While I was careful on my trip to watch what I ate and how much I drank, since I have returned, I have been awful about my eating. Not just what I am eating (although I have been eating CRAP), but my habits in general- not enough, too much, not often enough, etc.
I have pretty much cut alcohol out until the marathon, but that is not a stretch for me. We had to spend 3-4 months 'dry' every season in college, so to go a few weeks is no biggie for me.
There is no way I can expect my body to recover from 19 miles if I eat crap for 24 afterwards. And I can't be surprised that my legs still feel like crap today, and my stomach hurts, after what I have eaten today (read: pizza. For breakfast. And lunch. Not on purpose. But....really? I feel sick just thinking about it)
I need to get my act together. Tonight.
So for October, to allow myself a GREAT last two weeks of heavy training, I WILL EAT HEALTHY. I am going to go to the store RIGHT NOW and stock up on:
Kefir
Eggs
Oatmeal (yes, the instant kind, but it's a start)
Kashi Go Lean Waffles (LOVE these)
Greek Yogurt
Berries (to go in said yogurt)
Green things- spinach, lettuce, peppers, peas
Beans
Non Fat Cheese
Natural Peanut Butter
Whole Wheat Bread
Nuts
Berries
Banannas
Apples
Cappuccino (Fine, not the healthiest, but I am obsessed)
Whole Wheat Pasta
Ground Turkey
I will also go in my fridge right now and throw away the following:
Great list! You should check out coaches oats. Instant, but as healthy as the real stuff. I make it and put kefir and frozen rasberries in it and it is sooo good.
ReplyDeleteYour fridge looks like mine will in a couple weeks.
I am with you, sister. No more junk.. I've had a couple of bad days after about 4 good weeks, and today was back on track day. Throw the crap out, your body will pay you for it come mary-day!
ReplyDeletechocolate chips on my fridge door kill me.