Day #61- (8 weeks 5 days) w/ Venice Nutrition

Well tomorrow is my weigh in date. I like to take my measurements at the beginning of each month and also weigh myself. I did weigh in today and I am .2 oz from meeting my 10 lb loss goal. Time will tell. My average at this time is 5 lbs a month. It is slow going as I am still learning and I still have thing for sweets.

Today I went on a nice 90 min. walk. I walked at a pretty good pace and when I reached the top I decided to run back down the road until I reached the trail again. It was going great until a friend I was with decided to run on the trail. I am not that coordinated yet to be trail running.

Today my son made a mii on wii and also signed me into wii fit, and once my age and weight and composition was in it said, "my wii age was "70" yikes! It also said, "I was overweight", which I already knew.

Pedometer Log
Steps 14,785
Steps into KM 10.64k

Day #60- Feeling the rush

My goal today was to beat my last running time as we do each run twice to see if we can beat the last time. It is a bit tougher run as there are lots of mini hills and not a lot of flat surfaces to run, so I find it hard to catch my breath. I made sure I didn't eat right before running. My last meal was 3 hours pre-run, so that helped alot. I found I was quite thirsty this time. I need to make sure I am well hydrated before running.

Running Schedule
Run Ratio - 12:2
Distance - 5k
Time - 34:33 (previous run 42:40)

Day #58- Never eat before you run!

Yes, I ate an hour before a run. I decided to make a blueberry protein shake and drank it an hour before I ran. Big mistake. It just sat in the bottom of my stomach. I felt awful. Not a good run today.

Running Schedule
Run Ratio - Breaks as needed - I did 10:2
Distance - 15 minutes out and back
Time - 30:27

Day #55 - Running with the husband

Once again I had plans in the evening, so I dragged along my husband to run with me. We both ran the route where we started at my friends house and ran downhill and then walked up hill and then continued on to the friends house. My husband wanted to see if he could run up the steep hill. He made it up and over the first hill, but the second hill was just too steep, so he walked up it.

Running Schedule:
Run Ratio - 1o:2
Distance - 6.5k
Time - 45 min (estimated)

Day #53- Hill running again

Today I ran early in the morning, because had plans for the night. My friend and I did the hill run, but this time started at her house and ran down hill and once we got to the big hill we walked up it and then continued running to her house. It was great! My legs were a little sore, but it was a good run.

Running Schedule
Run Ratio - 10:2
Distance - 6.5k
Time - 45 minutes (estimated)

Day #51- Facial was amazing

Today I treated myself to a facial. I think everyone should have at least one facial just to experience the peace and relaxation you feel. Yes, I did fall asleep and caught myself snoring.

Running Schedule
Run Ratio - 9:2
Distance - 5k
Time - 34:20 (previous run 36:57)

Day #48 - Run Repeat

Today Iran a run that I had ran back in March, so it will be interesting to see if I will be faster or slower. I always want to be a bit faster. I didn't have a lot of soreness running today, so that was nice. My shoes feel good. My stride could be a little longer, but for now I do short strides.

Running Schedule
Run Ratio - 9:2
Distance - 4.4
Time - 32:32 (previous run was 34:20)

Day #46- Missed a few runs

As of today I missed my Friday run due to Good Friday. I could have done a run alone, but chose not too. I missed my Monday run due to Easter Monday and my son's birthday. He is 10 today. They sure grow up fast. I could have done a run in the early morning, but chose not too. Lazy, eh?

Running Schedule
Run Ratio - 8:2
Distance - 5k
Time - 38:20

Day #39- Hill Running

Tonight we ran our first big hill. It is actually two steep hills combined. You don't see the second hill till you get up over the first hill. It's a tough one. It is alot easier if you keep a good pace walking up it and then once over the hump it is down hill from there.

Running Schedule
Run Ratio - 7:2
Distance - 5k
Time - 36:57

Day #37- Running two 5k in one day

Today I ran a 5k in the morning and then another 5k in the evening. My body isn't ready to handle that, so my feet, knees and legs are a little sore tonight. My times weren't that great. I won't be doing that again. Too hard on me.

Running Schedule:
Run Ratio 6:2
Distance 5k
Time 41:00 min.

Running Schedule:
Run Ratio 5:2
Distance 5k
Time 42:40

Pedometer Log:
Steps: 14785
Mileage: 10.64km

Food Diary:
6 eggs, cheese , 1 slice of WW bread
Blueberry protein shake
Blueberry, Raspberry protein shake
handful of tortilla chips

Day #32- Using a pedometer

Well here it is April 1st and all is well. I am following Venice Nutrition and it seems to be going. It was a slow start up as there is alot to comprehend and read and understand on how the body works and so forth. It is a new month to be re-committed, so here it goes. Here is to losing another 6 lbs. Good Luck.

Body Composition Log:
weight loss in one month: 6.6 lbs.
Body fat loss in one month: 8.5 lbs.
Lean Mass gained: 1.9 lbs.

Running Schedule:
Run Ratio 6:2
Distance 4.8k
Time 36:57

Pedometer Log:
Steps: 20013
Mileage: 14.08k