Running club yesterday

Yesterday I went to the runningclub. And for the first time ever I went from the beginner to the intermediate group. I was a bit nervous though. But a running buddy who was in the beginner group with me joined me in the intermediate group. So I was quite relieved. It is abig jump as most of these intermediate runners go much faster than I do. But at least now I know what to aim for. In the beginners group I always finished first so that was no good for my improvements. Anyways was good fun with my new found running buddy. But I was a bit disappointed that the leader was always at the front of the group, so miles ahead of us. The good thing was that I knew the route otherwise we would have gone lost. I will have to speak to those who organise the runningclub as it is not very nice I think. And what will happen when I don't know the route. I just get lost... My PT is organising this so will speak to him. He couldn't make it yesterday so hopefully next time things will be different...

On a more positive note - I have lost 500gr WOOHOO!!! And I am really happy. I am still on target to lose another 4.5kg before my holiday end of September. So I am on high today. And I have half day off today so I can spend a day with my friend Bea visiting me. She is leaving again tomorrow. So will be nice to chat and chat and chat .... :)

Breakfast: Porridge oats, sunflower seeds, skimmed milk and 1 scoop chocolate whey protein
Snack: fruit salad
Lunch: Roasted vegetables
Snack: Yoghurt, strawberries, blueberries and 1/2 scoop vanilla whey protein
Dinner: Pizza, crisps, dips,... My friend is inviting friends over for her last night. Hopefully I won't feel too bloated in the morning.
Drinks: 3L water, Cafe latte

Exercise: None

Lovely comment today :)

I had a lovely comment today on WLR. Someone said that she loves my blog. It really made me smile and felt good about this blog.

Ok my infection to my boob has almost completely gone now. I feel so relieved as I was a bit worried about it. And now that I don't use my HRM till the infection has gone totally I feel a bit naked when I am out there exercising. Amazing how you get used to these things. I am glad my PT tells me if I am doing well. As he is honest he will also tell me if I am not doing great... I like honest people. I am someone who wears her heart on her sleeve and not like to beat round the bush. Just tell me how it is at least I know where I stand :)

Just been for a run today with my PT. My God it is was so hot. It was such a big struggle. Now I can honestly say that I'd rather run in the rain or in the cold than in a hot 27 degrees. I felt my legs were loaded with lead and that I couldn't move them. Anyway now after some food and a shower I feel quite good about myself now. Tomorrow is running club and the forecast is rain so I am all smiles right now!! Never thought I would say that I prefer running in the rain...

Breakfast: Porridge oats, 1 scoop chocolate whey, sunflower seeds and skimmed milk
Snack: 1/2 melon
Lunch: Mixed salad with dressing from the canteen. Dessert: Fruit salad
Snack: 100 gr yoghurt, strawberries, blueberries and 1/2 scoop vanilla whey
Post workout: Banana whey protein shake
Dinner: Cheese Omelette (made with 2 eggs and 2 egg whites), gluten free pita bread. Dessert: Grapes
Snack: 20gr nuts
Drinks: 4L water, Energy drink, Cafe latte

Exercise: Very hot run with PT

I have a bit of a problem due to my HRM. It has rubbed against my boob and now I got a horrible infection. I've noticed the first time a few weeks ago but thought it was just a bit red and didn't think much of it. But the last few times I have used my HRM my boob was really very sore at the night and when I had a shower it was so extremely painful. The tears were just rolling down my cheeks. So went to the doctor and she was quite shocked a how much it was infected. So now I am on antibiotics and a cream too. And now I can already see the difference and feel so much better but today haven't used my HRM. And because I've used for every time I exercised I felt really naked and it annoyed me that I didn't really know how many calories I burned. But then again I don't want to use my HRM till it is totally healed. If anyone has any suggestions on how not to have it again ...!

Yesterday was my big first meal eat since I started to clean up my diet. I had moules-frites. It was lovely. I really enjoyed it. But have been feeling quite bloated this morning. Now that I am back from my run I feel so much better and the bloating feeling has gone. Although I really enjoyed my meal it made me also realise that I don't really miss chips and if I can have every so often then I am happy!

Today went for a run with my PT and also another girl who will take over when my PT goes on holiday. He is just going for a week but it is good that I will keep running/exercising. It was so much fun. Now I can really feel my legs and knees really hurting. I have pushed myself today and feel so good now. I so love running now. It is like an addiction for me! I can't live without it anymore...

Breakfast: Porridge oats, skimmed milk, sunflower seeds and chocolate whey protein
Post workout: Banana whey protein shake
Lunch: 200gr yoghurt, strawberries, blueberries and vanilla whey protein. Dessert: Cherries
Snack: Oat cakes and an apple
Dinner: Chicken breast, chicory, mayonnaise and cherry tomatoes with Balsamic vinegar.
Snack: 25gr mixed nuts
Drinks: 3L water and energy drink

Exercise: Run with PT

Running in the rain!!

Yesterday I didn't go to the runningclub as I sneezed my head off. And the cold was well on its way and I could hardly breathe let alone run 10 miles. So decided to stay and go to bed early. I was so gutted as I am always so looking forward to the runningclub. But then today I realised I did the right thing and rest. Yesterday I went to bed at 9pm and slept till 8am. So my body probably needed it. And so after all this rest I felt so much better.

