I really look forward to PM workouts; all day at work I’m just itching to go on a run. I definitely prefer working out later in the day! In the morning, it’s just so hard to get motivated for a hard run without a build up! Sometimes its necessary (like tomorrow), but that’s just my preference in general…. Today, I ran a fast (well, for me) 6.0 miles. Here are my statistics:
- Duration: 1 hr, 3 minutes (58 minutes for 6.0, plus 5 minute cool-down)
- Average Heart Rate: 174 bpm
- Maximum Heart Rate: 200 bpm (eck! I was workin’ hard)
- Calories Burned: 616
I needed to return the HEROES DVDs to Blockbuster, and my 6.0 mile loop goes right past it. I’m totally out of gas, so I figured I’d just drop it off in the midst of my run. I didn’t want to carry it… but, duct taping the DVDs to my CamelBak sounded like a great idea. 🙂
Yeah — I got some weird looks! But it worked.
Dinner
When I came home, I made a Muscle Milk Light shake (1 scoop protein powder, plus 1 cup skim milk).
For dinner, I made 3 oz. of chicken coated in Grape Nuts (shake and bake baby!). On the side, I had 1/2 sweet potato, broc, and corn on the cob.
Grape Nuts is such a versatile cereal… I use it in cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, and even on savory dishes like chicken and salmon. It stays super crunchy when baked!
Mid-Afternoon Snacks
Around 4:30, I had two pieces of WW toast with 1.5 tablespoons of PB. This served as my pre-run snack (it was larger than normal because I ate it 1.5 hour before I left for my run).
A few hours before, I had 1/4 cup Kashi Pilaf and 1/2 cup NF Plain Yogurt. Pilaf is another highly versatile grain! I added a few (but not too many) chocolate chips to satisfy my sweet tooth.
Lunch
Yesterday’s lunch was yummy, but not very satisfying. A very kind and smart reader pointed out that I was missing a key component to a satisfying lunch: healthy fat! Today, I added cheese, which seemed to do the trick!
I had a Morning Star Veggie Burger and cheddar cheese open-faced on WW toast. With a side spinach salad, it was the perfect lunch.
Mid-Morning Snack
I used the same nutrition trick for my mid-morning snack. I initially reached for a bowl of juicy cantaloupe, but added in a handful of hazelnuts when I realized the fruit just wasn’t going to satisfy my growling tummy!
All in all, I had a great workout AND I enjoyed a perfect amount of healthy, delicious food… a pretty good day, even for a Tuesday! 🙂
I’m going to wake up early and go for a run. I have a fun dinner with friends… yay for mid-week get togethers!
Wedding Madness
During my lunch break, I got so many little wedding errands done. I signed a contract for a group block of hotel rooms (overlooking the beautiful Lake Eola in downtown Orlando) and worked on the wedding invites. Less than 4 months to go! OH MY!