Much more positive this time week!

I've been right on track with my food, and actually went under by a few today. I am getting a workout in everyday and enjoy it too. I feel so much better about myself. I even sneaked a peak at the scale yesterday morning and it read 248. Iam NOT using that number to track or log or anything since my weigh in is on Saturday, however If I am under 250, I will be THRILLED, I'll even take 249.9 at this point. I haven't been right on track with the c25k, but I feel at this time, that I'll adjust it as I need too. Today I did almost 1.5 miles in less then 28 minutes, mostly running, but some walking as well. I am comfortable with how well I did. I did it outside, not on a track, it was hard, but I did it. I had some SERIOUS shin splints when I got home though. I had to take motrin though, thank god for meds. :-)  I was proud though. I wish I could keep the boobs from dancing though, ugh. I hope they shrink, and FAST. I came home to hubby and the kids making the new yo plait smoothie berry mix and it was SO yummy after a nice run. I am looking forward to running the 5K in 17 days, but know for sure I won't be able to run the whole thing. I do plan on walking as needed and if I finish in an hour I'll take it. I am actually looking at more upcoming races, and found one that looks promising on June 6th. As soon as we have the extra funds, I may preregister for it as well. Something else to work towards. I was bummed when i got to the school track today to run, and the school was using it, so I had to run the neighborhood. I still can't find a way to breathe right, anyone else have this prob????

This weekend will be a bit of a test, we are out of town visiting the MIL for the day Saturday. We need to leave here by 8:30 to get there and to an egg hunt by 11. So much for my work out in the morning at the gym. I think I am going to bring clothes though and make use of the track by her house. Hubs will be put to work anyway, so gotta keep me busy. We drive home that night, then Sunday for easter we are headed to my moms, which is an hour away. Busy busy, and I am hoping I can keep my eating in track. I'll have to write it all down and log it at night.

Remember a few weeks ago I blogged about the family dinner that I was asked to get a babysitter for? well that was this past sun, and as promised we stayed home. However tonight I called my brother to let him know why we weren't there and he said he already knew, because we didn't want to get a sitter. I asked him if he though this was ok and he said sure why not??? WHAT?? YOUR nephews too buddy. UGH. I am glad we can pick friends, because they are amazing to my kids. Family, not so much and it hurts bad. needless to say, hubs walked in on my bawling my eyes out after I asked to my brother.

And yesterday Colin had his CPSE meeting and he was approved for a full day center based 6:1:1 program. He needs this so badly. He is required now as well to receive Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy and special ed. We just have to find a program with an opening. This should open a million doors for him. I don't understand why family can't see the good in my children instead of the disability? *sigh*

Sorry that was SO long, I guess I had a lot to say!!

15 POUNDS IS ALOT!

Since Jan 22nd, I have lost exactly 15lbs. Since Dec. 17 lbs. But one never thinks that is enough. This past weekend, when I was doing the 2 mile walk for wellness walk, my partner and I were talking about weight loss. One of the leaders of the walk had lost 8 lbs in the past 2 weeks. Yes I said 2 WEEKS. that is NUTS! I'd be happy with that per month. So I mentioned that I've lost 15 lbs in 2.5 months. She said wow! that's great. I said really?? I was hoping for alot more. She said, you know what, everyone thinks like that, but think of that weight as an object. She said think of a 5lbs bag of potatoes for instance.

I have lost 3 of them. I never looked at it that way, but that is ALOT. 3 bags of potatoes weighs alot of weight. I guess looking at it like that, really shows me that I am accomplishng something. So those of you who struggle, or think what you've lost isn't enough, like me, find an object that weights that much, or 1/2 of that much and double it. You'll be pleasantly suprised too!

Picture Comparison

Can you see a difference? The one with Colin is from Jan at 265 lbs and the one with me alone is past Saturday, March 27 2010 - 250 lbs. I can't see much of a difference, I wish I could see more of one, I was hoping to see something huge, but I guess not....

So far behind!

