Exercise is Awful: An Honest Journey

I'm just going to be my brutally honest self about my exercise and weight loss journey. I need to feel like I can climb the stairs again without simultaneously wondering if I ever signed the will I wrote a few years ago for fear of my death.

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I’m not dead!

I’ve actually been doing pretty well with running. I’m consistently running at least 2-3 miles every other day (or at least 3 days a week) and I’m actually really enjoying it. I’ve actually enjoyed it so much that I ... wait for it...SIGNED MYSELF UP FOR A HALF MARATHON IN SEPTEMBER.  YOU GUYS. OMGAH. THIS IS HAPPENING.  I didn’t lose much weight last week (163) but I actually lost some inches. I think I’m gaining some muscle which is awesome! I fit into the next size down for pants, (12) and I’m feeling much more fit.  Funny story though. I fell down the stairs and broke my tailbone >.< Oddly enough, I can run without much issue (it stings a little but not like I’m going to die.) but sitting down, lying on my back, any of that. It freaking blows. BLOWS.  So we’ll see how that affects my life. 

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Just doing my thang...ran a 5k today!!!

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Runners gonna Run

So today I ran 20 minutes straight! BOOM. I ran/walked for a total of 45 minutes and completed a 5k. When I was running it was a 12min/mile pace, which is probably the best I’ve done in a LONG time. I’m super excited that I was able to run for so long considering I’ve not been back at running again for very long. 

Even more exciting is that for the first time in a long time I actually enjoyed running. I kept going even when I was tired because I wanted to push it to the 3 mile mark. I felt accomplished when it was all over and a little sad that I was leaving the gym. I need to start getting this excited for my at home workouts on non-gym days. Like tomorrow..it’s ab day. I need to get excited about that. 

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SUNDAY FUNDAY

I should have taken pictures at the gym. that was truly a special moment. I went Friday (1/8) and today (1/10) and did 35 minute interval runs. Mostly interval between walking and running but I ran 5 minutes straight each time I ran! So yay for that progress.  Current Weight: DUN DUN DUN

164! BOOM.  Lost 6lbs the first week. I’ll take it. 

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ6-nCLeDsI)

Me. Always. 

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Alright. Almost a week in.

Excited for weigh in on Sunday. Sort of. Because I hate weighing myself. Like...LITERALLY FUCKING HATE.  Other than that, I have officially signed up for the gym so I’ll start the running portion of my journey tomorrow. Yay? I dunno. My goal is to be 5k ready for spring. Here’s hoping. I also bought some Jillian Michaels thing to work on cross training so I don’t die from running so much. I used to be a runner so I know things (HAH yeah. It’s been a minute. Like 10 years. Meh. Details)  How is everyone else doing on their new years health resolutions? 

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Some things I’ve been eating the last few days. More veggies, all home cooked. Delicious. 

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What up bitches

Today, January 3rd, I started my new healthy lifestyle. I’ve done this before though so don’t jump up and clap for me just yet.  Current weight: 170lb Height: 5′5″ Diet: chick-fil-a, wawa, baby unicorns. Anything but a home cooked meal apparently.  My goals:  Weight: 135ish? I don’t really know. What is good for me? someone tell me. I hope it’s not much less than 135 because honestly, I love food too much.  Exercise: Run a 5k at least 3 times this year, and be consistent at running around 10-15 miles per week at the gym. Oh yeah, I got a gym membership. Planet fitness. $10/month. Do it.  Eating: Whole foods 6.75 days a week. 1 cheat meal. No coke (COKE A COLA WEIRDOS). I have a coke problem.  Other: sleep more, play with my kids more, be less lazy.  ALRIGHT LETS DO THIS.