DRINK MORE WATER!!!

I just read about water on another blog. I've never tried Primo water, but I thought these facts on their website were pretty interesting. Check it out here. I thought these two facts were the most interesting:

--Even mild dehydration will slow down an individual's metabolism as much as 3%.(Health News, September 2004)

--In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.(Health News, September 2004)

Week 2--Day 3

Breakfast: half an apple, raspberry yogurt, 1 serving of scrambled eggs, 1/2 cup of fresh pineapple, 1 glass of cranberry/orange juice and one bite of a stale bagel (NO BACON & NO SAUSAGE and oh man did I want it!!!)
Lunch: MORE trail mix in the car and some mate w/ no sugar...we were driving home and didn't want to pull over to eat.
Dinner: leftover ham & cheese pie (tarta) and a couple bites of carrot cake that German's mom bought before she left...why?!

Water: 60 oz.
Exercise: 4 miles on treadmill--The exercise room only had ONE treadmill and someone was using it. I had to go back later, but I did not have as much time and we needed to check out of our hotel. Next week I'll have to do 5.5 miles to get ready for the 10K. I think I'll be lucky if I finish in under 90 minutes! Also, 100 sit-ups & 20 push-ups.

I think I need to set at least a weekly goal for myself and this week I'm following Kiersta's goal of no eating after 7pm.

Week 2--Day 1&2

-Thursday-
Breakfast: German wanted waffles. I made some honey wheat ones and only ate one.
Lunch: chicken milanesa sandwich (cheese & bread)
Snack: too much trail mix again...very addicting
Dinner: was SOOO good!!! A mini hamburger (called a slider), flatbread w/ cheese, tomato & balsamic vinegar, and sweet potato fries.
It was kinda late, so we decided to eat something at the hotel bar's dinner menu. German and I wanted to kiss the cook for delighting our tastebuds so much. Everything was amazingly delicious and came in smaller portions, which helped me not feel guilty. If any of you are ever in Jackson Hole come try some food at The Rustic Inn. WOW!
Water: only about 40 oz. because I didn't want to have to pull over during the drive
Exercise: Total rest day, although we did walk around town for about 20 mins to help the girls get sleepy.

-Friday-
Breakfast: Free hot breakfast at the hotel, I was kinda bad. I tried to follow Lori's 'power of one' and only picked up one piece of sausage and one piece of bacon, but then German gave me a piece of bacon from his plate...Some scrambled eggs, fruit, and a muffin. Also some orange cranberry juice. I'll do better tomorrow morning.
Lunch: Hot dog, plain hamburger patty and a cookie (awful)
Dinner: The restaurant was called Bubba's BBQ, so you can probably guess how that went. German and I shared a combo platter that had BBQ pork, brisket & chicken w/ beans and potatoes on the side, again VERY yummy. Oh and of course we had to share a slice of buttermilk pie that my bro-in-law recommended.
Water: again not so good, probably only about 40 oz again
Exercise: river rafting included a bit of paddling, but not too much of a workout

Tomorrow I plan on going to the exercise room right when I wake up to do my 5 mile run. I haven't done any of my runs on a treadmill yet, so it will be interesting to compare. We are heading home around noon, so Sunday should be back to normal. The girls are so out of whack, but they've been pretty good overall.

I think this "fitness type" secretly means I'm a bit lazy...

Your Fitness Type: Serene

You find exercise to be a great way to relieve stress. Getting fit is important to you, but not as important as clearing your mind. Try exercise that has a mind-body connection, like yoga or tai chi. You may also enjoy exercising in nature - whether it's hiking or swimming or taking a long walk.

How Should You Get Fit?

fun green thing

You Are Grass Green

Down to earth and a bit of a hippie, you are very into nature and the outdoors. You accept the world and people as they are. You don't try to change things. You are also very comfortable with yourself, flaws and all. Optimistic about the future, you feel like life is always getting better.

What Color Green Are You?

DRINK MORE WATER!!!

I just read about water on another blog. I've never tried Primo water, but I thought these facts on their website were pretty interesting. Check it out here. I thought these two facts were the most interesting:

--Even mild dehydration will slow down an individual's metabolism as much as 3%.(Health News, September 2004)

--In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.(Health News, September 2004)

Week 2--Day 3

Breakfast: half an apple, raspberry yogurt, 1 serving of scrambled eggs, 1/2 cup of fresh pineapple, 1 glass of cranberry/orange juice and one bite of a stale bagel (NO BACON & NO SAUSAGE and oh man did I want it!!!)
Lunch: MORE trail mix in the car and some mate w/ no sugar...we were driving home and didn't want to pull over to eat.
Dinner: leftover ham & cheese pie (tarta) and a couple bites of carrot cake that German's mom bought before she left...blah

Water: 60 oz.
Exercise: 4 miles on treadmill--The exercise room only had ONE treadmill and someone was using it. I had to go back later, but I did not have as much time and we needed to check out of our hotel. Next week I'll have to do 5.5 miles to get ready for the 10K. I think I'll be lucky if I finish in under 90 minutes!

I think I need to set at least a weekly goal for myself and this week I'm following Kiersta's goal of no eating after 7pm.

Day 7

Breakfast: yogurt w/ blueberries & raspberries
Lunch: tomato & cucumber salad w/ bread
Snack: too much trail mix (the one w/ cashews, raisins, M&M's,& peanuts)
Dinner: chicken milanesa (breaded thinly sliced chicken-baked in oil) & apple/lettuce salad

Exercise: 3.5 miles run/walk--I ran the first mile in 11:33 & then the second in 12:34. I really want to improve my time, but for now my goal is to finish the 10K in 75 minutes.
Water: 100+ oz

You may be wondering why I've eaten so much Argentine food...well, German's mom has been here since Saturday and she's been cooking some yummy stuff for us! Tomorrow we are going to Jackson Hole for the weekend with family. Hopefully, I won't eat too horribly. Our hotel does have an exercise room, so I am still planning on doing my long run on Sat! NO EXCUSES!!!

Day 6

Breakfast: Omelet w/ cheese
Snack: dried cranberries
Lunch: PB & J on wheat bread
Dinner: ham & cheese pie (tarta)

Water: 90+ oz
Exercise: 20 min yoga (I'm feeling a bit sick today, so didn't exercise as much as I was supposed to, but I'm hoping tomorrow I'll be better.)

Day 5

Breakfast: vanilla yogurt & an apple
snack: dried cranberries
Lunch: one empanada this time, cottage cheese & cucumber/tomato salad
Dinner: mussaman curry w/ rice, more lemoncello cake (it's so dang good)
Water: 80+ oz.
Exercise: 2.5 mile run/walk

OK, my goal is no dessert tomorrow...

Day 4

So, I ate too much today...and fatty foods

Breakfast: wheat toast w/ homemade strawberry jam, vanilla yogurt
Lunch: More yummy lentils w/ beef and tomato, cranberry juice
Snack: Lemon cake
Dinner: beef empanadas, fried zucchini, cucumbers
Water: 78 oz
Exercise: total rest day and good thing because I've been tired all day.