It's been less than a week since the new year, so I won't go professing that I will conquer my goal of losing 25 pounds. But, I am happy to say that I have lost a total of 11.6 pounds already. That's almost halfway there! Of course, the second half is always the hardest!
I haven't done anything crazy...
- at least 6 bottles of water a day
- weighing daily
- counting calories, watching portion sizes, and logging food to keep me at around 1600 calories
- limiting pre-packaged food
- watching sodium intake
- trying to get my body moving every day
The last one has been the hardest because I am supposed to be taking a running break after my run streak during the end of 2011. But, I have been mixing it up with doing workout videos, swimming, and DDR for cardio and throwing in work on my ball for my abs. I hate my abs, probably always will... thats the downside of losing a huge amount of weight, you have extra skin and without surgery there isn't much you can do about it. And, I am terrified of going under the knife!
With the "clean up" of my diet I am seeing some improvements in my acne... its not great still, but I know it will take time. Can't wait to not feel ashamed to face the the world again!
I am missing running, I think I am going to allow myself to do a few runs during my break, just with the rule that if it starts to really hurt I have to stop.
Oh, and an update on the eye doctor... it went better than I expected. My eyes have actually gotten better in the last 7 years since I saw an eye doctor! I won't have to wear glasses or anything, I am nearsighted in my right eye, but only the least possible correction and the doctor typically doesn't prescribe corrective lenses for that. I did discuss with him the problem I have focusing my eyes when I read so I am getting some sort of glasses for reading.. I think he called them close vision lenses. They just allow things to be a little more crisp and easy to read. I will share a picture when I get them.
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Friday, January 6, 2012
Thursday, December 29, 2011
The Streak Continues!
12/22: 1 mile
12/23: 6.21 miles
12/24: 3.11 miles
12/25: 1.01 miles
12/26: 1.1 miles
12/27: 1.27 miles
12/28: 5.01 miles
12/29: 2 miles
12/30:planning 1 mile 1.27 miles
12/31:planning 3.1 miles 3.1 miles + 1.51 miles
1/1/12: planning 3.1 miles
If all goes according to plan these last few days I will officially end the Runner's World Run Streak with 98.32 miles in 39 days. That works out to just over 2.52 miles per day on average, which is far less impressive than some of the other participants but it was HUGE for me. Three more days, I can do it!!
I am planning a "year in review" post (or two) for the next few days and of course a resolution post for after the new year... I know, typical right? I promise I try to find more interesting things to blog about but really I don't live an interesting life!
My hubby has this week off from work so I have been making the most of having him home, mid day runs, shopping, and other appointments that I have put off forever. My most exciting day so far was yesterday. I scored some awesome deals at Barbara's, our local specialty bra store. I wear a hard to fit size and was able to get 6 bras for $141 which seems like a crazy high amount, but their retail value is over $435!
I did have my last PT appointment today - I am not healed but I won't be going back unless it becomes absolutely necessary because as of 2012, I have to pay 100% of the cost instead of 10%. That 90% makes you think twice about whether its absolutely necessary.
I have an eye exam tomorrow, the first time in over 7 years. I am terrified they will find my vision is really bad - so good thoughts would be appreciated. I am sure its an irrational fear because I am not having too many problems, but I am hoping to get contacts and have this crazy fear that my eyes will be so bad I won't be able to wear contacts.
12/23: 6.21 miles
12/24: 3.11 miles
12/25: 1.01 miles
12/26: 1.1 miles
12/27: 1.27 miles
12/28: 5.01 miles
12/29: 2 miles
12/30:
12/31:
1/1/12: planning 3.1 miles
If all goes according to plan these last few days I will officially end the Runner's World Run Streak with 98.32 miles in 39 days. That works out to just over 2.52 miles per day on average, which is far less impressive than some of the other participants but it was HUGE for me. Three more days, I can do it!!
I am planning a "year in review" post (or two) for the next few days and of course a resolution post for after the new year... I know, typical right? I promise I try to find more interesting things to blog about but really I don't live an interesting life!
My hubby has this week off from work so I have been making the most of having him home, mid day runs, shopping, and other appointments that I have put off forever. My most exciting day so far was yesterday. I scored some awesome deals at Barbara's, our local specialty bra store. I wear a hard to fit size and was able to get 6 bras for $141 which seems like a crazy high amount, but their retail value is over $435!
I did have my last PT appointment today - I am not healed but I won't be going back unless it becomes absolutely necessary because as of 2012, I have to pay 100% of the cost instead of 10%. That 90% makes you think twice about whether its absolutely necessary.
I have an eye exam tomorrow, the first time in over 7 years. I am terrified they will find my vision is really bad - so good thoughts would be appreciated. I am sure its an irrational fear because I am not having too many problems, but I am hoping to get contacts and have this crazy fear that my eyes will be so bad I won't be able to wear contacts.
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