So I've decided to resurrect my little corner of the Internet. Some highlights from the past 10 months:
- I've gained back a few pounds
- I'm now a R.I.P.P.E.D. instructor
- I'm training for a triathlon
These 3 things combined have led me to do a lot of thinking lately. I still find myself in awe sometimes when I tell someone that I'm a fitness instructor or that I'm training for a triathlon. It took awhile, but I'm starting to embrace that this is all actually happening, and I'm starting to feel really proud of myself. I've even started practicing telling myself that I'm an athlete. But lately I've been trying to add a second part to that sentence. "I'm an athlete....time to start eating like one." I've learned a lot about nutrition over the past few years, and I know how I SHOULD be eating. It just isn't happening. Which is what led me here.
I'm hoping this blog will accomplish a few goals:
- Keep me accountable:
- I have no idea if this will actually work, but it is worth a shot.
- Did I mention I'm training for a triathlon?:
- This is one of the craziest things I've ever done. Even though its a super teeny tiny baby tri, who knows where it will lead. I think it will be pretty fun to document my journey along the way.
- Keep a record of what works (and doesn't):
- I know that I'm not perfect. I'm still on a journey to better health (and yes, weight loss), and I know that sometimes I will stray from this journey. So I'm hoping that if I can keep a record of when things go well for me, it will make it easier to figure out how to get back on track.
As far as triathlon training goes, I'm not doing any sort of "official" training yet. I'm essentially at a point where I'm learning to swim, bike, and run, and I'm trying to practice those 3 as much as I can. Two other things I need to improve in my training:
- Nutrition
- Stretching
I know how to fuel my body like an athlete, I just need to put it into practice. As for stretching, I need to figure out a plan to spend more time with my foam roller. I also really like the quick yet efficient stretching video from T25. And of course, I want to try to make it to a BodyFlow class with my favorite instructor once a week.
