Spring Break wasn't the easiest, weight-loss wise. Being home, led itself to easy access to food, but besides that MY STUPID ANKLE STILL HURTS!! By last Thursday, it felt great, I decided to hit the gym and try to run on the treadmill. It felt great, right until I hit 1.5 miles in. the twinges started and I stopped at 1.75 miles and walked. I iced it and it was better by the next day, and it feels good now. But I'm too scared to try again. Friends have been telling me I should switch to the elliptical. I just really want to run. I want to do the virtual 5k with The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans, and I want to run a race in my town with my husband at the end of May. He's running 5 miles easy and I'm sidelined. It just sucked. I lost weight this week, but I'm not happy about my activity level!
Challenge starting weight......175.8
Last week.............................175.6
This week.............................174.6
Weekly loss..............................1.0
Challenge loss..........................1.2
Total Loss.......................19.2
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Spring In2 Action Weigh in #1
Spring break is in full motion here. Which is great, because without any snow days this winter, there were no days off of school. The natives, and myself, have gotten restless and we were all looking forward to a few days off the regular routine. What is bad about spring break is the break in the routine of eating healthy. A visit to my in-laws is always dangerous--lots of treats and great food. then the easy access to snacks here at the house is a pitfall as well. ugh, it is hard. Not to mention the fact that my ankle is still not right. I think I will give the treadmill a go tomorrow. I haven't exercised or run in almost 2 weeks and it is killing me.
However, spring break has allowed me the opportunity to read two of the three Hunger Games book (and see the movie). I also steam cleaned all the carpets (except the basement) in the house. I'm feeling pretty productive! Tomorrow, all the girls go to daycare and I have a day to myself. Not sure what I will do yet, but I know I will enjoy it.
Here are this week's numbers:
Challenge starting weight .......175.8
Last week.............................175.8
This week.............................175.6
Weekly loss..............................0.2
Challenge loss...........................0.2
Total Loss.............................18.2
However, spring break has allowed me the opportunity to read two of the three Hunger Games book (and see the movie). I also steam cleaned all the carpets (except the basement) in the house. I'm feeling pretty productive! Tomorrow, all the girls go to daycare and I have a day to myself. Not sure what I will do yet, but I know I will enjoy it.
Here are this week's numbers:
Challenge starting weight .......175.8
Last week.............................175.8
This week.............................175.6
Weekly loss..............................0.2
Challenge loss...........................0.2
Total Loss.............................18.2
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Spring In2 Action
The gals over at the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans has a new challenge beginning TODAY! This is just what I need to keep my motivation going following the last challenge and the "biggest loser" competition at work.
This week's challenge is to take Action and figure out some goals for this challenge and create a motivation board. I've set one up on Pinterest.
Ultimately, I want to be in a much healthier place. Assuming my ankle heals nicely, I want to keep running and run in a 5K at the end of May. I'd love to be down another 10-15 lbs too!
Starting weight:.................175.8*
*I can't believe I just posted my weight....ugh
This week's challenge is to take Action and figure out some goals for this challenge and create a motivation board. I've set one up on Pinterest.
Ultimately, I want to be in a much healthier place. Assuming my ankle heals nicely, I want to keep running and run in a 5K at the end of May. I'd love to be down another 10-15 lbs too!
Starting weight:.................175.8*
*I can't believe I just posted my weight....ugh
Injured
I'm not quite sure how it happened, but I injured my ankle last week. I ran on Wednesday and felt fine. I woke up on Thursday morning a little sore and stiff, but that's nothing new. Thursday afternoon, the inside of my left ankle hurt when I run. not a lot, and I just figured it was stiff and I didn't warm up enough. About a mile into my run, the pain stopped. when I finished the run and started my cool down, the pain returned.
I didn't run on Friday because my schedule didn't allow for it. I also took Saturday off just to give the ankle a bit more rest. Sunday I headed to the gym determined to take it easy but to get a work out in. It hurt as soon as I started to run. The ankle brace I also wore felt ridiculous and started to hurt as well. I was only able to run for 20 min and then had to stop. I clearly screwed something up. It's a little swollen and sore to the touch. Icing it helps, but not enough. I can function and walk on it, but a workout is out of the question. It nearly brings me to tears to not be able to work out. I can't believe I actually just said that! I have really gotten into a groove with running and feeling great about it. I worry that this setback with have lasting effects on my motivation. I haven't ran since Sunday and I probably won't even try until after we return from a trip visiting my in laws this weekend. It just makes me sick!
Despite no exercise, I have lost weight this week. Which is great since tomorrow is the final weigh-in for our "biggest loser" competition at work. But in reality it is bad because I'm pretty sure that means I've lost muscle mass and not fat! Again, lasting effects!!! UGH. I will tell you that I am both happy and upset that this competition is ending. I can't wait to have the pressure off me a little bit (or at least for a few days) so that I am not constantly worried about my food intake/workouts. But then again, competing with my co-workers has kept me accountable and on the right path. There is little chance of me winning 1st place (since I'm currently in 4th), but my department team may be able to win the team competition!! Here's hoping!
