the title says it all. I can't even think about moving much less running right now. I think it is a bit stress from my new job, the weather changing, and just working retail where everything under the sun walks through my door. I hope to be feeling better soon and get back out there with little to no backwards slide. Either way I will be back out putting one foot in front of the other fast soon.
Cheers,
Behyr
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Uphill Battle
Tonight I went for a shorter run but one that was all uphill. I did really well only walking the monstrous hill right in the middle. I know that the more times I attempt this hill the easier it will get and soon I will be non-stop all the way home.
The weight is still coming off slowly, down 17.2 pounds so far. Almost halfway to my goal. It seems that mid to late December I will achieve my goal of 40 pounds. I can't wait!
Cheers,
Behyr
The weight is still coming off slowly, down 17.2 pounds so far. Almost halfway to my goal. It seems that mid to late December I will achieve my goal of 40 pounds. I can't wait!
Cheers,
Behyr
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Been Busy and Tired
I have a new job that has been taking up a lot of my time. I have not fallen off the planet as some would suggest, but merely been doing what I can to stay afloat. I have been running with my partner just not this week since we both had conflicting things to do. I have done the 30 mins and been just short of 3 miles. I feel like I have completed the C25K and would like to go for the 10k bridge but I need some real mental motivation right now seeing that I am not wanting to go as much as I had in the past. Maybe I need to find a better schedule to run on or something else I have not thought of yet.
Sorry for the absence in my writing, I will try to do better (cough, cough.. no names mentioned) lol
Laters
Sorry for the absence in my writing, I will try to do better (cough, cough.. no names mentioned) lol
Laters
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Skipping along
I was so happy with my w5d3 run that I decided to skip to w7 and not do anymore intervals. I have really surprised myself in the fact that I can run 25 mins, 2.2 miles at 11.3 mile pace. I feel great! Today was day 2 and I didn't fuel up long enough ahead of time and I was a little under hydrated but I managed to make it through and learned my lesson. I want everyone to know just how great a program this is and with the combination of eating right and regular exercise I am losing unwanted weight, gaining muscle and becoming the best "me" I can be.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
W5D3
I was prepared to go for week 5 day 3 on Friday when I went to bed the night before. I'd figure I'd go at 8 am because it will be cooler, so 6 am wake up call was needed. 6 am rolls around after a long night of tossing and turning worrying about 20 mins of running. Ok I'll go at 10am and get 2 more hours of sleep and run in with Robert when he goes to work... 8 am comes along "Dang it! he closes and wont be going in till later, well I'm too tired anyway, I'll skip it or do it tonight" (five seconds later) "Dang it!, I work till midnight and have to get up really early the next day. Fine I'll go at 10."
10 am rolls around and I'm still quaking in my boots. "I'll just do what I can if I have to stop then I stop big deal." So I drive down to my spot, get out of the car to stretch and realize I haven't had the short walk I usually before the stretch. OK I'll walk back and forth like I'm pacing... whatever. Stretch for a few mins.
"you may begin, now" The voice says. Off I go ... "oh a twinge in my ankle, my calf is not working right, ... blah"
3 mins in my ankle is fine, my calve has calmed down but I mentally think about not being able to do it. I feel myself faltering. "WAIT A MIN!" I realize I don't feel that bad yes I am tired but I have run before tired I will get as far as I can. I think to myself " I can do this I will do this, 5 mins in and I'm fine. Here I go."
"Congratulations ... 10 mins has passed" I feel great! no cramps not out of breath, my calve is fine and I'm going strong. 15 mins, 18 mins, 20 mins! Wooo Hooo! I felt so good when I passed 20 I didn't even realize I had done it. I started my cool down like the lady said but I wanted more. I picked up the pace 2 mins into the cool down and ran for another 3 mins back to the car.
I had done it and done it without dieing! I am so proud of myself foe not psyching myself out mentally. I really found that after 3 mins I found my stride (still a 12.5 min mile I am going to work on speed soon), and my breathing pattern, and before I knew it I was going for 20 mins and 1.6 miles.
What should you take away from this? It is a mental game, once you find your groove you can go for much longer than you think. Don't put yourself in a poor mindset, believe that you can achieve any reasonable goal you put your mind to, and know your limits. If I can do this anyone who wants it enough can. I may be a lot slower than some but it about going a distance of time, once I get there I can work to improve my speed.
Cheers
10 am rolls around and I'm still quaking in my boots. "I'll just do what I can if I have to stop then I stop big deal." So I drive down to my spot, get out of the car to stretch and realize I haven't had the short walk I usually before the stretch. OK I'll walk back and forth like I'm pacing... whatever. Stretch for a few mins.
"you may begin, now" The voice says. Off I go ... "oh a twinge in my ankle, my calf is not working right, ... blah"
3 mins in my ankle is fine, my calve has calmed down but I mentally think about not being able to do it. I feel myself faltering. "WAIT A MIN!" I realize I don't feel that bad yes I am tired but I have run before tired I will get as far as I can. I think to myself " I can do this I will do this, 5 mins in and I'm fine. Here I go."
"Congratulations ... 10 mins has passed" I feel great! no cramps not out of breath, my calve is fine and I'm going strong. 15 mins, 18 mins, 20 mins! Wooo Hooo! I felt so good when I passed 20 I didn't even realize I had done it. I started my cool down like the lady said but I wanted more. I picked up the pace 2 mins into the cool down and ran for another 3 mins back to the car.
