Day 36: Part II - 200 steps! I Do!

I was thinking of Yoda's "There is no try..." as I hit the trail. So I did 200 consecutive RUNNING steps! I broke my 150 steps from two days ago! I always walk, more briskly every day and try to insert some jogging and running. But I pushed harder today.

I came home and had a glass of water, 5 baby carrot sticks and about 1 t yogurt dip. The chana masala aroma has filled the whole house. I feel lightheaded. But it is not quite ready. I'll have a bowl before I hit the gym.

Did I mention I have officially signed up for a 5K? I HAVE! One of my student's moms told me that Portland Parks and Recreation (of which the Community Music Center is a part), holds $5 5K's in the summer. I signed up for the one held at Westmoreland Park in September. Unfortunately it is the same day as the Boring 5K, but the price is right and I am avid believer in Parks and Rec.

http://www.5dollar5k.com/

So I have a goal!

I will do! No try!

:)

PS: I just looked through last week's posts and realized I have been practicing intermittent fasting for a whole week today! I have fine tuned it to:

8 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Drink Water
10:00 a.m. Eat 1/2 grapefruit and tea
10:30 a.m. Run
12:00 p.m. Eat healthy lunch consisting of lean protein, veggies and whole grains.
2:00 to 6:00 Teach Piano/Practice Piano
Continue to drink lots of water
Can snack on veggies and fruit if needed
5:00 to 6:00 Healthy Dinner
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Drink Water and herbal tea
11:00 Bed

Depending on the day, it is subject to change, EXCEPT I am going to stick with no solid food from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. on weekdays, and 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. on weekends.

TTYL!

Something like!

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