Second week in the field this week. Lots of reading, webinars, meetings, and cleaning. It was a busy week and next week I'll be back at the training facility for the last week. Then I "graduate" and am set free to do my job. It's been an interesting three weeks so far.
The next couple of weeks are going to be busy! Next week, the last week of training will involve staying late. How late? I don't know. Neither do they. It's kinda frustrating because I'm a planner. I want to know. I need to know. Even if I'm not happy about it, at least I can plan around it. But, I'm in the dark...
Then Sunday, I have a training for participants of one of my events. It's a three hour training on Sunday. Then a meeting Monday night, Tuesday night, and Thursday night. Saturday, there is another training for work that goes from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The next two weeks are going to be crazy.
It's been slow going in the half marathon training. Working all day is taking more out of me than I thought it would. I don't remember work being this taxing before. It's kinda freaking me out as I need to be training more and I'm not. I did my long run last Sat. and did a 30 minute treadmill run on Monday. Then cue the crickets... I really need to get moving on running more during the week...or maybe just doing something during the week...
While Operation 20 is basically off the table (which is sad since I made a logo and everything!), I'm still working on loosing. This week sadly showed a lovely 0 on the scale - no loss, no gain. The no gain I'm happy with. The no loss? Not so much. I could have used a loss this week, but not gaining is good. This is a new week. Hopefully, next Friday will show a downward movement on the scale.
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Weekly Update
Well...this is embarrassing. I hadn't meant to let it go a week between posts. I had several ideas for posts, but then never quite got here...
So, let's start at the beginning. Monday had two firsts...my first day at the new job and my first night run. As you know, I've been without work for the past 18 months. For a little while, not having to get up every day and go somewhere to work isn't necessarily awful (minusing out the lack of income of course). Then...after a few days...it gets old. Well, that's all changed now. I am now gainfully employed and a productive member of society. This week was week 1 of training. I have four weeks of training before I am set loose to do the job I was hired for. So, week 1 is in the books. For the next two weeks, I'll be in the office, learning all about my job, the people I'll be working with, where what I'm responsible for stands, what needs to happen, and all that fun stuff. Then week 4 brings me back to the training facility to go over all the information I gathered during weeks 2 and 3 to determine an action plan going forward.
Monday, also involved my first foray into night running. With the new job, my days have just gotten a tad bit busier. No running during the day for me now. So, if I want to rock that half marathon I gotta start running at night. I am now equipped with all sorts of running gear that lets me go out in the dark without getting run over (hopefully!). I have a nice reflector vest, some new brightly colored running jackets, and a head lamp (kinda like a miner's lamp, just without the helmet). It wasn't bad going out at night. It was kinda odd running in the dark. The plus side was I didn't notice the hills as they came up. I didn't run up them any faster than usual, but I also didn't notice them. LOL! I will say running at night is kinda boring though. I got my 4 miles in, which I'm pretty happy about for week 1.
And of course, there's a check in with Revised Operation 20. Had a good running week, even if I didn't get 100% of miles in. It was a rough week food wise as I was in training all week and lunch was provided by my company. Trying to stay on plan while adjusting to a new schedule and having no control over my food during the day was difficult. So, the grand total for the week was down 1. Yup, after all the upheaval of the week, I was still down a pound. I was happy. Had hoped for more, but with all that was going on this week, being down at all is an accomplishment. With this week's pound, I'm down a total of 4.6 pounds in two weeks. Not bad.
So, there ya have it. A quick recap of last week. At least the major highlights. ;-)
So, let's start at the beginning. Monday had two firsts...my first day at the new job and my first night run. As you know, I've been without work for the past 18 months. For a little while, not having to get up every day and go somewhere to work isn't necessarily awful (minusing out the lack of income of course). Then...after a few days...it gets old. Well, that's all changed now. I am now gainfully employed and a productive member of society. This week was week 1 of training. I have four weeks of training before I am set loose to do the job I was hired for. So, week 1 is in the books. For the next two weeks, I'll be in the office, learning all about my job, the people I'll be working with, where what I'm responsible for stands, what needs to happen, and all that fun stuff. Then week 4 brings me back to the training facility to go over all the information I gathered during weeks 2 and 3 to determine an action plan going forward.
Monday, also involved my first foray into night running. With the new job, my days have just gotten a tad bit busier. No running during the day for me now. So, if I want to rock that half marathon I gotta start running at night. I am now equipped with all sorts of running gear that lets me go out in the dark without getting run over (hopefully!). I have a nice reflector vest, some new brightly colored running jackets, and a head lamp (kinda like a miner's lamp, just without the helmet). It wasn't bad going out at night. It was kinda odd running in the dark. The plus side was I didn't notice the hills as they came up. I didn't run up them any faster than usual, but I also didn't notice them. LOL! I will say running at night is kinda boring though. I got my 4 miles in, which I'm pretty happy about for week 1.
