Let’s get physical or …….something!
Like most people at this time of year, I’m starting to work on creating a more healthy lifestyle with better food and more exercise. For the exercise part, I’m working on training for the St. Louis ½ marathon. I attempted a full marathon a year and a half ago. I made it through about half of the training and a 12 mile run, so I figure I can definitely complete a half marathon. Training difficulties so far includes ice and snow. I enjoy running exclusively outside so the weather can be tricky sometimes. Last time I trained, I had to deal with the unbearable heat and humidity and ran into issues in finding the time to dedicate a couple hours a day to training. I’ve got my schedule set and I completed my first 4 mile run of the 12 week schedule last night. Considering I haven’t run that much mileage since about last August, it was a successful endeavor. And, I’m actually looking forward to my run tonight!
Ok, now onto the eating thing. I can be one of the worst eaters. I’ve developed a bad yo-yo dieting routine. I tend to put on 20lbs and then lose 20lbs. And currently I’m a good 30lbs over my ideal weight. To get my eating under control, I’m doing the one meal a day diet probably most like the Warrior Diet, with my own modifications. I’m on DAY 4 with no problems. Now I know to most eating once a day sounds like the most absurd thing ever. It goes against all modern day nutrition guidelines and recommendations, but I tend to go against the grain on some things. Below are the reasons why it works for me:
- I’m not constantly preoccupied with what I’m going to eat 3 times a day.
- After the first 2 days I easily transition into no food during the day. The hunger pangs subside and I feel damn good!
- Energy and alertness. I’ve have an alarming amount of energy throughout the day no ups and downs. I can focus on projects at hand sublimely.
- One good meal a day. I don’t skimp on my dinner meal. I eat what tastes good. On a normal diet you are preoccupied with calories and protein, blah blah blah. With this diet I eat tasty and calorie rich dinners. And the longer on this diet, your cravings turn towards healthy foods like salads and veggies.
- And lastly weight loss. I tend to lose .4 to 1 lb a day – depending on my dinner and exercise level for the day. So you get to the weight you need quickly.
- Lastly, this helps me really get my eating under control.
Lastly my diet consists of one Naked Juice a day. I really enjoy Green Machine the most. I get in all the greens for detoxing the body and it is yummy and filling. I weighed in on Monday and today I’m already 3lbs down. While I know it’s not all fat loss, it is still extremely encouraging.