So I didn't really know that I was supposed to lay off the running for a little big... but I thought that a nice easy run would be what I needed to loosen up my thighs... NOT. I practically fell off the treadmill. Yes, yes, for those of you who live in Beijing - it was a gorgeous day outside, but I am glad that I was inside... it was easier to adjust my pace and just run for 10 minutes instead of 30. But it was not fun. Who knew that you were supposed to wait two weeks before regular training should begin? Who knew that you should probably lay off any kind of running for a day or two? I don't want to rest! I want to run! I miss it! I want the exercise! I need to work off the one dish that Eurest makes that is yummy - oh yeah there is that...
I am not a fan of our cafeteria food. I walk to the salad bar and am bored, even though there is lots of goodness there, but none of it appeals to me. The rest of the food is just covered in grease, or is just plain bland. But there is one thing that Eurest (the company that makes the food at the school) does well - it's the Korean-Kimchee rice goodness. First there is the rice (which I always ask them to give me half the amount), then the fried egg with the sauteed mushrooms and shredded carrots and some bacons. Then there are the sides, the kimchee (which I never get), the spinach (yummy), and bean spouts (okay addition). Then to top it all off is this wonderful thick spicy red sauce that just makes everything taste oh-so-good! I am sure that it is not healthy for me - but I tell myself (in the last two weeks of me living in China) that I will get it when it is there! And it was good...
See I have this thing with food... same thing happened with dinner... Murray is out of town on our annual China Link trip to Shanghai - so that means I tend to sneak in all the lovely food that I don't usually eat like fried jaozi. But because I indulged for lunch I would have the left over salad and chicken from dinner last night. But the jaozi called to me... so instead of frying them I boiled them - they were delish! But I clearly ate too much food... What is this need to always eat what I desire, the need to eat the savory? I always find the excuse to eat the fried, juicy, saucy food that I want when it is in front of me... Why can't I resist? Because I love it! But I feel it not always agreeing with me with the health of my body... I feel a little ill, bloated, and I wonder why - this is why! I must moderate! There is no way I can cut it out... but I definitely moderate... it needs to happen if I want to see results and keep the engine running efficiently...
Positive thing today - I was a happy eater and I drank water to curb a lot of my hunger. So that is a start. I do make sure that I only eat 3 meals a day and not snack throughout - I'm not a snacker... But food, my relationship with you needs to change in a positive way!
Exercise: 5 minute walk @ 6 kph then 10 minutes light running at 7.5 kph then 5 minute walk @ 6 kph. Burned a whopping 211 calories... Taking it easy is providing a great opportunity for me to incorporate other forms of exercise and get back into my yoga groove...
Food: Well I guess it's all about the food...
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