I've been on my weight loss journey now for 72 days. As of my last weigh in (2 days ago), I have lost 39 pounds.
My weight loss has slowed a little bit...but that was to be expected after such a dynamic start.
It's interesting to see what milestones I feel like I need to hit. First it was 25 lbs. Now, I feel like if I just hit that 40 lbs mark (one pound away)...that will be a good "push" to go the next leg of this race. I don't have to tell you what kind of craziness will be going on when I hit the 50 mark. That will represent the exact halfway point of my total loss.
It's also interesting how I view myself. Oh sure, I feel great. My clothes are all too big these days (except my skinny jeans I purchased a few weeks ago). Deep down inside, though, I still feel like that fat person. I guess it is a little like when a person loses an arm. To some degree, they still feel that it is there. Well, to some degree, I still feel that the fat is all still there (stupid mental block). I can still see myself in the mirror and I know that I still have a ways to go....but I'm getting there.
And...for those keeping score on the exercise, I've decided that I'm a fulltime runner now. I love running. I love sweating. I love the endorphins/elations after a good run. I love getting sun when I run. I love the solitude of having "me" time while jammin' to the iPod. For 40 minutes everyday...the entire world is at peace. 5 minute walking warmup. 30 minutes to run 3 miles. 5 minute walking cooldown.
I seriously gotta get with the program and sign up for a 5k run this summer. I have two picked out...I just have to pay to register.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
End of 8 weeks..some victories!
This new journey I have been on for the past 8 weeks has been AMAZING. It has been at times tiring, many times rewarding...and just overall a good experience.
I had to find out what really works for me. Running. Who knew? My ENTIRE life...I've always struggled with running. Short-winded, shin pain, stitch in my side...you name it...I've had it. A friend of mine at work (Hey Leah!) turned me onto http://www.c25k.com This is a site that is designed to take you from the Couch, to running a 5k (hence C 2 5k). It starts off slow...and don't get me wrong...at first, I thought I was going to DIE running for 90 seconds at a time (it was that bad). I am now in the 8th week of the program and I ran 28 minutes WITHOUT walking this morning! WHAT?!?!?!? It's still a S-L-O-W run...but it is still a run, nonetheless. Next week, I should be reaching my goal of running a 5k in it's entirety. I love to run. I've picked out a race in August that I'm interested in, but I haven't registered for it yet. Still thinking about it. I usually run on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
On the days I don't run, I like to use the new game from E.A. Sports for the Wii called ACTIVE. This is a cardio/exercise game that puts Wii Fit to shame. Cardio boxing, squats, and sports drills get me sweatin' on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and occasionally Saturdays.
I rest on Sundays.
I watch what I eat in addition to all of the exercising.
Today's victories....I stepped on the scales this morning and I have lost 36 pounds since I started on April 19th! I am a third of the way to my goal!
Victory #2 came when I went to purchase some new jeans (all my pants are literally falling off of me). I used to wear a very TIGHT 42. It was always a loose/relaxed cut. In some instances, I had gained too much to buy stuff at Kohls or Target (Walmart usually had stuff that fit). But today...today was a different story. I was able to purchase two pair of jeans. Today's size was 36! ORIGINAL CUT! Not relaxed or carpenter! It felt absolutely great, as you might imagine. The only problem is I had to wash them and I didn't have time to do that before going to work...so I couldn't show them off! (I sound like a girl).
Tomorrow is a new day with new experiences. I am going to the community pool at my parent's neighborhood. It'll be the first time in a VERY LONG time that I won't feel like wearing a t-shirt in the pool. While I still have a ways to go...I'm certainly excited about showing off the new chassis!
Thanks to EVERYONE that has been following me and my progress. Thanks for the prayers and all of the kudos. You guys are as much a part of this process as the diet and exercises! THANK YOU!
This photo was taken almost 2 weeks ago after a great run!
I had to find out what really works for me. Running. Who knew? My ENTIRE life...I've always struggled with running. Short-winded, shin pain, stitch in my side...you name it...I've had it. A friend of mine at work (Hey Leah!) turned me onto http://www.c25k.com This is a site that is designed to take you from the Couch, to running a 5k (hence C 2 5k). It starts off slow...and don't get me wrong...at first, I thought I was going to DIE running for 90 seconds at a time (it was that bad). I am now in the 8th week of the program and I ran 28 minutes WITHOUT walking this morning! WHAT?!?!?!? It's still a S-L-O-W run...but it is still a run, nonetheless. Next week, I should be reaching my goal of running a 5k in it's entirety. I love to run. I've picked out a race in August that I'm interested in, but I haven't registered for it yet. Still thinking about it. I usually run on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
On the days I don't run, I like to use the new game from E.A. Sports for the Wii called ACTIVE. This is a cardio/exercise game that puts Wii Fit to shame. Cardio boxing, squats, and sports drills get me sweatin' on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and occasionally Saturdays.
I rest on Sundays.
I watch what I eat in addition to all of the exercising.
Today's victories....I stepped on the scales this morning and I have lost 36 pounds since I started on April 19th! I am a third of the way to my goal!
Victory #2 came when I went to purchase some new jeans (all my pants are literally falling off of me). I used to wear a very TIGHT 42. It was always a loose/relaxed cut. In some instances, I had gained too much to buy stuff at Kohls or Target (Walmart usually had stuff that fit). But today...today was a different story. I was able to purchase two pair of jeans. Today's size was 36! ORIGINAL CUT! Not relaxed or carpenter! It felt absolutely great, as you might imagine. The only problem is I had to wash them and I didn't have time to do that before going to work...so I couldn't show them off! (I sound like a girl).
Tomorrow is a new day with new experiences. I am going to the community pool at my parent's neighborhood. It'll be the first time in a VERY LONG time that I won't feel like wearing a t-shirt in the pool. While I still have a ways to go...I'm certainly excited about showing off the new chassis!
Thanks to EVERYONE that has been following me and my progress. Thanks for the prayers and all of the kudos. You guys are as much a part of this process as the diet and exercises! THANK YOU!
This photo was taken almost 2 weeks ago after a great run!
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