Today I start. I have said it a million times. Even did well a few times. As I quickly approach the dreaded "Big 3-Oh", I am more and more scared that I will become that middle aged woman who "let herself go".
I recently purchased a new pair of sneakers. Adidas Adipure 5-toe shoes. They are so ugly, yet, t he most comfortable shoes ever! I have issues with shoes, and would prefer to go barefoot all day if I could. Alas, going out in public (I won't even mention the grossness that is a public restroom!) and I have to work, so...shoes it is. To top it off, if I am going to wear something I find uncomfortable, they are at least going to be cute! Thus my infatuation with shoes...but that is a topic for another blog.
Back to my story.
I bought new shoes...I ran. 1 mile. Took me 13 minutes! Awful. My chest hurt and I was gasping for breath. I will power on. I have set a goal...2 months. I will be partaking in this year's Warrior Dash to support St. Judes with a couple friends. First leg of this is up a flipping MOUNTAIN...I didn't think this through! I will also be playing in a charity powder puff football game in September to benefit the Alzheimer's Association of North East New York. Practices start in June and I heard that these ladies are QUITE competitive.
With the realization of just how out of shape I am, and with high cholesterol noted in my health report, I embark on a journey to become healthy. I would LIKE to loose 20 lbs and fit into a size 3, however, I will settle for being able to run a 5K without a lung bursting at the 1/4 mile mark!
So here I am. Going to share my journey with God only knows. I figure, HEY! Why not?
Actually, I have an ulterior motive. If I have to "report in"...I feel as if I HAVE to do my daily work out...I HAVE to be honest about what I eat. If someone happens to read this...great. I could use all the support I can get, and invite you to join me on my journey. There is no reason it can't be yours!
DAY 1
Stats:
Weight: 140.4lbs
Height: 5'4"
Waist: 26.5"
Hips: 36.5"
Thighs: 22.5"
Goal:
Weight: 120lbs
Waist: 24"
Hips: 34"
Thighs: 18"
Woke up and made my boys lunch. Turkey sandwiched for them. Dogs out for their morning business and off on that "run" I went. Not sure if a 13 min. mile can count as a "run". I think a zombie from Dawn of the Dead could outrun me! However my app (RunKeeper, FREE in the android market) said I burned 115 calories! WOOHOO!
Off to work where I eat at my desk. Breakfast was a grapefruit and my coffee. Lunch is leftover grilled chicken and a half a cup of cous cous (I did take a Green Coffee Bean supplement before lunch). I think I may switch out cous cous with quinoa in the future. More expensive, but by far a healthier choice.
Dinner is a salad of mixed greens, parsley, tomato, peppers and Avocado. I like to just toss it in a touch of lime juice. No oil. My son is not a fan of my "2 dinners a week are salads" rule. He will thank me as an adult. I hope.
Desert is unknown. Snacks are my downfall. I can eat a bag of Doritos easily...
