I runnin!

So I'm still working on all my goals there to the side and up above, never fear.

But Lindsay and I sort of have a new goal. We want to run a 5k.

Like with the number pinned to your shirt and you start with the gun shot, the whole kit-n-caboodle!

We've been working at turning out bodies into running machines (jogging really but why split hairs) and the programs we've been 'doing' are all with the goal in mind of being able to jog at least the distance of a 5k (3.1 miles for you americans) Which is all well and good, but we discussed that we would actually like to run in a 5k! That would just be so exciting!

So that's our 'new' goal to run in a 5k. Now we are being reasonable about this. We know that it's gonna take awhile to be able to do this. But honestly if we follow the programs and don't injure our selves there is no reason why we wouldn't be able to accomplish this by late September or October. We should be well accustomed to jogging/running by then.

We most likely won't be at our weight goals but we'll be much healthier! And that's always good.

So how are we doing this? Well we have the C-2-5k plan (coach potato to 5k runner) and march/april issue of WW has an eight week plan to get your body accustomed to jogging and nike+ has a coach that has plans for you to switch from walking to running in 12 weeks.

And honestly if those three programs (which are really similar) can't kick our butts and transform us then I don't really know what will.

It's going to take lots of really hard work and dedication but we will do it!!

Want to join us? Believe me it's hard but honestly I can't think of a time that I didn't feel proud and excited to be doing it. I mean pain sure there was some of that but still!!

Not only that but we are gonna track our progress for all of it, in multiple ways too.

Photos(perhaps), music playlists, podcasts made by us, and this fun little site. Lindsay has one too, but I'll let her post it if she wants. But it will update our progress on facebook too so that's a bonus.

Now for the issue.... we really really want to be in the actual 5k, with shirts and medals and everything (not that we expect to win one) but where do you find one? There is surprisingly a site that tells you all marathons and runs and stuff... and when and where. But then the flip is how to decide and how are we gonna travel and... well...

As you can see we don't have the exact details down. I sort of want to pick out the specific run that way I have a definite goal. But I guess we'll get there when we get there.

Main goal right now, to start jogging.


Got a run in mind for me? Let's hear it!

I work hard for my skinny...

I'll admit it. I'm not a fitness-guru.

This is not a shock to anyone who knows me.

And really you see that weight tracker up above... shouldn't be a shock to you either.

I tend to fluctuate between feeling good and ready to go, to feeling like down and ready to sit down and read a good book.. who needs to be seen when they can happily live in the world of books.

Ok I'm not that extreme, but there are definitely days.

Today was a half-n-half day. Woke up ready to go, felt alright while walking.

Now I'm glad I did it, but man I wish I didn't have to.

It's very emotional loosing this weight. Not like I've struggled with inner demons and won type of emotional. But emotional none the less.

But maybe that's just all part and parcel of changing my self.It's not just outer looks but inner mind set. And man do I have a lazy mind set.

I've no doubt that if I keep doing what I know I should be doing, I'll eventually get to where it's not a struggle at all.

But right now.... The lazy is sort of winning.

So Lindsay and I are doing what's called c25k, meaning couch potato to a 5k runner.

Ooohhhhhoooooo man... I.... there... it's like I can't describe it. I mean... I can kind of do it, but honestly there is nothing like a minute jog to slap you full across the face and say "wake up idiot, you are wicked out of shape!". Seriously, the first minute I was, well alright I guess. The second I was getting by. The third? I'm not even sure I was able to run it all. And there are count 'em nine, that's right nine stinking jogs! Isn't that just mean.

I probably could have done better if it were jog 30 seconds, but nope, jog a minute.

(by the way you have NO idea how many times I've typed job instead of jog while writing this)

I'm proud of us for trying and at least "moving" during the whole thing. But I just don't know.

It really kicked my butt. C25k wins! And another thing is... I know people who are doing much harder work outs than me... and they are winning... maybe it's difficult, but they are winning. It's a little discouraging.

Having said that, I still want to keep going, I just think that maybe we'll have to tone it down a little. I've got a magazine (looks to the bedroom door hoping the mag will flap it's way to me......


nope)

And it has a similar idea for turning yourself into a jogger, but instead of walk 1.5 minutes, jog 1 minute repeat NINE times. It says to walk 4 minutes, jog 1 minute repeat 4 or 5 times (can't remember) I think this I could do. I think four minutes would just about be enough time for me to get my breathing under control and heart rate back down so I can start all over.

I think that's what I want to try. Now if only I can talk Lindsay into it..... (plots schemes for convincing Lindsay)

Gonna go attempt to stretch my leg muscles out...

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G-g-g-g-g-get wid us...

I love upbeat music

Especially when it helps to inspire me to move (walk/dance around whatever)

My current fav. 'I got a feeling' by The Blackeyed Peas.

I love the video of them kicking off Oprah's 24th season with the flash mob!!

I love that she was so completely shocked by the whole thing! That's awesome that stuff like that can be pulled. I would love to be in one of those things! So awesome!

