2023, Here we come!

Here we go, we're at it again! Time to train for another race! The goal this year is to complete the Capital City Marathon (full) in less than 6 hours! 

2022 was a big year, even though I didn't document it here. I completed one of my Bucket List Races, the Marine Corps Marathon! 

Bring on 2023!

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

This is one of my Mom's favorite sayings: "Slow and steady wins the race."

My weigh loss progress have been so slow that I hardly notice it at all. I have been pretty consistent with my exercise and diet, but I really didn't see much progress in the mirror either. 

Recently, one of my friends asked me to post a before and after picture on social media. I was shocked at the difference I saw! At first I thought it might be my outfit making me look more slim than I actually was. Then, I took another picture wearing the same outfit as the before picture. NOPE! There really has been some great changes over the summer. It just gets me motivated all over again to keep it up! Oh, and by the way, I am SOLIDLY in a new decade: Today's weight is 178

Long Time No Post

It has been a few months since I have posted. Do not mistake that for me not working out. I have been! I run or hike every workday on my treadmill during my lunch break and have started doing CrossFit Mondays and Thursdays after work. I am currently on 3 long runs every Saturday, training for my Ultra Fund Run on Dec 19th. Last Saturday I ran 3 times for a total of 11 miles. Next week will be 4 runs for about 14(ish) miles. 

So, my weight.... My weight has not budged in over a month! UGH! The frustration! I know my diet is the culprit, but I just haven't been frustrated enough to really dial it in I guess. Like today: I hiked about a mile on my treadmill then ate 3 pieces of pizza for lunch! I know that not drinking enough water on a daily basis is also a contributing factor. I have been drinking my 1 allotted coke at lunch and think it may be time to cut my precious coke out all together (except for weekends of course). 

Now that the Holiday Season is upon us, I really need to get out the big guns and really TRY to lose this weight! I do not want to go through another Thanksgiving/Christmas and find 10-15 pounds on my backside by New Year's Day! I was at 181.4 this morning and REALLY want to start the new year in a new decade! 

Good news, and bad news

The good news is...

Chris had a great birthday yesterday. We had Dairy Queen burgers for dinner (they were delicious by the way) and got to spend time together watching a movie on Netflix. 

The bad news is....

Chris had a great birthday yesterday. We had Dairy Queen burgers for dinner (they were delicious by the way) and got to spend time together watching a movie on Netflix. 

Let me explain:

I weighed in at 187.8 yesterday morning, an all time low for me this year! Which is great! BUT I did not allow myself enough calories to eat at Dairy Queen last night... but it sure was yummy. Since Chris and I wanted to spend the evening together, I did not do my usual 2.5 hours worth of chores outside last night. So, this morning, I am up to 189. UGH! I am hoping that a lot of it is water weight from all the salt. Time to dial it in today and tomorrow, drink lots of water and make sure I am in a calorie deficient. I would really like to have an overall loss for the week...

Now, I am feeling better, fitter, stronger, (insert the bionic woman music) but still have a ways to go. I am still logging on My Fitness Pal, well most days. I sometimes get super busy on the weekend and forget. I am on the treadmill at least 5 days a week, usually 6. I have 2 weeks until the training officially begins for my Woof Project Ultra Fund Run in December.  

Time to really strive for that next decade!

Weekly Weigh In

So, it is time for my weekly weigh in. My last official weigh in was July 15th, a couple of weeks ago. I weighed in at 190.4. Today I weighed in at 188.2 for a 2.2 pound loss. Not huge, but I'll take it. 

I will continue to log everything in on MFP and exercising at least 4 times per week. My exercise plan right now is 6 days per week and that includes a walking tour day and a long run day. I might need to back that off a day or 2. I am pretty sore today. Well, in all fairness I am probably sore from having sand delivered to put in the outside horse corrals. I hade to use a wheel barrel and rake to move and spread out enough sand for half of Varro's corral. Yesterday I used the tractor for the rest of it, but man, I am beat up from the feet up!

Onward and downward!

#TeamRivs

If you follow me on Social Media, you may have noticed I started using the hashtag TeamRivs when I post one of my workouts with Tommy Rivers Puzey. He has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and is quite ill. Most of the people who have completed any part of his workout series are pulling together to help. Today, iFit offered to donate $1 for every mile run, using one of his programs! I ran 2.2 this morning before work. All proceeds will go to his medical fund. I am currently on week 3 of his Iberian Beginning Running Series and am really enjoying it. He is extremely knowledgeable and really is a great source of motivation during the runs.

Saturday was also my first "long run." I use that term loosely since it was only 3.2 miles. Next week I bump up to 3.7. I feel my progress is super slow, but it is progress. I am down another pound from the weekend, 188.6. Let's see if I can lose 1 more by Wed, my official weigh in day. Here we go!

20 Weeks and Counting

My Woof Project Ultra Fund Run is in 20 weeks. 30 miles. That seems like such a BIG goal! I am on week 3 of my beginning runner's program and am now jogging for 2 minutes and walking for 1. I have a long way to go...

On a good note I am in a new decade! I weighed in at 189.4 this morning. (WOOT WOOT) I am still logging everything in on MFP and trying to stay within 1,000 - 1,100 (ish) calories. I have 1 splurge meal per day and the rest of the day I snack. My new favorite snack is a cup of cottage cheese with a cup of (thawed) frozen blueberries. I have been eating that for lunch, since I need something a little lighter after I workout.

I have also been enjoying my walking tour of Scotland! I do that on Fridays at lunch. I need an active rest day and feel that a walking tour is the best way to do that. Last week we walked the Royal mile in Edinburgh. It was so fun! My iFit guide is super funny and knows everything about Scotland's history and such.

Saturday will be my first "Long Run" at 3.2 miles. 20 weeks to get ready to run 30 miles....