Learning to run...again

For a few years I considered myself a runner.  I did a handful of 1/2 marathons etc and then the last couple of years I let my running endurance decrease and now it is a struggle.  I am going to try hard to build that endurance back up.  For now I am just going to focus on being able to run 10K but I would love to run 1/2 marathons again.  But like I said I will just focus on 10K (starting off with 6K as the focus)  I have a 6 k route that I will be using to build up my running and have a schedule made of how I hope to build it back up.

To be accountable for this I will try to check in every day with what I have done for running and/or strength training.  I will be starting this tomorrow.  Dependent on the weather and if I have to work I will run at the gym, otherwise I will do my best to run outside.  Once I get a couple of weeks under my belt I will buy myself a new pair or runners.  

I am making a promise to myself that if I build my running up I will continue to do this form of exercise for as long as my body will allow me to :)

Results of week 1

I was down 4 lbs when I weighed in today.  I am happy with that result.  I usually have bigger results then that when I get on track during week 1 but I will take the 4 lbs which is a much more realistic weight loss then what I usually do.  I hope I stay on track like that for weekly WI's and I will reach the goal I set for myself for our big trip.

I finally sent off an email re: some work related stuff.  I debated on it for a while now but it was really bugging me and it is one of those things where if things were said and improvements could be made then I feel that I have the right to know.  I tried to not let it bother me but it was and now that I sent the email maybe I will get an answer.  I honestly wish I could win the lottery and not have to work.  I love my actual job and the challenges that come with it except for all the politics and the disrespect we get as nurses.  It isn't all bad but when it is, it is really bad.

Had a great workout already today.  I went for a walk and then had a great bootcamp class.

Today I need to get the dishes done and put away.  I want to have a nap before going in to work but right now i am not really that tired.  I will browse on the computer a bit longer then will tackle the mountain of dishes, eat my snack and make my lunch.  This is the first night shift that I have had since starting this new program so I am trying to be careful as to how i space my snacks.

here is to a somewhat productive monday :)

frist week complete

So I officially completed 7 days of the new program I am on.  I am pretty impressed that I stuck to it for 7 days.  It wasn't too hard but I must say I hope that the meals change up soon.  I think for the next 2 days instead of roast beef I will have lean steak.  I am still enjoying the shake and salad which is great.  Part of me wants to have a treat but I keep telling myself that next saturday I will most likely be going out for dinner so that will be a treat for me.   I just need to step it up for the exercise part of things.

I am looking forward to a new week and will be excited when I get week 2 of the program :)

Cheat day

a couple of days ago I received some information on having a cheat day once a week while doing this new program.  It sounds like a great idea but I have come to understand myself and realize that if I have a "cheat day" it could easily throw me off.  What I have planned is to stick to the healthy eating but if I have an occasion that will be my cheat meal.  I will not make a full day out of it.  For example...a wedding on Oct 1st.  Just going to the ceremony but I am sure the group of us will want to go out for supper after.  I will enjoy a meal and hopefully not stress too much about it.  I may even have 1 drink with the meal.  Then I should be good until thanksgiving day.  again I will enjoy my meal but get right back on track.  I will eat healthy for all the other meals/snacks and make sure when I have the yummy meal I will watch my portions and make sure I stop when I feel satisfied.  after that I don't think I have anything until the stag and doe I go too on oct 29th.  again I will eat healthy all day and have a few drinks when I am out.  I really need to stick with this so I will have success on this plan.  This may be a good way to think in life too when I have lost all the weight that I need too.  I won't restrict myself completely but I will make sure that when I do have a treat day/week that it isn't wasted on crappy junk food (chips, bars, cookies, trail mix etc).  I want it to be on a nice meal out or something like that.

anyways that is my thought on cheat days :)

day 3

So today is day 3 of the new program that I am doing and I am happy to say it is going well.  The first day was a little rough but it is that time of month and I was quite tired but now I feel great.  I have not felt hungry at all so far and I am enjoying all the meals.  The morning snack i find a bit much which could be because I never really did a morning snack so I just ate a portion of it and the other 2 items (apple and cucumber I will add to my salad for lunch).

Exercise is going well.  I am doing some cardio and I went to one of jills bootcamp classes today.  Felt great with the workout but I have to say that the last few days my knee has been bothering me.  I am icing it right now and will continue to do this as I really do not want to have an injury so bad that I can't workout. I will make sure I stretch too.  I will be able to get another class in at Jills on Friday too which is awesome.  I was worried that with the bus/class overlapping times I wouldn't get these workouts in but it seems like things will work.

I don't go back to work til saturday so I really need to get more done around the house.  Today I will focus on the kitchen as I really am hoping to make some salsa on my days off.  I will wash the bottles too and have them ready for tomorrow or friday (probably buy all supplies and have them all prepped and make the salsa on friday).  I need to make sure to have all my meals ready for work too for saturday and sunday.  I just don't want to feel really rushed on friday getting ready for work.

I just paid off my insurance and trip today.  over $2000 saved in the last few months which is pretty impressive.  Makes me realize that I can save money.  this is something else I really need to work on.

not much else to report.  have a great day

Sculpt begins tomorrow

I will be doing 2 programs together, one is sculpt and the other is through my trainer.  I was excited to see the first week meal plan from sculpt.  I think i will like all the foods on the menu which is awesome.  what actually surprised me is that I will be eating the same thing all week.  This may actually be a very good thing as it really simplifies things.  It was so easy to go and buy the groceries and I will prep my meals for a few days.  it calls for salmon or beef for suppers and since I don't like salmon I will be eating beef all week for that meal which is very fine with me.  I bought a lean cut of beef and will cook it in the crock pot all day tomorrow.

I will try to get up and go to the gym before Kevin leaves for work.  It means early mornings but I really would rather get my workouts done and out of the way and have a great start to my day.  I am going to really enjoy being off all week!!! and I only have 1 appointment which means I should be able to get a lot done around the house.  I need to make a weekly chore list and then mark off each thing when I do it.  the house has been neglected for so long that I really need to do a good clean and organize.

I was actually called in to work overtime today but after my last 2 weeks of work i feel for my mental health I need a good break from work.  I asked them to mark me off the entire days off that I have and hopefully I won't get any calls.  I would have gone in but i will be paid for 7 shifts plus a v day so really not worth it at all.

Here is to a great week and I will be back next sunday and write about how my week with the new program went.

New Program

I am so excited to be starting a new program soon.  It is through Sculpt.  It will be an on line thing but it sounds like they will be giving me a nutrition and exercise program to follow.  It will be 10 weeks which isn't too long but long enough to see results.  If I really like it I will repeat it and then maybe sign up for the 20 weeks custom program.  It is expensive but i am hoping that because I am paying that much money I will be that much more motivated to follow it.  I saw a couple of the recipes and they look yummy so if the program is like that then it should be fun to follow.

I need to get out and exercise more.  The past few weeks I have done minimal workouts and really need to get back to daily exercise.  I work the next 4 days so I need to think and figure out what I will do for my workouts.  I think that I will go to bed early and hit the gym at 5 and get the workout done before work.  This means I need to have my meals for work all made today and ready to pack for each morning.

I have just under 9 weeks to get some weight off so I will feel better about myself when in Jamaica.  I am really looking forward to this trip.

well i need to head to the grocery store and pick up what I need to meal prep for my fun 4 days of work :)