So something I have been writing about a lot lately is balance. And how I am going to try and fit my ultra healthy lifestyle into one that can be slightly less regimented. Into something that I can enjoy. Something where I can grow stronger, get leaner, drink a beer, have some wings, enjoy nice dinners out with my husband, etc. In short, I want it all.
Last night, I gave it a little test. Enjoy yourself, don't overstuff, drink beer, and don't feel terrible about yourself. The "feeling bad about yourself" part is the worst.
I went out for Mexican with J and some friends, Jes and Brian. Jes is who will be running the Flying Pig with me in May! And who I ran the Thanksgiving Day Race with (who has the knee issues). They are great, and I am so glad that Jes met Brian. He seems to be SUCH a good guy. Our next dinner date we have planned will beat BJs Brewhouse!
So I was successful with enjoying my beer, not eating too too much, but I definitely felt guilty about it this morning.
Last night, I gave it a little test. Enjoy yourself, don't overstuff, drink beer, and don't feel terrible about yourself. The "feeling bad about yourself" part is the worst.
I went out for Mexican with J and some friends, Jes and Brian. Jes is who will be running the Flying Pig with me in May! And who I ran the Thanksgiving Day Race with (who has the knee issues). They are great, and I am so glad that Jes met Brian. He seems to be SUCH a good guy. Our next dinner date we have planned will beat BJs Brewhouse!
So I was successful with enjoying my beer, not eating too too much, but I definitely felt guilty about it this morning.
What's the best way to combat guilt about bad food and beverages? RUNNING! At 5 am I was at the gym, hitting the treadmill. I had planned three miles. I am spending most of my time in my marathon pace range. (around 10 minute/miles) I want to be super comfortable at this pace as I want to do most of my training at it. It is going well so far though. So I ran for thirty minutes following a 5 minute walk warm up and then did 5 more minutes to cool down. I stretched, had some water, and went home.
After getting home, I made myself a smoothie for breakfast. It had two scoops of protein powder, a cup of spinach, half a cup of berries, and a cup of water. It was yummy! I am not sure if I will continue with smoothies as it gets colder (in case its not cold already!) but for right now I am enjoying them!
At lunchtime, I was back to the gym for chest, triceps, and a little bit of shoulder work. I did the following exercises. Have you ever used a hoist machine? They are awesome and the gym that J and I joined recently has them. Big fan! I am tracking my "level" for those ones, since how much you lift depends on your body weight, etc. I just want to see my level go up!
You can see a video of the "shoulder thing" here. I found it when you-tubing for shoulder moves because that is something that I really want to develop more! Good work out and my upper body was aching when I left!
Today is going to be a good night. It has to be!
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