Week 2 Recap

This was a so-so week.

Monday I did CT5K and increased my runs to 7.2.  I felt really good and loved pushing through the challenge.

Tuesday was supposed to be a double day with TIU training in the morning and CT5K before a birthday dinner.  Unsurprisingly, I slept in, then had to run errands before dinner.  I had planned on having a salad, but the unusual offer of bruschetta took away my willpower.  Because I am gluten-free, anytime I see a former favorite available I tend to cave.  And you know what?  It was delicious.

Wednesday was the start of a 2 day road trip to Wichita.  I wanted to get up and do a TIU routine, but instead I got up even earlier (whaa?) and did a CT5K.  This time I did 7.4: BOOM.  It was a bit harder, and even though most of the runs are only a minute and half I found myself checking the time every few seconds.  Maybe it's the music.  Maybe my endurance.  Maybe I have adult ADHD?  Or run-induced ADHD?  Anyhoo, I got it done, then celebrated by lunch at On the Boarder (but did NOT have a margarita, thank you very much) and dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings (and I DID have a cider, thank you very much).

Thursday (yesterday) more sales calls and back home to KC.  I had a caprese salad at lunch, so not great thanks to the cheese, but not the worst thing I could have picked.  I did stop and grab a chocolate/cherry shake on the drive home.  Didn't come close to finishing the small, though.  Win?  I was stuffed still so dinner was just some brussel sprouts.

Today was my Personal Training.  If you haven't heard, I have a major love/hate relationship with it.  I love it when I'm done, because I know I worked hard and did good work.  But during?  Absolutely not.  I sweat, swear, and complain. Maybe it's because I'm with family I can be more expressive?  All I know is that for the next few days I'll be sore.


My weekend looks like most: busy.  I drive to Omaha tonight to see a friend get hitched on Saturday.  I'll try to pace myself and keep the drinking on the lighter side.  I also hope I can find time to get in a CT5K and round out my 3 for the week.  Not sure if I'll get any more toning than my training session this morning.  Then I go up to Sioux Falls and meet my nephew, so I'm sure some Red Rossa Pizza is in store for us.

Overall, I feel good.  I know my biggest hurdle is my eating (and drinking).  I got down a bit because I weighed myself for the first time since starting this and I GAINED 1.5lbs.  I know that can be the result of a lot of things, but it just took the wind out of my sails. Oh well.

Weekend Recap

As I predicted, Girls Weekend at the lake meant lots of eating and drinking.  The closest I came to exercise is a late night paddleboat ride.  That counts, though, right?

This week is full of lots of possible roadblocks: birthday dinners, work trip, wedding, and visiting my brand new nephew (born this morning!).  I'll still do my very best to keep to my plan.  Here is how I am hoping the week will go:

Monday: After work CT5K followed by a TIU routine
Tuesday:Morning TIU, after work CT5K
Wednesday: Morning TIU, drive to Wichita
Thursday: After I get home, CT5K
Friday: Personal Training
Saturday and Sunday I'll be in Omaha for a wedding, then Sioux Falls for my family.

Fingers crossed I can put little check marks next to all of these!

Day 4 and already missed a blog

I know you were all worried about me hahaha since I didn't blog yesterday, but I was so busy!  So let me fill you in on the last fey days

Wednesday: Day 2 of CT5K went awesome!  I was running way faster than I ever have (6.9- don't judge because I have no frame of reference to know if that's fast, slow, or average).  Granted, the 2nd day is only running for 1 minute increments with walking for 1.5 minutes in between, 8 times.  But regardless, I felt great and was psyched with my progress.  I even fit in a Tone It Up routine in the morning- Malibooty.  Basically, I rocked that shit.

Thursday: I knew that in order to complete my mission of CT5K 3 times a week and TIU twice I needed to get it done today.  So I woke up early, did CT5K day 3, and hit a wall.  I was so exhausted, didn't feel like doing it, and basically struggled.  I accepted that my stamina and drive was not there, and the sad fact that I was cramping from the get go.  In order to compensate for my MUCH slower runs, I put a few of them at a small (1) incline- so that helps, right?  Anyway, I muddle through and get the hell out of the gym, go home, ad complete 2 rounds of TIU Sunkissed Abs.  Also hard.

