239.4 - No Loss. No Gain. Guess it's ok huh? I do get frustrated and can't understand why I don't lose faster, but it is what it is. I didn't track my food this week, just to see how I would do. I guess I'll be a PRO at maintaining when I get to that point huh??
All in all though, I am over the fact that I need to fit a dress for a wedding just over a month away, if it doesn't fit by the of July, that's fine. I'll shop for another one. I can not continue to stress myself out over the fact that i NEEDS To work. It's just stressing me out, and in turn, probably making me gain! LOL
so here's to better tracking and a better week, starting tomorrow!! {yea, June is not going out with a BANG, I am exhausted today and am taking it slow, and easy tonight!}
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Jog for the Jake
Man of oh man and I SUPER behind on blogging. I hate when this happens. Not sure what's going on, but I am in a pretty serious motivatin funk. Help me!!
So 2 weeks ago was the Jog for the Jake race in Delaware Park. My mom and his new Beau were walking it as well. We picked up our race packets on Saturday the night before and got all set to leave early Sunday. This was the one race that we decided to bring the boys too, since it was fathers day, which was nice. Well we got there at about 8:45, 45 mintues before the race began. Delaware park is 1.5 miles around. It circles many areas, including our Buffalo zoo. So we run into a volunteer, ask where the starting line is, so we can hang out and acquint the boys to a new enviroment and he waves us this way, saying it's over that way. Ok..... never told us how far. So we walk. One 4 year walking, 2 year old in a stroller, Bag on my back with water, ipod etc, that eventually gets to hot to wear and ends up on the stroller. It's 9am and ALREADY 80+ degress out. No shade anyway. Direct HOT sun right on us. So we walk, and walk, and walk. About 1/2 around, we have NO idea where we should be. We are coming up to the zoo, I ask a security guy what time it was and where in the WORLD is the starting line?? He gives me the time of 9:20 (?????) WHAT????? He points me towards the starting line, right where we were when we GOT THERE!
Mike & Caden walking
I freaked out! I left the boys behind and had to RUN to the finsih line. It was at least 1/2 mile and I had already walked 1 mile! I was sweating my BUTT off, had to pee and still didn't have the chip on my sneaker! My ipod, water etc were still in the stroller but I didn't have time to go back to them! I was stressing. I ran, and ran, and ran. Found a port a potty with a line, got my chip on my shoe, went pee FAST and ran to the line. Got there and saw my mom and Jack waving to me. got to them, starting to say hey, I just walked/run 1.5 miles and then BANG!
The gun goes off! WHAT???? Are you kidding me?? Run with NO Ipod and not even catch my breath??? My mom gave me hers and sent me on my way. I ran, and ran. I was exhausted and dehydrated Long before I even got through the first mile. I was bummed, with as hot as it was, the only water spot they had was back at the 1/2 mark back at where we started. I at least got to see Mike and the kids when I was coming in for water. I was dying. The water didn't cut it.
Coming in for a water break
Mom & Jack 1/2 way
I ended up walking most of the way after that, I just couldn't push myself anymore, I ended up finishing in 42:03 - not my best time, but I was hot and in the end had ended up doing somewhere around a 7K race.
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Waving as I am about to finish.
The after party was amazing though! We had chicken, sliders, hotdogs, salad, cookies, ice cream! Tons of fun things for the kids to do and everything. I'll run this again next year and know where the starting line is!! Heres a few more pics!
Col and I
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me, my mom and Jack
The boys
So 2 weeks ago was the Jog for the Jake race in Delaware Park. My mom and his new Beau were walking it as well. We picked up our race packets on Saturday the night before and got all set to leave early Sunday. This was the one race that we decided to bring the boys too, since it was fathers day, which was nice. Well we got there at about 8:45, 45 mintues before the race began. Delaware park is 1.5 miles around. It circles many areas, including our Buffalo zoo. So we run into a volunteer, ask where the starting line is, so we can hang out and acquint the boys to a new enviroment and he waves us this way, saying it's over that way. Ok..... never told us how far. So we walk. One 4 year walking, 2 year old in a stroller, Bag on my back with water, ipod etc, that eventually gets to hot to wear and ends up on the stroller. It's 9am and ALREADY 80+ degress out. No shade anyway. Direct HOT sun right on us. So we walk, and walk, and walk. About 1/2 around, we have NO idea where we should be. We are coming up to the zoo, I ask a security guy what time it was and where in the WORLD is the starting line?? He gives me the time of 9:20 (?????) WHAT????? He points me towards the starting line, right where we were when we GOT THERE!
