OMG! Group workout was tremendous! I wasn't sure I was going to finish, on my 4Th turn I thought there's no way I can do one more which would make 2.5 miles. The whole turn, I kept saying over and over again "I can do this, I can did this!" and eventually I finished the 4Th turn and was able to make the 5Th turn to finish the 2.5 miles!
The best thing about the workout was, I burned 995 calories! Holy Moly that's lot, it made it worth every pain and ache I feel at this moment!
Meals went well today, I made good choices!
I'm off to shower and bed.
xoxo,
Ingie
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Day 16
Today I feel beat up, I barely managed to go for my workout but I did! Things hurt today, my knees and my feet. It's the first day I've had to ice them down, hopefully that will help.
I was sluggish all day, not sure what that was about. Maybe it was because I was achy all day. The workout seem to help some, but I'm still pretty achy, hence the ice.
Meals have been good, I haven't really struggled with my meals, yet. I think, I'm working too hard with my workouts that I keep making healthy choices.
Today was OK!
xoxo
Ingie
I was sluggish all day, not sure what that was about. Maybe it was because I was achy all day. The workout seem to help some, but I'm still pretty achy, hence the ice.
Meals have been good, I haven't really struggled with my meals, yet. I think, I'm working too hard with my workouts that I keep making healthy choices.
Today was OK!
xoxo
Ingie
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Week 3
Balance: ['ba-len(t)s]
1: a means of judging or deciding
2: mental and emotional steadiness
3: a counterbalancing weight, force, or influence
4: weight or force of one side in excess of another
Start: 365
Starting Week: 3
Lost: -4
Total Lost: -14
Current: 351
Total miles: 20.9
This weeks miles: 9.3
Extras: 30 mins. pool + 30 mins. cardio
4 more.... Yay Meee!
Gosh, I can't believe that I started week three today!
This past week, I thought a lot of how to balance me new life style with my life! This week's challenge was ensuring, I made time for working out and eating healthy. It was a busier work week which left me a bit stressed. How am I going to do everything I need to do! In the past, I would always have work take precedence over anything else!
I haven't figured out the answer yet, all I know is right now is about staying in the game (as Bob from BL would say) and my new way of life and that is what I have to focus on. I'm sure that in time, balancing my work and this new path will be copacetic.
I can't thank you all enough and can't express how much this is helping me. There have certainly been times that working out was a struggle to start and at those moments I think of all of you which kicks my you know what into gear!
Still feeling strong and still feeling fantastic!
Another Great Week!
xoxo,
Ingie
PS: I love the comments...I get this little burst of excitement ever time I see
there's a comment.
1: a means of judging or deciding
2: mental and emotional steadiness
3: a counterbalancing weight, force, or influence
4: weight or force of one side in excess of another
Start: 365
Starting Week: 3
Lost: -4
Total Lost: -14
Current: 351
Total miles: 20.9
This weeks miles: 9.3
Extras: 30 mins. pool + 30 mins. cardio
4 more.... Yay Meee!
Gosh, I can't believe that I started week three today!
This past week, I thought a lot of how to balance me new life style with my life! This week's challenge was ensuring, I made time for working out and eating healthy. It was a busier work week which left me a bit stressed. How am I going to do everything I need to do! In the past, I would always have work take precedence over anything else!
I haven't figured out the answer yet, all I know is right now is about staying in the game (as Bob from BL would say) and my new way of life and that is what I have to focus on. I'm sure that in time, balancing my work and this new path will be copacetic.
I can't thank you all enough and can't express how much this is helping me. There have certainly been times that working out was a struggle to start and at those moments I think of all of you which kicks my you know what into gear!
Still feeling strong and still feeling fantastic!
Another Great Week!
xoxo,
Ingie
PS: I love the comments...I get this little burst of excitement ever time I see
there's a comment.
Day 14: DAY OFF
I loved my day off but what I find a bit scary is that I feel like something is missing could it really be.... am I really missing the exercise? What is happening to me? Ok...Ok...maybe not the actual exercise but definitely the feel I get after I do it!
I just feel fantastic!
So, food wise I made good choices, always keeping in mind all the work I put into the week!
It was a great Day!
xoxo
Ingie
I just feel fantastic!
So, food wise I made good choices, always keeping in mind all the work I put into the week!
It was a great Day!
xoxo
Ingie
Friday, September 26, 2008
Day 12 and Day 13
Day 12
Sorry, I had technical difficulties last night and was to tired to figure out what the problem was.
Anyhow, yesterday was good!
Meals went well, I'm finding that I'm adjusting to the reduced portions and the frequency of my meals. Smaller meals, but more often which is a challenge for me. I'm use to skipping meals and then getting into trouble. Since, I'm, starting out eating a good healthy breakfast my body certainly tells me when it's time to eat again. I'm just paying attention to me.
Group exercise was also yesterday, it was a really good workout. I felt like I worked hard and yet didn't feel like I was going to die. That made me really excited because I'm feeling stronger!
Another Good Day!
Day 13
Today was good!
I made great choices today! Meals were good healthy ones.
It was one of days I thought of not doing my workout, but I knew that wasn't an option. First off, I didn't want to let myself down because it was part of my weeks goal to workout 6 days and I know the more I workout the closer I get to Running that 5K! Not to mention, all of you. Thanks, for having my back!
Tomorrow's my day off! I'm looking forward to it, just resting my body so I can be stronger for the week to come.
Another Good DAY! and Another day closer to my goal!
xoxo,
Ingie
Sorry, I had technical difficulties last night and was to tired to figure out what the problem was.
Anyhow, yesterday was good!
Meals went well, I'm finding that I'm adjusting to the reduced portions and the frequency of my meals. Smaller meals, but more often which is a challenge for me. I'm use to skipping meals and then getting into trouble. Since, I'm, starting out eating a good healthy breakfast my body certainly tells me when it's time to eat again. I'm just paying attention to me.
Group exercise was also yesterday, it was a really good workout. I felt like I worked hard and yet didn't feel like I was going to die. That made me really excited because I'm feeling stronger!
Another Good Day!
Day 13
Today was good!
I made great choices today! Meals were good healthy ones.
It was one of days I thought of not doing my workout, but I knew that wasn't an option. First off, I didn't want to let myself down because it was part of my weeks goal to workout 6 days and I know the more I workout the closer I get to Running that 5K! Not to mention, all of you. Thanks, for having my back!
Tomorrow's my day off! I'm looking forward to it, just resting my body so I can be stronger for the week to come.
Another Good DAY! and Another day closer to my goal!
xoxo,
Ingie
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Day 11
Today, I feel really good!
I decided to change things up a bit and instead of going for my walk/run, I went for a swim. It felt great, a bit cold but great!
Meals went great today, I'm already feeling a difference in the quantities I need to eat. It's pretty remarkable that it's happen so fast. Sticking to portioning everything I eat, counting all my calories, drinking my water, trusting my new state of mind and doing my exercise, of course.
xoxo
Ingie
I decided to change things up a bit and instead of going for my walk/run, I went for a swim. It felt great, a bit cold but great!
Meals went great today, I'm already feeling a difference in the quantities I need to eat. It's pretty remarkable that it's happen so fast. Sticking to portioning everything I eat, counting all my calories, drinking my water, trusting my new state of mind and doing my exercise, of course.
xoxo
Ingie
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Day 10
Hi All!
I'm exhausted....it's all catching up to me, so thank god my workout was with my group tonight. It certainly helps to push me do my best!
My meals went well in the morning and at lunch, I am finding it a bit hard to deal with dinner on Tues. and Thurs. I workout at 7pm with the group and I really don't like to eat dinner before I workout but then when I'm done it's really too late to eat. I haven't quite figured out what to do.
Any suggestion?
All and all another good day!
Off to shower and bed!
Goodnight and be well!
xoxo
Ingie
I'm exhausted....it's all catching up to me, so thank god my workout was with my group tonight. It certainly helps to push me do my best!
My meals went well in the morning and at lunch, I am finding it a bit hard to deal with dinner on Tues. and Thurs. I workout at 7pm with the group and I really don't like to eat dinner before I workout but then when I'm done it's really too late to eat. I haven't quite figured out what to do.
Any suggestion?
All and all another good day!
Off to shower and bed!
Goodnight and be well!
xoxo
Ingie
Monday, September 22, 2008
Day 9
So today was good....
