Monday, August 9, 2010
ZUMBA
I took my first Zumba class on Friday! wow. My body doesn't really move like that, well without alcohol that is! lol. It was a lot of fun. For anyone who doesn't know Zumba is a Latin dance aerobic class, it is all about shaking your booty and having fun. My town is soo small and everyone is so excited to take this class that you must sign up in advance! It's crazy, it's like pack wolves fighting for the kill! I am not signed up for another class for another week. The instructors were still learning themselves, so I expect and even better class by next week. Super pumped hope I can get the hang of it, and step out of my comfort zone.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
AUGUST GOALS
1. Organize closet. OH MY GOODNESS. I might get lost in there. But it needs to be done, I HATE clutter!
2. Date night with the hubby. Our date night usually consist of dinner and Wal-Mart. I actually would like to go on a REAL date, a movie, bowling, a concert something.
3. Zumba. My gym just got this class. I am super excited about trying it. The classes are flooded you actually have to sign up a month in advance to get in! I am signed up for two classes, going to try to go to both and hope that I love it!
Do you have any goals set for August? What are they?
July Goal Updates
Here were my goals for July. I was not able to complete all of them. BOO!
1. Have my weight down to 164. FAIL. I started out at 168.8 and made it up to 173.8 yes a 5lb gain.
2. Try Taerobics. COMPLETED! Wow! Definitely will be going back. This could become my new fave class!
3. To read the New Moon book & watch the movie. MAYBE. Kinda, sort of. I haven't done either, but it is still the last day of the month and I MIGHT watch New Moon. I need to get on it, I am so far behind! ugh!
4. Organize/Rearrange my bedroom. COMPLETED! Oh it feels and looks SO good, what a relief!
5. Relax. COMPLETED. I did a lot of relaxing on my vacation, I took a nap almost everyday. I spent a lot of time with my husband and daughter, it was perfect.
August Goals coming soon!
What were you goals for the month? Did you reach them?
1. Have my weight down to 164. FAIL. I started out at 168.8 and made it up to 173.8 yes a 5lb gain.
2. Try Taerobics. COMPLETED! Wow! Definitely will be going back. This could become my new fave class!
3. To read the New Moon book & watch the movie. MAYBE. Kinda, sort of. I haven't done either, but it is still the last day of the month and I MIGHT watch New Moon. I need to get on it, I am so far behind! ugh!
4. Organize/Rearrange my bedroom. COMPLETED! Oh it feels and looks SO good, what a relief!
5. Relax. COMPLETED. I did a lot of relaxing on my vacation, I took a nap almost everyday. I spent a lot of time with my husband and daughter, it was perfect.
August Goals coming soon!
What were you goals for the month? Did you reach them?
Thursday, July 29, 2010
TAEROBICS
WOWZA! I got my butt kicked! Actually the buns are a little sore today. What a workout. I don't know if my heart has ever beat that fast or hard before. I can run 3 miles and I don't feel like I burned as many calories as I did last night. The instructor was awesome. She noticed I was new and before class started she came over and told me about the class and gave me some pointers. There was a lot of stuff that I couldn't keep up with. I don't have much coordination, I wasn't familiar with the workouts and boy oh boy she was wearing me out!
The class lasted 45 minutes or so. We warmed up, then did the whole kicking and punching thing. I really learned a lot of self defense moves and I liked that A LOT. Then we moved to the ab ball. Ab ball how I hate you. This is where I really couldn't keep up. My Ab's were burning like they have never burned before. Then we did our cool down.
I felt a little out of place in the class. There were about 12 other very thin and very in shape girls in the class that made me feel a little self conscious, but that's OK I am going to use that as motivation to get myself in better shape. There was one guy in the class who was by me who comes with his wife who was kind of struggling too, so that made me feel a little better that I wasn't the only one who couldn't keep up with the pace.
Overall it was a great experience. It burned a lot of calories and made me feel great. (besides the one time I was pretty sure I was going to vomit lol) Definitely will be going back next week!
Oh and then I did body sculpting class. (and then treated myself to a McDonald's low fat ice cream cone!)
The class lasted 45 minutes or so. We warmed up, then did the whole kicking and punching thing. I really learned a lot of self defense moves and I liked that A LOT. Then we moved to the ab ball. Ab ball how I hate you. This is where I really couldn't keep up. My Ab's were burning like they have never burned before. Then we did our cool down.
I felt a little out of place in the class. There were about 12 other very thin and very in shape girls in the class that made me feel a little self conscious, but that's OK I am going to use that as motivation to get myself in better shape. There was one guy in the class who was by me who comes with his wife who was kind of struggling too, so that made me feel a little better that I wasn't the only one who couldn't keep up with the pace.
Overall it was a great experience. It burned a lot of calories and made me feel great. (besides the one time I was pretty sure I was going to vomit lol) Definitely will be going back next week!
Oh and then I did body sculpting class. (and then treated myself to a McDonald's low fat ice cream cone!)
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
I did it.
I joined WW meetings again. I was a little unsure of myself. I kept asking myself "how is this going to help?" "you know the program, you just aren't following it." The leader is a new leader since the last time I went. She was amazing. She inspired me sooo much. I am looking forward to more meetings, and to reaching my goal finally. I feel like a newbie at this again, and you know what? It's kind of exciting.
AND.....In two weeks there is going to be one huge WW meeting where people can talk about there success stories with WW's! ( I am assuming this might be happening at all locations??) Anyways, I might get to share my story. I am pretty pumped about that. WW has changed my life. It has made me a better person physically & mentally. It has opened up doors for me that I never knew where there. It has pushed me to do things that I thought I NEVER could. It saved my life. It brought me out of a deep dark hole I was in, it gave me my life back.
Don't worry blog world I will share my story with you too! =)
AND.....In two weeks there is going to be one huge WW meeting where people can talk about there success stories with WW's! ( I am assuming this might be happening at all locations??) Anyways, I might get to share my story. I am pretty pumped about that. WW has changed my life. It has made me a better person physically & mentally. It has opened up doors for me that I never knew where there. It has pushed me to do things that I thought I NEVER could. It saved my life. It brought me out of a deep dark hole I was in, it gave me my life back.
Don't worry blog world I will share my story with you too! =)
Monday, July 26, 2010
I need help.
Sometimes you just got to know when to ask for help. I know the Weight Watchers plan inside out, upside down and every other way you can put it. But tomorrow.....I am going back to meetings. I need the accountability. I need to throw my 12 dollars a week at some one to weigh me. I need that motivation to get my butt in gear. I HAVE to lose these 20 pounds. Plus my Momma is going to be joining too, it is always easier when you have someone there.
The End. :)
The End. :)
Friday, July 16, 2010
Frustrated
Wow. I am frustrated with myself & with my weight loss. Since last August I have lost 15lbs. Yah 15 pounds right? I'm glad that it's gone, but frustrated I am not at goal yet. I swear 170 is like running in to a brick wall. I can't get over it. I will drop a few pounds under it, just to go right back to it the next week. I know a lot of it is my fault. I am use to being able to splurge a little and lose weight. But the closer I get to goal the more of that I can not do. I know that I do not look bad at the weight that I am at, but I feel like I do. I am not happy with the way my body is at this weight.
I know how to eat right, I love to exercise, so what in the hell is holding me back? I can't seem to put my finger on it. I am getting to the point where I feel like I will never make it to my goal weight. That I should just be happy where I am. But the only problem with that is I am not happy. Then I feel like a lot of my frustrations is because I can't run. That is the ONLY way I know how to get rid of stress, and I can't do it for another 3 weeks at least (and it has already been 4.5 weeks) and honestly I don't feel like my knee is getting any better, maybe a little. Part of me wants to just go for a run, and bare the pain, but my conscious tells me I am an idiot if I do that.
Sometimes I wonder if I just don't want it bad enough. I mean if I did, I would JUST DO IT, right? Thanks for letting me get this off my chest, I feel a little better. Any tips on how to get out and over this rut would be appreciated.
I know how to eat right, I love to exercise, so what in the hell is holding me back? I can't seem to put my finger on it. I am getting to the point where I feel like I will never make it to my goal weight. That I should just be happy where I am. But the only problem with that is I am not happy. Then I feel like a lot of my frustrations is because I can't run. That is the ONLY way I know how to get rid of stress, and I can't do it for another 3 weeks at least (and it has already been 4.5 weeks) and honestly I don't feel like my knee is getting any better, maybe a little. Part of me wants to just go for a run, and bare the pain, but my conscious tells me I am an idiot if I do that.
