Getting up at 6:30 am isn't my thing, but in anticipation of my 7am alarm my body woke up! (Funny how that happens) Today is my first 5k race- ever! Trying to maneuver quietly around the house while making breakfast and trying to find my missing running shoes should earn me some serious points. Finally, I hear a knock on the front door, Laila is here to pick me up.
Why does it always have to rain when I'm about to go running? Just wondering.
We arrive at Ester Shore Park and it's still drizzling. A beautiful Washington morning! lol! I get my registration packet and shiver while waiting for things to begin. Laila, being a traitor to the PNW has brought an umbrella! ;) Every time one of us moves I almost lose an eye to the murderous umbrella, lol! I still crack up thinking out it! A lady with a speaker headset is trying to get people to join in some early morning group exercises and sadly, no one is joining in. She's just bouncing around by herself to some really energetic music. Finally the call is in, time to go to the starting line.
They use an air horn to signal the start, but it doesn't work! Hahaha! We just all kind of go, "oh we should probably get moving." The path we're on curves around, going under the 1-5 bridge into Portland and slides past the Columbia River. The 10k runners continue to run alongside the river and we 5ks turn to the left and head on a steep path up and over rd 500. We continue heading to Fort Vancouver and curve as we head to Officers Row. We take a right and circle back the way we came. Two fit looking women my age are ahead of me. On the climb back over rd 500 I catch up to them. I pass them running downhill. Coming back along the river we are at the same pace. Keeping pace with these two made it a little easier to keep me from slowing down. 500 feet from the finish line I pick up my pace, breaking away from the two women. I dig deep and sprint to the finish.
Legs are wobbly, face is probably red, and I made a 30 minute 20 second time according to one of the volunteers! Heck yes! I made an average of a 9:40 mile! That's like a two minute or more drop from my last event in November!!!
Must celebrate this occasion! Both of us get a hair cut, enjoy fresh bagels, and have a fashion show at a local store while trying on clothes (did I mention I lost about 1 or 2 pant sizes?) and I find a pair of sweet Levi's for half of the normal price.
Today is a very good, sweet kind of day.
Saturday, May 22
L: Days 11 &12
Sorry I wasn't on yesterday to give my daily report. Got caught up in assignments for my classes...midterm time will do that to ya. Yesterday (Thursday), I did great on the water, got in a vitamin, and exercised for about an hour in the morning, and then swim practice at night. I've noticed a HUGE improvement in my strength in the last couple of weeks. I was able to swim about a 200 meter consecutive Butterfly. And if you're a swimmer, you know how great that is!
Today (Friday) I did well on water again. I'm donating blood tomorrow so getting in at least 10 glasses was crucial. I took a vitamin and ate about 1610 calories today (estimating because I made a Subway run). No exercise to report today. Went to the doctor's FINALLY. I'm having an MRI done on my knee to see exactly what's wrong, but my doctor thinks that it's torn cartilage, and if that's the case I'll need surgery (scary). So we'll see how that pans out. I'll post more when I know. My only want is the ability to keep exercising. I'm 20 pounds down, and I'm not turning back!!
:)
Today (Friday) I did well on water again. I'm donating blood tomorrow so getting in at least 10 glasses was crucial. I took a vitamin and ate about 1610 calories today (estimating because I made a Subway run). No exercise to report today. Went to the doctor's FINALLY. I'm having an MRI done on my knee to see exactly what's wrong, but my doctor thinks that it's torn cartilage, and if that's the case I'll need surgery (scary). So we'll see how that pans out. I'll post more when I know. My only want is the ability to keep exercising. I'm 20 pounds down, and I'm not turning back!!
:)
Friday, May 21
C: Day 13!
Binge eating is something that I easily do when I'm bored or stressed- tomorrow is my 5k and I'm a little stressed about it, mainly because I'm worried I'll be embarrassingly slow. Gosh that sounds so retarded! I started out the day really well, eating a balanced breakfast and all and then mid-afternoon came. I made a healthy lunch but then still wanted more. I didn't need it, but I wanted some almond butter, so I finished the little bit left in the jar. And then I went for the peanut butter. AND followed that with two glasses of my chocolate soymilk.
