Today I will (did) complete my Combat workout and make the best food choices I can while traveling and attending a work dinner. I hope the restaurant has some grilled fish or chicken! Next two days in meetings all day with all the food provided.

It is simple - today I will get back on track. My work hours changed A LOT and it totally threw me off my game. I have journaled everything today and I'm drinking my water.

Just trying to keep it simple and on track.

Today I did JMBR p3w12. Didn't get many steps in as had to train staff today and was sitting a lot.

Maureli - I am not following the JMBR eating plan, but just trying to stay under 1200 calories per day. Didn't do so well today. My boss brought fresh donuts from the bakery located in the small town where I grew up. Haven't had one of those donuts in years and caved. Had a REALLY hard time logging it in MFP tonight! Will have to be good for the rest of the week for sure!

Yesterday I did w4d3 of c25k. I wasn't very confidant after the first running interval, but by the last 5 minute interval, I felt strong! I think (hope!) I'm ready for week 5 where things start to get really serious!

Today I'm going to do my weights. I'm very happy this morning because I didn't forget my vanilla whey protein to mix with my yogurt, but I did forget my spoon! Looks like I will be eating yogurt with a fork today.

Cindy, last week my father-in-law came over to walk his dog (we live on a small farm and he comes over twice a day to get exercise for himself and his dog). He often walks the same route I do, but I was glad I didn't run into him until my cooldown. I'm can be very OCD about following the program exactly, so I remember thinking I'm glad he didn't interrupt me in the middle of my workout! A workout or so before that, my husband called me on my phone to ask if I wanted him to come pick me up since it was starting to rain. I was very brief with him, and I don't think he will call again during my workout unless it is an emergency! All made me wonder, what would I do if I lived in a neighborhood and neighbors/friends were out and about. I need to learn to let up a little bit on being such a strict rule follower. I'm sure your break in the middle did not affect anything, and it was probably nice to speak to your neighbor for a few minutes!

Brenda, I'm sure I couldn't have resisted the doughnut either! It is funny how logging makes us more accountable though. I would have had to give myself a good talking to to make me log it. Cindy's right, though, we have to ease up on ourselves sometimes. I want to be in this for the long haul this time, not just for a quick fix. No way, I'm going to be perfect and never slip up for the rest of my life. There has to be some wiggle room in my lifestyle for life's little pleasures.

Which brings me to the Red Dress Run in New Orleans in August. I have several friends who go every year, and I've always thought it was the craziest thing ever. This year I'm thinking about going and participating. I'm having a hard time with it, though, because it's not really a "run" in the strictest sense of the word. It's a short two mile run, squeezed in with a lot of partying in the French Quarter. I'm not a huge drinker, but in the past, I would usually have a few drinks once or twice a month with friends. I haven't had anything alcoholic since I started this, and I'm already worrying about logging those drinks into my diary if I go.

I am suffering from crazy slow high-speed internet tonight!! So very annoying.

It rained....no it poured all morning, and blew like crazy. even had some thunder and lightening. But....it all settled down late afternoon and I made it out for a 6K run. I was planning on doing nothing today due to the weather, so was happy to get that done.

I have been slacking a little with my exercise. I did not go to the gym yesterday because my mom cancelled & I am afraid to try to put 170lbs away after my deadlift. It was storming all day so I could not run. It is still raining this morning! I was busy at work, moving stuff around and helping customers all day so I was still very active.

oh well... I am not spirally out of control as I usually would at this time of year. My diet is still on track, I was actually under my calorie goal yesterday, and was not hungry. I need to run though, it helps with my stress level.

@Cindy. I think it was me that spent weeks doing the C25K. I redid so many weeks, so many times. I had a hard time running 1 minute at the beginning. Now I run the entire 5km & I have run 10 km. I am slow, so it takes me a long time, but as the weight comes off I am sure my speed will increase. The longest time I have ran is for 1.5hrs.

I love the idea of putting our names, because I am starting to lose track!

Have a great day!
Lisa

Thanks for the names ladies!

Cindy & Emy - I've done C25K several times over the past 8 years. I clearly remember the daunting task of those first runs with the 8 min run interval, and then the dreaded 20 minutes. I thought I would die! It isn't like after that is over you magically become someone who can run for 2-3 miles without feeling like death. But after you graduate from C25K you just have to find the run/walk intervals that work best for your body. The Galloway running program has you run for 8-11 minutes, then walk for 1 minute. It doesn't seem like much walking, but I love that run/walk thing. I'm a much happier runner when I'm taking regular, short walk breaks. And I have, at times, been the type of runner who can crank out a 5k in under 30 minutes with not walk breaks. But when I've done 10ks and the one half marathon, I did run/walk intervals.

I have a birthday dinner to look forward to at one of the best steak restaurants in Atlanta tonight. So I planned for a healthy start to the eating day and I got my 3-mile walk in first thing this morning. Only thing standing between me and dinner out with friends is a ton of housecleaning before the sitter arrives and some strength training.

Cindy, I also thought today was Friday (probably the bday dinner that got me confused) which is why I signed off on last night's post with a "Hope you HAD a good Thursday" Doh! Anyway, hope you all have a good one today.

Pam

Today I did JMBR p3w11. Knew I'd be eating out tonight so ate healthy all day. Will be going to a family potluck tomorrow so will probably add an extra workout tomorrow or try to behave at the potluck!

Have a great evening!

Brenda

Last night I did w5d1! In my version of the app, it wasn't very different from week 4. Just three 5 minute running intervals with walking in between. Today I'm going to do my weights and hopefully get in my grocery shopping. My uncle had back surgery yesterday, so I'm going to try to get to New Orleans to see him as well.

Diane,you are amazing with those squats!

Pam, thanks for the words of encouragement. Congrats on running a half! I would like to one day be able to say that I've done it as well.

Cindy, an evening with a friend is worth it. You will make it up this week I'm sure.

Brenda, have fun at the family potluck! I have one coming up soon and I know it will be hard to behave!

Lisa, so sorry about the cramping but congrats on the awesome loss this week!