Hiatus

I am going to take a hiatus from my diet and exercise diary.

I will not be breaking from working out and dieting,

just all the picture taking and blogging.

I've run 25+ miles in the last six days and I plan to

run at least 6 more days before I take a day or two off.

This blog has been a great tool for learning to be mindful of what I eat

and to keep me committed to my exercise regimen.

But at the moment I am just burned out on it.

I am neither a writer nor photographer,

so it was not a natural fit for me.

I don't know when, or if, I will resume.

Be well imaginary readers,

Kim

Day 132 - Easy Run

November 21, 2009

Exercise

4.15 mile run

Breakfast

Peanut Butter Toast

Lunch

Salad w/

Chicken

Blue Cheese

Pear

Pecans

Vinaigrette

Snack

Cheetos

Dinner

Chili Burger

Fries

Day 131 - Committed

November 20, 2009

Exercise

6.5 mile run

I have committed myself to run every day for ten days.

Why?

Because I have two very high-energy Boxers

whose only doggie friend is an vacation,

so no trips to the dog park

where I can convince myself that running around after

them a little bit is a workout.

Breakfast

California Omelet

(I just made that up.)

One Egg

Cheese

Refried Beans

Lunch

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Health Nut Bread

Arugula

Snack

Peanut Butter Toast

Dinner

Prime Rib

Au Jus

Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans

DAy 130 - The Climb

November 19, 2009

Exercise

6.1 mile run

I'm really loving my new running route.

3 miles straight uphill then 3 back down.

There is just something about the single-minded goal

of getting up that hill that motivates me.

Once we're there I am rewarded with a stunning view

of the Las Vegas Strip and the entire valley.

One sip of water for me, the rest of the bottle for the dogs

and back down again.

Breakfast

One Egg Cheese Omelet

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Swedish Meatballs

Salad

Snack

Cottage Cheese

Rye Crackers

Dinner

Chicken Breast

Steamed Potatoes

(forgot the picture)

Day 129 - Gun Show

November 17, 2009

Exercise

P90X - Shoulders & Arms

Breakfast

None

Lunch

Salad w/

Chicken

Blue Cheese

Tomatoes

Vinaigrette

Snack

Hot Cocoa w/

Marshmallows

Dinner

Steak

Mixed Veggies

Bread w/

Lt. Margarine

Day 128 - Stay Close To Home

November 17, 2009

Exercise

3 mile run

After taking the dogs to the park I went out to run by myself,

or should I say tried to run.

Not only was I plagued by tight muscles and sore feet,

after about a mile I developed an acute stomach ache.

If there is one thing you do not want while you are out running

is to be in serious need of a bathroom with none in sight.

So, I circled around the park across the street from my house for three miles.

I'm sure I was quite a sight,

limping around with a look (I imagine) of agony on my face.

Breakfast

Peanut Butter Toast

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken Pesto Flatbread

(camera battery was dead)

Snack

Chocolate Cake

Dinner

Tacos

Refried Beans

Day 127 - Not Happening

November 16, 2009

Exercise

Not Much

The title of my post originally referred to my thwarted effort to work out,

but now it simply refers to my not being able to upload my pictures.

Frustration Level: High

Motivation To Continue: Low

Days 125 & 126 - Weekend Wrap-Up

November 14-15, 2009

Exercise

Saturday

6 mile run

Sunday

1 mile walk

Saturday was a productive day,

had a good run, did chores and grocery shopping.

Sunday, on the other hand,

not so much.

I had every intention of running with the the dogs,

but once I got outside and realized how cold and windy it was

I took the dogs far enough to do their business

and high-tailed it home.

Saturday

Breakfast

Scrambled Egg

Cheese

Corn Tortilla

(running fuel-I really need to get some protein bars)

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken Carbonara

Sauted Greens

(The greens are from my garden, the winter veggies are really coming along)

Snack

Rye Crackers

Swiss Cheese

Dinner

Skirt Steak

Noodles

Salad

Sunday

Peanut Butter Toast

Lunch

Roast Beef Sandwich

Dinner

Potato Soup

Fresh Baked Bread

(could have had some more greens here,

but I would have had to go outside to pick them)

Day 124 - Half And Half

November 13, 2009

Exercise

2 mile walk

2.5 mile run

1/2 of P90X - Shoulders and Arms

I tried to run but didn't make it too far,

so even though I didn't have a lot of time I squeezed in some

Shoulders and Arms.

