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Meet Pecos Bill. My roommates dog who named him after the tall tale of an American Cowboy. This face explains how our run went this morning. This was the first time I took him along and I think 2 miles was pushing it…even for me. Ha.
After a 2 mile run we walked .5 miles home and while he plopped on the ground after chugging water, I did day 1 of P90X Chest and Back followed by 165 abs and some planks. A good start. Still a long ways to go but I’m feeling good!
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I bought an apple, banana and granola bars to have on hand while recruiting ALL day at a tournament so I wouldn’t be tempted by other unhealthy snack food. And what do I have for lunch?…Chinese food…doh!
I am back from being on the road and while I head out again this week, my Sweat It Off challenge has started and I am refocusing (hard core I may add) to get this unhealthy weight off.
I was given my numbers yesterday…goo are they ridiculously embarrassing. But so was my initial weight 13 months ago.
161.6 lbs, 67 Pulse, 112/61 HR, 42-48% Body Water Percentage (this number was from memory so not exact), 29.7 BMI, 38% Body Fat
According to charts, with those last two numbers I am overweight and obese, respectfully. Wowza. I’ve been calculating numbers and I can must lose >15 lbs for me to be healthy.
Today will be known as back on track day! haha. And perfect as we begin a new week. A fresh start. I will exercise regularly again and eat all the healthy foods. I will only allow myself one ‘free’ day during the week as opposed to not paying attention.
Happy Sunday to all and here’s to a new week!
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Welp, I am all signed up for and weighed-in for the “Sweat It Off” (to be referred to as SIO) challenge at the YMCA. It’s a 3 month challenge, from June 1st-August 31st.
The pictures show my Journal, contest details, and my beginning pictures I took an hour ago. (oh beer you have not been good to me tummy region)
I weighed in at 161.6 lbs. They took my BMI, Body Fat %, Heart Rate and Blood Pressure. I forgot all my numbers but my weight so I will have to post that enough last when I go back :)
This challenge should be fun! The low down..
I am really excited about this! Community involvement, competition and more reasons to hold myself accountable during the summer festivities.
I am setting goals for myself:
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WIW #49
Last week: 162.5
This week: 162.5
Week loss: 0lbs
Total loss: 29.5
I am going to join a summer weight loss challenge at the YMCA in town. It goes through August and should give me that extra incentive to push myself.
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While I was running today I heard someone clapping, it was just my thighs cheering me on.
Via someecards
Today my legs and chest were still sore from Monday and Tuesday. Didn’t matter thought I had to move on with my workouts. So I decided to run 1.75 to the YMCA to lift then I was going to run back. I ended up running to the YMCA, lifting, playing noonball for an hour and then walking home. The run to the Y my legs weren’t sure what to do…still sore with every pound. I’m fine with I’m either sitting or walking. When I get up from sitting..”Owza” When I go to sit down…”Owza” This should be enough to never take this much time off from lifting or lifting so much when I start back up again.
In all a great workout. Need a nap.
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Back at it…and the scale is not holding anything back
Last weigh-in: 158
This week: 162.5
Total loss: 29.5
Work needs to be done
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Change of plans. Meeting was pushed back forcing allowing me to get my plyos done before lunch.
Legs were shaking 5 minutes in…
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Woke up this morning sore!! My upper chest and back are not sure what to do. As soon a I get my arms above my shoulders it’s as if they refuse to lift higher..haha. Oh the joys of beginning to lift again.
Today is plyometrics. I didn’t get up in time to do them this morning so it’ll have to be after basketball meeting. I hate having to wait all day to do it, but there is no other choice.
Eating healthy today, eating healthy today, eating healthy today
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It’s been a month. Wow how time flies when you are busy and having fun. In the last month I have
…Basically a much deserved break from a normal schedule. Funny thing is I feel I need a break from my break. Haha. Guess I function better on a routine and schedule to follow.
A big thing that happened in the last month was my 1 year anniversary of the best decision of my life thus far. It’s been a year now that I have decided to take my life back and do something about becoming the best version of myself physically. the only regret I have…taking so long to finally do something. There are many times to look back on the previous year and reflect. Jan 1st, end of season, end of school year, brithday, and now this one-May 5th. It has been a wonderful year of challenges. ups. downs. plateaus. breakdowns. breakthroughs. All the sweat, tears, strains, bruises, sore muscles and ‘sacrifices’ were more than worth it to be where I am today. And what I have learned in the past few months is that this isn’t just a year thing and then I go back to how it was. This is a lifestyle change. I am hooked on races, hooked on improving my physical abilities. After taking a month off from caring about what I eat and not running but only twice really I am soooo ready to get back to the regimen and make a push for my goal weight. (side note: I am proud of how I have not made this journey about rushing to a certain weight and letting that stupid number make or break my week. Do I have a goal weight? yes. But it’s not the ultimate goal for me. The goal is to be a healthier me and push myself past preconceived limits I’ve set for myself. And a bonus would be to motivate others to jump on the band wagon:)) I never, in my wildest dreams, thought I would run a half marathon. Let alone do it in under 2hours. I am ready to see what else I can do that I never thought I would.
I started today getting back on track! Woke up and ran 1.5 miles (my running partner got bad cramps so we had to stop .5 short of scheduled run) Then went and did day 1 of P90X. All I can say is wowza. If you don’t use it you lose it. This was first time really lifting since November. Goo. The two previous times I completed P90X I did not incorporate much cardio. This time I plan on running 2-3 miles at least 4 times a week.
Feels good to be back
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This object does not define me. With that being said…I will conquer the scale this summer! WIW #48 Last week: 158lbs This week: 158lbs Week loss: 0 Wow, I will take that! (I still need a new scale. I Stepped on numerous times but 158 was the number that read the majority of attempts) Since Saturday I have not eaten well and this morning was my first run post race so I’m happy there wasn’t a gain in poundage. This morning I did 3 easy miles and them some lifting. Yes, bringing lifting and abs back. Why I haven’t done abs in a few mints is due to me being lazy. Ha. It felt good to push some weight around. Did back, shoulder and biceps. Nice easy transition back into lifting. The running was perfect for my legs! No more soreness going down stairs:)
*edit - the scale pictured is not mine. It is the one at the local YMCA. I should use this one from now on. I’m’ sure it is more reliable.
