tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17749791619363647272024-02-20T05:38:06.183-05:00My 8km countdownCherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109838162120651813noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774979161936364727.post-74971323441492375842010-03-21T09:49:00.002-04:002010-03-21T09:54:43.559-04:00The past week...Sorry everyone. Earlier in the week when I tried to post I was having some internet connection issues and it wouldn't let me.<br /><br />So over the last week I have been tring my best to get out and walk or run as much as I can and I think it has paid off...I am down another 2 lbs and was able to shave 8 minutes off of my 5km run. I was so happy. I was able to run pretty much the whole way out to morrison line except for one very short walk. That was very encouraging for me.<br /><br />Have a great day everyone!!!!Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109838162120651813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774979161936364727.post-32325539453568616212010-03-12T20:26:00.003-05:002010-03-12T20:32:19.720-05:00So I just got back from a run with Jeff...well he biked while I ran. It kinda felt like a Rocky training camp (or like I was following my Mii, for those who like the wii fit.) He pushed me to run more, and for the couple times I had to stop and walk, he made sure it wasn't for long. <br /><br />I haven't been for a run in almost a week now and was a little worried I wouldn't be able to keep up but all was good. I would like to get out a couple more times this weekend so I am hoping for some good weather.<br /><br />Also I have lost 8lbs so far but seeing as I have slacked a little this week I won't be suprised if I stay at that for another week.<br /><br />Till next time...Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109838162120651813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774979161936364727.post-19802654406728918562010-03-04T21:03:00.002-05:002010-03-04T21:04:32.187-05:00P.SMashed cauliflower does NOT taste like mashed potatoes. I don't care what Tosca Reno says!!! And trying to whip them with beaters leads to BIG mess!!!!Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109838162120651813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774979161936364727.post-91934790022760679442010-03-04T20:52:00.003-05:002010-03-04T21:01:46.306-05:00Keep it up.....Hey everyone...<br />So I have decided to suck it up and start running outside more. I have been able to run 5.2 km in 45 minutes which I don't think is too bad to start off with. My goal is to get that time down to 35 minutes by May. Then start working on distance.<br /><br />I have also reciently started following the weight watchers point system. It REALLY makes you aware of your portion controls and what you eat throughout the day. I am quite amazed at the amount I was eating before and not really feeling full ( or toooo full) and what I eat now and feel full. ( or as they like to say...satisfied)<br /><br />Today I also went for a walk on my lunch to enjoy the sunshine. I think I may start doing that a little more often because It really gave me a boost for my afternoon.<br /><br />Tonight we needed garbage tags so what the heck, I got on my runners and ran up to Macs to get some tags. I think the man working thought I was nuts coming in huffing and puffing...:)<br /><br />Until next time ...I hope this inspires some of you to get out and get moving!!!! ;PCherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109838162120651813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774979161936364727.post-11745937404260320402010-02-21T12:08:00.003-05:002010-02-21T12:14:29.191-05:00Well I just got back from my run this morning and I am slightly confused...I ran the exact same time as I did yesterday...huh...and I know that I ran more today then yesterday and I thought I set a pretty good pace and kept my walking speed up. I must have ran at a slower pace but sustained longer...oh well...<br /><br />I really like the feeling you get when you are about to lose your legs and something comes over you and you can suddenly run 4 more blocks? Some may call that a runners high but I don't know if that is really what I am experiencing...?<br /><br /><br />Also running outdoors is way more exciting...Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109838162120651813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774979161936364727.post-61135915832642029882010-02-21T07:19:00.003-05:002010-02-21T07:37:25.069-05:00Inspiration!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv367XaszyTger2hn9l13A7uDQPySHSSWAfFp-0jPU7OoROt2QvbumeAnWRT0AK-ejq4sEzlPmv5YUuXkqzZ7xwvAeZiTpBj_EOwmo5u2_y7bnU_xd9KsHAM2CwgHJV048x9ab-vpUQWuV/s1600-h/IMG_2618.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 195px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440671268354649442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv367XaszyTger2hn9l13A7uDQPySHSSWAfFp-0jPU7OoROt2QvbumeAnWRT0AK-ejq4sEzlPmv5YUuXkqzZ7xwvAeZiTpBj_EOwmo5u2_y7bnU_xd9KsHAM2CwgHJV048x9ab-vpUQWuV/s320/IMG_2618.