Sometimes I wonder if I just don't want it bad enough. I mean if I did, I would JUST DO IT, right? Thanks for letting me get this off my chest, I feel a little better. Any tips on how to get out and over this rut would be appreciated.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
1st Session of Physical Therapy
When the world says, "Give up,"Hope whispers, 'Try it one more time.' "- Unknown
Last night I had my first visit with the Physical Therapist. She was very nice and very thorough(in my opinion I never have been to a therapist before so I have nothing to compare it to). The only thing that I did not like about the whole experience was she made the comment "some peoples bodies just aren't meant to run". She then followed that comment with "how important is running to you?".
I explained to her that running is very important to me, it is something that I enjoy, love and want to continue to do. She was a very very sweet lady, I just don't think she understands why someone would want to do something that causes so much pain. She said if I wanted to continue to run I would have to do these exercises on my own everyday for the rest of my life (or until I decide I do not want to run anymore).
I do NOT believe that some peoples bodies aren't meant to run. There are 80 year old people out there who run everyday. I am 26, I can handle running. I just think some peoples body do not take the impact of running as well as others. Therefore people like myself have to take other course of actions to make it possible to run. I think some people (probably my therapist) would just think it would be easier to just give up running. NOT. AN. OPTION. I guess that is how today's society is. If it hurts we quit. If it gets tough we quit. Sometimes we just have to work really hard for the things that we really want. I really want to run. So for the next 6 weeks I will faithfully do my exercises 1-2 times a day everyday and in 6 weeks I will try to run, and I hope with all my heart that I can do it pain free!
"Between you and every goal that you wish to achieve, there is a series of obstacles, and the bigger the goal, the bigger the obstacles. Your decision to be, have and do something out of the ordinary entails facing difficulties and challenges that are out of the ordinary as well. Sometimes your greatest asset is simply your ability to stay with it longer than anyone else."- Brian Tracy
"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts."- Unknown
Last night I had my first visit with the Physical Therapist. She was very nice and very thorough(in my opinion I never have been to a therapist before so I have nothing to compare it to). The only thing that I did not like about the whole experience was she made the comment "some peoples bodies just aren't meant to run". She then followed that comment with "how important is running to you?".
I explained to her that running is very important to me, it is something that I enjoy, love and want to continue to do. She was a very very sweet lady, I just don't think she understands why someone would want to do something that causes so much pain. She said if I wanted to continue to run I would have to do these exercises on my own everyday for the rest of my life (or until I decide I do not want to run anymore).
I do NOT believe that some peoples bodies aren't meant to run. There are 80 year old people out there who run everyday. I am 26, I can handle running. I just think some peoples body do not take the impact of running as well as others. Therefore people like myself have to take other course of actions to make it possible to run. I think some people (probably my therapist) would just think it would be easier to just give up running. NOT. AN. OPTION. I guess that is how today's society is. If it hurts we quit. If it gets tough we quit. Sometimes we just have to work really hard for the things that we really want. I really want to run. So for the next 6 weeks I will faithfully do my exercises 1-2 times a day everyday and in 6 weeks I will try to run, and I hope with all my heart that I can do it pain free!
"Between you and every goal that you wish to achieve, there is a series of obstacles, and the bigger the goal, the bigger the obstacles. Your decision to be, have and do something out of the ordinary entails facing difficulties and challenges that are out of the ordinary as well. Sometimes your greatest asset is simply your ability to stay with it longer than anyone else."- Brian Tracy
"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts."- Unknown
Friday, July 2, 2010
10 things that make me happy
Writers Workshop courtesy of Kat.
Write a list of ten thing that are sure to put a smile on your face when you are not happy.
1. My daughter.
2. My husband.
3. The rest of my family not mentioned above.
4. Finishing a long run.
5. My best friend Crystal.
6. Looking at fat pics of myself.
7. Boating
8. The ocean
9. Snow
10. My dog London
People would be surprised to learn that....
1. 3 years ago I did C25K and never made it past day one.
2. I use to smoke a pack of cigarettes a day. (quit 4 years ago this July)
3. I am not a big drinker, maybe a few times a year.
4. I am afraid of the dark ( germs and tornado's too but most ppl know that lol)
5. I played the clarinet for 8 years, I still pick that bad boy up every once in a while.
6. I eat peanut butter on my pizza, I wouldn't have it any other way. ( you know you are going to try it now)
7. I knew I wanted to marry my DH about a week after I met him.
Write a list of ten thing that are sure to put a smile on your face when you are not happy.
1. My daughter.
2. My husband.
3. The rest of my family not mentioned above.
4. Finishing a long run.
5. My best friend Crystal.
6. Looking at fat pics of myself.
7. Boating
8. The ocean
9. Snow
10. My dog London
People would be surprised to learn that....
1. 3 years ago I did C25K and never made it past day one.
2. I use to smoke a pack of cigarettes a day. (quit 4 years ago this July)
3. I am not a big drinker, maybe a few times a year.
4. I am afraid of the dark ( germs and tornado's too but most ppl know that lol)
5. I played the clarinet for 8 years, I still pick that bad boy up every once in a while.
6. I eat peanut butter on my pizza, I wouldn't have it any other way. ( you know you are going to try it now)
7. I knew I wanted to marry my DH about a week after I met him.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
July Goals
Making a list for June's goals kept me so motivated. I loved being able to look at it, and have something to strive for, and reaching all of them was a good feeling of accomplishment. Who loves the feeling of accomplishment? This girl does. :)
July Goals
1. 164. I want to get to 164, that is a loss of 4.8lbs for the month. This number is huge for me. It means that I will no longer be overweight. I haven not been a healthy weight for about 8 years. It also will be 60.60lbs lost from my highest.
2. To try tae-aerobics. I get intimidated by this class. I shouldn't as long and as much as I work out I should be able to handle it. Guess there is only one way to find out.
3. To read the New Moon book and watch the movie. They both have been sitting at my house. Waiting on me, and now Eclipse is out, I have got to get up with the times.
4. Organize/rearrange my bedroom. Oh my does it need it.
5. Relax. I have a week of vacation this month. The last one I had in May, I was busy everyday. Not this time. This is time to be with my family and to relax, GOD knows I need it.
July Goals
1. 164. I want to get to 164, that is a loss of 4.8lbs for the month. This number is huge for me. It means that I will no longer be overweight. I haven not been a healthy weight for about 8 years. It also will be 60.60lbs lost from my highest.
2. To try tae-aerobics. I get intimidated by this class. I shouldn't as long and as much as I work out I should be able to handle it. Guess there is only one way to find out.
3. To read the New Moon book and watch the movie. They both have been sitting at my house. Waiting on me, and now Eclipse is out, I have got to get up with the times.
4. Organize/rearrange my bedroom. Oh my does it need it.
5. Relax. I have a week of vacation this month. The last one I had in May, I was busy everyday. Not this time. This is time to be with my family and to relax, GOD knows I need it.
Where the heck did June go?
Seriously? How the heck is it almost 4th of July weekend. Wow. It's blowing my mind. Six more months people and it is Christmas. Yep. I went there.
If you remember at the beginning of June I posted some goals for the month. Just checking in to show you where I stand.
1. Run one 5K. Completed. I am going to have to say I met this one, I ran a Mud run the first weekend in June. I did not run all of it because my friend who came down was battling a cold and about half way through, she couldn't run anymore. I am not one to leave a friend behind so we walk/ran the last half. I actually tried to do a 2nd 5K but got to the race just as they closed
registration.
2. Go to the doctor and get my knee checked out again. Completed. I actually went to my doctor (who was no help) and then went to an Orthopedic doctor. I start physical therapy next week!
3.Try a new class at the gym. Completed. I did belly dancing. I wasn't to crazy about it. My hips are just not made to move that way, though I do think I could do it and enjoy it more if I had a couple drinks in me and some good friends by my side. :)
4. Lost 5lbs. Completed. At the beginning of June I was 174.2. At my official weigh in of the week (yesterday) I was 168.8, -5.4 pounds!
5. Read one book. Completed, kind of. I started the book Dark Paradise by Tami Hoag yesterday. It is 517 pages. Yeah, I read half of it yesterday, it will be finished by tonight I can guarantee you that. Not because I want to get it in before the end of the month (well kind of) but mainly because it is so good, and I really want to know how it ends. This is why I don't pick up books very often, I become obsessed and always finish them in 1-2 days.
Wow. All 5 goals completed. I love it. Time to start making my goals out for July.
Did you set goals this past month? Did you reach them?
If you remember at the beginning of June I posted some goals for the month. Just checking in to show you where I stand.
1. Run one 5K. Completed. I am going to have to say I met this one, I ran a Mud run the first weekend in June. I did not run all of it because my friend who came down was battling a cold and about half way through, she couldn't run anymore. I am not one to leave a friend behind so we walk/ran the last half. I actually tried to do a 2nd 5K but got to the race just as they closed
registration.
