Week 3

So, today was a test. I really, really, really didn't want to go.

But I went.

FOOD: bagel with cream cheese, and Mexican Lasagna, and tea with Bailey's.

DISTANCE: 2 miles

TIME: 33 minutes

INTERVAL: 6/2

BALL TIME: 10 minutes

WEIGHT: 182

Very icky feeling today, I just wanted to curl up and sleep all day. I'd really like to be doing that right now... will soon.

Week 2 - Day 3 & 4

Well, blogging may not be my strong suit, but at least I kept up with the running and the eating. Ran Wednesday and Friday. Still 4/4 interval, and still 34 minutes. I will say that it was very cold all week, and that might have something to do with how fast I was able to move, but probably not. Regardless, I was at the park four days this week, and except for one day (homemade macaroni and cheese with regular noodles) entirely gluten free. I paid for that one day, though. I had a headache all night and most of the next day. It could have been pms, but the timing is suspect.

Anyway, next week is a new week. I change up the interval, and probably slow down my time because I still walk faster than I jog. At this point I'm doing a 17 minute mile. Yay! I get to add in some other exercise as well. Gotta get the weight down, down, down. Ideally, I'd like to lose at least (the very least) lose 20 pounds by the end of February. That should get me into a size 12 and then I can wear most of the clothes in my closet. What a novelty!

But first, I need to get through next week.

Week 2 - Day 2

So... the scale was not pleasant... but it was better than it could have been, and probably better than it would have been last week. Result: 189.

Today after I ran, it said 185... so, not really sure. But it said 189 last night and this morning.

Anyway, had oatmeal with raisins for breakfast, with some coffee.

It was f@#*$ing cold when I ran, which ended up being around 5pm. The weather and my time matched. 34 degrees, 34 minutes. I worry that I won't make my goal AGAIN this week. I was really sore when I was done, and I'm not sure if that is the jogging or the fact that it was f@#$*ing cold.

Shepherd's Pie for lunch, and a grilled cheese (gluten free) sandwich for dinner... with some hot chocolate and Bailey's.

Week 2 - Day 1

One week down, five to go.

The first thing that I have to point out that I own one pair of lined workout pants. They are very tight, especially when I first put them on. This morning they fit quite nicely. Still a little tight around the waist, but my thighs didn't stretch the material to the point of a camel toe.

It was 36 degrees outside this morning and I still went to the park. I haven't accomplished much else today, but progress is progress. It is, after all, my first day off in a long while.

Unfortunately, I added 2 minutes to my last time. This is sad. I did, however, change my intervals. I jogged (okay, mostly shuffled) for 4 minutes and walked for 4 minutes.

I also bought a scale. It is still in the car... I will use it, I promise.

I ate a power bar and a banana this morning, and then for lunch I had a gluten-free grilled cheese sandwich and a cup of tomato soup. And some homemade hot chocolate. Dinner will probably be some Shepherd's Pie.

Day 4

Took Thursday off. Felt good to decide in advance instead of when I got up. I also bought a book on how to use our big blue exercise ball. Not adding that in, yet.

I'm working on two truisms: I can't do everything at once. One is more successful if instead of starting to run, to cut out candy and fast food, and to exercise and start using the scale and trying to lose 50 pounds in one week, one simply adds one thing at a time. The second truism is that it takes 6 weeks to form a habit, so my goal is to keep this up for 6 weeks. This week I started running. Next week I buy a scale.

Week 1 is complete. I made it to the park and walk/jogged 8 miles in 4 days.

Week 2 I change the interval from 2/6 to 4/4 and still try to get my time in under 30 minutes.

Week 3 I change the interval to 6/2 and add in ball work at home on the 1st and 4th day.

Week 4 Extend the ball work to 4 days and double my distance to 4 miles (16 miles per week).

Week 5 Maintain and change the interval to 8/2

Week 6 (and beyond) Maintain.

Today when I ran, I mostly succeeded in jogging instead of shuffling. I did not make my goal; though I did cut off another 2 minutes. Total time today was 34 minutes.

