Day 28

So far today I ran 2 miles in 17 min 15 sec. It was a hard run. It's 85 degrees (which I'm not used to running in the heat yet) and I have allergies. I still managed to do it though and I feel good about that. I've been eating pretty healthy lately but today is the first "real" exercise I've done in almost a week!!! Here I go again...it's a new day! =)

The good news is I've managed to lose 4-5 pounds in the last 28 days. I seriously didn't expect to do that this soon and also considering I don't feel like I've been completely, 100% dedicated. I'll take it though! Ha ha! Yeah, losing that much weight in a short amount of time feels good and it makes me want to stay on track even more. So, now I weigh about the same as I did last summer. The thing is, last summer I wanted to lose 5 pounds too. So, at this point, I am DEFINITELY losing 5 more pounds. Then, an additional 5 pounds after that would be a huge bonus too and a goal I want to make!!!

Like Susie said, it's not about how much you weigh, it's how you feel. I totally agree. I'm just using the number on the scale to gage my progress or changes in my body. I actually think the goal to fit into my white summer pants by June is more fun than weighing myself too.

I will post more later. (sorry for the ramble)

KK

Day 22

I ran 2 miles in 16 min 36 sec.

Day 20

Oh my GOD...it's already day 20 in the Fat Loser Contest? There's only 72 more days until June 1. Also, 101 day's until I go on the "Young Family Yearly Beach Outing" for 2 weeks. That means I better stay focused!!!!! If I don't, I know I'll regret it as I'm sitting on the beach with all of my flab rolling over my bikini.....gross...hahahahaha! Sorry if I seem insecure. I am. Ha ha...I'm just kidding. I just want to work hard and be in great shape. Who doesn't want that kind of confidence? Knowing you achieved something like health and a fit body through hard work. I know that's what my goal in this contest is.

Here are my stats for today:

**I ran 2 miles in 16 min and 46 sec.**

**I also completed the fitness challenge for today.**

Day 19

Today was beautiful outside. The sky was blue, the sun was shining, and it was an average temperature of 73 degrees. Oh, did I mention that there was a plentiful amount of gentle breezes that felt like heaven when they touched my skin??? Ha ha! Anyway, this made it easy to go for my regular run. Day's like this is what makes living here in Charleston the best of the best! :)

With all that said, here are my stats for today:

I ran 2 miles in 16 min and 35 sec. It felt so good!

Day 18

I need support BAD!!! I didn't exercise again!!! Then I ate 2 hot dogs...not 1...but 2!!!!!!! They were big ones too! This will be the last of this gluttonous behavior. Time to take charge and be a true Fat Loser!!!

Day 17

Today I didn't do any exercise. I ate grilled ribs, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, and coleslaw for dinner. I downed all that with lots of beer. Oh GOD...why????? I think I gained 10 pounds today!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day Y'all!

Day 16

Almost forgot to post. I'll make it quick. I did the challenge and ate pretty healthy today.

Day 15

Today I ran 2 miles in 16 min and 37 sec. It was a good run. Then I lifted five pound weights in an assortment of ways to tone my arms. Also, I did 50 crunches and stretched some.

Food:
Oatmeal (instant brown sugar maple kind)
Swiss Miss Chocolate pudding snack
1 can of Tuna with a little lite Mayo
Cream of corn
Chicken breast strips
Water
Gatorade
Skim Milk
Coffee

(As you can see, I haven't been to the grocery store in a while. That's why I've been eating all this weird random food...haha!)

Day 14

Today I didn't do any real exercise. I did clean my house for like 6 hours straight...it HAD to be done!!!

I ate healthy today.
I've lost 2-3 pounds so far. :)

Day 13

Today I walked 3 miles with Susie. It was great to stretch my legs after all of the running I've been doing.

