10/18 Cardio: 7 mile run, around 65 mins. Cals: My goal was 168- but I came in lower, around 1500 but I realized that my fat was waaay low, around 20g and my carbs waaay high around 180g. Which might explain below.
10/19 Weight: 127?!!!!! First off, when I stepped on the scale the first time, 125.8 which I was going to shrug off as water weight then I stepped on twice more and I got 127!!! definitely water weight....is it the combo of the higher carbs yesterday and my run??? Only time will tell........
Today's target cals: 1112 cals. I have it planned out so it should be good.
10/20 Cardio: I took a Cross-training workout from the FIRST program.
Cycling on a stationary bike. 10 mins warmup, 30 mins at RPE 3 (90-100 rpms), 10 min easy running/jogging on the treadmill for a cooldown. Training: I didn't have a lot of time because it was already nearly 630pm and I needed to shower and make dinner yet. so...
db rows 3x10x15
OH press (neutral grip) 3x8x15
And then I was out.
Cals/Fat/Carbs/Protein
1,228
41.5
120.2
100.4
Which are on track, I added about 200 cals to my maintenance to calculate my deficit due to my workout.
Other notes:
This morning's weight: 124.4! Still no where near the low of 121 that I'm looking for.....**sigh** but with a more moderate level of carbs, I'm not going to see water depleted levels of weight, I guess.
10/21 Cardio: 4 mile run, sub 9 min/miles...it was more of a warm-up, tempo then cooldown kind of run with part of if around 7:30 min/miles....I'd be interested to see if I could run a 7 min/mile. One of these days I need to get to a track and test it out. Cals: I left extra cals for dinner at our friends'. We had a great chicken, couscous, green bean salad, some curry zucchini and cheese and crackers. Plus I had one glass of wine.
In other good news...
Weight this morning: 123.8!
I also bought Body By Eats so I may start posting more there....my time on the internet seems to be limited these days.
10/22
Rest day
I actually was going to workout but I've done something to my left hip. Nothing huge, just enough to make me rest so that I'm good to go for an 8-miler tomorrow!
10/23
Weight: 123
Please, let there be a downward trend now!!! I found a great series of articles by Lyle Mcdonald on Fat Loss for athletes....pretty much what I was already thinking but I know I'll have to give up deficits when my marathon training increases in intensity. But on that note, I haven't FULLY decided that it's what I want, anyways....It's a hyoooooge commitment!
Not much too report in the way of training. Yesterday, I didn't exercise. I also didn't have lunch, which meant when I met my parents for coffee, I had a lowfat fruit bar and a skinny vanilla latte.
Then I cooked....homemade mac and cheese, grilled sausage and salad. The sausage failed on the grill...I never cook/buy sausage so it was an experiment. Burned on the outside and not really cooked on the inside so I sliced them up and cooked them on a skillet. This wasn't really my kind of meal, more Hubby's request but I had a few glasses of wine.
I was going to do a 5 hour refeed but with friends over for dinner, I called it a free meal and there's that. I had a small serving of the mac and cheese, one slice of sausage and some salad and a baked tortilla strips w/ salsa. Oh and a few glasses of wine but not enough to feel the effects this morning. Which is good b/c 8 miles is on the agenda.
Just checking into say "hello." Sooooo... when will you know if you'll go through with marathon training? I really, really want to do one next year, but I think I may be able to pull it off sooner than I previously thought.
Ditto. When I complained to a guy who said we should come for one of his BBQ-dinners that many times I've had charred yet raw meat from a BBQ, he said the trick is to pre/parboil the meat/chicken etc. so they aren't as raw anymore & still can be grilled relatively fast.
When I visited a stir-fry buffet restaurant , the cooks did the same with the meat & veggies they were stir-frying over very high heat.
These are the tricks the pro cooks don't tell you about.
Just checking into say "hello." Sooooo... when will you know if you'll go through with marathon training? I really, really want to do one next year, but I think I may be able to pull it off sooner than I previously thought.
Hello!!!! I'm pretty sure I'm going to, I'm just trying to figure out training options. There are 2 clinics nearby. Well, relatively nearby. The Running Room costs $70 and an athletics club is $140 but theirs is longer...and I have a feeling better supported.
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I don't remember how long we used to boil them, but we used to parboil sausages before putting them on the grill.
That's a good idea. I also think we had the heat on too high, we should have gone low instead of medium.
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Ditto. When I complained to a guy who said we should come for one of his BBQ-dinners that many times I've had charred yet raw meat from a BBQ, he said the trick is to pre/parboil the meat/chicken etc. so they aren't as raw anymore & still can be grilled relatively fast.
