Halloween Weigh In

I ALMOST made my weigh in goal of losing 5 lbs this week. I lost 4 1/2. It was hard. I turned down so many delicious treats. I guess in a way it was the perfect week for me to be strict because of my love of sugar. I hate to think how much I would have gained in this week alone because I LOVE treats. I didn't even snitch on any Halloween candy last night at the trunk or treat. Nothing till this morning after breakfast. Then all my willpower came tumbling down. I've eaten myself sick this morning. Sick enough to stay away from the candy?? Um, probably not. We gotta get it out of here fast :) I'll just have to be super strong again next week. Besides it's the beginning of a new month, what better time to make a fresh start and reward myself on the 4th Thursday of November. Oh, and I will reward myself.
We ran 11 miles yesterday. It was HARD! My time was decent, but that's cause I was running with Marlo. She's very good at motivating - which is good and bad. I SO wanted to slow down at the end. That last mile was very hard. I'm sure she was rolling her eyes at my wimpiness. But it was very good to be with her because she helps me push it beyond my limit, which I need. It was also nice doing in on Friday instead of Saturday. It was so nice sleeping in this morning. Honestly I'm really not looking forward to the 12 mile run next week, but we're planning a little easier course without the steep hills. That's also why 11 was so hard yesterday. Only 3 weeks from today!! AAAHH

Weigh In

Its a good post. I gained the 5lbs back that I lost last week! I'm actually happy about this, because this means I have been feeling better!! I still get here or there or a few bad days, but really I am feeling tons better!!!! YIPPEE!!! Maybe I will make it through the next 7 months! Today I ran a 5k it actually felt really good till I got to the the last half mile. Maybe since I could see the finish line, I'm not sure but WOW it seemed to take forever. I was happy to text Marlo, Sarah, and Monta and say I'M DONE!!!! Just like 20 or 21 days till we run the race!!

Midweek progress

I had kinda slacked off on doing my midweek reports and weigh in for a couple weeks while I was partying it up, so even though it's 11:19 pm and I should be sleeping I figured I'd better get this on here so I can get back in the habit again.
I've been MUCH better this week. I am proud to report that I didn't eat any delicious dessert (brownies and vanilla ice cream - one of my favorites) at our group FHE on Monday, and I didn't eat any cupcakes or even lick the frosting off my fingers that I made on Tuesday for the Harvest Festival. Tonight at the festival I didn't cheat and eat any of the cupcakes there. So eating wise much better than last week. I have been a little more munchy, but I've been munching on healthy things.
Working out has been hard this week for some reason. I only ran 3 miles and walked almost another on Monday. My legs were still tired from Saturday's run I think. Tuesday I went swimming. I haven't been swimming since before my trip to Utah, and it felt great. But I was slower than I had been before. Still it was a good workout, but I could tell I was tired. (Probably more to do with the fact that I'd been up till 1:00 the night before) Today I was truly dreading running 5 miles, but I did it. I wasn't very fast, but I did it. So, I've been working out, but not at my best ability this week. I'm looking forward to doing our long run on Friday instead of Saturday morning this week.
I can't believe the race is coming so soon, and I'm totally remembering those feelings we documented right before the first 1/2 marathon. I'm scared, excited, tired, etc. Only two more long runs, one shorter long run, then the race!

My Report Card

So it's weigh in time again. As you'll see on my ticker, not very good. Especially considering I was already up. NOT GOOD!
Here is my report card for the week:

Exercising: B+
Proper Sleep: B-
Eating Healthy: F+
Drinking Water: B

Did you know there was such a grade as an F+? Well, there's not. I made it up. I just wanted to give myself a little credit for starting each day out really good and motivated. But when ..oh.. 3:00ish rolled around everyday I gave in to my cravings and caved. Yes, every day. So I really can't be too surprised that I gained weight this week.
I missed working out Monday because we were traveling, and for some reason the rain made me not work out Wed. It's all the rain's fault. I was going to, but just kept putting it off and off, till before I knew it the day was done. But I did do all the other days, and I ran 10 miles this morning in pretty good time.
So the big test for next week is going to be getting off at least 5 of these pounds I've put on, even with SEVERAL Halloween parties. So make me accountable. I can do it!! I really don't need to sample any of the cupcakes I'm making for the Harvest Festival, so I won't. I'll just save them till Saturday after my 11 mile run. Then I'll really deserve them.

Weigh In

I am 9 weeks and 3 days today. This week started out rough, Sunday was the worst day. I had the worst stomach cramps and just felt terrible! The week as got gradually better as it has went on. Working out wise M,W, &F I worked out. Wednesday getting my 5k in and plan on doing something still debating if I want to run a 5k or bike the 11mile run with all the other girls tomorrow. Decisions Decisions!!

Eating wise- I'm still in the all day sickness. But hard candies make my stomach feel better. I have no idea why. I always have a few Jolly Ranchers in my pocket. Not the healthiest but Hey it makes me happy!! I have been eating tons of fruit and really have not got my appetite back just yet.

This week weight loss was 5lbs. Yup that puts me under my goal weight. My feelings I got here from being sick, so whatever, and to be honest I really hope I can gain it back next week, because that would mean I feel better!!!!

Note: I need to put this note on my pesonal blog but my countdown has been changed to my actual due date, not when I am having the c-section. Right now such big things happen every week, and I want to know what is going on now not in a week!

Long Time, No See

Sorry that I haven't reported in a while. It hasn't been on purpose, promise. It's been a busy and fun month so far. On the positive side I can report that I have kept up on exercising regularly. But, with stress and fun, and any celebration comes eating. I planned to just eat bad on my birthday, but it ended up being my whole birthday week. Then we went out of town last weekend and I ate & ate! Unfortunately I thought I'd do better once I got home. I did, till last night and that last piece of birthday cake was staring me in the face. I was weak. Anyway, it's just a little set back. I won't let it get me down. Besides I'm running 10 miles this weekend. And I'm getting ready for the race. I haven't lost motivation yet. Just enjoying life a little too much. But how often do you have a birthday??? OK, yes, my celebrating is excessive, but I'll be over it soon.
Another great thing to report is that I had my personal best time in the 10K I ran last Saturday!! My goal was to do it in 1:05, but secretly in my heart I really wanted to do it in 1 hr, but didn't dare wish for it, because I wasn't sure I could do it. I ran 6.26 miles (it was a little over a 10K) in 57 minutes!! I was shocked and so excited. Yes, I know if there is some stranger reading this that is a real runner, I'm sure 57 minutes is not as good as a real runner, but for me it is great! And I felt good the whole time! YAY!! Maybe all the cookies I ate on the ride up the day before the race gave me an extra boost of energy.

Weigh In

One thing about loosing a whole bunch of weight before you get pregnant, is thinking that only gaining 20lbs in a pregnancy is practical. The reason why I say this is, is because when you first loose weight it is so easy to put it right back on. For example on our cheat days we can gain 7-10 pounds then it takes us about 4 days to work this off then 2 days to loose a little extra. Now with being pregnancy, I can't diet. I can watch what I eat but I can't diet. As you can only guess I did gain this week one pound! I am not complaining I got some Zofran this week and it is really helping. I have really good days, and I have really bad days. It doesn't matter how many pills I take it just will not go away. I have noticed it is different part of the days. Right now I seem to fill bad in the Morning from wake-up till 9am then 1-4pm and then about 8pm it starts up again. I know doesn't sound great, but compared to the other 3 this really is good for me! So I am not complaining! I wanted to take one last picture before the prego belly hits. I saw Kim today in her cute maturity shirt today!

8 Weeks and 2 days!