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Friday, February 17, 2012
Friday Moment of Truth
So most of my moment of truth information can be found over at the Healthy Writer, but I wanted to keep this slot for anyone who wants to join me. (Please? I'm getting lonely.)
Please, please keep doing your Friday moments of truth here! I vow to participate. So far, nothing lost this week. But I did 2 1/2 miles today (which is a great starting point) and haven't snacked. If I can survive the awful 3:30-5 vortex of munchies, maybe I'll having something good to report next week...
Woo-hoo! 2.5 miles. That's not just a good starting point; that's an excellent starting point. (Ha-ha. Semicolon in my comment.) As to avoiding the snacks, methinks we just need to get you the right kind of snacks.
Thanks for the much needed prompt on twitter to get back to weekly reporting! I will not weigh in again until Monday and will hope for a better result now that I feel like I am "me" again. After the holidays I fell into a bad pattern (I blame/rationalize it was a reborn sugar addition...darn christmas goodies and work stress). Basically I threw myself a pity party and stopped being the new me for bit. It was a good thing ultimately because I realized how easy it is to fall back into old patterns.
Not exactly sure why this week I was ready to get back at it but I am and that's what I care about. I take that back. I know what it was. I was able to do a complete reboot/mind reset during my vacation where I worked out every day, walked a ton, got some much needed warmth and sunshine and was able to reflect rather than react.
I am feeling better mentally, emotionally and spriitually and physically kicking butt! I went to the gym 6 days this week, I am on point with my 5k training plan and I am amazed how much stronger I am feeling only a week into it.
I had to take a side trip to the PT due to new pain in my hip area and instead of being categorized with a hip injury my PT said I have a runner condition (WOOT!) and that we can fix it easy. His assessment of my running was great. I am mechnically strong just need to strenghten some muscles that are not used as much when running or on the eliptical. He said I need to start thinking of myself as an athlete because I am one. He can see a big difference since treating me for my ankle issues for over a year. :)
I am feeling great in spite of the 10 pound holiday pity party weight gain. I am still down 79.2 pounds since 13 months ago and I am making forward progress again. YAY! Still trying to figure out how many calories I need now that I am working out an hour + a day but I know I will find the right balance. I also know I am going to have to start looking more at other meansurements as I am building muscle and know that could make the weight number not look as great as I may like even though I am physically changing again.
Thanks again for prompting this and for setting up a place with more than 140 characters to chat! :)
~Cindy K-W
PS I signed up for the 10 miler at ToT this week too! My PT says I will be able to do it no problem by September and says it's okay to be thinking about the half for Wine and Dine. :)
Cindy, I'm so proud of you! You're an athlete. With a running injury. : ) I want to do the ToT, but hubs is thinking the Wine and Dine Half might be a better fit into the kids' schedule. I think the official half in January is almost sold out, so I'm thinking he and I need to discuss that one asap!
Congratulations about getting back in there and making good choices. I swear this battle is all about getting right back on the pony when you fall off--and doing so much quicker than I ever have in the past.
Thanks for stopping by. I'm really hoping more folks will see this as a good place to hang where we have enough characters to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly. Catch you next Friday!
Please, please keep doing your Friday moments of truth here! I vow to participate. So far, nothing lost this week. But I did 2 1/2 miles today (which is a great starting point) and haven't snacked. If I can survive the awful 3:30-5 vortex of munchies, maybe I'll having something good to report next week...
ReplyDeleteWoo-hoo! 2.5 miles. That's not just a good starting point; that's an excellent starting point. (Ha-ha. Semicolon in my comment.) As to avoiding the snacks, methinks we just need to get you the right kind of snacks.
DeleteThanks for not leaving me lonely. *sniff*
Nothing good to report yet. Have to get past this wedding then it is GAME ON! Next Friday, you will get to keep me honest. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's right. We've got to get you past the wedding. : )
DeleteHi Sally!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the much needed prompt on twitter to get back to weekly reporting! I will not weigh in again until Monday and will hope for a better result now that I feel like I am "me" again. After the holidays I fell into a bad pattern (I blame/rationalize it was a reborn sugar addition...darn christmas goodies and work stress). Basically I threw myself a pity party and stopped being the new me for bit. It was a good thing ultimately because I realized how easy it is to fall back into old patterns.
Not exactly sure why this week I was ready to get back at it but I am and that's what I care about. I take that back. I know what it was. I was able to do a complete reboot/mind reset during my vacation where I worked out every day, walked a ton, got some much needed warmth and sunshine and was able to reflect rather than react.
I am feeling better mentally, emotionally and spriitually and physically kicking butt! I went to the gym 6 days this week, I am on point with my 5k training plan and I am amazed how much stronger I am feeling only a week into it.
I had to take a side trip to the PT due to new pain in my hip area and instead of being categorized with a hip injury my PT said I have a runner condition (WOOT!) and that we can fix it easy. His assessment of my running was great. I am mechnically strong just need to strenghten some muscles that are not used as much when running or on the eliptical. He said I need to start thinking of myself as an athlete because I am one. He can see a big difference since treating me for my ankle issues for over a year. :)
I am feeling great in spite of the 10 pound holiday pity party weight gain. I am still down 79.2 pounds since 13 months ago and I am making forward progress again. YAY! Still trying to figure out how many calories I need now that I am working out an hour + a day but I know I will find the right balance. I also know I am going to have to start looking more at other meansurements as I am building muscle and know that could make the weight number not look as great as I may like even though I am physically changing again.
Thanks again for prompting this and for setting up a place with more than 140 characters to chat! :)
~Cindy K-W
PS I signed up for the 10 miler at ToT this week too! My PT says I will be able to do it no problem by September and says it's okay to be thinking about the half for Wine and Dine. :)
Cindy, I'm so proud of you! You're an athlete. With a running injury. : ) I want to do the ToT, but hubs is thinking the Wine and Dine Half might be a better fit into the kids' schedule. I think the official half in January is almost sold out, so I'm thinking he and I need to discuss that one asap!
DeleteCongratulations about getting back in there and making good choices. I swear this battle is all about getting right back on the pony when you fall off--and doing so much quicker than I ever have in the past.
Thanks for stopping by. I'm really hoping more folks will see this as a good place to hang where we have enough characters to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly. Catch you next Friday!