2. Go to the doctor and get my knee checked out again. Completed. I actually went to my doctor (who was no help) and then went to an Orthopedic doctor. I start physical therapy next week!
3.Try a new class at the gym. Completed. I did belly dancing. I wasn't to crazy about it. My hips are just not made to move that way, though I do think I could do it and enjoy it more if I had a couple drinks in me and some good friends by my side. :)
4. Lost 5lbs. Completed. At the beginning of June I was 174.2. At my official weigh in of the week (yesterday) I was 168.8, -5.4 pounds!
5. Read one book. Completed, kind of. I started the book Dark Paradise by Tami Hoag yesterday. It is 517 pages. Yeah, I read half of it yesterday, it will be finished by tonight I can guarantee you that. Not because I want to get it in before the end of the month (well kind of) but mainly because it is so good, and I really want to know how it ends. This is why I don't pick up books very often, I become obsessed and always finish them in 1-2 days.
Wow. All 5 goals completed. I love it. Time to start making my goals out for July.
Did you set goals this past month? Did you reach them?
Thursday, June 24, 2010
GOALS
GOALS.
I am creeping up (or should I say down?) on my goal weight. As of my last weigh in I am 21 pounds away! Currently my goal weight is 148. I will reevaluate as I lose, but for right now that seems like a good number. It is in the middle of my healthy weight range for my age & body, and it seems maintainable.
Because I am getting closer I want to set my self some mini goals with rewards to keep my self motivated. So here goes.
164- I will no longer be classified as overweight! This calls for a celebration of sorts. So I am thinking lunch & a pedicure with a friend. A day of pampering.
159- A new decade, one I haven't seen in a LONG time. New outfit. (something sexy I suppose?)
154- When I hit this magical number it will be 70lbs lost from my highest. 70 pounds PEOPLE. That is a small child. WOW. New workout outfit.
150- Personal Trainer & Lots of Shopping!
148- I have said it from day one of this journey, WHEN I hit goal, and I WILL. The hubby & I will be going on a cruise.
When I hit my goal weight of 148, I will be 76.60lbs lighter. Wow. That just leaves me one question. Where did all that fat go? ;0)
I am creeping up (or should I say down?) on my goal weight. As of my last weigh in I am 21 pounds away! Currently my goal weight is 148. I will reevaluate as I lose, but for right now that seems like a good number. It is in the middle of my healthy weight range for my age & body, and it seems maintainable.
Because I am getting closer I want to set my self some mini goals with rewards to keep my self motivated. So here goes.
164- I will no longer be classified as overweight! This calls for a celebration of sorts. So I am thinking lunch & a pedicure with a friend. A day of pampering.
159- A new decade, one I haven't seen in a LONG time. New outfit. (something sexy I suppose?)
154- When I hit this magical number it will be 70lbs lost from my highest. 70 pounds PEOPLE. That is a small child. WOW. New workout outfit.
150- Personal Trainer & Lots of Shopping!
148- I have said it from day one of this journey, WHEN I hit goal, and I WILL. The hubby & I will be going on a cruise.
When I hit my goal weight of 148, I will be 76.60lbs lighter. Wow. That just leaves me one question. Where did all that fat go? ;0)
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Runner's knee, Doctor's, & Life
Doctors. I like to put a lot of faith in Dr's. But the older I get the more I realize there are not as many good Dr's out there as I would like to think. If you recall I went to the doctor in April about my knee. I was told that it was tendinitis. I went AGAIN this month, and after researching on the internet, I believed that I had "runners knee". Again, I was told it was tendinitis, so I took it upon myself to go to an Orthopedic Dr.
I seen the Ortho. Dr. yesterday. My diagnosis "runners knee". Too often are Dr's so quick to diagnosis without listening to there patients. For 2 months I have had to cut back on running and baby my knee. To finally find out that what is wrong, is what I thought all along. This just goes to show, that we need to listen to our bodies and go with our gut instinct. As far as the knee, I will be taking motrin 3x a day to get the swelling down. No running for 4-6weeks and therapy 2-3x a week for 6 weeks. This news is encouraging and depressing. I am glad to finally give my knee the attention it deserves but upset that I won't be able to run for so long, and scared it will take me a while to get my endurance/stamina back.
Do you think you might have runners knee? Have you ever went with your gut feeling when you knew something was wrong, and the doctor said different?
Read more about "runners knee" here.
Life. What will it throw at me next? No sooner then I get in my life in the grove, the good LORD throws me a speed bump. The older I get the more flexible I get. I try to take life as it comes, making all things good or bad that come my way to work out in a positive way, or to at least try to look at it in a positive way. I am always striving to find the silver lining. I just got in the grove of working full time, balancing family time, making to the gym 2x a week, and working 2 evening a week cleaning. Now I must add in 2-3 days of therapy. It's gonna be tough, but I am tougher. In the long run it will be so worth it!
I am going to have to work a lot harder to keep the weight coming off without being able to run, but I am looking forward to it. I am thinking myself, the hubby, and the little one will be taking A LOT of long walks together. A blessing in disguise. Building memories, isn't that what life is all about?
"Tough times never last, tough people do." Robert H. Schuller
I seen the Ortho. Dr. yesterday. My diagnosis "runners knee". Too often are Dr's so quick to diagnosis without listening to there patients. For 2 months I have had to cut back on running and baby my knee. To finally find out that what is wrong, is what I thought all along. This just goes to show, that we need to listen to our bodies and go with our gut instinct. As far as the knee, I will be taking motrin 3x a day to get the swelling down. No running for 4-6weeks and therapy 2-3x a week for 6 weeks. This news is encouraging and depressing. I am glad to finally give my knee the attention it deserves but upset that I won't be able to run for so long, and scared it will take me a while to get my endurance/stamina back.
Do you think you might have runners knee? Have you ever went with your gut feeling when you knew something was wrong, and the doctor said different?
Read more about "runners knee" here.
Life. What will it throw at me next? No sooner then I get in my life in the grove, the good LORD throws me a speed bump. The older I get the more flexible I get. I try to take life as it comes, making all things good or bad that come my way to work out in a positive way, or to at least try to look at it in a positive way. I am always striving to find the silver lining. I just got in the grove of working full time, balancing family time, making to the gym 2x a week, and working 2 evening a week cleaning. Now I must add in 2-3 days of therapy. It's gonna be tough, but I am tougher. In the long run it will be so worth it!
I am going to have to work a lot harder to keep the weight coming off without being able to run, but I am looking forward to it. I am thinking myself, the hubby, and the little one will be taking A LOT of long walks together. A blessing in disguise. Building memories, isn't that what life is all about?
"Tough times never last, tough people do." Robert H. Schuller
Saturday, June 12, 2010
5K's and beyond!
The thought of a half marathon actually crossed my mind yesterday. At the beginning of the year a 5K, 3.1 miles seemed so daunting. But now a 13.1 mile run, is kind of appealing for a couple of reasons.
1. I LOVE to run.
2. How many people can say they have ran a half marathon? (not too many people I know, at least)
3. It's something that I never thought I could do.
4. It's way out of my comfort zone.
5. It's something I will really have to push my body through, and I like the challenge.
6. I love the feeling of accomplishment.
I am contemplating trying to start training for a 10k (6.2miles) then after I run a few 1ok's maybe, just MAYBE, I will venture on to half marathons, and who knows from there?
Who would of thought, that one little tiny resoultion to run one 5K would turn into a desire to push myself farther and harder?
First things first before ANY long runs, I have to get my knee in order. If 3 miles can cause me this much problems with my knee, who knows what 6+ miles would do. I go to an orthopedic Dr. on the 21st of this month, but for now I will stick with my 5K's. =)
1. I LOVE to run.
2. How many people can say they have ran a half marathon? (not too many people I know, at least)
3. It's something that I never thought I could do.
4. It's way out of my comfort zone.
5. It's something I will really have to push my body through, and I like the challenge.
6. I love the feeling of accomplishment.
I am contemplating trying to start training for a 10k (6.2miles) then after I run a few 1ok's maybe, just MAYBE, I will venture on to half marathons, and who knows from there?
Who would of thought, that one little tiny resoultion to run one 5K would turn into a desire to push myself farther and harder?
First things first before ANY long runs, I have to get my knee in order. If 3 miles can cause me this much problems with my knee, who knows what 6+ miles would do. I go to an orthopedic Dr. on the 21st of this month, but for now I will stick with my 5K's. =)
Thursday, June 10, 2010
RUNNING.
I never thought one word could mean so many things to me. I crave it. I love how my body feels after a long run. I love that I am doing something I didn't think I could. I love pushing my body farther and harder then I ever have before. It's helped me physically and mentally. It's made me realize that I am stronger then I give myself credit for. I feel like it has finally made me complete. Running is not just something I do, is something I am.
