in training!

I signed up for my first half marathon! Its on Oct 14th so I have a while to train.  I am on week two of training and its going pretty good so far!  I am nervous about building up on my long runs.  This week my long run is 5 miles, next week 6, and increases by 1 mile every week.   It is a little overwhelming but I am up for the challenge!  I will keep you all updated! 

As far as WW, I have taken a little break.  I am planning to get back into it soon!  I haven't gained any more weight, the running has helped with that.  I am just trying to figure out a few things in my head....get things together.....I need to shed more pounds so that I can run faster and longer.   I know that will help!  

Hopefully, my next post will show that I have lost more weight!

it's been so long

Uggghhhh.....I havent blogged in forever!  My life is so busy......I havent had time to blog.   WW hasnt been going so well this month.   I think the whole Vegas vacation ruined that.   I havent been to a meeting in almost 4 weeks.   I need to get back, because the scale reflects the fact that I havent been going.   I dont want to get on the scale and see a 5 pound gain.   I gained 8 pounds while in Vegas but lost 4 pounds right away....WATER WEIGHT!   So I was happy to see that go.....but for some reason my head is not back in the game yet.   I didnt exercise for a week.....which made me feel sick!  I felt so heavy and sluggish....So, I am still up 4 pounds, plus a pound because I am not on track.   June is always the month I get side tracked and then the rest of the year is a bust.  I really want to change that this time and get back on track!   I have a few things.....4th of July, my anniverary, and a visit out of town that will be challenging.   Hopefully, I will get things going in the right direction again! 

Low on time!

It has been forever since I blogged and I am sorry!  I am still on track and I think I am doing good.  It is going a little slow, but I think this is a good thing. 

I went to my WW meeting today and I lost 2.2 more pounds.  I have now lost a total of 28 pounds!  I also did some measuring a few days ago because I just wasn't happy with the scale last week.  I have lost a total of 15 inches!  4 inches around my bust and hips, 3 inches at my waist, 1 inch in my arms and thighs!  

I also ran a 5k last week, very happy with myself.  I had the fastest time I have ever had plus I ran the whole time!  I finished in 34 minutes.     I didn't stop for anything!  I cant wait to do another!   I am planning on signing up for a half marathon in October.   The only thing that is holding me back right now are my knees!  My right knee is hurting like crazy after a run.  It hurts to go down stairs mostly.  I am icing right now as we speak!   From what I can tell from GOOGLE, it is runners knee.   We will see.  I hope this old body of mine can keep up.  It is so funny now......how much I want to get up and move....but now my body is saying......wait up!   Hold on!   haha.......

I feel great people!  

quick update

I missed weigh in last week because of my work schedule...so I weighed in this week and was actually up a pound.   I also weighed in right after work so I know I was carrying around some water weight so I am not going to stress about it.  According to scale at home I am down a pound.    We shall see what the scale says next week...

I am still feeling pretty good.  I am continuing to jog outside.  Some days suck and some days I absolutely love it.    Today I ran 4 miles with Allie....she rode her bike.   It was nice.   My left knee hurts though.....Sometimes I feel like an old woman!   I can tell that I have improved with my jogging as far as distance and endurance.  I feels good to see that a  month ago I could not have jogged that far without stopping for a walk break.  

My clothes are fitting so much better!   So happy about that! 

Have a great week! 

My old jeans fit!

Non scale victory!  I can fit into one of my old pair of jeans!  I haven't been able to wear them for years!  Just this past December I tried them on and I couldn't fit them over my thighs! I still have a few more pairs that are still tight...but I am working on that!   Another NSV, my underwear is getting too big.    It is amazing what losing 24.4 pounds will do for you!   Did you read that?  I lost 24.4 pounds!  YAY!

The journey so far has been pretty easy.....a few bumps in the road....but all in all very doable.   I usually use every single one of my points.....all of my WPA and all of my exercise points.  I think that is what makes it doable....and it doesn't make me feel deprived.....and I am still losing......Not at a super fast speed......but good enough! 

Another thing.....I feel great....


 

I am back!!!

I had the time of my life in Cancun.  It was money well spent for sure!  Words cannot descibe how much fun we had and how it really enhanced our marriage.  We bonded so well....we are still getting along.   Ervin cannot wait to go back!   and neither can I!!!!  

A few things:

1.  I got my husband drunk.  He never gets drunk.  That was so fun! I have video footage on it!

2. The food was delish.  I didnt count points.  But I did try to watch it...

3.  I did gain 5 pounds but I have already lost it!

4.  We had the most amazing room.  I dont know how we go so lucky! 

5.  We have already decided that we are going back next year! 

I hope you all enjoyed my pics.  

Getting back to the daily grind was excruciating.  

I lost 20 pounds!

I am happy to announce that I have lost 20 pounds!   I have been at this for 12 weeks and it has been worth it.   I think I am different this time around because I have not put myself on a time schedule for losing weight....and then planning to quit WW.   I plan to keep going to meetings and I plan to stay a member until I lose all the weight I want to lose.   This is something that I thought I never needed.  I always thought I could do it on my own.   The accountability of WW is what keeps me going. 

I have another challenge though.  I am going on vacation next week!   and I am scared!   I don't want to sit there on my vacation and count points!  I want to enjoy myself.  But , I also don't want to come back 5 pounds heavier.   So my plan is to stay active.   I have visions of jogging on the beach......walking to town and back....swimming.....   and I have plans to eat lots of fruits and veggies..... and plans to drink lots of water.   

My plan is to maintain.   To live my life to the fullest.....yet maintain my weight!   What a goal for the next two weeks!  

So excited!!!!!