Day 351

So...I'm not sure why, but my running (jogging walking really) has been very labored lately.  My legs are fatigued and I don't know why.  I'm having a very difficult time getting through my usual running segments and am experiencing some slight pain in my left knew.  What is going on?  I didn't swim today.  For whatever reason, I was VERY worn out after the run.  I can't help but wonder if my adding more calories to my diet has had on my stamina...it seems the opposite would be true, but I honestly don't know any other thing that has changed.   All the more reason to find out after Jan 1 when I go back for a couple months to the stringent diet.  We shall see.  I'm hoping this is just a temporary condition.

It didn't help that today was the Christmas lunch the company treated us.  It was a Olive Garden.  I stuck to just one bread stick (which wasn't that good anyway), salad and a pasta dish that I only ate about 2/3.  However, I was pretty full.  I didn't do much the rest of the day other than watch TV and play poker on the computer. 

I know that SO much of me time these past few months have been pretty monotonous: run, swim, computer, TV, movies, and what I eat.  However, this is what I enjoy.  I make no apologies.  I don't feel like my life is passing me by...I am truly enjoying my retirement and I feel fulfilled with my occasional trips to the park, zoo, family, and friends.  It's all good life and I feel very lucky.