Gotta in the scale this morning. Woah!
212! Disgusting.
I watch the biggest loser and can't help but think I'll be there soon if i don't change. And quick.
I started eating salads again. I hope to not burn out on them cuz that's my saving grace.
I set my alarm this morning and didn't get up. Any. Excuse... Disappointed.
We'll see how the rest of the week goes.
Mario is on board for next week. Although cindy isn't! She broke her foot! Bahaha.
Started walking today. We only went a mile, but we need to start small. Bryan pulled his knee and i hurt my ankle. It's been a long time since I've been able to do anything big. When I did the Dodgers 5k, my ankle only bothered me a little, but my hip hurt. I'm just so out of shape that i need to start small.
We took the dog with us. I thought it a good idea since 1) he doesn't get out and 2) he needs to stay small too. We can work him up with us. Then i can eventually be able to run with him.
I miss running... well, the runners high was great. I didn't feel that high after our mile tonight. My sciatica hurt as well as my hip. Bryan's knee was a little sore too.
I'm hoping to do this everyday till I'm up to running. Then i can cut back a couple days.
I'm glad I'm not on TV for this year challenge... I've been off my game since I've needed up my ankle. It hurt for almost three weeks before feeling better. I went about 5 days before it started hurting again. I'm thinking it's the shoes. But I can't afford new shoes till next paycheck.
I wanted to start off September right... But that didn't happen. I started school tonight so I couldn't workout at night and couldn't get up this morning. Maybe tomorrow?
So Friday I was told to stop running till the pain in my ankle goes away. She took an xray and there was no signs of a stress fracture. But it only hurts when I put pressure on it. Walking with an ace bandage still hurts.
I can still do other workouts that don't involve jumping on my feet. So time to bust out the old magazine moves. Shape magazine and stuff like that. Backing out of the half marathon this year. I can still do the 5ks cuz I can walk then if need be. 5 more weeks till the dodgers run.
Eating better is the most important right now. And most of eating better include salads, fruits and not eating much. My love of food is going to change. I still wanna keep Sunday funday, just don't go crazy with the portions.
I yet my ankle running over a week ago. I've run on it since but I've also skipped a couple of runs to rest it. It hurts to walk on it. I need to see a Dr about it but I don't have the time...
I work this weekend... Maybe I'll have it looked at then. Jon can do my xray
Grabbed a couple friends to go running today. Jenn pushed me and it felt great. There were times I felt like I couldn't breathe and there were times I felt like I was gonna puke. I walked till I could breathe and would go again. Sometimes I wasn't as ready as I thought. Next time I'll bring the inhaler.
I have to work both days this weekend but need to fit a 5 mile run in somehow. Sunday would be best but I prefer to run on Saturday. I have a dentist appointment Saturday morning so I'd have to wake up real early.
This past week wasn't so great. I typed doing the daily workout and I'm already regretting it. Once I start that back up I will be sore again...I just know it. I wish I had a workout partner too. Bryan isn't as supportive as I'd hoped.
We'll see what this new week brings. I still have 325 days left
Ran after work like planned! It's easier some days. With Elva out I can just get out without talking and I gave a better run. Today I felt the push. There were many times I didn't feel ready to run yet and I did anyway. A few times I really walked to catch my breath fully.
I really need to stop running on a full stomach. It's needs to be closer to 2 hours after eating. I'm pushing 14 minute miles, but I feel I could do better. I know I'm pushing myself harder cuz my face gets red again and my shirt is drenched.
I figured out how to make ranch taste like restaurant style ranch, so my salads will be a more permanent staple. I could eat that ranch all day! Adding chicken, bacon, cheese, almonds and cucumber and I've got a great salad. Sometimes I add hard boiled egg and make it a Cobb.
As long as I have ever day like today, I'll be looking good soon.
After doing 20 crunches, 20 squats, 15 lunges and then doing the daily app my legs feel like they need a bigger challenge. So time to up the number. 30,30 &20. I need to throw some arms in but I'm not good with push ups. It would have to be girly push ups. We'll start with 10.
So today I learned I really don't like to train on the treadmill. The warm up and cool down time throws me off and makes my time seen longer than it is. I learned that I don't consistently run at 4mph or 5mph nor do I walk at a steady 3mph. I started watching the clock to push myself. I even got to 7mph for almost a full minute!!
This week Bryan is on call so he can't run after 5pm. His workouts are gonna be in the morning after I leave for work. This means I have to run all by myself. I may run a day at work just to keep in the mood. Elva is out for the next two weeks so I'm the late person. And since I'm gonna be there late, I might as well run. Not everyday will I feel like running, but a couple days I need to.
