Today I went to boot camp. The first class of the month is always a physical assessment, which involves running a mile for time. With my body in a state of rebellion, I was sure that running was going to do me in. At first I was in a lot of pain - my joints and ligaments were all out of tune. But after the first few minutes, they began to loosen and even glide. By the half mile mark I was in a rhythm and the pain dissipated. Tonight my jangled bits of body are aching again, but my hour at boot camp afforded me a little break.
A reader (Amber) recently asked me about my game plan for yanking my tired butt out of the "doldrums". She wanted to know how I was going to "kick it up a notch". Great question, Amber, and THANK YOU for keeping my on track. I've got a few ideas and here they are:
1) Reread some of the health literature that got me started on the raw foods in the first place. This includes "The Raw Detox Diet" by Ms. Rose.
2) Get back in a 3 day a week boot camp rhythm. The key is to just show up.
3) I've joined a "Biggest Loser" competition through my local mom's group. A group of us have pitched in 5 bucks each and the woman who loses the largest percentage of body weight (Sept. 11 - Dec. 4) wins the pool. I did it in the Spring (and won) and it was a huge motivator.
4) Start every day with green juice again - not just 3 or 4 days a week. Every. Day. Of. The. Week. Green juice always makes me feel amazing! And it curbs my appetite all morning long.
5) I'd also like to plan a 10-day juice fast again - possibly in October.
6) And finally, this is the first time in a year that I have not been signed up for a 5K. I think I need to find a race and register. I tend to better adhere to my running schedule when I've got a race coming up.
So, there are my thoughts.
Now let's hear yours!
5 comments:
ooh, find a 5k on a Sunday and I'll run it with you! I haven't run one in a while, either! :)
Im sorry you're feeling so wonky, but even MAKING a plan for moving forward will help. I get all wonky myself if I don't have a good schedule or routine and I've felt a bit out of control lately with all the change of routine that happens when school starts back up, and all of my fav exercise groups are asking when I'm coming back! Ha! Damn peer pressure!
Sounds like an excellent plan! I'm doing the Arbor Day 5k in Plano mid-November and heading back to boot camp this week along with a trail run once a week and two days at the gym.
That's a great plan! Let us know when you start your juice fast! I may join you for part of it. My juicer needs to see the light of day...and I could also use a jump-start.
That's a great plan! Let us know when you start your juice fast! I may join you for part of it. My juicer needs to see the light of day...and I could also use a jump-start.
Amber
Sarah - we have met a few times in Mallory's class. I applaud your honesty here. I wanted to let you know that I am the chairman of the Dallas chapter of the Colon Cancer Alliance. My husband was diagnosed 5 years ago. It has been a tough journey and I found that I always came second or third. I can relate to how tough it is to get to class.
Our 5k for the Undy is coming up on October 27th. Could be a good goal? Let me know if you want more info.
Stay strong! You inspire me.
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