Weekend Update/ My FIRST 10K!

I cant believe I am almost finished the cleanse... this cleanse is awesome! I feel amazing!!!!

Friday I went and picked up my bike with the new clip in pedals and got some clip in shoes to go with it!

Saturday I did my first 10k, I didnt think I was ready so I was going to run as far as I could then run/walk the rest, well I surprised myself and ran the WHOLE THING!!!!!

I get half way to downtown Houston and realize I left my time chip and my bib at home - I was assigned 69, but talked to volunteers and got 2000 to run with, no timer chip, but I have RunKeeper ap for that anyway. We started 3 1/2 min after they shot the gun, there werent as many runners as the Rodeo Run, but it was still pretty packed in there!

This is my first run with the energy chews, I had one at the 5k mark, another at 6k, and another at 7k. I was feeling good and as always the hardest mile was the 2nd for me.... I dont know why, but it was.

I did not realize I was going to run the whole way until I hit the 8K marker, each kilometer was sponsered by different companies, except this one, it was in honor of a runner who had passed... and it made me smile, and start to cry at the same time because I realized that I COULD run a 10k and was going to run it out, AND I knew my daddy was watching me and proud of what I was doing. He ran some too, not sure what his PR was, and I asked my mom this weekend and she didnt think he ever ran far, but I dont think she knows either. I love moments like that when I can connect with him. I know he has been gone 20 years, but with March 2 being his birthday- it was nice to have that moment!

Pre race pic!

 

 

headed to the start line

 

 

after I crossed the finish line...

with my 10K shirt!!!

 

 

proudly placing my bib on display!!! I stapled the two together... since I have both! haha

Sunday I had to go on a bike ride and try out my new gear, I was tired, my legs were sore from the run, but I wanted to try em out... it was windy, super windy, but I did it!

 

Then I came home and cleaned up and went to Walmart - I HATE that place, but I knew they had what I wanted, REDBOX and a foam roller...

it was a cute movie, but I love sappy chick flicks... and I foam rolled while watching, it did help! my legs arent as tight today!

 

 

Cleanse update:

 

I am feeling great, and got on the scale this weekend, down 5lbs!!!! So this morning I tried on my size 10 work pants... and ......

 

 

THEY FIT!!!!!!!

 

I am beyond happy about this!!!!! I am also almost back to my wedding weight, which is almost my goal weight!!!!!! :)

Weekend food journals:

 

 

 

Advocare Day 5 and Bruno Mars at Rodeo

Yesterday was a good day, I went to dinner with friends and the rodeo last night- which has my favorite bbq baked potatoes... but I WAS GOOD!!! My self control is getting stronger! I ordered my salmon cooked dry - and it was still good and the broccoli was steamed, but the asparagus was grilled in olive oil, and yummy... I cleaned my plate... and watched one of the girls eat mashed potatoes... another favorite of mine.

Yesterdays food:

 

I also went to a new class at the gym yesterday- and my obliques are killing me, it was dance club cardio... and a blast, alot of moves he was like- this is working the obliques... and yes I feel it BIG time today, it was a blast, and who doesnt love 700 cal/hour burn?!?!

 

 

Rodeo was a blast- Bruno Mars was performing... and of course we went to the petting zoo too!

 

 

the doe was trying to eat my shirt, I think she knew I eat venison and was trying to get me back...

 

 

kangeroos!!!

 

 

baby goats!!!!

 

 

watching Bruno Mars- it was a blast, I didnt realize how many of his songs I knew!!!!

 

 

 

the other side of our group...

 

 

we had a blast... yay for girls night!!!

 

 

 

Today is my Friday off, so lots of errands to run, picking up my bike with my new clip in pedals, going for a long ride, cleaning around the house, and getting some work done too, things are so busy even on my 9/80 off I got to get a little done!

Advocare Cleanse Day 4 and being pooped on while running...

No more fiber drinks for a while... YAY!!!!

Yesterday was a good day - same foods as Monday and Tuesday:

 

 

I also made one of my favorite desserts while eating healthy, and gave it a little twist thanks to Walden Farms carmel!

 

 

You take a banana and cut it long ways and cover it in cinamon and some nutmeg, then you add a little olive oil to a pan and grill the banana, once its done I would normally eat that, but I added some of the carmel and it was DELISH!!

 

Its a "diet" banana's foster, and when you are allowed dairy, serving it over a scoop of Dreyer's No Sugar Added Vanilla its heavenly!

 

 

Walden Farm's Ranch however, NOT good... I know Megan likes it, but I dont... gross!

