So, I went to weigh myself a couple days ago and the scale wouldn’t register anything except 0.0, so I called the company the next day (yesterday). They said to send it in and they’d take care of it, so I am without a scale. Let me explain something…I am a weighing nut. I like to see how things effect my weight so I weigh at least 2-3 times per day. That may sound nuts to some people, but to me, it’s research. Anyway, I have been scale-free now for 2 days and I have not gone crazy, so that’s a good thing. I am trying to go without a scale until I get mine (or a new one) back. I have tried to weigh myself on my Wii Fit, but it’s not as accurate for me since I use it on carpet. I will plan to weigh somehow before the end of the month to see if I made my August goal, but otherwise this is a good exercise in self control for me. LOL Can I eat properly without all the scale feedback? Yeah, I think I’ll be alright. Talk to me in a week and we’ll find out for sure!
On another topic, I was able to get a hold of the town doing the 5K race Saturday and get the info to register. I’m so happy to actually get to do a race! I love the race atmosphere and look forward to seeing how I do as a result of completing the C25K program. I’ve never actually done a 5K, so this will be interesting. I’ve done a couple 10K’s as a teen and I’ve done a couple sprint triathlons as an (obese) adult, so this is new territory…to race as a healthier, older person.
Lastly, my son’s poor cat got his head caught in a gopher trap and was seriously injured and now we have to decide what to do with him. I’m sure he’s in pain and can’t walk properly anymore. What’s best for him? I don’t know. It’s a tough call, so if you believe in prayer, please toss one out there for us to make a good decision! This is an interesting week in our lives…thank the good Lord for His peace through it all!
So, for the last 9 weeks I have worked on the C25K (Couch to 5K) running program. Today, I officially completed it and I felt an wonderful sense of accomplishment. I am hoping to run in a 5K race this weekend as my celebration of this goal, but I’m having a tough time getting a hold of the place to sign up. So, we’ll see. Someone asked me a couple weeks ago what I do to change up my workouts. It has changed from month to month and has definitely evolved from when I started my journey last November. At this point I am running 3 times/week, biking 3 times/week, and strength training 2 times/week to train for a duathlon in October. I find that I prefer to tailor my exercise to some particular goal. It helps me to focus and stay on track.
I started out 8 months ago doing some workout dvd’s (pilates…whatever I had handy). As soon as I ate responsibly, the pounds started coming off. I then tried to add Jillian Micheal’s 30 day shred. I did not finish it, but it was certainly challenging and I may try it again after my duathlon. I then discovered Leslie Sansone’s walking dvd’s which were a God-send. They really sent me to a new level of fitness and cardio work (I did 3 or 5 miles) and helped me to set my sights higher. I got Wii Fit shortly after that and have used that supplementally ever since. Once the weather allowed in the spring, I tried to get outside and walk or play with my kids more actively also. I began the C25K in June. I began biking a few weeks after that. The strength training began this month (August) and has been a wonderful addition to my routine. So, as you can see I have been all over the place finding what worked for me. I am happy with where I am, but hope to always be re-evaluating what I’m doing and why so I can keep moving forward. Best of luck to those who are trying to do the same!
So, I had one of those days several times last week. It was right as TOM was coming and I not only had gain from that (which is not normal for me), but I also overate at a restaurant and could not manage to keep my eating in check. I wasn’t way off plan or anything, but I was in several food situations I could’ve handled better. It led me to 2 pounds of (not-so-)mystery weight that I had to re-lose as a result. It wasn’t a pretty few days there. I was lethargic from cramps and all. It was just a bad time all around. Anyway, I finally talked myself into having a couple good OP days and that crazy weight came right off. It was a good experience in that I haven’t had such a challenge with TOM in probably a year and it helped me to see how easily I can fall off the wagon, so to speak. I realize I have to be sort of vigilant in making sure I recognize when I slip-up and nip it in the bud ASAP. It’s funny because I have days when I plan to be off-plan for a meal or event or something, but this was different. I felt a little out of control since I was SO tired and my eating wasn’t planned off-plan if you know what I mean. It did teach me more about myself and what it’ll take for me to succeed.
This morning I had another growing experience along that same vein. It’s my running day and I just felt completely unmotivated to do it. I don’t know why. It wasn’t that I was physically unable or anything, I just felt VERY blah! I couldn’t decide on a route and I didn’t feel like running. Well, for my warm-up walk and about the first 2 minutes of my run, I was already planning on how to take a short, easy path and how unpleasant it would be. Fortunately as I kept running, I started thinking about how great I feel after I run and about this 5K I plan to do next weekend. I thought, “I can do this. I’m just being silly.” I did my whole run and felt wonderful afterward, not only for having a really nice run, but for overcoming my lack of “motivation” and just relying on my commitment to this healthy lifestyle. With God’s help, I can work through it…bad eating days, unmotivated exercise days, and more to reach my goal of a healthier, happier me!
P.S. I have now reached 150.6 which is only .8 from my August goal! Yay!
Well, as I was walking with DH tonight I realized that I am now 15 lbs from goal. ONLY 15 LBS!!! I can’t believe it…this unreachable goal is now a light at the end of the tunnel! I can see it. Just thought it was a cool thing to realize. I am a few pounds from my August goal and feeling good about that. I just need to finish the month well. I have a few temptations ahead of me, but nothing that should derail me. Wish me luck and willpower!
Well, I’ve flown through the summer with more success than I anticipated. I’ve learned to stop underestimating myself. I am now about 20 pounds from goal, down over 44 pounds and still learning new things, changing up my workouts, etc. I’m SO happy with my better choices and new healthier body. I recently went through my closet to see how much new stuff I’d need to buy for fall/winter and it was rather comical how big some of my old clothes were on me. I had NO IDEA how big I was. Crazy! Anyway, I encourage everyone to believe in yourself to reach your goals. It CAN be done. I’m not there yet, but I’m confidently on my way!
