10 lbs?

Yeah...in two weeks, I am down 10lbs.

Can you say psyched? 

It would be awesome if I could lose 10lbs every two weeks, but I am realistic and know it will get harder. But hey, it is a huge motivator! I slid a little bit over Memorial Day weekend, but happy to say I hit it hard again this week. Keeping my calories and macros in check and clocking time in that gym :)

Don't let one or two failures determine your future success.

Now, if only I could get some menus planned....people keep saying Pinterest, but Pinterest is like a black hole; once I get sucked in it takes hours to get back out.

NOOOOOoooooooooooooo!

Oh, and by the way, on days that you might wake up tired and dragging and your head says it's okay to skip just one scheduled workout...just know your body will thank you for it with an extra boost of energy when you need it most. Trust me, this morning I wanted nothing more than to stay in bed for another hour. 

So thankful I didn't.

Over-indulgence

Well for me this week didn't go as planned. I went over on my calories, I didn't drink enough water, and I should have done more in terms of working out. I will next week though.
The over indulging happened Thursday night all the way through last night. Thursday I went to dinner with my parents. I tried to pick the healthier options but the rolls and butter took my calories over the edge. Friday, I went to lunch at Fazolis definitely didn't make a healthy choice there. But the over indulging didn't stop there. The movies: popcorn, soda (yes I could have got tea), a box of Reeses pieces, and a box of goobers (chocolate covered peanuts), and than a trip to cold stone for ice cream after. Definitely not the best choices this weekend. I am hoping that I can get back on track next week.

-Kristy

Starting back up with walking

Today I decided that instead of getting on the bike right away I was going to test out my ankle and see how it would hold up with walking. I didn't do to bad. I walked a half a mile before pain started to kick in. Then I decided to get on the bike and finish out my workout strong. I completed 2.75 miles on the bike in 12 minutes and I feel great.

I will continue to go a little further each day with walking, so that way I can strengthen my ankle in hopes of making a full recovery in the next few weeks.

I plan on walking a little bit later another half mile and see if I feel any pain. Hopefully, I don't.

I know that when September 15 gets here, Shannon and I will be stronger and healthier. Here's to training and recovering.


-Kristy

In It to Win It!

I know Kristy mentioned we are both recovering from injuries, it has left me in a strange spot. I hurt my ankle somehow and my doctor told me I needed to stop walking until it is completely healed.

Urghh...what? I am on a schedule here people!

It would have been so easy to just stop and say it is too hard. I considered it...all the way to the gym. But when I got there, I just made myself go inside and hit the stationary bike. No impact, no adverse reaction from my ankle and I went 5 miles the first day. Let me tell you, as one who has never been really athletic or active, I feel amazing.

We think we feel fine...until we really know what good feels like. Don't get me wrong, I have a long way to go to be where I should be, but I am thoroughly motivated to get there. On the positive side, I was brave enough to weigh-in this morning and am down six whole pounds. If that isn't motivation to keep going, I don't know what is!

After all, it isn't where I want to go, it's about how I get there.

New Week, New Goals

This week Shannon and I are doing things a bit differently. Since we are both still recovering from injuries we have decided to do low impact, like the stationary bike.

Today we did about 5 miles on the bike and I'm feeling it in my legs. I honestly forgot what it feels like to be sore from a good workout. I'm hoping that by the end of this week I can ride 10 miles and not feel it as bad in the legs. Doing the stationary bike will hopefully allow me to strengthen my knees and legs in prep for the 5K in September.

My goals for the week:

* Walk at least a mile a day while taking the dog for a walk
* Be able to 10 miles on the bike by the end of the week
* Drink more water (Yes I have a problem with not drinking enough water)
* Keep track of all calories that I take in and make sure to meet my goal and not go over or under
* Work on cutting out soda (I drink way too much soda during the week).

This is what I want to accomplish this week.


I hope that you all have set your goals for the week, and we can work on accomplishing them together.

-Kristy

Old Injuries and working out

This week for me has been quite the challenge. Old injuries flaring up has made this week the challenge. An old ankle sprain causes pain towards the end, asthma that I thought had gone away flares up if I push myself too hard, but I push through knowing what my goal is; that 5k in September that my friend Shannon and I working so hard to be ready for.


The way this week has been dealing with the pain towards the end of training has really made me consider giving up and giving in.


Readers, what are some ways you push through when you feel like giving up?


-Kristy

Let's Get This Party Started!

Ahhhh! So excited to be doing this.

Let me tell you a little about me: I am (waaaaayyyy) overweight, I ache, I have two amazing kids, I want to become a healthy person and I want to run a 5K this Fall.

Kristy, my awesome partner in crime, has started this blog in order to keep us motivated to see that finish line.

I need this.

So you, my dear reader, are going to see the ups (and downs) of our journey to health! Please, join us on our journey if you are so inclined. I welcome your stories, your pictures and your goals as we move forward.

When one knows they aren't alone, motivation follows.

-Shannon

Journey to Getting Started

My journey to finish this 5K is going to be tough. I'm not much for workouts. I hate exercise, even though it's necessary.

Shannon, my friend and training partner, is the one who got the idea for the ColorRun 5K in September. I needed the push and she basically handed it to me by saying she needed a training partner. I agreed to train with her.

Here it is a week later, and I can honestly say I'm sore. It's kicking my butt, however it's going to be worth it in the end.

Here's to training and sharing my half of the journey.


-Kristy