The UltraDetox extravaganza is over over over.
Seven days later, I'm feeling good and definitely more in control of my eating habits. And while I usually don't put much stock in inches and pounds, I was curious just how much weight my body was holding onto because of inflammation so I took some measurements.
After seven days, I have lost: 9 pounds overall 3 inches off my waist 3.5 inches off my hips.
All of that without resorting to one of those "TurboPump SuperMax" workout videos that are always hawked on infomercials Saturday morning (it can't be all Meet the Press all the time, after all. A girl needs balance).
So overall, this detox thing was a smashing success. Unfortunately, because of a calf injury and resulting hip soreness, my running has been ... lacking. In fact, that 10k training schedule looks something more like this now:
OK, maybe it's not that bad, but I definitely don't foresee that whole "10k" thing happening. I am running the Recycle Run 5K on April 20, so I haven't given up completely. But all the chutzpah in the world isn't going to get my injured butt ready for a 6.2 mile race in three weeks. This is my plan for getting back on track:
After seven days, I have lost: 9 pounds overall 3 inches off my waist 3.5 inches off my hips.
All of that without resorting to one of those "TurboPump SuperMax" workout videos that are always hawked on infomercials Saturday morning (it can't be all Meet the Press all the time, after all. A girl needs balance).
So overall, this detox thing was a smashing success. Unfortunately, because of a calf injury and resulting hip soreness, my running has been ... lacking. In fact, that 10k training schedule looks something more like this now:
OK, maybe it's not that bad, but I definitely don't foresee that whole "10k" thing happening. I am running the Recycle Run 5K on April 20, so I haven't given up completely. But all the chutzpah in the world isn't going to get my injured butt ready for a 6.2 mile race in three weeks. This is my plan for getting back on track:
- Keep doing long runs, even if "long" ends up being short.
- Cross-train to avoid imbalances.
- Amp up strength training.
- Get back into yoga classes.
Those are some fab pants.
I have those pants...does that make me a bad person? I mean they're just so flattering and discrete...RIGHT?
Those pants were on sale and I missed it? Dang. Hey - these comments are anonymous, right?
Kaeti - reading your blog has got me in better shape. Really! You've inspired me to be more serious about both my eating and my exercise. Thanks!
Sara and Stacey — Those pants are the MODEL of poise and grace. Rock them, sisters.
Dave — I'm so glad to hear that! There are some great events coming up around Sioux Falls (triathlon, 5K and half, etc.). Thinking about signing up for anything?
Good luck with the cross training. Make sure to work your core good - that helps keep everything in place.
And thanks for your vote!!!
Hey Kaeti,
It's been a long time! However, I stumbled on this and have been intrigued by your entries. I was actually thinking of doing the Detox thing and as I was looking into it heard that all the supplements and stuff are really expensive. Did you buy all those and use those too? I was just curious.
PS Looks like you're doing awesome in the "grown-up" world. Good to know the Mirror sends us all off to do amazing things. haha.
Emily: I'm glad to hear things are going well! The "supplements" can indeed get a bit pricey, but with programs like Dr. Hyman's (which I thoroughly recommend), all of the supplements are optional. Instead, the program is built around eliminating toxins and eating a lot of fresh, whole foods.
I decided to use some of the supplements (fish oil and magnesium citrate), and skipped the others. It's all about figuring out what your body needs most and what will be most helpful to you. Good luck!