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So, I forced myself to give it a go again this morning with our challenge, although I really did not want to, lol. And, yet again I beat my time, I came in at 13:21, yay!0
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Weird emotional reaction, Batman!
I have been thinking about this week's challenge... I know I can do a mile...I have built up my strength and stamina over the past couple of months by starting my c25k and I have repeated weeks 1 & 2 a few times each just to get started. I admit to being absolutely intimidated by week 3. I weigh a lot ! How the hell can I run for 2 whole minutes??!! I already felt challenged running 1 min.. 1 1/2 min.. How can I possibly do 2 min let alone multiple 2 min??!!
Well, tonite I got on the treadmill and I decided that I wanted to see what I could do. I managed to do 2 whole minutes!! I walked 2 minutes and then I did another 2 whole minutes! Holy cr*p! I managed to do this for 20 minutes and completed my mile. Yes, my calves burned and it got hard by the end when I was yelling ay myself to move my *ss... Just 45 more seconds... Just 15 more seconds.... When I was done, I continued walking for my hour total. During my walk, I started to cry. It is unfathomable that 90 days ago when I started this change that I would be running at all let alone for 2 whole minutes (in multiples!!).
I am inspired by you all and grateful for this group's positivity and for the challenges that make me push myself to do things I didn't think I could. And yes, one day soon I will try a burpee.
I know EXACTLY where you are. I've been building up my jogging a little at a time because when I started, I couldn't jog at all. Little by little though and I can finally see where my endurance is growing! Yesterday I jogged 5 minutes, walked 2 and jogged another 5-1/2 to finish out my mile. It felt so amazing!! Keep at it, one day at a time.....we'll get there!!
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Wow! Everyone is doing to awesome!! Really motivating
I ran a mile today on my treadmill in 10:54 which is pretty good for me 0 -
Weird emotional reaction, Batman!
I have been thinking about this week's challenge... I know I can do a mile...I have built up my strength and stamina over the past couple of months by starting my c25k and I have repeated weeks 1 & 2 a few times each just to get started. I admit to being absolutely intimidated by week 3. I weigh a lot ! How the hell can I run for 2 whole minutes??!! I already felt challenged running 1 min.. 1 1/2 min.. How can I possibly do 2 min let alone multiple 2 min??!!
Well, tonite I got on the treadmill and I decided that I wanted to see what I could do. I managed to do 2 whole minutes!! I walked 2 minutes and then I did another 2 whole minutes! Holy cr*p! I managed to do this for 20 minutes and completed my mile. Yes, my calves burned and it got hard by the end when I was yelling ay myself to move my *ss... Just 45 more seconds... Just 15 more seconds.... When I was done, I continued walking for my hour total. During my walk, I started to cry. It is unfathomable that 90 days ago when I started this change that I would be running at all let alone for 2 whole minutes (in multiples!!).
I am inspired by you all and grateful for this group's positivity and for the challenges that make me push myself to do things I didn't think I could. And yes, one day soon I will try a burpee.
Thats amazing! You should be so proud of yourself! 0 -
Okay so this morning I went to the gym and ran 1 mile in 9:17. I was having a hard time breathing by the end but I am very proud that I completed it. I am going to try again on Friday.
I also weighed myself this morning and I was 129 lbs!!! I haven't been in the 120s since grade 10 probably (5 years ago). 4 more lbs away form my goal weight!
Good job to everyone for being so motivated!0 -
Just did these two in the library instead of studying haha, let me know what you think! I did them super quick. ALSO, let me know if I missed anyone or spelled any names wrong!
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I cannot believe how great you all are doing!! Congrats to all
My week has been BEYOND hectic and stress has been keeping this weight on me like whoa. I'm guessing that's what it is. I hope.. I was 159.8 this morning, and I was 157 only a few days ago. I'm working my *kitten* off (literally) and running everyday. I did 4 miles in 45 or so minutes today, and I can so tell my endurance is getting so much better. I'm running around 8 mins straight starting out, taking about a 2-3 min walk break, then running 5 mins at a time with little breaks in between. I'm proud of myself because when I first started this I couldn't even run a minute straight.
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I am so impressed with everyone in here! You ladies are great! What a motivation- I love hearing your updates, keep them coming!0
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I cannot believe how great you all are doing!! Congrats to all
My week has been BEYOND hectic and stress has been keeping this weight on me like whoa. I'm guessing that's what it is. I hope.. I was 159.8 this morning, and I was 157 only a few days ago. I'm working my *kitten* off (literally) and running everyday. I did 4 miles in 45 or so minutes today, and I can so tell my endurance is getting so much better. I'm running around 8 mins straight starting out, taking about a 2-3 min walk break, then running 5 mins at a time with little breaks in between. I'm proud of myself because when I first started this I couldn't even run a minute straight.
