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I am so very happy the holiday season is over. Time to get back to normal. Well, almost… my boyfriend is still here until Thursday before heading back to England. BUT, I made it to the gym this morning and will go for a run this afternoon. This was my first real workout in 2 weeks or so. I have run in between, but not made…

12/30: 6.36km

12/24: 17.62km

Got my lift in this morning. I didn't make it yesterday (Monday) despite my best efforts. The weekend was really busy and I just couldn't get out of bed at 5. Today was a little easier, though I had to fight the urge to roll over for another hour. Looking forward to half day at work and two days off. I have just three more…

12/23: 8.9km

12/21: 5.72km

Got my lift on yesterday followed by 30 minutes on the stationary bike. I forget how much I hate the stationary bike. Prefer Elliptical if I cannot get outside. I just don't find them comfortable at all. I use to do a spin class at 5am twice a week and I really miss that. I tried one once at the gym I go to now and it was…

12/19:14.65

I do have protein powder after my lifting, occasionally before a run if it is a later evening one and I haven't eaten for a couple hours. I do eat chicken and salmon (sometimes Tuna) daily, but still never seem to get my protein over 100g. I had meat with every meal the last couple days and that is helping! Though… I am…

I have DVDs that I love. Called Nameste and they do a great job of building up the sequences and talking you through them but keeping it moving. You can try an episode on their website http://www.namaste.tv/pages/share. I loved it so much I got their DVDs.

Oh, and a small success… I finally got my protein over 100g! Have been trying to find ways to get more in that doesn't break the bank (beef and chicken are expensive in Germany, pork is cheap and I don't really eat pork). Today I succeeded. Hooray!

After a week of very little anything (other than Christmas parties, one on Friday and one on Monday, not to mention a church thing on Saturday) I ran last night, lifted this morning, and ran again after work today. Feels sooo good. Have also been keeping up with yoga and it makes such a difference to the soreness. I am a…

12/18: 6.32km

12/17: 5.99 km I need to pick it up in order to make my goal this month. Hoping to get some longer runs in.

12/15: 12.04km

The Christmas season is killing me… or at least it is killing my workouts and eating. Had planned to go for a run between work and work party but go stuck working later than planned and had to rush home from the office to shower and change for the party. Had planned a long run today, but after being at the party last night…

It might be over-the-top, but I love my cardio and I love love my running. Nothing has given me the sense of accomplishment as training for my first marathon… and running my first marathon. But really, the training for the race was more of an accomplishment than anything. No, it is not necessary to go out and run 50+km a…

12/11: 6.11km

12/10: 8.84

I don't mind going to the gym alone, and would say that I prefer it in a way, allowing me to do my own thing, but there are definitely times I wish I had someone to go with. Once my boyfriend is back from Uni in the summer, I look forward to him joining the gym with me. I don't need to workout with someone every day, but…

Got my lift in this morning plus 30 minutes on the elliptical. First day of doing 3 sets. Did pretty good. Upped my weight on everything. Have had a headache all day… being caused by my hamstring. I pulled my hamstring a few years ago and when I run, it gets really tight. If I am not good about doing yoga and stretching it…

I just realized I posted my distance for 12/6 in the November forum… 12/6: 6.53km 12/9: 6.11km

I made it through the Christmas party! I am quite happy with what I ate and drank. I didn't feel like I was holding back, but thinking back on what I ate, I am not ashamed of anything. I also didn't stuff myself to feeling sick. I ate a very normal portion of food, skipped appetizers and soups, etc, had a little pudding,…

12/6: 6.53

Oh my goodness… so glad someone said it! I am only half way through Stage 1 and I am soooo done with it! I am increasing my weight each week, which is great, but I am so tired of doing the same moves! Ready for something new. Just three more weeks to get through. Got my lift in today. No complaints, but no real successes…

Oh and… Awesome job Beeps! So jealous… you look amazing.

No lifting today. I sort of miss it on my off days. Though, the extra hour of sleep is nice! I will run at least 11km this evening. It is supposed to start snowing again today and through the weekend. Hopefully it won't be too bad. I do have yaktrax but I need a fair amount of snow for those. My eating is so off this week.…

12/4: 6.5km

Well my friend ended up canceling our run today as she was ill. I ended up at a Christmas market with colleagues at 2:00 in the afternoon and then went for my run after we had had a Nutella Crepe and some Gluhwein (hot, spiced wine). I am definitely going to have to up my KM this month if things keep going on like this!

Got my lift in today. I am officially half way through stage 1. Run at lunch time with my friend… those runs are always a little longer and a little faster than my normal ones, which is great. I used my Vibram Five Fingers for my run on Monday and man are my calves feeling it! I only did a 5k in them, but it has been a…