Wow..its been a while. I knew I hadn't posted in awhile, but didn't realise how long it had been.
What have I been up to? Just life in general. I'm hanging onto Onederland by the skin of my teeth but I know I am doing all the right things so I'm just keeping the faith that the scale will catch up in it's own time, as it always does!
We have finished Week 5 of Couch to 5K and are starting Week 6 tonight. I can honestly tell you that when I finished running 20 minutes straight for the first time, it was one of the most empowering and self confidence boosting moments of my life. It was pretty awesome. I don't think I will ever be a speed runner, but the endurance is certainly coming along.
Yesterday I went on a 4km hike to Hilton Falls with my friend Tina and her dog, Sadie and then the same evening did C25K for another 3km. I felt pretty sore this morning, but a hot shower worked out the kinks and I think I am ready to start Week 6 tonight.
Foodwise, I'm still following Weight Watchers Points Plus program.
That's my world folks - hope yours is rocking :)
P.S. for any Blackberry users - do you know of a running app like Nike+ for the blackberry? One that uses the GPS to measure distance/speed etc? All suggestions appreciated.
Aug 21, 2011
Aug 6, 2011
Day 214 - 218, New Year
It felt like a long, long week.
I was very tired this week and came down with a cold on Thursday morning. It all seemed to catch up to me this morning when I just felt like I'd been run over by a truck. A combination of lack of sleep, eating a too heavy restaurant meal last night, dehydration, fighting a cold and TOM conspired to make me just want to stay in bed.
I eventually got up and went and weighed in....up 1.3 lbs. I'm not too worried, like I said - TOM and a heavy restaurant meal the night before weigh in definitely contributed to the gain and I know it will be gone by next week.
I napped this afternoon and although I had plans for Wk3D3 of C25K, I really didn't feel like doing it, but having a partner to do it with definitely makes a huge difference, so off we went. Week 3 is now done and Week 4 starts tomorrow night. Week 4 is new territory for me and involves total jogging time of 16 minutes out of 31 and also 5 minute intervals. Keep your fingers crossed for me! I have another friend who started Couch25K this week. Go Shelley!!!
Food wise, this past week was a carb fest - also normal this week of the month - and it was mostly whole wheat bread, which is a huge improvement over ice cream and cookies. With the exception of last night's meal at the Pickle Barrel, my meals were balanced and healthy.
Tomorrow is prep for the week ahead. Not sure what that will look like just yet. I'll keep you posted.
I was very tired this week and came down with a cold on Thursday morning. It all seemed to catch up to me this morning when I just felt like I'd been run over by a truck. A combination of lack of sleep, eating a too heavy restaurant meal last night, dehydration, fighting a cold and TOM conspired to make me just want to stay in bed.
I eventually got up and went and weighed in....up 1.3 lbs. I'm not too worried, like I said - TOM and a heavy restaurant meal the night before weigh in definitely contributed to the gain and I know it will be gone by next week.
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| Me and two friends, after WK1D1 of C25K |
Food wise, this past week was a carb fest - also normal this week of the month - and it was mostly whole wheat bread, which is a huge improvement over ice cream and cookies. With the exception of last night's meal at the Pickle Barrel, my meals were balanced and healthy.
Tomorrow is prep for the week ahead. Not sure what that will look like just yet. I'll keep you posted.
Aug 1, 2011
Day 212 - 213, New Year
Feels like Sunday because of the holiday here in Ontario.
Tomorrow is back to work, I've thoroughly enjoyed three days off, even though they were busy and a little tiring.
My running partner, Guenther, and I tackled Week 3, Day 1 of Couch to 5K yesterday and did really well, he is struggling with some knee problems but he is determined to push through. The program for week three is:
5 minute warm up walk
Jog 90 seconds
Walk 90 seconds
Jog 3 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Jog 90 seconds
Walk 90 seconds
Jog 3 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
5 minute cool down walk
We'll do Day 2 tomorrow and hopefully will do a little better in time and distance.
I have all my food prepped for the work week ahead.
Breakfasts - 1 cup milk, 1 package Carnation Instant Breakfast
Lunches - homemade vegetable chili, 1 oz skim mozzarella
Snacks - Royal Gala apples
Looking forward to another successful week on plan. How about you? How are you going to rock this week?
Tomorrow is back to work, I've thoroughly enjoyed three days off, even though they were busy and a little tiring.
My running partner, Guenther, and I tackled Week 3, Day 1 of Couch to 5K yesterday and did really well, he is struggling with some knee problems but he is determined to push through. The program for week three is:
5 minute warm up walk
Jog 90 seconds
Walk 90 seconds
Jog 3 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Jog 90 seconds
Walk 90 seconds
Jog 3 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
5 minute cool down walk
We'll do Day 2 tomorrow and hopefully will do a little better in time and distance.
I have all my food prepped for the work week ahead.
Breakfasts - 1 cup milk, 1 package Carnation Instant Breakfast
Lunches - homemade vegetable chili, 1 oz skim mozzarella
Snacks - Royal Gala apples
Looking forward to another successful week on plan. How about you? How are you going to rock this week?