Weaning or Weinie either one

As of last week, I've had to wean myself from my addiction of blogging once again. Much the same as Joy, even though I don't get hounded as much as her. LOL! Not much going on this time a year that I can't jot down in a few lines. I'm still active visiting sites though - can't get away from that addiction quite yet.
I feel like I'm in a "healthy eating zone" right now, which is a great thing to be in. Going back to the beginning of the year, my rededication to eating healthy is going well. I've picked up the good habits that helped me shed my intial weight and am moving in the right direction. It's a complete mental thing for me. When I'm locked in, I can turn any "bad" food down. When I'm not, anything can sway me. Just have to remember that this is a lifestyle change and not another failed diet to be. I am a big eater without a doubt, so for me its about substituting foods to get filled up. For example: Oatmeal for breakfast w/ banana -very filling..; Subway chicken breast or Veggie Sub; Lrg eggwhite omelet w/ tons of veggies. Again it's all about choices...

I only lost 1 lb last week, but it was a loss and I ate good. I weigh in tomorrow and I'm crossing my fingers that I will lose again. It's weird how weight fluctuates. First week I lost 6 lbs and didn't exercise all that much. Last week I ran 20 miles and lost 1 lb. With food staying constant, I probably should have lost a bit more. Damn water weight! I see how you gals get frustrated by that "mean monthy bloat monster." haha Sry , but that was funny...

On a running note: I ran my first 10 miler of the year today and hope the first of many. I'm not going to lie by saying the last 2 miles was easy because they weren't. In fact, it felt like I was running in slow motion for the final 2, but long and slow right? Since I don't have a ton of free time lately, I have been working on the quality of my runs.

In addition to running this year, twice weekly I've been consistent at upperbody strength training and core workouts. I'm sticking with the high reps, low weight strength training approach. If I can't lift a weight in 15 reps then it's too much weight for me. If time allows, I'll kick in a third day a week.. Then again I'll kick in another day running, then again I'll start swimming, then again I'll add biking to the mix, then again I'll..........

Hope your Monday kicks off a good start to your week.

Peace. ;)