Last week I told y'all that I was going to be starting the C25k program. I didn't. And I'm not going to any time soon.
I don't have the breathing abilities to properly run for any length of time. So...I'm going to start walking. Every day. 5 days a week. For an hour per day. I can do that. Easy peasy!
Most of those days will be on the dreadmill. I hate the dreadmill. P and I will be spending more time outdoors this summer, so it won't be all bad. P likes to exercise with me. I like this phase...the one where being like mom is awesome. It won't last long.
I will also continue my weights/resistance workouts. I'll still be doing that 3 to 5 times a week. Have I mentioned how much I really like weights? I mean...I love the changes I've seen lately.
So today is the first day of "Walking in May." And here is my starting point.
I will only be weighing myself on Wednesdays this month. It's going to be a challenge.
Also, last night, I bought my goal pants. They are a nice pair of size 8 S dark wash jeans. Yes, I have short legs. It's horrible. I actually tried the goal pants on and I actually got them up over my baby-making hips...and my thunder thighs. Buttoning was not happening, but hey, they are goal pants.
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And a funny story...
A couple nights ago, P was getting ready for bed. I walked into the bathroom to find her using the pointy end of my teasing brush to push her hair up (think back to old school picks). I asked her what she was doing. She replied, "I do this every night. I want my hair to be poofy in the morning." I couldn't help but smile and laugh. I told her, "That's my girl. Jack it to Jesus." She now tells me she has to "Jack up her hair." She cracks me up.
I'm going to leave you on this Hump Day with some oddity.
Have you ever heard a cat chirp? Apparently some cats do this in order to hypnotize their prey. I've had a lot of cats in my life. Graye is the only cat I have ever heard make this noise. It's awesome. Enjoy.
Happy Hump Day!!
Happy Hump Day y'all!!
Last week I told y'all that I was going to be starting the C25k program. I didn't. And I'm not going to any time soon.
I don't have the breathing abilities to properly run for any length of time. So...I'm going to start walking. Every day. 5 days a week. For an hour per day. I can do that. Easy peasy!
Most of those days will be on the dreadmill. I hate the dreadmill. P and I will be spending more time outdoors this summer, so it won't be all bad. P likes to exercise with me. I like this phase...the one where being like mom is awesome. It won't last long.
I will also continue my weights/resistance workouts. I'll still be doing that 3 to 5 times a week. Have I mentioned how much I really like weights? I mean...I love the changes I've seen lately.
So today is the first day of "Walking in May." And here is my starting point.
I will only be weighing myself on Wednesdays this month. It's going to be a challenge.
Also, last night, I bought my goal pants. They are a nice pair of size 8 S dark wash jeans. Yes, I have short legs. It's horrible. I actually tried the goal pants on and I actually got them up over my baby-making hips...and my thunder thighs. Buttoning was not happening, but hey, they are goal pants.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
And a funny story...
A couple nights ago, P was getting ready for bed. I walked into the bathroom to find her using the pointy end of my teasing brush to push her hair up (think back to old school picks). I asked her what she was doing. She replied, "I do this every night. I want my hair to be poofy in the morning." I couldn't help but smile and laugh. I told her, "That's my girl. Jack it to Jesus." She now tells me she has to "Jack up her hair." She cracks me up.
I'm going to leave you on this Hump Day with some oddity.
Have you ever heard a cat chirp? Apparently some cats do this in order to hypnotize their prey. I've had a lot of cats in my life. Graye is the only cat I have ever heard make this noise. It's awesome. Enjoy.
It's Friday! It's the freakin weekend y'all! And I'm kid-lite. What are my plans? A couple projects...reading for school...lounging in bed...and doing ABSOfreakinLUTELY nothing. But, we shall see. On to today's post!
It is no secret that I am not a healthy person. I am overweight. I do not eat healthy foods. I drink Coca Cola like it's going out of style. I never ever ever drink water. Seriously.
The one thing I am doing right? I super-duper extra LOVE weight training. And it has made a huge difference.