When I visited a stir-fry buffet restaurant , the cooks did the same with the meat & veggies they were stir-frying over very high heat.
These are the tricks the pro cooks don't tell you about.
Sorry, but eeeew on parboiled meat! Our grilled chicken breasts and steaks come out juicy and cooked all the time without the parboil. It's the sausages I can't get. Partly cuz it's a rare occasion that we'd actually grill them!!!!!
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But I made Rice Krispie squares...why I do, I don't know....I had a craving last weekend and really the only day I have enough calories for them is on my long run day!
Diet update: I suck at being hungry and dieting. Really I do......with running, it's even harder. I was so hungry all day on Saturday but I did manage to keep a deficit. I just have to stop nibbling/grazing....I have a tendency to do that and even though I track it, it's probably under-counting my caloric intake for the day and I have seen any serious body comp. change in the last two months......
YUM - Rice Krispie treats!! I simply CANNOT have those things in my house....AT.ALL!
I hadn't made them in a couple of years....the other thing I'm craving: nuts! I really, really want to buy trail mix but that would be bad.........or at least tough to keep a caloric deficit.
10/27 Cardio: 4 mile run. It was a fun run with hubby. Pace on avg was 8:30 min/miles and we kind of sped it up at the end. Cals:1300-ish (can't remember from Fitday)
10/28
No workout since we had to go to our friend's straight after work to baby-sit. He is the cutest thing ever!!!!
But in workout news: I'm committed to running a marathon on May 3, 2010! I've joined a clinic as well that starts Nov. 15. I'm pretty excited, I've never joined a running clinic before so that will be good. I'm also contemplating dropping the challenge since my focus is shifting to running/weights with a side focus on fatloss.
10/28
No workout since we had to go to our friend's straight after work to baby-sit. He is the cutest thing ever!!!!
My colleague has just brought her 6 month baby girl in to the office and I even held her (I don't have much experience with children)! A real cute.
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But in workout news: I'm committed to running a marathon on May 3, 2010! I've joined a clinic as well that starts Nov. 15. I'm pretty excited, I've never joined a running clinic before so that will be good. I'm also contemplating dropping the challenge since my focus is shifting to running/weights with a side focus on fatloss.
Yay! You decided to do it! Good luck. Even if you drop out of the challenge, we'll all be here to support your training. Running clinic sounds like a great idea.
So many good recipes, rubs, marinades and grilling tips in that book! It's such a lifesaver! Also makes a GREAT gift!
The secret is to know the difference between direct and indirect heat and when to use each one. No need to boil meet. Ick!
It looks great, I may have to invest in it because I love grilling! Plus, as long as I take care of the marinade or rubs, it's the only time hubby does some "cooking."
My colleague has just brought her 6 month baby girl in to the office and I even held her (I don't have much experience with children)! A real cute.
Yay! You decided to do it! Good luck. Even if you drop out of the challenge, we'll all be here to support your training. Running clinic sounds like a great idea.
I cannot wait to get our baby!!! I just hope it's sooner than later, we haven't heard anything from the agency yet.
I think I'll start a new training log dedicated to the marathon. It's a huge endeavor for me and I'll need loads of support. And I think I'll post progress pics as appropriate too since I'll still need accountability on keeping cals in check. Marathon training does not equal "eat whatever I want in whatever quantity I want."
How are you finding Body by Eats? I haven't quite worked out what it's about - increasing variety in your diet? Does Leigh talk about anything like macro splits? I know it has lots of recipes and even a vegan/vegetarian section.
How are you finding Body by Eats? I haven't quite worked out what it's about - increasing variety in your diet? Does Leigh talk about anything like macro splits? I know it has lots of recipes and even a vegan/vegetarian section.
It's a good book for those not knowing how to cook with macros in mind. It's pretty laid out with weighed out ingredients and macros per serving or for the entire recipe. In terms of fatloss, I would say that the FLTS is better and Body by Eats is supplementary. I haven't tried any of the recipes yet but I'm excited to. I'm pretty excited about the vegetarian/vegan ones because I love tofu.
But I made Rice Krispie squares...why I do, I don't know....I had a craving last weekend and really the only day I have enough calories for them is on my long run day!
See, this is where a pre-packaged single one would be a good idea. No fancy coffee shops selling them in your area either?
I'd suggest freezing them but I would think that they probably wouldn't freeze well either.
See, this is where a pre-packaged single one would be a good idea. No fancy coffee shops selling them in your area either?
