Back on the Trails

Trying a new approach...

P90X worked great for awhile, but it really is time consuming. That's not normally a problem most days, but there are some days I work until 5 or later, after a very early morning. So, I'm substituting a few days here and there with running. I figure, as long as I'm out there doing SOMETHING, it will be effective. There are county parks on my commute home, and there are a few different 2-3 mile loops that I can run. These take around 40 minutes at most. I also find I can keep my motivation up if I don't step into my house (and subsequently sit on the couch) first.

Also, I have a new method of accountability. I'll be keeping up with this blog more often. I know I've totally been slacking in this regard. But in addition, my boyfriend and I are texting one another everyday: What we've eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, what exercise we've done for the day, and our daily weigh in.

I know some say you shouldn't way yourself everyday. Weight fluctuates, water weight, etc. A lot of programs out there only advocate for a once-a-week weigh-in to avoid frustration. Honestly, I disagree. As long as you are weighing yourself the same time everyday, the weigh-in will be accurate. And it is better to know and be aware of your body everyday, instead of resisting the urge to see awesome results by the end of the week. I am certainly and advocate of bodily awareness. As long as you fully understand that your body will fluctuate, you can avoid that feeling of set-back. Progress will take time, and eventually, if you keep a record of your daily routine, you will see results.

Meals for Today: 

Breakfast: 
1 cup Just Bunches with 2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 cup milk

Lunch: 
1 1/2 cups scalloped potatoes with onions and red peppers
Large glass water

Snack: 
1 medium bowl air-popped popcorn (no toppings)

Dinner: 
2 drumsticks grilled chicken
1 cup grilled zucchini and onions

2 liters water throughout the day

Exercise: 
2.8 mile trail run

When I was running I about peed myself. Almost came foot to fang with a Massasauga Rattlesnake. Thankfully I could side-skirt it on the trail and hightail it out of there! Hearing a rattle is a pretty chilling noise...especially when you can't see it at first.

Weigh-in: 149.3lb