I played a little hooky today (don't tell my boss ;) . I went out to lunch and then to the Getty Villa museum. It makes me a bit nervous going out to eat...less control, I guess. Even though I knew, I couldn't get to off track since I went to one of those RAW restaurants, it was surprisingly delicious. In the end, I realized right now there's nothing to be nervous about, I'm in a good place and I need to have faith and trust that I will make good choices. I'm still reprogramming myself with positive thoughts and energy, I suspect that will take awhile.
Oh today's workout was tough.....my quads are sore and achy. I struggled to get out the door and to get through it. These are the times that accountability really comes into play, I certainly was not going to report back that it didn't go.
Thanx again everyone, I certainly need all of you!
Another, GREAT DAY!
xoxo
Ingie
I played a little hooky today (don't tell my boss ;) . I went out to lunch and then to the Getty Villa museum. It makes me a bit nervous going out to eat...less control, I guess. Even though I knew, I couldn't get to off track since I went to one of those RAW restaurants, it was surprisingly delicious. In the end, I realized right now there's nothing to be nervous about, I'm in a good place and I need to have faith and trust that I will make good choices. I'm still reprogramming myself with positive thoughts and energy, I suspect that will take awhile.
Oh today's workout was tough.....my quads are sore and achy. I struggled to get out the door and to get through it. These are the times that accountability really comes into play, I certainly was not going to report back that it didn't go.
Thanx again everyone, I certainly need all of you!
Another, GREAT DAY!
xoxo
Ingie
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Week: 2
accountability:
[e-kaun-te-'bi-le-tē ]
1. the quality or state of being accountable
2. an obligation or willingness to accept
responsibility or to account for one's actions
I can't believe, I got through this week! I can't believe, I exercised as much as I did...6 Days and 11.6 miles later! I can't believe, how gratified I feel! I'm in a state of euphoria and hope it last!
The feeling, I felt last Monday when all of you responded with such love, support and kindness was really quite remarkable, something I have never felt. By sharing with all of you, I shed my first 50lbs, the pounds I was destine to gain had I not started on this journey!
Thanks, again for listening to me, supporting me and sending me such great energy (I feel it everyday!). It is helping me more, than I can say.
It has really surprised me how much this blog is helping, as well as my new TISM e.mail group. It never occurred to me how much accountability matters in this puzzle of good health, not only to myself but to all of you. I think about it all the time now, every time I eat and every time I exercise. It's quite amazing how much it helps keep me on track.
Ok, so now comes the great news my stats for the week!
Are you all ready....I didn't believe it, even though I know how hard I worked.........I weighed myself 3 times, just in case I was reading the scale wrong!
YAY MEEEEE!!!!!!
Start: 365
Current Week: 2
Lost: 10
Total Lost: 10
Current: 355
YES, that right 10 pounds, I have never done that in a week! I know, all my weeks will not be that glorious but it's a fantastic way to start!
Here we go....week 2: starts today, and I am looking forward to it!
I have never felt better, emotionally or physically!
Today was a SPECTACULAR DAY!
xoxo,
Ingie
[e-kaun-te-'bi-le-tē ]
1. the quality or state of being accountable
2. an obligation or willingness to accept
responsibility or to account for one's actions
I can't believe, I got through this week! I can't believe, I exercised as much as I did...6 Days and 11.6 miles later! I can't believe, how gratified I feel! I'm in a state of euphoria and hope it last!
The feeling, I felt last Monday when all of you responded with such love, support and kindness was really quite remarkable, something I have never felt. By sharing with all of you, I shed my first 50lbs, the pounds I was destine to gain had I not started on this journey!
Thanks, again for listening to me, supporting me and sending me such great energy (I feel it everyday!). It is helping me more, than I can say.
It has really surprised me how much this blog is helping, as well as my new TISM e.mail group. It never occurred to me how much accountability matters in this puzzle of good health, not only to myself but to all of you. I think about it all the time now, every time I eat and every time I exercise. It's quite amazing how much it helps keep me on track.
Ok, so now comes the great news my stats for the week!
Are you all ready....I didn't believe it, even though I know how hard I worked.........I weighed myself 3 times, just in case I was reading the scale wrong!
YAY MEEEEE!!!!!!
Start: 365
Current Week: 2
Lost: 10
Total Lost: 10
Current: 355
YES, that right 10 pounds, I have never done that in a week! I know, all my weeks will not be that glorious but it's a fantastic way to start!
Here we go....week 2: starts today, and I am looking forward to it!
I have never felt better, emotionally or physically!
