It’s that time of the week again folks. The time where I review the last seven days in preparation for OWiS #18. I do this to help me remember this journey isn’t about numbers but about becoming a healthier me. It’s also about taking control of my life and moving closer to what I was born to be; an athlete.
However, I am soooo close to 219 that this particular weigh-in is pretty much about the number. My calorie intake has been impressive (as per Superman). My work outs have been intense (Minus Monday of course) and I would like nothing more than to say goodbye to my 220’s tomorrow morning. If not, it’s okay. I just keep my head down and keep moving. I am moving in the right direction and that my friends is the point of this journey.
Let’s get started
Saturday / Sunday – I declared these two days “NO GYM” days. Saturday I had some pent-up energy from sitting in a workshop all day so I ran up 10 flights of stairs. Sunday I decided to forego using a running program any longer. I felt constricted and needed to find the freedom to decide what worked for me. I took my run back to the streets and SHAZAM, I ran 5.5 miles!
Monday – I shared some personal information about my DISLIKE for change and my workout suffered because of it.
Tuesday – Superman proved himself to me once again. I learned a new mathematical equation (craptastic Monday = fantastic Tuesday) and I rocked it on the elliptical for an hour! I also pledged to run a real 5k (May 23rd) three weeks before my original 5k (June 12) because Tony asked me too.
Wednesday – I officially became a Weekend Warrior. To celebrate I swam a mile. I went a little extra on this WWC and incorporated 25 other people to join me. William Wallace would be proud.
Thursday – I think I upped my game with Superman and for that I am tickled pink. Not only am I tickled pink, but I’m also painted blue for the upcoming WWC!
Friday – That leads us to today…I had a fantastic run!! I ran for 3.1 miles of which I only walked once for 45 seconds. This is a massive improvement over what I have been doing. I ran 2.5 miles before walking…5 months ago I couldn’t run a block. Then I swam a mile and I’ve been pooped ever since 🙂
Looking back over April, it’s been a very cool month. I ran almost 30 miles and swam the equivalent of 8.7 miles. I lost a total of 10.4 pounds (which is the second highest loss since starting this journey). I am looking forward to what May brings (besides the flowers) and I think the WWC is a great way to get started.
Tomorrow is another NO GYM day but I’m taking it one step further and declaring it a rest day. My husband and I have not had a day off together in over 4 weeks and I’m not about to waste this one sweating at the gym. I’ll weigh in, go back to bed and then enjoy the day with the man I love.
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I won my very first giveaway!
My VBB Jeremy over at Stellar Path won a really cool yoga mat from a previous giveaway and liked it so much he contacted the company to see if they would be willing to sponsor another giveaway on his blog. They agreed and I am the lucky recipient. The company is called Aurorae Yoga and the reviews from Jeremy are stellar (pun intended)! I’m really excited. There is a Sunday Yoga class at my gym that I’ve been too intimidated to go too but this is just the ticket to get me into that class.
I went with the Solar color.
I’m going to have to start thinking of my own giveaway here. I’m thinking bubbalicious and some old rubber bands….Hmmm, I better keep thinking.
See you all in the morning!
I don’t need any credit, but I thought I asked you to do the 5K with me. Did Tony ask you to tell me yes? Anyway, I’m glad we’re doing it.
yes you did ask me but remember I was wishy washy about it and it was divine intervention that I do it cause he asked us to all run a 5k on may 23rd and BAM that’s when this run was…you both get the credit for sure!
Oh I don’t remember that part, well there ya go! We are the divine instruments of your success.
YES YOU ARE!
Wow, that’s awesome about your run today, NICE WORK! Good luck again on WWC this weekend 🙂
Thanks Brandon…I’m super happy with the run! Will try again maybe Sunday.
You are going to LOVE that yoga mat. 🙂 It’s pretty frickin’ awesome. 🙂
I hope you are enjoying your first official rest day in a while! You’ve earned it. You’ve also had a great week. You’ve worked through some major emotional things and yet and you’re moving through them to the other side stronger, faster, fitter! You’re my fitness hero!