Our day's have been so busy with the kids, preschool transition, kindergarten transition, family coming to visit, I feel SO out of the loop. I hate this feeling! I haven't even been at work much because there is just So much to do. By the time I get home, get dinner, get to the gym and get home, it's beyond 10pm, and I can't even find the time to get on here or blog. Ugh!!

Moving on, yesterday I did my version of Week 7 day 1. I wasn't able to do the 25 minute run, but I didn't go into it thinking that I could either, so I wasn't disappointed at all. I'd say that I was able to run for about 20-22 minutes of it, not consecutive but I did it nonetheless and that is what matters. I figure I have a week to perfect it and if I don't, then I have next week too. I'll get there. I like that I can have that attitude! I also experience my first ever shin splints during it. How horrible. I was DYING by the time I was done. I ran at a .5 include instead of 1.0 I wonder if that was why? Whatever the reason, I was in pain. I did my weights after that, but no leg ones, I hurt too bad. then I pushed through 14 mins on the elliptical and then crashed. Glad I brought my swim suit with me, I hit the hot tub up for my aching muscles for a bit. Glad I did too, because I felt SO SO much better today. Usually I am still in pain, and although my knees hurt a little, it's NOTHING like I know it would have been.

Tomorrow I'll try day 2 and see how it goes....tonight is my night off. After taking the day off or work, for 3 meetings and evals and screenings for 2 kids then parent group, I am just getting home at 8:30 and I am wiped! Looking forward to resting and prepping for tomorrow!

I did it!

Well Kinda. I did DO the 3.4 miles... but I walked half and ran half. And I am SO OK with that. I NEVER could have ran that whole thing. And it was my very first time ever running outside. And the wind was coming towards me, which made it pretty dam hard. All in all though, I am happy. I did the entire thing in 50 mins exactly. I'll take it. that tells me that I have 28 days left to get a better time, and I would even be happy with that time! If I have to run/walk the 5K, so be it, at least I know I can do it in under an hour. Alot of the streets I had to run down, have no sidewalks, since they are busy roads, and no bike lane either, so It made it tricky, but when I got there, I was SO proud of me. And my legs for keeping me up! I would set a goal to run too in front of me, like make it to the green mailbox, or the traffic light, or the detour sign, and I always made it, I probably walked for 2 min, ran for 3-4 the whole time, but I am still impressed with my time....

Now as soon as the boys are sleeping Mike and I are going to dinner with the friends house that I ran too. We never get out much together since we both have 3 kids, so it's going to be late and it's only to friendlys, but that's OK. AND I think i might eat a chicken finger panini,. the worst thing possible, but I am looking SO forward to it!!!

Day 3 - I haven't done yet, but WILL be doing tonight, outside! We are going to friends of our's tonight, who live about 3.4 miles from here. MIke is going to drive there with the kids and I am going to follow, doing my day 3. So i'll adjust the walk run as I need too, but will feel accomplished no matter what, since in the end I'll have covered 3.4 miles!! Mike is going to bring me a change of clothes and I plan on showering when I get there, since I am sure I won't be a very pretty sight!! So I'll be sure to update on that tonight or tomorrow!

My MIL is also here visiting for the day, and her and hubs just ran out to pick up pizza. I asked them to get me subway, so they are. I just don't feeling like giving up what I've worked so hard for!

Lost 2 lbs!

*whew* I am still a couple of ounces behind where I wanted to be, but hopefully I can make it up as I go along. Funny thing is, I worked out LESS this week. Maybe that means I DO need to up my calories for when I do workout as I usually do to see a change?? hm.. We'll keep it as is this week and see what next week brings. For now, I'll take the 2 lbs!

Water Aerobics

I took the Aqua Fit class tonight and really enjoyed it. It felt SO very good on my aching body! Especially what ever I did to my leg. I am thinking I might have ended up pulling muscle in my upper inner thigh. It's the only thing I can think off and it would explain why it's still bothering me. I actually have to limp when I go from sit to stand to readjust my weight on it. So the water felt great on it. and my back and knees too. What a great muscle workout man! Geez, my arms were shaking! My neighbor is actually the instructor for it, so that was kinda neat. She is so friendly. I wish I could take the class more often, but the times just don't work well for me.

