Day 60...still going

Sorry for not doing the video thing...but I just really don't feel like putting one together lol.  Today is day 60.  I went for a run today...I think I mentioned in the last post that I'm using the couch to 5k app.  I like the app...I feel like I'm more likely to continue when I have someone in my ear telling me what I need to do.  I've got to stop looking ahead at it though, because it is a bit daunting when I see what the app wants me to do in a short period of time.   Today was a successful run, and by run I mean walk/run.  The app had me run 1.5 mins/walk 2 mins - 4 times and run 1 min/walk 1 min - 2 times.  This only totals 8 minutes of running in total...but considering I wasn't running at all a few weeks ago, I'll take that as a win.  I've also been making a point to make sure that my distance is at least 5k.  The app right now only takes me around 3k, so I have a remaining 2k to get home.  I could just walk this, but I've been trying to take initiative and run a couple of times during that final 2k.  So I guess technically I ran today for a total of closer to 10 mins than 8...so good.  I definitely feel the running...It isn't easy.  but I was able to make the bump up to 1.5 mins fairly easily...I didn't really notice the difference, so I guess that is good.  I feel it alot in my chest, and feel it in my knees.  It doesn't hurt, but I guess I could say that it is kind of like pressure.  I know that it wouldn't be terribly wise to do more at this point.  I'm actually thinking it might be wise to pick up a couple of simple knee braces to wear for running, just to make sure I don't damage anything.  

My mom likes to tease me because I like gadgets so much...but this particular 'gadget' is like having a personal trainer in my ear...and it helps.  Not only is it telling me when to run and walk, but every so often it chimes in with a 'you're doing great' or 'you're almost there'...It also tells me when I've hit the halfway point of the assigned workout.  Really, it just gives structure to the whole thing.  I guess I like this because I tend to do better with structure.  

I've learned the hard way that I need to make sure I'm eating enough on run days (obviously every day...but that much more important on run days).  I ran before work one day last week and I was so exhausted that I felt weak throughout my shift.  So today I was sure to eat a protein bar before my workout, and had a protein shake when I returned.  I'll also be having a meal (probably just soup, but still) before I go to work tonight.  My weight didn't go down this week, stayed the same, which was crazy frustrating when I have a goal I'm trying to reach by a certain date...but it made me realize I'm probably doing something wrong.  So I'm being careful to watch my calorie intake, making sure not only that I'm not taking in too much, but that I'm taking in enough...It is very easy to under eat when you're trying to lose weight, and I know that can be a hindrance as well.  Your body can hold on to fat if it feels like it isn't going to get enough.  Its a natural self preservation thing...its like it kicks into starvation mode and wants to make sure it keeps you alive.  

Anyway, I think that is enough for today.  I'll be running again on Thursday...hopefully the weather cooperates because I'm really digging the running on the seawall thing lol.  Catch you next time.

Day 50...oooohhhh we're halfway theeeere

Firstly...yes the title is meant to be sung (livin on a prayer).
So clearly I'm not very good at this blog thing since I've stopped posting regularly...but I realized earlier that today is the halfway point (or...given that it may be after midnight once this gets posted, yesterday was the halfway point)  so I figured that a progress update was a good idea.
Ok...so as of this past Wednesday, I weighed 214.2....which means that I've lost 10.2 pounds in 50 days.  It is not as good as I'd originally hoped...but I'm still ok with it...especially when I think back to the weigh in I did the morning I left for Vancouver...I was 236...I cried.   I remembered that today before I went for a walk/run (because remember, I'm apparently training for a 5k), and it made me so much happier with my progress.  I've lost about just about 22 pounds since my move here...I still feel like I don't see it in the mirror...but I suppose the bigger you are, the more you have to lose before you notice change...and I'm ok with that.  I mentioned in my last post that the 5k I'll be doing with my mom is the day before my last 'One-derland' anniversary...that is to say, it will have been 5 years since the the last time I logged my weight as being in the 100s...195 to be exact.  I crunched some numbers...which might be wrong, because lets be honest, I can't math...but if they're right...if I keep up the pace of weight loss that I've had so far within the 100 days, I could hit that number again by the time that 5k comes around.  Wouldn't that be something...to weigh 195 again, finally, after 5 years of being stuck in the 200s.  The idea is really exciting to me...and it is a huge motivator.  Plus...the idea of having lost a bunch of weight for my visit home and knocking the socks of ppl who haven't seen me is a pretty good motivator too lol.  That said...I'm doing this for me.  I'm doing it so that I can feel better about my body and my overall health.  I'm doing it so that I can stop blaming my weight for holding me back career wise...because who knows, maybe it isn't, but I won't know until I make that change.  I'm actually hoping this running thing sticks.  Because other than the fact that I could barely breath when I was done today, I actually enjoyed myself.  I love walking on the seawall...maybe eventually I can love running it.  I'd love to be one of those ridiculous people running around Stanley Park lol.  Anyway, I do work in the morning so I'd better wrap this up...but as a Summary...The weight is coming off, and the 5k training is getting going.  Keep wishing me luck...cuz this ain't easy.  I'm just glad to have found a few things to help drive me forward.
Until next time.

Day 38...I'm back..again

Day 24...I'm baaaack

So I say Day 23...but I did the check...and it is definitely day 24.  Back to the grind!

