OK so I survived the gym with mixed results. First I got on the Elliptical Stair Stepper and figured I would go an hour. I did the entire hour backwards on level 10 and went 4.66 miles. I really really wanted an even 5 miles; but I was going slower to keep my heart rate more in line for optimum fat burning. 442 calories burned. Then I got on the treadmill and did some walking. My quads were so stiff after the stepper that it made for some fun walking. But it felt good not to feel any jiggling. But I did get some jiggling when I started running. I ran 10 mins on 4.5 mph and had to stop because I was hurting in my right calf, both legs just above the ankle, and my right instep. That's what I get for not stretching or warming up enough and taking 2 weeks off. I started making excuses to get off the treadmill, but ended up doing the full hour. My running may have suffered, but my sprinting did not. Actually did 3 mins (not 2) at 7 mph. Didnt try and go any faster today. I am sure my legs are in shock after being on vacation. Did some other sprints at 6 mph which really isnt a sprint for me. Total mileage was 3.55 and 358 calories burned. Overall workout results: total time 2 hours and 2 mins, 808 calories burned, 50% fat burn, 404 fat calories burned. I could have been better (a lot better); but it was great for having been away sick and then having slacked off some. I think I am going to walk another 6 miles this afternoon if the weather holds up and stays in the 50's. Not anxious to get sick all over again.
Went and bought more Blueberry yogurt cuz it makes my heart, tummy, and tastebuds smile. Also picked up more fruits and veggies. When did grapes get so expensive?? Almost $6 for the bag I got! But I didnt see any smaller ones. Good thing they go down as quickly as candy; but without the guilt. (I only allow myself 1 "bad" choice for the day and I have already eaten mine. The chili...) I am stuffed from lunch. I didnt mean to; it just snuck up on me.
Hopefully tomorrow night will be a better gym day. It has to be. I only have 38 days to go. I want to show my parents that I can do this myself. I honestly dont think a dietician could help me anyway. Because in the end, it is I who decide what I eat, how much I eat, when I eat, and how much I exercise. I need to learn how to do this myself; FOR myself. Dieticians are only as useful as the room they are in. Once I am beyond the "safety" of those 4 walls; I am in total control. It is my diet to either win or lose. SO...why not just eat responsibly and be accountable for FREE! I didnt drop over 60 pounds by getting lucky. I had to work for them. We all have to learn sometime. Lessons that you learn on your own (the hard way) are much easier to follow than ones that are seemingly "forced" upon you by somebody else.
Starting to get sleepy from lunch...
