[JamieJo]

Good job Econ! I could have done better... SHAME ON ME! Arby's opened yesterday in the town that I live in...

[raw23]

You all are doing great!!

Bule - you get a new avatar? Those cats were so cool looking! New one is pretty too.

Officially week 2 of 192 Maybe I need to change things up?

[MamaGettinFit]

Originally Posted by Blue Serenity

I'm ready for fresh start too, barbarajean and Mama! Yesterday was so blah after an equally blah weekend but I'm in a much better mood today and ready to tackle my goals!

I'm feeling really committed and ready to go, too! LET'S DO IT

[econ nerd]

I had a good day yesterday and am pleased with myself This morning I am doing my couch to 5K run and am planning to have a slim fast breakfast and supper. Lunch will be the salad bar (I'll stick to the veggies and such) in the cafeteria at work.

Have a great day!!

[econ nerd]

The second day of my couch to 5K felt good this morning Yay me!! OK time to get some work done and quit procrastinating

[JamieJo]

Bad eating day for me yesterday. I fell off any view of the wagon...back on track today! DAMN CHICKEN POPPERS!

Great job on the C25K. I really like doing it too. Today is week 6 day 2 for me.!

[Blue Serenity]

Originally Posted by econ nerd

The second day of my couch to 5K felt good this morning Yay me!! OK time to get some work done and quit procrastinating

Way to go econ! Now get to work!

Originally Posted by JamieJo

back on track today! ...

Great job on the C25K. I really like doing it too. Today is week 6 day 2 for me.!

Glad you're back on track. So what is this C25K I keep hearing about?

[econ nerd]

Originally Posted by Blue Serenity

Way to go econ! Now get to work!

Glad you're back on track. So what is this C25K I keep hearing about?

OK I went back to work but am now back here (for a little while)

The C25K is the couch to 5K training program. It takes you from the couch to being able to run a 5K in nine weeks. I am just starting theporgram and JamieJo is nearly done. More info here:
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

[Blue Serenity]

Thanks for the info. Checking it out.

[MamaGettinFit]

Okay, I really want to start C25K but I really don't know if I can make myself run in public I am so paranoid all the time about what others think, even though I will know absolutely no one that might be there, since I'll be going in the mornings after dropping kids at school. Plus, if I start now it may get too cold to finish it in winter months...or is that just an excuse? Do you guys run outside in the winter? I can't figure out if I am just making a bunch of excuses to sabotage myself as I always do in some way, or if I really just should wait.

[econ nerd]

Originally Posted by MamaGettinFit

Okay, I really want to start C25K but I really don't know if I can make myself run in public I am so paranoid all the time about what others think, even though I will know absolutely no one that might be there, since I'll be going in the mornings after dropping kids at school. Plus, if I start now it may get too cold to finish it in winter months...or is that just an excuse? Do you guys run outside in the winter? I can't figure out if I am just making a bunch of excuses to sabotage myself as I always do in some way, or if I really just should wait.

I don't like running outside in the winter - the cold air is tough on the lungs and the snow and ice scare me (don't want to fall on my padded rear or anything else!). I run inside on a treadmill at home (or occasionally on the treadmill or track at the gym). I prefer the treadmill because I can set a specific speed and keep it constant.

As to what others think - I wouldn't worry. If anyone has any comments you can always say you are working on improving yourself. I can't imagine anyone saying anything when you are actually working towards doing something productive. Maybe that is just how I think though.

[JamieJo]

Mama - Can you afford to buy a treadmill or join a gym? I also do not like running outside when it is cold so I have a treadmill in my basement. I am planning on doing week 6 twice because I want to be able to do the runs always at 5MPH. When I'm doing any running over 5 mins, so far, I haven't been able to stay at 5MPH the whole time. I know the program says to not worry about speed, just time, but I would just feel better doing week 6 twice. I did the 20 min run last Friday starting at 4.3 and worked myself up to 6MPH by the end, but I sure wish I could start at 5MPH and go up from there...so well see.

I didn't really see any weight loss results from the C25K but I did notice changes in my legs, stomach, sides, and back. Now that I am also doing some weight lifting along with it, I'm really getting results!

[barbarajean2605]

My mom and grandma came down yesterday and I did go out to eat with them. One of my goals was not to eat out. It's so hard to say no to people who ask me to go out. I just need to make healthier decisions when I go out.

I hope everyone is having a good Wednesday!

[MamaGettinFit]

I have been thinking about getting a treadmill but right now don't have anywhere to put it so I keep putting it off. We have been talking about moving things around in the house to make me a little office in the back of the house,and if we do that we are also working in a little gym in the garage...now if we can just get it done already but for right now...it's out

I do really love my DVDs though, but I will just have to put off the C25K for now at least.

[MamaGettinFit]

Originally Posted by barbarajean2605

My mom and grandma came down yesterday and I did go out to eat with them. One of my goals was not to eat out. It's so hard to say no to people who ask me to go out. I just need to make healthier decisions when I go out.

I hope everyone is having a good Wednesday!

THis is one of my problems as well! What did ya order?