January Training and Nutrition Challenge (Page 12)

cottoneyes - 2011-01-06 11:10 AM

Be fair on yourself though, it's been basically raining for 3 months straight where you are

Emmanem - 2011-01-05 4:02 PM The past couple days I've been having 2 servings of veggies with my lunch.  Today I had peas and corn, Dad walks out of his office/my sister's room looks at my plate and comments on how impressed he is that I've been eating so much more fruit and vegetables.  He then went to get his food and got himself peas and corn as well and so did my mom.  So not only am I eating better because of this challenge my parents are making small changes as well  

riorio - 2011-01-05 4:37 PM

I am assuming that it's OK to just update the spreadsheet once per week?

I'm still on board with the challenge and realized a few things this week:

1. I will never get the "no junk food" point. In fact, I really should penalize myself for the amount of sugar that I eat.

2. I actually do drink over 64oz of water per day, even though it sounds like a lot.

3. I only eat 3-4 servings of fruit/veggies which is disgraceful for a vegetarian. My hope is that if I work on getting over 6 servings, then maybe point number 1 can be resolved!  

 

rh8463 - 2011-01-06 1:13 PM

It really has! Thank goodness I don't live in any of the flooded areas! Also thank goodness we got away to Perth over Christmas for a lovely rain free week

pdbman - 2011-01-06 11:42 AM I was planning on a run this evening but I'm just not feeling it. They've issued a red warning day for the air quality and cautioned against exercising outside for the next couple of days. Plus I'm tired from too many late nights recently and discouraged from all the stuff I have to do, most have to do with our cars/trucks. We have four cars/trucks for three people and they all have problems. One car has an engine problem and doesn't work at all but should be going again soon. The newest car developed an electrical problem somewhere that is draining the battery (battery good and alternator charging but something is draining power). My truck just decided that it wasn't going to let me shift on my way home today and the ABS quit working on my son's truck which makes driving in the snow a little more interesting. And with all these troubles with vehicles I don't dare go spend the money I saved for my bike. OK, pity party over. At least I'm not sick and I also have a job that allows me to work from home when I need to so I can survive without my truck for a couple days.

pdbman - 2011-01-05 9:42 PM I was planning on a run this evening but I'm just not feeling it. They've issued a red warning day for the air quality and cautioned against exercising outside for the next couple of days. Plus I'm tired from too many late nights recently and discouraged from all the stuff I have to do, most have to do with our cars/trucks. We have four cars/trucks for three people and they all have problems. One car has an engine problem and doesn't work at all but should be going again soon. The newest car developed an electrical problem somewhere that is draining the battery (battery good and alternator charging but something is draining power). My truck just decided that it wasn't going to let me shift on my way home today and the ABS quit working on my son's truck which makes driving in the snow a little more interesting. And with all these troubles with vehicles I don't dare go spend the money I saved for my bike. OK, pity party over. At least I'm not sick and I also have a job that allows me to work from home when I need to so I can survive without my truck for a couple days.

pdbman - 2011-01-05 9:42 PM I was planning on a run this evening but I'm just not feeling it. They've issued a red warning day for the air quality and cautioned against exercising outside for the next couple of days. Plus I'm tired from too many late nights recently and discouraged from all the stuff I have to do, most have to do with our cars/trucks. We have four cars/trucks for three people and they all have problems. One car has an engine problem and doesn't work at all but should be going again soon. The newest car developed an electrical problem somewhere that is draining the battery (battery good and alternator charging but something is draining power). My truck just decided that it wasn't going to let me shift on my way home today and the ABS quit working on my son's truck which makes driving in the snow a little more interesting. And with all these troubles with vehicles I don't dare go spend the money I saved for my bike. OK, pity party over. At least I'm not sick and I also have a job that allows me to work from home when I need to so I can survive without my truck for a couple days.

wgraves7582 - 2011-01-05 11:43 AM Well the wife passed her lovely stomach virus onto me yesterday so I have been lazy and recovering since then.

I might try and sneak a workout in later on tonight depending on how I feel after I get some food in me.  It has been fun eating fruits and veggies for a purpose.  I know I will miss out on 31 points of the sugar aspect at the end of the month but I am good with it!  Kudos to you that win that battle!!!

Have a great day everyone!  Off for a nap!

skarl - 2011-01-05 11:57 AM

We had tollhouse cookies w/ whipped cream on top last night -- so bad but sooooo good!

rh8463 - 2011-01-05 4:35 PM

I'm quite jealous and it reminds me of Nairobi. I walked to work past George the fruit guy. I would take a tupperware container everyday and pick 3/4 fruits for him to chop up amazingly fast and make me a fruit salad to take away which cost me next to nothing My favourite was mango, watermelon, pineapple and banana. He also always had the largest avocados I have ever seen to pick up for dinner on the way home.

Emmanem - 2011-01-05 5:02 PM The past couple days I've been having 2 servings of veggies with my lunch.  Today I had peas and corn, Dad walks out of his office/my sister's room looks at my plate and comments on how impressed he is that I've been eating so much more fruit and vegetables.  He then went to get his food and got himself peas and corn as well and so did my mom.  So not only am I eating better because of this challenge my parents are making small changes as well  

kimk - 2011-01-05 9:27 PM
So NOT nice! I am almost there...first day with no junk/sugar...maybe I should just go to bed now.

skarl - 2011-01-06 9:35 AM Good morning!  I finally followed the plan yesterday for the 1st time this year: 6 pints of water, over 7 servings of fruits & veggies, no junk/sugar/soda/alcohol and got a short workout in.  Now to do it again today :-)

RedSoxChick - 2011-01-06 7:11 AM Good Morning Teammates!
I'm heading out for a chilly 35* run - luckily its under an hour and even more lucky is the sun is just coming up over Boston Harbor -and it gorgeous!

I'm training for 1/2 Marathon #3 on February 27th.

Make it a great day