I just did not want anyone to think I have forgotten my readers! I appreciate you who read and encourage me!!! It really does help me with the positive attitude AND keeps me accountable :)
Tomorrow is my first weigh in...I am only weighing in ever Monday. I m not going to sress about it..just to see if work is getting done. If I do not lose weight but feel better and maybe lose inches that works for me too. Can't lie it has been a rough weekend eating wise. We will see. Tomorrow also starts back to school for me so I will begin to see how the real world will work with my food and my work out times.
I will get back with you all soon with hopefully good news :)
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Day 1
Day 1.
Peanut Butter w/ Toast
Water
Strawberry Yogurt
Coffee
Water
Tuna
Crackers
Cup of Grapes
100 Calorie pack of almonds
Low Fat Pudding Cup
Spaghetti
Apple w/ PB
Water
Strawberry Yogurt
Coffee
Water
Tuna
Crackers
Cup of Grapes
100 Calorie pack of almonds
Low Fat Pudding Cup
Spaghetti
Apple w/ PB
Worked out hard this morning. Ran a mile straight and then ran a lap walked a lap ran a lap and so on for 8 more laps. Then I tried this circuit that the other girls have been doing. Do an exercise for 30 seconds and then run a lap…do this 12 times so you end up running another mile and work out different parts of your body! Boy was it difficult but so worth it. It was a great work out and they pushed me hard J I loved it though. They are so encouraging. Could NOT have done it without them. Today felt good. I was active and very conscious about what I ate. I am a little worried about how eating out is going to be. What do I order? Order what I normally would and only eat half? I am unsure but hopefully I will figure it out.
Any advice or help feel free to give :)
Well Hello 2012 Please be good to me :)
I am well aware it has been WAY too long. Life got crazy and I just did not make time to write to you all. Whether anyone reads it or not it makes me feel better. I never want it to be a place where I vent and complain, but an outlet to write out my feelings, success, and even my failures.
Yesterday I took before pictures (Biggest Loser Style) and an initial weigh in. This new remade blog is going to be about my journey. I haven't decided how open and transparent I will become but still it will be a place where I open a little and maybe as time goes on I will share all my details.
Anyway we did the pre stuff that really gets you fired up to start working out and eating right. Today I am starting my day off right! My first goal is to lose 17 pounds by May 5th. That is 1 pound per week with a week to spare. May 5th is the 2012 Mini Marathon which I have already signed up for and ready to rock it!
Little goals are fine by me and eventually I will get t my goal weight or what is healthy for my height! Let's go!
Yesterday I took before pictures (Biggest Loser Style) and an initial weigh in. This new remade blog is going to be about my journey. I haven't decided how open and transparent I will become but still it will be a place where I open a little and maybe as time goes on I will share all my details.
Anyway we did the pre stuff that really gets you fired up to start working out and eating right. Today I am starting my day off right! My first goal is to lose 17 pounds by May 5th. That is 1 pound per week with a week to spare. May 5th is the 2012 Mini Marathon which I have already signed up for and ready to rock it!
Little goals are fine by me and eventually I will get t my goal weight or what is healthy for my height! Let's go!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Looking Ahead to Fall
It has been a crazy year. A year ago decided I would move back home from Knoxville to finish school. It was the best decision :)
So this past year has been filled with school, work, running, and family time.
But I am really looking forward to the fall.
Yesterday was September 1st....September is my mom's birthday, and my little cousin's birthdays and we just have a lot going on. October brings my birthday and my dad's birthday and more importantly my niece will arrive in October :) Then there is November full of Thanksgiving and December...the first week will be crazy busy wiht our Christmas Drama Production which I got a part in :) So all fall I will also be preparing for that and I cannot wait!!!!! Then of course we have Christmas and the day after we are going to Florida!! I can't wait!!! I have needed a vacay for a while now! This will only be my 3rd time in Florida but I just cannot wait to relax :)
A lot is coming this fall!!!! It's gonna be great!!!!
