My new toned legs! Love the muscle in them!
Friday, April 30, 2010
2 blogs in one day?? :-) PAIN!
I am having a LOT of pain in my leg today. My knee has been bothering me for a few days, but now it's my right knee, down the right side of the leg to my right ankle. and Funny enough it hurts most when I am sitting here doing nothing. It's like a dull shooting pain. Make sense? I wonder what i could have did. I am looking very forward to leaving work and getting some much needed motrin my system. I am supposed to run tonight as well, but may just do a fast walk instead. Anyone else experince anything similar?? Any suggestion on how to get the pain to stop?? I'll take anything.
April Summary - I've lost no weight this month. at all. Quite a bummer, but that's ok I guess. My big goal for this month was to make 1000 fitness mintues. I've surpassed that am at 1283 as of right now, and still need to work out today! that ends up being about 42 hours per month!! holy cow. Love it!! I've also completed my C25K training and ran my first 5K! This must be my biggest accomoplishment yet!!
My goal for next month is still get at least 1000 mintues in and I would still like to lose 10+ lbs before June 1 to get to that 30 lb loss. We'll see what I can do. I am also running my 2nd 5K next weekend on the 8th and just sent in my registration for my 3rd one on June 6th. Who would have thought???? no I!! Looking forward to seeing what May holds in store for me.
April Summary - I've lost no weight this month. at all. Quite a bummer, but that's ok I guess. My big goal for this month was to make 1000 fitness mintues. I've surpassed that am at 1283 as of right now, and still need to work out today! that ends up being about 42 hours per month!! holy cow. Love it!! I've also completed my C25K training and ran my first 5K! This must be my biggest accomoplishment yet!!
My goal for next month is still get at least 1000 mintues in and I would still like to lose 10+ lbs before June 1 to get to that 30 lb loss. We'll see what I can do. I am also running my 2nd 5K next weekend on the 8th and just sent in my registration for my 3rd one on June 6th. Who would have thought???? no I!! Looking forward to seeing what May holds in store for me.
Randomness
Yesterday I was determind to get to Yoga, for my first time ever. Thursday's is my usual low impact strength class from 7-8 and Zumba from 8-9. Yoga is from 9-9:45. It's not easy to even be gone for those 2 hours, since hubbys is home alone with the kiddos and bedtime in our house is a major 2 hour productions. I asked him if he would mind if I stayed for Yoga and not come home until after 10? He said ok. {Thank GOD for him, not only did he save my life when I was struggling with PPD, but he is great when I have to get to the gym so much at night} So off i went.
I'll start with my strength class. A few months ago I met a fellow sparker at my local Y and convinced her to join this class with me, so now every thursday we do both this and Zumba together. It's nice to have company. I was running late last night, so when I got there, just as everyone was setting up, she was happy to see me! I ended up in front of her, instead of next to her, beucase there were no other spots left. We usually share weights, since is usually a lb behind me, so between the two of us, we have about 6 sets of weights. When we started working on Biceps, I said I think I am going to try the 12lbers today. So she grabbed the 10lbers. While we were working, I was pushing through the pain and she stops and says, holy cow Kym, you should see your muscle defination in your arms when you going up and down! really?? Me?? Serioulsy?? I was so happy to hear this. MY arms are pretty large. so for her to SEE the defination when I was working, really motovated me! It was great too, becuase as I was starting to get tired, she kept pushing me from behing, telling me to keep going. It's so great having someone motovate you while your DOING it! I can't thank her enough.
Then was Zumba, which always kicks my butt. *whew* 1/2 way though I'd rather lay on the floor and take a nap! Toni has to leave at 8:30 to get her son from child watch (they close at 8:30) and more then once I thought about leaving when she did to go and relax until Yoga started. I didn't though. I pushed through. Not easy, I was exhausted!
9pm finally rolled around and Yoga came. Turns out the Yoga instructor is also my Zumba one, so that was pretty cool! Yoga kicked my butt. I never thought I would sweat my tush off doing it! Man!! LOL Some positoins I had a hard time getting my overly body into, but I did the best I could with what I had to work with. In the end I was so relaxed I wanted to stay on that floor and fall asleep.
Once a month our gym offers Spinning for beginers, it's a 45 min class and it's on the first sat of the month. Which would be tomorrow. Becky's (thanks becky!)really sparked my interest in trying one of these class out. So tomorrow is my only opportunity. My only barrier is that it starts at 7am, which means I need to be out of the house by 6:30am. I ONLY have issues with this, becuase A - I dont' get to sleep through the night to begin with thanks to Colin. B - Saturday is the only day I can usually sleep past 6:30. I guess I can bite the bullet and I just might. we'll see how the night goes. IF Colin wakes up more then 2 x's I 'll have to pass, it's hard to function with only 3-4 of sleep, let alone spin. Fingers are crossed for a peacful night tonight.
I just had a yummy white egg muffin melt from Subway, anyone try one yet?? Pretty tasty. Not bad for under 180 cals and only 5 grams of fat. And of couse I do subway for lunch on friday's too! LOL Rack up them points Kym!
