May Goals ‘n Stuff…*edit*
Good Morning!
I’m a sore heifer today but the ride was totally worth it. Georgetown is beautiful…and definitely earns its place in Texas Hill Country. My thighs can tell you all about the hills…maybe even write a book report about them.
We ended up with a beautiful clear day. I was worried about riding in the rain (it scares the hell out of me when we have to deal with cars and the elements). Red Poppy was very organized (lots of signage, well-stocked rest stops and plenty of SAG support). The wind was a bit much at times (20mph+) but we still managed to knock out the 30 miles in under 3 hours. Hooray!
For the cyclists: I tried the Clif Shot gel in Razz. It didn’t make me gag, so I’d recommend it. However, I will be passing on the Mocha version that was in my race bag. Gross…
Anyway, that’s 2 fitness events logged for the year. 712 to go… Next up: Chicago Phat Camp!
May Goals
-Drink at least 3 liters of H2O daily
-EAT CLEAN! I’m on Day 33 of the 50-Day Challenge…
-20 Cardio workouts (shouldn’t be too difficult considering 6 of them will happen during Phat Camp weekend)
-Log at least 200 cycling miles for the month
-Start running program again. Honestly, I was made for the bike. I’m not meant to be a runner…but I’m going to make another attempt at consistency. Oy.
-Survive Phat Camp. I’m not trying to win any awards. I just want to avoid CareFlight.
That’s all for now. I’m running late. Hope you all have a wonderful day!
-C
P.S. My coochie is just fine. Thanks for asking!
Edit for Alice…
My version of clean eating is basically avoiding fast food, limiting processed foods and focusing on whole foods.
The "hardcore" long version of clean eating:
sugar-free low carb protein powder
lean beef
chicken breast
turkey breast
fresh fish
canned tuna
canned salmon
eggs
cottage cheese
hard cheese
sweet potatoes
yams
long grain brown rice
old fashioned oats
steel cut oats
eggplant
squash
romaine lettuce
spinach
asparagus
avocado
broccoli
brussels sprouts
cabbage
cauliflower
cucumbers
celery
peppers (any color)
mushrooms
string beans
zucchini
apples
bananas
fresh or frozen (w/o syrup) berries
peaches
grapefruit
olive oil
safflower oil
flax seed oil
walnut oil
almonds
walnuts
natural sugar-free peanut butter
cashews (raw)
pistachios (raw, insides only)
pears
tomatoes
hard cheese
Chick peas
Sweet Potato
Kidney beans
Almond butter
Mustard greens
Kale
Oranges
Apricots
Ezekiel Bread
Egg Beaters/Liquid egg whites
FIBROUS VEGETABLES
Alfalfa Sprouts
Artichoke Hearts
Arugula
Asparagus
Bamboo Shoots
Bean Sprouts
Beet Greens
Bock Choy
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Celery
Celery Root
Chard
Chicory
Chives
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Dandelion Greens
Eggplant
Endive
Escarole
Fennel
Hearts of Palm
Jicama
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce
Mache
Millie lettuce
Mushrooms
Okra
Onion
Parsley
Peppers
Pumpkin
Radicchio
Radishes
Rhubarb
Sauerkraut
Scallions
Snow Pea Pods
Sorrel
Spaghetti Squash
Spinach
String beans
Summer Squash
Turnips
Water Chestnuts
Wax beans
Zucchini
Okay, I’m in — I am committing to the 30 mile ride… I’ll be slow heifer, but I know it will keep me focused on my health — and that’s what I need right now. I’m going to clear it with Darren and register TODAY! Of course you guys can stay with us and we can all go together… if you’d like.
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Hey! Congrats on the ride! I have a question for you, when you say “eat clean” – is that a certain number of points/calories; or do you mean you are abstaining from certain foods? Nosy minds want to know! 😉 Take care! – Alice
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Congrats on the ride girly!!! It sure was a beautiful weekend.
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P.S. My coochie is just fine. Thanks for asking! Oh courtney….you’re funny…lol (Jackie)
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I’m glad the cooch is doing okay… you know we need those to control people with….! LOL! Congrats on the ride.. you are amazing girl. I would have rode with you….. in a car, eating a cheeseburger… ha!
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I’m glad the ride went well! If you don’t like running, then I say don’t do it. There are other things.–
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I need to get a bike! 🙂 And Im glad your coochy is doing well, tell it I said hello. lmao
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Hey, that looks a lot like the core plan or the zone diet. :)–
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It’s Bike Walk Ride week in my community. Thought about riding my bike to work but remembered a) I live 30 miles from work, and b) I dont own a bike…Linette
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Thanks sweetie!! 😀 – Alice
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I was just about to ask you what “clean eating” meant for you. Currently, clean eating for me means no M&M’s or going off Points. I’m having a hard time getting through one day, but I did it yesterday & today looks all right, but, it’s only 10:30am & I’ve already re-routed my hunger with tea & water twice – noon is a lifetime away right now! 🙂 Thanks for the edit-love your inspiration! Thea
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pretty much you rule.
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You’re the meaning in my life, you’re my inspiiiiiraaaaation! 🙂 I read an article this week in the new Fitness that listed the top foods for a flat stomach, or something like that. I’d had everything on the list in the past week! Yay!
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Sounds like your a busy bee! Well work it girl and be sure to update us on phat camp.
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