Yesterday I finished my 4th week of running. I am really enjoying it. Not in the "running is so fun and awesome that i really love it" way, but in the "i know i am getting healthier and getting outside more and trying something new" way. I am getting nervous about the upcoming weeks. This week was really hard for me. It was the first week I had to run for 3 minutes without stopping. I know, most of you are laughing right now, but 3 minutes is a lot for me- an out of shape lazy girl. Next week, I'm supposed to do run 3, walk 90 sec, run 5, walk 2.5 min. Twice. Nerve. I am also feeling like I am plateau-ing a little bit this week. It has been a month, and I've lost 7 lbs. I'm not sure what to do next. I am eating a healthy breakfast every morning (except this morning when I got Sonic), eating a reasonable lunch, and a reasonable dinner. It is harder when I don't make the food myself, but I still try when eating out to control my portions (thanks, Amanda for the suggestion/order). So I'm trying to figure out what else will help me get into shape. If you have any suggestions, please, let me have it!
Classes are going good. It is more manageable than I expected to take 2 classes at the same time. Granted, I'm still busy each night with an activity or with studying, but it's been much easier to handle than I was anticipating. Once my half semester class is over, it will really be smooth sailing. the TAKS test is in 4 weeks. I am getting the anxiety again. I know my students are going to do what they do, pass or fail, whether I stress or not. But I have dreams about the test. It's ridiculous.
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Sunday, February 1, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Week 1...Check
Saturday I finished my first week of running. It felt really good to accomplish that. It was a beatutiful day, sunny and bright. The temperature was another story. It was 32 degrees when I left for my run. When I turned the corner on midway, the high wind hit me square in the face. I couldn't get any air to go into my nostrils because it was blowing by so hard. Then tears started coming out of my eyes because the dry air was slamming into them. FInally, my nose started to run. I had to blow it on my sweatshirt. That was not pleasant. That bad wind only lasted for about 2 mintes, and then I turned the corner again. From then on, it was an enjoyable run. I really didn't want to run on the treadmill because it was such a pretty day outside. I'm glad I went outside.
Week 2 is going to be harder, but I think I'm ready for it. I have been doing other workouts between running days, and so it's been a good mix.
This is also the last week before life gets crazy busy. Classes start back up at DBU. I have to take two classes at once this semester, which is something new to me. I don't want to spend my weekends doing reading and assignments, so I'm going to have to work hard to study on some weeknights.
I'm really lazy. I hope I will be dedicated to working on some weeknights, because when push comes to shove, I will do anything else but study. I'll make an emotional decision rather than a logical one. Then I will use my weekends to do my work, and be mad at myself. I'm just going to have to plug in the headphones, turn up the JAMZ, and get busy even when I want to do other things.
Week 2 is going to be harder, but I think I'm ready for it. I have been doing other workouts between running days, and so it's been a good mix.
This is also the last week before life gets crazy busy. Classes start back up at DBU. I have to take two classes at once this semester, which is something new to me. I don't want to spend my weekends doing reading and assignments, so I'm going to have to work hard to study on some weeknights.
I'm really lazy. I hope I will be dedicated to working on some weeknights, because when push comes to shove, I will do anything else but study. I'll make an emotional decision rather than a logical one. Then I will use my weekends to do my work, and be mad at myself. I'm just going to have to plug in the headphones, turn up the JAMZ, and get busy even when I want to do other things.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Couch to 5K...Literally
Ericka's post about getting organized has prompted me to tell you all about my new exercise plan. I have been working out about 2 to 3 times a week for awhile now. Sometimes I skip a week or two...I'm not as dedicated as I would like to be. I went to the doctor last week, and I asked her about it, because I hadn't been losing much weight, and then I would put it right back on. So I have decided to try a combo of running and swimming. I hate running. Probably because I'm not good at it. at all. In 6th grade gym, one of our grades was based on our ability to run an 8 minute mile. I never made it. And I wasn't even big then! So I'm hoping that with practice, I will be good at running, and ultimately, enjoy it.
Today was the first day. I walked 5 minutes, then alternated 1 min running, 90 sec. walking for 20 more minutes. It was hard! I felt like I was going to throw up almost the whole time. I did think the running got more manageable as time went on-but I still felt like throwing up! I have to run this plan 3 times per week, and each week it changes. By the 9th week, I should be able to run 3 miles in 30 minutes. Keyword: SHOULD. We'll see. I signed up for a 5K on April 5th. That's 13 weeks away. So I should be able to do it. There's that key word again....
I am also guilty of over-eating. While we're on the subject of my unhealthy body, I'll just tell you: I eat too much. So I also have to work on my portions. When I eat at home, I eat healthy foods but I eat too much. That doesn't make it healthy.
I know this seems like a New Year's Resolution doomed for failure. The timing is right for that. But this has been a long time coming. I have been trying to figure out what works for me. Last year I did weight watchers but I felt too boxed in. I lost 13 lbs but I gained it all back. I am really trying to make a change. I am making changes in other areas of my life too.
Anyway, I just wanted to let you know about my plan so you can ask me about it each and every time you see me. And I can tell you that I'm doing well or totally messing it up.
The End.
Today was the first day. I walked 5 minutes, then alternated 1 min running, 90 sec. walking for 20 more minutes. It was hard! I felt like I was going to throw up almost the whole time. I did think the running got more manageable as time went on-but I still felt like throwing up! I have to run this plan 3 times per week, and each week it changes. By the 9th week, I should be able to run 3 miles in 30 minutes. Keyword: SHOULD. We'll see. I signed up for a 5K on April 5th. That's 13 weeks away. So I should be able to do it. There's that key word again....
I am also guilty of over-eating. While we're on the subject of my unhealthy body, I'll just tell you: I eat too much. So I also have to work on my portions. When I eat at home, I eat healthy foods but I eat too much. That doesn't make it healthy.
I know this seems like a New Year's Resolution doomed for failure. The timing is right for that. But this has been a long time coming. I have been trying to figure out what works for me. Last year I did weight watchers but I felt too boxed in. I lost 13 lbs but I gained it all back. I am really trying to make a change. I am making changes in other areas of my life too.
Anyway, I just wanted to let you know about my plan so you can ask me about it each and every time you see me. And I can tell you that I'm doing well or totally messing it up.
The End.
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