So this past year has been filled with school, work, running, and family time.
But I am really looking forward to the fall.
Yesterday was September 1st....September is my mom's birthday, and my little cousin's birthdays and we just have a lot going on. October brings my birthday and my dad's birthday and more importantly my niece will arrive in October :) Then there is November full of Thanksgiving and December...the first week will be crazy busy wiht our Christmas Drama Production which I got a part in :) So all fall I will also be preparing for that and I cannot wait!!!!! Then of course we have Christmas and the day after we are going to Florida!! I can't wait!!! I have needed a vacay for a while now! This will only be my 3rd time in Florida but I just cannot wait to relax :)
A lot is coming this fall!!!! It's gonna be great!!!!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
tiny update
Life has been crazy busy like always! Just started my second summer session for school. It is going good so far! Along with the norm I am working a lot and also playing softball in a summer league! It is fun...just a night not working but for fun!
A couple weeks ago my mom's cousin passed away in a terrible accident. My heart continues to break for his family. This Sunday there is a memorial benefit softball tournament in his honor! I am very excited for the day! It is going to be a lot of fun to watch all the people out there just in support of him and his family! They have put a lot of hard work into putting this together! I cannot wait to see it all unfold.
Just wanted to give a little update! :)
A couple weeks ago my mom's cousin passed away in a terrible accident. My heart continues to break for his family. This Sunday there is a memorial benefit softball tournament in his honor! I am very excited for the day! It is going to be a lot of fun to watch all the people out there just in support of him and his family! They have put a lot of hard work into putting this together! I cannot wait to see it all unfold.
Just wanted to give a little update! :)
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Sweet Summertime
I love love love the summer months! I love waking up with the sun already shining! I love summer morning runs. I love being out in the sun, with my tanning oil, beach towel, good book, and a pool near by. I love laying out, getting hot, and then cooling off in the pool and then repeating the lovely task :) I love how it doesn't get dark til about 10. I love family time in the summer. And even thought June is the only month I don't have a class I still love the summer time. Having school this summer is some what of a bummer....but since it is still summer I live with it.
When I was little summer was even better. We never stayed inside during the summer. Me and my best friend would ride bikes, swim, play catch, all sorts of things but we would do them outside. Our favorite was playing town, our bikes were cars and different places around our block would be you know the store, the post office, different things. We had quite the imagination. We would ride to the ice cream place, and the cemetery...yes I know a little strange but we loved it! Basically we spent all summer outside doing who knows what but we weren't inside.
I have never been someone to really care about how kids are inside watching TV or playing games, or who knows what. Maybe that is because I am not a parent yet I am not sure. But today as I was driving I not only saw a child outside...but he was outside helping his dad with something. And he looked really into it. I was glad to see him outside and being so helpful. Now I may be totally wrong...maybe dad forced him out for help but either way I could see the boy smiling with a hammer in hand. And as I continue driving I notice not many kids outside. No one riding their bikes....not out playing with dogs or cats...I don't know I am not a huge activist or anything for kids being out side because maybe the town I live now is just different then the one I am from. Maybe it isn't as safe..or too big to do those things.. I do feel bad for the children though because I know what they are missing out on :)
When I was little summer was even better. We never stayed inside during the summer. Me and my best friend would ride bikes, swim, play catch, all sorts of things but we would do them outside. Our favorite was playing town, our bikes were cars and different places around our block would be you know the store, the post office, different things. We had quite the imagination. We would ride to the ice cream place, and the cemetery...yes I know a little strange but we loved it! Basically we spent all summer outside doing who knows what but we weren't inside.