This song is definetly walking/jogging music!! It just lends it's self to it.

I need more songs like this... do you know any??? You should share if you do.

I guess though if I am going to have this song on something to help inspire me to jog I need something to listen to it on.... Like an iPod or something. I've been looking at an Ematic which looks like this ---------->

One I just love the fun colors you can get it in....

It's a 4gb mp3 video player, w 2.4" screen and 5mp camera. Sounds awesome to me... and it's only $40 hard to beat.

But is it really worth it? would it be what I really want? I kinda think so.

I dunno... just can't decide. It's a hard hard world I live in here.

But at least I've got rockin music to see me through.

p-p-p-party everyday, I got a feeling

LOVE IT!

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to be or not to be..... who can decide??

How is it that a person can be an 'adult' and be so confident in some areas and yet in others show such cowardice.

I have the hardest time telling people no. People that are friends/family that is. I mean it's bad. I just don't like to disappoint people. Even when in my head I'm screaming 'NO! I don't want too!' I'll half-heartedly, or over enthusiastically agree to what it is they are saying. Weirdest thing ever.

Also I hate making decisions, absolutely hate it. I have no decision making abilities. (again this is only applying to family/friends) And it's again because I don't want to disappoint people.
My thoughts will be in turmoil, rioting, 'But what if they don't like that... no I better not pick'

Something in me knows that they are asking me to pick because they 1) have the same problem and don't want to choose themselves. 2) honestly value my opinion and want to let me have this choice.

If 1 how mean that you would then make me choose. If 2 how mean that you would make me choose! ;)

Look when it comes to being by myself, I can still have issues picking something out, hem and haw for 20 minutes before I decide whether or not I want to buy a book/movie/cd ect. So trying to accommidate others is just plan difficult.

I've let people down, and made them mad with my inability to decide/say no, I know I have. And to you I say, most sincerely I am sorry. I know I'm a pain in the patoot. But I can't help it.
I lack some gene or something that gives me the skills to be decisive. I'm just sure of it.

Almost positive.

So again... sorry... and..... ....... Stop taking advantage of me! You big bullies!!

(heh just teasing)

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Still getting everything together

So I'm still working!!

My goals to the side there are still valid.I'm still getting everything together.

Still haven't signed up for classes yet. But I think I just might get to that next week or so. I guess technically I have all summer to get it done, but well... we all know how I am (procrastinator) so might as well get it done now as not.

Working on the weight goal. I've been doing weightwatchers online (eating better) and so far down 17lbs (woot to me). I think I'll have a while til the size goal (getting closer though)

Walking almost everyday with momma which is really good, and I keep meaning to do my exercise video more... hasn't happened yet though. Guess I've got to be happy with what I have.


The blogging clearly hasn't been happening. Like I said I'm getting there.

The room needs some re-cleaning? Needs some dusting, laundry and then hopefully sometime this summer I'll get it painted!! (Fingers crossed kids)

But here's the thing... I know all around I could be doing even better, I could be outside on all these beautiful days we've been having... walking, or well really anything. But instead I stay inside and try to find something fun to do on the computer or I just read, which isn't 'bad', but honestly I could at least sit outside and read.

I'm a really happy with all the progress I've made and I know I'll keep it up.

But I suppose my blog is a place for me to try and kick my self in gear. Complain a little here and re-read it and go "wow what a WHINER!" and then I work towards fixing those things.

So..... notes to self....

Blog more (make it more entertaining too)
Keep up the weightwatchers!
Do Richie video!!
Get that room clean/painted


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.... darn it all

It's me... I know you're surprised. I haven't posted in.... many many moons.

So here I go, complaining again.

Sorta.

I had a thought.

It was a good thought.

The thought expanded, as thoughts often do.

Now there are images to go with the thoughts.

(here's the complaining part)

I want to be able to capture the images.

I can't draw.

How unfair is that. That there are people who can see an image perfectly in their noggin, but they can't bring it to life.

Very unfair is what it is...................................................... (very atomic)


So now I am done complaining. And thinking to my self.....

If there is any kind person out there that would be willing to take a crack at bringing my thought to life... that would be SVWEET!!!!

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...anyone?


*sigh*


alright, guess not.

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In which I digress from my goals

Some times I just have no follow through.

My room is like... I'm going to say 93% finished, and I just won't finish it.

Dusting, putting a few things away and laundry, that's it. And will I finish it?!?

Apparently not. Instead I spend a free day reading, and watching movies with the family.

And the time before I go to work hanging out with Sarah, and fighting her pull on me that says "stay home, you don't really need to go to work... stay here!"<----- evil!

Also I've been wicked slacking when it comes to the exercising. So lame, so lame!

Tell ya what.... just no stinking follow through.

I hope that maybe state out loud(on the Internet) that I've been slacking will provide me with the incentive to do better. Hopefully...


On a fun note, helped Sarah set up her mom's new toys, fun fun fun! But it makes me want one!

Such a jealous creature am I!


Ok I think that's it for now.

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