so i am now on week 4 day 2.
this week has me running a total of 16 minutes out of 20. holy cow. let me tell you - i NEVER thought i'd be running 16 minutes. EVER. and it's crazy how it really does get easier! i'm noticing i have more stamina. i don't get tired or winded as easily. it's really awesome to know my body is actually changing and adapting to this.
i went on a mini vacation with a friend of mine last weekend and couldn't go running one of the days cause of all the smoke over in wenatchee and i actually missed it. (weird, right?!?) matt called me after he did his run and we did a "i did it!" "you did it!" happy dance over the phone. so, since i missed a day while i was gone, i had to make it up when i got back. and even though matt already did his run, he ran with me so i didn't have to do it alone. i love, love, LOVE having such a supportive partner. he's awesome, y'all.
so - what's cool to me is:
i'm still not sick of it.
i don't dread having to go run.
i have a goal.
i will finish this.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
me no likey
here's some things i don't like and can't wait to see them change:
1. when i look down and see more boobs and belly than shoes
2. boobs resting on the table when i sit in a booth at a restaurant
3. feeling tired and listless
4. not being able to go into a regular department store and buy regular sized CUTE clothing
5. seeing more than one chin
6. not being able to cross my legs comfortably
8. thighs rubbing
7. comparing myself to other women i deem "pretty" or "fit" all. the. time.
can't wait to start crossing those off...
1. when i look down and see more boobs and belly than shoes
2. boobs resting on the table when i sit in a booth at a restaurant
3. feeling tired and listless
4. not being able to go into a regular department store and buy regular sized CUTE clothing
5. seeing more than one chin
6. not being able to cross my legs comfortably
8. thighs rubbing
7. comparing myself to other women i deem "pretty" or "fit" all. the. time.
can't wait to start crossing those off...
Monday, September 3, 2012
week 1 = done
holy moses, i did it.
and i didn't die.
i finished the first week of couch to 5k. that first night was difficult, but but the third workout, i don't know what happened, but it got EASIER! i even talked with matt (albeit labored) on my last jog of the night. i was pretty impressed with myself.
what's even cooler is that i'm still excited! i actually want to go running even when it's not on the schedule! never, in a million years, did i ever, EVER think those words would come out of my mouth. i'm more motivated than i've been about anything in my life. i think a big part of the reason is, it's only 20 minutes. that's it. i don't feel like i have to be out there for an hour. i'm sure i'll get up to that but when anything physical is difficult, that LAST thing you want to do is go get sweaty for an hour.
so now i'm gearing up for week two. i just made my breakfasts for the week. egg whites and veggie sausage on a sandwich thin. it's yummy and has protein that will get me through the morning with less snacking.
i'll keep you updated on week two.
and i didn't die.
i finished the first week of couch to 5k. that first night was difficult, but but the third workout, i don't know what happened, but it got EASIER! i even talked with matt (albeit labored) on my last jog of the night. i was pretty impressed with myself.
what's even cooler is that i'm still excited! i actually want to go running even when it's not on the schedule! never, in a million years, did i ever, EVER think those words would come out of my mouth. i'm more motivated than i've been about anything in my life. i think a big part of the reason is, it's only 20 minutes. that's it. i don't feel like i have to be out there for an hour. i'm sure i'll get up to that but when anything physical is difficult, that LAST thing you want to do is go get sweaty for an hour.
so now i'm gearing up for week two. i just made my breakfasts for the week. egg whites and veggie sausage on a sandwich thin. it's yummy and has protein that will get me through the morning with less snacking.
i'll keep you updated on week two.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
i AM a runner
i did it.
i started the couch to 5k program last night.
i got my big ol' booty out to the track and ran. and bless my sweet man's heart, he ran with me and manned the stop watch the entire time. he kept giving me encouragement when i needed it and kept his mouth shut when he knew i needed silence. he is one of my greatest strengths and i thank the Lord daily for him.
leave it to me, but i looked at the wrong training schedule day. i didn't figure that out until we got back, but i looked at week 3, day 1 instead of week 1, day 1. what i was SUPPOSED to do was a brisk 5 minute walk for a warm up, then jog for 60 seconds, walk for 90 seconds and repeat for 20 minutes. what i ACTUALLY did was jog for 90 seconds, walk 90 seconds, jog 3 minutes, walk 3 minutes and repeat. holy crap! i thought i was gonna die! jog for 3 WHOLE MINUTES?!?! any of you that know me, know i don't have what would be called a "runner's body" it's more of a "i love pasta and bread body" so jogging isn't something that comes easily or naturally. i've always said that if i'm running, you better run too cause someones behind me chasing me with a knife.
that first jog was tough for me, i'm not gonna lie. i was wearing the wrong pants (yoga pants) and while they are comfortable, they don't do well for jogging cause both the pants and undies kept falling down with every step. so i had to keep yanking them up. yeah, i bet THAT was a sight to all the other walker/joggers on the track. but when i got to walk after that first jog... oh sweet relief. thank the Lord Jesus! i don't think i have ever been so relieved! except maybe after the first 3 minute run... i'm pretty sure that was the LONGEST 3 minutes! i'm wheezing and trying to breathe and just willing my feet to keep moving. but the awesome thing, is that the next jogging session was easier than the first! and the last 3 minute session was easier too!
after we were done, it was high five's and hugs all around. it's kinda weird, but it was kind of emotional for me. i actually cried a little when i finished my first workout. i feel like i made a mental switch about the whole losing weight thing. the week prior, i bought my shoes, and tried to prepare myself mentally. i kept telling myself over and over "i AM a runner. i AM a runner." that's what i kept telling myself as i was doing it, "ang, you ARE a runner. you WILL finish this." and i did. i finished. i didn't quit. i didn't give up. and why? because -
i AM a runner.