I have never been someone to really care about how kids are inside watching TV or playing games, or who knows what. Maybe that is because I am not a parent yet I am not sure. But today as I was driving I not only saw a child outside...but he was outside helping his dad with something. And he looked really into it. I was glad to see him outside and being so helpful. Now I may be totally wrong...maybe dad forced him out for help but either way I could see the boy smiling with a hammer in hand. And as I continue driving I notice not many kids outside. No one riding their bikes....not out playing with dogs or cats...I don't know I am not a huge activist or anything for kids being out side because maybe the town I live now is just different then the one I am from. Maybe it isn't as safe..or too big to do those things.. I do feel bad for the children though because I know what they are missing out on :)
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Taking Life and Others for Granted
I feel like the past couple of weeks have been a roller coaster. Mostly an emotional roller coaster all within myself. Little things...maybe...petty...maybe. But to me most of it has been important...or it wouldn't have affected me. Where do these roller coaster full of emotions come from?? Things can be so good (or just uneventful) and then BAM things happen. I don't get it. I may not be making any sense right now but for those who understand where I am coming from where does this come from? Am I always on the roller coaster and just sometimes notice these things or is it forreal that things can hit all at once. Plus I have always been a pretty open friend. I can be very open with my feelings and events in life but I have never had that one person in my life that I tell EVERYTHING to. I have people I trust. I have girls I would consider my best friends but they usually have a friend they have known longer, or just a better connection. Please believe this is not a pitty party. Just feelings inside getting brought to the surface. I don't hold things in I still do get them out. Basically It has just been a rough couple of weeks, but I know there is worse going on with people and it has just really made me think how lucky I am.
I have been trying to keep up with the IU student that has been missing. It breaks my heart for her friends and family to not know where she is or if she is alive or not. I pray she is alive and well and that she will be found soon. I pray for strength for her family and friends and knowledge of all those helping in the case. So instead of dwelling on my bad week or couple weeks I am gonna praise God that I am alive and safe.
I have been trying to keep up with the IU student that has been missing. It breaks my heart for her friends and family to not know where she is or if she is alive or not. I pray she is alive and well and that she will be found soon. I pray for strength for her family and friends and knowledge of all those helping in the case. So instead of dwelling on my bad week or couple weeks I am gonna praise God that I am alive and safe.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Ok Ok It has been a while...
Seriously this month has almost made me go crazy!!!! School was intense, plus work and a few side things that needed done. My last class for this first summer session is done tomorrow so that is fabulous! Then I get the whole month of June off.
So I actually miss running. And since it has been crazy busy around here I haven't had the time. I know I needed a break but it has been like 3 weeks and I am nervous I will have lost it all. So hopefully after this class is done I will have some extra time to get back into it :)
I had a bad week last week...most of it had to do with school and stress but I hate weeks like that. On Friday after work I wanted to do nothing and just go home and watch TV and sleep. I haven't felt like that in a while. I wish I had something interesting to talke about, but school, work, they just aren't hot topics :)
Whoever reads and comments you can list something you want me to talk about or ask me a question :) I'll post about it!
So I actually miss running. And since it has been crazy busy around here I haven't had the time. I know I needed a break but it has been like 3 weeks and I am nervous I will have lost it all. So hopefully after this class is done I will have some extra time to get back into it :)
I had a bad week last week...most of it had to do with school and stress but I hate weeks like that. On Friday after work I wanted to do nothing and just go home and watch TV and sleep. I haven't felt like that in a while. I wish I had something interesting to talke about, but school, work, they just aren't hot topics :)
Whoever reads and comments you can list something you want me to talk about or ask me a question :) I'll post about it!
Monday, May 9, 2011
The Crazy Weekend
Well ladies and gents I did it!!!!! I finished the MINI....a 13.1 mile race that I had been training for for a few months.
Now that it is done, it has been a couple days, I'm not sick anymore, and just a little sore I can say I am so glad I did it!
