Friday

YAY!

Yesterday, I started W4D1 of C25K. I think it might be easier for me since I'm going by distance and not time, and shouldn't be checking the clock every 2 seconds! It's easy to get bored on the treadmill, so I'll have to go back to the FM tuner to listen to the gym TVs rather than my ipod, but other than that, my work out went well last night.

Eating wasn't so hot, we went tho Uno's, but tracking the calories, I still eat less than most counters say I need to maintain, plus with working out I still should have a 500 calorie deficit.

This week has just been hard because I've felt so bloated. I hope to get a really good work out in tomorrow and walk to Giant this afternoon for veggies for dinner.

Week 8

Well, this has been a rough week. I haven't been on a good roll with working out, but managed to do it Monday and Tuesday. I'm planning tonight to work out as well. For eating, I think I've been underestimating myself. Tracking on SparkPeople has been eye opening and keeping me accountable. I'm aiming for 1500-1700 calories/week, so I'm hoping that helps me for my next official weigh in on Wednesday, and finally gets me going for real.

Weight loss wise, obviously not doing well. I hope that changes soon. I've joined a couple challenges on SparkPeople, both Biggest Loser inspired. I've also joined in to run/walk 500 miles this year. I'm hoping with the races planned, that won't be an issue :) Ambitious, but that's me when I'm planning workouts.

February
Goal 1: Lose 4lbs (weigh 151.6) didn't quite work out, maybe next month!
Goal 2: Gym 4x/week worked out Thursday and Saturday last week to round up to 5 days. Already on day 3 once working out today.
Goal 3: Finish week 6 of running program I actually finished week 7 yay! I completed one day of week 8, but wasn't able to replicate the next day. I'll try again today, and if that doesn't work, I'm going to try to pick up C25K

March
Goal 1: Lose 4lbs (weigh 151.6)
Goal 2: Gym 4x/week
Goal 3: Run 5k 3/28 in 35 minutes

Sparkpeople

I'm back on sparkpeople! Actually, I started back up yesterday and found it to be really helpful when really using it. I wasn't too upset going over my calories because I think they underestimate, and using some calculators online, I should be consuming more than they say just to not be starving all the time! But it was good to track how much carbs and sodium I am eating as well. I knew those levels were high, but seeing the numbers and what I ate written down, rather than just keeping a calorie count, was telling.

There are also a few challenges I'm trying to be involved with, and other goals they have you set. One is to write in a journal daily, so here I am. More posting for me :)

Nike Training help

Week 7

So, a gain. Jared blames the heaping serving of pasta that I ate the night before I weighed in, because apparently that will cause you to retain water. I'm not sure about that. But I do know my eating habits are what needs to change.

Workout wise, I'm doing awesome. I've kicked my ass all this week, and got fitted for running shoes last weekend, which I love. I'm running again tonight, and then swimming.

For my work weigh in, I was down .5lb, which is a .32% weight loss. Better than going up I guess! But I asked Jared to help me going forward. This hasn't worked well in the past, since our styles are different, but he warned me in advance that he's going to be more of a Jillian than a Bob, and I agreed that's what I need this time. I think in the past, I was looking more for Bob's sympathetic style, but I'm glad that he warned me up front what to expect.

Goal 1: Lose 4lbs (weigh 151.6) ha! perhaps not
Goal 2: Gym 4x/week worked out Thursday and Saturday to complete 4+ days last week. Worked out M-W this week and working out tonight for 4 days (and likely Saturday)
Goal 3: Finish week 6 of running program looking like week 8 even! Started week 7 on Tuesday. It's amazing what I actually can do when I push myself and try.

I started the running ticker this week. I don't think I'll get to 5 miles (need 2.2 tonight, so maybe!), but I thought it would be interesting to add up and see how many miles I run a week and how it progresses

Week 6

Slowly getting there... kind of. Eating is still such an issue for me. I've been good at getting to the gym though! I'm going to have to follow more of a schedule coming up, I'm going to sign up for a 10k at the end of May, so I need to train! Training starts the last week of March, and until then, I'm continuing on the running program. Kind of like training to train :) I'm thinking about skipping week 5 and going from 4 to 6, depending on how this week goes. I've also read a lot lately that salt cravings may equal dehydration, so I'm drinking a lot more water and green tea. Jared went to the grocery store last night, so we're stocked up on fruit for the week, but I really need to talk to him about joining the CSA through work to get lots of fruits and veggies. Or I'll just need to shop for those weekly.

Goal 1: Lose 4lbs (weigh 151.6) hopefully I can still make this one, but we'll see how next week (first work weigh in!) goes
Goal 2: Gym 4x/week worked out Sun, Tues, Wed, Thur, Sat last week and Sun, Tues so far this week!
Goal 3: Finish week 6 of running program or week 7 depending on this week :) starting week 4 tonight.

Week 5

I know it's silly to change the ticker for a .2 gain, but I'm being honest here. I can't get out of the 155-156 range, and I know why, but I'm trying! We went grocery shopping the other night (and I just realized I forgot my lunch apple :-P), so I have better stuff to snack on. We'll see I guess.

I made Goal 2 last week, yay! I'm trying to get into a schedule. I took Monday off this week to grocery shop, but I'd like to start Sunday yoga (went this week, I was relaxed and stretched!) Mon/Wed running program, Tue/Thur weights. Friday off and probably swim or something Saturday. Tonight I'm doing week 3 of the running program. I'll see how that goes and then maybe run Saturday or just move on next week.