Finally got back out

At 8am I woke up. I thought, wow, I'm still tired. I was about to go back to sleep, but thought no...I need to get up and go running. This is the last weekday before Stuart starts working again. I need to do what I can now before I will have to drag 6 kids down to do it with me.

Finally at 8:45 I get out the door. It was getting warm already. I walked for about 15 minutes and then did week 3. I did 3 min. run, 3 min. walk, 90 sec run, 3 min walk (which is longer than I should have), 3 minute run, 4 min walk (another one longer than it should have been), and then 90 sec run followed by a lot of walking.

By the 2nd half of the workout, I was getting really pooped. I really had to push myself to go. It was hot and I was tired. 85 degrees at 9am...not cool. Hopefully I can get out earlier next time and that I won't be so exhausted.

Funny little side story. When I run I bring a bottle of water and a book to the park and leave them on the table while I do the running. I read when I walk before and after. Today I put my water on one of the tables. There is grandma at another table talking on the phone and 'watching' 3 grandkids...probably around 2-5 yrs old. I put my water on the table and started walking for my 5 minute warmup walk...while I read of course. As I am approaching the end of the warmup period, I go to get a drink of water. ONLY to discover...it's missing! It wasn't a windy day and there weren't any dogs or cats running around. It could have only been the kids. I had overheard them say something like..."she has water" when I first got there. So, I ask them (while grandma is still on the phone) "Did you take my water" to which they responded "no". Um, ya, I think you did. I didn't say anything and went home and got another water and left it somewhere different while I ran.

Phew, it's hot!

I just went out and walked for an hour. It is 102 degrees outside....that's warm! I am going to try to do my workouts in the early morning from now on! That felt good though. PLUS...I got to read! YAY!

Ready, Set, begin again!

So, here's the plan. I am more serious than ever!

My Dad gave me a diet and fitness journal last year (that I never did use), and I am going to use it to keep track of my eating and exercise.

Here's the plan....

Monday, Wednesday, Friday...work on couch to 5k and do additional walking for a total of 60 minutes.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday....Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred workout video...and if I am up to it, a 60 minute walk.

I did calculations and I am suppose to be eating 1909 calories to maintain my weight. My goal now is 1200 a day, with a max of 1400. It takes 3500 calories to equal a lbs lost..so with eating fewer calories and working out, I hope to lose at least 2 lbs a week.