Do I want to do it again?? Not right niw :)
It was long and I was lucky to have such a reat God and running partner with me the whole time. We went to eat at one of my favorite restraunts, because it was my idea. I was starving and I ordered food...it came out...I quickly changed my mind. I guess I was pretty pale at this moment. So they ate and I oredered a to go box :) (I ate cookies and a chewy bar and a few bites of banana (yuck) right after the race) Then we went home and I showered and started feeling much better. So I run 13.1 miles and then I decided to go to The Amazing Race ( for a relay for life team) and really it wasn't bad. I did not push myself...probably didn't take it easy either. And then we ate dinner and I ate it all :) I knew that appetite would be right back. Came home we all three sat down in the living room...no tv....and passed out at 7:30 pm. I think they went up to their room about 9:30 but thankfully left me alone and slept until 7:30 am. It was a great sleep. However my poor mom did have to lift me up off the couch that next morning :) I was very very sore. from my head to my toe nails :). We had a good Mother's Day ...I had to work in the afternoon and that was rough because I did not want to be on my feet the whole day but my boss was very considerate. I am feeling even better this morning. I got out of bed all by myself and don't get me wrong I am still sore but I can move!!!
I now have 3 days of summer vacay left (with work) but no school so thats a plus. In 4 days I start a summer class that I think may make me cry. And in 5 days I will be in Tennessee celebrating the wedding of one of my bests :) It is going to be a good week and weekend!!!!
Now that it is done, it has been a couple days, I'm not sick anymore, and just a little sore I can say I am so glad I did it!
Do I want to do it again?? Not right niw :)
It was long and I was lucky to have such a reat God and running partner with me the whole time. We went to eat at one of my favorite restraunts, because it was my idea. I was starving and I ordered food...it came out...I quickly changed my mind. I guess I was pretty pale at this moment. So they ate and I oredered a to go box :) (I ate cookies and a chewy bar and a few bites of banana (yuck) right after the race) Then we went home and I showered and started feeling much better. So I run 13.1 miles and then I decided to go to The Amazing Race ( for a relay for life team) and really it wasn't bad. I did not push myself...probably didn't take it easy either. And then we ate dinner and I ate it all :) I knew that appetite would be right back. Came home we all three sat down in the living room...no tv....and passed out at 7:30 pm. I think they went up to their room about 9:30 but thankfully left me alone and slept until 7:30 am. It was a great sleep. However my poor mom did have to lift me up off the couch that next morning :) I was very very sore. from my head to my toe nails :). We had a good Mother's Day ...I had to work in the afternoon and that was rough because I did not want to be on my feet the whole day but my boss was very considerate. I am feeling even better this morning. I got out of bed all by myself and don't get me wrong I am still sore but I can move!!!
I now have 3 days of summer vacay left (with work) but no school so thats a plus. In 4 days I start a summer class that I think may make me cry. And in 5 days I will be in Tennessee celebrating the wedding of one of my bests :) It is going to be a good week and weekend!!!!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Emotions
This morning I am feeling so many emotions! I am overly anxious, excited, stressed and I don't even know what else.
I woke up knowing that tomorrow at this time I will be starting my first mini. Yes I have trained and yes I have had many many people tell me I will be fine and do great. It is overwhelming. I am so nervous for it and in all the nerves I have lost the exctiement. I have the best running partner and I know God has put her in my life not just for running but for much much more. I am thankful for all the running and supportive people He has put in my life. All this race stuff is on my mind when I should be focusing on other stuff...
other stuff.... I still have a big project to get done today. I am not scared I cannot get it done but I cannot focus on it. That is why I decided to pause and write about everything and hopefully this helps me clear my head, get my project done, and then go on with my day. I am glad that my day is full of stuff to do so maybe I won't worry over the race and just calm down. I cannot imagine how I will feel tomorrow morning :/
Also today is JBC's graduations....where friends I went to school with for 3 years are graduating. I am so happy for them and proud to call them my friends....I am also so sad I am not there to watch or participate. I love that God has brought me back home to go to school and I really love where I go and how it is going but I am still a little sad to be missing this very important day in their lives.
I am sure if I could just cry it out that would also make me feel better....but no time!!!!
Got to get started!
