Cramming? I think so.

I officially ran for the longest amount of time ever in my life on this past Saturday. I did okay for the most part. My knees bothered me most during my run, but today they feel fine. It was also a very muggy day, so that did not make for the best running weather, but the important thing is that I got out there and did it. Just under 14 miles, completed. It is pretty hard to imagine right now, that I have another one of those runs to complete on top of what I just finished. People said that training was the hardest part, and I believe them. Right now, I am praying for some cooler weather. It makes running so much easier.

As far as preparing for the Whole 3o, this weekend was not good. Breads, fried foods, fries, ice cream, you name it, I ate it. And this morning breakfast was served at work so I ate hash brown casseroles, kolaches, egg casseroles, biscuits. Am I cramming before next week? It would appear so. However, I really do feel a difference when I eat better. I have a lot more energy, and I don't feel like well, "Blah." I felt pretty "Blah" all weekend. Here is what I have found to be one of the key factors to eating well. If I don't prepare for my meals, I will eat whatever I can. And that most likely will not be Whole 30 approved. When I plan out what I will eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and actually prepare most of it in advance, it is easy to stay on track. This is going to take a lot of effort, but I really do think I can do it. Josh and I bought The WHOLE30 Made Simple 2011 Edition manual from the Whole9 website. It is basically an 85 page book that has information about what we learned in the conference and awesome tips on how to do the Whole30 and awesome recipes! If you are seriously going to take on the Whole30 with us or on your own, I would recommend getting yourself a copy.

I finished the book Heaven is for Real. I love it. Seriously, if you have some time, pick up a copy. It is a quick read, but very good.
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