I had done it and done it without dieing! I am so proud of myself foe not psyching myself out mentally. I really found that after 3 mins I found my stride (still a 12.5 min mile I am going to work on speed soon), and my breathing pattern, and before I knew it I was going for 20 mins and 1.6 miles.
What should you take away from this? It is a mental game, once you find your groove you can go for much longer than you think. Don't put yourself in a poor mindset, believe that you can achieve any reasonable goal you put your mind to, and know your limits. If I can do this anyone who wants it enough can. I may be a lot slower than some but it about going a distance of time, once I get there I can work to improve my speed.
Cheers
Thursday, August 19, 2010
The dreaded w5d3
Day 2 was hard for several reasons, I did not have my partner to cheer on, I got little and poor sleep, I ran out of water near the end, and a few other things but I did it and it felt really good. Tomorrow is the mid program test... 20 mins of running now walking. I am apprehensive but I am going to do my best and that is all I can do.
I will fill you in after wards on how I did and how I feel. wish me luck :)
Until tomorrow
I will fill you in after wards on how I did and how I feel. wish me luck :)
Until tomorrow
Monday, August 16, 2010
Motivational Monday
I hope everyone had a great weekend. I worked Saturday, it was very busy with all the students coming back to town looking for those great deals on movies and music. Sunday the hubby and I had a nice day together getting laundry finished and lounging around the house watching some movies. Monday, back to the grind of running and working.
Today was W5D1. Catie was skeptical but we rocked it. To say it was not too bad would be an understatement. I really feel that at the end of the 5 minutes of running that we could have done at least 2 more maybe three. There was this zone that we got in to. Breathing and leg tiredness was not an issue. Day 2 will be a breeze with 8 mins to run. Friday is the big one where most people have the hardest time. 20 full minutes of running without a break. I am not going to psych myself out about the 20 mins instead I will psych myself up for achieving a huge goal. I have music playing while the c25k app runs in the background and I chatter with Catie to keep her mind off of the fact that we are running. If I can change the subject from running to who is annoying us right now; the new additions to our household; or even buggers and how they make it hard to breathe; then we run longer and are actually surprised when it is time to stop running. No, we probably wont be able to cure cancer; take over the world; or figure out what men are thinking, but it gets the job done.
I really believe in this program and if you can stick to it you will succeed even if there are small set backs and repeating a day is necessary, continue on. Find a group of people to talk to, keep a running log, try new paths, and keep on running!
Today was W5D1. Catie was skeptical but we rocked it. To say it was not too bad would be an understatement. I really feel that at the end of the 5 minutes of running that we could have done at least 2 more maybe three. There was this zone that we got in to. Breathing and leg tiredness was not an issue. Day 2 will be a breeze with 8 mins to run. Friday is the big one where most people have the hardest time. 20 full minutes of running without a break. I am not going to psych myself out about the 20 mins instead I will psych myself up for achieving a huge goal. I have music playing while the c25k app runs in the background and I chatter with Catie to keep her mind off of the fact that we are running. If I can change the subject from running to who is annoying us right now; the new additions to our household; or even buggers and how they make it hard to breathe; then we run longer and are actually surprised when it is time to stop running. No, we probably wont be able to cure cancer; take over the world; or figure out what men are thinking, but it gets the job done.
I really believe in this program and if you can stick to it you will succeed even if there are small set backs and repeating a day is necessary, continue on. Find a group of people to talk to, keep a running log, try new paths, and keep on running!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Doing great, feeling... tired
Lately I have been tired during the day but not so much at night. I have been having a hard time sleeping through the night and wanting to nap during the day. Part of the not sleeping at night is the newest dog that hogs the whole bed so she will be on the floor tonight and that should make it better. I wonder if I am eating enough since I rarely hit the 1200 cal limit and wonder if I should shake up my metabolism and go to 1500 for a while.
As far as running, I completed week 4 today (yea!) by myself because I had to work early and my running partner doesn't want to get up to run at 7am which I do not blame her for. It actually was nice because it was cool and quiet no one was at the mall yet except the truck drivers so I got to listen to music and watch the birds. I have to say that it is another feeling running by yourself and those of you who do it regularly I have to ask how do you stay honest? It would be so easy to slow a bit or not get a full lap in without someone there watching you. You mush have so much dedication. Don't worry, I was honest today and really felt like I could do another interval but I kept to the program so I wouldn't hurt tomorrow. I really have a great bunch of friends who are supportive and curious about how I'm doing. Sometimes I feel as if I hog the conversation because I am so excited about the program.
Keep it coming.
As far as running, I completed week 4 today (yea!) by myself because I had to work early and my running partner doesn't want to get up to run at 7am which I do not blame her for. It actually was nice because it was cool and quiet no one was at the mall yet except the truck drivers so I got to listen to music and watch the birds. I have to say that it is another feeling running by yourself and those of you who do it regularly I have to ask how do you stay honest? It would be so easy to slow a bit or not get a full lap in without someone there watching you. You mush have so much dedication. Don't worry, I was honest today and really felt like I could do another interval but I kept to the program so I wouldn't hurt tomorrow. I really have a great bunch of friends who are supportive and curious about how I'm doing. Sometimes I feel as if I hog the conversation because I am so excited about the program.
