Starting Weight:174
Current Weight: 153.3
Starting BMI: 28.1
Current BMI: 24.7
Part of what I love about being part of this group is being able to learn from everyone else. Sure, I could go blog on my own, but besides the fact that I'm not sure if anyone would want to read my diary type rants (because lets face it, some of my posts are just plain boring), I also wouldn't have the luxury of having so much great knowledge and wisdom just a few clicks away from my own blog. My fellow bloggers had some awesome insights this week and there were some things that really have stuck out for me. Sheri posted some great strategies for the holidays, Amanda reminded us all that we need to think about our mental state when we get in our mandatory exercise, and Laila pointed out that it's not all about what we do when we're awake that counts on this journey. So often my feelings and concerns are echoed in someone else on Getting There, and it's a great feeling to know I'm not alone... And, just knowing that I have a few people who actually care (at least a little) what I post here, and how I'm feeling about my journey, is absolutely priceless motivation. Because I blog for me, but I also blog for them. I sit down and write every week even if I don't really feel like it because, I need/want to check in with this group of people that has become so vital to my overall well being. I've been thinking a lot about how I can give back to this group, the way they have been giving to me, and I'm vowing now to take a little more time on my posts every week, because you know what guys? You're worth it, and this isn't just a food/exercise journal, this is a journey journal, and every great journey deserves to be told in more than just a matter-of-fact way, and you deserve something better to read than just a food journal.
To say that I'm disappointed with this week's scale result would be a bit of an understatement. However, as I stepped on the scale Saturday I said to myself "No matter what the scale says, you ran 20 miles this week, you ate well, you are better than the number" and I didn't feel as bad about what the scale flashed at me as I normally would. My monthly friend came to visit this week, which probably had something to do with my minor gain, she also caused me to miss my Wednesday run because she insisted on punching my insides all night. But I didn't give into her wishes for tons of salty fatty foods, and I've ended the week on a better foot than I normally do after her visits so all in all, I'm not TOO upset she decided to show up this week (and besides, this means I'll be free of her for the Half Marathon which is a VERY GOOD THING).
I'm nervous for this upcoming week/month, not only am I just 6 days away from the Half Marathon, but Chris' Birthday and Thanksgiving is also this week, I've always thrown every weight loss effort completely out the window for holidays. So many things happen between now and New Years, Chris' Birthday, Thanksgiving, My Birthday, Chris' Mom's Birthday, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Chris' Dad's Birthday, New Years Eve, New Year's, I normally use all of these events as an excuse to overeat and just stop caring, if I do what I normally do over the next month I'll almost certainly gain back everything I've worked so hard to lose. I'm terrified of this possible reversal, terrified of tripping and falling off my plateau in the wrong direction. Terrified of failing, I hate failing. I'm trying very hard to set realistic and attainable goals for both the Half, as well as the Holidays, at the same time, I need the goals to be challenging enough to give me something to push for, here is what I have come up with.
Half Marathon - I will hit the three runs I'm supposed to do this week, and I'm shooting for an 11.20 average for the actual race. I finished my final long run (10 miles) yesterday morning with a 10.44 average, my fastest mile was 10.12 and was on mile 3 (which absolutely has never happened for me, I always start out fast and go steadily down hill) so I think 11.20 is doable and that would clock my half marathon right around 2 hours 30 minutes. I would love that.
Over Eating on the Holidays - I'm totally stealing Sheri's strategies. A bite of everything and only go back for what is really appealing to me that day. I also have to add a few rules. I WILL focus my joy of the meal on the flavor of the food RATHER than the abundance of it. I WILL put my fork down between bites and truly savor each mouthful of deliciousness RATHER than shoveling it in because it's so delicious. We always do stuffing sandwiches in the evening after our eat-a-thons at Chris' family, and this year I'm going to request just half of one.
Sleep - Laila you are an angel, I SO needed to be reminded that we need sleep to stay healthy. I WILL make an honest effort to get at least 7 hours a night.
Over all for the next month - I will not throw away my efforts, I will find a new fitness goal to start after I've run the Half Marathon so I do not stagnate. I will continue to push in the correct direction. I'm not making any weight loss goals because since I'm not sure when my body is going to decide it's a good time to start losing again, but I will continue to TRY.
If you're friends with me on facebook and happen to be awake between 9 and 11 Saturday I would LOVE some cheers as I run my Half (like or comment on my nike status). Anything is greatly appreciated but cheers between 10:45 and 11:20ish when I'm reaching those final miles would be amazing.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I am so so thankful to have support this year.
