I just read the comment by Russ that said his #1 goal for this year is to run another marathon. I too would like to run another marathon this year AND I would like to train for it as well.
This month (well, and future months too) I am focusing on losing weight rather than just running. I have been counting calories and going to aerobics (MWF) and running on the other days. I have lost 2 lbs. so far, but I need to lose about 20.
But here's the real question: Which marathon are you wanting to run this year Russ (and anyone else who is reading this and running one)? I know that B&R signed up for the runner's series for SGM, but I didn't. So are you going to do the lottery for St. George or try something different?
I would like to do Top of Utah again. Anyone interested?
Monday, January 5, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
What are your goals for 2009?
OK, today of all days seems like a good time to get this blog up and going again. What does everyone think? Should we try this again or are we all too busy?
Have you set New Years Resolutions? And if so, does one of those resolutions having anything to do with eating better, working out more, and losing weight?
I'll be honest, I haven't made resolutions this year, but losing weight is always something I want to do--whether I'm successful or not, that's another story. But now that my ankle is starting to feel better, I'm making an effort to work out. I've jogged three days this week (including today) and it's been nice to get moving again--even if I'm moving slowly.
Eating right? That's another story. With the holidays I've had more candy, more ice cream, more pizza. But I could do worse. I know in years past Eric and I loaded up on junk food and spent Christmas day and the week leading up to New Years doing nothing but eating. (One year we had nuts, cookies, chocolate, hot chocolate, candy--you name it--in our stockings. We ate and ate and ate...)
I've decided my goal isn't going to be a certain weight or percent of weight loss, but rather a goal to work out a minimum of 3 days a week--for a minimum of 30 minutes.
What are your goals for 2009?
Have you set New Years Resolutions? And if so, does one of those resolutions having anything to do with eating better, working out more, and losing weight?
I'll be honest, I haven't made resolutions this year, but losing weight is always something I want to do--whether I'm successful or not, that's another story. But now that my ankle is starting to feel better, I'm making an effort to work out. I've jogged three days this week (including today) and it's been nice to get moving again--even if I'm moving slowly.
Eating right? That's another story. With the holidays I've had more candy, more ice cream, more pizza. But I could do worse. I know in years past Eric and I loaded up on junk food and spent Christmas day and the week leading up to New Years doing nothing but eating. (One year we had nuts, cookies, chocolate, hot chocolate, candy--you name it--in our stockings. We ate and ate and ate...)
I've decided my goal isn't going to be a certain weight or percent of weight loss, but rather a goal to work out a minimum of 3 days a week--for a minimum of 30 minutes.
What are your goals for 2009?
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Its Hard to Stay on Track...
When it's Halloween and you have a sprained ankle! Hope everyone is doing better then me on this whole weight loss thing.
Friday, October 10, 2008
It's Hard to Stay On Track...
When You're On Vacation...
Normally when we take long trips we load up on snack and candy. Our trip to Utah this time was a little different. I didn't buy any candy, cookies, or snacks--other then chips (and then we opted for the lower-fat alternative). We stopped at the park to have lunch, instead of eating out, and I planned to bring lots of fruit (but was running behind and forgot). I also brought my workout clothes and running shoes.
So today I made a point of getting on my parents treadmill. I'll admit, this wasn't easy. Eric and I have a new treadmill set up in front of the TV and I set the speed on the treadmill and mindlessly jog through my workout. Here--not so much. I struggled to find a good pace, the basement was hot, and the treadmill smaller then mine. BUT I did it....
And then I went to my brother-in-law's and it all went down hill from there. Candy and pizza. That's all I ate today. I imagine I probably gained back the 5 lbs I've lost over the past 6 weeks.
So much for counting calories! I had been religiously updating my calorie count, but when on vacation it's hard to maintain this practice--and I'd be SCARED to find out how many calories I consumed! Why is it so much easier to gain then it is to lose??!!
Normally when we take long trips we load up on snack and candy. Our trip to Utah this time was a little different. I didn't buy any candy, cookies, or snacks--other then chips (and then we opted for the lower-fat alternative). We stopped at the park to have lunch, instead of eating out, and I planned to bring lots of fruit (but was running behind and forgot). I also brought my workout clothes and running shoes.
So today I made a point of getting on my parents treadmill. I'll admit, this wasn't easy. Eric and I have a new treadmill set up in front of the TV and I set the speed on the treadmill and mindlessly jog through my workout. Here--not so much. I struggled to find a good pace, the basement was hot, and the treadmill smaller then mine. BUT I did it....
And then I went to my brother-in-law's and it all went down hill from there. Candy and pizza. That's all I ate today. I imagine I probably gained back the 5 lbs I've lost over the past 6 weeks.
So much for counting calories! I had been religiously updating my calorie count, but when on vacation it's hard to maintain this practice--and I'd be SCARED to find out how many calories I consumed! Why is it so much easier to gain then it is to lose??!!
Monday, October 6, 2008
I Fell Off the Wagon---Big Time!
How many pounds do you think I can gain in one weekend? How about 5!!!!!! I really fell off the wagon while we were in St. George with all that pasta, pizza, ice cream cake, candy, chips, etc. It was yummy and I ate non-stop. I have no one to blame but myself; but, I'm back where I started at the beginning of August. I have one week to get back to the weight where I wanted to be when we enter the MTC.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Checking In
This week I completed week 6 of the 8-week beginner's running program (which means I work out on average at least 30 minutes a day, 5-6 days a week). After starting the runner's program I lost 2 lbs. When I didn't lose weight the next two weeks I had a night of complaining and feeling depressed about my weight loss--or lack thereof--and decided to give up!
But the next day--September 22--I decided to get serious. Since then I've used Calorie Count everyday--with varied results (http://caloriecount.about.com/). Some days I meet my 1200 - 1500 calorie intake goal and some days I don't (the day lunch was provided at work I was well over 2500 calories!). But it's helpful for me to keep track so I know how I'm doing and don't get too out of control.
I haven't cut out the candy/ice cream all together, but I'm trying to use more self-control. (I try and follow one of the tips I posted below and hold on to the wrapper of the candy I eat. By doing this I'm more aware of what I've had and I'm less likely to eat more candy.) Since I started counting my calories again I've lost another 1.5 lbs.
How's everyone else doing? (I know there's been some 'backsliding', have the new changes helped?)
But the next day--September 22--I decided to get serious. Since then I've used Calorie Count everyday--with varied results (http://caloriecount.about.com/). Some days I meet my 1200 - 1500 calorie intake goal and some days I don't (the day lunch was provided at work I was well over 2500 calories!). But it's helpful for me to keep track so I know how I'm doing and don't get too out of control.
I haven't cut out the candy/ice cream all together, but I'm trying to use more self-control. (I try and follow one of the tips I posted below and hold on to the wrapper of the candy I eat. By doing this I'm more aware of what I've had and I'm less likely to eat more candy.) Since I started counting my calories again I've lost another 1.5 lbs.
How's everyone else doing? (I know there's been some 'backsliding', have the new changes helped?)
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Backsliding
Just when I was doing so well, I started "grazing" between meals, eating lots of breads and desserts, and having a snack before going to bed at night. This is how I got where I am to begin with.
My new resolution is to drink water when I feel like doing any of those negative things. Its means I may need to take more "pit" stops, but I'm hoping it will keep me from gaining back all of the 15 pounds I lost.
My new resolution is to drink water when I feel like doing any of those negative things. Its means I may need to take more "pit" stops, but I'm hoping it will keep me from gaining back all of the 15 pounds I lost.
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