Calorie Counting

I'm back at it.

Calorie Counting.

It is a necessary evil!!

It did help me lose the first 20 pounds

that I have manged to gain 10 of it back.

I also mapped out a training schedule so I can be ready for a 5k.

The Utah Valley one is June 11th

which also happens to be my sons birthday.

I think I may shoot for that and we'll see how fast I can run it in.

So I'm back at it.

Calorie Counting. Exercising. Losing weight.

Water

I know water is good for me.

A good majority of my body is water.

I know I need to replenish it.

I really don't mind water at all.

I decided, as part of my get healthy lifestyle,

that I would start drinking more water.

I do this with help of Crystal Light.

I tell myself its juice.

I like the berry kind and there is a orange one that isn't so bad.

I water them down too

not 16.9 oz like the package suggests

I do 32 oz for every packet.

I could probably do more its still pretty flavorful.

The problem I have with drinking more water.

I spend more time in the bathroom.

I feel like I'm in there every 5 minutes.

Now I am noticing how dirty my bathroom actually is.

I guess since I'm there so much I ought to clean it.

April 1st

No I am not pulling a April Fools joke.

April 1st is

when I start training again.

I really want to do another 5k and

RUN

the whole thing.

I found this training program called

"couch to 5k"

The idea is to get you running 3 miles non stop in about 2 months.

It is finally getting warm outside and so here I am back again!

Wish me luck!

New Year. New ME!

This title is so cliche isn't it. However I am going to Hawaii in 41 days!! So I would like to lose a little more weight. We are also going to Cali in August. A week on the beach oh yeah! I also found the cutest swim suit that I want to fit into. Its super cute I am in love!! See it here Tell me what you think.
Today I started a 3 day diet that my sister in law introduced me to. She had a friend that lost 10 pounds in 3 days. I have no expectations to lose that much but a pound or 2 would be nice. Here is the menu...

3 Day Diet

Day One

Breakfast:
Black coffee or tea with Equal or Sweet & Low
1/2 grapefruit or juice
1 slice toast with 1 tablespoon peanut butter


Lunch:
1/2 cup of tuna
1 slice toast
Black coffee or tea with Equal or Sweet & Low


Dinner:
3 ounces of lean meat or chicken (any kind)
1 cup green beans
1 cup carrots
1 apple
1 cup regular vanilla ice cream

3 Day Diet

Day Two

Breakfast:
Black coffee or tea with Equal or Sweet & Low
1 egg
1/2 banana
1 slice toast


Lunch:
1 cup cottage cheese or tuna
8 regular saltine crackers


Dinner:
2 beef frankfurters
1 cup broccoli or cabbage
1/2 cup carrots
1/2 banana
1/2 cup regular vanilla ice cream

3 Day Diet

Day Three

Breakfast:
Black coffee or tea with Equal or Sweet & Low
5 regular saltine crackers
1 oz. cheddar cheese
1 apple


Lunch:
1 boiled egg
1 slice toast
Black coffee or tea with Equal or Sweet & Low


Dinner:
1 cup tuna
1 cup carrots
1 cup cauliflower
1 cup melon
1/2 cup regular vanilla ice cream

Obviously I won't be drinking the coffee. I do have herbal tea that I am substituting. I'll let you know at the end of 3 days how it goes. This is perfect timing because my brother in law is getting married on Thursday. Really I should have started this yesterday.

Update.

Alright as mentioned in my last post I have been slacking. My husband kindly pointed out that I was doing so well and then just stopped. WHY?? I don't know so I am back on track, well kind of.

I have worked out 3 times this week and one of those was on the treadmill. I ran for 30 minutes and walked for 10. I went a distance of 2.5 miles in 40:30 minutes. So if I keep that pace it is going to take me about 50 minutes to do my 5K. Do I have any idea how long I want to do it? Not really. Surely faster than that. However I plan on getting on every day for the next coming week and hopefully build up some endurance and get it done in 45 minutes. I loaded some up beat songs on my little ipod to keep me going and if any of you want to come cheer me on the race is..

Friday November 26th at 4:30 in Provo.

the Nuskin building on 200 W and Center St.

I would love a cheerleader section!

There is also a light parade afterwards that starts at 5:30pm. So ready or not here I go!!

I think it is going to be a lot of fun and I am excited and nervous to do it.

can you say slacker??

Yes it is true I have been slacking BIG time!

I can't seem to keep motivated to keep to my food diary and exercising daily. Even though my 5k is only a little over a week and a half away. I don't know why. I loves seeing the numbers on the scale going down and my clothes getting a little looser. My friend at work has did a vegan diet for 10 days and lost 3 pounds way to go S!!! I considered this diet for about 2 seconds. I really don't think I could do it. Maybe I need to think on it for 2 more seconds.

So friends in cyber space what keeps you motivated.

5K

OK let the training begin!!
I have about 3 weeks to get ready for my 5k! Think I can do it?
I don't have a choice the money has been paid.
No more excuses I am hitting the pavement. I think it will be easier and a little more enjoyable now that I have a little i pod shuffle to keep me entertained. Thanks Ryan for the birthday gift!
I just need to load a few more songs and I am set! wish me luck!