So last night I said I was going to watch Gossip Girl, but then I remembered how motivating Biggest Loser is so I decided to watch that instead. I have all these taped on my DVR because I always miss them when they are actually on. I needed the motivation from Biggest Loser for my 12 mile run this morning. I really enjoyed this weeks episode because they went over calories and nutrition as well as working out. It made me realize that I don’t have to be eating AS MANY calories as I am because I’m not burning enough off. I know I had mentioned this before in my posts, but it really hit me hard last night. If these people are working out like they are and only taking in 1200 calories then I can do that too. It’s the only way I will really lose those extra pounds I have gained.
This morning I didn’t wake up as fast as I have on the other days I had long runs. I set my alarm for 6am but didn’t get up until 6:30. Many times I almost thought about not running at all and putting it off. But then I talked myself out of that and realized the faster I got up the faster I would be done.
I set out to run 12 miles, and I completed 12.1. But this morning was different. This morning was HOT, HUMID, SLOW, and DREADFUL. Sometimes I looked down at my garmin and noticed I was running a 11:15 mile. AHHH. I was so thirsty. I had brought my water, but was finished it half way through my run. I started dreaming about every cold drink possible, but mainly iced coffee. Don’t ask my why, but all I could think about was iced coffee.
I could not wait to be finished. I was struggling on this run, but I’m just happy I completed it. Here are today’s stats:
- Distance: 12.1 miles
- Time: 1:56:52
- Average Pace: 9:44min/mile
- Fastest Mile: 9:17min/mile
- Slowest Mile: 10:07 min/mile
As soon as I got home I chugged 3 big glasses of water and had a Luna Recovery Smoothie. I made it with water and 3/4 of a frozen banana. This smoothie tasted so much better than the last time I made it. I don’t know if it was because I added more banana or if I was just really thirsty, but it was a lot less artificial tasting. I enjoyed it very much.
Now I’m watching Gossip Girl while enjoying this hearty breakfast. Two multi-grain waffles with 2 Tbs Natural PB with toasted flax seeds, and a nectarine. I just nuked the nectarine in the microwave before adding it to the waffles.
I forgot how much I loved this breakfast. Alright-off to work I go. Have a great day!
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I’m the same way–I love watching Biggest Loser when I need motivation!
I got the Body Bugg for my birthday this year and it really made me aware of how many calories I’m eating and burning! I work out or am active every day but I also have a desk job so in reality I’m not moving as much as I think–I was thinking I was burning WAY more calories than I actually was and eating WAY too much food!
I was just thinking about the Body Bugg. Does it work, and do you like it? That is so funny you mentioned that because I was just thinking how helpful that would be!