Keep it coming.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
It's all about the little things...
So...
I thought since I felt so good after yesterdays run that I would try another W4D2 on my in between day just to get a bit more out of it. I found out that it is all bout the little things in life that make or break you.
It started out just like any other run day, up at 8am and a banana for some fuel, running clothes on (no turning back when you are already dressed for it), play a bit on the computer, head to the mall where I start my runs. That is where the similarity ends. Instead of starting my run at 10am with Catie, I planned on going by myself. I also sat with another friend of mine till a little after noon and had nothing else to eat so as to not be running on food sitting in my stomach. Then I proceeded to change where I ran. Instead of running the parking lot loop which is flat I decided to go the 1.5 miles home which is all slightly uphill till a very large hill that even walkers cringe at. Needless to say i did not do the intervals for the full amount of time that was in the plan, it was quite a bit hotter even with the breeze, I had no one to push me to keep going, it was all uphill, and my fuel tank was empty by the time I started. I even think I did not do enough stretching before the light turned geen to get across the highway to begin my run.
It however was not a total failure because even though I did not do the intervals I a. was moving, b. tried something new and a bit more challenging, and c. I made it home without incident. I have learned that even though I want to move along more quickly I should not try to change too many things at once. Picking one thing to change to make it more challenging would have been best, but I am a learn by doing kind of person. Tomorrow I will return to my tried and true training practices and complete week 4. And yes, I still am having a great time running, something I never thought I would be able to say.
Cheers
I thought since I felt so good after yesterdays run that I would try another W4D2 on my in between day just to get a bit more out of it. I found out that it is all bout the little things in life that make or break you.
It started out just like any other run day, up at 8am and a banana for some fuel, running clothes on (no turning back when you are already dressed for it), play a bit on the computer, head to the mall where I start my runs. That is where the similarity ends. Instead of starting my run at 10am with Catie, I planned on going by myself. I also sat with another friend of mine till a little after noon and had nothing else to eat so as to not be running on food sitting in my stomach. Then I proceeded to change where I ran. Instead of running the parking lot loop which is flat I decided to go the 1.5 miles home which is all slightly uphill till a very large hill that even walkers cringe at. Needless to say i did not do the intervals for the full amount of time that was in the plan, it was quite a bit hotter even with the breeze, I had no one to push me to keep going, it was all uphill, and my fuel tank was empty by the time I started. I even think I did not do enough stretching before the light turned geen to get across the highway to begin my run.
It however was not a total failure because even though I did not do the intervals I a. was moving, b. tried something new and a bit more challenging, and c. I made it home without incident. I have learned that even though I want to move along more quickly I should not try to change too many things at once. Picking one thing to change to make it more challenging would have been best, but I am a learn by doing kind of person. Tomorrow I will return to my tried and true training practices and complete week 4. And yes, I still am having a great time running, something I never thought I would be able to say.
Cheers
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
I love C25K!
Week 4 day 2 was a breeze, but due to some extra curricular activities for Catie, she was hurting. We finished just a short distance behind where we stopped on Monday but we finished it. She got her breathing under control which is wonderful so next time when we go a bit faster she should be good and we can let our legs do the work. She and I have been going for time but we get about 1.5 miles under our belts during our runs, and the more running we do the farther we get, I am hoping for week 5 we get closer to 1.75 miles.
I am having so much fun with C25K I can't wait to get up and go in the morning and when the run is over I want to go back and do it again. I love C25K!
I am having so much fun with C25K I can't wait to get up and go in the morning and when the run is over I want to go back and do it again. I love C25K!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
thought I might do a little off time run...
I was planning on doing a bit of running on my off day today, but boy was I wrong. I went bowling on Sunday and didn't feel it in my hips till this morning. I think it is because I worked and extra couple of hours making my day pretty long on my feet yesterday. I didn't get off till midnight and to bed till probably 1am and woke up around 7:30. I tried to go back to sleep but it just didn't happen so here I am my brain wanting to run but my body screaming "NO!". Maybe by this evening I will be a bit looser and get some time in.
Cheers
Cheers
Monday, August 9, 2010
I'm lovin' it!
Life, running, my husband, my friends, my dogs... wow, I'm sure there is more.
I feel so alive right now, the new dog that was terrified of people is settling in nicely, my running is going great, and my husband is sooooooooo supportive in everything I do. He truly is my bestest friend and trusted companion and even my sole mate. I don't know where I would be without him.
I did a silly thing yesterday. I had a desert that had 1,000 calories in it. But I did it and I own it and I'm fine with it. I won't be doing that again for a while because it sent my innards into a frenzy and I don't need that much indulgence. I loved it while eating it, but 10 mins later I was like "eh". I could have had something else smaller gotten the same satisfaction eating it but not done so bad on the numbers side of things. Lesson learned... again. yes this was the second time I splurged so badly. This morning I was up a few pounds but I know that I am gaining muscle as well so a bit of plateau is not too bad.
Thanks again for you all being there to support me and push me to succeed.
Cheers
I feel so alive right now, the new dog that was terrified of people is settling in nicely, my running is going great, and my husband is sooooooooo supportive in everything I do. He truly is my bestest friend and trusted companion and even my sole mate. I don't know where I would be without him.
