Week 4

Down 1.4lbs for a grand total of 4.3lbs!  Yea and I feel fantastic.  I had some really bad days last week but I have been working out and making all my runs so I can tell that made up for them bad days.  This week I have nothing social planned so I can really focus on eating well and staying within my calories.

I went to Hot Yoga 4 times last week and felt fantastic after every class.  This week I have 3 Hot Yoga classes scheduled and am going to see if I can make it to a Friday night class or any kind.  I might do the yoga tape that comes with P90X2 it has a lot of flow in it and I liked the way it was set up. 

I ran my first 12 mile training run Sunday, it took me 2 hours and 40 minutes.  That is a long time!  However, I completed the distance.  I hit a wall at mile 9 and had to walk/run the rest of the way in because my legs were just not cooperating.  I feel very confident that I can work on that and be able to make the distance by the time race day comes.  I have 6 weeks before the race week and I plan to get in no shorter distance than 10 miles.  I would really like to do the race in 2 hours and 45 minutes.  I will be working on my speed and stamina over the next few weeks.  The last half marathon I did it took me 3 hours and 10 minutes, I am a slow runner but at least I am out there!  lol

As far as P90X2...I think I am not holding up that end of the deal...I have not done a tape in over a week.  I will try and get some intoday since it is an off day.  I need to work at making time for the P90X2!

This week I plan on attempting to eat no processed foods.  I am taking a note from my friend Christi and trying to eat as close to all natural as possible.  On the menue for this week I have things planned like roasted veggies, stuffed peppers, fish, beef salads, and lots of fruit. 

breakthrough moments so far in my first month of the year:  Despite the increased calories that might be in a hand full of almonds they are better for you in the long run than a 100 calorie pack of cookies.  I am done with the 100 calorie packs and with the healthy choice meals at every lunch.  I am saving those for emergency meals or I need something quick.  I am feeling fantastic and motivated to keep it up.

Here is to a great week!!!

XOXOXO