And of course, there's a check in with Revised Operation 20. Had a good running week, even if I didn't get 100% of miles in. It was a rough week food wise as I was in training all week and lunch was provided by my company. Trying to stay on plan while adjusting to a new schedule and having no control over my food during the day was difficult. So, the grand total for the week was down 1. Yup, after all the upheaval of the week, I was still down a pound. I was happy. Had hoped for more, but with all that was going on this week, being down at all is an accomplishment. With this week's pound, I'm down a total of 4.6 pounds in two weeks. Not bad.
So, there ya have it. A quick recap of last week. At least the major highlights. ;-)
Friday, January 7, 2011
Operation 20 (revised)
I decided with the new job to splurge and go back to Weight Watchers (WW). I started on Jan. 1 and chose to continue the old program as I adjust to the new. I also wanted to get a couple items I knew would help me rather than relay solely on the internet. I say this because I don't have a smart phone that I can do all the new fangled apps to.
So, in week 1 of Operation 20 (revised), I am down 3.6 pounds. Yea! That was a good number to see. I still have a bit to go to be back where I was before the holidays, but yea. That 3.6 was a good number. I'm happy with it.
This week, I'm working on transitioning to the new PointsPlus program and adjusting to going back to work. It should be an interesting week. I also have 19 miles to get in next week (M/W/TH/S), so it's a big week. Here's hoping it goes as well as this past week!
So, in week 1 of Operation 20 (revised), I am down 3.6 pounds. Yea! That was a good number to see. I still have a bit to go to be back where I was before the holidays, but yea. That 3.6 was a good number. I'm happy with it.
This week, I'm working on transitioning to the new PointsPlus program and adjusting to going back to work. It should be an interesting week. I also have 19 miles to get in next week (M/W/TH/S), so it's a big week. Here's hoping it goes as well as this past week!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Another Update on Operation 20
Another week down in Operation 20. It wasn't as forward moving as I would like. I had hoped for big things this week. Apparently, big things aren't in the cards for me right now. Ugh.
Operation 20 Goal (February 25th): 20 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal (December 31st): 10 pounds
Today's Result: -.4 pounds.
Operation 20 To-Go: 16.6 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal to Go: 6.6 pounds
I had a couple of good runs this week. Not as long as I would like for each one distance-wise, but I did have some good times this week. Set a nice 2 mile PR on Thursday. That was really good. Two runs of 2.5 miles each aren't fabulous, but that time thing really is nice. Sadly, I didn't really do anything outside of those runs exercise wise. Bah! And I'm having a hard time getting in water. It's just so darn cold! I have a hard time drinking freezing cold water in the freezing cold. LOL!
So, I suppose I have my answer for next week. Workout more in-between runs and drink my water. Not rocket science, but it's good to keep in mind. And this week, my mileage goes up again - 4 miles tomorrow (12/18) and then two more runs of hopefully 3 to 3.5 miles each. That will help.
Let's see how the week before Christmas goes - will it be a pretty present on Christmas Eve or coal?
Operation 20 Goal (February 25th): 20 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal (December 31st): 10 pounds
Today's Result: -.4 pounds.
Operation 20 To-Go: 16.6 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal to Go: 6.6 pounds
I had a couple of good runs this week. Not as long as I would like for each one distance-wise, but I did have some good times this week. Set a nice 2 mile PR on Thursday. That was really good. Two runs of 2.5 miles each aren't fabulous, but that time thing really is nice. Sadly, I didn't really do anything outside of those runs exercise wise. Bah! And I'm having a hard time getting in water. It's just so darn cold! I have a hard time drinking freezing cold water in the freezing cold. LOL!
So, I suppose I have my answer for next week. Workout more in-between runs and drink my water. Not rocket science, but it's good to keep in mind. And this week, my mileage goes up again - 4 miles tomorrow (12/18) and then two more runs of hopefully 3 to 3.5 miles each. That will help.
Let's see how the week before Christmas goes - will it be a pretty present on Christmas Eve or coal?
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Operation 20 Still Plugging Away
It has not been as easy as I thought it would be to stick to healthy eating over the last 6 weeks. I really though I had it licked. I was motivated. I wanted to kick some fat to the curb. I wanted to reach a certain weight by the end of the year. And then...I don't know. It didn't happen. I've been playing with the same few pounds for the last few weeks. It's frustrating.