Mike & Caden walking
I freaked out! I left the boys behind and had to RUN to the finsih line. It was at least 1/2 mile and I had already walked 1 mile! I was sweating my BUTT off, had to pee and still didn't have the chip on my sneaker! My ipod, water etc were still in the stroller but I didn't have time to go back to them! I was stressing. I ran, and ran, and ran. Found a port a potty with a line, got my chip on my shoe, went pee FAST and ran to the line. Got there and saw my mom and Jack waving to me. got to them, starting to say hey, I just walked/run 1.5 miles and then BANG!
The gun goes off! WHAT???? Are you kidding me?? Run with NO Ipod and not even catch my breath??? My mom gave me hers and sent me on my way. I ran, and ran. I was exhausted and dehydrated Long before I even got through the first mile. I was bummed, with as hot as it was, the only water spot they had was back at the 1/2 mark back at where we started. I at least got to see Mike and the kids when I was coming in for water. I was dying. The water didn't cut it. Coming in for a water break
Mom & Jack 1/2 way
I ended up walking most of the way after that, I just couldn't push myself anymore, I ended up finishing in 42:03 - not my best time, but I was hot and in the end had ended up doing somewhere around a 7K race.
0 Waving as I am about to finish.
The after party was amazing though! We had chicken, sliders, hotdogs, salad, cookies, ice cream! Tons of fun things for the kids to do and everything. I'll run this again next year and know where the starting line is!! Heres a few more pics!
Col and I
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me, my mom and Jack
The boys
Friday, June 18, 2010
My first Ever "NOTICED" moment!
was on cloud 9 when I got home from the gym yesterday. At the begining of my journey, I met a spark friend locally on here, we go to the same gym and quickly became buddies. She got me into Zumba and I got her into Strength Class training. We push each other and it's quite enjoyable. I've been taking the strength class I got her into since January. I really enjoy it. In fact, looking at the whole, I wonder if this is why I lose so slowly? I do ALOT of strength training? I wonder if my body is too busy making new muscle to work on the fat?? Whatever, anyway it sounds good right?? LOL
So Toni and I go to this class 2 times per week. Love the insturctor and got to know most people in there as well. A young(er) girl there usually comes with her husband, and I hadn't seen her in a couple of weeks, but think nothing of it. Its summer now and the class is alot smaller. WELL said girl was there last night. As class ended and we put away our equipent, she comes up to Toni and I and says this "I haven't been here in 2 weeks, but I know who you two are, since your always here, always together and always enjoying it. So since I have been gone and came back today, I wanted to tell you guys that you look SO much different in 2 weeks. She said I am sure you don't see it, but she does and wanted to let us know that we are doing a great job" I was floored! I haven't really had anyone yet notice a change in me. Everyone I know, see's me everyday, so they would't see the change. And when they say "you look good Kym" I have a hard time believing that it's sincere, since they KNOW I am trying, it's probably just out of niceness. I couldnl't stop smiling and thanking her to pieces. She made my night!!
At 26 lbs lost, I thought I too would see major changes, I don't so much, only down one size, but you know what? I FEEL better. that is what counts! I can wrap a bath towel around my body when I get out out of the shower. I've always had to use 2 in the past. I can go in my closet and wear "most" of the clothes in there now. I can come home from work and put on shorts and a tshirt instead of Pajama bottoms, becuase I am more comfortable and confident. This girl proved to me that my hard work IS working. And that all the sweat and pain that comes with it is more worth it then ever.
Remember how I hurt my hip last week? It was feeling better. Went to Zumba last night, and 20 mintues in, popped it out AGAIN. ugh!! Even had to leave class, couldn't even stand! SO I think I am going to take it easy until my Race on sunday. Don't want to cause any more damage.
AND tonight is game night with my girlfriends too. 15 of us get together, eat, chat and enjoy. It's my one night where all bets are off. I enjoy the company and enjoy the snacks/food. I WON'T feel guilty. I will work hard tomorrow to make up for it. I will enjoy!!!
