This is about as close to "before" as you can get. This was taken Christmas Day 2008, I began January 5th 2009.
Wow.
Five seconds ago.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
New "before" picture
This is about as close to "before" as you can get. This was taken Christmas Day 2008, I began January 5th 2009.
Wow.
Five seconds ago.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Staying Positive
I know that I have lost weight. I know that I am healthier. And yet there are times when I look in the mirror and wonder why I look so big, or so lumpy, or so tired, or my hair isn't right, and my face is too red. It seems that this will never change. So I must change how I view myself. This is one realization that I have had recently.
Also, I need to stop this random eating the whole world every few days. I will be marvelous and have wonderful self control for a few days, and then I end up downing a whole bag of Teddy Grahams. Those cute little bears are dangerous!! I know that my little "binges" really aren't that bad. Overall, I am still on track. But I could be so much better on track! For instance, today was an AWESOME day. I ran TWICE. I ran for 30 minutes in the morning, and 15 minutes in the afternoon. And I also did a Pilates Ab Workout. This was a) trying to work off those cute little devilish bears from last night and b) to allow me to have tortellini for dinner! Also c) to just give myself a big push back on track.
Right now, at this moment I am thankful for what I have been given. I am thankful for the last 9 months of getting healthy......wow. Moment please. NINE months. Wow. I am healthier and much better off. And I do see myself as a better person because I can be better for others.
Now, off to finish playing Scrabble with my wonderfully wacky Momma. And then 6:45 am running!
Also, I need to stop this random eating the whole world every few days. I will be marvelous and have wonderful self control for a few days, and then I end up downing a whole bag of Teddy Grahams. Those cute little bears are dangerous!! I know that my little "binges" really aren't that bad. Overall, I am still on track. But I could be so much better on track! For instance, today was an AWESOME day. I ran TWICE. I ran for 30 minutes in the morning, and 15 minutes in the afternoon. And I also did a Pilates Ab Workout. This was a) trying to work off those cute little devilish bears from last night and b) to allow me to have tortellini for dinner! Also c) to just give myself a big push back on track.
Right now, at this moment I am thankful for what I have been given. I am thankful for the last 9 months of getting healthy......wow. Moment please. NINE months. Wow. I am healthier and much better off. And I do see myself as a better person because I can be better for others.
Now, off to finish playing Scrabble with my wonderfully wacky Momma. And then 6:45 am running!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
ouch.
ran this morning. second day in a row. 28 minutes straight.
fast forward to this evening.
pilates ab workout.
tired.
bed.
now.
fast forward to this evening.
pilates ab workout.
tired.
bed.
now.
Mexican food last night....running this morning!
Last night I had one of my "just enjoy it" nights. There was a bunch of wonderful mexican food in the lounge...and I decided to indulge : ) Not to worry though. I went running this morning! 28 minutes non-stop. Then later today I am going to do an ab workout. I'm making sure that the food doesn't get the best of me!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Haven't lost it!
Haven't lost my ability to run that is! This morning I decided to tackle the 20 minute run from C25k. I haven't done that run segment in about 4 months. Needless to say, I was a little worried! Would I be able to do it? Would I be completely exhausted half way in?
Nope!
I was able to complete the whole run! Of course I was tired...who wouldn't be? But I could finish it and still stand up-right and not collapse. Even better, one of my best friends, Esther went running with me. I'm so used to going at it alone that I'd forgotten how much fun it can be to have a friend there. Yay for friends!!
Nope!
I was able to complete the whole run! Of course I was tired...who wouldn't be? But I could finish it and still stand up-right and not collapse. Even better, one of my best friends, Esther went running with me. I'm so used to going at it alone that I'd forgotten how much fun it can be to have a friend there. Yay for friends!!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
New Jeans!
It has been a month or two of constantly pulling up my jeans. My belt didn't help...the belt itself wasn't small enough to do anything! I finally bit the bullet and bought some jeans. I went to a local consignment shop. I got 2 pairs, one for $18 (with the tags still on, and originally sold for $40!) and another for $10. One of the pairs of jeans is a size 10 and the other is size 12. Lots of happy smiles! So I have jeans now. I also went to Goodwill the other day and got a bunch of long sleeved shirts. The weather here is rapidly descending into fall weather and I got tired of wearing sloppy t-shirts all of the time! Love shopping for "new" clothes!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Back at school...back to everything
I admit it. I've been slacking. I've been making excuses and eating salt laden food. And because of that, I've been feeling very yucky lately.
Although I was terribly sick for a few days, I still didn't eat well. I had a bad cold. And I assumed that chocolate cake would help me feel better...topic for another time.
Now I am back to my real life. I am eating lean meats, smaller portions, and very little processed sugar. I did a Pilates DVD yesterday and I went running today!! I seem to always forget why I like to run now. I never thought that I would write this, but here is my list of why I love running:
1. I feel such an amazing sense of accomplishment after I'm finished!!
2. It burns so many calories in less amount of time.
3. It is an activity that I do for just ME. There are no grades, no practicing for it, no rehearsals or performances, it is just doing it.
4. The endorphins are absolutely worth it. The rest of the day is always very cheerful because I am in a great mood!
5. It is FREE : )
I thought I'd try something new for this semester. I did not bring a scale with me. I am not going to weigh myself like the freak that I was, every single day, sometimes twice a day. Nope- this time I am only going to when I go home on the weekends about 2x a month. Will I be able to hold out? Will I be dissapointed? Who knows.....
Although I was terribly sick for a few days, I still didn't eat well. I had a bad cold. And I assumed that chocolate cake would help me feel better...topic for another time.
Now I am back to my real life. I am eating lean meats, smaller portions, and very little processed sugar. I did a Pilates DVD yesterday and I went running today!! I seem to always forget why I like to run now. I never thought that I would write this, but here is my list of why I love running:
1. I feel such an amazing sense of accomplishment after I'm finished!!
2. It burns so many calories in less amount of time.
3. It is an activity that I do for just ME. There are no grades, no practicing for it, no rehearsals or performances, it is just doing it.
4. The endorphins are absolutely worth it. The rest of the day is always very cheerful because I am in a great mood!
5. It is FREE : )
I thought I'd try something new for this semester. I did not bring a scale with me. I am not going to weigh myself like the freak that I was, every single day, sometimes twice a day. Nope- this time I am only going to when I go home on the weekends about 2x a month. Will I be able to hold out? Will I be dissapointed? Who knows.....
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
