Learn From Everything. Every Day.
Hey Kittens!! How is your week going?? Fabulous I hope. This week should just show you that I'm so crazy busy lately and traveling so much that I don't even know what day it is half the time. What is UP with me forgetting Monday Manjoyment yesterday? FOR SHAME.
Anyway- today's post is, "Learn From Everything, Every Day" and that is because I just got in from an hour Run/Walk. Mostly Run, probably 75% and then walking. I learned a LOT about my body today, and I learn every day.
DON'T VIEW FAILURES OR MESS-UPS as FAILURES OR MESS-UPS. Look at them as a way to LEARN SOMETHING. It's easier to move on then, instead of obsessing over what you did wrong or didn't accomplish.
Most importantly- I think a key to success in this "getting fit" game is to realize that we are all unique. What may work for me may not work for someone else. Recognize that and work within YOUR limits, preferences and capabilities. Some people kick butt at pull-ups, my own sister can do several and I've practiced for over a year and can't do ONE without assistance. Do I want to spend my time whining about it? No. I'm still gonna try, but I'm also going to focus on where I CAN excel.
So....what did I learn today?
- I learned that 90% of the time I cannot do cardio - any cardio of the high-impact kind- on anything but an empty stomach. I have learned that my body digests food very VERY slowly and when I have food in my stomach, trying to do cardio....well it is challenging to say the least. I cramp up EASILY.
- I have learned in general that I really excel with my workouts as early in the day as possible. Today, I went for my run around 5pm and - it had been 3 hours since eating but I was just NOT on my A-Game. I was tired and cramping from a full tummy.
- I have learned that I need to make sure my running GEAR or get-up allows me to run unencumbered. Today, I had this zip up sweatshirt on top of my running "gear" of Nike tank top and running pants/tights. The sweatshirt got too hot so I had to tie it around my waist, which left it needing to be fixed over and over again so it wouldn't fall off. I also need something to hold my ipod so I don't have to hold in my hand. I also had my crappy headset instead of the bigger ones I use at home that cover my whole ear- these kept needing adjusting and it just PISSED ME OFF to no end.
- I have learned that having the fast, motivating rock or club music on tends to make me run too fast, and that I do a better pace with more mellow music. Who would've thought?
- I've learned that my stomach is a wimp. It is. Truly a wimp. I've mentioned that after having that bout of salmonella, I am more lactose-intolerant than before. And in addition, I am just MUCH more sensitive to anything...well out of the norm. I didn't THINK I had anything "out there" today- I chose a cucumber/tomato salad and a grilled chicken/artichoke/red pepper "toss" in like a vinaigrette. HOLY STOMACH-ACHE FROM HELL later. Seriously, you'd think I was 6 months pregnant the way my tummy was sticking out.
So, I can either ignore this stuff or adjust accordingly. I avoid foods that I don't know are made simply....whacky sauces and stuff- I can't tolerate, plus it's likely that they are "bad" for me anyway with hidden sugars and salts and stuff. I need to do my cardio in the mornings whenever possible. I need to get my running gear so I can run and think about just GOING, not fidgeting with my clothes.
All in all, good. I've been in Lake Tahoe 2.5 days and gotten in two solid workouts. Tomorrow morning I will get up EARLY and do my run, with weights in the evening. And for my "diet", Jenny has worked out a nice simple diet to follow while in my weight loss phase, incorporating what I can tolerate plus the ViSalus Protein Shakes that THANK GOD work well for my tummy. And they are YUMMY.
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are there any foods you avoid or any dietary restrictions you have for overall health??
Hilary Swank, Jenny Lynn, Running, Visalus 