On Friday I had a solid hour at the gym doing my personal program in the weights area (focusing on lower body after my challenging yoga session on Thursday), and then dashing off to cardio. I had a meal out with friends so had to dash out a little early from class (boy that was a little embarrassing). But I decided it was better to do 2/3rds of the class and leave early than not go at all (although the lady leading the class may not agree with me). It's summer holidays at the moment so all classes are under capacity.
At the restaurant later I was glad I'd got the cardio in.... MY GOODNESS I was stuffed. Oysters for starter, Venison and Haggis for main and chocolate fondant for dessert (not strictly Clean and Lean but it was heaven). Thanks to my evening meal I chalked up an impressive 2k calories throughout the day, but because of all the walking and exercise I was still in deficit for the day (that definitely wouldn't have been the case if I was drinking - my boyfriend and friends were all on the beers).We ate at the London Street Brasserie in reading. Highly recommended!
The weekend was very relaxed. My body told me it was time for a holiday so I had a few days rest (well other than walking & crazy golf in Windsor on Sunday). I'm feeling much more in tune with myself and listening for when I'm hungry, tired or thirsty seems to be leading to big gains in my fitness, health and general well being.
I've been persuaded to sign up to the Grim Duathlon on the 1st November. I've never done a race, traithlon, or anything like that so I'm feeling a little apprehensive. I'm pretty fit now, but I still run like Pheobe from friends, so methinks an October challenge to get me up to a less embarrassing standard of running may be in order. I might start adding in a bit of running to my exercise routine to get me used to it as soon as possible. Eek!
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