I'm really beginning to think that I just may not be able to do this. This whole running thing, that is. I mean, what was I thinking...really? Did I honestly think I could be a hundred pounds overweight and run? Can I just say that this is pure torture for me? It almost...almost feels like I am going to die, and I am only on week one.
So...since the 5k I am running isn't until the end on April, I have plenty of time to train. Since the program I am training with is geared towards a nine week schedule, I've decided to stretch out the first few weeks. Instead of doing week one for only one week, I am going to do it for two weeks. So...today I did W1D1 x 2:
Walk @ 3.0 mph
Jog @ 4.0 mph
Total = 25 minutes
All I can say is...I still HATE running! I'm too big to be doing this...really! I don't mind walking...I don't mind walking fast, even with an incline. It's the running that really gets me down. Will I ever enjoy it? Am I even going to make it to running a 5K? Am I even giving this enough time? Why am I even doubting myself? Ugh...
So...to my C25K partner: If we want to bail out now...I'll be OK (I think) !?!?!?!?!?!?
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Weigh In - Week One
Drumroll please............
I hopped on the scale this morning and I am down....
4.8 pounds!!!!!
Woo Hoo...is that a great start or what?
One week down...the rest of my life to go!!!
I hopped on the scale this morning and I am down....
4.8 pounds!!!!!
Woo Hoo...is that a great start or what?
One week down...the rest of my life to go!!!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Last Chance Workout!
Today marks the last day of this week...for me anyway! Tomorrow is my weigh in day, so...I am attempting to do my very best today!
My boss brought homemade cake balls and they are to.die.for! Yes...that was me, who only had ONE! One...and I was done, even though I could have had about 10!
I drank 100 ounces of water...and visited the bathroom quite often! LOL!!!
So...tonight, as always, I didn't feel like getting on the treadmill. I did it anyway...and this is what I did:
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph with 0% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph with 1% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph with 2% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph with 3% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph with 2% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph with 1% incline
5 minutes @ 2.5 mph with 0% incline
TOTAL = 35 minutes on the treadmill
Woo Hoo!!! Bring it on scale...I'm ready!
My boss brought homemade cake balls and they are to.die.for! Yes...that was me, who only had ONE! One...and I was done, even though I could have had about 10!
I drank 100 ounces of water...and visited the bathroom quite often! LOL!!!
So...tonight, as always, I didn't feel like getting on the treadmill. I did it anyway...and this is what I did:
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph with 0% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph with 1% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph with 2% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph with 3% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph with 2% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph with 1% incline
5 minutes @ 2.5 mph with 0% incline
TOTAL = 35 minutes on the treadmill
Woo Hoo!!! Bring it on scale...I'm ready!
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Girl Scout cookies...really???
The day was going so well! I had a wonderful bowl of cereal for breakfast and a huge salad for lunch. It was just me and my little Poopie for dinner tonight so I made fish sticks and mac & cheese. Sure...mac & cheese is my weakness, in a HUGE way, but I just knew I could control myself. LOL...not really! OMGosh...it was sooooo good! I had more than I should have had...and then I felt like doo-doo afterwards. Some lessons are so hard to learn!
To be honest...I was going to take the day off aka I was not going to exercise today. Then, I casually mentioned the word 'treadmill' and here comes my adorable little 2-year-old with my running shoes and he says to me, "Come on, mama. Let's go!" This was enough for me to walk for 20 minutes at 3.0 mph. So...on this day I give ALL credit to the littlest man in my life! Thanks Poopie!
Now...what's the VERY worst way to end a semi-good (forget about the mac & cheese) day? A beautiful box of Girl Scout Tagalong cookies. Do you know which ones I am talking about? You know...the chocolate cookies with the peanut butter inside. If I had to guess...I would say just one bite of these little masterpieces is the next best thing to heaven! I will not divulge in how many Tagalongs I ate, but let's just say that I did not finish off the entire box...maybe just one row!
Yes...I am a true food addict, taking this journey just one day at a time...and today, one bite at a time!
Here's to a better tomorrow!
To be honest...I was going to take the day off aka I was not going to exercise today. Then, I casually mentioned the word 'treadmill' and here comes my adorable little 2-year-old with my running shoes and he says to me, "Come on, mama. Let's go!" This was enough for me to walk for 20 minutes at 3.0 mph. So...on this day I give ALL credit to the littlest man in my life! Thanks Poopie!
Now...what's the VERY worst way to end a semi-good (forget about the mac & cheese) day? A beautiful box of Girl Scout Tagalong cookies. Do you know which ones I am talking about? You know...the chocolate cookies with the peanut butter inside. If I had to guess...I would say just one bite of these little masterpieces is the next best thing to heaven! I will not divulge in how many Tagalongs I ate, but let's just say that I did not finish off the entire box...maybe just one row!