"Running is 90%mental 10% physical" A quote that couldn't say it any better.
I try to only run every other day to avoid injury. I by no means fast, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy every minute of it. Today was my scheduled day to run. I was craving it so bad that I actually went to the gym at 6AM, before work to get my run in, BEFORE WORK PEOPLE, that doesn't happen. If you know me, I am not a morning person. You could pay me a $1000.00 dollars to get up at the crack of dawn, and I probably wouldn't do. But I will get up to run. I am still trying to figure myself out. It's like I have warped in to a whole different person. A whole different person that I like a whole lot better.
Some fave running quotes.
“Endurance? You’ve only got to get out there and do it. Face up to it: man was meant to run.” – Percy Cerutty
"You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement."- Steve Prefontaine
"Runners just do it - they run for the finish line even if someone else has reached it first." - Author Unknown
"The obsession with running is really an obsession with the potential for more and more life." - George Sheehan
"A runners creed: I will win; if I cannot win, I shall be second; if I cannot be second, I shall be third; if I cannot place at all, I shall still do my best." - Ken Doherty
I never thought one word could mean so many things to me. I crave it. I love how my body feels after a long run. I love that I am doing something I didn't think I could. I love pushing my body farther and harder then I ever have before. It's helped me physically and mentally. It's made me realize that I am stronger then I give myself credit for. I feel like it has finally made me complete. Running is not just something I do, is something I am.
"Running is 90%mental 10% physical" A quote that couldn't say it any better.
I try to only run every other day to avoid injury. I by no means fast, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy every minute of it. Today was my scheduled day to run. I was craving it so bad that I actually went to the gym at 6AM, before work to get my run in, BEFORE WORK PEOPLE, that doesn't happen. If you know me, I am not a morning person. You could pay me a $1000.00 dollars to get up at the crack of dawn, and I probably wouldn't do. But I will get up to run. I am still trying to figure myself out. It's like I have warped in to a whole different person. A whole different person that I like a whole lot better.
Some fave running quotes.
“Endurance? You’ve only got to get out there and do it. Face up to it: man was meant to run.” – Percy Cerutty
"You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement."- Steve Prefontaine
"Runners just do it - they run for the finish line even if someone else has reached it first." - Author Unknown
"The obsession with running is really an obsession with the potential for more and more life." - George Sheehan
"A runners creed: I will win; if I cannot win, I shall be second; if I cannot be second, I shall be third; if I cannot place at all, I shall still do my best." - Ken Doherty
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
One Week
One week, 168 Hours, 10,080 minutes, 604,800 seconds, no matter how you look at it, it's still just one week. Oh, what a great week I had!
In the past week I have:
•worked out roughly 6 hours
•ate delicious food from the grill
•ran/walked a 5K w/an old HS buddy. It was a mud run. It was a blast, I had never ran anything like that before, and am ready for next year.
•had an awesome date with the hubby ♥
•played outside all day with my daughter ♥
•found my dog after 2.5 weeks! ♥
•lost 3.6lbs!
I had an amazing week. I really focused on all the things in life that I enjoy. The simplicity of everything. I don't need a weeks vacation at a fancy resort to enjoy life (wouldn't hurt, but I don't need it). If we look really closely into our own lives everyday and be thankful for the things we have instead of focusing on the things we don't have, then and only then can we truly enjoy living.
"Be content with what you have, rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. " -Lao Tzu
What was something that you enjoyed this past week?
In the past week I have:
•worked out roughly 6 hours
•ate delicious food from the grill
•ran/walked a 5K w/an old HS buddy. It was a mud run. It was a blast, I had never ran anything like that before, and am ready for next year.
•had an awesome date with the hubby ♥
•played outside all day with my daughter ♥
•found my dog after 2.5 weeks! ♥
•lost 3.6lbs!
I had an amazing week. I really focused on all the things in life that I enjoy. The simplicity of everything. I don't need a weeks vacation at a fancy resort to enjoy life (wouldn't hurt, but I don't need it). If we look really closely into our own lives everyday and be thankful for the things we have instead of focusing on the things we don't have, then and only then can we truly enjoy living.
"Be content with what you have, rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. " -Lao Tzu
What was something that you enjoyed this past week?
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Starting Fresh
There is something about the beginning of the month. Something about being able to start fresh. I am going to try to set goals each month on the first and try my best to accomplish them throughout the month. There is something about having a list that I like. I like the constant reminder of the things I need to do.
Goals for the month of June.
1. Run one 5K
I will be running one this Saturday. The USO Mud Run. It is going to be a blast.
2. Go to Dr. and get my knee checked out (again)
It's getting a bit ridiculous. I do one good run (3-4 ish miles) and I am out of commission for a week. Thus leading me running 5K (see above) without running for 7-10 days prior. EEEkkkkk!
3. TRY A NEW FREAKING CLASS AT THE GYM!
I have got to get out of my comfort zone. Who knows, I might find a new exercise I love!
4.Lose 5lbs. (currently 174.2)
So freaking doable, but will probably be the one goal that is the hardest for me. Ugh. Food, why do I love thee?
5. Read one book
Not weight/exercise related but something I need to make time for.
What are your goals for the month of June?
Goals for the month of June.
1. Run one 5K
I will be running one this Saturday. The USO Mud Run. It is going to be a blast.
2. Go to Dr. and get my knee checked out (again)
It's getting a bit ridiculous. I do one good run (3-4 ish miles) and I am out of commission for a week. Thus leading me running 5K (see above) without running for 7-10 days prior. EEEkkkkk!
3. TRY A NEW FREAKING CLASS AT THE GYM!
I have got to get out of my comfort zone. Who knows, I might find a new exercise I love!
4.Lose 5lbs. (currently 174.2)
So freaking doable, but will probably be the one goal that is the hardest for me. Ugh. Food, why do I love thee?
5. Read one book
Not weight/exercise related but something I need to make time for.
What are your goals for the month of June?
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Mud Run Baby
Oh yes. The time is creeping up on my Mud Run. I am sooo super excited. I am slowly getting my endurance back. I ran 2.5miles last night, and man did it feel oh so good. I am craving a run so bad today. I am going to take it easy and take a day or two off. My knee gave me a little bit of problems last night and the last thing I want to do is injure it where I can't run. The tendinitis has been better but I do believe that I might have chondromalacia also called runners knee . I am no Dr. obviously, but I can feel and hear my knee grinding. Kind of creepy actually. I am going to get it checked out, but for now it doesn't cause to much pain, so I will probably have it checked out after the Mud Run. Hoping my knee can hang in, until that race is over!
I am still trying to get my mind frame in to that eating healthy mode, and I am starting to do. Yes this is memorial weekend, Yes it is my birthday weekend. None of this means I have to let food control me. I can still enjoy good food, without going overboard, at least that is the plan. I plan on working out (in WW words earning A LOT of AP's) in order to be able to splurge a little this weekend. I am going to start posting my workouts again, starting with last nights.
Activity: 2.5 mile run 1.5 mile walk & 45 minute body sculpting class.
Time: 60 Minutes
Overall Experience: I'm back. It was great to get in a good run, and even better that it came so naturally just like it did a few months ago. It is still hard to see myself enjoying running. I crave it. Hand's down my favorite exercises. I love it. Body sculpting was awesome, just like always, he mixed it up this week and I got a great workout.
Not much planned for tonight as far as traditional exercises, I clean a ladies house for her and will be doing that tonight, I definitely will be burning calories it takes 2-3hours, plus she has all hardwood floors that I mop!
Tomorrow I will be pampering myself, with lunch with a friend, a pedicure and getting my hair done. I will also be going to body sculpting!
I hope everyone has a fun and safe Memorial Weekend!
I am still trying to get my mind frame in to that eating healthy mode, and I am starting to do. Yes this is memorial weekend, Yes it is my birthday weekend. None of this means I have to let food control me. I can still enjoy good food, without going overboard, at least that is the plan. I plan on working out (in WW words earning A LOT of AP's) in order to be able to splurge a little this weekend. I am going to start posting my workouts again, starting with last nights.
Activity: 2.5 mile run 1.5 mile walk & 45 minute body sculpting class.
Time: 60 Minutes
Overall Experience: I'm back. It was great to get in a good run, and even better that it came so naturally just like it did a few months ago. It is still hard to see myself enjoying running. I crave it. Hand's down my favorite exercises. I love it. Body sculpting was awesome, just like always, he mixed it up this week and I got a great workout.
Not much planned for tonight as far as traditional exercises, I clean a ladies house for her and will be doing that tonight, I definitely will be burning calories it takes 2-3hours, plus she has all hardwood floors that I mop!