 

 

Yesterday at lunch I ran a 5k, because I signed up for a 10k this weekend, I am NOT ready, but I can walk some if I need to, I want to run the whole 10k in Nola Easter weekend, so I can work up to that one! Well around mile 3 I was close to the gym (I run outside on pretty days-- there is a green area near my gym that alot of people run at), I ran under an overpass getting back into the downtown area, and a bird pooped on me... yes thats a clump of bird poop on my hairline on the left side- this picture is AFTER I wiped alot of it off with my hand and rubbed it in the grass... I also had some on my shoulder and down my arm... I am on a cleanse, but its only cleaning out the birds?!?!

 

 

 

I was doing really well time wise, 10 min mile, 11 min mile, and the mile I got pooped on was 11:43, but I did stop to have a mini freak out and try to clean myself off a bit...

 

 

 

I decided to weigh myself again this morning... I cant help myself!! I am down though so yay for that... I was up a little from this weekend- NOT sure why, I did have a cookie at the party Saturday night, but I was good other than that, but I had gained a pound this weekend, well as of today, that pound and another are gone! (insert happy dance) More importantly I feel good! I do still hate passing up Chickfila every morning- we have had it in the kitchen at work EVERY day this week, they know I cant have it and are teasing me!!!!

 

Advocare Cleanse Day 3

This morning was the last fiber drink til day 7... YAY!!!! I basically took it like a series of shots this morning, I think thats the best idea for me. It still isnt good, but its also do-able.


I am posting my food via pictures because its easier, not too much changed, I did all my meal prep Sunday night:

 

..the only thing missing from snacks is an apple I had on the drive home. I had to work a late and was hungry, and I have found that is key to this cleanse, always have a healthy snack! I pack a HUGE bag of food and eat what I need as I need it. Today I did also add lettuce to my lunch, and I am glad I did, it helped keep me fuller longer. I also tried kale for the first time. I mixed my go to salad lettuces (romaine and spinach) with some kale because I have heard its great for you, well I didnt use alot and I am glad because it tastes like grass, or maybe what knawing on a tree would taste like?? I dont like it, but its edible and I didnt like spinach at first either and now its a staple for me. I am having it again today so we will see.

 

For dinner I had a big bowl of steamed broccoli and some of my ground venison, I was able to avoid the carbs totally today- no splurging on brown and wild rice at dinner!!!!

 

 

I didnt get on the scale this morning, and dont think I will again until the end of the cleanse. I feel great and that is more important than a number on a scale anyway!

 

I am on day 3 and yesterday I was NEVER hungry, Monday I had too much fruit and not enough greens, I think I found my balance yesterday! I would recommend this cleanse to anyone! Its not that restrictive... a co-worker is doing a hot water lemon with cayene pepper cleanse and thats ALL she can have, she is dying... meanwhile I am happy, healthy, and full!!!

Advocare Cleanse Day 2

Yesterday's (Day 1) Food:

5:30 Fiber drink- I hate the clumps, dont mind the taste, but hate the clumps

6 pure protein choc whey shake - made with water

9 scrambled eggs (1 egg and 1 egg white) and some venison breakfast sausage (1oz)

10:45 canteloup and strawberries (1/2 cu each)

11:30 I attempted a run outside, it so nice here, but my headache from no coffee messed that up, I ran 1.5 out and walked it all back, in between my head and it being TOM, I was not doing good in the sun esp without sunglasses!

1 grilled chicken breast (5oz), baby carrots and cucumber slices

3:30 celery (4 stalks) and organic pb (less than 2 tbs) and an orange

6 ground venison (3oz), prego heart smart, and uncle bens brown and wild rice (3/4 cu) and for dessert I grilled a banana with cinnamon (a diet bananas foster)


104 ounces of water


I also had an ounce of pecans as random snacks throughout the day (5 at a time- 20 total for the day). I was a little hungry at times, but the pecans helped... my calories for the day were 1580 which is around what I have been eating, so I wasnt shocked that I wasnt down this morning on the scale. I havent seen the effects of the horrible morning fiber drink yet, so I am guessing that will come today (prolly TMI, but oh well).

I probably need to cut back on my fruit and amp up my veggies, I am eating the chicken over lettuce today to help with that, but other than having a hard time passing up all the yummy bad food in our kitchen at work this is a do-able cleanse for me.

I had given up bread and unhealthy carbs and wanted to go completely no carb on this, but last night I caved and made some rice, I am hoping to make today without any at all. I may need more protein to help make it work too.


I am drinking coffee today, black, but drinking it. I dont want another headache getting in the way of working out!


How is everyone else doing??

Weekend Update and Advocare Cleanse

Friday night a friend came over and we were lazy on the couch hanging out and I had gone to kickboxing at lunch, but saw that Holly is doing 30DS, I just got this in the mail maybe a month ago and have been wanting to do it, so I convinced my friend to do it with me... spur of the moment at 9pm.. it was great... painful but fun to do with a buddy!

