Yesterday I ran for 9.0 mph for 30 seconds, and actually I felt I could go for even longer! However, at 163 pounds (um, and age 41!) I couldn’t make it to 10 mph.
Growing up I was a four season athlete. Fall was Field Hockey (my friend Ashley will appreciate this!), Winter was indoor track, Spring was outdoor track then summer was softball. Turns out if you work out 2+ hours a day, you can pretty much eat whatever you want. I have distinct memories of hitting the food court after practice, maybe eating cheese fries, a slice of pie, THEN going home to dinner! When I graduated high school I was 116 pounds!
You are going to love this early 80’s picture of me (my freshman year) – I was a sprinter in high school. Dig the glasses!
I am positive my Dad took this picture, because he loved filming in black and white. Look at the vintage Nike running shoes! Then fast forward to senior year of high school:
What I am trying to get at is that I feel that the athlete within me is still alive and kicking, just trying to get out! And what I need to do is get back to lots of exercise – not only to help control my diabetes, but to kick start the last 30 pounds I need to lose.
Goals for this Week:
- minimum of 60 minutes of exercise each day (Sunday is my day off!)
- drink 80 ounces of water
- maintain calories around 1500
- limit carbs to 150 a day
I ended up having to work 7.5 hours today. :( I had a quick breakfast before leaving the house – 2 ounces of my pesto bread egg sammie, and delicious fruit on the side – seriously the best raspberries and blackberries I’ve had in a long time!
I actually didn’t think I was going to be at work so long, so I had to scrounge for food at lunch. i went to the freezer at work and was happily surprised that I had Chicken Brunswick Stew there! Although it wasn’t packaged very well, and had a slight "freezer burn” taste – it was hot in a cold office, so it fit the bill!
What does Biz make for dinner on a Sunday when she worked all day?
Yep – the Queen of pizza making ordered delivery pizza! I was so hungry, I ended up eating SIX RECTANGLES! But I still think in the whole grand scheme of things, I did okay.
What are you doing to find your inner athlete? Let’s have a kick ass week! See you tomorrow night! 😀
love that we are fellow fh players 🙂 love you uniform!!! xoxo
Biz, I can’t get past those sweet track uniforms! Oh, you just gotta love the 80’s and the fashions. It’s hilarious to go back and see old photos like that, and just how much styles have changed…or even come back!
I love these pics and I love the premise of finding our inner athlete! The only athletic sport I ever did was rowing. I was on a Crew team in college – it was the most robust workouts I have ever done (or seen done) in my life. I often wonder what my body might be like today had I just stuck with it and stayed on the team … I will never know and all I can do is look forward….and once again find my inner athlete!! Great job with the 9 mph! Holy cow!
I love the foods (pics) especially the last one, but I rarely eat pizza! I will still choose healthy foods/fruits to avoid gaining pounds.
I love the pictures!
To find my inner athlete, I have been trying to do some Jillian Michaels workout videos. I need to weight train!
Those photos put a smile on my face and it’s still there. I love them. I had no idea you are such an athlete…That explains why i relate to you so well.
For the longest time i tried to move on after major knee surgery. I just need lots of healthy exercise to keep that knee in shape so i can still do some of the athletic things i love and try some fun new ones.
I’m excited for you. Those last 30 lbs is what i’ve been trying to figure out. I’m on the last 15. I know that consistency is the key to everything…and now i just need to do it =)
i LOVE the pictures! you and your daughter look so much alike! great job on the running. i finally went back to the gym today and did an RPM class that totally kicked my ass, in a good way!
i’m all about delivery pizza, especially after a busy day!
good luck with these goals… I struggle every day
Thanks for a really inspiring website! Your high school pics make me nostalgic for my days on the drill team. I love the idea that she – the inner athlete – is still with me! Somewhere!
Now I write about eating healthy in New Orleans restaurants, and recently wrote a story about my experience eating a day’s worth of diabetic-friendly meals, in 3 New Orleans restaurants.