Tomorrow I will be pampering myself, with lunch with a friend, a pedicure and getting my hair done. I will also be going to body sculpting!
I hope everyone has a fun and safe Memorial Weekend!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Weigh In & Work Outs
So here is my weigh in from Monday. UGH.
Last weeks weight:172.4
This weeks weight:174.2
Total loss/gain:1.8
Yep, a total of 4.4 gain in the past two weeks. I will take it. I have ate like a hog. I am not going to make excuses because I did it to my self. I am my worst enemy. But you know what? I am BACK and I am in control. I have ate good all week and been to the gym twice already here is what is going on in the work out department. I am hoping to keep the workouts and good eating all week, and hoping for a decent loss on Monday!
Workouts so far this week.
Monday- 45 Minutes of body sculpting
Tuesday- 50 Minutes of Yoga
Workouts Scheduled:
Wednesday- 45 Minutes of Body Sculpting
Thursday- 30-45 Minutes of Cycling (not sure how long the class last, it will be my first)
Friday-Rest
Saturday or Sunday- 3-5 mile walk
So far the knee has been doing well, a little stiff at times. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks I have not ran, I am going to go ahead and wait until it has hit 4-4.5 weeks. I want to be on the safe side. I am so ready to get back out there and get my run on!
Happy Cinco De Mayo! Someone drink a Margarita or two for me! :)
Last weeks weight:172.4
This weeks weight:174.2
Total loss/gain:1.8
Yep, a total of 4.4 gain in the past two weeks. I will take it. I have ate like a hog. I am not going to make excuses because I did it to my self. I am my worst enemy. But you know what? I am BACK and I am in control. I have ate good all week and been to the gym twice already here is what is going on in the work out department. I am hoping to keep the workouts and good eating all week, and hoping for a decent loss on Monday!
Workouts so far this week.
Monday- 45 Minutes of body sculpting
Tuesday- 50 Minutes of Yoga
Workouts Scheduled:
Wednesday- 45 Minutes of Body Sculpting
Thursday- 30-45 Minutes of Cycling (not sure how long the class last, it will be my first)
Friday-Rest
Saturday or Sunday- 3-5 mile walk
So far the knee has been doing well, a little stiff at times. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks I have not ran, I am going to go ahead and wait until it has hit 4-4.5 weeks. I want to be on the safe side. I am so ready to get back out there and get my run on!
Happy Cinco De Mayo! Someone drink a Margarita or two for me! :)
Saturday, May 1, 2010
I am my worst enemy
Ever since I have not been able to work out. My eating habits have went down the drain. Hence the 2.4 gain last week. I do not deal with stress well, I am a stress eater. The one way I was getting rid of stress was to run. I am not looking forward to my weigh in on Monday. I feel like I keep taking 1 step forward and 10 steps back. I have been struggling to lose this last 20lbs forever!
I did stock up on healthy food and snacks last night. This Thursday will be 3 weeks that I haven't worked out. My knee is till bothering me a little so I think I will hold of running until it has been 4 weeks. But I am going to start going back to classes at the gym starting Monday or Tuesday. I just have to keep reminding my self that I deserve to lose this weight. I CAN lose this weight. Shit I have kept off over 5olbs for 4 years, I can lose 20lbs. I need to quit being my own worst enemy. There are days that I feel confident and other days that I feel bigger then a house. But yet on both of those days I could weigh the same. It just goes to show how much my own self doubt can interfere with my weight loss.
I will post my weigh in on Monday. Hopefully it will not be as bad as I expect. On a positive note! I have my eye on a few 5Ks at the end of May (if the knee is better of course) and a Mud Run the first weekend of June. I am super excited about that one. It is an endurance race, through mud and water and obstacles. Bring it on. Running through mud, does it get any better then that? ( an old high school volleyball buddy will be joining me on that one, super excited to have someone to run with! that will be a first!)
I will be posting links soon to my future races. You will have to check them out OR feel free to join me! Have a great weekend!
I did stock up on healthy food and snacks last night. This Thursday will be 3 weeks that I haven't worked out. My knee is till bothering me a little so I think I will hold of running until it has been 4 weeks. But I am going to start going back to classes at the gym starting Monday or Tuesday. I just have to keep reminding my self that I deserve to lose this weight. I CAN lose this weight. Shit I have kept off over 5olbs for 4 years, I can lose 20lbs. I need to quit being my own worst enemy. There are days that I feel confident and other days that I feel bigger then a house. But yet on both of those days I could weigh the same. It just goes to show how much my own self doubt can interfere with my weight loss.
I will post my weigh in on Monday. Hopefully it will not be as bad as I expect. On a positive note! I have my eye on a few 5Ks at the end of May (if the knee is better of course) and a Mud Run the first weekend of June. I am super excited about that one. It is an endurance race, through mud and water and obstacles. Bring it on. Running through mud, does it get any better then that? ( an old high school volleyball buddy will be joining me on that one, super excited to have someone to run with! that will be a first!)
I will be posting links soon to my future races. You will have to check them out OR feel free to join me! Have a great weekend!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Weigh In Day :(
Well, I seen a gain today on the scale. I am not surprised and not disappointed. I ate a lot of GOOD food the past 4 days, and ate my dinner at 9 o'clock last night! I did not track, or plan my meals for the last 4 days. Today is another day. I will rock my next weigh in.
Last Weeks Weight: 169.8
Today's Weight: 172.4
Loss/Gain: +2.6 (ouch, here I come 160's...Again...)
Weight Loss Quote of the Day: "More die in the United States of too much food than too little." - John Kenneth Galbraith
Last Weeks Weight: 169.8
Today's Weight: 172.4
Loss/Gain: +2.6 (ouch, here I come 160's...Again...)
Weight Loss Quote of the Day: "More die in the United States of too much food than too little." - John Kenneth Galbraith
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Positive Thinking
I actually wrote a whole blog and then deleted it. It was pretty much about stress, not being able to work out, and the massive amount of food I will be encountering over the weekend. I read it, and thought "if the biggest problems in my life are that I can't work out for a few weeks, I am stressed over things that are IN my control, and I am worried about overeating this weekend, then I need to take my own advice and put on my big girl panties and SUCK IT UP." I have it good. I have it a lot better then others. I am sooo truly blessed. It seems like in this day and age, we complain about anything and everything. I am always trying to point out that 'silver lining' for my friends and family. I am always trying to point out the things they should be thankful for, and that they could have it A LOT worse. I need to start taking my own advice.
I guess this blog is more for myself then for anybody else. Just to remind myself that I really don't have anything to complain about. Most of the things I find myself and others complaining about are in our control. We are in control of our own destiny. On this journey I plan on being positive. Being positive doesn't come naturally for me. It is something that I really have to work on. Sometimes I just have to think of all the things the Lord has blessed me with and just like the Garth Brooks song, I am thankful for A LOT of unanswered prayers.
What are you thankful for?
What do you do to stay positive?
"Wherever you go, no matter the weather, always bring your own sunshine." -Anthony J. D'Anggelo, The College Blue Book
"If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it." -Mary Engelbreit
"If you don't think everyday is a good day, just try missing one."- Cavett Robert
"If you don't get everything you want, think of the things you don't get that you don't want."- Oscar Wilde
"Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out." -Art Linkletter
*I apologize for those of you who were expecting a weight loss/workout post. My blog is mostly for that. But sometimes I just like to talk about life.
I guess this blog is more for myself then for anybody else. Just to remind myself that I really don't have anything to complain about. Most of the things I find myself and others complaining about are in our control. We are in control of our own destiny. On this journey I plan on being positive. Being positive doesn't come naturally for me. It is something that I really have to work on. Sometimes I just have to think of all the things the Lord has blessed me with and just like the Garth Brooks song, I am thankful for A LOT of unanswered prayers.
What are you thankful for?
What do you do to stay positive?
"Wherever you go, no matter the weather, always bring your own sunshine." -Anthony J. D'Anggelo, The College Blue Book
"If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it." -Mary Engelbreit
"If you don't think everyday is a good day, just try missing one."- Cavett Robert
"If you don't get everything you want, think of the things you don't get that you don't want."- Oscar Wilde
"Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out." -Art Linkletter
*I apologize for those of you who were expecting a weight loss/workout post. My blog is mostly for that. But sometimes I just like to talk about life.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
TOP 10 TIPS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
I figure since I won't be working out as much, I should have a lot more time to focus on posting blogs. Ha. We will see about that. The husband keeps telling me I need to post some weight loss & running tips. I just want to clarify that though I am a firm believer in Weight Watchers, I do believe that other programs work. I do not think that any pill, powder or shake can make you lose the weight. There are a lot of programs out there that are healthy, safe and effective, you just have to find them. Will power & determination are your two new best friends.
