Tomorrow, I will be trying hot yoga for the first time. Hot yoga is yoga in a room that is 100+ degrees! I will let ya know how that goes. I am hoping to weigh 5 lbs less afterwards!! ha ha
Anyways, I am a huge fan of Hal Higdon. Hal Higdon is a runner and a writer. He has written a ton of articles for Runner's World and he has written numerous books. One of them which I HIGHLY suggest is called Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide. He was at a running expo that I attended for the Chicago Marathon but I was to chicken to go talk with him! But I have followed his plans for all my longs races and I am always impressed with how my body feels with his plans.
Given the 2 day quest of the Glass Slipper Challenge (19.3) miles I figured it would be beneficial to just train for an 18 week marathon program that Hal developed. I Facebook messaged Hal Higdon and asked if he thought this plan was good for my race and he messaged me back! He suggested that I follow a 12 week plan that not only had longer runs but had sprint days and strength. Since my plan does not officially start until December 1st, I am just running 2-6 miles everyday (except Sundays) and I am doing sit ups and arm weights!
Here is the plan that I will be following:
http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51132/Half-Marathon-Intermediate-Training-Program
So ... I have not always been as in shape as I am today and even still, I am not in perfect shape. It is a work in progress and ALWAYS will be! It is not just about being skinny or in shape, its about being healthy and enjoying life. Ya know when you look at the chart (BMI chart) that lets you compare your height and weight and it will tell you if you are "normal" or if you have a little bit of a weight problem... Well, I would always fall in the little bit of a weight problem category!(ok a lot of bit)... A few weeks ago, for the first time I actually fell in the "normal" and healthy category for my short 5 feet 2 inch height! I was pretty ecstatic to say the least.
Someone once told me that weight loss is 20% exercise and 80% diet... Well I have always had the exercise part down, but was lacking the diet part.On May 1st I decided enough was enough and I stopped eating the starchy carbs and to my surprise I lost 37 lbs! Ok.... I also stopped eating starchy carbs because I get sick when I eat them but it kind of progressed and I started loving the new me.
Before:(Taken December 2012)
Now: (Taken a few weeks ago)
So I really cannot stress enough the important of eating HEALTHY! If you can't run, that is fine. But you do make the choice of what you put in your mouth! I can honestly say when I first stopped eating starches I felt kind of tired so I did not work out everyday or barely at all. The more my body got used to this new lifestyle, the more I started adding workout into my daily routine. (and let me tell you, it is a lot easier running now with 30 some pounds less weight on my body) I eat lots of protein along with vegetables, fruits, and nuts in moderation.
Hydration is EXTREMELY important and I make sure to drink 1 gallon of liquids a day. It doesn't have to be just water, it can be anything.(coffee, juice, tea, ... soda....) I put soda last because I only drink diet (regular has waaay to many carbs) but I know that soda is not healthy for you and I do not promote it, but it's just something, along with coffee, that I am not willing to give up! I have already given up ice cream, reeses, brownies, chai tea lattes, cupcakes, you get the point... :)
Tomorrow I am going to talk about my fundraising! ANY donation is highly appreciated. I know with the Holiday season we are spending money for our loved ones and trying to save for Christmas shopping. Please take a moment to check out Kellsie's Hope Foundation. It is for a great cause and you would be making one child extremely happy.
www.kellsieshopefoundation.com
I will be holding a fundraising event at a local pub in Fort Atkinson. I will talk more about it tomorrow! I hope you can all make it!
If you wish to donate for this great cause,
you can! Just go to this link, find my name (Rachel Hack) and follow the
instructions: (Remember, charity donations are tax deductible!)
http://www.kellsieshopefoundation.com/events.cfm?id=E3186188-AD90-C0DC-C3404D8912F4E490
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