Welcome to the last Accountability Monday of 2014! What a year it's been! Since I started doing these AM posts back in July, I've lost 18.6 pounds and have felt more in control of my eating/running habits than I ever have. So thank you, readers, for keeping me accountable!
I sincerely hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and got to spend lots of time with the people that mean the most to you. My holiday was fantastic and I'm really enjoying the time we've been able to spend with our family and friends.
Training:
Monday- 18.5 mile bike ride, 1.76 mile run, 13:01 pace, 1/1 intervals
Tuesday- Rest day
Wednesday- 2.97 miles, 12:09 pace, 1:30/1 intervals
Thursday- 3.0 miles with Matthew, 11:58 pace, 1:30/1 intervals
Friday-Rest day
Saturday- Rest day
Sunday- 3.33 miles with Dad and Matthew, 12:29 pace, 1/1 intervals
Even with all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, I'm really proud of getting my workouts in. There was a lot of running this week at faster paces and shorter intervals- I finally feel like I'm getting closer to where I was pre-stress fracture. I still haven't pushed on the distance yet but in the upcoming weeks as my training starts for the Shamrock Half Marathon, I'll start adding on the miles.
Nutrition:
Can we just skip this part and forget about all the Christmas cookies I ate? Please? But seriously, this was a tough week nutrition-wise. Being out of my own home (where I can control what's around) is really hard. Luckily, both Matthew's family and my family are super supportive of my healthy eating and filled their fridges with low-fat greek yogurt, skim milk, and plenty of fruit. Overall, I'm happy with the choices I made and I'm confident I can get through one more week of holiday traveling and eating successfully.
My new favorite holiday snack- a hot chocolate (made with the Kuerig) and two tablespoons of marshmallow fluff- only three PPV and absolute heaven in a coffee mug. Amazing.
Weight-loss:
144.4 as of 12/23/14 weigh in
-1.2 from last week
-46 since January 2013
-57.6 since HW
And the roller coaster ride continues! Let's hope it keeps going down. :-)
Enjoy the last three days of 2014 and I'll see you all in the new year!
QOTD: What's your favorite holiday treat?
Way to go with keeping up with your workouts during Christmas week! I had every intention to do so, but was unfortunately unable to do so.
ReplyDeleteIt's so tough this time of year. I'm ready for my regular routine to return!
DeleteNice job Sarah with all those workouts. My favorite holiday treat always involves peppermint....peppermint hot chocolate, Chick fil a peppermint shake....just keep that peppermint in the mix and this girl is all over it!
ReplyDeleteOh those Chic-fil-A peppermint shakes! So yummy!
DeleteGreat job on the holiday workouts. Your WL journey has been very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's been an interesting ride for sure :-)
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