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schererville,IN,

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Mar 02, 2009

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Female

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Running Accomplishments:

Madison Inaugural 1/2 Marathon August 2009 2:02:48--yippee PR!

Fall Frolic 4 miler Nov 09PR 33:27 AG 4th place

Race to Wrigley 5K April 2010 PR 24:54

Short-Term Running Goals:

PR my 5k time. But maybe for now I should shoot for under 30 minutes. 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay injury free and see where that takes me. 

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I have a husband who is wonderful, three beautiful dogs,  I'm a teacher, and I'm a runner. Life is good.

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Sabotage!

Well you all know I have been trying to eat better...Grrr...and I have been sucking at getting rid of the soda and candy...maybe it just isn't the right time in my life--I keep reading sites about kicking the sugar craving habit--and I really do all those things--i.e. EXERCISE, and eat sweeter veggies. The only thing I can think of that I"m lacking in diet is maybe protein--and that would be more meats in my life. i really only eat meat at night for dinner. During the day it is fruits and whole grains etc.

Now I"m in mood swing valley. And I hate it. I'm mad for no reason. i think I pinpointed that trigger--cheese. I couldn't find anything that specifically said that cheese is the culprit b/c apparently that is the new nickname for heroine...kinda funny, but not really waht I'm trying to research.

I walked the dogs today and did some strength exercises.

Maybe the problem is tha ti have so much guilt behind the sugars that it is putting too much pressure on myself. I"m not overweight...I just want the moodswings and the sleepies to go away....but then again what do you go fore when you are pissed or sleepie? comfort food like candy and a pop...grrrr vicious cycle!

Comments
From Snoqualmie on Sat, Oct 03, 2009 at 13:19:54 from 24.18.192.33

I am so proud of you for working on your diet!! It takes time to change. Don't worry too much if you fall off the wagon now and then. Get some good "substitutes" stocked in your pantry. I have a huge sweet tooth, so I have to have stuff on hand to substitute. Dates and walnuts, eaten together are pretty healthy and satisfying. Fruit leathers, Bengal Spice tea (Celestial Seasons) and ants-on-a-log are some of my other stand-bys. When SnoFlake gets a bowl of ice cream, I get a soup spoon full. And I always allow myself a good dessert once a week. Keep it up - you can do it!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Oct 03, 2009 at 13:24:18 from 24.8.167.243

Change is hard, particularly when it comes to food. At least that's been my experience. I'm trying to eat better too, and I definitely fall of the wagon from time to time, particularly on the weekends.

I try to get a little protein at every meal. At breakfast I'll have a single egg or else 2 strips of turkey bacon. If you're not a big meat eater, you might try having some almonds or other nuts as a substitute.

Keep trying. You can do it!

From JD on Sat, Oct 03, 2009 at 18:37:22 from 209.183.32.43

You've got good mileage this week though.

From april27 on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 03:34:30 from 99.188.251.180

Sno--subsitutes! Yes!!! So I was like oh instead of doritos I will eat plain triscuits and hummus...but then I started over doing it on the grains/carbs stuff...they are soo yummy..

Carolyn--so whatabout lunch? Is a slice of turkey enough (like on a sandwich?)

JD--thanks! I"m getting there!

From Kelli on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 11:11:32 from 75.162.136.134

Chees (the real stuff, not heroine) is a huge weakness of mine! That and salt, like pringles or chips. I do not buy any chips and I only buy cheese sticks to try to keep myself in control. BUT then I get in a modd and eat cookies and candy and whatever I can get my hands on. Being a woman stinks sometimes! Just know you are not alone, many of us have food issues!!!

Here is to this next week be a good eating week and a HAPPY one, too!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 13:47:16 from 24.8.167.243

I usually have a 1/2 grilled chicken breast or a peanut butter sandwich for lunch. I also have string cheese with lunch or as a snack.

From JD on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 15:41:04 from 166.216.128.75

...and if all else fails, go get a "String Cheese Incident" CD and relax to some good tunes. :-)

From rattletrap on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 16:23:29 from 70.193.220.163

I don't know what to say about pop because I just don't like it, but I replaced my candy bar and poptart addiction with organic animal crackers dipped in fresh almond butter. You should try it the next time you get a craving for something sweet.

From april27 on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 13:08:16 from 99.188.251.180

some of you are silly! JD--really string cheese tunes?

rattletrap--poptarts? Really? those are too sweet for me! I guess I have some restraint! i have wanted to try almond butter--

Kelli--thanks for the support! We women need it!

Carolyn--hmmmgrilled chicken and cheese sticks!

From Kelli on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 13:30:58 from 71.219.96.151

My kids live on Pop Tarts. My MIL keeps buying them, dang her. They look so good sometimes, especially the Oreo ones!

How about tuna fish sandwiches for lunch? I eat that and some yogurt and an apple when i am being good.

I bought some Peach Mango Salsa at Costco and some Organic tortilla chips (not sure if they are really healthier, but the say Organic). That has been a great snack for when I am hungry. Oh, and spreadable laughing cow cheese, the low fat kind, on a mini whole wheat bagel. Hmmm, what else? I am starving! I do love Hummus, never tried it on Triscuits so now I will!

From JD on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 22:23:02 from 209.183.51.62

These guys are good!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_String_Cheese_Incident

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