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.

"you're just an attractive female."

So, this isn't a healthy lifestyle post, but I'm guessing it's associated with my new healthy lifestyle, plus I think it's funny, awkward, and least of all mildly flattering, so I had to post. I've been hit on with abandon for the past two weeks. And when I say abandon, I mean I've had 4 guys come up to me and ask me if I either 1)have a boyfriend, 2) am married or 3) are single, and then commence to give me their number, card, or ask for my number. Now some are better than most--at the jazz show the guy was really cool and it didn't super feel like the guy was hitting on me...in fact I was questioning it until my coworker (his friend) told me he saw me coming in and really liked me which was why he came over to chat. Go figure. He was nice, but I'm not interested. 

This last guy who hit on me, followed me into the self checkout line (he didn't have any groceries) and asked me the first two questions, and then told me "I'm sorry, you're just a really beautiful, I'm really attracted to you." I'm checking out and minding my own business and I just say thanks and continue while he walks out. When I get out, he is waiting(!) and then continues to ask me questions such as my name, if I live in the area, and then as I'm walking tells me his name (Vaughn) and how he is new to the area. Then he continues to tell me about my attractiveness and asks if he can give me his number. Now let me tell you, I much rather prefer a guy give me his number. Ok, wait, I'd much rather prefer a guy I'm not attracted to give me his number. Cause I don't like the phone calls, the texts, etc. I'd rather take his number, smile, and then never call him. Which I know sounds mean, but, I just am not into random men having my number--unless my contact with you has been more than an awkward conversation in a supermarket/parking lot.

Anyway, I've gotten hit on many times before, and I've always thought of myself as attractive, but I've been steadily getting hit on more and more as I've started being healthier. I don't know if it's a confidence/air about me, looking slimmer/more in shape, or whatever, but if 2 times a week plus (not counting men honking or yelling out the window I hate that)  is the new pattern, here's to hoping that there's a guy who I'd want to give MY number to in the future ;)

30 day shred...for real

Ok, I've been doing Jillian Michael's 30 day shred (workout 1 only) off and on for the past couple of months. It's usually that or DDR that I do in between running days. Little did I know that I've been cheating, doing the weenie version. You see, I've been using 2 lb weights, cause that's all I had. And it was pretty hard with 2 lb weights--but I never felt like the strength training with the weight lifting was that strenuous. It was hard to do the combo exercises (lunges with the weights) but most of the stress and feeling of "working out" was coming on the lower body side--not the arms.

Well today, I brought the dvd to my parent's because I want to make sure I keep up with working out. All my mom had was 5 lb weights, and as soon as I picked them up, I knew I was in trouble. Now, here I am, my arms are sore, and I'm thinking "what the heck, that was SUPER hard." The same exercises--the rows, the lunges, the side lunges while raising your arms--kicked my ass literally. I couldn't even FINISH the side lunges while raising my arms. They felt like noodles. Wow, I didn't even know what I was missing. I'm actually excited because I really want to work on my arms, and now that I actually did 30 day shred for real, they're going to get some definition for sure. :)

weigh in!

So, I weighed in on a different scale, and officially started my TOM 4 days early (I think it's the running/new exercise schedule), but I weighed in at 218 yesterday. So, still 1.5 lbs down this week! I'm sorta disappointed b/c I kept weighing in at 217 and below all week, but I figure it'll be even lower next week when TOM is over (hopefully) :). Yay!