So Toni and I go to this class 2 times per week. Love the insturctor and got to know most people in there as well. A young(er) girl there usually comes with her husband, and I hadn't seen her in a couple of weeks, but think nothing of it. Its summer now and the class is alot smaller. WELL said girl was there last night. As class ended and we put away our equipent, she comes up to Toni and I and says this "I haven't been here in 2 weeks, but I know who you two are, since your always here, always together and always enjoying it. So since I have been gone and came back today, I wanted to tell you guys that you look SO much different in 2 weeks. She said I am sure you don't see it, but she does and wanted to let us know that we are doing a great job" I was floored! I haven't really had anyone yet notice a change in me. Everyone I know, see's me everyday, so they would't see the change. And when they say "you look good Kym" I have a hard time believing that it's sincere, since they KNOW I am trying, it's probably just out of niceness. I couldnl't stop smiling and thanking her to pieces. She made my night!!
At 26 lbs lost, I thought I too would see major changes, I don't so much, only down one size, but you know what? I FEEL better. that is what counts! I can wrap a bath towel around my body when I get out out of the shower. I've always had to use 2 in the past. I can go in my closet and wear "most" of the clothes in there now. I can come home from work and put on shorts and a tshirt instead of Pajama bottoms, becuase I am more comfortable and confident. This girl proved to me that my hard work IS working. And that all the sweat and pain that comes with it is more worth it then ever.
Remember how I hurt my hip last week? It was feeling better. Went to Zumba last night, and 20 mintues in, popped it out AGAIN. ugh!! Even had to leave class, couldn't even stand! SO I think I am going to take it easy until my Race on sunday. Don't want to cause any more damage.
AND tonight is game night with my girlfriends too. 15 of us get together, eat, chat and enjoy. It's my one night where all bets are off. I enjoy the company and enjoy the snacks/food. I WON'T feel guilty. I will work hard tomorrow to make up for it. I will enjoy!!!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
I need a challenge
I am in need of a challenge. I guess being a full time working mom of 3 and advocating for 2 isn't enough for me huh?? Just kidding, I love that part! Seriosuly though. I do SO much better when I have a GOAL to work towards and can be held accountable for.
I've proved to myself that I CAN run. I truly enjoy running now and look forward to each and every race that comes my way. This Father's day I will be running my first race with my kids there to cheer me on. this is a HUGE thing for us. We *typically* don't take them places, seriously I don't say that to be mean. It's just easier for them to stay home. Too many people, crowds, lots of noice etc, just overstimulate them, and it's a downward spirl from there, they are upset, i am upset and what's the point then, when no one is having fun? Well last weekend we did a family trip the marina. Walked the water, got ice cream and relaxed on the grass for a little bit. We had FUN. It was nice to get out with my little guys. So when I found this race, that had lots to do for the kids, and it was fathers day, I thought why not?? So they will have bounce houses, the zoo will have live animals and since I know Iam only (gone) for 40 mintues or less, I know hubby can do it alone. I am also running my first 10k on the fourth of july and Hope to run a 1/2 marathon someday. Never would I have thought this. So although I've accomplished this goal, I no longer HAVE to follow this strict program to make it happen, it's just second nature to me now.
And I get bored with the same old.
So I need a change. A challenge.
I typically work out everyday. I feel bad if I don't. For the past 2 days I've been SO tired I can't even keep my eyes open. It's impossible to get to bed before 10:30 or 11. Colin still wakes up multiple times during the night and I wake up at 6:15 for work. So needless to say yesterday, I was wiped!! I decided to take a night off. To sit and do nothing. And eat a nice bowl of ice cream! And you know what? I DID enjoy it. I loved the ice cream. I loved the sitting there putting both kids to bed. Doing NOTHING. AT ALL!
Then this morning came along and I felt guilty for not doing any thing last night! LOL how horrible! So I decided that I need to challenge myself.
I bought Jillians 30 Day Shred not too long ago. I've done it only 3 times but VERY sparatic. I've decided that I need to do this faithully for the full 30 days. I'll still do my reg. gym workouts, but will STILL do the shred as well. I still have 6.5 weeks to get myself small enough to fit into a fitted size 20 dress that I bought 4 years ago. What better way to push myself to make that goal, but challenging myself to do this EVERYDAY!? So off I go. I am going to start it This Saturday/maybe Sunday. I am THINKING About getting up 20 mins early to do in the AM, if I have a rough night with Colin, that's Okay, I'll just do it later at night, but I must do it. I'd really like to get past week one and prove to myself that I am strong enough to work through Jillian!
