Sweaty post #3 (All-Star Edition ;)
Today was a run day. Again I loosely followed week 5 day 2 of c25k (8-5-8). I picked this one because 8 minutes is the very shortest amount of time I will allow myself to run for an interval. I was hoping for 10, but I was able to push myself for 14 minutes! which is this longest I’ve been able to push myself for this month. Honestly as soon as I stopped running I got the worst cramps…shark week again (whoops guess my cycle’s still fucked. WOOOOO for two periods in one month). «««regardless of that, if I push myself to go for 2 extra minutes each day I should be able to do the 20 minute run by the 7th…still a little nervous for this, but something I really wanted to focus on today and focus on all the time really is to not let my moods affect my workouts…unless I’m in a really good mood. I feel like there have been so many times in the past where I’ve allowed myself to give up on something because I “just wasn’t feeling it”.
Today, even though I was having a bad day, I was able to turn it around by forgetting about my bad mood and focusing on my goals :)
// Today is a horrible day.//
I hate doing this or being like this, but last night truly truly hurt my feelings. It’s sort of stupid. It’s not really the first time it’s happened, but I’ve recently tried to call attention to what’s been going on and apparently directly pointing it out doesn’t help either. Without bothering everyone with the details, basically all of my friends went to the movies last night but never called me or texted me or whatever. Perks of going away to school…when you come back everyone has pretty much forgotten you. Not really forgotten, but I guess you just don’t make the cut anymore.
I’m a little surprised I am so upset by this, but it’s like every time I come home I realize how much everyone has moved on. There is no space for me except this time I don’t know when I’m leaving again.
I can’t just sit in my room anymore being sad and waiting for the treadmill though so I’m going to the grocery store to pick up a few things and then maybe I’ll go for a walk or something.
Hopefully I can turn this day around.
// May Review//
These next two weeks are going to suck. My dad is on midnights and obviously sleeps during the day so my runs will have to be pushed back later in the day. I don’t really do early workout, but I prefer early afternoon.
I’ve decided to put off my weigh-in until the 7th. It’s great that everyone else lost weight this month, it truly is, but the fact that I started off trying to be a badass and lose 10 pounds but in reality gain 2-3 is pretty annoying to see at the end of the month sooo I’m just going to put it off, workout and eat well and hopefully when I weigh-in June 7th I’ll be back to where I was…that’s seriously all I want at this point.
I don’t think I’ll ever set such a specific weight loss goal again. I think I’ll just stick with the standard 5lbs and if I lose more then great and if not…not.
With that said I’m am sort of setting a mini goal of 175 by my birthday (July 18th). I really don’t know why I’m setting this goal except that I’d like to be well away from the 180s, but to be honest if I see any number starting in 17_ by my birthday I’ll be very happy.
Other than the actual weight thing (hahaha) I pretty much met my goals…which is sort of ironic. I tracked my workouts and basically followed them only missing 5 workouts which means I still worked out 5-6 days a week, and I averaged 8-9 glasses of water a day.
I managed to loose a couple inches still this month? Not really sure how, but surprise surprise I also gained some back :( That’s a first for me. Any guess where? YUP, half an inch on my left arm and half an inch on my left thigh. Luckily my left side is always the first to lose so hopefully it goes away again quickly. Arms and thighs are always the hardest areas for me to lose so I’m pretty disappointed about that but yay I guess because my waist keeps getting smaller. Sooner or later there isn’t going to be anything left there and my body will have to resort to my arms and thighs and then I’ll be a happy camper.
I’ll be posting actual June goals a little later
// When I feel upset that some women get paid to model and don’t have to go to school while I have to go through four years of college to make a living, I just remember what Blanche said://
Hahahah LOVE Golden Girls, and LOVE this post!!
Sweaty post number 2
Well this is a pretty terrible 2nd addition to my sweaty girl photos. I guess my phone just wants to try and make me look better than I do? Either way I promise I was sweating a lot when this picture was taken post 30 day shred.
As much as I hate her, I’ve pretty much started to do c25k and 30 DS on alternating days. That day off between really makes Jillian a little more bearable for me. I’ve done 30 DS about 4 times now so I figure I might as well go with it now. I’m definitely already getting better at it at least where stamina is concerned.
Part of my “workout 30 minutes a day+be active 30 minutes a day” plan is that I don’t really plan on incorporating as many rest days. A rest day may cut out the workout part but I really feel that there should be no days where I’m not at least going for a walk/swim/bike ride/whatever. So I’m hoping to have a sweaty girl picture for just about everyday next month. If anyone wants to jump on the bandwagon with me feel free! I’d love to see your photos of you as well….when you’re sweaty….but not in a weird way…? But seriously It was actually pretty good motivation for me this morning. Not only do I have to do some sort of workout, but I want to work really hard for my post-workout picture. Okay, is this starting to sound weird?
// Cycling Mastaaa//
I just got back from my bike ride :)
It was a little over a half hour, but it was nice and because of the breeze not too hot either. I usually hate sweating, but I’m hoping I sweat out some of the water weight I’ve been holding onto lately because of my poor food choices.
Another perk to outdoor activities is that you get to tan while working out :)
Currently on my 7th glass of water for the day, done my exercise, and so far I’m pretty happy with my eating habits for the day. Gonna go take a shower and relax :)
// Dear guys that call girls fat,//
At least we can lose weight, no one can change your small dick.
(via callmemoprah)
Sweaty post number 1
I’ve decided to do this thing where I will start posting pictures after my workouts. I don’t know how long I’ll do this but at least until June 7th (the year mark). Basically it proves that I did the workout. If I have to post a picture then I am more accountable. Sometimes I don’t even post about my workouts anymore. SO to get back on track, here it day 1.
I ran today. I was going to try to stick to the c25k week 5 workout 2 plan but I decided to go a little differently. It was supposed to be run 8, walk 5, run 8 but I did run 10, walk 3.5, run 5, walk 2, run 2. A little weird buttt I’m really happy with this. I constantly underestimate myself, but even though I started off tired I was able to push for 2 minutes past my goal AND push for 5 minutes after which is always the hardest part for me.
I want some bananas so I’m going to ride my bike to the store if I can find a lock, if not I’m just going to go for a little bike ride and I’ll go to the store later.
Yayyy for a good first day back on track :)
// I hit bottom.//
Hey everyone, sorry I haven’t really been around. I’m really trying to get everything back on track. It was my friends birthday on saturday and despite the drinking eating wasn’t bad, but yesterday we all had a hungover hangout and basically ate chips and pizza -_-
I’m choosing to forget about this week. It wasn’t terrible buttttt no ya…I would say out of this whole year this week was probably the worst. It had to happen at some point. There had to be a really bad week. Now that I’ve had it, I’m gonna forget about it and move on. It’s monday meaning new week new start.
This month started off good and has turned out to be terrible, and it’s hard to pinpoint why it’s been so hard. Regardless of how it’s been I know that I’m sick of feeling sick, lazy, and bloated so I’m gonna make these last few days of May count and set the standard for June.
Thanks so much for sticking with me guys. In the past I’ve said that shit’s getting real, but now I’m I’m gonna prove it. Expect daily updates, lower numbers on the scale, and less inches. Changes are happening.
I just want to be healthy...being thin wouldn't be bad either ;) Here is my Progress if you're interested. Ask for the password ;) & here is my Personal Blog
SW: 213
CW: TBA @ the end of March ;)
GW: 130...ish
