Colour me Surprised!!!

So I went for my running room run last night, fully prepared to colapse half way through.

Remember, we were moving on to 4 and 1. Which means 4 minutes of running and 1 minute of walking. Last week when we did 3 and 1, I only ran once! Not smart. You need to practice! Talk about setting yourself up for failure!

But I went last night, knowing it was going to be hard, and that I was going to have to battle through. Face the fear, and do it anyway! I promised myself that I would not fall off the running wagon again, because it only hurts me...literally.

I am happy and excited to tell you that the run was fantastic!!! Yes we only did 5 sets, but I DID IT!!! And I didn't feel sick or in pain! I know I could have done more. I felt great at the end. I am soo incredibly proud of myself. I am looking forward to practice tonight.

On another positive note I was down 1.5 at my weigh in this morning. What a fantastic day!!

Let's keep this momentum going.

Thanks Tracer for the heart to heart yesterday, I know that is what is helping get back on track. Luv ya!

Running...Or Lack there of

When I joined the Running Room a month ago I was doing soo well! I was running 3 times a week with the clinic and atleast 2-3 times on my own.

I am pissed off at myself that I have not been running since last Wednesday!

And it's the hardest week of the training... 3 and 1

I only did one night of 3 and 1. Not much practice going into tonight where we start 4 and 1.

Wish me a whole lot of luck!


Will post later....if I am coherent!

The Newest Me

Here are a couple of my favourite pictures taken at our Epicure Selections National conference in March

The Vice President of the Company and Me.

Tracey...my weight loss inspiration.

Me in my Red Jacket.

Update on Inches

Everyone says that inches go even when weight doesn't...so let's check it out

Here are my starting stats (Aug 08)
Chest 46 inches
Waist 42 inches
Abs 52 inches
Hips 54 inches

November 4th my measurements were
Chest 43 inches
Waist 35.2 inches
Abs 43.7 inches
Hips 49.5 inches

December 24th my measurements were
Chest 42.5 inches
Waist 35 inches
Abs 39 inches
Hips 48.5 inches

April 14th my measurements were
Chest 42.5 inches
Waist 35 inches
Abs 38 inches
Hips 48.5

Total lost since the start
Chest 3.5 inches
Waist 7 inches
Abs 14 inches
Hips 6 inches


For a total of 30.5 inches lost

WOW!

Talk about falling off the wagon!! Kathud!

As you can see by my measurements and lack of blogging, I have really been slacking the past few months.

I could easily blame it on all the things that have happened in my life the last few months, but what would be the point. So let's just say I lost my way and am finding my way back.

I joined the Running Room a couple of weeks ago. Anyone who knows me, knows I hate to run. But I challenged myself to kick start my weight loss again, and to start running in honour of a dear friend who passed away. I have to say I am loving it!!! The support is amazing! The women I run with are fantastic!! I don't have time right now to go into to details, but I will post later on My running room experience.

I need to get back on track with my menu as well. 80% of weight loss and maintenance is due to what you put in your mouth. 80%!!!! I don't know why I am faltering with my menu, but I know I need to buckle down and get back to basics!

So here I am...starting from the beginning.

Wish me luck!