 

I had a busy day Saturday, and then relaxed most of Sunday because I am sick... I didnt want to admit it, but I am... I got the crud from the hubs before he left, it started with a sore throat and ended with congestion so bad that I couldnt sleep well at all last night, EVEN with NyQuil... no bueno!

 

Saturday I started the day off at Academy, I got three new running tanks, and two cold weather running tops, as well as a second pair of my running shoes, so know I can keep a pair at the gym and a pair at home and dont have to worry about bringing it back and forth if I want to run at home!

 

Then I went to the Bike store and ordered clip in pedals, my bike inspection, and a water bottle holder.. they are keeping my bike til Wednesday, I was hoping they could do it while I wait, esp since the pedals are CRAZY expensive: $120!!!!

 

Then I went back to Academy... because I forgot to get a new Polar, I looked online at my options and saw one came with a GPS (or so I thought) so I got it... the Polar RS300X, it is nice, and has the option to sync with a GPS device, but you have to buy that separate... and its $130! Being fit is pricey! So I still havent gotten that addition yet, but that will be coming soon, glad bonuses are the end of this  month, because I need one with all my spending Saturday!

 

Then I went to the grocery to get clean foods for my Advocare 10 day cleanse I am doing with MaMeg! I am super excited about it and my sister is even doing it in Nola! Got a nice shot of my groceries:

 

 

Me in one of my new running tops- LOVED it! Went for a run Saturday around noon...

 

 

...and I realized this past week that my 10k I signed up forever ago, is this coming Saturday... so I wanted to get in 4 miles, they were slow, but I did NOT stop to walk once, so I am counting this as a victory!! I am going to run two more times this week before Saturday's run... and I am going to try to do the whole 10k running, but if I cant, I have another one Easter weekend in Nola- I will be running with my cousin and sister in the Crescent City Classic, its supposed to be super fun with jazz bands and all that so I am excited, I am currently way slower than my cousin, but maybe my sis and I can run together... either way, it should be fun! Elle Noel are you running in it? I would LOVE to meet up if you are!!! :)

 

My heart rate was a good steady 170ish most of the run, when I started running it would start there and then get into the 180/190s and stay there, I am not sure if it was lower because I was running slower or if I have trained my heart and gotten it in better shape, or maybe a combo of both, but its progess and I will take it in any form I can get... as well as the 700 calories I burnt doing the run!

 

Saturday night was my friend Suzy's bachelorette party.. I went for the dinner and presents part and left at 8:45ish before the party bus and night out part, a) I usually go to bed around 9ish, b)I had woken up at 6am Sat am and did a long run (long for me) c)I am sick and didnt want to push it. It was fun while I was there, and I did have one of those yummy cookies... cleanse starts today, not Saturday! BUT I was worn out, and I am glad I left early because I didnt sleep well and was exhausted Sunday anyways!

 

My 30DS and Advocare before pictures.... I took my measurements and got my weight down too, hoping for big things here!! Ignore the baby gate that is used to keep the dogs out of our cats food and litter!

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday I cooked and packaged all my meals for this work week, I am ready to go! Preparation is KEY for success, and I hate having to cook when I get home from work, so now I dont have to... and I am trying kale for the first time... I am adding it to my salad with my romaine and spinach, its how I started eating spinach, so I hope it works! Its supposed to be a SUPER food or something so we will see how it goes!

 

That fiber drink is NASTY... people say its like pulp in OJ, but the thing is I dont like pulp in my OJ either... I survived it and it made drinking water after drinking it SUPER easy... got in my protein shake 30 minutes later and waiting til 9/10 for my next meal... feeling good for my first 2 hours on the cleanse!

It's March!!!

Where has the year gone so far?? 2 months down just like that...

This is one of my favorite months, because its starting to warm up and its mine and my daddy's birthday months!

I turn 29 this month, my last year in my 20's and it makes you think about what you want to do before you hit 30... not because I will be old then, but because its a milestone birthday and I am a goal oriented person so I cant help myself!

RUN A HALF MARATHON... I have been thinking of what all I would want to do this year and I keep coming back to this, I am doing one, in October, and it may just be in New Orleans instead of Houston, we will see... but I am doing it! A friend asked yesterday if I wanted to do a whole marathon and I simply replied "Not currently"... because I dont know how I will feel after my half!


COMPLETE A FULL TRIATHLON... if you have been following me for a while, I signed up for one last September, and was all ready to go and the morning of the event, the bike part was cancelled due to the course being flooded the night before, I may sign up for two this year to make sure I get a whole one in! There is one in August and the one I did last September too, I was put on a waitlist for one in May, but I am not counting on that to workout.


My first attempt at a tri, that was technically just a swim and run:

BUY PROPERTY... I love being outdoors and I want a place to get away from it all on weekends!


This list may grow, but these are my three main priorities!