Week 2

The second week of my journey to get fit didn't start out too well. I got a bad cold, and could not run for a few days. I did manage to get in 2 runs, and I tried to stick to a reasonable diet, but I wish I could have done better. I'm on week 6 in the c25k plan. It is basically the same as week 7, but at a slower pace (around 8,5km/h, for 25 minutes). I still am uncertain about increasing my pace, as even with this slower pace, my heartrate goes above 170 after about 15-20 minutes, which is too high by most accounts.

Next week I plan to fit in the 3 runs that I plan. All will be 25 minutes of running, with 5 minutes of warm up walking, and a 5 minute cool down at the end. Weather permitting, I want to do at least 2 runs outdoors, as I find running outdoors more fun, though more challenging as well.

I will sign up to a 6,5 km race, which will be in mid April. I know 6,5 km is more then the recommended first race distance of 5K, but there are no 5K races in my time frame. If all goes well with the 6,5, I'll definetly run at least a 5K and try for a 10K this year. Ambitions I have, lets see if I have the persistance and disipline. Right now, I am really enjoying my runs, and am proud to be able to run 25 minutes in a row (even though it is a slow pace). I couldn't do 10 minutes 3 months back ....


Foodwise, I have ordered a vegetarian menu for lunch at work for the whole week. I'm not going full vegetarian, I just want to decrease my intake of meet and increase my vegatable intake. The best way is to eat one vegetarian meal a day. I also am eating oatmeal for breakfast most days, as I heard that the fibers in oatmeal are great for the cholesterol level, and are also very filling, so I'm not hungry all morning. I'm doing less good with the dinner part of my diet, but at least I am cutting out most processed foods, and non-wholegrain bread. Its a start..... I should cut out my daily glass of red wine, or at least have it only every other day, but wine is one of my favorite vices, so I can't resist the great Bardolino that I bought in Italy a few weeks ago. I heard that red wine is good for you, in moderation, so this can be considered medicine... (I know, I know, I'm making excuses, but hey, at least I'm trying....)

My weight loss is 1 kg this week, which is within "statistical error" margins, so basically I was stable. I just hope that I can maintain and increase this loss



My stats:

Week 2
Starting weight: 98 kg (216 lbs)
Weight today:97 kg (214 lbs)
Change from last week: 1kg (2lbs)
Goal: 82 kg (180 lbs)
Kg to goal: 15 kg (33lbs)
BMI today:29,9
Running this week: 2x , Total of 8,4 km (5,2miles)