I did a silly thing yesterday. I had a desert that had 1,000 calories in it. But I did it and I own it and I'm fine with it. I won't be doing that again for a while because it sent my innards into a frenzy and I don't need that much indulgence. I loved it while eating it, but 10 mins later I was like "eh". I could have had something else smaller gotten the same satisfaction eating it but not done so bad on the numbers side of things. Lesson learned... again. yes this was the second time I splurged so badly. This morning I was up a few pounds but I know that I am gaining muscle as well so a bit of plateau is not too bad.
Thanks again for you all being there to support me and push me to succeed.
Cheers
Friday, August 6, 2010
W3D3 Complete!
I ran alone today, but that is fine because it will happen when Catie has to go back to Law school. It was really nice having the ipod coach in my ear, now I need to figure out if I can get music to play as well. I am really lucky to have started this program with someone because I may have given up by now on my own. Those of you who have done it alone, YOU ROCK!
The morning was really nice and cool with a bit of a breeze so I ran with a light jacket on to get more sweat going and to kinda get used to running in more heat because I know it will happen eventually. I am having a bit of pain in my knees while running, it is mostly on the inside of the front. I think my ankles roll inwards and that might be the problem but I can't get new shoes yet.
I am a bit worried for w4 and the longer run, but like every week before I have been worried then got through it with very few problems. It is just my nerves and not ever being able to do anything like this before.I can't say enough times how much I love this program for running and choosing to eat healthier.
Till next time, cheers.
The morning was really nice and cool with a bit of a breeze so I ran with a light jacket on to get more sweat going and to kinda get used to running in more heat because I know it will happen eventually. I am having a bit of pain in my knees while running, it is mostly on the inside of the front. I think my ankles roll inwards and that might be the problem but I can't get new shoes yet.
I am a bit worried for w4 and the longer run, but like every week before I have been worried then got through it with very few problems. It is just my nerves and not ever being able to do anything like this before.I can't say enough times how much I love this program for running and choosing to eat healthier.
Till next time, cheers.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
new friends, fun times
Tomorrow is the last day of week 3 and I can't wait. I have been really busy getting my running and new work schedule to function well together. My partner and I have decided to run in the mornings while we can before she goes back to school, and after we will run together as often as possible but sadly most will be individual runs. I think we will be ok because we started together and have encouraged each other to keep going when it got tough.
I downloaded the podcast to my ipod instead of trying to look at my watch because it is getting harder to do the math in my head while focusing on my run. I really think it helped to have an extra cheerleader there to keep track of the intervals for me.
Because I needed yet another thing on my plate right now, I rescued a stray dog who you could tell wanted attention, but because of previous owners kicking, yelling, and beating her she was terrified to get close to people. My dogs have decided they like her (especially our little boy ) and I think they will help her feel at home until she can be found a suitable home that will work with her to socialize her properly.
I will report on our progress and hope to hear from you who read this. I am anxious to hear what words of wisdom or whatever you have on any topics you want to discuss. I started this to tell my story about weight loss and life changes but it can grow into a camaraderie of people getting by anyway they know how.
Cheers
I downloaded the podcast to my ipod instead of trying to look at my watch because it is getting harder to do the math in my head while focusing on my run. I really think it helped to have an extra cheerleader there to keep track of the intervals for me.
Because I needed yet another thing on my plate right now, I rescued a stray dog who you could tell wanted attention, but because of previous owners kicking, yelling, and beating her she was terrified to get close to people. My dogs have decided they like her (especially our little boy ) and I think they will help her feel at home until she can be found a suitable home that will work with her to socialize her properly.
I will report on our progress and hope to hear from you who read this. I am anxious to hear what words of wisdom or whatever you have on any topics you want to discuss. I started this to tell my story about weight loss and life changes but it can grow into a camaraderie of people getting by anyway they know how.
Cheers
Monday, August 2, 2010
I feel like a runner
Wow what a great run! Week 3 Day 1 officially in the books. To those of you that don't know I am doing the couch to 5k running plan. This week is 90 sec. jog, 90 walk, 3 min jog, 3 min walk... rinse repeat. It does not sound too hard but the jogging portion of 3 mins is double last weeks portion so my partner was a little bit weary of it. We rocked it! I feel so great afterwords that I want to keep going, but I know I need to stay on the plan so I don't get burned out or try too much and hurt myself.
Breakfast was a banana 2 hrs before the run for a bit of fuel and a bowl of instant oatmeal and a rice cake after 260 calories total.
Yesterday just for fun my husband wanted me to try on a pair of his pants to get a feeling of where I was with my measurements. I did not take measurements before I started, but there was no way I could get his 33" waits past even my thighs before I started 4.5 weeks ago. Yesterday, I got them on, buttoned, and sat comfortably in them. Now I am not ready to call them my correct size but wow, I had no idea that even though I was not losing weight I was actually losing inches. I am building muscle and losing fat at the same time so the scale says the same thing but my pants are getting looser!
I have so many supporters and cheerleaders that I would love to thank. You have made it possible for me to continue everyday especially when I am not completely up to the task. My days that start out with a run are good days.
Breakfast was a banana 2 hrs before the run for a bit of fuel and a bowl of instant oatmeal and a rice cake after 260 calories total.
