Hello! Great mood today because of a lot of things! First and foremost, I won my dietbet!
I had to get below 173.8 lbs and I did it! Can't wait to order my new shoes! I'll share a picture when I get them! This feels amazing after losing the last three dietbets that I signed up for! I believe the break from dietbets let me reevaluate why I was doing them in the first place. I am still enrolled in two other dietbets and hope to keep the momentum going. I have been hovering around the same couple pound for the last week due to my own choices. I know why I made the choices and it is an old habit that I need to kick. I need to remember how I felt after that splurge and ask myself was it worth it? Did I get what I wanted out of it? Is this choice today, worth ruining all the work I did yesterday?
Okay new thing for me. I have been feeling overwhelmed lately and I know it is all the pressure that I put on myself. I want to keep the apartment clean, I want to workout, I want to create healthy and delicious food, I want to spend time with Rosalie, I want to watch my shows, I want to finish that book, I want to start that project, etc. I want to do all these things but I feel like I never have enough time. I get home, I work out, I walk the dog, I cook, I eat and watch a show, and it is time for bed. What? Ugh. So how can I create more time for myself? Morning Workouts, Yeah I know those are some dirty words...I have to admit I have already skipped more than I've done. It is so easy to hit the snooze but on the days I have workout in the morning, I feel amazing! I feel weird knowing I've already got my 45 min done for the day but I like it. So far I have run in the morning twice and went to a row class once. I want to make it a regular thing especially since its so much cooler in the morning down here but I'm slowly convincing my body its a good idea to get up that early. Have you tried morning workouts? Would you be willing to try it for some extra time in the evening?
I am still training for my first half marathon and completed a new record long run of 5 miles! I was dreading that run. 4 miles were okay because i reasoned that its just .9 more than a 5k which I've done many of now. But 5 miles? Ugh. I used the Map my fitness app's route genius and found a route that felt doable and with some new scenes so I wouldn't get bored. My goal was under and hour and fifteen minutes and I did it in under an hour and seven minutes! I did get very dehydrated during the run though and have started to look into a small water bottle with a strap to take with me to stay hydrated. I have another 5 miles to do this weekend and I plan to do about the same route and see if I can improve my route a little. Doing 13.1 or even 6 miles still seems daunting to me but I'm taking it one week at a time.
As I've said before Spaghetti is one of my favorite meals. It's one of those meals that makes me feel all comfy and cozy (in my mind) and yet bloated and uncomfortable (bodily). It probably reminds me of family or my childhood or something deep like that but either way it isn't very good for me health wise. Spaghetti probably made me fat (along with taco bell and many other bad choices). Now, how can I make one of my favorite meals better for me? Enter the Veggetti! Oh yes I bought this As seen on TV gadget. $15 bucks at BB&Beyond and totally worth it just after one use. This thing makes vegetable noodles AND they are delicious! What a great way to get those vegetable in! Also, I hate giant one-use kitchen tools since I don't have a lot of extra kitchen storage and this thing is the size of a tall coffee cup! I am already making plans for every noodle dish I can think of. Macaroni and cheese meet Butternut squash and cheese or sweet potato and cheese! Fettuccine Alfredo meet squash Alfredo! Ribbon fries meet sweet potato ribbon fries(baked of course)! It is dishwasher safe but I found that there was still food stuck in the cutting space so I suggest using a brush or other tool to clean it before putting it in the wash. Do you have any ideas for some noodle meals that could use a veggetti? I would love to hear them!
TGIF! I have a busy weekend planned with getting some project supplies, starting those projects, 5 miles, Farmer's market, and cooking for the week! My weekends used to be sitting and bingeing on food and TV but now I'd rather turn on some jamming music and dance around while cooking or working on a project. I feel much more accomplished and it keeps me active to burn those extra little calories because it all adds up! I'll have to find some time to relax because after all, that is what weekends are for, right? Thankfully there is a beach just down the road that can wash away my troubles. I hope you have a productive and relaxing weekend and thanks for reading!
Friday, August 8, 2014
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
5k, another 5k, and a .......Half marathon?
