5k

Okay, so....I can't seem to find any motivation to start exercising!! It may be because weight loss occurs 80% from diet changes (although I'm not working very hard at this, either) and only 20% from exercise. Now that's not to say that there aren't a MILLION other reasons to exercise, but I'm all about looking for a good excuse...until now. I am going to sign up for my first 5k....RUN!! Not a walk...I've done that before, but I have never run a 5k. I found a good one for September, and went to sign up for it, but I can't until after July 4th. So, I'll mark my calendar...NO EXCUSES!!!

Here's the info:

Saturday, September 8, 2012 - ARC RACE 2012
Distance: Half marathon and 5k
Location: Liverpool, NY
Time: 9:10am
Race Details: Mark your calendar for the 18th Annual Arc Race, September 8th, 2012. More than 1600 people will join Arc in support of people with developmental disabilities. Enjoy a fun-filled day of running, walking, family entertainment and attractions. Run in the certified 5k, the certified Half-Marathon, or walk in the 3k Fun Walk! Kids 7-12 years of age can participate in the Kidz 1 Mile Fun Run! Bring family and friends to enjoy the day in our extensive Family Fun Zone. Arc Race has something for everyone!

I'm going to be using a great app to get ready for it - Couch to 5k Workout. I started using this app last summer...I'm a great starter...I can start with the best of them, but continuing and subsequent finishing...now that is where I fall short. The app alternates walking and running continuing to lengthen the time that you run until you are able to completely run a 5k in 9 weeks. I'll be posting my progress.

WISH ME LUCK!

Oh!!! My first pick-up for the CSA at Stones Throw Farm is this Saturday!! I'm so excited. I will definitely be posting pics of all the goodies.

Fat Flush

I was introduced to Ann Louise Gittleman's book The Fat Flush Plan by a patient who followed the diet successfully and lost the remaining 10 pounds or so that she needed to reach her goal weight. The plan targets cleansing the liver, and uses a cran-water drink to assist with this.

Here's the recipe for the drink:

Mix:
1 cup (8 oz) unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
7 cups (56 oz) water

Drink one cup of the cran-water at a time, finishing the 64 oz by bedtime. Upon waking and right before going to bed, on an empty stomach, mix one tablespoon of ground flaxseeds with one cup of the cran-water and drink.

Be sure that the cranberry juice that you get is not mixed with other juices. It must be pure cranberry juice.

I'm starting this today, and will let you know how it goes. I don't have flaxseeds right now, so will be using chia seeds, instead.