Running Update: November 2012

Well, since the beginning of November I have only run 5 times...which really doesn't make any sense because I lost my job on November 2. I have more time, but I'm not doing the things I should be doing (exercise). I've been eating better, however, I still do need to increase my fiber.

I borrowed a vegetarian cookbook from the library. I'm also going to borrow a book on increasing fiber. I know what I need to do, I just need better ways to implement them.

I didn't meet my goal of 15 lbs. by Thanksgiving...I missed it by 4 lbs. I'm okay with that.

My two new goals, set for 8 weeks from now (January 19), are:

1. lose 7 lbs
2. run 3 miles (I've completed the couch to 5k app I was using, but I have yet to run the full 3.1 miles.)

I set my goal for just before my birthday, that would bring my total weight loss to 18 lbs. and I'd reach my goal of running 3 miles straight. I don't care how long it takes me to run those 3 miles. I've gotten close in the past, 2.45 miles and 2.6 miles running and walking, respectively. So, I know I can do it. I just need to make it a priority.

When I had a daily schedule: work, run, dinner, relax, it worked for me, now that I can do whatever I want, whenever I want, it's harder. So, I need to get back on a schedule. I do certain things around the house each day, I need to add running, pick a time of day to do it, and do it then...I think that will help me get back on track.

Irony & Latest Runs

So, I've just been reviewing my archives...I downloaded the Get Running app in August 2010...I started actually using the app, for the purpose it was created, August 2012. If you'd like to read that first post, feel free...you can find it here. I just thought it was ironic that almost 2 years later, I implemented the program.

It's gotten colder, as I'm sure you've noticed. It's really hard to go out in the cold and start running. Once I get going (a.k.a. get warm enough), it's not so bad. My past two runs I've only run for 20 minutes. We should've gone for our run on Sunday - last warm day for awhile. Today was really cold, so I didn't run, but tomorrow, I plan on picking back up at running for 30 minutes straight.

Today, I tried a couple of new recipes and I did my grocery shopping which had a lot of new foods that I don't regularly eat - sweet potatoes, nappa cabbage, acorn squash.

Today's recipe came from All Recipes. Lunch was Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions...I didn't have Thyme, so I just left it out, I also did not add the almonds. It was really good...I'm excited to have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. It was also VERY filling.

Tomorrow night for dinner, we are going vegetarian - with a lasagna...Artichoke Spinach Lasagna. I can't wait to try this! I know I like spinach artichoke dip, I also like spinach lasagna, so I'm really looking forward to this yummy goodness. I'll let you know how it is.