I have fallen back on my training. I'm only running two miles. When I run at work the minimum is 2.5 miles round trip. And when the weather is right I can run 3 and 4 miles. I was supposed to run 3 miles today and I only did 2. This week needs to be a good one....
Closing in on ONE MONTH!
Not bragging about this first month. But it's all about One Day at a Time! And today was successful! I decided to time myself with the running app. I have it linked to Facebook automatically now when I complete a run to help hold me accountable. Also I like to check my pace. Tonight was on a pretty full stomach and I did the best I've done in a while.
This Saturday I have to run 3 miles. Earlier in the morning is easier to not have a full stomach but sometimes not enough fuel.
Bryan pretty much stayed with my pace, which is nice. He could run longer than I can but the stop lights let me catch up. If we had the dog I would feel faster... He's not used to running distance. He's usually dragging his claws by the half mile cool down. I just need to run more than one mile a day.
..... Maybe I could run around the block in the morning with the dog to get him training!?! It wouldn't hurt me... It could give me that extra push I'm looking for! I wouldn't have to do it daily cuz he'll need recover days! Monday and Thursday for sure! That's a great though for next week!
Got up at 6am. Didn't actually get out of bed till about 630. It was rough to get started. I started with cardio and that wore me out. Tomorrow I'll start with abs and finish with cardio. I was able to get out of the house on time this morning even after making my own breakfast.
I feel good today. I did have a glass of coffee, but I feel more awake and a little more energized from working out in the morning. I got to work today and hit the ground running!
Going for a run when I get home whether I want to or not. I have to get ahead of the weight game. This Thursday will be a whole month and I'm nowhere near the goal I set. The real goal isn't till October 1st... But I'm already behind.And with the increase of meds I am a little worried.
Jenn and I are planning on running together a couple times in August. I think it'll be good to run with her. I think we are the same pace right now.
Missed my run yesterday, but work was so busy I feel like I had my workout! Today is my day of from everything. Gotta work again today.
Switching my daily workouts to the morning. When I am off work, I don't want to stay at the office. Yet when I get home, I don't wanna work out. I need to find a nice balance.
Aloyan wants me to go back up on the meds that make me gain weight. I'm not too sure about that yet. Things have been doing alright. Just need the workout push. Bryan said he'd run with me to help motivate each other.
Oh my word am I sore! My abs hurt to just stretch. On the plus side my legs don't hurt... Although I may kick it up a notch on the legs. I haven't started on the arms cuz I keep forgetting to bring dumbbells to work.
I have thought about doing the workout at home, but I worry that I won't want to workout when I get home. I'll tell you though, wearing the clothes REALLY put me in the mood to workout. The bright colors help too.
Eating salads again! Been good on that end. Last night I had subway but didn't even eat the whole 6". I have a lot of good options for food.
First day of the app workout. 40 different moves for 30 seconds each. Abs, arms,shoulders, legs, butt, and back. The fact that it's constant motion is the worst part. The workouts aren't that bad and 30 seconds is a good amount of time. Doing this routine for two weeks is going to be just enough time.
We just got back from the store where we bought more salads. So the diet portion should be better. Less than two weeks till my first month is over. I would like the scale to be going in the right direction.
Only three weeks into this change and I feel great. I know I've lost a few pounds but I have to be careful of the number on the scale due to the muscle I will be gaining... This weekend wasn't so great, but it could have been a lot worse. I got up and moved!
I have enough clothes to work out 6 days so I have no excuses. I may be tired and exhausted, I just have to push through it. Once it's over its over! A little bit at a time, just like lunges and squats. The first week is 30 second straight of each work out. Working abs, legs, arms and cardio. The first two weeks will be 20 mins total. Plus some days of jogging.
Must get some sleep so I can have my jets ready for this next workout step!
This vacation stuff is ruining my calorie count. Although if I just had smaller portions I'd be in better shape. BUT THE FOOD IS SO DELICIOUS! Last night I had smaller portion of mashed potatoes and had more salad. This morning was a little different. Biscuits and gravy is one of my favorite breakfasts...& I had two biscuits.
Intended on going for a jog after breakfast but they must have drugged the food with sleeping pills. Before my cousins left we all passed out on the couch. Even aunt Donna and uncle Gerry took a nap. After we woke up it was too hot to go for a run... So I still was behind for the day. I was good with only one hot link but went back for seconds on the chili... So good with a little cheese!
The weather finally cooled down enough to go around the block. Walked most of it cuz we were all full from dinner. But the hills kick our butt. Two miles of up and down hills was good training for three days straight! Tomorrow will be a rest day and back to the flat bike track Monday.
