I broke my scale . . . seriously- its broken, says I weigh 1lb, I step off, get back on and it says i weigh 185lbs- both are wrong- really wrong. I don't know how I, my husband, or one of the kids did it, but its done, which means I have to get a new one tomorrow. Its killing me that I couldn't weigh in this morning-

had my race this morning- 5K in 26m30s, so about an 8:30 mile, which is okay. I didn't place or anyhting, but I keep reminding myself that I had ankle surgery less than 5 months ago. the goal was to finish and I did- respectively.

It was a beautiful day and I went for my first hike of the season at a nearby Provincial Park that has a LOT of steep hills. I have to get a new battery for my HRM so I can have an accurate reading for how many calories I burn next time. If my legs and knees aren't killing me tomorrow I will probably go again. I will have met that OWL for exercise in two days...lol.

I hope you are all having a great weekend!!!

Take care,
Datenshi

Using my weight from Thursday because I don't have a new scale yet and when I do it will be afternoon and I like morning" naked no drinking or eating yet" numbers better than afternoon numbers. 125.5 so .5 away from my April goal . . . but I did log 1516 minutes this month in exercise!!!!! my goal was 1350 so I met and exceeded THAT goal.
While we're talking about goals here are some May goals:
weight: 123
exercise minutes: 1450
measurements: .5 inch from waist (so 29)
1 inch from belly (so 33)

On a completely unrelated topic . . . some SOB broke into my garage last night (ok opend the door which wasn't locked but still), went into my car, dumped everything out of my purse and stole my money and credit card!!! GRRRRRR . . . we live in a really good safe part of town so aren't as hypervigilant about security as some (we lock the house doors at night but the cars aren't locked and obviously niether is the garage which isn't attached to the house)- but still!!!!!! Credit card is already blocked- I'm just so pissed off.

Hey Ravenclaws.

Went with my friend for a 7 mile walk. She jogged... I walked. And that was a good workout. I pulled something behind my right knee, and it's really tight. Would have been good if I had stopped there. RIGHT after the walk, we went to zumba. I was so tired and exhausted I was all over the place. And now I hobble everywhere I go. I'm at work right now but I had to take the elevator. My leg said "no f-in way I'm going up there". This time I listened.

Last night my mom and I made a veggie meal. Bell peppers, mushrooms, onions... it was very good. And then we put steak on it. You know, like icing to a cake. That counts, right?

I think my EOM goal for May is going to be 277. It's risky, because I didn't make my goal this month. But all of this exercise should be good. I feel like I'm off the plateau (for now).

I went hiking again today and brought my daughter this time. Afterwards I took her and my son to the driving range for their first experience with golf. We all had a blast. My legs are sooooooo sore but I am hoping to go hiking again tomorrow since I have the day off work.

I hope all you Ravenclaws have had a fabulous weekend!!!!

Datenshi

pulled out my old old scale (because the obsession with the scale is really something I NEED to work on and I swear I am but not weighing in since Thursday is truly killing me)- can I just say I don't know why I stopped using it (other than the fact that it is old and not digital)- it says I weigh 121- oh yeah that's why I stopped using it . . its not correct :ohwell:

I talked to a friend yesterday (also a runner) who jokingly said I couldn't shave 45 seconds off my time for the next race- 2 weeks away. So . . . because I'm me and will kick my own a** just to prove him wrong that's the new goal. I'm not really sure how my legs can move much faster or how my heart can beat any faster without exploding . . . but I WILL do it!!! Gotta love him (he knew if he said it I would do it- his way of motivating and pushing me)

Gooood morning Ravenclaws!!! :flowerforyou:

Forgive this post if it's a little too cheerful... I'm working on 2.5 hours of sleep.

Last night my co-workers and I went out dancing (sort of). It was a lot of fun AND I stayed within my calories! Even when we went to that diner that had chicken and waffles. :glasses:

I joined Ravenclaws because my friend Sandra was one and she said you guys are awesome. I stay because you guys ARE awesome! I'm not moving.

