So today I ran a 5K...most of it anyway. My goal was to run at least half and to finish in 40 minutes. I ran two and a half of the three miles and finished in 38 minutes. I call that a success! I will continue the C25K training program, 4 more weeks to go, then run another 5K this summer. My goal will be to run the entire length in a to be determined time. I would like to get under 30 minutes.
I have hit a plateau on my weight loss, though I have continued to eat paleo (no grains, legumes, dairy or refined sugar). I must cut out the almond flour baked goods for a while and focus on eating more vegetables. I have set a goal to lose 20 pounds by my birthday on June 21. That is around two pounds a week. That will put me withing 20 pounds of my original goal to lose 80 pounds. :]
Today I had a Cliff Bar before the run. This is not paleo, but it was something quick to eat and not overly filling. It is high in protein and I thought a good choice before running. At least it is gluten and refined sugar free. When I got home I ate two eggs fried over easy in coconut oil and drank some kombucha and pomegranate green tea. I will have a green smoothie later on this afternoon and stuffed chard for dinner. I am determined to find ways to eat more greens, which I really don't like very much. I am growing chard and kale in my garden, I must find a way to eat it for soon I will be covered up in it.
My most recent attempt at home brewed kombucha is almost ready! I will start the second brew process today and should be able to try it mid week. Fingers crossed!
For the first time in many years I am taking charge of my life rather than just letting life happen, and it feels good! My actions and decisions are more intentional and I am becoming a better, healthier person as a result. I have never been one to set goals and reach them. I actually did not get into a management training program at a bank because they said I lacked focus. I would have done very well in the program, but I was the type of person who did my best in whatever situation I found myself in and was usually pretty successful. I know that ultimately I am not in control of my destiny, that God has a plan for me and that plan will carry out regardless of my actions. I can actually look back and see His hand in various events in my life. His hand is in this too, and I give Him the glory for any goal I am able to accomplish or any expectation I am able to exceed.
Menu for the next week:
Sunday
Sausage and Egg Bites
Almond Butter and Jelly Sandwiches on Grain Free Bread, Apples
Chicken Puttanesca
Monday
Scrambled eggs in coconut oil
Left over Chicken Puttanesca
Salisbury Steak with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Tuesday
Green Smoothie
Left over Salisbury Steak
Lemon Dill Salmon with Cauliflower Rice
Wednesday
Green Smoothie
Left over Salmon
Spaghetti Squash with Marinara
Steamed Broccoli
Thursday
Scrambled Eggs
Left over "Spaghetti"
Pot Roast
Green Beans
Friday
Green Smoothie
Left over Pot Roast
Eat out and relax for the weekend!
Today is a bright, sunshiny day and I am off to work in the yard (if I can get my legs to move after that run this morning)!
