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Friday, February 18, 2011
Vegan by Day...
Hi friends and family. Are you guys even checking for post anymore, since I have not posted since AUGUST for goodness sake? I wouldn't blame you if you have given up that I'll ever have anything new to say. I am so bad. However, there have been so many changes since August that I've decided to use this blog as a public journal of my many exploits in the remainder of 2011. My 30th year will be the best one yet, I am determined to make it so.
In the last six months I was fired from my job (I know its cliche but it is the best thing that ever happened to me,) I decided to change career paths entirely and have enrolled in school for a second time and determined to tackle my food and weight issues once and for all. I want to be an addiction councilor for goodness sake. I can't really tell alcoholics to get a hold of their drinking while I'm obese can I?
To get a jump start and to give myself the ultimate challenge, I am doing a 40 day experiment in vegananism. I say experiment because even though I won't be eating a lot of dairy (no butter, cheese, etc) I am not committed to spending tons of money on vegan bread and vegan certified products. I don't have a bread problem, I have a eat too much with little to no self-control problem. A little casein in my dinner isn't the point.Jason and I also eat out at least weekly with our friends and I am not willing to sacrifice this. There are plenty of good and healthy vegetarian options in most restaurants. So when I'm out with friend I am giving myself permission to not be a strict vegan.
Today started Day 1. I have yet to go grocery shopping so I haven't stuck to the plan as strictly as I should. I had some Greek yogurt for breakfast and a beer with lunch. I'm sorry, but I can't let a perfectly good beer go to waste. It just feels wrong! However, my lunch consisted of roasted bell pepper fajita w/ salsa verde and fave beans. It doesn't sound that good I know but it wasn't bad. I will say because I wasn't have that insanely sensuous food experience that I have with say, good sushi or amazing pasta, I stopped eating when I was no longer hungry. . Apparently, I don't have that big of an appetite...interesting.
Well I think that's it for today. I've put way more out into a public forum than I've ever been comfortable with before. But one of my resolutions this year is to be real; and let's be real, you look at me and its obvious that I struggle in this area. There is a reason all of my facebook profile photos are 6 years old.
I covet your prayers as I try to take this on. God give me the strength to turn to you instead of food to deal with this insanity that is my mind on a daily basis.
In the last six months I was fired from my job (I know its cliche but it is the best thing that ever happened to me,) I decided to change career paths entirely and have enrolled in school for a second time and determined to tackle my food and weight issues once and for all. I want to be an addiction councilor for goodness sake. I can't really tell alcoholics to get a hold of their drinking while I'm obese can I?
To get a jump start and to give myself the ultimate challenge, I am doing a 40 day experiment in vegananism. I say experiment because even though I won't be eating a lot of dairy (no butter, cheese, etc) I am not committed to spending tons of money on vegan bread and vegan certified products. I don't have a bread problem, I have a eat too much with little to no self-control problem. A little casein in my dinner isn't the point.Jason and I also eat out at least weekly with our friends and I am not willing to sacrifice this. There are plenty of good and healthy vegetarian options in most restaurants. So when I'm out with friend I am giving myself permission to not be a strict vegan.
Today started Day 1. I have yet to go grocery shopping so I haven't stuck to the plan as strictly as I should. I had some Greek yogurt for breakfast and a beer with lunch. I'm sorry, but I can't let a perfectly good beer go to waste. It just feels wrong! However, my lunch consisted of roasted bell pepper fajita w/ salsa verde and fave beans. It doesn't sound that good I know but it wasn't bad. I will say because I wasn't have that insanely sensuous food experience that I have with say, good sushi or amazing pasta, I stopped eating when I was no longer hungry. . Apparently, I don't have that big of an appetite...interesting.
Well I think that's it for today. I've put way more out into a public forum than I've ever been comfortable with before. But one of my resolutions this year is to be real; and let's be real, you look at me and its obvious that I struggle in this area. There is a reason all of my facebook profile photos are 6 years old.
I covet your prayers as I try to take this on. God give me the strength to turn to you instead of food to deal with this insanity that is my mind on a daily basis.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Running Omens
Today I went for my first training run in weeks. I know I have waited until the last possible minute to start training for my fall races, but the martial arts and running were killing me. I have hurt in places I didn't even know could hurt! So I took a few weeks off of running and now I'm back. I have to say though, its a good thing I don't believe in omens, because today was a HORRIBLE run.
First off, no less than five ambulances went blaring by me and they were extremely LOUD, making it impossible to concentrate on Black Sabbath or Kings of Leon and get into my running groove. The track at Academy is loud- I don't like it. I think I need to find a more serene place to do my Saturday long runs. Any suggestions?
