I took a 3 day break from working out over the weekend. I had a great weigh in on Friday which put me at my 80lb weight loss goal. It was actually 179.2 but close enough. Saturday we did our usual shopping trip in town (I call it that but it's really just something my Grandmother always said on Saturdays because Sunday was for church). We got most of our usual groceries but we got a rotisserre chicken for dinner in a hurry and some roasted garlic 15 min quinoa. I boiled and drained the last of my baby spinach and we had an amazing dinner. I also picked up a container of roasted red pepper hummus and I've got to say, I'm in love. It's WAY better than dip or salsa. I ate the entire container this weekend. I felt like I'd earned it and I must say, it was lower in sodium and fat than a traditional dip. Fair trade I thought.
Sunday I had another great weigh in. I came in at 177.8 which I need to get to 176 before the weekend to maintain my 2lb a week average. It's gonna be hard because mother nature is rearing her ugly head and any day now I'll start retaining water weight. I am already feeling slightly dehydrated and that's never a good sign when you are working to keep off water weight.
My amazing weigh in!
My "I made it to 80lbs" reward! 3rd Pandora bead
Today was the start of week 2 for training for the 5K. I did 3 intervals of 3, 3.5, and 4 mph although I found that 4.5 was much easier to maintain. For some reason, when I jog or attempt to run my legs feel like lead and my lungs feel like they're on fire. I felt so upset with myself today because I feel like I'll never make it. I angry that I may not have a chance because of something I had no control over. Regardless, I intend to work hard and keep trying because I won't know if I can run a 5K unless I work my ass off in an attempt.
Next week I begin week 3 of my training. I'll be doing 4 intervals of 3, 3.5 and 4 mph. From there I'll steadily increase my time for the 4 mph interval and go from 5 mins to 6 and from 6 to 7 etc. My goal is to do 10 mins at 4 mph and then increase my speed to 4.5 mph. I would then do a 5 3mph warmup and then start my intervals at 3.5, then 4, then 4.5 at 5 mins each. My overall desire, to do the 5K in under 45 mins. I have until June 21st. My sister feels confident that when I run with her and my cousin that my time will improve because I will be attempting to stay with them. I told her not to wait for me. Wouldn't it be funny if all my training puts me up there with the people who do the 5K in under 30 mins? My dream. Realistic? Probably not. But I'll never know what I can do if I don't challenge myself.
On a side note, I lost a workout buddy. Over the last few months the one guy at work who's been cheering me on and working at losing the weight himself has given up. He's going back to his old habits and he's not going to start again until next year. The holidays have him concerned he can't live without all the sides etc. He actually asked me what I plan to do. I have been worried about this myself and have been arming myself with low cal versions of some old favorites. It might take a little longer to prep some extras for me, but dang it, I'm worth it. I will not be suckered into quitting and over eating this year! I will maintain and lose this season! Have a great week all!
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