I eat and I exercise

i’ve been thinking a lot about my relationship with food- especially my tendency to eat my feelings. whether it’s to celebrate or to comfort, if i’m feeling something, i want a treat to go with it- not my best choice.

like cookie monster learns… a cookie is a sometimes food. :)

yes

Saturday was my first long run day on the training schedule for the 1/2 marathon in May- 4 miles.

Sure, 4 isn’t that far. Especially when thinking in terms of the 13.1 I’ll run on May 5.

But, I’ve never run 4 consecutive miles before. I was really intimidated.

I DID IT! 4 miles. 52 minutes. That means I jogged more than I walked and it felt AWESOME.

I’m so so excited!

don’t these look wonderful? i need to make them this weekend….

theroadtoslimcity:

You could eat ALL THIS….

3 cups butter lettuce, 8 cups of spinach, a whole yellow pepper, 2 apples, 2 eggs, and 1/3 a bottle of orange & fig sweetened balsamic. 

365 calories, enough for 2 meals, and chocko-block FULL of antioxidents, vitamins, and good for yous. 

OR you could eat this…

360 calories

Or this….

380 calories

Or this…

410 calories

Or even something small like this…

420 calories

…. And end up still starving and nutritionally empty. 

I know my choice. 

my work has this amazing program where, if you want to do some sort of athletic event (marathon, triathalon, etc.) they will pay for your admission up to a certain amount!

this year, a huge group of us are taking advantage of this opportunity and i’m running a half marathon on May 5. sooooo nervous.

the girl heading it up loves to compete in races- she runs multiple marathons a year, does bike races and has done a couple of triathalons since i’ve met her. last month, she sent us a training schedule specific to those running the half.

i started my training yesterday with a 30 minute run/walk on the treadmill. my speed wasn’t brilliant but i did run way more than i walked and i LOVED it.

my goal is to get to a solid 10 minute mile before the race. i’d love to finish it in 2 and a half hours. regardless of how i do, the training is going to be a blast and having something i’m working toward is already helping to push me! woo!

theroadtoslimcity:

1. Keep a water bottle with you at all times… and drink from it often
2. Look at exercise as a pleasure and a privilege.
3. Even fat free, low cal food has calories. Eat modest well-balanced meals and watch the calories. It really does matter.
4. Limit caffeine and exposure to second-hand smoke
5. …

i need to be this lady’s friend.

(Source: skinny-is-satisfaction, via californiacrowsnest)