My Husband said ... wow it's been 27 days already?!?! Its gone pretty fast!!
Why is it that they baby being up in the night on Sunday has thrown me so out of whack? I didn't get up to run this morning. It's not even 8pm and I think I could call in for the night!
I didn't snack today, just had my meals, could that be why I am tired? When I snacked this evening, but that was more just comfort eating.
Why am I comfort eating? Have I told you how much our realtor in Victoria SUCKS?? My husband called him 5 days ago, and I sent him a text 4 days ago and yesterday, and he has still NOT responded to us. Talk horrible service with a huge price tag. We thought about switching realtors, but our place would be off the market for a week, and we just couldn't get into that sort of a situation while making a conditional offer on another house. It gets a little stressful at times when I think we may lose the house.....
What Did I Eat Today?
Breakfast - coffee and scramble with salsa
lunch - spaghetti squash and sauce
dinner - earls - cedar plank salmon (no sauce) with veggies and sweet potato fries (a little treat)
Comfort snacking - dark chocolate and nuts
How Do I Feel?
I am tired. It could be the night I disturbed my sleep patterns, it could be my stress levels, it could be I didn't eat enough (i doubt that). It could be my cycle is starting. It could be a million things!!
My Biggest Challenge Today?
Definitely eating out with the family. I still managed to have a good meal though. I just looked at the menu at some of my earls favorites, and kinda wanted just a taste!
See you on day 28.... only 3 more days to go!!
JoJo!!
Who knew there was a group/boy band called day 26?? I never did, but when I did a google search for an image, they were all that came up!!
Today was a typical Monday.... work work work. Last night wasn't so typical though. Avery woke up at about 1am and decided it was morning and she wanted breakfast? I love her to bits, but I don't enjoy being awake for a few hours in the middle of the night when I have to work the next day.
Went to Crossfit this evening, and it was a GREAT workout. When I looked at the website I almost thought about not going (as I have many times in the past). I sucked it up (so one day I don't have to suck it in) and went. Surprisingly, it was not as hard as I thought it would be and I really enjoyed it. Don't get me wrong, it was challenging, and I can already feel my entire body, but it is not as bad as I though! Good good good. I love Crossfit. I just need to get my groove back!
What Did I Eat Today?
Breakfast - coffee, red pepper and tomato scramble
lunch - roasted veggies, spaghetti squash and homemade sauce
dinner - sausage, spaghetti squash & homemade sauce, roasted veggies
snack - hand full of nuts, and sausage
treats - small glass of wine (I am weening LOL)
How Do I Feel?
I'm tired from lack of sleep, feeling my workout with a little muscle fatigue, and I am ready for bed. Overall I feel pretty good!!
My Biggest Challenge?
I think my biggest challenge today was getting myself to Crossfit, but I did it, and I am glad I did!!
Its time for bed!!
JoJo!!
25 days, and I indulged a little.... I had a pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks. BAD ME! LOL
I went to Crossfit this morning, and it was choose your benchmark day. I did Helen. Its the same workout I did the last time I was there for choose your benchmark, except today I was on the airdyne bike and not running. WOW! I suck at the airdyne bike! lol. Terrbile. My WOD was bike for 50 calories, 21 kettlebell swings at 35lbs, and 12 pull ups. I suck at pull ups, I still have my foot in the giant rubber band. I also realized I'm not very "fit." That bike almost killed me.
As you all know I am frustrated with my weight loss, or lack of it. I was chatting to my Crossfit coach about it. He said it may take some time, but by body composition is probably changing. We talked about running, and I told him that I know if I started running that the weight would start to fall off. I know running long distances are not ideal, but he said if I am running 5km, and I am not doing every day, I will be ok.
I've decided running is what I need to do. I enjoy running. I like the competitiveness I build within myself. I like the quiet time with me and the road. I am a runner, I was born a runner, and I always will be a runner. I competed in my first race at 7 years old. I ran competitively for 14 years. It seems natural to me. I know that long repetitive runs are not great for you, but that is not my plan. My plan for now is 5km. I probably can't even run 5km right now. I would be happy if I could make it 2km without stopping!! Running is also something I can do before work. I like a workout before work, and I have not yet convinced Crossfit Edmonton to have a 5am class! LOL
So what did I do today.... convinced my husband we needed a trip to Lemons (aka lululemon) so I (he) could buy some winter running pants, gloves and an ear warmer. I almost bought some hunter boots while we were shopping, but they were sold out of the smokey grey :-(
My plan is Tuesday/Thursday mornings to start. If I dont crossfit on a sat or sun I will go for a run. I feel better having a plan, and a plan I know I will have success with!
Oh Yes, I am also giving up red wine, bacon and nuts for the month of November. I have scheduled a cheat day so I can attend a wine party.
What Did I Eat Today?
breakfast - coffee
lunch - spaghetti squash and sauce, roasted veggies
dinner - crab cakes, snow crab legs, roasted veggies
treats - red wine
How do I feel?
Better. I have a plan. Running always helps me shed lbs.
My Biggest Challenge?
Today I decided to make homemade mayonnaise so I could make crab cakes. This is not an easy task. My first batch was disgusting. My next 2 didnt turn out and the 4th wasnt so tasty. BAH! What an expensive experiment! I threw away at least 2 cups of Olive Oil today. YIKES. We used the last batch anyways to make the crabcakes, I threw in some "slap chopped" red pepper, coconut flour, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper... and they were pretty good!!!
If anyone has a good homemade mayonnaise recipe please share it with me!!
JoJo!!