Good news everybody! (its okay if you read that like Professor Farnsworth, that was my intent)
I was not avoiding this post because I have no good news.....I was been avoiding this post because there is so much good news to write about and I wanted to find a time that I could write (type) it all down! And then more and more stuff kept happening!
Now, where did I leave off?
I believe last time I was telling you about an impromptu 5k. The run was called the Hottest 5k hill run and I think it lived up to its name. Thankfully it was at 7:30 am but that is still pretty warm for July in south Texas. Next, Who knew there were so many hills down here?!? Worse, they saved the biggest hill for last. I could see the finish line but this giant hill was in my way. I made it and with a new PR! I tried to not walk a lot of it but some of the hills were brutal especially that last one. My buns were killing me the next day. All in all though I was happy to explore a new park that has some new running challenges and conquer it!
Then I did another 5k this time with one of my besties AND it had obstacles. This meant trenches, monkey bars, trench crawl, walk climbing, and rough terrain. Monkey bars were not a success (curse you high bars, short stature, and fear of heights!) but I did every thing else! My proudest moment was being able to pull myself out of trench with the ropes! I have some upper body strength now! Woot! This was the Light 'em up 5k Glow run so it was at 9pm and headlamps were required. (Bug spray should have been on the required list as well) After the race we splurged on some mini blizzards and they were well deserved. We didn't set any records but we had a Great time and I am still hearing the "light 'em up" song in my dreams...
So after these two runs I was thinking...I want another running challenge. After some research I found a half marathon in November in town! More motivation? I haven't signed up yet but the cost won't go up until September which is when I will decide if I feel strong enough after a couple weeks of training. (my mantra for the next couple weeks as I get started: no injuries, no injuries)
I found a training plan that works with my cross-training schedule.
Here is the basics:
Monday: Easy Run
Tuesday: Cross Train
Wednesday: Moderate/Tempo Run
Thursday: Cross Train
Friday: Easy Run/Rest Day
Saturday: Long Run
Sunday: Rest Day
I'll be really happy when this weather starts cooling down and no making my runs so miserable as I steer to routes with as much shade as possible. Starting to think about a water belt but I'll try to stick it out. My goal isn't to run the fastest but to give me a goal to work towards while on my weight loss journey and why not mark off a bucket list item while I'm at it? (8 months till the wedding!)
After that what is next? Triathlon!?!? Not a full one but a sprint. I may be getting ahead of myself but that is definitely a goal. First I need a bike and to really learn how to swim....but for now I have 13.1 miles to focus and train for.
Weight update! My weight as of this morning is 173.3 lbs. Feeling good! I've switched up how I'm eating again...especially since I am training now. I am trying to focus on clean eating and getting lots of protein in. We'll see how it goes but so far I am liking the results!
Dietbet update: I am now enrolled in 3 dietbets. Yep 3....Did I say I needed motivation?
Dietbet #1: Ends in 9 days and I am already at goal as of this morning which was 173.8 lbs
Dietbet #2: This one is a transformation one so it lasts 6 months and you have to lose 10% but they have rounds and the first round ends in 18 days. The first round goal is only 3% or 174.6 lbs which I also met today.
Dietbet #3: I am doing this one with some friends. Some are veterans and the other a newcomer. This is only a month long so I have to lose 4 % which means 170.7 lbs in 21 days. oh boy. This one is also special because I have done a dietbet with these hosts before but lost miserably....This is more than a dietbet...this is payback. Literally. I wanna win my money back.
So you ask, "Gretchen what are you going to do with all those winnings?"
My answer, SHOES! I could use some new running shoes...I am killing the tread on all my current ones. Also I am in love with Toms. They are the comfiest! I wear mine to work EVERY day and they are starting to get worn too. After these purchases its time to save up for a bike!
Finally, Non scale victory! I purchased some new work clothes because all my clothes are so big! I had some a Kohl's gift card from Christmas that I decided it was time to be put to use. So shopping I went! I challenged myself to try on some medium shirts. THEY FIT! What? oh yeah. This may seem silly so some but for a big girl this feels real good! I ended up buying all medium shirts! Feels great to wear clothes that actually fit my body.
