during any weight loss journey, we have all felt it.
I felt it today.
Gained 1.5lb.
It may not seem like a lot but when you're only losing 1lb per week putting on extra really stings. I can see where it came from. Having pizza on Friday after a (ironically) frustrating day at placement was probably not the best idea in the world. The frustration mainly focused around how I had been 'clean eating' all week doing this 'toxin detox' thing they recommend at bootcamp. No bread, pasta, potatos, caffine, tofu etc. I was sick of quinoa and veg buy the end of the week. Part of me thinks that eating mainly fruit and veg actually slowed my metabolism, could that be possible? I was (still am) running 4-5 times per week and have bootcamp 3 times a week. I never got that 'energy boost' you with people who report eating meat, fruit and veg. Not for me!
I have decided that calorie counting is the best and only real way I will lose weight and keep it off. So back to myfittnesspal. I have 1,500 kcal on a rest day and extra when I do exercise. God I hope this works...
It will work.
On the up side, my speed is up. I ran my best 4 miles in 40:50 the other day and my first 5 mile of the training plan in 51:14. I love myself for that. :D
I am loving bootcamp too. I always leave feeling happy and strong. The people who go are really supportive, and it's getting easier!
Sunday 16 June 2013
Friday 14 June 2013
An overweight (technically), pizza lover, health and fitness nut.
That's me.
I was thinking of that the other day during a run.
I'll never give up pizza, but I also LOVE trying new 'weird' health foods.
I don't want to only eat veg so I can maintain a super skinny body with abs showing, as much as I'd love to!
I can do more press ups then some males (they/he knows who they are!) :D
Bootcamp continues with 4-5 runs per week.
Complete clean eating isn't really giving me the results I was hoping for, I was struggling with protein since I wasn't able to have tofu and limited eggs and nuts. 'Clean eating' has a high emphasis on meat and I anit going there!
Further updates on Sunday after weigh in :)
I was thinking of that the other day during a run.
I'll never give up pizza, but I also LOVE trying new 'weird' health foods.
I don't want to only eat veg so I can maintain a super skinny body with abs showing, as much as I'd love to!
I can do more press ups then some males (they/he knows who they are!) :D
Bootcamp continues with 4-5 runs per week.
Complete clean eating isn't really giving me the results I was hoping for, I was struggling with protein since I wasn't able to have tofu and limited eggs and nuts. 'Clean eating' has a high emphasis on meat and I anit going there!
Further updates on Sunday after weigh in :)
Sunday 9 June 2013
Update, Inches, Weight Loss and Clean Eating
Its been two weeks now since I took a real focus in losing the weight I've regained. In that time I have also started Bootcamp and began a eating clean diet. Well not a 'diet' just a change in eating habits.
The clean eating is going well, once I was all up and going from Bootcamp with my free week (I am keeping it up now!) they sent me a nutrition plan that stated all the things I could have and those that were banned. On that banned list was peanut butter (booo!), bread, pasta, caffeine, alcohol, sugar etc. The plan focuses around wholefoods and unfortunately a fair amount of meat so I have been having my protein powder and plenty of nuts and eggs to keep my protein up.
A typical day might go like this:
Breakfast: Porridge with berries and flaxseeds
Snack: Banana
Lunch: Quinoa and salad
Snack: Berries and nuts/seeds or veg sticks
Dinner: Vegi Biryani from the clean eating cookbook
Pud: Full fat natural yog and fruit
Caffeine was the hardest for me, one day I went without ANY caffeine including green tea and had the worst headache and I was super grouchy. So now I am just sticking to green tea as it has other health benefits such as fat metabolism.
Weight loss and inches
-1lb 1/4 this week making total of 2lb 1/4 in total
Waist -0.5inch
Hips -1inch
Legs and arms stayed the same.
I think that's pretty good progress!
Running
I ran my best 4 mile time this morning 40:50. BOOM. So Proud!
I am trying to focus on taking my head out of my legs (which are now constantly aching after 2miles) and beginning to look at my surroundings. Today during my run I was focused on 'Run with your heart, not your head'. It really helped and gave me inspiration to run faster!
I am looking forward to next week with more bootcamp, running and eating clean!
The clean eating is going well, once I was all up and going from Bootcamp with my free week (I am keeping it up now!) they sent me a nutrition plan that stated all the things I could have and those that were banned. On that banned list was peanut butter (booo!), bread, pasta, caffeine, alcohol, sugar etc. The plan focuses around wholefoods and unfortunately a fair amount of meat so I have been having my protein powder and plenty of nuts and eggs to keep my protein up.
A typical day might go like this:
Breakfast: Porridge with berries and flaxseeds
Snack: Banana
Lunch: Quinoa and salad
Snack: Berries and nuts/seeds or veg sticks
Dinner: Vegi Biryani from the clean eating cookbook
Pud: Full fat natural yog and fruit
Caffeine was the hardest for me, one day I went without ANY caffeine including green tea and had the worst headache and I was super grouchy. So now I am just sticking to green tea as it has other health benefits such as fat metabolism.
Weight loss and inches
-1lb 1/4 this week making total of 2lb 1/4 in total
Waist -0.5inch
Hips -1inch
Legs and arms stayed the same.
I think that's pretty good progress!
Running
I ran my best 4 mile time this morning 40:50. BOOM. So Proud!
I am trying to focus on taking my head out of my legs (which are now constantly aching after 2miles) and beginning to look at my surroundings. Today during my run I was focused on 'Run with your heart, not your head'. It really helped and gave me inspiration to run faster!
I am looking forward to next week with more bootcamp, running and eating clean!
Saturday 1 June 2013
June Mini Goals
June?! Summer soon perhaps? Ah, I forget I live in the UK. Summer does not exist! :P Lets hope for the best! Besides I have new running shorts to try out!
Continuing with the initial marathon training program which is based on getting the body used to running 12-15 miles per week before all the interval training, hill work and long runs begin in two weeks time!
My best 3 mile time so far is 30:54! 4 miles 42:34. Both good times for this plodder!
Goals for June:
Four meals I'm going to try making this month:
I see you after bootcamp on Monday! Eeek!
Continuing with the initial marathon training program which is based on getting the body used to running 12-15 miles per week before all the interval training, hill work and long runs begin in two weeks time!
My best 3 mile time so far is 30:54! 4 miles 42:34. Both good times for this plodder!
Goals for June:
- Stick to marathon training plan (this is sort of a given but I need to keep motivated on it)
- Try out bootcamp alongside marathon training, free week booked in starting Monday!
- Make healthy choices, no weight loss goal, just healthy eating and fitness!
- Increase water, I REALLY struggle with this, I have seen tips including writing times on a large bottle to remind you how much water to drink, I am hoping to try this out once a find my black marker pen!
- Cook a 'new' meal each week
- NO TAKEAWAY PIZZA. I'm a sucker for the grease. Tastes good but it DOES NOT make me feel good!!
Four meals I'm going to try making this month:
- Chinese Chow Mein from 'Chloe's Kitchen' (Vegan cookbook)
- Butternut Squash Risotto
- Really good stir fry!
- Roast veg mix and veggi sausages/burgers!
I see you after bootcamp on Monday! Eeek!
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