March 25-31

Today's weight: 177.0 pounds.

Workouts:
Monday: Weights (upper body) for 45 minutes
Tuesday: Off
Wednesday: Cross-trained (stairs, elliptical) for 45 minutes
Thursday: Off
Friday: Off
Saturday: Walked 3.5 miles
Sunday: Off

Last week was very, very busy. Besides work, I: read two books for class, wrote a paper, went to class, saw one of my favorite musicians play a show, went to a library book sale, made a very elaborate cake from scratch for my dad, spent the day in Chicago for my Dad's birthday, and spent the day with my family for Easter. I don't feel so bad that I didn't work out much. I needed the rest. It was good to spend time with loved ones. I am very, very lucky to have them. I am humbled by their love.

My leg was feeling so good today that I went for a (very short, very slow) run outside. It was my first run outside this year that wasn't in the rain and fog. It felt excellent. It also made me realize my leg was not healed. So, back to taking it easy for the week. This was a good start, though. And this week won't be nearly as busy as last week, which means more sleep, and more workouts.

Move/make: Week 12

Another off week. Not a lot of working out, and not a lot of eating actual meals. Instead, I spent the week getting caught up on a lot of things at work and at home, and figuring out how to simplify my life. Deactivating your Facebook does wonders for productivity, I learned.

This weekend was one of my busiest in a long time, but I am on top of things. Back next week. Feeling pretty motivated to end the year strong.

Move/make: Week 10

An off week. A few workouts, but not as many as I would have liked. I ate better than I normally do (lots of fresh vegetables, finally). Not a whole lot of thoughts about any of this, except that I'm looking forward to the fresh start a new week brings.

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.