This has been a great couple weeks for me and I hope it continues. Thanks for reading!
I was not avoiding this post because I have no good news.....I was been avoiding this post because there is so much good news to write about and I wanted to find a time that I could write (type) it all down! And then more and more stuff kept happening!
Now, where did I leave off?
I believe last time I was telling you about an impromptu 5k. The run was called the Hottest 5k hill run and I think it lived up to its name. Thankfully it was at 7:30 am but that is still pretty warm for July in south Texas. Next, Who knew there were so many hills down here?!? Worse, they saved the biggest hill for last. I could see the finish line but this giant hill was in my way. I made it and with a new PR! I tried to not walk a lot of it but some of the hills were brutal especially that last one. My buns were killing me the next day. All in all though I was happy to explore a new park that has some new running challenges and conquer it!
Then I did another 5k this time with one of my besties AND it had obstacles. This meant trenches, monkey bars, trench crawl, walk climbing, and rough terrain. Monkey bars were not a success (curse you high bars, short stature, and fear of heights!) but I did every thing else! My proudest moment was being able to pull myself out of trench with the ropes! I have some upper body strength now! Woot! This was the Light 'em up 5k Glow run so it was at 9pm and headlamps were required. (Bug spray should have been on the required list as well) After the race we splurged on some mini blizzards and they were well deserved. We didn't set any records but we had a Great time and I am still hearing the "light 'em up" song in my dreams...
So after these two runs I was thinking...I want another running challenge. After some research I found a half marathon in November in town! More motivation? I haven't signed up yet but the cost won't go up until September which is when I will decide if I feel strong enough after a couple weeks of training. (my mantra for the next couple weeks as I get started: no injuries, no injuries)
I found a training plan that works with my cross-training schedule.
Here is the basics:
Monday: Easy Run
Tuesday: Cross Train
Wednesday: Moderate/Tempo Run
Thursday: Cross Train
Friday: Easy Run/Rest Day
Saturday: Long Run
Sunday: Rest Day
I'll be really happy when this weather starts cooling down and no making my runs so miserable as I steer to routes with as much shade as possible. Starting to think about a water belt but I'll try to stick it out. My goal isn't to run the fastest but to give me a goal to work towards while on my weight loss journey and why not mark off a bucket list item while I'm at it? (8 months till the wedding!)
After that what is next? Triathlon!?!? Not a full one but a sprint. I may be getting ahead of myself but that is definitely a goal. First I need a bike and to really learn how to swim....but for now I have 13.1 miles to focus and train for.
Weight update! My weight as of this morning is 173.3 lbs. Feeling good! I've switched up how I'm eating again...especially since I am training now. I am trying to focus on clean eating and getting lots of protein in. We'll see how it goes but so far I am liking the results!
Dietbet update: I am now enrolled in 3 dietbets. Yep 3....Did I say I needed motivation?
Dietbet #1: Ends in 9 days and I am already at goal as of this morning which was 173.8 lbs
Dietbet #2: This one is a transformation one so it lasts 6 months and you have to lose 10% but they have rounds and the first round ends in 18 days. The first round goal is only 3% or 174.6 lbs which I also met today.
Dietbet #3: I am doing this one with some friends. Some are veterans and the other a newcomer. This is only a month long so I have to lose 4 % which means 170.7 lbs in 21 days. oh boy. This one is also special because I have done a dietbet with these hosts before but lost miserably....This is more than a dietbet...this is payback. Literally. I wanna win my money back.
So you ask, "Gretchen what are you going to do with all those winnings?"
My answer, SHOES! I could use some new running shoes...I am killing the tread on all my current ones. Also I am in love with Toms. They are the comfiest! I wear mine to work EVERY day and they are starting to get worn too. After these purchases its time to save up for a bike!
