So, minus a happy hour (which, in case you’re wondering, is definitely not on the Challenge diet drop down menu), last week saw a serious improvement post mouse trauma. I ran for 30 minutes on the treadmill three times last week at a pretty good pace. March Madness has definitely helped towards that end (sadly, it’s safe to say that I am now out of my office pool). I’ve also reconnected with my competitive streak via my treadmill neighbors. Oh, you’re upping it .2? Well, watch me go up .3! When the guy next to me started running 6:30 miles, I figured it was time to throw in the towel (or get thrown off the treadmill…which, for the record, has definitely happened to me before). Clearly, an Olympian. I also dragged myself to the yoga studio down the street from my apartment for two strength training sessions. I forgot what a great yoga workout can do for your outlook on life. Really amazing. I haven’t done yoga in a while, so I’m a bit rusty on my poses (kinda embarassing when everyone is in “warrior 1″ and you’re still stuck in “downward dog”–What, a warrior doesn’t look like this?), but I’m looking forward to making this a part of my fitness routine.
I’m giving myself a B- in my food diary for last week. I’ve been trying, but it’s a bit hard when I’m on a budget. I’m going to hit the grocery store tonight, pick two Challenge meals from every category, and just go with those. Votes for favorites?
This is my last week of Month 1 so I’m looking to go into Month 2 strong!
Don’t blame me.
OMG! You’ve totally inspired me. I went to Yoga last night too and loved it. We should practice our warriors together!
It is funny because I always think of Yoga as being a pretty easy workout and go through long periods of time where I don’t do it. Finally when I motivate myself to go back I am always amazed at how badly my muscles ache the day after a yoga session!