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Saturday 10 December 2011

Suspicious scales

After a frankly appalling week (almost zero exercise + rubbish eating) I was rather surprised this morning to see 205 on the scale.

I'm sure this has a lot more to with dehydration following my leaving drinks last night than anything else.

Anyway next week is a new week (and a new job)! I'll report back on couch to 5k week 4 tomorrow.

Monday 5 December 2011

Nemesis

Coming soon to a cinema near you...The Devil Wears Chocolate.

That street ain't got the qualities I'm lookin' for.
Yes, I ate all the chocolates, it was me, I goated them down like a big fat goat.

Excercise plan:
  • Monday - Went swimming - 30 lengths in 30 mins
  • Tuesday - Couch to 5k, week 4, day 1 (morning run of doom because of comedy night with friend)
  • Wednesday  - Rest day/dinner at friend's flat
  • Thursday - Shopping (counts as excercise right???) erm ok Couch to 5k, week 4, day 2
  • Friday - Rest day/work leaving drinks :(
  • Saturday - Couch to 5k, week 4, day 3
  • Sunday - Swimming/try not to panic about new job on Tuesday

Last week at my current job!!

Sunday 4 December 2011

Couch to 5k, week 3 - done!

I was so tempted not to go out for a run tonight but the thought of not being being able to write that title finally got me out the door. That and the fact that after a week of doing a fair amount of exercise I was actually itching to get out the door (once I'd recovered from Christmas/clothes for new job shopping).

Although I only managed 4/7 days exercise this week (not the 7 planned!) I'm still fairly proud of myself and looking forward to keep up the good work next week. I've also kicked off my aubergine obsession this week with an amazing aubergine bake (new favourite) and an aubergine curry I've made tonight from my new cookbook:

Love it when books match my bed cover ;)
After the success of last week I think tomorrow I'll plan a (maybe more realistic) exercise plan, as well as an eating plan. Also I want to make sure I work around my planned social events this week so I will try and incorporate them in to my plannings.

Friday 2 December 2011

Couch to 5k, week 3, run 2

Weighed in today at 207.6, a 0.8 lb gain which I possibly deserved for gloating about skinny jeans yesterday. I REGRET NOTHING! :P Can't lie, I'm quite tempted to keep the label with "super skinny jeans" on, haha.

So to make up for a couple of lazy days I ran to the swimming pool this evening. I was considering running back but wet hair plus coldness put me off. Although I did manage to get the clothing/warmth levels right on the way there which I never do - not freezing to detah or overheating was an added bonus for the night!


Also the guy on reception at the pool complimented my running gloves. I say complimented, he was possible being slightly sarcastic as they look like this....

Ain't nothing wrong about furry, fluorescent-yellow, children's gloves from the pound shop!

Ok, so some snazzy running gloves and matching hat are definitely on my Christmas list! I'm also thinking about getting a foam roller for my IT band issues, maybe not for Christmas (bit of a random/boring Christmas pressie really). Just watching foam roller videos makes my legs feel better!


Thursday 1 December 2011

Did I go running?

No.

Did I go swimming today? Or even attempt to make up the run? No.

Did I fit in to some "super skinny" jeans for the first time ever (and look damn good in them if I do say so myself)? YES. YES I DID.

That is all.