It's hard to believe, but it's been two weeks since I started 'building my base' and running in preparation for my next Whole Life goal. And.... It's been going GREAT!
I was worried that my knees and hips would hurt as it's been months since I really ran. I fit in all my runs, plus my regularly scheduled workouts (except the 4th of July - that was a glorious day off). I have been diligently rolling out - in fact, I finally ordered one to have at home so I could roll out after runs. Less than $20 on Amazon.com, and just a few days later I had a roller to use at home! ( I also slipped a couple of CD's in that order... I mean, I'm paying shipping, why not?!) I had a few days of tight IT band pain, but with good stretching and rolling out, that is all taken care of and my runs have been great. I'm still loving my shoes and am grateful for the young man who helped me at Scheel's. If you haven't reached out for help when choosing your running shoes, you should! What do you have to lose?!
I've had a good couple of weeks with my clean eating... a couple of splurges (Ted & Wally's, I mean, how can I pass that up?!), but way better than 80/20... and I feel really good.
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| Chicken breast w/ stir fry veggies - it's what's for dinner, and lunch! |
I decided that since we are having FFY (Fend For Yourself) for dinner tonight, I'd make up a HUGE batch of stir-fry veggies and chicken breasts and have plenty leftover for lunch. Turned out super tasty (I'm eating it while I blog, see!) and I'm excited to mix things up and still keep it clean! Chicken breasts seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and Cajun seasonings, and lots of stir fried veggies (broccoli, green beans, baby corn, peppers, mushrooms) - mine are the frozen, organic veggies from Costco, and all I cooked them in is EVOO and salt and pepper. I envy folks with gardens - I'd love to grow my own veggies, but gardens and selling your house don't go, apparently. That will not always be the case, thankfully!
Speaking of that... we are still on the market, showings regularly (2 Friday, 2 Saturday and 2 today), and are hoping for good news tomorrow. My fingers, toes, legs, eyes and hair (in a braid!) are all crossed. I know it'll happen when it happens and that there is no sense in stressing about it. Thank goodness I have workouts to help me relieve my stress!
It's my goal to have a Sunday Cooking Club once we're in the new house and settled. That way, other friends who are hoping to eat more healthfully can join me in prepping lunches or dinners for the work week. We'll buy in bulk and split the cost of the food. We'll chop, grill, simmer, chit chat and have a great time planning to succeed. I think it'll be super fun!
If you would be interested in joining me for the Sunday Cooking Club, let me know (via Facebook, comment here, or shoot me an email/message through Google+. We can tailor the Club to what members want and need - healthy snacks, lunches, dinners, desserts... whatever!I apologize for the distance during these last two weeks. I'm still here, and will be back with some fun recipes, hints on how to live your WHOLE life, and fun stuff along the way.
Until next time!
<3 Jen
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