Scale ~ I am NOT going to weigh in this weekend. It's getting to depressing for me. I did look today and was down, but won't record it, since it's an off day anyway. I joined the Biggest loser 13 challange and weigh in's for that is on Wednesdays, we start on May 5th, so I will hold off until then to do my next OFFICIAL weigh in. Hopefuly by then I"ll have broke that dreaded 20lb mark and can get the hungry girl cookbook for reward....!! speaking off, anyone suggest any one of them over the other????
I'll start with my strength class. A few months ago I met a fellow sparker at my local Y and convinced her to join this class with me, so now every thursday we do both this and Zumba together. It's nice to have company. I was running late last night, so when I got there, just as everyone was setting up, she was happy to see me! I ended up in front of her, instead of next to her, beucase there were no other spots left. We usually share weights, since is usually a lb behind me, so between the two of us, we have about 6 sets of weights. When we started working on Biceps, I said I think I am going to try the 12lbers today. So she grabbed the 10lbers. While we were working, I was pushing through the pain and she stops and says, holy cow Kym, you should see your muscle defination in your arms when you going up and down! really?? Me?? Serioulsy?? I was so happy to hear this. MY arms are pretty large. so for her to SEE the defination when I was working, really motovated me! It was great too, becuase as I was starting to get tired, she kept pushing me from behing, telling me to keep going. It's so great having someone motovate you while your DOING it! I can't thank her enough.
Then was Zumba, which always kicks my butt. *whew* 1/2 way though I'd rather lay on the floor and take a nap! Toni has to leave at 8:30 to get her son from child watch (they close at 8:30) and more then once I thought about leaving when she did to go and relax until Yoga started. I didn't though. I pushed through. Not easy, I was exhausted!
9pm finally rolled around and Yoga came. Turns out the Yoga instructor is also my Zumba one, so that was pretty cool! Yoga kicked my butt. I never thought I would sweat my tush off doing it! Man!! LOL Some positoins I had a hard time getting my overly body into, but I did the best I could with what I had to work with. In the end I was so relaxed I wanted to stay on that floor and fall asleep.
Once a month our gym offers Spinning for beginers, it's a 45 min class and it's on the first sat of the month. Which would be tomorrow. Becky's (thanks becky!)really sparked my interest in trying one of these class out. So tomorrow is my only opportunity. My only barrier is that it starts at 7am, which means I need to be out of the house by 6:30am. I ONLY have issues with this, becuase A - I dont' get to sleep through the night to begin with thanks to Colin. B - Saturday is the only day I can usually sleep past 6:30. I guess I can bite the bullet and I just might. we'll see how the night goes. IF Colin wakes up more then 2 x's I 'll have to pass, it's hard to function with only 3-4 of sleep, let alone spin. Fingers are crossed for a peacful night tonight.
I just had a yummy white egg muffin melt from Subway, anyone try one yet?? Pretty tasty. Not bad for under 180 cals and only 5 grams of fat. And of couse I do subway for lunch on friday's too! LOL Rack up them points Kym!
Scale ~ I am NOT going to weigh in this weekend. It's getting to depressing for me. I did look today and was down, but won't record it, since it's an off day anyway. I joined the Biggest loser 13 challange and weigh in's for that is on Wednesdays, we start on May 5th, so I will hold off until then to do my next OFFICIAL weigh in. Hopefuly by then I"ll have broke that dreaded 20lb mark and can get the hungry girl cookbook for reward....!! speaking off, anyone suggest any one of them over the other????
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
I want!
Everyone has wants and needs right?? I WANT (not need) one of these 2 pieces of equipment! I think they would really help me achieve my goals. Just sayin......
The Garmin Forerunner
The Body Bugg
A girl can dream can't she??
Anyone else either have these or any other watches / pieces of equipment that they use to help in thier journey? Love them or hate them? I'll take any info.
Friday, April 23, 2010
My 2nd Race
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
I ran ~ Thanks to motrin and Trish!
Sorry for the mega posting today!!
Thank YOU Trish ~ For inspiring me to restart the program (c25K) again and get back in it. I decided since I am having such a hard time with my legs being sore that If I went back and did some smaller weeks, I could work through it. So I popped a couple motrin and headed off to the gym. I did Week 4 which consists of 2 3min runs and 2 5min runs. I did them with no problem. Must have got there JUST in time for the motrin to kick in too. Someone made a comment on my personal blog that motrin is an athletes best friend, so It made me feel better to take it so often (thanks Mid life swimmer!) So I managed in 32 minutes to get 2.25 miles in and burn 386 calories (thank god since I had to burn off that shake a lunch! LOL) Doing the treadmill was for sure the best way for me to go. First off I can incline it, which always makes my legs much less sore when running and second, it's a softer landing then road running. SO for the next few runs, I'll do the gym and give my legs some much needed TLC.