I woke up knowing that tomorrow at this time I will be starting my first mini. Yes I have trained and yes I have had many many people tell me I will be fine and do great. It is overwhelming. I am so nervous for it and in all the nerves I have lost the exctiement. I have the best running partner and I know God has put her in my life not just for running but for much much more. I am thankful for all the running and supportive people He has put in my life. All this race stuff is on my mind when I should be focusing on other stuff...
other stuff.... I still have a big project to get done today. I am not scared I cannot get it done but I cannot focus on it. That is why I decided to pause and write about everything and hopefully this helps me clear my head, get my project done, and then go on with my day. I am glad that my day is full of stuff to do so maybe I won't worry over the race and just calm down. I cannot imagine how I will feel tomorrow morning :/
Also today is JBC's graduations....where friends I went to school with for 3 years are graduating. I am so happy for them and proud to call them my friends....I am also so sad I am not there to watch or participate. I love that God has brought me back home to go to school and I really love where I go and how it is going but I am still a little sad to be missing this very important day in their lives.
I am sure if I could just cry it out that would also make me feel better....but no time!!!!
Got to get started!
Friday, April 29, 2011
a lame update
Life is crazy busy right now I shouldn't even be typing right now so I do not know why I am besides the fact that I need a break from homework!!!!!!
Classes are done except I still have 6 things left on my to do list for next week :/
Work tonight and all weekend!
So that is what I will be doing ALLLLL weekend!
Then a break and then summer school :/
2 weeks untill I see one of my best friends for her WEDDING!
6 days until our Carb dinner
8 days until the mini! I cannot believe it!!!!
Classes are done except I still have 6 things left on my to do list for next week :/
Work tonight and all weekend!
So that is what I will be doing ALLLLL weekend!
Then a break and then summer school :/
2 weeks untill I see one of my best friends for her WEDDING!
6 days until our Carb dinner
8 days until the mini! I cannot believe it!!!!
Friday, April 8, 2011
TANNING
I love tanning! BEFORE ANYONE COMMENTS YES I KNOW ITS BAD FOR ME :)
Love it!
29 days until the Mini....wow!!!! IT has come fast! I cannot believe. Now is when all the anxiety hits. I am so nervous. At first I just acted like hey if I finish than that'll be fine. But no I really wanna run the whole time. I still do not care about my time but I really wanna finish and finish running!
My best's wedding is about a month away! Pretty excited about that. That is why I have been tanning :) Gotta look good for the big event! Excited to see people! I miss Tennessee and the people...but I love home!!! I have been super super busy lately. Not a lot of time to do much....especially breathe. haha
School is almost done...about 3 weeks....then summer school :/ I am hoping to take a vacay to Florida sometime in June!!!! Hope it works out!!!!!
Love it!
29 days until the Mini....wow!!!! IT has come fast! I cannot believe. Now is when all the anxiety hits. I am so nervous. At first I just acted like hey if I finish than that'll be fine. But no I really wanna run the whole time. I still do not care about my time but I really wanna finish and finish running!
My best's wedding is about a month away! Pretty excited about that. That is why I have been tanning :) Gotta look good for the big event! Excited to see people! I miss Tennessee and the people...but I love home!!! I have been super super busy lately. Not a lot of time to do much....especially breathe. haha
School is almost done...about 3 weeks....then summer school :/ I am hoping to take a vacay to Florida sometime in June!!!! Hope it works out!!!!!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Just wanting an update?? OK good!
So my life is pretty crazy right now...I hate not updating the people who care whats going on in my life and my life of running and weight loss :)
School is crazy. I think only like 4 weeks left or something like that....it would be more promising if I didn't have to go into another class for summer! In June I will get a break...at least from school :)
Started my new job yesterday and left a job that I had been with (the company) for 5 years. It was sad in the sense that I will miss the people but I am happy to keep moving on :) Now I just need to get the footing in this new job. I'll get it...I really like the people and the clothes :)
I ran 7 miles on Friday....thats half the race (one good friend reminded me ) I can't believe how far I have come. I feel God's strength inside me and I am thankful for the people HE has placed in my life as encouragers. He knows my heart and that it is a heart that feeds off of encouragment and I know He placed me with these people for a reason :) I also weighted in this morning and my total weight loss so far is...... 15.4 POUNDS!!!!!!! I am TWO pounds away from my FIRST goal weight. A weight that I never thought was possible....and it wasn't with the way I was doing things....and trying to do them alone. Thanks for all your support!!! Praying for all of you.