Keep it up ladies!
GREAT work with the running! I love reading about other people building up their endurance and running further and further and loving it. It's such an awesome workout, and you should be proud of yourself. Keep it up!!0 -
Just checking in. I have been under the weather this week. I'm hoping to feel better soon!! I'm not doing any working out until this thing resolves itself because it's mainly a stomach issue...just can't see me running or jumping around at Jazzercise class when I'm feeling sick to my stomach.
I haven't felt sick from my breakfast yet, so that's a good sign!!0 -
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Great job!! You are so close to your goal!!Okay so this morning I went to the gym and ran 1 mile in 9:17. I was having a hard time breathing by the end but I am very proud that I completed it. I am going to try again on Friday.
I also weighed myself this morning and I was 129 lbs!!! I haven't been in the 120s since grade 10 probably (5 years ago). 4 more lbs away form my goal weight!
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Hi all!
Just finished my run and it was great!! I got new shoes today because we got our Permanent Fund Dividends (for those of you that don't know, us Alaskans get paid to live here! Well, that's the short version. Google it if you need a better explanation..
)! Anyways, they are super comfy and made my legs feel sooo much better after. I've been running about 4 miles every day and it usually takes me about 50 mins, it just depends on my route, and if I decide to take scenery stops (Google Tony Knowles Coastal Trail in Anchorage. SO PRETTY!). I'm getting way better endurance and I usually run for 10 mins, take a 2 min break, then run in increments of 5 with 2 mins in between. Annnyyways. Even if I don't respond to everyone's posts, I am reading them! I just don't have tons of time on here.
Keep up all your amazing work!!
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Just checking in... I have not done the mile challenge yet! But my personal best is around 12 minutes, so TOMORROW I will get my butt out there to beat it! Hold me to it!0
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I like it! Great work!0 -
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Looks good Maxie! Thanks for taking the time to do that!
But after seeing all those names, it doesn't seem like everyone has been posting!
WHERE ARE YOU ALL!?0 -
I like the darker text!! Thanks!
I finally broke my 145lb sticky spot!! I am so excited! I honestly started to think I wasn't going to loss any more!! Official weigh in isn't till Monday but 138lb today!0 -
I like the darker text!! Thanks!
I finally broke my 145lb sticky spot!! I am so excited! I honestly started to think I wasn't going to loss any more!! Official weigh in isn't till Monday but 138lb today!
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Happy Friday everyone!
This morning I ran 1 mile in 9:07. I beat my old time but only by 9 seconds. Any improvement is good for me though!
I'm slightly worried about going over calories this weekend. It's thanksgiving and I'm going home to see my parents and brother. I'm leaving residence as soon as I send this! Anyway, with all the temptation and good food, I'm planning on having turkey, mashed potatos, carrots, perogies and everything else. But I don't want to be over the whole weekend. I'm going to try and only go over Sunday!0 -
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Well I guess I overdid it a bit on my out of shape body. The 3 days of jogging resulted in an extremely bad back, who would have thought. So I can't exercise at all because I can barely stand up.
I also have the beginning signs of a cold, sore throat , headache, etc, so I just feel crappy all over. I had a bad eating day, which made me feel so gross, and I'm back on track today but I am a little nervous about all the food happening here this weekend since it is Canadian Thanksgiving. I am really going to try to stay semi on track, but without being able to exercise, I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do it. 0 -
Really bad day.. My dog is really sick. We are trying last ditch effort with IV fluids and renal diet but won't know for a couple days if the fluids will work. I definitely drank too much tonite and then made bad food choices. Hope to be under better control tomorrow. Wasn't hungry til I got drunk. Wasn't hungry at all, really. Just fell back on old habits. Also did some retail therapy I 'shouldn't' have. Off to have a hot bath and bed.0
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Sarah - I'm sorry to hear that! You best just let you body rest and not hurt it even more! If you feel like you can walk, just try that! I did that while I was sick and then took a long nap after it made me feel really good.
Martina - I hope you dog gets better It's always tough to lose a furry friend. Just make sure you don't let yourself slip, and think about how far you've come! One or two nights isn't going to ruin your progress. Keep your head up lovely!
Everyone else - Hope you're all doing good! And I hope you are all doing your running! Remember, these challenges are for you. No one is MAKING you do them. It is for your own improvement and to push you out of your comfort zone. You joined this group because you are all incredibly motivated, so prove it!
As for me.. I've been running almost every day, except for yesterday because I went to get my blood drawn for some tests to make sure I was healthy, and ended up passing out. I took it easy for the day and decided to just have it as my treat day, and I fully enjoyed it. Today i'll be going on a run when my bf goes to work, and when he comes back we are going to do Insanity together. I'm really hoping I can stick to it for 2 months, but my schedule is always really crazy so we will see. I'll be timing my mile tomorrow for the final day and letting you all know!