After that I felt so great that I did a 31 minute fat burning elliptical session and burned 412 calories! LOL I was so proud. And THEN I still felt good, so I went and hit up the machines and got a TON of strength training in. And I really pushed it. I did alot of 60-75 lbs for my chest presses & deltoids etc. I was pretty proud. Each week I push the weight higher and higher. I know its working since my arms are STILL shaking!
Off to shower and enjoy a small bowl of fat free ice cream with hubs. I am so glad i am feeling better. Motrin, you are my new best friend!
Thank YOU Trish ~ For inspiring me to restart the program (c25K) again and get back in it. I decided since I am having such a hard time with my legs being sore that If I went back and did some smaller weeks, I could work through it. So I popped a couple motrin and headed off to the gym. I did Week 4 which consists of 2 3min runs and 2 5min runs. I did them with no problem. Must have got there JUST in time for the motrin to kick in too. Someone made a comment on my personal blog that motrin is an athletes best friend, so It made me feel better to take it so often (thanks Mid life swimmer!) So I managed in 32 minutes to get 2.25 miles in and burn 386 calories (thank god since I had to burn off that shake a lunch! LOL) Doing the treadmill was for sure the best way for me to go. First off I can incline it, which always makes my legs much less sore when running and second, it's a softer landing then road running. SO for the next few runs, I'll do the gym and give my legs some much needed TLC.
After that I felt so great that I did a 31 minute fat burning elliptical session and burned 412 calories! LOL I was so proud. And THEN I still felt good, so I went and hit up the machines and got a TON of strength training in. And I really pushed it. I did alot of 60-75 lbs for my chest presses & deltoids etc. I was pretty proud. Each week I push the weight higher and higher. I know its working since my arms are STILL shaking!
Off to shower and enjoy a small bowl of fat free ice cream with hubs. I am so glad i am feeling better. Motrin, you are my new best friend!
Did You know????
Did you know that there are 580 calories in a McDonald's Chocolate shake?? Ugh. I didn't know and i am way grossed out by it. Of Course I didn't go and look it up until after I was 1/2 way done with it, since I needed to put it in my calorie tracker. Thankfully I still have about 400-500 calories left to eat for the day, however that is NOT alot at all. Good thing I feel HORRIBLE after having this and dont' know if I'll want to eat anyway! Really my stomach is SO overfull and bloaty. Quite gassy too if I can say so. I feel like I am going to throw up so much so that I had to go and lay down for 20 mintues at work (thankfully we have a nice couch in the bathroom)
So what did I learn?? Read the info first. Remember how i felt the first time when I think I want another one.
YUCK!
Awards
I just had to put this up on here as well, because I am STILL so proud to have completed such a thing.
This PAIN is horrible!
I was bound and determind to get out and run last night. I am almost craving it, which is pretty foregin to me :-). I tried though and failed and I am so upset. My legs are in SO much pain I just don't know what to do. Guess I should have took some motrin before I left, but I don't want to have to take meds each time I go and run either. I got to the end of my street and I felt the pain. My shin's and calve's are KILLING me. SO bad that because I had to favor them, my back began to act up. Ater having back surgery last year, I get pretty nervous when my I start to feel any type of "pain" in my back. Soreness I can live with. Pain, another story. I kept pushing through the walk though and every few mintues would "attempt" a run. Again, I couldn't do it. the pain in my legs is way too much. I was almost to tears by the time I got home. I ended up walking so very slow and I was even limping the pain was so bad. Does any one have ANY ideas on how to make this stop? Or what is causing it? I have really good expensive running sneakers so I don't think it's my footwear. I don't know what it is, but I am very bummed about it nonetheless. I got home, popped some Mortrin, took a shower and sat down, It hurt to stand. Within about 30-45 mins, the motrin kicked in and i was fine. It's so disappointing to me.
So, needless to say, I am going to skip the race I wanted to do next thursday and wait until the May 8th date. Apparently my body needs me to do that, so I"ll take the advice. I am however welcoming all comments and advice on how to get past this PLEASE!
So, needless to say, I am going to skip the race I wanted to do next thursday and wait until the May 8th date. Apparently my body needs me to do that, so I"ll take the advice. I am however welcoming all comments and advice on how to get past this PLEASE!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Venting
Ok, onto new things. I went to the website to get my "offical" results from Saturday's race. I placed 166 out of 175 total runners and 9th out of 10 in my age group (30-34) And my offical time, which we already knew was 39:19. I really did have SO much fun doing this run and was SO SO SO very proud ( of Trish too, she's been by my side and ran her first race in MA the same day!) of how far I've come. I actually found another race next thursday night that i am trying to work into the scheudle. It's hard since it's a worknight, and I have to find sitters for the kiddo's etc. But other then that my next one isn't until May 8th and I'd really like to run one before then too. Of course, I have to see if it fits in the finances. $20 -$25 per race can add up quickly. So that's that like quirp.
