Weight Loss (Day 15)

One of the reasons that i am running is to lose some weight.
I do want to get fit, but I also want to lose some weight.

Last week I ate too much and I put on some weight.
Running is a real problem for an overweight middle-aged man, trying to get healthy, fitter and smaller around the waist!

Problem 1)
Running means i need to eat.
A car burns up petrol as it travels on the road.Therefore the need to fill her up with petrol.
A runner burns up calories as he runs. Therefore the need to stock up on some calories.
Just the very thing I am trying to avoid!

Problem 2)
I feel good about running. I am challenging myself. I am being disciplined. I am completing the tasks.
I deserve a "reward".
How about a Mars bar!
Result - I add on in 30seconds more than I burn off in my mile run! :-(

Problem 3)
I complete a run and come home ...hungry!
I have an enormous appetite after running.

Problem 4)
Running builds up muscle, putting on weight. Obviously this muscle should burn up more fat and calories as I use them later on...but the very beginning I need ENCOURAGEMENT and weight gain is NO encouragement!

So, last week was a disaster. This week i have cut back on my soft drink intake - only drinking sparkling mineral water, and Zero Coca Cola, and very little of that!
I have cut down my bread intake. I live in Albania and am used to warm, freshly baked bread, which you can easily eat 3-4. And that is THICK slices.

I feel like I have lost weight, but the weigh in will be after the meal tonight, and it is a rest day...so I will see how things go.