I've proved to myself that I CAN run. I truly enjoy running now and look forward to each and every race that comes my way. This Father's day I will be running my first race with my kids there to cheer me on. this is a HUGE thing for us. We *typically* don't take them places, seriously I don't say that to be mean. It's just easier for them to stay home. Too many people, crowds, lots of noice etc, just overstimulate them, and it's a downward spirl from there, they are upset, i am upset and what's the point then, when no one is having fun? Well last weekend we did a family trip the marina. Walked the water, got ice cream and relaxed on the grass for a little bit. We had FUN. It was nice to get out with my little guys. So when I found this race, that had lots to do for the kids, and it was fathers day, I thought why not?? So they will have bounce houses, the zoo will have live animals and since I know Iam only (gone) for 40 mintues or less, I know hubby can do it alone. I am also running my first 10k on the fourth of july and Hope to run a 1/2 marathon someday. Never would I have thought this. So although I've accomplished this goal, I no longer HAVE to follow this strict program to make it happen, it's just second nature to me now.
And I get bored with the same old.
So I need a change. A challenge.
I typically work out everyday. I feel bad if I don't. For the past 2 days I've been SO tired I can't even keep my eyes open. It's impossible to get to bed before 10:30 or 11. Colin still wakes up multiple times during the night and I wake up at 6:15 for work. So needless to say yesterday, I was wiped!! I decided to take a night off. To sit and do nothing. And eat a nice bowl of ice cream! And you know what? I DID enjoy it. I loved the ice cream. I loved the sitting there putting both kids to bed. Doing NOTHING. AT ALL!
Then this morning came along and I felt guilty for not doing any thing last night! LOL how horrible! So I decided that I need to challenge myself.
I bought Jillians 30 Day Shred not too long ago. I've done it only 3 times but VERY sparatic. I've decided that I need to do this faithully for the full 30 days. I'll still do my reg. gym workouts, but will STILL do the shred as well. I still have 6.5 weeks to get myself small enough to fit into a fitted size 20 dress that I bought 4 years ago. What better way to push myself to make that goal, but challenging myself to do this EVERYDAY!? So off I go. I am going to start it This Saturday/maybe Sunday. I am THINKING About getting up 20 mins early to do in the AM, if I have a rough night with Colin, that's Okay, I'll just do it later at night, but I must do it. I'd really like to get past week one and prove to myself that I am strong enough to work through Jillian!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Weigh In & 6 week BLC measurements
Lost 1 lbs this week. Not what I wanted to lose, I was hoping for more, however it's a loss nonetheless, so I have no reason to complain. With that 1 lb loss brings me to the 30's AND 10% of my body weight is now GONE for good. It took me FOREVER to get here! 6 months to be exact. I guess in the end slow and steady wins the race, but slow and steady is making me MAD! Its just frustrating that I am not losing more per week. *sigh* I am happy though, don't get me wrong. Any time it's not a gain, it's positive!
Since this is week 6 in the BLC, It was time to take more measurements. So here are my past measurements as usual, with the current ones at the bottom :
March 3, 2010 (3 months ago)
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 (2 months ago)
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!
May 10, 2010 (last month)
Upper Arm 15 = -1 inches
Thigh 23 = - .5 inches
Chest (above Breast) 46 = -1.5 inches
Abs 47 Same
Waist (at belly button) 50 = -1.25 inches
Hips 55 = +2 inches?? Bummer
Neck 15 = -.25 inches
Calf 16 (getting BIGGER! LOL) must be from running. + .5 inches.
June 16, 2010 - current
Upper Arm 15 = Same
Thigh 23 = - same
Chest (above Breast) 46 = -same
Abs 45 = -2 inches!
Waist (at belly button) 49 = -1 inches
Hips 53 = -2 inches
Neck 15 = same
Calf 15.25 = -.75 inches.
That's 5.75 inches since last TOTAL since 6 weeks ago. Not too bad.
14.5 Inches lost since March
Oh Yea, AND I am in a size 22 now. I started in a TIGHT 24, should have been a 26. most of my 22's I can pull down w/o having to unbutton. But the 20's are still too snug yet. 6 more weeks until the wedding in colorado where I need to fit in my dress from 4 years ago!
Since this is week 6 in the BLC, It was time to take more measurements. So here are my past measurements as usual, with the current ones at the bottom :
March 3, 2010 (3 months ago)
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 (2 months ago)
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!
May 10, 2010 (last month)
Upper Arm 15 = -1 inches
Thigh 23 = - .5 inches
Chest (above Breast) 46 = -1.5 inches
Abs 47 Same
Waist (at belly button) 50 = -1.25 inches
Hips 55 = +2 inches?? Bummer
Neck 15 = -.25 inches
Calf 16 (getting BIGGER! LOL) must be from running. + .5 inches.