My weight. I am getting really bummed about it. I know, I know, It will happen in time. It takes time, I know it. Really I do. BUT these 2-3 week plateaus kick my butt. really they do. I feel like I am so ready to give in and say screw it. I've been stuck at a 17 lb loss for almost 4 weeks now. I am DONE with it. I want to be at that 20 mark so freaking bad. How can I get off of this dam island I am stuck on??? Suggestions anyone?? I stay in my calorie range. I work out faithfully. I am getting better sleep (bribed the 2 year old to stay in bed for 2 nights now!) SO what is the probleM????? What am I doing wrong?? Yes, over the past 3 months I've lost inches and some weight. But I want MORE darn it! *sigh*
Ok, sorry for that vent. I just want to be down a clothes size. I want people to notice that i've lost SOMETHING. I want alot apparently.
Ok, I think that's it for now. It's not everything no, but it's enough compaling for a day, sorry!!
My weight. I am getting really bummed about it. I know, I know, It will happen in time. It takes time, I know it. Really I do. BUT these 2-3 week plateaus kick my butt. really they do. I feel like I am so ready to give in and say screw it. I've been stuck at a 17 lb loss for almost 4 weeks now. I am DONE with it. I want to be at that 20 mark so freaking bad. How can I get off of this dam island I am stuck on??? Suggestions anyone?? I stay in my calorie range. I work out faithfully. I am getting better sleep (bribed the 2 year old to stay in bed for 2 nights now!) SO what is the probleM????? What am I doing wrong?? Yes, over the past 3 months I've lost inches and some weight. But I want MORE darn it! *sigh*
Ok, sorry for that vent. I just want to be down a clothes size. I want people to notice that i've lost SOMETHING. I want alot apparently.
Ok, I think that's it for now. It's not everything no, but it's enough compaling for a day, sorry!!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
My First EVER race!! ~ Official time?? 39:19!
Here I am getting ready to go. a 
We'll start with the weather, It was 37 when we woke up, and cloudy. I can deal with cloudy. Then I went outside. Holy WIND! :-) I think I could have done even better if it wasn't for that wind! So by the time we were leaving for the race, it was getting sunny out and i was feeling MUCH better about the day. I wasn't nervous or anything which was pretty suprising for me! We got there, got a drink and waited inside where it was {much} warmer!
Here I am with my mom and Courtney (like the teenage attitude?Ugh)
And here I am with hubby before. bad picture. "Just before they called us to head out the starting line, it began a rain/snow mix! yuck. I was freaking out. We grabbed hubby's windbreaker to wear over my jacket so I didn't get too wet, however the Zipper broke off, LOL so we had to pin it closed! we are such dorks!! Well guess what??? Just as they were saying the prayer to send us off, it stopped! What a blessing!!
So off we went!
I ran the first 1.5 miles without stopping. Just after 1.5 I had a to stop for a couple mintues. The best part about the first mile was getting cheered on!! I've mentioned before that my very best friend passed away suddenly 2 years ago April 4th. Well her sister lives along the race route and I still keep in touch with the family. So Amy and her daughter were out there cheering me on and had a HUGE sign that said GO KYM!! I was cracking up. It made me feel SO good and I know Jen is up there smiling down and as proud of me as she could possibly be.
Hubby, My mom and Courtney drove along the route and suprised me at 3 different spots to cheer me on as well!
It was great to get so much support. When I hit the 2 mile mark they had volunteers giving us our time. I was at 24:16! I couldn't believe it. that's the fastest I have run yet!!
The mile was by far the hardest. there were 2 pretty decent size hills that we had to go up, so I just paced myself and walked a bunch of times.
Once i got in the home stretch thought I kicked it up in high gear. It's so great to have all those people that you don't even know at the finish line cheering you on!!
My official end time??!! 39:19! I couldn't be more happy or proud of that at all. My goal was 53:47, and I blew that way out
, so I am happy. I was suprised that I wasn't even sore after or tired either. I did take 2 motrin before we left this morning, since I KNOW how my legs react afterwards, and I am glad I did to avoid how uncomfortable I know I get. We then had hot dogs and baked good and TONS of water. I was parched!! What I couldn't get over was the amount of beer!! Geez, doesn't that defeat the purpose of running over 3 miles?? not to mention that it was only 11:45 in the morning!! LOL
So here is my offical time stamp. so super proud of it. I did come home and take a 1.5 hour nap and woke up super sore. Took more motrin and headed to my dads for a quick dinner! (and the boys wanted to use grandpas vacuum of course!)
all in all though, I had a ton of fun. I am running my 2nd one on May 8th and 3rd on June 6th. I never would have though 2 months ago that I could ever run 10 minutes let alone a 5K! I never could have done this without the support of all you wonderful spark friends of mine. Especially Trish & Becky. You both have pushed me and got me to where I am today. Thank you for that girls!! You are ALL the reason why I've got to where I am! Thank you Spark!