My body is in no way near perfect shape. But I have lost a lot of weight. (55lbs from my heaviest) and I believe that I know how to lose weight. Knowing how is the easy part. Doing it, well that is a whole different story. :p
Enjoy!
1. Find a weight loss program that works for you. If you can not follow the plan for the rest of your life, it's not for you. You can not lose weight, and then go back to the way you were eating, or you will end up in the same place.
2. Plan, Plan & Plan. Always have a plan of what you are going to eat for that day. It is ok to stray from you plan every once in a while, that's life.. it happens.
3. This is the tough one. Make healthy choices. Yes, you can have a few chips for 100 calories, but it is going to leave you hungry. Try to choose fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains whenever possible.
4. DRINK YOUR WATER! It is one of the best liquids for you. Cut out some caffeine and replace it with water. Water has so many benefits. Drink up.
5. Exercise. Even if you are not losing weight. You can work out and tone your body. Sometimes we lose inches even when we are not losing weight.
6. Everything in moderation. I have so many people tell me you can't eat pizza or candy you are on a diet. That is news to me. I eat what I want. I make sure to eat it in moderation. I have lost over 50lbs and have still ate pizza, candy, and ice cream. It can be done.
7. Portions. This goes hand in hand with moderation. We have to watch our portion sizes. It is easy to control your sizes at home. Be careful when it comes to eating out. Portion sizes are roughly double what they should be when it comes to dining out.
8. People. There will always be food pushers and people who think you can't do it. Ignore them. This is about you. Find out what works for you and stick to it.
9. The scale isn't everything. The scale is evil. Weigh yourself once a week. Try to focus on how your body feels, more then what number the scale says. Do not let the scale own you.
10. Enjoy the ride. Everyone is always so focused on the destination. One of the greatest things about losing weight, is the journey. Pay attention to how your body is changing and how far you have come.
What are some of your best weight loss tips?
My body is in no way near perfect shape. But I have lost a lot of weight. (55lbs from my heaviest) and I believe that I know how to lose weight. Knowing how is the easy part. Doing it, well that is a whole different story. :p
Enjoy!
1. Find a weight loss program that works for you. If you can not follow the plan for the rest of your life, it's not for you. You can not lose weight, and then go back to the way you were eating, or you will end up in the same place.
2. Plan, Plan & Plan. Always have a plan of what you are going to eat for that day. It is ok to stray from you plan every once in a while, that's life.. it happens.
3. This is the tough one. Make healthy choices. Yes, you can have a few chips for 100 calories, but it is going to leave you hungry. Try to choose fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains whenever possible.
4. DRINK YOUR WATER! It is one of the best liquids for you. Cut out some caffeine and replace it with water. Water has so many benefits. Drink up.
5. Exercise. Even if you are not losing weight. You can work out and tone your body. Sometimes we lose inches even when we are not losing weight.
6. Everything in moderation. I have so many people tell me you can't eat pizza or candy you are on a diet. That is news to me. I eat what I want. I make sure to eat it in moderation. I have lost over 50lbs and have still ate pizza, candy, and ice cream. It can be done.
7. Portions. This goes hand in hand with moderation. We have to watch our portion sizes. It is easy to control your sizes at home. Be careful when it comes to eating out. Portion sizes are roughly double what they should be when it comes to dining out.
8. People. There will always be food pushers and people who think you can't do it. Ignore them. This is about you. Find out what works for you and stick to it.
9. The scale isn't everything. The scale is evil. Weigh yourself once a week. Try to focus on how your body feels, more then what number the scale says. Do not let the scale own you.
10. Enjoy the ride. Everyone is always so focused on the destination. One of the greatest things about losing weight, is the journey. Pay attention to how your body is changing and how far you have come.
What are some of your best weight loss tips?
Monday, April 19, 2010
The verdict is in.....
and it is tendinitis. The Dr. says that I over worked myself. Isn't that a bunch of crap? I have been advised to not run this weekend in my 5K. As a matter of a fact, I have been advised to not run or do any activities that bend my knee or put pressure on it for 3-4 weeks. I feel like someone just ran my puppy over. I am upset that I can't run for nearly a month. I am afraid all of my hard work the past few months is going to be ruined in a matter of weeks and that I am going to have to start from scratch when I am able to run again. I am also pretty limited on what I can do, not being able to bend my knee really hurts the workouts I enjoy. (running, yoga & body sculpting) I am going to try to walk a lot, hopefully that will be ok. I am also wondering how this will affect my weight loss. I guess we shall see.
Did you hear that noise?
It was me breaking in to the 160's baby! OH, yes I am officially 169.8. It was a pleasant surprise to see that number on the scale. Friday the hubby took me out to Chili's, Saturday I was away from home all day (thus eating out 2 meals!), and Sunday we BBQ'd steak, and to top it off I lost the fight with the oreos. But I did not over eat, and I did try to make healthy choices. I didn't have a huge loss, but I had a loss, and that is all that matters. Here are my stats.
Last weeks weight: 170.4
Today's weight: 169.8
Loss/Gain: -.6
Last weeks weight: 170.4
Today's weight: 169.8
Loss/Gain: -.6
Weight Loss Quote of the Day: "Don't dig your grave with your own knife and fork."-English Proverb
(rockin my 169.8 body)
I haven't weighed in the 160's since before I had my daughter, and I only kept my weight there for 1 week. So this is huge for me. I am 5lbs, yes count them 5 measly pounds away from being a healthy weight. I have not been at a healthy weight for 7 or 8 years. I am starting to get nervous now, my goal weight actually seems attainable, I can't even imagine what I will look or feel like. I am so excited to see where this weight loss journey takes me.
On a not so positive note....
My left knee was bothering me last Monday, I took it easy for a few days and did my 2.5 mile run on Thursday. Since then my knee has been bothering me a lot. To the point that I haven't been able to workout or hardly bend down to play with my little girl. I was going to work through the pain and do my 5K this weekend, but my common sense has got the best of me, so I will be going to see the Dr. later today. I am hoping it is nothing, and I will still be able to run on Saturday. I will keep everyone posted.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
All or Nothing?
I have realized in the past week that when it come to my running (and my weight loss) that I am an all or nothing kind of girl. If I am going for a run, I run whatever I have set for that day. If it may be 2 miles, I run 2 miles, I don't walk it's not an option. At the end of the 2 miles I do my cool down and my stretching and I am done.
I started thinking the other day, why don't I do more? Why not run my miles, then walk then maybe jog another mile then do a cool down? Why not make it a better longer workout? For whatever reason I can not wrap my mind around the fact that it is ok to walk. In my head for me personally I feel like a failure if I walk. If I am going to run 5 miles, then I am going to run 5 miles, I am not going to run 2 walk 1 and then run 2. I can't get my mind frame out of the fact that it is ok. Get a better longer workout in. This is something I am going to work on in the future. If I am out there why not burn as many calories as I can? Any suggestions to get my mind out of this warped "all or nothing" mind frame would be greatly appreciated.
I started thinking the other day, why don't I do more? Why not run my miles, then walk then maybe jog another mile then do a cool down? Why not make it a better longer workout? For whatever reason I can not wrap my mind around the fact that it is ok to walk. In my head for me personally I feel like a failure if I walk. If I am going to run 5 miles, then I am going to run 5 miles, I am not going to run 2 walk 1 and then run 2. I can't get my mind frame out of the fact that it is ok. Get a better longer workout in. This is something I am going to work on in the future. If I am out there why not burn as many calories as I can? Any suggestions to get my mind out of this warped "all or nothing" mind frame would be greatly appreciated.
Workout Update
I am eventually going to get back to posting stuff other then my workout updates. My internet at home stinks, so I have to try to fit it in during the day, which doesn't always work out in my favor. I plan on posting some blogs about my tips on weight loss & how to become a runner/jogger soon. So stay tuned.
Activity: Outside Run
Distance: 2.4 miles
Pace: 11'02 (getting better yah!)
Time: 26:33
Calories Burned: 321
Overall: It was a good run. It's tough getting back in to long runs after taking a few weeks off. I probably could have ran longer but I was hot. I am new to running and running in 80 degrees is something I am going to have to get used to. I got really thirsty and I don't like to stop to take a drink. Maybe I should invest in one of those belts that holds your water bottle. Just not sure I could adjust to running with that. I love a good run. Sometimes I have to push myself, like today that first mile was hell, but the rest was a breeze.
Workout Quote of the Day: "You have a choice. You can throw in the towel, or you can use it to wipe the sweat off your face." -Gatorade
*Again I want to note I am not including my warm up/cool down or stretching in my time. Those are not optional to me. I try to do a 2-3 minute brisk walk at the beginning and a slower pace walk at the end. I always stretch before and after each run .