Finally, Non scale victory! I purchased some new work clothes because all my clothes are so big! I had some a Kohl's gift card from Christmas that I decided it was time to be put to use. So shopping I went! I challenged myself to try on some medium shirts. THEY FIT! What? oh yeah. This may seem silly so some but for a big girl this feels real good! I ended up buying all medium shirts! Feels great to wear clothes that actually fit my body.
This has been a great couple weeks for me and I hope it continues. Thanks for reading!
Thursday, July 10, 2014
I think my scale is broken
Last post I was avoiding the scale like the plague. Well last night I weighted myself because I signed up for a dietbet. I hopped on and the scale read 181 lbs. I knew it would be up, especially since I was weighing myself in the evening and after dinner. But this is only 2.8 lbs higher than right before vacation. Woohoo!
I knew I would have to weigh myself in the morning to get a more accurate weigh-in. So this morning I woke up grudgingly, walked Rosalie, turned on the Keurig, and hopped on the scale.
177.2
Nope. Stepped off and stepped on again
177.2
What? No way...that is impossible. That is 1 lb less than right before vacation. I just don't know what to think. Is my scale broken? Did I lose all my muscle? I definitely don't think I ate less than I was burning. Did I gain and then I was so scared of how much I gained that I already lost it and then some? Doubtful. I just don't know. Either way I'm happy with how my body is feeling again and I am just going to keep on going!
In the last post I also mentioned my need to lots of motivation! Well I think I have that now! As I said earlier I signed up for dietbet that another weight loss blogger is hosting. I had taken a break from dietbets after losing all my winnings from previous dietbets and not willing to lose more. I don't know what in me decided it was time to get back into it but I joined at the cost of $35 dollars. I am now in control of whether or not I'll get that money back. To get that moola back, I have to lose 4 % by early August. I weighed in last night since the dietbet started today. At 181 lbs, I have to get down to 173.8. But after this morning's weight-in that is only 3.4 lbs away! Winning this dietbet will be just so much sweeter if I can beat it and then some! Why not go for 4% from 171.2? I am going to set the goal for myself to be into the 160s by the time this diet bet ends! I mean Why settle?
To help me reach my dietbet goal, I signed up for a 5k this weekend. This was probably a crazy idea especially since I haven't been running much for the last two weeks. I won't be beating any personal records. My goal is to just pass the finish line and get a good workout in to help me to my long term goal.
I think I am sufficiently motivated for the time being! Wish me luck and I'll report back how my 5k went next week! Thanks for reading!
I knew I would have to weigh myself in the morning to get a more accurate weigh-in. So this morning I woke up grudgingly, walked Rosalie, turned on the Keurig, and hopped on the scale.
177.2
Nope. Stepped off and stepped on again
177.2
What? No way...that is impossible. That is 1 lb less than right before vacation. I just don't know what to think. Is my scale broken? Did I lose all my muscle? I definitely don't think I ate less than I was burning. Did I gain and then I was so scared of how much I gained that I already lost it and then some? Doubtful. I just don't know. Either way I'm happy with how my body is feeling again and I am just going to keep on going!
In the last post I also mentioned my need to lots of motivation! Well I think I have that now! As I said earlier I signed up for dietbet that another weight loss blogger is hosting. I had taken a break from dietbets after losing all my winnings from previous dietbets and not willing to lose more. I don't know what in me decided it was time to get back into it but I joined at the cost of $35 dollars. I am now in control of whether or not I'll get that money back. To get that moola back, I have to lose 4 % by early August. I weighed in last night since the dietbet started today. At 181 lbs, I have to get down to 173.8. But after this morning's weight-in that is only 3.4 lbs away! Winning this dietbet will be just so much sweeter if I can beat it and then some! Why not go for 4% from 171.2? I am going to set the goal for myself to be into the 160s by the time this diet bet ends! I mean Why settle?
To help me reach my dietbet goal, I signed up for a 5k this weekend. This was probably a crazy idea especially since I haven't been running much for the last two weeks. I won't be beating any personal records. My goal is to just pass the finish line and get a good workout in to help me to my long term goal.
