So, my second week's commitment was to avoid all sugared sodas, drinks, etc... and after a week of that, I weighed myself, and still 264. So I haven't lost any weight, but I'm already feeling better.
I didn't make any new commitments this week, just more of the same...but next week I'm going to give up cheese. I have been eating a lot of cheese quesadillas lately, so starting monday, I'm giving up cheese. I'll weigh myself in a week and a half, and tell you how it goes.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
No Soda--Day 6
So I gave up carbonation a few days ago. It was a pretty tough thing to give up. I had been BINGING on soda big time, and mostly caffeinated--so with that binging, came an added addiction to caffeine. I was an equal opportunity soda drinker too, sugared, diet, and a ton of energy drinks. I think the day before my no-soda rule I drank 7 cans of Mountain Dew. Yum....
But again, my good friend Tom inspired me to drop one thing at a time, so this week I dropped all forms of Soda. With the exception of forgetting my caffeine supplements (excedrine) on Wednesday and suffering the consequences on Thursday, I did well. In fact, I made an exception Thursday to drink soda, as I had a massive migraine, complete with vomiting... So, not sure if it was a severe reaction to no caffeine, but that's what happened, and so I will instill a rule that whenever I'm sick, I'll still eat saltines, and wash them down with sprite--or in this case, Mountain Dew on the rocks. Sprite or 7-up were always the feel-better beverages of choice my mother gave me when I was a kid, and couldn't keep it down, coupled with saltines. I've often wondered if Saltines have calculated exactly how much of their sales comes from sick people.
Anyway, overall, a great week. I'm excited to drop something next week. It'll likely be sugared drinks--since this week, as a replacement for soda, I drank a ton of sugared sobes.
I'll weigh myself on Monday morning--My starting weight pre-no-soda was about 263.
Craig
But again, my good friend Tom inspired me to drop one thing at a time, so this week I dropped all forms of Soda. With the exception of forgetting my caffeine supplements (excedrine) on Wednesday and suffering the consequences on Thursday, I did well. In fact, I made an exception Thursday to drink soda, as I had a massive migraine, complete with vomiting... So, not sure if it was a severe reaction to no caffeine, but that's what happened, and so I will instill a rule that whenever I'm sick, I'll still eat saltines, and wash them down with sprite--or in this case, Mountain Dew on the rocks. Sprite or 7-up were always the feel-better beverages of choice my mother gave me when I was a kid, and couldn't keep it down, coupled with saltines. I've often wondered if Saltines have calculated exactly how much of their sales comes from sick people.
Anyway, overall, a great week. I'm excited to drop something next week. It'll likely be sugared drinks--since this week, as a replacement for soda, I drank a ton of sugared sobes.
I'll weigh myself on Monday morning--My starting weight pre-no-soda was about 263.
Craig
Monday, May 16, 2011
I'm starting over: One change at a time
Hello, I'm back.
A lot has changed in the past 2 years. I went from a life with just my wife and I, to now recently, welcoming a newborn into our life. So my health has become something I'm concerned about--cause I'm envisioning that day when my son wants to play catch, or run around, etc...and I don't want to weigh what I currently do. Since my last post, I've lost 25 lbs, then gained it all back and then some. The yo-yo. And I'm sick of it.
I talked to a good friend of mine yesterday, who has an almost identical body style to mine. His top weight a few years back was 260, which is what mine is now. He has lost 80 lbs, which is what I'd be THRILLED to lose. The way he did it? No pregnant-lady hormone injections, no elimination of carbs, no mail-order food plan. All he did was focus on ONE THING that he could change. His first change, he eliminated his cheese and crackers snack--replaced it with cheereos. Once he had successfully mastered that, he'd replace another bad habit with a good one--like replacing fast food lunches for sack lunches.
My brother did something similar a few years ago. He called it "start with what you can do". He'd make one minor change each week... and each week he'd lose a pound or two. Nothing significant. None of that "pound a day BS" you read about the pregnant-lady injections (HCG), but he lost 50 lbs in a year, and kept it off.
Anyway, here I go. My motivation is that in one year, when my boy is a lot heavier to hold, and a lot more active to keep up with...I don't want to be completely winded with a heart pounding like crazy when I run up the stairs. So here I go... I'm committed. One minor change at a time.
First Change: I'm eliminating soda. That's it. I'm also packing a lunch every day, but that's more to save money. I'll still eat out occasionally, but my first major change in life, I'm replacing my roughly 32 oz a day of soda, with water or crystal light.