But the biggest bad omen I experienced to day was the WIND. I don't know what it was like around town at 11:00am today, but in the heights it was windy. I'm not talking about breezy or even gusts of wind. I mean constant, fierce wind that kept trying to blow my hat off and wrap my impound cord around my neck. And to make matters even worse, I was walking UPHILL and INTO it. See, I did my run on the downhill portion and ran the whole way out, thinking I'd walk back and start pacing distances. BAD IDEA. The walk back was worse than the run. It was miserable.
Luckily, for me, I don't believe in omens. So Thursday morning, I will be out there again. But I will say that if I see a black cat, a latter, or a broken mirror on the track, I may have to reconsider.
First off, no less than five ambulances went blaring by me and they were extremely LOUD, making it impossible to concentrate on Black Sabbath or Kings of Leon and get into my running groove. The track at Academy is loud- I don't like it. I think I need to find a more serene place to do my Saturday long runs. Any suggestions?
But the biggest bad omen I experienced to day was the WIND. I don't know what it was like around town at 11:00am today, but in the heights it was windy. I'm not talking about breezy or even gusts of wind. I mean constant, fierce wind that kept trying to blow my hat off and wrap my impound cord around my neck. And to make matters even worse, I was walking UPHILL and INTO it. See, I did my run on the downhill portion and ran the whole way out, thinking I'd walk back and start pacing distances. BAD IDEA. The walk back was worse than the run. It was miserable.
Luckily, for me, I don't believe in omens. So Thursday morning, I will be out there again. But I will say that if I see a black cat, a latter, or a broken mirror on the track, I may have to reconsider.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
http://stuffchristianslike.net/2009/01/479-critiquing-the-sermon-at-lunch/
I want to introduce a sight that Tamara told me about. I am now officially addicted to it. It cracks me up! Enjoy!
http://stuffchristianslike.net/2009/01/479-critiquing-the-sermon-at-lunch/
http://stuffchristianslike.net/2009/01/479-critiquing-the-sermon-at-lunch/
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Race Schedule
Well I finally ironed out my race schedule. I'm going to take it a little slow to try and avoid another foot injury...Slow and steady, in order to finish the race.
Duke City 5K- Oct 16, 2010- Albuquerque NM
Veterans 11K- November 14, 2010- Albuquerque NM
PF Changs ROCK n ROLL HALF- January 16, 2011- PHOENIX AZ
Yep, I'm on a mission or maybe its just a classic quarter life crisis and I have something to prove to myself about turning 30; I haven't decided yet. Either way, here I go......
"Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us..." Hebrews 12:1
Duke City 5K- Oct 16, 2010- Albuquerque NM
Veterans 11K- November 14, 2010- Albuquerque NM
PF Changs ROCK n ROLL HALF- January 16, 2011- PHOENIX AZ
Yep, I'm on a mission or maybe its just a classic quarter life crisis and I have something to prove to myself about turning 30; I haven't decided yet. Either way, here I go......
"Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us..." Hebrews 12:1
Friday, April 30, 2010
Remember Me
I want to say Hi to my 3 followers (& Brian & Jory too)...Its been a while. Why have I decided to pick this up after a year has gone by, I can't really say. I guess I just missed the outlet. The new format is better, don't you think-less complicated. That is a fair description of what I'm trying to accomplish these day, be less distracted and busy-simplify.
I'm going to change up topics too. We're about to move back to Albuquerque so I can't use this to stay in touch with as many people. (I don't think anyone other than my Dad ever read it in NC) I've decided to use it to document my journey to the DUKE CITY half marathon, my 30th birthday and celebratory triathlon sometime after I turn 30. That's right, I said it out loud, its out there in the blog-a-sphere so now I have to do it. I just know I've battled through some junk in my 20's and I am looking forward to my 30's kicking my 20's- well you know.
I hope to learn a few things along the way and maybe you guys will be entertained in the process.
I read a quote the other day that said "Forget about trying to find out who you are, go find who you want to be."
And so I am off....
I'm going to change up topics too. We're about to move back to Albuquerque so I can't use this to stay in touch with as many people. (I don't think anyone other than my Dad ever read it in NC) I've decided to use it to document my journey to the DUKE CITY half marathon, my 30th birthday and celebratory triathlon sometime after I turn 30. That's right, I said it out loud, its out there in the blog-a-sphere so now I have to do it. I just know I've battled through some junk in my 20's and I am looking forward to my 30's kicking my 20's- well you know.
I hope to learn a few things along the way and maybe you guys will be entertained in the process.
I read a quote the other day that said "Forget about trying to find out who you are, go find who you want to be."
And so I am off....
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