Again with the planning. I know, there are some things I am a broken record, but it is worth saying again the importance to have a plan and work the plan. And part of that plan is to look ahead which means for me, I’m running 12 miles today and not tomorrow. Thus, Friday is Saturday or Fri-turday.

RUN TIP

I tore open a Vega Sport Endurance gel on my trek today. It may be able to tote the all-natural flag, but it also almost tore open the edges of my mouth a la The Joker knive. Why So Serious? Because it almost cut the sides of my mouth. The package is wider than the Clif Shots, but when you’re on mile 6-7, I didn’t stop to think, “is this going to fit in my mouth?” I just routinely did my routine. Tear, squeeze, and suck. Bad move.

And the taste … if you crave warm baby food, you found your product. The raspberry pouch I had tasted like a warm, and very sweet, very tart, apple sauce.

The Verdict … I’ll stick with my Clif Shots Chocolate!

Life lesson #89 – Know when you’re too old for baby food and snacks (ie – someone telling you what you want to hear versus what you need to hear). Never turn down a good meal (ie – sound advice or wise counsel) when someone offers it.

Morning weight = 171.5. Post run weight = 168

Today’s Meals:

• 8:45am – Herbalife Shake.
  • 8 ounces of Old Orchard Healthy Balance Apple Juice
  • 2 scoops Herbalife Personalized Protein Powder
  • 1 scoop Herbalife Formula 1 French Vanilla
  • 1 cup of Baby Spinach
  • 3 Costco Frozen Strawberries
  • 8 Costco Frozen Blueberries
  • 2 Costco Frozen Pineapple Chunks
  • 1/4 cup Mountain High Plain Yogurt
• 9:45am – Pre run nutrition
  • Herbalife24 Prepare (2 scoops)
  • Herbalife24 Hydrate (1 scoop)
• 11:47am – During run nutrition and energy
  • Brought a full water bottle of Herbalife 24 Prepare, Herbalife24 Hydrate along on my adventure
  • Vega Sport Endurance Gel – Raspberry.
• 1:30pm – Microwave and Treats
  • El Monterey Bean and Cheese burrito
  • Flaming Hot Cheetos (1/3 package)
  • Filipino Suman
  • Skippy Super Chunky Peanut Butter (2 tbsp)
  • Nestle Rich Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix (2 tbsp)
  • Sue Bee Cover Honey (.13 tbsp)
  • Herbalife Supplements
    • Multivitamin
    • Cell Activator
    • Celluloss
    • Joint Support
    • Xtra-Cal
    • Herbalifeline
• 7pm – Chinese Food
  • Vegetarian Egg Drop Soup (no chicken stock!) 2 1/2 cups
  • Vegetarian egg roll (1 1/2)
  • General Sesame Tofu with fresh broccoli (1 1/2 servings)
  • Singapore Curry Tofu Rice Noodle (2 servings)
  • 1 orange
  • Herbalife Mango Aloe
  • Herbalife Supplements
    • See full list on MyFitnessPal
• 10:30pm – Herbalife24 Restore

Meal 2

Meal 3

Meal 3.1

Today’s Activities:

• Great route! Explored a part of town I have yet to travel on. Actually did a quick, unexpected turn when I saw another runner going down a country road, hoping to follow him to the next hidden bike trail. Unfortunately, he eventually hid from me when he turned into a court and I assume went home. I ran around the area for awhile, even called out to a biker, “is there a bike trail entrance somewhere around here” to which he pointed, “keep going and it’s to the left.” I kept going for about 3/4 mile, but decided best to fight this “keep going” battle at a later date. I only had 3 more miles to reach today’s goal and if I turned around now, I’ll be right around there when I get home.
• Got tired and walked somewhere around mile 10. The heat eventually got to me, but after about a 10 minute walk, I was back on the trail and finished miles 11 (9:29) and 12 (9:23) in great splits.

12 Mile

Splits

Friday, September 06, 2013

Feeling a bit like a 1-pound yo-yo. This week’s progress:

• Monday, September 02, 2013. 170 lbs
• Monday, September 02, 2013 after run. 168 lbs
• Tuesday, September 03, 2013. 171.5 lbs
• Wednesday, September 04, 2013. 172 lbs
• Wednesday, September 04, 2013 after run 170
• Thursday, September 05, 2013. 171

What I’m learning … weight loss can’t be solely measured by the scale. You need to be mindful of how your clothes fit. How your skin feels … for example, mine is feeling much tighter these days. And that tightness is either from a loss of overall body fat or it is the sun actually cooking my skin while I’m out on the road.

I say these things because if I started out the week at 170 and four days later I’m weighing in at 171, even after logging in 12.29 sidewalk miles, it could be discouraging. So, if you stumble upon this particular entry today, tomorrow, or years from now, and have been scale-discouraged, take heart and take measurement. You may need to tighten your belt and didn’t even realize.

Life lesson #88 – The scale doesn’t measure all your efforts. Sometimes, you need the eyeball test!

