I stepped it up today in the exercise department. I'm not even that tired. It's weird, the more you exercise the more energy you get. Who'd-a-thunk-it?? But I did impress all the newbies today on the treadmill. At break they were saying how impressive I looked on the treadmill. It was good to hear and it made me realize how far I've come in 2 weeks. Tonight I told Suzette (my new room mate) everything I did today and she said she had heard that I was doing awesome on the treadmill. It was cool they were talking about me. Good things too!
So here is what I did today:
Sunrise Beach Walk
Water Fitness
Nautical Noodle
Instead of taking my 1 hour break, I did another 5k on the treadmill (what the new people were talking about)
Drums Alive
Fitball Strength
I burned 2706 calories (will be over 3000 by midnight)
I drank all my water
I gave the new people tips, suggestions, encouragement, and what to look forward to
I took 2 nutrition classes
So a little about the 5k real quick: I beat my time by a little. My average pace per mile was 16.??, I can't remember exactly. I ran a lot of it and my shirt and hair was soaking wet by the time I was done. Brenda... you tell Dino that if I can go from not being able to walk 3 miles to running this St. Pattys Day race, he better not even THINK of puss'n out because of rain. He's going rain, shine or snow!! Tell him I said so!
Did you know that 2% milk is reduced fat (reduced from whole milk) but NOT low fat? There is the same amount of fat in 3 glasses of 2% as there are in 8 slices of bacon. Skim is the way to go. Also, if you don't like skim milk (or whole grain, or brown rice or other healthy foods) you can retrain your brain to like them. Transition to the healthier selections for 2 or 3 months and you will train your palate to prefer them better. Worth a try...
What great tips... it's can be very intimidating to switch our foods to healthier versions, but it can be done! I never dreamed I'd prefer ff milk or wheat bread, but now I do-AND the kids were raised never knowing any different!
ReplyDeleteI knew the part about the 2% not being low fat, but 8 slices of bacon?!?! HOLY COW!!!!!!!
You have no idea (well, maybe you do a little) how much your posts mean to me. As a fellow trying-to-get-in-shape-change-your-body-love-Bob gal, it's so wonderful to get on line and see your progress, read your tips and hear how good you feel.
And mentoring the "newbies" too? You are the WOMAN!!!!!
OK so I guess i will get skim milk to replace the milk that went bad but still not doin brussell sprouts OR coliflower. Sarah is staying over till the water in her apt is fixed. She has been a help, last night we went shopping and got me a few new shirts so I can look good when I see you next. I will be doing the Harbour Point loop (3 mi) tonight will let you know how it goes. I love you and miss you.
ReplyDeleteIm so excited to get all caught up on your blogs.. I am stayin with dad for a couple days, and we're havin fun.. he also has been a huge help to me! As he mentioned, I went shopping with him and helped him pick out some snazzy new clothes for his hunny.. hes very excited about visiting you!! I love and miss you very, very much and am so proud of you!! Keep up the good work, mom!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThose newbies are so lucky to have someone like you there to inspire them. You are helpful, kind and obviously and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYou Rock!
OH, and the first hour of the bachelor didn't record last night!!! Dadgummit )-:
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