i started the couch to 5k program last night.
i got my big ol' booty out to the track and ran. and bless my sweet man's heart, he ran with me and manned the stop watch the entire time. he kept giving me encouragement when i needed it and kept his mouth shut when he knew i needed silence. he is one of my greatest strengths and i thank the Lord daily for him.
leave it to me, but i looked at the wrong training schedule day. i didn't figure that out until we got back, but i looked at week 3, day 1 instead of week 1, day 1. what i was SUPPOSED to do was a brisk 5 minute walk for a warm up, then jog for 60 seconds, walk for 90 seconds and repeat for 20 minutes. what i ACTUALLY did was jog for 90 seconds, walk 90 seconds, jog 3 minutes, walk 3 minutes and repeat. holy crap! i thought i was gonna die! jog for 3 WHOLE MINUTES?!?! any of you that know me, know i don't have what would be called a "runner's body" it's more of a "i love pasta and bread body" so jogging isn't something that comes easily or naturally. i've always said that if i'm running, you better run too cause someones behind me chasing me with a knife.
that first jog was tough for me, i'm not gonna lie. i was wearing the wrong pants (yoga pants) and while they are comfortable, they don't do well for jogging cause both the pants and undies kept falling down with every step. so i had to keep yanking them up. yeah, i bet THAT was a sight to all the other walker/joggers on the track. but when i got to walk after that first jog... oh sweet relief. thank the Lord Jesus! i don't think i have ever been so relieved! except maybe after the first 3 minute run... i'm pretty sure that was the LONGEST 3 minutes! i'm wheezing and trying to breathe and just willing my feet to keep moving. but the awesome thing, is that the next jogging session was easier than the first! and the last 3 minute session was easier too!
i AM a runner.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
the newest addition
well hello there.
we're gonna become fast friends, you and me.
we're gonna go on lots of adventures together.
we're gonna succeed and we're gonna fail, but we won't give up. We keep going, no matter what.
so, if you take care of me, i'll take care of you.
we'll get through this journey together and come out stronger and healthier on the other side.
let's do this!
we're gonna become fast friends, you and me.
we're gonna go on lots of adventures together.
we're gonna succeed and we're gonna fail, but we won't give up. We keep going, no matter what.
so, if you take care of me, i'll take care of you.
we'll get through this journey together and come out stronger and healthier on the other side.
let's do this!
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
yep, i ugly cried
do you ever feel that you just need a good, healthy, cleansing cry?
yep, me too.
this morning though, i had a full on, no holds bard, ugly cry. like, sobbing, snot running down my face, can't see the road through my tears, ugly cry.
why, you may ask? well i follow this lovely gal, ruthanne's blog called eclectic whatnot. even though i've never met this darling of a woman, i feel a real kinship toward her. she's a 30something, like myself and was an overweight gal, like myself. she started the couch to 5k program a year ago and is down a total of 82 pounds in her weight loss journey. she's such an inspiration to me. so much so that i've decided i want to become a runner. i want to run in a marathon. it's been on my bucket list and what better time to start then the present? i went to the brooks outlet and bought me some new ghost 4 kicks. i love them. they are like little pillows on my feet.
i sent ruthanne an email last night. i don't know what i was looking for from her. maybe just to vent my weight frustration a bit, maybe to not feel alone, and maybe for just some plain old encouragment. she, being the amazing lady she is, responded with this: you CAN do it.
so here i go. here's to the next step.
thank you ruthanne.
yep, me too.
this morning though, i had a full on, no holds bard, ugly cry. like, sobbing, snot running down my face, can't see the road through my tears, ugly cry.
why, you may ask? well i follow this lovely gal, ruthanne's blog called eclectic whatnot. even though i've never met this darling of a woman, i feel a real kinship toward her. she's a 30something, like myself and was an overweight gal, like myself. she started the couch to 5k program a year ago and is down a total of 82 pounds in her weight loss journey. she's such an inspiration to me. so much so that i've decided i want to become a runner. i want to run in a marathon. it's been on my bucket list and what better time to start then the present? i went to the brooks outlet and bought me some new ghost 4 kicks. i love them. they are like little pillows on my feet.
i sent ruthanne an email last night. i don't know what i was looking for from her. maybe just to vent my weight frustration a bit, maybe to not feel alone, and maybe for just some plain old encouragment. she, being the amazing lady she is, responded with this: you CAN do it.
so here i go. here's to the next step.
thank you ruthanne.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
and so it begins...
well i've done it.
i've joined the blog world.
i've thought about it for awhile and after reading this post by jami nato, i knew it needed to be done. well that, and a few encouraging words from my darling friend, addie. i want to record my life. my mundane, creative, fun, silly and sometimes not very interesting, everyday life. i want to document my diy attempts and failures, my cooking and baking experiments, my sweet little nieces since they are growing up WAAAY too fast. i also want to remember the pre-engagement days, engagement, wedding planning, marriage and baby days.
so, thank you for walking my journey with me.
i've joined the blog world.
i've thought about it for awhile and after reading this post by jami nato, i knew it needed to be done. well that, and a few encouraging words from my darling friend, addie. i want to record my life. my mundane, creative, fun, silly and sometimes not very interesting, everyday life. i want to document my diy attempts and failures, my cooking and baking experiments, my sweet little nieces since they are growing up WAAAY too fast. i also want to remember the pre-engagement days, engagement, wedding planning, marriage and baby days.
so, thank you for walking my journey with me.
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