I am still on the diet...but no longer on the supplements. My first week off the cleanse I didn't go crazy but I did start eating 'regular' things and my body was not happy with me. I started getting headaches-major ones. I also had troubles sleeping and my skin broke out and my stomach was upset. Sigh. So I'm back on the 'plain diet' again. I don't mind actually, its kind of a way of life for me now. I am still not eating dairy and I'm avoiding sugar and carbs but I did have a slice of banana bread yesterday and I'm fine. I think I just have to be careful, so I will have carbs but only a few times a week. I had a small portion of fruit on Tuesday and that was fine too. I think I will just stick as closely to the diet as possible and have treats and every now and then. I'm feeling much better this week and I'm running again!
I started running on Sat, I just went out and ran 10k. It was not difficult and I went at a reasonable pace. I ran another 5k on Sunday but took Monday off as I wasn't sleeping well. I ran 10k Tues and last night, at the suggestion of my friend Matt, I joined a group at the Running Room. I am not great at being consistent, so maybe the group will motivate me. I ran with the leader of the 10k training group. She runs at 5'30 while I run at 6'00 but as it was only a 4k run, I pushed myself to run her speed and it was fine. We even had a conversation while we ran and I was fine. So I think this will be good for me. I also learned a new route, which is a really pretty trail run. I am planning to go every Wednesday and Jan and Lindsay want to join me, so it will be fun if we can keep consistent.
I recieved some very good news yesterday. I was offered admission into the Uvic BEd PDPP (Bachelor of Education Post-Degree Professional Program (secondary)). I am very happy and relieved because I've wanted this for so long! I had my interview a couple of weeks ago and I did not think it went well, I was very nervous. But I made it and I head back to school full-time in Sept for 15months. By Christmas 2011, I will be a certified high school teacher. Wahoo! I told my mom before anyone else because she, more than anyone, has been my support towards this goal. Thank you mama!
