Journal Entry # 2/ Nov. 20 -12 weeks out

It's officially 12 weeks out from the Ironman on February 17th, 2007 in Pasedena. I decided to unofficially start my diet 2 weeks ago to get a bit of a head start and hopefully come in better the day of the show. These 2 weeks were pretty easy except I am relativley lower carb then I have been in the past this far out. I have a bit less energy, but I think as my body adjusts to using more fat as fuel I should be feeling more energetic.
This week is Thanksgiving and I will be bringing my own rendition of turkey and sweet potatoes to the table. Thanksiving isn't going to be as bad as Christmas because I can modify some of the same foods everyone else is eating to fit my needs. I am just a tad bit bummed that I will not be sampling the pumpkin pie this year. :(
I have been feeling a little weaker during weight workouts but I am still able to get through them. I am eating enough but I just think, again, it has to do with my body trying to convert it's glycogen stores into energy. Cardio is still managable and overall I am feeling good. More to come as the weeks leading up to the competition draw nearer.