I am woman.... hear me ROAR!

That has been my theme today! I woke up early to go learn how to change the oil in my car and I was damn proud when I finished and everything was right! It felt great to accomplish what I always assume was such a huge task and on such an important thing.

After that was done I came home and finished painting the steps outside. This has been an on going project and I know my dad appreciates it very much, plus I really like painting! It took me about an hour to finish it up and will hopefully get done the second coat on everything this coming week.

After that a quick visit to my aunt and uncle to see their new dog Louie. It was lots of fun to play with him and my cousin in the back yard, his favorite is fetch!

Then it was home to start the laundry pile in the laundry room. Living with 3 boys I have never seen so many clothes!! I swear they have more jeans then I do!!! But i never minding doing laundry because I can always use it as a bargaining tool later ;)

Then finally I hit the gym. 30 mins on the treadmill burning 156 calories and then 30 mins on the Elliptical for 30 mins burning 310 calories for a total of 466 plus add on what I burned painting and doing all of my other running around and it was a fantastic day.

I proved to myself that I can do things on my own, I am a strong, independent woman and don't have to rely on ANYONE but myself. Even thou I love having my very supportive boyfriend and family, I know I can do lots on my own!

ROAR!!

3lbs gone!!

Hells yea bitches!!

I am so very excited to share with you all that I am down 3lbs and having been holding steady there now :D It's great to say that I have lost some weight and finally seeing the hardwork starting to pay off.

I am now on week 3 of my C25k program and can finally run for a full 3 minuets with out dying!! I am actually enjoying my workouts and have found it is a great way to work out all of my stress. My goal is to lose another 2lbs by June 12th, where I have graduation and wedding to attend! I may go by a new dress for the wedding but I'm not sure yet.

So I kissed 3lbs goodbye and I will not be seeing them ever again! I promise you that, I am glad that some of my fat has started to come with terms that I ended this relationship, but some of this fat is making me pay hell for it ;)

I also was offered a summer position at a local YMCA and will be spending my days outside, running around with kids. Plus I also get a FREE membership there for the whole summer and hope to use that to my advantage. I was asked if I know how to swim and I said yes but my bathing suits are still in hiding so far.

Let's keep on going!

I complete 4 miles today and lost my car key...

So today was my first day of my Couch to 5K program, a downloaded a podcast that is put to music with cues as to when to run or when to walk. I was excited because I am getting pumped for my 5K in September! I got up around 8 and made it to the park before 8:30, put my key in my shoe and set off!

I was so focused on my program and was so happy when I finished it! I pushed through it, and when I looked down at my pedometer I saw I had reached 2 miles. Not bad and I still could breathe and walk! So I lean down to get my key, it's not there! I take my shoe off and shake it, but still no luck. At this point I am still calm and figure I'll walk my route again, and along the way ask anybody if they have seen a key.

One lady does find me saying another girl is walking around with the key asking if anybody lost it. Okay this makes me feel better, someone found it and is looking for me. So I finish my lap and have now completed 3 miles! I talked with some more walkers/joggers who are on the look out for the lady with my key. I stand my my jeep for about 15 mins to see if maybe they are driving around looking for me. STILL NO LUCK. I called my uncle who works for the park and ask if anyone has turned in my key at the main office. NOPE. I find a grounds keeper worker and ask him if any one has turned in a key. NOPE. They both tell me to check the bulletin board and water fountain my the bathroom as most people leave keys there. NOPE. At this point I am coming back around to my jeep and have now completed 4 miles.

I finally give in, call my grandmother (in tears at this point) and ask her to come pick me up so that I can go home and pick up my spare key. She does, and finally I am able to drive away in my own car.

The bad news is that I still don't know who has my orginial key, but the good news is I walked 4 miles today and complete the first day of my C25K program!

When MONEY is the issue...

First let me say that I have been unemployed for almost a year, and while getting a couple days here and there thru a temp agency I haven't found something solid.

I am lucky that my father has offered to pay my gym membership until things settle. At $15 a month he said it's worth it to get my body into shape and be healthy. But I always find myself saying if only I had the money...

If only I had the money to buy the better things, the healthier things, would I be able to accomplish more? Would I have the right equipment and tools to get my body where it needs to be?

I don't usually like to focus on the negative but yesterday I got a call from Curves, I had filled out a survey and she told me about the great deal... $30 for 1 month, to come in and be apart of something great. As I jumped at the deal, I was excited that there was a place I could find support and other woman who were going thru what I am going thru. My gym is a lovely place, but not a very friendly place and with very limited motivation.

After I hun up I checked my bank account...I'm overdrawn and now actually am in the negative category. Stupid bills....had I just managed to put enough money away I'd be able to do this. I know I have no one else to blame but myself, but I really wanted to be apart of this group, I had heard such great things. And now I have to call tomorrow and tell them I can't. That I can't afford to get myself healthy and in shape?

Where did I go wrong?

I actually ran today...

Well I would call it more of a jog....but I did it! Today I put on my shoes, grabbed my grandmother and told her to get with it!

She walked the first .5 mile with me, and then off to the car she went. So I picked up my pace, only lasted for about 1 minuet but I was content with myself. I did the good old 80's power walking the rest of the way. I felt great that I got out of the house, and actually made the effort.

I'm struggling to find this relationship with exercise, but I want to keep working at it. They say relationships are two way streets, so if I give some then it will give me some RIGHT? I freaking hope so :)