Work Out Wednesday

It was a fun but long race this weekend. We enjoyed the Rock N' Glow... At Alice Coopertown. I tried to peak too early and burned my lungs. Danced a little way to keep the momentum going. Oh yea, and did I mention we went four miles instead of 3.10. It was a long one and I have to get my consistency back on.









It has been a great way to start my day in the morning.


I have been drinking the green smoothie:
        2 handfuls of spinach
        8oz yogurt
        5 strawberries
        1 banana
        1 orange
        1 apple

Another Run

Well this weekend was my third race. I have been sick all week and I was very unsure how I would do. I was pleasentley surprised at my ability to keep up and do what needed to be done. I finished in 45 minutes. My goal over the next couple weeks will be to increase my ability to run three miles straight. There was more walking then normal but it didn't seem to inhibit my time. I'm not sure how these races and running is helping me lose weight, that seems to have stalled but I do feel better after I run and I'm enjoying the time I'm spending with my mom and my sister. Next, weekend we run the Firefly race. It is the same track we just ran so that will make it interesting. Not sure if that will help or hinder but I look forward to the challenge. Oh, and my sister is dying to do a mudathon so, it's time to start strength training to see what I'm really made of. Less chub and more muscle.

Neon Run

This weekend I enjoyed the Neon Run with my mom and my sister. I finished 3.50 miles in 45 minutes. I was really excited to finish my first official straight 5k. We had tons of fun.


I will be focusing on increasing my overall endurance this next five weeks. I was able to finish in good time, but I would like to run more and walk less. Have a great workout. 

Work Out Wednesday

Need to purchase a treadmill, well maybe don't need to but want to. I want to run in the comfort of my home, so I've been searching through Craigslist trying to find a good deal on a treadmill.  Or a weighted hula-hoop. Crazy, right? 
                             Well, it's the latest craze.

Work Out Wednesday

I have began my eighth week of running and tonight I ran for 28 seconds straight. It was a long but satisfying run. Now, I am controlling my cravings, because all I want to do is eat.

This upcoming weekend I will be competing in my first 5K and I'm so excited I can't wait.

Special Dinner Wed.

I have been working really hard on losing weight. So, when my husband asked if I wanted homemade potatoes I was all over that. It didn't look the same as McDonalds. But it was sure tasty.

 Overall, I'm doing well. I have lost 5 pounds so far. And jogged in place 70 minutes in order to work off some late night Friday Burritoes from Taco Bell.

WorkOut Wednesday

I have officially trained for two weeks in a row for my 5K Feb. 16th. I have also paid and registered for one every month to come with my mom and my sister. Should be a really good time. I'll be ready. My knees were a little swollen on the second week so, I'll be focusing on that this week.

 I have also gotten back on track with Myfitnesspal.com. And have logged in my food calories for two days in a row.

Workout Wednesday

Thank god for sales, I was able to purchase new running gear to help improve my mood and attitude about running. Well maybe not, but I will look cute doing it at least.  Well that is before I'm sweating like a pig and breathing all heavy.  I will be redoing my 10 wall pushups challenge for slimkicker.





Check in with me on how your weight loss efforts are going?

Workout Wednesday

I spent four days in my walking shoes, as we walked up and down the strip. On Saturday we enjoyed the runner's expo.  This guy at the expo was showing off some special support inside an expensive brand of running shoe that helps adapt your running shoe specifically to you.  The blue substance adapts to your running and allows the human lizard to run across the substance. Where normally you would just sink. Pretty cool stuff.

WorkOut Wednesday

My Workout Progress:

    Today my mom and I enjoyed a detoxification foot bath at the Mustard seed. It was tons of fun and very relaxing. If you have never had this done and are into holistic medicine I highly recommend it. After that we have some time before my resting metabolism test. So, I took my mom to grab some lunch. When we were finished I went back to the Mustard Seed.

A resting metabolism test told me how many calories I burn in rest. This is fantastic because now I know exactly how many calories I need to burn in order to lose weight based specifically on how many calories I am burning just sitting. 

http://www.fitnesswave.com/portal/portal/getdunked/services/restingmetabolic

This test is a little uncomfortable. They plug your nose and then put a scuba mask on your face that you have to breath into as normal as possible. However, the results are fantastic because it gives you a readout of how many calories you burn when laying around so you know exactly how many calories you need to eat in order to lose optimal amount of weight.