Brrrrrrrrr..... it's been cold outside lately here in NC! Because of that I haven't been able to get outside to do my C25K workouts! I did manage to get two days in last week, 2 days at Curves and 1 day of walking in home and a few minutes of kettle bell workout! GO ME! That's 5 days in one week. A record for me!
This morning we were covered in ice and my store was opening late. I got up anyways and did my C25K in my living room. It's getting easier for me to get thru the first days! I think I'll repeat week 1 and then move to week 2. I'm signing up for a 5K for 7/9 in St Charles, MO. I'll be there visiting friends and family for my bday and want to do my first 5K with my best friend! I am determined to run at least half of it but think it would be AWESOME if I could do the whole thing at a jog!
I tried some new recipes last night! Sweet potato chips baked in the oven were delish! I can have sweet potatoes because they don't spike my blood sugar like white potatoes do! It's great! I also made a tostada shell out of cheese baked in the oven. One of my favorite breakfasts is a fried egg on top of toast but I can't have toast anymore so I put it on top of the "tostada" and it was REALLY good!
Learning to eat new things and how to substitute things is difficult! I get sick of eating the same thing over and over again so I need to keep learning. Thank goodness for Pinterest! What would we do without it? We'd have to go to the library and research new things to eat and cook! GASP!
I haven't lost any weight according to my dad's scale. *dislike* I feel stronger though and my clothes are fitting a little better after 1 week! We'll see how I do at my measurement appointment at the end of the month with Curves!
Warmer weather is on the way and I am really looking forward to getting back out on the streets to continue running! That's so weird to say out loud. I look forward to exercising each morning now! It gives me energy to get thru my day and I just feel better in general!
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnd............ that's all I have for you today!
Monday, February 15, 2016
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
OMG I hurt!
Well ladies and gentlemen, Here is my report. The 2nd day burn did indeed set in on Tuesday. My hips, thighs and mostly my shins were hurting all day. I kept stretching and stretching and it helped a little bit but not enough. I was walking funny, I know I was, to compensate for the pain. At the recommendation of a friend, I am looking into a pre-workout supplement to help with my recovery. I made it thru the day at work and headed to Curves. I though that I wouldn't be able to make it the full 30 minutes but I did. I found that it actually helped the pain reduce! YAY!
Last night I tried a new recipe. Rachel Ray's black bean soup! It was meat free unless you count the chicken broth. It was delicious! I topped mine with a little cheddar cheese, sour cream and just a few tortilla strips for some crunch. I ate 1/2 of an avocado on the side. I do recommend you try it!
Recipe:
4 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
1 medium carrot finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 can(14.5 oz) petite diced tomato
2 cans (15oz) black beans drained
3 cups low sodium chicken stock
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and carrot, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6-8 minutes. Stir in the chili powder and oregano; cook, stirring often, until aromatic. About 1 minute.
Add tomatoes and cook until some of the liquid evaporates. About 5 minutes.
Add beans and stock. Bring to boil and then reduce the heat to medium. Stirring often until the soup thickens and the flavors meld. About 20 minutes.
Let cool for 2-3 minutes then puree 1/3 of the soup in blender. Add back into rest of soup and mix together.
Serve.
Top with sour cream, cheese, tortilla strips etc.
Today was day 2 of the C25K program for me. I got up at 630 am, put my gear on then headed out the door. Holy crap it's cold outside. None the less, I pushed on. Pushed thru my 5 minute warm up walk and then pushed through 17 minutes of walking/jogging. I had to quit after 17 minutes. My lungs hurt so bad from the cold air I think they were frozen! But I did 17 minutes! I'll try to do another 15 minutes after work tonight so I'll have gotten in a full 30 minutes today.
I can already tell the difference in my body. On Monday I had so much energy and it lasted all day! Usually by 3 or 4 pm I am dragging and struggling to make it thru the day. I hope I have the same results today! It's a nice feeling to not be tired towards the end of the work day. Especially since work is pretty slow right now. I also slept like a rock on Monday night. Usually I am up 4-5 times in the middle of the night!
