A few updates:
Edmonton MarathonIf you recall, I was SUPER excited, scared, nervous, anxious to run a 5km "marathon" this summer.
I raised money for KidSport, bought some new shoes - even read my "Running Room's Book on Running." I was ready to go. The race was the same day as my step-sister in-law's 10 year vow renewal - but I had plenty of time to run the race and be in Bonnyville by 4pm. Turns out the race was at 7pm. Yep, 7pm on a Saturday. I was so upset. I couldn't do the race. After kicking and screaming I finally decided what had to be done. I had to run my own race. And I did. 10am on Saturday morning I ran 5.03km in 35:17minutes. Not my best time - but hey - I finished. After all, running the 5km "marathon" was for me. To prove I could do it. And I did it.
Where Have All The Pounds Gone?
I realize my last weigh in/inches lost update was the end of July. I am not as far behind as I thought. I pushed myself to increase the weights and reps, however I definitely have not been going to the gym every second day. I am not happy with myself and I need a kick in the ass from all of you! I am still losing pounds and inches, but not as much as I would like. My goal when I started in April was 135lbs, however I think I need to change it! Here are the results for August 31, 2013! Drumroll please....
Stairs, Stairs and well, Stairs
The weather is so beautiful in Edmonton (knock on wood) that my PTNB decided I should try some "outdoor" activities instead of going to the gym. I couldn't have been happier for the change of pace. Or so I thought - until 243 stairs later my calves were crying. Literally dripping tears. We went to the stairs at Fox Drive on a warm Wednesday night. By warm of course I mean 34 degrees with a humidex to feel like 42. I was dying. PTNB decided to "try a pyramid technique" with me where I go all the way up, then down to the first platform. All the way up, then down to the second platform. Etc until all 6 platforms were done, 20 tricep dips each time I reach the top, 10 pushups at each platform. At least my PTNB did it with me, after she had already done the stairs 8 times. ARE YOU F%^&ING KIDDING ME? WHO IS THIS ANDROID? Somehow I finished the "pyramid scheme", only to feel like Gumby on an ecstasy trip as I tried to walk back down 243 stairs to my car. I put that puppy on cruise control the whole way home. My legs are finally starting to work again.
For September I have some new goals:
- DO NOT CHEAT and look at the scale more often than every Friday. I've been bad.
- Go to the gym or do some form of exercise FOUR TIMES A WEEK
- TRY MORE RECIPES that are low cal and incredibly tasty, share these recipes
- JUICE! The healthy way.
- DO THE STAIRS four more times this month. Without dying.