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>This is my inspiration board I stare at every time I run on the treadmill. Everything on this board represents something speci<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj04b2ie4L2XQWElEUrWY1aOq_g8Q20yDpyJsHj962938J4P_aVm_H6vcXyP3d26JYIj9-TXD0ByiAZKc5IjWHRU81cEF9BuuGODoaDdBl9VnpPpzHLLPwPDfbiu12TQaFKlDh4rwJKykX/s1600-h/IMG_2619.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 190px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 114px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440672299654435810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj04b2ie4L2XQWElEUrWY1aOq_g8Q20yDpyJsHj962938J4P_aVm_H6vcXyP3d26JYIj9-TXD0ByiAZKc5IjWHRU81cEF9BuuGODoaDdBl9VnpPpzHLLPwPDfbiu12TQaFKlDh4rwJKykX/s200/IMG_2619.JPG" /></a>al to me especially this one to the right. Because my mom battled Breast cancer two times at such a young age, and we know that regular exercise and staying healthy decreases your chances of breast cancer, why not try to do everything you can to be preventative.</div><div></div><div></div><div>It was so nice yesterday afternoon I decided to get outside for a run. I chose to go from my house out to morrison line and back. I did it in just under 45 minutes. I definately can beat that time but it was a lot windier on the way back and I found myself walking more. I haven't been outside yet this morning but I woud like to do it again this morning and see what my time is.</div><div></div><div>But...looking outside and seeing frost on the car and on the trees, I may wait a bit longer to see if it warms up at all... </div><br /><div></div>till next time.....<br /><div></div></div>Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109838162120651813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774979161936364727.post-25908370938055891522010-02-18T20:30:00.002-05:002010-02-18T20:41:05.491-05:00Hey everyone,<br /><br />So I haven't posted in a little while but that doesn't mean I haven't been busy...well maybe not as busy as I should be but anyhow.<br /><br />So I played Snowpitch on the weekend and that really put me out of commission for a couple days. My legs were almost too sore to even walk so I had to put the running on hold for a couple days.<br /><br />Last night I did strictly abs and by the way they felt this morning I think it was a bit of a waste of time. Obviously I need to ramp that up a bit. Tonight I went on the treadmill for 30 minutes. I tried to increase my running time to 2 min run; 1 minute walk and seriously by 20 minutes I felt like my legs were gonna fall off so I had to back off . I think it may be a little mind over matter. I am finding myself getting really bored after only 30 minutes. I am looking forward to the weather getting nicer and getting outside to run.....I know, I know lots of people run outside but I am a big baby and find it hard to breath in the cold.<br /><br />Anyway I feel like I am hitting a bit of a wall and can't seem to get past the 1/2 hour mark. Hopefully I can get past this slump soon.<br /><br />Till next time...Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109838162120651813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774979161936364727.post-67649286373428196092010-02-18T20:30:00.000-05:002010-02-18T20:31:09.567-05:00ICherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109838162120651813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774979161936364727.post-3659420747070847602010-02-11T18:27:00.004-05:002010-02-11T18:42:39.946-05:00Birthday Temptations. EEKK!!Well the last few days has been a little tough. A few birthday dinners and cake and a few extra beverages that I wouldn't normally consume but we are back on track. Yesterday afternoon I gave myself a good half hour workout cause I was short on time.<br /><br />I had a good run on the treadmill then decided to set myself up on a little circuit:<br />-30 sec toe ups<br />-30 sec pushups<br />-30 sec jump jacks<br />-30 sec fast bicep curls<br />-30 sec burpees<br />-30 sec delt raises<br /><br />repeat 3x<br /><br />Tonight I am off for another run. I am trying to increase my running time. I feel like I need to get a good hour workout in...burn off some of the crap food...<br /><br />Till next time...Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109838162120651813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774979161936364727.post-49755753039488558632010-02-05T08:10:00.003-05:002010-02-05T11:35:05.424-05:00The BeforesSo I took these last night to show kinda of a starting off point. I think it is important to see yourself as others see you.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcu3iPXToDO7khUKhznrTApD1D23JjgQ68zFbtdydJ9YRurQBxBgGEJO2GvoRWRPyBTluEByhiHl1JswxorD73EHMe-58lX5E2Raax1KSAlGU6Zv4ztIScbFf2FQBRlNVh0DCCEQ1DTX6/s1600-h/IMG_2613.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcu3iPXToDO7khUKhznrTApD1D23JjgQ68zFbtdydJ9YRurQBxBgGEJO2GvoRWRPyBTluEByhiHl1JswxorD73EHMe-58lX5E2Raax1KSAlGU6Zv4ztIScbFf2FQBRlNVh0DCCEQ1DTX6/s320/IMG_2613.