Week 2 is completed!!
3 days of Run/Walk combo
2 days of cross training for 30-40 minutes
Weight loss: 0 this is frustrating
Total pounds lifted this week: 41,400
The week went well, and for all practical purposes - I feel really great about it. The runs went great. Well, as great as they can go when one hasn't run since the 8th grade. A little huffing and puffing and I made it through! I'm still running for 1 minute and walking for three, with 6 repetitions. This week, I move up to 7 repetitions.
My knee has been bugging me a little bit, but I bought a brace, and it seemed to feel much better after that. If it keeps hurting, I'll get it checked out by one of those doctor types, but I figure chalking it up to " I haven't run in 20+ years" sounds like a really good reason right now! And Mike has been giving me some pointers to get a more efficient run. I never knew there was so many things to know about running.
I'm getting better with the emotions. I've been really shocked at how much this has affected me. I go back and forth between "I can do this." and "What on earth was I thinking?" I've been trying to do some soul searching and figure out why and how I let myself get to this point. Don't they (Oprah, Dr. Phil, etc...) always say that you've got to figure out why you gained weight before you can figure out how to change it? Maybe, just maybe though, I just like food. I like food. I dislike exercise. Can it be this simple. I don't know. I'm still working on this!
I do know that I couldn't get through this without the support of you, my friends. Your comments inspire me every day when I don't want to go. I read through them and get the strength to go. I've had some great heart to heart talks with Denise and Krista about this journey. Those have helped me through and made me realize that I have the best friends in the world. (as if I didn't already know that) Girls, you are priceless and I love you. And the support of my husband......I couldn't do it with out him. I am a blessed woman.
And because I don't want to end on a sappy note, I'll leave you with the 2 goals I've set for myself with the 5k.
1. Do not finish in last place.
2. Do not puke.
Happy exercising, friends!
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6 comments:
I so admire your determination. You go girl! Even though there isn't a # difference yet, it will come. I bet you will find things fitting better (looser). I'm sure your boys are proud of their mom too.
LOL about your goals. you are funny.
Hey AJ, I love your goals...#2 makes me laugh. Remember that muscle weighs more than fat, so even if you didn't "loose" any weight, at least according to the numbers, you may have very well lost fat and regained muscle. I believe that it's not the numbers on the scale, but the way you feel that counts. Keep up the good work;) I know you can do it!
You are so inspiring. You can do this!
I'm inspired too. Thanks to you I've stopped eating the (awfully high in fat) school lunch.
Who cares what Oprah and Dr. Phil say about figuring out why you gained weight? Notice the headlines about Oprah lately? Not sure she would be the best source of information on that subject anyway.
You just keep your eyes focused on your goal, missy. You've got a 5K to run. I don't care of you cross the finish line in last place, behind two old ladies using walkers, while holding a barf bag. It will be better than standing there as a donut-eating spectator, right???
BTW, did you download the theme song from Chariots of Fire yet? I hope you think of me everytime you hear it! Love you!
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