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Today’s Workout: No system

This run was not paced properly at all. I simply ran until I couldn’t anymore then took a break, then started running again. My knee randomly started to hurt on and off so I just held in for it to pass. And of course it was fine all day until I got on the treadmill.

For breakfast I finished off that lemon cake and brought in some leftover chili for lunch. For dinner, my kid was kind enough to get me something from their favorite take out place but I didn’t take a picture. It was just chicken fingers so, not that big a deal. The chili was the highlight of the day. So damn comforting.

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Today’s Workout: Free bagel!

This was one of those biking sessions where I just ignored the clock for most of it and did other things to keep me from watching the clock. I find it all goes faster that way and feels more productive. It was a good idea to have a day off from running to keep from overwhelming my legs but keep my muscles working.

Since there was a staff meeting this morning, I snagged a bagel for breakfast but after that and my usual lunch, I didn’t want anything for dinner. I was very full which kinda threw me off schedule wise. I’m not used to that many calories early in the day anymore but it didn’t effect my body later in the evening. I’ll probably sleep just fine… Or as fine as I usually do when I stay up too late working on my side gigs.

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Today’s Workout: Blink and…

Yeah, sometimes these workouts just fly by. I was trying to focus on using my thigh muscles instead of my calves. I always feel the run more in my calves and I wanna spread the love. Or rather, soreness. Next thing I know, the episode was over!

I was gonna rotate that cake I had for breakfast but meh. I didn’t eat the whole thing. Once I saw it was over 300 calories, I broke it in half and saved the rest for another day. Lunch was my usual and I saw that Weee Asian Grocery had some amazing deals on various types of lettuce. I cut up a head of red leaf lettuce and added some tuna, onion, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. I go back and forth wanting lemon juice or vinegar in my salads. Depends on my mood I guess? I tend to get picky with salad dressings and would rather not use them.

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Today’s Workout: Oof…

Yeah, I wasn’t feeling the treadmill today. I needed a break from it so, desk peddler it is! And I had errands to run meaning I got plenty of steps in.

I haddn’t prepped anything for lunch so I once again had the fleeting thought of trying out something I used to eat an forgetting why its in the USED TO category. That Lean Cuisine was so tasteless. I would have gotten more enjoyment out of eating the box. Dinner was much more enjoyable. Totally made up for it. Even though it was a cold and snowy evening, I had a productive day.

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Today’s Workout: What was I thinking…

I don’t know why I always think I can just jump back into things like I haven’t been taking a break from running for months. This was not my best and I should have taken the day to rest and do something else. I guess that will have to be tomorrow.

I also don’t know why I made these big ass meals thinking I would be able to finish them. I used the entire head of cabbage when I should have used half. It’s all good though. My kid loves salads and had no problem eating what was left. My back hurt after my run so popcorn it was. I can eat the rest of that tomorrow. I need to be more careful making meals…

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Today’s Workout: The Day Two Slump

For some reason that first day back to running after a long hiatus is exhilarating and fun but the second day is the pits. I felt good afterwards but still. And it seems like 35 minutes is a good length to get in a warm up and cool down in so I don’t get cramps in my legs. I’m aiming to run for 3-4 days a week and either rest or bike the other days. I do need to try and fit the kettlebell in at some point so it’s not just taking up space.

I forgot to make my protein shake this morning but lunch was filling and I didn’t feel too hungry anyways. I’m back to broccoli for a bit for the vitamins and still adding ginger while I have it in the house. Dinner was some salmon that I tried to have leftover rice with but it was WAY too dry to eat. The birds will enjoy it instead. Even though I’m complaining about it, it’s nice to be running after work again. I feel accomplished at the end of the day and it’s more calories burned than the desk peddler.

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Today’s Workout: Back At It!

Not every day is gonna be two workouts. I was more covering my ass if something happened and I didn’t run after I got home. I didn’t use any app but Zombies Run and did a simple walk 5 min, run 5 min until I hit the 30 minute mark. I haven’t run since November and I need to built back my endurance.

I don’t care if it’s cringe but yes, I have a Gamer Supps shaker cup and I’ve been using it to have a protein shake in the mornings. I put half a packet of Death Wish instant coffee in it as a pick me up. I think the full packet would launch me into space. Lunch was leftovers from last night’s dinner and dinner was some leftover fries from the weekend’s take out. It felt so good to be on the treadmill again. I think I’m just overall happier with running in my life.

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Today’s Workout: Battery Life

For some reason my watch went from 100 percent when I got up to 19 percent by the time I wanted to track this workout so this heartrate is a guess. I have no idea if it’s accurate. I mean, in the long run all that matters is doing SOMETHING but still, there’s the full disclosure.

I had a handful of pistachios left so I nabbed those for breakfast. Lunch was leftover pasta and homemade meat sauce and I was so tired by dinner, I just had rice and broccolini. I did bake fish but I put that away for tomorrow. I just wasn’t hungry enough to add fish to what I was already eating. Not particularly exciting, I know. I’ve been tired ever since I got my flu and COVID shots at the same time.

 

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Today’s Workout: Dang it…

I’ve been talking around getting back into running and while I have c25k, I went to download c210k, feeling particularly ambitious. And I thought it was a glitch that after the first few runs, you have to pay for the pro version. I’m thinking I did something wrong and nope! I went to the reviews and it’s been changed. Back in 2020 during lockdown, I was doing it just fine for free. I don’t mind having to watch ads or whatever but nah, I’m not paying for that. I already pay for Zombies Run. I’ll just use their 5k and 10k trainer. 

I was out of the things I usually use for my Itaki and I worked late so I brought some low-sodium ramen for lunch and made salad for dinner. I wasn’t ambitious enough to get up and make anything for breakfast; I just slept in and I have no regrets about it.

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Today’s Workout: Good News!

On Monday I went to see the podiatrist about the weird toenails I have and she strongly advised me not to do any permanent toenail removal unless they are causing me pain or other issues. It would be too much pain, risk, and trauma to the tissue for it to really be worth it to remove them all as a preventative measure for a problem that may not happen for decades. So, I’m not getting that surgery and I can get back to running whenever I want! I’ll probably just to c25k again. That seems to be what’s the most effective and convenient time-wise. I just need to make sure to tweak my schedule to make sure I have time in the evenings.

Now, as for food, I remembered breakfast but when time came around for lunch, I could only take a few bites before I had to put it away and have it for dinner. I mean, the Saxenda is doing the job but it was still strange. I’m usually starving by lunchtime. I did have stronger coffee than normal. That might have done it.