Chasing some dreams

After a talk with my uncle last night I realized that I am FULLY capable of running that half in October. I decided to start training. I want to finish C25k first though. I've never actually finished this program.

Today, I was out on my run and totally forgot to turn around at the half way mark. That left me about a mile from home. CRAP! I was debating having someone pick me up but decided to I could do it. Riding in a car isn't going to get me to run a half is it? NO! I ended up doing a little over 3 miles. It's the farthest since I started running again. I shaved 1 minute off my time putting me at 15 minute mile instead of a 16. It's not where I want to be but it's a work in progress.

C25k w2d1- COMPLETE! 

I'm running a 5k in May so I need to get my butt in gear!

I'm pretty sore from the weights yesterday - mostly upper body though. Tomorrow I lift again :)

 I'm loving being back at the gym and running. While I'm running I don't have to think about anything but what I'm doing and work out my problems. It's my me time. While I'm lifting weights I have to focus on that. I can't focus on other things, it's awesome! I can get lost in my music, thoughts, or absolutely nothing while I'm working out. I don't have to think about the stress of school, work or life in general!

Another Day

Today was fairly simple. I got up went to class, came home ate lunch and then....went to the gym! I finally made it there! I did weights which felt amazing to get back to! I also did 30 minutes on the elliptical. I was doing level 14-16! Woot!

I actually tried to make a to-do list and get it done. Guess what? I actually did it!

Tonight I'm taking my dad out to supper :) He gets to pick where we go so hopefully I don't go all off plan!

Debating

I did a lot of debating with myself today. Run or not? What to eat? Should I go to class? Should I take a nap? No,lets not run! ...No, you should run.... No, let's not....

You get the picture. I ended up running and I'm so glad I did! C25k Week 1 COMPLETE! I was feeling really bad ass as I ran on a trail that wasn't paved through the woods. There were freaking butterflies everywhere! It was really cool. It was a bit wet from the rain this morning but that made it feel even more bad ass. Actually, the badassness wore off when I realized the whole picture reminded me of twilight. I was then looking for vampires. None of which I found, luckily. 31 minutes, 1.90 miles, and a few butterflies later; I'm glad I went today! ( I actually ran through part of the cool down!)

While I know the program I'm using is working on getting me to run longer- I've made a mental goal of getting my mileage up!

I've been eating a lot lately. I don't know why for sure but it's resulted in me gaining a pound. I'm back at it though! I actually debating with myself today if I was going to "stay fat forever" I quickly decided I didn't want that.  Here is to another day of working towards a better me! Tomorrow, I start lifting weights again!

Week of April 16th 2012- Goals

I decided to start making weekly goals. Here we go!


Workout: Weights  2x/week
Running 3x/week (C25k OUTSIDE!)

Food: Stay within Calories/daily
No Fast food/week
1 sweet treat/week
Try 1 new food/Week
Drink 9 cups of water/daily

Daily life: Study 2 hours everyday
Don't stress so much!! (I stress out a lot)
Call my dad everyday

I want to get a tape measure and start measuring myself but we will see. I'm feeling cheap! haha

Goals :)

I'm one of those people that works through rewards. Here are some of my goals :) I want all of these things but will need to save and not buy them just because. I'm at 25 lost but want to maintain it for 2 weeks before I buy!

25 lbs- New Speakers for my car! (I need these so bad!)

40 lbs- New Dress

50 lbs- New Stereo for my car ( I really really want this!)

75 lbs- Punching Bag (I may get this before and change this)

100 lbs- Coach Shoes ( I've wanted these forever!!)

108 lbs (GOAL!)- Coach Purse & all new clothes!

Progress- 25 lbs down!

Technically, I'm 2 ounces away from 25 lost. I haven't really been seeing the loss lately so I decided to make a blog post about it. Let's see if I can see and if YOU can see it! Sorry about the mirror pictures I didn't have anyone to take one. I have an actual before but I can't find it...
Short post today :) Enjoy!

Seriously?

Do people of the world have no filter? Do you let things just flow out of your mouths? You don't? Think again, you do. I am constantly having to build up anger because of stupid things you do. Then one day when someone asks me a simple question, I burst! Anyone else like this? Yeah, I knew I wasn't alone! 

Sorry for the vent! I really would like to get a punching bag so I can just punch away my anger! My awesome uncle and his friend are kind enough when they are around and I get upset to let me use them. Typically, I end up getting hurt not them. Why must you be like a rock?!?!?! 

I really need to start working out again. Weights 2 times a week and Cardio 3-4 times a week.

I've lost another lb! Woohoo! I'm 2 oz away from 25 pounds lost! Woohoo! I want to set some goals/ rewards. I think my next post will be about that.