Sunday, January 6, 2013

Starting Over

Well today was that day.

Instead of feeling embarrassed and lame about being off the "Health & Fitness" bandwagon, I felt excited to get back on.

Today's mantra: Every day is a new chance to start over. 

So, I did.

I had a leisurely breakfast, drank my coffee and made a grocery list for the week. Then, the craziest thing happened...

I RAN
And it was epic!

Yep, I ran in the cold and the wind, but it felt awesome. Sure I was out of breath and slow, but I still felt awesome. I even left the Garmin at home so pace wouldn't even been a thought in my head. 

The run high was promptly tanked after my Sunday afternoon Target run. At least half of Cedar Rapids shops Target North on Sunday afternoons and yet I still go then.

Once I got home the cook and prep-a-thon began. 

I made:
That chili was DAMN delicious by the way! I had to skip the avocado because mine weren't ripe yet. Tragedy!

Weekly Goal: LOG EVERYTHING! Workouts! Food! 


It may just be me, but I find that I am WAYYY more successful if I track what I'm doing. Something about typing "Snickers Bar" into the DailyPlate really kills your buzz. Along the same lines, seeing the big 0 miles/ week on the DailyMile sucks ass. 

Not this week damn it! 

Special thanks to Kim for writing me into her bad ass training plan and for also finally explaining, in dumb people words, how to execute a tempo run. 

Are you feeling optimistic about your fitness goals for 2013?


xo,
falon

Posted by at 4:38 PM

23 comments:

  1. Good for you! I wish I wouldn't have wussed out and had these farging tests that had to be scored and entered by tomorrow. I start serious marathon training Feb. 18. Long run Sundays...I'll be on you to go with me, even for part of the way. Otherwise, it is going to be oh-so-lonely....

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    1. You know I'll be there, Flaher. #GotYourBackBitch

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  2. I started to run today too! I have been such a slug. Can't wait to keep up with your posts and updates! I have missed them...A LOT!

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    1. YAY glad you're back at it, we'll need to schedule a run date soon! And a NON running date!

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  3. Hahha I know exactly what you mean, last week was my moment to stop being embarassed and start acting

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    1. It feels way good doesn't it? Ahhh sigh of relief.

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  4. I'm a sloth! I've been horrible!! I swear I may really get back on track this time, or maybe not! I'm a loser. Great job Falon!

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    1. Yeah Nicole that was me for the past six weeks! It was all watching Vampire Diaries and drinking wine over here. You'll be back when you're ready!

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  5. Good for you!!!! We all have those days where we have to take the first step :) The day you described sounds like the perfect Sunday to me - running and then prepping for the week ahead - love it!!!!! Congrats on a great run :)

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  6. Loved this post. I am one of those 'I will start on Monday' like Monday has some sort of magical properties that will result in me eating better and sticking to my fitness goals. Do it today- that is what I have to tell myself- Just do it today, not tomorrow, not Monday, etc. And I am making this chili. I am slowly transitioning from vegetarian to trying to be more vegan- though my cheese addiction is hard to break- so am happy to have a new recipe!

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    1. Yeah I'm about 70% vegan. I still eat eggs, greek yogurt and goat cheese. I just don't think I'll ever give those babies up! Have you seen the foodie blog Oh She Glows? She is my favorite vegan blogger!

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  7. Way to get out there, girl! Now, can you help me find my motivation? :-)

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    1. It'll be back when you're ready. You kicked such ass in 2012, you earned some time off. Xo

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  8. I've been running more lately. It would barely be possible to run less that I was. No real goals yet...I'm feeling weirdly aimless right now.

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    1. I am kind of loving being aimless without a big race on the calendar. That shit is freeing!

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  9. Awesomeness! Back in the saddle missy!

    I was was a slacker this weekend. Meh

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    1. Slacker for a weekend ain't no thang. Plus you had ox tail! Good weekend I'd say!

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    2. The oxtail had me, I'm afraid.

      :)

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  10. Glad you are back into it! I need to pump up my game as well!

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    1. I rely on reading about everyone kicking ass to get myself going. Good luck this week, Jen!

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  11. It sounds like your week is off to a great start! Running without a watch is the best way to run some days.

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  12. Our kitchen is still reeling from the mess but I consider the hummus and soup that you made me to be worth it.

    Love.

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Thanks for reading and commenting and making my day infinitely more awesome!

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