We'll start with the weather, It was 37 when we woke up, and cloudy. I can deal with cloudy. Then I went outside. Holy WIND! :-) I think I could have done even better if it wasn't for that wind! So by the time we were leaving for the race, it was getting sunny out and i was feeling MUCH better about the day. I wasn't nervous or anything which was pretty suprising for me! We got there, got a drink and waited inside where it was {much} warmer! Here I am with my mom and Courtney (like the teenage attitude?Ugh) And here I am with hubby before. bad picture. "Just before they called us to head out the starting line, it began a rain/snow mix! yuck. I was freaking out. We grabbed hubby's windbreaker to wear over my jacket so I didn't get too wet, however the Zipper broke off, LOL so we had to pin it closed! we are such dorks!! Well guess what??? Just as they were saying the prayer to send us off, it stopped! What a blessing!! So off we went!
I ran the first 1.5 miles without stopping. Just after 1.5 I had a to stop for a couple mintues. The best part about the first mile was getting cheered on!! I've mentioned before that my very best friend passed away suddenly 2 years ago April 4th. Well her sister lives along the race route and I still keep in touch with the family. So Amy and her daughter were out there cheering me on and had a HUGE sign that said GO KYM!! I was cracking up. It made me feel SO good and I know Jen is up there smiling down and as proud of me as she could possibly be.
Hubby, My mom and Courtney drove along the route and suprised me at 3 different spots to cheer me on as well!
It was great to get so much support. When I hit the 2 mile mark they had volunteers giving us our time. I was at 24:16! I couldn't believe it. that's the fastest I have run yet!! The mile was by far the hardest. there were 2 pretty decent size hills that we had to go up, so I just paced myself and walked a bunch of times.
Once i got in the home stretch thought I kicked it up in high gear. It's so great to have all those people that you don't even know at the finish line cheering you on!! My official end time??!! 39:19! I couldn't be more happy or proud of that at all. My goal was 53:47, and I blew that way out
, so I am happy. I was suprised that I wasn't even sore after or tired either. I did take 2 motrin before we left this morning, since I KNOW how my legs react afterwards, and I am glad I did to avoid how uncomfortable I know I get. We then had hot dogs and baked good and TONS of water. I was parched!! What I couldn't get over was the amount of beer!! Geez, doesn't that defeat the purpose of running over 3 miles?? not to mention that it was only 11:45 in the morning!! LOL So here is my offical time stamp. so super proud of it. I did come home and take a 1.5 hour nap and woke up super sore. Took more motrin and headed to my dads for a quick dinner! (and the boys wanted to use grandpas vacuum of course!)
all in all though, I had a ton of fun. I am running my 2nd one on May 8th and 3rd on June 6th. I never would have though 2 months ago that I could ever run 10 minutes let alone a 5K! I never could have done this without the support of all you wonderful spark friends of mine. Especially Trish & Becky. You both have pushed me and got me to where I am today. Thank you for that girls!! You are ALL the reason why I've got to where I am! Thank you Spark!
Friday, April 16, 2010
Race in the morning!! Oh my!!
My first 5k. In about 12 hours. Oh boy. I am excited and nervous. Really wish the weather would be better for this though. It's supposed to SNOW tonight! yep you read that right. ugh. Tomorrow is supposed to be upper 30's with rain/snow mix and wind. Yuck. so not happy about that. I just hope I can find a way to stay warm and dry and make it through. I've drove the course a few times, so I am familiar with it. there are a few hills, which scares me. the worst one being RIGHT at the finish line! LOL so much for a strong finish when you have to run UP hill to get to the finish line. So I am keeping my fingers crossed for positiveness!! LOL My mom, Hubby and daughter are all coming with to cheer me on. As I type this, we are sitting in the family room in front of the fireplace! with a FIRE roaring. how sad for the middle of April. It makes me look even more forward to the next race in May when it SHOULD be warm!
So my estimated time for tomorrow?? 54:37 that's my goal. Can't wait to see if I can do it!
So my estimated time for tomorrow?? 54:37 that's my goal. Can't wait to see if I can do it!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Weather Report for Saturday's race, Ick!!
I've been watching the weather faithfully to see what Saturday will be like for my first race. It's not looking too promising, which is a huge bummer! As of right now it's supposed to be 42 and rain. Yuck!! I've only ran in the rain once, and it was pouring with thunderstorms and hubby had to come save me! I know this is not that, but nonetheless, I am bummed. Since this week has all been sunny and 50! Figures.
So what is the best thing to wear to race in?? Any suggestions? And since it's going to be raining, any suggestions on how to stay dry at all? I wish I had a light jacket rather then my zip up hooded sweatshirt that I've been wearning, but I don't, so that'll have to do if it comes down to it. Any suggestions are welcome!
So what is the best thing to wear to race in?? Any suggestions? And since it's going to be raining, any suggestions on how to stay dry at all? I wish I had a light jacket rather then my zip up hooded sweatshirt that I've been wearning, but I don't, so that'll have to do if it comes down to it. Any suggestions are welcome!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Doctor's Appointment
Last night was my 3 month doctor appt, and although I didn’t make my 20 lb goal (bummer) she was SO thrilled with my weight loss to date. I am hovering right around 18-19 lbs right now. I seem to be stuck, but I know eventually it’ll pick back up again, but to see her SO very proud of me made it so worth everything. It’s one thing for your family to say your doing a good job, but it really meant a lot that she told me so as well. We also cut one of my anxiety meds by ½, hoping that will help with some side effects I’ve been struggling with. I am hoping that the extra working out will help off set the ½ dose that we are taking away. I am sure in the end it will be fine.