Activity: Outside Run
Distance: 2.4 miles
Pace: 11'02 (getting better yah!)
Time: 26:33
Calories Burned: 321
Overall: It was a good run. It's tough getting back in to long runs after taking a few weeks off. I probably could have ran longer but I was hot. I am new to running and running in 80 degrees is something I am going to have to get used to. I got really thirsty and I don't like to stop to take a drink. Maybe I should invest in one of those belts that holds your water bottle. Just not sure I could adjust to running with that. I love a good run. Sometimes I have to push myself, like today that first mile was hell, but the rest was a breeze.
Workout Quote of the Day: "You have a choice. You can throw in the towel, or you can use it to wipe the sweat off your face." -Gatorade
*Again I want to note I am not including my warm up/cool down or stretching in my time. Those are not optional to me. I try to do a 2-3 minute brisk walk at the beginning and a slower pace walk at the end. I always stretch before and after each run .
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Wednesday's Workout
I am finding it very hard to squeeze in my workouts. I work full time, and I have a family. It is really hard to put myself first. I often feel guilty taking time away from my daughter and husband to exercise. If anybody has any suggestions on how to fit in workouts and runs? Or to make me not feel as guilty about putting myself first once in a while, I would greatly appreciate it.
I think I am going to leave my warm up/cool down/stretching out of my workout time. But I do these EVERY time I work out. It is a very good habit, and good for you body.
Activity: Outdoor Run
Distance: 1 mile
Time: 10:48
Pace: 10'42 ( not sure how this isn't the same as my time? dunno, this is what Nike + tells me)
Calories Burned: 135
Overall Experience: It was a rough run for me. It was 88, no wind, and being the smart girl I am, I forgot my water bottle, and headphones. And let me tell you, I absolutely HATE hearing myself breath. I always think I am more wore out then I am when I can hear myself breathing. Odd. I know.
Workout Quote of the Day: "A man's health can be judged by which he takes two at a time - pills or stairs." -Joan Welsh
I think I am going to leave my warm up/cool down/stretching out of my workout time. But I do these EVERY time I work out. It is a very good habit, and good for you body.
Activity: Outdoor Run
Distance: 1 mile
Time: 10:48
Pace: 10'42 ( not sure how this isn't the same as my time? dunno, this is what Nike + tells me)
Calories Burned: 135
Overall Experience: It was a rough run for me. It was 88, no wind, and being the smart girl I am, I forgot my water bottle, and headphones. And let me tell you, I absolutely HATE hearing myself breath. I always think I am more wore out then I am when I can hear myself breathing. Odd. I know.
Workout Quote of the Day: "A man's health can be judged by which he takes two at a time - pills or stairs." -Joan Welsh
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Double Whammy Workout
I went to yoga tonight with my mom, and then was motivated enough to stay for one of my favorite classes, body sculpting!
Activity: yoga & body sculpting
Time: 1.5 hours (45 min a piece)
Calories Burned: unknown
Overall Experience: I wasn't to impressed with this yoga class, hoping next week will be better. Loved my body sculpting one of the best classes ever! The workout and instructor are amazing!
My knee has been bothering me since my last run on the country roads and unfortunately after my work outs tonight is a little swollen. Crossing me fingers it is better tomorrow, I need to get a good run in.
Workout quote of the day: "If it is important to you, you will find a way, if not you will find an excuse."
Activity: yoga & body sculpting
Time: 1.5 hours (45 min a piece)
Calories Burned: unknown
Overall Experience: I wasn't to impressed with this yoga class, hoping next week will be better. Loved my body sculpting one of the best classes ever! The workout and instructor are amazing!
My knee has been bothering me since my last run on the country roads and unfortunately after my work outs tonight is a little swollen. Crossing me fingers it is better tomorrow, I need to get a good run in.
Workout quote of the day: "If it is important to you, you will find a way, if not you will find an excuse."
Monday, April 12, 2010
Weigh In Day Baby!
Like I have mentioned before I am a firm believer of Weight Watchers. I do not go to the meetings (anymore) I do online, therefore I weigh myself at home. I weigh every Monday. I am going to start posting my weigh- in's on this blog, hoping it will keep me motivated knowing I have to tell the whole world if I lost or gained.
Last weeks weight: 176.6
This week's weight: 170.4 *
Total loss/gain for the week: -6.2lbs!
Disclaimer:*I weighed last week the day after Easter, and I had ate way to much, so I believe that is why I have such a huge weight loss. Also a healthy weight loss is .5-2lbs per week.
This is proof that the WW program works. I never once felt hungry or deprived the last week. I had ice cream, pizza, grilled out and had a few pieces of candy throughout the week. It is all about making better choices, and eating the things we love in moderation. I haven't been in the 160's since before I got pregnant with my daughter, so it has been about 3 years! I am hoping to break in to that new "decade" next week! :)
Weightloss Quote of the Week: "Your body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess the baggage, the shorter the trip." - Arnold H. Glasgow
Last weeks weight: 176.6
This week's weight: 170.4 *
Total loss/gain for the week: -6.2lbs!
Disclaimer:*I weighed last week the day after Easter, and I had ate way to much, so I believe that is why I have such a huge weight loss. Also a healthy weight loss is .5-2lbs per week.
This is proof that the WW program works. I never once felt hungry or deprived the last week. I had ice cream, pizza, grilled out and had a few pieces of candy throughout the week. It is all about making better choices, and eating the things we love in moderation. I haven't been in the 160's since before I got pregnant with my daughter, so it has been about 3 years! I am hoping to break in to that new "decade" next week! :)
Weightloss Quote of the Week: "Your body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess the baggage, the shorter the trip." - Arnold H. Glasgow
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Workout Update
Two weeks from today is my second 5K, time to step up my game
Activity: Outdoor run
Distance: 2.46 miles
Time: 28:35
Pace: 11'37 per mile (this includes a total of 2.5 min warm up & 2.5 min cool down)
Calories Burner: 329
Overall Experience: It was a great run, I ran outdoors in the country by my moms house. I ran a mile around a small lake. It was a little warm 70 degrees, but there was a nice breeze. The run had a few hills, and quite a bit of beat up road so I think my knees might be a little sore tomorrow.
Workout quote of the day: "The only place where 'success' comes before 'work' is in the dictionary.
2 more days until my official weigh in (Monday) I am hoping to have lost some if not most of the 5lbs I have gained over the past 2 weeks.
Activity: Outdoor run
Distance: 2.46 miles
Time: 28:35
Pace: 11'37 per mile (this includes a total of 2.5 min warm up & 2.5 min cool down)
Calories Burner: 329
Overall Experience: It was a great run, I ran outdoors in the country by my moms house. I ran a mile around a small lake. It was a little warm 70 degrees, but there was a nice breeze. The run had a few hills, and quite a bit of beat up road so I think my knees might be a little sore tomorrow.
Workout quote of the day: "The only place where 'success' comes before 'work' is in the dictionary.
2 more days until my official weigh in (Monday) I am hoping to have lost some if not most of the 5lbs I have gained over the past 2 weeks.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Run For Their Lives 5K
Ladies and gentleman I have officially signed up for my second 5K. Run for their lives. All of the money raised will go to a local animal shelter. This run is unique because they are allowing anyone who wants to, to walk or run with there dog on a leash! How exciting. I am still just as anxious about this race (if not more) then I was when I did my first one. I haven't been running as much the past 3 weeks, so now I have that motivation to get my butt in gear.
The race is two weeks from this Saturday, the only goal I am setting is to enjoy myself and hopefully beat my last 5K's time.
I love that I have found something that I enjoy, and I love that I am setting a good example for my daughter. And let's not forget, this 5K is helping a local no kill shelter.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Workout Updates
I am going to start posting my workouts on here more often. Just to let everyone know what I am doing, for how long, calories burned and to keep myself accountable.
Activity: Treadmill Jog
Distance: 2.05 Miles ( this includes 3 minutes of warm up/cool down 1.5 min at the beginning and again at the end)
Time: 23:19
Pace: 11 min 30 sec per mile (this includes my warm up/cool down)
Calories burned: 275
Overall Experience: It was a good workout, I worked up a great sweat. It was kinda rough, I haven't been running very much for the past 2 weeks so I am pretty satisfied. Going to try to hit the gym tomorrow for a body sculpting class.
Workout quote of the day: "The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as your really believe 100 percent."