Over the last several months, I have lost about 20-25lbs (depending on the day). Those lbs were lost with (somewhat) portion control and a medical condition. At this point, the weight has stopped coming off.
I've learned to eat better (nowhere near great or clean). I still have issues with portion control. I really love food. Portion control and counting calories are major for me. I have tried MyFitnessPal. I get really bored. I also get really frustrated because the good stuff just has so many calories!!
As I mentioned, I love the weights. I have seen the changes that can come from adding weights into your routine. I have seen the difference it makes on your body. Without ever losing a pound, you can see a transformation. It's amazing. But it's not enough.
I really need to lose that layer of fat. And that is where the cardio comes in. I've had this Couch to 5K app on my phone for a while now. I will be dusting it off and starting the program. Today. Yippee. I'm so not thrilled. I just have to keep thinking about all that fat that will be shed! Right? Right.
In addition to the C25k, I will be drinking more water. And less Cokes. I cannot say that I will totally give up Cokes. At least not now. But if I fill up on the good ol H2O, maybe, just maybe, I won't drink as much soda. (What the hell is soda? Coke. I'm from the south y'all. We say coke.) I can hope.
I am not thrilled to be posting these. But it's about accountability. In a few weeks, I want to be able to do side by sides. And be proud. One of these days I am going to post my WAY before pics. The ones where I am pushing 200 lbs. I am proud of what I have accomplished so far, but I am not quite ready to put ALL my stuff out there yet.
These were taken a couple days ago. And they will be my newest comparison photos. Anyone want to start this C25k with me? If you can't get access to an app, go here and print out the weekly programs. We can all find 30 minutes 3xs a week right? Well, we'll find out.
So let's get healthy.
One run at a time.
One lift at a time.
One day at a time.
Have a great weekend!!!!
It's Friday! It's the freakin weekend y'all! And I'm kid-lite. What are my plans? A couple projects...reading for school...lounging in bed...and doing ABSOfreakinLUTELY nothing. But, we shall see. On to today's post!
It is no secret that I am not a healthy person. I am overweight. I do not eat healthy foods. I drink Coca Cola like it's going out of style. I never ever ever drink water. Seriously.
The one thing I am doing right? I super-duper extra LOVE weight training. And it has made a huge difference.
Over the last several months, I have lost about 20-25lbs (depending on the day). Those lbs were lost with (somewhat) portion control and a medical condition. At this point, the weight has stopped coming off.
I've learned to eat better (nowhere near great or clean). I still have issues with portion control. I really love food. Portion control and counting calories are major for me. I have tried MyFitnessPal. I get really bored. I also get really frustrated because the good stuff just has so many calories!!
As I mentioned, I love the weights. I have seen the changes that can come from adding weights into your routine. I have seen the difference it makes on your body. Without ever losing a pound, you can see a transformation. It's amazing. But it's not enough.
I really need to lose that layer of fat. And that is where the cardio comes in. I've had this Couch to 5K app on my phone for a while now. I will be dusting it off and starting the program. Today. Yippee. I'm so not thrilled. I just have to keep thinking about all that fat that will be shed! Right? Right.
In addition to the C25k, I will be drinking more water. And less Cokes. I cannot say that I will totally give up Cokes. At least not now. But if I fill up on the good ol H2O, maybe, just maybe, I won't drink as much soda. (What the hell is soda? Coke. I'm from the south y'all. We say coke.) I can hope.
I am not thrilled to be posting these. But it's about accountability. In a few weeks, I want to be able to do side by sides. And be proud. One of these days I am going to post my WAY before pics. The ones where I am pushing 200 lbs. I am proud of what I have accomplished so far, but I am not quite ready to put ALL my stuff out there yet.
These were taken a couple days ago. And they will be my newest comparison photos. Anyone want to start this C25k with me? If you can't get access to an app, go here and print out the weekly programs. We can all find 30 minutes 3xs a week right? Well, we'll find out.