Yesterday just for fun my husband wanted me to try on a pair of his pants to get a feeling of where I was with my measurements. I did not take measurements before I started, but there was no way I could get his 33" waits past even my thighs before I started 4.5 weeks ago. Yesterday, I got them on, buttoned, and sat comfortably in them. Now I am not ready to call them my correct size but wow, I had no idea that even though I was not losing weight I was actually losing inches. I am building muscle and losing fat at the same time so the scale says the same thing but my pants are getting looser!
I have so many supporters and cheerleaders that I would love to thank. You have made it possible for me to continue everyday especially when I am not completely up to the task. My days that start out with a run are good days.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
I read other people's posts and blogs today
I found a lot of inspiring people out there today. I really feel like the c25k facebook group are family that I don't know yet. I am happy to see people overcoming fears and doubts about keeping up with the program, and I hurt for those in pain. I am so glad that I found a program that works for so many people of all shapes, sizes and athletic backgrounds.
On another note, I do believe that I have gotten my eating under control. I know that I can't just stop watching what I am eating, but I don't have the cravings for sweets or salty foods like I used to. I also have figured out how not to be hungry at the end of the day and only eat 1200 calories. It is definitely not a diet, but a change in behavior and the longer I keep with the change, the more likely it will become a habit and I wont have to think about it anymore.
Today I had a great day doing some drawing and chatting with friends. It really feels like I have changed my outlook on life. I feel happier and more motivated to do things. I hope that everyone that reads this will take away from it the fact that I have changed my life, not just eating or exercise.
I am going to try to do something nice for myself every day, I hope you do as well.
On another note, I do believe that I have gotten my eating under control. I know that I can't just stop watching what I am eating, but I don't have the cravings for sweets or salty foods like I used to. I also have figured out how not to be hungry at the end of the day and only eat 1200 calories. It is definitely not a diet, but a change in behavior and the longer I keep with the change, the more likely it will become a habit and I wont have to think about it anymore.
Today I had a great day doing some drawing and chatting with friends. It really feels like I have changed my outlook on life. I feel happier and more motivated to do things. I hope that everyone that reads this will take away from it the fact that I have changed my life, not just eating or exercise.
I am going to try to do something nice for myself every day, I hope you do as well.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Two down seven to go
W2D3 in the books! I felt really good during the run but next week gets tougher. I know I can do it and I know Catie can do it too, we just have to keep motivating each other and being there for each other.
I downloaded another calorie counter app just to see if the 2 would be similar in what they said I should be doing at my current level. Yuppers. Each had me eating approx. 1200 calories each day for my height, weight age, and activity level. I do think I need to be drinking more water or in my case crystal light tea/lemonade but I usually get around 64 oz. in each day and boy am I visiting the little girl's room often.
I have not seen a change in the scale in the last few days and none of my pants are ready to fall off me yet, but I do think that my physical appearance has changed for the better. I know I am building muscle in my legs and torso because I can feel it after my runs. I am not sore but I can feel it during my stretches. I do wish the results were more extreme but I know they will come in time and no matter how much weight or inches I lose I am a healthier me and really that is the most important issue here.
I downloaded another calorie counter app just to see if the 2 would be similar in what they said I should be doing at my current level. Yuppers. Each had me eating approx. 1200 calories each day for my height, weight age, and activity level. I do think I need to be drinking more water or in my case crystal light tea/lemonade but I usually get around 64 oz. in each day and boy am I visiting the little girl's room often.
I have not seen a change in the scale in the last few days and none of my pants are ready to fall off me yet, but I do think that my physical appearance has changed for the better. I know I am building muscle in my legs and torso because I can feel it after my runs. I am not sore but I can feel it during my stretches. I do wish the results were more extreme but I know they will come in time and no matter how much weight or inches I lose I am a healthier me and really that is the most important issue here.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
All day date
Wooo Hooo! Siverwood was awesome! My husband and I got to go there today, we spent the whole day doing whatever we wanted without a care in the world. We probably walked more than several miles, sat in the sun and even went on a roller coaster, the longest and slowest in the whole park ( ie: the steam locomotive lol ).
We have not had a whole day to ourselves in a long time, and he has not had a vacation in an even longer time so today was very much needed for him. I even managed to eat pretty decently while there. I had mostly tea and 2 diet cokes. for lunch I had turkey sandwich and some chips, while dinner was a nice helping of salad no dressing, a bit of pineapple, coleslaw, and a beef hot dog. Each was a serving size or less so I'm not really sure what the calorie count was but I know I didn't blow my healthy eating. I even stayed away from all the sugary goodness they had there ( mint fudge and Dulche de Leche fudge mmmmmm).
I am doing w2d3 of the c25k plan tomorrow and hope I feel as prepared as I think I am. I have tried to do the workout and diet thing in the past and It never works for me. I feel like after 4 weeks of changed eating and 2 weeks of exercise it is becoming more habit and not as much work.
I really enjoyed my day and hope he did as well. It really was nice to get away from all the stuff of real life for even just a day. I need to remember to appreciate my husband more and let him know just how much he means to me. The same goes for everyone in my life who I really love, yes Catie that means you too :).
We have not had a whole day to ourselves in a long time, and he has not had a vacation in an even longer time so today was very much needed for him. I even managed to eat pretty decently while there. I had mostly tea and 2 diet cokes. for lunch I had turkey sandwich and some chips, while dinner was a nice helping of salad no dressing, a bit of pineapple, coleslaw, and a beef hot dog. Each was a serving size or less so I'm not really sure what the calorie count was but I know I didn't blow my healthy eating. I even stayed away from all the sugary goodness they had there ( mint fudge and Dulche de Leche fudge mmmmmm).
