Onward!

onward86n0708 @ 2009-07-30T01:07:00

2009-07-30T06:08:21Z

Fell off of the C25K band wagon , but I;m hopin' back on. Startin tomorrow back to week 1 or maybe 2 depending on how Im feelin.

So I missed

2009-07-17T13:18:36Z

a week of c25k (this should be the day of my w5d3 run, but I'm on w5d1. I was on vacay and only ran once.) Should I just start were I left off? repeat a week? go back a bit? thoughts?

Week 3 finito

2009-07-05T14:15:04Z

So yesterday I completed the last run of week 3 for Couch to 5K. It is going okay. It is hard, but it works. Monday there will be a 5 min run. Which is terrifying, but based on last weeks experience I am going to trust that Robert Ullrey know what he is talking about when he says that my previous work has prepared me for it... we'll see how it goes.
Week 4
Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)
Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
Walk 1/4 mile (or 2-1/2 minutes)
Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)
Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)

IT IS RAINING!!!!!!!

2009-06-30T14:19:21Z

Praise Jesus! :)

Just finished Week 3 Day 1...

2009-06-29T12:53:03Z

It was fine. I was worried about it, but then I just did it. At 7am no less. I ran/jogged for 3 minutes straight. Twice. Ha! Go Team. Anyone else still on the wagon? How is it going?

New Goal!

2009-06-25T03:25:42Z

http://www.runtex.com/web/2-1249.asp

This year it is supposed to be at the end of August.

W2D2

2009-06-25T03:18:36Z

So I ran this morning and it was fine. I ran in my shorter shorts, and that wasn't a wise choice, but now I know. The run was okay this morning. It goes so fast with the Ullrey music! At the end I miscalculated what street I was on and ended up running on a major thoroughfare in my shorter shorts which made me run faster trying to get to the side street. Yikes. (They kept riding up...) Anyway, at least I didn't get thigh burn. Tomorrow I am going to the gym to do weight training and stuff on the elliptical while my car is being serviced. :) In other news I have had some really positive feed back from friends recently. To quote a former colleague that I ran into at lunch today, "You're so tiny." Ha! And last night, someone else was suprised that I still considered myself a work in progress. Anyway. It is good for the self esteem.

Oh and fatbet results

Week 1: 189.9
Week 2: 186.6
Week 3: 186.0 (today 185)
3 more pounds and I will have lost 70! score!

Addison Road lyrics...

2009-06-23T13:12:33Z

just something positive to think about!

Every moment is a second chance
At starting over, at starting over
Move from the past to the present tense
You can start over, start over again
Yesterday is gone
Today is all you've got
You don't have to be who you've been
You can change within
It's never too late
To start over again

:)

C25K W2 D1

2009-06-23T04:19:17Z

In the bag. It was tough, and I was really jogging, but it worked. I finally got the Ullrey podcasts to work and they are so worth it! Tomorrow is weigh in day at work. We'll see I don't think I will have lost this week because of the exercise and a few slip ups. we'll see.

C25K Week one! Done!

2009-06-20T18:55:41Z

Now the question is whether or not to move on to week two. I am feeling pretty good about that, and my trip to the gym to run on the treadmill wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I think I am personally going to move on to week two and see how it goes. If I need to mix it up next week I will.

What is everyone else thinking at this point? comments? concerns?

One concern I have is the summer heat. Monday, the first day I ran, I got too hot (upper 90s here) and dehydrated. I had a super bad headache and couldn't keep my dinner down. Going in the morning (lower 80s) and at the gym helped a lot. Plus I can't believe how much I am sweating!!! I never sweat that much! Anyway...

A question for those of you that run on the treadmills. How fast do you go when you jog and when you walk? Yesterday, I did a 4 mph walk and a 5 mph jog.

Today, I think I am going to go to the gym and hop on the elliptical.
Go Team!

Ipod

2009-06-20T01:49:07Z

My ipod is freaking out so I guess I am headed to the gym to do C2k on the treadmill.... sigh. I hope it gets better soon. I'll leave it plugged in while I'm gone. :)

Edit: It is amazing what happens when you go to the apple troubleshooting page.

"Being thin does not equal freedom"

2009-06-18T14:21:55Z

I read that this morning in my biblestudy and I really like it. So many diets do not address the emotional, thinking, desiring part of our brain. I think that is why I like to read the Fat Acceptance blogs and haes stuff even though I don't entirely agree with them. They talk about the emotions and the hurt of being fat. Life is hard. Just because I loose weight doesn't mean it will get easier. I still have to deal with my other mess. Just a thought for the day.

Now I am off to the gym to lift weights and do some kind of cardio.

Doctors

2009-06-18T03:24:46Z

I got my blood work done yesterday/today, and my cholesterol is still high, but not as high. The doctor doesn't want to put me on statins so I am now taking Red Yeast Rice supplements, which apparently can jack you up if you drink too much or get pregnant. So no more belgian ale for me. I like my liver. Also the rash thing that has plaqued my hands for years that I never got checked out and my mom was certain was acid related. Eczema. Recommendation: Lotion. Ha!

This morning's

2009-06-17T15:57:11Z

jog/walk was much much better. I still have a slight headache though. I am going to figure out how to do the whole hydrating thing. I had two glasses of water this morning before running and one and a half after. tonight I am going to play with my Ipod because it isn't syncing correctly with the C25k podcasts... we'll see the stretches helped a lot. If you haven't done them just try it out!

Thanks

2009-06-16T14:27:08Z

to everyone that suggested Robert Ullrey. I'm looking forward to using it tomorrow!

I did it! Did you do it?

