I'm back, part 2

In addition to the running and working out, since January 11th, I've been sticking to a sensible reduced calorie and fat diet. No more South Beach Diet: it's just not a healthy or realistic option for me anymore. I need my carbs and sugars in moderation. Although the weight isn't quickly dropping off of me like it had in the past, I'm happy with the slow, steady results.

Basically, I'm sticking to 1,200 calories and around 39 grams of fat daily. This allows me to eat anywhere and anything. I just need to make wise choices.

I'm back, yet again...

This Lent, among other things, I've given up NOT exercising. therefore, I'm sticking to week 1 of Hal Higdon's half marathon schedule for the whole 40-ish days. Things are looking good!

Looking good!

So far since Tuesday I've run 6 miles! Perhaps a 30 minute walk today or tomorrow. Perhaps a 3 mile run today or tomorrow. Regardless of which day, the walking and the running will be done.

The super awesome Garmin arrived in the mail yesterday. I'm still reading the instructions even though it is fully charged. I may have to test-drive it this afternoon.

Depending on the status of Chuck's stomach I'll might try it out tonight.

Off to a good start...

Last night, I purchased three new pairs of running socks!!!

Oh, yeah. I almost forgot...

I also bought a Garmin Forerunner 305!








I just need to figure out the official start date of the official training regimen. Then I'm all good!

One month challenge!

Starting today and running through December 23rd, I will be sticking to South Beach Diet Phase 1 and running five days a week. This is just a jump-start to healthiness over the holidays. It will also involve extreme self-control while baking cookies. How I'm going to do that, I do not know. I know I will have to cheat twice during the next month: Thanksgiving this Thursday AND November 30th (Advent by Candlelight) which I am making tea sandwiches for.

Here's today's progress so far:
Breakfast: Egg substitute omelette with canned mushrooms, onions and 2% American cheese.
Planned exercise: 1.5 miles.

Yes, I start new plans every couple of months...but I haven't completely given up! :)

Well, I have been slightly more athletic than usual lately...and due to that, I have an unfortunate issue concerning a part of myself that I don't wish to dwell upon.

*sigh*

Also, I will be running the Macinaw Bridge on Labor Day! Me and 400 other runners. The only issue I can forsee: I need to run the whole thing without walking. The walk is something separate and not the event I won a slot to participate in.

Still fat, though. South Beach Diet does work BUT it requires serious willpower...something I am lacking at the present.

Hot

Yep, too incredibly hot to run. Not an excuse...I just don't want to die.

Diet was a similar story. Today was 'Open Forum' for the district and I took part. And I ate. And ate. And ate:

-A Gardenburger on a bun with mustard.
-A second Gardenburger sans bun with mustard.
-A small cup of Turkish/Indonesian-style coffee with lots of sugar and condensed milk.
-Five ginger chews.
-Snack sized bag of Fritos.
-Two cans of Diet Coke.

AND FINALLY

A vegan s'more from Whole Foods.

All in all, not too terrible. My intestines are already confused.