I think I am sufficiently motivated for the time being! Wish me luck and I'll report back how my 5k went next week! Thanks for reading!
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
How do I get off Vacation Mode?!?!
The Bahamas were amazing! I had so much fun catching up with friends and making new ones! We went clear bottom kayaking, snorkeling, and beach bathing! This is a great picture of a very large fish that we were swimming with that Josh got with our new underwater camera! We walked around Nassau and I bought a pretty sweet wood anchor for our boat themed guest bedroom. Its a work in progress... I really think the people made trip so amazing! I couldn't ask for better friends, I just wish we didn't live all in different states! 
After the Bahamas it was on to Chicago for my very good friend's beautiful wedding! We were treated to some delicious Chicago Deep Dish pizza at the rehearsal dinner! It was sooo good!
The morning of the wedding, I can't lie I was a little scared to put on my bridesmaids dress. Thankfully it was a flowing dress so it really only had to fit around the chest. It fit and I still had room to breath even after having it taken in when I had it altered!
The wedding was beautiful with the ceremony outside under a tree. The views were beautiful but what made me really tear up with their stories and vows. I can only hope that our wedding makes people ball even 1/8th as much as they made me! Again, Congratulations you too!! I don't think anyone left that wedding with a hint of doubt that those two absolutely belong together and will live happily ever after!
Okay, now that my tears have dried...back to getting in shape for my big day! uh oh...I still have not got back on the scale to so were I stand after the calorie filled vacation. I have decided to get back on the medifast diet with the 5 small meals and one lean and green meal. I will however be adding fruits such as bananas, blueberries, and cherries. (I had A LOT of muscle cramps during my vacation that were not very fun) Hardest part...keeping my dieting going when my love comes home from work. I don't know what it is but I just wanna stay inside and cuddle and eat ice cream and sushi all day when he is home. I feel safe and always accepted no matter how I look with him which is a AMAZING thing but not good for my diet. I will say though that he did motivate me the other day. When he was in Tulsa, he started working out and is now motivated to keep it up! I think he liked the results and I'm not going to lie...I liked them too :P But if he works out then I feel bad if I don't work out! Hello competitive motivation! I love that we can talk and compare workouts now! Of course its different because I wanna lose weight and he does not. But still it is a new way of bonding and I love it! (Don't make fun of me, I know you are reading this a laughing at me)
So here is to getting back into the routine and reaching that goal before our big day! Still have 9 months and at LEAST 60 lbs to go? (depending on the scale which I am avoiding) Wow...now that I see that I am kind of scared. Can I do that?
Wait, of course I can! What is stopping me?
oh yeah, ME
I know there is so much I still wanted to post but its getting late and I wanna get to bed on time so that I can wake up and maybe, no, definitely get in a morning run! No more lazy, hitting the snooze 3-4 times! I am still trying to get out of vacation mode...so any motivation that you wanna send my way will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for reading!
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Unhappy with the scale and looking forward to some trees!
I am extremely unhappy with my scale right now. I am back into the 180s. I don't know why and it bothers me. It could be because of my food choices but I have been burning more than I have been eating. Though what I have been eating has not always been the best choice. Maybe its my body building muscle...Maybe my body just needs a rest day. I have also started to get a stitch on my right side every time I run and even when I just fast walk. I am still doing the Runner's World Run Streak. I have ran at least a mile for 13 days in a row now. I am also still doing Rowing 3 days a week and yoga at least once a week. I think a rest day is definitely in my future.
Whatever it is, I don't like what I see on the scale. These are days that I wish I didn't look at the scale 2-3 times a day. I need to get my scale addiction under control and just go to a weekly weigh in. I am not going to weight myself till Saturday morning which is right before my trip. My goal for the trip is to at the least try to maintain. I don't want to lose all the progress that I have made, my weigh-in Saturday will be my point of reference when I come back.
Now I need something to cheer me up. So I took some measurements and here they are!
I have lost 24.3 inches since November! I can definitely see it in my clothes and it feels great!
