Health – Page 8 – Sandy McFadden

Second 10k run

I was able to get out early again today and did my second 10k. I was just barely able to keep it under an hour, which was my goal. Here’s a cool Google Earth video of my route. You will need the Google Earth plugin to see it. http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/render_route_video?route_key=1352658185891664952&site=mapmyrun.com

Jun 18th, 2014 Weigh In

Weigh in for June 18th, 2014: 191.0 lbs

The 5:2 or Fasting Diet

Today is the start of my second week trying out the 5:2 or fasting diet, so far I quite like it. A couple days ago I managed to have a brief conversation with one of my neighbours who has been doing the diet for about a year. His wife is still doing it but heContinue reading “The 5:2 or Fasting Diet”

Secret to Weightloss by one of my Role Models

One of my role models who I’ve followed from a far for a while now is Scott Thomson. I started following him on social media because he was a web designer in Halifax at the time. He has since been a role model because he has gone through a complete transformation and gotten very healthy.Continue reading “Secret to Weightloss by one of my Role Models”

Facebook Saved My Life

Alright, now that my first ever attempt at a link bait title is out of the way let me explain a bit. On January 1st, 2014 I weighed 258 lbs. This wasn’t the highest weight I’ve ever been, but pretty close. If things didn’t change there are very good chances that I would develop seriousContinue reading “Facebook Saved My Life”

Second “Fast” Day Down

Yesterday was my second “fast” day since checking out this 5:2 diet. I’m already seeing results in weight loss. Having been stuck for months not getting below 198 lbs, this morning I was at 195! I feel really good and haven’t changed my routine at all. I’m still just as active I’ve just eaten aContinue reading “Second “Fast” Day Down”

Jun 11th, 2014 Weigh In

Weigh in for June 11th, 2014: 196.0 lbs

Time to step it up again

Since the competition that got me started on this journey has ended I’ve been basically stalled at my weight. Fluctuating back and forth between 200 and 198 lbs. I’ve been fairly OK with this weight but I realize that I’m still not where I need to be. According to the BMI charts for me justContinue reading “Time to step it up again”

First 10k Run

My pace as really been improving lately in the 5k. Yesterday I had my best pace yet of 5:14 min/km. I’ve been thinking for a while that I would like to work out to 10k. This morning my son had me awake earlier than normal so I had some extra time. I decided to takeContinue reading “First 10k Run”

Jun 4th, 2014 Weigh In

Weigh in for June 4th, 2014: 198.0 lbs