Happy Birthday, Richard!

Today is Richard's birthday.  Rachael and I got him a food scale for his birthday.  He has some additional money to spend and get some thing he wants.  Rachael and I joined him for dinner at his work.  So we did get to spend a little time with him.  He didn't know that we were coming so it was good to surprise him. 

Another Monday

Sometimes after the weekend, I wish I had another day off to recover from the weekend.  But no such luck.  I was able to leave work early again today, and Rachael and I headed to the SouthTowne mall to make one last look for the Prom Dress.  She didn't find anything she liked any better, so we stayed with the dress we bought last week.  We did find shoes, and jewlery to go with the dress.  I was able to go for a little walk after we got home, so got two workouts in today.

Tour of the Depot

It was a fun weekend officiating at the TOUR of the DEPOT.  The weather held out for the weekend, I thought it was going to rain on both Saturday and Sunday, we had rain as we left American Fork at 5:30 am, but by the time we got out to Tooele, it had stopped.  We only had a few sprinkles over the next couple of days.  Things went really well all weekend.  I did pretty good eating for the weekend and am ready to get back to the fitness center in the morning.

Took the day off

I opted to skip the gym this morning.  I just wanted a morning to sleep in, I've been getting up at 4:35 5 days a week since the middle of January.  I just wanted a sleep in day.  Even on many of the weekends I've had to be up and going early.  It felt good to leave the alarm off and just wake up when I was ready.  We have a bike race to officiate at on Saturday and Sunday so I had lots to do to get ready.  I even got the motorcycle trailer lined up on the driveway so we could hook it up to the Jeep as soon as Richard got home.

The Weigh In

The first half of the Biggest Loser contestant that I am a part of had its official weigh in today.  I went up about 2:00 pm to do my weigh in.  I am happy with where I am at.  I am down 22 pounds since I started my weight loss journey. I am down 18 pounds since the contest began.  I still have a long ways to go.  It is a process that I am working on each and every day, some days it is easier than others.  I have learned lots of things that will help me for the rest of my life.  I have found that I enjoy getting some exercise on a regular basis.  I feel better, I sleep better, I am a better person.  This is a life time change and I am glad that I am making it.

Shopping with Rachael

I got off of work early today and Rachael and I headed to Orem and Provo to do some shopping for a PROM dress.  We hit both of the malls  and a couple of speciality shops.  We did find a dress that she liked, at J C Penny's, even.  It was at a good price so we went ahead and got it.  We will probably go back out next Monday and give it one more look, hitting the mall in Sandy.  We ended our night having dinner with Richard at his work.  It was fun to do something a little exciting with her during her spring break.

Running in the Rain

25 minutes on the elipitical this morning before it was time to meet with the tem an the trainers.  We met in the stretching room and had a little circuit that ty put together.  I am still havin some problems with my left knee.  Sometimes it feels like it catches when I do things.  I am debating if I should go see a doctor.  I think I'll give it a few more days.

This morning started out beautiful!  But as the day went on, the bad weather came in and by the time I left work it was sprinkling.  I braved it, put on my jogging shoes, started up the COUCH to 5K on the iphone and headed out.  It contnued to just sprinkle until I got home.  I am enjoying the podcast as I get better at jogging.  I my never make a runner, but I will complete anoter 5K and do better next time.

A Tired Me

Not sure why I am so tired tonight.  It is 8:30 and I think if I closed my eyes that I would be asleep in two minutes flat.  I thought I slept fine last night, but I am just falling asleep sitting here.

I remember now, feeling a little tired working out this morning, I hope that I am not getting sick, we have a bike race to officiate at this weekend. 

After work, I went for a 45 minute walk.  Then this evening watched Biggest Loser.  I think I really need to look into getting a multvitamin.  Maybe I am not getting enough iron.

Well it is off to bed now.  A little extra sleep will be good for me, hopefully I can fall right to sleep.

Time to Hit it Hard Again!

I am going to get right back at it today.  I was at the fitness center at 5:00 this morning, I was back on the treadmill, listening to a podcast, "Couch to 5K" working on week two.  I am going to do another 5K.  and this is part of the process, learning to jog for a longer distance.

The podcast finished and I was off to meet with the trainers, Jason was in charge of the work out today.  He started us off doing lunges across the gymnastic floor.  They were hard on my knees, they are still a bit sore from the 5K on Thursday.  I feel like the workouts get harder and harder each time.  But I know deep down that it is making me better.

WORN OUT

The Guard competition really wore me out.  Up and down the stairs, run here, run there, the judges need this, check on this.  It was emotional as well.  I have enjoyed the Guard show this year, (ok, I enjoy them all).  I am not sure that I am ready to have the seaon over. 

I got no real exercise in today.  I ate whatever I wanted, the girls all had to bring a dessert for the judges and the Band Dad's.  I did have my fair share of treats. 

I guess we will see what happens.




Easter Sunday,

It was a late night last night.  I was worn out.  I slept good, but still woke up about the same time I do every day.  I tried to go back to sleep, but it didn;t work.  After church I came home and had a nap.  I had planned to go for a little walk, but I was just beat.  I headed to bed at 8:30.  Hopefully I will be recovered tomorrow.

Busy WEEKEND ahead

Back to reality, after the 5K run last  night.  My knees hurt, I am sure that is from the jog down the hill.  I was back to the gym this morning, and on the elipitical.  It is going to be a busy weekend.  The final WInter Guard Competition is tomorrow.  I had to be at the school at 4:00 tonight to help get things set up.  Then back to the school at 6;45 tomorrow morning, and will be there until late into the night cleaning up. 

I am declaring tomorrow a FREE DAY.  I will try to not go overboard, but I know that it will be a tough day to eat good.



EXTREME FUSION 5K - I DID IT!!!!!

Becky, our trainer organized a 5K for our team and anyone else who wanted to run it.  She had the 26.2 running store briing their finish line blow up and their timing equipment.  The newspaper was there as well



Yes. this picture was in the Daily Herald. 

http://www.heraldextra.com/blogs/american-fork-citizen/arts-park-tax-gets-cool-welcome/article_bb34947c-8037-11e1-8a87-001a4bcf887a.html  (the story has nothing to do with the picture)

All too soon, it was time to start.  Becky had someone there to run with each of us on the team.  Someone to encourage us and keep us going, to make sure we didn't get lost.  My someone was Jason, the other trainer of our team.  There were even some other people from our ward who showed up to run

And we are off

I jogged as long as I felt like I could then I would walk for a few minutes, then jog, then walk.  It was HARD - expecially when we had to go up the hill.   Once we got to the top we got a bit of a rest as it was flat for a few blocks, then back down hill to the finish line.

I DID IT!!

I actually jogged/walked a 5K.  It was hard work, but so worth it.  I am proud of my time

Sorry I can't make it be the right way to read it easier.  But my time was 44:32.  I am going to keep at this, and improve my time.  I want to be able to jog the whole 5k. 

IT WAS SO WORTH IT!

Thanks Rachael for coming to cheer me on.



I CAN SEE A DIFFERENCE

If I look back at this picture and compare it to the one today.  I can tell that the thighs look smaller.  I know that I am feeling better.  I am sleeping better.  I wore pants a size smaller to work today! I think my arms are a little smaller, some of my shirt sleeves are feeling better. 

I am DOWN 20 pounds!  I am under 200 pounds.

I am on my way.  I am 1/3 of the way to my goal.  My new short term goal is to lose 15 pounds, by June 7th.  Nine weeks 15 pounds, I can do it!!

WOW - WOW - WOW - WOW

20 pounds lost.  gone. never to be seen again

I AM SO CLOSE

When I started my weight loss jorney this year.  My first goal was to lose 20 pounds.  At 20 pounds I was going to see if I could fit in to a size smaller pants.  I am so close to that goal.  I have lost 19 1/2 pounds.  I can almost see me in a smaller pair of pants.  I look at the pants in the other room, and just dream, I have been tempted to try them on, but I have resisted the urge.  The 20 pound loss will be here soon.

Taking Advantage of a Quiet House

I should go outside and go for a walk/.jog, but Richard is at work, and Rachael is at Young Women's.  I have the house to my self.  I think I will do some laundry, do the dishes, clean the kitchen, put away the stuff from our weekend trip, play on the computer, watch BIGGEST LOSER (it is makeover week), vacuum the living room.

Or maybe just sit in the recliner and sit. 

It isn't often that I can just be . . . .

So tonight is the night to take advantage.

I SURVIVED THE TEST!

Do you see this picture?  Do you see what it says on the scale?  Do you notice that it shows that I have lost weight since I was last on the scale?    I SEE IT!! I passed the test.  I was able to go away for the weekend, not do any exercising, watch what I eat and still lose 1 pound!

This was a great test and I passed it! Someday when I reach  my goal weight.  I will be able to go away for the weekend, not get any exercise, and still maintain my weight.

I was at the fitness center at 5:00 am this morning and working on my weight routine.  At 5:30, Becky shows up and puts us thru a routine.  Hard day!

I went back to the fitness center after work.  I have loaded a podcast onto the iphone called FROM COUCH POTATO TO 5K.  I listened to week one while doing what they said on the treadmill.  Five minutes of a warm up walk, then 20 minutes of jogging for 1 minute and walking  for 90 seconds.  It was great.  I look forward to working my way thru the 13 podicast, and truly getting to the point that I can jog a 5K.



Cold, Wet, and Snow

Today's was cold, and windy, with a little rain thrown in for good measure.  But things went really well and we were on our way just before 2:00.  We were just about half way to Cedar City, when the rain turned to snow and the roads got nasty.  The snow was coming down, and the wind blowing.  I am glad that Richard was able to drive, I was tired and fell asleep.  We had snow or rain until we hit about Payson. It was just wet when we got home. 

It has been a long weekend.  Glad to be home.  Back to the routine tomorrow.  We will see how we survived the test.