Whatever it is, I don't like what I see on the scale. These are days that I wish I didn't look at the scale 2-3 times a day. I need to get my scale addiction under control and just go to a weekly weigh in. I am not going to weight myself till Saturday morning which is right before my trip. My goal for the trip is to at the least try to maintain. I don't want to lose all the progress that I have made, my weigh-in Saturday will be my point of reference when I come back.
Now I need something to cheer me up. So I took some measurements and here they are!
| (Inches) | Nov '13 | June '14 | Difference |
| Upper Arms | 17.2 | 15.0 | 2.2 |
| Chest | 43.6 | 41.0 | 2.6 |
| Waist | 44.6 | 36.3 | 8.3 |
| Hips | 47.0 | 42.0 | 5.0 |
| Thighs | 49.4 | 43.2 | 6.2 |
| Total: | 24.3'' |
Also here is my Dietbet update:
Now back to my trip! Josh is finishing up training after 6 long weeks in Oklahoma! Saturday, we are going to meet up in Dallas where we both have our connecting flight to Jacksonville, FL. We won't be in Jacksonville for long because we are hoping on a cruise for the Bahamas right after landing! We are cruising with some friends from college and I can't wait to see some old faces! It will definitely be testing my will power with all the delicious food and treats on the ship but I am hoping that I can stay active and make some good choices! There is a gym on the ship so there is no excuses! I am hoping I will even have a workout buddy or two! We'll see if I can pry them out of bed ;) We already have kayaking and snorkeling planned for one of the ports and maybe some sight seeing at another! After the cruise, we hop off the ship and will fly nonstop to Chicago for one my very good friend's Wedding! The wedding is at an Arboretum and I can't wait to see some trees! Seriously, I miss trees. I love the south Texas winters and beach, but man I miss the Midwest's trees! In Chicago, we will meet up with some other old friends and I'm sure we will have a blast celebrating the wedding. This all means that I won't be posting next week but I will definitely update about the trip and my battle with the scale when I get back! Hopefully I can stay away from too many high calorie and high carb alcoholic drinks! Wish me luck and Thanks for reading!
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Hello 170s!
Thats right! I am into the 170s now! What? What? (raising the roof dance)
I am 179lbs right now so not very far into the 170s but I am waving goodbye to the 180s! Wow! I really can't remember the last time I was in the 170s. Probably high school...now i feel old....
Next victory? Size 12 jeans! Oh yeah! Now I really feel bad for all those size 12 jeans that I threw away because I said to myself "why am I lying to myself? I will never fit into these again." I want to go back in time and hit that self but I guess that was a step I had to take to get to where I am now.
This week, I was reading a post from runner's world where a woman about my height and size went from 200 lbs to 120-130. This is almost exactly my goal! It's so nice to find a story that really relates to me because if they can do it why can't I? My favorite part about the article that really got me was this part:
''I met my “rock bottom” in September 2002 looking at pictures from a vacation. I was disgusted at what I saw. At 20 years old, 5’1” and about 204 pounds, I decided enough was enough. I had been overweight most of my life. It seemed like I always battled it but nothing really every worked, so I went through a long period of time where I just accepted it and thought, “This is how I’m supposed to be.” So this was my meeting with reality. '' - Jennifer Piacenti
This seriously struck me because I remember having this conversation with my Mom. I have always been bigger and after trying all kinds of diets, I had given up. I just accepted that I was always going to be a big girl at 225 lbs. That was when I went through all my clothes and got rid of anything that didn't fit because I had the face the truth that with my lifestyle choices I was never going to fit into them. I had to cleanse myself and my closet. I guess that was MY "rockbottom." When I had to start shopping at bigger girl stores, I knew it was getting out of control. I wanted to be able to be active. I want to able to go hiking and not hold everyone up because I can't catch my breath. I want to ride roller coasters and not worry about if I am going to fit in. I want to experience everything and my weight should not be the reason that I can't. Weight is something that I control, it doesn't control me!
Here is the link to her story: http://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/how-running-changed-me-jennifer-piacenti?cm_mmc=Facebook-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-RunnerStories-_-HRCMJennifer
Fitbit update: Back at the top! Kicking butt again!
