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August 8, 2007
day 39
Met up with D, P and J for a very sweaty 3 miles this morning. The temperatures at 6.30am were lovely and cool, but it was incredibly humid. The run was easy and felt good. Definitely wasn't exerting myself, but I was soaking wet when we were done. I think that is the most I have ever sweated. Ever. I think I am still sweating, 5 hours later!
Some of the reasons I think I have been able to run everyday is that I am neglecting/avoiding/stopped everything else in my life.
I'm single, so I only have to deal with me. If I had to do this with kids or a husband, they'd be shipped off to the nearest crazy relative for a fun-filled holiday.
I have an awesome job, where either they are really supportive or completely unaware of my new 30 hour work week. Either way, I can come in late and leave early and no one seems to mind.
I've stopped going to the gym. Honestly I can't remember the last time I was there. Which isn't a good thing, but I can't seem to fit it all in.
I no longer clean my house. I used to clean on Saturdays, spend a couple hours and do everything. But my Saturdays have been kinda busy. I tidy a different room each night but it doesn't feel the same as doing the whole house and sitting back admiring how lovely everything looks. Plus with all this running, I do 235 loads of laundry a week. Which makes me think I am constantly cleaning even when I'm not.
I still go grocery shopping. I just don't seem to do anything with the food I buy. It's like I have great intentions, just not the energy to prepare and cook my purchases. I end up eating out or having chips or peanut butter sandwiches (note plural) which does not a dinner make!
I was reading Amanda's blog Run to Finish and got inspired by her Nutritionathon. She is running every day, has been for months ... if she can Nutritionathon maybe I can too!
One of her rules is No Diet Soda. I love me some diet pepsi. I usually have a can (this means 2) a day. I thought I should adopt this rule and make a few of my own. Unfortunately, I haven't gotten around to making other rules yet! Which I realized last night as I was reading her blog, while sipping on a glass of diet pepsi.
Day one of Nutritionathon not so good. Today will be different. I can feel it. Already I have said no to a bagel for breakfast, and a deliciously moist muffin. I'm probably 5 lbs lighter just from that exhibit of willpower. There will be no diet soda today!
I was thinking of incorporating the 'nothing to eat after 7.30pm' rule, but that might be difficult?
Posted by Ali at August 8, 2007 10:41 AM
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I'm pretty sure that I've lost 5lbs from just reading about all your running and Amanda's eating well. It transfers, right? By osmosis or something?
Posted by: Tea at August 8, 2007 12:39 PM
I really didn't think the diet soda thing would be hard, but I am craving it sooo bad. Staying strong though, I mean golly I can't fall off on day 3!
The nothing after 7:30 just doesn't work for me, based on exactly what you posted. My day is crazy and my boss totally notices any time missed... dang it!
Good luck and boy I'm glad someone else is torturing themself. hehe.
Posted by: Amanda at August 8, 2007 2:27 PM
a Nutritionthon and running? That might send my body into complete shock!
Posted by: jkrunning at August 8, 2007 4:10 PM
I just found your blog. I love your rationale for having time to run. I KNOW I have more time to run because I don't clean my house. LOL. That's it, for sure!
Posted by: Natalie at August 8, 2007 9:48 PM
one way to keep from eating late in the evening is to brush your teeth immediately after dinner instead of waiting until right before bed.
Posted by: deene at August 9, 2007 11:16 AM