I go to the doctor tomorrow for my diabetes check up. I know she's not going to be happy with my lab results but neither am I. Thus the reason for the renewed dedication to exercising and eating healthy. She's going to want to put me on insulin but I'm going to tell her no. I want to wait another 3 months. I think I told you all this in my last post. LOL Sorry for the repeats!
So, I'm off to work. Another day and hopefully some more dollars!
Peace out girlscouts!
Last night I tried a new recipe. Rachel Ray's black bean soup! It was meat free unless you count the chicken broth. It was delicious! I topped mine with a little cheddar cheese, sour cream and just a few tortilla strips for some crunch. I ate 1/2 of an avocado on the side. I do recommend you try it!
Recipe:
4 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
1 medium carrot finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 can(14.5 oz) petite diced tomato
2 cans (15oz) black beans drained
3 cups low sodium chicken stock
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and carrot, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6-8 minutes. Stir in the chili powder and oregano; cook, stirring often, until aromatic. About 1 minute.
Add tomatoes and cook until some of the liquid evaporates. About 5 minutes.
Add beans and stock. Bring to boil and then reduce the heat to medium. Stirring often until the soup thickens and the flavors meld. About 20 minutes.
Let cool for 2-3 minutes then puree 1/3 of the soup in blender. Add back into rest of soup and mix together.
Serve.
Top with sour cream, cheese, tortilla strips etc.
Today was day 2 of the C25K program for me. I got up at 630 am, put my gear on then headed out the door. Holy crap it's cold outside. None the less, I pushed on. Pushed thru my 5 minute warm up walk and then pushed through 17 minutes of walking/jogging. I had to quit after 17 minutes. My lungs hurt so bad from the cold air I think they were frozen! But I did 17 minutes! I'll try to do another 15 minutes after work tonight so I'll have gotten in a full 30 minutes today.
I can already tell the difference in my body. On Monday I had so much energy and it lasted all day! Usually by 3 or 4 pm I am dragging and struggling to make it thru the day. I hope I have the same results today! It's a nice feeling to not be tired towards the end of the work day. Especially since work is pretty slow right now. I also slept like a rock on Monday night. Usually I am up 4-5 times in the middle of the night!
I go to the doctor tomorrow for my diabetes check up. I know she's not going to be happy with my lab results but neither am I. Thus the reason for the renewed dedication to exercising and eating healthy. She's going to want to put me on insulin but I'm going to tell her no. I want to wait another 3 months. I think I told you all this in my last post. LOL Sorry for the repeats!
So, I'm off to work. Another day and hopefully some more dollars!
Peace out girlscouts!
Monday, February 8, 2016
Back to Square One
I'm back to 269lbs! EEK! I was doing so well and then winter hit and BAM I gained 20lbs back!
It's been over 2 years since I wrote here so I thought I'd start again! It'll help me track my progress and I can share my successes and failures with others.
Today marked the first day of my C25K program. Couch to 5k program if you don't know what C25K is! My mom registered to do a 5K in July and, well, I can't let her show me up. I've researched the program and always wanted to try it but always found an excuse not to. No more excuses! At 530 today, 2.8.216, I put on my leggins(super cute by the way) laced up my New Balance shoes and headed out the door. Iphone in hand of course. My app, C25K allows me to use my own music(YAY!) but also tells me when to stop and start running.
5 minute warm up-I left the comfort of my small circle complex and ventured out into the streets. I thought I would die 3 minutes in. Did I mention how out of shape I am? I kept going, chanting to myself-don't puke, don't puke, don't puke. Then the voice says... start running now. PANIC! Run I can't run. I'll fall. I'll make a fool of myself. OMG!!!!!!
60 seconds later I realize I just jogged! OMG! I did it! A full 60 seconds!
90 second walk, don't puke, don't puke
RUN! 60 more seconds then back to walking... for 20 minutes the process repeated.