I am doing w2d3 of the c25k plan tomorrow and hope I feel as prepared as I think I am. I have tried to do the workout and diet thing in the past and It never works for me. I feel like after 4 weeks of changed eating and 2 weeks of exercise it is becoming more habit and not as much work.
I really enjoyed my day and hope he did as well. It really was nice to get away from all the stuff of real life for even just a day. I need to remember to appreciate my husband more and let him know just how much he means to me. The same goes for everyone in my life who I really love, yes Catie that means you too :).
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
All by myself
Today was an unscheduled test of will. My running partner was unable to join me and I had a choice to make, either run alone or give in to the desire to take the day off.
After much pondering I ran by myself. It was not as much fun because I focused on the wrong things during my run. First there was the fact that I was still very tired from several days of bad sleep and a new job, then there was the pain in my ankle from having sprained it several years back, and finally the fact that I was a "fattie" out there in my shorts and tank bouncing all over the place not setting any kind of speed records.
I almost cut myself short at the end of my run, then realized I had plenty of time to get showered for work and the only person I was cheating was myself if I quit. I was enjoying myself during the run, not to the extent that I would like to have, but I think that will come in time.
At work today I over heard another employee saying that they were tired and stressed so they might "go for a run" to clear their head. It felt good to hear someone say that, knowing that a clear head could come from running and not just nap taking.
I am looking forward to w2d3 on Friday and really hope Catie can join me, but if not I know I can do it alone. At some point (still undecided when) I will be a runner... I am stronger and healthier than I was four weeks ago, and to any of you who are still waiting for the right time to start something that time is now. Do it for YOU, do it because YOU are ready, do it because YOU deserve it, do it for YOUR time, YOUR life, YOUR love.
Each day is a struggle and challenge. I will conquer it, will you?
After much pondering I ran by myself. It was not as much fun because I focused on the wrong things during my run. First there was the fact that I was still very tired from several days of bad sleep and a new job, then there was the pain in my ankle from having sprained it several years back, and finally the fact that I was a "fattie" out there in my shorts and tank bouncing all over the place not setting any kind of speed records.
I almost cut myself short at the end of my run, then realized I had plenty of time to get showered for work and the only person I was cheating was myself if I quit. I was enjoying myself during the run, not to the extent that I would like to have, but I think that will come in time.
At work today I over heard another employee saying that they were tired and stressed so they might "go for a run" to clear their head. It felt good to hear someone say that, knowing that a clear head could come from running and not just nap taking.
I am looking forward to w2d3 on Friday and really hope Catie can join me, but if not I know I can do it alone. At some point (still undecided when) I will be a runner... I am stronger and healthier than I was four weeks ago, and to any of you who are still waiting for the right time to start something that time is now. Do it for YOU, do it because YOU are ready, do it because YOU deserve it, do it for YOUR time, YOUR life, YOUR love.
Each day is a struggle and challenge. I will conquer it, will you?
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Darn Tired
You ever have one of those days where everything is going wrong? Well that was mine today. I worked until 1 am this morning, then went back at 10am this morning, only had about 5 hrs of sleep. At work there was a bit of miss communication and I am still training and only on day 2 of being on the floor. I worked really hard to get something done, but it wasn't done exactly as my trainer would have liked it.
I was so tired that I thought I had left my windows down in my truck when someone told me it was raining, but I had gotten a ride to work with my husband and hadn't even been in my truck today. Wow I need to go back to bed. I thought about doing a little bit of a run to just clear my mind but I don't think I could even get out the door.
Anyway, I am still at 180 lbs (ten off where I started 4 weeks ago) and I am loving the feeling of fitting in my clothes better. Catie says her pants are fitting better too so I know we are making great progress together.
Breakfast today was a banana and for lunch I had a lean frozen meal with 260 calories and 2 rice cakes. I am glad I like the cakes and that they give me a "full" feeling. dinner is going to be chicken and veggies so I'm going to be several hundred cals. under again. Tonight a good night sleep I hope and an early run due to work. W2D2 will be in the can before I know it.
Good night everyone, make sure to keep moving!
I was so tired that I thought I had left my windows down in my truck when someone told me it was raining, but I had gotten a ride to work with my husband and hadn't even been in my truck today. Wow I need to go back to bed. I thought about doing a little bit of a run to just clear my mind but I don't think I could even get out the door.
Anyway, I am still at 180 lbs (ten off where I started 4 weeks ago) and I am loving the feeling of fitting in my clothes better. Catie says her pants are fitting better too so I know we are making great progress together.
Breakfast today was a banana and for lunch I had a lean frozen meal with 260 calories and 2 rice cakes. I am glad I like the cakes and that they give me a "full" feeling. dinner is going to be chicken and veggies so I'm going to be several hundred cals. under again. Tonight a good night sleep I hope and an early run due to work. W2D2 will be in the can before I know it.
Good night everyone, make sure to keep moving!
Monday, July 26, 2010
W2D1 and 1200 calories
I have now gotten myself caught up to the present.