Operation 20 Goal (February 25th): 20 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal (December 31st): 10 pounds
Today's Result: -1 pounds.
Operation 20 To-Go: 17 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal to Go: 7 pounds
So, not where I wanted to be at this stage in the game. There are three weeks left in the year, which means I can still lose a bit more before the New Year. I won't hit my 10 pound goal by the end of the year, but I'm not going to give up. I'm going to keep on plugging away and if I lose 5 pounds by the end of the year, well, that's 5 pounds I can cross off my list.
I will say, I have really gotten into the Disney Princess Half Marathon training now. I have a running plan all laid out for me that will help me reach that 13.1 miles come February 27th. The plan and I differ about where I should be right now, but no worries, some how we meet up at the end of the month and I will be on-track mileage wise with it going into 2011.
With that being said, hubby and I hit the Jingle Bell 5k this morning. I was scheduled for 3 to 3.5 miles today, it was perfect timing. We like it because for some unknown reason we always finish with really good times. I ran my PR for a 5k at this race last year and missed it this year by thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis much. Ugh. Ah well. It's the first time I've run 3.1 miles since October 17th, so I'm not complaining too much...and it was the second best time I've ever had. ;-) So, a good cold run. The next race on the horizon is Disney...eep!
Operation 20 Goal (February 25th): 20 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal (December 31st): 10 pounds
Today's Result: -1 pounds.
Operation 20 To-Go: 17 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal to Go: 7 pounds
So, not where I wanted to be at this stage in the game. There are three weeks left in the year, which means I can still lose a bit more before the New Year. I won't hit my 10 pound goal by the end of the year, but I'm not going to give up. I'm going to keep on plugging away and if I lose 5 pounds by the end of the year, well, that's 5 pounds I can cross off my list.
I will say, I have really gotten into the Disney Princess Half Marathon training now. I have a running plan all laid out for me that will help me reach that 13.1 miles come February 27th. The plan and I differ about where I should be right now, but no worries, some how we meet up at the end of the month and I will be on-track mileage wise with it going into 2011.
With that being said, hubby and I hit the Jingle Bell 5k this morning. I was scheduled for 3 to 3.5 miles today, it was perfect timing. We like it because for some unknown reason we always finish with really good times. I ran my PR for a 5k at this race last year and missed it this year by thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis much. Ugh. Ah well. It's the first time I've run 3.1 miles since October 17th, so I'm not complaining too much...and it was the second best time I've ever had. ;-) So, a good cold run. The next race on the horizon is Disney...eep!
Friday, December 3, 2010
And the other shoe dropped
Gah! I suppose I should be grateful. I didn't weigh in last week because I was afraid of the number. I had a feeling it would be a HUGE gain and had no desire to see that. So, I skipped. I had high hopes that I might have lost whatever I gained last week this week. Apparently not. I am really no closer to loosing that 10 pounds today than I was when I started this project. Frustrating.
Operation 20 Goal (February 25th): 20 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal (December 31st): 10 pounds
Today's Result: +1.2 pounds.
Operation 20 To-Go: 19.6 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal to Go: .4 pounds
This is awful. Seriously awful. What the heck is going on? Why can't I get my butt in gear? I have such high hopes and ideas and then THIS. This flat out screwing up. It's upsetting. I feel like I should be able to do this. That I can do this. And yet...
So, I need to wrap my mind around WHY I'm not doing what I'm supposed to. Why I'm not eating healthier. Why I'm not exercising more. Why I'm not making better choices. I need to figure that out. Because really, without knowing the WHY, how can I expect change? How can I expect to hit those goals? And if I DO hit those goals, how am I to maintain it?
I follow a fabulous blog called Leading the Weigh, where Heather, the blog founder, listed her exercise goals for the month of December. I was really impressed by her ambitions for the month, since we all know this month is SO crazy that exercise and healthy eating can get thrown out the window among all the office parties, family parties, tree lightings, etc. So, I'm going to follow her lead and put together a list of exercise goals for the month. I may not always hit my targets, but it's better to have something to strive for than to just say I did something, that should count, right?
Dec. 4-10
* Run 3 days this week for a total of 7.5 miles (2.5 miles each)
* Do 1 day of 3 mile walking DVD
* Do 2 days of Wii workout
* 1 day of rest
Dec. 11-17
* Run 3 days this week for a total of 10.5 miles (3.5 miles each)
* Participate in the Jingle Bell 5k on 12/11
* Do 1 day of 3 mile walking DVD
* Do 2 days of Wii workout
* 1 day of rest
Dec. 18-24
* Run 3 days this week for a total of 13.5 miles (4.5 miles each)
* Do 2 days of 3 mile walking DVD
* Do 1 day of Wii workout
* 1 day of rest
Dec, 25-31
* Run 3 days this week for a total of 16.5 miles (5.5 miles each)
* Do 2 days of 3 mile walking DVD
* Do 1 day of Wii workout
* 1 day of rest
Ok, that's my plan. It will get tweaked as the month goes on. BUT, I think having a plan of attack is better than nothing. I am expecting a training program for the Disney Princess Half Marathon, so I anticipate things changing with the above plan, but I feel better knowing there's something in place now. Having it written down and being accountable for it. Here's hoping next week is a fabulous week!
