Week 12 Weigh In

I am down 5 lbs this week to 189! That brings my total weight loss to 51 lbs. Changing up my PA and adding the running is paying off! I am feeling great. The soreness I experienced last weigh in is gone. I have started the Couch 2 5k program which is a 9 week training schedule. I have given myself permission to repeat weeks as necessary to avoid injury or over doing it.

Tonight is my first night in Phase 2. Half of my original group will be joining this class so I won't feel like the new kid on the block again. I'm looking forward to meeting some new people and hearing their story.

I was just coming off the high of being under 200 lbs. Now I can say "So long!" to the 190's.

It's a Family Affair

When I started the HMR diet in January, DH and my teenage son decided that it would benefit them to lose a few pounds too. So the last 3 months, we have all been doing our own thing to get healthy and active. DH simply cut out all regular soda and afternoon vending machine runs for a candy bar...He also wears a pedometer on his belt to motivate him to walk at least 5000 steps per day. My son decided to use some of my shakes. So he's been drinking about 3 a day (breakfast, afternoon snack, and after dinner). In between he eats his packed school lunch and alternates between a regular cooked dinner and a Lean Cuisine meal. He has also started weight training w/ the foot ball team 3x a week after school. We did our weekend weigh in and here is the tally:


DH -24lbs
Son -27lbs
Me -49lbs
Total = 100lbs lost! 
I'm so proud of us. :-D

Half Way!

I'm at work and it just dawned on me that tonight is my last Phase 1 class at the clinic. I officially move into Phase 2 next week. Moments after this realization, it also occurred to me that I'm halfway to my goal weight. YEAH!!

Week 11 Weigh In

The scale shows me down another 2 lbs today bringing my total weight loss to 46 lbs. I have started running this week and I'm sore but feeling great.

Running has given me some time to reflect on my journey so far. I feel something changing inside. A rightness to everything. Four months ago, I was feeling older than my age and I didn't know how to turn it around. Today I feel young and vital. I feel comfortable in my own skin and that soothes my soul. Perhaps it's the endorphins but I feel good. Most importantly, I feel healthy and strong. The fog is lifting and I see a long life ahead of me.

Running

This weekend DH and I were fitted for running shoes and insoles. I run/walked 3 miles on Sunday and it was great. I haven't ran in years and the act of running and moving was different. I'm sure I'll get used to it! My polar HRM logged my stats and I was able to get my heart rate up quickly and keep it there.

I found the Couch to 5K program online and I'm going to start following that this week. I'm a bit sore today but I will workout on my bike to get the kinks out of my muscles.

I plan to sign the family up to do the MWR walk across the Coronado Bridge in May. It's a 4 mile run/walk and the only time in the year where pedestrians are allowed to walk across the bridge. It should be fun!

Some Healthy Competition

Now that I'm under 200 lbs, I've allowed my family to witness my weigh in's. This has triggered some healthy competition now that hubby, my older son and I are within 5 lbs of each other. The gauntlet has been thrown and  I have been challenged to pass them both and be the lightest adult in the house by the end of this month. Bring it on! :-D

Week 10 Weigh In

Despite my TOM, I managed to drop 2 lbs this week bringing me down to 196 which is 44lbs lost. I'm really starting to notice changes in my body. When you're overweight, all of these things are hidden and you get used to seeing a rounder you. Now I'm seeing edges... and it's cool. I see definition in my legs, cheekbones,  my double chin is gone. I can see a bit of my ribs, my arm and leg bones, my sternum. I'm looking forward to getting to know myself all over again!