Ok maybe it wasn't all that bad after-all! LOL! I mean those are healthy foods and I kept track of how much I had of each too! To compare that to what I used to eat in a binge and holy cow- this is practically NOTHING!! :) I bet Laila will laugh at this when she blogs later!
I definitely learned somethings today, like that my "binges" are improving! I even tried to make the rest of the day healthy by a strength training workout and jogging with weights while watching The Biggest Loser, (it was a re-run). I didn't eat again until I was actually hungry and made my self a small quessadilla and didn't have seconds! (Listen, I really wanted seconds.) I was full so I stopped eating. :)
Food: Special K w/light v. soymilk, Eggo waffle w/Almond butter, 2 eggs, >1/4 cup mushrooms, 1 cup fresh spinach, 2 tbsp almond butter, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 2 glasses light chocolate soymilk, 1 flour tortilla, .5 oz cheddar cheese.
Calories: 1328
Vitamin: yep
Water: 8 glasses
Exercise: strength training 30 mins, running in place w/weights 45 mins.
Ok maybe it wasn't all that bad after-all! LOL! I mean those are healthy foods and I kept track of how much I had of each too! To compare that to what I used to eat in a binge and holy cow- this is practically NOTHING!! :) I bet Laila will laugh at this when she blogs later!
I definitely learned somethings today, like that my "binges" are improving! I even tried to make the rest of the day healthy by a strength training workout and jogging with weights while watching The Biggest Loser, (it was a re-run). I didn't eat again until I was actually hungry and made my self a small quessadilla and didn't have seconds! (Listen, I really wanted seconds.) I was full so I stopped eating. :)
Food: Special K w/light v. soymilk, Eggo waffle w/Almond butter, 2 eggs, >1/4 cup mushrooms, 1 cup fresh spinach, 2 tbsp almond butter, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 2 glasses light chocolate soymilk, 1 flour tortilla, .5 oz cheddar cheese.
Calories: 1328
Vitamin: yep
Water: 8 glasses
Exercise: strength training 30 mins, running in place w/weights 45 mins.
Thursday, May 20
C: Dozen
Being from the Pacific Northwest I should be used to the rain, especially at the most inopportune moments, but alas it hasn't sunk in like it ought to! :)
Went for a jog and on the last length it started to spittle, and by the time I was halfway to the end the weather must have decided I was dirty because I basically had a shower while jogging! LOL!
Food: Oatmeal, Eggo waffle, almond butter, light chocolate soymilk, light strawberry yogurt, orange, egg, a slice of bread, cantaloupe, lasagna Florentine, and some refried beans.
Calories: 1250
Vitamin: check!
Water: ummm.. I don't know?
Exercise: jogged 4.4 miles and walked 1.2 miles.
Also I promised to write about how my interview went and guess what? I was awesome! :D they said I pretty much have the job! Will find out for sure on Monday or Tuesday of next week. YAYness!
Went for a jog and on the last length it started to spittle, and by the time I was halfway to the end the weather must have decided I was dirty because I basically had a shower while jogging! LOL!
Food: Oatmeal, Eggo waffle, almond butter, light chocolate soymilk, light strawberry yogurt, orange, egg, a slice of bread, cantaloupe, lasagna Florentine, and some refried beans.
Calories: 1250
Vitamin: check!
Water: ummm.. I don't know?
Exercise: jogged 4.4 miles and walked 1.2 miles.
Also I promised to write about how my interview went and guess what? I was awesome! :D they said I pretty much have the job! Will find out for sure on Monday or Tuesday of next week. YAYness!
L: Day 10
Today was a good day :) I feel like I did a good job of eating healthy, and I can tell that it's paying off! I was able to get up to level 17 on the bike today...something I haven't been able to do in about a year. I think I'm getting stronger. No more weight loss, but it's coming along.
Food: 1 bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios, 1 apple, 2 cups yogurt, 1 protein bar, 1 granola bar, 1 100-calorie bag of chex mix, cheese and ham sandwich, BIG bowl of soup, 1 bag 100-calorie crackers, 1 large orange, 1 cup hot chocolate.