Breakfast

Egg Burrito

(Well, I thought I was going to run 5 miles.)

Lunch

Italian Wedding Soup

An off brand from Fresh & Easy,

it was good but too salty.

I guzzled water the rest of the day.

Snack

Cottage Cheese

Doritos

Dinner

(My camera battery died, so I didn't get the pic.)

Let's see... I had

Grilled Fish

Steamed Vegetables

(As far as you know ;)

Day 123 - Almost Forgot

November 12, 2009

Exercise

2 mile walk and some running with the dogs

I almost forgot to update my diary!

I know my imaginary readers would have been so disappointed to miss the excitement.

Breakfast

Cottage Cheese

Rye Crackers

V-8

Lunch

(no pic)

Sushi

Snack

Pear

Dinner

Spaghetti

Garlic Bread

Day 122 - It's All Uphill

November 11, 2009

Exercise

6.25 mile run

We ran 3.1 miles straight uphill,

then turned around and flew back down to home.

Awesome!

Felt really good afterwards,

so I did some heavy-duty housework for 3 hours.

That was not nearly as much fun.

Once again, I forgot to take my breakfast picture,

now I can't even remember what it was.

Snack

Pear

Lunch

BLTA

Snack

Cheetos

Dinner

Mushroom Chicken

Pasta

Tomato

Day 121 - Forgetful

November 10, 2009

Exercise

2 mile walk plus ran around with the dogs

I am so forgetful lately.

I keep forgetting to take my pictures,

and I forget to work out too.

Ha Ha Ha

Breakfast

(No pic, I forgot.)

Scrambled Egg

Steamed Rice

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Sesame Chicken

Snack

Cottage Cheese

Rye Crackers

Dinner

(Yep, forgot again.)

Steak

Baked Potato w/ Light Sour Cream

Day 120 - Four Is Better Than None

November 9, 2009

Exercise

4.0 mile run

Breakfast

Cottage Cheese

Rye Crackers

Lunch

Lean Cuisine

Salad

Snack

Apple

Peanut Butter

Dinner

Chicken Breast Stuffed w/Caramelized Onions and Light Cream Cheese

Pasta

Tomato Soup

Day 119 - Weakness Leaving The Body

November 8, 2009

Exercise

3.5 mile walk

I had every intention of running,

but then I woke up with charlie horse in my right thigh.

I was not quite a cramp,

but enough to make me skip the run and take a long walk instead.

We walked along part of the triathlon route while they were still setting it up. The refreshment tables were stocked with all kinds of beverages including Coke, because , I guess sometimes you really need a good ol' Coca Cola. Also, there were bananas, oranges and energy gel packs.

Some people had put up motivational signs for their loved ones, one read

"Pain is just weakness leaving the body."

I'll have to remember that one.

Breakfast

(Representative picture)

Scrambled Egg w/ Prosciutto

Toast

V-8

Lunch

Fried Chicken Breast

Salad

Snack

Orange

Snack 2

Doritos

Dinner

Mongolian Beef

Steamed Rice

Day 118 - I'll Never Be A Triathalete

November 7, 2009

Exercise

4.5 mile run

There is a triathlon start/finish line in my neighborhood this weekend, so for the last few days there all these super-fit athletes roaming around the venue area and the neighborhood trails.

All I can say is DAYUM, those people are unbelievably fit.

I cannot imagine the dedication and hard work they must devote to their sport

to be such elite athletes. I'm in Awe.

I must stop whining about my puny little workout routine.

Breakfast

Egg

Toast

V-8

Snack

Refried Beans

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Mushroom Spinach Chicken Sandwich Thingy

Chips

One thing about the Lean Cuisines is that they are always edible.

Some I have liked more than others, but I think I have only tossed one in the trash.

Dinner

(no pic)

BBQ Pork Chop

Corn-On-The-Cob

Baked Apple

Day 117 - Alone

November 6, 2009

Exercise

Walked 2 miles with the dogs

4.2 mile run

After I brought the dogs home,

I went out for a run

all. by. myself.

Nice for a change,

I can listen to music and not be pulled in two different direction at once,

but I missed my puppies.

Breakfast

Scrambled Egg

Cheese

Tomato

Corn Tortilla

(And Garth's smiling face.)

Snack

Pear

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken Enchilada

Refried Beans

(iPhone pics have a mind of their own in Blogger)

Snack

Cottage Cheese

Doritos

Dinner

Steak

Baked Potato

Salad