School is crazy. I think only like 4 weeks left or something like that....it would be more promising if I didn't have to go into another class for summer! In June I will get a break...at least from school :)
Started my new job yesterday and left a job that I had been with (the company) for 5 years. It was sad in the sense that I will miss the people but I am happy to keep moving on :) Now I just need to get the footing in this new job. I'll get it...I really like the people and the clothes :)
I ran 7 miles on Friday....thats half the race (one good friend reminded me ) I can't believe how far I have come. I feel God's strength inside me and I am thankful for the people HE has placed in my life as encouragers. He knows my heart and that it is a heart that feeds off of encouragment and I know He placed me with these people for a reason :) I also weighted in this morning and my total weight loss so far is...... 15.4 POUNDS!!!!!!! I am TWO pounds away from my FIRST goal weight. A weight that I never thought was possible....and it wasn't with the way I was doing things....and trying to do them alone. Thanks for all your support!!! Praying for all of you.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Slumpty Dumpty
This week I have felt a sense of being burnt out on working out. I don't know if it was getting back into the swing of things after spring break or if I am just over it for now. I am trying to stick with it no worries there. Running was good this week...except yesterday. Tuesday we did 4.3 miles and YES those ,3 do make a difference :). Today we did 4 but yesterday I only ran 2.1 (which was the scheduled amount but I needed to do more) Then I walked another mile. Today's run felt so good! I wasn't feeling it at first....my body ached, I was tired, I feel sinus stuff going on and we were going to be back inside looking at the same four hallways for 48 laps. Rough. We had been so blessed with such amazing weather this week and spoiled to get to run outside and so to come back inside was hard but it went well. I love the feeling after a run....I hurt during the run, I can't breathe...all those negative thoughts go away and you feel so good. Its the best feeling for me :) I have also discovered I cannot motivate myself very much. It takes special people. So that's my update today! I am in a slump with working out and hoping to get out of it!!!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
ABC's 123's
The ABC's of Rilee
A: Age= 22
B: Bed Size= Full
C: Chore I hate= washing dishes by hand
D: Dog's name= Lilly and Lewie
E: Essential start-your-day item= Shower
F: Favorite Color= pink
G: Gold or Silver= Silver
H: Height=5'2
I: Instruments I can play= the radio :)
J: Job Title= student
K: Kids=Nope, but some day
L: Living arrangements= Home
M: Mom's name= Rhonda
N: Nicknames= Ri, Rila
O: Overnight hospital stay other than when you were born= Not that I remember
P: Pet Peeve= being ignored
Q: Quote from a movie= Nobody puts baby in the corner
R: Right or left handed= left
S: Siblings=my sister!!! Robin
T: Time you wake up= 4:30 or 6 just depends on the day
U: Underwear= yes
V: Vegetable that you dislike= Spinach
W: Workout style= running and kickboxing and weights :)
X: X-Rays you've had= i dont quite remember
Y: Yesterday's best moment= my Grey babys birthday party
Z: Zoo favorite= elephant
A: Age= 22
B: Bed Size= Full
C: Chore I hate= washing dishes by hand
D: Dog's name= Lilly and Lewie
E: Essential start-your-day item= Shower
F: Favorite Color= pink
G: Gold or Silver= Silver
H: Height=5'2
I: Instruments I can play= the radio :)
J: Job Title= student
K: Kids=Nope, but some day
L: Living arrangements= Home
M: Mom's name= Rhonda
N: Nicknames= Ri, Rila
O: Overnight hospital stay other than when you were born= Not that I remember
P: Pet Peeve= being ignored
Q: Quote from a movie= Nobody puts baby in the corner
R: Right or left handed= left
S: Siblings=my sister!!! Robin
T: Time you wake up= 4:30 or 6 just depends on the day
U: Underwear= yes
V: Vegetable that you dislike= Spinach
W: Workout style= running and kickboxing and weights :)
X: X-Rays you've had= i dont quite remember
Y: Yesterday's best moment= my Grey babys birthday party
Z: Zoo favorite= elephant
Monday, March 14, 2011
one big step....or run!