Total calories: 1590
Water: 10 glasses
Vitamin: YES
Exercise: 1 hour cardio (treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike), 30 min lifting weights
Food: 1 bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios, 1 apple, 2 cups yogurt, 1 protein bar, 1 granola bar, 1 100-calorie bag of chex mix, cheese and ham sandwich, BIG bowl of soup, 1 bag 100-calorie crackers, 1 large orange, 1 cup hot chocolate.
Total calories: 1590
Water: 10 glasses
Vitamin: YES
Exercise: 1 hour cardio (treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike), 30 min lifting weights
Wednesday, May 19
C: Day 11
Rain, lots and lots of rain today. I went for a power walk today with my two 5 lbs weights and was drenched- honestly, it was really, really fun. :)
Food: slice of cantaloupe, Eggo waffle w/.5 Tbsp of Almond butter, Special K w/light vanilla soymilk, a slice of cornbread, 3/4 cup of cantaloupe, baby carrots, green beans, a slice of bread w/1 Tbsp of almond butter, a Smart One Lasagna Florentine, a glass of sugar-free cranberry juice, a light strawberry yogurt, and 2 servings of air popped popcorn, and a glass of light chocolate soymilk for dessert.
Calories: 1515.5 -dang! :(
Vitamin: yessiry!
Water: 9 glasses- need more
Exercise: walked 4 miles with two 5 lbs hand weights
*Right now I'm wearing a pair of my favorite pajama pants that I haven't worn in a LONG time because they were too snug, now they're actually loose! Also my jeans and ahem- bras, are too big now.
My interview is tomorrow morning!!! I really, really really hope I get it! Then I can get some new clothes that fit the shrinking me! Wish me luck.
Food: slice of cantaloupe, Eggo waffle w/.5 Tbsp of Almond butter, Special K w/light vanilla soymilk, a slice of cornbread, 3/4 cup of cantaloupe, baby carrots, green beans, a slice of bread w/1 Tbsp of almond butter, a Smart One Lasagna Florentine, a glass of sugar-free cranberry juice, a light strawberry yogurt, and 2 servings of air popped popcorn, and a glass of light chocolate soymilk for dessert.
Calories: 1515.5 -dang! :(
Vitamin: yessiry!
Water: 9 glasses- need more
Exercise: walked 4 miles with two 5 lbs hand weights
*Right now I'm wearing a pair of my favorite pajama pants that I haven't worn in a LONG time because they were too snug, now they're actually loose! Also my jeans and ahem- bras, are too big now.
My interview is tomorrow morning!!! I really, really really hope I get it! Then I can get some new clothes that fit the shrinking me! Wish me luck.
L: Day 9
Today was a good day. Nothing really spectacular to report, just working at it!
Food: 1 protein bar, 1 hot pocket, 1 PB&J sandwich, 1 granola bar, 1 60-calorie ice cream bar, 1 bowl of grapes, salad (cheese, tomatoes, turkey, mushrooms, ranch dressing), 1 bag 100-calorie chips, 1 cup hot chocolate.
Total Calories: 1600
Water: 10 glasses!!
Vitamin: yes
Exercise: 10 min elliptical, 15 min bike ride, 20 min treadmill (walking, uphill).
*Because of the still unknowns of my knee injury (to be determined Friday), I decided it wouldn't be safe for me to go out hiking alone, which I have done in the past. So I figured I could still get into hiking shape with being in the comfort / safety of the gym. Thank goodness those treadmills have incline buttons! Today I walked mainly with a 9.0% incline for a good portion of my walk. It was tough, but worth it!
Food: 1 protein bar, 1 hot pocket, 1 PB&J sandwich, 1 granola bar, 1 60-calorie ice cream bar, 1 bowl of grapes, salad (cheese, tomatoes, turkey, mushrooms, ranch dressing), 1 bag 100-calorie chips, 1 cup hot chocolate.
Total Calories: 1600
Water: 10 glasses!!