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Hope everyone is having a great weekend! It's Thanksgiving this weekend up here in Canada, which as we all know traditionally means a TON of food, and potentially unhealthy food! I didn't want to go overboard, but I didn't want to spend my dinner calorie counting and picking at my meal. So, I didn't eat much throughout the course of the day (pretty easy when you sleep in til noon, hehe), and then I allowed myself ONE plate for dinner. I had a little serving of each of the following: turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, broccoli/mushroom/carrot/cheese casserole, hashbrown casserole, my Mum's amazing stuffing recipe that has been passed down for 70 years, and some root veggie medley that I brought (sweet potato, parsnip, onion, beet, rutabaga, acorn squash tossed in olive oil). Overall, I don't think this was too bad! I had two small glasses of red wine. ANNNNNND two small slices of pumpkin pie as its my ABSOLUTELY favorite! Complete with REAL whipped cream I feel pretty good!
I'm going to an early 90 minute yoga class with a girlfriend tomorrow, and hope to do a run later on in the afternoon - it'd be nice to break my mile, but we'll see. Regardless, I feel like I was able to practice the whole "moderation" mantra today, and that makes me happy. I don't have a weigh in until next Friday, and it will be the first time I've weighed myself since September 1st, so any kind of loss would be fantastic although I'm not hoping for huge numbers since my life for the past month 1/2 has been very stressful and busy. But I'll get there, and so will all of you! Keep it up. Cheers 0 -
Guys! Where are you! I miss you! :frown:
Well, today marks the end of the mile challenge week, and my mile didn't really get any better.. Still about 10 mins or so. But, I can tell my long distance running is getting SO much better. My stamina is truly surprising me. It took me 38 and a half mins to run 3.31 miles, and that includes some hills. It's hard for me to imagine myself a runner, but I'm loving it! I'm HOPING to start Insanity today (I tried to start yesterday, but my disks wouldn't work!! :mad: ). If I can't, I might just do a little circuit with the bf, maybe jump rope, push ups, etc., and to top it all off, yoga this evening. I wasn't happy with what I saw in the mirror or on the scale this morning, so I'm really trying to step it up.
As for this coming week's challenge, I'm going to take a different route. Weight loss is not all about working our *kitten* off and sweating until we die, there also needs to be a balance of sanity in our minds! So for this week I'm proposing to just take 20 minutes of your day to center yourself (but that doesn't mean a nap). Meditate, do yoga, go on a walk, write in a journal, etc. Try and stay a little bit active, but you don't need to break a sweat. Try and think of how you're feeling before and then how you're feeling after. I know that I've been super stressed lately and just need to prioritize my feelings, so I hope this helps all of you as well.
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Guys! Where are you! I miss you! :frown:
Well, today marks the end of the mile challenge week, and my mile didn't really get any better.. Still about 10 mins or so. But, I can tell my long distance running is getting SO much better. My stamina is truly surprising me. It took me 38 and a half mins to run 3.31 miles, and that includes some hills. It's hard for me to imagine myself a runner, but I'm loving it! I'm HOPING to start Insanity today (I tried to start yesterday, but my disks wouldn't work!! :mad: ). If I can't, I might just do a little circuit with the bf, maybe jump rope, push ups, etc., and to top it all off, yoga this evening. I wasn't happy with what I saw in the mirror or on the scale this morning, so I'm really trying to step it up.
As for this coming week's challenge, I'm going to take a different route. Weight loss is not all about working our *kitten* off and sweating until we die, there also needs to be a balance of sanity in our minds! So for this week I'm proposing to just take 20 minutes of your day to center yourself (but that doesn't mean a nap). Meditate, do yoga, go on a walk, write in a journal, etc. Try and stay a little bit active, but you don't need to break a sweat. Try and think of how you're feeling before and then how you're feeling after. I know that I've been super stressed lately and just need to prioritize my feelings, so I hope this helps all of you as well.
I hope you all haven't disappeared!
You know I'm here
I like this new challenge. I never give myself time to just... BE. So, looking forward to it.0 -
This is a great challenge! I've been trying to go to yoga more frequently because I LOVE using that time to focus on just me and my breathing and not get hung up about calorie burn, food consumption, the million chores I have to do, how that girl next to me looks so amazing in her yoga clothes, how much I don't want to go to work tomorrow, etc, etc, etc. It's very nice to slow down, reset, and have your only intention be to just BE! Looking forward to this week as it's an extraordinarily busy one for me - working 14 hour days! - so I will appreciate the relaxing, I'm sure. Have a good week everyone!0
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