Went for a run with my PT in the rain. And I really enjoyed it. Never thought I would say that. And I don't think I've ever ran in the rain. But now that I love running so much I don't care whether it rains or not. And since last week my sessions with my PT were always in the gym and it really got on my nerves as I so dislike the gym. But I know it is good for my weightloss and fitness.

Tomorrow is weigh in day. I hope I will be below 85kg. Fingers crossed!

Breakfast: Porridge oats, sunflower seeds, chocolate whey protein and skimmed milk
Snack: Apple
Lunch: Mixed salad from the canteen. Dessert: fruit salad
Snack: 100 gr natural yoghurt, blueberries, strawberries and vanilla whey protein (10gr)
Dinner: Egg omelette (2 eggs and 3 egg whites), smoked salmon. Dessert: Berries
Drinks: Energy drink, 4L water, Cafe latte

Exercise: Wet run with PT

Feeling so much better...

Today am feeling so much better. It was a big change of shift in my head and my mood after my session with my counselor yesterday. I feel a big weight is off my shoulder and now I can enjoy life again. My very good friend Bea is coming on Friday and cannot wait to see her again. It is going to be so much fun having her here again and also to catch up on all the gossip.

Tomorrow is running club again and can't wait for it. I so love this. And tomorrow I will be running in the intermediate group. Sofar I have been running with the beginners. Am a bit nervous as I am not sure if I will be ready to go one group up. But I will have to wait and see ... My trainer told me I would be fine and he knows how I run... Now I don't even mind if it rains...

Breakfast: Porridge oats, skimmed milk, sunflower seeds and chocolate whey protein
Snack: Carrots
Lunch: Couscous, salmon, tomatoes, cucumber. Dessert: Mango
Snack: 100gr plain yogurt, strawberries, blueberries and 10gr vanilla whey protein
Post workout: Banana whey protein shake with 150ml water
Dinner: Cheese Omelette with 2 eggs and 2 egg white (Yummy!!!) Dessert: Lychees ... gosh I love these
Drinks: 3L water, 2 coffees latte, energy drink

Exercise: Gym session PT

Counsellor session today....

Today went to see my counsellor and it was quite a heavy session. I have been down lately and it was good to talk to her and realise where my issues lies and work on them. In this session it came out that I felt lonely as a lot of friends have moved away from the UK, some I didn't want to see anymore as they were draining me,... So in a way it is hard to hear that but on the other hand it is good as now that I know I can react on it and do something about it. So now I am on a mission to make new friends and what to take every opportunity to me to do so. I started 2 weeks ago with the runningclub and I love it. Everyone is so nice and friendly. And this is also a good way to meet new people ... and then in environment that I like which is running and getting fit. I don't want every time I meet new people there is food and drink involved. So yes right now I feel drained as this session with my counsellor took a lot out of me. But I am sure that after a good night sleep I will feel all ready to go again. I feel quite relieved right now and feel so much lighter in my head and my heart right now. And that feels good :)

Breakfast: Porridge oats, sunflower seeds, skimmed milk and chocolate whey protein
Snack: Pineapple
Lunch: Mixed salad (canteen). Dessert: fruit salad
Snack: 100gr. LF yogurt with blueberries, strawberries and vanilla whey protein
Dinner: Egg omelette (made with 2 eggs and 2 egg whites) and smoked salmon. Dessert: Cherries
Snack: 20gr. nuts
Drinks: 4L water& 1 Cafe latte

Exercise: none

Back on track....

Yesterday had a total blowout day!!! I ate everything in sight crisps, M&Ms, white chocolate, nuts.... and so on and on. I felt so sick afterwards. But glad is done and that day is over. Today was a much better day. Maybe I just needed a day like that. I've been so very good for 7 weeks or so. But I don't want to have a whole blow out day. It actually all started when I had a ready made fish pie. So now I know I shouldn't buy these things anymore. That was the only meal I still had in my freezer. So now I only have healthy stuff in my fridge-freezer.

Today I went to a Jazz concert in London with a friend and it was such a chilled out day. The weather was absolutely lovely. I really enjoyed it so much. My day started well as I ran a 7.5K and really enjoyed it. And foodwise it was good too. With this friend we had lunch and I had a warm chcken and bacon salad. I was quite pleased with my choice as it was the only healthy option on the menu. I was glad I didn't go for chips which is what I would have gone in the past. So something has clicked in my head....

Yesterday I was thinking how easy it was to just go back to old habits and stuff your face with sugary foods. But I am also very happy that my head clicked again the next day into a healthy clean diet mode.

Breakfast: Porridge oats, sunflower seeds, skimmed milk and chocolate whey protein
Snack: 100gr yogurt, strawberries, blueberries, brazil nuts and vanilla whey protein
Lunch: Warm chicken and bacon salad.
Snack: Nakd bar
Dinner: Bolognaise sauce without pasta. Dessert: Pineapple
Snack: 20gr nuts
Drinks: 3L water, energy drink and small glass rose wine

Exercise: 7.5K run