4 miles down...

Yesterday, I ran 4 miles.

Today, I feel like I ran 4 miles yesterday.

Tomorrow, I run another 4 miles.

Today's results...(week 4)

woohoo!

I lost 2 lbs. exactly from last week's weigh-in.

Woohoo!

Maybe next week - I'll actually get a % of weight loss from the starting point.

Starting Weight - 209.2 on 2/6
Week 1 Weight - Unknown
Week 2 Weight - 210.8 lbs. (2/27) +0.76%
Week 3 Weight - 212.8 lbs. (3/6) +0.95% / +1.72%
Week 4 Weight - 210.6 lbs (3/12) - 1% / +0.67%

Next week - maybe we'll see a negative overall!!!

A Downward Fall...(on the scale that is).

I am finally seeing the numbers on that blasted scale head in the right direction - downward. After the struggles I went through for the past 2 weeks with diet and a lack of desire to care, I've finally found myself where I need to be and feel good about it. It's nice when the scale reflects that hardwork.

I have been in training now for a 10-mile run that will happen on May 3rd. I did my first 3 miles the other day - no real soreness later (yeah!). Today, I will put in 2-miles with some strength training. I am looking forward to that run-time.

There's just something about being outside, running, alone...there's think-time. I imagine myself a racing machine - pressing on towards the finish-line. I feel strong. I feel powerful. I feel....ow, what the...my little toe is going numb. Maybe my sock is bunching...My lungs are screaming - I forgot my inhaler (again)...wait, this is all in my head - just keep running. Breath...Left foot. Right foot. Left...hey, look at that squirrel over there...he's racing me - i'll show hi...ooh, pretty butterfly. Focus.

I am weighing in today for the Biggest Loser Contest at the gym. I feel pretty good about the fact that I will finally see the number go down from last week - it would be great if it went down from day one. It would be a nice reward for the hard-work and diligence (and those daily 1500-calories).

I'll send an update after my visit at noon!

I'm "officially" IN-TRAINING!

I am "officially" in-training for the Broad Street Run.

I have ran a few times over the past few weeks to start building up some of the endurance I need and tonight - I ran my first official 3 miles. I was very surprised at how well I did. I had run in a 5k in November that I tore my arch tendon just yards from the finish line (I tried to "kick-it" those last few yards and it popped).

I've basically just done a lot of cross-training since. No real running - until tonight.

And it feels great!

I don't know what it is about running, but I feel like a machine when I run. My whole body in tune with the motion forward. My core feels really strong. My legs were kicking - even my lungs were participating actively. I'm happy to be running again.

Maybe this is what I need. Maybe this is the kick in the rear that I need. Maybe the Endorphins will make a difference! Maybe just maybe!

Today's results...

I logged in at 209.2 on 2/6.

My first weigh-in - 210.8 lbs. (2/27) +0.01%

Today's weigh-in - 212.8 lbs. (3/6) +0.02%

Hmmmm....I think I'm going the wrong way!

Time for A Change

I guess it's time for a change!

After yesterday's blog entry - I got some challenging words "DO NOT QUIT!" Well, I don't plan on it. I was just having a moment - just keeping it real. I appreciate the encouragement.

I skipped out of work early yesterday for an evening of "full-contact" snowboarding (that's what it's called when I do it) and skiing (which is what I do when I've had enough getting my butt kicked by a wooden plank!). I spent almost 4 hours going up the lift, down the hill. Up the lift, down the hill. It was a well-needed break from "running in place" on the treadmill or "climbing" imaginary steps on the stairmaster. I guess I needed that.

Now I need to focus on getting my diet back in shape. That's an area that has slipped down a slippery slope throughout this whole week. I can use Jedi mind tricks to force myself to the gym, but I have been overdoing it on the 1500-calorie diet. Let's just be honest, there are times when a girl is just hungry and feels the need to eat. I've probably averaged 2000 calories over the past week. Not bad - except, I don't lose weight on a Normal calorie load and going to the gym. I only lose weight on a lower calorie diet and excessive exercise. If only 15 lbs over the period of 1-year isn't proof - I don't know what is.

So, I'll be doing a little "changing up" of the diet in order to get back on track. I'm definitely going to take the advice of one commenter and add some extra fiber into my diet. Hopefully, that will take care of the satiation issues I've been wrestling with over the past few days.

I'll let you know how it goes!

Tomorrow is weigh-in day for the Biggest Loser contest at the gym. Keep your fingers crossed that I actually lost weight this week instead of gaining it...

Can I Quit Yet?

I have had a couple of days where I just want to quit. I realize much of it has to do with "being a female", but it has been very difficult.

I have been ravenous! I just want to eat. I am eating all the right foods and drinking lots of water, but I feel hungry ALL THE TIME.

I have been hitting the gym, but I'm tired and don't want to go. But, I do it anyway.

My sleep patterns have been irregular. I'm constantly tired.

I guess I just need to stop fighting the current and let it carry me for a moment...or two! Fighting it seems too difficult. Giving in is so much easier.

What to do? What to DO!???!

Well, I keep doing what I know is the right thing. I had a few bad days. I pick myself up and keep going. I didn't get overweight from a few bad days - it was a lifetime of decision. So, I guess I need to remind myself that I won't be thin and healthy overnight either.

So I had a bad day...I'm not a quitter.

I will rise from the remnants of these past few days and continue the journey laid out before me. I will continue to go forth - I WILL NOT QUIT!

(At least, that's what I'm telling myself). I'll let you know how it goes...