Writing from a bed after being in it for 3 days does not make the most inspiring setting but, report I must!
Let's start with the more positive parts. Finally the scale not moving just got to me. As in not 'got to me' like one writes it, but 'got to me' like it was PINCHING me. A combination of factors led to that - first having to put away a lot of my favourite clothes because they didn't fit me anymore and two going over some pictures just a year old that showed me the difference between what a 7 kilo gain can 'LOOK' like on the body! And so, I went about the weight loss attempt with renewed energy.
Now remember that I am not one of those who can keep away from eating, I don't just love my food but also can't live without it. So, all I did was as follows:-
1. Changed the portions of my meals and made my main meals smaller
2. Brought back the fruits throughout the day - adding at least 3 and at times 4, smaller snacks (one of them includes nuts) - one being a heavy duty glass of carrot, beetroot and such - fresh juice!
3. Added a bowl of raw salad to my meal - to be eaten before the meal itself
4. Increased my water intake
5. Made no compromises on my chocolates (what's the use of living if you can't eat what you want, right?)
I am pleased to report that the weight loss has kicked in. And it is here to stay!!! :)
On the training bit, on the personal trainers recommendation I bought myself a new exercise bench and promptly got a nasty bug that has kept me in bed since Thursday evening. A completely energy sapping cough with a body-ache and sniffly nose has led to a small break in training. I hope to be back on my feet really soon - though I may have to miss a day or two more.
But, we did go through training till thursday and this included
Monday - Lower body and upper abs workout
Tuesday - Speed training - 200m, 400m, 600m, 800m, 600m, 400m, 200m and I am pleased to report that the post 800 timings were better than pre ones.
Wednesday - Upper body and lower abs
Thursday - Hill training and post that all the trouble started, the rest of the week as they say was history!
A huge congratulations to the Bangalore boys and the crew (that very much included a few gals), who attempted the 100 miles run from Mysore to Bangalore. Kudos to you boys.. Dharmendra Kumar, Kieren D'souze, Udaya Napa and Vishwanathan Jayaraman - I would have so loved being part of the crew, but God wanted me to stay in bed!
As a result, I also missed the very fun Bangalore Unity run today but, I guess here too God wanted me to stay in bed!
Finally, since there was all this noise about woman's day, I would like to end my this week's update by dedicating this post to a woman I met for the first time this week. She is a running friend's wife and I met her when Coach Pani and I went over to her place, for the first time. The purpose of the visit was to pay our condolences for the loss of their 13 year old daughter the previous week. I am amazed at the strength and composure of this ultra woman despite the loss of her beautiful daughter - the one she carried in her arms as a baby and the one who passed away in her arms. Her strength to cope with this tragedy comes from the fact that she has to still be a mother to her older daughter. May no woman's have to prove her strength with such a test - may God bless her and her babies - the one on earth and the one in heaven!
Amen.
Let's start with the more positive parts. Finally the scale not moving just got to me. As in not 'got to me' like one writes it, but 'got to me' like it was PINCHING me. A combination of factors led to that - first having to put away a lot of my favourite clothes because they didn't fit me anymore and two going over some pictures just a year old that showed me the difference between what a 7 kilo gain can 'LOOK' like on the body! And so, I went about the weight loss attempt with renewed energy.
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| Minus 7 kilos - 2012 end |
Now remember that I am not one of those who can keep away from eating, I don't just love my food but also can't live without it. So, all I did was as follows:-
1. Changed the portions of my meals and made my main meals smaller
2. Brought back the fruits throughout the day - adding at least 3 and at times 4, smaller snacks (one of them includes nuts) - one being a heavy duty glass of carrot, beetroot and such - fresh juice!
3. Added a bowl of raw salad to my meal - to be eaten before the meal itself
4. Increased my water intake
5. Made no compromises on my chocolates (what's the use of living if you can't eat what you want, right?)
I am pleased to report that the weight loss has kicked in. And it is here to stay!!! :)
On the training bit, on the personal trainers recommendation I bought myself a new exercise bench and promptly got a nasty bug that has kept me in bed since Thursday evening. A completely energy sapping cough with a body-ache and sniffly nose has led to a small break in training. I hope to be back on my feet really soon - though I may have to miss a day or two more.
But, we did go through training till thursday and this included
Monday - Lower body and upper abs workout
Tuesday - Speed training - 200m, 400m, 600m, 800m, 600m, 400m, 200m and I am pleased to report that the post 800 timings were better than pre ones.
Wednesday - Upper body and lower abs
Thursday - Hill training and post that all the trouble started, the rest of the week as they say was history!
A huge congratulations to the Bangalore boys and the crew (that very much included a few gals), who attempted the 100 miles run from Mysore to Bangalore. Kudos to you boys.. Dharmendra Kumar, Kieren D'souze, Udaya Napa and Vishwanathan Jayaraman - I would have so loved being part of the crew, but God wanted me to stay in bed!
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| Bangalore Ultra Boys - picture stolen from their event page! |
As a result, I also missed the very fun Bangalore Unity run today but, I guess here too God wanted me to stay in bed!
Finally, since there was all this noise about woman's day, I would like to end my this week's update by dedicating this post to a woman I met for the first time this week. She is a running friend's wife and I met her when Coach Pani and I went over to her place, for the first time. The purpose of the visit was to pay our condolences for the loss of their 13 year old daughter the previous week. I am amazed at the strength and composure of this ultra woman despite the loss of her beautiful daughter - the one she carried in her arms as a baby and the one who passed away in her arms. Her strength to cope with this tragedy comes from the fact that she has to still be a mother to her older daughter. May no woman's have to prove her strength with such a test - may God bless her and her babies - the one on earth and the one in heaven!
Amen.
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