Well, I have avoided blogging because of the massive failure of my well intentioned 6 week challenge! I did lose a couple of pounds, but my eating quickly deteriorated. I blame stress and lack of self-control! :)
I have licked my wounds and am moving on to the next challenge. I should probably just start all over, because it was a good plan with poor execution, but Krissy enlisted me in a new challenge. We have signed up for a 5K on May 8th. Yes, this is the same 5K goal that I have had for over a year, but this time I have paid the entry fee and am feeling committed. I came close last year and then came a heel spur and the advent of biking weather, and I never quite made it. This time I figure that if Krissy can do it with a new baby, then I can do it.
I have started the training plan and it stinks so far. I have done run 1 minute and walk 2 minutes for a week and I am now on to running 1 minute and walking 1 minute. It used to be that I couldn't run because I ran out of breath, but now my problem seems to be the pounding of the pavement with my quite substantial weight! I think the best way to improve my running would be to lose 40 pounds, of course the best way to lose weight may just be to start running.... That is kinda like what I tell myself at the beginning of biking season each year - in order to look better in the spandex, you have to wear the spandex! :)
As far as the eating goes, I have given up chocolate for lent. This has had unintended negative consequences. I now eat more sweets trying to find the satisfaction that chocolate alone can bring! Admitting the problem is the first step. I also made a wheat and baking supply order so I have no excuse to keep me from at least eating whole grain bread.
So far this year, I have logged 32 miles and 4 elliptical machine workouts. I need to buckle down if I am going to meet my goals for this year. January and February were tough - lots of sickness and lots of very cold weather and snow. Now it is March - let the training begin!!
Hi Michelle - I'm pulling for you! I completely ditched my Weight Watchers membership last month with only about 5-8 pounds to go to my goal. I'm so mad at myself I can hardly stand it but I wasn't in the right frame of mind to even try. I know I've put more weight back on b/c my joints hurt and I'm achy....always a good sign that there's a little bit too much of me to carry around. With the cold weather gone and spring fruits and veggies coming into season, I'm beginning to feel more hopeful. I've noticed that my never-ending craving for soft drinks is beginning to subside and I hope that leads to better things! Wow...very rambling but I could completely get your post and wanted you to know you are not alone! Good luck!! Cat Hicks Stovcsik
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