Sweatin' it (shred D5 L1) (C25k D2 W1)

Today I was triumphant in the first half of the shred. I successfully completed all the pushes without taking a break. Of course my arms were a little wobbling but after the first strength set I let out a little whoo hoo. I know for sure my form isn’t perfect and I am doing “easy” version but after 5 days I am beyond impressed that I can complete not only a couple pushups but do them for the amount of time. The side lunges are still something I struggle with and I am a bit worried what level two will bring and I don’t even want to think about level 3 right now.
I forgot to write about my first day. It went pretty well. I downloaded the app so I am able to have my own music and still have something remind me when I need to stop or start running. I hate looking at the clock. It seems to make working out so much slower.  I remember thinking to myself this isn’t so bad I can handle this.
Today was a different story. The run started off really well. I made sure to go at a snail pace compared to the other runners around me but I know slow and ready will have me finish this race.  About half way through I can feel my legs getting tired and starting to feel some pain. Nothing too painful but I could definitely feel that I was using some muscles I wasn’t use to moving. I think my legs were saying “whooah what are you doing to us now…you just put us through the 20 minute of sweat and now”

I’m not sure I like running on the treadmill.I always feel like I have to concentrate very hard on running straight. And if I get distracted by a show on tv I’m afraid I’ll veer to far a certain way and totally go flying sideways or backwards.

I finished by doing some interval training for 15 minutes on the elliptical. I tried to “sprint” for 30 seconds and then recover, and sprint again. Sweating and feeling the buzz of endorphins I finished will some much needed stretching.

Food journal is going pretty well. I am still trying to figure out where I want to do all my tracking online. I currently write it down in a notebook and should post it keep myself accountable. My goal is to do my weekly meal plan tomorrow and go shopping making sure I have everything ready to go for next week.

The What the F happened moment

You know the moment when you are digging through your jeans and you go to put them on and they won't zip up or make it past your thighs no matter how many times you say 1,2,3 squeeze & suck in it, or you are about to put on a dress and the zipper won't budge. or more worst moment is when you realize that your underoos have gotten tight and no longer cover the right amount and your worried you are flashing the world like a ill dressed teenager.  Your thinking to yourself WTF happened??? 

I had this moment happen to me on New Years eve. I knew deep down that I had gained some weight. Most of my clothes were tight and I had to go up to my "never will I ever again wear this size  why do I still have you" jeans.  I was invited to first "land of the viking" New Year Party and I was excited.After searching for the perfect dress for a couple of days I finally found it 2 weeks before the party. It was snug but it fit.  Fast forward to an hour before the party and I pulled on the dress and slowly tried to zip it up but no go. I asked for some help but once I looked into my husbands eyes I knew that it wasn't going to fit. WTF flashed through my brain again.

And then I had two thoughts:

Decision A: Cry....cry some more become depressed, reach for the little brown squares of bliss, cry some more, contemplate refusing to go to the party because your Mcfatty, cry ,  and have a big choco binge party to ring in the New Year
Decision B:  Shred a couple tears because you realized you are at the same point again, look yourself in the mirror (really good hard look), promise yourself that you are done, done binging, don't feeling sorry for yourself, done being "fat", done being unhealthy, done making bad choices,  realize that YOU have the power to change and realizing it is the first step.

And this is my WTF happened moment that started it all     brought to you by just saying no

"We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential."
-Ellen Goodman

Run forrest run (C25k W1D1)

Ohh yes Running. It seems like just an easy thing to do. One foot in front of the other and go but finding out where to start or begin was always my problem until I found the couch to 5k or c25k program. Hopefully by following this program in 9-10 weeks I will be running a full 20 minutes with the other gym go-ers I so long to be like.

You know those girls that stroll up to the treadmill with a cute running outfit on and just glide with easy as they seem to run with little effort for 20 minutes.  I on the other hand will probably be huffing and puffing, sweat running down my face and other oh so fun places, waiting for the moment when the clock finally hits 20:00, and I can stop torturing myself.

Here is to day 1

Workin' it (Shred D3 L1)

Today's shred was okay. I finally was able to almost get through all the push ups on the first set and about half way through the second set. Side lunges are not my friend and I still chose to opt out of doing them. I just do the shoulder movements.

The advance lady stops doing the lunges on the second strenght and only does arms. This makes me smile everytime I see it and lets me know that even the "skinny" people find this workout a challenge.

I make sure to stretch really well afterward. I don't think the shred has a great cool down and I am not felt sore yet. Only a little bit in my arms but I remember the first time I did the shred way back when I couldn't move my legs the next day and going up flights on stairs was a nightmare.

Start to the gym I went after I did the shred
Treadmill: 30 minutes
Elliptical: 15 minutes
Weight training: 20 minutes
Stretching: 10 minutes

Food: I'm sticking with oatmeal for breakfast it's easy and fast. Snacks were fruit and carrots. And for dinner we had pizza. I made sure to measure out the cheese so I wouldn't use too much and I loaded my size with tons of veggies. Proud moment of the day. I only had Two pieces which will leave me with the other half for lunch tomorrow.Major progress since normally I want to eat the whole thing since it is so yummy.