Brutal Temperatures Equal Dreadmill Time

It has been a long stretch of unbelievably and unseasonably cold weather in Washington, DC. The average temperature is usually in the 40s. We aren't even close to that.

In the past two weeks, I have only run one day outside; and it was only because I commute to work via my own two legs. I wore my long, heavy-duty parka, double socks, leg warmers, ski pants, hat, scarf, and gloves. I was motivated to run as quick as all those layers would permit...and yes, I was too warm by the time I arrived at work.

Other days, we have ventured on short walks to the Georgetown Library or Wagshal's. Most miles over this holiday vacation have been accrued via the dreadmill. To be honest, I don't really dread it so much anymore with a great line-up of shows to watch on Sling, Hulu, and Netflix. I would welcome warmer weather, though!

Elimination Diet Day 20 and Running - Saturday Cooking Class

I hopped on the dreadmill and went into work to print off a few things before jetting up to my food allergy cooking class. Check out all of the pictures! The food looked and smelled amazing; unfortunately, nothing fit within my planned diet. But, check out the pictures. If I had my wish, I would have parked myself right next to the duck and just ate. One thing I learned, it is a pain to bake gluten free--no doubt about it. It is much easier--and healthier--to just skipped the baked goods.

For dinner, I had beef meatballs, avocado, lettuce, beans, broccoli, and tons of coconut.

Elimination Diet Day 6 and Running--Constipated and Cold

The Last night, I got up around midnight and ate the rest of the roasted turkey (another 8 oz or so). It wasn't my finest hour. I really just wanted something sweet. I had more unsweetened coconut too. So, if calories mattered, I would have been off the deep end in a big way. However, I am just trying to stay compliant. This morning, while I didn't have a reaction I was constipated. I think it is from the excessive coconut, with all that fiber. My arms and upper back were also really sore; it got better as the day went on--normal detox symptoms.

Since it was in the 30s this morning, I opted for a half-dreadmill, half-outside run. Who is that guy on the ice?

For dinner, I had shrimp, celery, lettuce, avocado. Then I cracked open the fresh coconut and roasted it with coconut oil and cinnamon. It was so good; hopefully, I didn't over do it.