Day 14...Still Going

Well...It's day 14 and I'm still here.  Didn't feel like doing a video today...still feel pretty crappy...though the cold seems to be on its way out...which is awesome.
I've kept up the eating really well...it helps that I don't tend to have much of an appetite when I'm sick of course.  I haven't done any exercise in too long...I just can't seem to make myself do it right now.  I'm hoping that the cold will have subsided enough over the next few days so that I'll be able to get going again.  These days off (today and tomorrow) should help, given the fact that I'll just be resting and loading up on fluids....flush this sucker out of here.  Anyway, just got back from the grocery store and felt like I should update...so now that I've done that, I'm going to grab a shower, put on some fresh pjs and settle in again for the evening.  Nighty night!

Day 11...Long time no see

Day 7...end of week 1

Day 5....sucked

Day 4 winds down

Well... I seem to have made it through day 4  without binging...so yay!  I'm hoping that tomorrow will be an easier day overall.  Finding I've got a bit of a headache as the day winds down though.  Could just be stress...it was a frustrating day to get through.  I rambled on about the frustrating day in the video, so I won't go into that now...I'm just going to crawl in to bed, read for a little while, and hopefully have a good night's sleep.
Tomorrow is a new day....Here's to day 5.

Day 4...The Struggle

Day 3 Complete

So its been a few hours since my last post...I did end up having one of my snacks.  I was hungry, but it was more because I was under on my calories than for hunger.  I promised myself I wouldn't go under 1000 calories, with my goal being 1200. According to what I entered on the Myfitnesspal app, I was sitting somewhere in the 900s.  Didn't get all my water in today...I've been having trouble with that.  The more I'm out and about in the day, the less water I drink.  I don't often take a purse with me, and I hate carrying a water bottle...but I am clearly going to have to start doing one of those things if I'm going to bring up my water intake.  Its not like I can chug a bunch of water before I leave somewhere...since the need to pee might come at very inopportune moments if I do that lol.  Also can't really chug before bed since that means I'll likely be waking up in the night for the same reason.  It's early and I'm not terribly tired, but going to try to start the process of settling in to bed...fingers crossed for a better sleep tonight...I'm hoping that after pushing myself on that 11k today I'll be able to get to sleep a bit easier tonight.  

Signing off for tonight...On to Day 4

Day Three!

My Partner in Crime!

Check out my mom's blog as well...she's doing this 100 day challenge right along with me :)
Here's the link to her 100 Days To Healthy blog!

Day Two Comes To A Close

Well, I seem to have made it through another day.  It is 9pm...kind of early...but thats alright.  I was just helping my less than tech savvy mom out with her own blog as she documents her experience with this as well.  She needs to do this for health reasons...so I'm glad that we're doing it together...even if by 'together' I mean via phone, txt and blog, since she is back in Saskatoon.
I did not make it down to the gym...but since that was only going to be additional exercise today, I'm ok with that.  I think I'm going to make myself a cup of tea (the regular kind, not the crazy stuff that made my stomach hurt), put on my pjs and do some reading.
Day Two has come to a close...bring on Day 3!

Day Two Continues

Day Two Begins

Okay so...I think I was right yesterday about the lack of food being an energy issue.  I slept for soooo long last night...and still feel pretty drained since I got up.  I'm going to go and pick up some healthy snacks soon.  I think that is what I'll do for my workout.  Normally I hop on the skytrain to go to this grocery station, but instead, today I'll throw on my running shoes and walk hard to the grocery store. It's nice outside, so I want to take advantage of that whenever I can.  I should get half an hour of good cardio out of it...then also the walk home...which will likely be a little less pushed since I'll have grocery bags.    Here's the route I'll be taking... wish me luck!

  

End of day One

Well....I did it.  I'm sitting on my bed in my pjs as I write this.  This was a hard first day.  I feel good about it...but it was hard.  I found it harder than most of my 'first days' have been in the past...I think that is probably because I'm putting it all on record.  There's something very official about that...meaning less wiggle room for all the little cheats that I always end up indulging in.  I felt very hungry today...I actually think I under ate, which of course isn't good either...I'd rather make that mistake than the other option of over eating...but I'll still have to be careful and watch that in the future.  If I under eat, I won't have as much energy...which could lead to me skipping workouts.  I ended up working until close tonight, so I didn't get the chance to pick up any healthy snacks...so I guess I'll make an effort to do that tomorrow.  Its going to be hard to sleep with my tummy rumbling...but I am determined not to indulge in anything so late in the day.  Thats also something I've struggled with over the years...so its a habit I've got break right away.
So goodnight to day one...wish me luck for day two!

Day one continues...

Bit of an update...I am hungry...like stupid hungry.  I always forget that my appetite tends to surge when I work out.  Its generally ok, because with the surge of appetite comes a desire to eat properly so as not to waste the effort I made.  This did make me realize though that I don't have any healthy snacks (or any snacks for that matter).  Fortunately, I work in a grocery store lol.  I'll browse the store for healthy snacks so that I can have something to get me though the days.  I know from experience that if I restrict myself too much, I'll probably end up caving.  Just have to find ways to stay strong.

Day One...Here goes!

The video that started it!

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