Monday I hope to start a whole new kind of training now that my legs are warmed up to squats and lunges. I plan to change clothes at work, do the workout at work and then jog at home. But the jogging is going to be a little less during the week. As long as I'm doing the apps 5 days a week I can get away with only two running days with the long run on Saturday. Sunday will be my only true day off (another reason to not work urgent care in Sundays).
Visiting my aunt in the countryside, went for a jog this morning. Two laps of hills and dirt roads. The second lap was more of walking... But I did it. Finished off with my lunges and squats. My legs don't hurt the way they used to in the beginning, but while doing them I still have to pause.
It's been two full weeks. I've not been as motivated as I'd hoped. This second week was a lot better though. As long as I keep up the way I'm going I should do great.
Still doing the legs and cardio. Went for a 2.5 mile walk tonight. My legs were to wobbly to run after doing squats and lunges. Better to walk it out instead of skipping the run. I now know I need to do legs after the run.
Next week I start arms and abs along with legs and cardio. Hopefully my legs won't be so wobbly when I crank up the heat.
Must stay on track this week. Going out if town this weekend... And god knows I usually gain weight in vacation.
A day at the zoo is more than a rest day calls for. Although it's a great workout, it's a very hot day. There were some up hills to walk and some random stairs. Most of the day was like this. Very little down hill and mostly just the end. It took us about three hours to see the whole thing.
After I got home I still has to do my leg workout. I didn't feel the same and wanted to make sure I got my workout in for the day. I can get back to my running tomorrow. 353 days left and I think for the most part I'm doing well.
I'll probably weigh in every month to make sure I'm keeping in track... But the most important weigh in will be every three months. Make sure I can lose 15lbs in three months. It doesn't sound hard... Especially with my workout plans.
Just finished a two mile run... Not as good as I had hoped, but we did it in less than a half hour. Still proud.
My legs are sore to walk stairs, but running was good. And my face is bright red. That means I pushed myself more than usual. I found it hard to breathe at times and would stop to walk. I ran with my sister who never runs but surprisingly ran faster than me. That kept me pushing it. That's what I need. Someone to push me.
Time to get to my legs workout.
I can't move. How can I work out three days in a row and not rest till day 4 when I'm THIS sore? I am barely walk. I did my squats for the day but the lunges are killing me. I did three and couldn't do more. I haven't done the stairs yet as I need to be in less pain. Going up and down in the mornings hurt.
No pain no gain right!? That's what I tell myself as I run. Which had gotten better. My face doesn't get as red as used to... Maybe I'm not pushing hard enough... Maybe I'm getting better.
After late night pizza last night, I followed it up with a nice spinach salad, oatmeal and yogurt for today. Tonight for dinner will have to be small as well...
I'm doing this. Slowly but surely! With a goal of 5lbs a month it should be pretty easy.
Super sore today after doing legs last night. I feel like I shouldn't take a rest day to keep the pain away. But realistically I know my body needs the rest days.
My goal is to lose 5lbs a month... But I can't stay off the scale. It motivates me when I see the numbers go down, but frustrate me when the numbers don't budge.
I know it's all about how my clothes fit not the numbers. With cross training I'm going to be building muscle. My plan is to knock out the 5ks and half marathon before I really start cross training. And by cross training I mean Jillian Michaels' body workout. It looks tough but I'm gonna do it. I'm tired of not fitting in any clothes.
It's tough. I'm not gonna lie... And when you're in vacation. In ARIZONA! working out is not on your mind. I'm mixing up running and cross train though.
Squats, lunges, crunches...I sweat just as much as running. And I feel just as good (once I get past the throwing up feeling).
Watching work out shows inspire me... And I get my workout in. Running is more fun with a partner. Bubba has been running in the morning so I haven't been running. I'll go at work if this schedule stays.
Keep on truckin...
Time for my own transformation.... I only have 60lbs to lose, but that's hard for me when I don't have that personal trainer. Full time work with school on the side and no one to push me to work out or hold me accountable for what I eat or how much I work out.
Today is a new day. Today is THE day. I start up this blog and hold myself accountable. There will be rest days and there will be cheat days...but it will never get out of control. I'm sick of being over weight. I will not get over 200 ever again.
I will have to take today as a rest day as I didn't run today, but I did pretty well in the calorie department. My goal is to lose 60lbs and keep it off. It may take me a whole year at 5lbs a month. I have to think about the muscle I'll be gaining too. Clothing wise I dream to be a size 9 pants again.
I have signed up for two 5ks this year and I still wanna do the half marathon again. Bryan is doing the 5k but our training hours have been different. And once school starts back up I'll have to change the schedule...
I'm ready for this change. I will lose this weight!
