So much for all the energy I had yesterday. Today I feel like absolute crap. I went for a 35 min run this morning, which left me feeling crappy. I attempted to go to the gym late this afternoon, but after the warm up and a round on the heavy bag, I knew that it was pointless to continue - too weak. Yesterday was a hard day - 10 km run plus time spent skipping and on the stationary bike, then a really hard Phase II class. I guess the no-carb diet that I've spent the last couple of days on didn't live up to that activity!! Thus, in order to survive the next 5 days of training, essentially the last 5 hard ones before Iowa, carbs are back on the menu for breakfast in the form of steel cut oats. Following cardio of course, which will likely be biking into work for the rest of the week. Then protein and veggies for the rest of the day. No fruit though. And limited Na to make sure that all fluids that come in are going out. Next week, given that the amount of training will be minimal, I can head back to tuna + veggies solely, and cutting down on water.
I was watching "Iron Chef" tonight and drooling over the chocolate and peanut butter dishes that they were making!! Oh man, after the weigh-ins, I am so going to find some chocolate!! Well, aside from a regular, carb-loaded meal and lots of water (and pedialyte to rehydrate).
Today is generally just an off day. Weak physically and mentally. Yesterday's meeting is still playing on my mind, but I'm hoping I can put it behind me and start fresh tomorrow. Or, more likely, start fresh after Iowa.
The lack of carbs is playing with my head as well, making me grouchy and tired and lacking focus.
And the negative snark has come out to play again.
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