Operation 20 Goal (February 25th): 20 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal (December 31st): 10 pounds
Today's Result: +1.2 pounds.
Operation 20 To-Go: 19.6 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal to Go: .4 pounds
This is awful. Seriously awful. What the heck is going on? Why can't I get my butt in gear? I have such high hopes and ideas and then THIS. This flat out screwing up. It's upsetting. I feel like I should be able to do this. That I can do this. And yet...
So, I need to wrap my mind around WHY I'm not doing what I'm supposed to. Why I'm not eating healthier. Why I'm not exercising more. Why I'm not making better choices. I need to figure that out. Because really, without knowing the WHY, how can I expect change? How can I expect to hit those goals? And if I DO hit those goals, how am I to maintain it?
I follow a fabulous blog called Leading the Weigh, where Heather, the blog founder, listed her exercise goals for the month of December. I was really impressed by her ambitions for the month, since we all know this month is SO crazy that exercise and healthy eating can get thrown out the window among all the office parties, family parties, tree lightings, etc. So, I'm going to follow her lead and put together a list of exercise goals for the month. I may not always hit my targets, but it's better to have something to strive for than to just say I did something, that should count, right?
Dec. 4-10
* Run 3 days this week for a total of 7.5 miles (2.5 miles each)
* Do 1 day of 3 mile walking DVD
* Do 2 days of Wii workout
* 1 day of rest
Dec. 11-17
* Run 3 days this week for a total of 10.5 miles (3.5 miles each)
* Participate in the Jingle Bell 5k on 12/11
* Do 1 day of 3 mile walking DVD
* Do 2 days of Wii workout
* 1 day of rest
Dec. 18-24
* Run 3 days this week for a total of 13.5 miles (4.5 miles each)
* Do 2 days of 3 mile walking DVD
* Do 1 day of Wii workout
* 1 day of rest
Dec, 25-31
* Run 3 days this week for a total of 16.5 miles (5.5 miles each)
* Do 2 days of 3 mile walking DVD
* Do 1 day of Wii workout
* 1 day of rest
Ok, that's my plan. It will get tweaked as the month goes on. BUT, I think having a plan of attack is better than nothing. I am expecting a training program for the Disney Princess Half Marathon, so I anticipate things changing with the above plan, but I feel better knowing there's something in place now. Having it written down and being accountable for it. Here's hoping next week is a fabulous week!
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Shuffle...shuffle...
So, yea...I anticipated this week being awful and it was. Just downright hard. And because of that, I did not do a weigh in. Nope. I know it would just disappointment me and I don't want that.
I did get the chance to finally run again. Went out this morning for the first time in about a month. Needed to test the knee. We're about three months out from the Disney Princess Half Marathon and darn it, I have a long road to go. But, I got out and ran 1.5 miles. A tad of a twinge after about 7 steps, then it went away. No pain the rest of the run, which is a HUGE improvement over my last run when my knee hurt the entire time. Phew! I did realize that I under dressed. Had no idea it was SNOWING when I headed out. A little disconcerting when running to see snowflakes. Ah well. Hard core. It was a good run and a good start to the Half Marathon Training.
I posted a lovely Thanksgiving photo post this week. If you have a chance, check it out.
My running guru is emailing me a training program and a nutrition plan. Need both.
And if you want to check out the hubby's running blog - Earn Your Donuts.
I did get the chance to finally run again. Went out this morning for the first time in about a month. Needed to test the knee. We're about three months out from the Disney Princess Half Marathon and darn it, I have a long road to go. But, I got out and ran 1.5 miles. A tad of a twinge after about 7 steps, then it went away. No pain the rest of the run, which is a HUGE improvement over my last run when my knee hurt the entire time. Phew! I did realize that I under dressed. Had no idea it was SNOWING when I headed out. A little disconcerting when running to see snowflakes. Ah well. Hard core. It was a good run and a good start to the Half Marathon Training.
I posted a lovely Thanksgiving photo post this week. If you have a chance, check it out.
My running guru is emailing me a training program and a nutrition plan. Need both.