Runner's World Streak Update: I have completed 10 out of the 16 days so far with my longest streak of 7 days so far. I have completed 15.4 miles! That's a half marathon! I hope I can keep this streak up even when I go on our cruise but we'll see!
I am 179lbs right now so not very far into the 170s but I am waving goodbye to the 180s! Wow! I really can't remember the last time I was in the 170s. Probably high school...now i feel old....
Next victory? Size 12 jeans! Oh yeah! Now I really feel bad for all those size 12 jeans that I threw away because I said to myself "why am I lying to myself? I will never fit into these again." I want to go back in time and hit that self but I guess that was a step I had to take to get to where I am now.
This week, I was reading a post from runner's world where a woman about my height and size went from 200 lbs to 120-130. This is almost exactly my goal! It's so nice to find a story that really relates to me because if they can do it why can't I? My favorite part about the article that really got me was this part:
''I met my “rock bottom” in September 2002 looking at pictures from a vacation. I was disgusted at what I saw. At 20 years old, 5’1” and about 204 pounds, I decided enough was enough. I had been overweight most of my life. It seemed like I always battled it but nothing really every worked, so I went through a long period of time where I just accepted it and thought, “This is how I’m supposed to be.” So this was my meeting with reality. '' - Jennifer Piacenti
This seriously struck me because I remember having this conversation with my Mom. I have always been bigger and after trying all kinds of diets, I had given up. I just accepted that I was always going to be a big girl at 225 lbs. That was when I went through all my clothes and got rid of anything that didn't fit because I had the face the truth that with my lifestyle choices I was never going to fit into them. I had to cleanse myself and my closet. I guess that was MY "rockbottom." When I had to start shopping at bigger girl stores, I knew it was getting out of control. I wanted to be able to be active. I want to able to go hiking and not hold everyone up because I can't catch my breath. I want to ride roller coasters and not worry about if I am going to fit in. I want to experience everything and my weight should not be the reason that I can't. Weight is something that I control, it doesn't control me!
Here is the link to her story: http://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/how-running-changed-me-jennifer-piacenti?cm_mmc=Facebook-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-RunnerStories-_-HRCMJennifer
Fitbit update: Back at the top! Kicking butt again!
Runner's World Streak Update: I have completed 10 out of the 16 days so far with my longest streak of 7 days so far. I have completed 15.4 miles! That's a half marathon! I hope I can keep this streak up even when I go on our cruise but we'll see!
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Tulsa!
This weekend I visited my fiancé in Tulsa, Oklahoma! We stayed at the fabulous Kennedy Mansion Bed and Breakfast that was originally built in the 1920s. This was right up my alley! I love old houses with lots of character! The people that ran the house were so nice and helpful! We walked from the B&B to downtown Tulsa and walked through the Brady district. Then we went to do one of our favorite things! Movies! The movie theater we went to had recliners as seat! It was amazing! Then we went to watch the Spurs and OKC game. Go Spurs! The rest of the weekend of full of hanging out with some of Josh's coworkers and baseball! Monday, I flew back to Texas after and delicious breakfast of crepes and bacon at the Mansion. This weekend was a wonderful get away and it was so nice to spend time with my fiancé since he has been in training for the last 3 weeks and still has another 3 weeks to go!
Now it is back to reality. (try to not start singing some Eminem after reading that. I couldn't :P) I have not weighted myself after the weekend getaway and don't think I will for at least a week. I know the scale is not going to make me happy so why not just get back into my routine and see where I can go! I have about 3 weeks before we are going to go on a cruise which is then followed by a wedding that I am in. I don't have a specific goal weight yet but I do know its lower than 180. I have been yo-yoing in the 180s for awhile now and its time to move on!
Off the scale though, I will say that I feel stronger. I feel move powerful. Last Friday before flying to Tulsa to visit my fiancé, I ran a 5k. I really wasn't planning on running a 5k but it just happened. I was getting tired of running my same old route so I went exploring and I found a route that was almost perfectly 3.1 miles. It was a hot run so most of the time I was choosing my routes based on shady areas. 3.1 miles...it feels good that I can say I can do a 5k almost any day! This makes me feel strong and ready to tackle a 10k! Maybe this weekend or the next!
