Yes, yes I know I hate that word to, but I can hate it all I want, it is still how I feel.
My weight of course jumped right back up to 208 after eating the pizza =/ I feel these extra lbs. I am not sure if I have ever felt the weight change especially when it has been under 10, but I do. I took my measurements for the 1st time since May, some change but it places I could really care less about, and I actually came out with numbers a little higher in some places. Which I usually account for me not really knowing how to take them and not always taking them in the exact same place.
Oh well, back to low carb tomorrow. 5 weeks till race day. I am going to add in some stomach and arm workouts I pinned on pintrest starting tomorrow so we shall find out how it goes.
~Till Later
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Beach Run 2012
Well, FYI running in the sand is not as much fun as it sounds. Oh sure the ocean is beautiful, the sun is great, and don't forget that fantastic breeze you will have during the whole race!
=p I stick my tongue out at the above statement! Today's IOP (Isle of Palms) Beach Run 10k had all of those things but this is what it was really like. Don't forget the sand, that although is hard due to low tide, will soften as the race goes on, so the slower you are the softer the sand will be on your way to the finish line. The sun will beat down on your face as you start running towards the East in the beginning of the race. You will pray for a breeze as the sweat rolls into your eyes. As you make the turn to loop back to the finish line (side note:I hate loop races) you will finally find that breeze you wanted. It will be a heavy wind that you will run against all the way to the finish line.
=/ so needless to say I did not have the run I had hoped for today. It wasn't bad. I finished in 1:17:02. Which is 10min faster then the last time I ran a 10k in March 2011. But I was hoping for a finish at 1:10:00 or below. I have been running nothing but 10k's at the gym, every other day for the last several weeks and gotten my pace and finish down below 1:05:00, so I was pretty hopeful. But given the 90 degree heat, the beating sun, the wind, and the all important to note SAND I will take what I got.
I have decided not to run a race in August =/ its just too hot. Not to mention the Half Marathon is 5 weeks away and I just don't want to risk getting hurt, or stressing myself to much. I am starting to freak out about it though. Today would have been close to one half of a half marathon (lol that is confusing). I was really hoping for a 2:30:00 or less finish this year. I finished last year at 3:06:?? not really sure. but I know the hr and minute. I really wanted to finish under 3 and came so close. I really want to finish under 2:30 this year, but I am starting to realize that I should just go for what I can do and not get upset with myself if I don't hit that goal. It is so hard for me though. I am such a competitive person that I feel like I am pushing and pushing and pushing and just not gaining much ground. Oh well, at least I am doing it right?
LOL well, I am back down to 204. I am probably UP 2 or 3 since I weighed in this am (that was after the race but I had also downed 2 powerades so who knows) anyway I then was too tired to care what I ate and we had pizza for lunch =/ I am doing my best to stay low carb but it is hard considering I desperately need to go to the grocery store. But I am not going to let having pizza for lunch get me un focused. I am determined to get some weight off and go to the half marathon weighing in at 195 or less. That would be 41 lbs less then last year.
So this next week I am picking it up. No more "off" days from the gym. I will run/elliptical train 5-6 days a week. (I've been just running most of the summer every other day and not going to the gym in between).
Ok well, I think that is enough of a book for tonight. Here is a pic in one of my new "shirts" I wrote about a few weeks ago, I seriously LOVE them =)
~Till Later
=p I stick my tongue out at the above statement! Today's IOP (Isle of Palms) Beach Run 10k had all of those things but this is what it was really like. Don't forget the sand, that although is hard due to low tide, will soften as the race goes on, so the slower you are the softer the sand will be on your way to the finish line. The sun will beat down on your face as you start running towards the East in the beginning of the race. You will pray for a breeze as the sweat rolls into your eyes. As you make the turn to loop back to the finish line (side note:I hate loop races) you will finally find that breeze you wanted. It will be a heavy wind that you will run against all the way to the finish line.
=/ so needless to say I did not have the run I had hoped for today. It wasn't bad. I finished in 1:17:02. Which is 10min faster then the last time I ran a 10k in March 2011. But I was hoping for a finish at 1:10:00 or below. I have been running nothing but 10k's at the gym, every other day for the last several weeks and gotten my pace and finish down below 1:05:00, so I was pretty hopeful. But given the 90 degree heat, the beating sun, the wind, and the all important to note SAND I will take what I got.
I have decided not to run a race in August =/ its just too hot. Not to mention the Half Marathon is 5 weeks away and I just don't want to risk getting hurt, or stressing myself to much. I am starting to freak out about it though. Today would have been close to one half of a half marathon (lol that is confusing). I was really hoping for a 2:30:00 or less finish this year. I finished last year at 3:06:?? not really sure. but I know the hr and minute. I really wanted to finish under 3 and came so close. I really want to finish under 2:30 this year, but I am starting to realize that I should just go for what I can do and not get upset with myself if I don't hit that goal. It is so hard for me though. I am such a competitive person that I feel like I am pushing and pushing and pushing and just not gaining much ground. Oh well, at least I am doing it right?
