success/fail

So, I attempted week 5 day 3 with hopes of having amazing endurance and running two whole miles. Well, it didn't happen. I was disappointed, but I knew that I really did run as far as I could, and that I didn't stop because I was being negative. I am so proud because I ran a whole mile without stopping. Then, I walked 1/8 of a mile, ran 1/2 a mile, walked 1/8 of a mile, and ran the last 1/2 mile. So I'm almost there. I still need a little break in between....but fuck yea I ran a mile. And I completed two miles so...yea. Then my workout buddies came over, and I made a yummy nutritious dinner, and we played a card game. It was a GOOD day.

argh/eh

I don't know why I'm bitter about this, but I weighed myself on MY scale just now, and I weighed 216.4...and it's night...after I've eaten. This is why I don't like doing my weigh ins on other scales...However, I'm glad I'm down more than I thought...and I put on these knee high socks that didn't fit in June--because I have large calves (thanks mom)--and they fit! Yay for non-scale victories :) And this also means that my goal of getting into the single digits is closer than I thought. Ok, maybe I'm not so bitter anymore!

weigh in

Weighed in today. Lost .5 of a pound. I wanna be discouraged, but I'm actually ok with this. I went camping for 3 days this week and I brought healthy snacks...but I did eat some unhealthy stuff too (damn smores) so I'm ok with the half a pound. I'm so proud of all I've accomplished, and all of the non weight loss victories that I'm having.

But guess what? I'm back at 29.1 lbs lost...so I'm almost to my 30 mark :) And.....I think if I continue to work hard, I can definitely get out of the teens by my goal date. My original goal was to be out of the 200s, but I just don't know if I can loste 18 lbs in 3.5-4 weeks. In fact, that would be like 5 lbs per week so I'm just gonna say no :) But, I'm pretty sure I can lose 8 lbs in the next 3.5-4 weeks. And I'm looking forward to that moment :)

Jan 4th (start day) 246.6
Jan 11th (1st WI) 7.2 lost, 239.4
Jan 18th (2nd WI)2 lost, 237.4
Jan 25th (3rd WI) 1 lost, 236.4
Feb 1st (4th WI) 3.2 lost, 233.2
Feb 8th (5th WI) 4 lost, 229.2
Feb 15th (6th WI) 1 lost, 228.2
Feb 22nd (7th WI) 1.8 lost, 226.4
Mar 1st (8th WI) 5 lost, 221.4
Mar 8th (9th WI) missed...still 221.4
Mar 15th (10th WI) 4 lost, 217.4
Mar 22nd (11th WI) 3.4 gained, 220.8
Mar 29th (12th WI) 1.2 gained, 222
April 5th (13 WI) 2.4 lost, 219.6
April 12th (14th WI) .2 gained, 219.8
April 26th (15th WI) .2 gained, 220
(Fell of the wagon a bit...)
June 28th (16th WI) 2 gained, 222
July 6th (17th WI) .4 lost, 221.6
July 12th (18th WI) skipped
July 24th (19th WI) 2 lost, 219.6
Aug 1st (20th WI) 2.6 lost, 218
Aug 8th (21st WI) .5 lost, 217.5

Life in every word...

I really can't get over how amazing I've been feeling lately. This week myself and several other staff took some kids camping and to waterslides. I had several "yay" moments.

1. Packing fruits and veggies as an alternative to unhealthy snacks.
2. Getting up early before the campers woke up to do my run--and completing it!
3. Wearing my bathing suit (and getting compliments on it) and showing my arms without shame.
4. Playing ultimate frisbee with the kids and not being winded
5. Challenging the kids to running laps and completing 20 of them (they totally kicked my bum and did 50. 50!!! Where do they get the energy?!?!)
6. The kids telling me I was athletic and wanting me on THEIR team.

I felt...so amazing after this trip. I'm breaking through who I allowed myself to be and becoming who I'm supposed to be. God is good eh?

Other awesomeness? I completed Week 5, day 2 of C25k...and I'm not feeling so nervous about running 2 miles. Don't get me wrong, I still feel a bit nervous, but not nearly as dumbfounded and doubtful as I was last week :) Oh yea, and I found a kindred spirit who wants to experience Vegas in the same way that I want to--a little gambling, a couple of shows, checking out fun sites, a little shopping, and a lot of relaxing with yummy drinks in my hand. Now let's hope with her new job she can get the time off :) I'm even excited to start the new school year and create an even more amazing program for our kiddos this year. Oh yea, and I'm narrowing down my thoughts on graduate school...eeeeeee :)

Life is good.