I love the 3FC website. Everyone is always supportive. People answer your questions and you can tell they really thought about the answers. 3FC and the ability to do this blog have been really helpful. I am a big believer in not “reiventing the wheel” meaning if someone is doing it or has done it ,I will ask. If someone has it or had it, I will ask. It is easy to do that on 3FC. I tell everyone about it. They laugh when I say 3 fat chicks but it is important to me.
I recently went on and asked questions about running and got a lot of great input. On cool running I only got why wait to run? Instead of great this will be so beneficial etc. I think I may just record my stats there. I’m still debating that because I can do that here. I will see. I really feel I can do this even at this weight and height. My sportsbra has shipped so it should be here this week. Here’s hoping it is the “one”.
I bought the Fiona. Hopefully it is on the way. I haven’t checked my e-mail to see if it was shipped . I registered on www.coolrunning.com to track C25K. I’ve visited the community forums on cool running….the jury is still out on that one.
about running in November. I plan to buy a sportsbra tonight. After looking at the Enell and Moving Comfort’s Fiona I plan on buying the Fiona. The Enell definitely looks like a lot of support but scary. The fiona looks more comfortable. I’m excited and scared at the same time. Excited about making this new plan and going forward with it. Scared because I fear I may not be able to run as far and as long as I want to but if I can’t that’s okay. I’m generally not a quitter. I just find a new way to approach it.
As the night went on my foot got worse. I was able to take the swelling down with warm water and epsom salt. I went to the doctor this morning–sprained/strained ligament. I guess that’s what he said. After he said I didn’t break anything (whew!) I lost focus. So I will do my best to stay off it for today and tomorrow and hopefully by Wednesday I am good to go. I had a 3lb weight loss this week. I am really happy about that. I am right on target to make my Halloween and TBL goals.
I have hurt myself and I am hoping this doesn’t put me out for long. I twisted my foot/ankle by not paying attention and right now I can’t even bear weight on it. I’ve been icing and elevating it hoping that will work. I am so hoping I don’t need to go to the doctor’s office.
Whew! Despite this I am doing well. I’m doing great with food. Water is still a struggle. No exercise. I think it will be a great weigh in. We shall see.
I’ve decided to do the C25K program beginning November 5th. I can do that in the privacy of my own home on my treadmill. I will make a page for it here on my blog. I will make a page for my weigh ins too. BF and I went to that health food store on Saturday and it wasn’t open. We didn’t see hours posted anywhere. We did find a vegetarian restaurant in Falls Church that we really liked so we will go there again. We are planning to make a trip to Whole Foods also in the next few weeks. I will probably hit up Trader Joe’s at some point too. I like them. I won’t go totally unprocessed foods but I can sneak them in here and there. I love Trader Joe’s. Its easy for me to shop there. I am less familiar with Whole Foods.
My bf has lost quite a bit of weight in a matter of a few weeks. Not like he was really heavy. Just stocky. Whew he already looked good to me but now he’s taking me back to the time when we first met. Men always lose quicker. I guess the fact that he’s eating really clean helps too. No processed foods. Fruits, veggies, protein shakes with flax seed, organic. He’s found this place in DC that we’re going to visit tomorrow. Its a health food store and they prepare food too. He’s telling me about this “chicken” stew made with tofu. I’m really looking forward to it. He seems much happier too that he is taking care of himself. The good thing is he does it his way and I do it mine. I am willing to do organic and vegetarian but I like my processed foods too. I like a variety so I can do both.
I am really thinking about the Road Runner’s club. Registration opens on Oct 1st. I need to make a decision soon.
I looked into the C25K and Road Runners club. They seem reasonable and doable. The question is which one. The Roadrunners Fall/Winter training season begins in November and registration opens on Oct 1st. It is $40 for 21 weeks. That is so cheap. They have a fitness program which I would do instead of marathon training. I don’t know if I can commit to 21 Saturdays in a row. I guess that is nothing new. Once I pay if I don’t show up for a few sessions d/t schedule conflicts I’m thinking it doesn’t matter. I am leaning towards Road Runners because of my preference for outdoors. Also I would prefer to do this with others. I barely use my treadmill now. What will change? If I decide to do Road Runners we will see how long I actually stay committed to it. Sometimes my follow through is terrible.
Between work today and other things I really need to center. I weighed in yesterday. I was down 2 pounds. At least I’m on the way down. I am really working on consistency and spending my points better this week. I’ve had two trainers in my lifetime. One I loved and then our schedules starting conflicting and I couldn’t fit her in. I don’t think she trains anymore. The other I hated at first then grew to like then he wanted to give me to someone else so I hated him again…anyways all this to say my first trainer got me running…oops I meant jogging and I think I want to give it a try again. I prefer jogging outdoors rather indoors but I may try that C25K on my treadmill. Or look into the roadrunners club in this area who help train you but I want to make sure it is for the joy of running/jogging vs competitions and marathons.
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