I also tried on a pair of size 22 jeans this morning. And I could ZIP them! LOL They were still tight, so I can’t wear them, but just the fact that I was able to zip them is a great thing for me. I am thrilled of what the future is holding for me!
Only 4 more days until my first race as well! I am as prepped as I can be. I plan on running either tomorrow or Thursday night before it and that is it. I know that I need 1-2 between runs to give my legs time to recover, so I don’t want to do anything any closer to race day. I am excited, but starting to get nervous. I’ve yet to actually run 3 or more miles, but I have ran 2.70 miles. So I figure what’s another .50 miles?? I can do it! I figure between the adrenaline and the excitement that day I’ll get through. And if I have to stop and walk a couple times, well that’s ok too. We found a babysitter for the boys and hubby and my mom and daughter are coming to cheer me on! Today at lunch I went and drove the race route ~ I am sure this is what got me nervous. It’s so much more then I am used to in my small quiet neighborhood, but it’s Ok. This is only the first one, I have many more to prove better for!
Today is also Tuesday, which is my super busy day and the kids and I don’t get home until well after 8. I don’t’ usually work out today, but since I skipped last night, I might do Jillian’s DVD tonight just to get something in. I feel like crap when I don’t do anything!! I guess I am writing this here so I can be held accountable. Kym, you WILL work out tonight!
I also tried on a pair of size 22 jeans this morning. And I could ZIP them! LOL They were still tight, so I can’t wear them, but just the fact that I was able to zip them is a great thing for me. I am thrilled of what the future is holding for me!
Only 4 more days until my first race as well! I am as prepped as I can be. I plan on running either tomorrow or Thursday night before it and that is it. I know that I need 1-2 between runs to give my legs time to recover, so I don’t want to do anything any closer to race day. I am excited, but starting to get nervous. I’ve yet to actually run 3 or more miles, but I have ran 2.70 miles. So I figure what’s another .50 miles?? I can do it! I figure between the adrenaline and the excitement that day I’ll get through. And if I have to stop and walk a couple times, well that’s ok too. We found a babysitter for the boys and hubby and my mom and daughter are coming to cheer me on! Today at lunch I went and drove the race route ~ I am sure this is what got me nervous. It’s so much more then I am used to in my small quiet neighborhood, but it’s Ok. This is only the first one, I have many more to prove better for!
Today is also Tuesday, which is my super busy day and the kids and I don’t get home until well after 8. I don’t’ usually work out today, but since I skipped last night, I might do Jillian’s DVD tonight just to get something in. I feel like crap when I don’t do anything!! I guess I am writing this here so I can be held accountable. Kym, you WILL work out tonight!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Excited!!
See that little ticker up there??!! Yep, only 5 days until I run that 5K!! I am so excited, I can't wait!!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Weigh In
Totally bummed that I GAINED 2 lbs this week. It's my FIRST gain since Jan 22 when I started the journey to a new me. It's depressing though nonetheless, especially since I really wanted to hit that 20lb mark for my doc. appt on Monday night. *sigh* Oh well. there is always next week. I will keep chugging along as usual. I am pretty exhausted today, and although I haven't worked out since Thursday afternoon (just a 2 mile run) I am going to take off today as well. I am sleepy! Actually I think I may go lay down for a hour while Colin naps too.
We are heading to an old friends house for dinner and company tonight. Our kiddos are the same age, so they love to play together, which is so amazing to us!! I know she is making Lasagna, however a healthier version and using chicken sausage rather then hamburger meat. I'll just have my one portion and be done. Dessert is my job. Being the lack of energy ball that I am, I am going for store bought. I NEVER do that. ever. But I guess since I don't really want to eat the stuff much, I don't like making it either. A carrot cake from Wegmans though, sounds divine.
Happy Weekend everyone. And hoping next weeks weight will be better!
Oh yea, did I mention that ONE WEEK from today, is my 5K??!!??!! I am so excited and ready to run! I am also signing up for one on May 8th, which benefits special needs children, so that one is close to my heart and then on close to our house on June 6th. Looking forward to each and every one!
We are heading to an old friends house for dinner and company tonight. Our kiddos are the same age, so they love to play together, which is so amazing to us!! I know she is making Lasagna, however a healthier version and using chicken sausage rather then hamburger meat. I'll just have my one portion and be done. Dessert is my job. Being the lack of energy ball that I am, I am going for store bought. I NEVER do that. ever. But I guess since I don't really want to eat the stuff much, I don't like making it either. A carrot cake from Wegmans though, sounds divine.
Happy Weekend everyone. And hoping next weeks weight will be better!
