"Likes to cook" and "likes to cook healthy food" don't have to be mutually exclusive. As a matter of fact, you should be able to eat much better with home-cooked food!
Killer workout yesterday, so lighter today, which was easy to achieve because the gym was packed when I got to it, so it was harder to get on machines. the rowing machines are usually free though, and I got lucky when a spectacularly good looking woman got on the treadmill beside me... just little in front and to the side as I looked up with just a small turn of my head. inspiring, I can tell you that!
Yesterday was a wash - still fighting a cold and the 13 hours a day I'm away from home suck my motivation dry. Unless you count trying to move the elliptical train upstairs, which nearly resulted in a sprained back and a crushed wife!
@Jimmie_Robinson i don't know if this is for you, but I'm trying it out (I'll let you know how I do), and I think it's free: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ also available for android and iOS.
As for today... I fell off the wagon a bit because I could NOT sleep last night. I've been up since 2:30 AM. At this point hunger took over so I ate waffles, eggs, and a cheese tortilla (flour, even). Bad, bad, bad... and no work out. And right now I just want to sleep.
Sadly, I also need to work on my book. I'm painted in a corner.
New low weigh-in this morning: 197lbs... nice to still see a "1" on the front of that, for a week running now. 25 minutes on the track, 10 minutes in the pool.
I've been struggling getting back to a regular running schedule since I fell off the wagon at Christmas. Work and then a cold slowed me down.
Like a lot of people here I've been struggling with my weight the last few years. At 6' 2 180 would be my ideal. I've been yo-yo-ing between 200 and 210 the last few years with a spike at 220 a few years back. I'm probably at 210 right now though no official weigh in yet.
I ran about 9:50/mi my last 5k. If I can somehow keep it around that for the half-marathon I'm training for, that would be rad, but I have a feeling that won't happen.
To develop more speed/faster pace, start incorporating interval training in your workouts. Its also one of the best ways to lose weight.Your body has to work harder to recover and rebuild, and thus expends more calories over time. You also build cardio and muscle because your burning it, going into oxygen debt, burning muscle. Your body rebuilds it, plus more.
My next gym window is probably Sunday, before Game of Thrones, and I'm going to shoot for 3 miles. I've already blown away my record. I'm entering new territory here, and loving it.
Perversely, the run actually gets easier toward the end, rather than harder, as my body adjusts to what I'm doing to it.
I'm always having to run at the end of my strength training, because I'm too exhausted to lift after running.
And that is the correct order of operations. Although some would say not to mix your weight-training with your cardio. Also: This is why you work your larger muscle groups first, because they require more energy.
@MarvinMann That's part of my half-marathon prep. I also do it on the regular as well. But I'm also focusing more on endurance over speed right now. I used to be a sprinter, so this change to long-distance running has been ... interesting.
Of course, it also helps that I don't smoke anymore and I'm in much better shape than when I was a young lad. Sadly, my hairline can't say the same.
I exaggerate (a bit) about how much I got chased. Running was just the one athletic activity I had the physical coordination for. In fact, the one time I did a 6-minute mile it was because I was chasing someone, trying to keep up with this hot kid who did intramural track. Story of my life: he left me in the dust. =((
Although I am rather fond of the hair on the top of my head, I'd gladly accept a receding hairline if it came with a receding waistline.
I've been slacking. Staying up VERY late hours, waking up even later... less exercising and more snacking. Stress isn't helping, either. I have to get back on track.
Although I am rather fond of the hair on the top of my head, I'd gladly accept a receding hairline if it came with a receding waistline.
You can (reasonably) do something about one, but not the other. It's a constant battle for me. My real hurdle is trying to cut back on carbs & processed food. It's hard to do because I've been vegan or vegetarian until the last few years, when I started eating fish. But, really, bread is still my curse.
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Tuesday-walked back and forth to work.
Wednesday-walked back and forth to work.
25 minutes on the track, 10 minutes in the pool.
Although I am rather fond of the hair on the top of my head, I'd gladly accept a receding hairline if it came with a receding waistline.