Today was W2D1 of the C25k. I am still doing 1200 cal no matter how many I burn off exercising. My weight fluctuates daily but as of yesterday I was down 10 lbs. since June 30, 2010. I feel like my mood has improved and I know my fitness level has improved because today was run for 90 secs walk 2 mins alternating for 20 mins total. Catie, my partner, and I knocked it out like a boxer with a glass jaw.
My meals still include a lot of salad and a skinless breast of chicken from the grill no bbq sauce. I have also included roasted bell peppers, yogurt, a small amount of cheese occasionally, fruits for breakfast, and low a calorie choc frozen bar for desert. My usual daily calorie intake is between 800-1100.
I have decided that it is not a diet, but a change in habit. "How hungry am I willing to be at then end of the day?" is how I stay on track eating right. I know it will soon become a lifestyle of eating just like eating out becomes an eating lifestyle for some. My goal is to lose a total of 40 lbs., tone up, and be comfortable with myself in a mirror. That last one will be the hardest I think.
My motivation today was completing a new plan. I accomplished that goal, baby steps will have me at my long term goal of the weight loss in no time. Also, I have a new long term goal, run in a 5k race, and eventually even an Ironman competition.
Today was W2D1 of the C25k. I am still doing 1200 cal no matter how many I burn off exercising. My weight fluctuates daily but as of yesterday I was down 10 lbs. since June 30, 2010. I feel like my mood has improved and I know my fitness level has improved because today was run for 90 secs walk 2 mins alternating for 20 mins total. Catie, my partner, and I knocked it out like a boxer with a glass jaw.
My meals still include a lot of salad and a skinless breast of chicken from the grill no bbq sauce. I have also included roasted bell peppers, yogurt, a small amount of cheese occasionally, fruits for breakfast, and low a calorie choc frozen bar for desert. My usual daily calorie intake is between 800-1100.
I have decided that it is not a diet, but a change in habit. "How hungry am I willing to be at then end of the day?" is how I stay on track eating right. I know it will soon become a lifestyle of eating just like eating out becomes an eating lifestyle for some. My goal is to lose a total of 40 lbs., tone up, and be comfortable with myself in a mirror. That last one will be the hardest I think.
My motivation today was completing a new plan. I accomplished that goal, baby steps will have me at my long term goal of the weight loss in no time. Also, I have a new long term goal, run in a 5k race, and eventually even an Ironman competition.
Couch to 5k
Now that I was moving constantly, I wanted more. I found the couch to 5k program and started to look into it. It is a running program that starts you off nice and slow but in 9 weeks gets to to run5k (3 miles) in one shot. It takes 20-30 mins a day 3x per week. I read some comments from people who were on it and feeling great and decided if they can do it then so can I.
I was all ready to get the party started when a friend of mine said she would like to do it with me, but would have to wait a week to finish her Law school finals. I was a little disappointed at the time to have to wait another week, but I am so glad I did. Having a running partner who is at a similar fitness level is awesome. I know I have a hard time making myself work out if I'm not in the right state of mind, but being able to cop out of a run on a friend is darn near impossible for me unless I am really hurting.
Last week was our first week of the program. Day 1 was hard because my body was not used to doing that much at one time, but the next 2 runs were awesome. We rocked em'. 60 secs of running and 90 secs of walking for 20 mins sounds easy, but if you are not used to moving it is a work out ( hmm, that's what I was going for right?).
I was sore the day after my first run, but it kinda felt good like I had accomplished something great. By the second run day I was not sore and ready to get moving again. I felt great after the third day of running, but a little apprehensive of upping the run time the next week.
Week 2 Day 1 was coming on Monday...
I was all ready to get the party started when a friend of mine said she would like to do it with me, but would have to wait a week to finish her Law school finals. I was a little disappointed at the time to have to wait another week, but I am so glad I did. Having a running partner who is at a similar fitness level is awesome. I know I have a hard time making myself work out if I'm not in the right state of mind, but being able to cop out of a run on a friend is darn near impossible for me unless I am really hurting.
Last week was our first week of the program. Day 1 was hard because my body was not used to doing that much at one time, but the next 2 runs were awesome. We rocked em'. 60 secs of running and 90 secs of walking for 20 mins sounds easy, but if you are not used to moving it is a work out ( hmm, that's what I was going for right?).
I was sore the day after my first run, but it kinda felt good like I had accomplished something great. By the second run day I was not sore and ready to get moving again. I felt great after the third day of running, but a little apprehensive of upping the run time the next week.
Week 2 Day 1 was coming on Monday...
Sunday, July 25, 2010
1200 calories by noon
My first day on the Lose It! program:
"Ok I can do this, time to log what I eat"
At the time I had no Idea how much I was actually eating, but I thought I would have plenty of calories to go around. Boy was I wrong...
Breakfast:
8 oz coffee 2cal.
2.5 cups cereal 217 cal.
2 cups milk 293 cal.
total 512 cal.
OMG! almost half of my suggested calories for the day at breakfast!
Ok, ok. get it together... a few hours later I was hungry again and not really surprised. I figured a few crackers and a couple of pieces of licorice for the sweet craving only 30 cal each.
Snacks:
20 butter crackers 350 cal.
5 pieces licorice 150 cal.
total 500 cal.
By mid afternoon I had eaten 5/6 of my allotment. I could see I was in need of a serious wake up call. Dinner consisted of a small steak and a cup of cottage cheese. At this point I knew I was going over but this new way of eating was a complete surprise to my husband and he has worked hard on dinner. As you can imagine my eyes were opened.
