Goals? Excuse me while I ramble on and on and on

So just what are my goals? Obviously, longterm goals are: I want to lose weight, get healthy and be strong. I want to run. I'm going to Peru in two months and the village we are going is in the mountains. The hike to the village in the mountains is a definate motivator on improving my cardio. I don't much like the idea of my pastor dragging me up the mountain.

Lets think about those clothes that I have waiting for me in my closet. I have 2 size 14 dresses that are very cute. One is green with a swishy skirt. I love swishy skirts, very feminine. The other is white with brown flowers. Then there is the size 12 dress that I came sooooo close to fitting in for the cruise. I was disappointed that it didn't fit because I really love it. So, fitting into THAT dress is a goal. I have other goal clothes. One is an obnoxious hawaiian print skort and tank top from when I was in college. I promise I won't wear it in public, I just want to be able to fit into it again. The other is a pair of levi button fly jeans from college. I think they are a size 10. If or when I fit into them, I will definately wear them out in public. I think people would be more shocked that the pants are not low-low-rise, so low that it is impossible not to show-your-crack-pants.

Another goal: buy a decent bra. None of my bras fit, they are either too big or too small. I could save the too small ones for when I shrink but they are all worn out and need replacing. I won't buy one now because what would be the point? I am losing weight and don't want to waste money. I'm just throwing a number out there, say 199, when I hit 199, then I will measure and buy a new bra or two.

Well, I just heard the call of my 3 yr old, who at 11:36pm is still not asleep. Goodnight all - or goodnight Nancy. ;-)

Grrr- here I go again

After many failed attempts to get back into the correct mindset, I think I'm there. Today is Day 2 and so far so good. I need to drink more water. I've gained back all the weight I lost and I found even more. I have never been this heavy before and won't be this heavy again. I have some cute clothes in my closet that I got to wear briefly before I started porking up again. I refuse to buy new fat clothes (I got rid of them all the last time), so I'm making due with what I have - track pants. I'll feel better squeezing into my jeans after I lose the first 10 pounds, so that is my first mini-goal.

sigh

Well, here I am again, starting all over again. I haven't weighed myself, I'll do that on Monday. I need to get back into the mental frame again to have the commitment to stick with it. I'll be back when I have some time, to think out and type out my goals and just how I plan on accomplishing them.

Happy 40th to ME!

Thursday was the big day, I turned 40 years old. I'm pleased to say that having finished the C25K two days earlier, I stuck wtih my plans and ran 5K or 3.11 miles. It took me about 42 minutes, and my legs still hurt, but I am sooo glad I stuck it out and kept running. Now that it is done, it is time to keep my focus and start planning for a half marathon. I know myself, and know I need to take this in small increments. I need to sign up for a 5K run and improve my time. This pace training is my first step in training for a half marathon.

Week 9 At Last!

I did Day 1 of Week 9 today of the C25K program. I cannot believe how much I love running. There are certain times when it stinks big time but I love the thrill of knowing I've set a goal and have accomplished it. Today's run was 30 minutes and I ran 40.5 laps around the track equalling 2.25 miles. I have only 2 more runs left in the program - Sunday and Tuesday. On Thursday, I turn the big 40 and plan on running for distance to run a true 5K. I imagine it will probably take me 40 minutes but that is okay. I know I'm slow. After I get over the hurdle of running the 5K, then I'll start working on my pace and really start pushing myself faster. ;-)

Personal Goal Update!

While my weight is still fluctuating (not concerned), my personal goal this week has been achieved. My goal was to run 2 miles and last night I ran 2.05 miles in 28 minutes. I did the first mile before I even reached the 14 minute mark. I was really pushing my pace and I paid for it in the second half of the run. It kicked my rear. But even though it hurt, it felt good to really get my heart rate going. It was probably the best cardio work out I've had yet. I think my next run I'll try pushing myself the second half. My next goal is to get to 2.25 miles in the time allotted.

Tuesday Weigh-In and Running and 40

Today was a happy weigh-in day. I'm down to 193.6. If you look at my weigh-in's over on the left, you'll see I started the GAG challenge at 198, lost some, gained too much back and am finally losing again. That denial posting was a big fat 2 something. I guess that sure scared me because I swore before that I would never hit the 2 hundreds again. I can't even tell you what it really was because I saw that 2 and quit looking.

I am in the middle of Week 6 of the C25K. It isn't easy for sure, but I'm doing it. I went through the calendar and cooincidentally the last week (week 9) ends on my birthday. I am turning the big 4-0 this year and I think it is fitting that I complete the C25K challenge on my birthday. What a way to welcome the 40's, in better shape than I was for my 30's!