c25k: w1d3

Week 1 is completed!

1.75 miles in 30 min.

Day 3 was pretty easy.

I start Week 2 on Monday!

Let me start by saying that getting sick with a head cold is no fun in the summer!! Now that I have gotten that off my chest I can breathe (wait no I can’t because my nose is stopped up!!  Ugh!!). Well the week started just like any other Monday, up at 6am and waking up my sweet baby girl up by 6:15am only to find she has a 102.4 degree fever!!  Needless to say I haven’t walked any this week.  I did do P90 on Monday, Tuesday, and by Wednesday I was sick. Good news is that my E was well!! I think I am too now!!

I have had scale and non-scale victories the past week!!  The scale victory is obvious but here is the non-scale which may be better than the scale….My sister is getting married next month and the bridesmaid dress that I was measured for and was ordered came in a couple of weeks ago and did not fit at all (in a very soft voice…. it was too small.)!! Now for the non-scale part…The lady was able to let the dress out and make it fit. However, at my last fitting she had to TAKE THE DRESS BACK IN!! YES!!! That felt great!!

I am kind of moving all over the place today. So bear with me… In my last post I told you about my new way of life. I don’t want to call it a diet because I am committed to living the vegetarian life.  Here are some websites that were given to me by some of my Facebook friends:

 http://www.goveg.com/ 

http://www.tryveg.com/cfi/toc/

I also thought I would share the book I am reading.  I have laughed and cried all in the same chapter.
Disclaimer: I must say that the language in the book is rough, but if you can get past it there is some good information.  The name of the book is “Skinny Bitch”. http://www.skinnybitch.net/

c25k: w1d2

Today was day 2 in week 1 and it went great!  I am actually enjoying it.

1.71 miles in 30 minutes

3,519 steps

260 calories


And I earned another 60 points for my replay!  (PS--if anyone is interested in a replay, I can send you an invite and you get 20% off your order!).

The 10 Best Poses for Runners

 I thought is article was very helpful!  I am always looking for new stretching poses!

C25k: w1d1

C25K =  The Couch to 5k in 9 weeks running program.  I have started this program many times before and never made it past the first week and always repeating week 1 for many weeks.  I have been debating starting it up again and FINISHING the 9 weeks.  Debating.  I came across Momma of 3 On The Run.  I sent her an email asking her about her c25k and she inspired me. 

I downloaded the Podcasts over the weekend to my iPod.

Today was Week 1, Day 1.  I did 1.61 miles in 30 minutes (the podcast ended at 28 minutes after a 5 minute cool-down, but I am weird and had to walk to 30 minutes).  I did the warm-up & brisks walk at a 3.0 mph and the runs at 5.0 mph. Sadly and stupidly, I forgot to turn on the pedometer on my iPod. 

And I feel great.  I had NO problems with the workout.  None.  I was able to do and enjoyed it. 

I WILL finish this program. 

15 Best Diet Tips

I saw this article from Web MD linked from another blog and thought I would share.

15 Best Diet Tips

1. Drink plenty of water or other calorie-free beverage
2. Think about what you can add to your diet, not what you should take away.
3. Consider whether you're really hungry. 
4. Be choosy about nighttime snacks
5.  Enjoy your favorite foods.
6. Enjoy your treats away from home
7.  Eat several mini-meals during the day
8. Spice it up.
9. Eat protein at every meal.
10.  Stock your kitchen with healthy convenience foods
11. Order childrens portions at restaurants
12.  Eat foods in season
13. Swap a cup of pasta for a cup of vegetables
14.  Use non-food alternatives to cope with stress
15. Be physically active

Checking In

I haven’t posted anything in a long time so I thought  that I would check in. Also, I haven’t been walking with the girls this past month (its so hot here). I have chosen to get up earlier and walk with my dad. It has been a wonderful father-daughter time.

 My weight loss is going well. I have lost 1/3 of the amount I want to lose!!! I also have decided to become a Vegetarian!!  It has been a week since I had meat and I love it!! My husband….not so much. I am still working on him.