Monday, August 10, 2015

Again

Obviously I have been neglectful of not only this blog but of my desires and goals (typical for me).  So here I am starting over AGAIN!  I'm not sure what the plan is this time but I know I need to do some sort of tracking.  I resist counting calories (as I have done for the past 4 decades) because I have picked up the habit of eating all the calories I burn by running (plus some) because in my mind it's "OK".  Ha!  The games I play with myself!

 So . . . here was breakfast

Pills:  Vitamin, fish oil, low dose Premarin (62 mg.) and Aciphex (for acid reflux)

And since it's Monday it's my long run day as well.  I carry a little water (I stop to refill at water fountains), a rootbeer barrell and a 100 calorie packet of Lifesavers Gummies to give me a much needed carb boost mid-run.  Here are my tools.

The sunglasses will ride on my visor until about the last half hour of the run.  It's pitch black outside when we start.

Here I am after I finished my run - 13 miles completed!  We're parked in the parking lot behind me, across the field.


 After I get home I have my much deserved (or at least anticipated) coffee and peach scones (made with yogurt instead of cream).


Then I took a nap.  Unfortunately, today I couldn't shut my mind off so I never fell asleep but it was good rest anyway.  I got up, went outside and picked fresh tomatoes & cucumbers to prepare lunch.

Salad made with Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing.  Sandwich is a slice of Cheddar Jack cheese with 40 calories of chunky guacamole, and a teaspoon of red pepper humus on New York Rye bread.
 The bad part of running 13 miles is that it awakens my appetite.  Of course MY appetite is always awake!  But at least I made a low calorie choice.

100 Calories
I'm also trying to do a better job of rehydrating.  It typically is a problem after a long run in warm weather months.

Supper was a veggie burger with cantaloupe and cottage cheese.


And this finishes off the eating day.



6 comments:

  1. I like seeing your food for the day as it inspires me. I lost 50 pounds before I got married. Not because I thought I should, as my fiance said hugging skinny women was like "wrestling with a bag of antlers" but a serious knee injury in an accident really caused a lot of pain

    I gained 15 back, with stress from a job change, a 95 year old Dad that thinks he's 18 and a multi state move. So please keep posting as it gives me inspiration to look as healthy as fit as you do

    Lin

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  2. I like seeing your food for the day as it inspires me. I lost 50 pounds before I got married. Not because I thought I should, as my fiance said hugging skinny women was like "wrestling with a bag of antlers" but a serious knee injury in an accident really caused a lot of pain

    I gained 15 back, with stress from a job change, a 95 year old Dad that thinks he's 18 and a multi state move. So please keep posting as it gives me inspiration to look as healthy as fit as you do

    Lin

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  3. Hari OM
    ...still awaiting the recipe for those scones!!! Having said that, I never bake for myself - simple reason; there's only me to eat it! But when at the father's I bake for him... then just help him out with what won't fit in the freezer. &*>

    Envying your home grown salad...
    Eyes-on...YAM xx

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  4. Good thing about slacking off is....we can start again!!
    I set my goal to stay at 1,200 calories or under. 98% of the time I do it. I do count my calories and even when I exercise and run..I know I can eat more...I don't!!
    It is BIG bummer to deny myself but I ask my myself do I want to stay where I am at or loose more? It helps me.
    when I started counting the calories I was so surprised how many I was really eating. No wonder I wasn't loosing anything. I have a weigh in on Sat so i'm really watching it this week.
    P.S. your arms look just fine!! (giggle)

    Diana

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  5. No,no, no...you are not allowed to look that good after a 13 mile run!!!! Why aren't you all red faced, dripping and panting....or have I just described me after a very short 3 miler!!!!!
    Jx

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  6. You are soooooo good! At my age I'm happy to maintain...my weight. I could shed a few pounds but I've been the same weight for 10+years...You deserve a gold medal and a lot of food after a run!
    Hugs cecilia

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