5 extra minutes of exercise a day, huh? Well, my co-worker invited me for a 7 mile jog tomorrow. I think she's trying to kill me, but perhaps this is a sign to join her. Afterwards I'll pay her back by taking her to zumba. :laugh:

Guess what?? I LOST! YIPPEEEE! :drinker: I'm down another 2.4 or something, and it feels great. But, that could be a lack of sleep.

I remember when I still had that 55+ pounds on me. I wasn't going hiking (which I LOVE), I wasn't dancing, and events like going out with co-workers wasn't even considered (or offered). It's only been a few months, but my life is so much different than it was when I started. And I think a lot of that comes from the group support here. So, THANK YOU! :bigsmile:

This whole post made me smile. So, so happy for you! Congrats on your new life!

Evening all! So, my friend and I started couch to 5k in February, and finished it just before my Easter holiday (as we missed a fair few sessions for holidays, school events etc). We then decided to carry on and train for 10k, as a general target to meet before I leave Thailand in July. It was all fun and not very real. Well today, THIS *kitten* GOT REAL!!!!! WE signed up for a 5k race next Saturday (not too bad, I've done 5k several times now, I know I can do it even though it's tough), and, a 10k in the middle of June. Whaaaaaat?! That's really soon! I agreed in a minute of madness, signed up, and now, hahaha, I've got to do them! Think I am a bit hysterical! Any race advice from your proper runners? momofJandA?!

That's exciting lottee! It's funny how a few maddening minutes can affect you for months.

I, too, signed up for a race. My very first. It's only 4 miles, but I'm a bit terrified. Still don't know if I'll walk or jog it, but any advice on training would be most appreciated! I can't believe we've gotten to the point where we WANT to RUN.

Run for fun? That makes no sense at all!

Yesterday I weighed in and am getting discouraged. I gained weight in the month and lost 0 inches.

Hey Ravenclaws, was unable to weigh my self this week so am sticking with my last weigh in of 100.5 Ibs and I finally reached a goal so yay for me, am looking forward to weighing in again and am thinking of what my next goal will be. Now if I can finish of my TAFE assessment by tomorrow night, I will be happy.

Evening all! So, my friend and I started couch to 5k in February, and finished it just before my Easter holiday (as we missed a fair few sessions for holidays, school events etc). We then decided to carry on and train for 10k, as a general target to meet before I leave Thailand in July. It was all fun and not very real. Well today, THIS *kitten* GOT REAL!!!!! WE signed up for a 5k race next Saturday (not too bad, I've done 5k several times now, I know I can do it even though it's tough), and, a 10k in the middle of June. Whaaaaaat?! That's really soon! I agreed in a minute of madness, signed up, and now, hahaha, I've got to do them! Think I am a bit hysterical! Any race advice from your proper runners? momofJandA?!

First- I can NOT tell you how happy you made me to call me out as a proper runner!!!! :blushing: I still have trouble envisioning myself as a runner- my whole day will be happy now :drinker:

Second- If you're already a 5K runner increasing to a 10K isn't that hard- you already have the tools. I generally increase milage a mile a week (any more and chance of injury increases). So in about 3 weeks you will be at 10K distance- then I would start to add interval training (1 minute of hard a** sprint, 10 minute jog, 1 minute walk if you need it- then repeat or find the pattern that works for you) the interval training helps with time. Also I always go balls to the wall the last 100 meters or so- basically the half a block when I can see my house- helps me to increase my endurance (at least that's what I tell myself as I'm dying).

General Race tips:
- don't get crazy when you start (my first race I tried keeping up with the front of the pack, who consequently run a 6 minute mile, and was DEAD by the second mile. Pace yourself.
- Getting through traffic is hard for me, I still haven't perfected my style and I run races at least once a month
- know is you are running a trail race or a road race before hand- a trail race is much different
- It's ok to walk if you need to- actually walking for a minute in the middle might actually increase your time in the end because you are kind of refueling your tank for the last leg
- Turn the music up and run your run- imagine you are alone out there on the road- just you the road and the music- screw everyone else and what everyone else is doing (unless you are racing to win then its a different story, but I'm guessing since its your first race the goal is to finish and do the best you can)

Look at me giving running/racing tips- who the heck ever thought THAT would happen:bigsmile: