Saturday, December 31, 2011
New Year's Eve 5K
Tonight I completed the Bloomsburg YMCA's 5k with 2 great running buddies, Jen and Anj, and Anj's son. Had a blast with my first night (and winter) race. Finished in 39:15 and was 320/397 racers. I walked more than I had hoped to, but it definitely reminded me that I need to keep working on my running if I want to improve my time! Then I got to come home and spend the last few hours of 2011 with my family and wonderful friends. Looking forward to an amazing 2012!!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Post-Christmas Blues... And Inspiration
I knew tonight's weigh in was going to be bad, but I didn't think it would be this bad- 141. I guess I just needed an extra reminder to get my rear in gear. I'm running in the New Year's eve 5K on Sat, which I think is a great way to start the New Year. Now I have to figure out menus for Sat and Sunday that will help me stay on track. Ben wants broccoli cheese soup for Sat, but I think I will also make chicken noodle, which could be better. With a good salad and a reasonable dessert, that should work. Sunday we're having pork, mp, shrimp. I think I'm going to do Simply Filling those 2 days-- that might just work!
So, I need to lose 20 lbs. i am giving myself 3 months to take care of that- which means that by the end of March I WILL be there!
So, I need to lose 20 lbs. i am giving myself 3 months to take care of that- which means that by the end of March I WILL be there!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
A fresh start
I have been sadly lacking in motivation for quite awhile. I was doing well last spring, was so proud of my performance at the Warrior Dash, but then my back injury sidelined me for the summer, and lost my momentum-- stopped tracking, couldn't exercise, and came to a standstill in my weightloss. I did the Spartan Sprint without training at all and still managed to finish. During that race, I couldn't figure out why I had chosen (and paid) to do it, since it was so difficult, but by the time I got a hot shower at home, I realized that I need to do it again. I need to see what I can do when I am prepared and in shape. That realization started to bring me back from my funk, but didn't take me all the way.
I think tonight's WW meeting bridged the gap. Our topic tonight was Motivation-- getting it back and keeping it going. I weighed in at 138.2-- ugh! That's the highest I have been in a LONG time. As I drove home and contemplated what we discussed, I realized that I am currently without a goal and am mostly foundering. Another part of my problem is that I feel pretty good where I am, and it's SO much easier to eat what I want instead of tracking and being careful about what I eat, so I have little motivation to do anything differently.
So, what's my goal?
I want to be back to the weight and shape I was before I got pregnant with Ben. We have a picture of Phil and me at the Knoebels waterslide that I actually like what I look like in a bikini-- and that was when Abby was a year old. I know that I may never get back to EXACTLY that, but I think I can get pretty close. I was 122 at that point, which from today, is 16 pounds. I had Phil take a picture of me tonight so I have a visual starting point too. From tonight, there are 13 weeks until the new year. I would be happy if I can lose 10 pounds by the New Year and take care of the rest by Easter. I want to get a really fabulous dress for Phil and me to go out for dinner around the New Year.
What do I need to do to get there?
Track!!!
Exercise at least 3 days a week, including at least 1 interval run
How do I reward myself along the way?
$1/ day that I track, $1/ day that I exercise. When I earn $10, buy a new Kindle book. When I earn the next $15 ($25 total), manicure or pedicure. When I earn the next $15 ($40 total), massage. When I earn the next $15 ($55 total) new dress!
I think tonight's WW meeting bridged the gap. Our topic tonight was Motivation-- getting it back and keeping it going. I weighed in at 138.2-- ugh! That's the highest I have been in a LONG time. As I drove home and contemplated what we discussed, I realized that I am currently without a goal and am mostly foundering. Another part of my problem is that I feel pretty good where I am, and it's SO much easier to eat what I want instead of tracking and being careful about what I eat, so I have little motivation to do anything differently.
So, what's my goal?
I want to be back to the weight and shape I was before I got pregnant with Ben. We have a picture of Phil and me at the Knoebels waterslide that I actually like what I look like in a bikini-- and that was when Abby was a year old. I know that I may never get back to EXACTLY that, but I think I can get pretty close. I was 122 at that point, which from today, is 16 pounds. I had Phil take a picture of me tonight so I have a visual starting point too. From tonight, there are 13 weeks until the new year. I would be happy if I can lose 10 pounds by the New Year and take care of the rest by Easter. I want to get a really fabulous dress for Phil and me to go out for dinner around the New Year.
What do I need to do to get there?
Track!!!
Exercise at least 3 days a week, including at least 1 interval run
How do I reward myself along the way?
$1/ day that I track, $1/ day that I exercise. When I earn $10, buy a new Kindle book. When I earn the next $15 ($25 total), manicure or pedicure. When I earn the next $15 ($40 total), massage. When I earn the next $15 ($55 total) new dress!
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