typeitdaily wrote: »

My goal this week is to get exercise in and make healthy food choices while on vacation later this week.

I just came back from a mini, four day vacay. Not eating out for a meal or two a day would have been borderline impossible. I managed to come back at the same weight I left at. I'll take it for sure.

britnaii22 wrote: »

@rickc74 - the no chocolate thing is going to be the hardest! We have a fridge full of candy at work and I'm guilty of eating 4/5 pieces a day so I'm avoiding it! Gum has actually helped me a lot! Day 1 down, 4 more to go!

Nice start, you can do it! Sucks living with the temptation though.

There is something to be said for having it there and not eating it, though. It's definately a good feeling when people offer me donuts and other junk food and I pass. Makes it easier to do it the next time, too

That's awesome! I knew the progress would come. The weight sorta sticks sometimes, but if you keep at it, results always show up

I have found that A LOT of people are noticing my weight loss lately. I know some people don't like it being noticed, and feel it is rude for others to comment on their weight loss. I get that point of view, but I like to know that my hard work shows. It feels kinda nice when people mention it.

I've also been working my way through the Couch to 5k program. I start week 4 tonight. So far so good. I don't think I will be a runner long term, but I think I want to do it just to be able to say I did it. 5 months ago, I wouldn't have considered running 5k.

britnaii22 wrote: »

Thanks!! I'm pretty happy about it

That's awesome, I also find it nice when people comment on my weight loss, I don't really talk about my weight loss with anyone (in person) or bring up how much I've lost - I'm one of those people that would rather "Work hard in silence, and let my success make the noise"

Definitely a gratifying feeling that people notice how hard you're working!!
Also congrats on the C25K app! It's a hard program and I got up to week 4 day 3 when I kind of fell behind, I found week 4 the hardest! I'm doing a 5K on Sunday actually, haven't trained for it at all this month but I'll be doing a mix of running/walking and I'll just be happy to complete it

I'm similar - I never brought it up until people mentioned it to me. Definately makes it feel better when people comment, cuz you know it is genuine.
Good luck on the 5k! I'm thinking about trying to run one in September, there is one shortly after I finish the program...assuming I finish it.

Yeah, I think doing a 5k would be awesome. Last night went great, it was a 3 minute run, a 5 minute run, then another 3 and another 5, all broken up by some walking in between. More running time than I've ever done for sure...and it was no problem. I could have gone further/longer on all of the runs. I'm getting my breathing figured out better, which is key. I used to feel like I couldn't run all that far cuz I'd be tired out. Now I feel like it isn't all that tiring - it's definately getting easier

Here's hoping. Week 5 has a 20 minute run. I'm terrified of it, and I can't wait to do it, all at the same time

Yeah I can. And I will

Just finished week 5 day 3 of C25K. This was the twenty minute run. I had my doubts, as the longest run I had done previously was 8 minutes. It went fine, though. The running part is actually easy. The only tricks are getting your breathing right, and your frame of mind. Once I believed I could do it, I knew I would do it, if that makes sense

britnaii22 wrote: »

That's great, I'm super impressed with your success in the C25K app that's awesome!!

Thanks! The program works really well. So far, at least...

Eava57 wrote: »

britnaii22 wrote: »

I have stayed off the scale since last friday... nervous for my results tomorrow!
I've been thinking... after this challenge I would like to throw my scale out.. not literally, or meaning I'm giving up, but being so "numbers-focused" takes away from my overall reason I'm doing this.. to be healthy.. to be strong. I'm thinking I'd do a 30 day trial.. where I continue eating the same as I do now, and add in a strict exercise routine, 20 mins a day 7 days a week. Anyone have thoughts or experience with this?

How are you all doing this week?

I did the Whole 30 program in March. You must stay off the scale for 30 days. It was hard to do but I did it! I was able to follow the plan (first time for me). I lost 10 lbs. I felt so good during this month.

That's awesome, good stuff

It was the first time I could stick to a program. I felt great and lost sugar cravings in three days! I am trying to adjust my eating plan I love wine too much! Lol There are online sites. Believe me, if I could do it anyone can!