Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Starting all of the pain all over again!

Starting up a training routine again sucks...because you've already lived through the pain once.  It took me about 2 months of training to get through shin splints and ankle pain last time.  So here I am again, going through the same pain.  I'm having all sorts of new pains as well.  My shoulders and knees have been giving me some trouble lately.  It's something I haven't had trouble with before, but I'm just trying to stretch them out more before and after a work out.

I've been hitting the bicycle a lot lately...but I've been having a lot of dreams about running.  I think my conscience is trying to tell me to get my butt in gear!  So tonight....I'm gonna run!

I went to the grocery store last night and got some healthy snacks for the week.  I know that I'm not going to do well on Christmas, so I'm gonna try to be good up until that day.  I have a running schedule planned out and I'm working on a meal plan for the week.  I'm going to portion correctly all week!  I bought some pomegranates, zucchini, carrots, apples, pears, kiwi, a fresh pineapple, and some green bell peppers.  These will be my snacking foods/breakfast foods for the week leading up to Christmas Eve.  I really hate it when people deprive themselves of foods when trying to loose weight.  That's not what it's about.  It's about making better choices and portioning when you treat yourself!  If you know that you're going to eat half a pizza tonight for supper, eat light leading up to it and order a veggie lovers!

Some days I feel like I could kill, just absolutely tackle a person for a snickers bar.....why fight it?!  I get myself my chocolate fix and skip the soda at supper.  Maybe jog an extra interval or two that night if you're really feeling guilty.

Maybe I'm wrong about this and that would explain why I'm as heavy as I am.  I just don't feel that depriving yourself of the occasional treat is the kind of life style that you constantly live!  Not off the bat anyway. 

What's your "I GOTTA HAVE IT" snack?

Monday, December 12, 2011

QUESTIONS......

I'm looking for some input today.

If you live around the Fort Wayne, IN area, what races would you recommend for 2012?  Which do you think are the most fun?

My plan is to get another half marathon in this coming year, so I need suggestions for a good one on that too.  I'm willing to travel for the half marathon!

And last but not least....I'm looking for more running bloggers to follow......which would you recommend to a new runner like me?

Friday, December 9, 2011

A NEW ME.

So, as we all know....New Year's is just around the corner. 

I have a resolution that I am starting early....why wait for New Year's?!

I am currently at my heaviest weight of my life.  I find this hard to believe considering that I just ran a half marathon a few months ago.

I plan to lose 40 lbs. by 2013.

I am on a 1,200 calorie diet with a new training schedule.  My calendar is wide open and I'm looking for new events to run in the upcoming year.

This is going to be a struggle....so help and guidance is much appreciated here!!!!!!!!  And maybe a little support on the side ;)

Monday, 12/5/11 was my first run since the half marathon and my official starting date.  My long-term goal is to be down 4 pant sizes and around 60-70 lbs. lighter.  That's half of a person!!!  I hope to be at my goal weight in 2 years.

The difficult part is not feeling as big as I look in pictures.  I'm annoyed with my weight, but I love food!  The kitchen is honestly my favorite place in the world.  But there are ways to combat these things.

So here it goes....an adventure to a new me!  Wish me luck!!! :D

I'M BACK!!!!

Almost 11 weeks later...

I'll be honest, before this week, I haven't ran.......not once since the 1/2 marathon.  I was so ready for a break from the commitment of the long runs and hours spent on the road!

Come to find out, I was pregnant when I ran my first 1/2!  Nice.
A month later, we lost it/them.
Tack on another month for grieving, drinking, and binge eating....

And boom!...here I am...ready to get back at the running thing.

My awesome husband has purchased a treadmill for me for Christmas.  It arrived last week and I have to say, it feels great to lace up the ol' tennies again! 

 
 
My body is starting from scratch again, but that's to be expected.  Other parts of my body were like "Oh yea!  I remember this!!!"  I'm not sure how far this will all go...especially with trying to conceive.  But for now, I'm going to run until the doctors tell me to quit.  As of now, the doctors are demanding I run to get some weight off.  Yeah...that made my day.  :o/  It actually really ticked me off. Anyway, I'm looking into some races for 2012 and mapping things out.  I have a training schedule in place and I'm ready to hit the ground running!