I'd suggest freezing them but I would think that they probably wouldn't freeze well either.
I know, but the pre-packaged ones by Kellogg's I cannot buy and I can't do it at a coffee shop because a) they're expensive and b) I know mine are just as good or better. Kind of like why I never buy banana bread. My homemade are always better!!!!!
So, I just got back from a girl's weekend away. I went down to the states, well Maple Falls, just at the bottom of Mt. Baker. There were 5 of us in one car. Friday night was a little too much wine as I woke up with a hangover but then we shopped all day and I bought a ton of stuff at Target. Including cute PJ's that are flannel but look like a shirt-dress. Eating was obviously not tracked, just held the reigns in a bit. Oh and the best purchase ever, Panera Bread bagels! I love them and their reduced fat honey-walnut creamcheese spread. I buy them and freeze them. Soooooo yummy!
In terms of working out, I got in two runs last week and I just went for a run today. I should formally log everything and track everything but I almost feel like I'm on a break from logging until my run clinic for the full starts in two and a half weeks. I'm a little nervous since I've never trained for a full marathon but on the other hand, I think it will be the best challenge every.
I've been contemplating my diet strategy and I'm pretty sure I'm going to stick with a 20% deficit. My run days maybe closer to 10% to make sure I get enough carbs in for recovery and then I'll do a short 5 hour refeed the night before long runs. Hopefully this will keep my body from freaking out and I can slowly lose 5lbs.
Weight: I'm not weighing until next week b/c I have my period and it always goes up by a few pounds and it's depressing.
Huh, didn't realize that I haven't posted since the 3rd. On the workout front, I ran Tue/Wed/Sat. Weights: nada....not motivated but I MUST get back on track b/c I know how imperative to healthy running it is....
So, I am SOOO proud of myself, I ran 13.1 miles yesterday! Yup, ran a HALF-MARATHON kind of on a whim. Hubby and I went out for a long run and at first, I said let's do 8 (having done 4 on tue and 6 on wed) then at about the mile 4 mark, I said let's do 10. Then at the 5 mile mark, hubby says, "How much further until it's the turn around for a half?" At which point he looks at me and says, "are you up for it?" Of course I said yes!!!! At about mile 9 it kind of hit me that I wasn't properly trained for the distance and I stopped at mile 10 for the bathroom but overall, my time was 1:58:47 which was FASTER than my best half time by over 6 minutes!!!!! Plus I'm not in pain like I was for my first half. My calves are a little sore but nothing crazy. Kind of gives me confidence that in 27 weeks, I'll be ready for a full.
I'm sure nutrition was less than optimal in that I definitely didn't hit maintenance cals yesterday. Which also makes me see that I need to carefully track cals, I don't want to let that slide!!!!!!
So today has been a relaxing day. I gave myself a french manicure.
That is so great that you just decided to extend your run to a half! And it was faster than your previous half! Yes, definitely makes your marathon look very do-able.
How great that is that you just decided to run 13.1 miles just for fun (we won't count the bathroom break).
Thanks! Yeah, it's actually quite crazy. Thanks for not counting the bathroom break!
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That is so great that you just decided to extend your run to a half! And it was faster than your previous half! Yes, definitely makes your marathon look very do-able.
Hey, thanks.....it was really good. Definitely a confidence booster for a marathon. And I'm only 8 weeks trained!
So, I've been delinquent in running. For the last two weeks actually, I've felt tired and run-down. And then since my big run on Saturday, I haven't run at all!!!!! Sunday was obviously a rest day, Monday I ran out of time between errands, dinner and massage therapy and then yesterday, I ran out of time b/c I had an afterschool meeting and friends over for dinner. Today, I just plain took a nap instead. It seems that I feel tired a lot, have headaches somewhat regularly and just feel lethargic. Not like me at all!!!!! Maybe I just need a rest week, do nothing kind of week.....my clinic starts next week so the timing couldn't be more perfect in a way.....Anyone with wise thoughts?
Oh and weight's at 124.4. I'm okay with anything betwen 123 and 125. Especially since at this point, I'd be happy with a 1 lb/month loss.
Great running! As a person who can barely run a mile, I'm completely in awe of your 13 mile whim. Sorry you're feeling kinda down, but maybe that's just your body's way of saying it needs a break. So you took one, and now you can start your clinic fresh and recouperated.
I also didn't have lunch, which meant when I met my parents for coffee, I had a lowfat fruit bar and a skinny vanilla latte. 
Sooooo... when will you know if you'll go through with marathon training? I really, really want to do one next year, but I think I may be able to pull it off sooner than I previously thought.
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