Back on the Treadmill

Looks like I'm not doing anymore outdoor runs this week. Boo.

To be honest, I don't think I could bear another day so soon of running with legs weighed down by soaking wet pants, the wind blowing rain directly into the small hole I left myself in my hood, and freezing afterwards drenched with sweat and rain. It was definitely an impulse run.

Today's run went well. I was due to run 3 intervals of 9 minutes walking with 1 minute of walking. The first interval went smoothly. The second, I found myself counting down each minute (59... 58... 57...). I took a longer walking breaking after that interval (3 minutes total) and ran 7 minutes for the last interval.

2.52 miles in 30 minutes.

Tomorrow's run is supposed to be 2 10-minute runs and an 8-minute run. EEK!

Net Carbs: 25 grams

Workout: Run only

Days 'Til 5K: 52

My (free) Atkins Quick-Start Kit

I signed up for the free Atkins Quick-Start Kit during week 1 and the kit came this week!

This isn't the first time I've done Atkins, but I thought it would be cool to see what this kit was all about. Plus, I tried a couple of Atkins bars 5 years ago, didn't like the flavors and have never looked back. So this was my chance to try them again without wasting my money (I do love the South Beach Diet bars, which also have comparable Net Carbs).

The kit came with 3 bars, a pocket-sized carb counter book that lists the number of carbs in most foods, and a quick-start guide. I tried two of the bars -- Chocolate Oatmeal Fiber Bar and Chocolate Caramel Mousse Bar and they were delicious! Maybe they've stepped up their game since 5 years ago. I'm willing to give them a try again now.

I am, however, leaving the third bar - the Sweet and Salty Almond Crunch Bar - for hubby to try. I'm not so sure about that combo and I'm not that brave.

If you're interested in low-carb, check out Atkins' interactive tools and sign up for your free kit.


Days 'Til 5K: 55
Workout: Off day

Breaking The Habit

Today was a workout off day, especially since I've been at work for almost 16 hours so far. That's a workout of its own.

But, today was also my first day back at our main hospital since I started cutting out carbs, training, and writing this blog. It was tough walking through the cafe and the cafeteria, seeing my usual snack culprits and not grabbing them out of habit.

You know... the White Macadamia Nut cookie that goes with my tea, the pastry that goes with my mid-day water break, the fries that are pre-made so I can grab them if I'm really hungry and not have to wait in line. The list goes on...

I walked past all of it today, got my tea and diet Pepsi and snacked on my Atkins Endulge bar. But, I'm not gonna lie -- I definitely looked twice.