Any streakers out there? I joined the Runner's World Run Streak Challenge. The goal was to have run streak (at least 1 miles every day) for 40 days. This is from Memorial day to July 4th. I have not been able to keep my streak going. My longest streak so far is only 3 days but I am ready to get started back! I won't be doing any more traveling for the next two weeks so I am hoping to get a good streak going. I would like to try to do my mile in the mornings on my Row days because after my row class I just don't have the energy to give myself the best run I can give. I am not a morning runner but with the weather warming up we'll see if the cool mornings will get me going. I know Rosalie is always ready to get up in the morning so maybe her motivation will rub off. If you have any suggestions on how to get my butt up and motivated feel free to share! I have tried the layout your workout clothes the night before and I just end up ignoring them...maybe I need to sleep in them?
Here is my fitbit update. I am ready to step it up this week and kick some butt! Now that I have my heart rate monitor its hard to fit everything on my wrist so this doesn't completely show all my moving. I have goal for the next three weeks to keep my food log up to date even if I cheat! I want to have a calorie deficit everyday. No excuses. If I decide to have the kolache in the morning that one of my coworkers bring in then I need to work a little harder to make sure that I work those extra bites off. These next three weeks are prime for no distractions! No fiancé tempting me with sushi everyday (sorry, Love you!), no airport temptations (Auntie Annie's!), No more excuses! Lets see what I can do in 3 weeks!
Thanks for reading!
Now it is back to reality. (try to not start singing some Eminem after reading that. I couldn't :P) I have not weighted myself after the weekend getaway and don't think I will for at least a week. I know the scale is not going to make me happy so why not just get back into my routine and see where I can go! I have about 3 weeks before we are going to go on a cruise which is then followed by a wedding that I am in. I don't have a specific goal weight yet but I do know its lower than 180. I have been yo-yoing in the 180s for awhile now and its time to move on!
Off the scale though, I will say that I feel stronger. I feel move powerful. Last Friday before flying to Tulsa to visit my fiancé, I ran a 5k. I really wasn't planning on running a 5k but it just happened. I was getting tired of running my same old route so I went exploring and I found a route that was almost perfectly 3.1 miles. It was a hot run so most of the time I was choosing my routes based on shady areas. 3.1 miles...it feels good that I can say I can do a 5k almost any day! This makes me feel strong and ready to tackle a 10k! Maybe this weekend or the next!
Any streakers out there? I joined the Runner's World Run Streak Challenge. The goal was to have run streak (at least 1 miles every day) for 40 days. This is from Memorial day to July 4th. I have not been able to keep my streak going. My longest streak so far is only 3 days but I am ready to get started back! I won't be doing any more traveling for the next two weeks so I am hoping to get a good streak going. I would like to try to do my mile in the mornings on my Row days because after my row class I just don't have the energy to give myself the best run I can give. I am not a morning runner but with the weather warming up we'll see if the cool mornings will get me going. I know Rosalie is always ready to get up in the morning so maybe her motivation will rub off. If you have any suggestions on how to get my butt up and motivated feel free to share! I have tried the layout your workout clothes the night before and I just end up ignoring them...maybe I need to sleep in them?
Here is my fitbit update. I am ready to step it up this week and kick some butt! Now that I have my heart rate monitor its hard to fit everything on my wrist so this doesn't completely show all my moving. I have goal for the next three weeks to keep my food log up to date even if I cheat! I want to have a calorie deficit everyday. No excuses. If I decide to have the kolache in the morning that one of my coworkers bring in then I need to work a little harder to make sure that I work those extra bites off. These next three weeks are prime for no distractions! No fiancé tempting me with sushi everyday (sorry, Love you!), no airport temptations (Auntie Annie's!), No more excuses! Lets see what I can do in 3 weeks!
Thanks for reading!
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