I've got about 2 more lbs to go until I lose all of the vacation weight and am back on track where I want to be (yay!!!). I had a rough weekend due to my birthday but I got back on track on Sunday and am back into the training... when I stopped with my c25k a few weeks ago, I was on week 4 with the running (up to 6 minutes straight for those who don't know the program). I've been to the gym a few times since, like 2 or 3 times a week, and am usually on the treadmill while there trying to run between a 5.2 and 6.0 speed. I usually only last about 4-5 minutes straight.
So, Sunday when we went to the gym, I decided to set my treadmiill at a 4.1 pace (which is a 14:37 mile), and started to run... I ran 17 out of the 20 minutes I was on there, so needless to say I was excited.
Way to go (may I call you Kortni?)!! What counts most is that you got right back on track. :sohappy:
I really think that in order to succeed, you have to let yourself have a bit of indulgence for special occasions, then not beat yourself up about it and get right back on track--otherwise the whole process starts to feel like punishment.
So this morning I started training for a local half marathon that is in May and did my first-ever hill workout on the treadmill. I did 6 intervals with the incline between 4-5% and it was SO HARD. I definitely worked up a sweat! And yesterday I did my little strength training routine...my triceps are killing me today.
Yesterday we had veggie burgers for dinner (we like the Boca ones - I like the bruschetta flavor while Will likes the grilled vegetable). I had mine with lots of ketchup and no bun. :slurp: We had baked fries on the side...I found a brand that isn't TOO unhealthy. Of course, they're still french fries, so who am I kidding?
Hope everyone is having a great week!
Triceps burn is the best!! (just keep repeating it, you can convince yourself) :lol:
I've been lurking in the Running at WDW forum, and you guys are so inspiring! I actually checked out the RunDisney thread to see about a WDW 5K or something...I would love to run, but I think I'd need a buddy. I should probably contact the local road runners or something, don't many of them have programs to match up running partners?
Proud to report that I spent my weekend purging my closets--I'm in maintenance mode after losing 20 pounds! :sohappy:
Before & After, WDW Style:
This photo from our March 2009 stay at the Wilderness Lodge, made me realize that I'd put on weight and I'd have to do something about it:
This one is from our November 2011 Food & Wine Festival trip:
Woops, my thunder thighs seem to be missing!! :sohappy:
In this one (same Nov-11 trip), you can see that my sweetie also took off some extra weight--not through diet and exercise, but he re-entered the workforce (he was out of work in 2009, which led to some emotional eating)
Oh, and you may notice that part of my regimen was skipping the hairdresser for two years!!! :ROFLOL:
Mentioned it before, and I know that some of the rest of you are using it as well, but to achieve my goal I used an app called Lose It, which also has a website if you don't have a smartphone. I highly recommend it, and I'm going to keep using it to maintain, because for me, logging my food makes me aware of what I'm putting in my mouth. Each meal/snack/"drinky-drink" (as Kelly calls 'em) is a conscious choice. And even if I do let myself go a little bit, I can see that and I can make an adjustment the following week.
I'm going to stick around here, though, because even if I reached my diet goal, my ultimate goal is to maintain my fitness, and you are all great fitness buddies!! :wave:
He's been pouring over my 'Eat This Not That Book' today. I've been looking for some good stuff on the website kerby626 texted me last night, too. www.skinnytaste.com Found a recipe for Cajun Chicken Pasta I'd love to try. Maybe if Tracey is coming home for dinner tonight. :wave:
