Today I am going to re-start the JCore program for a 2nd round. I was really pleased with the results and the last few weeks I have done a few of the videos here and there. I was happy with the order they were in on the calendar, so I figured why mess with a good thing?
I'm hoping paired with running and spin and my weight training that I will see more pounds and inches fall away.
I picked up a store-made Halloween costume today. I usually only make mine, but this year I was running way behind schedule and was not happy with any of my ideas. I was so excited because I was able to get the size 12 costume. No more plus sizes for me! :) Small victory Monday!
Time to go Rev It Up!!
Monday, October 22, 2012
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Half Marathon Training: Am I crazy??
The Philadelphia Half Marathon is a mere 5 weeks away! By this time on November 18th I will be FINISHED and wearing a medal as a half-marathoner. I still wonder if I am crazy for attempting this...
Training has been going better than I thought it would be. For getting a rough start, I am really happy with where I am so far.
I hardly ran all summer. A few short 2 or 3 miles here or there, but I really put my energy into swimming and spin for most of the hot months. Yesterday morning I ran 10.52 miles and didn't walk any of it! I took a brief logistics break to talk with one of my girlfriends I was running with to chat about the end of our route, but other than that, I ran the entire time. I am about 30-45 seconds slower than my Broad Street pace from May, but I had to stop and walk 4 or 5 times (or more) during BSR. My goal is to make it through the half without walking.
My original goal was 2.5 hours, I finished the 10.5 in just a squeak under 2. I am hoping race day adrenaline can push me through to beat that goal time.
I was planning on following the Women's Health 10 week training guide for Half Marathons. With the passing of Russ' grandma and the start of a new school semester I definitely was not training like I should. The last few weeks have been much better and I've been following the Fitness magazines training guide. Instead of 4 short runs and 1 long run, I've been doing 2 shorter training runs and 2 days of spin and then the long runs on Saturdays.
Map My Run is my new favorite website. I have had a lot of fun tracking out different runs around my neighborhood and down around the Kelly Drive area. I am hoping next weekend to do somewhere between 11 and 12 miles, the following weekend get as close to full race distance as possible, and then back off to an 8 or 9 miles the week before.
I am looking in to some possible races to keep me going through the winter months. There is a 14k in February in Virginia Beach. It would give me a chance to visit my brother and the temps down there in February are much more mild than they are here in Philadelphia.
I'll try and keep my updates coming! Thanks to everyone that has offered me support and said such nice things about me blogging. Appreciated very much!!
Training has been going better than I thought it would be. For getting a rough start, I am really happy with where I am so far.
I hardly ran all summer. A few short 2 or 3 miles here or there, but I really put my energy into swimming and spin for most of the hot months. Yesterday morning I ran 10.52 miles and didn't walk any of it! I took a brief logistics break to talk with one of my girlfriends I was running with to chat about the end of our route, but other than that, I ran the entire time. I am about 30-45 seconds slower than my Broad Street pace from May, but I had to stop and walk 4 or 5 times (or more) during BSR. My goal is to make it through the half without walking.
My original goal was 2.5 hours, I finished the 10.5 in just a squeak under 2. I am hoping race day adrenaline can push me through to beat that goal time.
I was planning on following the Women's Health 10 week training guide for Half Marathons. With the passing of Russ' grandma and the start of a new school semester I definitely was not training like I should. The last few weeks have been much better and I've been following the Fitness magazines training guide. Instead of 4 short runs and 1 long run, I've been doing 2 shorter training runs and 2 days of spin and then the long runs on Saturdays.
Map My Run is my new favorite website. I have had a lot of fun tracking out different runs around my neighborhood and down around the Kelly Drive area. I am hoping next weekend to do somewhere between 11 and 12 miles, the following weekend get as close to full race distance as possible, and then back off to an 8 or 9 miles the week before.
I am looking in to some possible races to keep me going through the winter months. There is a 14k in February in Virginia Beach. It would give me a chance to visit my brother and the temps down there in February are much more mild than they are here in Philadelphia.
I'll try and keep my updates coming! Thanks to everyone that has offered me support and said such nice things about me blogging. Appreciated very much!!
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
78.5
Had a great appointment with my RD Carly today. She has been so helpful and has been a key to why I am finally getting back on track. This summer turned out to be great for my weight loss. I (and my boyfriend) became regulars at a new spin studio, I started working with Carly, and I completed the JCore program. All of these things have been so enjoyable and motivating.
Best news of all is that it has been 5 weeks since my last appointment with Carly. My last appointment (9/4) I weighed in at 198. It was good, but not great and I was starting to get hung up on the scale again. This last month I have pushed so hard. JCore workouts, running again, spin classes, weight training.... I have been killing it at the gym and equally watching myself in the kitchen.
Today's scale read 191.5. I cannot even describe to you how exciting that was to see. I have felt like I was losing again, both from looking in the mirror and from the way clothes fit. I have never been at 191 or 192 before. The lowest I have ever gotten was 194 last summer. On my birthday I set a goal of 190 by Halloween and I think I can accomplish that goal.
The boyfriend and I went to Kohl's on Sunday and I bought 3 new pairs of jeans, all size 12's. It was a great feeling. Thinking back to the pair of 22/24's I wore 3 years ago, I still get pretty shocked at how far I've come.
Talking with Carly helps a lot. She understands my crazy brain and why I am scared of certain foods (carbs) and how I have a version of an ED through my obsession with exercise. Luckily we've worked out a nutrition plan that I am happy with and can follow with no problems. I don't feel deprived and I'm seeing the results I wanted to see.
My parents are coming to visit in 11 days and I haven't seen them since July. I am really excited to see what they say and if they can notice a difference.
Next update: Running a Half Marathon, or, Why I'm driving myself crazy.
Best news of all is that it has been 5 weeks since my last appointment with Carly. My last appointment (9/4) I weighed in at 198. It was good, but not great and I was starting to get hung up on the scale again. This last month I have pushed so hard. JCore workouts, running again, spin classes, weight training.... I have been killing it at the gym and equally watching myself in the kitchen.
Today's scale read 191.5. I cannot even describe to you how exciting that was to see. I have felt like I was losing again, both from looking in the mirror and from the way clothes fit. I have never been at 191 or 192 before. The lowest I have ever gotten was 194 last summer. On my birthday I set a goal of 190 by Halloween and I think I can accomplish that goal.
The boyfriend and I went to Kohl's on Sunday and I bought 3 new pairs of jeans, all size 12's. It was a great feeling. Thinking back to the pair of 22/24's I wore 3 years ago, I still get pretty shocked at how far I've come.
Talking with Carly helps a lot. She understands my crazy brain and why I am scared of certain foods (carbs) and how I have a version of an ED through my obsession with exercise. Luckily we've worked out a nutrition plan that I am happy with and can follow with no problems. I don't feel deprived and I'm seeing the results I wanted to see.
My parents are coming to visit in 11 days and I haven't seen them since July. I am really excited to see what they say and if they can notice a difference.
Next update: Running a Half Marathon, or, Why I'm driving myself crazy.
JCore Follow Up - 40 days done!
Hi everyone!
So sorry for such a long absence. Sometimes life just happens and it was a very emotional time grieving, sharing, and even laughing. I am truly lucky to have gotten to spend time with my SO's family. They are such caring, wonderful people. I'm going to give my JCore wrap up here and then do another post with other health/fitness related business after. There is so much to catch up on!
Anyway, here I am, 9 days after my Day 40 for JCore! I can't believe it is over already. It went SO FAST. I can't recommend the JCore program enough.
After 40 days I lost 9lbs and around 6 inches overall (although my final measurements were a little skewed, so I'm going simply by the scale and the photos.
I plan on continuing JCore for another 40 days because I am so happy with the workouts and the results I have seen.
Doing something a little outside my comfort zone and I'm going to post my Before and After Photos. My midsection is the bane of my existence. I swear I look like a sharpei. A lot of it is weight left to lose and a lot of it is loose skin from what I've lost so far. I think there is a noticeable difference in the way my sides/are starting to tighten. Also, I've noticed a change in my arms/shoulders. Okay, enough procrastinating. Here we go. Warning: NSFW (sports bra).
So sorry for such a long absence. Sometimes life just happens and it was a very emotional time grieving, sharing, and even laughing. I am truly lucky to have gotten to spend time with my SO's family. They are such caring, wonderful people. I'm going to give my JCore wrap up here and then do another post with other health/fitness related business after. There is so much to catch up on!
Anyway, here I am, 9 days after my Day 40 for JCore! I can't believe it is over already. It went SO FAST. I can't recommend the JCore program enough.
After 40 days I lost 9lbs and around 6 inches overall (although my final measurements were a little skewed, so I'm going simply by the scale and the photos.
I plan on continuing JCore for another 40 days because I am so happy with the workouts and the results I have seen.
Doing something a little outside my comfort zone and I'm going to post my Before and After Photos. My midsection is the bane of my existence. I swear I look like a sharpei. A lot of it is weight left to lose and a lot of it is loose skin from what I've lost so far. I think there is a noticeable difference in the way my sides/are starting to tighten. Also, I've noticed a change in my arms/shoulders. Okay, enough procrastinating. Here we go. Warning: NSFW (sports bra).
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| Before and After. My socks are cool. So is my sweat. ;) |
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