Updates:
1. I'm working on my second Whole30!
I wasn't sure if I was going to do another one this soon, but after a February of indulging (birthday, Las Vegas, the list goes on!) I was really feeling in need of a mental and physical reset! Today is Day 5, and I'm feeling good!
Doing lots of food posting on Instagram (specific public food Instagram - sarah.cooks.and.eats... check it out!)
This time, I took before pictures, and weighed myself before I started (and I mean, the scale isn't everything... but it wasn't so super great after a month of being like, off the chain. Oh well!). I'm curious to see the comparison this time, since I didn't really do any of that the first time!
2. I'm thinking about sticking with Paleo after I'm done with this Whole30.
After my last Whole30, I felt awesome, a lot of cravings were gone, etc. Then, I got back to my typical habits, and went sugar-crazy once again. I don't think it's fair to say I'll never have "cheats" or any sort of treats, but I think it's important to make dietary choices that facilitate general awesome-feeling. I guess I'm trying to find something that sticks, where I don't drive myself crazy but where I do have some sort of template for making good choices.
I guess it's like, this whole time, I've been looking for an answer, like I'm going to do this one thing, and it's going to solve my issues with food. And in all of this time, I'm realizing, there's NOT an answer. It's not quick and easy, and it's a combination of a lot of different factors. Do I think Whole30 or Paleo is the answer, that one thing that will solve my food problems for me? NO. But I think it, or whatever modified version that ends up working for me (possibly including some types of grains, or good-quality dairy) can make it easier to make better choices.
And now that I've learned more about food, and what kinds of changes that are totally unrelated to weight and appearance a diet high in real foods can make? That in and of itself is a good reason to stick with it.
I'm what is going to solve this for myself, I have to (and have been!) doing the work. Everything else is just a tool I can use.
In any case... we'll see how that goes!
3. I've gotten two age-group awards in races!
I was third in my age group in this Halloween 5-miler that I did with my roommate and friend...
And second in my age group in this New Year's Day 5k!
It's awesome, because I know in bigger races, I'm definitely not the fastest, but it's great to see how my pace has improved as I've kept going. Sometimes in smaller races, you just might be one of the fastest!
4. I've been taking a break from half training, which is important... but I miss it a little.
I think at the end of last year, I was starting to get burned out with all the half marathons, and constantly training. It's important to me that running remain an enjoyable part of my life, rather than a chore or something I have to make myself do. So, a break was in order.
I've really liked doing some shorter races in the meantime. I've done a few 5ks and 10ks recently, which have been a lot of fun. Doing races with family and friends is the best!
That being said, I do miss having a goal in mind, something to train for. I miss the long runs (sometimes), and the refueling meals afterwards! And, I definitely miss the point of a run being to go as long as I can, and push myself for distance (whereas lately I've been trying to push for time a little more). Some of those long, 2-hour stretches of just running by myself, clearing my mind, well, it's definitely something I'm looking forward to getting back to.
In a month or two, I'll be back to training, since I'll be partaking in the SECOND half of the SF Half Marathon this year!
5. You MUST read Andie Mitchell's book!
I love Andie and her blog, Can You Stay for Dinner, which I discovered when starting my weight loss process. She has some amazing insights on weight loss, binge eating, food in general. And I love her novel, It Was Me All Along. If you are someone who has ever struggled with binge eating, or food issues, or even if you haven't, read her blog and her book!
In any case, I'm happy to be back. Look for some major changes in the blog's look and hopefully lots and lots of updates. I'm looking forward to starting again!
xoxo
S
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