A scale AND Non Scale Victory

astange83

First the NSV, had to take about a week off from the treadmill because we had company and couldn't use it when I needed to so just watched my calories (most days....um yeh bad eating week at times) and kept up my strength training routine.

After 10 minutes I bumped it to 4.5 mph (a slow jog for me) and kept it there for 8 min! Then kicked it up to 5mph for 2 min. So I jogged 10 minutes straight!! I was tired but not dead When I've done my quarter mile 5mph runs before I sometimes struggle to do the entire quarter.

Not bad for my longest time jogging coming after a week off!

As for the scale victory...I actually lost weight over the holiday! I'm at 144.6 which is about where I wanted to be going into the Holidays, ultimate goal is 140, but my maintenance level is going to be 145 more than likely once I switch over with glycogen storage and what not. Haven't seen this number since I was in 9th grade which was like 15 years ago

perrinjoshua

A big congratulations to you! Your hard work has definitely paid off. So happy for you.

katznkt

Awsome job on both accounts!!! It is fun when all your hard work pays off and you get to lose on a "resting" week. Makes you believe you might just be able to be successful in maintenance.

leslisa

That is awesome!! Especially the jogging. I'm a runner so I'm a little biased to the running/jogging :flowerforyou:

astange83

Thanks! I got it up to 15 min straight early this week meaning I completed a full mile without stopping! (13:30) That has NEVER happened in my life. Tonight I did 5 min alternates for 50 min between 4 and 4.5 mph. I was wiped out after that though so I better take it easy and not over do it. Don't need a burn out or an injury!

mamma_nee

Way to go !

leslisa

Thanks! I got it up to 15 min straight early this week meaning I completed a full mile without stopping! (13:30) That has NEVER happened in my life. Tonight I did 5 min alternates for 50 min between 4 and 4.5 mph. I was wiped out after that though so I better take it easy and not over do it. Don't need a burn out or an injury!

This is so freaking awesome!!!! I am so excited for you. :drinker:

Just a suggestion, but when I was recovering from surgery, I would run a day, and alternate elliptical on the lowest setting. It keeps you going but is much easier on your body when first starting out.

astange83

I use a recumbent bike 2x a week, and only really push my limits 2x a week on the treadmill (usually Mon and Sat), the other days its just a solid walk, then Sundays are always off days so I can rest up for the next big push Trying to be ready for a 7 mi race at end of March, no real goal on time to finish...just to finish! Its in a beautiful setting which is why I want to do it. Right now I'm hurting @ 6 mi but still have more than 3 months to get there I can do it