I imagine my head will hurt like hell at first, which is why I'm going to start off by taking excedrine a few times a day to curb the caffeine cravings.
So here it goes... Thanks for reading.
Craig
A lot has changed in the past 2 years. I went from a life with just my wife and I, to now recently, welcoming a newborn into our life. So my health has become something I'm concerned about--cause I'm envisioning that day when my son wants to play catch, or run around, etc...and I don't want to weigh what I currently do. Since my last post, I've lost 25 lbs, then gained it all back and then some. The yo-yo. And I'm sick of it.
I talked to a good friend of mine yesterday, who has an almost identical body style to mine. His top weight a few years back was 260, which is what mine is now. He has lost 80 lbs, which is what I'd be THRILLED to lose. The way he did it? No pregnant-lady hormone injections, no elimination of carbs, no mail-order food plan. All he did was focus on ONE THING that he could change. His first change, he eliminated his cheese and crackers snack--replaced it with cheereos. Once he had successfully mastered that, he'd replace another bad habit with a good one--like replacing fast food lunches for sack lunches.
My brother did something similar a few years ago. He called it "start with what you can do". He'd make one minor change each week... and each week he'd lose a pound or two. Nothing significant. None of that "pound a day BS" you read about the pregnant-lady injections (HCG), but he lost 50 lbs in a year, and kept it off.
Anyway, here I go. My motivation is that in one year, when my boy is a lot heavier to hold, and a lot more active to keep up with...I don't want to be completely winded with a heart pounding like crazy when I run up the stairs. So here I go... I'm committed. One minor change at a time.
First Change: I'm eliminating soda. That's it. I'm also packing a lunch every day, but that's more to save money. I'll still eat out occasionally, but my first major change in life, I'm replacing my roughly 32 oz a day of soda, with water or crystal light.
I imagine my head will hurt like hell at first, which is why I'm going to start off by taking excedrine a few times a day to curb the caffeine cravings.
So here it goes... Thanks for reading.
Craig
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Clean Slate...New Beginning
I read about a study yesterday by the National Weight Control Registry on 5,000 men and women that were able to lose a significant amount of weight and keep it off for at least 5 years (average weight loss was 66 pounds). What they found that in 91% of the time, participants in the study had tried multiple times to lose the weight before finally getting it right. In fact, the average weight loss (and re-gain) by individuals is 561 pounds!
This was pretty much exactly what I needed to read, since I am starting over today. Yesterday, I had a session with a Total Health and Fitness counselor, who put me on a diet and exercise problem. To quote my brother in law, it's not a diet as much as it is a total change of lifestyle. It's eating rather normal foods, but in the right proportions of carbs, proteins, and fats.
I'm not sure how many reminders I need that I need to drop my excess weight (currently back at a stocky 250), but yesterday my Dr called and informed me that I was in the "dangerously high" level of cholesterol, and I had 2 choices... Either 1, diet and exercise, or 2, meds. I choose the former. No sense becoming a walking pharmacy at age 33.
So I'm back at the beginning. I need to keep in mind that most people try this thing over and over before they get it right. This is a balanced plan that involves a moderate amount of exercise--which is already part of my lifestyle. I have the support of a great couple of friends that work out with me every morning. All I need to do is stick to the plan.
I meet with Susan a week from Friday. This is day one. I already woke up and worked out. I feel great... Now I just gotta stick to it. One day at a time.
This was pretty much exactly what I needed to read, since I am starting over today. Yesterday, I had a session with a Total Health and Fitness counselor, who put me on a diet and exercise problem. To quote my brother in law, it's not a diet as much as it is a total change of lifestyle. It's eating rather normal foods, but in the right proportions of carbs, proteins, and fats.
I'm not sure how many reminders I need that I need to drop my excess weight (currently back at a stocky 250), but yesterday my Dr called and informed me that I was in the "dangerously high" level of cholesterol, and I had 2 choices... Either 1, diet and exercise, or 2, meds. I choose the former. No sense becoming a walking pharmacy at age 33.
So I'm back at the beginning. I need to keep in mind that most people try this thing over and over before they get it right. This is a balanced plan that involves a moderate amount of exercise--which is already part of my lifestyle. I have the support of a great couple of friends that work out with me every morning. All I need to do is stick to the plan.
I meet with Susan a week from Friday. This is day one. I already woke up and worked out. I feel great... Now I just gotta stick to it. One day at a time.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Daily Stats
Today I ran 4 miles without slowing down past speed 6 on the treadmill. I did it in about 39:20 and my heart rate was just under 200 when I finished. I wonder if that is too high, any idea how high my heart rate should be during training?