Before I ran I ate half of a gluten free bagel with cream cheese. Lunch was a hot dog sandwich on gluten free bread, with Cheddar. Dinner was a lot of grazing after opening night. If I were on a diet, I would have ruined it with the number of lemon meringue bars I ate, and the amount of alcohol I drank.

Saturday and Sunday I get off, and then start with WEEK 2 on Monday. If nothing else, I do certainly feel better, despite being incredibly sore. The soreness will pass... I hope.

Day 3

Didn't get enough sleep last night... which had nothing whatsoever to do with making love to my husband at 3am... well, almost nothing. I couldn't sleep, so I figured, what the heck.

Had to get up and take Josh to school, so while I was up, even though working on 4 hours of sleep, I went for my walk/jog (should I be really honest and write "shuffle"). Because I didn't get enough sleep, I drank more water than usual and had to stop mid-track and have a potty-break. I also ate a full powerbar. Those things are rather nasty.

Anyway. Did the same interval, 6 walk/2 jog... and I'm really trying to actually jog, not shuffle. Time was 36 minutes, so 2 minutes shaved from yesterday.

Food for the day, aside from what was mentioned above, included 2 scrambled eggs with cheese, 2 pieces of bacon, and a slice of sourdough, and a late night helping of stew.

Tomorrow I'm taking off. Friday, I'll try to lose a few more minutes... under 30 might have been a bit too optimistic. A couple of good nights of sleep and a day of rest might do wonders, though. Not holding my breath.

DAY 2

So, today, I took my watch with me to time, and actually did some interval training. Instead of jogging for 6 minutes, walking for 2, I did it the other way around. I really am out of shape, and don't want to kill myself here.

:D

2 miles took 38 minutes.

I resisted the urge to get drive through food afterwards, but I did come home and open a can of Chef Boyardee's Raviolis and a piece of sourdough. Baby steps. For Lunch/Dinner I had a tuna melt. I also had some coffee today and a bunch of apple chips. I need to eat more than 2 meals a day. Hopefully, that will get easier once I no longer have rehearsal every night!

For Christmas we went to a new friend's house for dinner. She is gluten intolerant, so I made an effort to make a whole bunch of gluten free stuff. We did an experiment for Josh (kids on the Autism Spectrum are advised to modify their diet so as to be lactose and gluten free, we've done really well with the lactose free so far) of going for a 24 hour period gluten free. He could tell the difference. Result: we're transitioning into a gluten and lactose free household. Bryan is lactose intolerant, and I am mildly so, and lactose isn't in as much as one would think it is in. Gluten, however, is in many, many, many more things than you would think. Making gluten free ANYTHING is a challenge.

We shop at Sam's Club, though, so I have a lot of gluten products to get through before we start to restock our pantry. In the meantime, I get to eat Ravioli's guilt free... right?

GOAL:

Interval training 2 more days this week. Go 2 miles in under 30 minutes.

Next week, change the intervals to 4/4, and keep it under 30 minutes. I think I might be the only person ever who walks faster than I jog. :D

New Year's Resolution 2010

I just posted cast pictures of the show that I am directing, and of course there is a picture of the cast and crew, which includes me. It is one thing to see yourself in the mirror, because you get used to your face, and don't notice just how ROUND it is getting, when it used to be a nice oval.

So here's the problem, I eat fast food way, way too much, and I don't exercise at all.

I have a two-part resolution. Cook more, and exercise more. If I have food that is made at home, I am less likely to go to a drive through. Hopefully. The exercise part is about the metabolism. I used to have a super fast metabolism, and I still eat like I did then, but my metabolism has slowed down a LOT so I don't look like I did then anymore.

A big reason why people are so successful on Weight Watchers is that they keep track of what they do and eat. That's now my focus.

January 3, 2011

EXERCISE:

Speed Walk... the timer got all screwed up, so I don't know how long.

Distance: 2 miles

FOOD:

Breakfast-

1/2 power bar

2 scrambled eggs w/cheese and tomato

2 slices of bacon

1 slice of sourdough bread

Lunch-

Marie Calendar's Chicken Pot Pie

Dinner-

Pepsi