I am hoping so very much that I do decent at weigh in tomorrow, I haven't peeked at all since last Monday, so my fingers are crossed.

I am not going to be able to make my normal strength class tomorrow because Caden has his first "real" dentist appt for a cleaning {he had other appts when his teeth got knocked out during therapy, poor kid!} so I'll be all off kilter, but I am hoping that after the dentist I can get to the gym and try to do Day 3. Try being the key work there! 29 days until the 5K!

Week 6 Day 2 and lots of other stuff

So last night I did day Day 2 after taking a 2 day break from everything. It went well, but I did my typical thursday night strenght class before hand, and I am gald I did. Mostly becuase my body is STILL sore when ever is going on with it. So Day 2, and the 2 10 min runs. Where to start??? I did it. I guess that's a good spot. i didn't like it though! The first one I stoped only about 20 sec short, then I did my 3 min and then the second one i did the full 10 full. I did most of the run at 5.0, becuase the 4.6 seems to be getting too slow for me now, but I did have to bump it down a couple of times to around 4.8. I ended up going just over 2 miles in that time. I guess it's not bad. I am not looking forward to that 25 min run. I am going to have to find my zone yet again, which I am finding super hard to do these days. I am not sure when I'll get this done, since I am not going tonight and I am pretty busy this weekend. I am hoping to fit it in on Sunday. Or maybe tomorrow afternoon too. We'll see how I am feeling. My knees were KILLING me when I got off of that treadmill yesteday. SO badly. I've never felt pain like that before. I even went and took some motrin when I was up with Colin at 3am this morning. Thankfully the motrin helped becuase I am much better then I was at 4am!!

I decided because my body is so sore and achy lately that I would change things up a little bit. I still want to work out, even if I am sore, but My legs are so bad, that I can't run or do the treamill and it limits me to the machines then as well, So I signed the boys up for childcare and Iam going ot take the Aquafit Class. i am Super excited about this. I took it one other time, when Colin was newborn, but he had reflux and wouldn't stop crying, so they had to call me out of the pool. I think this might go better now that they are older and have each other to play with while I am there. The tough thing with this class is that it's 6-7 on Mon, Tues and wed. Which are typically my running days. Since I ran last night ( I can't believe I can say "i RUN"!) I thought I push to get to the gym by 6 tonight. I am hoping this helps my aching body a bit.

Tomorrow is weigh in day,,,,, not sure how I feel about that. The past 2 weeks were horrible, so it can't be worse right??

I've also noticed that my arms and legs are looking really toned these days. I still have huge arms, don't get me wrong, they always will be, but they are more toned and oppsosed to fat lumps now And my Calfs - Holy Cow to do I ever have some huge calf's, that I know is all muscle! I've always had super skinny chicken legs and ankles { Your gonna laugh, but I made a song that I have Chicken legs on an elephants body!} But my legs are not so thin anymore, I know have these amazing calfs sticking out there! Thanks to running!! and althought i'll miss you skinny legs, I like the new toning up!!

I also ordered my new pedometer from ebay today!! I feel so lost with out the one I had now, and every time I got to track fitness, that dam step counter and mile tracker are staring me in the face wondering why they don't get attention. The night I lost it, MIke went to the store to get me a new one, but they were out. So I went to target a few days ago to buy one, only to have it break as I was setting the time on it, cheapo. I did some looking on ebay during the week and I found one I liked for $9.95 with free shipping!! So after I got paid today, I got it, can't wait for it to arrive now so I can go back to tracking those steps!!

Here's to a nice pool workout , kids being good in childwatch and good numbers on the scale in the morning!

Taking 2 days off????