The rest of the week I managed to be under my limit and figured out how not to be hungry by the end of the day. I have continued to mostly remain under my limit by eating LOTS of salad greens, a .5 cup cottage cheese, skinless chicken grilled with spices, fruits and the occasional licorice or marshmallow ( yes check it out 4 are only 100 cal. ) for the sugar cravings.
I continued to walk in the local mall in the mornings with a friend. I would do 3-4 miles and was totally wiped out, but I was moving.
I started to see a few pounds drop off in a little over a week. I could see that my goal was attainable.
"Ok I can do this, time to log what I eat"
At the time I had no Idea how much I was actually eating, but I thought I would have plenty of calories to go around. Boy was I wrong...
Breakfast:
8 oz coffee 2cal.
2.5 cups cereal 217 cal.
2 cups milk 293 cal.
total 512 cal.
OMG! almost half of my suggested calories for the day at breakfast!
Ok, ok. get it together... a few hours later I was hungry again and not really surprised. I figured a few crackers and a couple of pieces of licorice for the sweet craving only 30 cal each.
Snacks:
20 butter crackers 350 cal.
5 pieces licorice 150 cal.
total 500 cal.
By mid afternoon I had eaten 5/6 of my allotment. I could see I was in need of a serious wake up call. Dinner consisted of a small steak and a cup of cottage cheese. At this point I knew I was going over but this new way of eating was a complete surprise to my husband and he has worked hard on dinner. As you can imagine my eyes were opened.
The rest of the week I managed to be under my limit and figured out how not to be hungry by the end of the day. I have continued to mostly remain under my limit by eating LOTS of salad greens, a .5 cup cottage cheese, skinless chicken grilled with spices, fruits and the occasional licorice or marshmallow ( yes check it out 4 are only 100 cal. ) for the sugar cravings.
I continued to walk in the local mall in the mornings with a friend. I would do 3-4 miles and was totally wiped out, but I was moving.
I started to see a few pounds drop off in a little over a week. I could see that my goal was attainable.
First Steps
I just sat down to a lovely dinner that includes Hawaiian Luau chicken from the BBQ, fire roasted bell peppers and salad greens. I have not always eaten this way, it used to be mac and cheese, pizza, burgers etc. How I changed my eating habits and why are two of the many reasons for this blog. I also hope to inspire people like me to make a positive change in their lives as well.
Today is July 25, 2010. My journey started many moons ago, but has just recently started to unfold in a positive long term change. I have always been the fat kid. I did some martial arts when I was younger which only helped to cement the idea that I was the fat kid into my mind. Everyone seemed to progress faster or better than I did so I settled for mediocre.
I got away from activity and went to college, where walking from class to class was more work out than I wanted. I wanted to be thinner, toner and yes healthier but I have a really short attention span and would get bored of every physical activity I tried after a few weeks or even days for some things. At one point I thought about joining the military but soon realized that I was WAY over the height/weight limit for entry. I worked out at a local gym where 2 weeks into it I got sick and was sidelined for 2 weeks. I never did return.
About a month ago, I think something finally snapped in my brain.
"You're not getting any younger!"
I decided to figure something out. I heard of an app that was supposed to help keep track of the things you ate, so I downloaded it to see what I was in for. The app, "Lose It!", is a calorie counter that keeps track of weight and calories consumed and used through exercise. It takes a survey of who you are and what you want to lose then figures out how to do it.
My first log of information on6/30/2010 :
female, 30yrs, 5'3" 190#
I knew I had to do something or I would have a hard time when I got older, my joints would ache and my muscles would be weak if I chose to stay on the same path I had been on for 30 years.
I started walking.
( I plan on updating as often as possible. This is the beginning of my journey and I hope you continue to come back and share the rest of it with me. Please leave comments that will inspire others to take a positive action in their lives! )
Today is July 25, 2010. My journey started many moons ago, but has just recently started to unfold in a positive long term change. I have always been the fat kid. I did some martial arts when I was younger which only helped to cement the idea that I was the fat kid into my mind. Everyone seemed to progress faster or better than I did so I settled for mediocre.
I got away from activity and went to college, where walking from class to class was more work out than I wanted. I wanted to be thinner, toner and yes healthier but I have a really short attention span and would get bored of every physical activity I tried after a few weeks or even days for some things. At one point I thought about joining the military but soon realized that I was WAY over the height/weight limit for entry. I worked out at a local gym where 2 weeks into it I got sick and was sidelined for 2 weeks. I never did return.
About a month ago, I think something finally snapped in my brain.
"You're not getting any younger!"
I decided to figure something out. I heard of an app that was supposed to help keep track of the things you ate, so I downloaded it to see what I was in for. The app, "Lose It!", is a calorie counter that keeps track of weight and calories consumed and used through exercise. It takes a survey of who you are and what you want to lose then figures out how to do it.
My first log of information on6/30/2010 :
female, 30yrs, 5'3" 190#
I knew I had to do something or I would have a hard time when I got older, my joints would ache and my muscles would be weak if I chose to stay on the same path I had been on for 30 years.
I started walking.
( I plan on updating as often as possible. This is the beginning of my journey and I hope you continue to come back and share the rest of it with me. Please leave comments that will inspire others to take a positive action in their lives! )
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