the training schedule so I can make sure my weekday activity supports my weekend long runs. I've found that it's all very do-able and attainable over time if you make a plan for success and then work the plan. Sounds a lot like weight loss now doesn't it? Hmmmmm - make a plan and then work the plan.
By the way, I'm filling out my food tracker this week. I need a jumpstart because I'm up 5 pounds since November and it's time to get it in check. I promised my members I would because it DOES make a difference. So I'm tracking this week.
Sounds like the key to doing just about anything in life successfully. Make a plan and then work the plan. Okay, we've got the plan...now let's work it!
Bacher out.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Biggest Loser comments and thoughts
Comments on tonight's Biggest Loser that I liked.
"I'm tired of being emotional about my weight. It's time to do something about it."
"It's the gym! Wow it's the gym. Oh, dear Lord... it's the gym"
"26.2 miles! Are you kidding me?"
"Being one of the two teams that goes home is not an option."
Stand up and finish what you started.
If you don't do what you need to do....
Don't let things get the best of you right now.
A drive thru diet at Taco Bell? This was a commercial that was on during the show...get real!
I don't know about you, but I cannot imagine losing 30 pounds in ONE week! Keep it in perspective my friends that this is their full-time job while they are there. That's all they do is live and breathe what they are telling them to. In real life it comes off slower and that's okay. Just make sure you have realistic expectations for yourself. Then stick to it and persevere!
Let's do it!
"I'm tired of being emotional about my weight. It's time to do something about it."
"It's the gym! Wow it's the gym. Oh, dear Lord... it's the gym"
"26.2 miles! Are you kidding me?"
"Being one of the two teams that goes home is not an option."
Stand up and finish what you started.
If you don't do what you need to do....
Don't let things get the best of you right now.
A drive thru diet at Taco Bell? This was a commercial that was on during the show...get real!
I don't know about you, but I cannot imagine losing 30 pounds in ONE week! Keep it in perspective my friends that this is their full-time job while they are there. That's all they do is live and breathe what they are telling them to. In real life it comes off slower and that's okay. Just make sure you have realistic expectations for yourself. Then stick to it and persevere!
Let's do it!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Tromping through the snow
This afternoon Harry and I bundled up in warm clothes, mittens and sorel boots and went out to Barkhausen to walk the snow covered trails.
Several observations:
Encountered a lady who appeared to be playing out a New Year's resolution as she tackled the cross country ski trails for the first time ever. She was alone and plugging away at it. Saw her again in the parking lot and with glowing cheeks she was very happy with her accomplishment. Yay for her!
The trails are very peaceful and quite enjoyable during the winter despite the brisk, cold wind.
It's easier for men to take a leak in the woods than it is for women. Good thing it was Harry that had to go and not me.
My fingers got chilly even though I had on a heavy pair of gloves over top of my cheapies.
I didn't let my runny nose get in the way of fun.
I am resolved to check out the Fox River Trail one day this next week and see if it's walkable in this weather.
Harry said it was very enjoyable outside even though this is the time of year we tend to disparage the most.
January 1 is a great day to look forward and not back.
Overall, a crackerjack New Year's day. We both totally enjoyed it.
Several observations:
Encountered a lady who appeared to be playing out a New Year's resolution as she tackled the cross country ski trails for the first time ever. She was alone and plugging away at it. Saw her again in the parking lot and with glowing cheeks she was very happy with her accomplishment. Yay for her!
The trails are very peaceful and quite enjoyable during the winter despite the brisk, cold wind.
It's easier for men to take a leak in the woods than it is for women. Good thing it was Harry that had to go and not me.
My fingers got chilly even though I had on a heavy pair of gloves over top of my cheapies.
I didn't let my runny nose get in the way of fun.
I am resolved to check out the Fox River Trail one day this next week and see if it's walkable in this weather.
Harry said it was very enjoyable outside even though this is the time of year we tend to disparage the most.
January 1 is a great day to look forward and not back.
Overall, a crackerjack New Year's day. We both totally enjoyed it.
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