Twenty days and the magical new start, new life, new year will be here. The countdown is going well. I got those handweights and thare has been plenty of snowshovelling, too, to give my upper body busy. The crazy amount of snow has slowed down my running, though.
Honestly, the countdown could have gone wild. Knowing myself I'm actually quite surprised that instead of snow shovelling I haven't been shovelling food into myself. I could have very easily slipped into a mind set of letting lose before it's too late. I'm pleasantly surprised with myself.
The snow, the snow is wonderful. I don't mind getting my toes wet and cold. I love this real winter weather. When it melts, when the spring arrives, I'm going to like it too. And hopefully I'll like how I'll be then.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Trusting the Magic
I'm going to throw myself into believing in the magic of the Brand New Year. The year 2013 will be my special year. The year I will drop extra kilos and extra this and that behind!
Let the count down begin! 36 days. 36 days for buying a set hand weights and 36 days of taking my first steps in weight training. Walking and jogging are OK, but I have been told over and over weight and resistance training is essential for losing weight.
36 days of count down.
Let the count down begin! 36 days. 36 days for buying a set hand weights and 36 days of taking my first steps in weight training. Walking and jogging are OK, but I have been told over and over weight and resistance training is essential for losing weight.
36 days of count down.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
A Little Taste of Normality
A few days ago I got to taste "normality". It was really strange. And really, really lovely.
I had had a long and stressful day, on the way home I stopped at a deli and picked up a delicious bagel with good stuff. Later I ate the bagel and that was it. I didn't even think about food or much of anything else until a few hours later when I realised I was really really thirsty. And I drank three glasses of water and went to bed.
So what was so strangely normal about my day?! Two things. Firstly, I had the delicious bagel, enjoyed it and felt satisfied. Usually after a long and stressful day and stuff my face with everything possible. Secondly, I experienced thirst. It's very rare for me to feel thirsty. And to recognise it as thirst and not a food graving.
This is how I would love to live my life. Have this peaceful relationship to food and weight-issues. Let food serve as nutrition and not as a source of stress or destructive way of trying to cope with stress.
I had had a long and stressful day, on the way home I stopped at a deli and picked up a delicious bagel with good stuff. Later I ate the bagel and that was it. I didn't even think about food or much of anything else until a few hours later when I realised I was really really thirsty. And I drank three glasses of water and went to bed.
So what was so strangely normal about my day?! Two things. Firstly, I had the delicious bagel, enjoyed it and felt satisfied. Usually after a long and stressful day and stuff my face with everything possible. Secondly, I experienced thirst. It's very rare for me to feel thirsty. And to recognise it as thirst and not a food graving.
This is how I would love to live my life. Have this peaceful relationship to food and weight-issues. Let food serve as nutrition and not as a source of stress or destructive way of trying to cope with stress.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
October Runs
I did it, the October calorie count for running is 7700. That meant 108 kilometers.
The battle in my head goes on. I still haven't thrown myself in this weight loss struggle. Each day I feel yuckier and yuckier about myself, the rock bottom has to be near. And then, then the only way is up!
The battle in my head goes on. I still haven't thrown myself in this weight loss struggle. Each day I feel yuckier and yuckier about myself, the rock bottom has to be near. And then, then the only way is up!
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
The Boots that Zip up
The knee lenght winter boots from last year zip up npw. But not easily, it would be uncomfortable to wear them. So I'm not hopping on the scale yet.
Two thirds of the month is gone and two thirds of my running goal (to burn 7,500 cal) is gone!
Two thirds of the month is gone and two thirds of my running goal (to burn 7,500 cal) is gone!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
October Steps
This month I'm aiming for running 7,500 calories away. One third of the month is gone and one third of the goal has been achieved. October weather is perfect for running. This is fun.
I have not dared to step on the scale for several weeks. Last time when I did and the number hadn't changed a bit from the previous time (78 KG), I had one of those brain hiccups. The hiccup goes like this: "I'm disappointed, this is not working, I don't give a s**t, I give up, I stuff my face with junk food again...". I got over the hiccup, but I'm not going to make the same mistake again.
My winter boots from last year are too small. I can't pull the zippers all the way up. When I can, that's when I step on the scale again.
I have not dared to step on the scale for several weeks. Last time when I did and the number hadn't changed a bit from the previous time (78 KG), I had one of those brain hiccups. The hiccup goes like this: "I'm disappointed, this is not working, I don't give a s**t, I give up, I stuff my face with junk food again...". I got over the hiccup, but I'm not going to make the same mistake again.
My winter boots from last year are too small. I can't pull the zippers all the way up. When I can, that's when I step on the scale again.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Runners' High Doesn't Equal Dieters' High
I now have hard core facts how hard it is to burn off your fat. The key word, unfortunately, is lower calorie intake.
In September I ran 63 kilometers, it took me eight hours and 17 minutes, and it only burnt 5, 777 calories. Sure enough September was a very very busy month and usually I believe I run more often than 13 times a month. But still, running makes me feel good, but it's not going to make me thin!
For October I have set the meter according to 78 kilos (it was set for 80 in September) and my goal is to reach that magical 7, 500 calories which would mean one kilo. So far (today, the second of October): 590 cal, 52 min, 6,6 KM.
The world is perfect for running right now. No more bugs. Not too hot. Not too cold. Just perfect.
In September I ran 63 kilometers, it took me eight hours and 17 minutes, and it only burnt 5, 777 calories. Sure enough September was a very very busy month and usually I believe I run more often than 13 times a month. But still, running makes me feel good, but it's not going to make me thin!
For October I have set the meter according to 78 kilos (it was set for 80 in September) and my goal is to reach that magical 7, 500 calories which would mean one kilo. So far (today, the second of October): 590 cal, 52 min, 6,6 KM.
The world is perfect for running right now. No more bugs. Not too hot. Not too cold. Just perfect.
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