Move/make: Week 3

As of Sunday, I was at 174 pounds.

Workouts:
Monday: Ran 23 minutes
Tuesday: Off
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: Off
Friday: Ran 45 minutes
Saturday: Ran 45 minutes
Sunday: Off

Thoughts on food:
I was sick for the better part of last week, which made my diet and workouts pretty lackluster. Between not feeling well and a crazy week at work, everything went by in a blur. I went out to eat a couple of times, and ate my first holiday family meal as a vegetarian. My best friend came to visit with her son, and I managed to eat a healthy dinner out with them. Not my best week, food-wise, but not my worst, either.

Overall reflections:
My goals from last week didn't happen, thanks to my cold. I think I needed some days off, though. I was able to run 45 minutes without feeling winded or sore TWO days in a row. It felt amazing. I think I actually smiled through part of my run. I'm sure I looked like a fool, but I just felt so good.

Goals:
Survive this week. I'm giving a paper at a conference, substitute teaching, having my own teaching observed, grading two rounds of assignments, and doing all-day training for a new job.

So far, I haven't worked out at all this week. I tried to run yesterday (Monday), but my running tights were falling down and I felt all-around miserable. My allergies have been terrible, and I've been sleep-deprived, malnourished and cranky. I'll be happy to survive. I always told myself I wouldn't run if it made me angry -- running is my escape, the thing that makes me feel calm. I'm looking forward to my first run of the week on Thursday, when I return from the conference.

This weekend and next week, I want to get back to healthy eating, biking and working out. I feel terrible, not only because of allergies, but also because of a lack of healthy, fresh food.