Vitamin: yes
Exercise: 10 min elliptical, 15 min bike ride, 20 min treadmill (walking, uphill).
*Because of the still unknowns of my knee injury (to be determined Friday), I decided it wouldn't be safe for me to go out hiking alone, which I have done in the past. So I figured I could still get into hiking shape with being in the comfort / safety of the gym. Thank goodness those treadmills have incline buttons! Today I walked mainly with a 9.0% incline for a good portion of my walk. It was tough, but worth it!
Tuesday, May 18
C: D 10
Ok, more excitement on this end! Today I jogged and partially ran 4.4 miles!!!
Running/jogging for me is more about pushing my self mentally. My body is capable but I'm not always willing. Sometimes it's just a struggle believing that I can. I know that may sounds strange to some people, but I've been told for so long, even told by myself, that I can't do things that I don't always try, I don't take the risk because I can't. Well today, the last 2.2 miles I kept repeating this mantra (I guess it's a mantra) "Who has mental strength? I have mental strength!" It worked with my jogging cadence too! I know it sounds rather cheese, but the last 1.1 mile was the best mile I've ever run so far. I was grinning from ear-to-ear, because I was proving that I am mentally stronger than I was before.
So this isn't just about being physically stronger, but stronger mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. It's about becoming healthier.
Food: light chocolate soymilk, oatmeal, banana, Tall Iced Skinny Carmel Latter, non-fat refried beans, baby carrots, diced peaches, celery, an egg, cornbread (had way too much of it!), and lots of green beans.
Calories: 1491- this is on the higher side of my calorie allowance!
Vitamin: yep
Water: 12 glasses
Exercise: jog/ran 4.4 miles, walked 1.2 miles. Did some stretching, and I want to make stretching a habit.
Fun project: working on building some inspiration boards for my room, will post some pics when I'm finished with them!
Running/jogging for me is more about pushing my self mentally. My body is capable but I'm not always willing. Sometimes it's just a struggle believing that I can. I know that may sounds strange to some people, but I've been told for so long, even told by myself, that I can't do things that I don't always try, I don't take the risk because I can't. Well today, the last 2.2 miles I kept repeating this mantra (I guess it's a mantra) "Who has mental strength? I have mental strength!" It worked with my jogging cadence too! I know it sounds rather cheese, but the last 1.1 mile was the best mile I've ever run so far. I was grinning from ear-to-ear, because I was proving that I am mentally stronger than I was before.
So this isn't just about being physically stronger, but stronger mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. It's about becoming healthier.
Food: light chocolate soymilk, oatmeal, banana, Tall Iced Skinny Carmel Latter, non-fat refried beans, baby carrots, diced peaches, celery, an egg, cornbread (had way too much of it!), and lots of green beans.
Calories: 1491- this is on the higher side of my calorie allowance!
Vitamin: yep
Water: 12 glasses
Exercise: jog/ran 4.4 miles, walked 1.2 miles. Did some stretching, and I want to make stretching a habit.
Fun project: working on building some inspiration boards for my room, will post some pics when I'm finished with them!
L: Day 8
Well I don't have my list of all that I ate today with me....and right now I'm in my warm bed really not wanting to get up and get it. But my calorie count today was exactly 1600 calories (back on track!).
Vitamin: yes
Water: 12 glasses
Exercise: 10 min elliptical, 15 min walking, 15 min weights.
**I just now realized I've been spelling "exercise" wrong this entire time. Hahahaha. Ohhh goodness. I am educated. I promise.
:)
Vitamin: yes
Water: 12 glasses
Exercise: 10 min elliptical, 15 min walking, 15 min weights.
**I just now realized I've been spelling "exercise" wrong this entire time. Hahahaha. Ohhh goodness. I am educated. I promise.
:)
Monday, May 17
C: D 9
Crazy stuff happened today- planned to go jogging with one of my friends. In the middle of our phone call I hear huge crashing sounds, a "wump!" and the call ends. Weird right? Turns out my friend had a seizure and fell in her house! She has epileptic seizures every once in a great while- still so scary. She called me minutes later, a little freaked out and having no clue what had happened. Thankfully, she's ok right now.