I put some ice in freezer bags and laid them on my knees and ankles again. What is the best to use to ice your knees and such? Where can you get a good cold compress you can use over and over? Ice and Ziplock are getting old.
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I put some ice in freezer bags and laid them on my knees and ankles again. What is the best to use to ice your knees and such? Where can you get a good cold compress you can use over and over? Ice and Ziplock are getting old.
home security utah
Nutrition Tips from "Everyday Health Tips for Runners" By Runners World
In agreement with what Jake posted earlier, here is a great opening paragraph to the nutrition section in this awesome little book I got:
"Running can do great things for your health. But bad eating habits--consuming too much fat, salt, sugar, for example--will practically undo any good that your exercise program is doing. What's worse, a diet deficient in necessary nutrients will leave you weak, listless and in no shape to run."
Carbohydrates:
Carbohydrates are the most important type of nutrient for runners, and they recommend that--depending on the intensity of your workouts, you should consume 60-70% of your daily intake through carbs, "particularly those of the complex variety, such as pasta, potatoes, rice, beans, fresh vegetables and fruits."
Power Through Protein:
Protein helps build and maintain muscle mass. The interesting statistic they said in this particular handbook is that the average Daily Value for protein is .36 grams per pound of body weight. But if you're training seriously, you may need more--as much as .55 grams.
That's actually less than I've heard, which is as high as 1 gram per body pound, if you are trying to lose weight--which I've tried doing, and it is extremely difficult without loading up on whey shakes, but .55 seems pretty doable.
Fats
"Limit your fat intake to 30% of your total daily calories, with 20% coming from monounsaturated fats (canola or olive oil) and 10 % coming from polyunsaturates (peanu, safflower, corn or sunflower oils)."
"Just say no to saturated fats... which include animal fats (butter, lard, cream and fatty meats), hydrogenated vegetable oils and tropical oils.
Tips for cutting FATS:
If you're a meat eater, trim visible fats from meats
Avoid all fried foods, which are loaded with saturated fats.
For flavor's sake, substitute canola oil or "light" olive oil in recipes calling for melted butter, margarine or vegetable oil.
If you like the flavor of butter, use a small amount along with some canola oil, but try a flavorful olive oil as an alternative to butter or margarine on bread
When buying margarine, choose a brand that lists vegetable oil as the first ingredient, and check for low-saturated content.
Read labels when selecting snack foods. Reject any that have fat as one fo the first three or four ingredients"
As I said before, these are straight from the book I got from Runners' world--and I'm glad to be posting these because it helps me re-commit to changing my nutritional habits for the better.
Tomorrow (if you guys like these tips) I'll try to sum up the section on vitamins, calcium, iron, and some other tips from the nutritional section.
Let me know if this helps!
"Running can do great things for your health. But bad eating habits--consuming too much fat, salt, sugar, for example--will practically undo any good that your exercise program is doing. What's worse, a diet deficient in necessary nutrients will leave you weak, listless and in no shape to run."
Carbohydrates:
Carbohydrates are the most important type of nutrient for runners, and they recommend that--depending on the intensity of your workouts, you should consume 60-70% of your daily intake through carbs, "particularly those of the complex variety, such as pasta, potatoes, rice, beans, fresh vegetables and fruits."
Power Through Protein:
Protein helps build and maintain muscle mass. The interesting statistic they said in this particular handbook is that the average Daily Value for protein is .36 grams per pound of body weight. But if you're training seriously, you may need more--as much as .55 grams.
That's actually less than I've heard, which is as high as 1 gram per body pound, if you are trying to lose weight--which I've tried doing, and it is extremely difficult without loading up on whey shakes, but .55 seems pretty doable.
Fats
"Limit your fat intake to 30% of your total daily calories, with 20% coming from monounsaturated fats (canola or olive oil) and 10 % coming from polyunsaturates (peanu, safflower, corn or sunflower oils)."
"Just say no to saturated fats... which include animal fats (butter, lard, cream and fatty meats), hydrogenated vegetable oils and tropical oils.
Tips for cutting FATS:
If you're a meat eater, trim visible fats from meats
Avoid all fried foods, which are loaded with saturated fats.
For flavor's sake, substitute canola oil or "light" olive oil in recipes calling for melted butter, margarine or vegetable oil.
