After yesterday's disappointing 10k and only losing a half a pound it is pretty clear to me that I need to make some adjustments in my training. So this week (and probably the weeks ahead) I am going to focus on being really strong in smaller distances like one and two mile runs and getting faster in them as well. I am also going to increase the weight lifting regimen.
Today - 60-90 minute long walk, lots of stretching and crunches
Monday - 60 minute long walk, lots of stretching, crunches and weight lifting
Tuesday - One mile run - less than 10 minutes, weight lifting, stretching and 30 minutes of walking
Wednesday - One mile run in 10 minutes, weight lifting, crunches and 30 minutes of walking
Thursday - 60 minute long walk, crunches, weight lifting and lots of stretching
Friday - One mile run in 10 minutes, weight lifting and lots of stretching
Saturday - Two mile run in less than 21:55 plus weight lifting and lots of stretching.
I am also going to try to add more cardio or something as well.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Saturday's Calories and Sunday's Weigh In
For nine straight days I have been under my daily calorie budget by a total of about 1,600 calories. This is on top of the 500 extra that I have already taken out to reach my goal of losing one pound a week. But I didn't reach the goal... I weighed myself this morning and only lost a half a pound (I now have three less calories in my daily budget at 2,132). Not sure why this happened. I mean by this math I should have burned and extra 5,100 calories more than I took in.
It could be a factor a few things. One, I am drinking a lot more water than I normally did before this health kick and two, I am walking and running quite a bit so my body may be storing some of it.
I think over the next couple of weeks as things continue I should really start to drop some weight. No regular Pepsi or Coke and continued healthy eating below the calorie budget will begin helping me see my desired results.
As for yesterdays results I burned over 900 calories from the 10k some light walking. I took in just under 3000 calories with about 500 of them being from Gatorade (probably could have gone with 250 less but it tasted so good). So we are just going to keep it going and hit the goal of 160.
It could be a factor a few things. One, I am drinking a lot more water than I normally did before this health kick and two, I am walking and running quite a bit so my body may be storing some of it.
I think over the next couple of weeks as things continue I should really start to drop some weight. No regular Pepsi or Coke and continued healthy eating below the calorie budget will begin helping me see my desired results.
As for yesterdays results I burned over 900 calories from the 10k some light walking. I took in just under 3000 calories with about 500 of them being from Gatorade (probably could have gone with 250 less but it tasted so good). So we are just going to keep it going and hit the goal of 160.
Wrap up from yesterday
Well, I failed miserably to post anything yesterday. I could have posted about my Friday calories and or my 10k run for Salute Inc. yesterday morning. But I didn't so here it all is in a nutshell.
I was once again under my calories for Friday by 287.
Here is my 10k run from the race yesterday.
I did not feel that great before the race and in the early going the running just did not feel right either. I know that I could have done a lot better. But it is what it is so I will just make the next goal for the next race and try to achieve that.
I was once again under my calories for Friday by 287.
Here is my 10k run from the race yesterday.
I did not feel that great before the race and in the early going the running just did not feel right either. I know that I could have done a lot better. But it is what it is so I will just make the next goal for the next race and try to achieve that.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Thursday Calories
For the fifth straight day I ended up under my daily budget. I ate 2,280 calories and exercised with a 5k run yesterday that burned 443 calories. Overall I finished the day 1,897 (299 under).
I was definitely hungry at the end of the day closer to bedtime so I snacked on carrots. Much better than snacking on ice cream or something sweet. My next weigh in comes on Sunday. I can't wait to see the scale say something under 190. That will be exciting.
I was definitely hungry at the end of the day closer to bedtime so I snacked on carrots. Much better than snacking on ice cream or something sweet. My next weigh in comes on Sunday. I can't wait to see the scale say something under 190. That will be exciting.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Thursday run
Another 5k under my belt. It turned out to be about two minutes slower than Tuesday's run which is disappointing. The heat was a little tough and I needed to slow down a couple of times.
I have the 10k race coming up on Saturday morning and I wanted to finish this strong but just couldn't do it. I am going to have to strengthen my mental acuity while running - just push past some of the negative thoughts that occur. I know that I can do a lot better.
I have the 10k race coming up on Saturday morning and I wanted to finish this strong but just couldn't do it. I am going to have to strengthen my mental acuity while running - just push past some of the negative thoughts that occur. I know that I can do a lot better.
Wednesday's Calories
I continue to come in under my overall daily calorie budget. I took in 2,252 and burned just under 400 from the walk and some weight lifting.
I was 274 under and already this week I am 642 under (plus the 500 for each day that is already taken off to reach my goal of one pound per week). I am not feeling hungry at night and am certainly not starving myself. I am eating pretty healthy and exercising every day. That's what is proven to work and I am going to do what works.
I was 274 under and already this week I am 642 under (plus the 500 for each day that is already taken off to reach my goal of one pound per week). I am not feeling hungry at night and am certainly not starving myself. I am eating pretty healthy and exercising every day. That's what is proven to work and I am going to do what works.
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