I haven't really blogged coz I don't know what to blog about. Kinda sad, no? Lately I've just been doing work, then running. It's kind of obsessive actually. Unfortunately I've been getting annoying headaches quite often too. They don't feel like migraines, but annoying enough. One thing I realized in the last week is that I'm not eating enough. I know, hard to imagine. I had a "consult" with one of the dietitians at work and we went over my nutrition. She said with all the running, I should to eat around 2,000 - 2,200 cals per day, with 60% from carbs. I laughed and almost hung up on her - thought she was kidding. We finally compromised at 1,600-1,800 cals with 1,000 cals from carbs. Okay, I know I'm half asian and all and eating carbs shouldn't be an issue, right? Yeah, no. It's hard!!! It's totally throwing off my routine. I did a food log for a week and a half and I was only eating around 1,300 - 1,400 cals with about 600 carbs per day. I'm not even on a diet!!! Yesterday was a terrible day for me. I did a long run (long by my standards, 6 miles) and physically crashed at around 6PM. When Chelle and I did the Math, I was on negative cals by dinner. I'm going nuts here. So I'm thinking it's my nutrition that's causing the headaches. yes, I like to self Dx. So now I'm trying to make a huuuge effort to get all the food and nutrition in. I'm no longer trying to lose weight here. I mean, I wouldn't mind being 10 lbs lighter, but I'm in for a long run in August and the mud run in March so I'm more focusing on being strong, not skinny. Any suggestions out there for some good, nutrient-densed foods that I can eat during work days? I have all the resource at work but I don't use 'em. I should right? Anyway, that's what's been bothering me lately. I missed out on game day at a co-worker's house because my head was hurting again today. =( Oh p.s., it's not my hydration; i drink lots of water.
So what else is going on with me... mm, see I can't even think of anything else! Oh, I had a good time at dinner last night at Olive Garden. My favorite part is eating 3 breadsticks and all of my whole wheat pasta w/ marinara! YUM!!! I want to hang out with people more - I really had a great time. Too bad Chelle and I are weak and are unable to stay up late to play "Rock Band." Let's do a game night guys! I want everyone to come, but you guys know our house is small, but if you guys don't mind, maybe in a couple of weeks?! =)
I wish everyone a good week. V-day is next weekend so I all you happy couples out there enjoy your day. =D
Sunday, February 08, 2009
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