Today was a SPECTACULAR DAY!
xoxo,
Ingie
Day 7: DAY OFF!
FEAR: ['fir]
1: frighten
2: to feel fear in (oneself)
3: to have a reverential awe of
4: to be afraid of : expect with alarm
5: to be afraid or apprehensive
If you can believe it, I fell a sleep and didn't post last night, I guess I took my day off literally!
So, my Coach really encouraged me to take a day off to allow my body to heal and to get rid of any cravings, so that deprivations doesn't come into play!
I took his advice, and did as he suggested. I have to say, all week I was dreading Saturday's arrival. In the past, it was always easy for me to get started but it was always just as easy to get derailed. I kept thinking, that Saturday being a free day (no exercise and eat anything) would get me off track. I really ended up eating well, no treats or special meal, although I was hungry all day. I was afraid to eat too much, since I was supposed to have no plan. I did realize that there is nothing to fear. I'm in a place I've never been before, one that will take me down the long road head without diversion.
Not excising yesterday, really helped my body recover from the week I put it through, so I was grateful I listened.
Yesterday, was a Good Day (A bit hungry but a good one none the less)!
xoxo,
Ingie
1: frighten
2: to feel fear in (oneself)
3: to have a reverential awe of
4: to be afraid of : expect with alarm
5: to be afraid or apprehensive
If you can believe it, I fell a sleep and didn't post last night, I guess I took my day off literally!
So, my Coach really encouraged me to take a day off to allow my body to heal and to get rid of any cravings, so that deprivations doesn't come into play!
I took his advice, and did as he suggested. I have to say, all week I was dreading Saturday's arrival. In the past, it was always easy for me to get started but it was always just as easy to get derailed. I kept thinking, that Saturday being a free day (no exercise and eat anything) would get me off track. I really ended up eating well, no treats or special meal, although I was hungry all day. I was afraid to eat too much, since I was supposed to have no plan. I did realize that there is nothing to fear. I'm in a place I've never been before, one that will take me down the long road head without diversion.
Not excising yesterday, really helped my body recover from the week I put it through, so I was grateful I listened.
Yesterday, was a Good Day (A bit hungry but a good one none the less)!
xoxo,
Ingie
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Day 6
OK...so today was a bit harder to get through, not so much with meals those went find. I think, I'm just tried, beat up and worn out. Let's face, I have never exercised this hard in my life!
Thank God, DR and Mrs. R were also working out at the same time, it made me push through all my pains and aches. They did a great job! I'm glad it's over and I'm thankful I was able to still get out and do it. I can do this and I will do this!
Tomorrow is my day off, I'm now looking forward to it. Earlier in the week, I was afraid of it but now I'm grateful for it. It will allow me to recover a bit before Sunday's workout with Coach D, 'cause I know he will have something special in store for all of us.
Today was a bit harder!
xoxo
Ingie
Thank God, DR and Mrs. R were also working out at the same time, it made me push through all my pains and aches. They did a great job! I'm glad it's over and I'm thankful I was able to still get out and do it. I can do this and I will do this!
Tomorrow is my day off, I'm now looking forward to it. Earlier in the week, I was afraid of it but now I'm grateful for it. It will allow me to recover a bit before Sunday's workout with Coach D, 'cause I know he will have something special in store for all of us.
Today was a bit harder!
xoxo
Ingie
Day 5
Just a quick check in....it's 10:30pm and I'm beat!
I just got back for working out with my Couch... Oh my, he kicked my ass tonight! I worked hard and pushed and pushed to finish, but at the end I felt fantastic! Well, on the inside, the out side not so much but all the pains and aches are all manageable.
I'm certainly glad I worked out everyday, I can even imagine how much harder it would have been!
Food went well again, just planing and keeping it tasty but healthy! In the weeks to come, I'll be sharing recipes, because I know how mundane it can get cooking the same things. Please share your's as well, always looking for idea's.
I'm off to bed....sweet dreams everyone...
another great day!
xoxo
Ingie
I just got back for working out with my Couch... Oh my, he kicked my ass tonight! I worked hard and pushed and pushed to finish, but at the end I felt fantastic! Well, on the inside, the out side not so much but all the pains and aches are all manageable.
I'm certainly glad I worked out everyday, I can even imagine how much harder it would have been!
