Have I ever mentioned how much I HATE running. I do, I think it's stupid and annoying. But alas I am trying. We moved past Couch to 5K. We made it to week 4 and then had to stop for whatever reason. Now I'm using a phone app called Ease into 5K. Mostly the same but for whatever reason I liked this app over the C25K app.
So far I am cruising on through, running every other day. Tomorrow I'll finish up Week 2. It's better this go round for the simple reason, it talks to me and I get to listen to music. So glad I got my HTC. Last two days Hoss has been jogging with me as opposed to just running and I'll let him know when I'm done.
See what happened was... a few Sundays ago I stepped on the scale. Stupidity... it was some godawful number. Quickly texted Hoss and said we have to start TODAY!! We had already bought me some new running shoes (commitment 101 - spending a ton of money) and the app.
Much to Hoss's chagrin I've been stepping on the dang thing every other day or so. So far it's down 8 lbs :) It's not sustained but I'm rolling with it because I get easily discouraged. It's also why I'm running every other day instead of just 3 times a week.
Can't stop even though I hate it.
2.28.2012
2.13.2012
Here we go again
I've been in the mood for running. Ok so not running really but exercising with my hubby and he would rather run if he HAS to exercise. So Saturday after he officiated when we went and bought me some real running shoes. And by the amount we spent, we HAVE to go running. Yep I was looking for a pair for about $40 or so; he spent twice that amount. So today if it's not raining, guess who has to go running... US!
I have my new phone with an app and music and I'm going to start over on the C25K with a new app that is actually called Ease into 5K by someone else but reads the same way but will tell me when to stop and start so Hoss isn't yelling at me and getting funny looks.
So we'll try this again and see what happens.
I truly enjoyed our first go round with it because it was a good time to talk to him and be by ourself. But then we just stopped and never picked it back up. I want to get him in shape for his officiating camps and if I benefit -- AWESOME :)
I have my new phone with an app and music and I'm going to start over on the C25K with a new app that is actually called Ease into 5K by someone else but reads the same way but will tell me when to stop and start so Hoss isn't yelling at me and getting funny looks.
So we'll try this again and see what happens.
I truly enjoyed our first go round with it because it was a good time to talk to him and be by ourself. But then we just stopped and never picked it back up. I want to get him in shape for his officiating camps and if I benefit -- AWESOME :)
1.10.2012
It's a new year
New year, new you. Hear and see that all the time around this season. I get it, always good to start things at a beginning or start of a new week. Personally, I find that leads me to constantly putting it off. That being said, looks like Hoss and I are going to try it.
Last week we had our first salad ever. Spinach, carrots, raisins and mine had nuts and a vinegarette. Yesterday I made the same just added apples and chicken. Yep, threw that sucker back up. But my tummy was already queasy. Hoss today had a Sammy with spinach on it without me having to ask him yet didn't do that for me. So baby steps on the rabbit food.
Got back on the bike yesterday and did 2 15 min intervals. Hopefully next week we can pick back up on running. We both hate but realize it's an easy way to get in shape. So we'll see.
12.29.2011
dum dum dum
So I am going to the doctor today and will have the obvious weigh in. Be interesting to see what the weight is.
I was going to jump back on the bad wagon for exercising what three months ago? Totally didn't do it. Still hadn't done it. Possibly won't do it.
So we'll see what happens in about an hour.
**Update**
Appointment canceled. Oh well, hadn't been in two years what's another two months. Guess I could weigh in at the house... nah
I was going to jump back on the bad wagon for exercising what three months ago? Totally didn't do it. Still hadn't done it. Possibly won't do it.
So we'll see what happens in about an hour.
**Update**
Appointment canceled. Oh well, hadn't been in two years what's another two months. Guess I could weigh in at the house... nah
10.21.2011
Wow
So it's been almost a month since I've blogged on here and probably longer since I've exercised.
Right before I stopped, I went to the doctor. Everything checked out fine and no news about the tiredness, so I took a break to see if that's the problem. And I believe we have a winner. I'm still exhausted a lot but not needing the nap as much. Guess I was burning both ends of the candle.
But I've got to get back on the wagon again. I liked what excerising was doing to my insides even if I wasn't actually losing weight. All my blood work came back great when usually it's a struggle with the cholesterol and a few other things.
So Hoss and I talked - ok I talked he grunted - and I think I'm going to go with 3 days a week walking at the crack of dawn (yeah lets see how long I last at that with stupid cold weather) and ride my bike the other days.