I ventured back to my circle complex to do the run/walk part of day 1 because I wanted to be close to home for #1-to puke which was inevitable(but never did happen) and #2-for my inhaltor should I need it.
The hardest part of day 1 was breathing. I focused on my breathing....3 counts in....4 counts out.
So there ya have it folks! I actually completed day 1. Now I am waiting for the burn to set in for tomorrow!
I'm also doing Curves 2 nights a week. This is my plan-MWF C25K T-TH Curves
I'm type 2 diabetic and I have PCOS so I have a lot going against me. My blood sugar levels are straight up out of control and I just know my Dr is going to try to put me on insulin when I see her on Thursday. I don't want to go on insulin so I'm going to tell her no. Give me 3 months-thats how often I go for checkups.
I KNOW I can control my levels with diet and exercise. GAH! Diet AND exercise! So far I've lost 75lbs with just diet but now I must add in exercise to continue.
I'm a low carber. I'm addicted to potatos and bread. My body is starting to go into withdrawl(seriously) and I don't like it but I must push through! Low carb doesn't have to mean gross or bland food. Just tonight I had blackened chicken with a cauliflower alfredo sauce and it was Deeeeelicious! I also made some cowgirl crustless mini quiches to have for breakfast this week. Yummmm!! (Thanks Pioneer Woman for the recipe)
So there ya have it folks. I'm starting over... AGAIN! I'm going to have ups and downs. Join me for my roller coaster ride!
It's been over 2 years since I wrote here so I thought I'd start again! It'll help me track my progress and I can share my successes and failures with others.
Today marked the first day of my C25K program. Couch to 5k program if you don't know what C25K is! My mom registered to do a 5K in July and, well, I can't let her show me up. I've researched the program and always wanted to try it but always found an excuse not to. No more excuses! At 530 today, 2.8.216, I put on my leggins(super cute by the way) laced up my New Balance shoes and headed out the door. Iphone in hand of course. My app, C25K allows me to use my own music(YAY!) but also tells me when to stop and start running.
5 minute warm up-I left the comfort of my small circle complex and ventured out into the streets. I thought I would die 3 minutes in. Did I mention how out of shape I am? I kept going, chanting to myself-don't puke, don't puke, don't puke. Then the voice says... start running now. PANIC! Run I can't run. I'll fall. I'll make a fool of myself. OMG!!!!!!
60 seconds later I realize I just jogged! OMG! I did it! A full 60 seconds!
90 second walk, don't puke, don't puke
RUN! 60 more seconds then back to walking... for 20 minutes the process repeated.
I ventured back to my circle complex to do the run/walk part of day 1 because I wanted to be close to home for #1-to puke which was inevitable(but never did happen) and #2-for my inhaltor should I need it.
The hardest part of day 1 was breathing. I focused on my breathing....3 counts in....4 counts out.
So there ya have it folks! I actually completed day 1. Now I am waiting for the burn to set in for tomorrow!
I'm also doing Curves 2 nights a week. This is my plan-MWF C25K T-TH Curves
I'm type 2 diabetic and I have PCOS so I have a lot going against me. My blood sugar levels are straight up out of control and I just know my Dr is going to try to put me on insulin when I see her on Thursday. I don't want to go on insulin so I'm going to tell her no. Give me 3 months-thats how often I go for checkups.
I KNOW I can control my levels with diet and exercise. GAH! Diet AND exercise! So far I've lost 75lbs with just diet but now I must add in exercise to continue.
I'm a low carber. I'm addicted to potatos and bread. My body is starting to go into withdrawl(seriously) and I don't like it but I must push through! Low carb doesn't have to mean gross or bland food. Just tonight I had blackened chicken with a cauliflower alfredo sauce and it was Deeeeelicious! I also made some cowgirl crustless mini quiches to have for breakfast this week. Yummmm!! (Thanks Pioneer Woman for the recipe)
So there ya have it folks. I'm starting over... AGAIN! I'm going to have ups and downs. Join me for my roller coaster ride!
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