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!