I want.

Today I just want to throw all the work I've been doing out the window. I want a bag of chips and a huge bowl of ice cream. I want chocolate and and a big icy coke.
{SIGH}
I won't though.

Motivation

I have a hard getting motivated to do work outs. However once I get started I feel so good that I just don't want to stop. WHY??
Today I went out and mowed the lawn. I just about had myself talked into counting that as my exercise for the day. {I know lame.} However I then decided that since I was already dressed I may as well run to. My 5k is only about 2 weeks away and I am not sure that I am ready for it.
I was going to go run outside since Ryan was home today. My boys however threw little fits about wanting to go. My double stroller currently has a flat tire and so I couldn't take them. So I jumped on the treadmill.
Seeing how I keep telling myself that I'm not going to be ready I was quite surprised today when I ran for 12 minutes at a speed of 5.0! I did a mile in 13 minutes. Now if I can just get to 3 miles and then maybe 6 and then I will think of a 1/2 marathon. Not so sure that a full marathon appeals to me.
So...I just need to keep that motivation that I feel while I am working out and the feeling after I am done. That "I ROCK" feeling! I'm not sure how to do it. Maybe I just keep doing it and one day it won't be so hard to just do it!

Be Proud..

Be proud of me that...
I didn't eat any sausage that I cooked for my kids for breakfast this morning.
I didn't buy a bag of chips for me eat at Remington's track meet.
I bought the 1/2 fat ice cream and only ate the serving size as directed on the box.
I am trying a new meal tonight, it uses cauliflower as the sauce instead of Alfredo.
I lost 4 pounds!

Progress tracker

Did you notice my side right over there?

I signed up for a free weight loss site called "my fitness pal" Its terrific. You can track your food online and what exercise you do too. I'll weigh in every week and it will track my progress. So now you can all see if I'm gaining or losing. Here's to hoping that number goes down not up!
Tell me if you try it and like it!

Really only 25 days?

Did I really sign up for a 5k that is in 25 days? I'm not sure that I am going to be ready.
Good news is that we weighed in to start
"THE RASMUSSEN LOSERS"
So I am now a little more motivated. I did get my running in. Do you think its bad to run more than 3 times a week? Or should I mix it up? I would ultimately like to lose 30 pounds by the time our contest is up in 3 months. Its going to take some hard work and dedication. Which is hard with all this Easter candy around. Wish me luck!

RESULTS NOW!!

I want results right now.

I am impatient.

I tend to stay up late. Its something I should work on.

However working until midnight doesn't help.

So while I am up late after work I watch TV.

My favorite is to laugh at infomercials.

Sometimes however they suck me in and I find myself wanting to buy,

especially the weight loss ones.

I know why those weight loss infomercials are so enticing.

Most of them promise easy, no effort weight loss.

WEIGHT LOSS is NOT like that.

I want results now.

I wish I didn't have to put forth ten times more effort to lose the weight

than I put forth to gain it in the first place.

Its NOT easy

there is plenty of effort involved.

I sometimes wish that I can push a magic button

and be skinny.

That would make me happy

RIGHT?

Probably not

You appreciate the things you work for.

My Mom & Dad helped me learn that.

So I continue on my journey.

my hard work.

I RUN

I SWEAT

I journal my food

I drink LOTS of water

I MESS UP TOO!

I'm not going to see results right now

I know I will see them

hopefully sooner rather than later!!

5K

I signed up for another 5k!!
Check it out and feel free to join me :)
http://www.runningwithangels.com/
I really think it is for a good cause.
I have no ambition of winning just doing my best.
I really slacked last week with it being spring break.
Hopefully with the weather getting warmer I will get outside and back on track.