Morning weight = 171

Today’s Meals:

• 8:15am – Herbalife Shake sans spinach. Time for grocery store trip.
  • 8 ounces of Old Orchard Healthy Balance Apple Juice
  • 2 scoops Herbalife Personalized Protein Powder
  • 1 scoop Herbalife Formula 1 French Vanilla
  • 3 Costco Frozen Strawberries
  • 8 Costco Frozen Blueberries
  • 2 Costco Frozen Pineapple Chunks
  • 1/4 cup Mountain High Plain Yogurt
    • Herbalife Supplements
      • Coq10
      • Tri-Shield
      • Aminogen
      • Multivitamin
      • Herbalifeline
      • Cell Activator
      • Garden 7
      • Total Control
      • Ultimate Prostate Formula
      • Florafiber
      • Xtra-Cal
      • Male Factor 1000
      • Joint Support
      • Mega Garlic Plus
        • Nature Made B12
• 12pm – More leftovers
  • Homemade Panko Breaded Tofu
  • Homemade veggie pasta with Quorn soy ground (still some sauce left in the freezer so you haven’t seen the last of this meal)
  • 1 cup of fresh broccoli
  • Bahlsen Choco Leibniz Milk biscuit – a favorite treat
  • Nestle Kit Kat Chocolates (9 little bites)
• 3pm – Last of the leftovers
  • Homemade Panko breaded tofu (that’s the last of it)
  • Homemade veggie pasta with Quorn soy ground
• 5:30pm – Take Out Mexican and “Eat In” the parking lot
  • Rice, pinto bean, and cheese burrito (3/4 of the burrito)
  • Tortilla chips (about 5)
  • Sour Cream .05 ounces
  • Funion Hot Chips (about 3 chips)
  • Flaming Hot Crunchy Cheetos (1/2 bag)
  • Homemade thumbprint cookies
  • Fresh cut Farmer’s Market peach wedges (About 1/2 peach)
• 10pm – Homemade fruit salad (this leftover is almost finished too, but I’ll miss it. So tasty)
• 10:30pm – Kraft Easy Mac (1 1/2 servings)
• 10:30pm – Herbalife24 Restore

Meal 2

Meal 3

Meal 3.2

Food and Rest

Today’s Activities:

•  My favorite two words lately, Off Day! Watched a press screening of The Family starring Bob Dinero himself. Very good. Give it an A (just in case Bobby happens to read this!)

Thursday, September 05, 2013

Getting up earlier and earlier these days means it’s getting darker and darker in the morning. Don’t get me wrong … I’m not strapping on the ole’ miner’s hat and heading to the man-made elevator. I’m just saying I know Summer is officially over and Fall is officially here.

That Fall weather doesn’t keep for the entire day so morning runs are the best option for now. My advice … run in the early morning. You’ll feel stronger and more powerful versus attempting any physical activity after eating a typical breakfast, atypical lunch, and an outrageous dinner. I’m sure there’s science behind it, but I’m talking real-world experience.

Life lesson #87 – Seasons change and we need to change along with them. Don’t get caught wearing a parka in the dead of Summer, that’s all I’m saying.

Morning weight 172. Post run weight 170.

Today’s Meals:

• 6:45am – Pre Run Nutrition
  • Herbalife24 Prepare (2 scoops)
  • Herbalife24 Hydrate (1 scoop)
  • 1/2 banana
• 8:15am – Post run hydration
  • Herbalife24 Hydrate (1/2 scoop in 4 ounces of water)
• 8:45am – Herbalife Shake.
  • 8 ounces of Old Orchard Healthy Balance Apple Juice
  • 2 scoops Herbalife Personalized Protein Powder
  • 1 scoop Herbalife Formula 1 French Vanilla
  • 1 cup of Baby Spinach
  • 3 Costco Frozen Strawberries
  • 8 Costco Frozen Blueberries
  • 2 Costco Frozen Pineapple Chunks
  • 1/4 cup Mountain High Plain Yogurt
    • Herbalife Supplements
      • Coq10
      • Tri-Shield
      • Aminogen
      • Multivitamin
      • Herbalifeline
      • Cell Activator
      • Garden 7
      • Total Control
      • Ultimate Prostate Formula
      • Florafiber
      • Xtra-Cal
      • Male Factor 1000
      • Joint Support
      • Mega Garlic Plus
        • Nature Made B12
  • 11:35am – Monday leftovers and Tuesday leftovers
    • Homemade pasta with Quorn soy ground
    • 1 cup of steamed broccoli
    • 4 pieces of homemade Panko breaded tofu
    • Vita Coco Pure Coconut Water with Herbalife Mango Aloe — I’m such the mixologist!
    • Herbalife Supplements
      • Xtra-Cal — doing my best to be consistent with core products to keep my body strong to finish the race
  • 2pm – Homemade fruit salad
  • 3:30pm – Mid Day Protein Snack
    • Kind Plus Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Protein Bar
    • Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey (couple of gulps)
  • 5:40pm – Local Cafe – pre movie dinner
    • 4 small slices of personal sized cheese pizza
    • 1 1/2 cups of mixed green salad with balsamic
    • 1/2 order of french fries
    • Herbalife Supplements
      • Xtra-Cal
      • Garden 7
      • Multivitamin
      • Herbalifeline
      • Joint Support

Meal 2

Meal 2.1

Meal 3

Food and Exercise

Today’s Activities:

• Runkeeper is like Simon … I do exactly what it says. Today is a 6 mile slow/fast. 1st mile slow. Miles 2-5 fast. Last and 6th mile slow. Finished at a pace fo 9:14 which is off my pace just 2 days ago which only emphasizes my earlier point that I tend to thrive with other runners around. Definitely helps with pacing and pulling towards the finish.
• Also watched the press screening of Riddick … Give it an A.

6 mile slow/fast

Runkeeper 09-04-2013 Splits

Wednesday, September 04, 2013