End of year Ramblings.

[Tbae]

Trying hard as a new runner to stay in my moment surrounded by this joyous season and all it brings.

Not a bauble in sight at home as I am pleased to say going off to spend it with family.

My youngest grandson (2 years) was taken to see Santa, Mum had to make a quick exit with him as it did not suit, with his not so many words, No Ho Ho Mummy.🙈😂😂

I am hanging in there with RFC’s Bank, got my gear packed for hopefully 3 runs along the Thames and trying to do my last couple of sessions at the gym before departing.

Happy with some progress and the indicative VO2 max, but still lumbered with my 10kg pot.

Cannot believe I sat down and polished/binged off a/the large box of nestles quality street.

That’s Christmas eating over for me.

I am just crackers.🙈🙈

Hope I have got a grip again, get up , get out and do it.Clear the decks of all temptation and try and stay in my moment.🙈😂

Cannot wait to get settled back into my stuff in Jan 2019 and at least try to tick over during the festive season.

Happy running to all and all the best with your running plans.

💥🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💥☄️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Hi Tbae, you are not (Xmas) crackers, enjoy Xmas with your family and grand children, Happy 🎄 Xmas and a very Happy running New year. 😊 🏃

[Tbae in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Alan.

A very happy Christmas to you and yours.

Bliadhna Mhath Ur 2019.💥☄️👏👏

[Flyingred Graduate10]

Great to see you're sticking at it. I too have been tempted by the extra chocolates that are around this time of year (Christmas thank you gifts). I hope you have a fantastic visit and some great runs along the Thames.

If you're looking for inspiration for how to shift your '10kg pot' search for Dr John McDougall and Dr Neal Barnard (especially Barnard as he has a great understanding of the biochemistry at cellular level – mitochondria, etc.). There are lots of their talks on YouTube. Both doctors emphasise the benefits of cutting out dairy, especially cheese.

I have lost 15kg since mid-August by switching to oat milk in my tea, coconut milk on my muesli, eating vegan cheese and no meat or fish. I haven't calorie-counted, still eat chocolate and don't restrict portion sizes. I got interested, to begin with, because of the top ultramarathon runners who are vegan and claim it helped them improve their endurance. If you haven't read it, 'How Not to Die' by Dr Michael Greger is a great read.

Happy running!

[Tbae in reply to Flyingred]

That’s just superb info Flyingred, I will get straight onto that.

Many thanks and Atb with your running plans.💥🌟☄️👏👏

[GoogleMe Graduate10]

Joining the Nestlé boycott is a great way to avoid unnecessary calories, thus taking care of your health and that of babies, mothers and communities the world over.

I love that "No HoHo Mummy"!

[Tbae]

Interesting GoogleMe.

I think I need to just get a grip.

It fairly tickled his 75 year old grandfather.🙈😂😂

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Have a great Christmas Bob! Enjoy time with family, and don’t worry too much about the odd overindulgence. You can burn it off again later! 😃❤️

[Tbae]

Same to you both Melinda.Have a lovely time.

You are lucky you are turbo charged.☄️

Must follow up on Flyingred’s advice.

💥🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💥

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Have a lovely family Christmas time Tbae...lots of running to look forward to in the New Year!🎅🌲⛄😊xx

[Tbae]

Yes your right Jan.👏👏

Every good wish to you and yours at this special time.

💥🏃‍♀️💥👏👏

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Haha...naughty naughty..but who can resist a quality street?? Nope, me neither!! Have a lovely, lovely Christmas with your family Tbae ....ticking over the festive season here too, squeezing runs in when I can then back on Ju-ju's plan in the new year 👊🏃🏼‍♀️🥂🍾 x

[Tbae in reply to Mummycav]

😂Bev😂.

All best wishes to you and yours for Xmas.

Give it some wellie in Jan.19.Bev.💪👊

Will be following with interest.💥🏃‍♀️💥☄️👏👏