I worked with a registered dietician who showed me how to watch carbs, pair them with protein and a tiny bit of fat, and especially watch portion sizes.
Her theory – and mine too – is that no food is off-limits; just know how much of it you can eat, and how it fits into your daily meal plan.
Anyway, I love your site and your determination. Keep at it & you will meet your goals!
Thanks for the recipe link – I am buying pesto (Shhh, I’m not making my own either) so I can make this bread one day this week. It may just be on the Thanksgiving table, too, because it looks so darned pretty. 😉
BTW – I tried to respond to your comment but you come up as ‘no reply’ & either I’m brain dead (a very reasonable assumption) or your email isn’t on your blog anywhere so here is my answer – heck yeah you can add me to your blogroll. I’d be honored. I added you to mine a long time ago…hope you don’t mind. 🙂
Oh, I think I’d mourn if dh didn’t love “brenner” as much as I do. Waffles for dinner is a favorite around here. Mmmmm….sorry, not trying to rub it in. lol
Best wishes,
Lynn
That is AWESOME that you ran that fast! I don’t think I could. I’m drooling over your pizza.
Way to go with the running! That’s awesome – I don’t think I could do that, honestly. I know what you mean when you say when you work out 2+ hours a day you can pretty much eat anything. I’m surprised by some of the stuff I would eat when I was an athlete 🙂
I love the pics!! I’ve never been an athlete–I wish I had an inner athlete to tap! Good luck!
awesome plan for the week! I need to get my inner athlete back to motion too! 🙂
cute pictures of you… hahaha….. and funny too!
Love the photos 🙂 reminds me of my days in HS when I was running and playing Tennis…such a great time. Sometimes I wish I could have those years to do over and do more but since I can’t I will do more now so I don’t have to wish later. I love the food photos in this post. Good luck and stick with the goals you have set. You’re not alone..I’m right there with you.
SO not old…I’ll be 35 in April so I’m declaring that “old” doesn’t begin until sometime in our 70s. 😉
I am trying the C25K program & actually jogged (on purpose) this week. Well, the more apt term may be ‘lumbered’ but I admit it was empowering.
Did I miss a post on the bread? Did you make that?? It looks divine. I have to go search your recipes right now….
Have a great week & best wishes with your goals!
Lynn
I do not have an inner athlete. I’ve never been athletic or had much stamina for strenuous activities. I danced for 16 years though. When I quit it was 3 or 4 days a week for 3 or 4 hours per day, ballet and pointe. I’ve noticed lately that I feel a lot more stiff. So, I’ve been trying to do more stretching at night and incorporate slower paced exercised DVDs into the schedule.
Great high school pictures! I never was athletic, so this is all new to me. But I did order the New Rules of Lifting for Women book today so I can do some strength workouts at home…now need to get some weights!
I think by making yourself do 60 minutes of exercise every day (except Sunday!) you will really see some huge changes and I’ll bet the weight will melt off of you!
I love this post!! Those pictures are awesome! How cool to have that. Nice job on the 9.0 – and that pesto egg sammie looks fabulous! I’ve been trying to run more and get my heart rate up. I haven’t done more than a 7.3 on a treadmill – 9 seems crazy hard!
I love the old pictures – you were just a doll – even back then! 🙂 Hope you had a good weekend Bizzy 🙂
I love the photos of you! I was never into organized sports. I lack a sense of coordination and am the least competitive person ever. That’s awesome you ran at 9.0!!!
AWESOME pictures!!! Oh my gosh, I can’t believe the sprinting picture, look at those powerful legs! And, boy do you look like Hannah, or vice versa. WOW, it’s unbelievable. Both very beautiful.
Glad the stew didn’t taste like freezer 😉
Love your goals. You can do it!
I loved the 80’s, I also graduated in 1986…we are not old
Oh I love the 80’s pictures! Kudos at doing 9.0, that is amazing! That inner athlete is making an appearance!
You are not old! (My brother is older than you!)
I totally need to jump start my routine, as I’ve put weight on since I’ve started my job and your goals look to be the kick in the butt I need!