LOL well, I am back down to 204. I am probably UP 2 or 3 since I weighed in this am (that was after the race but I had also downed 2 powerades so who knows) anyway I then was too tired to care what I ate and we had pizza for lunch =/ I am doing my best to stay low carb but it is hard considering I desperately need to go to the grocery store. But I am not going to let having pizza for lunch get me un focused. I am determined to get some weight off and go to the half marathon weighing in at 195 or less. That would be 41 lbs less then last year.
So this next week I am picking it up. No more "off" days from the gym. I will run/elliptical train 5-6 days a week. (I've been just running most of the summer every other day and not going to the gym in between).
Ok well, I think that is enough of a book for tonight. Here is a pic in one of my new "shirts" I wrote about a few weeks ago, I seriously LOVE them =)
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Frustration
Frustration= my current state of mind! I feel like I am going to be FAT forever!
Oh I am so frustrated right now. I am not Budging on my weight. I got back down to 203, then my family came back in now I am back up to 207 and I just want to SCREAM! 5 weeks ago I was a solid 200, and even saw 199 flash up a few times. I can feel it, I can see it. It is real weight. Ugh I am just dying inside. I have so much farther to go. Tear...ok well I am back on with the no carb as of yesterday, and it seems to be going well, except the last time I dropped several lbs in a few days and this time not so much. I am going to get more strict. I also caved and bought some SENSA lol. I doubt it does everything but I am starting to feel very desperate. Over a year of these and at this moment I am only down 20lbs. I need to be down another 17 in just 5 weeks! I feel pretty certain that will not be happening. Stay focused stay focused.
The running is going well. I bought new shoes and have had no shin pain. YAY! for that. I have been running a min of 6.2 at the gym. I walk some of that, well I walk about 17 min of it...at least I did today. I warm up with a .25 mile walk at 3.8 then run a mile at 6.5 then at the end of each mile I walk for 2 min at 3.8 so it takes me almost right at 1:05 to get in a 10k which isn't too bad. I have an actual 10k race on Saturday. I am pretty doubtful that I will have a finish of anywhere near that time. Given the heat, the humidity, and the fact that this race is on sand I am just hoping I can finish it!
Well, school is back in session for me, so I am hoping I can blog at least once a week is my goal. Of course if things are going well it will be easier.
~Till Later
Oh I am so frustrated right now. I am not Budging on my weight. I got back down to 203, then my family came back in now I am back up to 207 and I just want to SCREAM! 5 weeks ago I was a solid 200, and even saw 199 flash up a few times. I can feel it, I can see it. It is real weight. Ugh I am just dying inside. I have so much farther to go. Tear...ok well I am back on with the no carb as of yesterday, and it seems to be going well, except the last time I dropped several lbs in a few days and this time not so much. I am going to get more strict. I also caved and bought some SENSA lol. I doubt it does everything but I am starting to feel very desperate. Over a year of these and at this moment I am only down 20lbs. I need to be down another 17 in just 5 weeks! I feel pretty certain that will not be happening. Stay focused stay focused.
The running is going well. I bought new shoes and have had no shin pain. YAY! for that. I have been running a min of 6.2 at the gym. I walk some of that, well I walk about 17 min of it...at least I did today. I warm up with a .25 mile walk at 3.8 then run a mile at 6.5 then at the end of each mile I walk for 2 min at 3.8 so it takes me almost right at 1:05 to get in a 10k which isn't too bad. I have an actual 10k race on Saturday. I am pretty doubtful that I will have a finish of anywhere near that time. Given the heat, the humidity, and the fact that this race is on sand I am just hoping I can finish it!
Well, school is back in session for me, so I am hoping I can blog at least once a week is my goal. Of course if things are going well it will be easier.
~Till Later
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Dress up for the Gym
That's right! Look cute =) It really is so much easier to go to the gym and workout when you like what you are wearing. As a runner workout gear gets INSANELY expensive. But it is one of the ways I "reward" myself new workout clothes.
Anyway, for mothers day I got a fab workout shirt that my hubby bought from Dick's Sporting Goods. It is lime green with hot pink and white strips down the sides and the back.
Here is the link: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11889189
I just bought 2 more of these tops. I LOVE THEM! They fit loss, but not so loss that you have zero shape and look worse then you actually do, or in my case, fatter then you actually are. They come in fun funky cute colors! It is light and airy and fresh and fun! And you know what I feel cute in them =) and I get compliments all the time. I actually got one in it today. I am seriously thinking about ordering another one in the exact same colors since I have kind of beat this one up over the last 2 months because I love it so much.
But the guest is, spend a little money and buy some good, cute, comfy workout clothes that you feel good in! You will be more likely to go to the gym that way!
On a side note. Day 2 of induction and down 6lbs. I am still refusing to change myfitnesspal lol. But i am only 3 lbs from where I was the last time I weighed in on it. Those skinny margaritas might not be as skinny as you think, seeing as I am doubt I lost 6 actual lbs, nor do I doubt I gained 9 in a week. But only time will tell. Sitting her now all I can think about is food. So I think instead of eating I will go to bed which is where I should be anyway!
