Still losing and a new toy!

So I did my offical weigh-in tonight and guess what!!!!!

159.5lbs!! That means I'm out of the 160's! I don't think I've seen under 160 in about a year, and now that I am here, I love it! I am only 10lbs away from my first *small* goal of seeing under 150lbs! It's been MANY years since I've seen that number!

I also got a new fun toy, a digital food scale! It's very nifty and convinent when packing my lunch and making sure I am still eating healthy while I am working...talking about work I have a summer position at the local YMCA as a Day Camp Counsleor. It keeps me SUPER active, we walk everywhere and I am getting a great tan!

Life is still throwing me lots of downs, and tonight was a hard night for me. But things turned around quickly and without my family I don't know what I would do! Seriously, this hasn't just been a weight loss jounrey but a life journey, one that has been changing all aspects of my life.

I also have the whole family in on this new life style change...my dad had a heart attack about 3 weeks ago and it gave everyone a scare. They are all eating better and helping me along the way too. We have even suggested taking sometime to exercise together, walking or just getting out and running around for awhile as a family.

So goodbye to those 3.5lbs that I will NEVER see again and hello to my new hottie; Digital scale!

My first 5k!

ran my first 5k yesterday!! I was so nervous because I've been so busy lately that I haven't put in much training. I got up at 6am to go register, got my bib and my ankle chip and was so pumped! I was running wit my cousin, who ran a 5k about 1 month ago. We had a light breakfast, got dressed and headed to the park at about 7:30am. There were about 1500 people there and I was starting to feel nervous. As wel all packed together at the starting line, I told myself that no matter what to be proud of myself, that I could do this! There were so many people around me, a different feeling because I always run by myself!! But my cousin ( who has already run a race ) was right there beside me! Getting to the first mile marker was hard, but after that I was feeling pretty good. My goal was just to finish but I really didn't want to stop to walk. Right before mile 2, I was struggling with my breathing and started to slow down to almost a walk but my cousin grabbed my arm and told me to keep going. We were coming to the finish and there was my sister, her husband, a friend and my boyfriend. My boyfriend came onto the road and started to run beside me. Telling me how proud he was of me, he grabbed my hand and ran the last 50 ft with me. Crossing the finish line with him, it was an amazing feeling. I still have a smile on my face. I am now all relaxed, took a good long shower and can really feel it in my legs! But it was amazing and I wanted to thank everyone here that has supported me in my training. This is honestly of the of the few things that I started, went through with it, and finished it. My unofficial results was just over 39 mins, and I'm very happy about that! I can't wait to run my next one!

3lbs and 5k

Sorry it's been so long but I have been on an emotional rollarcoaster with this break-up, and it's taken me a couple days to get over the last low but I am feeling much better and glad to say.... Another 3lbs have been removed from my body FOREVER!! I kissed them goodbye and didn't look back!

I also met a new "special someone"...RUNNING! It's been addictive and I've been trying to only see him 3 times a week, but lately he has been calling me more. I take on a major run 5k ( or 3.1 miles) July 4th! It's a local run for something called "Good Neighboor Day".

I'm so excited because before me and running never got along. I would start out and with in 30 seconds he made me want to throw up and fall over. So slowly I started building things up, we are taking it VERY slow this time <3 But he has won me over now, and I think this could be the real thing, long-term kind of thing! Who would have thought!

He does require me to buy new clothing, but I don't mind. Actually Old Navy is having a sale on a lot of their new work out clothing, and since I've only had like 1 pair of workout pants and 4 shirts that I constantly wash and re-wear I think it's about time!

I don't start my job until July 13th, but it will require me to be outside everyday running around with little kids. Nothing like working with kids to keep me in shape!

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?