And so it's time...

Today is the day...pretty much a day to mark in history. I am running in my first 5k...That is 3.1 miles, and I am nervous as hell.

At what point in my life have I ever been capable of running 3.1 miles? Never.
When have I ever imagined I might be able to sign up for a 5k? Never.

In other news....weight is still the same...fluctuates between 33-34 lbs lost. Hubby is going out of town for work next week, so it will be a busy week for me. Exercise is going to have to happen after the kids go to bed. I have also decided on 2 things.
1. I am not going to weigh myself at all next week. Possible not until July.
2. I am going to start drinking a ton of water. I know I don't drink enough. Most Americans don't. So that is one of my new goals.

I dunno how many people still actually read this from when I first started, but...if you are reading...I could use lots of positive vibes for my 5k :-)

Countdown!!!

Forced myself to go for a treadmill run after work today. Did 5k even though I wanted to stop after half a mile, and a mile and 2 miles...

And now, it's a couple of days of rest before Friday and the long awaited William A. Irvin 5k!

I am nervous to say the least, but I am hoping to get under 45 minutes and an ultimate goal would be to get under 40 minutes. No matter what, when all is said and done, I should be happy with finishing. As they say, I beat everyone who stayed at home on the couch right? And if you would have told me 6 months ago (heck, 16 years ago) that I would be running in a 5k, I would have laughed at you.

So good luck to me....

Weekend update

I had a successful weekend - stayed on track (for the most part) and went on a couple of jogs (a 5k and a 1.5 mile). I think the jogs helped to override what indulgences I DID have (like a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich for supper on Saturday, or drinks I had here and there). I did not gain any of my weight back, and I am relived because I worked so hard and did so great last week to lose that pound. In fact I was .2 down this morning so I technically lost (though it's not enough to change my ticker or anything).

This week, let's hope I do great and can beat down that number one or two more pounds :-)

One more down

I lost one more pound. I had a whole post written about how hard I worked this week and how great I ate, but blogger ate my post and now I don't have time to rewrite it.
But just to keep things updated. Yes. I lost one more pound for a total of 34.

I am scared for the weekend!!!!!

Another mile in the books

I came home from work today and although I don't have much time, figured I could rock out a quick mile on the treadmill at least. And I did...in my new record of 10:44! If only I could do that outdoors...oh well...I will keep working on it :-)

Today's 5k and whatever else

Behold, today's 5k:


Also note the time of my last 5k posted (3.1 in 37:08).
That is almost a full minute improvement over last time!

So I realize that running on the treadmill is not the same as outside. I do plan to get in a few outdoor runs between now and the 5k (which is in less than 2 weeks). But I figure treadmill is certainly better than nothing. Not to mention that when I first started trying to lose weight, I could barely run 4.5 mph for 20 seconds, let alone a 5 mph or 5.5 mph for over 35 minutes!

I also realize that at this point in the game, for me, stamina is more important than speed. However I can't help wanting to try and make a personal best every time. It is fun to try and beat myself. I really truly enjoy it. I really struggle with letting myself just go and get to the distance I need to be at and not worrying as much about my speed.

Oh well...I guess however you look at it, my fitness level (and of course, my health) has improved a ton since 6 months ago at this time. That is all that matters, and if I just keep focusing on the healthy changes I have made, the scale is inevitably going to follow. I hope!

I said I'd let you know about my weigh in...

And it appears I am stuck again. I wish I would consistently lose weight each week, even if it was like, a pound a week....but instead I go 3 or 4 weeks with losing nothing and then I lose 5 pounds in one week. Then another 3 or 4 weeks losing nothing, then I lose 3 pounds in one day. It is so strange! And sometimes frustrating, sometimes glorious. It is like a weight roller coaster. Right now I am on day 10 of a dip in the roller coaster I guess.

I know I shouldn't complain, but it is hard to not get bummed. I am always so close to that next little goal (right now, that goal is 35 lbs). And I am thisclose to fitting comfortably into a ton of pants that I dug out and haven't worn in 5 years. And most of all...I may have lost 33 lbs, but I have such a long ways still to go. I guess I am just impatient. I feel like, damn, lets get this show on the road all ready. I realize that these things don't happen overnight but I can't help it! I want to know what I can do better to make it go faster. It is a struggle I have discussed before....am I eating too much? Am I eating too little? Do I need more protein? Do I need more veggies?

I don't know, maybe I would benefit from going to visit a nutritionist. I have read that weight loss is 70 or 80 percent diet, and in that case it would do me well to learn more about what I should be doing rather than just guessing and sometimes getting lucky.

Quote of the day:
I wish I was a glow worm,
A glow worm's never glum.
'Cos how can you be grumpy
When the sun shines out your bum!
~Author unknown