Food went well again, just planing and keeping it tasty but healthy! In the weeks to come, I'll be sharing recipes, because I know how mundane it can get cooking the same things. Please share your's as well, always looking for idea's.
I'm off to bed....sweet dreams everyone...
another great day!
xoxo
Ingie
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Day 4
Infinite: [in-'fe-net]
1: extending indefinitely : endless
2: immeasurably or inconceivably great or extensive : inexhaustible
3: subject to no limitation or external determination
4 a: extending beyond, lying beyond, or being greater than any preassigned finite value however largeb: extending to infinity
Biggest Loser: Oh My, What a eye opener!
I like to watch TV using tivo, so needless to say I didn't watch BL til this morning. WOW, the show and all those brave souls are so inspirational! Bob and Jillian terrify me. I'm going to think of them in my face during my workouts, so I can push myself a bit further each time!
Thirty minutes into the show, when they first started working out Bob said, " This is where it all begins ladies and gentlemen, just think watching the show on your sofas, eating your chips saying I can do that, I can do that- well you're doing it now." Yes, I am Bob....Yes, I am!
You all won't believe what I did after he said that, I picked myself up and put my workout clothes on and started walking in place (I run for 60 sec and walk for 5 min.). Yes, I did! I've NEVER done that, I've often thought of it but I've never actually done it. I ended up walking for 1 hour!
I've only seen one BL from start to finish, I think it was too much like looking in the mirror and not ready to do anything about it. When they showed the images of what their heart, liver and lungs looked like, I just couldn't believe my eyes! I was truly mortified and grateful all at the same time. I knew that mine look the same but I also knew, I had already started on my journey of good health.
Meals went well today. I feel. I'm getting in the groove of this. Lots of planning, right now I'm terrified if I don't plan I'll make a miss step. I hoping that, that fear will despite as I continue with my journey.
If you can believe it, I still did my evening workout! Twice in one day! What is happening to me? I have to say, that I really love it! I workout on this track that is the shape of a figure 8, as I'm walking/running it reminds me that the journey to good health is going to take me to an infinite number of places Figuratively and Literally!
Another Great day!
xoxo,
Ingie
1: extending indefinitely : endless
2: immeasurably or inconceivably great or extensive : inexhaustible
3: subject to no limitation or external determination
4 a: extending beyond, lying beyond, or being greater than any preassigned finite value however large
Biggest Loser: Oh My, What a eye opener!
I like to watch TV using tivo, so needless to say I didn't watch BL til this morning. WOW, the show and all those brave souls are so inspirational! Bob and Jillian terrify me. I'm going to think of them in my face during my workouts, so I can push myself a bit further each time!
Thirty minutes into the show, when they first started working out Bob said, " This is where it all begins ladies and gentlemen, just think watching the show on your sofas, eating your chips saying I can do that, I can do that- well you're doing it now." Yes, I am Bob....Yes, I am!
You all won't believe what I did after he said that, I picked myself up and put my workout clothes on and started walking in place (I run for 60 sec and walk for 5 min.). Yes, I did! I've NEVER done that, I've often thought of it but I've never actually done it. I ended up walking for 1 hour!
I've only seen one BL from start to finish, I think it was too much like looking in the mirror and not ready to do anything about it. When they showed the images of what their heart, liver and lungs looked like, I just couldn't believe my eyes! I was truly mortified and grateful all at the same time. I knew that mine look the same but I also knew, I had already started on my journey of good health.
Meals went well today. I feel. I'm getting in the groove of this. Lots of planning, right now I'm terrified if I don't plan I'll make a miss step. I hoping that, that fear will despite as I continue with my journey.
If you can believe it, I still did my evening workout! Twice in one day! What is happening to me? I have to say, that I really love it! I workout on this track that is the shape of a figure 8, as I'm walking/running it reminds me that the journey to good health is going to take me to an infinite number of places Figuratively and Literally!
Another Great day!
xoxo,
Ingie
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Day 3
it's the eye of the tiger:
"it's the eye of the tiger,
It's the thrill of the fight,
Rising up to the challenge of our rival,
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night,
And hes watching us all
With the eye of the tiger.
Face to face -- out in the heat,
Hangin tough,
stayin hungry
They stack the odds still we take to the street
For the kill, with the skill to survive --"
During my workout tonight, eye of the tiger came on, I forgot what a great song it is. I was so pumped, I felt like Rocky Balboa walking around the track. I put it on repeat and managed to run a bit more during today's work out.
