Running, I mean sprinting

Alright party people, finally the day has come. I ran with Eric. I know, I've said I was going to in the past, but today we really did. And it was surprisingly very helpful and enjoyable. He pushed me enough to keep me going even getting some sprinting in. I love my husband. We're back at it tomorrow!

Running is a pain in the ass, but it'll give you a nice one!

where have i been?

answer to that question,
i don't have a quirky response or a clever answer...
no secrets or adventures that have kept me away from the computer...
actually, i sit down at a computer of some sort every single day, for an extended period of time...

all i can leave with you for today is,

inspiration. i know it's what i needed this morning.  

i take those first few lines back, i should probably tell you that since my last post i have participated in a relay triathlon, a 5k and a biathlon. okay, happy now? i've been busy... but it's not an excuse. i owe it to myself to continue to blog and make progress, after all when i was recording everything progress and food, and making it to the gym, thats when i saw results.  

running is a pain in the ass, but it'll give you a nice one :) 

My golden ticket

Yes, you read that correctly. I have the golden ticket...that is, to continue my kick to getting healthy. There are bound to be struggles and successes and my struggle lately has been food, snacks, chips, crackers, ice cream, cookies, you name it.

When I expressed this challenge and frustration to my trainer she met me by saying, "no big deal, everyone has set backs we'll get back on track, together"

Today, she handed me what I'm going to call my golden ticket. I know you're probably thinking...Kristin, why didn't you type it out and hold yourself accountable, well because it was too damn hard, at least at this point. So, until I can get a grip and get back to shutting the cupboard when I see cookies and quick snacks, I'm in the passenger seat of my nutritional life, but I am bound and determined to drive it again.

I know, I know this is what I make of it, it is MY work out, MY run, and MY body...but sometimes we all need a little humility in our lives and need to realize WE may not be the best at everything in OUR lives which is where being able to trust and rely in others is key To trust that they will help you become more successful and independent and to rely on them to be there for you when you need a hand getting back on your feet. (some of you may not think posting/writing a blog about myself is very humble or modest but it helps me, if you don't like it, take a hike--haha)

Anyway, overall I'm feeling good- getting up at 530 this am wasn't as much torture as I thought, and it's always nice to hear, "have a good day, I'm proud of you" as my husband got into his car and I got onto my bike to head to the gym.

(picture below L: today R: first 5k march)

water water water

Yesterday that hill on Palm Ave felt like it could go on forever...not mention the wind once I got to the top. Took a relaxing bike ride yesterday evening, which followed a chicken and veggie dinner. Of course I could have chosen other (healthier) veggies to throw in but I was feeling like I wanted a "comfort" food and this is what I went to, and it was delish if I do say do myself.

I continued my work out schedule straight into today...530am I work up and of course contemplated staying in bed. However, I got up and pedaled down to the gym. I got in a good morning of strength training, and a run. After several emails, texts and excuses...(yes, I make excuses) to my trainer I am hopeful that things will only get better and by get better I mean get even healthier. I am aware of when to stop and when is too much, however at this time I'm ready to continue and push forward. I need to remember to drink MORE water, two 24oz bottles down already. Followed by one egg and three egg whites with salsa.

Running is a pain in the ass...but it'll give you a nice one!

Food

As requested... here goes another try at documenting my food... you think it would be easy since I'm emailing it to my trainer, but...for some reason I've struggled with putting it on here.


545a
Banana

615a
Spin
Water

730a
6oz protein shake (EAS)

815a
One egg, two egg whites scrambled
Crystal light

1000a
Coffee
Fat free half and half
Splenda

1130aAlmonds/Craisins

100p
Garden salad (greens, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, Italian vinaigrette)
Garlic Knots (yes, they sound just as delicious as they taste...probably could have done without them, but...)Water

300p
Water
Almonds/Craisins

645p
Turkey hot dog
Green beans
Sugar free green tea

800p
Water

Also, I found a GREAT blog, click here ! I prepared these, "overnight, no-cook refrigerator oatmeals" 

Raspberry Vanilla and Blueberry Maple 

I used flax instead of chia seed...just happened to be what I had on hand. 

Almost finished project...I'll report back tomorrow on how it was!

Straight up, hard work

So, as I've stated this blog will outline the good the bad and the ugly...

Proud to say that tonight I'm ready to talk about the good.

And when I say good, I mean good old fashion weight loss and over all health improvements! The picture below is from late January to late July.

How did I do it, you ask:
Diet pills?
Excessive time at the gym?
Lipo?
Starvation?

My answer:
No
Nope
Negative
No no no

Adequate gym time, exercise and a life style change, including good sound decisions.

Have I slipped up?
Become unmotivated at times?
Ate dessert, indulged in beautiful meals?
Enjoyed cocktails?

Yes
Absolutely
Yep and they were good
Uh huh, more than my fair share

...and through it all, I've had results.

My fall is shaping up quite nicely, participating in a relay tri in early September, biathlon mid September hopefully another relay tri early December and October/November full of 5ks! Get out and get motivated, it really is a good feeling.

Running is a pain in the ass but it'll give you a nice one ;)

reunited and it feels so good...

not even exaggerating.  after a two week hiatus i'm back, and the sore muscles are feelings of health and feeling good about myself once again.  no, don't read that last sentence wrong and think that i only feel good about myself when i'm at the gym, but generally if you take care of yourself (however that is) you feel better.  for me, working out is one way of taking care of myself.

i ran on the treadmill yesterday, which i haven't done in, hmmm... forever! and i actually enjoyed it, time went by quickly and surprisingly it felt good.  i think the lower impact of a treadmill was a good choice for my first run back.  pushed out 2.5 miles and spent 25 minutes lifting, shoulders, back, biceps and triceps.

and i.hurt.today. 

the two weeks that i was m.i.a. from the gym were due to my tonsillectomy. let me tell you, worst pain i've ever had. not to mention for the first solid week i couldn't get any food down.  okay, i take that back; applesauce, protein smoothie here and there and some ice chips.  needless to say, the doctor told me i would loose weight and after all even though that's what i've been trying to do for the last 6 months, weight loss was the last thing on my mind as i was watching the anesthesiologist administer anesthesia. i'm going to consider my post-op just a jump start to getting back on track.  to date i've lost 11 lbs due to this surgery and for about a week now i've been back to eating more common foods, soft things, of course.  however, the -11 lbs means finally...i'm under 200, and i couldn't believe my eyes when the nurse told me, not to mention that when i told her how much i weighed in pre-op, her eyes nearly popped out of her head and she said,
"what, there is no way that's your weight, you can't possibly weight that!" 
to which i said
"generally, when people lie about their weight it's in their favor" 
we both got a good laugh out of that.

i'm going to greet 197 with a new face and new goals, more importantly, i feel good, wait i mean, i feel fabulous.

what i'm gearing up for next:
september - sprint biathlon, 10 mile bike 3.2 mile run (september 15)
october - couple 5k's most importantly, the color run in miami (october 21)
november - 5k's in key west
december - possibly a relay tri, i'll bike and run (sprint distance) if i can find a swimmer
january- that daunting half marathon around this quaint island...

if i can do it, you can too.  

check out this lady's blog ...so good 

Running is a pain in the ass...but it'll give you a nice one!