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434750164646019314" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqfoRbm8cJoNYLM5CO4i3qRiuMTMKrcWEz7opIOeNAjHbGww90Go1IFuGIXCPeAKWPyS-3jbIL00tjm55a7fBJkdRDCJ_2ykmJa2ek9iV89byHJ3tUTSIG0XImr_5Wp-p6CnDtTFGJ4PAE/s1600-h/IMG_2612.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqfoRbm8cJoNYLM5CO4i3qRiuMTMKrcWEz7opIOeNAjHbGww90Go1IFuGIXCPeAKWPyS-3jbIL00tjm55a7fBJkdRDCJ_2ykmJa2ek9iV89byHJ3tUTSIG0XImr_5Wp-p6CnDtTFGJ4PAE/s320/IMG_2612.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434750154563452626" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3LFWgRCmzHRbOcu_ft304OiVveTi_rBBAkcsKX9uIl2JcdAjUPWuv9mdx4jIGbzKn_1sP5j5l9lReCBA0pxY33fU10CgL0tgt9DUpKHODtQ9I-u-PtfTUpdTD55oNHbBfATe0tgz0VIDy/s1600-h/IMG_2610.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3LFWgRCmzHRbOcu_ft304OiVveTi_rBBAkcsKX9uIl2JcdAjUPWuv9mdx4jIGbzKn_1sP5j5l9lReCBA0pxY33fU10CgL0tgt9DUpKHODtQ9I-u-PtfTUpdTD55oNHbBfATe0tgz0VIDy/s320/IMG_2610.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434750149407708770" /></a><br /><br />I did it!! I actually got up this morning to work out..although I did procrastinate a bit but I was able to get in a good 25 minute workout. Jeff is taking me to London tonight for some birthday grub so I didn't want to have to re-wash my hair again this afternoon.<br /><br />I also tried some plain oatmeal this morning for breakfast.....YUCK!!! now I know why Quaker instant tastes sooo good. So that got tossed out and I ended up have a whole wheat english muffin with a little peanut butter...mmmmmm.<br /><br />I will continue to try new healthy breakfasts until I actually find something I like..perhaps I need to buy some fruit and cottage cheese?<br /><br />talk soon!<br /><br />P.S - Jeff says when I can do 5 one armed push ups he will do the run with me...HACherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109838162120651813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774979161936364727.post-37886659807415200772010-02-04T18:53:00.003-05:002010-02-04T19:04:38.267-05:00Alive and feeling good185 days to go!<br /><br />Well I awoke this morning not feeling too bad. I ran on the treadmill last night for 40 minutes. I am starting out run 1 minute/walk 1 minute for 30min then I do some sprints at the end. My legs did feel like they were gunna BURN off at about the 10 minute mark but I pushed thru and was able to carry on. I guess you need to get out of your comfort zone to see results. Well let me tell you, sprinting after 30 minutes is definatley NOT comfortable.<br /><br />So I am eating a salad for dinner tonight. It's pretty tasty. I don't know if I should have eaten before I go running or after? I did, however, get sucked into eating 2 gummy hearts at work today.<br /><br />Well, I am off for day number 2!Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109838162120651813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774979161936364727.post-16855571890836601462010-02-03T18:50:00.000-05:002010-02-03T19:37:21.790-05:006 months till the inevitable!<div><font face="verdana">Hi Everyone!</font></div>
<br /><div><font face="verdana">The reason I am starting this blog is because I am your typical 26 year old woman struggling to lead a healthier lifestyle. I have 25lbs to lose and need to learn how to keep it off. I have signed up (with a co-worker) for an 8km run on Aug.8, 2010. I ran this run 2 years ago and finished 2nd last. Eventhough I didn't finish in as good of time I thought I would, I really felt good about myself and it was worth crossing the finish line to see my, now husband, cheering me on to the end.</font></div>
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<br /><div><font face="verdana">I am like many other women out there, wake up in the morning with great intensions of working out when I get home, but, by 7 o'clock the last thing I want to do is tie up the shoes for a run on the treadmill. The couch, a snack and Grey's seem like such a better idea. </font></div>
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<br /><div><font face="verdana">Well it is time for things to change!!! I will not let easy excuses get in the way anymore. I think if I blog everyday I will be held accountable and be able to share my progress with you all. I want to share everything from the sore muscles to the late night cravings, the dress sizes dropped to the stumbles along the way.</font></div>
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<br /><div><font face="verdana">well I am 186 days away from the run so I better get at it. </font></div>
<br /><div><font face="Verdana">Off for my first treadmill run!!!</font></div>
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<br /><div><font face="Verdana">Until next time....</font></div>
<br /><div><font face="verdana"></font> </div>Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109838162120651813noreply@blogger.com3