Well yesterday was my FIRST 5K race...ever! It was excellent! I couldn't have asked God for a better day! The weather was great running weather and I could breathe. My legs felt great! I had someone to run with! I had a good time! It was just fabulous! I did it is 34:25. Fabulous for me! It had many reasons to give praise to God! The race help me be more excited for the mini and more nervous all the same time! Lots of emotions! Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers and words of encouragment!
Next big thing.....the Mini...in like 50 days :/
Next big thing.....the Mini...in like 50 days :/
Friday, March 4, 2011
uh do what?!
I have come to learn that the amount of pounds you lose is NOT everything! Honestly how I feel! BUT since I can't check my inches weekly I just thought I would say I have lost total of 10.8 pounds since January 5 ish. I am pretty exctied and all praise to God. It is crazy! I am about 16 lbs from my 1st goal weight :) Again I am not obsessed with the scale. I look at how I feel, how my clothes feels, and just a general sense of accomplishments! I love it! I love feeling so good about myself and life and most importantly how I feel about God and His love and strength for me! It's great!
Have a good and safe weekend! I can't wait to see one of my good good friend Saturday!
Loves!
Have a good and safe weekend! I can't wait to see one of my good good friend Saturday!
Loves!
Monday, February 28, 2011
You Can Do It!!!
SO my blog friends Guess what?!
Some of you know because of facebook (I don't know why it's easier to update facebook faster...just is)
ANYWAYS....SO This girl decided to run the mini!
Good so far. Ran 4 miles Saturday...it was beyond rough! So this am I knew I only had to run 2...only 2...only 2....you did 4 Saturday surely 2 is not easier. WRONG-O! I mean I totally got through it but doing 4 one day does not make the 2 any easier. Anyway my point is to seriously encourage people to get out and run! or WALK....whatever suits you!!!! I just started really running in January and I ran 4 miles Saturday. I know that those of you reading can get out and do this! I promise it makes you feel better, more energy, and you find things out about yourself you never knew. I never, ever thought I could run FOUR miles. four. And I do not care about the time it takes. I am not going for speed I am going to complete it! Please don't be afraid to get out and walk/run or whatever! Don't think you're too slow or not in good shape! You may not be able to start at four miles but start with 1/2 mile even if its mostly walking or all walking! It is getting up and getting active!!!! You'll feel better!
ok ok enough of my commercial! :) Thanks to those of you who read regularly and comment and encourage it really does help keep me going! Thanks also for prayers and thoughts! I need them to keep going as well!!!!
Love you all!
Some of you know because of facebook (I don't know why it's easier to update facebook faster...just is)
ANYWAYS....SO This girl decided to run the mini!
- I am on the right track (no pun intended :) )
- A great running partner?? check
- A running schedule?? check
- Following that running schedule?? check
- A great group of support? a trillion checks!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
worn out all around
So this week started a new adventure of working out for me. Monday and Wednesday mornings I do a little kickboxing (love it) then Tuesday and Thursday morning some running and Monday and Wednesday nights I co lead a weights class (love it)
So I keep on trucking along! Hoping for more results but all in all finding a better relationship with God because I surely couldn't do this alone. He has helped me get up faithfully and be at classes and He is now using me to help lead a class so hopefully I can help others get on this path of excersise! Tuesday I ran 2 miles. The most I have ran without stopping! I felt great...after I would have wanted to just keep running. Today, Thursday I ran my 2 miles and then wanted to atleast do another 1/2 mile and so I ran/walked it!!!! Still felt great about it! Now lets get the food intake down!
