New week, new workout

I found a new workout online that I really like.  It works my abs and my back which really need the most TLC right now.  When I reach a certain weight, my back feels really uncomfortable, so I am hoping to burn that fat away so I can feel better when I walk and stand.  And as I am writing this, I realize that my feet have been hurting for a long time, mostly my heels.  I thought it was my shoes, but I recall having this same pain many years ago and I think it was when I was almost this heavy before.  I am starting to wonder if the 2 are related.  So I think I have found my motivation...I am in pain and uncomfortable.  Maybe if I think of that, I won't run to the refrigerator every time I get bored.  I have lost a little weight.  I need to eat better.  I need the desire to eat better.  How do I get that?

I ran 1.8 miles and did this workout.

Time to get back at it.

I fell off the wagon and am at my heaviest that I have ever been, while not being preggo.  And instead of writing about excuses and why I think I got this way, I am deciding to move on, start again, workout how I want to and keep myself accountable by recording it in my journal.  I don't have time or the money to cook huge meals of vegetables for myself.  And I have a jar of Starbursts in my study that I love and don't plan on giving up.  So my 3 main goals are running 4 times a week, strength training 4 times a week, and Slimfast 2 meals a day, Monday through Friday.  That is where I am starting out.  Wish me luck.

Today and I ran 2.31 miles, interval form
And did this workout

Oops!  Didn't realize I let so many days go by from journaling.  I don't remember my diet from those days, but I feel like I did pretty good.  I did have some McD's for lunch yesterday, but won't have fast food for rest of the week.  Here was my workouts.

Monday
Ran/walked 2.03 miles

Tuesday
Ran/walked 2.03 miles

Didn't do tire run jumps, 2 min run, step ups.

Wednesday
No workout, volunteered at Wyatt's school, went shopping and took Carter to park for a bit.

Diet
Hash brown pattie, scrambled egg, fruit, tea with stevia and milk

Almonds, Atkins bar

Double cheeseburger, small fries, large iced tea, cherry pie

Tea with stevia and milk

Waffle, egg and ham cups, fruit salad

Thursday
Ran/walked 2.12 miles

Didn't do skullcrushers, leg raises, or military press

Diet
Half a waffle, fruit smoothie with greek yogurt for protein and workout supplement

Peanut Butter Protein smoothie

Cobb salad with hard bolied egg

Tea with stevia and milk, greek yogurt with almonds, chocolate chips, and drizzle of honey

Grilled hamburger, no bun, salad, sweet potato fries

Weigh in Saturday!  Lost 2 1/2 pounds.  I'm sure that will go back up a bit, but I am happy with the number.  Half way to a pedicure reward.  Ran/walked 2.5 miles.  Did the following workout but took some things out.  I did not do the spider crawl (that move is weird), pullups, or side to side pushups.  Mainly because I have no idea what those are or I didn't have the equipment.  Feeling a little bit better mentally.  And I made sure to curl my hair and put on full make up so I can feel that I look good.

Diet
Fruit and spinach smoothie and atkins bar

rest of smoothie with protein powder added

Only ran/walked 3.2 miles instead of the 4 posted on the workout.  Burned 449 kcal.  Was just my dog and me, which is nice to be alone every now and then, plus pushing a stroller up hill is torture.  Kind of feeling in the dumps today emotionally.  Proud of my workouts this week, but feeling like the other things I do aren't good enough.  I really can't handle when my choices are criticized, even the little things.  I need a nap.



Diet

wheat toast with butter spread
1 scrambled egg
tea with stevia and milk


salad with lunch meat and cheese

atkins bar
tea with stevia and milk

2 fish tacos with black beans, lettuce, salsa and cheese

spoonful of cookie butter and small handful of candy (sweet tooth)

I need to drink more water.  That's my goal for the day.

I ran 2.5 miles, intervals running 1 minute, speed walking 1 minute. Then did this workout, not perfectly, but still, it was something.



Diet:
Hard boiled egg whites
whole wheat english muffin with butter spread
tea with stevia and milk

greek yogurt with peanut butter

cottage cheese and pasta salad, pickle

atkins bar
tea with stevia and milk

Chicken and dumplings
milk

Wednesday...no workout, I volunteer at Wyatt's school

Diet
Poptart...not a good choice
Fruit and Protein smoothie

Atkins protein bar

Salad with crab meat, thousand island dressing

1/4 cup cookie butter...not such a good choice

Roasted chicken
pasta salad
roasted zuchinni and yellow squash

diet coke
peanut butter and greek yogurt

Did this workout today, except probably about 2.5 miles.


Diet for the day:
1 hard boiled egg
1/2 banana
1/2 whole wheat english muffin with spread
tea with splenda and milk

protein shake with fruit and spinach

salad with steak and apple

apple and protein bar

chili with baked potato and salad

One Tough Mudder/Mother

I have not blogged in ages, which is sad, because I really do love writing my thoughts and feelings.  This blog has been off and on for a while now.  I lost weight, had a baby, then tried to lose weight a few more times!  Ugh!  But for now the focus of the blog has changed.  On April 26th, I am running in the Tough Mudder Race.  Byron and friends have done it before.  They say its fun.  I think it is terrifying, and makes me want to cry just thinking about it.  Why am I doing it?  Because for 5 seconds I thought it would be a good idea and made the terrible mistake of saying it out loud.  Byron signed me up.  I want to hurl.  I have no upper arm strength, no breathe control, and most importantly, an incredible fear of looking stupid.  I really want to drop out, but then it hit me.  What kind of example am I setting for my sons?  We signed Wyatt up for basketball, and he is terrified.  Why?  He claims he doesn't know how to dribble the ball, or make the baskets, and the biggest fear of all?  He doesn't want to look stupid.  Hmmm.  Wonder where he got THAT idea?  And so, I am doing this for him.  I want to show Wyatt that we can do hard things that terrify us.

Most of the posts might not be that exciting.  They will mostly be my workout for the day and my diet, just to hold me accountable.   I ran 2.44 miles, burning 343 calories, then did the following workout.


I watched this series while working out, very inspirational!

I ate/will eat:
1/2 half whole wheat english muffin with butter spread
2 egg whites
1/4 cup spinach
tea with splenda and milk

peanut butter protein shake

salad with hard bolied egg

atkins snack bar

tea  with splenda and milk

steak

salad

roasted beets

***Binged on some cookie dough and cookies that they kids wanted to make.  No bueno!