Leaving my comfort zone… one mile at a time.
Leaving my comfort zone ... one mile at a time.
On this episode of Dani Dishes, I remind myself (and you) that is it okay to be frustrated when a moment on your weight loss/fitness/running journey doesn't live up to expectation! BUT make sure to then immediately step back and look at the journey as a whole for overall appreciation! Product Of The Week: Boom Chica Pop
On this episode of Dani Dishes, I reflect on a quiet week for once and prove that tracking can actually help flip a slip-up!! Product Of The Week - Crystal Light
Well the triathlon FINALLY happened!! YAY!! It was absolutely amazing to accomplish a feat I never thought I would. I decided to take a full REST DAY - okay I did a lot of walking around, but no workout - the day before the race and I think it was a great idea. I woke up Sunday feeling refreshed and ready to rock! :)
Thursday, August 1: BRICK Workout (5.1-Mile Bike and 2-Mile Run)
Friday, August 2: 4-Mile Run
Saturday, August 3: REST DAY
Sunday, August 4: Boston Triathlon (Sprint)
Monday, August 5: 5-Mile Run and 45-Minute Spin
Tuesday, August 6: Harvard Stadium Stairs (25 sections) and 1,300-Meter Swim Session
Wednesday, August 7: 5-Mile Run and Session with Lindsey (Walk to & from gym, 35 min Stairmaster and 30 min Elliptical)
Let the Dopey Challenge training continue! 
On this episode of Dani Dishes, I thank you all for your Triathlon support and share how I've switched up my tracking methods (still WW of course!)!! :) Product Of The Week: Yasso Greek Yogurt Pops
On this episode of Dani Dishes, I talk about planning and how important it is for my weight loss, weight maintenance and fitness journeys!! Product Of The Week: Alex and Ani Bracelets
On this episode of Dani Dishes, I talk about the heatwave breaking, thanking you for your well wishes for my partner and joining my first DietBet. You can join me too at https://www.dietbet.com/games/19977. Product Of The Week - Yoplait 100 Calorie Greek Yogurt
On this episode of Dani Dishes, I celebrate a week of "Progress Not Perfection" when it comes to my getting #Back2Basics challenge and I'm happy about it! :) I also mention one of my favorite local brews - Slumbrew - check 'em out. Product Of The Week Fiber One 90 Calorie Cinnamon Coffee Cake - http://www.fiberone.com/products/brownies/new-90-calorie-cinnamon-coffee-cake
The week started off poorly, but rebounded once I recommitted and actually found a training plan to follow for the upcoming triathlon AND the Dopey Challenge (Janury 9-12 ... 4 races ... 4 days ... 48.6 miles)!
Thursday, July 4: Rest Day
Friday, July 5: Rest Day
Saturday, July 6: Travel Day to Maine/Rest Day
Sunday, July 7: 4.5-Mile Trail Run with Sarah in Maine :)
Monday, July 8: Pure Barre class, 4-Mile Run and 50-Min Spinning
Tuesday, July 9: Pure Barre class, 35-Min Stairmaster and 25-Min Elliptical
Wednesday, July 10: 1000 meter Swim and 5-Mile Run
I am sooooo happy to be following a training plan again - it just makes life easier!! 
Every have that one sentence or moment that changes your life? You hear it/witness it and a light switches on in your head?
Yeah that happened to me at Fitbloggin during the "Stop Keeping Up With the Joneses" session on Saturday, June 29.
My friend Kenlie from AllTheWeigh.com snuck into the room late from another session.
But, her brief time in the room got my wheels turning.
She simply reiterated how someone mentioned about feeling unhappy about "having" to eat healthy to either lose weight or for health benefits.
And she then said: "But instead we can simply say: I get to eat healthy!"
*Mind Blown*
Oh no she didn't.
Why yes she did.
She simply taught me how to reframe my thoughts though a simple sentence.
For the past few weeks with countless travel and unhappiness with some aspects of my life, I have been SLACKING - I mean seriously slacking - in the healthy eating department.
(Note: this is not about needing to drop x amount of lbs - since I haven't stepped on a scale in 3 weeks - but this is about feeling good and feeling healthy! The reasons why I lost weight!)
Too many old habits have been sneaking back into my life to mask or try to bury the unhappiness I am feeling.
So what is happening today?
Today the reframe is taking place.
Today I stop the pity party.
Today I end "Vacation Mode." (Excuse Alert!)
Why?
Because I need to remember how much better my training goes when I am eating healthy.
Because I owe it to my racing self.
Because the athlete I've become (can I say that?) deserves to be fueled the best way possible.
Because I have the ability to do it.
So how does it start?
It starts by getting #back2basics. It is a hashtag I use when I need to hit the reset button.
Yup, I have hit the reset button more times than I can count. But the important thing is I keep hitting it.
What does #back2basics mean to me?
1) Take the food scale off the top of the microwave and put it back on the counter. 2) Move the measuring cups from the back of the drawer to the front. 3) Put into effect #DrinkEnd ... which means alcoholic beverages are only allowed Friday-Sunday. (Unless there is an extenuating circumstances of course. If my friends win mega millions on a Tuesday, I'm not passing on champagne! ;)) 4) TRACKING everything that enters my body. 5) Stick to my training plans, planned workouts and gym dates that I have set with friends. 6) Continue to hit my #100ozchallenge each day, which means drinking at least 108oz of water each day! 7) Do my #plankaday each day. My core will thank me too. ;)
It seems like a lot, but really there are the basic routines that I have created since joining Weight Watchers and when I hit them I have success. So easy decision is to list them out for myself.
PLUS, I always do better with a challenge! Don't you?
So if you are looking for a little support or looking to buckle down, feel free to join me in using the #back2basics hashtag!!
Can you pass me an apple?
It's GAME TIME!
On this episode of Dani Dishes, I apologize for not having a video last week (Darn Fitbloggin! ;)), complete my final travel, talk about emotional eating and hitting the reset button! Product Of The Week Mizuno Wave Sayonara - http://www.mizunousa.com/running
My name is Dani and I am blogging out of the Boston Area. I started this blog in May of 2011 after suffering a back injury and subsequent back surgery in December 2011-January 2011. This space was to serve as a way for me to release the inner feelings I was carrying around and maybe help some other people going through similar situations: eating disorders, depression, weight loss and more.