Yes...I am a true food addict, taking this journey just one day at a time...and today, one bite at a time!
Here's to a better tomorrow!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Busy, Busy, Busy
It's my life...and I wouldn't have it any other way but...I am super busy at all times of the day and night...all week long! The kids and I were go-go-go all day today and it started bright and early with Payton's 8:00am basketball game. I had to give myself a little pat on the back as the kids bought packages of those little chocolate donuts (my fave!) from the vending machine and between the two of them...I didn't ask for one! Not a single one!
Even though my day started off with a sausage biscuit from McDonalds, as a very last minute breakfast while rushing off to the next thing to do, I didn't allow it to ruin my entire day. I was still able to take in 60oz of water, even though I wasn't sitting on top of a water cooler like I usually do while at work, and I had a really healthy dinner. For being a weekend, the hardest time for me, I have to say that I did really well.
To top it off...it was W1D3! I walked at 3.0 mph and jogged at 4.0 mph for a total of 25 minutes on the treadmill. Day three into the C25K program...and I still despise doing it. I find ZERO joy in jogging/running and to be honest, I have no idea what in the ^%$# I got myself into! I'm not ready to give up though...I guess that's a good thing!
Even though my day started off with a sausage biscuit from McDonalds, as a very last minute breakfast while rushing off to the next thing to do, I didn't allow it to ruin my entire day. I was still able to take in 60oz of water, even though I wasn't sitting on top of a water cooler like I usually do while at work, and I had a really healthy dinner. For being a weekend, the hardest time for me, I have to say that I did really well.
To top it off...it was W1D3! I walked at 3.0 mph and jogged at 4.0 mph for a total of 25 minutes on the treadmill. Day three into the C25K program...and I still despise doing it. I find ZERO joy in jogging/running and to be honest, I have no idea what in the ^%$# I got myself into! I'm not ready to give up though...I guess that's a good thing!
Friday, January 15, 2010
It's a Friday...
All day, while at work, I do really well. I mean...super-duper well. I eat great, drink LOTS of water and have (for the most part) an amazing ability to turn down even the most tempting treats that call out my name! Then I come home...
So...tonight, the kids asked for Frito Chili Pie! OK...I can do that! It's fast and easy and everyone likes it! I can even have some myself...since I am eating ALL things in moderation now! My problem is...too many chips and not enough chili. Ugh...I ruined a perfectly good meal...but, I sure did eat it anyway. Then...to top it off, I lacked all self-control and cut off not one, not two, but three extra pieces of cheese. Then I wrapped it up, put it away and hopped on the treadmill.
Speaking of...it's a "non-training" day for me and I was sort of feeling defeated anyway, after eating cheese...and too much of it! Today, I walked for just 20 minutes @ 3.0 mph with a 0% incline. I guess it's better than nothing!
So...tonight, the kids asked for Frito Chili Pie! OK...I can do that! It's fast and easy and everyone likes it! I can even have some myself...since I am eating ALL things in moderation now! My problem is...too many chips and not enough chili. Ugh...I ruined a perfectly good meal...but, I sure did eat it anyway. Then...to top it off, I lacked all self-control and cut off not one, not two, but three extra pieces of cheese. Then I wrapped it up, put it away and hopped on the treadmill.
Speaking of...it's a "non-training" day for me and I was sort of feeling defeated anyway, after eating cheese...and too much of it! Today, I walked for just 20 minutes @ 3.0 mph with a 0% incline. I guess it's better than nothing!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
W1D2
W1D2
Walk @ 3.0 mph
Jog @ 4.0 mph
TOTAL = 25 minutes
Can I just say...this is still NOT easy for me! Sure...it's only day two, but this is way more difficult than I ever thought it would be! It's taking all I have to put my shoes on, head to the treadmill and do my thing...and I really wish I could say how good I feel afterwards. I am still waiting for that "runner's high" to kick in! I am still waiting for the love of exercise to take over my every thought! Still waiting...
On a tastier note...I had Subway for dinner! YUMMY!!! I thoroughly enjoyed a 6 inch on wheat, turkey with American cheese (yes, I still had the cheese!) with lots of lettuce and just a little black pepper! Instead of chips and a pop, I had Broccoli Cheese soup! Yep...Subway has probably the best Broccoli Cheese soup...ever! Even though it felt like I was splurging...I really wasn't. I heart Subway!
Walk @ 3.0 mph
Jog @ 4.0 mph
TOTAL = 25 minutes
Can I just say...this is still NOT easy for me! Sure...it's only day two, but this is way more difficult than I ever thought it would be! It's taking all I have to put my shoes on, head to the treadmill and do my thing...and I really wish I could say how good I feel afterwards. I am still waiting for that "runner's high" to kick in! I am still waiting for the love of exercise to take over my every thought! Still waiting...
