The Struggle is Real

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After a week of busting my ass from running, boxing, and lifting weights, and a week of severely dieting... I'm down to 138. Which is 4 pounds less than last week, and 10 pounds more than I got married at, and 6 pounds from my goal, and 8 pounds from.... you get the idea :) If I had to guess, I would've assumed I was AT LEAST down 5-6 pounds from last Friday. *sigh*

It is amazing how much harder this is than it used to be. I remember skipping a few meals and I'd accidentally lose 5 pounds. Let's face it, nearly 31 years old is the not the same as being 24. It takes a lot of hard work to get your body to change. I have been putting in hard work. No alcohol, 3 meals per day, and mainly fruits and veggies. Plus killing myself in the gym. 

I had one glass of red wine last night. Anyone who knows me knows I never have 'one' of any alcoholic beverage (except  one bottle of wine). But honestly I felt it. It knocked me right out. One the advantages of dieting is becoming a 'light weight' when it comes to drinking. 

Other Benefits of the Diet

I have had increased energy like I haven't in a very long time. When you eat large amounts of food it slows you down (physically and mentally). I have been more focused in nearly every area of my life - work, school, exercise. I always get 10,000+ steps a day since I started the diet. Things I would normally put off (washing dishes, taking the dog out) have become easier. I want to constantly move. I feel better when I'm not weighed down - literally. However, one of the issues I'm encountering is  falling asleep. I am not taking diet pills or any supplements for extra energy; this really is a side effect of eating better and smaller portions (and of course, not drinking). I'm averaging 5-6 hours  of sleep per night at best. I just purchased some bedtime tea to hopefully make this problem go away.

Memorial Day Weekend

Ah, the weekend we celebrate with burgers and beers. Well, not me this year! I have an action packed weekend from start to finish - and I cannot wait for tonight to come to kick it off.

• Tonight I am heading to Fords Fish Shack with some friends in Chantilly for happy hour. I have planned this out by checking the menu - raw oysters and bud lite it is :) Preparation is your best plan to stay in control.
• Saturday I am going to go to the 1 hour and 15 minute intense boxing class at title boxing, and then head out for an afternoon with one of my best friends for lunch and pedicures. 
• Sunday my husband and I are doing an insane hike (8+ miles) out past Gainesville. Considering bringing the puppy... we will see.
• Monday is the Ringing in Hope 10K . Hopefully followed by going to the pool :) 

I am keeping myself busy and active this weekend and not  preoccupied with gluttony. I will post Monday/Tuesday about the 10K. After all, this is a running blog and lately my posts have been side-tracked. Please bear with me as I get this little site back on topic ;)

Cheers and happy running!

India