Workout Wednesday!

[jjh1119]

Let's start this

What are your goals this week? 

Exercise: I want to go for a walk/run today, yoga tomorrow, and then Friday, Saturday and Sunday we are going to New Hampshire- hiking Friday, tennis Saturday, mini hike Sunday. 

Meals: Since we are going out to eat most of the weekend, I'm trying to finish up all of our produce in the house. We had turkey burgers and a side salad last night for dinner. The burgers have a whole two cups of spinach in them. Today was a high protein egg breakfast, lunch will be the leftover burgers (no bun this time) and finish the last bit of the salad. Dinner tonight is Salmon, Asparagus, rice, and probably cucumbers with vinegar. I am trying not to touch anything super carby/white/or sugary until this weekend. I'll try to be sensible but also, eat yummy food. 

I have artichokes, sweet potatoes, and bok choy to use up by Friday.

[sjp03]

I have logged back in to My Fitness Pal and started tracking calories. I don't really restrict anything - just keep my calorie intake at a deficit and try to keep my protein intake high since that helps me feel full.

I ran 3 miles on Monday. Did much better than I did when I ran the route last week. But I still had to take a walk break and my speed is much slower than. normal. I have a lot of weight lifting equipment and want to starry sing it again. I love weightlifting. I just need to make the time for it. Tonight I will get in another 3 mile run and this weekend I will go for a 5 miler.

After my half marathon in last April, I signed up for one in September. I haven't much at all since my half, so I am already behind on training for September.

[zengal]

My goals this week
Exercise: stretch/yoga tonight, run 4.5 miles tomorrow, I meet with my coach for strength training on Friday, and run 7.5 miles on Saturday. If I feel ambitious I might do a 3-mile R&R on Sunday.
Meals: H is on his diet, so all our dinners are a lean protein with 2 cups of veggies. I am doing MFP to make sure I get enough calories, and I really struggle with making them quality away from home. I miss carbs and sort of over-do it at work. I will say my goal for this week is to keep my donut/cookie/ice cream intake to one. Small steps.

[zengal]

sjp03 we are on a similar half schedule- my last one was in May and I signed up for another one in October!

[kfaye]

I am so very jealous of you runners, I've decided to get back in to it as soon as I get a jogging stroller I like. (I got a BOB from Craigslist and actually don't like it at all)

My goals this week are to continue the 30 day shred and try hard not to eat like crap. Also trying to keep logging my food in to MFP.. not huge goals but it's something!

[jjh1119]

Small steps kfaye. It's much easier to maintain and keep going then a huge overhaul.

[jjh1119]

Okay ladies, let's meet these goals! If you feel tempted to have junk food you can always post and we will help motivate you to continue on the right path!

But also- moderation is a good thing. Don't deprive!

[zengal]

kfaye I remember when you were getting it and that's so disappointing that you don't like the BOB! I don't have a jogging stroller- what is it that's missing for you?

[jjh1119]

Yes please I would also like to know. I don't have a jogging stroller but I think I will be getting one soon, but perhaps just jump the gun and get a double jogging stroller since we plan to have number 2 soon

[sjp03]

I see a few of you are also on MFP. Over there my username is sjp_511. I will accept if you send me a friend request.

[sjp03]

We just bought a jogging stroller from a friend. It has been heavily used but it works. I haven't run with it yet but DH has put a few miles on it. LO isn't much of a fan. DH did a 5k with his dad and took LO (I had to work) and LO freaked out when someone collapsed and an ambulance went by with sirens. They ended up walking and carrying LO most of the way.

[kfaye]

The BOB we got is older and I think the newer ones are much better. It's really big and where you push it is really high up and was hurting my arms. It also has a front wheel that is locked and won't move, which I guess is good for running but I found it super annoying. The worst part is its has no padding for lo on the seat and the straps don't fit.
I really think it's because it's an older model and is the outdoor edition, for more trails and stuff I guess. I'm going to try to re sell it on Craigslist and see if I can just get a cheaper one.

[zengal]

Okay. I said I was going to have sweets only once this week. I had ice cream already on Monday- but that was before I made my goal. So does that count for my one thing, or can I go ahead and get the donut I really want now?

[pixie523]

zengal, nope that counts. sorry charlie.

[zengal]

Dang it! I hate accountability.

[pixie523]

I'm not ready to fully participate, but, interested on the jogging stroller updates. Although I kind of like the idea of never ever getting one, that way jogging has to be a solo act forever and always.

[jjh1119]

That donut will taste much better next week zengal. As much as having something sweet and carby when your stressed I find I enjoy it so much more when I'm relaxed.

[jjh1119]

I wanted a piece of banana cream pie today. We had lunch super late from the local cafe and it looked sooooooo amazing. But I stayed strong. Only because tomorrow- sunday may have some opportunities for some delicious things too

[zengal]

Delayed gratification is the name of the game today. I stayed strong!

[jjh1119]

Yay! It will be worth it. The week is almost over! Will you count your week mon-sun or sun-mon? zengal

[zengal]

Jul 24, 2015 7:04:32 GMT -5 jjh1119 said:

Yay! It will be worth it. The week is almost over! Will you count your week mon-sun or sun-mon? zengal

If we do this on Wednesdays, it might be easier for me to keep track to do wed-tue...but then I don't get another sweet until Wednesday! That's okay; it will be a good way to kick-start kicking the cravings.

[pixie523]

Suggestion... maybe we do this thread Sunday or Monday? Uh, but I don't even go here, so. (I might go here if we started at the beginning of the week. By Wednesday I've already ate so many carbs that I might as well just roll myself from the door and not bother thinking about vegetables.)

[jjh1119]

Sure lets do Monday when all things renew