A level of annoyance

My diet is going well. I've had a few cravings (such as chips one day, bread another) and as I'm a firm believer of having a little bit of whatever you fancy, I've had what I craved and then felt fairly crap after... So that's crisps and bread I won't want for a while! I've noticed that I feel great when I'm training and am a little more inclined to push myself. For instance on Thursday I did my hill reps, and although shattered after only 2, I realised that I'd done 1 mile downhill at 7-7.20mm pace. That's a lot for a slowie like me.

However, its not all been great. After my lack of willpower at my XL run last week, I was looking to redeem myself this week. It didn't happen. I won a bottle of red wine at my district meeting at work and Graeme and I ended up drinking that plus another bottle and a glass of port on Friday night. Saturdays long run turned into a heap of shit. I ran for half an hour then walked home in a strop. I annoyed myself so much and now I don't want red wine in the house. Graeme bought a bottle last night and none of us enjoyed a glass of it. I think I'm just so fuming with myself I've decided enough is enough. I just can't drink and train, it doesn't work for me!

So, slowly but surely my diet is being refined. At first I missed stuff (like crisps and white potatoes) but now I'm actually choosing the healthier option because I want to eat it and not because I SHOULD eat it. I'm even fancying curry less and less (that will not last, I'm sure... Lol).

Next weekend I was going to miss training because of our trip to London but we have now found a gym and sauna place we can use so we can still do everything we need to. I think I'm finding it easier to be good because I'm feeling better all of the time and I'm looking better too. I just need to keep getting faster at running now!