Gained a pound

Yep it's true. Dang it!! Oh well. I am still running 4 days a week getting ready for the half marathon and I did my fastest three miles the other day which was 28 minutes and 6 seconds. My clothes fit better, I just wish I had a little more will power to stay away from that Old Bryce Town Ice Cream! Maybe next week will be better. My miles just keep going up every week now to get ready so we shall see?!?!

Little by Little

I know I have not updated for a long time. This has been a long road, and might I add I hate to walk this road. Since January when I first started I have lost a total of 20 pds. I am very excited about this. I still have 18 to go. I am on my way though, I finally had to get serious about it and quit starting and stopping. I can't wait for the day that I can eat something that I want to again. I will try to update a little more often. Hopefully this road ends soon. Like in the next six weeks. We'll see ya next week.

6 pounds total!

Okay so I am at the 3 week mark and I have consistently lost 2 pounds a week for a total of 6 pounds. I am so happy. I am on my way. I have been running 3 miles 5 or 6 days a week and now I am going to modify that a little bit to start training for the Bryce Canyon Half Marathon. Easier said than done. I have to go 4 miles tomorrow so we shall see. After a few weeks we shall see if I can handle the training schedule. Either way I am hopefully going to continue the weight loss. See you all next week.

Okay, so I was reading comments on my last update and was in a hurry and before I realized what I was doing I wrote my weekly update as a comment on my last post so please see my comment on that post if you are interested in how I did this last week.....see you next week!

Okay so here is where I stand if any of you are still out there. After my little Porsha was born 13 1/2 months ago I was gung ho. After losing what you lose just after the baby is born, which for me never seems to be much I had 20 pounds still to lose to get down to what I was before pregnancy but I set my goal much higher and lost 40 pounds. I got within 5 pounds of my high school weight. Great huh! I thought so too until winter came and I had back surgery and enjoyed cooking way too much. So now I have put 20 pounds back on. I am thinking this weight is a very comfortable weight for my body cause is seems to find it's way back there so often. Well I am not going to let that happen and my goal is to lose 30 pounds by July! I know I can do it. (Mind over matter, mind over matter......). I am a little frustrated though because for the last 10 years after my babies were this old it was time to get pregnant again, so instead of still trying to watch my weight I would have been enjoying life (or food I should say) again. Since those baby days are definitely over, times ten, I can't let myself think that. I have to get that mindset out of my system and make things happen. So anyway. That is where I stand and I will try to post every Friday how I am doing since that is they day I officially weigh in every week. (And I go off my diet on Friday afternoons and don't start again until Monday mornings. I don't just go all out on the weekends, I just allow myself dessert after dinner on those nights. May not sound like much but it gets me through the week. So see you in 8 days!

I did it!!!

Well my fellow dieters I have reached my weight loss goal of 30 pounds!!!! i actually reached it about two weeks ago but have waited to post cause I wanted to take some pictures. I still have no pictures but I will try to get some by next week and post them. But just wanted to let you all know and to keep you motivated because you can do it!!

How Is Everyone Doing?

Just wondering how everyone is doing. I am okay and have been doing good with my workouts. My back is giving me a lot of problems and I will be visiting the doctor in SLC within the next few weeks. I hope everyone is great and reaching their goals.

Eat for Energy: 3 Smart Strategies for Fueling Your Workout

Pre-Workout
If your last meal was more than five hours ago, have a 100- to 200-calorie snack 30 minutes before your workout. Liquids digest faster, so try milk, juice, Gatorade, or half a smoothie (keep it low-cal by choosing plain, low-fat yogurt and fruit and skipping syrups, powders, and other additions).
Mid-Workout
You need a snack during your workout only when you're hustling for more than 90 minutes. Your best bet? A 100-calorie carb boost, like a handful of jelly beans or a sports gel such as Gu.
Post-Workout
Ideally, reach for a snack that combines carbs and protein to aid recovery. Second best: carbs with fiber (like fruit). If your next meal is less than three hours away, be sure your snack is under 200 calories; try an energy bar with at least 3 grams of filling fiber, half a bagel with peanut butter, or low-fat chocolate milk.

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