If you like the flavor of butter, use a small amount along with some canola oil, but try a flavorful olive oil as an alternative to butter or margarine on bread
When buying margarine, choose a brand that lists vegetable oil as the first ingredient, and check for low-saturated content.
Read labels when selecting snack foods. Reject any that have fat as one fo the first three or four ingredients"
As I said before, these are straight from the book I got from Runners' world--and I'm glad to be posting these because it helps me re-commit to changing my nutritional habits for the better.
Tomorrow (if you guys like these tips) I'll try to sum up the section on vitamins, calcium, iron, and some other tips from the nutritional section.
Let me know if this helps!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Book suggestion anyone?
I am really jonesing for a good book... I've been on this intense murder-mystery/thriller binge lately, and I'm pretty much done with that genre.
I picked up "How To Be Good" by Nick Hornsby (the guy who wrote "about a boy" and "fever pitch"). It's pretty humorous, introspective, but it just isn't gripping me like I want a book to do.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm looking for a good fiction that makes you think, but has humor in it as well. What have you read lately?
I picked up "How To Be Good" by Nick Hornsby (the guy who wrote "about a boy" and "fever pitch"). It's pretty humorous, introspective, but it just isn't gripping me like I want a book to do.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm looking for a good fiction that makes you think, but has humor in it as well. What have you read lately?
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Saturday, August 4, 2007
I'm back
After almost a month off, I'm back on the running circuit. I'm up to 2.5 mile runs... I really need to drop some weight though. But it's good to be out and active again. My knees and shins are filling great...
I'm going to run 3-4 miles 3 days a week, then a long run on saturday...so I guess today is my long run.
I'm going to run 3-4 miles 3 days a week, then a long run on saturday...so I guess today is my long run.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Another milestone
Well, I did 4.5 miles without walking today. It had a pretty massive hill, and it took me about 48 minutes, but I did it. I feel so much better these days. It's hard to describe, but even the little things like climbing into a truck bed or getting out of a recliner are easier now having trimmed down a little and increased my cardio vascular capability.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Goals
Buddy...I need to weigh myself and set some goals. Maybe the first is to get a scale. Next diet, next workout schedule. We should run at least once a week together buddy.
It doesn't always feel awesome
Today didn't exactly feel awesome as my wife and I pounded out 3.5 miles. I had to walk twice...once at the 1.75 mile point, and once at about the 3 mile mark. My body felt a little heavy... I'm kinda frustrated that I'm not thinner than I am, but I'll keep pushing on. The no S plan is pretty good, but I need to do a little more if I expect to lean up by 10K time. I feel better of course now that it's over...That's what I believe runners refer to as the "runner's mellow".
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Gradual changes
I think it's really important to remember the whole "rome wasn't built in a day" philosophy. Both I and my wife get frustrated because as we mentally decide to be skinny, our bodies are slower to adapt. It's important that as we go through this journey of change--whether it's physical changes, or emotional, or work related, or whatever--that the worthwhile monumental changes that impact and shape our futures, are tackled one day at a time.
This whole weight loss thing is a prime example. I really want to lose 3 pounds a week. This last week I drank more water than I have in a long time, was pretty good about keeping active, and stopped eating at 9. I didn't eat any sweets all week, and still haven't lost 3 pounds--but rather stayed the same. It doesn't compute, unless I take into consideration that a life built on these habits would produce a much more healthy version of me than the one that is currently walking around. It's important to adopt these habits, and sit back and let them shape who I become. I know I'll like the outcome.
This whole weight loss thing is a prime example. I really want to lose 3 pounds a week. This last week I drank more water than I have in a long time, was pretty good about keeping active, and stopped eating at 9. I didn't eat any sweets all week, and still haven't lost 3 pounds--but rather stayed the same. It doesn't compute, unless I take into consideration that a life built on these habits would produce a much more healthy version of me than the one that is currently walking around. It's important to adopt these habits, and sit back and let them shape who I become. I know I'll like the outcome.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Simplifying Change
This website's name, simplify change one step at a time comes from my older brother Mark--who accredited his 50 lb weight loss to doing one little step at a time. Or in his words, "start with something you can do". He'd do one little step at a time: Parking farther away, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, cutting out mid-afternoon snacks, etc. Each week he'd add an additional step, which would be worked into his habit, and over the course of 8 or 9 months, he dropped about 50 lbs. I may be off on the timeline here, but you get the idea.
No one would tell it better than Mark here, so I've invited him to be an author on this blog as well--not only to outline what he's been able to do, but we welcome any other posts of his regarding any other changes or progress he is going through!
