Thanks to some tummy troubles, my appetite has been a little off today. :oops: I’m pretty sure I probably have my super-duper sugar intake as of late, plus the joys of being a lady to thank for today’s discomfort. Ahh well…life goes on!
I started things off with a little cereal combo: Quaker Oatmeal Squares + Fantastically Festive me & goji mix + skim milk.
Along with my cereal & mug-o-joe, I also brought a perfectly ripe banana, which I snacked on mid-morning.
By the time lunch rolled around, I really didn’t have too much of an appetite, yet I could feel my stomach grumbling…does anyone else ever get that feeling? It’s a weird one!
An always delicious pineapple flavored Chobani, topped with some Kashi Heart to Heart + granola
Carrot sticks, red peppers, & grape tomatoes…all of which are on their last leg. :shock:
And an also-sad-looking pear which, despite it’s rather “homely” appearance, tasted quite fantastic.
By the time I got home from work, all I really wanted to do was curl up on the couch in a ball while watching TV. However, something was telling me that I should really try to get moving. I weighed the pros and cons of skipping the workout, and of course, the cons totally outweighed the pros…it was a simple case of me just being lazy. :roll:
So I threw on the workout clothes, grabbed my iPod, and hopped onto the treadmill. I wasn’t feelin’ any HIIT workouts today, so I decided to just go for a steady, 3-mile run.
Now, steady for me is never one set speed. No matter what, I just cannot run at one speed. Even if it’s just a matter of varying the speeds from 6.0 – 7.5, I still have to do it. Here’s an example, which is what I did today:
| Minutes | Speed (mph) |
| 0-3 | 4.0 |
| 3-5 | 6.0 |
| 5-7 | 7.0 |
| 7-9 | 6.5 |
| 9-11 | 7.5 |
| 11-13 | 6.0 |
| 13-15 | 7.0 |
| 15-17 | 6.5 |
| 17-19 | 7.5 |
| 19-21 | 6.0 |
| 21-23 | 7.0 |
| 23-25 | 6.5 |
| 25-27 | 7.5 |
| 27-28 | 6.5 |
| 28-32 | 4.0 |
By alternating my speeds every 2 minutes, it gives me mini goals of something to work towards. For me, it makes the time go by much quicker! Maybe it will do the same for you?!? :)
I was definitely glad that I got up and moving, because it helped a little with the tummy troubles and eventually got my appetite nice and ready for dinner. On the menu tonight?
Turkey & Cheese Panini!
I first coated the bread slices with some Eggplant Garlic Spread, and then topped it off with deli turkey and some fontina cheese that I picked up at the grocery store this weekend.
I’d never bought fontina cheese before, but I can certainly say this will not be the last time! Fontina is absolutely perfect for melting on panini sandwiches…just look at that oozing cheese! :-P
A little added veggie bulk…
‘Twas delicious! :-D
I’m feeling I may need a little lovin’ from a special man later this evening…
His name is Gingerbread. ;)
Question for the Evening:
How do you usually vary your treadmill runs/walks? Do you stay at one pace, or do you like to vary your speed?
I get SO bored on the treadmill. It’s always hard to switch to indoor runs once it gets cold out. I HAVE to switch up the speeds and tempos. I usually do it in 5 minute circuits … it takes my mind off of running on the treadmill … otherwise I just want to stop!
i used to alternate inclines but now i’m attempting the couch to 5k, so i’m not alternating speeds.
having a tv with something interesting to watch also helps! ;p
*now….not “not!
Totally forgot how much I loove Quaker Oat Squares! Your gingerbread men are so cute :)
Your pannini looks awesome!
For the treadmill, I’m pretty boring and just progressively up the speed slowly. But because the elliptical bores me to death, I like to go up and down often with the resistance. Along with pedalling backwards every 5 or 6 minutes… weeee!
Intervals on the treadmill and elliptical definitely keep me interested!
That’s definitely smart to alternate speeds. I find myself getting really bored during stationary workouts, which is why I’m loving classes so much recently.
I am pretty hit or miss with the treadmill! If I’m either distracted with a great show/movie OR varying my speed to keep things interesting, usually I’m okay, but some days I dread the thought of running in place, so I just run outside or do something else :)
I hate the treadmil. Today for example, I kept ticking down the distance until I was done. When I run outside, I don’t want to stop. But put me on a treadmill, and I can’t WAIT to stop!
sooo glad you liked the gingerbread men! you have to try to make them, they’re super easy :) I just made another batch tonight for my mom’s office party, but I’m saving some to nibble on myself… haha
i do get very bored on the treadmill so i think i will be trying this next time!! it def sounds like it will make the time fly by!
excuse me! kashi is japanese food?
I just love reading your blog! Glad to see how you switch it up on the treadmill.. I think I’ll try the 2 minute swircheroo and see if the time goes by faster.
I’m not a huge treadmill fan because I do get bored, but I love the elliptical. I do the elliptical a few days a week in the morning before work at my gym and SAVE my magazine subscriptions only for elliptical time so I am usually excited to work out and get some reading in at the same time!
I have just stumbled upon your corner of the blog world so I thought I’d say hello, oh and totally agree with mixing up treadmill workouts I am such a clock watcher on the treadmill I need to change the pace every now and then just to keep me sane!!!