So I typically always take off on Tuesdays. Especially this week after doing running 2 days in a row. So today I am just super sore still. My left leg is really bothering me, my calf hurts and I keep getting tinges of pain shooting through it. My upper thigh in the same leg hurts too. I did have all intentions of going and doing Day 2 of week 6 tonight. Then Mike didn't get home until 8, he had a migraine, so took a fast nap, then I got the kids bathed and ready for bed and in bed and I just can't do it. My legs hurt way too bad to push through it. I feel so horrible though, since the past 2 weeks I've lost crap for weight and now for 2 days in a row, I haven't been able to workout. It's not because I dont' want to, I just HURT. I hope this doesn't effect Saturday's weight in too much. My scheudle for the C25K Is going to be all out of whack now (I don't adjust well to change! LOL) but it will work out. In the end sleep, rest are just as importnat as working out right? And I've been averaging only 4-5 hours of sleep at the most, and broken sleep at that (thank you my dear Colin son). I guess I am just trying to reassure myself this is OK. I've never taken more then 1 day off since I started in Jan. .. Blah!

Week 6!

Ugh, so bummed I lost my pedometer at the gym! I didn't notice until I got home that it was missing. I am going to call the gym before I go to bed and have them look for it, otherwise, I'll have to look for a new one, I really liked tracking my steps everyday! I did look at it in the bathroom after I ran and i was up over 10,000 so that is good.

So Finished Day 1. I didn't do it as strong as I know that I could have, only becuase I did that 20 mintue yesterday and I was really feeling it when I started to run today! The first 5 min was nothing, the 8 min, I had to push through the last 3 min of it and the last one, I had to stop when only 1 minute was left, I was DONE! LOL I couldn't catch my breath and my legs were killing me. I am ok with it though. I did just over 2 miles. I am really unable to concentrate when I have to listen to him tell others to stop running I have to keep going etc. I think once i am past the short intervals, I'll just use my music for the longer ones. It's easier and goes by much faster for me. Tomorrow is my off day, and I am ready to run on Wednesday. I think I might us my music for that one too, since it's 2 10 min. runs, easy enough to track!

Week 5 Day 3 ~ Take Two!!

And it was a breeze! I knew my anxiety was really affecting me friday night and that I didn't give the run my all at all, never mind having to stop a few times. So today is typically my Boxing and Zumba 2 hour classes, I waited until about 15 min into boxing for my partner to show, and she didn't, so I grabbed my Ipod from my locker and said I was going to give that darn run a try again. I didn't use the podcast, because I didn't want to here the times being told, I just used my music and knew each song was 3-4 min long, so once I got through so many, I could look at the clock again. I did my 5 min warm up, then ran, and ended up running until 26.08 on the clock! AND I started at 4.6 and went up to 4.9. I ran the last 10 min at 4.9. I never stopped at all the entire time, and felt SO much better after completing it! I am now very confident for Week 6 Day 1 tomorrow!

I know I can do this and am SO glad I took the time to redo it the way I know it needed to be done.

Just an updated face picture

Weigh In

Weighed in this morning, and I am only down .4 oz. I know I didn't gain, so that is the positive, but it's so frustrating every other week to not lose! It seems to be my pattern. TOM also arrived yesterday, So I am pretty sure that has alot to do with the lack of loss.

I can't figure out if i am doing something wrong. I thought for sure this week would be a good one, I ran long and hard for 3 days. Took all my reg. classes and even did one day of 30 day shred and one day of the fitlab which is more then I usually do. I've started right in my calorie range, and actually at the higher end of it too, to make up for the added calories I'am burning with working out. I am not sure what else I can do. In the past, this would be the time when I would give up. Not seeing enough change to continue. But this is different, I am holding myself accountable for everything I do, and eat. I will do this and not give up. I know I have great support and a 5K coming up that I WILL hopefully be able to run in.

I just need to find what's causing this rut and get the heck out of here! :-)

Buffalo, Anxiety and Day 3

SO I am going to start with the positive. We went out to lunch at work today, which is a typical Friday thing. We decided pretty early, so i had a lot of time to hop in the internet and research what I wanted to eat. We went to fuddruckers, which is am amazing burger place, but I knew I didn't want a normal burger and fries and ruin what I've worked for. So I ended up getting Buffalo Burger, on a wheat roll no fries and raspberry iced tea. All in all, the meal was only 504 calories, and 4 grams of fat! I was super thrilled and I LOVED The buffalo! It was tasty and much better then a reg. one! more expensive too, but worth it. So I am glad I research, tried something knew and proved to myself that I can make decent choices when I am out of the office and house!!