Tuesday night also was a happy hour for a dear friend, and after only 1 beer I felt like I rocked it... until dinner.  Salty Iguana Mexican with Iguana Dip (a delish espinaca) and a taco.  So many chips and salsa too.  So, food wise, not the best.  But I stuck with water at least!

Friday- today- early morning Personal Training.  Scott always kills me, and today was lots of legs and arms.  So so sore, but at least it's done and I don't have to see him until next week.

What's my plan for the weekend?  Well...it's my friend's annual Lake Weekend, so a group of us girls will be drinking and eating a lot.  I packed gym clothes since a few said they want to do a walk/run, so maybe that would happen.  Our hostess also said she wants to do a treading water competition to get a workout in, so we'll see how dead I am after this morning.

I promise to never leave you again for so long!

Day 1 is Done

Yesterday at about noon I decided to start a new type of training for me.  And I wrote about it.  Then got completely overwhelmed.  True, nobody but me knew my plan or read my blog and yes I still am the only one reading this...is it weird I am just talking to myself?  but nonetheless I felt like I had an obligation I needed to keep.

So after work- with some very strong resistance- I went to the gym.  And I stalked the treadmills until 1 became available.  And I ran.  Well, I ran according to what the Couch to 5K app says to run, which is 1.5 minutes of walking with 1 minute runs in between.  So people were probably judging me, but you know what?  Didn't care.

And then I went to dinner with some friends and did the unthinkable- I ordered iced tea instead of wine and a kale and spinach salad (delicious, by the way).  At one point one of the girls asked if I wanted a fry and I declined.  Now this is not a normal occurrence for me, so I had to confess my new plan.  And as soon as I said 5K, they asked which race I was training for.  "Well, not a race, per se, but just to try a new program".  This, apparently, is not an acceptable answer.   So now I am training for the Kansas City Marathon 5K which is exactly 9 weeks away.  It fits my timeline too perfect for me to say no to, and now I really have a goal to work towards.

This morning I woke up a little early and did a Tone it Up routine.  Tonight will be CT5K Day 2.  See, I am following through!

Let's get the party started

Hi Everyone,

My name is Kate and I am a binge fitness-er.  I get on a kick of working out daily for a few weeks and then burn out.  I did a month of Pure Barre and quit (though that was strictly a cost decision.  I loved that class).  I joined Tone it Up and stopped using it.  I logged on My Fitness Pal for months straight and fell off the wagon.

Basically I find it very difficult to stick to any plan.  Most of my problem, I think, is that I have yet to figure out what motivates me.  Yes I want to look better.  Yes I want to feel confident in a bikini.  But that ice cream- it's just so tasty!

I also set unrealistic goals (at least, unrealistic for me).  I will tell myself I need to work out every day, twice a day.  Then I sleep in and think "well, today is shot anyway, might as well go to Happy Hour tonight instead of the gym".  So that doesn't work well.

But enough is enough.  I am so tired of wishing my legs were more toned.  "If only I could wear shorts" I would lament.  The truth is I have absolutely nobody to blame but myself.  I make excuses, I take the easy option, and I eat junk.  And that sucks because that means I also have the ability to take control and make changes, which frankly, I have been avoiding for years.

So enough about my back story.  Let's get to my goals.

• Weight doesn't mean that much to me, I'm in my range of "happy numbers" so I'm more based on how I feel
• I've always been on the petite side, but never in shape.  I want to change this.  I want to see muscle, and when I sit I want muscle definition in my thigh, not cellulite 
• My "seat" as the Pure Barre girls call it is in desperate need of a pick me up
• I want to feel confident when Lake Weekend comes around, or friends want to have a pool day.  I don't want the stress of needing to do a Slim Down before a big event

That's what I'm hoping to achieve, and here is how I will:

• Couch to 5K.  I've never ever been a runner, but since I have cancelled my gym membership, this program is a great structured way for me to get in a good work out.  I will do this the recommended 3 times a week for 9 weeks
• Personal Training three times a month- my cousin is a trainer and another cousin and I go in the mornings.  Focus is on muscle development
• Tone it Up- I WILL utilize this resource!  I will do one of their recommended videos at least twice a week
• BLOG.  That's right, I'm hoping you will hold me accountable.  If anybody actually does read this- especially anyone I know in real life- and you see I'm slacking call me out

Well that's it for now.  Tonight: Day 1 of Couch to 5K.  Then dinner with friends.  Wish me luck that I can make good food choices!