Amara in Training

Tag: motivation

  • Paleo Day 9…Keep It Simple, Stupid

    The day started off good enough with a great 3 mile run around the neighborhood. I came across a dilemma that I’ve been battling since going paleo…what am I going to do about my energy gels? I’m so used to using them during my training and races and, for the first time ever yesterday, I…

  • Paleo Day 8…Down 6 Pounds, Here Comes The Cravings, 100 Weeks Left

    So after what turned out to be more of a cheat day than a cheat meal, I set about my Monday to go back to my usual staple of veggies and fish. Monday started harmlessly enough with leftover curries from the weekend. Most of the broth remained but the bulk of the veggies were gone,…

  • Paleo Day 6 and 7…Weekend Cheat Meal, Curries, Coconuts, and More

    This weekend was full of fun and adventure! I started off with finally painting my apartment. It took forever to prep but post-friendship brunch, my bestie helped me paint my place. It was frustrating and tiresome but I am happy with the outcome. It’s still drying but I will post pics of it soon! So…

  • Paleo Day 5…Where Are The Seasonings?

    So I never disputed the fact that paleo feels pretty natural…but I think today was the day I finally stopped thinking about it. (Is it becoming a habit yet?!) I started the morning with my usual egg white scramble and fruit, but wanted to do something a little special for Shant. It was Friday, after…

  • Paleo Day 2…Still Going Strong

    So far, so good! Day 2 and I haven’t gone off the deep end yet. I did, however, unload my 25-ct croissant box and my Simply Apple juice at school. SCORE! I was able to give some snacks to my classmates while getting rid of some of the foods I couldn’t eat. I feel much…

  • First Day of Paleo

    My first day of paleo went pretty well! Drank a lot of water and ate to my heart’s content. I only felt hungry when I was hungry, but because I’ve been foodblogging I’ve sure noticed how many times I get up to grab a snack. Breakfast – 6 egg white scramble Snacks throughout the day…

  • Unsolicited Advice to Newbie Runners (From a Newbie Runner Herself)

    In the last week, I’ve had a few people openly declare to me their intent to start a running regimen or to tackle the marathon next year…and to them I say kudos!! Here’s a few things I wish I knew about running before I started running. 1. It’s going to be uncomfortable for awhile, but…

  • Spring Cleaning: Paleo Diet and My Brand New Training Schedule

    My last race left me a bit frustrated with how I’ve been trying to shove everything into my schedule…balancing school, freelancing, internship, and personal relationships left very little time for training the last few months, and I’m fed up! I’ve gained a bit of weight (SUPER SADFACE) and frankly, that’s not okay. I’m feeling less…

  • Let’s Be Honest…I Could’ve Done Better.

    There was nothing easy about the LA Marathon for me. It was only last week that I crossed the finish line but I’m still thinking about it. All of my classmates asked me about how well I did. I had the same blanket answer for everyone. “I finished, but I was really really slow.” Am…