Good luck to you.
Current Weight: 153.3
Starting BMI: 28.1
Current BMI: 24.7
Part of what I love about being part of this group is being able to learn from everyone else. Sure, I could go blog on my own, but besides the fact that I'm not sure if anyone would want to read my diary type rants (because lets face it, some of my posts are just plain boring), I also wouldn't have the luxury of having so much great knowledge and wisdom just a few clicks away from my own blog. My fellow bloggers had some awesome insights this week and there were some things that really have stuck out for me. Sheri posted some great strategies for the holidays, Amanda reminded us all that we need to think about our mental state when we get in our mandatory exercise, and Laila pointed out that it's not all about what we do when we're awake that counts on this journey. So often my feelings and concerns are echoed in someone else on Getting There, and it's a great feeling to know I'm not alone... And, just knowing that I have a few people who actually care (at least a little) what I post here, and how I'm feeling about my journey, is absolutely priceless motivation. Because I blog for me, but I also blog for them. I sit down and write every week even if I don't really feel like it because, I need/want to check in with this group of people that has become so vital to my overall well being. I've been thinking a lot about how I can give back to this group, the way they have been giving to me, and I'm vowing now to take a little more time on my posts every week, because you know what guys? You're worth it, and this isn't just a food/exercise journal, this is a journey journal, and every great journey deserves to be told in more than just a matter-of-fact way, and you deserve something better to read than just a food journal.
To say that I'm disappointed with this week's scale result would be a bit of an understatement. However, as I stepped on the scale Saturday I said to myself "No matter what the scale says, you ran 20 miles this week, you ate well, you are better than the number" and I didn't feel as bad about what the scale flashed at me as I normally would. My monthly friend came to visit this week, which probably had something to do with my minor gain, she also caused me to miss my Wednesday run because she insisted on punching my insides all night. But I didn't give into her wishes for tons of salty fatty foods, and I've ended the week on a better foot than I normally do after her visits so all in all, I'm not TOO upset she decided to show up this week (and besides, this means I'll be free of her for the Half Marathon which is a VERY GOOD THING).
I'm nervous for this upcoming week/month, not only am I just 6 days away from the Half Marathon, but Chris' Birthday and Thanksgiving is also this week, I've always thrown every weight loss effort completely out the window for holidays. So many things happen between now and New Years, Chris' Birthday, Thanksgiving, My Birthday, Chris' Mom's Birthday, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Chris' Dad's Birthday, New Years Eve, New Year's, I normally use all of these events as an excuse to overeat and just stop caring, if I do what I normally do over the next month I'll almost certainly gain back everything I've worked so hard to lose. I'm terrified of this possible reversal, terrified of tripping and falling off my plateau in the wrong direction. Terrified of failing, I hate failing. I'm trying very hard to set realistic and attainable goals for both the Half, as well as the Holidays, at the same time, I need the goals to be challenging enough to give me something to push for, here is what I have come up with.
Half Marathon - I will hit the three runs I'm supposed to do this week, and I'm shooting for an 11.20 average for the actual race. I finished my final long run (10 miles) yesterday morning with a 10.44 average, my fastest mile was 10.12 and was on mile 3 (which absolutely has never happened for me, I always start out fast and go steadily down hill) so I think 11.20 is doable and that would clock my half marathon right around 2 hours 30 minutes. I would love that.
Over Eating on the Holidays - I'm totally stealing Sheri's strategies. A bite of everything and only go back for what is really appealing to me that day. I also have to add a few rules. I WILL focus my joy of the meal on the flavor of the food RATHER than the abundance of it. I WILL put my fork down between bites and truly savor each mouthful of deliciousness RATHER than shoveling it in because it's so delicious. We always do stuffing sandwiches in the evening after our eat-a-thons at Chris' family, and this year I'm going to request just half of one.
Sleep - Laila you are an angel, I SO needed to be reminded that we need sleep to stay healthy. I WILL make an honest effort to get at least 7 hours a night.
Over all for the next month - I will not throw away my efforts, I will find a new fitness goal to start after I've run the Half Marathon so I do not stagnate. I will continue to push in the correct direction. I'm not making any weight loss goals because since I'm not sure when my body is going to decide it's a good time to start losing again, but I will continue to TRY.
If you're friends with me on facebook and happen to be awake between 9 and 11 Saturday I would LOVE some cheers as I run my Half (like or comment on my nike status). Anything is greatly appreciated but cheers between 10:45 and 11:20ish when I'm reaching those final miles would be amazing.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I am so so thankful to have support this year.
Good luck to you.