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Salty dragon, thanks for your input. It's nice to know that someone is reading my updates! And it's true, thinking of this as a long term change means that I have time to get it right. Update time: Goal 1. Running. Super on point. Running in the morning definitely means it gets done. On Saturday, I ran for a long run of one hour, my longest so far, then finished up last week with a recovery jog on Sunday. I felt almost but not quite shin splints, so I was happy for a day off on Monday. This morning's run felt delightful. I'm looking forward to my 5k this weekend... Hopefully I can see some improvement in my time from my last race (31:34). Either way the race goes, I am happy to be building an endurance base and so far be injury free. Goal 2. Diet. Marginal. C+ at best. I have only had a few desserts since last week when I last posted, but my calories and little "treats" like chips and crackers have been up. I think that, psychologically, I just needed a break. It hasn't been a binge episode (which is a lot more than I can say for my falling off the wagon points in the past), but it hasn't been perfect either. My weight has stayed steady instead of continuing to drop. So. Whew. Time to start with seriousness again. I suppose this is how it goes: once the running gets consistent, you with on diet, and then back and forth. This week, the strategy is some make-ahead dinners, portioned into Tupper ware. Let's try it. Goal 3. Reading. Went to the library again over the weekend and picked up some nonfiction. And I was rereading my book on running over the weekend. Still plugging away at Silas Marner. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

My workouts have been getting done. Apparently morning *is* a good time to work out after all, ha-ha. What were your workouts this week? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

I totally use a launch pad! It's the best. I am really into setting everything up for the morning the night before. Clothes go by the shower, oats are measured, lunch is packed, keys hang next to the door. I also try to get where I'm going, like, 10 minutes early. I'm usually running late and then end up on time. If I'm early to work, I reward myself with 10 minutes of something I enjoy. That way, I look forward to those ten minutes instead of trying to avoid waiting around by lollygagging at home. I'm naturally a person who is late to everything, so having systems like this is super important for me. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Dude, you are killing it! Way to go with getting up for the gym, getting your push ups in, and hitting your calorie count. Even when your calories were up, they were still reasonable. Keep it up. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

18ck, you inspire me because even when things don't go exactly right, you are good at pulling them back together again. Keep it up. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

The kindle works great for travel. I think it would be perfect for you on the boat. [emoji1] Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Update time: Goal 1. Running. Running in the morning makes me so much more successful at getting it done than running in the evening. I'm three runs in three days this week, about 30 minutes each. Score. Goal 2. Diet. Uh... So I'm hungry. Like, always hungry. Smoothies with two schools of protein powder seen to help with that in the morning, but the salads at lunch last about two hours before I'm ready for some serious snackage. And the rice and beans make me feel full of food, but in no way satisfied. Any suggestions here? I'm looking for a vegetarian diet that I can keep long-term, but feeling only slightly not hungry after a meal... I'm not gonna be able to keep this up very long. Also, this may just be what happens to you when you move more and eat less, but holy crap am I tired and sleepy. Suggestions/support are welcome on this front too. Goal 3. Reading. Well, I gave up Facebook for lent, so that might leave me with more reading time... We shall see. And I picked up "Silas Marner" from the library yesterday. Didn't feel like paying for books when I can read them for free. Then I started the first chapter on my lunch break today. This means I am one for three on reading, but I'm set up for more success in the future. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Hi, newbie here. Following your thread because I am super inspired by your swimming workouts. Hope you feel better soon. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Hi! I'm also just getting started. Nice goals, keep it up! Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Newbie here, Following for the Rick and Morty references. That sun is amazing. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Newbie here, following because running on a boat sounds so epic! Keep it up! Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Newbie here. Excellent story! Good luck in this challenge. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Man, anxiety really throws me for a loop. I hope that it lets you be soon. How did your second work out go? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

"Time to pick myself up & try again." I couldn't agree more. And good luck with LASIK! Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Hey, how is it going with you goals? What about in general?Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Weekend update: Goal 1. Running. Success. Went for four miles of snowshoeing on Saturday. Walking in the snow next to a subalpine lake in the Sierras was beautiful and difficult. Sunday, I woke up early and did my long run: 42 minutes. I remembered why it's rough to run in the morning: it's cold!! But I'm trying to run in the morning this week to see if I can't find some more consistency. Today, I'm looking forward to my glorious, glorious rest day. Goal 2. Diet. On track. Current running average calories per day is 1925, so it's creeping up but still close. I was very proud of myself during the super bowl party: one bowl of veggie chili, one beer, hummus and veggie sticks. No cookies, no chips, no dips. Normally I chow down, especially in party situations. So... Yay! Goal 3. Reading. Between books. I'm heading to the library for a paper-and-binding book today or tomorrow. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Dude, thank you! I will check that out!Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

I'm all for the averages. I think many of us tend to over stress the small ways we go of teach and forget all the time we didn't on point. When I remind myself how much work I have been putting in, it encourages me to keep going. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

This sounds intriguing. I'll see what I can find. Yay! Whoot! Update: Goal 1. This week, I ran on Monday (long run) and Tuesday (recovery) and then...didn't. Fail. Goal 2. This week, I was on-target with diet on Monday and Tuesday, over-target on Wednesday and Thursday, and back on target today. Goal 3. I finished Station Eleven. I have yet to start a new book. What worked this week. 1. A group run on Tuesday with the local running store. Running with people = socializing = looking forward to it = get it done. 2. Tracking diet with my phone. When I overate one evening, I could eat lightly the next day. 3. Riding my bicycle to work. My new job is a 20 minute ride from my house, so even though I did not run after work like I had planned, I did get a bit of cardio every day this week. 4. Salads for lunch. They were delicious. 5. Lots of protein in every meal. What did not work this week. 1. Packing a lunch and then not eating it. Waiting until I am freaking starving before having a meal. Starving = overeating = feeling uncomfortable = over calorie count. 2. Socializing after work instead of running. Running vs. Friends is not a choice I want to make -- I want to go running and also have friends. 3. Eating out 3 times this week. (Because I am starving and have no food ready to go.) Restaurants = lots of calories = no money for me. 4. Drinking smoothies without straws. Also, smoothies are cold and so am I most of the time. What I am changing next week. 1. Running in the morning. This will fix the "friends vs running" choice that I face later in the day. But I will be cold and in the dark. This is a trial. 2. Packing my healthy lunch and making a point to eat it before 2pm. 3. Packing a straw for my smoothie. Drink hot tea after the smoothie. 4. Go to the library or download a book for my phone. 5. Simple diet seems to work well, get back to a mix of: oats, smoothies, salads, fruit, nuts, rice, beans, veggies.

Hi dustoff, I'm following you for inspiration. I'm also rebooting my fitness program. Good start, and good luck! Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Newbie here: I must say that I'm impressed with your tracking time from work until bed...what a good way to find out how you are spending your time! Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Hi. *waves* I like your goals! I am all about old-school super foods, though I have never tried brewers yeast. Way to rich the classics. Good luck this challenge! Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Changed your life, you say? Now that's worth checking out! Thanks for the suggestions!Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Update: Goal 1. Ran 30 minutes as prescribed. Goal 2. 2200 calories, needed a big dinner after being cold all. freaking. day. Does this ever happen to anyone else? Goal 3. No book reading yet, but the evening is still young. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Dude, yr on fire. Way to start strong. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk