Finished my 12 K

Proud of myself for completing this distance race. 

Wondering how your couch to 5K training went.

Getting back to my fighting weight

I think I'm back down to my best weight I've seen in 2 years (which is where I'd got in September right before vacation and the house issues).  I'm hoping I can continue and see some more progress.  I'm still hoping for another 15 pounds or so. 

I've also made some great progress this morning with my running. I ran 3 miles in 28 minutes.  Huge success for me.  I ran about a mile at 7.0 miles per hour which is unheard of for me.  I'm really trying to pick up my pace, so when I increase my mileage it won't be such a time commitment.

On a roll

So, I've been doing well, but you wouldn't know it from the scale.  It's that vicious cycle I always get in.  How can I not be losing weight?  It's so frustrating.  I know I'm changing things, but it's so annoying. 

I'm really thankful for these girls who are keeping me accountable at the gym.  I go once a week w/each of them, so I can assure 3 days in, and then usually Scott wants me to work out at least once with him.  Then I try to do 1 or 2 on my own at home.  I took an extra rest day yesterday.  I started the workout w/Scott.  I made it about 2 minutes and then fel like I had a pinched muscle or something in my arm pit region.  So I went to bed early instead. 

Tues-Thurs

Tuesday I did go to the gym and get in my run.  It was hard--I was struggled, but I did it.  This girl got on the treadmill next to me about half way through my 30 min/3 mile run, smelling of peppermint.  It was all I could think about for the 10 minutes she ran.  I could barely breathe for it.  Note to self: don't wear smelly lotions, perfume, lip balm, or anything else scented (no matter how seemingly pleasant the smell) to the gym.  Yuck!!!! 

Last night I went to a 45 min spinning class.  Right after I went for a 10 min run on the treadmill.  I slowed my normal pace down .5 MPH until the last 2 minutes when I cranked it up 1.5 MPH faster than my normal cadence.  I felt like a bit of a bad ass running after my spin.  As soon as I got home I took 600 mg of Ibuprofen b/c my calves were screaming.  Maybe not so much of a bad ass.  Did good with my calories yesterday.

Today I've done pretty well so far.  I haven't exercised yet, but I'm going to Cardio Kick with a girlfriend at 5:25.  This girl's class is so hard. My shoulders and hip will be killing me. 

You should look for a moms group in Athens through Meetup.com.  That's where I found mine, and I love it.  I also go to MOPS which you would like as well I think.

Back on the wagon

So, I'm pretty much disgusted with my weight again.  It hasn't really changed--just gone up a little to what it was before my August/September endeavors.  I'm going to try to be a bit more moderate in my exercise so I can attempt to maintain it.  I've started by just paying more attention to what I'm eating (it was a bit out of control with the holidays--especially the sweets).

Mon: ate about 1500 calories.  Did Insanity cardio circuit video--estimated I burned about 300 calories (maybe a little less--didn't wear my heart rate monitor) So my calorie count would come to 1200--my target

Tues: I've started out with a good breakfast--hoping to either run or ride my bike--we'll see.

How are you?

I've been doing well this month except for the one week when C was sick.  The gym has been fun--lots of classes to help keep me going.  I've run 3 times in the last week, so that's back on track.  I would like to do a 10 k or a mini-triathalon in the spring, so I'm trying to push myself to ride my bike and run more.  I need to start swimming again as well.

Progress

I went back to the gym last night and used a cardio machine for about 15 minutes, and then I went to a Pilates class.  It was hard, but doable.  My calves are still sore from step class on Monday.  Today I went to a CardioKick class (basically like kickboxing).  It kicked my butt.  I wore my heart rate monitor, and in 1 hour I burned almost 500 calories.  That's ridiculous.  And b/c I am ridiculouis and have no will power, I promptly came home and ate 3 fun size bags of M&Ms (w/Colin) and a huge lunch.  So much for calorie burning.

Working Out

So for my first day of the gym, I did a weight lifting class (it was so hard on my arms) and then I did a step class.  I wore my heart rate monitor for step and burned over 400 calories.  Then I came home and ate candy.  Oops!

So it's been a bad couple of months for this blog here

I'm counting the last 2 months as pretty much failure.  The weather has changed and it is dark early in the evening and it's late for the sun to come out.  This equals little to zero motivation for me.  I've been so hit or miss with working out--this week has been a dud.  We decided to join the gym hoping this will give us some motivation.  It will be easier for me to workout throughout the day b/c C will be distracted by all the fun the kids' area has to offer and Scott can stop on his way home (in theory).  We'll see how it goes.  I need to get my butt in gear and stop being distracted from my goals.

This week

We did our ridiculous hike Sunday--so sore still.  Last night we did our Kenpo video.  I was going to run or ride my bike, but instead we watched a movie and drank wine...ahhh empty nesting.  I miss C so much, but I'm soaking up all the free time I can get.

Gina: Tuesday

Yesterday I rode my bike for 45 minutes: killer.  Seriously a killer.  I did okay on eating until dinner.  I made a soup from all sorts of leftovers in my house, and it turned out delicious.  I also made cheese beer bread--it was hard to stop.  I did take the dogs for a 25 min walk though to help offset some of the calorie overload. 

I'm a slacker

I am a slacker on all fronts.

I haven't been writing on this blog.

I haven't been exercising.

I have lost a few more pounds which I can only explain by the fact
that I continue to carry and chase around my 30 pound child. And we
have been eating out significantly less than before. I am close to
150 ... which is the first time I have even been in that neighborhood
in recent memory!

This should motivate me to work out... and I really want to keep
losing weight and feeling healthier. But I have NO ENERGY. And the
Lauer family caught a bug this week that has Josh down for the count,
Eli super snotty, and me feeling more lethargic than usual. Boo.

I'll try to do better!

Gina: Revamp Day 1

Scott and I went for a nice walk last night w/ Colin and dogs, and we did Kenpo.

Today I'm planning to run and lift some weights--so far so good on eating.  Planning to make pistachio crusted tilapia, sweet potatoes, and asparagus for dinner. 

Spiritual: we found a church, got fed in the service, and I had a great quiet time w/God last night.  Want to move my quiet time to morning. 

Hair blowdrying is going better w/new "do" but still not great!

How's it going for you?

It's been very bad for me.  I've been averaging 2-3 days of workout a week since vacation.  So many excuses, but I need to get my motivation back.  I can feel the weight I've gained back, and I'm not happy about it. 

I think I need a tangible goal.  The stress of our house is just really getting to me--it's hard to think about anything else even though I know exercise would help me.

I'm back...again

I've met with some success this week.  I needed it. 

I ran last night:: 32 minutes

I did plyometrics tonight, and then ate my weight in crab legs, steak, twice-baked potatoes, asparagus, and pizza bites (I made all of it except the potatoes).  My parents came as a semi-surprise and we had a great time.  Tomorrow I've got to get back into my morning routine and weights.

Struggling this week...again

Just trying to make it through this week.  Not feeling great, waiting to hear about our house.  So stressful.  Scott and I did manage a workout last night.  I haven't run today (just like Monday), but I'm hoping to get it in.  Not doing great on the eating front, but not terrible either--last week was much worse. 

Giant Ass

So, I went for a walk Thursday.  Then I did Kenpo w/Scott Friday night and ran Saturday.  A nice walk w/the fam yesterday.  I haven't run today, but need to.  I keep eating and eating--I just feel so hungry.  Saw a photo from the playgroup--have bottom the size of Brazil (to quit Bridget Jones' Diary movie).  So frustrating.  I feel like I have a cold---again.!

The new plan

Ok.

I suck.

Not really. But I have been trying to do this Couch to 5K program and
I have hit a few roadblocks.

Roadblock #!: It is only 3 days a week. Which doesn't seem like
enough to me. Although 3 days a week has been all I can manage since
boot camp ended. Because I suck.

Roadblock #2: Josh has been up late working. A lot. One of his new
responsibilities this year is to break down film of opponents'
matches. It is time consuming and he often brings it home with him to
finish after Eli goes to bed. And for whatever reason, I don't like
to go to bed by myself or if I do, I rarely fall asleep until he comes
to bed. So I am up late, too. Which makes it EXTREMELY difficult for
me to get up at 6am to go run. Because I suck.

So.

Next week is the beginning of October.

New month. New plan.

I am going to do the 3 days of running with the C25K program on my
phone. This will likely be Tues, Wed, Fri.
The other days I am going to do Jillian Michael's 30 day shred video
during Eli's morning nap. I rarely get to shower before this anyway,
so I might as well take 20 min to workout and then shower.

I'll take Sunday off. And hopefully ONLY Sunday.

I am going to try to do this for 4 weeks and see where I stand.

In other news...
I have been MUCH better about cooking at home. Money is really tight
so I need to be disciplined about this.
My haircut is starting to grow out which makes me not like it as much
and so the pony tail is making frequent appearances.
Doing a new kind of Bible study at church this fall, stemming out of a
'read the Bible in a year' reading plan. Even though I am not the
leader of said study, the personalities of the group makes the
discussion kind of dependent on me. Translation: I'm the only one
who talks. Boo.

Not going well

I haven't exercised once since getting back home, and I don't feel like it.  I'm considering taking the week off, and just trying to find some new motivation.  I have been feeling really tired and funky since we've been back.  And all the salt water taffy from Savannah and the pretzel m&ms are not helping. 

I'm back: Week 6--a bust but lots of fun!

So, I finished week strong on Saturday--I worked out before we left for the trip--running 35 min in hilly Fenton.  Then vacation began.  I ran Mon. and Wed. did a little water aerobics for 20 min in our pool on Tues, and then I crapped out.  I really wish I had run on Friday (at the very least).  I did okay w/eating at first and then I caved in--lots of drinking (not heavy drinking just wine or daquiris and such most days).  I had lots of fried seafood the last half of the week and fast food and pizza on Sat.  I'm sure I've gained about 5 lbs.  Got lots of work to do to get back the momentum I had.  I think it was worth it, but I should have shown a bit more moderation in my eating.  I don't dare weigh myself for a couple of days for fear I will be VERY depressed.

How are things going for you?  Loved E man's mohawk.