Other crazy thing- ran into an old friend from elementary school, ended up hanging out and I found out so many people I knew from high school are married! It's just a weird thought, that's all!
Food: Special K w/soymilk, Eggo waffle w/1 tbsp almond butter, a large flour tortilla w/non-fat refried beans and a slice of cheddar cheese topped with some salsa, Tall Skinny Iced Latte w/sugar-free Vanilla syrup, a light peach yogurt, a cup of cranberry juice, cooked broccoli, spinach and zucchini, followed by a glass of soymilk.
Calories: 1260
Water: 9 glasses
Vitamin: yes!
Exercise: went on a 5.4 mile walked, came home and did my "Cardio Max" workout dvd.
Tonight, my bro Aaron and I watched Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory- I forgot how the movie is so off the wall! The movie really makes me want to eat some candy. I'm so glad there is none in the house! :)
Other crazy thing- ran into an old friend from elementary school, ended up hanging out and I found out so many people I knew from high school are married! It's just a weird thought, that's all!
Food: Special K w/soymilk, Eggo waffle w/1 tbsp almond butter, a large flour tortilla w/non-fat refried beans and a slice of cheddar cheese topped with some salsa, Tall Skinny Iced Latte w/sugar-free Vanilla syrup, a light peach yogurt, a cup of cranberry juice, cooked broccoli, spinach and zucchini, followed by a glass of soymilk.
Calories: 1260
Water: 9 glasses
Vitamin: yes!
Exercise: went on a 5.4 mile walked, came home and did my "Cardio Max" workout dvd.
Tonight, my bro Aaron and I watched Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory- I forgot how the movie is so off the wall! The movie really makes me want to eat some candy. I'm so glad there is none in the house! :)
L: YES!!
Finally! All of this working out is starting to pay off. For the last few weeks I've been fluctuating up and down in terms of weight...not really seeing any drastic changes. Until this morning, I stepped on the scale...and....YES! 2 pounds down. Finally.
I've noticed changes in my body as well, I've been doing some work on cardio as well as lifting weights recently. People have told me that my arms look like they're toning up, and this morning at the gym I was able to wear a pair of shorts I've avoided since last year. Woo Hoo!
:)
I've noticed changes in my body as well, I've been doing some work on cardio as well as lifting weights recently. People have told me that my arms look like they're toning up, and this morning at the gym I was able to wear a pair of shorts I've avoided since last year. Woo Hoo!
:)
Sunday, May 16
C: Week 2! D 1
Got a little pink today while jogging! Make a fantastic discovery too- this whole time I've thought I've been going about half the distance I actually am for my jogs and walks! The google maps, walking feature is a-m-a-z-i-n-g!
This coming Saturday I have my first every 5k! Woot! All of my jogging and walking is to train for this event, and I've been terribly worried because I've been thinking "I've barely jogged a mile and a half, how am I gonna go for 3.1 miles???" Thank goodness for new information! So as of today I have jogged a full 5k! YAY! So no more worries about being able to go the distance on Saturday.
Food: instant oatmeal w/milled flaxseed, a glass of chocoloate soymilk, a med. banana after my jog, 2 eggs on top of 2 slices of toast with minimal butter on each piece. A tall iced skinny latte, one light strawberry yogurt, a glass of vanilla soymilk mixed w/1 tbsp of almond butter, and 2.5 tbsp of almond butter as a snack.
Calories: 1385
Water: didn't count it, I want to I just forget to...
Vitamin: yep!
Exercise: jogged 3.6 miles, walked 1.2?
I loved today! I did my 5k distance, and (yes there's more!) I got a call for a job interview come this Thursday morning!!! (In celebration, my dad bought me a Starbucks- hence the Tall Skinny Iced Latte!) Wish me luck!
This coming Saturday I have my first every 5k! Woot! All of my jogging and walking is to train for this event, and I've been terribly worried because I've been thinking "I've barely jogged a mile and a half, how am I gonna go for 3.1 miles???" Thank goodness for new information! So as of today I have jogged a full 5k! YAY! So no more worries about being able to go the distance on Saturday.
