45th Birthday - resolutions time ;)

Gonzo1987

Good luck! Hope the run went well!

I'd like to lose a stone to begin with, and run a half marathon next year. Right now running is the only form of exorcise I do, but I may try to add more at some point. Currently on week 8 of C25k.

Will also be embarking on a vegan diet from September. So many exciting meals planned.

Also need to cut down on my drinking as I seem to reach for beer out of boredom.

gettingready

Thank you

Wohoooooooooooooooooooooo - done my first ermmmm "run"

Points to note:

Got to run earlier than today as it was a bit darkish so aiming for the 7:30 as I originally planned, today went out at 8:00

Rain is generally not a problem but combination of rain/glasses/greyish outside was not so good

Touch phones and rain do not work well together - phone frozen on me half way through , could not "swipe" to see how much left/what next BUT the voice was there so kind of kept on track

Those cheap trainers I bought and socks (both linked above) do work - grip was fantastic, did not slip/trip once so well done to me for not going for any posh/expensive ones. I was worried when I tried them on first time as I got quite wide feet and trainers looked very narrow but with those socks they are really comfy.

Feel the run in my thighs, front bit - wonder if this is what should happen?

Now going to make my salad (lettuce, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, bit of honey mustard dressing), have a bath and day one over

gettingready

Just tried to update MFP about my food/drinks today but not possibly with the juices I had.. had about 500ml of mixed carrot/apple/beetroot/lemon home made juice ahhhh not going to bother with MFP.

Nite

globalds

probably worth taking it easy on the beetroot ..it is pretty high in sugar.

I don't know if you are going the low carb way ?
It can be rewarding as weight drops of quick. I found a really good ,but don't want to start telling you what to do ..
So I will add a quick menu for a smoothie that is as good as a lunch replacement on a weekend .. Raw curly Kale ( needs to be frozen ..makes it less bitter also easy to crumble by hand )
apple juice and orange juice equal measures and half a frozen banana ..and if the sun is past the yard arm two decent shots of vodka.
as much kale as will fit in the blender then add liquids until it is drinkable.

filling and really high in nutrients.

Oh and well done on taking control

gettingready

Thanks - taking down the smoothie details minus the vodka as I do not drink at all

Gonzo1987

Day 1 of taking control for me!

Menu planned for the day cereal for breakie, potato and leek soup, chilli and rice for dinner. I probably won't exercise today as I'll be doing a run at 5am tomorrow.

Well done on your run GR! When is your next one?

Gonzo1987

Oh yeah weighed in today 12stone 3! Arghhhhh.

gettingready

Morning

My next run will be Wednesday evening. At work now. Watching all the junk on all the desks here and being good.. so far...

gettingready

My lunch for work today is (made at home earlier) - salad:

lettuce
baby tomatoes
cucumber
feta cheese (tiny bit)
smoked salmon
leeks

all shreded in a box

I have my mustard honey dressing here but may not use it - got those "Omega Sprinkle" from Holland and Barrat so may add those (hulled pumpkin seeds, sunflower and sesame seeds, linseed and golden linseed)

Or may add Linwoods Mini Variety - there is 7 sachets in a box, may add one

OK - Linwoods (shelled hemp) won

gettingready

Planning to do this today and drink it tomorrow