The Bad Habit

Dun dun DUN!  It sounds like we have a recurring theme of not strictly adhering to our running schedule. 

Unfortunately, I have been suffering from uncomfortable back pain after slipping on the ice (multiple times), so I have been plugging along at a slower pace.  In the words of Lady Antebellum, "When it's all said and done, you can walk instead of run. 'Cause no matter what you'll never be alone."  Doing this training with my sisters have been a true blessing!  There is very real sense of accountability because my sisters are the last people I want to let down while simultaneously providing  true encouragement as they are two of my best cheerleaders.


Now let's discuss what the real demon of the week.  The Bad Habit.  My carbs and Diet Pepsi habit.  While you may roll your eyes at me as you read this, I have a very difficult giving these two things up.  I work at a bakery-café where I have unlimited access to bakery treats and Diet Pepsi...it isn't an easy task to stop cold turkey.  As I have mentioned in The Real McCoys, I want to provide Evelyn with good eating habits so she doesn't wake up in her mid-twenties and realize that she needs to make a major lifestyle change to avoid serious repercussions in her later adult life.  I saw this video on Disney Junior one morning, and while it made us giggle, the message is an important one.



Want some simple, serious advice that will change your eating habits?  Don't buy soda, sweeties, and salty treats when you are at the store.  If it isn't in your kitchen, you can't eat it!  At work, I keep packs of almonds in my purse; whenever I think that I want a bakery treat, I either eat a small apple or munch on some of the almonds to curb my appetite.  Being prepared with some healthy snacks will save you in the long run--no vending machine junk for you!

Thank you, everyone, for all your words of encouragement!  It is an amazing feeling to know that so many people are cheering for us as we continue our training!  I hope your week is filled with all kinds of amazing fun.

Sarah

No more free wheeling

I didn't do an amazing job of sticking to the plan last week. I still skipped one run. However, it was an improvement over the week prior, AND my long run on Sunday was a success. It's still really cold, and really slick outside, so I ran six miles on the dreadmill. Upsides? I caught up on American Horror Story: Coven and the dogs kept me company. I managed to do about an 11 min/mile pace throughout the whole run with no stops.

#RWdogsontherun

I did my best to put off that long run because the five-miler last week felt awful. However, I ate breakfast about two hours before my run, which kept my stomach from rumbling. I often am running on empty since I do most of my runs after work, so it was a nice change to feel like I had good energy from start to finish. Also, it felt like everything just.....came together. I wasn't uncomfortable or tired until the very end. Bored, yes? But the beauty of the treadmill is it keeps moving forward until you shut-er down.

For the fueling breakfast, I made "healthy pancakes" and had one serving with two pieces of turkey bacon, a little maple syrup and a banana. Once I got over the fact that they are really not like pancakes at all, I didn't mind the slightly chewy texture. Unfortunately, they were gone so fast, I forgot to take a photo. Here's the recipe, though. 

Healthy Pancakes

1/3 C. regular oats (not quick oats)

3 T. egg whites

1 T. non-fat milk

1 T. fat-free cottage cheese

1/8 t. vanilla extract

1 T. flour

1 non-cal sweetner packet (I use real sugar instead)

2 T. water

pinch salt

Combine all ingredients and stir until well mixed. If you want, fold in berries or cut up fruit. I just served mine on the side. Spray skillet with nonstick spray, get pan pretty hot and drop batter into pan to form three pancakes. Flip and respray to prevent sticking. Cook until both sides are slightly browned. 

These macros are slightly off if you real sugar, but it will give you an idea. This would be a great recipe if you are diabetic or watching your sugars. Instead of syrup, I've used a little apricot jam as a topper-- also delicious.

Cals: 201

Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 295 mg

Carbs: 32 g

Fiber: 4 g

Sugars: 6 g

Protein: 13 g