Tuesday May 13th

Ran ~ 2 miles while daughter in ballet. It's getting easier, I'm running farther and walking less. Can't wait to run the whole thing without stopping. If I could just shut off my mind I think my body could do it. I brought my new ipod (thanks to the hub and mother's day) - it probably helped make things go faster too.

Yoga - Anusara class. Lots of arm and leg work today.

Food Journal:

Breakfast: 1/2 cup bear naked whole grain cereal with honey. Coffee with 1% milk.

Lunch: 16 oz smoothie (strawberries, blueberries, yogurt and soy milk), 1/2 turkey sandwich with whole grain bread, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mustard.

Midday break: Sparkling water with squeeze of lime.

Snack: Kashi cereal bar (before yoga)

Snack #2: 1.5 orange (after yoga)

Pre-dinner beverage: Decaf green tea with touch of honey (I really wanted a beer).

Dinner: Fajitas with baked chicken, peppers, onions, black beans and whole wheat tortillas.


Tomorrow I plan to swim and need to ride my bike. Only my bike is in the shop getting tuned. I may be stuck with the stationary bike. :o)

Sat/Sun/Mon

No exercise. Worked Sat and Sun. Got lost in plumbing and other household adventures on Monday. Nonetheless continued healthy diet - no sugar, minimal processed foods.

Friday May 9th

My friend was supposed to visit but had a last minute change of plans. Spent the day spreading mulch then finally ran this evening. I did not want to go but I forced myself. I managed five miles of running and walking at about 14 minutes per mile. Not spectacular but much better than nothing.

I'll be working 12+ hours over the weekend and doubt I'll fit in much exercise. Will start up again on Monday.

Thursday May 8th

Unintentional day of rest - cleaned daughter's room instead of going to yoga then went to daughter's play.

Wednesday May 7th

Took the baby in the Burley cart and rode to see Papa at work. Then did a quick 2 mile loop around the official running path and hit the coffee shop. Finally rode the mile home up hill. Probably 5 miles total (note to self - a bike computer would be nice).

Swam 50 laps while middle daughter was at ballet. As compared to Monday I had to share my lane (poor, poor me). But I am competitive and didn't want to get lapped so I swam harder. Plus I was under time constraints as I had to pick up my daughter and catch the tail end of my son's lacrosse game.

Tuesday May 6th

Short run while the baby was in ballet - probably went 1.5 to 2 miles on the "official" trail of the triathlon.

Anusara Yoga class - did many many many plank to chaturanga and chaturanga to up dog. Also learned how to touch head to ground during downward facing dog.

Monday May 5th

Today I rode my bike 6.5 miles. It wouldn't have been too hard if there wasn't a huge hill smack in the middle of the ride. I went past the community college and as I was resting, huffing and puffing by the side of the road someone honked at me. Out of encouragement or disdain I do not know.

I also swam. I did fifty 25-meter freestyle laps (1250 meters or 1373 yards). The swim distance is 1300 yards downstream. Of course I did rest in between laps. Now I need to work up to swimming the entire distance without stopping.

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Food diary:

Breakfast: Coffee with lowfat milk
Oatmeal with spoonful of honey and sprinkling of walnuts

Lunch: Smoothie (lowfat plain yogurt, banana, orange juice, peanut butter, frozen berries)

Snack: Veggie Booty, slice of cheese, handful of pistachios

Dinner: Chicken City

I also remembered to take my multi-vitamin, magnesium and fish oil capsule.

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Recipe for Chicken City:
Brown rice
Chicken (easiest is to buy precooked whole chicken from supermarket)
Grape or cherry tomatoes
Avocado
Cashews
Fresh Lime
Cheese - shredded (I prefer sharp white cheddar)

Cook rice according to package instructions. Serve on plate and top with tomatoes, avocado, chicken, cashews and cheese. Finish with squeeze of lime for additional flavor.