I weighed in today with a gain of 0.5kg since last week. I really let myself go a bit crazy towards the end of the week. I used the excuse of "carbo-loading" for the race as an excuse- not good!
I am feeling confident of a good loss this week- I am changing up my exercise program completely after the race, as I am now starting a two month rest from running... I really don't want to, in fact the idea depresses me! But, I have to be sensible, and think about my long term health. The whole reason I started losing weight and exercising was to get healthy, so it is counter-productive to continue running if it causes pain. But as the quote on Emma's blog said, running means more to me than just getting fit and being healthy. It's a challenge- by setting myself goals and beating them, my self-esteem increases. So I guess therein lies the way to cope with this rest from running- I have to find a new non-running goal! Watch this space- I'll have a brainstorm and see what I come up with!
This week might be a light one exercise-wise. I had planned on going to a spin class tonight, but I still have a bit of a head cold, so it might be a good idea to give it a miss and have an early night. I have my parents coming down to visit for the long weekend as well, so any exercise might have to be restricted to whatever I can cram in here and there!!! Here is what I hope to do:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: Personal training (weights) and cardio machines
Wednesday: Pilates class
Thursday: Personal pilates session
Friday: Rest
Saturday: Treadmill hill walk
Sunday: Outdoor walk (get my Dad out for a walk!)
Hmm, looking at my plan, I think its a good one- I had been contemplating a week off, but I think the plan is light on cardio enough to constitute as a comparatively restful week :) So my aim this week will be to lose my gain and concentrate on sticking to my food plan very closely to make up for the loss in exercise intensity.
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I hope you're not stressing too much about the gain... And at least you know why its probably happened.
WELL DONE on your running efforts on the weekend. There is no way I'd be able to run 9km.... walking it would be easy... but running... not for me!!
Keep up the good work, and your exercise plan certainly looks achieveable. Have a good week!
Well done Leanne on completing the run - that's an amazing effort.
I know what you mean about running, I tore some ligaments in my ankle earlier in the year and was unable to run, I didn't realise until I couldn't run how much it actually meant to me self esteem wise. Your plan for this week looks great! Have a lovely time with your parents
Carolyn
Well done matey on your run! It was a good day hey? great weather and a great vibe!
Dont stress about your gain,you know why it happened and you have a great plan of attck this week..good on you! your exercise plan looks good. Enjoy your week and have a great long weekend!
nicxx
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