Two Weeks Down

Last week I began the Couch to 5k program again.  It's been a lot easier to get back into running than I expected.

I have to admit that the hardest part of picking up my running routine again lies in the fact that I have to run early in the morning or not at all.  By 8 a.m. it is over 90 degrees outside and it doesn't cool back down to 90 degrees until about midnight.  And I really don't think I want to run at midnight.  There are bats outside.  They freak me out a bit.

Now that I've completed two weeks of my challenge I'm happy to report that I've run/walked 6 of my 100 mile challenge.  Only 94 to go.  Still not sure how long this is going to take me, but I'm hoping for about three months or so.

It's slow, but it's progress.

My Newest Challenge

I've decided to return to Blog Land.  I've written on my personal blog for two days in a row (my newest record) and it's time to get back onto this blog as well.

So, in keeping my tradition of using this blog to write about the challenges and (eventual) successes of being healthy and losing weight, I am prepared to issue a challenge.

The last nine months have wreaked havoc on my body.  To say I've gained a little weight would be an all out lie.  True, I had a baby, but my philosophy during pregnancy is

So I've got lots of extra poundage to lose.

Luckily for me, my baby girl turns 6 weeks old this week and so I can begin exercising again.  Plus, I told myself that I get to continue eating like junk until Sarah turns 6 weeks old and then I have to begin being conscious about my food again.

So this week I change my eating habits back to healthy and start exercising.  Of course, my abdomen is still a little tender.  Three c-sections will do that to you.  I plan to start out slowly but I still needs me a challenge.  And here it is....

The 100 Miles Challenge

I want to walk (and eventually add in running) 100 miles before Labor Day.  I think I can do it.  You're welcome to join my challenge if you'd like.  See how long it takes to run/walk 100 miles.  I hope to report regularly to keep myself in check.

Summer Dinners

Been on vacation and LOVED having someone else do the cooking.  Sadly, that love translated into a few additional pounds on the scale.  I've got some weight to lose this summer!

I gotta hop on Pinterest and get some new ideas for dinners in the summer time.  I've got the same old, same old on the menu.  Bleh. Anybody want to share some light dinners?

MONDAY:  Chinese take-out (we were barely home and I wasn't cooking)

TUESDAY:  German pancakes and turkey sausage with fruit

WEDNESDAY:  Spaghetti

THURSDAY:  Tin Foil dinners

FRIDAY:  Tacos

SATURDAY:  Homemade pizza

SUNDAY:  Either Steaks or Burgers on the grill

One month to July 4th, and a 5K

I have been MIA for quite a while. 4 boys and baseball season will do that to you. Luckily only 2 are playing, but that is more than enough when you figure in all the practices.

On July 4th our little middle-of-nowhere town has a celebration. There's a parade that consists mostly of pick-up trucks, 4 wheelers and construction equipement. Booths in the park that sell all sorts of random nick-nacks. Local entertainment that actually can, sometimes, be pretty good. BBQ's, fireworks and home-made ice-cream. Also, early that morning there is a 5K race. Back in January I made a New Year's goal to run in that race.

I have been working on this for way too long. And honestly when I look back and say I've been at this for 5 months, I'm feeling a bit pathetic.  I can consistently run a 5K in 36 minutes. I've been able to do that for the past 6 weeks. I'm having a hard time getting faster, and honestly, it isn't getting any easier. But I am being consistent. I've actually dropped 8 pounds in the past 3 months.  One more month of my supposed "training" and then I'll let you know how I really do.