Next up, TOM decided to pay me a visit today. BLAH. Since I am done having babies and don't have to be on birth control anymore, I can't track it at all. It's all over the place since i stopped nursing Colin (we nursed for 19.5 months) So I was pretty bummed, however that really explains the body aches I was having this morning. It also explains part of the anxiety I've been having all day long. Like really bad, where I am having trouble getting breaths.

With that being said about the anxiety and TOM, I am sure being extra worried about day 3 upped the anxiety to a whole different level. I did finish it. I am proud I did, but disappointed at how I did. I wasn't as confident as I usually am, and I think it hurt me. My anxiety was WAY WAY up the whole time, so I had a hard time focusing and getting into my zone, like I usually do. This interfered big time. Then 2x's, I stopped to walk for maybe 15 seconds, so I feel like I really only completed a 19 minute run. Bummer. I feel like I've failed myself. AND I only ended up running a 14 min/mile, which is a bummer since I've been averaging 12 or 13 min/miles. So although I did for the most part complete it, I am not happy about how I feel with the end result. I think while I am at the gym tomorrow, I won't do the whole day again, but I will run for maybe 10-15 minutes straight. I know that if I can do that, the right way, then I will be fine with the 20. If I can't, well then I'll do day 3 over again, which is a huge disappoint for me.

I hoping the anxiety subsides during the night tonight, and that TOM doesn't affect my weigh in tomorrow morning......

Week 5 Day 2

I can not believe that I finished today! I am so proud of what I've accomplished right now, nothing else matters! LOL Who would have thought that a mere 6 weeks ago that I would ever be running for 8 full minutes??!! And not only once but TWICE?? Not I, that's for sure. I am a bit iffy about Friday's 20 minute run, but I'll manage, mind over matter. I honestly didn't think this was too hard either. The first run was a breeze. Got in my zone and went for it. The second one was a bit harder, but I pushed, had to slow down to 4.5 from 4.7, but I did it!! Didn't get any strength training in tonight though, Just wanted to come home early and relax. These 10pm nights at the gym are no good for marriage! thankfully my hubby is super supportive. Could't do this with out him!

fitlab.com

Anyone ever heard of this??? Holy Cow! I decided to try this tonight instead of Jillian becuase I was low on my steps. This is a KILLER workout! Let me start by saying that I began with about 6780 steps, and needed to reach 10,000 for my goal, Well 45 mintues later, I am at 10,600!! The site is pretty cool and designs your workout for you, so your not always doing the same thing. Since it knows your weight, age, etc, after the workout it gives you your calories burned, which makes it nice and easy to track on here. i did some major major cardio. Some I couldn't even keep up with so I just marched in place or did knee lifts. You get a great stretch in the end and some nice oblique work too. This was only my first time using it, But I think I might use it again on a Tuesday, or any other day I feel like I need to have a down day. You can even customize it for you time. I told it I wanted to do 45 min, since 30 is my daily goal. So I am happy I passed that. Maybe at some point I'll do 1 hour. Not yet! LOL

I highly suggest that everyone at least check it out! It's a great tool that you can use right online. I know it's not for everyone, but it's worth the looksee. I can tell you know my legs feel like JELLO! Ha,ha!

Tomorrow is the BIG Day 2 of Week 5!! Two 8 minute runs! BRING IT ON! I am SO ready to do this!! (BTW, I really hope I feel that way tomorrow!!)

Week 5 Day Uno!!

Week 5 Day 1 - I lied was not 8 minutes of running. YET ~ That comes on day 2. Guess I read it wrong. Today however was (3) 5 min runs and I really did well. I think the last one was my hardest but I did it. I did the first one at 4.5, the second at 4.6 and the third at 4.7 and lowered it to 4.6 towards the end. I am actually excited to try the 8 min on wed! My feet didn't hurt and I was ready to go, which was surprising since I went in with a headache and had to drag myself out of the house at 8pm! So I am glad it wasn't as bad as i expected and proud that I was able to push through without having to kill myself this week. This is the first time ever!

