Well, just as I decided to recommit to everything, I find out that after running 13.1 miles in record fast time I managed to force myself into a running hiatus because of a kitchen chair. I wish the story were better, but I stubbed my toe on Sunday and after watching it swell all day today decided a trip to the doctor was in order. A few x-rays later and the doctor says I have a broken toe. I have to wear a silly boot for two weeks and not run for 3. (I’ve decided though that I can do anything but run that doesn’t hurt, i.e., biking, swimming, etc. — although I think this will only be exercise biking and not real biking).
This might seem like no big deal. And I’m sure in the grand scheme of life it isn’t a big deal. But this was the year I vowed to stay off my butt after the mini marathon. This was the year I wasn’t going to gain 20 pounds over the summer. And this was, most importantly, the year I was going to keep running.
I’m not going to say I’m okay because the more I think about it, the more I realize I’m not. But I am going to push through. I’m going to hope that when I try to do the exercise machine tomorrow it doesn’t hurt and I’m going to hope swimming on Friday goes well (can’t swim til then because of the ole eye surgery). And one thing I can do (and did tonight): lift. And I’ve been loving lifting because of the changes I see from it. I’m going to push through this.
Despite this major setback I did two good things tonight: (1) instead of giving up/being depressed/and eating like hell at Five Guys (burger joint with amazing fries (and not a healthy thing on the menu) for those not in the know) I opted for Qdoba and instead of getting the burrito I got the salad. Yes the salad could have been healthier (see below) but it was probably 1/2 of the calories of Five Guys. (2) I went to the gym. I was hesitant when M said he wanted to go but after he said “I think you can do it”, I knew I had to try (did I mention I have the best boyfriend in the world?). I did these exercises: bench press, leg extension, leg curls, hip abductors, hip adductors, biceps, triceps, and some ab work. It was a decent work out. I’ll miss the cardio, i.e., the running, but I will survive!
Food for the day:
B: oatmeal [160] and banana [70]
S: granolo bar [100]
L: garlic parmesan pasta [320]
S: granola bar [100]
D: Qdoba Salad [690] and WW ice cream bar [130]
Total: 1570. The qdoba salad, although healthier than the burrito, was still not great. Next time, no guacamole [-140] or no cheese [-180].