Running towards my goals!

This week, I am feeling great! After completing the Glo Run yesterday, my legs are feeling sore, but I feel stronger then ever! I feel like I can run better then I have been able to in a long time! The race was so great! Geneva and I stayed together the whole time and kept reminding each other that "You can do it!", "Every step you take is one step closer to your goal!" and "No matter how slow we are going...we could be at home on the couch eating salt and vinegar chips!" lol. 

This week I have learned that it isn't about how fast you go, it is about going at your own pace and making it to the "finish line". I really enjoyed running the 5k yesterday, and I have another one next week. I am so excited to run the race! I feel like every run I do is making me a better runner, and a stronger person in general. Even when I was skinny before, I never actually RAN a 5k. Now, I know that I am strong enough. 1 Finish line down, and soo many more to go!

My OH YEAH moment this week was crossing the finish line at the run. It is the best feeling to know that you made it! Especially knowing that we actually ran most of the way! The Worx has definitely made me stronger! I know I could've never made it through a run 6 months ago! My other OH YEAH moment was getting my Insanity Certification! WOOHOO!

My goals on my last blog were to make a plan for vacation and to track my food. I have been pretty good about tracking my food. I did not eat very well on vacation, but I did better then I would have before starting the Journey! 
This week, my goals are:
1. Start 60 Days of Pump in the morning before work. (I started the program before but never finished, so this time I would like to do the whole thing!)
2. Stay on track with eating right! 

Everyone at the Worx has showed up and inspired me this week. My sis has really helped to push me lately. She told me I looked skinny the other day, which, we are harder on each other then we are on other people, so it was great to hear that from her. Thanks Sis! 

I am so excited to start a new week of getting stronger! Who wants to join me?? :)

Change your world!

Wow! What a great week this has been! After weighing in this week, I am so proud of myself. I was "only" down a half of a pound at weigh in, but after a week of being off track, I somehow managed to get back on track and actually LOSE weight this week. To me, that half pound is not just a half pound, it is one step closer to where I want to be. I think we all just have to remember that it's the small victories that will get us to where we ultimately want to be. 

This week, my body is feeling stronger. I am super sore right now after making it out of Insanity certification and this morning's P90X, but I love being sore! I also was down a few inches with my measurements, which was great to see, and I am definitely noticing that all my clothes are starting to fall off. lol

This week, I feel like I have learned a lot. I have started to really see the difference when I focus on my form. Going through Insanity certification class also taught me a lot. It was interesting to learn about cueing workout classes.  I think it would be awesome to get to my goal and be able to teach a class! I feel like throughout this Journey, I am learning every day. I am also learning that my past experiences are helping to motivate me work harder to make my future better. 

My OH YEAH moment this week had to be the half pound loss. I am a half pound closer then I was last week, and because of that half pound, I have pushed a lot harder through my workouts this week. It's amazing what seeing change can do for your motivation, even if it is only small change!

My goals this past week were to stay on track with food and make a plan for my vacation. I have done GREAT with my goals for this week! I ate super healthy, and my plan for this week is below:

Tuesday: Hot yoga at 8 and Bootcamp at 615 PM

Wednesday: P90X 545 AM

Thursday: Hot yoga 8 AM

Friday: Run outside at Shannon’s or workout DVD

Saturday: Run outside at Melissa’s (or Beach walk or DVD)

Sunday: Run outside at Melissa’s (or Beach walk or DVD)

I plan to make this vacation the LEAST lazy one I have ever had. Hold me accountable!! :)

My goal for this next week is to stay on track with food while I am on vacation and to not let my temptations get in the way. I know I will probably have a few drinks while going out for my friends birthday. So that I don't go overboard, I have already tracked 3 drinks in my tracker for Friday and Saturday just to be safe. I figure, I have not had a drink in a long time, so as long as I make a plan for it, it is ok to have OCCASIONALLY, but I will not let it derail my weight loss.

This week, Flo has really shown up and inspired me! She is an awesome coach! She is always there when I need to tell someone I am struggling, and it is nice to know that she goes through the same stuff I am going through. We are in this together, and it is awesome! I have also been motivated by Tamika and Latysha! Seeing them push hard through kickboxing kept me pushing hard! 

This week has been a great one, and now I feel like I am prepared (both mentally and physically) for a great vacation week! 

Moving towards the goal.

Every journey has ups and downs...and this week has been one of the more difficult ones for me. I have had a really hard time eating right this week and have gone out to eat more then I should have. The positive side of this slip up week is that it has made me really think about my goals and what I want for myself. After eating horribly, I felt gross...my body felt weak and uncomfortable. I have decided that I don't want to feel like that and that my goals are more important, and as of today, I am completely back on track.

My body is feeling stronger after making it through bootcamp today. Although I dread plyo days, I also feel like I get the most benefit out of plyo. I feel good after having a super healthy eating day today. 

This week, I have learned that my goals are more important then my cravings. After going through a rough week, I realized that no matter how good food tastes, those few minutes of good flavor are not worth the effect it will have on my body and my health.

My OH YEAH moment this week was running the 5 k again on Sunday. I really am starting to like running. It still is painful and really really hard for me, but I love how I feel when I get to my destination. I also can really feel my abs working after a run, which is pretty great! 

My goal for last week was to run twice and to do morning workouts every morning of the week. I was somewhat successful in that I did one run and 4 morning workouts. I was pretty happy that I could wake up early 4 out of 5 days. This week, my goal is to stay on track with food and make a plan for my vacation. I am off of work next week, so I think it might be a challenging one for me. I am also going to the Eastern Shore for a few days next week. I have already talked to my friend about getting in a few workouts, but I also need to think about my food choices and look up menus for places I will be going. I know I can make it a successful week off, even though it will be more challenging then normal.

Helina really showed up for me this week. I was really motivated during our run when I heard her breathing as hard as I was. I really wanted to stop running a few times, and seeing that she was still going was the only reason I kept going. It really made a difference for me this week! 

I am excited to use this week to move closer to my goals by thinking about how my choices will move me closer to where I want to be. Thanks to the Worx, I won't let one bad week keep me down. I can do it :)