Missing Loved Ones

Today was a busy day. As I came on here to add my foods and check messages on facebook, My best friends brother posted something, that set me back to think. You see my best friend died almost 2 years ago. I think about her every single day. We were friends for over 20 years. 2 months later, my mom's fiance, my stepfather passed away after a very short 5 month battle with Cancer, a day short of their wedding day. I sit here thinking about them all day everyday. Wondering why? And what life would be like if they were still here. I know Jen would be holding my hand through all of this and Les would be making my mom smile everyday with his silliness and humor. So today, this blog has nothing to do with me, or my weight loss, but everything to do with Jen, who left behind 3 beautiful children, and one goddaughter (my daughter)not to mention countless friends and family, She has a piece of my heart everyday. And to Les, who was a father to me and my mom's best friend. It hurts me so much that my children will only remember him in pictures, as they were too young to remember him in life. He had the best spirit about him. God always takes the best, and he didn't fail in this case. So, in memory of Les and Jen ~

Thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, with which I'll never part. God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart. Repost if you have a loved one in Heaven~I Love you and miss you Jen! 4/4/08 & Les 06/12/08

Week 4 ~ DONE!!!

*Whew* I haven't looked ahead yet to see what week 5 hold for me, and I'am not yet sure that I will. I'd rather be told when it comes, then have to stress over it for days! Today's wasn't to bad, but still rough. That 5 min. kills me, so does that 2nd 3 min. ugh. My feet have been sore which doesn't help much either. Oh well. I am so glad that I am starting week 5 - that means that I've made it over the 1/2 way mark and my odds of quitting in my head are less then 50%!! I KNOW I will do this thing. After all i didn't throw $20 away for a 5K for nothing!!

Tomorrow is my weigh in morning. Looking VERY forward to it. Really hoping to lose that 1.5 lbs that I said I would in the MaryMack challenge!! Fingers are crossed. I think I might head to bed and sleep over some more fat LOL

Hey - anyone ever go into a sauna?? I've never. Please tell me what the exact purpose/benefits of one is. What do you wear? How long do you stay in?? Help??!!

Night my friends!

MaryMacker ~ We ain't slackers Challenge

So - I've joined a challenge created by a couple of girls on Sparkpeople. Mary and Mack (Mackenzie) have each lost a ton of weight (between 60-90 lbs each)and have found an amazing friendship via sparkpeople. They actually ended up living in the same town and have become very great friends. they work out together and coach/ support each other etc. Mack is getting married on June 12th and Mary is obviously standing up in the wedding. They each would like to lose an additional 18 lbs before that time (15 weeks) which averages 1.2 lbs per week. They then opened up the challenge up to everyone! So today I joined. Since i have alot more weight to lose then most people, I upped my weekly loss to 1.5, which is a push, since some weeks I tend to lose nothing, but other weeks it's 2-3 lbs. So we'll see and hope that in the end it evens itself out! So in the end of this challenge, my total loss would be a whopping 22.5 lbs! Bring it on!

SO here are numbers - and I will update this post as I weigh in weekly as well as my regular weigh in on the right sidebar. I really want to do it here because I can compare it to the weight I SHOULD be during the challenge weeks. Here we go!

SW – 254.6 GW 232.1 - I am using my starting weight from my 02/27 weigh in

03/05 GW = 253.1 WI:252.8
03/12 GW = 251.6 WI:252.4
03/19 GW = 250.1 WI:250.2
03/26 GW = 248.6 WI:
04/02 GW = 247.1 WI:
04/09 GW = 245.6 WI:
04/16 GW = 244.1 WI:
04/23 GW = 242.6 WI:
04/30 GW = 241.1 WI:
05/07 GW = 239.6 WI: (this would be 10% less then my original starting weight!!)
05/14 GW = 238.1 WI:
05/21 GW = 236.6 WI:
05/28 GW = 235.1 WI:
06/04 GW = 233.6 WI:
06/11 GW = 232.1 WI:

Finally did Measurements!