I don't know yet about the C25K, may look back at that in the spring when it starts to warm up and Hoss starts to slow down with officiating. But that could change next week for all I know.
Made a personal goal to start cooking more -- soo not happening. I don't know why besides Hoss doesn't like to do dishes but next month we are getting a dishwasher so maybe I'll cook more.
Right before I stopped, I went to the doctor. Everything checked out fine and no news about the tiredness, so I took a break to see if that's the problem. And I believe we have a winner. I'm still exhausted a lot but not needing the nap as much. Guess I was burning both ends of the candle.
But I've got to get back on the wagon again. I liked what excerising was doing to my insides even if I wasn't actually losing weight. All my blood work came back great when usually it's a struggle with the cholesterol and a few other things.
So Hoss and I talked - ok I talked he grunted - and I think I'm going to go with 3 days a week walking at the crack of dawn (yeah lets see how long I last at that with stupid cold weather) and ride my bike the other days.
I don't know yet about the C25K, may look back at that in the spring when it starts to warm up and Hoss starts to slow down with officiating. But that could change next week for all I know.
Made a personal goal to start cooking more -- soo not happening. I don't know why besides Hoss doesn't like to do dishes but next month we are getting a dishwasher so maybe I'll cook more.
9.23.2011
Who wants to participate
We have gotten off on our week to day system but that's ok. Yesterday we started Week 4. I know I said I was going to stay on Week 3 until I felt more comfortable with it but nope couldn't do that. I knew I would just stay on Week 3 and never move past it. So I pushed on ahead.
This week we are doing jog a lap walk 200 jog 2 laps walk a lap and repeat. OMG! I didn't complete it because Hoss was cramping but I totally jogged my 2 laps. And then was able to complete another lap, I just didn't do the final 2 laps. But next time I will! Ok I will attempt. Hoss wasn't doing too hot so I quit early when he finished he two rotations.
Went to the doctor yesterday. He didn't give me any advice concerning the weight loss attempt (boo!) but whatever. I did talk to him about the sleepiness/exhaustion and now I'm just waiting on blood work to be read to see if there is something there or something else.
I liked his scale better than mine but not much better. It showed some weight loss but nothing significant enough for me to be happy about. The nurse suggestion was the old building muscle but couldn't explain the tightness of ALL my pants.
So I guess I'm gonna have to break down and start some kind of livet (Hoss's word for diet because really who want to participate in something with die in it) grumble grumble grumble... I hate those things because I don't eat veggies and that's what they want. But first I'll start with cooking more from home and then work my way up to the real deal :) (because maybe if I procastinate enough I won't have too!)
This week we are doing jog a lap walk 200 jog 2 laps walk a lap and repeat. OMG! I didn't complete it because Hoss was cramping but I totally jogged my 2 laps. And then was able to complete another lap, I just didn't do the final 2 laps. But next time I will! Ok I will attempt. Hoss wasn't doing too hot so I quit early when he finished he two rotations.
Went to the doctor yesterday. He didn't give me any advice concerning the weight loss attempt (boo!) but whatever. I did talk to him about the sleepiness/exhaustion and now I'm just waiting on blood work to be read to see if there is something there or something else.
I liked his scale better than mine but not much better. It showed some weight loss but nothing significant enough for me to be happy about. The nurse suggestion was the old building muscle but couldn't explain the tightness of ALL my pants.
So I guess I'm gonna have to break down and start some kind of livet (Hoss's word for diet because really who want to participate in something with die in it) grumble grumble grumble... I hate those things because I don't eat veggies and that's what they want. But first I'll start with cooking more from home and then work my way up to the real deal :) (because maybe if I procastinate enough I won't have too!)
9.20.2011
I did it!!!
OMG!!! I actually ran two laps! actually 3 in total and not at once but two full laps :) Week 3 was 200 run/200 walk 400 run/400 walk and on day 3, I finally did it!!
And I biked yesterday evening and walked this morning. Looks like we are back on track :) I go to the doc Thursday for a BP checkup and I'm gonna talk to him about the weight gain and the tiredness that I've been experiencing. Not looking forward to that conversation.
But back to C25K, I'm gonna stick with Week 3 for at least another week and see if I can comfortably do Week 3.
Let ya know next week :)
And I biked yesterday evening and walked this morning. Looks like we are back on track :) I go to the doc Thursday for a BP checkup and I'm gonna talk to him about the weight gain and the tiredness that I've been experiencing. Not looking forward to that conversation.
But back to C25K, I'm gonna stick with Week 3 for at least another week and see if I can comfortably do Week 3.
Let ya know next week :)
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