Got a bargain book…signed up for a new 5k?…so excited, I ran…@ 6.5mph!!!
Today I worked at camp and afterwards, I had to run by the grocery store and they had some books on sale…50% of the already reduced price. I couldn’t believe it, but they had the Biggest Loser book! And I got it for $2.00!!!! Don’t you just love a bargain? When I got home, I needed a nap, so I took it with me to bed, and I am in it a ways, and so far I love it.
The food plan seems completely doable! I am going to try it. They suggest NO processed foods! None, nada…zill. That will be a change for me. Like crackers and low fat chips with my sandwiches. Also, ONLY 2 servings of whole grains a day, but lots of protein…throughout the day…like at every meal. They suggest eating 7cals x your current weight to lose. I eat 1500 or less with the plan I am on…but I am going to go up to the 1652 they suggest!
They also had something in there about interval training, and running as fast as you can AND it got me curious… 
After my nap, I had to go to the community center for my next shift. When I got to work at the community center, there was a stack of flyers my manager asked me to fold. I bunch of them! Guess what? They were for the Turkey Trot 5k in November, this is the picture from the front of it. After folding them all…I just had to sign up. So I did!!!
Now I have a new goal. I want to run this whole race. No wogging…maybe jogging…but I want to do it!!!! It is on Nov. 22nd. So I have time to train.
After I got off at 10:00pm, I went to the gym for a quick workout. I got on the treadmill…and had 45 mins. Started my podrunner interval training…and my MP3 player died…so I thought about the book…and decided I am going to see how fast I can run. And so, after my warm up, I cranked it up, I was at 7mph…but I couldn’t quite keep up…but at 6.5, I could maintain it. Not for long…but hey that is soooooo much better than when I started. I would go back down to 4.5 after a little while…and then back up. I love interval training like that. I can tell my heart is so much stronger now. Wow…I feel good. Proud of me!
Here is a GREAT article about interval training!
http://www.60in3.com/2008/04/18/the-how-and-why-of-interval-training/
I am looking forward to reading more of the book…it is so encouraging…but I gotta go to bed now. It is already 1:00am…and I gotta go to summer camp early in the morning:) Oh yeah…and I NEED that beauty sleep for sure!!!!
Go AHEAD and fly!!!!!
Woo Hoo! You go, girl!
What a bargain you got with that book!
Have a great day!
Big HUGS!
Oh, my gosh, it’s my buddy. You go buddy. I love bargains and I love books, but I haven’t tried interval training. My weight didn’t budge today and that’s sad. I got up at 4am. I am still on S. Korea time. So I am writing my peeps. 6.5 mph. WOW !
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you are on fire! yay yay yay! i’m so happy for you and can’t wait to hear about you trotting with the turkeys. the no processed food is so good for you. i used to do at least a day or two a week of it…hey, can you help me with that calorie math…7 cal x weight to lose? or weight you want to be when you lose?
YES that’s what I’ve been doing interval training that’s what I call my workout training - it’s very cool. I’ve started doing that when I am jogging on the treadmill too and I like it a lot. Good luck! I’ve also been on a high protein diet as well (every meal) it’s a change for me too but it’s been working. I’ve only been on it for the past week but I’ve seen a boost!
I have been doing the high protien low fat low carb and only complex carbs for a while now and it works. My energy has gone up, my overall mood has gotten better, and I am not hungry all the time. I have no cravings anymore it is awesome. Good luck to you. I also do the circuit training, it helps to increase your fitness level.
I have that book too and love it! I focus on high protein and it works great. I am never hungry and always have energy. Circuit training is great fun! I am so proud of you for what you got done and what you are going to get done to get ready for that turkey trot! Stay the course, and you are going to lose that weight in no time. Keep it up! :o)
Great job on going at it at 6.5mph. Wow, you go girl.
Love the tidbits you’re sharing from the book. Please keep them coming. They’re great.
You’re so cool - I love reading your blogs and feeling your energy. Very inspiring! I’m gonna be on the lookout for that book, I’m dying to get my hands on it. Good luck in your training - you are gonna attain your goals in no time!
Whew! Love your fire!! Let me know how you like the book, I had to order Jillian’s first one, the 2nd one will make more sense that way! Keep up that fire!
Nice find. I love when books are on sale. They are usually so expensive.
Wow I wish my joints could handle the intensity, but you go girl. Do you best and let that beaUtiful self shine!
Have a good one.
Fantastic! Glad to hear you are getting a plan that can work for you
Let me know how it goes. Awesome about the 6.5 on the treadmill…I think the highest I’ve got is 5.5 
You rock girl! Another 5k? Wow! I’m scared to do my first one. You are a true inspiration 
That’s awesome! I have always wanted to run a “k” anything lol! Good luck in your training!
7 x weight = cals to eat to lose weight!
12 x weight = cals to maintain!
Sorry for the late response, I was out of town.
Oh my, today i read and I run into beautiful people doing just the right thing…I’m so proud and happy for you…