And if you want to check out the hubby's running blog - Earn Your Donuts.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Operation 20: Week 2
Well, Week 2 has come and gone. It was an awful week. Seriously. I ate more crap than I should have. I don't know what happened. Had a hard time getting back to it this week after the weekend. For some reason, I'm pretty good at come Sunday kicking it back into gear and turning off the eat whatever mode I get into Friday and Saturday. Not this week. It was frustrating. And annoying.
The good thing was I exercised for the first time in weeks. I did a 30 minute step routine on the Wii and a 60 minute bike ride. That's something. It's a start. And I was happy that neither of those two things made my knee hurt. I was afraid I would get finished and there would be knee pain. Hoping this is a good sign. I want to go for a short run next Saturday for the first time in three weeks. Aiming for a mile/mile and a half. I don't want to put too much pressure on it.
Ok, so the nitty gritty...
Operation 20 Goal (February 25th): 20 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal (December 31st): 10 pounds
Today's Result: 0 pounds.
Operation 20 To-Go: 18.4 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal to Go: 8.4 pounds
Yes, I stayed the same this week. I am grateful that I didn't gain. I should have, but for some reason I didn't. I'm not sure exactly what happened, but I'll take it. So, this week...ugh. It's going to be a tough one. Going out to eat tonight at a restaurant that has delicious, but totally unhealthy food. Heading to Philly for the Marathon (hubby is running the half). Monday, meeting a friend for Happy Hour. And the piece de resistance? Thanksgiving THE DAY BEFORE WEIGH-IN. Ugh. Some major will power will be needed this week to get through it all. One week I will have a simple nothing happening kinda week.
The good thing was I exercised for the first time in weeks. I did a 30 minute step routine on the Wii and a 60 minute bike ride. That's something. It's a start. And I was happy that neither of those two things made my knee hurt. I was afraid I would get finished and there would be knee pain. Hoping this is a good sign. I want to go for a short run next Saturday for the first time in three weeks. Aiming for a mile/mile and a half. I don't want to put too much pressure on it.
Ok, so the nitty gritty...
Operation 20 Goal (February 25th): 20 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal (December 31st): 10 pounds
Today's Result: 0 pounds.
Operation 20 To-Go: 18.4 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal to Go: 8.4 pounds
Yes, I stayed the same this week. I am grateful that I didn't gain. I should have, but for some reason I didn't. I'm not sure exactly what happened, but I'll take it. So, this week...ugh. It's going to be a tough one. Going out to eat tonight at a restaurant that has delicious, but totally unhealthy food. Heading to Philly for the Marathon (hubby is running the half). Monday, meeting a friend for Happy Hour. And the piece de resistance? Thanksgiving THE DAY BEFORE WEIGH-IN. Ugh. Some major will power will be needed this week to get through it all. One week I will have a simple nothing happening kinda week.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Operation 20: Week 1
When I signed up to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon that I needed to jump start my weight loss. While I can't imagine loosing weight will magically make me a faster runner, it should take some stress off the joints while I run. If I get a little faster because of it, that's a nice added bonus.
So, today was the first weigh-in for Operation 20 - 20 pounds lost by Friday, February 25th, the day I leave for the half marathon. Got up this morning and weighed in. Results?
Operation 20 Goal (February 25th): 20 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal (December 31st): 10 pounds
Today's Result: -1.6 pounds.
Operation 20 To-Go: 18.4 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal to Go: 8.4 pounds
So, not too bad. I would have liked 2 pounds this week, but a loss is a loss, right? It's better than gaining. I have high hopes for next week as I am going to work on getting in some exercise. While I'm not allowed to run just yet (doctor's orders!), I can walk and use my Wii. So, I am going to add those into the mix and hope to see a little bigger number next week.
So, 8.4 to go until December 31st and 18.4 to go until February 25th. Still doable.
So, today was the first weigh-in for Operation 20 - 20 pounds lost by Friday, February 25th, the day I leave for the half marathon. Got up this morning and weighed in. Results?
Operation 20 Goal (February 25th): 20 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal (December 31st): 10 pounds
Today's Result: -1.6 pounds.
Operation 20 To-Go: 18.4 pounds
Operation 20 Half-Goal to Go: 8.4 pounds
So, not too bad. I would have liked 2 pounds this week, but a loss is a loss, right? It's better than gaining. I have high hopes for next week as I am going to work on getting in some exercise. While I'm not allowed to run just yet (doctor's orders!), I can walk and use my Wii. So, I am going to add those into the mix and hope to see a little bigger number next week.
So, 8.4 to go until December 31st and 18.4 to go until February 25th. Still doable.
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