June 16, 2010 - current
Upper Arm 15 = Same
Thigh 23 = - same
Chest (above Breast) 46 = -same
Abs 45 = -2 inches!
Waist (at belly button) 49 = -1 inches
Hips 53 = -2 inches
Neck 15 = same
Calf 15.25 = -.75 inches.
That's 5.75 inches since last TOTAL since 6 weeks ago. Not too bad.
14.5 Inches lost since March
Oh Yea, AND I am in a size 22 now. I started in a TIGHT 24, should have been a 26. most of my 22's I can pull down w/o having to unbutton. But the 20's are still too snug yet. 6 more weeks until the wedding in colorado where I need to fit in my dress from 4 years ago!
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Run for the Rosas - My 3rd 5K!
Finished in 37:24 ~ My best time yet! HOWEVER , someday I would really love to run a race when it's NOT raining or snowing out!
We woke up this morning with the rain SLAMMING our house. We've had the weirdest weather lately and today was no different. I have no idea what time it started, but it wasn't raining when I went to bed at midnight, We work up at 6am, which our back lake Flooded like a lake, Couldn't even see the tips of the grass! Then looked out front, and thankfully we are the high end of the street, the others at the low end, well the street was all flooded up onto the lawns and then some! the sewers just couldn't hold all the water. it was insane! Thankfully JUST before we left the house, it stopped!
However, not for long! It was misting as we lined at the starting line, and just continued from that point on. What a mess! I ran the entire first 1.5 mile. Then it became a complete downpour and I walked for a bit. It couldn't even see where I was going and with nothing dry to wipe my eyes, it was hard! LOL - I continued and pushed through like never before. I ended up finishing in 37:24, and making a PR for this race! Wahoo! Surprising with the weather conditions and all.
My next race unless I find one sooner will by my 10K on the 4th of July. I am really looking forward to that one!
Coming up the finish line!
This is after the race. The only dry spot left on my whole body. Guess being "larger" on top keeps the belly dry huh?? LOL
Finished 143 our of 157. I'll take it!!
We woke up this morning with the rain SLAMMING our house. We've had the weirdest weather lately and today was no different. I have no idea what time it started, but it wasn't raining when I went to bed at midnight, We work up at 6am, which our back lake Flooded like a lake, Couldn't even see the tips of the grass! Then looked out front, and thankfully we are the high end of the street, the others at the low end, well the street was all flooded up onto the lawns and then some! the sewers just couldn't hold all the water. it was insane! Thankfully JUST before we left the house, it stopped!
However, not for long! It was misting as we lined at the starting line, and just continued from that point on. What a mess! I ran the entire first 1.5 mile. Then it became a complete downpour and I walked for a bit. It couldn't even see where I was going and with nothing dry to wipe my eyes, it was hard! LOL - I continued and pushed through like never before. I ended up finishing in 37:24, and making a PR for this race! Wahoo! Surprising with the weather conditions and all.
My next race unless I find one sooner will by my 10K on the 4th of July. I am really looking forward to that one!
Coming up the finish line!
This is after the race. The only dry spot left on my whole body. Guess being "larger" on top keeps the belly dry huh?? LOL
Finished 143 our of 157. I'll take it!!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Weight Graph
Spark People actually creates and tracks all your measurements for you. Since we always wish we would lose faster then what we do, I wanted to compare what I've been doing to what I SHOULD be donig. My line is the blue one, the goal is the red line. I guess what I am doing is about right, since for the most part I am right on track. I did great for a while back in march, until I hit that plateau in April. And although I "should" have lost this week, I am still only the TINEST bit above that goal line. I am pretty happy with the results thus far. Sure I would LOVE to have lost 50 lbs already, however, that would not have been realistic would it??
May Recap
I'll start with the weight in. Bummer, I didnt' lose anything this week. In reality I gained 8 ounces. BUT on the plus size of that, yesterday I was up 2 lbs, so thankfully I was able to get a good last chance workout in last night and change that ugly number for the better. SO I am still sitting at 242, BUT I had a pretty rough weekend as well. With all the running around and holiday parties, I never got a chance to get on spark and track, which is my first downfall. I didn't eat horrible, but not the greatest either. I am totally accountable for that, and get it. It is what it is, and I'll just have to work harder this week. AND not to mention the eating, I only worked out for 254 mintues last week! Typically I am way over 300 or 400 hundered, so that does explain alot as well.
