Update on Dr. visit

So I went to the podiatrist today. I've been putting it off for so long because I was afraid the dr. would tell me I can't run. Right now I have to run. Ok, I guess I don't HAVE to, but I HAVE to lose weight and the half marathon is giving me the goal to work towards that will help me lose weight. I have plantar fasciitis, which has caused a heel spur. So, just like I figured, he suggested I don't run. He suggested I start riding a stationary bike instead. I told him my plight. He did say that I could run the miles, but just split it up into running smaller distances a couple times per day. I guess I could, but I don't have all day to schedule my running around. If I do continue to run long distances there will just still be pain. I did get cortisone shots in both feet, so that will take the inflamation down so that the pain will go away, but it won't heal the plantar fasciitis. So now I'm a little down, and frustrated. I feel like I'm on fire and motivated and I don't want to have to change everything and lose that motivation. If I take a month off of running how will I lose weight?? I know there are other forms of exercise, but then will I be ready for the half marathon? And I'd need to do extra planning because I couldn't do it in my home on the treadmill, which is a luxury I know. Just a little frustrated. So do I disobey doctors orders? He wants to see me again in 2 weeks to follow up and see how I am doing. Do I go and flat out tell him that I'm still running and that I didn't listen to him at all? I know I won't get completely better without resting my feet, but can't I wait until after the half? So my plan for this week is that I'm going to do strength training tomorrow, and maybe walk for a bit. I really want to do the 4 miles on Wed. Maybe I'll split it into 2 miles in the morning, and 2 miles at night. Then I'll do 1 mile Thurs. along with some strength training again, and 2 miles Fri. And I'm still planning to do 6 miles Sat. Am I so stupid?

What this week brings...

Last week I slacked off a lot!! I was not feeling good, my whole body just hurt so bad!! So due to my bad behavior this weekend I was not to bad. We did not go out to eat, we did have game night. But at game night I made fat free ranch dip with pretzels. But I did eat a nutty butty bar and it was good!:0 So this week I am putting a 100% back into getting this weight off!! This week on the training schedule we are supposed to run 2 miles on Monday, 1 mile on Tuesday, 4 on Wednesday, Thursday rest, and Friday another 2miles! On top of that I am going to do 3 days of strength training. Well wish me luck I need it! But I am motivated once again. I think the hardest part is how long and hard it is just to loose a pound. And one bad bite you can gain 2lbs! That is a little frustrating!!!!

Sarah's Weigh In

I lost 3 lbs this week, and I'm so happy about it. I'm only 2 pounds away from my 20 lb goal, and 5 pounds away from one of my big milestones! The run today wasn't too bad, shocker! But the aftermath is pretty painful today. Those hills used a lot of leg muscles that are now very sore, but it's a good sore.

Kim's Weigh In

2 lb weight loss this week, even with being bad. Something is better than nothing. I just gotta stay away from the goodies!! =) By the way, if you are actually watching my ticker at all you'll notice the ultimate weight loss changed. I changed my start weight to the number I was at my doc's office, checked it on my new scale last week, and it was the same so I had to change my start weight when I updated the ticker. Still, doesn't matter cuz woo hoo! I lost 2 lbs. That is better than I did all last month.

Early Weigh In

Well I have been having Internet issues so one day I can get on and the next I can't. So next week we are going to give CLEAR a chance in our home. Yesterday I weighed in and I lost 2lbs but today I stepped on the scale and nothing!! So I guess this week I maintained. I really need to loose 8lbs this month. So I really have to push it the next few weeks. This weeks was hard. My allergies hit me hard. I had a terrible sore throat, cough, congestion, tired, just felt like crud! I am almost back to normal still the wired voice, but getting there. So next week I will be pushing it up a few steps! I have to get this weight off!!

Sarah - midweek check in

So, I don't have much to report, other than I'm still trucking along! I was really dreading the 4 mile run yesterday, but believe it or not, it really wasn't that bad. I even did it in pretty good time.
It is a new month, so I wondered about adding more little goals to work on this month, but for now, I'm just going to stick with the ones I have. Maybe I'll add more next month.
As far as my goals go I have been sticking to them quite well, other than I need to sleep more. Especially considering how hard we are working out, sleep is vital to give the body time to repair itself. So my goal is to be in bed by 10:30 each night. I'm looking forward to our 6 mile run this weekend!

Kim's Mid-Week Check-in

This week has been hard. The last two weeks I honestly slacked off because I had pretty much given up so getting back into the swing of things is taking a little more motivation. My biggest temptation right now is the junk food in my cupboard. Family game night consists of soda, chips, some kind of sweet treat...basically nothing but junk food. Well, it is all in my pantry right now and it calls my name every day! Yesterday I spent the whole day upstairs just to avoid it. I did however end up cheating at night when I could resist no longer. I had 3 gem donuts. 290 calories. So my calorie intake yesterday was about 2000.

This weekend I went out and bought a new scale. My scale tells me how many calories I need to eat to maintain my current weight. The information is based on my weight and height. As of right now, I have to eat 2700 calories each day to maintain my current weight. I look at that number and think, wow, that's a lot, but in reality it isn't hard to reach that number. It is easy if you're eating out. At the workout Monta was telling us about Kira's progress. She was doing good until some co-worker's brought in Mexican food to work. She had something...can't think of the name right now, but she only had 1 and it was 932 calories!! That's how easy it is...one item can give you almost a whole day's worth of calories. It makes me think that maybe my cheat day shouldn't be so laid back. I don't believe in depriving myself so I figure we've gotta think in moderation. Do I really need to eat 2 slices of pizza or can I get my craving filled with just one? Do I need a whole bowl of ice cream or can I cut it to one scoop? I want to satisfy cravings without over-indulging.

I have gotten up and done some kind of workout everyday this week so far. I'm hoping if I keep it up I'll see some progress this week. We'll just have to wait and see.