01:: So, I have these diamond studs that I wear during my runs. It's my little way of trying to look cute while running {Trust me, I am not cute when I run, I'm a hot mess}. Somehow, I have managed to loose them this week, and I'm so sad. {I'll be headed to Charming Charlie to buy another pair - and maybe a few more things - soon!!}
02:: On Wednesday, hubs practically dragged me out the door to go for our run. Seriously, I did NOT want to go and had all of my excuses lined up. I'm tired. The house is messy. I just want to be home - we haven't been home all week. Ten minutes into the run, I was so thankful that man made me do it. It was one of the best runs we've had recently - even with the speed work.
03:: Success really is just doing it. It doesn't matter if it's only for ten minutes, or if it's slow, or if you look like a hot mess. I'm thankful for the small successes.
04:: Last week when we ran our intervals, this man cheered us on from his front porch. His encouragement surprised me at first, and I wondered if he was making fun of me. But, he wasn't. It was exactly what I needed to keep sprinting through that first set.
05:: I am so humbled and honored by friends who have recently said my ridiculous instagram pictures have inspired them. Your words keep me motivated and mean the world to me. Thank you!
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Alright, here's where I post about how awesome my run was yesterday and how I killed it. Ugh, let me be honest, I did not kill it. I survived it. It was a tough run.
1. First off, I was sore from Monday's run, which left my pace a little slower. {Sidenote, Monday's run was awesome - I pushed myself on speed and to pick up my feet instead of my usual shuffle}.
2. Work was a little rough yesterday because I wasn't nearly as productive as I had hoped to be, which made me less motivated to exercise when I got home.
3. I wore shorts for intervals - that was a BAD idea. My shorts kept riding up, which in and of itself is pretty uncomfortable. The bigger issue is that I'm embarrassed of how I look in said shorts while running, especially when they creep on up to. Not to mention the thighs rubbing together thing. Altogether uncomfortable. I will not be wearing shorts on a run anytime soon. Anybody feel me on this one?
4. Most importantly, somewhere in my mind I think that because I've decided to start exercising that running should be easy. It's just not easy. It's not supposed to be easy. This expectation is where there is a break-down. I compare myself to some of my friends who seem to be able to run several miles with MUCH greater ease than me. Why can't I be like them? Then, I get down on myself for my supposed lack of success. Yesterday, I wanted to quit my run before I even started the intervals.
Usually I feel pretty good after a run but not yesterday. Hubs had to remind me of the success. My thinking has to change so that I can see finishing the run {or even getting out there in the first place?} makes it a worthwhile workout. I'm hoping that one day soon these runs get a little easier.
Today I realized that I started this blog almost three years ago to document my weight-loss journey. I had just joined a Biggest Loser Competition with some of my friends and was attempting to lose 15% of my body fat. Since that first competition, this blog morphed into more of my ramblings besides my weight-loss adventures, and I'm good with that. Now, I'm back on my weight-loss, exercise more, be healthy and happy about it journey.
This time I'm not in a competition. This time I have more manageable goals. This time I'm planning to share at least once a week about the journey here. My goal is to lose 20 pounds - 5 pounds each month. August was awesome. I met my goal and lost the five pounds - equivalent to a bag of sugar. I counted my calories and exercised. I'm thinking the Olympics help inspire me.
Then, September arrived. I have not lost weight but instead have seen the scale go up and down and back up {I'm up three of the five pounds I lost}. I'm frustrated. The honest truth is that I haven't been as disciplined as I should have been. I cheated. Thankfully, today is a new day, and all I can do it move forward. I'm not sure if it's possible to lose 8 pounds in the next 13 days healthfully, but I'm back on the train, folks.
I'll be jogging 2-3 miles tonight after work. Hubs and I are mapping out a 5K training plan tonight. There is talk among friends of starting p90x in the next couple of weeks...
I'd love your comments and encouragements along the way {yes, I'm even shamelessly soliciting them}. I'd love for any of you to join me in this journey.
Okay, friends, it's a new year and time to get back into those usual routines. For me, that means hitting the gym regularly. As hard as it is to make myself go, it is absolutely essential to my well-being that my behind sees BodyPlex at least three times a week {my goal is 5xs/week}.
Some of you saw on FB, that I was looking for some new songs on my work-out playlist. Thanks for the suggestions. I'm very happy with what I have; it's the perfect mix of fast and not-so-fast songs for maintaining my pace for 2-3 miles.
- Beautiful Day - U2
- Forget You - Cee Lo Green
- My First Kiss (Feat. Ke$ha) - 3OH!3
- Telephone - Lady Gaga
- Empire State Of Mind [Jay-Z + Alicia Keys] (Amended) - Jay-Z
- Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band
- Firework - Katy Perry
- Don’t Stop Believin’ - Extreme Party Animals
- Club Can't Handle Me (Feat. David Guetta) - Flo Rida
- You're All I Have - Snow Patrol
- Meant To Live - Switchfoot
- All I Want to Do - Sugarland
Once this one gets old, I will have to post my other work-out playlists. What are some of your must-have songs when working out?
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