It amazes me how great I feel, after my workouts. Yes, I'm so tried and drenched but I feel Great! Anytime, I have ever done it before, all I'd think about is the next one and how much I was dreading it, I never imaged that I'd be looking forward to it! Can this really be happening so soon? Friends told me it would happen, but this soon. I hope this high will last!
I woke up so rested today, more than I have in so long! What is that all about? I only watched 30 minutes of TV last night, and I love my TV. What is that all about? Holy Moly, can it be this new road I'm on, is really taking me to all these new places I've yet to go.
Well, I'm on the train and I'm not getting off!
Today was a Great Day!
xoxo
ingie
P.S.: I know some of you have had trouble posting comments, it should be easier now.
After you write your comment and type in the word verification (sometimes, the word verification may does not appear), just click Anonymous User, then click Publish Your Comment. You should be good to go, now.
"it's the eye of the tiger,
It's the thrill of the fight,
Rising up to the challenge of our rival,
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night,
And hes watching us all
With the eye of the tiger.
Face to face -- out in the heat,
Hangin tough,
stayin hungry
They stack the odds still we take to the street
For the kill, with the skill to survive --"
During my workout tonight, eye of the tiger came on, I forgot what a great song it is. I was so pumped, I felt like Rocky Balboa walking around the track. I put it on repeat and managed to run a bit more during today's work out.
It amazes me how great I feel, after my workouts. Yes, I'm so tried and drenched but I feel Great! Anytime, I have ever done it before, all I'd think about is the next one and how much I was dreading it, I never imaged that I'd be looking forward to it! Can this really be happening so soon? Friends told me it would happen, but this soon. I hope this high will last!
I woke up so rested today, more than I have in so long! What is that all about? I only watched 30 minutes of TV last night, and I love my TV. What is that all about? Holy Moly, can it be this new road I'm on, is really taking me to all these new places I've yet to go.
Well, I'm on the train and I'm not getting off!
Today was a Great Day!
xoxo
ingie
P.S.: I know some of you have had trouble posting comments, it should be easier now.
After you write your comment and type in the word verification (sometimes, the word verification may does not appear), just click Anonymous User, then click Publish Your Comment. You should be good to go, now.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Day 2
sup·port (s-pôrt, -prt)
1. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to;
2.To hold in position so as to keep from falling, sinking, or slipping
Hi Everyone,
The support has been overwhelming, Thank you all so much!
I was thinking today about support and how I never thought I really needed it! Nothing could be further from the truth...It feels great! During me previous attempts at controlling my weight, it never really occurred to me to share it with anyone, for many reasons: embarrassment, denial, easier to stop, shame, etc....
I never expected to feel so energized by all of you and the love just warms my heart!
I was so worried, I wasn't going to be able to move this morning! My imaginations was far worse then my reality. Yes, I was sore but it was manageable, it seem to get worse as the day went on. I met some of my team members at 7pm to do a workout and was a bit hungry and pretty sore, but to my surprise, I felt great afterwards.......not hungry and not as sore. My Coach did say that would happen, don't tell him but I doubted him a bit.
Meals went well. I need to do a bit more planning, though. I found myself hungry throughout the day, so I went to the market to pick up somethings to help me plan better. I didn't quite eat enough calories (I fell pretty short of what I'm suppose to eat), so tomorrow I'll do a better job at planning my meals out, so I don't fall too short.
One last note, a friend told me about a cool web site http://www.fitday.com/ it's pretty cool...it tracks everything for you. It takes some time to enter all your stats but once you do it's easy peasy.
Today was a good day!
xoxo
Ingie
1. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to;
2.To hold in position so as to keep from falling, sinking, or slipping
Hi Everyone,
The support has been overwhelming, Thank you all so much!
I was thinking today about support and how I never thought I really needed it! Nothing could be further from the truth...It feels great! During me previous attempts at controlling my weight, it never really occurred to me to share it with anyone, for many reasons: embarrassment, denial, easier to stop, shame, etc....
I never expected to feel so energized by all of you and the love just warms my heart!
