Couch to 5k.....come join me!!

[renewedhope 4]

Leslie, Sounds like you had a great day. Moving is the key. Don't be hard on yourself for not running. You did an hour of exercise and that is GREAT!! Glad you are back on the wagon. 6 pounds in one week!! You are doing something right!!

[Kathybad 0]

Leslie... WOW... 6lbs! That's great! I've missed you a bit these last few days. Stop lurking and keep in touch... even if you don't run!

I'm going to go for another run tonight. I was so thrilled with my 20min success yesterday that I want to keep at it. I also want to do this outside, but its supposed to rain all day tomorrow and throughout the weekend. So I'm going to head out shortly to try it again!

[renewedhope 4]

2 days in a row. Beware Kathy, you are starting to sound like me!! :tt2:

[lynlynkr 0]

OK, I feel guilty; I am exhausted tonight; also TOM. Are we cycling together now!! ( I don't mean bicycling either)

My hair is in a pony, I have cream on my face, I am wearing my specially ugly comfy jammies. I am in my comfy bed with my lap top at 7:30 pm. i have no plans to move until 0600 tomorrow.

"Calgon take me away." Do you ever feel like crawling into a cave and hiding from the world for just a little bit? I know I would feel better if I strapped on my shoes and hit the treadmill -why am I not moving.

No sympathy require; I have nothing to whine about.

Keep up the good work everyone. I will be back into the world tomorrow.

I am going to read my new book "The wisdom of menopause." Come on Menopause!!!!!!

[renewedhope 4]

Lyn, enjoy your relaxing evening. We all need one every once in awhile.

[Kathybad 0]

Yes, Renewed... I'm becoming a monster! I did Week 6 day 1 tonight... outside. I loved it. I had no problem with the intervals and really felt like I could go longer. I think my biggest struggle over the last few weeks was running on the treadmill.

One thing I noticed is that "public humiliation" is a powerful motivator! LOL. I don't want to be seen struggling or giving up, so it pushes me to try harder and keep going! When I'm in the basement by myself, I can quit anytime without anyone seeing or knowing. I also like the open air, scenary and just the freedom to move. So I'm hooked on running outside! Too bad the weather isn't going to co-operate with me over the next few days.

Lyn... "bring on menopause" LOL! I think mine is starting already or at least the weird TOM stuff and hormones! I'm much too young for this to be happening, but if it is... then bring it on and get it over!!!! I'm fed up with my TOM... lasts way too long with very little time in between!

I had originally thought of running in a 5k on Sept 7th, but with my delay at week 5, I changed my mind. Now I'm toying with the idea of doing it, but just going in intervals. Any thoughts??? It's one that supports the Epilepsy wing of our hospital.... a department that we know far too well, as my son is epileptic.

[renewedhope 4]

I say go for it Kathy!! My first (and only) 5K, I didn't run anywhere near all of it, and I can't describe the feeling of accomplishment when I crossed the finish line. I SAY RUN IT!!!!!!!

While we are out of town this weekend I will be able to do Saturday's run outside. i can't wait. I have done this whole thing on the treadmill and it gets really boring once you are up to longer distances. DH leaves so early in the morning and gets home so late it is just hard to run outdoors. I have got to find a way!!

[whosyadaddy 0]

lyn you crack me up!!! HEELS FIRST!

have to tell you, i have all you ladies in my head while running. today outside w/my trainer, i was:

thinking of renewed & the rocky music

kathy saying nice things and not wanting to give up and i just SO wanted to this AM

wondering if leslie got out running

breathing properly and planting w/my heel....OH MY

all this makes for a crazy lady who ALREADY has ADD!!!...LOL:tongue::tongue2:

....

Ok what about me in my cheerleading outfit?

[luluc 6]

Ok what about me in my cheerleading outfit?

i so forgot you....slaps hand!!!!!

now i'll never get ya outta my head while running, might pick up speed too...:tongue2:

[Kathybad 0]

hahahahaha Oh now I've done it! Whosya, just so you know, I was thinking of a MANLY cheerleading outfit! LOL. You know... the full body tights... maybe extra shinny! That will certainly sit in my head!

[luluc 6]

hahahahaha Oh now I've done it! Whosya, just so you know, I was thinking of a MANLY cheerleading outfit! LOL. You know... the full body tights... maybe extra shinny! That will certainly sit in my head!

tight & shiny!!!!:tongue2:

[Kathybad 0]

wow, slow day yesterday! Guess we were all out running! LOL.

I didn't wait 2 weeks to weigh myself, I couldn't! I really needed to know! And I'm glad I did! I'm down 4 lbs this week! Yippy!

I'm going to go for my run in a little bit... week 6, day 2.

Have a great day everyone.

[luluc 6]

wow - it IS quiet this wkend, hope everyone is having a good one.

kathy congrats on the 4lbs - that is fantastic. i too have dragged the scale out, and i wish i hadn't.,, floating between 127-128 for 3wks now & wondering if it's the weight training - which has picked up.... the clothes are actually fitting better - got a pair of size 4 shorts yesterday & though not perfectly comfortable...they went on pretty smoothly.

onto running -

took off friday, so yesterday i got in a 4 mile run; broken down by 2mile interval w/a 15min walk in between.

today is hubby's bday, got an early run in - 1.5mile & getting ready for a bunch of company...first day of football & the cowboy game is on tap....

take care,

lulu

[lynlynkr 0]

I just typed this big long post and lost it! Did one of you hit my delete key????? Oh well, it is it cyberspace - some Mars lapband support group just read it.

Anyway;

Yeah Kathy!!!

Size 4 - Luluc Hot-hot-hot!! 4 miles; your toe must be getting better.

Renewedhope - which Jillian Micheal DVD's do you use?

I have to run twice today - I had fast food last night (the first in 3 months- Darn it!!!)

I usually eat about 800 calories a day. Yesterday was 1200!! I totally sabbotaged myself. I weighed 173 this week and am trying so hard to get into the 160's. What was I thinking!!!!!!!!

I was so focused and did great all day; then after the football game; everyone had Wendy's cheeseburgers. (except my brother who is so disciplined!) I ate one BUN and all!:thumbup: It was painful, but I just kept right on eating. OK, moving on!!

Two runs today, and my WII FIt!! Healthy food!

MyDH thinks I am some kind of sex goddess - which always helps the self esteem. Between the new red hair and the weight loss - he keeps look me up and down. It makes me giggle. After 31 years of marriage - that is nice.

Everyone have a great day, I will check in tonight before bed.

PS. I love you guys!!!!!!!! You are the best. Thanks for your support.:thumbup:

[Kathybad 0]

Lyn... Don't fret about the Wendy's. Sometimes a little cheat is what you need. Just don't make a habit of it! I hear ya on the sex goddess thing. I can't keep my DH a bay! Oh well, my mom told me years ago "Men are like linolium floors... lay them right and you can walk on them for 30 years!" So I guess we hold the upper hand (or shoe??) LOL... Sorry Whosya!!!

Luluc... Size 4! OMG! Way to go! Hope you enjoy football. I don't, and neither does my DH. In fact he doesn't watch any sports on TV, except the occassional golf. So I'm not a sports widow!

I did my week 6 day 2 run yesterday and was successful!! I'm so loving this. I really prefer running outside! Today I'm going to do my strength training program. I think that is really helping to spur on my weight loss. And certainly my clothes are fitting loser too since starting this.