Gumption, smumption...

Ok. It isn't the lack of knowledge that keeps me from using the kettelbells. It is... my fat ass. No, not really.

I have definitive depressive swings and I think I am finally coming out of one now. I guess that the Christmas season did its thing and "jollied" me out of it, but you never can be too careful.

Now, if I can just get myself to get up on time....

By the way...

I simultaneously love and hate that there is someone that I work with that makes peanut butter fudge and gives it away.

I think I ate at least a pound of fudge this afternoon....

Yeah....

So. Yeah....

It has been about a month and a half since my last post. Basically more of the same. I am still struggling with being a vegetarian but that will happen here. I think I am still struggling with my weight, although I haven't weighed myself in a while. I still fit into my new smaller pants, so I guess, Well, I'm not too worried.

Running has been hard to get done. My ankle doesn't want to respond to the healing thing so I am at a loss. I did get some kettlebells to start training with, but it is hard to get the gumption when I know so precious little about them.

Study, Study...

Right...

Right, the stress fracture. I have been working around it when I get time to exercise. I have been alternating using treadmill (it's butt-cold already) and a stationary bike. I have been slowly working my speed and distance up on the treadmill.

The other weekend I ran my fastest mile ever! 7:50! Ok, granted my fastest was 8 minutes, but that was in 1997. 14 years ago and I was 19 at the time. And had just been to nationals. And 15 pounds or so lighter.

So that was good. Meanwhile, I need to lose 10.5 more pounds to hit my first BIG goal. I think I can do it. I just need to keep the house stocked with veggies and fruit. And since I live in South Dakota, that proves more difficult that you could possibly know.

Yup

Been a while. Let me sum up....

Nope. Same old, same old. I had a few weeks of backtracking but I never when above the limit (270) and in fact I am down almost to 260 again.

We have finally become vegetarian. Something I have been wanting to do for years. However, a vegetarian in South Dakota can starve very easily. They put meat in EVERYTHING.

Also, I have quit pop. Yeah, I know, right? Of course like an ass I did them both at the same time. That was a rough week or so. Constant headaches and hungry all the time. But it is all good.

Now, I have maybe 1 pop a week and I feel better in general. I might eat meat if no other option avails itself (I am not gonig to be rude to a host).

Now I just need to prepare for the open house in 3 days...

Errr, ummm, yeah

So you know how I said it hurt for a little when I ran?  Turns out I may have a stress fracture in my ankle.  Yup.  Pure .... suckiness.

So over the last couple weeks I have gained weight but only a few (5, 5 God Damn Pounds) pounds and I have to start going to the gym and using the stationary bike.  Of course I am only guessing at the fracture, but I thought I was ok. I in fact waited a few days when it didn't hurt to walk or run and tried it out.  It didn't hurt until the 2 mile mark.  So I am not exactly sure what the deal is.

Lately....

So, lately I have been trying to break my plateau trend and have been running my ass off.  Or, more likely, my ankle off.  It is weird, it hurts the first mile or so and is fine.  It is like it needs to warm up first...

I was able to get some new five fingers yesterday.  I went with the new style Bikilas and I am indifferent as of yet.  They fit different and they don't hug around my ankle like they should.  BUT, the sole is thicker and I am thankful, or will be after I try them out on gravel in the morning.  Maybe.  I can't decide yet.  My ankle hurts and I should give it a rest, but I won't be able to go and run tomorrow.

OK, I will.  Maybe....