Weekly Weigh-In 210.2

So today is my first Monday weigh-in.  I have to say already that I like it better than Friday weigh-ins even if my weekend habits weren't exactly the best.  This week I made it to the gym on 4/7 days.  I am happy with that. 

On Friday I made a huge accomplishment (for me)  and ran a mile without stopping.  This may not seem like a lot to some of you but when I started back in June, I could only run 30 seconds at a time before having to walk.  So, running for 13 min 30 seconds was HUGE for me.  It was more of a jog but still I did not walk.  I woke up yesterday morning, however, with the worst knee pain.  I could bend my knee but extending it back out was very painful.  It was weird because I was fine on Saturday and then Sunday morning is when it began hurting.  I am wondering if I just over stressed my knees because they weren't used to running that long. 

See, I have slowly worked my way up to that long but not at a gradual pace.  Before I ran the full 13:30 the most I had done was 7 minutes.  Maybe my knees were just shot, maybe I need new shoes, or maybe I need to work on my stride and how my feet push off.  Kevin's already corrected me on that and when I push off correctly it feels good but I can't keep it going for very long without getting shin splits and I feel like I'm running on my tippy toes. 

I went to the gym yesterday and tried to run again and after about 4 minutes my knee was done for.  I still did intervals of walking/running and finished the mile in 15 minutes which wasn't bad for stopping 3 times to walk.  After that I did a 5.5mile bike ride and called it a day.  I could barely get down the stairs to leave the gym and stepping up into the Expedition was not fun! 
I took some Ibuprofen last night and called it a day. 

This week my goals are to find other ways to get my heart rate going without straining my knee.  I am doing to do more elliptical and bike, and maybe take a stab at the row machine. 

I am also going to try to do THIS  arm challenge via Skinny Ms. Fitness.  Who is with me?? 

Starting weight:  222
Today's weight:  210.2
Total lost:           11.8
Goal               :   170
Need to lose    :   40.2

Here I go again...

Remember last year when I lost 50+lbs when Kevin was deployed.  70 total since Kaelin's birth??  Well I seem to have found 20+ back and well that's just not cool, folks.  It's of my own doing!  I'm the only one to blame.  For months I blamed it on Kevin coming home and eating out at his favorite places but it's not his fault at all.  It's only my own.  He didn't put the food in my mouth.  He didn't make me sit on the couch watching t.v. every evening.  He actually encouraged me to go to the gym. I just wasn't "feeling" it.  I would go strong for a week and then lose the groove.  He would tell me it was okay to go, but I somewhat felt guilty (and still do sometimes)  leaving him in the evenings to go to the gym.  I know I shouldn't but I do.  There are other days I am running out the door to get out of there.

I have tried at home workouts and just cannot get into them.  Paying for a gym membership gives that ooomph to get out the door and use the services that I am paying for. 

I haven't been extremely consistent since joining 3 weeks ago. So far I have taken a Zumba class (eh...love zumba just not this particular class...will give it another shot)  ..  Body works plus Abs (ouch..good ouch) and Spin (love/hate and butt ouch the first few times) 

I want to get into a routine with the treadmill/elliptical.  I have tried the couch to 5k and I never make it past week 1.  I am going to try intervals on my own and go from there.  Small goals and my first one is to be able to run a mile without stopping.  Sounds small but I have only ran a mile once in my life in highschool...never since. At this point I can only run about 2 minutes before I need to walk. 

Weight wise:  I am going to make realistic goals. I know it took me months to put it on so it won't come off over night. My goals are 1-2lbs/week, and hoping for 15lb weight loss by August 31st.

To help me keep accountability I am linking up with Mrs. V @ Getting that Glow.   She has been working hard on her own goals and is doing fabulous. 
Weigh ins will be on Friday mornings.  I will be posting on my blog and then linking up in her comment section. 

If anyone is looking for some accountability for weight loss, fitness goals, or even just living a healthy lifestyle, let's all work together and encourage each other! 

Even if you don't have a blog, feel free to leave your goals/accomplishments/or needs for improvements in my comment section. 

Who's with me?

Weightloss update

I recently reached another milestone.  40lbs lost!  It took a while to get back in the groove after Kevin left, but I slowly but surely am getting there.  Lately I have the craving to eat all the time! (No, not pregnant) ..maybe pmsing? I just want to eat, eat, eat! grrr.  Oh well. I've been trying to work out at least 5 days a week.  I have started to take the girls to the gym with me in the morning.  That itself is another story.  My new form of cardio is a spin class.  It's so hard but such an awesome workout.  I feel so amazing when I am done.  My butt, however, does not.  I haven't quite built up my butt callous yet.  We'll get there! 
Here are some pics along the way of my progess.  Next goal 50lbs lost by July 4th!!!

Goal #1: Achieved!!

Weight loss as of today:  21.8lbs!!

Starting weight:  250lbs

Current weight:   228.2

My first goal of 20lbs by Valentines day has been achieved.  Next on my list...10 more pounds by Easter!  

Sorry this post is so short... I plan on posting the girls 5/17month updates later tonight.  Sorry to everyone for being so distant lately.  The last week or so has been very hectic!  

Thank you to everyone for their continued support!              

Goals

Today marks 2 weeks since Kevin left.  We are pretty much settled into life here in Illinois. 
We miss him a lot but hopefully with the holidays approaching, time will just fly by! 
I have set some goals for myself while Kevin is gone.  I haven't written them all down but I soon will be, so I can share them with all of you.  My main goal is to become a healthier person physically and mentally.  This last week has been hard and overwhelming and I knew that I had to do something to de-stress.  I checked out a gym yesterday afternoon called Fitness Connexion in Bloomington.  They offer a variety of different fitness classes as well as your regular exercise cardio and toning equipment. Best of all....they have affordable CHILDCARE right there in the gym.  I start my 16 day free trial today.  The free trial also includes free childcare for up to 2 hours per visit to the gym.  I am totally taking advantage of this while I can. 
I have about 50lbs to lose and I am looking forward to surprising Kevin with my new look when he gets home! 
I am going to stay accountable and post my weight on here for all of you to see.  It's embarrassing but maybe with all of your support and motivation, I won't fall off the bandwagon and give up. 

Today's weight:  246.8 (eek! I could cry!)
Goal weight:  198 (weight I was when I met Kevin 4 years ago)

This is my goal during this deployment.  50 lbs.  I can do it!  I will update everyone on my progress on every Monday.  Wish me luck!