So now that I finally got that dreaded tape measure I had to get the measurements done. Not sure how accurate they were, since i did them by myself, but we'll see as we go along. keep in mind I've already lost 10.5 lbs and some inches I am sure. So here goes nothing!

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 SO there we go ladies.

The ugly of it all. *sigh* hope to never see those again. I am currently a size 24 - a comfortable size 24, some a bit big, but not big enough to go down to a 22 yet. those are WAYYYY tight LOL When I began I was A TIGHT 24, most pants I couldn't even button. so proof that SOME inches have been lost to date. I also finished Week 4 Day 2 of the C25k today. Of course it kicked my butt. But I wouldn't expect anything less. Tomorrow is Zumba - Friday is Day 3. Chugging along......

5K here I come!

Today I got the confidence to fill out, and mail my registratioin form to run my first ever race! I am SO proud of this accomplishment, I can't wait until I can really do it! The race is on Saturday April 17th at 11am, that gives me 6 more weeks to finsih the C25K program, and I really am supposed to only have 5 weeks left. So this gives me an extra week to play with if I either fall behind or start to struggle. Tonight is day 2 of week 4 - So I am hoping it's a bit easier then Monday. Time will tell. I also plan on running a second 5K on May 15th, but I have yet to resgister for that one. I want to make sure I can do this first!

So 6 week and counting, maybe I'll put a ticker up there for a countdown??!! Good idea!

Moving onto the next week

So here we are at week 4 Day 1 of the C25K which I did last night. I can't believe that I am 4 weeks into this already, man how time flies. 5 more weeks and I should be ready to run a 5K, I use that term loosely in case i am not ready, but we'll see! So week 4 entails 1 90 sec. run (2) 3 min. runs and (2) 5 minute runs. Whew! I burned 344 calories in this 32 minutes! I had the hardest time with the 2nd 3 min run actually, which was odd to me. And the last 5 min, I really had to push. I turned down the speed at one point, then ended up upping it again, since it's easier to run fast then too slow for me. those last 60 sec. I pushed HARD and ran a 4.9! I have some a-m-a-z-i-n-g support from my spark people buds and we really push each other. There are 3 of us in the same week and we are always checking on one another, so it's nice to know people do care!! All in all though, I really could NOT have done this 5 min. run if it wasn't for my new sneakers! What a HUGE difference they make in a workout, holy cow!

Here are a couple things I've accomplished since I began on Jan. 22nd. So this is my 6th week in this.

I haven't had ANY iced Cappuccino in 6 weeks - I used to stop daily Monday to Friday for over a year!
I haven't had ANY pop in 6 weeks
I now drink 9+ glasses of ONLY water per day! (to my benefit,I've always been a mostly water drinker anyway, with only 2 cans of pop/day)
I eat a TON of bananas, oranges, apples, pears, asparagus, broccoli, mixed veggies etc.
I am tracking ALL of my foods/nutrition on spark people.
I've lost 10.4 lbs in 6 weeks - and rewarded myself with new sneakers!
I work out faithfully 5-6 days per week
I took my first boxing class on Sunday and Liked it!
I started taking Zumba and LIKE it! I now take 2 classes of it per week!
I know I've lost inches, but never measured in the beginning, I know need to do some to track!
I started the C25K training program and have successfully completed Weeks 1, 2 & 3, currently on Week 4, doing day 2 tomorrow!

My new goal is lose 9.6 more lbs by April 1st, to have a total loss of 20 lbs in 10 weeks! I hope I can meet this goal!!

I also have to say how thankful I am to my hubby, who is very supportive to me during this. He stays home almost everyday with the kids so I can go to the gym. I typicality leave at 7 - 7:30pm and don't get home until around 9:30 or 10:00. He gets the kids ready for bed and in bed, so I can feel better about who I am. Last night, he not only took care and got the kids in bed, but painted the bathroom for me too! I can't express how lucky I am to have him. I am SURE I don't tell him enough or show him how much I appreciate his support, but I do. If not for him, I couldn't work my ass off every night to a new life! Thanks Mike, I LOVE YOU!