Today..

If ever there was a day I wanted to cheat on this challenge, it would be today. I could freaking KILL for a Caramel Macchiato.

Starting over... Again

It's been a while.. sorry about that. I'd like to say that I've just been so busy doing this and that, but that would be a lie. Truth be told, I've been a little lazy on the updates.

It's nice and early morning on this glorious Victoria Day (glorious mostly due to it being a day I don't have to work), still sweaty from my run. I've restarting the C25K... again. Last week I found I just couldn't get my behind out of bed, but I dragged myself out there this morning, and I'm feeling the better for it. I'll feel even more better (more better.. is that a thing?) after I shower. I thought I'd grab a nice glass of water and update here before I got too into my day and just didn't do it.

So  yes, starting the C25K, again. Round 3 of Week 1, Day 1 went well. Maybe this time around I'll past week 2. 

The 8 Week Challenge has become more challenging. I think this is mostly because I found I could stave off social events (most of which include food.. yummy, delicious, unhealthy food) for the first little while, but now I just would like to get out and see people more. I know that there should be more out there to do besides things that involve food, but usually eating is the one thing everyone can agree on.

Anyhow, I'm starting to really smell myself (not really) so I'd better get into that shower. I hope everyone enjoys the rest of the long weekend!

Eating at a Social Event

Sooo... one of Tim's friends is having a BBQ this weekend, and we've been invited. Any ideas on how I can bring some of my challenge friendly food for me to eat, without looking like a complete jerk? I've been informed that we don't need to bring anything with us... (but some veggies or something would be polite, right?)

The last time we were out with Tim's friends, we all met up at Wild Wing before going off to see The Avengers, and while everyone enjoyed their wings and beer/pop, here I was picking at some sweet potato fries (closest thing to challenge friendly on the menu), with a glass of water in front of me. It was pure torture (especially with how much I love wings). 

In other news, I finally did day 2 of C25K this week. I wasn't feeling well Wednesday so I didn't go out.. and yesterday.. well I forgot to set my alarm... oops. So, to make up for the missed run, I'll be up early tomorrow and out again. I should be back to my regular schedule for next week.

 

Challenge - Week 2

So, week 2 didn't hold up as well as week 1 - I'm still following the guidelines, and I saw about a 2lb weight loss. All in all, still not too shabby.

Recently though, I've found I'm missing a lot of the old "junky" food that I came to know and love. Last week I started eating vicariously through other people. I'd start by carefully inspecting what they were eating, then I'd ask them questions about it.. "ooh, is that good?"... "is that a light fluffy icing?" ... "is that crunchy?"... thank heaven no one thought I was completely psycho asking these questions!

I also made it a point this weekend to get some good, proper running shoes so I can restart the C25K. My (second) first run was this morning, and though I'm a little sore, it felt good! I think it especially felt good as I haven't been walking home nearly enough, due to the spectacularly awful weather we've been having here. Seriously - haven't we had enough rain yet? Oy vey...

Anyhow, Day 2 is Wednesday.. hopefully it stays relatively dry!