Looking back at my goals for May, I wanted to break the 1000 fitness min. mark again. I busted that number and cleared 1600! total was 1696. So I think I'll make my June goal 1500, just to be safe. That 28+ hours of workouts! Also, the month of April I lost no weight at all. I was finally able to break that ugly plateau this month and lost a total of 4 lbs this month. I am not thrilled with it, but I am happy. I'd love to lose faster, but I know that I am creating a TON of muscle as well. Running as made me stronger then I've ever been and created more muscle mass, so I can't complain. My original spark goal was to lose 30 lbs by June 1st. I didn't do it. Bummer. I've lost 23. It's something. All I can do is make my July 1st goal to lose 30 lbs. That's 7 lbs this month. I am gonig to shoot for that! I am still determinted to get into that size 20 dress for the august wedding. I have 60 days to make that happen. I am also pretty sure I am OUT of my size 24's now. I can put on my 22's and button most of them. One's I can't I still wear anyway. And I can buy 2x's rather then 3x's as well. I think I am down a size! LOL
IN other ways I've changed. I've noticed I am more toned and I like it! 2 times I've worn a tank top out side for an entire day. I've always HATED tank tops and my arms. but I am learning to like them now. I've noticed the more I work out as well, that I dont' grind my teeth anymore, since I have other way to relieve stress. I was grinding so badly that I actually cracked a tooth OFF last year. So my teeth were really taking a beating. They are relived I am sure. I've also made the decision to run my first 10K on the 4th of July. Since starting spark in Jan. I've ran 2 5K's and my third is this Sunday. My goal is run a race a month. After this coming one, I am strictly training for the 10K. I've upped my runs and completed 4.44 miles in 62 mintues. 2 miles from my glad, but I'll take it, I still have time.
I forgot to add this! I went to fashion bug on my lunch today, since I really really needed a workout tank top for these HOT runs I've been doing lately. Well, I got a nice top AND shorts and with my coupon only paid $10.42!! Wahoo. Can't beat that deal. It's cheaper then both piece alone!
Looking back at my goals for May, I wanted to break the 1000 fitness min. mark again. I busted that number and cleared 1600! total was 1696. So I think I'll make my June goal 1500, just to be safe. That 28+ hours of workouts! Also, the month of April I lost no weight at all. I was finally able to break that ugly plateau this month and lost a total of 4 lbs this month. I am not thrilled with it, but I am happy. I'd love to lose faster, but I know that I am creating a TON of muscle as well. Running as made me stronger then I've ever been and created more muscle mass, so I can't complain. My original spark goal was to lose 30 lbs by June 1st. I didn't do it. Bummer. I've lost 23. It's something. All I can do is make my July 1st goal to lose 30 lbs. That's 7 lbs this month. I am gonig to shoot for that! I am still determinted to get into that size 20 dress for the august wedding. I have 60 days to make that happen. I am also pretty sure I am OUT of my size 24's now. I can put on my 22's and button most of them. One's I can't I still wear anyway. And I can buy 2x's rather then 3x's as well. I think I am down a size! LOL
IN other ways I've changed. I've noticed I am more toned and I like it! 2 times I've worn a tank top out side for an entire day. I've always HATED tank tops and my arms. but I am learning to like them now. I've noticed the more I work out as well, that I dont' grind my teeth anymore, since I have other way to relieve stress. I was grinding so badly that I actually cracked a tooth OFF last year. So my teeth were really taking a beating. They are relived I am sure. I've also made the decision to run my first 10K on the 4th of July. Since starting spark in Jan. I've ran 2 5K's and my third is this Sunday. My goal is run a race a month. After this coming one, I am strictly training for the 10K. I've upped my runs and completed 4.44 miles in 62 mintues. 2 miles from my glad, but I'll take it, I still have time.
I forgot to add this! I went to fashion bug on my lunch today, since I really really needed a workout tank top for these HOT runs I've been doing lately. Well, I got a nice top AND shorts and with my coupon only paid $10.42!! Wahoo. Can't beat that deal. It's cheaper then both piece alone!
National Running Day!
Today is National Running Day! I encourage everyone to get up, and go for a short or long run. Even if it's just around the block, down to the corner, or to the next driveway. The body is an amazing thing that never ceases to amaze me, Today, Treat it extra special and give it a RUN!
I'll be taking my last 3 mile run tonight before my 5K on Saturday!
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