Experiment Failed

Given that this is my pre-birthday weekend, I've indulged a little bit in the good ol' Standard American Diet. Fat, sugar, salt, caffeine... you name it, I've had it. I was feeling a little cocky yesterday, thinking that going back to the old ways hadn't really affected my body.

Not so much today. Last night, I put more nails in the coffin by eating bar food (reasonably healthy bar food, but still) and having beers. Three of them, to be exact. I knew I had to be ready for a long run this morning, but I'm invincible, right?

Ugh. No. I woke up this morning, feeling just gross. Mostly in my stomach, but my head was hurting too. Not fun. I met up with my running partner for our 12-mile run at 8, knowing it wasn't going to work. Luckily, she was understanding and we took a great long walk in the morning sunshine. Not what I needed to do for my training schedule for sure, but it was nice. I've always known that what I eat affects my run, but this was a very specific cause and effect response. I'm a little disappointed in myself that I fell so far off the wagon, but there's nowhere to go but up, right? I have to shape up quick; my first half marathon of the season is only 14 days away!

To get back on track, I made three different meals tonight to eat for the week. I made the Veggie Loaf again, and this time I'm going to freeze it. I also made a quick vegetable soup, using a recipe from Food Matters by Mark Bittman. In addition to onions, tomatoes, carrots and celery, I added broccoli and okra. We'll see how it turns out! I also made the Eggplant and Chicken Parmesan recipe from the same book. I didn't use chicken, though, instead adding zucchini from my Full Circle Farms box. It was very easy to make and really delicious! Even better, it made quite a bit so we have some for lunch tomorrow and even after. I'll be able to go back to the health eating again quite easily.

Tomorrow is a new day on The Great American Detox Diet, so we'll see how it goes. Still drinking water, still moderating caffeine, will be dropping sugar back out after this weekend (ugh) and still trying to eat healthy fats. I'll let you know what I learn tomorrow.