Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Separating and Starting Over, All While Enjoying the Race

So I thought I had started  yesterdays, but I can't find it.  This morning I did not run the easy 4 miles I was due for.  I decided to sleep in, rest my body and mind and start in again tomorrow.  This last two weeks of training is tapering, so missing an easy 4 won't hurt me.  I needed to separate myself from it.  I think with the nerves and facing this race, I couldn't stop thinking about it.  It was affecting my sleep, making me overeat, and just plain old sticking in my mind!

So, I am determined to enjoy these last two weeks!  I have gotten this far, I should enjoy it! And I have come to the conclusion that instead of TOTALLY focusing on calorie numbers, I need to make this eating thing a lifestyle, and I can enjoy that as well.  I love the cooking part, and I love to exercise, so why not make the eating thing just as enjoyable!  Yes, I want to look good and I need to lose some pounds, but by making it something enjoyable, I can be more successful at it!  I am just thankful I am not doing it by myself, that is the part I get tired of.

I am ready for my race to be here, to be able to enjoy exercising again for the energy and benefits.  Marathon training gets exhausting.  And, your body changes, my muscles are bulky, and I am retaining a bit more fat.  The bulkiness comes from HIGH mileage and the fat retention because that is what my body relies on to burn during high miles.  So I am ready to get lean and toned again!  I was there once, and I am going back! 

Breakfast:  oatmeal, english muffin, plum:  290 calories

Snack:  Cucumber:  35 calories

Lunch: Vegetable Moussakka, hummus and pita bread:  520 calories

Snack:  Masala Chai tea with half and half:  20 calories

Dinner: Boca burger, sweet potato, squash, peach: 370 calories

Snack: Popcorn and oatbran:  250 calories

Total Calories:  1485 calories

1 comment:

ame said...

it makes me laugh to hear you saying that you're retaining fat. haha where are you hiding it, sheri!? and don't you say your "ghetto booty" i can just see it now...little white sheri in her hot pink sweats that say hottie on the butt. HAHA!!

i'm glad i have you to do this with as well. i'm glad you're making it enjoyable. that's the key!

AND YOU'RE ALMOST THERE!! :) it's almost over. you can see the light at the end of the tunnel! and after you're running across the finish line, i can't imagine the relief, joy, and overwhelming sense of accomplishment you'll feel. we're proud of you!