~Till Later!
Anyway, for mothers day I got a fab workout shirt that my hubby bought from Dick's Sporting Goods. It is lime green with hot pink and white strips down the sides and the back.
Here is the link: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11889189
I just bought 2 more of these tops. I LOVE THEM! They fit loss, but not so loss that you have zero shape and look worse then you actually do, or in my case, fatter then you actually are. They come in fun funky cute colors! It is light and airy and fresh and fun! And you know what I feel cute in them =) and I get compliments all the time. I actually got one in it today. I am seriously thinking about ordering another one in the exact same colors since I have kind of beat this one up over the last 2 months because I love it so much.
But the guest is, spend a little money and buy some good, cute, comfy workout clothes that you feel good in! You will be more likely to go to the gym that way!
On a side note. Day 2 of induction and down 6lbs. I am still refusing to change myfitnesspal lol. But i am only 3 lbs from where I was the last time I weighed in on it. Those skinny margaritas might not be as skinny as you think, seeing as I am doubt I lost 6 actual lbs, nor do I doubt I gained 9 in a week. But only time will tell. Sitting her now all I can think about is food. So I think instead of eating I will go to bed which is where I should be anyway!
~Till Later!
Saturday, July 7, 2012
1/2 year Resolutions!
I mean why the heck not. I was doing so great! Now over the past week things are not going so great. So Tomorrow is Day 1! I will forget the back track I have allowed over the past 2 weeks and I will push forward. After all I can not get into 1derland without re-losing these3-6 lbs that the scale keeps saying I have gained =/
Ok so I am going to do my best to post as much as I can as I kick off the induction phase of Atkins tomorrow am!
~Till Later
Ok so I am going to do my best to post as much as I can as I kick off the induction phase of Atkins tomorrow am!
~Till Later
Friday, July 6, 2012
DO NOT GET TOO COMFFY!
Ok Earth to BRITT! You still need to lose weight!
Yes you are looking way better.
Yes people are telling you on FB & when you see them how great you look.
Yes you are in a size 12 capri.
Yes you purchased SHORTS and are wearing them IN PUBLIC!!!
NO YOU ARE NOT DONE!!!
I must remember this! I am refusing to update my fitness pal. I am bouncing around again. From 203-207 =/ I haven't seen a number over 204 since March. I have GOT TO GET FOCUSED!!!
I know what the biggest problem is, it is my old friend Alcohol. I hardly had any while I was out of town for my sisters wedding for 10 days and came back only gaining 1 lb! I even did great the 1st week we got back! Then I started having wine every night, now some margaritas with my friend who is in town. Ugh I can not get comfy!
It is amazing how much better I feel about myself. But I have also been eating way to much carbs which need to find a new home tomorrow! and that would not be finding a home on my left ass cheek!
Ok, nothing I can do about the last two weeks! But I need to get my ass in gear! Get back to the gym (which has also been wayyyyy to slack for the last 3 weeks eek!) I did go once this week CRAP! OMG! I have got to get back to it! Ok tomorrow is a new day. Plus I hurt my foot =/ and ordered new shoes which haven't arrived yet.
Well, anywho...hopefully i can get it back to the 200 by cutting the carbs, and alcohol back out along with all the salt (yes I've been eating a bunch of chips and stuff too) b4 my daughters birthday party which is kind of the bench mark for my weight loss. Then that will make the "official" 2nd year.
Till Later
Yes you are looking way better.
Yes people are telling you on FB & when you see them how great you look.
Yes you are in a size 12 capri.
Yes you purchased SHORTS and are wearing them IN PUBLIC!!!
NO YOU ARE NOT DONE!!!
I must remember this! I am refusing to update my fitness pal. I am bouncing around again. From 203-207 =/ I haven't seen a number over 204 since March. I have GOT TO GET FOCUSED!!!
I know what the biggest problem is, it is my old friend Alcohol. I hardly had any while I was out of town for my sisters wedding for 10 days and came back only gaining 1 lb! I even did great the 1st week we got back! Then I started having wine every night, now some margaritas with my friend who is in town. Ugh I can not get comfy!
It is amazing how much better I feel about myself. But I have also been eating way to much carbs which need to find a new home tomorrow! and that would not be finding a home on my left ass cheek!
Ok, nothing I can do about the last two weeks! But I need to get my ass in gear! Get back to the gym (which has also been wayyyyy to slack for the last 3 weeks eek!) I did go once this week CRAP! OMG! I have got to get back to it! Ok tomorrow is a new day. Plus I hurt my foot =/ and ordered new shoes which haven't arrived yet.
Well, anywho...hopefully i can get it back to the 200 by cutting the carbs, and alcohol back out along with all the salt (yes I've been eating a bunch of chips and stuff too) b4 my daughters birthday party which is kind of the bench mark for my weight loss. Then that will make the "official" 2nd year.
Till Later
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