No one would tell it better than Mark here, so I've invited him to be an author on this blog as well--not only to outline what he's been able to do, but we welcome any other posts of his regarding any other changes or progress he is going through!
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Now 6.5 weeks into it...
I went jogging again today, I did 3 miles fairly easily--well, I did walk 3 times, but all in all I felt pretty good. My weight is down to 241.5--which means 8.5 pounds in 6.5 weeks!--which is a great change!
The 5K really whetted my appetite for the racing world...and the next step is to run the 10K exactly 4 weeks from today.
My goals for that event are the following:
Weigh 230
Run it in less than an hour
Run it continuously without walking
The most important is the bodyweight goal. Logic states that if I'm lighter, I'll run faster and farther....
To increase my fat droppage from 1.3 pounds/week to 3 pounds per week I need to make some small changes. My no-S plan has done pretty well so far, but looking back, I never actually dropped soda completely. I dropped SUGARED sodas during the week, but continued drinking diet sodas. I'm not sure how everyone else does out there, but for me that satisfies my thirst a lot more quickly than is probably healthy, in other words, I think I drink far less liquids overall when I drink soda. Since every report I've read on weight loss says drinking more water = more efficient metabolism, I need to drink a LOT more water.
So my new goal is to do water only during every day but the weekend nights when I go to a movie or whatever. For now, I'll allow myself ONE twelve ounce diet soda per day, which is a huge reduction--and drink at least 10 glasses of water per day.
The second small change is to stop eating at 9:00, period. No more late night binges. I don't need food after 9:00.
The third small change is to have one S day... Sunday. That's good enough for the 4 weeks before my 10K, after all, I'm in training!
To remind myself, I'll hang reminders on mirrors and the pantry, and write these goals down daily...
The 5K really whetted my appetite for the racing world...and the next step is to run the 10K exactly 4 weeks from today.
My goals for that event are the following:
Weigh 230
Run it in less than an hour
Run it continuously without walking
The most important is the bodyweight goal. Logic states that if I'm lighter, I'll run faster and farther....
To increase my fat droppage from 1.3 pounds/week to 3 pounds per week I need to make some small changes. My no-S plan has done pretty well so far, but looking back, I never actually dropped soda completely. I dropped SUGARED sodas during the week, but continued drinking diet sodas. I'm not sure how everyone else does out there, but for me that satisfies my thirst a lot more quickly than is probably healthy, in other words, I think I drink far less liquids overall when I drink soda. Since every report I've read on weight loss says drinking more water = more efficient metabolism, I need to drink a LOT more water.
So my new goal is to do water only during every day but the weekend nights when I go to a movie or whatever. For now, I'll allow myself ONE twelve ounce diet soda per day, which is a huge reduction--and drink at least 10 glasses of water per day.
The second small change is to stop eating at 9:00, period. No more late night binges. I don't need food after 9:00.
The third small change is to have one S day... Sunday. That's good enough for the 4 weeks before my 10K, after all, I'm in training!
To remind myself, I'll hang reminders on mirrors and the pantry, and write these goals down daily...
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Nice Run
Nice run bu-huddy. My next Milestone is to wake up tomorrow and act like my legs are not going to fall off. That was a great run, but I am certain I will suffer for trying to run at your level after having not ran in a while.
I look forward to making some goals and running more with you buddy. I am not sure about a 10k but I need to get more fit. What a good influence you are on me. I am thinking about getting into biking so I dont have to have knee surgery at age 50 or take double the recommended dosages of Pharmanex Cartilage formula.
I look forward to making some goals and running more with you buddy. I am not sure about a 10k but I need to get more fit. What a good influence you are on me. I am thinking about getting into biking so I dont have to have knee surgery at age 50 or take double the recommended dosages of Pharmanex Cartilage formula.
Next Milestone
My next milestone is a 10K which I'm going to run in about 6 weeks. July 4th, to be exact. I'm excited to run this one...now that I've completed my first race, I'm really excited to train for the next one. All in all, I feel leaner, a lot more fit, and more capable--having completed my first milestone.
From this point forward, I'm training and running at my own pace. Up until this point, I was running and training more at Ange's pace--because we decided we'd run the first event together. The next one is going to be done at my own pace though, which I'm excited to see how fast I run things naturally.
I bought new running shoes today. I got some more Asics, though this time around, I went a step up from the Cumulus I usually buy. I may regret it, but these were particularly soft on the feet, so we'll see how they do.