Oh yea, did I mention that ONE WEEK from today, is my 5K??!!??!! I am so excited and ready to run! I am also signing up for one on May 8th, which benefits special needs children, so that one is close to my heart and then on close to our house on June 6th. Looking forward to each and every one!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Measurements
March 3, 2010 (last month)
Upper Arm - 16
Thigh 25
Chest (above breasts) 45.5
Abs 49
Waist (at belly button) 53 (ewwww!!)
Hips 56
neck 15.5
Breast- 53
April 8, 2010 (Current)
Upper Arm 16 Same
Thigh 23.5 -1.5 inches
Chest Above breast 47.5 ?? Is that right? I'll have to see next month
Abs 47 -2 inches
Waist at belly button 51.25 - 1.75 inches
Hips 53 -3 inches
Neck 15.25 - .25 inches
And I didn't do my breast this time,
But I did do my calf, since those are changing like crazy 15.5 - however I believe they are getting BIGGER! From running that is!
So how did I do?? That is a TOTAL of 8.5 inches in ONE MONTH!! I think it's pretty dam good. I'll take it! And I am still just that 1 measly pound away from a 20lb loss!!
Upper Arm - 16
Thigh 25
Chest (above breasts) 45.5
Abs 49
Waist (at belly button) 53 (ewwww!!)
Hips 56
neck 15.5
Breast- 53
April 8, 2010 (Current)
Upper Arm 16 Same
Thigh 23.5 -1.5 inches
Chest Above breast 47.5 ?? Is that right? I'll have to see next month
Abs 47 -2 inches
Waist at belly button 51.25 - 1.75 inches
Hips 53 -3 inches
Neck 15.25 - .25 inches
And I didn't do my breast this time,
But I did do my calf, since those are changing like crazy 15.5 - however I believe they are getting BIGGER! From running that is!
So how did I do?? That is a TOTAL of 8.5 inches in ONE MONTH!! I think it's pretty dam good. I'll take it! And I am still just that 1 measly pound away from a 20lb loss!!
Leaving work to run!
My Route
We have barley NO work at work this week. Our largest school district is closed for Spring break and leaves it very very quiet here. Rather then sitting here with nothing to do but surf the internet, I decided to take a 1/2 day. I have SO much I would rather be doing at home, mainly Laundry for 5 people! So I figure if the rain can hold out, I'll run home get a load in the washer, and go for the above run.(see the MY ROUTE link) It's what i started to do last night, but got caught up in the freak thunderstorm! So Round 2 this afternoon and then hopefully hubs will make it home in time for my 7pm class!
9 days until that first big race, I need to keep on this!! I Plan to run this route as much as I can before then. I figure if I can do this, then I can do THAT! :-)
We have barley NO work at work this week. Our largest school district is closed for Spring break and leaves it very very quiet here. Rather then sitting here with nothing to do but surf the internet, I decided to take a 1/2 day. I have SO much I would rather be doing at home, mainly Laundry for 5 people! So I figure if the rain can hold out, I'll run home get a load in the washer, and go for the above run.(see the MY ROUTE link) It's what i started to do last night, but got caught up in the freak thunderstorm! So Round 2 this afternoon and then hopefully hubs will make it home in time for my 7pm class!
9 days until that first big race, I need to keep on this!! I Plan to run this route as much as I can before then. I figure if I can do this, then I can do THAT! :-)
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
I need a smaller bust line!!
Yes, I want my boobs gone! Well most of them anyway. I"ve always been very large chested. Very large chested. I will never forget in high school one of my friends said to me that your not "fat" unless your stomach is larger then your breasts. LOL Well, I guess I've never really gotten fat them have I?? The more "I" grow, the more they "grow" and the I still can't see my stomach! *sigh* So anyway. It's frustrating to lose weight, 1 lb away from 20 and still have them be the same size! I am not down a clothinig size at all yet. I wonder somedays when that will come. But I won't rush it either. I have lost inches, that I can feel. But I am so ready to have these boobs gone. Even if I have lost some weight my breasts make it so you can't even tell. I am sorry to bitch about it, I really don't mean too. I've always liked having a large chest. But I want to look better, and with that comes the need of a smaller bust line!! Anyone else ever feel this way????
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Running & short term goals
Last night I ran for a FULL 28 mintues! I did have to slow down twice. Once after a pain in my side and the second to get a drink, but each time, I only used 30sec to 1 min to recover. I was SO proud of myself. I just got in my zone and went for it. It's so much easier when I find that zone. Most days it's hard to find it. I ended up on the treadmill since by the time Hubby got home and I got ready it was 8pm, so no track running after dark. Courtney and I got the gym and I began right away. I started running at 4.5 and with each new song that came on, I would up my speed by .1. So in the end I ran most of the run at 4.8 - 4.9. for the last 2 mintues I pushed it and ran at a 5.0-and 5.1! Wahoo. LOL my average still only ended up being a 4.4, but that's OK, becuase outside I average 4.0 - 4.1, so that's about right. In total I covered 2.37 miles in that time. More then I've done in the past. I've still yet to make it a FULL 3.1 miles, and it nothing else, My 5K maybe the first time I do!
