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It’s been four months since my initial start to a better me. One week from today, I will be running my first 5k. Over the past four months, I’ve not only increased my running speed and distance, I’ve increased in my strength training, and yoga performance. I’ve lost over 40 pounds and I’m now [...] Day 1. Running at 5.0 for 2.68 miles. I didn’t use the incline this time. I actually think the runs are easier around 4PM than 6AM. Unfortunately, I’m not always home at 4. I really wasn’t in the mood to run today, but of course it got easier as I did it. I kept [...] Photo by Glen Green INGREDIENTS 3-4 Chicken Breasts (skinless and boneless) 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups finely diced onions Pinch of sugar (substitute with Truvia) 1 cup diced red bell pepper 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons sweet paprika ½ teaspoon ground [...] Day 1. I had an event on campus the past two days, therefore, I didn’t run until Monday evening. British Laura said we will no longer be doing intervals of walking and running. After my five minute warm-up walk, it’s straight running. I ran 2.50 miles today. After my warm-up, I felt great. At [...] Broiled Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Salsa, Steamed Veges and Bhutanese Red Rice all for 345 calories. Yummy! I only ran 10 minutes each run the other day. Today, my British accented trainer said, “Okay. Today you are going to run for 20 minutes. You can do it.” I thought, “There’s no way.” After a time which felt longer than 20 minutes, she says, “Okay. You’ve run for five minutes.” It usually [...] This week is three different runs. Today, I ran for the same amount of time as last week, but in longer increments and less walking between runs. The first run is always the hardest. I’m trying to wake up my legs, and it seems they are yelling at me, “STOP! IT HURTS! GO BACK [...] The past month, I’ve been dieting and getting back into shape. Damn, it’s a bitch to get started everyday but afterwards I feel tired and go to sleep. Sleeping very well, I might add. This week scale read 1 something (not going to share) but I’ve lost 17 pounds. Not that I am extremely [...] |
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