Activity: Treadmill Jog
Distance: 2.05 Miles ( this includes 3 minutes of warm up/cool down 1.5 min at the beginning and again at the end)
Time: 23:19
Pace: 11 min 30 sec per mile (this includes my warm up/cool down)
Calories burned: 275
Overall Experience: It was a good workout, I worked up a great sweat. It was kinda rough, I haven't been running very much for the past 2 weeks so I am pretty satisfied. Going to try to hit the gym tomorrow for a body sculpting class.
Workout quote of the day: "The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as your really believe 100 percent."
Wow...It's been a while
I have been MIA, sorry for the lack of posts. The past 2 weeks have been rough for me, I have ate way more then I planned, and it showed on the scale, I gained roughly 5lbs in two weeks. I was sooo close to breaking into the 160's that I could taste it. I seem to do that to myself a lot lately. I self sabotage, every time I start to succeed. Well, no more. From here on out, its game on. I know a lot of people don't like to set a date for there weight loss, but it motivates me. So here goes I want to be down to 161 by the end of May. I will be turning 26, it will be a present to myself. The present of health, what is better then that?
As far as my running as been going, I haven't ran to much since my first 5K, just a few short runs here and there. I did however start training with my Mom on the C25K program. So I am going to run with her, through out her training, and squeeze in my own 3 mile runs here and there. My Mom is where I was 4 months ago, she is wondering how in the heck in 9 weeks is she going to be able to run 3 miles. But I have faith in her, I know she can do it. Lord if I can do it, damn near anybody can. I look forward to the day my mom is ready to run her first 5K, and I plan on being right by her side. It makes me feel so great to know that I accomplished something and in return have inspired someone else to try it. Go MOM!
I am hopefully going to be doing another 5K on April 24th, more info to come on that.
As far as my running as been going, I haven't ran to much since my first 5K, just a few short runs here and there. I did however start training with my Mom on the C25K program. So I am going to run with her, through out her training, and squeeze in my own 3 mile runs here and there. My Mom is where I was 4 months ago, she is wondering how in the heck in 9 weeks is she going to be able to run 3 miles. But I have faith in her, I know she can do it. Lord if I can do it, damn near anybody can. I look forward to the day my mom is ready to run her first 5K, and I plan on being right by her side. It makes me feel so great to know that I accomplished something and in return have inspired someone else to try it. Go MOM!
I am hopefully going to be doing another 5K on April 24th, more info to come on that.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Legs for Life 5K
SackPack, flyers for other 5k's and a t-shirt was in the goodie bag.
First 5K bib!
Finishing strong!I did something today that I NEVER thought I could do. I ran a 5k. Not once did I walk. Not once did I ever want to. The adrenaline rush was insane. I loved, every freaking minute of it. I did not know any other runners, but yet it felt like we were all family. A little bit before the 2nd mile marker, I started to get a side stitch. I slowed my pace down a lot. A guy came up running beside me cheering me on. It was very encouraging to have this complete stranger cheering me on. For the rest of the race we kept about the same pace. It was like we had been running buddies forever. We cheered an encouraged each other. I sprinted like hell for the last quarter of a mile, I have never had that much energy around mile 3. Honestly I felt like I could of ran another 1-2 miles easy, there was just that much adrenaline running through my veins.
I am addicted! There was not an aspect of today that wasn't perfect. I ran on a beautiful course, I ran with great people, and I did what I set out to accomplish. I ran my first 5k, and I didn't walk. I finally for once in my entire life feel like I have found something that I am meant to do and love. It is empowering to know that I just ran 3.1 miles, without stopping. Even though I did it, I still can't believe it. It actually brings tears to my eyes when I think about how far I have come.
Race Date: Saturday March 27, 2010
Place: 167/299 overall 7/21 in my class (25-29)
Time: 36:01*
Time: 36:01*
Weather: 38 F Sunny & 10 MPR winds
I am off to find my next race, I have an official PR to beat.
AN INSPIRING STORY FROM MY 5K
After the 5K was finished it was time for the younger kids to do their 1 mile race. The "little legs for life." When the gun went of all of the kids came out sprinting in a large pack. One little girl tripped and feel down hitting her head on the pavement. Her dad swooped in and picked her up. He carried her for half of that mile as she cried. It was one of the sweetest things I have ever seen. I really had to choke back the tears. She ran the 2nd half of that mile by herself. This reminds me so much of the poem Footprints. Because just as her father did, our father carry's us through the hard times in our lives.
After the 5K was finished it was time for the younger kids to do their 1 mile race. The "little legs for life." When the gun went of all of the kids came out sprinting in a large pack. One little girl tripped and feel down hitting her head on the pavement. Her dad swooped in and picked her up. He carried her for half of that mile as she cried. It was one of the sweetest things I have ever seen. I really had to choke back the tears. She ran the 2nd half of that mile by herself. This reminds me so much of the poem Footprints. Because just as her father did, our father carry's us through the hard times in our lives.
*Disclaimer-we did not have the time chips or whatever they were called it was a good 30-60 seconds after the gun went off before I was able to begin, because of all the people in front of me.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Self Doubt
At the beginning of the year, I was not making resoultions, I was making goals. One of my goals was to run a 5K. I found one at the end of March that I was interested in. I began the C25K program. At the beginning, I could not run/jog for more then 4-5 minutes. 10 weeks later, I can run for 35minutes straight. The longest I have ran is a little over 3 miles in 34ish minutes. Is that fast? NO. Is that my goal to be fast? NO. I'm not running a 5K to win. I'm running to finish. I'm running to prove to myself that I CAN do it. I'm doing it because I NEVER thought I would be able too.
For the past 10 weeks. I have felt amazing. Not just physically but mentally. The first time (and the only time) I ran 3 miles, I nearly cried. I still see myself as that 225lb fat girl, and that girl would NEVER be able to run 3 miles. But you know what? I'm not that fat girl anymore, and sometimes we have to squish that little voice. That little voice has been a pain in my ass the past week and a half.
As my 5K is creeping up this Saturday. That little voice in my head, is making me have self doubt. Can I do this? You know you are going to have to walk. You haven't got enough runs in( do to illness) You have only ran 3 miles ONCE in your entire life, can you do it again? As much as this little voice makes me want to throw in the towel. I know this little voice is wrong. I CAN do this and I will DO this. There is two things I want to accomplish, 1. I want to finish. 2. I don't want to walk. If that means slowing my jog down to the pace of a snail, or crawling on my hands and knees. I WILL not walk.
Sometimes we just have to learn, to show that "little voice" who is boss, and that is EXACTLY what I plan on doing this Saturday.
For the past 10 weeks. I have felt amazing. Not just physically but mentally. The first time (and the only time) I ran 3 miles, I nearly cried. I still see myself as that 225lb fat girl, and that girl would NEVER be able to run 3 miles. But you know what? I'm not that fat girl anymore, and sometimes we have to squish that little voice. That little voice has been a pain in my ass the past week and a half.
As my 5K is creeping up this Saturday. That little voice in my head, is making me have self doubt. Can I do this? You know you are going to have to walk. You haven't got enough runs in( do to illness) You have only ran 3 miles ONCE in your entire life, can you do it again? As much as this little voice makes me want to throw in the towel. I know this little voice is wrong. I CAN do this and I will DO this. There is two things I want to accomplish, 1. I want to finish. 2. I don't want to walk. If that means slowing my jog down to the pace of a snail, or crawling on my hands and knees. I WILL not walk.
Sometimes we just have to learn, to show that "little voice" who is boss, and that is EXACTLY what I plan on doing this Saturday.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
About Me
Hi! My name is Ashlee. I am 25 (soon to be 26) year old married mom who is just trying to find my place in life. I have created this blog to share my journey through my weight loss and workouts. I am a FIRM believer in Weight Watchers. I can honestly say it has changed my life. It has made me a better wife, a better mom, and overall a better person.
In June of 2006 at 224.6 lbs I joined WW. I lost 51.2 lbs in 7 months. I maintained my weight of 173.4 until I became pregnant in September of 2007. I had a beautiful baby girl in May 2008. After I had my daughter my self esteem, and confidence were low. It took me until the beginning of this year for my weight loss journey to "click" again. I am now currently 171lbs!
I have picked up the sport of running in the past few months. Running is my outlet. It is my escape from the real world. I love pushing my limits, and running farther and harder then I ever have. I am a C25K graduate. Currently my PR is 3 miles in about 34 minutes. I have signed up for my first 5k it is March 27, 2010.
In June of 2006 at 224.6 lbs I joined WW. I lost 51.2 lbs in 7 months. I maintained my weight of 173.4 until I became pregnant in September of 2007. I had a beautiful baby girl in May 2008. After I had my daughter my self esteem, and confidence were low. It took me until the beginning of this year for my weight loss journey to "click" again. I am now currently 171lbs!
I hope to post progress pictures, recipes, tips and motivation through out this blog. If you have any question at all please feel free to ask.
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