On a tastier note...I had Subway for dinner! YUMMY!!! I thoroughly enjoyed a 6 inch on wheat, turkey with American cheese (yes, I still had the cheese!) with lots of lettuce and just a little black pepper! Instead of chips and a pop, I had Broccoli Cheese soup! Yep...Subway has probably the best Broccoli Cheese soup...ever! Even though it felt like I was splurging...I really wasn't. I heart Subway!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Day Two - So far, so good
Today is day two! It's a "non-training" day but I still want to stay active on most days. I ate really well and I knew the end to a great day would be a nice walk on the treadmill. So...this is what I did!
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph w/ 0% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph w/ 1% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph w/ 2% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph w/ 3% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph w/ 2% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph w/ 1% incline
5 minutes @ 2.5 mph w/ 0% incline
TOTAL = 35 minutes on the treadmill
For me...this was a nice little workout! I know that it may not seem like much now, but for me, I was able to get my heartrate up and break a good little sweat. I suppose...every little bit of exercise helps!
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph w/ 0% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph w/ 1% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph w/ 2% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph w/ 3% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph w/ 2% incline
5 minutes @ 3.0 mph w/ 1% incline
5 minutes @ 2.5 mph w/ 0% incline
TOTAL = 35 minutes on the treadmill
For me...this was a nice little workout! I know that it may not seem like much now, but for me, I was able to get my heartrate up and break a good little sweat. I suppose...every little bit of exercise helps!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Day One - Exercise
C25K - W1D1
Walking at 3.0 mph
Jogging at 4.0 mph
Total = 25 minutes on the treadmill
My thoughts after day one:
AAAAHHHHHH...what have I signed myself up for???? This is crazy, but I started...and most importantly I finished! Even though I felt like I was going to die, I didn't give up! Ugh...I am totally not liking this, but I must move forward! Day One - Done!
Walking at 3.0 mph
Jogging at 4.0 mph
Total = 25 minutes on the treadmill
My thoughts after day one:
AAAAHHHHHH...what have I signed myself up for???? This is crazy, but I started...and most importantly I finished! Even though I felt like I was going to die, I didn't give up! Ugh...I am totally not liking this, but I must move forward! Day One - Done!
New Shoes
So...I don't usually buy anything for myself, certianly not a new pair of shoes! I am more of a flip-flop kind of girl but I knew that flip-flops and treadmills don't go together too well. So...I splurged and bought myself a new pair of running shoes! Aaahhhh...they feel so good!
Day One - Pictures
Yep...this is me! This is me about 100+ pounds overweight. This is me posting the ever-so-famous "before" pictures and God willing I'll be able to post some amazing "after" pictures one of these days!
Today Is The Day!
Today is the day...the 1st day of the rest of my life! Once again ---and I say that lightly---I am beginning a journey to a better me...a healthier me! On this day, I am beginning to eat less and exercise more! I have carried this weight for far too long and I am far too young to feel this old and this out of shape! By taking this journey one day at a time and even one bite at a time, if needs be, I can be successful and I can reach my goals! I can do this...I will do this! I plan to be openly and painfully honest at times, in hopes of letting go of all my fears and failures, while at the same time allowing myself to be opened up to new ideas of how to eat healthier, lose weight and gain confidence.
Never in my 32 years of living have I ever been a "runner". The time has come...and my immediate goal is to complete a 5K marathon at the end of April....yes, roughly 3 months away! There is a cool website (www.coolrunning.com) that has prepared a 9-week training schedule geared towards people just like me! It's going to take me from the couch to running a 5K...and I'm all for it! It's going to take a lot for me to pick up this big 'ol body of mine and run...but I am determined to set a goal, give it my all and feel the pure joy on that day when I cross the finish line and know that I DID IT!
So...here is to my running partner, my sister Meghan, and the next 3 months...to give it all we've got...and to see just where this crazy idea will take us! There's no looking back now...
Never in my 32 years of living have I ever been a "runner". The time has come...and my immediate goal is to complete a 5K marathon at the end of April....yes, roughly 3 months away! There is a cool website (www.coolrunning.com) that has prepared a 9-week training schedule geared towards people just like me! It's going to take me from the couch to running a 5K...and I'm all for it! It's going to take a lot for me to pick up this big 'ol body of mine and run...but I am determined to set a goal, give it my all and feel the pure joy on that day when I cross the finish line and know that I DID IT!
So...here is to my running partner, my sister Meghan, and the next 3 months...to give it all we've got...and to see just where this crazy idea will take us! There's no looking back now...
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