I was so worried, I wasn't going to be able to move this morning! My imaginations was far worse then my reality. Yes, I was sore but it was manageable, it seem to get worse as the day went on. I met some of my team members at 7pm to do a workout and was a bit hungry and pretty sore, but to my surprise, I felt great afterwards.......not hungry and not as sore. My Coach did say that would happen, don't tell him but I doubted him a bit.
Meals went well. I need to do a bit more planning, though. I found myself hungry throughout the day, so I went to the market to pick up somethings to help me plan better. I didn't quite eat enough calories (I fell pretty short of what I'm suppose to eat), so tomorrow I'll do a better job at planning my meals out, so I don't fall too short.
One last note, a friend told me about a cool web site http://www.fitday.com/ it's pretty cool...it tracks everything for you. It takes some time to enter all your stats but once you do it's easy peasy.
Today was a good day!
xoxo
Ingie
Sunday, September 14, 2008
It starts today!
Over the past several months, things have been changing in me, perhaps getting so close to 40 has come the realization that time keeps moving forward and I'm standing still, that I don't want to end up alone or maybe because it's the year of Change! Probably, it's a bit everything!
I haven't really made any changes to my lifestyle of eating, which is why I am at the whopping weight of 365lbs! I can barely say it out loud but let's face it, it's the reality I face everyday. I know, if I continue on the same path, I will probably not make it to my 50Th birthday. Which used to seem so far away but it's really not. I turned 37 last month, and every year it gets a bit hard to do things and I keep getting bigger and bigger! I am truly afraid if I don't change the course I'm on, something horrible will happen.
I don't want to die, so the time has come to make the biggest change of my life! I am finally ready and want to start living the life I am suppose to be living, not the one I've been hiding in.
Today, a group of us started training to run a 5K! YES, RUN!
Today, it seems impossible but nothing is impossible with determination and focus! We all can do it! I will do it!
Our Coach, D someone who is truly INSPIRATIONAL! Three years ago, he was too big and with his own health problems, he starting training for Triathlons! A few weeks a ago he completed his first Iron Man! Yes, that's right Iron Man!
His transformation and his hard work, has inspired me probably more then anything has before.
I asked him to teach me how he did it! Somehow, he agreed to train and coach us to run a 5K, which will happen in Dec. 2008 or Jan. 2009.
Word got out and 7 people show up, by weeks end, our team will be 10 strong. We all worked hard today and walk/ran 2.7 miles more then I've ever walk before, at one time - no stopping. It was brutal and painful but worth it! I have never felt so good about something I have done, nor have I ever been more grateful that Coach D agreed to do this!
I'm not kidding myself, I realize, this will be the hardest thing I will ever do! But I also know that with my determination for change, will and focus, I WILL RUN THAT 5K AND CHANGE MY LIFE FOREVER!
xoxo
Ingie
I haven't really made any changes to my lifestyle of eating, which is why I am at the whopping weight of 365lbs! I can barely say it out loud but let's face it, it's the reality I face everyday. I know, if I continue on the same path, I will probably not make it to my 50Th birthday. Which used to seem so far away but it's really not. I turned 37 last month, and every year it gets a bit hard to do things and I keep getting bigger and bigger! I am truly afraid if I don't change the course I'm on, something horrible will happen.
I don't want to die, so the time has come to make the biggest change of my life! I am finally ready and want to start living the life I am suppose to be living, not the one I've been hiding in.
Today, a group of us started training to run a 5K! YES, RUN!
Today, it seems impossible but nothing is impossible with determination and focus! We all can do it! I will do it!
Our Coach, D someone who is truly INSPIRATIONAL! Three years ago, he was too big and with his own health problems, he starting training for Triathlons! A few weeks a ago he completed his first Iron Man! Yes, that's right Iron Man!
His transformation and his hard work, has inspired me probably more then anything has before.
I asked him to teach me how he did it! Somehow, he agreed to train and coach us to run a 5K, which will happen in Dec. 2008 or Jan. 2009.
Word got out and 7 people show up, by weeks end, our team will be 10 strong. We all worked hard today and walk/ran 2.7 miles more then I've ever walk before, at one time - no stopping. It was brutal and painful but worth it! I have never felt so good about something I have done, nor have I ever been more grateful that Coach D agreed to do this!
I'm not kidding myself, I realize, this will be the hardest thing I will ever do! But I also know that with my determination for change, will and focus, I WILL RUN THAT 5K AND CHANGE MY LIFE FOREVER!
xoxo
Ingie
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