Week 2 of Paleo...

So, I am on week 2 of my Paleo diet and I feel great. For those of you that do not know what it is, here is a brief explanation:

"Paleolithic diet," also referred to as the actual ancestral human diet, is centered on commonly available modern foods, consisting mainly of fish, grass-fed pasture raised meats, vegetables, fruit, roots, and nuts. It excludes grains, legumes, dairy products, salt, refined sugar, and processed oils."

This is what the food pyramid looks like:

So far, the only thing that has been difficult is that am getting the 2 PM snack cravings, like most people do, and I head off to the vending machines. One thing I have learned - if they don't have beef jerky, you are out of luck. And that jerky is not what you should be ingesting anyway....so, I need to always have handy a small bag of healthy nuts or a Lara Bar.

I took a week off from my running because the bottoms of my feet were giving me some trouble, and after skiing on Sunday and Monday of last week, I was just plain tired. Plus, catching up on some homework that I didn't get to complete over the weekend left me home bound.

I talked with a girl today at the market and she and I got into a discussion of high protein / low carb diets. She doesn't eat carbs because she is diabetic. Come to find out, she is a professional dancer. I asked her how she keeps up her endurance, and she said that she drinks a large bottle of powerade zero (or whatever the zero calorie one is called) everyday to keep her electrolytes up. I will take that advice and see how it goes. I am going to start running tomorrow, but slowly; only 5 miles. We shall see.

I found a nice saying today that I want to share...I posted it on FB, and everyone really seemed to like it....enjoy!


Love, Livvie xoxo

Fitness Fury and Other Fun (and Not So Fun) Stuff

Today, the Nissan runners and cyclists that were interested, were allowed to run on the Marketability Course at the Proving Ground during lunch. Gosh, that was fun!!!

Only female runner...bringing up the rear (as always!)

I was able to get in two loops (3.88 miles) in 36 minutes...not too shabby for 77 degrees and the sun beating directly down on us. I am looking forward to our next opportunity for "Fitness Fury."

I received my week 2 training schedule for Nashville Rock n Roll today...so many miles! I wasn't able to make my total recommended miles this week (but the week isn't over just yet), but I am still doing much better than I ever thought I would. I need to remember that running MUST take a back seat to school right now...almost done; almost done! Once I graduate, hold on! I will unleash the craziness! :-)

Two exams this coming week...lots of studying. I have a little anxiety because this will be firsts for both classes (the important ones), so you never know what to expect. Summer registration is next week; can't wait. Only one semester after that!!

xoxo | livvie

Life...

Today is a Pink Daisy Kind of Day

Tinkerbell Half Marathon

What is better than pushing your body to the limit and watching it come alive? Doing it with others and watching them experience it as well. We did it! Another 13.1 miles done. It was a really great journey with these girls...and even more fun to cross the finish line together.

This semester is going to be crazy. You probably won't hear much from me except for a little motivation and a few updates here and there. I am almost done with school. I can almost touch it now. I must put that first and foremost...than I can run like a crazy person. :-)

I love you all so much. You give me the strength each day.

xoxo | Livvie