Back to the Beginning!

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Ok! I have worked out a few times this week and just got back from a run. I am not sure how the weather is where you are but here it is BEAUTIFUL!!! That run was exactly what I needed!!

I have played contact sports my entire life and was never fond of it...I just happened to be good at it. I don't like playing soccer anymore but it paid for my college so that was good. Now, I need a new hobby. Volleyball was fun but I want to keep experimenting with new things.

ANY SUGGESTIONS?! I am thinking Ballet classes...I have no rhythm but why not try?

  

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PINKNFITCARLA 3/10/2013 5:54PM

Glad you enjoyed the great weather! It was sooo beautiful out today! Good luck finding something you enjoy. Report Inappropriate Comment

The "No Name Blog Entry"

Sunday, March 03, 2013

Oh boy, I am back with my tail between my legs. I have tried harder and harder every time to stick with SOMETHING when it comes to staying healthy and I always give up or get "too busy" which is nonsense. I need motivation but it needs to start with me. I get so busy but I should never get too busy to work out and be healthy...it needs to be a priority.

With that said, I am finishing up grad school (hooray!) which kicked my butt for 2 years...now I am at my heaviest...terrible complexion....high amounts of stress because of it...its such a vicious cycle.

I am so glad the Spark People community did not give up on me...I am so fortunate. Time to really get back to it and get focused.

  

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Half Marathon

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

EEEEEEEEK!

I am so nervous but I am signing up for my first half marathon. That might seem easy to some people but I thought I would never go above a 10K but I am. I let someone talk me into the Disney half in January so I have plenty of time and lets face it...Disney rocks...so I should be fine. I started my training today. My plans are to run 3 times a week for about 3-5 miles. Then, over the weekend, I want to build my long distant running. So I plan on taking one day over the weekend, probably Sunday because that is my free day, and run between 5-10 miles. By the time December hits, I hope to be running between 10-13 miles on Sundays.

To those who have done half and full marathons, is this the best way to go? Any advice?

Thanks!

  

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ROSET491 5/15/2012 6:59AM

Congratulations on your decision on running a half!! Disney would be so cool to do!! A friend of mine is running her first half and is following a training plan that builds up her mileage and then tapers off towards the last week or so. There's all kinds of programs you can get online: Hal Higgins, Jeff Galloway & runners world! BEst of luck to you on your training!! Rose Adding you to my friends so I can keep up with your progress!! A half is in my dreams!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DRKYASHI 5/15/2012 1:02AM

Stay focused, listen to your body, and have fun! Comment edited on: 5/15/2012 1:03:16 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

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Back on TRACK!

Monday, May 07, 2012

Ok, so I let the past 2 weeks go without a workout and my eating has been...well not terrible but not great. Time to fix that. I work an overnight tonight so I am going to make it a point to do at least an hour of Wii Fit.

It is good sense to not eat after 7 but with my schedule that is really hard and practically impossible. What I have decided to do is if I eat past 7 it is going to be whole fruits and veggies ONLY. I have been eating sandwich's or chicken pattie's or stuff along those lines. Its too heavy because even though I am at work I am usually sitting at my computer doing homework so its not like I am being active.

I have until August 4th to lose the rest of my weight. Gar. 20 pounds to go but I think eating sensibly will get me pretty close.

  

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VIRGO_QUEEN 5/8/2012 9:33PM

Go Girl! Good luck with reaching your goal! Report Inappropriate Comment

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final week of the semester

Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Wow, I really pack on the pounds during finals week. I am sure it is part stress, part sitting on my butt writing papers while snacking, and part not having any time to sleep or workout. I should take up Yoga during times like this.

I made chicken salad and mixed some Old Bay Seasoning in it...oh yum. Maybe people know of this already but I just tried it out and thoroughly enjoyed it. Chicken salad is a dish I experiment with but I think my favorite is still with grapes cut in half. Yum yum yum. Or with catalina dressing and crunchy noodles.

PS. I am not a good cook. If these look weird its because I just get random cravings and start throwing stuff together. I have learned to love my cooking haha. I need to make healthier choices while I am stressed out. Pizza and wings have really been good to me though. So good...yet so bad.

  

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GLMOM2 5/2/2012 12:13PM

Finals can have that effect on a persons body. You'll get back on track! Report Inappropriate Comment