Day 12

***I'm off to a great start this week. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.***

Today I ran my regular 2 mile loop in 16 min 39 sec. I'm proud of that time. I pushed it so hard I'm actually having problems with my left toe now..haha. When I got home after the run I took of my sneakers and walked over to the fridge to grab a water. I happened to look down and to my surprise there was blood all over my sock!!! I was like...what the??? So, it doesn't hurt or anything...yet. Susie said that one of my toe nails cut my other toe as I ran. I dunno??? Sorry if this is grossing you out but I want to report all injuries that come from my workouts so y'all know how hard I'm working...hhaa!

Then after I stretched I actually completed the fitness challenge for today!!!! Wahhhoooo! I seriously don't think I would have done any extra exercise if it wasn't for the challenge so this is really helping me too (even though I'm the one that came up with the challenge-haha!)

So yeah...I did 50 knee lunges, 20 push-up (2 sets of 10...they were rough) and then 100 crunches (2 sets of 50 with like a 1 min break in between.) I'm going to be even more sore than I already am now...haha! It's worth it though...summer here I come!!! My pool officially opens April 1 so I'm really using that as motivation too! :)


Food for today:

Breakfast:
Skipped (I actually forgot to eat...weird!)
Coffee with only cream

Lunch:
1 bottle of water (.5L)
Strawberry Yogurt (low fat) with wheatgerm
Salad made with spinach, arugula, and other leafy greens, 2 slices of ham chopped, and tossed in EVOO&V. Very healthy and satisfying.

Extra:
Spiced Chi Tea with skim and one shot of espresso....mmmmm!
1 bottle of water (.5L)

Dinner:
1 glass skim milk (.5L)
Chicken breast (breaded)
1 scoop of mash potatoes
1/3 stalk of corn on cob (frzn kind)

Day 11

I'm sore! Haha. The back of my knee feels like its attached with rubber bands and it's stretching in the wrong position. hmmmmm?

Today I ran 1 mile in 7 min flat (Jono did too.) Then I went for a hike in the woods of Grand Oaks Plantation with Jono for about 3-4 miles. Who knows how far we went. All I know is my body hurts and my right middle toe is out of order for the time being. Damn you pinched nerve!!! I did get some vitamin D today!!! Yeah baby! Me and the sun are like this...*crossing fingers now*.

Tonight we're grilling sword fish (on the grill....hhahahah)....yum. Also, I'm making rice and salad. Don't worry, I'll be dressing up the greens with some good old evoo & v.

See you tomorrow Fat Losers! :)

Day 10

Wahooooo! I beat my 2 mile time!

I ran 2 miles today in 16 min 34 sec!!! Fastest time yet. :)
I also went for a 3 mile walk with Jono. Oh, it was so lovely and a good stretch for my legs too!

I almost forgot, I went downtown today and probrably walked like at least 7-10 miles. I think. :0

Day 7,8,9

I am such a loser who was fat for three days...*sniff* *sniff*...(that's me crying!)

This better not happen again! Do you hear me??? Where were you when I needed support??? Huh? I'm holding all of you fat losers responsible for my lack of exercise this week! Thank you Jen for intervening before things really started to get out of control.

Okay...so now you know I didn't work out at all these past couple of days. I was "sick" and in a lot of pain. That's my excuse. What's yours???? Hahahaha! Sorry...I forgot we don't point fingers here.

New resolution starting NOW!!!!!

**I, Fat Loser KK, pledge to post EVERY DAY, and to work out hard and eat very healthy!!!**

Day 6

I didn't do the fitness challenge or my daily run because I was very sick! :(.

I did however eat pretty health.

Breakfast
*Coffee
*Cottage Cheese
*Pineapple

Lunch
*Turkey wrap

Dinner
*Terriaky Chicken Breast
*Salad with O&V
*Cream of Corn
*Skim milk

Snacks
*Dark Chocolate Hershey Kisses
*Pistachios
*Motrin (ha-ha!)

Day 5

Today I ran 2 miles in 17 minutes and 20 seconds. That's my fastest time so far since I started keeping track. I also walked 3/4 of a mile too (warming up and cooling down.)

**I also completed the fitness challenge for the day so here's my badge.**

Day 4

Today I rode my bike for 4 miles. I maintained a speed 12.5 miles per hour. My fastest speed was 22 miles per hour. It was windy today too so it was a little harder than usual. That's all for today. I like to take it nice and easy on the weekends and then crack down Mon-Fri.

Day 3

Today's post (I'm posting a little late) is short and simple. I ate moderately healthy. I missed breakfast because I was rushing to get ready for work and didn't have time...big mistake...ha-ha! For lunch I had sliced turkey breast, tomato, cheese, and lite mayo wrapped in one of those low card wheat wraps. This is a very good lunch...tasty. Then for dinner I had PIZZA....wahhhooooo! Don't worry...it had a ton of vegetables on it (that's better than a meat lovers pizza with sausage and pepperoni...ha-ha!) I also had about 2 glasses of red wine...I can't remember...I lost count after a while....just kidding, it was about 2 glasses.

*For exercise: Jono and I went on a 2 mile walk when I got home from work. It was good to stretch my legs because they were a little sore from all the running earlier in the week and also from having to sit at a desk all day...blah!

Day 2

Today I made some progress with my running...finally! Here are my stats for this past week.

*Monday: Ran 2 miles in 17 min 45 sec.
The Firm Ab Workout-30 min.

*Tuesday: Ran 2 miles in 17 min 45 sec. ::::I tried so hard to break my time and just couldn't do it. I couldn't believe I ran it the SAME EXACT time as on Monday...so weird!!!

*Wednesday: Ran 2 miles in 18 min 30 sec. ::::It was a hard run but I was glad to finish. =)

*Thursday: Ran 2 miles in 18 min flat. ::::I was happy to have beat my time from Wednesday...knees were getting a little sore.

*Friday: Ran 2 miles in 17 min. 27 sec. ::::YAY!!! I was so happy to beat all my times from this week today. I think the trick was to sprint at the very beginning instead of starting of at a slow pace. I still managed to keep my "normal pace" the rest of the way and then sprinted the end...AHHHHH...felt so good to accomplish that!

So my new goal for the next week is to run the 2 miles in 17 min flat! This is going to be quite a challenge for me because I feel like I am already giving it my all. The entire time I'm running I just want to stop...haha...I'll work on that! =)

As far as eating goes, I'm doing great. No junk food! Jono and I stocked up on healthier snacks in the house like granola, slices of tomato, hard boiled eggs and for indulgences I always have dark chocolate on hand!!! I haven't put any sugar in my coffee this whole week but I still treat myself to creamer of course. I eat yogurt with wheat-germ for a yummy snack pretty often and lots of salad with avocado, tomato, cucumber, and sliced turkey lunch meat. I drizzle olive oil and vinager...mmmmm..so good! I'm not having trouble at all eating these foods. I'm not depriving myself of anything and I'm becoming healthier by doing all of this too! Sorry this was a little scattered with tons of random info. I just started typing everything I could think of...=)

Oh yeah...just to let you know, these are so yummy!!! They only have 1.5 grams of fat too! A very good dessert after dinner for your sweet tooth fix. Try em...you'll be HAPPY!

My Info & Goals: Day 1

I weigh 140 pounds.
I want to lose 10-15 pounds.
I wear a size 7/8
I want to wear a 5/6

**Things I plan to change in my daily life**

*No sugar in my morning coffee
*No fast food
*No soda
*No white bread
*Only skim milk (usually I drink 2%)
*No candy (only dark chocolate)
*Drink more water
*Eat more vegetables
*Eat food higher in protein
*Incorporate more of a vegetarian diet and eat health yummy foods.
*Exercise daily!!!

My personal goal for the day is to run 2 miles and do yoga stretches.