The numbers this week:
Starting weight ......1*3.8
Last week...............1*0.0
This week...............1*5.8
Weekly loss...............4.2
Total Loss...........18.0
I didn't run on Friday because my schedule didn't allow for it. I also took Saturday off just to give the ankle a bit more rest. Sunday I headed to the gym determined to take it easy but to get a work out in. It hurt as soon as I started to run. The ankle brace I also wore felt ridiculous and started to hurt as well. I was only able to run for 20 min and then had to stop. I clearly screwed something up. It's a little swollen and sore to the touch. Icing it helps, but not enough. I can function and walk on it, but a workout is out of the question. It nearly brings me to tears to not be able to work out. I can't believe I actually just said that! I have really gotten into a groove with running and feeling great about it. I worry that this setback with have lasting effects on my motivation. I haven't ran since Sunday and I probably won't even try until after we return from a trip visiting my in laws this weekend. It just makes me sick!
Despite no exercise, I have lost weight this week. Which is great since tomorrow is the final weigh-in for our "biggest loser" competition at work. But in reality it is bad because I'm pretty sure that means I've lost muscle mass and not fat! Again, lasting effects!!! UGH. I will tell you that I am both happy and upset that this competition is ending. I can't wait to have the pressure off me a little bit (or at least for a few days) so that I am not constantly worried about my food intake/workouts. But then again, competing with my co-workers has kept me accountable and on the right path. There is little chance of me winning 1st place (since I'm currently in 4th), but my department team may be able to win the team competition!! Here's hoping!
The numbers this week:
Starting weight ......1*3.8
Last week...............1*0.0
This week...............1*5.8
Weekly loss...............4.2
Total Loss...........18.0
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Checking in
It's been a few weeks since I checked in here. Sometimes, life gets in the way and I forget to check in.
The weight loss competition at work is in it's final two weeks. I've done pretty good, but am currently in 4th place for the women. The woman in first has lost like 3lbs a week for the last two weeks and I've slowed down. Actually, earlier this week I crept down into the next 10lb category. Unfortunately, hormones and water weight have me up again.
Fitness-wise, I've tried to step it up. I'm running 5 days a week, usually, and have managed to actually run for 3.5 miles without stopping a few times. It feels horrendous and awesome all at the same time. I need to figure out how to work some weight training into the routine though. there just isn't enough time.
Pat's competition is winding down too, but we both are committed to making this stick, especially the running part.
There is no challenge through the Sisterhood this week, but am still checking in
Starting weight .....1*3.8
Last week...............1*0.8
This week...............1*0.0
Weekly loss................0.8
Total Loss...........13.8
The weight loss competition at work is in it's final two weeks. I've done pretty good, but am currently in 4th place for the women. The woman in first has lost like 3lbs a week for the last two weeks and I've slowed down. Actually, earlier this week I crept down into the next 10lb category. Unfortunately, hormones and water weight have me up again.
Fitness-wise, I've tried to step it up. I'm running 5 days a week, usually, and have managed to actually run for 3.5 miles without stopping a few times. It feels horrendous and awesome all at the same time. I need to figure out how to work some weight training into the routine though. there just isn't enough time.
Pat's competition is winding down too, but we both are committed to making this stick, especially the running part.
There is no challenge through the Sisterhood this week, but am still checking in
Starting weight .....1*3.8
Last week...............1*0.8
This week...............1*0.0
Weekly loss................0.8
Total Loss...........13.8
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Shrink Yo'Self Weigh in #8
After 8 weeks of this I would have liked to have seen a bigger drop on the scale. I know that the "slow and steady" approach is always best, but it still would have been nice! Not as much time to work out this last week or so. Work and family activities have kept me busy, unfortunately. I am determined to keep trudging along, however. I've decided that I must watch my schedule closely and be sure not to over schedule other things!
Starting weight .....1*3.8
Last week...............1*5.0
This week...............1*3.8
Weekly loss.................1.2
Total Loss...........10.0
Yes, I'm pretty excited about a 10lb loss!!! Hoping I can keeping it going!
Starting weight .....1*3.8
Last week...............1*5.0
This week...............1*3.8
Weekly loss.................1.2
Total Loss...........10.0
Yes, I'm pretty excited about a 10lb loss!!! Hoping I can keeping it going!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Shrink Yo'Self Weigh in #6 & #7
I totally forgot to write my post last week. and then I totally forgot to do it again this week. Life is getting busy, but I am trying to keep moving forward. Last week on weigh in day, I had gained a pound. but by the next day I was down almost 2. The constant fluctuation drives me crazy. I'm do 3 different weigh ins each week: Wednesday for Shrinking Jeans, Friday for "Biggest Loser" competition at work, then Saturday for Weight Watchers. It is hard not to step on the scale daily.
Here's the numbers for Weigh in #6
Starting Weight.................1*3.8
Last Week..........................1*6.8
This Week..........................1*7.8
Weekly loss..........................+1.0
Total Loss......................6.0
Here are the numbers for This Week Weigh in #7
Starting Weight..................1*3.8
LAst Week..........................1*7.8
This Week...........................1*5.0
Weekly loss.............................2.8
Total Loss......................8.8
Here's the numbers for Weigh in #6
Starting Weight.................1*3.8
Last Week..........................1*6.8
This Week..........................1*7.8
Weekly loss..........................+1.0
Total Loss......................6.0
Here are the numbers for This Week Weigh in #7
Starting Weight..................1*3.8
LAst Week..........................1*7.8
This Week...........................1*5.0
Weekly loss.............................2.8
Total Loss......................8.8
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