I started juicing Tuesday night. First, I had some cravings for sugar, refined sugar that is. I was also a bit hungry and irritable for a few days.
Today is my 4th day, and I'm feeling pretty good now. I am down to 1 scoop of caffeinated coffee in the morning, and I seem to be regaining some energy. I can also think more clearly now. I seem to be less stressed too! The dishes are clean, and I don't feel overwhelmed with my life .
After I finally reach my goal size, my goal is to continue running (that helps clear my head too) and weigh weekly. If I've gained in that week, I will juice
For a few days until I get back to my ideal weight. This all sounds like a great plan, but the challenge is getting there. I've never been this big before, so I've had a hard time, but I really think if I continue running and working hard to reach my goal, I will succeed in being happy with my body again. I'm not setting a deadline for myself because I don't want to get discouraged. I've lost 3 pounds in 4 days and I already feel better. I can't imagine how great I'll feel after I've dropped another 35 pounds.
Telling Others
I've made a few Facebook posts, so that my friends know about this life change I'm making. I hope they'll hold me accountable and be encouraging. I've got a long road ahead of me, and I need all the support I can get.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Running
Since Trinity was born, I've had a hard time getting motivated to workout. You'd think I'd be motivated just stepping on the scale, being 25 pounds heavier than I was before I got pregnant.
Exercising is mostly mental, for me anyway. I have to get my brain wrapped around it before my body can catch up. Otherwise, I fail. every. time.
A few weeks ago, I go this urge to run. I started researching Run For God, a program some friends from church did last year. Turns out, I couldn't find anyone that I know doing it this year, but I borrowed a book, and I'm planning on doing the program by myself.
I signed up for a 5K! I have 7 weeks to train for it.
After running a few times, I realized that my shoes are way old and not very supportive anymore. All of the running blogs and articles I've read say that the right shoes are key. I invited Lauren Simpson to start running with me and to go look at shoes. We went to Fast Break Athletics in Chattanooga. They did an amazing job analyzing our feet and fitting us for the right running shoes. I'm a bargain shopper, so paying full retail price for running shoes is WAY out of my comfort zone, but if I'm gonna commit to do this, then I have to have the right gear to make it work.
What shoes did I get??
Well, I really wanted some pretty ones with super bright colors, but wound up having to go with the ones that were most comfortable on my feet. Asics Kyano 18 in an 8.5 wide. I never thought my foot was wide or an 8.5. I've always worn a 7.5. Turns out, most people wear shoes that are too small.
I never knew that shoes could be this comfortable. They feel amazing. I want to wear them everyday. :)
My GOALS
1. Run a 5K - Run at the Mill 5K in Varnell, GA on April 14th
2. Run a 10K or Half Marathon in the fall
3. Stick to a training schedule and stay healthy
4. once I reach these, I'll make more goals
I'm doing the Couch 2 5K program on my iPhone, and I can tell that it's getting easier with each workout. I run to the Pop Workout Pandora Station.
Exercising is mostly mental, for me anyway. I have to get my brain wrapped around it before my body can catch up. Otherwise, I fail. every. time.
A few weeks ago, I go this urge to run. I started researching Run For God, a program some friends from church did last year. Turns out, I couldn't find anyone that I know doing it this year, but I borrowed a book, and I'm planning on doing the program by myself.
I signed up for a 5K! I have 7 weeks to train for it.
After running a few times, I realized that my shoes are way old and not very supportive anymore. All of the running blogs and articles I've read say that the right shoes are key. I invited Lauren Simpson to start running with me and to go look at shoes. We went to Fast Break Athletics in Chattanooga. They did an amazing job analyzing our feet and fitting us for the right running shoes. I'm a bargain shopper, so paying full retail price for running shoes is WAY out of my comfort zone, but if I'm gonna commit to do this, then I have to have the right gear to make it work.
What shoes did I get??
Well, I really wanted some pretty ones with super bright colors, but wound up having to go with the ones that were most comfortable on my feet. Asics Kyano 18 in an 8.5 wide. I never thought my foot was wide or an 8.5. I've always worn a 7.5. Turns out, most people wear shoes that are too small.
I never knew that shoes could be this comfortable. They feel amazing. I want to wear them everyday. :)
My GOALS
1. Run a 5K - Run at the Mill 5K in Varnell, GA on April 14th
2. Run a 10K or Half Marathon in the fall
3. Stick to a training schedule and stay healthy
4. once I reach these, I'll make more goals
I'm doing the Couch 2 5K program on my iPhone, and I can tell that it's getting easier with each workout. I run to the Pop Workout Pandora Station.
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