The Cardboard Diet Week 7

I have been absent for awhile from the blog world and missed weeks 4-6 due to out of town guests, and the dreadful stomach bug.

I just wanted to reiterate that this isn't really a diet. LFT came up with this great idea and you can learn more about it here. I'm participating because I feel like you are able to accomplish your goals when you have others hold you accountable. This is the perfect place to do so, especially since you are sharing your struggles and achievements with everyone else. You can read about everyone else's journey here.
My goal is two-part: I am training for a half marathon in October and want to cross the finish line. I don't care if I'm fast, I just want to finish. Second, when I take care of myself, I'm happier. That means eating foods that provide great nutrition for my body, which enhance my training. All of this eventually leads me to losing the last 30lbs that I would like to loose off of my 5'8" frame. By incorporating healthy habits into my life and continuing to make the right choices for my body, I'm overall a happier person. I don't expect this to happen overnight, but I promise myself that this will happen!

Weigh In: At the beginning of last week, I had a stomach bug, which led me to lose 5 lbs in a about 2 days. Not what I recommend. After my body getting back to normal, I'm still the same weight I was weeks 3 & 4.

Exercise Completed: My training took a short hiatus due to being sick. Slowly getting back into the swing of things. Race day is Oct. 27th.
Splurge/Guilty Pleasure:  We had a dinner party last Friday night and served Steaks, Baked Potatoes, Salad and Strawberry Shortcake for dessert.
Success Story: Building up my endurance and still being able to run the pace and distance I want after being sick.

Recipes: None this week. Sorry!
Photos:Sorry again, no photos this week.