Well, I'm off to hit the road with Jake. He said he'd go with me... so I'm going to run 2.5 miles with him this evening, then come back and relax for the rest of the evening.
From this point forward, I'm training and running at my own pace. Up until this point, I was running and training more at Ange's pace--because we decided we'd run the first event together. The next one is going to be done at my own pace though, which I'm excited to see how fast I run things naturally.
I bought new running shoes today. I got some more Asics, though this time around, I went a step up from the Cumulus I usually buy. I may regret it, but these were particularly soft on the feet, so we'll see how they do.
Well, I'm off to hit the road with Jake. He said he'd go with me... so I'm going to run 2.5 miles with him this evening, then come back and relax for the rest of the evening.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
My first race
This morning I ran my first race. It was a 5K up at the Homestead in Midway. It was AWESOME. If I'd known it would be this good, I would have started jogging WAY sooner. My three goals associated with this were to 1. Run it in less than 30 minutes, 2. run it at 240 lbs, and 3. run it continuously, with no walking. One out of 3 isn't too bad, I suppose. I ran it in 38 mintues, at 244 lbs, but I ran it nonstop.
The goals changed quite a bit a few weeks ago when my wife and I decided to run it at the same pace. That will go for this race, but for the rest of the training and the next races we are going to do, I'll do it at my own pace--which is closer to a 10 minute mile.
The 3 miles included some up and downhill battles--but the scenery was AWESOME. At about mile 2.5 I had this massive rush of happiness--it was weird. I guess it was a "runner's high" as they say, not sure. Aftewards, I really enjoyed the awards ceremony, seeing all of the different people finish their half marathon was inspiring as well.
It was just such a cool feeling to wake up at 6:15, head up the mountain with my wife and her bro in law Travis, and get up there to compete in an event like that. After the race, we ate Dairy Keen burgers in the Heber City park. It was a great day.
One of my observations was that all of these competitors were in the same place, but there were hardly any egos there. Everyone had this mutual, "I'm a runner, you're a runner" respect. It was kind of a brotherhood or something. It was great to be involved. Everyone was really encouraging and uplifting. I am definitely excited about being a runner, and participating in more races and events in the future!
The goals changed quite a bit a few weeks ago when my wife and I decided to run it at the same pace. That will go for this race, but for the rest of the training and the next races we are going to do, I'll do it at my own pace--which is closer to a 10 minute mile.
The 3 miles included some up and downhill battles--but the scenery was AWESOME. At about mile 2.5 I had this massive rush of happiness--it was weird. I guess it was a "runner's high" as they say, not sure. Aftewards, I really enjoyed the awards ceremony, seeing all of the different people finish their half marathon was inspiring as well.
It was just such a cool feeling to wake up at 6:15, head up the mountain with my wife and her bro in law Travis, and get up there to compete in an event like that. After the race, we ate Dairy Keen burgers in the Heber City park. It was a great day.
One of my observations was that all of these competitors were in the same place, but there were hardly any egos there. Everyone had this mutual, "I'm a runner, you're a runner" respect. It was kind of a brotherhood or something. It was great to be involved. Everyone was really encouraging and uplifting. I am definitely excited about being a runner, and participating in more races and events in the future!
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Day 6 of week 2
Well, I passed a milestone today, in that I ran for 17 minutes nonstop. It was only 1.5 miles, but I did it...which is about 1 mile more than I could have done about 5 weeks ago. I'm feeling athletic again, which is such an unbelievably good feeling. I remember about 5 months ago, signing up for a personal trainer at the gym and one of my goals was just to feel like I could run a mile or two again, so it's good to feel that again.
I ran for a total of 26 minutes, which took me to 2.6 miles...so I'm at 10 min miles, which of course is slow, but considering the fact that there were hills involved, and I've only been jogging for 5 or 6 weeks, it's pretty darn good.
My weight with the No-S plan is around 245, which is 5 lbs less than I started. I feel good. I'm not craving sweets as much, but more importantly, I'm not craving that binging that occurred so frequently at 10 pm at night.
I ran for a total of 26 minutes, which took me to 2.6 miles...so I'm at 10 min miles, which of course is slow, but considering the fact that there were hills involved, and I've only been jogging for 5 or 6 weeks, it's pretty darn good.
My weight with the No-S plan is around 245, which is 5 lbs less than I started. I feel good. I'm not craving sweets as much, but more importantly, I'm not craving that binging that occurred so frequently at 10 pm at night.
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