Gasping

Yesterday I went for another run by the bay W3:S2. This time I went alone (seems like all my running mates are either getting ill or injured). At first I really had difficulty breathing, I felt like I really wasn't into it. But I think the second part running back was easier. I'm just glad I did it. I hope tomorrow's run will be better!

Great

Today I went running with Re to the track by the bay. We did the first session of week 3. We ran for a minute and a half between walks. We just felt we could go on forever! It was great and very satisfying,

In the kitchen area, I found a great recipe to do baked brown rice with some carrots and onions. I've also tried some great recipes for chicken with peppers and one for chicken, mushrooms and spinach. Delicious!

Oh, and no coke.

Happy

Wow! It's been already 3 weeks without Coca-Cola and I'm feeling great!! I don't even think about it anymore. Well... just occasionally.

This week I also went to the farmer's market and loaded up on all kinds of fruits and vegetables. I'm searching for new recipes that include lots of veggies and desserts with fruits. My husband and I didn't really eat any fruits at all and ate very few vegetables. I don't know how our bodies managed to survive in good health. My hubby used to laugh at what I ate and said he didn't understand why I wasn't fat. I ate potato chips daily and about 2L of coke a day!!

So the last 3 weeks have been fairly healthy-eating. Well... mostly this last week. I've been also trying this week to reduce the amount of meat (we are bit meat lovers). And I cal already tell I'm losing weight! I'm so happy.

This week I finished Week 2 on the 13 Week running program. =D

Quitting Coke

Monday was the day I had my last Coke fix. Coke-Cola fix that is.
I've been having terrible headaches since Tuesday noon. I can't believe it. How can I've been doing this to my body? I used to drink about 1.5 to 2 lts. and recently about 1 lt. a day. All those calories, all that sugar and all that caffeine. I just hate Coke Cola right now.
After this headaches, I'd be crazy if ever picked up Coke again

Start

So this is my blog about me running. Well, about me beginning to run... and diet and taking better care of myself.

Monday I had my first running session. I found the most amazing trail that goes along the bay (I just moved here). So that's why everyone is so fit around here, they can always go and do exercise looking to the sea. Amazing, truly wonderful experience. (1. Run 30 secs, walk 4:30 x 7)

Then Tuesday I did a workout for toning... basically:

15-minutes abs workout from sparkpeople
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edUFqkWSve8

5 min tone butt with tammy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u83bMnU-9tE

bonnies pilates butt wo 9min
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESPPMP3c5RM

and
http://health.msn.com/fitness/womens-fitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100243325&GT1=31050
although just one set of 15 reps...

Then Wednesday was my day off.

And today I went for my second session (2. Run 30 secs, walk 4:30 x 8). This time I took a new friend with me. It was great. We had a very good time together and she was very excited about the program.

The goal is to get to run an hour in 13 weeks. And get fit, and healthier, and slimmer, and tanner, and just sexier!