Last night someone told me (while talking about what we eat) "plus to me putting in that much time is just a waste if I'm not eating right" SO TRUE! Why put in all the working out, all the running, and weight training to ruin it by eating all this food I know is not helping me. Today I learned that running a mile is only buring 100 calories :/ boo! So I don't wanna have to run to just burn the calories of uneeded food...I wanna burn the calories of fat that I need to get rid of!
Any comments or ideas to help are always appreciated :) Or if you know of any other blogs that focus on dieting/working out just let me know :)
So I keep on trucking along! Hoping for more results but all in all finding a better relationship with God because I surely couldn't do this alone. He has helped me get up faithfully and be at classes and He is now using me to help lead a class so hopefully I can help others get on this path of excersise! Tuesday I ran 2 miles. The most I have ran without stopping! I felt great...after I would have wanted to just keep running. Today, Thursday I ran my 2 miles and then wanted to atleast do another 1/2 mile and so I ran/walked it!!!! Still felt great about it! Now lets get the food intake down!
Last night someone told me (while talking about what we eat) "plus to me putting in that much time is just a waste if I'm not eating right" SO TRUE! Why put in all the working out, all the running, and weight training to ruin it by eating all this food I know is not helping me. Today I learned that running a mile is only buring 100 calories :/ boo! So I don't wanna have to run to just burn the calories of uneeded food...I wanna burn the calories of fat that I need to get rid of!
Any comments or ideas to help are always appreciated :) Or if you know of any other blogs that focus on dieting/working out just let me know :)
Friday, February 18, 2011
Last Day of Bootcamp :)
Today was our last day of bootcamp....7 weeks of hard work, soreness, laughs, tears, and early mornings. I experienced pain and joys. I loved working out and bettering myself. I am thankful for our trainers and all their hard work to help us whip into shape :) and thankful they were willing to get up and help us for 7 weeks. I am thankful for the friendships I have made through this as well.
My mile: AHHH I have a love for running now. Some days are better than others. Some days I love running and I know I can do it! Other days I have felt like I couldn't make it another step. My first mile time was 11 minutes and 41 seconds. Today my time was 9 minutes and 55 seconds!!!! I got 1 minute and 46 seconds off my time :) I am so excited about it!!! Could not have beat my time of 9:57 without my help from Hilary!!!!
The first day I did 26 sit ups and today I did 55 in 2 minutes and the first day I did 15 push ups and today I did 35. It was good to see such improvement. I lost .95 inches off my hips, 1.1 inches off each thigh, and 4.2 inches off my abs!!!!! MY clothes feel better and I love seeing the work pay off!!!! I didn't lose a lot of pounds but I am pretty excited about the inches lost :)
I could not have done this alone so praise God for all His help and keeping me going. I could not have done it without the trainers or the other girls pushing me along!!! Thanks for my readers that I knew I had to write to to report what I had done! Keep reading because I am not done!!!!
My mile: AHHH I have a love for running now. Some days are better than others. Some days I love running and I know I can do it! Other days I have felt like I couldn't make it another step. My first mile time was 11 minutes and 41 seconds. Today my time was 9 minutes and 55 seconds!!!! I got 1 minute and 46 seconds off my time :) I am so excited about it!!! Could not have beat my time of 9:57 without my help from Hilary!!!!
The first day I did 26 sit ups and today I did 55 in 2 minutes and the first day I did 15 push ups and today I did 35. It was good to see such improvement. I lost .95 inches off my hips, 1.1 inches off each thigh, and 4.2 inches off my abs!!!!! MY clothes feel better and I love seeing the work pay off!!!! I didn't lose a lot of pounds but I am pretty excited about the inches lost :)
I could not have done this alone so praise God for all His help and keeping me going. I could not have done it without the trainers or the other girls pushing me along!!! Thanks for my readers that I knew I had to write to to report what I had done! Keep reading because I am not done!!!!
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