Healthy Living Journal - Day 1

Today I started off on the wrong foot - Bojangles was brought into the office for a client meeting, and I gave into the biscuits and sweet tea.

However, this week I've been pretty healthy. I ran on Monday and Tuesday, and hope to take a bike ride this weekend. I am signed up for a 5K in a couple of weeks, so I have to get used to running again. I've also been eating in to eliminate fast food (this morning it was just too tempting) - but every other day this week I've planned well-rounded meals with at least one vegetable. I've been buying the frozen veggies so I always have some on hand (no excuses!).

Right now I can run 2 loops around my neighborhood before I feel like I need to stop. I'm estimating that I'm probably up to 3/4 of a mile. So I have a lot of running to do to get myself back in shape! But hopefully this journal will help me see my progress and see my endurance get even longer!

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Steph A. Aug 14, 2008, 2:07pm EDT

How many weeks do you have before the 5K? Running 3/4 of a mile is a pretty good start. I don't think I could do that right now :) Having the frozen veggies on hand is a good idea. My problem is then I microwave them and forget I had them in the microwave! A few days ago, I opened my microwave to put in oatmeal, and there were the green beans from last night! I really hope Caleb starts sleeping better soon! :)

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Vivian P. Aug 14, 2008, 2:08pm EDT

good for you
a little endulgence is okay every now and again

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Elaine A. Aug 14, 2008, 2:12pm EDT

Lisa good luck to you, espically with the 5k run.

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NatureMade Lisa Aug 14, 2008, 2:22pm EDT

Thanks for all the encouragement :-) I have 2 weeks!! So I'm almost to one mile, now I just need 2 more! I hope those are easier than the first!

@Jessica - Thanks for the affirmation on sweet tea. I'll keep telling myself that it has antioxidants...

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