Food: instant oatmeal w/milled flaxseed, a glass of chocoloate soymilk, a med. banana after my jog, 2 eggs on top of 2 slices of toast with minimal butter on each piece. A tall iced skinny latte, one light strawberry yogurt, a glass of vanilla soymilk mixed w/1 tbsp of almond butter, and 2.5 tbsp of almond butter as a snack.
Calories: 1385
Water: didn't count it, I want to I just forget to...
Vitamin: yep!
Exercise: jogged 3.6 miles, walked 1.2?
I loved today! I did my 5k distance, and (yes there's more!) I got a call for a job interview come this Thursday morning!!! (In celebration, my dad bought me a Starbucks- hence the Tall Skinny Iced Latte!) Wish me luck!
L: Day 7
Whew. Well I sure got a wake up call today.
I lost motivation to write down what I was eating...thinking that I could keep track of it in my head. NOT. Major fail there. I looked over it again-I went over by about 300 calories. Woops.
It's amazing how fast those calories add up.
I've been losing a little motivation when it comes to writing down EVERYTHING that I eat. So this is my motivation. Not messing up like that again!
My day in review:
Special K cereal, 1 string cheese, 2 protein bars, 2 cups yogurt, 1 granola bar, 1 orange, 1 big bowl of grapes, 1 serving scrambled eggs, 1 bag 100-calorie Chex mix, 1 hamburger (patty, plus bun and cheese). I ate mucho today. Goodness.
Total calories: 1850 arg. but after all this is what this blog is for. complete honesty.
Water: 12 glasses!!
Vitamin: 1
Exercise: 20 min elliptical, 20 min bike, 15 min walking on the treadmill (more like hiking), with the incline set at 6.0 and the speed at 4 MPH.
I lost motivation to write down what I was eating...thinking that I could keep track of it in my head. NOT. Major fail there. I looked over it again-I went over by about 300 calories. Woops.
It's amazing how fast those calories add up.
I've been losing a little motivation when it comes to writing down EVERYTHING that I eat. So this is my motivation. Not messing up like that again!
My day in review:
Special K cereal, 1 string cheese, 2 protein bars, 2 cups yogurt, 1 granola bar, 1 orange, 1 big bowl of grapes, 1 serving scrambled eggs, 1 bag 100-calorie Chex mix, 1 hamburger (patty, plus bun and cheese). I ate mucho today. Goodness.
Total calories: 1850 arg. but after all this is what this blog is for. complete honesty.
Water: 12 glasses!!
Vitamin: 1
Exercise: 20 min elliptical, 20 min bike, 15 min walking on the treadmill (more like hiking), with the incline set at 6.0 and the speed at 4 MPH.
C: D7
I'm so tired... this is going to be a short post
Food: Special k w/soymilk, Eggo waffle w/almond butter, watermelon, light peach yogurt, chocolate soymilk, 1 1/2 slices of toast w/almond butter, 2 eggs w/mushrooms, spinach and garlic, air popped popcorn.
Calories: 1234- lol! No joke!
Water: 12 glasses
Vitamin: yes
Exercise: walked 5.4 miles with two 5 lb. weights- arms were so shaky after! And I'm gonna be feeling the affects tomorrow for sure.
Also on a cool note- this week I've lost 4.5 lbs!!! That's pretty exciting to me! I also have a light sunburn from today's walk too. Wear sunscreen people! It's better that way! :)
Food: Special k w/soymilk, Eggo waffle w/almond butter, watermelon, light peach yogurt, chocolate soymilk, 1 1/2 slices of toast w/almond butter, 2 eggs w/mushrooms, spinach and garlic, air popped popcorn.
Calories: 1234- lol! No joke!
Water: 12 glasses
Vitamin: yes
Exercise: walked 5.4 miles with two 5 lb. weights- arms were so shaky after! And I'm gonna be feeling the affects tomorrow for sure.
Also on a cool note- this week I've lost 4.5 lbs!!! That's pretty exciting to me! I also have a light sunburn from today's walk too. Wear sunscreen people! It's better that way! :)
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