I also have a doctor's appointment coming up next Monday. My goal by then is lose another 1.3 lbs, which would put me at the 20lb loss mark since Jan. But 22 lbs lost since Dec. When I went in decmeber and saw that 267lbs, it's what made me decide to change. I was discusted that I let it get that high. I had to add more mediction for my anxiety and I don't doubt it's becuase of my weight gain (not to menion daily life stuggles, but that's typical) So she told me I really needed to get into an excerise routine and stick with it. When I went back in Jan to my 4 week check up I was down 2 lbs and started THIS journey at 265. i would LOVE to show her that in 3 months i lost 20 whole lbs. Not to mention I can tell her I am running my first ever 5K the following saturday. What an accomplishment in 3 short months.
After I meet that, my next goal is to lose 30 lbs by June 1st and then 40 lbs by August 6th, when hubby and I travel to colorado for his best friends wedding. Hopefully I'll be able to shop for a new cute dress for that as well!! :-)
I also have a doctor's appointment coming up next Monday. My goal by then is lose another 1.3 lbs, which would put me at the 20lb loss mark since Jan. But 22 lbs lost since Dec. When I went in decmeber and saw that 267lbs, it's what made me decide to change. I was discusted that I let it get that high. I had to add more mediction for my anxiety and I don't doubt it's becuase of my weight gain (not to menion daily life stuggles, but that's typical) So she told me I really needed to get into an excerise routine and stick with it. When I went back in Jan to my 4 week check up I was down 2 lbs and started THIS journey at 265. i would LOVE to show her that in 3 months i lost 20 whole lbs. Not to mention I can tell her I am running my first ever 5K the following saturday. What an accomplishment in 3 short months.
After I meet that, my next goal is to lose 30 lbs by June 1st and then 40 lbs by August 6th, when hubby and I travel to colorado for his best friends wedding. Hopefully I'll be able to shop for a new cute dress for that as well!! :-)
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Yeah for Weight Loss!
First off, I lost 4 lbs this week!! Wahoo. Breaking my 2 week pleatau and putting me under that dam 250 mark! So relived. Hope the next weeks show good results as well.
We hit the road early this morning with 2 sick little boys to drive 1.5 hours to Olean to visit my MIL for easter a day early. Hubby had a huge to do list, So I grabbed Colin and the stroller and hit the bike path. We ended up walking about 4.5 miles!! Holy cow. We were gone for almost 2 hours. Olean is pretty hilly. We got to walk the perimeter of St. Bonaventure College and I got some great pictures of the area too, that i'll have to upload later on when we get back home. We now have Turkey cooking in the oven and I am looking very forward to dinner.
Hope everyone else is having a great weekend and a joyous easter!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Fun with April Fool's day
My hubby is ALWAYS playing pranks on me. And I can NEVER get him back. This morning he got me good too. He drives tractor trailer for a living. So he called me at work and said he truck broke down, needed to be towed and he needed a ride back to the yard. So I yell to my boss, grab my purse and am running out of here when he says April Fool's *UGH* got me again.
Then did anyone else check google today?? It's now TOPEKA?? Yea, well that is an april's fool joke too, which I fell for and was reading the story behind it and all. Duh me.
SO as 2 of my coworkers and I were going to lunch today, we passed by Ryder, where my hubby parks our personal vechicle when he's on the road during the day. ON the way to lunch, we swung by my house, grabbed shaving cream and toilet paper and on the way back to work, went to town. Boy it was fun! The mechanics in the shop kept looking at me, but said nothing. I can't wait unil he gets back tonight to see the damage. The best part?? He will NEVER know it was me. His best friend Dave and him are ALWAYS playing jokes on one another so I know he'll think dave before he ever thinks me!!
Here is some of the damage, the really good pictrues on the the camera and I can't upload at work.
Then did anyone else check google today?? It's now TOPEKA?? Yea, well that is an april's fool joke too, which I fell for and was reading the story behind it and all. Duh me.
SO as 2 of my coworkers and I were going to lunch today, we passed by Ryder, where my hubby parks our personal vechicle when he's on the road during the day. ON the way to lunch, we swung by my house, grabbed shaving cream and toilet paper and on the way back to work, went to town. Boy it was fun! The mechanics in the shop kept looking at me, but said nothing. I can't wait unil he gets back tonight to see the damage. The best part?? He will NEVER know it was me. His best friend Dave and him are ALWAYS playing jokes on one another so I know he'll think dave before he ever thinks me!!
Here is some of the damage, the really good pictrues on the the camera and I can't upload at work.
Pants are Getting Bigger!!
My pants are finally starting to get too big on me! Thank GOD! LOL Although they are baggy, I still can't go down a size, since those ones are still too tight, but that's OK, at least I know SOMETHING good is coming of this. IN the begining of Jan, I had the top button of these undone to be comfortable, today I can pull them down without unbottoning them!!
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