Last night was also weigh in which I was kind of dreading because I already went through that at home yesterday. Either way I knew it didn't matter what the scale says because it really doesn't. I am working harder then I ever have and I know that I will be rewarded in the end, just like I had mentioned Yesterday. Weigh in at my class had me down 0.4 of a pound - better then the gain I had yesterday but like I said didn't really matter.
On of the things that I have noticed in doing this program is that I do not want to eat anything classified as "bad". It almost feels like the amount of hard work I am putting in would be wasted on a "cookie". I'm not saying that it's bad because I am a strong believer in everything in moderation but it has just made me realize, it's just not worth it! I want to fuel my body with healthier options - nothing wrong with that.
Another revolation has been my water intake. I can't seem to hydrate enough! It really is great because this is an area that I have struggled in for a while. Sure I drank my water but now my body is telling me that it's something that I really need, can't seem to hydrate enough or stay out of the bathroom, with alot of water comes alot of potty breaks :-)
The one thing that still is in the back of my mind, ok maybe not the back more in the front is the Half Marathon. I'm not stressing over it because I know that I am getting stronger I can feel it. However, I am really missing running. It seems like with everything that I have on my plate that I am not finding the time to get out there.
Starting next week I'm going to add running to the mix, don't worry I'm not going to triple out my workout days - I'm not a machine after all, but I would like to get out on the weekends and gradually build on my distance, speed doesn't matter to me right now. The longest run I have had has been 12km and I basically need to double that in just a little over 4 months. I'm excited to get back out there!
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Wow, Syl, you are a machine, woman! I am so impressed with what you're doing...you continue to inspire me and thanks for all your support to me!
If you haven't been running for a bit, and didn't do weight training much before, you may see a big change in your running now. The extra muscle helps you dig a bit deeper on the longer runs, when your muscles start to get tired.
Have a great day!
Firstly I want to thank you for the supportive comment in my blog.
I have a feeling that Anon is someone who knows hubby ( family ) but will leave it there and move on. If it is who I think...she has never liked me!!
You are a machine...well in my eye's anyway. How you juggle the family and training is to be admired. Its not easy and you make it sound so easy.
Your loss with come - the one you waiting for..I remember doing everything and adding more and not seeing the results...my first thoughts were * what is the point of doing all that and not losing, might as well go back to the way I was *...that was when I added more running to my walking...back in the days of losing the weight.
Its so exciting getting to goal weight...I'm thrilled to be sharing this journey with you via your blog.
Don't get down! Keep the big picture in mind...you're doing great!!
You go girl!! Keep that water intake up - it is so important.
Plyos are tough! They work muscles in different way that running or weight training don't hit. Are you still training for a half marathon?
You are quite the machine!
You are so right...I, too, snub the "bad" foods even though the pundits would say, you can't maintain that lifestyle...why not, though? A recovering alcoholic has to shun a drink, why can't a recovering food addict shun bad food? The good news is that I haven't really craved the bad stuff as much as I used to. I'm taking it a day at a time, though. Gotta keep up my intensity as you have otherwise I might be more susceptible to the bad stuff.
You go!
You're doing everything right Syl. You'll definitely need to add the runs back in to build up to 21 k. But all the other workouts will make you so strong!
I feel the same about eating "bad foods." I don't want to indulge in a bag of chips much anymore because I don't want to waste calories like that! What a revelation, huh?
It's so much easier to drink more water when your body craves it, too :) I struggle with water too, but lately I've been thirsty constantly, which is a good reminder to keep drinking!
You are going to rock that half marathon.
You are a machine! You rock and I'm inspired by you and your motivation. Keep it up Syl. You're going to do great in that half-marathon! :)
I can relate in that now that I've started excercising and I see the effort that it takes to burn calories I don't like to waste it on stupid food- I'm sure that the scale will be rewarding you very soon!
your such an inspiration Syl!! Its amazing how great you feel and want to eat better and drink water when your working so hard! Keep up the good work wonder woman!
Wow.. you are a machine. I am in awe of you.
Imagine how strong you will be in your runs after p90x.
One little ball of awesomeness!!
Syl, you are so fit that I wouldn't worry too much about increasing your distance. You're probably fit enough now to go the distance. Yes, you probably should fit in some runs to keep it up, but you still have enough time once you're done this program to build up endurance.
This program you're doing twice a week is that one with an end date? Just wondering.
I'm sure you'll do that marathon whistling, your condition is great.
I totally agree with you on the treadmill. The only thing what makes it bareable for me is an interval.
I'm having trouble with hydrating too. I find myself thirsty at the end of the afternoon because I don't drink enough. It's because it's winter. Don't have this problem in spring and summer.
Wow, 1 hour of plyometrics! You are awesome! I hurt just thinking about it ;)
Do I hear what you're saying! I do not like putting 'crap' in my mouth when I'm physically treating my body properly with exercise. Why waste the time in the gym or on the treadmill (street) by sabotaging it with poor food choices. I don't always live by this code, but in a perfect world, I do.
I can't wait to hear about your 1/2 training. Your far more advanced in your running, that I will follow your distances quite closely. I'm running my 1/2 the end of May and I've only run as far as 5K so far. I'm scared! :)
Syl - you ARE a machine! A crazy work-out machine. I love it. P90X and marathon training...
Can't wait to see the results after your done with the P90X. You're going to feel great!!
Awesome that you don't even want the bad food. I really need to get to that place again! You are doing great!
Glad your body is telling you what it needs. And sometimes you seem like a workout machine...but we all can be if we work as hard as you have!
Congrats on seeing a loss!
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