Training begins in 3, 2, 1...

Next week is the big week one of marathon training for me.  Crazy.  18 weeks of consistency.  Hmmm, not always my strong suit.  This week has been good.  I've run short the last 3 days - 3 miles, 4 miles, 3 miles.  This afternoon I ran fast.  I ran the second mile in 8:01 which I was excited about.  9:17, 8:01, 8:52 I think....
Not bad.  Looking forward to getting my mileage up.

I did start a diet last week.  I fell off it a bit over the weekend but not bad.  I ended up losing a pound the first week so I have high hopes.  It's just eating clean and avoiding sugar, especially processed sugar.  Lots of salads and water, fruits, nuts and veggies, Eggs and lean meats.  I feel so healthy and have way more energy it seems.  I'll keep you updated on my progress.

Day 19 = Hard day!

Ran 5.2 on the treadmill, followed by the NTC workout Curve Carver.  Ouch.  This one's gonna hurt.  But I feel awesome.
Breakfast was an Organic Cliff Bar... Mountain Mix.  Have you had these?  They are good with coffee and only about 200 calories.

Lunch:  Egg soft tacos.... scrambled eggs, fresh avocado and fresh salsa (with tons of cilantro... yum!)  And a plum for dessert.  Clean eating except for the tortillas. :)  AND it had protein.  I have a hard time getting my protein!!
About 600 calories total.

Time to get Serious

So, I weighed this morning.  The EXACT same as I started.  I could not believe it.  Food is my nemesis.  I do not eat much, but I do allow myself to eat some junk.  So this is what I'm doing.  Going back to my food journal and 1600 calorie limit.  I lost weight fast and healthily last year when I started this.  It's tough, but I have to go to the grocery today anyway, so I'll stock up on Chobani and veggies.  Here goes nothing.  Clean eating is the goal - no processed junk, no sugar.  Hoping this will also help my energy levels return.  Let me at 'em.

How Good Things Turn Bad

Eggs.  2 Eggs.  2 Eggs scrambled.  2 Eggs scrambled with sauteed onions.  2 Eggs scrambled with sauteed onions and ham.  2 Eggs scrambled with sauteed onions and ham, salt and pepper.  2 Eggs scrambled with sauteed onions and ham, salt and pepper, topped with cheddar cheese.  2 Eggs scrambled with sauteed onions and ham, salt and pepper, topped with cheddar cheese... and coffee.  2 Eggs scrambled with sauteed onions and ham, salt and pepper, topped with cheddar cheese... and coffee with lots of french vanilla creamer.  Treadmill.

Lunch

  I totally stole this idea from Hungry Runner Girl - the idea to post my salad picture I mean -not the idea to eat salad.  So this was my lunch and it was de-lish.  Ok, it's a little large for a lunch salad and I wish I could tell you I didn't eat it all, but... well there was nothing left.  Nothing.  I used some Spring Mix salad greens, cut up some deli roasted buffalo chicken, swiss cheese, purple grapes, walnuts and golden delicious apples... topped with a little balsamic vinaigrette.  Yum. 

 Also, to update on my earlier post, I busted through the funk for an awesome workout on the treadmill.  Felt good....
  Here is a picture out our back upstairs window... it's only been snowing for 3 hours... suppose to continue through the night.  Tomorrow may be a sledding day.