All this fun has caused me to be on the diet struggle bus. I have been trying to make good choices but sometimes the tasty food wins out. My weight loss has stalled a bit the last couple of months. I keep losing/gaining the same 6 pounds. I am not too worried about it as I am still done 65 lbs. I will eventually right the ship and get all systems back on track. I know you can't out run a bad diet and I really am trying to stick to the proper foods. It is just hard sometimes.
Instead of focusing all my energy on my diet, I am focusing more on increasing my activity. I am getting back to running intervals. Walking has been much easier on my joints but now that I am lugging less weight around I want to add running back into the mix. I am up to 4 miles with intervals of 0:45/1:00. Slow and steady! It is amazing how training actually effects your overall performance. My half times are slowly getting better! I suppose the weight loss helps there too!
I also started attending classes at Orangetheory Fitness. I am great with going to the gym for cardio but I ignore all the weights. I know what to do. Kate trained me well over the years but I just didn't want to do it. So insert OTF. I am trying to do 2 times a week and loving it so far. I like the mix of activities and the encouragement to keep pushing yourself. I am hoping it too helps me be stronger during races!
I am still a work in progress. Life sometimes interferes. But each and every day I am out there pushing to be better. I will do my best to keep updating the blog. I know many of you enjoy reading it.
Off to Revel Mt. Charleston next weekend. A bit worried about the downhill but excited to see many friends!
WOw! 65 prounds is AMaZinG! So inspiring! I enjoy weight training with a personal trainer I also agree with you on challenging myself daily...Keep up the good work!
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