My First Real Run!

Yesterday I heard about something called the "Solstice Run" going on in a town really close to where I live. I was SO excited when I saw that they had a one mile run to do! My friend and I are going to be going. I can't wait! It will be this Saturday. Here is what the race is supporting:
"What is Go Run!? Go Run! is a local program working to enhance the lives of girls physically, emotionally and socially. Running activities are used to involve girls in a positive team experience involving goal-setting, positive adult mentoring and leadership opportunities in a supportive environment."

What an amazing thing to support! I now have two days to make sure I'm going to run an entire mile!


In other news, Carrie the scale gave me good news this morning: I am down to 10.5 pounds down. Here my question to all you other more experienced weight loss gurus though: for some reason my scale keeps doing "waves" on me. It's almost an exact pattern. I will be down to a certain weight (we will use 194 for example). Then it will go up to 195 for TWO days, and then after those two days it will drop down 2.5 pounds. I'm not even kidding that this is like an exact pattern. It's SO weird. Has anyone else experienced something like this?

Needless to say, I will thank Carrie and take my my 10.5 punds down. I am suppressing my joy for the 10 pound mark as I have basically have the "I lost ten pounds" mindset for the last week. hehe

Carrie the Possessed Scale- A Love/Hate Relationship

Today I have decided to name my scale Carrie. Yup, that's right, my scale is now named after the 1970's horror flick about a psychotic possessed woman. (No offense to any fellow bloggers with that name!). I am perpetually convinced that my little lovely Carrie knows exactly when she can STAB me in the back!

Today I was really hoping for at least 1 pound down. I have been maintaining at 9 pounds down this entire week, despite working out every day and counting calories. But Carrie was not in the best of moods this morning. Not only does Carrie not like to oblige me when I ask her to show a low number, but she also doesn't show anything but .5's or rounded numbers. Carrie does what she wants I guess.

Carrie, you will forever haunt my dreams until you show me some low numbers!!

Skinny Friends Just Don't Get It

On Saturday I hung out with a long time friend who has never struggled with her weight. She was always the “skinny” friend growing up. We started our time at Subway for lunch and I chose to get a foot long veggie sub. I was SO full afterwards, but boy am I glad I made that decision! Our next stop was Wal Mart to do a bit of shopping. Within the first half hour, my friend (fully knowing that I am trying to eat healthy and lose weight) asked me if I’d want to buy some macaroni and cheese and candy to eat later. I politely reminded her both times that I was trying to eat healthy. She laughed and was apologetic for offering two times in a row.

When we left Wal Mart, she asked if we could stop by Starbucks. Now this is not SO bad because there are healthy choices there, but the temptation is still high for someone struggling. Luckily, I resisted and just asked for an ice water.

Later that night she proceeded to talk to me about how she couldn’t decide whether to order mozzarella sticks or mini burgers from Applebee’s. (We weren’t even there yet!).

Instead of Applebee’s, we ended up heading to grab snacks from a local supermarket later that night. While I was frantically searching for a good healthy, quick meal to grab (they had closed down the salad bar), she then “lovingly” offered to “buy the chips and you can by the dip!”

I have to admit; I got a little snappy at this point and felt kind of guilty afterwards. I just don’t understand how people can be so insensitive to something that they KNOW you are working so hard at. But at the same time, I have to remind myself that she has never struggled with her weight, and she doesn’t realize that eating can be an addiction just like drugs or alcohol.

Later that night I laughed with her that from now on I would just make a habit of eating a foot long veggie sub pre-hang out with her to avoid temptation.

One Month

Today marks my one month anniversary on my weight loss journey. I'm pretty proud of myself so far. This month has been hard and challenging, but it has also revealed to me that I CAN do this.

As of today, I am down 9 pounds. It seems like so much weight, but at the same time, my pants still feel tight (how was I squeezing into them before?!) and I still look in the mirror and notice no difference on my body. But I am not going to let that discourage me. I KNOW I have been working hard and it has yielded results on the scale if no where else.

Exercise has gone really well for me. From going from nothing to working out almost every day for 30 days, I'm really happy. I am actually excited to go running now. Other work outs...not so much.

I'm off to complete my second work out of week 4 on the "couch to 5k".

A Treat and A Kick in the Butt

That's what I'm calling this Saturday. This morning me and the hubby went to a crepe place I have been wanting to try for over a year. I thought on the way there I would try to be healthy and choose a crepe with fruit. Well when I saw the title "Belgian dark chocolate crepe with almonds and whipped cream" I could NOT resist. Besides, I figured I could have a weekly cheat for such hard work all week.

The thing was DELICIOUS and totally worth it. I was so proud of myself that I didn't even finish the whole thing, and donated it to my personal garbage disposal (the hollow legged husband).



I was debating whether or not to go running today but that crepe made that decision. I need to kick some of those calories. Plus my pup is eager for a run. So I'm loading some new work out music to my IPod right now and I will soon be out the door!

My Workout Buddy

OK, I admit, this is just an excuse to brag about (who I believe) is the cutest puppy in the whole world! Chloe is almost 7 months old and a little ball of energy. She is such a great accountability partner because she will LET ME HAVE IT if she doesn't get her exercise in. This includes destroying things such as 20 dollar bills, my furniture, and various pairs of shoes. The message is clear, furry face, you want me to get my booty out that door and exercise!!

This is the little fuzz ball at 3 months old. When she first came home she slept all day and was the calmest puppy I had ever seen. Boy did she have us fooled!!
Here Chloe is at around 6 months. Don't let the cute face deceive you! She WILL eat your food off the counter when you leave the room! Carrots are the only snack spared!
Sometimes I can poop her out though. She is training with me to run that 5k! :)

Jumping for JOY

After yesterday's post I definitely needed a "lift me up!" Well my scale was happy to oblige this morning as it told me I am at 9 pounds down!! It was telling me 8 yesterday but I decided not to believe it until two days in a row (see my "It's Possessed" post about how I feel about my scale). It has a BAD habit of going up one pound the next day so I usually wait one day to confirm that weight. But not today, I'm celebrating!! (Insert adorable little victory dance like Rebecca from Biggest Loser)

Today I am planning on starting the "couch to 5k" training. Since I know I am a little bit further ahead then week one or two, I am going to be starting on week 4. I can't believe that I am actually excited to run! What is wrong with me!?!?!?

In other happy and exciting news, Kellen gave me my Christmas present last night. (I know, we are horrible at waiting!). And I got.....an IPOD touch! This also made me super excited. I went to work right away loading the Sparkpeople App to count my calories and loading some good workout music. They even have an App full of healthy meals to cook! Hallelujah, just what I needed. Thanks, hubby! :)