2009-06-16T01:06:55Z

SO!!!! I did it! At first I didn't think I would be able to finish, but I made myself do it. Using my Ipod as a watch was kind of lame, but it worked. I'm still a little red in the face, but eh.... (I didn't go this morning because I talk to my mom on the phone last night for too long. My thighs already hurt. One day down...

Edit... I was just looking at the C25K website, and I did two extra sets by accident. Oh math skills, you fail me/ help me get fitter...

I am starting C25k tomorrow!

2009-06-14T14:24:12Z

If you want to join me, lets do it! Please friend me. I am going to post in my own journal after every walk/jog/run. I am pretty excited! again details about the program can be found here. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

I am going to get up at 7:30 in the morning and go while it is still relatively cool here in Texas. Together we can rock this out!

onward86n0708 @ 2009-06-12T19:07:00

2009-06-13T00:12:45Z

I bought some new shoes and I am going to try them out on my walk tonight. Apparently my arches are good and I don't pronate or overpronate or whatever. I did spend some money, but I think having the right shoes is going to be pretty important as I get started. Now I just have to get some more socks and some running shorts that fit, and I'll be good. I bought Asics Gel Nimbus 11s and in hindsight I think the Harry Potter connection is hilarious.

onward86n0708 @ 2009-06-11T10:40:00

2009-06-11T15:41:17Z

Walk the dog for 34 minutes this morning... 1.7 miles. I need to figure out how fast I need to go to do a 15 minute mile....

C25K Details

2009-06-11T05:02:19Z

Long time no post, but ONWARD!!!!

I'm starting C25K next week! I'll walk/jog/run on Mon/Wed/Fri and attempt to follow the program as closely as possible. What next week will look like! http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Mon, Wed, Fri - 5 min warmup - brisk walk, then alternate 60 sec of joggin with 90 sec of walking for 20 min.

So we'll get some stats for the good of the cause.

Exercise so far this week: Tues - 50 min walk 2 miles, Wed 48 min walking 2.3 miles (better music)
Exercise goal this week: exercise 5 times
EG next week: C25K, strength training 2 times (gotta work on the arm flab)
High Weight: 253
Current: 189ish
Work Bet Goal: 170 (Ends Aug 4)
Long Term Goal: 140

Now you are probably wondering about this work bet goal: some of the gals at work have a diet and exercise bet of sorts in the works. We weigh in on Tuesdays and each have individualized goals. Everyday we check in for exercise.

For the Christians in the crowd, I also recently started a Bible study called the Lord's Table that deals with the emotional side of overeating/gluttony and how to refocus those emotions in something that can truly satisfy, Christ. You would be amazed at how often disordered eating comes up in the Bible. Anyway, the study is really cool, and if you are interested you can check it out at http://www.settingcaptivesfree.com/courses/lords-table/

Meme pass along

2008-09-23T18:08:49Z

If you're on my friends list, I want to know 36 things about you. I don't care if we never talk, or if we already know everything about each other. Short and sweet is fine... you're on my list, so I want to know you better!

Comment here and repost a blank one on your own journal.

01) Are you currently in a serious relationship?
02) What was your dream growing up?
03) What talent do you wish you had?
04) If I bought you a drink what would it be?
05) Favorite vegetable?
06) What was the last book you read?
07) What zodiac sign are you?
08) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.
09) Worst Habit?
10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?
11) What is your favorite sport?
12) Do you have a Pessimistic or Optimistic attitude?
13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?
15) Tell me one weird fact about you.
16) Do you have any pets?
17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?
18) What was your first impression of me?
19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
22) What color eyes do you have?
23) Ever been arrested?
24) Bottle or can soda?
25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
27) What's your favorite place to hang out at?
28) Do you believe in ghosts?
29) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
30) Do you swear a lot?
31) Biggest pet peeve?
32) In one word, how would you describe yourself?
33) Do you believe/appreciate romance?
34) Favourite and least favourite food?
35) Do you believe in God?
36) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you?

onward86n0708 @ 2008-07-12T23:53:00

2008-07-13T04:54:23Z

I saw myself in a full length mirror today and did a double take. I'd call that an NSV.

New goals

2008-07-04T20:25:12Z

Do yoga or aqua classes on Tuesdays at the gym
Swim twice a week
Strength training twice a week
Drink lots of water
Eat more fruits and veggies

I...

2008-06-18T18:20:14Z

have lost 50 lbs!!!!! It took two years, but wahoo!

New Goals/game plan

2008-06-11T13:58:29Z

So I haven't been to Weight Watchers in ages because of traveling, etc. etc. So I have no idea how much I weigh right now. I'm guessing between 210-215. I'm going to a meeting later today though, so we'll see. It is really frustrating to me that I'll reach a goal and then just stop and gain weight back. I'm not sure why I do this. The new job has proven my eating healthy will power near non-existent. The job involves lots of driving in the heat, and Sonic and McDonald's sweet teas are so cold and refreshing. I am going to have to figure some kind of alternative out. Soda should be a no no for me, so I'll have to look closely at their menus - maybe they have diet lemonade or something. Or I could factor the calories into my days.

The point, I need a new strategy, and I think that might be just tracking my points this week to see how I am actually doing (I haven't done that in ages) and then move on with that knowledge next week. I also want to pack good food to take with me next week.

This weeks goal: keep up with points and drink lots of water.

Maybe I'll look back through my healthy eating book if I have time.

Edit:

CW: 205 - now, I'm not really sure how that happened, but I think it is because I have been eating so sporadically because of the job. ( I am teaching reading and on the days I teach three classes, lunch is a fiber 1 bar.) At any rate I haven't been eating good food and that needs to change.

STG: 199 (Fourth of July)
LTG: 140ish