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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

WORKOUT: 4.5 miles/41 minutes. 
Absolutely, hands-down, most annoying run to date. My mind wanted to run faster, but legs felt sooo heavy. It doesn't help that the last time I ran was 3 days ago, and it was just 3 miles, instead of the usual 10. And I'm still running only 2-3 times a week, at best. AND I've been stressed out with some personal things, so yup....you guessed it, I am eating like crazy. I have such an uncontrollable craving for sweets. I hate it!!! I have GOT to find a way to tone it back down. Ugh. 
On a better note, my new shoes seem to be working out great. 2 runs in them so far & no problems. :) 
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  1. LarissaFebruary 7, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    I hear ya on the sweets thing! I've been pretty good, but I have to allow myself some treats. Two things I've done that help me:

    I like brownies (honestly, what woman doesn't?), so I cut them into small pieces – almost bite-size squares – and sometimes even wrap the pieces individually in a small piece of foil and put them in the fridge. After the first hot bite out of the oven of course. This way when I can't control a chocolate craving, I have something to go to, but I also have it limited. Obviously, I can grab more pieces, but it's a whole lot easier to control when I've prepped this way.

    The second thing is cinnamon sugar on fruit. Apples are my favorite; slice it up, sprinkle some on, and I have a delicious sweet treat that's not nearly as bad as most deserts.

    Honey is another one that helps. I sweeten my morning and evening tea with honey so I at least have a little sweetness in my day. Besides the honey, though, I save other treats for the weekend (including brownie bites and cinnamon sugar). I know if I have even a little, the craving will be so hard to resist. But if I'm strong, have a drink of water, and give myself a few minutes to really think about it, I usually resist it.

    Anyway, just some thoughts. Find some tricks that work for you and your favorite treats so you can still enjoy them without sabotaging all your work!

    :: Larissa

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  2. M.I.L.F. (Mother Inspiring Life-Long Fitness)February 8, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    THANK YOU!! those are SO BRILLIANT! I will try them asap, the cinnamon & sugar sprinkled on fruit will be happen TODAY. Thanks so much, again!! <3

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  3. LarissaFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Glad that helps some! One thing I've learned for SURE on this fitness/healthy lifestyle journey is needing other people for ideas and encouragement. One reason I love your blog!

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